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Wilkes-Barre Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 4

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TIMES-LEADER, WILKES-3ARRE. TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 18, 1919 HEALTH GUARD THE rfm- a 5Z.5U House wesses it 1 I 1 ill i II mmjj i sfl A hl Wtk -a .69 tn if iif.ii riri m. mi, mi i in i tiv a i iMiii I' Women's 39c to 45c Hose These are seconds, come In white and tan color, cotton and I ft lisle, liitraordinaryf OF THE DOUGHBOYS ALONG RHINE RIVER I Yanks in Occupied Area Must Observe Unusual Sanitary Precautions FORM NEW DEPARTMENT American Health Officials i Order German Authorities to Test Water i With the American on the Rhine, Ib. 20. (By Mail.) While American ,1 troops are on the Rhine, the inhabitants of the occupied region must stay healthy, or at least observe unusual Onv More Days of This Truly Wonderful Value- .1 lii.iLin.i'i.i -1 1 1 i''i'MnuiiiiariTriiii 11 1 5,: man.

Giving "Down Stairs Store" Birthday Sale hi.iiu .1 'i sanitary and health precautions. Thin i solicitude does not arise from any tin- due regard for the health of the tier- i mam, ut la an added protection to I the. American troops. For that reason a special department i cf the oiril affairs department is keep-12 ing an eye on the German sanitary ar- rangament and health supervision. This "Down Stairs Store" Millinery Specials! This Could Be Called i department Is Jn charge or -fi Colonel Bensel, an experienced health department official.

By orders of the American authorities i' lthe local public physicians in each dis- trtct of the occupied area report irn-mediately etfery case of sickness to the Hi heaJth department. The American commander tn each town also sends In a report Of each case, of illness among 'tithe civilian population. In case of a mt contagious disease. Colonel Bensel at i once investigates in order to halt any Down! Down! Down go the prices in this "Downstairs Store," and this big three day selling event will prove that it pays you most handsomely to go down stairs to take advantage of these lower prices. It's our first celebration.

Just one year ago we opened this "Downstairs Store" more as an experiment than anything else, but our success has been far beyond our expectations, and so we can well celebrate by giving better values and thereby making friends. Come! Children's Wash Dresses J9 Up to spread of the disease, which might af $098 fect troois ouaxtered in the An Appreciation Sale! HAT 99c Boys' 95c Pants 59c An extraordihary bargain, size 6 to 14 years, comes in lare and neat p.JaJl!, plaid combinations and plain colors; many pretty styles to choose from. in Khaki in straight or knickerbockers, navy blue serge bloomers, dark Btripcs. worth up to 95c. Special.

New rough straw sailors in bb.c and white, odds and ends of satin and straw combinations in the most wanted Appreciation is the meas- of an obligation and it ure colors. Choice Birthday Sale, 99c. 12 In the.Ilttia town of Linz five cases of typhoid wero reported. An inves- titration showed that the infection started from an unsanitary well, which ordered destroyed, thereby slop-fk ping what threatened to become an epidemic before a single soldier was infected. Several other incipient epi-U Idemlcs have been halted by prompt investigation and strict measures.

American health department jj has ordered (he local German authori-w ties to test the water of every well JJ 'from which American soldiers derive 'water supplies once each month and 'submit the of the tests to JJ third army Tn case im-a -purities uvo found, the well i's shut off." J' In his office ia Coolenz. I'oionel Bens' keeps a series of charts for each 'disease with each ease of sickness. jnarked with pin. When the jlMfr-of puts begins to increase at any point, an invcstixui on is started. j- eSo far not a single case is report ad 55 an American soldier becoming in- ted from civilians.

The strictness with which the sani-. Ft tary regulation's arc enforced is shown Size 42x36 inches. Very special. 25c PILLOW CASES lileaohed. 20c MUSLIN Mu BATES' 35c SEEPvSUCKER ches wide.

Very special. Tailored Milans For Children All perfect goods. a nJ to 10 These are short lengths He is a genuine bargain not likely to be duplicated at any time. They come in all the desirable colors. Choice Birthday Sale 25c SHAKER FLANNEL Bleached.

27 incise wide Heavy nap. Very special. EVERETT CLASSIC GINGHAMS Dress Kinjrhams in seersucker stripes and platds. value. earnestly expressed will be received in the same spirit as given.

It is a frank acknowledgement of a favor a recognition of gratitude. This sums up in entirety the purpose of sale. We do not believe that silence is the mosj effective eloquence we believe that some recognition of thanks should be accorded the customer. We want to continue our pleasant v.r.d intimate relations with you. If this sale renders that piirpose we shall be most pleased.

75 Trimmed Hats ka hy the fact that of 219 arrests 'of civ- 1 Hums throughout the occupied area th Hrst two months of eccu- iwtion, forty-two were for disobeying; Bstiltary orders, i 18ic 14c 22c 18ic 15c 21c $1.09 37ic lHc $3.29 181c 16k $1.98 20c MUSLIN Heavy quality unbleached mtiflin. ery special. 29c COTTON CHALLIES Yard wide. All wanted patterns. Very special.

$1.50 BEDSPREADS iionevcoinb. hemmed. Kxccllent siae. Special. 49c TURKISH TOWELS Bleached fast color borders.

Very special. Women's hats in an excellent variety of styles. All new spring styles." the kind you have been paying $5.00 for. Birthday Sale fimJ DI1LED SOLDIER Handsome Hats ISc PERCALES neat fK'iires and stripe 2ti inches wide. Special.

i I ECEIVE HELP SATIN SPREADS 3 ft Hemmed. La ore douiile iied Very special. I here about Ml hats in this assortment, a selected from our mammoth stocks of finer grades. Plenty of them sold up to $6.98. Choice Birthday Sale, $3.89.

$lf25 Bungalow Aprons I. New March 25c CRASH Hleached. Made in Ireland. color border. 22c CRASH Uniileached part linen.

cci'r borders. Special. $2.85 MARQUISETTE CURTAINS hlch beann here today continue until March 2-. is of vital intercut' to disabled men. Tin conference Is under tus-pices the Hed Ciw.

Institute for Crippled iod li'subled Men. Cp-operuting in the work is ih? Tliese ate made of "Scout" percales in dark or light pat v. HatTri immings terns extra full, have wide belts and pockets. Ked Cross Institute fur the Blind ards Special. White and ecru -4 Rcpresf hta'irvcs "pRfcf lea 'tf Large table consisting of novelties, wings, HnaMrporhp6ni8''an'd loWewr'rearl" $1.00 CEDAR OIL OUTFIT Oi! nion.

Tint bottle of oil. Chemically weited 9c $1.39 Dress Aprons clot a. v.noice on vauic OTHER HAT BARGAINS NOT ADVERTISED 89c Made or liyiit dark percales, have belts and pockets Kuverment.il agencies in the counties dealing with disabled soldiers were in attendance. The work of restoration is looked upon an one of the most important tasks confronting the nations of the world and the 'sessions throughout will he very exhaustive. Among the authorities represented R.

I fi 75c BAND APRONS 50c 89 89 25c 18c 49 39c $1.25 DUPLEX WINDOW SHADES liirht or dark side to street. Very special. $1.25 SHEETS Wenched sheets. Size 729(). Very special.

33c TURKISH TOWELS cited towels, with fast color blue borders. Special. 25c LONGCLOTH qualitv. Vftrd wide. 10-yard pieces.

59c CURTAIN MADRAS Hunfasl material. inches wide. Very special. 49c OILCLOTH 45 inches wide, in white and fancy patterns. Special.

l'rincess Made of Ring-hams and percales, full" gathered styles, and ruffled trimmed bottoms. Very special fire the British Ministry of Pensions, i the Krench Nutionul Jnstitutu for Warj Cripples, the Belgian Military lnsti-j tute for Oipp'ed Soldiers, th'j Italian I Ministry of Pensions tho Canadian! $1.98 Dress Aprons Many new A ff smart styles. V. 7h I square and round necks, clastic fitted waists, buttoned front or side, wide belts, larpe pockets, miule of percales and fine chambrays. 46c 96c $1.59 HOUSE DRESSES Made of percales, mostly in striped patterns, round flat collars, gored skirts; all sizeH.

Special Invalided Soldiers Commission, the: Australian Department of Reparation,) and the Bureaoi of Re-education and i Iteconstruion of the American Red! Cross In Krancc. The plans for the various allied trov-j ernments for the supply of artificial! 1 mbs to wounded soldiers, is an-j other subject stated for consideration. I jiio ttuvarnascs oi in auoption of a stanoard type of leg and arm will be a demand for the Til-gtier salaried pe of teacher and to convice the public fTRADE WITH POLAND reported upon in detail. More successful resuts tiian ever be- Dental Society in the rooms of the ljuzerne County Medical Society on South Fi-anklin street, r. W.

A. Rib- spread ofr the world the American economic, financial and social views, and especially to strengthen the ties between the United Btates and South America, that increasexl school taxes, to support these instructoi ia Justifiable. The We read an instructi-dJ paper on Tore are now being: attained in the u.t deaJing the disabled man. The foundation of success is the correct "Teeth A number of the movement to establish a FedgraJ Department of Education a)so will receive the. endorsement of the Association.

members took part in the discussion. Dr. Curtis X. president, presided. enoice.ror tne man of the right job.

American Business Has New Field Ftfr Exports Machinery and all Manufactured Products Wanted large suppCies of shoes, soap, cheap ready-made clothing. cotton ajul woolen goods, thread, hardware, agricultural tractors (as horses are very scarce everywhere in-Europe) and aJl kinds of machines, implements, tools, lumber machinery; artificial fertilizer seeds and livestock. "These goods are necessary at once as an emergency measure and tho i'olish national department, realizing (hat tho United -States is the only country which, with its enormous industries and tremendous resources, can meet such large needs almost Immediately, has established this bureau to organize the proper resources for prompt action." FORMER CANNIBALS 'EAT UP' THE MOVIES GREAT-APPR0PRAITI0N FOR GOVERNMENT ROADS Washington, March 18. The United Stales will have a total of at least $574,000,000 for co-operative road building during the next three years, according to he terms of the Federal Aid Road Act. The tederal part of this fund is assured by an extra appropriation of J209.OO0.000 in the appropriation bill Just passed by con-Ereaa-and signed by the President.

AIRMAN MADE EDITOR OF TRADEJPUBLICATION New York. March 18. Lieutenant y. llugene Ackerman, formerly with the United Tress and the New Tork Herald, has been made editor of the Amerlcttn Industries." The publication Is.the official International iorgan of the National Association of Manufacturers, and It is to be printed i in English, Spanish and French- BY FREDERICK M. KERBY.

N. E. A. Staff Correspondent. New Tork, March 18.

American-made tractors, plows, harrows, rollers, howers, cultivators, hay mowers, baling: machines, harvesters, binders, threshers, separators, corn graders and other tools and wagons will soon be going in a steady stream to the newly WEAVER SIGNS CONTRACT WITT! THE WHITE SOX Chicago. March "Holdouts" with the Chicago White Sox began falling into line today with the arrival of "Kid" Gleason. the clever shortstop, was among teh first to sign a contract. Rlseberg also telegraphed from San l'Yanclseo that ho had accepted terms. The White Sox will leave on Friday Ig ttrrf oxh "trniTrm era! Wells Texas.

Los Angeles, March 18. New Zealand Maoris, native Javanese and the cannibals of the south sea Islands have developed a ravenous appetite for the American movie, star. Their appetite, however, doesn't crave blood. They want them on the screen. bureau at 82 West 42d-street here.

This buroau is to furnish American manufacturers with detailed data on the needs of Poland, and will later arrange loans and credits to meet the tremendous purchases of all varieties of raw and manufactured materials which Poland will need. George Fudaiowski, for years an executive, of the Westinghouse Electric Company Yi? Doctor Lborn republic of Toland. Eoland.i3thefir8t of the new stales Tms amount or mnas is tne targest DENTALT SOCIETY MEETING ever appropriated for a similar period by any government. It will enable the government to carry out a roadbulld-lng program of a magnitude never There was a monthly meeting last night of the Luzerne and Lackawanna MY ABSENT BOY oi jcurope ia uinpnan in iuc umveu States a commercial bureau for the development of trade relations. The Polish national department at Chicago, of which J.

PaderewskI, premier of Poland, is j. honorary presiden has opened a commercial and industrial grad, is director or. me oureau. "The' purpose of. the bureau." he said, "is to formulate plans for the development of commerce between Poland and the -United States, Poland has a present of agricultural Implements 'of every Pills are not a secret nostrum.

They contain podephyilum for the liver, and the allied laxatives which actin harmony with -podophyllum upon equaled. EDUCATORS WANT HIGHER TYPE TEACHER the bowels. Do not be misled by the claims of variety. Our representative in Paris has presented to the economic commis sion of the allies a proposal for the EXCESSIVE ACIDITY is at the bottom of most digestive ills. construction of 2,000 miles of railways.

Washington, March 18. The first Arrangements are now being made for the establishment of branches by United States banks in Warsaw, Cracow, PHYSICALLY FIT AT ANY AGE It isn't age, it's careleu lirint tbat Suts mea "down sad ooU" Keep jroar vernal orcans ia good condition tad jott will always be physically fit The kidneys are the moat rtr worked orpLDi in the human body. When they bresk down under tha train and the deadly uric add accumulates and crystallizes look out! Xbtae sharp crystals tear and aerated tst delicate urinary channels caasiaf excruciating pain and set op irritations which tuay cause pronators ds-reueratioa and often 'do turn into duadly Bright' Disease. One of the first warnings ef slog' girh kidney etion is pain or stifneas in the amal! of the back, low of apps-titjf, indigestion or rheamatism. lio not wait until tht danger ia upon jao.

At the first indication of trouble after the cause at once. Get a trial ii of tiGLO MEDAL flaarlea Ot! Tspsules, Imported direct from the 1 trstorits in Ilolland. Tbey will five imm'diate If foreany thy should not, your money will f. Kut be sure to get GOLD 2Cod other is gcauim. ltt public meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Progressive Education will be held her tonight The Association, formed to advance a new system in education, which is based upon giving the- pupil freedom to- developjiaturally without undue repression, is sponsored by many of the most prominent educators in the Dr, Charles "WV Eliot, of Harvard Is Lvov, Posen and Lod.

"The' 7 Polish National department recently paid to the food administration $1,000,000 for the cargoes of food which has been sent to Poland. Until the outbreak of the war, Poland's annual industrial output was valued at and Industries em bright his limbs were light. His heart the hounds of my soul; He went away that very day That we heard the drum's long roll. "To fight," he said, where Glory Jed On the fields of weeping France. "We'll show them all, the Kaiser's fall.

With our army's strong- advance." His-words were true, the stars In blue Kept up voice of their guns, And back, back, back, on swaying track, Swept the lines of fleeing Huns, The Yankee braves fill many paves. But won the world-renown With angrel-love- for martyred dove, We hail the fall of the Crown. He wept away that very day That we hoard the drum's long roll-He IriH not come hack with the drum. For his life's Wood payed the toll. But need I a-rivef I do believe.

His spirit Is orer me; His gun and hart took noble part In struggle for Liberty. JOHN IL JAKKKLU remedies which can only give a temporary effect containing nerve-destroying, habit-forming drugs. Don't "do It Blind." Know what you are taking -Intcvyour system. In the treatment oi Headaches, Constipation, Bad Breath, Sallow Skin and That Tired Feeling You need Pills the best known vegetable liver stimulant and substitute for calomeL i- keio this ix Miva TU are not nrvrr eattiartt. mot, MckrnUic.

Krloiilnr Durtti. but m- SMDinB rrmnlr far th wlisle Fumily, nnMiuriu ImMidc. hmrflU. A 1 Pills mr mot tmtnt wlinui laar twi drr drucbit u-ll rtm mil nboai ti ttUJi rBtia M4hrtluM for tlM Ovwand ht nlllM laintiM mMrh met in kanmir with nadoohvH'jm niMn thv A male cubMUut lor neru ralomrl. Alt of lit bwfll bill un, tlM ItJI harf mSftm ft- Plenty of exercise, fresb air, regular hours is all the prescription you need to avoid Influenzaunless through neglect or a cold gets you.

Then take at once Standard coid remedy for 10 year-in tablet form mc, ure, no ojMtet break up cold in J4 hour felirvt. (Hp is 3 dys. Monty twrkif it fail. The eeouine box hai top iu Mr. Uiil't pkuu.

At AU nif ployed 800 000 working men, These vast Industries of textiles foods, FOR INDIGESTION afford pleasing and prompt relief from the, distress of acid-dyspepsia. MADE BT SCOTT A EOWNE KAKEXS OF SCOTTS EMULSIOH 9 metals, mines, garment-making, paper-making and printing har bee practically denuded of their machinery by honorary president; Stanwood Cobb, of the Naval Academy, is executive secretary, and Louis F. assistant secretary of Labor, ia a member of the General Advisory Committee. He will preside at tne meetings of hte Association here. Beside Urymff the adoption of "pro-grcsHive methods in education, It will be the aim of the association to create ths Germans.

They now have Im mediate necessity for machinery of every, description, especially textiles and, mining machinery! also belting. in per box, mil OnotUta AdrU Toz mU by Frajdi ft BaarWJ Peiand has also isamedlate need if-,.

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