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This is not a foolish question ? It may be a vital question to you, to your family and to your neighbors TiyT AETERLINCK, the Belgian author, has written a 1V1 famous book entitled "OUR FRIEND?THE DOG." In it he makes the dog almost human in everything but talking. The natural question arises, MDo dogs have human diseases?" Let us see. When man overeats and exercises too little, he gets fat and flabby; his breath comes short; his blood is filled with the acids that bring on rheumatism, sore joints and lameness. Just so with the dog. When he is fed freely, without the chance to chase frequently the elusive rabbit, or desper ately dig out ancestral enemies, or joyously flush the game bird for his sporting master, then he, too, has all the kinks and wheezes and pains of civilization. If a man is ignorant of a properly balanced diet for his need, lo and behold, his skin breaks out with eczema, rash, pimples, eruptions, blotches or boils. In what respect is this different from the scratches, eczema, mange and skin troubles which pester the dog that is unwisely fed? * Man rushes for the trolley or train, works, exercises or dances too violently, gets overheated, sits in a draft, catches cold, does not take care of himself?the cold develops into Influenza and Pneumonia; Lung Trouble follows. Under similai conditions the dog catches cold, starts coughing, becomes feverish, develops Pneumonia, Lung Trouble and Distemper. Wherein is there any difference? Man neglects his normal functions; modern life does not give him the exercise?the wood chopping, swinging the scythe, hunting wild game?-which he needs. So he must resort to artificial laxatives, else he becomes bilious, dopey, sallpw-skinned and headachy. Likewise the indoor dog, the chained-up dog, the city dog, the olcl dog, the pam pered dog, the kennel dog?must be cared for with scien tific means to keep him normal, regular and healthy. A world war brings together millions of soldiers. Then - a new problem arises. Parasites ("cooties'') infest trenches, dugouts, sleeping quarters and clothing. Something must be done, for the pest$ are carriers of disease and infection. So. likewise in Schools and Playgrounds, children crowd together and mothers must use larkspur, kerosene and what not Just so, also, dogs are infested with fleas and lice, caught from other dogs, cats, sleeping quarters, etc. These vermin also are disease carriers. V In the hurly-burly of life, man does not brush his teetfi thoroughly. He stuffs himself pirith sweets and starchy pastries. Tooth decay sets in. Gums become infected. Pus pockets form about the roots. We call it Pyorrhoea or Rigg's disease. The teeth loosen fall out. Under the same conditions the dog's teeth decay, gums drip pus, teeth loosen and drop out So we could proceed through the endless roll of human and canine frailties and ail ments; such as inflamed, aching, watery, foul eyes; cankered and aching ears; infected cuts and wounds; offensive body odors through unsanitary care; rundown, listless, weakened vitality; blood pressure and apoplectic fits; bad tempers, indigestion, colic; wasting diseases, etc, etc. Science, through Polk Miller, learned chemist and lover of dogs, developed Ser geant's Dog Medicines to make sick dogs well and keep well dogs healthy. And science, always reliable, has demonstrated the similarity between ailments of 'dogs and humans by establishing the fact that a number of Sergeant's Dog Medicines give prompt, sure and safe relief to humans. Sergeant's Mange Medicine is a won derful relief for human Dandruff, Abnormally Falling Hair and Itching Scalp. I Sergeant's Skip-Flea Soap kills all vermin on human beings and is also an ideal bath' and shampoo soap because of its soothing qualities. Sergeant's Eye Wash is unexcelled for treating foulness, inflammation and irritation of the human eyes. For an antiseptic wash for sores and other ailments of the human skin nothing surpasses Sergeant's Cap* bolioTar Soap. v To check the cough so distressing to humans, to relieve their aches and pains of lameness and sore joints, Sergeant's Cough Medicine and Sergeant's Dog Rub (Lini ment), respectively, are remarkably beneficial. Cam anyone further ask, "Do Dogs Have Human Diseases?" No wonder Maeter Enck referred so feelingly to "OUR FRIEND?THE DOG," ~ ? ------ V Polk Miller and his Famous Dog, Sergeant READ WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT SERGEANT'S DOG MEDICINES Werae Expelled "I gave Sergeants Sure-Shot Capsules to my year-old dog, and a large amount of worms were expelled. There were no hod after-effects. / am more than pleated with the remits." George C. Huhn, Broe mer Collie Kennels, Westville, N. J. Wonderful Medicine "After all medicines had failed, I tried Sergeant's Canker Wash on my dog. He ie now entirely cured of canker af the ear and has recovered hts hearing. It ie a wonderful medicine." Ward Alien, Sa vannah, Co. UhmiU Pill. All Ri|kt "Sergeant's Rheumatic Pills art all right. After giving them for five days I found my dog in fine shape again." A. P. Bur rUt. West Poland, Me. Better Than Aay Other "Ruth me at once two boxes af Ser geants Sure-Shot Capsules. My kennels are in, need of a worm expeller, and I know Sure-Shot will do the work batter than amy other." L. P. Sharp, Palmyra, Elective Vannifafe "I gave Sergeant's Sure-Shot Liquid to ? poodle dog two months old and got the very best remits. I heartily recommend it as a safe and effective vermifuge." J. D. Faulkner, Reliance Kennels, Chicago, III. The Creelect Medieiae "Enclosed it money order for Sergeants Sure-Shot Capsules, the greatest medicine an the market for wormy Pups." C. P. Statter, V.SJiJ).V- City veterinary Hos pital, Sioux City. fa. A Cracker Jack "We cannot say toa much of Sergeant's Mange Medicine. It certainly is a cracker jack and a fast cure." Anglo-American Kennel Co., 727 Hutchinson St., Montreal, Canada. The Very Beet Temo "Sergeants Condition POIs an the wary best tonic there it far dogs. Strg tones Canker IVasli positively cured my dog of ear conker." Sari L. Boughton, Scotte, Mick. Acted Like Mafic "Sergeants Rheumatic Pills acted Kkt magic on my dog. She had the worst case of Rheumatism that I ever saw, and in five days after giving her the pills she was entirely relieved? P. W. Finch, Boydton, Va. A Grateful 0Hcacr "I cured my dog last winter of ? bad cast of mange with Serg cants Mange Medi cine, Sergeants Arsenic and Iron POIs and Sergeant's Carbolic-Tar Soap. Yon don't know how grateful I am." W. L. Franks. St. Louis, Mich. Will Talca No SabetiMe "Send at once Sergeants Sure-Shot Cap sules, as I want to treat my dog for worms. I have found Sura Shot sa good that I will not take chances on a substitute." Frank C. Eldred, Brutus. Mick. Have No Bqaal "You can rest assured that I do mat ami will not forget Sergeants Dog Remedies.'* W. B. Tens, 2401 Howell Avenue, Cam den, N. I. Beet Wane Expeller "Sergeants Sure-Shot, in capsule or liquid form, cannot be excelled. It it the butt worm expeller we have ever used. It it the only trorm medicine we have had any success with." Mound City Kennel, 3229 Otiot Street. St Louis, Mo. Advice Te All "I received the Sergeants Dag Remedies and I am satisfied that they art tht best that I have ever used. I would advise all who value their dogs never to bt with out Sergeants Dog Remedies." L. L. BrockweU, Edlow, Va. Can't Be Beat "I have been using your Sergeants Dog Remedies in my kennels and find them Hit best I have ever used. I don't think your Sergeants 'Sure-Shot for worms em bt brat I will do all that I can for your remedies." West Side Beagle Ken nels, Columbus, Ohio. The Beat Brer "As I have handled dogs all my life, and have used marly all of the different rtmedits an the market, along with my own medicines, I must say that your Ser geants Dog Remedies are the best that I have ever handled. They do just what you claim far them." . C. B. Degekman, 313 Bdmand Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Cannot Say Enough "I think your Sergeants Dog Remedies are the best in the world, md I tell all of my customers to buy your medicines. I cannot say enough about thtm." Spring wood Kennels, Ilion, N. Y. The Answer of America's Greatest Lover of Dogs DOLK MILLER, former President of the Virginia Field Sport* A> sociation and one of America's greatest authorities on dofs, an swered this question, "Do Dogs Have Human Diseases," by originating Sergeant's Dog Medicines, which since 1879 have been the Standard ol the World. There is a specific Sergeant's Dog Medicine for nearly every need and ailment of dogs. Permit us to tell you?and all owneri and lovers of dogs?about each of Sergeant's Dog Medicines and how it is used. NEARLY ALL DOGS HAVE WORMS The best kennel men and most experienced dog owners give theii dogs a thorough worming at least once a month, with Sergeant's Sure Shot?the capsules for the large dogs, the liquid for the toy dogs and pups. When your dog has worms, he will have a ravenous appetite, gulp his food, become fidgety and scrawny, look dull, and have a tendency to eat sticks, rocks and filth. Give him Sergeant's Sura Shot. If he has worms, it will bring them every time. Price 60c ALL DOGS HAVE FLEAS OR L1CB Sergeant's Skip-Flea Soap will make your dog a fit companion for your children and yourself. It will quickly rid him of fleas and vermin. It deodorizes the mangey, doggy smell. It does not mat the hair, but leaves it soft and healthy and the skin clean and sanitary. ' Wash your dog twice a week in hot weather with Sergeant's Skip-Flea Soap. It keeps him flea-free and cool. Price, 25e a cake. SKIN DISEASES OF DOGS The skin diseases of dogs are mange, eczema, itching, scratches, loss of hair, eruptions, pimples, sores, blotches, etc. There are three forms of successful treatment: First Wash the dog thoroughly frith Sergeant's Carbolic-Tar Soap (25c a cake), an antiseptic cleanser. Second. Freely apply Sergeant's Mange Medicine (85c) to the affected parts and leave on for three days. Then wash the dog again with Sergeant's Carbolic-Tar Soap and apply Sergeant's Manga Medicine as before. Repeat until well Third. From the very start of treatment, give Sergeant's Arsenic and Iron Pills to purify the dog's blood. Price 60c. After that keep your dog well with Sergeant's Conditian Pills. Price 60c. DOGS ALSO ARB CONSTIPATED Constipation is at the root of most dog ailments. Sergeant's Constipation Capsules are a sure, gentle dog laxative. They keep the bowels active and clean and they act as a tonic, too. Every dog should be given these capsules at least once a week. Price 30c. DOGS GET RUNDOWN, TIRED OUT AND LISTLESS Sergeant's Condition Pills dropped into your dog's food ooce a day will fortify him against diseases. It is the finest dog tonic known? strength building and appetizing. Keeps a dog fnll o* "pep." Works wonders with sick dogs and is positively the finest conditioner when treating any ailments. Price 60c. NEARLY ALL DOGS HAVE COUGHS When your dog starts coughing, keep the bowels open with Ser geant's Constipation Capsules ana give Sergeant's Cough Medicine to break up cough and cold. Tone up the system with Sergeant'* Conditions Pills. Sergeant's Cough Medicine costs 60c. DOGS' RHEUMATISM, LAMENESS, STIFFNESS When your dog has caught coldk give him Sergeant** Rheumatic Pills (price 60c) and massage his lame muscles and (tiff sore joints with Sergeant's Dog-Rub, a penetrating, soothing, pain-relieving liniment Price 60c. DOG DISTEMPER IS VERY FATAL Move fast Take it in time. Sergeant's Distemper Medicine has saved thousands of severe cases. Kennel men and dog owners swear by it Keep a package on hand all the time. Distemper kills more dogs than does any other disease. If taken in time there is no cause for alarm. Early symptoms are loss of appetite, shivering, ferer, getting close to heat depressed, nose and eyes running; gets into dark . ? laces. Give Sergeant's Distemper Medicine at the first symptoms." 'rice $120. Sergeant's Condition Pills build up strength, health anv vitality?the best protection against Distemper or any disease. THE DOG'S EYE TROUBLES Sergeant's Eye Wash is a carefully prepared medicine for sooth e ing, cleansing and relieving inflamed lids, eyeball bruises and scratches, ' red, sore and painful eyes; foul, unclean eyes, weakening eyes and other irritated and weak conditions. Price 60c. DOGS' EAR CANKER?VERY PAINFUL Internal ear canker results from sores inside the ear. If neglected, these may eit into the tissues and cause deafness and head troubles. Wash out thoroughly with warm water and Sergeant's Carbolic-Tar Soap. Dry carefully. Mix two teaspoonfuls of Sergeant's Canker Wash (price 60c) with warm water and sponge ear. Allow a little to drip into ear. External ear canker is a red, inflamed condition of outer ear; feverishness and some flow of pus. Use same treatment as for Internal Canker. Purify the dog's blood with Sergeant's Arsenic and Iron Pills. When you get him well, keep him well with Sergeant's Condition Pills. DOGS HAVE TAPE WORMS Some tape worms are 20 feet to 30 feet long. Your dog will eat ravenously but never seem to get any good from his food. He will become weak, scrawny and cranky. Give him Sergeant's Tape Worm Medicine. Price 60c SOME DOGS GET SORE MOUTHS They often contract it from other infected dogs. Swab your dog's mouth and gums well with Sergeant'* Well Mouth. Thi* antiseptic heals and often removes infection. Then give the dog Sergeant's Condition Pills to tone him up, sharpen his appetite and make him full of pep. Take Coupon to your dealer today You never know when your dog is going to take sick Your dog may be suffering right at this very moment, not through wilful neg lect on your part, but just because you haven't thought about his having ills and pains like yours. To buy the full line of 15 Sergeant's Dog Medicines would cost you $8.65 in the regular retail way. In order to get them introduced into your neighborhood and get you to recommend them among your friends (as you surely will when you learn of their merits) if you will fill in the coupon at the right hand bottom corner of. this advertisement and take it to your dealer, with only $6.85, you can get this entire list of 15 Sergeant's Dog Medicines and save $t.80. With these medicines in your home your dog's health, comfort and cleanliness is absolutely assured. Take advantage of this big money-saving offer TODAY?get the full list of Sergeant's Dog Medicines (15 in all) and be prepared not only to GET your dog in the pink of condition, but to keep him that way. Your Money Back if you want it ' Thafs the kind of a guarantee we put bade of Sergeant's Dog Medicines. A broad, liberal "you-he-the-judge-and-jury" kind of a guarantee. Would we do this if we were not positive about the effectiveness of these wonderful dog medicines? Coupon Worth $ 1.80 * ?3 s ? u 5-3 *|j}? C S?t/3&-.? * o-3 jj 3&f c-z g! I ftiW C?-?$}o"3jj'S 83 .3 g 8Sn :^ri: "mllat Write plainly To Polk Miller Drag Company, Ine, Richmond, Vi, or to any dealer in Sergeant's Dog Medicines: Herewith I hand you $6.85 in payment for the 12 Ser geant's Dog Medicines listed below; known as Combination Offer No. 9. 1 Pkj. Sergeant's Condition Pills ^ 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Constipation Capsules 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Sure Shot Capsules or Liquid. 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Mange Medicine .... 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Skip-Flea Soap ..... 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Distemper Medicine 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Eye Wash 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Arsenic ft Iron Pills 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Well Mouth.. 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Dog-Rub (Liniment) 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Carbolic-far Soap .... 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Cough Medicine ...... ~ J* .. M .. iS ~ 2S L20 .......... j60 .......... SA M M .......... 2S j6Q ?????a For these medicines I pay. This coupon and $6.85 entitles fDITE1 me to the following:? -TZXJLLtl-/ 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Rheumatic Pills .................^....1 jM 1 Pkg. Sergeant s Canker Wash ......................... 1 Pkg. Sergeant's Tape Worm Medicine M You save.... $1JI It is understood tfcat yon agree to refund my money la eaee Sergeant's Dog Medicines are not satisfactory. Your Name K*>1 01 US. DEALER: We wM ?nmptly replace any Sergeant s _'0g Medicine* which you five away on onr Special Combination Offer No. 9 providing you send us this coupon Order Blank properly filled out and signed by tht purchaser who receives the Introductory Free Goeda, Your Address ...?> ??>>.? ? ? ? % LMrMSift