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There is more starch in wheat than in any other food that we eat. Phosphates are found in abundance in whole grain, especially in oatmeal, cracked wheat, wheat flakes, graham bread and other whole-grain prepara- tions. Wheat bran is, of course. Very rich in phosphates. Milk also con- tains phosphates in abundance. "Aiter my baby was born,” Mrs. Dickens states, “I used to suffer with my back and had no heart to do my work around the home. But I read about Dodd’s Kidney Pills and what they - have done for others, so I thought 'I would get a box ant? see what they would do [or me, “I am pleased to suit that after takâ€" lng two boxes I found such great re- lief I would not be without them in the house. "My daughter. too, had been very sick on and off for a long time. Her nerves got so bad we were afraid we would‘see her in the hospital. But I am pleased to say she is better through taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. “I never thought Dodd’s Kidney Pills could have done such good work and I am telling all my friends about them." Women's troubles, or nearly all of them, come from sick kidneys. The cure for them is the old established remedy for sick kidneys, Dodd's Kid~ ney Pills. Hamilton, 0111., March 4th (Special) “The story told by Mrs. H. Dickens. of 70 Tom Street, this city. carries a message of hope to every suffering woman in Canada. There is a Message 3 In This Lady’s Story} She Tells What Dodd’s Kidney Pills Do for Women. She Was Troubled With Weakness and Her Daughter Had Nervous Trouble. Dodd's Kidney Pills Proved the Remedy They Both Needed. Get a nickel’s worth of sandpaper, coarse and fine. Use the coarse grade on sills and steps. The fine is excel- lent for cleaning almost everything Mix the mustard with white of egg instead of half flour. This will never blister and the plaster is lighter and more comfortable. Do you know the “best way” to clean stone steps, stone window sills and kitchen utensils that have become discolored? How would tard plaster? Place over the heel a square of surgeon’s plaster. This prevents fric- tion of the skin by the constant rubâ€" bing of the shoe and is a sure preven- tive of blistered heels. When you need the whites of eggs only in cooking ‘how may you pre- serve the yolks? Make a small hole in the shells, let the whites run out. Wet a tiny paper square in the white and seal the hole. The yolkslmay thus be kept fresh for several days. What would you do for the child whose tender heels are always blister- ed by new shoes? What would you do to render palat- able the morning cup of hot water prescribed by your doctor? Add a little celery seed and a pinch of salt and transform it into a delicate bouillon. Some persons prefer a dash of lemon juice. How would you take the shine from black garments? Rub the spots with pieces of raw potato. How may from a pottt nished table Lay the coat on a flat surface so that the torn parts fit perfectly to- gether and lay adhesive plaster over the torn Iplace on the wrong side .of the goods. Press together with the fingers and let dry. A tiny hole in coat, cloak or trousers may be mend- ed in the same way with plaster of a similar color. _ Kid gloves and um- brellas are better repaired thus than darned. How may you prevent the moisture from a potted plant marking the var- nished table on which it stands? Place under it a square pane of glass, hidden by a paper or linen doily. 1'; you make a good mus- s Kidney Pills. Dodd’s Kidney » such good work my friends about ad been very 1g time. Her ere afraid we Mournful Ceremonies Which Have a Place in Bridal Rejoicings. In Canada, thoughts of death creep in only at a war-wedding, but in other lands, even in peace times, mournful ,ceremonies are intermingled with the bridalâ€"day rejoicings. In Japan it is .the recognized custom to give the I[bride a long white veil, which covers her from head to foot. After wearing this at her wedding she puts it away, land it is never used again till the day of her burial, when it becomes her shroud. 3 Take it up, beat well and brush. {Spread it face down on the lawn. lWhen it is fastened down again, rub well into it with a clean floor cloth, {a mixture of hot water and one pint of vinegar. The Red (3:033 originated from the Geneva convention of 1864, an inter- national meeting called for the purâ€" pose of improving the condition of soldiers wounded in the field. Each guest in turn brings her an of- fering. and implores her to dry her teaa-s. but she refuses to be comfort- ed until, peeping through her fingers, she («*5 that no more presents are forthcoming. She then aries up with astonishing alacrity. and allows hey husband to lead her away to their ful during the marriage ceremony. After that. when once he has dof’t‘ed it, no matter to what. depths of poverty he may descend, he never' wears that shirt again till he lies in his cof- fin awaiting burial. ' In parts of the Tyrol the bride’s mo- they gives her daughter what is known as the “tearkerchi’ef,” woven‘in fine linen, with which she is supposed to dry her eyes at the ceremony. Afterâ€" wards she puts this away. and it is not used again till it is laid over her face who tom I How would you freshen a faded car- pet? When baby sits at the table how may you protect the tablecloth with- out the use of the unsightly tray? Use a large piece of plate glass with beveled edges. -A Square of white'oil cloth is also neat and use- ful for this purpose. Have you an easy method ing‘ large holes in stockings? Baste, on the wrong side, a patch of netting of the same color as stock- ing. Turn and darn on the nght side. Saturate the ordinary fibre mop with crude I'emon oil. Partly dry and it is ready for use. This oil costs only from ten to fifteen cents a quart and is recognized as one of the best treatments for hardwood. Preparatory to pIantings, soak the seed for txventy-four hours in one quart of water to which one table- spoon of turpentine has been added. -Have you _an (economical idea for mopping your hardwood floors? No, they may be made over by re- moving them ‘from the rollers, turnâ€" ing them upside down and, with a loose machine stitch‘ hemming the other ends. Runthe sticks through these, attach the pull-cords, ,then tack the worn ends to the rollers and set up again. ‘ "" How can you make ice cream with- out a freezer? Use the fireless cooker. Prepare in the usual way and pack in the cook- er. Use more salt than usual and pound the ice fine. After one hour, beat thoroughly. Three beatings will make it beautifully smooth. 'If your scissors are dull how can you sharpen them quickly and easily? What would you do to protect your garden seed while germinating if you were troubled with moles and mice? .vhel V Cut thé neck of? a bottle with the scissors as if you were trying to cut the neck off. The strong smell in old fowls can e removed by washing in warm soda Te SOME MARRIAGE CUSTOMS. Scandinavia a very similar cus- prevails. The bride gives her fuâ€" husband a shirt, which he wears home she puts this away. and it is not gain till it is laid over her face she is dead. rs, or the semblance of them, 11 important part in weddings in When a couple have been pro- ad man and wife they each go '0 their own home until even- ‘llen the bridegroom and guests Me at the house of , the bride, :itting on a raised platform, and wails with awful vigor. 9:»- MONEY ORDERS_ ordering goods by mail, send [011 Express Money Order, of darn- Baby's Own Tablets are an excel-‘ lent medicine for little ones. They ‘ sweeten the stomach; regulate the bowel-s, break up colds and simple fevers. cure constipation and make teething easy. Concerning them Mrs. E. Quinn, Parame, Que, writes: “Baby .' was troubled with constipation and‘ nothing helped him till I began using. Baby's Own Tablets: They are an ex- l ,cellent medicine fqr little ones." Thai Tablets are sold by medicine dealers‘ or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams’ Maiicine. Co., Brockville, Ont. The more a man knows of theology, the farther he gets away from Christ. I have been driven to my knees many times because I realized I had no- where else to go. I I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came. Die when I may, I want it said of me, I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower, if I thought a flower would grow. lost tunity. With {malice toward charity toward all, with the rightâ€"«as God gives ' right. I am not bound to win bound to be true. I am not succeed, but I am bound to what light I have. The 04 piled high with difficulty, .er rise high with the occasion. He that would be no slave no slave. reverence their get how vastly AN EXCELLENT MEDICINE FOR LITTLE ONESI God must love common, p1: ing people, else He would 11 made so many of them. if Thc e work of the the glory of We do 1'1 time religiously Some Sayings of Lincoln 3 do right, Gc is with us We their me! Plymouth heir gives us ’II The issue is made with the approval of the Minis!“ of Finance, Ottawa. ater and should contain full instruction: as to place of delivery and fiayment suitable to thelapplicant, and the denominations of bonds required. CITY OF MONTREAL Bonds issued in Coupon form in denominations of $100, $500 and $1,000. Beginning 25th February, 1918,53pplicationa for the bands will be received by the BANK OF MONTREAL, MONTREAL, or any of its branches, from whom application forms and copies of the prospectus giving full particulars of the issue may be obtained on request- The offering is subject to withdrawal on or before the 18th March, 1918. DATED 13! DECEMBER, 1917 DUE lst DECEMBER, 1922 Interest payable half-yearIyâ€"lst June and December. Principal and Interest payable in Gold at the City Treasurer’s Office, Montreal. or at the Agency of the Bank of Montreal, New York. The issue is made to refund a like amount of Montreal Three- Year 5% Notes, the original issue having been made for pubiic works, in anticipation of a permanent loan. A full half year’s interest will be paid lst June, 1918. The bonds therefore give a net yield to the investor of about 6%%. THE BANK OF MONTREAL, Fiscal Agent of the City of Mont- real, is authorized to alter the above-named bonds for public sale on behalf of the City, at par, without accrued interest, payment to be made in full on 8th April, 1918, against delivery of the bonds at any Branch, in Canada, of the BANK OF MONTREAL, or of any bank the applicant may specify, or at the Agency of the BANK OF MONTREAL, New York or Chicago. NEW ISSUE TIT! spent Applications should be addressed to the Five Year 6% Refunding Gold Bonds with 115;; 101: fail. 0f theolo from Ch BANK OF MONTREAL, MONTREAL rmne bound live up casion :mxgv: While 5 not 11' ain-look OPP m 11 have an Offering of The Tallest Chimneys. What is said to be the tallest chimâ€" ney in the world has been erected re- cently for a copper smelter at Sago- noseki, Japan. It is buiTt of concrete, 5'70 feet high, 261/; feet inside dia- meter at the top and 42 feet-in dia- meter’at the base. 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