Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 165, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1920 — Page 3

BIG CHANGE NOTED

Ute in Country Today Compared to Twenty Years Ago. Cuetdtn of Steeping Outdoors, for Inotanoe, Is Growing—What the and "Canned Music* Have Accomplished. Twenty years ago the inhabitants of entire tillages, up in New York state at least, seemed to fear fresh air o’ nights and slept with their windows dosed. Night air was net healthful, they said—and a lot of them lived to bo ninety-seven even on that theory. The window sashes were nailed down and stuffed with rags at the first sign of snoW and we slept under those condjttSM. - In those days if anyone had practiced- Sleeping outdoors, even in summer weather, it would have caused a sensation. “Cracked, I swanl” the old farmers would have said. The change came gradually, presumably because the sons and daughters of the old residents went to work tn the large centers where opened wlndowd were, if not the rule, surely not the exception, remarks a writer in the New York Evening Sun. Now the complete change hits one fairly in the face when he returns to the once airless districts of early youth. Night and day now the windows are wide open and sometimes even doors are never dosed; no one thinks of living without screens and mosquito netting, even the poor in hollows and bylanes. The families frequently eat eutdoors under the old apple tree, on red and White table covers or oilcloth or a bare scrubbed board. Like the omnipresent flivver that carries the clerk and his family to picnics along the roadside, the outdoor-eating habit has done wonders for the health and happiness of all, particularly the country folk. Out-of-doors sleeping Is now well nigh a habit. Hardly a porch In that coutitry nowadays Is complete without a khaki swing couch, a made-up cot or one of the old time hard, haircloth “sofies” with pillows and a patch work quilt or two, ready for the sleeper. Most of these were hung with mosquito net curtains, looped back by day. Nowadays on these outdoor couches are seen reclining In daytime the old man of the family, lying at full length with his bare feet toasting In the sun. Twenty years ago he would have slept In the darkened parlor behind closed shutters; or, if very foolhardy, he might have been caught by watchful eyes of his family napping under the old apple tree. Tas, the country has come on! But outdoor sleeping by rural children has not yet arrived. Here the fanner's wife draws the line. It may be an right for grandpap and herself and* husband, but she is net yet sure abdkt the night air for little lungs. So ChlMieu’s cots are not seen upon the porches. They still sleep within four walls and a ceiling.

The city and large towns have come to Hits airy regime through years of propaganda in newspapers, in churches and tn social centers. The country absorbed it through newspapers and magasifim. At if there has been a notable ChAge in the attitude of farm and villagg folk toward fresh air there has booh an even greater change tn their social life. The small town of twenty yesitw ago la not the small town of todaft Then they had church sociables. Th|y may still have them, but I do not Witto where. There used to be buggy ridto and prayer meetings, and the gisiliito dissipation of the younger villagers was "going walking,” with a possible “sody" at the corner drug store. Bodtt Tarttagton depicts these rural ■ceMeetruthfully, but his pointed view Is tow out at date. Ae movies and “canned” music have recreated village life. Even in those faAllM where there is no automobile UMI is a far pleasanter thing than It wa| twenty years ago. The movies entortoto the whole family. And In toe evenings, when the movies fall, the averate soda fountain draws not with cones and candy alone but with a roßteklng, jawing mechanical rtojhw The drug store has become refreshment parlor; it Is now a toctol center. Young and old meet there and strolling and loafing have gene Into the discard. The dosing of saloons may have helped, but even before prohibition the MMng notes of music boxes In ice atom parlors began to woo the vllTwenty years ago never was there sdto joyousness in country life, such ■Abes worn by the young girls, such Spngfrold among the boys, such naive ■rfphtotlcation upon all. There spoke fife stress! Mkry Pickford curls, in ■Ates df an extremity, in a youth's ■Ae, Ma fihTe vampish slouch. And di die joy life. That is the secret M the chknge that has come over vilMha habits of Mvlnp. The cheap cost OT the photoplay and the graphopbone Mb faugte-tow public in out-of-the-way pfecee to gat tato ths game; to live joyk.

Wood Strong, Though Light.

Teats of batoo wood by the Maros Aasstts Institute of Technology showeft a strength fully one-half as great as Mned Tot this Bquadorfan wood Anju only TJ pounds per cubic foot, gfair sort weighs MJ pounds. The Asd H Stated to be practically pure MMose, with no lignification, the being due to its structure of

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OLD CLOCKMAKER BUILT WELL

Remarkable Timepiece In English Cathedral Said to Have Been Made About Year 1822. Glastonbury, a town planned in the form ofacross and situated in the very center of Somerset, England, is full of ancient associations dating back. In legend and otherwise, to the early years of the Christian era. Early writers mention that Ynyswytryn, the ancient name of Glastonbury, was the place where the first church was built In which the gospel was preached. St. Philip, so the tradition Is, sent Joseph of Arlmathea In the year 60 with 11 disciples to Britain to preach the gospel. Averagus, the Roman viceroy, remarking that they had journeyed far and were of modest demeanor, gave each a hide of land, which was the origin of the Twelve Hides of Glastonbury. One of the most Interesting connections with Glastonbury is the ancient clock, which was at one time in the famous Glastonbury abbey, but is now in the north transept of Wells cathedral, Somerset, a few miles away. It is said to have been made by a monk named Peter Lightfoot about the year 1882. The dial plate is six feet six inches in diameter, and is contained in a square frame. The outer circle is divided into 24 parts intended to represent the 24 hours of the day. The

Clock Outside Welle Cathedral; Knights in Armor Striking the Hour.

numbers are in old English characters and mark hours from 12 noon to midnight, and thence to 12 midday. A large gilt star points to the hour. An Inner circle shows the mlnntes, and a smalt star moves around the circle .every hour. A third circle gives the age of the moon, and on a plate in this circle the phases of the moon are shown. There is also a smaller circle in which is a female figure, having around it the motto, “Sic peragrat Phoebe.” ' Above the dial plate is a paneled tower, around which knights on horseback revolve in opposite directions every hour on the striking of the clock, which revolution is meant to represent a tournament, a popular .amusement in the middle ages. A figure, called Jack Blandlvr, which to seated some distance from the clock, at a higher elevation, strikes with Its heels every quarter of an hour against bells—two strokes at the first quarter, .four strokes at the half hour, six at the third quarter, and eight strokes at the hour. It can also be made to strike with a hammer on a bell the number of the hour. Connected with the works of the clock, on the outside of the cathedral, two knights In armor strike with battle axes the quarters on bells. The works of the dock have been renewed; the original works are now in the patent office of the South Kensington museum fitted up and kept In motion.—Christian Science Monitor.

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After she had come home from the party in the four-wheeled cab, little Ethel was telling her mother all her adventures. ' “And did you enjoy the ride homer dear?” asked mother. “Oh,' it was very thrilling 1” exclaimed the child. “Down at Mason street the horse suddenly stopped and backed right on to the pavement, and the cabman had to get down and drag it back on to the road.” “Yes, dear,” said Mother wisely; “t pm at have been what they call a jibbing horse.” “That wasn’t what the cabman called Its replied Ethel, thoughtfully.

Economical Arrangement.

Hub—Do you think it saves you anything to have a running account at the dagartmant store? Wife—l knew it does. You can’t Imagine the amount of time It saves me. Why, I never have to stop and ■M the price of anything I want to purchaaer—Boston Transcript

The Change.

“I sappooo the birth of her sister’s Illy girl has made a great change in Mas Block’s policy.” should itr *9ecause betbre she was a suC Mt new too ls an aunty."

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SPAIN KEEPS UP OLD FORMALITY

Only European Court Where Ancient Customs Prevail. EVERYTHING ‘STRICTLY ROYAL' Oue In Large Degree to Influence of Queen Mother, Who Remains All Powerful In Court Circles and Is Stickler for Observance of Old Customs and Ceremonies Learned at Court of Austria. The royal house of Spain, despite the democratic nature of the king and people, alone among the remaining courts of Europe retains all the old world formalities which up to the outbreak of the war were so rigorously observed in Vienna, St Petersburg, Berlin, and to more or less extent in London, Rome and some of the smaller capitals of Europe. This is due to a large extent to the Influence of the queen mother, Marla Christina, who remains all powerful in court circles and is a stickler for the observance of those forms and ceremonies which marked all occasions at the court of Austria, where, as a grand duchess, she learned them. "Strictly Royal* at Palace. King Alfonso, after receiving in the throneroom at the patace in the morning, may rub shoulders with jockeys, bookmakers, and the general run of racegoers at the track in the afternoon, but when tie returns to the palace in the evening he resumes, as it were, the crown. It is generally reported that to him the afternoon, free from conventionalities, is the happiest part of his day and that he has often expressed'a desire when harassed by the political troubles of his country, which seem never to settle down, to leave it all and take his family off to some South American republic and engage in the breeding of horses, of which he is passionately fond.

The strict formality of the court was observed at the banquet and reception given to the diplomatie corps a short time ago when for the first time tile representatives of all countries had been invited to the same function since the summer of 1911. The guests saw a display of jewels which probably could not be matched outside of Asia. Although the diplomats were the guests of the evening, the younger members of the royal family preceded them and were to the right and left of Queen Victoria at the tables, the ambassadors and ministers of state coming after them. Jewel Display Dazzling. Dinner over, the king and queen with the royalties and dinner guests formed in procession down a long reception hall where the foreign representatives presented the members and their staffs. The king and queen stopped at each group to pass a few words, but this was the only informality of the evening. Later In the throneroom guests not belonging to the diplomatic corps were presented. 1. The final scene, however, was on the grand staircase, on either side of which stood a row of brilliantly garbed servitors. As the beautifully gowned women wearing many jewels and the men In their brilliant uniforms passed up and down this staircase a changing color scheme was presented. Queen Victoria in a dress of doth es gold, a wonderful diamond tiara on her fair head, two great diamond necklaces reaching to her waist, was a stately and dazzling figure. The queen mother was equally resplendent In pearls, of which she wore a collar of six rows, a tiara, two necklaces, and many clusters. Ladles-ln-waitlng wore jewels formed of every precious stone known, with whom vied the wives and daughters of the grandees of all Spain.

Proves to Bo Favorite Bport In Banta Barbara Forest Bulldogging lions is proving to be the favorite sport in the Santa Barbara forest, California. With five great bloodhounds, valued at $4,000, Stanley R. Graham of Chicago, wild animal hunter and writer; George T. Baker and W. P. Chester, veteran lion hunter of Arizona, have arrived at Santa Barbara and are making ready for a lion hunt back In the Santa Ynez. A feature at the trip will be Chester’s attempt to catch and tie a live lion. If he succeeds he will receive a SI,OOO bonus offered by Graham. One of the five dogs brought to hunt lions in "Rat," on whom $2,000 insurance is carried against theft "Rat” has nine criminals in Arizona to bls credit and many lions. The lions seldom attack the bloodhounds and usually make for a tree. The dogs can outrun the lions and when the lions are»wlnded they seek a tree.

A "grandfather’s” clock, ISO yesM old and still ticking strong; has been presented to P. T. Evans of Riverside, Califs by Frank A. Tetley, who obtained It sixteen years ago in Pittsfields Mhss. It Is said to be one of the eldest examples ol the early cotosdA toMrieaarctockmaker’s aML 1

BULLDOGGING LIONS

Old Clock Still Running.

BIRTH RATE OF AMERICAN FAMILIES IS ON DECLINE

Economic Conditions and Marriages Late in Life Are Held Responsible. The birth rate of families of native American stock As en the decline and in danger of reaching zero within a few generations, if statistics complied by students of Mount Holyoke can be given credence. Dr. Amy Hewes, professor of economics and sociology at Mount Holyoke, directed the Investigation, which was made public by the alumni committee In New York. The families of the undergraduates at Mount Holyoke were taken as a basis of the study as representative of native American stock. Less than one per cent of the students were foreignborn, while 82 per cent were nativeborn es native parents. Data were obtained from 620 families of the students as to the number of children of their own mothers, of their grandmothers and of their greatgrandmothers on the maternal side. The report shows that, while the average number of children in the families es the great-grandmothers was 6.19 and in the grandmothers’ families 5.09, the number shrunk to 8.15 In the mother’s families. “The average number of children in the families of the present generation,” the report reads, "was found to be slightly in excess es three, which is only a little more than half of the average number of children In the grandmother’s generation. If a similar decrease should take place for another two generations, the average number of children would be less than one.” The cause in the decline in birthrate Professor Hewes attributes to the economic conditions and to marriages late in life. The most general cause she finds to be the emphasis upon a higher standard es living and the conditions which make Increased effort necessary to realize that standard. Professor Hewes offers a radical solution for the problem es the declining birth rate. She suggests that the obstacle of marriage late In life could be removed to a large extent if the wife continued to work after marriage, thus adding to the income of the family.

“TURBAN COIFFURE” PROVING POPULAR

Miss Jeanne Eagles, who is appearing in one at the New York theaters, originated this new “turban coiffure," which to being enthusiastically adopted by many New Yorkers. The novel hair dress is apparently rapidly becoming a fad of big proportions.

BLIND MAN WINS

Hie Love Poem Gets a Bride for Him. * Louis Gardner of Chicago and Miss Genevieve Jamieson of Pershing, Ind., were married the other afternoon. Both the bride and bridegroom are blind. Both were subscribers to a magazine published for the blind and Mr. Gardner was a frequent contributor of verse to the publication. One ot bis poems, "What Is Love,” appeared some time ago and brought him many congratulatory letters from his blind readers. Among those who wrote to Mr. Gardner was Miss Jamieson. Correspondence that resulted brought about the wedding. The Rev. Shelby Lee, pastor of the First Baptist church, to this city, read the service. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner will live in Chicago.

Gets Rich on 11 Acres.

Henry Wehrenberg, a prosperous Bazaar (Kan.) farmer, had an elevenacre alfalfa last year which produced $2,045.25, not far from S2OO per acre. His first and second hay crops yielded a total of twenty-right tons and the third cutting he let stand for a seed crop which threshed out slxtynine and iwkhslf bushels of seed. HIS seed was worth SI,N6M . .

HOOSIERS ACTIVE IT CONVENTION

Indiana Republicans Prominent at National Meeting—State Always Vary Much In Evidence Throughout Week. EVERYBODY WAS HAPPY Chicago. 111. — Indiana Republicans did themselves proud at the Republican National Convention. More than 1,000 Indiana people went to Chicago for the Convention, and they seemed to be every place aUkJM: time. Headquarters were maintained at the Congress hotel, and scores of Hoosiers were present every day and until late in the night. The rooms were tastefully decorated. The Q. O. P. quartette of Huntington, composed of young ladies, wearing uniforms made especially for the occasion, entertained the visitors, and their singing was much in demand. Several hundred beautiful Indiana badges were provided, but so many Indiana people were present that the supply was exhausted long before the Convention was over. Indiana leaders were in evidence during the entire Convention. Ths highest honor fell to Senator Watson, who was overwhelmingly elected chairman of the Platform Committee, jmd he performed the difficult tael of framing the platform in a brilliant manner. Ex-Senator Beveridge was called to preside over the Convention for a time; Senator New was chairman of the Indiana delegation; Governor Goodrich and former Sena tor Jas. A. Hemenway took a leading part in many important conferences Hays Is Busy. Chairman Will H. Hays received an ovation when he called the Convention to order, and everybody had a good word for him. He handled the Convention in a masterly way and gave further evidence of his wonder fUI ability as a leader. L. W, Henley, former Secretary of the Indians State Committee was in complete charge of Convention arrangements and the Convention was conducted without any difficulty whatever, due to his efforts. Warren T. McCray was exceedingly popular with the visitors. Every time the chairman called fox the vote of Indiana a hush fell over the Convention, and apparently the Convention was Interested more in Indiana’s vote than any other State except New York and Pennsylvania. Hoosier Republicans had a happy week, and were on the job all ths time.

NEWSPAPER FAVORING WOOD DECLARES FOR W. G. HARDING

Carmel, Ind. — The Carmel Standard, which, before the Convention, was an ardent Wood newspaper, has declared editorially In favor of Senator Harding and Coolidge to head the Republican national ticket. The Standard, under date of June 18, says: “While Wood and Coolidge wore the first choice of* the Standard for nomination, yet we believe the Convention nominated a good ticket. We have conceded the faet before that Senator Harding in his campaign for the nomination, with his fiat-footed, straight-out-from-the-shoulder policies made better speeches than any of the other candidates. After all and all Is ww—wad up, we donbt if a better ticket could have been nominated.**

INDIANA WOMEN ARE ACTIVE IN REPUBLICAN CIRCLES

Indianapolis, Ind.,—lndiana women are extremely anxious to serve the Republican party, according to reports received at Indiana State headquarters. County women chairmen have been selected and in most counties women precinct committee chairmen have been chosen. The women win assist in taking the polls as well as speak for the party, and do any other work they are called upon to do. They are well pleased with the National and State tickets and platforms. The candidates appeal to them as men of sound judgment. It is quite evident that Indiana women will be found leaders In the Republican campaign In Indiana this year.

REPUBLICANS ARE INVITED TO TURKEY RUN OUTING

Indianapolis, Ind. — Indiana Republican editors hope to have Senator Harding as their guest at the summer outing of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association at Turkey We The tentative date Is July 80, but the exact date will depend on the campaign plans of Senator Harding. All Republicans are Invited to the Turkey Run meeting. Chicken dinner wffl bo served dt noon. Turkey Run can bo reached by taking the > steam road to Marshall, pr by going to Crawfordsville and touring to the ; park, a distance of twenty-four miles, i ■ J. Hancock, editor of the Greens--1 burg News, is president of the editorial and is tn charge of

4 R -r fS I BREAD Do you just fall back on bread when you nave nothing else or do you eat it all the time? Do you know how good it tastes with milk? Do you know how satisfying and nourishing bread and milk is? Find out! Eat a big bowl of Bread with milk for supper tonight. -Bread is your Beat Food—Bat more of it. Eat Good Bread “The bread that builds'* A Good Bakery Ralph O’Riley

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Sav It With Flowers Pheas 4M. The Bedding Plante at Hol* den’s Greenhouses are fine.

HURRY WESTINGHOUSE FANS are going fast and when our supply is exhausted we will not be able to get any more. Don’t delay. Come today and get yours. IL A. LEE Phone «2 Do it EloetricgUy :

Germans are mistakened if they thing peace is expensive. It is the cost of war they are still paying.— Wall Street Journhl.