Mexico Missouri message., July 18, 1918, Image 3

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What the American
Red Gross Is Doing
Snuff Boxes Show Unchanging Ways of the Senate
WASHINGTON. The senate still has customs that are almost as old -as
Itself. It moves along In the same old way that It has moved for the last
100 years or so and apparently Is satisfied to move In that way. Nothing Is
ever changed In the senate, even
Tnn RED CROSS has organized fifty
base hospital units, nineteen of
which are now seeing service Id
France. In ten others, the nursing
personnel has been supplied by the
Red Cross.
TIIE RED CROSS has Instituted a
rolling canteen service back of the
American lines. The canteen pro
vides coffee, sandwiches and other
refreshments to the troops.
TIIE RED CROSS Is the link between
the American people and the Ameri
can Dreadnaughts. It Is the official
agency through which gifts from the
people can be made to the Navy.
TIIE RED CROSS Is enlisting more
than one thousand volunteer nurses
a month, and Is training them for
work in the field. It sends them to
the army fully trained and equipped.
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though times and customs change on
the outside.
x For instance, a good many years
ago It used to be the custom for all
gentlemen to use snuff. The senate
officially recognized the custom to the
extent of providing snuff boxes for the
senators. . These boxes are still there,
and from time to time they are refilled
with fresh snuff, despite the fact, that
they are never used. The boxes are
near the lobby entrances on the Inside
f the senate.. Apparently In the old days It was quite the-thing for a sena
tor to take his pinch of snuff before he took his place In the senate.
There Is also an official "sharpener of the quill pens" for the senate.
'This man Is so designated on the pay rolls and Is carried there by the rules of
the senate. For many years there never was a call for a quill pen in the
ceenate until one day Senator Lodge of Massachusetts happened to go into
4he stationery room to ask for a quill pen.
The men who originated the title of "sharpener of the quill pens" for the
senate was Charles N. Richards. He has Jast completed his fifty-fifth year
.Ha the service of the senate. When he originally got his place as an employee
of the senate It was during the Civil war, after he had been wounded and
incapacitated while serving as a soldier In the union army. lie received a
(bayonet thrust through the jaw. There was not much for Richards to do
:around the senate, but certain senators wanted to be sure that he was taken
care of, bo the title of "sharpener of the quill pens" was invented.
THE RED CROSS
has opened a
scientific cam
paign against
trench fever.
THE RED CROSS
has undertaken
to provide the
entire supply of .
splints for the
American army.
THE RED CROSS
will furnish the ,
entire supply of
nltro-oxlde for '
use in surgical
operations.
THE RED CROSS '
feeds and clothes '
entire popula
tions In time of
need.
THE RED CROSS A
Is caring for J.
50,000 children V
In France, 00,000 y
In Poland.
TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF
FRANCE AND BELGIUM.
The Red Cross' Has 8ought
To conserve the sick and wound-
ed among its defenders.
To conserve the health and spir
it of the troops.
To conserve the households
which are maintaining the
culture of the soil and the f ab-
ric of self-government In the
war zone.
To conserve the coming genera
tion by Its backing of three
score children's colonies.
To conserve the children by
maintaining villages for sever
al thousand of these little
refugees.
To conserve the refugees by
health centers and tuberculo
sis prevention.
To conserve home and commu
nity life.
THE RED CROSS
has furnished
five base hospi
tal units for the
navy physit
clans, nurses and
equipment.
. THE RED CROSS
will help the
families of our
enlisted men to
maintain their
standards of
health, education
and Industry.
THE RED CROSS
will supply warm
garments, kit
cases, necessities
for the wounded.
THE RED CROSS
will provide san
itary units to
keep a sharp eye
on the surround
ings of the can
tonments so as
to ward off pos
sible epidemics.
How Little Dottie Earned Her Four Gold Medals
QHE was a sallow little girl In a white frock and blue sash. Her hair was
(D curled In eleek tubes, and from her lace-Insert yoke was suspended a black
velvet ribbon, to which four gold medals were pinned. The little girl wore her
Zhonors with a primness that suggested
the fear that she had swallowed a
iramrod which she couldn't digest, but
imamma, on the side, frankly reveled
:ln the attention which her child was
.attracting from each passenger In the
-car.
- A dignified old gentleman leaned
across from bis seat opposite and said,
with a winning deference that no
child's mamma could resist:
"What a wonderful little lady you
imust be, to win so many medals whea
anost of us have to get along with none." The ramroddy little girl smirked
importantly, but she didn't answer for the very good reason that mamma
-didn't give her the chance.
. "Tell the gentleman, darling everybody says she's so modest about it
go on darling, tell the gentle
"I wonnem in a ticket contest. I sold 42 ahead of all the others this
.year, and thenner eold "
f n m m a tin1 Sh Aii4- In CM-n- -4ifa ia V rO Vtnan1 P
"She takes the medal every year selling tickets for the annual festival UtllltVSWG3tGrS Wltll C3DS tO JVl3.tCIl
tat school, you know. Of course, nana and I heln her out nmone our friends. I J " Wiv TV
;and the stores where I dual at regular they always like to oblige their
jsteady customers, you know, and they are eo ln-trusted in Dottle Her
.-papa was sort of opposed to her going in, but when Dottle makes up her
anlnd to a thing you can't stop her and really ehe did most of tho work her
iself, this year "
And if you will kindly take the trouble to consider the difficulties of
rtlcket selling,. you will agree that Dottle deserved her medals along with the
ifloldler man, the life-saver and the student addicted to midnight oil.
THE RED CROSS has established
movable factories for the manufac
ture of artificial Ice for our soldiers
during the summer months.
THE RED CROSS is prepared to care
for any American soldier who may
return from the war a prey to tuber
culosis or maimed or blind.
THE RED CROSS will send food par
cels to American prisoners la Ger
many. Each parcel contains meat,
butter, sugar, Jam, coffee, tea, salt,
rice and dried fruit.
THE RED CROSS will supply our
men when they are prisoners of war
with food, soap and cigarettes.
THE RED CROSS Is building houses
in the cantonments where "rookies"
will be provided with comforts and
pleasure during convalescence from
illness.
THE RED CROSS is constructing a
chain of recreation huts in conjunc
tion with the base hospitals. To
each hospital It sends each month
- 300 books, 400 magazines and 2,500
newspapers.
Metal Millinery.
Smart millinery shops in London are
displaying metal helmets for women,
presumably for wear during air raids;
though It Is a question whether the
fair wearer of a protective helmet
would not flee to a bomb-proof refuge
Just as swiftly as her sister whose
headgenr was fashioned of straw and
silk. The metal helmets for women
cost Just about twice as much as those
designed for the masculine sex. They
are lined with dainty and soft ma
terial, and on top is a cunning knob,
which gives a rakish and distinctive
line to the stern headgear.
Fortune never smiles on a man who
stares' her out of countenance.
"Thought a Linen One Better.
Mr. Bacon I don't like those p
per napkins, dear.
Mrs. Bacon Why don't yon ilk
themT
"Well, you know very well, dear,
that it doesn't look very high-toned for
me to eat with a-paper napkin tucked
up under my chin."
When Dotrr I Tttilnt .
GROTWS BABT HOW BL MKDHJIMH will enrme
tin Stomach and Bowel tronlla. FmriUg kuv
iaaa. tw4lcMloHltebolli
No doubt the casties In the air that
we frequently read about are built e
gold bricks.
There la probably nothing quit sw
sure as consequenoes.
Tho Effects of Oplatoc.
KTLkt CTFANTS are peculiarly aoaoeptibla to opium and IU Yarfous
preparations, ail or wmcn are naroono, is weu mown, cti u hot
m.iiMrt itrnm. it Anntinned. theae onlatea cause ehaiurea la the fano
ttona and growth of the cells which are likely to become permanent, cauidnf
ImbeoUity, mental perversion, a craving for alcohol or narootioa fax later Ufa.
Nervous diseases, such as intractable nervous dyspepsia and lack of atayinff
powers are a mult of doming with opiates or narootica to keep children quiet
la their infancy. The rule among physicians ia that children should never
receive opiates in the smallest doses for mora than a day at a time, and
only then if unavoidable. .
The administration of Anodynes, Drops. Cordials, Soothing Syrups and
other narootioa to children by any but a physician cannot be too strongly
decried, and the druggist should not be a party to it. Children who are ill
need the attention of a physician, and it is nothing less than a crime to
dose them willfully with narootica.
Castoria contains no n&rooUos If it bears the
signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. f J y j(JJ7 J m
Ctanulae Castoria always bean tha signature rtiaf7XZccl$&
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No Appetite? Mouth Dry? Tongue
Stiff and a Fierce Thirst?
Here's Relief!!
The American Red Cross In more than a hundred ways Is rendering
service here and abroad that saves human lives and maintains the fighting
spirit of our allies. The Red Cross must ulwoys be financially prepared to
deal with the unexpected emergencies arising from war conditions. In these
emergencies immediate relief is the only effective relief.
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His Way of Spending Fine Days in Washington
tlE WAS going to market with a basket on his arm. His steps were slow
-i without being sure, apd hla shoulders were so bent that his face all but
-touched the hand that held his cane. Having come to the Avenue at Seventh
street he stood nt the curb waiting his i
chance to venture across, when anoth
er man these merest everyday sort
of person guided him over, and In
leaving, cautioned him not to try to
recross at so congested a section.
The old man gave a birdlike twist
to his neck so that he looked sldewise
at his good Samaritan, and chuckled
out assurance:
. "I won't be going back before
dusk. I stay in the Smithsonian
grounds all day, In weather like this,
no that I can watch the growing things flowers, you know, and grass, and
Kittle children and sparrows hopping around and squirrels
The everyday man paused to Indorse the etatement with a nod, and the
-other seemed glad to have a listener.
"When you can see all the sky you want, and the tops of trees and other
jhlrii-nn thlncs over vour head, you sort of take the world as a matter of
course, and keen on without paying much attention. But when you have to
keep looking at the small things under your eyes they get to be lots of com-
ipany friendly like, you know. My granddaughter puts mo up a luncn ana
I buy a bag of peanuts for the squirrels and some nnlraul crackers for the
children, and we have a pretty good time, all together
"That's a fine scheme of yours, sir. I think I'll look Into It myself. Also,
'it's a pretty good sermon." .
Then the evervdav man went his way. and after a whllo he told it to a
person who tabbed it down like this.
It la worth the tellinir. because to make, the best of one 8 disabilities 13 a
splendid thing. And a splendid thing Is worth passing on.
' Also, the old man wasn't going to market. Which shows what appear
;once amounts to.
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The , sweuter, having Inspired all
sorts of sweater coats and sport conts
for the benefit of those who like to
combine smartness with uniformity in
dress, hus Improved Its own original
conoeptlon. In the new models now
belpg manufactured of sweaters pure
and simple we discover garments more
trim and more carefully planned than
In the time-honored old original. Much
more attention is given to the details
of finishing, and even the utility sweat
er makes n fenture of color. Any
number of gay shades, as bright as
field flowers, enliven outdoor back-
Bottles Put in House Offices Were a Poor Joke
Many women knit their own sweat-
ora and Kwenter-coats. but these hand-
WHO was the "wet" individual that laboriously collected xu ancient 'ana mnde garments are few by comparison
.. empty whisky bottles and placed one each at the doors of 29 offices of with those knitted by machinery. And
representatives in the house office building where the Janitor couldn't help designers of machine knitted garments
ftmt stumble over them? And who
:among tho members of the house, if
they see fit to indulge la alcoholic
mplrlts, are fools enough to advertise
'their falling at a time when prohibition
la on us, everyone? S -
The 29 "dead soldiers" alleged to
v Ihave been collected by the Janitor of
the bouse office buildings on his Sun
day rounds were placed purposely, It
tseems, at the doors of representatives
-who voted to keep the prohibition rider
In the $11,000,000 agricultural appro
priation bill. Rev E. C. Dinwiddle,
leading prohibitionist, not only attributes this pitiful Joke to no abortive
.attempt to discredit the work of the "dry" element In congress for the nation
"s a whole, but characterizes It aa an attempt to forestall the attempts to
" make Washington "bone dry." ; . . . .
Beveral representatives announced that they would demand an investiga
tion. But this investigation was not to discover who among our legislators
drink whisky, but who It was that had such a poor sense of humor.
The Joke was too' crude to be taken seriously. Of course congress la
-nugry at having a Joke played upon it and still angrier that old John Barley
corn was called upon to aid and abet the joker. ;
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TH NfRVE ) i--L. I J
have shown themselves amazingly clev
er In turning out sweaters that are
almost replicas of those knitted by
hand. They are responsible for the
best of new models and the Introduc
tion of novel decorative features that
make them interesting. Recently they
have Introduced caps to mutch In the
case of utility to be worn in keen au
tumn days or whenever wind and cold
make a hat not practical.
In the picture, at the left, a sweater
coat Is shown In a light color bordered
with white. The range of cblors in
cludes turquoise, orchid, rose, citron,
gold, emerald, amethyst, etc.. and less
unusual shades that have come to be
recognized as sweater shades. The
picture tells the story of this model in
every detail, simple and effective de
signing, attractive color' combination
with substantial wearing qualities and
comfort. '.
At the right a model In flag blue with
white stripes Is of the slip-over variety.
Its collar nnd cuffs are stripes with
white and it is adorably trim and
youthful.
Ultra Smart Room. 1
An ultra smart living room has an
extra long davenport, with long, 16ose
seat cushions, two bolster-shaped end
pillows nnd three oblong upright back
pillows, ns well as the frame up
holstery, all done in heavy brown
satin. At either end of this stands a
small lamp tnble. There are three
chairs, one black lacquer, with an em
broidered panel and seat and one wal-nut-frnmod
armchair, upholstered In
tapestry. The other furnishings are a
lacquered chest, a window seat, one
framed portrait and voile curtains
with fringed lambrequins.
Hot, heavy foods and iced drinks
often play havoc with bad stomachs
in hot weather. The weak ones haven't
got a chance. A quickly chilled or
overworked stomach is a starter of
untold misery for its owner.
When you have that dull, depressed
feeling after eating stomach pains,
bowel disorders, heartburn or nausea,
belching, food repenting it Is the dan
ger point You want to look out and
be quick about it In this hot weather.
A way has been discovered to make
sick stomachs well and to keep them
cool and sweet It Is acommonsense
way. No starvation plan of diet is
needed. Make this test and see how
quickly you get a good appetite in
hot weather and enjoy the things you
Ilka without misery to follow.
EATONIC Tablets have amazed
people everywhere with the marvelous
benefits they have produced for thou
sands of stomach sufferers. Start tho
test today and let your own stomach
tell you the truth.
EATONIO works quick it absorbs
and neutralizes hurtful, poisonous
acids, juices and stomach gases caused
from undigested foods. Thousands
testify that it qnickly puts the stomach
In a clean, sweet condition recreates
builds up the lost appetite and makes life
worth living- for the man who like rood
things but who suffers every time he eat
them.
EATONTC Is absolutely guaranteed to d
all this and you are to be the judge, if it
doesn't rid you of stomach ana bowel mis
eries most common in hot weather yo
get your money back at once, right troni
your own druggist whom you know ana
can trust. No need of your taking sv
chance of suffering. Start EATONIC to
day. Tou wlU se t.
Sure Enough.
Willie My father's gone to the war.
Bobble So's my father.
"But my father carries a sword."
"Well, my father carries a gun. How
does your father ever expect to shoot
the kaiser with a sword?"
Lemon Juice
For Freckles
Girls! Make beauty lotion at
home for a few cents. Try iti
Waxing Linoleum.
After varnishing linoleum, which
will preserve it try waxing It on top
of the varnish Just as you would pol
ish a hardwood floor. About once a
week wipe with - cVar water and a
clean cloth and about once In two
weeks apply the floor wax, leaving It
to dry about twenty minutes, then pol
ish with d dry, soft cloth. The wax
will brighten the linoleum and help to
resist wear.
Squeeze the Juice of two lemons Into
a bottle containing three ounces of
orchard white, shake well, and you
have a quarter pint of the best freckle,
sunburn and tan lotion, and complex
ion whltener, at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces of orchard white
for a few cents. Massage this sweetly
fragrant lotion Into the face, neck,
arms and hands and see how freckles,
sunburn and tan disappear and bow
clear, soft and white the skin becomes.
Test It Is harmless. Adv.
Many a woman's tongue Is kept busy
trying to cet her out of the trouble it
got her into.
Usually the spinster accepts the In
evitable when It meanders along In
trousers.
Itching Rashes
Soothed
With Cuticura
All dragvttt-: 8op ffS. Ointment t M, Tleuin M
Sample each fr of f ilrr, Ppt. W. Baita
TYPHOID
U no more necessary
than Smallpox.. Amy
experience bi demoojtiitta
the aLmoat mlncalous effl-
CKT. and hsrademett, of Antityphoid Vacclnatloo.
B ncchuted NOW by roof physician. Too anA
foot mlly. It la mora Tttal than hooaa insurance
Aik you pbyildaa, dnieglit. o ed (or Ht
yon had Typhoid;" UHlng of Typhoid Vaccina,
MsulU from sac, and dancaj from Typhoid Cutler.
PraaMlaf Vacclaai sad Saraat sasar U. 8. Uaaaaa
Its C attar Uiaratary, Barktlay, CI Cklaaga, Ilk
W. N. U, ST. LOUIS, NO. 27-1918.
A Scorcher.
With deep scorn In her eyes the)
hnughty girl swept toward the door.
"You need not fear that I shall re
proach you with your perfidy," she
said. "1 waive all claim, sir, to your
miserable, fickle and undesirable affec
tions." "Whew!" muttered tho crestfallen
young man, as he was left alone with
bis thoughts, "that was a hot wave
all right" Boston Evening Transcript
In order to dramatize some novels
it Is only necessary to amputate th
plot.
Physicians are not the only men who
follow the medical profession. The
undertakers are not far behind.
ThG Strong Withstand tho
Meat of Summer Better
Than tho Weak
Old people who are feeble and younger people
who are weak, will be strengthened and enabled to
go through the depressing heat of Summer by taking
: f Woman to Award Pensions.
Young women "of good education
and high purpose" are urged In an ap
peal by the British minister of pen
sions to volunteer in the work of
awarding pensions to disabled soldiers
from the battUflelds in France.
It purifies and enriches the blood and makes
you Strong. You can. Boon feel its Strengthening,
Invigorating Effect. 4
GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC is an ex
ceptionally good general strengthening tonic for pale,
sickly children, for delicate Mothers, for Old Folks or
any one of the family who has poor blood. It ia
pleasant to takr Price 60c.
Perfectly Harmles9m Contains tso
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