Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 151, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 July 1918 — Page 2

American Efforts in Great War Are Lauded by British Official

By SIR FREDERICK E. SMITH.

button could be got ready. I never had any illusions on this point. America was called upon to do in one moment a task a hundred times greater than any nation in the world’s history has been called upon to accomplish. Never has a nation undertaken such commitments or flung itself more thoroughly into its task. > . The very fact that we have with us in this war the sons and grandsons of men who fought in the great struggle between the North and the South is a source of encouragement and. a precious consolation. It is well that Englishmen and Americans should be brought together. They should create a warm friendship, as their differences are only superficial. It is worth at least something that the Anglo-Saxon races, the legatees of a precious civilization, should make an imperishable friendship. If that is the result, then even the shipwreck of this terrible war will not have been entirely for nought

Ill Health Brought to Millions of People by Lack of Vegetables

It is notorious that in this land of plenty and reckless exploitation of natural resources there should be —not thousands but millions who don’t know the taste of a green salad or succulent vegetable, or a ripe orange or grapefruit from one late summer or autumn to the next. Their wint.er-t.imß conception of a vegetable is a boiled potato or a can of tomatoes. Hundreds of hotels, thousands of boarding houses and scores of thoutaindß of families —ignorant of the fundamental meaning of a “balanced (ration”—hold that peas or rice or beans are “vegetably” enough to accompany a dish of pork or beef. They ignore—if indeed they ever knew—the fact that rice is a carbo--hydrate, a starch product, almost identical with the potato or bread they taiready have —and that peas or beans are a sort of vegetable meat hash, containing 22.85 per cent of protein (a nitrogen product, like meat) land 52.36 per cent of starch. , And all the while these millions are suffering from the lack of essential mineral salts —lime, potash, Iron and other elements that enter largely into the composition of bones, teeth, nerves and other cell struetures. Ar a-consequence we Americans have the most rachitic bones, the softest, poorest teeth and the most unstable nerves of any civilized people. A perfect set of teeth is hardly to be found in a child, and among adults they are less frequently met with than are molars among hens. Vitamines, too, those unanalyzed and indefinable but tremendously important substances that contribute so much to the general physiological “tone” of the body, are missing if lettuce, celery, apples and other ■rmcooked vegetables and fruit are missing from the dietary. But most of all the “hay”' —the bulk, made up of the fiber and cellulose of vegetables—is lacking when vegetables and foods, low in actual food values but rich in water, are lacking. This is the chief reason why the American is the most constipated biped on earth.

Merely Cutting Down Courses in No Sense Lessens Food Consumption

Beturning again and again, as we must, to the subject of conservation, we find that, after all, we are returning rapidly to the norm. The period of fads seems to be passing and the wheels are slipping, iif not back into the old ruts, at least back where the going is smoother. There’s the matter of the course dinner, for instance. The elimination of superfluous courses seemed the most patriotic thing imaginable , a few months ago and the hostess who dared to serve a one-course dinner instead of three or four courses was dubbed at once one of our most patriotic of women. ‘ But now even the government sees that merely cutting down the number of courses in no sense lessens consumption, but does, as a matter of fact, really increase the consumption of the very foods we are trying hardest to conserve. Our soldiers may have a penchant for hors d’ceuvres, but the government commissariat countenances no such frills, and we presume that they eventually become contented with their restricted but substantial menus. So, when wishing to ape government simplicity, we also cut out hors d’csuvre, what do we do ? Show our patriotism ? By no means. We make a still greater demand upon the substantiate which the government sorely meeds a monopoly of in so far as is possible. It has been shown that small course meals actually increase the consumption of meat and wheat by 30 per cent because restricted meals do not so readily satisfy and thus extra portions are called for. Let mt, then, if we would be up and doing in true copybook style, go back to the courses that dally with lobster, and terrapin and duck, game and sea foods, because by so doing we will be lessening our demand for the staples which the army must and will have. We will be just as good patriots as we were before the war and we’ll be steadying market conditions as well. Besides, we ell have a weakness for a varied diet anyway, and it’s ; such a oomfort to know we can indulge our palates ad lib., as it were. aK&tjaawaaafc r*■

We in this country realize the immense contribution America is making to the fighting forces of the allies and we are glad Americans are here now to see the spirit of the British and the sacrifices they are prepared to make. Never has that spirit stood higher and never have the British been more resolute to maintain the struggle, even for twenty years, in order that democracy might win and Germany be shattered. Undue and excessive expectations were entertained regarding the speed with which the American contri••a A -

By EDWIN F. BOWERS. M. D.

By HARRIET CULVER

Attorney General

in Physical Culture

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

Cotton Foulards Vid With Silk

Great strides have been made in our country in weaving and coloring materials, since the war has thrown us on our own resources. And among the novelties that demonstrate how successfully cotton has been turned into lovely dress fabrics, there is the new cotton foulard. It is very light and supple, has a pretty sheen, and Is printed in the same smart and striking patterns as silk foulard. Two dresses are shown above, one of silk foulard and crepe georgette and the other of cotton foulard, figured and plain, with sleeves of georgette. The cotton dress is in every way a match for its silk rival. The dress at the left combines georgette crepe in a warm tan color, with foulard in the same color, covered with a lacelike pattern in white. Whether the -background is printed in on the foulard, or the figured pattern is bleached out, the fern leaf and flower motif that covers the surface is very delicate and beautiful. In the skirt the foulard is set on over the georgette crepe but in the bodice the order is reversed. There is a short plain bodice of the silk with an overbodice of crepe. This has short kimono sleeves lengthened by a broad band of foulard and finished with a shaped flounce of crepe. In the cotton frock a low-necked slip of dark blue foulard serves as a foundation for a sleeveless overdress

The parasols that find their place in the sun this summer do not Include among them the luxurious affairs that used to flourish in pre-war times. There appears to be less variety than in past seasons and simplicity is a feature of the styles In this summer’s sun-shades, but there is variety enough; the fad for hat and parasol to. match helping out in this regard. By the very simple expedient of adding a border of ribbon or silk, matching the scarf or bow on a hat, to the edge of a plain parasol, the smart matched set Is achieved. Sometimes a bag reinforces this pair making a set of three pieces. . Japan has sent over quite a number of small pretty parasols with short •and novel handles that are interesting, these there are white silk paraMs with sheer hand-painted medallions, as large as a saucer, set in about ;the edge. The medallions are apparently made of a strong silk muslin with flower designs, sometimes outlined by a tiny gold cord, painted on them. In another Japanese parasol the white silk covering is partially lined with a plaque of this painted muslin and the sun-light filtered through gives a lovely shadow picture. The parasol at the left of the picture is a Japanese model with bamboo frame, tan-colored silk covering printed In colored figures. The American sun-shade at the right is practical and attractive, being in the best of all colors for real service. It Is green with blue dots ringed with

of the figured material in blue and white. The sleeves are of georgette with cuffs of plain foulard and the plain goods serves for the little vest at the front and the short sash. A white organdie collar, finished at the ends with the smallest of pearl buttons, is in harmony with the frock. 'The same tiny buttons are placed in a close-set row on the vest. , So far as beauty is concerned, one of these frocks is as pretty as the other. The cotton frock Is likely to outlast its rival and costs less for the materials, so it is worth considering where economy or patriotism urge one to save money. Hats Not Doing Things by Halves. Hats are not doing anything by halves this season. If small, they,, are tres petit. If expensiveness of trim is their ambition, they go the limit in breadth and to emphasize it add a flatness in crown and trimming, says the Dry Goods Economist. When they are of straw they are the roughest straw, and if they started out to be tailored, the severity of their lines is perfection. At the moment, they wish to simulate perfect purity in all white creations. Wings, breasts, straw, ribbon, flowers —all are in spotless white, not even dimly shadowed by an unpleasant thought of how long they can rfemain clean.

Small Spots in the Sun

There are some novelties In gingham plaids and in plain and plaid silks combined that seem to belong to youthful maids and are destined to rejoice the heart of the flapper. More irresistible than all others, the beautiful white linen-covered parasols, exquisitely hand-embroidered, prove that no new design can outclass them. Natural pongee embroidered in its own color, belongs in the same class and there are the usual bordered pongees, employing bands of vivid colors, all designed for the use of grown-ups. ■ ■■ ■ 1 ■ ■■■■■■■■■'— I

A simple form of cross stitching which really copies what is known as Italian “assist work,” offers a suggestion for the needleworker who is looking for a pillow or screen to go with an oak-paneled and oak furnished room. The work is done on a heavy round thread linen, with a della robbla blue cotton. Stiff cross-stitciPdesigns, with a suggestion of dignity to them, birds, trees, etc., are first outlined with straight and diagonal stitches of the whip iengh in black. After this the background is filled in with the blue cross stitches. Women of Fife, Scotland, have agreed to provide the labor for harvest- | ing the flax crop.

Copies the Antique.

PET SUPERSTITIONS

Thousands of intelligent people have their favorite superstitions. «■» * • When the left hand Itches Ws a sore sign you are going to have money come .to you. It always Itches a day dr so before pay day, and the proper thing to do when the left hand Itches is to rub it on wood, and you’ll get something good. '*> « If you spill salt you’re sure to have a row with someone unless you throw some of the salt over your left shoulder. When you see a spotted cat or a pinto mustang, make a wish and your wish will come true. Never set your shoes on the top of anything or you’re likely to be disappointed. If you give a friend anything sharp as a gift it will cut friendship. In walking with a friend allow nothing to come between you and your friend, for it might part friendship. Never walk under a ladder; It’s unlucky; especially if the ladder happens to fall on you! It is said that three lighted lamps left in a row are a sign of death. ■ Wisacres claim that a child born with a veil is likely to become rich. Old-fashioned farmers planted in the dark of the moon. Unless a child falls out of bed during its babyhood it’s likely to grow up an idiot, although the fall may cripple it for life. A “newlywed” must wear out his wedding clothes before he can expect to prosper. Those who whistle at night talk with the devil. . A female child that resembles its father is sure to be lucky. A broken looking glass will cause seven years of bad luck.

FLASHLIGHTS

The best way to train a boy Is to set him a.good example. In order to die rich some men make their families live poorly. The trouble with the near-great Is that they’re not near enough. The best politics and the best religion today is to be a patriot. The man who does his best is usually the man who gives his best, too. The man who is his own worst enemy certainly lives up to the injunction to “love your enemies.” The best tailor in the world can’t make a suit of clothes to beat the khaki uniform Uncle Sam is putting out. > Every woman has a sneaking suspicion that her husband has a source of income that she doesn’t know anything about. We can remember the time when the chocolate icing on a cake used to be sneered at if it wasn’t at least a quarter of an inch thick. Men do many things in the heat of passion but few of those hot-tempered fellows ever seem to get mad enough at the kaiser to go and enlist.

POPULAR SCIENCE

Full sunlight is estimated to be 600,000 times brighter than full moonlight. The pearl is the only gem that-does not require the lapidary’s art to bring out its beauty. The development of water power in Norway has made electricity cheaper than steam in that country. A leather covered metal tube to be slipped over an umbrella to roll it tight has been patented in England. Concrete floors can be made almost noiseless by covering them with heavy tar paper, attached by cement. Pennsylvania railroad states that shippers could save $2,000,000 a year by more careful packing of freight. A gasoline engine driven dynamo that is entirely automatic in its action is attracting attention in England. , The natives of New Guinea are the shortest lived people in the world, which is attributed to their diet of the larva? of certain beetles.

SHOTS FROM THE MAGAZINE.

He jests at scars, who never used a safety razor. ’ « If you desire to be universally hated, try to neutral. In the human race, right unsupported by force is soon left. Another Death Valley tourist has died a natural death. He forgot his canteen.

Adrift With Humor

SORRY HE LEFT BALTIMORE. The congressional party brought back many- stories from the fighting fronts in France. ~ “At a camp for German prisoners behind the British lines,” said a member of the party in Washington, "a detail was called out for some ditch digging. None of the British guards could speak German and none of the Germans seemed to understand a word of English. “Under the circumstances it was difficult to give orders, and the ‘Tommies* 1 had a terrible time showing the prisoners what they wanted done. For this reason they drove the diggers a little harder, perhaps, than the union rules allow. “Finally one big German, his face aglow with perspiration, dropped his shovel, straightened up painfully and said in a tone of genuine disgust: “ ‘Ach 1 Why in h—l did I ever leaveL Baltimore 1’ ”

Cause for Anger. , Mrs. Flatbush (at the piano)—Oh> John! See how angry that man looks across the way I Mr. Flatbush —Yes, I noticed dear. “Shut the window, quick. He mayj throw something.” “I don’t think it will be necessary to( shut the window if you stop dear." ( HIGH FINANCE.

Hubby—Why did you pay $40.53 for! that hat? Wifey—l had to do it to make my[ checkbook balance. 1 t . . Not Always Soundless. A pin may drop In such a way That nothing could be louder. Just drop one that’s red hot some day Into a keg of powder. Discarded Metaphor. “Nobody seems to be mending political fences Just now.” “No. Statesmanlike attention at present is concentrated on barbwire entanglements in ‘No Man’s Land.* ” Something Odd In Art. Henry—He may be a good artist, but he has a queer way of doing things. Happy—How’s that? says he painted his greateat masterpiece on an empty stomachy Took a Fall Out of Him. "Was it muscular rheumatism attacked your “I should say it was muscular. It threw fpe on my back and kept me! from getting up for a month.” On the Job. ! Knlcker —Of course, I didn’t forget to mail that letter. Why do you askt Mrs. Knicker—Simply because I fmH •ot to write it Something Like It Redd—You say his father was in the fish business? Greene—Yes, something like that He taught people to swim. The Retort Courteous. "When a woman gives her hand* she wants something on it” “When a man offers his hand, hoi «mght to have something in it” # - ■ " Poots at Rest "Do you remember the drug store clerk who got you what you wanted and then asked: ‘And now what else,* with the saccharine stress on the *now,* when he knew there wasn’t anything else?” "Enjoy yourself. I shot him.”—Sun Dial. ■ • -■ - Getting His Measure. "Is that new member a good talker?* “Well,” replied Senator Sorghum* "he’s a wonder for endurance. But h» doesn’t class up very well for speed.”