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When We Have Universal Health Well Have Civilization OUR DUTY TO STRIVE , TO WARD THIS IDEAL By Right Living, Says Dr. Copeland, Every Member of Society Should Build Up Health and Happiness —Not Only for Himself, But for All. By ROYAL S. COPELAND, M. D. United States Senator from New York. Former Commissioner of Health, Xeto York City. IF you were called upon to define civilization and to give your ideas of what constitutes civilization, what would you say? The dictionary says that civilization is “a state of social cul ture characterized by relative progress in the arts, science and state craft.” This definition would surely be called “high-brow” by most of us—wouldn’t it? Well, anyhow, we need not worry over what Webster says about civilization. I’m going to give you a better definition. That is, I’m going to recite to you what a writer says about it. Let me quote: “Civilization is a rather difficult term to define, but generally speaking, it represents the condition of an orderly society in which the ob jectives, ministering to health and happiness, are within the reach of practically the entire popu lation.” Then, to make sure he Is understood, the writer continues: “A civilized government is primarily concerned with the prosperity of the people and its best maintenance under given conditions of OR COPtuANO health and physical efficiency.” These are the words of a great man—Dr. Frederick L. Hoffman, the statistician of one of the largest insurance companies. Everything Dr. Hoffman says is worthy of study and confidence. The Doctor has just written a book entitled. “Some Problems of i/Onirovity. ■ He points out the im portance of developing, early in life.' a sound philosophy of right living and right thinking. Then, as a mat ter of course, the life will be gov erned in such a way that long life is ■f th** natural result. But we were talking about rlviliza -tion: I ha\e long preached the doc „ .trine that the purpose of government la to serve humanity. It is not . serving humanity unless it does Everything a government should do tp promote the health and welfare of „• all Its citizens. When it doe* do this, , then, as I \iew it. it Is a civilized government, and its happy citizens are living under the high standards proclaimed by Dr. Hoffman. But. until health and happiness are, aa he says, within the reach of practically the entire population, we are not fully civilized. It is our duty as citizen* to do all we can to arrive at this Ideal condition. After all, however, to have ns - tlonal health Is not entirely a gov - enunental function. W* must do -our puit as units of a society that tout not be pcrfn t physically until ail • Its units possess health. Health Is r.ot n personal matter ' alone. Disease of the individual brings hardships and sacrifices, un • happiness and misery, to family and friends and harm to the economic ‘World. ■ We cannot have universal health ** Until every member of society has developed a sound philosophy of Tight living and right thinking. It cannot be considered a sound philos ophy until every citizen In Ha per sonal life lives up to his ideals. tj Answers to 11 ea11 h_Q ueriesl K. D. C. Q.—How can I get rid of Intestinal worms? 2.—What can T do for falling hair? It comes out in handfuls. •.—«Otn nasal catarrh be cured? A—This require* special treat-] fbent for children snd grown-ups.! .,Por full particulars send a self-ad-1 "■Elressed. stamped envelope and repeat j question. 2— I would advise a stimulating; ointment. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and repeat ques tion. 3— Tea. in many Instances proper] treatment will bring about results, i \ A good nose and throat douche should be used night and morning. For full details concerning treatment send a seif-addressed, stamped envelope and rej»eat question. • e e M. W. Q.—What is a good, safe bleach for superfluous hair? A.—Peroxide is generally effective, but is apt to prove drying to the skin. For further particular* send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and repeat your question. • • • S. E. C. Q.—What makes my eyes tire from any kind of a strain? Will glosses help me? 2.—Jiow can 1 gain weight? A.—You are probably fn need of eyeglasses and 1 would advise you to consult an eye specialist for an examination. 2.—Proper diet and deep breathing are helpful. A grod tonic is bene ficial. For full particulars send a self addressed, stamped envelope and repeat your question. • • • ••TOURS TRULY." Q—What is Raynaud's disease? 2.—is it contagious? A.—This is a circulatory diseaae resulting in gangrene of toes and lingers. 2.—Xft • • • E. M. F. Q—Could an enlarged thyroid gland be the cause for loss of weight, nervousness and trembling hands? A.-*Tes. It would be wise to con sult your doctor for treatment. • • • C. K. Q.—Do you advise treatment for corns and bunions? 2.—What should a person eat If troubled with anemia? A —Yes. For further information send a self-addressed. stamped en velope end repeat your question. 2.—Plenty of fresh fruits and vegw tables, beef juice ard liver. Regu lar exercise, fresh sir and plenty of sleep and rest are all essential in overcoming this condition. Copyright. IIS. Nr»ir«r»r Feature Srrrlca. 1st. ■ ... ■ 1 .... 111 . A Fashion Model’s Diary By GRACE THORNCLIFFE She Chafs About a Beltceen-Seasons Suit. EL'MS to me that same people^ are born with all the luck. * Other?, like myaelf, have to T plod along with occasional bright. ' | spots to enliven the monotony of the ; working day*. But I shouldn't aay that for sometimes I do get the best breaks a girl could have. But. when • Z ace the debs and voting matrons, j who patronize the shop, coming In day after day and buying clothes and clothe#—well, 1 wonder what other Interests. It any. they possibly ^ can have in life. Still and all.' I suppose 1 should be tickled, for If % they didn't buy clothes. Grade veouldn t have a nice Job. So that’s that! Mrs. van Brewster, one of the "'~V>vellest things in the world, came tearing In today and d|H.iared she didn't have a thing to wear. Poor . ■ child! She must have uinpsteen i closets simply bulging with clothes. I but she's a regular little Oliver i Twist: “More!'’ is her constant cry. and she always demands something * different. Usually shea hard to g please, but today 1 didn't have a bit of trouble. 8hr wanted a suit, if you ‘ please—^“something that ts warm 9 enough, yet not *o heavy. You knew. Grac.e. sort of a between—reasons thing, if you get what I mean " I | did and brought out the latest suit Madame has designed. fWhen I walked in she rave one look, one delighted little equesd cf Jjoy, and Gracia knew she’d made an other sale. I didn’t Marne her In the I least, for it is stunning It'a a beige broadcloth ensemMe. with a matching crepe blouse The 4 Skin has inverted pleats that are | held down hv embroidered triangles of heavy silk- The coat is cut on the cardtgnn style, but is horded | with seal arotmd the neck and bot tom and cuffs. To carry with it there is an adorable little muff Jka .. I*. Beige Broadcloth Trimmed with Seal Makes an Effective Suit. i »,'°n as Mrs. van Brewster ssw it she wanted It—end now Gracia is left to pine, for I had hoped that no one would buy It and Madame would let me have it later on. But that's the way of Ufa! Soma people have all the luck. The Unfolding Butterfly By Madge Geyer. HAVE you ever watched the development of a butterfly? If j’ou have, you must often have compared the emergence of the moth from its cocoon to the gradaal process of growth in human beings. Both are natural phenomena deserving of note. But ask any young man in love which is the more interesting' There is a drabness about the moth that is not discernible in the sweet girl of fifteen. She is, it is true, quiet, reserved, for she has not yet found her gaudily painted wings. In her cocoon, she is a petulant child, victim of every whim and fancy. But once she has found her bril liant raiment—once she has left behind her all traces of the moth—she is a scintillating butter fly of rare wonder. Like the butterfly, she is light-winged, elusive. She flits among ths fragrant flowers, al'ghting only upon those that take her fancy. It requires patience and good humor to catch and hold her. But once caught, what a prize! What a frag ment of charm and color and gaiety! Watch well your butterflies, oh seekers after youth. They will bear ensnaring. Taking the Gloom Out of Rainy Home-Making Helps Days in the Nursery * by wanda barton R AIN'T day* will com*. And'1 they frequently bring unrest with them. Children crave new amusements and mothers must be invenliv* to cop* with the gloom of the weather. Children feel th* re straint of having to slay indoors and they are unhappy and make all others feel the same way. It may seem like a real task to keep them occupied, but a little forethought on your part will save you much worry and keep the little ones in Joyous mood. Children lov* to help about the house, a nuisance to busy mothers unless It can be turned to account Get them small tools and imp!* ments and giv* them Jobs to do. Some boys like to sweep, clean up closets and so on. littl* girls prefer washing dolls’ clothes and hanging them on a line while mother is busy. Children love to dress up and it is a wise mother who keeps some clothe*, hats and other articles of apparel in th* closet for this pur pose. A box couch Is slwtys Invaluable to a nursery for it play s many parts in th* day—boat, train, auto, and even an aeroplane In th* games. If there is room for th* sand box it Always amuses. Scrap book pasting is always fun. Make th* books out of glazed cambric, buttonholing the •ilge* of th* leaves with bright worsted. Gsy pictures u ozn seed The Stars Say— For Tuesday, Feb. 26. By GENEVIEVE KEMBLE. THIS day* sidereal operation* may foster and promote the thing* of the mind and all those employment*, pursuit* and avocations calling for mental activ ity and capability. Correspondence, writing*, publicity, publishings and kindred things flourish, but other affairs are In danger of sudden and devastating visitations. There is a warning against abrupt and Ill-con sidered change, journey or removal Also against small worries and de ceptions. Those whose birthday It 1* may look for a fairly active and success ful year if engaged in mental pur suits. printing, publishing, advertis ing. writing. But there are hostile possibilities from sudden change, travel or other precipitate occur rences. or small deceits A child born or this day mav be brilliant and clever in many directions, but may be subject to many sudden re versals and tribulations in life. Wind is a kingdom to (As men who gathered A is pi rat u ret from ideas. —T upper. kcatalogue*, fashion pages of maga zines and papers offer material, and many of the former may be cut and mounted for the paper doll*’ house. Clay modeling always holds a charm for children who have had kinder garten experience. A wall black board Is also amusing. Games of all kinds are endless In variety and those that allow sev eral player* are worth having on hand. Nursery floor croquet finds many admirers, for the game always appeals. Ring toss is another favorite. One mother hit upon the idea, of having a rainy day grab bag which made her youngsters long for a rainy day now and then. She Invested In a number of unusual toys and inexpensive things out of the ordinary. Well wrapped and tucked Into a black bag with gay streamers, they were brought forth when things were dull and quiet and made lota of merriment. Never allowed to get too well acquainted with the bag and It# mysterious quality. It always retained Us charm for the children. The tea party is another unfailing pleasure on a dull afternoon. May ♦ be the children can make the little cakes or some candy for the spread, which always adds materially to the fun. Save spools and candy boxes, which make excellent trains on occa sion. while cigar boxes are splen did for dump carts. Pasteboard furniture has its appeal, especially. If it can be painted with water colors or even crayons. The dull's patchwork quilt will keep little girls busy for long periods Just learning to sew. A clothes basket boat may line, and it may be rigged with a sail also. It is the homemade toys that can be mads over and altered to fill the need of the moment that give the moat fun. This la the ex perience of moat mothers and with forethought the playthings may be saved from the various sources and treasured for Just these dull rainy days. Two or three cheap low screens can be used for houses and stores. While a few old shawls or pieces of old curtains make partitions, with the aid of a few pins and a bit of string. If we mothers wlil only help, the gloom may be effectively taken out of rainy days. If I Were \ If I Were A Man— } A Girl— .By JILL ———— «f JACK ■ ■■ I I WOULD NT keep up a stead}4 flow of cussing at the ether fellow when 1 was driving a car. When a girl goes cut for a rids with a man the expects some ether form of entertainment than a con* slant bawling out of all the In competent fools who should never have been allowed to take out drivers' licenses. If another machine ducked In front of me. I wouldn't Inquire peev ishly: “What's that.bird think hea trying to do. anyway?** If the man in front refused to turn out, I wouldn't fume and swear under my breath, end when he finally let me pass, yell at him nastily: "How much need, anyway?** If I nearly ran Into another ear. I wouldn’t blame it en the other driver. A girl expects her escort to drive easily and take t he annoyances of the road good naturedly. The man who grouches about everything and can't taka his mind off his work isn't much of a driver, and ten chances to one he'll do his cuaslng alone the next time! WOOLiDN’T emote. I wouldn’t fancy myeelf as a tragedy queen and treat the boy friend to ecenea If he arrived five minute* later than fee had agreed. I wouldn’t be pacing np and down the fleor. wringing my hand* and cobbing that he | didn’t lore m* any more. When be kissed me. 1 would neither swoon with pleasure nor rage with dis pleasure. (I'd kiss him back.) Emot ing may be all right in th* movies, but men don’t want It in real life. We have a dread of eeenee and the girl who emotes all the time is eur idea of something to he avoided. So. if I were girl and felt that I simply couldn’t be natural and had to be acting all the time. I'd go in for light comedy role*. Th* light touch goes a lot farther with a man than tragic heaving*. A tragedy queen will soon find that her audi ence has dwindled to her reflection in th# mirror. It’s th# girl who knows how to laugh with a man who can hare as much of an audience a* she wanta. ! MAKE YOUR DRESSING ; TABLE A BEA UTY AID ; Jumble of Odd-Shaped Bottles Has a Depressing Effect, Says Miss Huddleston, Advising Occa sional Rearrangement of Accessories. By JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON FREQUENT changes in the arrangement and appearance of the dressing table make the daily beautifying routine more fasci nating. As soon as the particular arrangement of the dressing table becomes "set” in your mind, the routine becomes a mechanical incident in the day’s activity. Change its appear ance and the time spent at the same table will imbue you with a sense of well being that serves as a mental tonic. What could be more inspiring for the daily beautifying routine than an array of interesting looking bottles, boxes and jars, filled with the most effectual preparations for your particular need? In this day of inexpensive grandeur, clever and beautiful containers may be purchased at small price, and, when they are matched to the i general scheme of the room, the dressing table becomes the high-light of the boudoir. Beauty preparations purchased in large quantities may be put into the jars used on the dressing table. Its daintiness then will not be de- ir«n>MiNr stroyed by bottles and jar* of various shapes, Ji»rvMre-ir5L sizes and colors. HUDDLESTON Make-up applied under artificial light may appear too heavy and colorful when viewed in daylight, so the dressing table should be placed near a window. If this is impossible, use an electric bulb that gives daylight rays. This type of bulb can be use< in your dressing Advice to Girls Dear jlnnie laurie: 1. When a boy aaka you a question similar to tbs following: “When may I aee you again?" is It right for me to Invite him to come and aee me at my home? 2. When a boy cornea to aee you. what might be some of the ways In which you could entertain him? S. If you go with a boy quits steady is it proper to thank him each time that he takes you to a dance or show, etc., when you go out with him about two days of each week? OLGA. OLGA: 1. Of course, it is correct to extend the invitation. 2. Any topics of Interest to the young man may be discussed. Movies, the theatre, sports, books—any subject which is interesting ty you both. There are really no set rules govern ing entertainment. The mors spon taneous. tho more enjoyable. And do try and not be stilted. J. It Is always good form to tell the young man you have enjoyed yourself. laoie lamp. On* of tho many complexion destroying habits is the use of powder puffs after they have be come soiled. A supply of puffs should be kept on hand, so that a fresh one may be had when desired. Little pads of cotton, used for applying skin tonics, astringents and lotions should be kept in a covered glass jar and placed on top of the table. Then too. these tufta of cotton prove ex cellent for applying liquid face powder or dry rouge. Magnifying hand mirrors are al most a necessity in perfecting the toilette, as they enable one to get a ••cloee-up” of the face, often diseloee ing minor defects that might go un detected for weeks te come. Thus corrective treatments may be started long before the blemishes become permanent. Cleansing tissues, instead of gauze, should be used for the removal of cold cream. Gauze becomes soiled, making it necessary to use a clean piece each time or the cleansing process is not thorough. An eyebrow brush should be used after all cosmetics have been applied. The brow should be brushed from the outer end. in toward the nose, then out from the nose to the comer. Such brushing removes all powder and places the hairs in a natural line. The same brush should be used on the lashes. Less attractive, but equally im portant toiletries, may be placed in a drawer of the table. Love’s Awakening * ....By Adele Garrison...-- ■ ... Madge Schemes to Reunite Noel and Mary hy Exploding the Grauslarkian Dreams of the Royal Masqueraders. Noel veritzen was »0 be wildered and so thoroughly miserable that 1 felt the need of something to relieve the sober ness of our conversatlcn. So I Laughed lightly at his stammered ob jection to my suggestion that be play devoted swain to Princess Olina for the present. “Tour father's son should be able to act a role without any difficulty," I told him. "I have not changed my mind about your marrying the prin cess. Tou are net going to take so absurd a step. But if you follow my advice you are going to pretend to be ber devoted admirer as long as Mary Is engaged to Prince Georges. You will also be as temperamental and American and masterful as you can feign ts be. Will you let ms tell you my reason for asking this of you?*' "Yes. yes,** he said eagerly with a face suddenly brightened. "I think I begin to see." "We older people In the secret ” I began, “have seen for some time that these two royal young people are living in a sort ef Grauttark— Prlsonsr-of-Zenda dream which can not possibly last, but which Is very real to them Just now. You see. be fore the royal family of Transvania visited here. Prince Georges and Princess Oltna. while net sweet hearts, were very good .friends In deed. and both were bitterly resent ful at her mother's plan to marry her to George's uncle, ths old and ugly king of Trees. Graustarklan Romanos. "Then when Olina disappeared upon the very day set far ths return of the royal family to Transvan be lt's a long and romantic story which she no doubt has told you—Prince Georges was sent secretly by Ollna’s mother to hunt for her. But when he found her. be also saw Mary, and partly from loyalty to Olina. partly because he also wished to stay over here, ho reported that he could not find the princess, and has himself managed to get away from the ken of his own oourt. But it can only be a matter of time before they are discovered, and I would like to hasten matters so that they would go back voluntarily before there Is any publicity concerning them." Noe! shivered at ths word, and I think he visioned Mary the center of the pitiless glare whch any person possessing news value has to face in this hectic time. “Then you think these—betrothals —will—hasten matters." be said. "I most certainly do." I re piled. "T? they had gone hack to Trans vsnia and Trees without getting themselves Into those romantic en ► tanglements with you and Mary, they would always have fait them selves defrauded. But If things work out as I hope, they will go back cured, Immune, ready to make each other happy. For I believe that sub consciously they care for each other." Noel Braces Up. Noel's eyes twinkled, the first and most weloome Indication that his mood had lightened. “Then Mary and I might be dubbed attacks of mental measles and mumps?’* he said. "Exactly " I returned, “end I want both attacks to be hard oass, with convalescence a bit drawn out. Then we shall be sure of Immunity. And the whole thing rests upen your shoulders. Tou must see that (Mina tires of an sdoring but typically American sweetheart, while at the same time makng Mary believe that you ere Infected wtih the same long ing for court Ilfs whkh Is affecting her. Can yeu do this?" He squared his shoulders, and looked at me steadily. "I can de anything," he said aim ply. “if I can win Mary.” “It will be difficult for you,” I said. “I am afraid Mary herself will make It herd. She wants to see you tomorrow morning, and 1 have promised her to ask yeu to come ever to the bouse.” “TO see me:” he repeated, end I saw hts fingers clench the edge ef the table. Tangled Threads. “But I am not going to let yeu do It.” I said quickly. "She doss not know that wo are dining together tonight but I am going to tell her when I get heme that you aaked me to dine with you that you might tall ms of your engagement. I shall be mendacious enough to 1st her im agine that you sre quits happy, sad I want you to tell me now that yeu do not think it wise to see her." “I—1—hate to send her a message like that—” he said tremulously, “but 1 am In your hands absolutely.” He repeated the words I had given him, and then leaned back In hta cha-.r as If spent. “Teu are talcing a lot of trouble for me, Mrs Graham," he said grate fully. “This is less then nothing,” I said emphatically, “sad I am sure In a few weeks you and I will be enjoy ing a little dinner of celebration over the fortunate outcome of this ■International romance.' as Mr. Un derwood on!A ft.” He smiled with an effort. “I hope so. I am sure.’* he said, “but while the prince and princess may go back home cured, there le one person who cannot be changed. Have you forgotten ray father?" < Continued Tomorrow.» i WliV, 1S3*. Kmrnrnm Tmiua Swrtfs. Isa GOOD-NIGHT ' STORIES — By Mai Trell - The Shadow-Children Go it* Search of “The Top o' the Morning.” □HE top of tha morning t» you." said tha milkman to India, tha cook. mij. rlor. Hanid. Tam ar ! Kna-f —the fi»a little ahadow-childran with tha turned-about names—who were listening, turned to each other la aurprise. "What's that?" asked Tam. "It must be something high." re. plied MIJ and Flor. the twins. Suddenly Knarf exclaimed: **L#t s climb It!" ‘•That's all very we!!." Hand answered, "but first you must dud whers It la" "That'a easr." ha retorted. "U must bo right outside the door I- m morning out. you know.'* At tits ha looked outside. However, though they saw it was morning pin i enough, they couM find nothing of the top of tha morning. "Hello." Knarf shouted to a mm ing-glory on tha top of a high wall, "where's tha top otf tha morning” "It Just passed here a moment ago,** reolied tha flowers. "If you coma back early tomoriow morning, you’ll aurely meet it." Just than they met a lark. "Chu you tall us. please,** asked Han id. "where to find tha top of tha morn ing?" "You go straight ur^a-d iirn your left. It's sure id W riiUf w behind tha big j*te’* A "Will you sake us upT* Knarf in quired. . * "I'm serry. I'm latg for break fast already. Ill take you up to morrow." "Cock-a-doodle-d#—the top of the morning to you!" crowed the rooefer; at that moment. The shadow-chil dren hastened erer. "Do you know how we can reach .—.- — itr >-1 “Where’s the top of the ■wing?’* the top of the morning?" demand*! Knarf. “All you havs to do." responded the rooster vsry knowingW. “is to get to one of the stars. Then ><m merely spring off and theta yog are. “But hew do we get to one of the stars?" At this the mooter suddenly strutted off. saying: “Pardon me* I have to count the eggs before they ars gathered up. Then I have t« pick a Quarrel with the neighbor'd rooster. You see, I am very busy. Why don't you speak to the owtf It's a very wise bird/' They found the owl fast a«le«p lg a hollow trunk. They rapped on tbe bark. “Whoa there? Hoo? Hoo?** he exclaimed in a auriy voice, fog, he didn't like to be wakened in thtf daytime. "Hew de we get to the tep of thd morning?"' Knarf asked. ••Well," it answered, “you atop from a spinning tsp to a top-ha K from a top-hat to a heuee-top. freon a house-top to the top of the wer-#, and frem the tep ef the werld. it is ealy ene stsp to the tep of thd morning.” “Aren't the steps too big for u*“^ asked the shadows, who were onlJI an inch high. The owl didn't answer^ This was scarcely edd as It waa fast asleep again. “Humph.’* exclaimed JCnarf. *1 don't think it ever saw the top o< the morning. It goes out only at night.” “It must be far away,** sixhwi Yam. “The top of the morning Is far sway.” echoed Flor. “And yet it la spoken of every day.” added MiJ. UsmsM. US. h«e**«sw statute SwOr* Isa. J Words of the Wise The man whe makes no mu takes dees net usually make anything. —Phelps. If there is a hell urv* earth it ia to he fraud is a aelsachely sue’* heart —Buries. Certainly nothing if nnnatu ral that is physically possible. —Sheridan. Xefkin? is mors dishonorable than an old mom. heavy with yean, toko hat no other evidence of ftts having lived eer*pt hie age. Seneca. Tha direst foe of courage Is fear itaoJf, not the object of it; and th* man who can overcome his own terror is a hero and more. —MacDonald. Ufa le an incurable Stemee. Co w try. Satire is a sort of gtses wherein beholders do generally discover everybody’s face but their own. —Swift. — i Jmm —..nz"zr. .■■■ v' • *■' diirts't, -!■ '■* •{ ■ -v. i.- -£