Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 129, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1914 — ROYAL MISS BECOMES NURSE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ROYAL MISS BECOMES NURSE

Crown Princess of Rumania Active in Useful Occupation—Was Red Cross Nurse in Recent War. Paris'. —Crown Princess Marie Alexandre Victoria, wife of Crown Prince Ferdinand of Rumania, who is probably the most beautiful princess of Europe, is shewn here in the costume of a Red Cross nurse which she wore during the recent war when most of her time and attention was devoted to ministering to the wants of the ill, wounded and dying soldiers of her empire. It is a remarkable fact that many members of the reigning familles-of Europe as well as members of the nobility are taking up useful occupations to benefit the conditions and surroundings of those who look up to them for succor. The queen of Bulgaria, who is soon to visit "us, Is deeply Interested in hospital work and will study hospital

conditions while here. The crown princess of Rumania has endeared herself to the soldiers of her country for the work she has done in the hospital corps. In France, Mme. Poncalre, the wife of the president, Is imylng especial attention and giving considerable of her Ume and attention to maternity work among the pbor.

Crown Princess Marie Alexandre Victoria.