Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 201, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1918 — Page 2

Time-Saving Roads for Food Delivery as Important as Quick-Firing Guns.

By E.B. HOUSE.

rarily dispense with the construction of scenic routes, lhey can t»e deferred until after the war. But we should have roads over which a maximum amount of farm produce can be hauled to the cities at a minimum expense. We should have roads which will relieve as much as possible the strain under which the railroads are laboring. Local associations of merchants and manufacturers can do effective work ih the various states by mapping out a program of road construction that will serve a real war need. Before the war ends much of the freight of the country will be transported by motor trucks over our highways; consequently the idea that seems to be prevalent at this time in some places that road construction x should be descontinued on account of war conditions seems to be a poin hot well taken. Road construction should be hastened at this time, for we are going to use them, not only as war measures but as peace measures. Time saving, durable roads are now as important as quick-firing guns, ■and it is high time to speed up construction in order to quicken food delivery.

Conservation of Children’s Clothing During Heated Period of Summer

By MRS. MAX WEST

Some sort” of war saving require special watchfulness on the mother s part to guard the children from possible harm. For instance, food substitutes must be made with great care in order that the children’s food may still contain all the elements necessary to growth. But with clothes in summer it is different. In hot summer weather it is a distinct advantage to the child’s health to be dressed lightly. And the saving of textiles and leather is an important consideration now. Wool must be saved, because it is needed for the blankets, underwear and uniforms of our fighting forces. Cotton is needed for hospitals and many other uses. The need to supply leather for’the army’s use is, of course, imperative. In selecting fabrics for clothing it is not entirely a matter of finding a cheaper and less needed substitute. Old goods must be brought again into service, turned, cleaned, washed, dyed and made over. When an old garment is returned to usefulness actual saving of wool or cotton is effected, and in addition manufacturers will be able to concentrate their output on goods for army uses because of the decreased demand for unnecessary materials. The purchasing of novelties, fancy fabrics and elaborate garments tends to withdraw from war uses not only needed materials but labor, especially skilled laborers needed for other branches of production. Now, in summer large savings of woolen materials of every sort, including fancy and light-colored wcfols used for knitting, can be accomplished. Children can be clothed practically entirely in cotton for several months in the year. Wise mothers will make children’s summer clothing as simply as possible, thus reducing the work required for washing .and ironing and increasing the. child’s comfort. Children like to wear barefoot sandals in summer. Their use saves leather and stockings. Half soling and mending makes shoes go much further. Further aaving of leather can be effected by using canvas shoes in summer.

Political Opportunism in These Days of Our Country’s Stress Is Sedition

There is one fact that I do not think we Americans are stating often enough or clearly enough or sternly enough: That political opportunism, in these days of our country’s stress, is but a soft name for sedition. I have received a communication, evidently a circular and probably ■sent far and wide, from a gentleman, to me a stranger, of Grand Rapids, Mich., asking for contributions to “The Great Adventure” single-tax movement of California and elsewhere. This person, “to show that he is no dreamer,” describes himself as a successful business man retired on his fortune. His letter, just short of one thousand words, is given entirely to the advocacy of the single-tax proposition, and contains but two allusions—momentary and remote —to the world’s war for democracy, freedom and civilization against the mightiest and most ruthless enemy of these—and of the single-tax propaganda—that has ever cursed the earth. One of these allusions lurks in the name of the movement: “The Great Adventure,” Charles Frohman’s word as he sank with the Lusitania. The other is this question and answer —the italics are mine: “Do we ■want single tax ? If so, then this is our chance to get it.” My reply is that whether we want single tax or not I am not—nor is any American I know—base enough to seek it by taking advantage of a world’s unutterable agonies into which it has been thrown initially by the arch-enemies of all political and economical liberty —and now a second time by a school of doctrinaires who in martyred Russia have put their own great people to ahame and torture and the world’s redemption to new and frightful hazard. ~ 1 have not one cent to give to a cause that remembers the worlds great cause only or chiefly as a political opportunity. There are no strings attached to the loyalty that prompts men and women to shell out cash for war stamps and liberty bonds. It is but natural that the bolsheviki should attract the Germans; ' men of the fox breed are always attracted by fools.

Colorado Agricultural CoUcgo, Fort CoHim, Colo.

As the war in Europe progresses and this country speeds up more and more in production, a continually greater strain is going to be placed upon our transportation facilities. The fact of the matter is that this whole war is a contest in transportation, and if our transportation breaks down for any cause we will then fail to fulfill our promises to our allies. What is needed most nt this time in highway construction is a program of construction whereby roads of economic value to the nation will be laid out, surfaced and maintained. We can at this time tempo- > *. • Th™ Ann 1 * kn

of Children's Bureau. U. S. Department of Labor

By GEORGE W. CABLE

of the Vigilante*

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

RISES IN DEFENSE OF DOG

Toronto Newspaper Man Vigorously Condemns' Billy Proposal That They Be Killed Off in Wartime. A wrathful correspondent of the Mall and Empire suggests that dogs ought to be killed off in wartime or else such a stiff tax imposed upon their owners as greatly to reduce the dog population. Similar views have been expressed since the war in England. Only the other day Lord Claud Hamilton said that pet dogs are a nuisance and that If he had his way he would “slaughter all the Pekingese dogs in the country and have them made into meat pies.” Not long ago Punch presented a picture of a toughlooking , citizen grooming an equally tough-looking bull terrier, while a curate addressed him as follows: “Don’t you think, my good man, that in wartime you would be better employed in keeping a useful animal, a pig, for instance?” “¥us,” growled the dog fancier, “and a nice fool I'd--look goin’ rattin’ with a pig.” Proposals to destroy dogs are founded rather on personal prejudice or ignorance than on a consideration of the advantage to be gained by their extermination. The assertion that they consume much food that might better be converted to human use is not justified. As a rule dogs live on table scraps and odds and tnds of food which would otherwise be wasted. "As for the Hamilton suggestion about making Pekes into maat pies, it is probable that all the Peke® in the British isles would not provide a single enjoyable meal for one battalion. It is true that dogs frequently kill sheep, but they also kill cats and rats and thus help to square the account In thousands of farmhouses they constitute an invaluable guard for the women folk. They even do such chores as driving up the cows, churning the milk, fetching and carrying and performing other services that make amends for the undeniable fact that they get their hair on the furniture and come into the kitchen with muddy paws. At the front they are doing war work of undeniable value. In Belgium they are beasts of burden. They carry messages from the trenches to headquarters In the rear. They guard against enemy raids; they locate the wounded lying in No Man’s Land, and are a real pal to many thousands of homesick soldiers. A proposal to abolish dogs is about as sensible as a proposal to abolish nephews, and has about as much chance of succeeding.—* Toronto Mail' and Empire.

Zeppelin Limitations.

Basing his statements on accurate measurements of a Zeppelin that was brought down in England last October, on known facts regarding the lifting power of hydrogen gas, on the state of the barometer during the flight, on the temperature of the air -recorded in the airship’s log, Jhadoo Jafioz writes in. Aeronautics as follows : “It would appear from the Ing that the latest type of Zeppelin is designed to attain a height of 17,000 to 18,000 feet when over its objective and after dropping its bombs, but Is capable of going even higher under stress of circumstances and at the risk of suffering some slight damage on returning to its base. “These conclusions accord, well with Mr. Warner Alien’s statements that these airships are built with a view to flying between 16,000 and 18,000 feet. Of course, on a short flight they could go higher, in view of the reduced quantity of petrol to be carried.”

Western Soldiers Rugged.

The "early to bed and early to rise” slogan is noticeable on the faces of the boys in khaki who are arriving here from the West and other parts of the country. These youths are certainly typical of the real American. Health, brawn and muscle are their principal characteristics and with all this there is a certain amount of chivalry that is not seen in New York. The average New Yorker is a pale individual. Indoor work, of course, is responsible for this and he always is in such a hurry that he thinks of no one but himself. Some of the New York youths marvel at the appearance of these visitors from the West. They cannot understand why they should be so ruddy. The explanation is easy. It is because they spend more time in the open. Nevertheless the appearance of the boys from other parts of the country is causing 17 kinds of jealousy.—New York Times.

Non-Inflammable Celluloid.

The usefulness of celluloid as a substitute for various materials is lessened by its extreme Inflammability. Considerable Interest has, therefore, been aroused by the invention by a professor in a Japanese university of a non-combustible, or at any rate slow-burning celluloid. While not exactly fireproof this substance requires a great deal of heat to kindle it, and burns very slowly. The new material is made from the soy bean, which the Japanese have found so widely useful, and it is said, includes the use of formalin to produce a durable, hornlike substance. It is claimed that the Japanese product will be cheaper as well as much preferable’to the combustible celluloid tn which we are accustomed.

A Grand Passion.

“She seems interested in that aviator.” “That is hardly the word for it” “Nor “She says she loves the very air he flies through.”—Birmingham AgeHerald.

New Arrivals in Afternoon Gowns

Judging from the new arrivals in afternoon gowns the tunic has no idea of abdicating in favor of the panels and broad sashes that bear it company. The tunic redeems, the adored straightline silhouette from severity and is a becoming affair —not to be lightly given up. But it must divide honors with its rivals and make place for them with itself on the new frocks. Two other new style notes are making a hazard of new fortunes in afternoon gowns—they are the much longer skirts and wide silk fringes. Fringes were immediately accepted and acclaimed, but the fate of long skirts is uncertain. Women have grown independent and will not accept whatever is presented without question of its convenience or becomingness. In the attractive gown shown here, which might be of any of the supple silk fabrics, there is a tunic across the front and sides with three wide tucks across the bottom that graduate its length. The underskirt no heed of the long skirt mandate, being less than ankle ’ength. The bodice opens over a vestee of white georgette crepe, and has the effect of the popular slip-over model. Its round neck is outlined with beads and they are all set -in a row, like tiny buttons,

Velvet Hats in Fall’s Millinery Pageant

In the pageant of new millinery for fall, which will soon pass in review, there will be found so great a variety in shapes that every woman may .be sure of a becoming hat. Owing to the irregularity of brims, the soft crowns, and the general excellence of trimlmngs and shapes, it is to be a season to be remembered. Hats are more carefully made than ever, and hand-craft tells its fascinating story in their trimmings. There is the dawn of a tomorrow for ostrich plumes and beautiful feather pieces made of ostrich plumes.. Many small hand-made ornaments, along with embroideries and needlework, in chenille, floss, yarn, braids and tinsel threads, make trimmings as varied as the fancies and thoughts of designers. Out of the -world of shapes three types that differ entirely are shown in the group of hats pictured here. All of the shapes are velvet covered, and this Is the only thing they have in common. The shapes, to begin with, are carefully thought out to make their lines becoming, and trimmers are careful not to destroy or blur beautiful lines. Tn the hat at the top the brim is flexible and its lines flow about tbs

down the front of the vest. The sleeve is cut with cuff and flare which are features of the season, the flaring portion finished with silk fringe. .The sash, made of the same material as the dress, is very wide. It is handsomely braided on the girdle about the waist and on the sash ends. These are finished with wide fringe. This is one of the simplest of new dressy gowns. Since the afternoon gown is to be called upon to serve for evening as well, some of the new models are far more intricate in design. New pile fabrics add to their richness, and the long heavy silk fringes are beautifully suited to the materials. These fringes are expensive, but, like fine lace, they are sparingly used. Waists of Dark Colors. Many georgette waists are in dark colors, such as brown and navy, but all of these waists are frimmed with a lighter color, either with vestees and collars or. with embroidery or beading. Many strictly tailored blouses are to be seen and these have high collars with turnover sections.

Popularity of Gingham.

Gingham has a very prominent place in summer wardrobes this season.

face in gentle curves. The crown 'is not covered smoothly—the velvet is wrinkled on—and a band of needlework in chenille covers the only smooth part of it. Two soft ostrich plumes take shelter on the’ under brim, at the back. One can imagine this rich hat in any of the season’s favored colors and the picture will be perfect Just below it to' the left a matronly turban reveals a boat-shaped frame draped with velvet. Set about the coronet are ornaments, made of ostrich flues, that suggest ragged chrysanthemums. They give the height required for dignity in hats for older women. This model will be" effective in any of the darker colors of the season. At- the right a pretty shape has Its tMind crown covered with corded velvet and a narrow droopy brim that Is plain. It is in a taupe shade and Is brightened by two clusters of velvet covered fruit—one on the brim and one set against the crown.

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SET WITS TO WORK

Woman Proved Herself Heroine in Emergency. With Husband Disabled by Broken Leg She Employed Unique Signal to Bring Help That Might Save Him. The following would be almost unbelievable if the facts were not the talk of the community and if it were not substantiated by the, various participants. " In Penobscot bay, three miles from Islesboro, is a little island known as Mark Island, owned by Preston Player, a State street broker of Boston, and he there maintains a big summer place. The keeper is Ralph Collamore of Lincolnville, who in the winter, .with his wife and two children, makes his home on the island in a little cottage. . " On Wednesday, January-23, he took the boat and started for Islesboro. Three hours were taken in making the trip of three miles by water. He came back and upon landing and pulling the boat up onto the shore on Mark Island he pulled the boat over onto him, pinning him down and breaking his leg. His wife kept looking for her husband’s return and finally, attracted by his groans, found _ him pinned under the boat. -She is a frail woman but with him hanging onto his injured limb, she managed to drag him up to the cottage. There with the aid of a leather wallet and sticks she set the leg the best she could. There they were practically isolated and help was needed badly. Mrs. Collamore, full of pluck and determination. to get help, went to the Player summer home. There, stje man- , aged to set agoing the electric dynamo by which the place is lighted. She turned on every light in that big house and put on also a re<j light. The . lights were run all day Thursday and not until 5:45 Thursday afternoon was the light noticed at Dark Harbor. Telephone calls were sent to the naval station and the tug Zizania started to Dark Harbor to see what was the trouble. Dark Harbor was reached about 9:30 Thursday night. There no one knew what was the trouble at Mark island. The Zizania cut her way through the ice, in some places 8 and 10 Inches thick, for three miles to the island. Captain Sherman and nine men went ashore. They rtade their . way to the lighted house and there found no one. Groping along 1 ’ in, the darkness they were frightened by the sudden uprising of a flock of turkeys from a tree. Then they came upon the cottage in total darkness with the door open but no signs of life about. Going in they found the courageous little woman asleep, the Injured man half asleep and both children slumbering. The tug went back to Dark Harbor and there found a doctor who was ' brought back to Mark Island. The Zizania remained at Mark island until four o’clock Friday morning when the “Injured man was attended to.— Bangor Commercial.

Britain's Indians.

The Indians in the British army on the western front, notably the Sikhs, that highly disciplined military force from British India, havi little in common with the American red men. They come from the other side of the earth; they are sons of a deeply religious sect, and for 50 years or more have been an important factor in the British dominion of the far East. They are tall, well-built, haiidsome men, most of them with beards, and In perfection of drill and military bearing they are not excelled by any troops on the western front. But while their methods of fighting are quite dissimilar, the Sikh fighting force being a well-trained military machine while the American Indian is a flexible unit, there is one thing in which they are very-much alike. As a humorous English writer —Punch and its punsters' still llve-- l puts it: “I have had an opportunity to study both the Indians of the East and the Indians of the West, and while they are very dissimilar in most things, when it comes to courage, I may be excused for saying that it is Sikhs of one and a half dozen of the other I”

Stenographers to Go to France.

A unit of 25 expert women stenographers, who will wear a distinctive uniform, is now being recruited in the United States for overseas service. This group will be assigned to the quartermaster's corps of the American expeditionary forces and to the headquarters of the staff of General Pershing. Each applicant for service must be an experienced stenographer. She will be required to own in her own equipment four uniforms (two for winter and two for summer service). She must pass a physical examination, and will be engaged for the period of the war. The salary now stated is SI,OOO a year with the additional allowance of $4 a day for the first month and $2 a day for the remainder of the time.

The Upper Class.

■ ire vpfre. ———• “So you wish to marry my daughsaid the proud parent. "Yes, sir," replied the young man. "How much money are you making F asked the governor. "Forty dollars a week,” was the reply- r “Forty dollars a week! Why my daughter ’ can make that in a munitions plant and not work overtime.”