Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 145, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 July 1917 — Page 3

FIVE FOOD GROUPS WHICH SHOULD BE INCLUDED REGULARLY IN THE DIET

(Prepared by the United States DepartAgriculture.) Scientists divide human, food into five groups, according to the principal form of hourisfimeht whtch each gives to the body. In the majority of cases the same foodstuff contains two or more such forms, but they are classified according to the form which predominates. To maintain health, articles from each one of the five groups should be Included regularly in the diet. The following list shows some of the commoner food materials ar* ranged in these five groups. Group I.—Foods Depended On for Mineral Matters, Vegetable Acids, and Body-Regulating Substances. Fruits: Apples, pears, etc. Berries Bananas. Melons. Oranges, lemons, etc. Etc. Vegetables: Salads —lettuce, celery, etc. Potherbs or “greens.” Potatoes and root vegetables. Green pegs, beans, etc. Tomatoes, squash, etc. Etc. Group 2.—Foods Depended On for Protein. Milk, skim milk, cheese, etc. Eggs. Meat. Poultry. Fish. Dried peas, beans, cowpeas, etc. Nuts. Group 3.—Foods Depended On for Starch. Cereal grains,, meals, flours, etc. Cereal breakfast foods. Bread. Crackers. Macaroni and other Cakes, cookies, starchy puddings, etc. Potatoes and other starchy vegetables.

SOME SMILES

Another Reason.

Luxuries. First Flve-Year-Old —Bill, whatcha goln’ to buy when yer git big and have a lotta money? Second Ditto—Well, lessee. Guess I’ll get an ortamobeel, a steam “yatch,” a wife and a peck of pertaters. In a Department Store. "Where did you work in your last !job?” “In the hair goods department.” "We have no vacancy in that department. However, I’ll do the next ibest, I’Ll put you in the hardware department among the locks.” Broken Engagement. "Why do you pass him up, girlie? I {thought you liked him.” “I liked , him well enough, but I (couldn’t go through life with him. I (didn’t care for the make of his car." Wasted Oratory. Boy—l want to get some cheese. (Got any what's good? Grocer —We have some 1 can recomimend highly. It’s made at our own {dairy from pure cream and is <excepjtionally mlld and pleasant in flavor. (About how much will you htfve? Boy—Gimme enough to bait a mouse {trap with. A J4ot One.

She I was (thinking of you Hast night, Mr. iSapleigh. He (flattered)— |Aw{ really? She—-You seer we had Professor IHypnit at our Ihouse, and during i one of his tests the bade me think of nothing.

• Hie Excuse. Lady—Why do you use such terrible [language, my man? , Profane Workman —Fact is, mum, I I’m a bit deaf an’ don’t exactly hear 1 what I say. Doltyg His Bit. Father (sternly)—Robert, you are {late for breakfast again. Son —It’s a measure of economy, father. You know that as soon as one arises the expenses begin. One Reties. “What are you reading there?” “My life insurance policy, and it gives me a frightful headache." “Can’t. toll what v jt means, eh?" ••No. wlmy only consolation is that snmebrdy -Ise will have to settle it ffi the end,” ‘ ■ ■■ '- : '<

“Lots of towns like so claim a rich and famous man.” “The town is proud of him, eh?” . “Yes, and today there’s a chance to collect an inheritance tax.”

Gtoup 4.-—Foods Depended Upon for Sugar. Sugar. - Molasses. Sirups. Honey. Candles. Fruits preserved in sugar, jellies, and dried fruits. Sweet cakes and desserts. Group s.—Foods Depended On for Fats. Butter and cream. Lard, suet, and other cooking fats. Salt pork and bacon. Table and salad oils. By thinking of foods in this way, the housewife will be able to arrange her meals so as to provide all the necessary substances without an extravagant supply of any one of them. For example, it is obvious from the list that a meal which consists of cereal mush (Group 3), with butter (Group 5) and sirup (group 4), Is not complete because it contains no foods from either Group 1 or Group 2. In the same way a school lunch of bread and cake could be much improved by the addition from Group 2 of a glass of milk containing the needed protein, or .tissue-building material, and an apple or an orange from Group 1. On the other hand, the list shows that serving bread, potatoes and rice or hominy at the same meal Is unnecessary, and that from a nutritive standpoint one, or even two of these articles may be left out, providing that a reasonable quantity of what remains is served. Again, if a liberal supply of meat is served, a custard made of milk and eggs is quite unnecessary afterwards, no matter how good it may taste. Furthermore, it appears that baked beans or other legumes, or thick soups made of legumes, should be regarded as substitutes for meat rather than as foods to be eaten with meat.

CATCHER JIM ARCHER TAKES THROW ON THE FINGER TIPS

Veteran of Chicago Cubs Has Method of Saving Hand Different From Most Backstops. With a catcher the most important thing is to keep his hands in condition. Since the backstop handles nearly every ball that is thrown and the ball that he has to receive is thrown with more speed than to any other player, the constant pounding in the center of the big mitt is not by any means inconsiderable. At the center, where the ball lands there is but little padding and the hand is likely to be put out of commission in a short time unless more than or-

Jim Archer.

dinary care is taken of it. In the big show the methods are many, but Jimmy Archer, catcher of the Chicago Nationals, seems to have them all beaten. In the springtime most catchers are with stone bruises on their receiving hands because of the tenderness of the flesh after a winter of idleness. Archer, when he began catching; found a scheme to avoid bruises of that nature, but never revealed his method to his teammates, because he thought they had systems of their own. Not long ago, however, he acquired a stone bruise; and It is the first one he has had in years, and it was due mostly to an accident. While watching batting practice hp wgs hit on the fingers with a foul tip. To avoid hurting his digits more he stuck his hand deep into his mitt and caught the ball la the palm of his hand. This was contrary to his method, As he has only an extremely thin padding on his glove the bruise resulted. ( / ; When his hand is well he does not insert it into the mitt more than half way and catches the ball practically on his finger tips, thus avoids possibility of getting a stone bruise, which is a source of. much annoyance to catchers. w Other catchers have their own methods to avoid a contusion on the right

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

By GEORGE M. ADAMS.

• Wherever red blood flows, admiratldli starts at the picture df a Game man—a being who sticks to his guns, loading and reloading In the face of the enemy, without flinching, and ealmly taking his lot. ,BeGame. Adverse forces always present their strongest front In the beginning. Be Game. Stand your ground. Outwit and outweigh the best of them. Be Game/ But don’t wait for emergencies to test you out. Be Game today. There will be plenty of chances if you use the initiative, planted in your system, to search out for something in which to make your abilities count for the most. For there is a call for Game men in ordinary, everyday affairs. And if you are Game in the little things you will be Game if the big things. Be Game.

hand from the constant impact of the ball into the glove. At the opening of the spring training period some catchers have large pieces of raw beefsteak which they place in the palms of their hands for a week or more and their skin becomes hardened and is able to stand the force of ,the globule. Some use a small cork pad, and others pieces of chamois, and many keep them In use all summer long. *

In Sight of Home, French Soldier’s Way Barred Two Years by German Lines

Tragedy is everywhere on the French front, but I have never seen greater agony than that of a certain young artilleryman who for more than two years has been stationed on the Heights of the Meuse overlooking his home town, Salnt-Mihiel, writes Lincoln Eyre to the New York World. . Twenty minutes’ walk across the meadows would bring him to his cottage—and to his wife and children. But between them He the French and German trenches. I asked the man’s captain why he was kept there, and learned 4hat it had been at his own insistent request. Having made friends with the aviators, he was able to get from them photographs showing his home, and even one treasured one giving a glimpse of his wife and youngsters outside in their little garden. “Luckily we hardly ever fire upon Saint-Mi-hlel, although it’s Infested with Germans,” the captain told me.

Poultry Pointers.

t Keep the chicks busy. Make the fowls hustle. Check the first symptoms of a cold. Old lime mortar is good for poultry and pigeons. Variety of foods sharpen the appetite of fowls. It never pays to feed wet or sloppy foods to your fowls or chicks. Too much or too little food at a time is to be avoided. A little perseverance along the lines of feeding poultry will help the digestion in the Cull out every fowl for which you have no use. « Remember that regularity and persistence in caring for your fowls is a principal feature of success. Table scraps and kitchen waste are excellent foods for all kinds of poultry. ' - ~ { ; Always have a pan, or a clean, dry board to throw soft food on for the chickens, as it saves waste and is more healthful to the fowls. The mtfnagement of growing thicks is an art pure and' simple—and it is a matter of regret that all poultry raisers are not artists in this line.

Truthful Letter-Writing.

John Bright showed a strict regard for accuracy when he ended a controversial letter “I am, sir, with whatever respect is due to you.” On the other hand the admiralty used to make a habitual display of insincerity, all letters from the lords commissioners to naval officers —even letters of reproof —being signed “Your affectionate friends.” This practice was discontinued In consequence’ of a naval captain signing one of his letters to the board of admiralty “Your affectionate friend." He w'as asked to discontinue this practice, so when writing again he concluded, “I am, my lords, no longer your affectionate friend.” London Chronicle.

Cost of Dyes Before the War.

The dyes used on this side of the water cost the consumers between $30,000,000 and $40,000,000 in norma! times. This sum, says the Engineering Magazine, does not measure the total value of the Industry, because in addition to the dyes produced there are many drugs and chemicals obtained as by-products of the manufacture which swell the total to probably $50,000,000 annually.

Cuff links patented by a Rhode Island jeweler rover the buttonholes completely and are joined outside cuffs around their edges.

Be Game.

SELF HELPS for the NEW SOLDIER

By a United States Army Officer

(Copyright, WK. by the Wheeler Syndicate, IncJ THE SOLDIER’S STEP AND ITS IMPORTANCE. As soon as the young soldier has learned to stand correctly he must learn how to step and to walk. If he does not learn how to walk, he will not know how to march. If he does not know how to march, he is of no more use to a military organization than an actual “tin soldier.” A soldier must learn how to step—that Is, to walk —for two reasons: he must learn how best to utilize and conserve his muscles, and how to conform to group movements. All a soldier’s work Is figured on a basis of the normal man's capacity. The normal man’s capacity is likewise figured on the possibilities of the natural—and normal —use of the muscles. It is not founded upon the subnormal or abnormal use of the muscles. The readiest way to fit oneself to become a soldier, therefore, is to teach the muscles to function correctly. The normal step of the soldier Is thirty inches. That fact must be kept In the mind until it grows there. Practice in marching will the step of some to that length and reduce that of others. If this standardization did not’take place—did not become habit —the step of the long-legged soldiers would invariably walk away from the short-legged soldiers and pull the whole line out of shape. This is what always takes place with green troops. The tall man strikes out at a swing which keeps the short man on a trot. And not only is the united endurance reduced according to the proportion of short men in the company, But the tall men cannot hold out with their equipment to nearly the same extent that they could If they adopted the company stride. Uniform motion is contagious, and the stimulus imparted to all helps to carry those for whom the longer step might at first be an exertion. A man must not walk on his heels. This throws his whole physique out of gear. It renders more difficult the thirty-inch step. A man must walk on the balls of his feet. He must bear the weight of the body easily with him —not drag it along behind him. The length of the step, thirty inches, is measured from heel to heel and Is taken at the rate of 120 a minute. Thirty inches —remember! No good soldier ever steps, or marches, otherwise unless specifically commanded to do so. Furthermore, the good soldier, while marching in this the basic, or normal step, is, except for the swing of the legs and arms, in the position of attention —described in a preceding article as the fundamental position of the soldier.

HOW AND WHY, THE SOLDIER CHANGES STEP AND DIRECTION.

The 30-inch step—known as “quick time” —is the’basis of all military movement. Nevertheless, a soldier should be no more absolutely* confined to this step than a baseball player is to, say, base-running. Otherwise, a soldier could not charge. \ For this reason “double time” is provided. The “double time” step (there Is no “double-quick”) is 36 inches. It is executed at a cadence of 180 steps a minute. There is, in addition, the “rout step,” for the march, whereby each man. can take the step which suits him best; yet after long training in the “quick time,” he will find that his rout step will approximate that measure. There is also the “half step,” 15 inches in quick time, 18 in double timg. At the command of “charge!” either from standing position, the quick step, or double time, the soldier breaks into a full run, In which the step is governed only by the reach of his legs. For the same reasons that all military movements cannot be reduced to a single cadence, it is no more practicable to limit a soldier to a single direction of advance. For this, the soldier is taught the side step and the back step, the “left face,” “right face” and “about face.” The side step, under the command “right step,” consists of carrying the right 15 inches to ttye right and bringing the left foot up beside it until commanded to “halt!” “Left step” is, of course, the reverse of “right step.” The back step is executed by taking steps 15 inches to rear at the command, “Backward, march!” and. continuing until brought to a halt The side step and ths back 1 step are almost invariably confined to short distances, and employed for the purpose of dressing a line. All steps, except “right step,” begin with the left foot.

The facings “right,” , “left,” and “about” are executed from the position of attention. In “right face,” raise the left heel and the right toe slightly; face to the right, turning on the right heel, assisted by a slight pressure on the ball of the left foot; place the left foot by the side of the right. The “left face” is the converse of this movement “Right (left) half face” is executed similarly to an angle of 43 degrees. -• v ' ,/. “About face” consists in carrying the toe of the right foot a half-foot length to the rear and slightly to the left of the left heel without changing the position of the left foot; face to the rear, turning to the right on the left heel and right toe; place the right heel by side of the left. *'

THE SALUTE AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE.

As soon as the new soldier Is able to take his eyes oft his feet and his step, he sees that he Is elbow to elbow .with other soldiers. He sees that he belongs to an organization. He sees that he has a definite place in that organization. The more constantly that he can be reminded of his place in the organization, the more adequately will he fill it. That is, the more adequately will he fill it if he is an alert. Intelligent American soldier. The structure of the organization, when a unit is not drawn up at attention, is instilled in his mind through military honors and courtesies. This is epitomized in the salute. The salute is not a symbol of inferiority, It Is a simple reminder of the soldier’s place in the scheme of the organization. It is a reminder of the authority to. which he must at all times be subject, if there is to be discipline; and it is a recognition of the source of that authority. The soldier salutes commissioned officers —from second lieutenant to general. He does not salute noncommissioned officers —corporals and sergeants. But he grants them deference and obedience, nevertheless, in a limited degree, which keeps the chain of authority intact The salute not only is no symbol of inferiority, but is a privilege. Only a soldier in good standing is entitled to salute his officers and to receive the officers’ acknowledgment in return. A soldier under arrest cannot salute. The salute is performed at present with the right hand only. The movement must be executed “smartly.” A lagging, ragged salute is no real military courtesy. It is Hearer to an affront. For it is neither courteous nor military. The right hand, therefore.

The Salute.

is raised “smartly,” until -the tip of the forefinger touches the brim of the hat or cap—at least the lower part of the headdress —or the forehead above the right eye, thumb and fingers extended and Joined, palm slightly inclined to the left The forearm is inclined at an angle of about 45 degrees, with the hand and wrist straight At the same time the soldier must look toward the officer saluted, and stand at attention, except for the hand raised in salute. When his salute has been acknowledged, he drops his hand “smartly” to his side. Salutes are exchanged between officers and enlisted men as they meet each other, except when they are in military formation, or at drill, at work, •playing games, or at mess., At these times, only, it Is not necessary to exchange salutes. If, however, the officer speaks to a soldier at drill or at work, or the man speaks to the officer, he gives the prescribed salute with the weapon he carries, or, If unarmed, with his right hand as above described. The new soldier should become proficient in the salute and the rests after a few earnest efforts; they are among the simplest movements required of the soldier. When a soldier Is at attention, the position may be relaxed by the command “at rest” or “at ease.” Oh receiving the former command, the soldier keeps one foot in place, but is per* mltted to move the rest of his body at will and talk, until he receives the command “attention.” At the command “at ease,” the soldier may do as when be receives the command “at rest” with the exception that he must maintain silence. From these two positions,, he must spring instantly to attention and command. Parade rest Is a ceremonial position of rest, and In the same general category as the salute. At the command “parade rest,” carry the right foot six Inches straight to the rear, left knee slightly bent; clasp the hands without constraint in front of the center of the body; fingers joined, lefi hand uppermost, left thumb clasped the thumb and forefinger of the right hand; preserve silence and steadiness of position. A common faplt Is 'for the soldier to lean backward when assuming this position. When executed properly, the upper part of the soldier’s bpdy and his bead are held in the position, of attention.

FORCING INTEREST

By SUSAN E. CLAGETT.

It had poured steadily for three days and nights and as Martha Pendleton stood in the doorway peering out into the gathering darkness there was so heavy a downpour it seemed as if all the waters In the heavens had been collected in one vast bucket and overturned upon the little mill town. She watched the sweep of rain with dismay, hesitating to brave the onsfottglit. “You had better wait until it holds up. This cannot last long,” a cool, pleasant voice said from out the shadow at her back. As the man spoke he ’•is thinking of a talk he had had with his father some days before, and its consequences. “ _—— “How is it that Richard Pendleton’s girl is working in the mill?” he had asked the older man. Old Tom Dally flicked the ash from his cigar and paused quite a time before answering. “Why?” he had asked at length. “She seems out of place.” “If she has to make her living I fancy she is doing it in the way she best can. You have charge of the department. Isn’t her work satisfactory _ “Perfectly. I was only wondering why she had to make her living.” “There was a slump in certain securities and all Dick Pendleton saved from the wreck was that cottage on the edge of town where the girl and her mother lived. Then, to make matters worse, the shock killed him.” “Couldn’t you have done better by the girl than put her in the mill?” “I tried, son. But. my boy, there is a pride that will not accept help unless it be given in the form of work. It was best for her to stay in her home town with her mother, so I gave her such employment as I could. I would gladly have done .more.” Tom swung himself out of the room. An hour later he was ransacking the town to find something to make Martha Pendleton think. Roses? There were none. Books and candy seemed too ordinary a medium with which to approach her. At last, seized by an inspiration, he wrote to her, and this was his letter:

“Martha Pendleton, up to now you have never given me a thought. From now on, for a week, I am going to compel your interest by writing to you every day. Just a line. Unfortunately, I have never dabbled In correspondence. Now I wish that I had. It would make it easier for mein this determination to draw your thoughts in my direction. “I cannot give you longer than a week because I hold you too close in my heart to wait longer. You will have to think of me, dear. You will not he able to help it; because I am only going to sign myself, One Who Cares.” Every day for the week he had sent a letter. Sometimes i't was closely written, sometimes but a line, but each evening when the' girl reached her home the big white envelope was lying upon the hall table. Now, as she stood in the mill door staring out into the drenching rain, her umbrella turned inside out from her first attempt to battle with the wind, she turned perplexed eyes upptt. th® young fellow standing near. “I have waited until I can wait no longer, Mr. Dally. Mother will be alarmed.” “You will have to wait until it holds up,” he replied. “Come into the office. It is pleasanter He led the way, touching theyelectric switch and throwing the room into brilliant light. “Sit here in father’s chair, Miss Pendleton. Fate has taken a hand in affairs tonight and I—l want to talk to you.” She turned to him In some surprise. “You know dad pretty well, do you not?” “He has been very kind to me," she answered simply. “He’s that kind—” Tom took a deep breath —“I want you to go to the parsonage with me before you return home? 1 - z The girl had risen and was looking at him with crimsoned cheeks. “Just what do you mean. Mr. Dally?” Now that the die was cast Tom regained a semblance of confidence. “What I have been telling you for a week past. I couldn’t go to your home without creating gossip here in the mill, and I didn’t wish to subject you to that Chance has brought about our meeting earlier than I expected.” He fumbled in his pocket “I have the license, Martha. You have your bat and the sky is clearing. Are you teadyr For an appreciable instant the girl hesitated. “I was ready the night I received your first letter, Tom.” Then she laughed. “You dear. I have been familiar with your handwriting for months and months. Your father was very proud of your college letters, and always brought them over for mother and me to read.” • (Copyrlght, 1917. by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.)

Pigs Eat Less Than Chickens.

Keep pigs Instiead of chickens, is the British government’s latest advice to householders bent on maintaining the food supply at the least possible expense. It appears that it costa less td: feed a big pig than it does to feed a little chicken. Chickens eat too much corn, for want of which horse racing Isabout to be halted in England, while pigs will clean up all the waste and scraps from the table.