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Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 10 Sep 1914, p. 6

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gm NaUo LAKE SHORE NEWS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1914. tmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmm i '■ .m ' .. „ .'jl .11--------I--Hat-- =5 ty's War Primer ■totow (RWaas)--A city of aortb- eastern Franca. 85 miles east of nortb- aaat of Paria, altuated In a plain on right hank of Veal*, and on the || Which connects the Aisne -with htarne. It Is one of the six cities, •hell of them with numerous forta, constituting the second line of de- renae to the north and east of Paris. In. i$74 the construction of a chain of datocbed forts was begun In the vlcin- ttjr of Reims. Thirteen fortresses have ^ees balll in a pertfteter not quite 22 miles In length, and at a mean dis- . tance of six miles from the center or . the city. The hills on the Paris side and unguarded. The city is wool market in France. The of champagne, 1 machin- ery, chemicals, safes, capsules, bot- tles, casks, candles, soap nod paper Is carried on extensively. In the for- eign Invasions of 1814 Reims was cap tared and recaptured. In 1870-71 It wan made by the Germans the seat of a governor-general and impoverished by heavy requisitions. Complegne--A French town, 43 miles from the heart of Paris, on the northern railway between Pari* and St. Quentln, with a population exceed tag 15,000. Until 1870 it was the oc- casional residence of the French I kings. Boat-building, rope-making, •team-sawing, distilling and the man- . juncture of chocolate and machinery are among its industries. At the siege town of Wast Prussia. It is but few mites from the Baltic Sea, and practically equidistant from Konlgs- oerg- and Insterberg, northeast of the former and northwest of the latter. It is about aomllen west of the Prus- sian-RussIsi*TBpntler. Its" population Is about WMatttea west of the Prio- ri el Igoland--An island of Germany, 40 miles from Cuxhafen, at the mouth of the River Elbe, and "53 miles from Bremerhaven, at the month of the River Weser. It lias n population of about 3,009. From 1807 to 1890 it was a British possession. In the latter year it was ceded to Germany/Since that time it has been strongly fortified with armored turrets, mounting guns of heavy caliber. Inside its harbor the largest ships can ride at anchor and take In coal and other supplies. In times of peace some 20,000 people visit the island In the summer for sea bathing. Danzig--A strong maritime fortress and seaport, the capital of West Prus- sia, on the western bank of the Vis- tula, 253 miles northeast of Berlin by rail. Its population is close to 175,000. The strong fortifications which, with ramparts, bastions and watered ditches, formerly entirely surrounded the city, were removed on the north and west sides in 1895-1896. The re- mainder of the massive defenses re^ main, with 20 bastions. In the hands of the military authorities, the ma- Reooujwlaa Laws of "Chance." The laws of "chance," or the theory Of probabilities, have been adopted by the men of science. Until recently the only persona who bothered their heads about the problems that arise In calculating probabilities were gam- blers and speculative mathematicians. Mow the student of physics is obliged ta understand tn»ai and use thaia 00a. stantly. - To Grow Mint. Place good-sired sprays of mint In n glass fruit Jar. Keep the jar fitted with water and the mint win grow as well as in a window box or in a kitch- en garden.--McCall's hfagarlne. Scotch Sards Remarkable Eyes. The most striking feature of Burns was his large dark eye. It was, wo are told by one writer, "toll of mind and literally glowed when he spoke with nnaettuii or Interest" Sir Wal- ter Scott, who know the poet when ho lived in Edinburgh, says: "I never saw such another eye in a human head, and I have seen the most dis- tintiilahad men of my ttane," Tnais Breed Strength. Poverty Is very terrible, and times kills the very w»ul within us; hot it is the north wind that lashes men Into Vikings; It is the soft, lu- clous south wind which lulls tham to lotus dreams.--Oulda. ' ii ■ 1 1 ii a------ Nor Reason. Little Emma Blase--"I wish you and papa would get divorced." Her Mother -- "Divorced? Why. dear?" Little Emma Blase--"Little Myrtle Wayupp's papa and mamma are, and she aeea each of them six months in the year, and I don't nee yon and nana at all. must be Real Teat. "Before I consent to raor mast with my daughter, I suro that you am a good man. Supposing now. a long and hard Croat were to com© on and yon had a warehouse full Of manufactured loo, what would yon do with it?"--File- gende Blatter. of tungsten will furnish material for filaments for about 80,000 electric bulbs, for each filament ia only one twelve-hundredth of an Inch in diameter. The current paaalng through the filament heats It to an Incredible degree until it is almost white hot, producing a mellow, clear light of great brilliancy.-------------------- Looking for an Opening, , An Irishman walked into a hotel and noticed two men fighting at the far end of the room. Leaning over the bar, he earnestly inquired of the bartender: *Is that a private fight or can any one get into It?"--Life. = Old Goats and Old Friend* My coat and I Uvo comfortably to- gather. It has assumed all » wriukies, doss not hurt mo anywbsnk has molded Itself on my deforhunsa. and ia complacent to all my nwnv menta. and I only feel Its pre* because it keeps me warm. Old©___ and old friends are the same things. Hugo. ^ ~*~ "^ ~~ _ MOavaprs Mercies Many. So thick do Heavens mercies «, that the arrow of prayer can never U shot aright without bringing do#n soma blessing. If it bring not that which we seek it shall bring us that which we need.--Mark Guy Pearse. -] Ht: I HA ; -ELLS THING ' of Complegne in 1430. Joan of Arc was I «*UW for flooding the surrounding taken prisoner by the English. iu | <»^try on thejaatern side have been 1814 the town offered a stubborn re- sistance to the Prussian troops. From 1870 to 1871 it was one of the head- quarters of the German army. Noyon--A city of northern France, 87 miles north of northeast of Paris . by the railway to Brussels, and 65 miles on a direct line to the French capital. It is built at the foot and on ths slopns~otTrhiltr^Noyon, with a population of about 7,000, has a trade In grain and live stock; its Industries ■arn chemical works, tanneries, iron foundries, sawmills and sugar fac- tories. The town was Christianized by St. Quentln at the close of the third century. The English and the Burgundians ravaged the town during, the Hundred Tears' war. In 1516 a truce was signed there by Francis I and Charles V. The city was cap- tured by the Spaniards in 1552 and afterwards by the Leaguers, who were expelled in 1594 by. Henry IV, John Calvin was bora at Noyon in 1509. Roys--A town of northern France, 15 miles south of east of Amiens, 24 mfles southwest of St. Quentin, and 55 miles east of north of Paris. It is the Spex of a triangle pointing northward. With Montdldier and Noyon at the other two angles. The town has about 8,000 inhabitants, and carries on an extensive trade in the grain raised oh the Santerre, the fertile ' plateau In which the town is located. The church of St. Pierre in Roye was begun in the eleventh century and Completed in the sixteenth century. Montdldier--A town of northern France, 23 miles southeast of Amiens and 50 miles north of Paris, with a prtpnlrit'Tft ftf ?■»"»"*- yum, situated on (famous through Its defense^bT the right bank of the Don. Tho town's industries include tanning ar-q. the manufacture of zlnc-whfte. A brave and successful resistance to the Span- ish troops was offered here in 1636. Bar-Le-Duc--A town of about 16,000 modernized. The western side Is de- fended by a cordon of forte crowning the hills. There are large establish- ments for the manufacture of arms and artillery. Vessels of the largest size are built In the Danzig ship yards. The city suffered severely through various wars in the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1807 it was cap- tured by the French, and Napoleon declared it a free town. It was given back to Prussia In 1814. Thorn--A fortress town of West Prus- sia, on the Vistula, 12 miles from the Russian frontier. Its position com- manding the passage of the Vistula makea it a point of strategic impor- tance; it was strongly fortified in 1818. and in 1878 was converted into a for- tress of the first class. The defensive works consist of a circle of 13 outly- ing forts, about two and a half miles from the center of town. Its popula- tion Is close to 50,000. Thorn carries on an active trade in grain, timber, wine, groceries and minerals. It is famous for its Pfefferkucben, a kind of gingerbread. Graudenz--A town in West Prussia on the right bank of the Vistula, 37 miles north by northeast of Thorn and 30 miles from Russian Poland. It Is an important place in the system of German fortifications, and has a gar- rison of considerable size. Its for- tress, which since 1873 has been used as a barracks and military depot, and as a prison, is situated on a steep eminence about one and a half miles north of the town, and outside its limits. It was completed by Frederick the Great in 1776 and was rendered oTJP" biere against the French in 1S07. Graudenz is a place of considerable manufacturing activities. From 1665 to 1759 it was held by Sweden, and in 17"i2 it came into the possession of Prussia. It has a population of about Rosenbergs 1: va^ ^jt>:>. Boys' School Suits at FREE--3000 Toys lor {He Kiddles We will distribute in our shoe section these amusing little toys to every child as long as they last. Be sure to bring the children. These toys are absolutely free. You don't have to buy anything tb get one. ranee, 40 | 40,000. miles west of Nancy, and 60 miles southeast of Reims. The industries of the town include the manufacture of jam, machinery, corsets, hosiery, flannel goods, and wall paper. The town Is traversed throughout its length by the River Ornain. At the northeast is the canal from the Marne to ithe Rhine, and to the southeast the Canal des Uslnes. Though prob- ably of ancient origin the town was unimportant till the, tenth century, when it became the residence of the counts and dukes of Dar. Cracow--A town in Gaiicia. Austria, the intellectual center of the Polish nation, five miles from the Russian Poland border, and 212 miles west, of north of Lemburg. In lit 10 its popu- lation was 151,880. It occupies a po- sition of great strategical importance. In Cracow is the Stanislaus cathedral, where the kings of Poland were crowned and the rulers and*great men lie buried. Although Cracow manu- factures machinery, agricultural im- plements, chemicals, soap, tobacco, etc., it is more important as a trading canter. Its position on the Vistula and at the Junction of several rail- ways makes It the natural mart for tfco products of Silesia, Hungary, and JtassUu and Austrian Poland. On the thjrd partition of Poland In 1795, Aus- tria took Cracow; in 1809 Napoleon incorporated it with the Duchy, of Warsaw. In 1815 the powers of Eu- rope made Cracow a free state. Fol- lowing'an insurrection in 184G. Rus- sia, Austria and Prussia gave it to Austria. Przemysl--A town of Galicia, Aus- tria, 67 miles west of Lemberg* 38 miles south of the Russian Poland border, and 81 miles south of east of Tarnow., In 1910 it bad a population of 54,562. It Is situated on the River San, and Is one of the strongest fort- resses in Galicia. Its industries com- prise the manufacture of machinery, liqueurs, the refining of naphtha, corn- milling and the sawing of 4Imber. It is one of the oldest towns in Galicia, Claiming to hat* b--n fOundPfl In the Forceful, Anyway. Mrs. Hoolihan--"This paper says there do be sermons in stone's. Phwat d'yez think of thot?" O'Hooliban--"Oi dunno about the sermons, but many a good ar-rgument has coom out av a brick, Ol'm thlnkla'." To Stop a Hole. If using plaster of parts to fill a wall crack moisten with vinegar in- stead of water, which will make It more like putty. Work It In the gap and smooth with an old knife. It will not then harden before you have time to apply it as when water Is used. Worth It. Bald-Headed Gentleman (In barber's shop)--"You ought; to cut my hair cheaper;, there is nothing much to cut" Hairdresser--"Oh, no; in your case we don't charge for cutting the hair, we charge for having to search for It" Charley's Fishing. "Does your husband go fishing?" Tea," replied, young lira. Torkins. "Haven't fish peculiar names? The Alast fishing trip Charley sat for three hours trying to catch a flush*"--Wash- ington Star. eighth century, and was at one time the capital of a large independent principality. In the seventeenth cen- tury its importance was destroyed by inroads of Tatars, Cossacks and small Prussian town, between Tilsit, where crossed the Rubs the principal Eyes of Men of Genius Audubon, as became a naturalist, had "hawk-like eyes, that flashed like a searchlight and were ever on the alert for each movement of animated nature." The duko of Wellington also had, it Is said, blue h»wk's eyes gleam- ing with military genius. Let Mosquitoes Be Warned in Time. Scientists have now discovered that mosquitoes can be killed with salt. If the method consists in sprinkling salt on their tails it won't work. Wo tried it on birds in our youth. 1 have confessed last grass." Codger, "during which I can truthfully say that I have done little to be ashamed of and still Jess to be proud of."--Kansas City Star. . :,:s ....._*.....W ■.-4*.:* - * _______,_________u by SI u ndsrin g. To err is not only human. It is pro- gressive.--Puck. Mothers will appreciate these smart suits for the little fellows. Scotch tweeds, worsteds, wool mixtures and blue serges, made up in trim Bulgarian style. Two pairs of trousers with each suit. No matter how hard the boy is on clothes, he'll get good wear out of one of these suits for Boys'Fflll Hats Attractive telescope shapes, blue, grey, black and boown, with becoming side and back boWs, $1.00, $1.50. Trim little shapes for the fciddi :s in various colors, 50c and $1.03. 3. Two Well Known Boys9 Waists Little Johnny Jones Waists and K. & E. Blouses A plentiful assortment of all kinds of patterns of very good percales and ginghams, desirable for school wear. Every mother appreciates well made waists and realizes that these are good honest value for............................. Boys'Caps Exceptio nally good because they're made of mill-end suitings. PRACTICAL DRESSES, for fan wear, of good quality all wool serge, sailor collar, gored skirt, collar and cuffs trimmed with braid and contrasting col- ors, sizes 8 to 14 years......... GIRLS' SCHOOL DRESS, of fine quality plaid gingham, trimmings of white pique and solid color material, tunic skirt, sizes 8 to 14 years...............,.,......... GIRLS' SCHOOL DRESSES, of best grade chambray, navy, Copenhagen and brown, with plaid collar, cuffs and belt, tunic skirt, new French belt joined at waist line, sizes 8 to 14.......... iwn, wiui 1.69 Sciiooi Stockings for Children 50c 50c Boys'TanRainCoats HANDY COATS, for school wear, guaranteed rain- proof, sizes flj AC 6 to 16......Clud Black Rubber Coats, $3 Sweater Coats One to suit every boy-- Shawl, Byron and V-neck, Collars, various weaves and colors.------ $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 Jersey Sweaters Just the thing 4or fall wear, blue, grey end maroon. 1*00-1*50- School Shirts * SCHOOL STOCKINGS FOR CHIL- DREN, fine and heavy ribbed, with double knees, heels and toes, strong and durable for rough wear, a pairs.7 PERFECT UNDERWAISTS, and girls, with garters attached, well taped and buttoned........ CHILDREN'S KIMONO APRONS, a good quality per- cale; Tight TunTTtark patterns, sizes 4 to 14 years............. 25c With collars attached and separate collars to match for bigger boys. Simple, MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S "DRAWERSTcTDest quality mus- lin, tucked and embroid- ery trimmed ruffle, excel- lent values, neat patterns that appeal to the boy... 50c 2&r boys' Union suits, medium weight, long or short sleeves, knee or ankle length pants, reg- ular 50c values, sizes 4^aTn 6 to 14 years.........%JVC GIRLS' COTTON VEST! ^vntte ribbed, high necks, short or long sleeves, knee or ankle length, pants to match,, sizes 6 to 14..... 25c CHILDREN'S PRINCESS SLIPS, of fine nainsook, lat><* and embroidery trimmed cover and skirt, sizes 6 to 14 years............ 50c n^cic. ^nam™*" el Official paints, drawing paper, drawing books and pencils prescribed by the Public School Every item means n saving of several pennies. Thia means dimes to some families and dollars to many. Our prices are all lower than regular book atores. Blot- ters free. Bradlev*s Resndslion M. ft B. SKETCHING , A* PENCILS ....*..,,,.;.....4FC MANILLA DRAWING PA- PER, 9x12, and to 6th grades, is xi8, 7th and q 8th grades................."C SQUARED MANILLA PA- PER, oxia, and to q„ 8th grade........... ____2fC COMPOSITION BOOKS, large, good grade of a _ paper ........,............*V PENCILS of all kinds f . from 5 cents down to.......iC WRITING TABLETS, ruled and unruled, extra fine paper, specially priced, JLL only ............____ ___JlkU CRAYONS worth as high as 10 to*;?**'*..:...........10c CARTER'S BLACK INK; LI- BRARY PASTE AND *„ MUCILAGE, only......... fsC ERASERS for pen and lencjl! Odd lot of TABLETS worth up to 10 cents, jj a for .....................OC WRITING PENS, 6 for.... .jjc PENHOLDERS, 3 for.......ic WOODEN SCHOOL BOX,------------j^- with Penholder, only.............OC 12-INCH HARD WOOD ___I*- HIGH POLISHER RULERS......TC Plenty of Good Food £ School Children SUGAR. Cnstiil Domino, Granulated, 5 lb. box........a/c Only 1 box to a cus- tomer. CANNED GOODS. TOMATOES: Rhodcsdaie, No. 3 can. per can..........~>2c j Baby Hrand, No. 2 cans, per can..... 9c I 3 cans for........25c j PEAS: Kingman Brand. Sweet Sifted, 2 cans for..... 2ic j Riclx-lieu, Telephone. 2 cana for........29c CORN: j Richelieu or Monarch, ' 2 cans for........27c SALMON: Plymouth Rock, 1 lb. tall cans, 2 cans. .35c MUSTARD SARDINES: Underwood's Sea Gull, per can. ..t-t42c TUNA FISH: Finest packed, Pierce's California, % lb. cans.......13c 1 lb. cans.......23c Ilolbrook's Peerless iMILK Chow Chow, pint bottles .....39c ] Holbrook's Tarragon 1 Vinegar, per bot. 22c Holbrook's Malt Vin- egar, per bot.... 22c J Holbrook's Kipix>retf--j Herring, oval tins, per tin ..........12c 2 tins for .......21c j Holbrook's Kippered Herrings, per tin ..........16c 2 tins for........29_c Holbrook's Herring, in Tomato Sauce per tin ........ 16c 2 tins for........33c Van Camp's, small cans........5c G cans for.',......26c family size, cans..9c 6 cans for........49c tall cans ........10c G cans for........55c Eagle, per Can... 14c Tip Top, per can.. 12c PEA8. Lake Side, selected early June, new pack, 2 cans for 29c per doz. ..------$1.68 We have just received a shipment of Hol- brook's English goods, which were bought be- fore the war. Compare these prices: Holbrook's Worces- tershire Sauce, 25c bottles......19c COFFEE AND TEAS At the Old Prices. COFFEE: Fresh Roasted Gul- den Santos, per lb...........28c 4 lbs. for.......$1.05 Bogota Blend, per lb...........29c Siieridan (in the yel- low bag), better than --wet; the price is the same, per lb.....35c ' 3 lbs. for......fLOO TEA: Our 70c grade of all j . JTeas: Uncolored Jap-1 an, English Breakfast, Young Hyson, Ceyloa j and India, -Gunpow- der and Oolong, per lb. .........53c per % Ml PfcE~. J??* FANCY HEAD RICE Tho war has raised the price of good Rice 25%. We still have some at the old prices. Fancy Head Rice, per lb.....10c 3 lbs. for........27c 10 lbs. for......81c FLOUR: Gold Medal or New- Century, % bbl. sack......88c % bbl. sack.....$1.75 % bbl. sack____$3.45 This is less than the wholesale price of flour today. SUGAR. Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs. for.......73c With $1 grocery or- der. FlOur, sugar, soap and butter not included. 100 lb. bags____$7.50 CEREALS. QUAKER OATS: 3 pkgs. for.......25c CORN FLAKES: Kellogg's, 3 pkgs. for.......25c PUFFED WHEAT: 3 pkgs. for.......25c NAVY BEANS: 10 lbs. for.......65e Not more than 10 lbs. to a customer. I Lots of Good Meats for Your Children at Low Prices TEA. Lipton's Yellow Label, % lb.,pkg.......15c % lb. pkg.......29c 1 lb. pkg........55c SOAP. Swift's Pride, 10 bars for... .26c SOAPS A WASHING ^-nfOWOERS. RAjP.___________1----------~- Armour's Lighthouse, 10 bars for.......39c Fal's Naptha, 10 bars for.......43c WASHING POWDER: GrandMa's Borax, large 4 lb. pkg....10e Native Pot Roast Beef, lb.............15'/2c Native Shoulder Steak, In............17' 2c Beat Sirloin Steak, lb................. .25c ' Best Round Steak, lb...... .•.-.......... .22c Fancy Lamb Chops, rib, lb., 25c; loin; lb. 27c Choice Lamb Stew, lb................12%e Choice Veal Stew, lb...................14c Best Shoulder Veal Roast, lb..........16'^c Best Veal Chops, lb____.............r?.20o Bacon, sliced, lb.......................27c 25c Crisco for .......v. -.'^iT^'.^rt'.-'i"i.. .23e Best Porterhouse Steak, lb..............28c Best Pure Lard, lb....____ ............16c Snowdrift Shortening, No. 3 pall for....37c Best Summer Sausage, lb...............30e Selected Spring Leg of Lamb, lb......18!4c Selected Spring Hindquarter Lamb, lb. 17; 2c 4kst PrtmeHib Roast Beef, extra quality, »• .........t.„..........;c...........18«/aC Best Veal Leg or Loin, lb............19'/io Fresh Dressed Spring Chickens, lb...23«4e Boys' and Girls' School Two things recommend these shoes--they're com* fortabie and durable. The kind you want your children to wear $1.50, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $3.00 KITCHEN CABI- NETS, convenient and fully equipped, "3 place for everything, pare the price with any- thing like i t you have ever seen........ OAK DftESSER, he^vy plank top, very sturdily made, two large and two smaller drawers, extra large 1 1 £5#% beveled mirror. Special, at...............M. M §9U KITCHEN RANGES, 6 hole kitchen ranges, duplex grate* iron linings, perfect bakers, several styles.,,........ ;..,:..>.:.; *;.., ... *. • secleaning Needs Gold Medal Paints. Gal........$1.40 Enterprise flat paint* Gal. •$i.«5 Alabtstiae" wall finish. Pkg. ■iff, 1 in in 1......m 49* Abolition," the iyoldfit.Plnj.t9Je win ----mmmmm-- -

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