Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 320, 21 November 1917 — Page 6

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THE IICHMQNJJ FA TX A DTTTKt AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 1917.

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM

Published Every Evening Except Sunday, by Palladium Printing Co. Palladium Bunding. North Ninth and Ballot 8treeta. R. G. Leeds, Editor. E. H. Harris, Mgr. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond. Indiana, as Seo ond Class Mall Matter.

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A Blessing in Disguise The sugar shortage in this community and

elsewhere, although looked upon as a privation by

many men and women, really is a blessing in dis guise.

it riaa hroucht the war that much nearer

home. It is teaching us that modern warfare strikes at every phase of our national existence,

barring none, and that we are engaged in a struggle whose extent will test our national stamina as it has never been tested before. The sugar shortage has made many of us think. Perhaps wedid not understand the full scope of the struggle. Perhaps we still believed that the war did not concern us individually, that the boys in the trenches would have to bear the brunt of it, and that the cry of food conservation was idle gossip and silly talk. Today we believe otherwise. The failure of our mothers and wives to buy sugar at the groc

ery stores, drove home to our minds, as perhaps no other argument excepting a failure to obtain flour or meat would do, that we also are soldiers in this warfare and must fight as valiantly in our own homes 'as our boys are doing in France. And this is only the beginning of the struggle. The Palladium last week printed an article informing us that tailors have been asked to eliminate belts and other useless accessories from men's clothes, that shirts will have only three buttons, that women will be asked to eliminate articles of finery, etc. This is not exaggeration, but a fact.

ing an excess that is not needed to keep up our strength. . The full lesson of food conservation has not been learned by the American people. Let it become difficult to buy flour, meat and other staples, let the housewives experience the same trouble in getting these supplies that they

now have with sugar, and they will begin to real

ize what conservation really is.

Conservation does not mean denial today and over-indulgence tomorrow. No, it implies a balanced judgment that will keep superfluities off

the table at all times and a balanced ration that will maintain bodily strength. If the sugar shortage brings about a fuller understanding of the term "food conservation," it certainly will be a blessing in disguise.

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MILITARY SERVICE

Soldiers Like Riley's Poems The librarian of Camp Funston (Kansas) is

RAY OF CHEER Without a word of 1 warning, Pood Director Williams of New York announced the shocking news that there

is not now and will not be a salt famine." : ' 'j This is a great shock to the nerves to find that there is really something that is not short. The bumper salt crop this year helps out immeasurably. Most of us cati earn that commodity unless we are following the peregrinating and uncertain paths of literature, and, of course, we are not all doing that. NOW'S THE TIME.

Put away your peek-a-boos.

Pack in mothballs all your flimsies, Blacken up your brindle shoes ; Shed those open-works you loved so, File away the whole blamed batch, Crawl into those thick new wool ones, Full of bristles and then scratch.

Young ladies who are not officially connected with the navy must not

We may wonder about the stern manner m which Uncle Sam is going about the gigantic preparations he is making for the war. We may not be able to grasp its full significance, but nevertheless it is coming closer to us every day and before long we will be going about our wartime duties with the same inflexible purpose and, the same grim determination that mark the conduct of the civilians in France and England. The sugar shortage, more than any one incident in Richmond, has made every one of us realize how important our personal equation is in this war. If all of us must give up luxuries and make sacrifices, it behooves all of us to co-operate in winning the war. The sooner we understand that the one allimportant piece of business before the American public is the business of winning the war, the

sooner will we go at the job in an earnest fashion. An autocratic country can bring about an actual co-operation of its masses much faster and effectively than a democracy can, for the principle of subserviency to a request or demand of the government is much better understood. It can be seen easily that in such a country the individual's privileges and rights readily give way to the all-supreme command and wish of the gov

ernment. In a republic, we will blunder along haggling about our rights, unwilling to forego personal profits, insisting on an uninterrupted progress of our affairs, irrespective of whether the nation's welfare is furthered or jeopardized. To cite an example. All of us admit that when the government wants to move troop trains, the railroads give the government right-of-way, furnishing cars and sidetracking other traffic until the troops are moved. The railroads are co-operating with the government to a high degree. And yet, if the government says to us individual! y, please curtail the consumption of meat and sugar, because we need them to win the war, what do most of us do? Observe meatless day, but order more meat the next day, or keep on eat-

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making some interesting -discoveries about the j Cast aside your knee-length raiment.

kind of literature the soldiers like. The fact of j the matter is that they prefer poetry to prose and j that the poems of James Whitcomb Riley are most in demand. It seems strange that men engaged in martial enterprises should occupy their spare time reading Riley in preference to books that have to do with military science. And yet the reason is not buried so deep that you cannot discover it without much penetration. The boys have fond memories of the old home, the old swimming hole, fields and streams. And Riley is the American poet who brings back vividly to their minds the scenes in which yesterday they were actors.

Naturally they turn to his poems when theyj

ara through with a day's drill and work. Here's recreation and refreshment that transplants them hundreds of miles and puts them down amid the environment of home. Many tributes have been paid to the great Hoosier poet, but none greater than the avidity with "which the soldiers are reading his works. Another favorite poet is Paul Laurence Dunbar, the most famous of all negro poets, whose early years are intimately connected with Richmond. It was a Richmond woman who first saw genius in the negro lad and set his foot on the rung of the ladder of fame. Dunbar and Riley head the list of books requested by the Kansas soldier boys. The librarian also noticed that requests for copies of Hoyle, standard authority on the great American game of poker, are not in demand. Either there are enough authorities in the regiments or the boys have forsaken their cards, and that is something new in the American army.

wear middy blouses bearing naval in slgnla.

fretty soon, maybe, the govern

ment will get after some of the Unit

ed States senators who are wenring

the camouflage of senatorial courtesy and posing as patriots.

here is a man in Ohio who owns a

particularly long, low, rakish dachshund which gives a pro-German tinge to his place of residence. He doesn't know what to do with the dog, which is a very good dog, and has shown no frightful dispotlon to bite Americans. The neighbors stood for him until he chased a French poodle through two or three houses and upset several hundred dollars' worth of furniture. It is a difficult problem to solve. The name of the dachshund has been changed from Kaiser to Uncle Sam, but it has not seemed to lessen his ambition for 'conquest. Perhaps,

after all, the best thing to do would be

to dry his hide and use it for a clothes

line.

VICTORIA, B. .C, Nov. . 20. The committee of the allied Indian tribes of British Columbia has protested to Sir Robert Borden, premier, , against Indians coming within the scope of

the military service act on account of the land question not being settled and citizenship withheld. The opinion was expressed in the communication

forwarded to the premier that any attempt at, enforcement of the act again st Indians would be forcibly resisted.

Masonic Calendar

Wednesday, Nov. 21 Webb lodge No. 24, F. and A. M., stated meeting. Thursday, Nov. 22 Webb Lodge, No. 24. F. and A. M., called meeting; work in Master Mason degree, commencing at seven o'clock. Friday, Nov. 23 King Solomon's Chapter No. 4, R. A. M., called convocation; work in the Mark Master degree.

In the vault of the United States land office at Springfield. Mo., are

1.500 undelivered patents to govern

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A woman of a Massachusetts town made application for a Liberty bond, and in answer to the question on the blank as to the denomination desired, she filled in "Methodist."

We Must All Be Detectives

From The New York Times.

HERE is no tendency toward a spy-psychosis in the

mental constitution of the average and typical

American if any such creature there be. On the

contrary, as a result of living all his life in conditions that justified him in taking for granted the loyalty of all his neighbors, he finds it difficult seriously to distract any of them, even now, and there is yet to be established in him the beginning of a full realization that he cannot safely discuss any subject that interests him in the hearing of anybody who happens to be near. It is for these reasons, doubtless, that the Department of Justiee and the Secret Service officials have united in preparing and circulating a careful and detailed warning to all and sundry to be on their guard against spies work; ing in the interest of the national enemy. They further urge that every good citizen do more than this that he not only talk only to those whom he thoroughly knows about matters directly or remotely of military importance, but that he take upon himself the duty of reporting promptly to the proper authorities for investigation every suspicious

act that comes under hi3 observation. That is not a pleasant task, but it is one that should be performed, and performed quite regardless of friendly relations that may have existed before the war. We are at war with a desperate foe, and with one that has demonstrated not only Its own complete disregard for all the ordinary amenities and restrictions of civilized life, but also an astonishing ability to inspire with its own ruthlessness and utter lack of scruple a minority of uncertain size, certainly not small, of those who feel to it any sort of allegiance, no matter how far or how long they have wandered from their old home. We need not become hysterical over the spy danger, and we will not become a nation of secret informers, but we must deal with facts and protect our own lives and property. It is well to keep in mind, too, that in all probability most of the spies now used in this country are not Germans.

ONLY A VOLUNTEER Why didn't I wait to be drafted, And be led to the train by a band, Or get out on a claim of exemption, Gee, why did I hold up my hand? Why didn't I wait for the banquet? Why didn't I wait to be cheered? For the drafted men get all the credit; And I only volunteered. And now we are off to the trenches, And nobody knows it or cares. The news of our going is censored By the men in the easy chairs. And there is no one here to cheer us, No one to shed a few tears. We're not the ones that were drafted; We only volunteered.

But when we were told we were going Across to the firing line, The camp went wild with cheering; And you couldn't hear anyone whine. And tonight, as I sit here, and scribble With a scratchy, leaky, old pen, There's a smile on my face and I'm happy; , :, I'm in camp with a real bunch of .. men. And perhaps, some day. in the future, When a little boy sits on my knee. And asks me what I did iu the great war; . " And his little eyes look up at me, I Will have to look back Into those eyes

That at me so trustingly peer; And confess that I wasn't drafted; I was only a volunteer. SERG. ROY WIGGANS, Camp Taylor.

if You Have a Weak Stomach Use Duffy's If you have stomach trouble and your food does not digest easily and well, you should act at once before your ailment leads to further organic complications. pure JgHt't Whiskey if taken in tablespoon doses in equal amounts of water or milk before meals and on retiring stimulates the muccus surfaces of the stomach and activates the glands that secrete the natural digestive juices. Unless there is a sufficient flow of gastric juice your stomach cannot properly digest the food you eat and fermentation follows. Gases' arise and poisons are created in the system. The blood becomes affected and through the blood the whole system becomes involved. Avoid these conditions ; take Duffy's as directed and your health will invariably be improved.

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Some of the patents are dated prior to the civil war.

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The absent-minded beggar, booked for a two weeks' . visit to his rich aunt, stood upon the doorstep receiving his wife's final instructions. "Now, James," she said, "do please remember to put on your tie should you be called on to wear evening dress. Last time you went, you remember, you went down without it." 'Til make a note of it," said the forgetful one. "lso," continued the wife, remember that Aunt Tabitha's brother Bill is a sore point with all of them. Don't mention him!" "I ll put that down, too! murmered ti.e husband. . "Then, too dear, do be careful about getting in draughts. You caught an awful cold last time." "I'll try to remember," he returned. She imprinted a farewell kiss upon his brow. "I hope, dear." she said, a catch In her voice, "you'll think of me every day while you're gone." "Yes, dear, I will," responded the hubby absently. "I'll make a memorandum of it" The proprietor of a traveling menagerie had trained a lion, and a lamb to live together in the same cage, recording to the late "Buffalo Bill" Cody. The unusual sight was always

well advertised beforehand, and invariably proved a big draw. Presently, however, there came a time when the attraction ceased to figure in the show. Mr. Cody inquired the reason why. "Had to separate 'em," replied the showman gloomily. "Indeed! Did he turn savage, then? I thought he looked such a mild old lion." "Lion!" Interrupted the showman. "Lion be blowed! It was the lamb. When he grew up he started butting like a battering ram. Used to knock the poor lion about something shameful." Nora had been guilty of what was considered an indiscretion, so the mistress of the house had her on the carpet.

"If such a thing occurs again, Nora," said the lady, "I shall have to get another servant." Whereupon Nora, with a grin, responded: "I wish you would, mum there's easily v enough work for two of us!"

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Nature Gives a Cry for Help, That Will Make this Winter a Season of Good Health for You. Winter and Catarrh are companions in evil. Catarrh is sweeping civilization from one continent to another, because civilization does not

follow Nature's laws. Nature tells us what to do and we pay no heed. Down deep in the body of man lie streams of blood, going everywhere

and making a complete circuit of the body every few seconds. In these rivers, brooks and streamlets of blood flow millions of little soldiers called corpuscles, whose duty it Is to heal hurts, expel the enemies of man germs from the body and carry away impurities. Nature, with the blood, builds bone and hair and teeth and flesh. She does this so quickly and with such absolute perfection that if we put into our mouths and stomachs the things the body needs, nature will distill her own chemicals and build up any torn down portions. Catarrh is a tearing down of mucous membranes. A mucous membrane Is one of the wonders of science. It does the important work of the body In some lines. When it becomes diseased, you quickly have the alarm from nature. Catarrh, in most cases, first warns us from a condition of the nose and throat. These membranes cannot do their work. They become clogged. Impurities form and

choke them. Decay starts, unpleasant odors arise, gradually it spreads until the membrane is almost worth

less. Then we learn the fault is with the blood. There is too much work for the corpuscles to do Not enough to do it. They need help. Placing salves and lotions in the nose, and taking pills, powders and purgatives will not give nature what she needs. She changes the chem-

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herself, nature gladly hurries the new vegetable reinforcements to the injured parts, and we at once feel as though a great strain had been lifted from us. Nature, during winter, changes the blood of man, and we, because of our habits, continue to do those things which are against nature. Then far down amid the vital organs of man, cree weakness and lack of proper functioning. Here is where Catarrh enters and quickly makes a conqaest. We Jeel the effect of a cold in nose or throat, and sometimes in lungs and stomach. S. S. S. is a friend to nature, a companion to health, and the bady responds to its influence In a way that will surprise you. So quickly and quietly is the Journey made toward health, that we know, because we feel it that S. S. S. contains the vegetable ingredients that nature "herself would choose if she were able to make her own selection. S. S. S. goes into the body like food. It mixes with the blood; seeks everywhere for disease germs and the body is made glad with nature's own remedy. S. S. S. is sold wherever drugs are sold. Go to your druggist, buy a bottle of

S. S. S. and learn for yourself what the proper assistance will do for your Catarrh. S. S. S. is that assistance Buy a bottle today. Write the Medical Department relative to your Catarrh or any other blood disorder, and a competent physician will give you full advice, without charge. Address Swift Specific Company, Drawer 10, Atlanta, Georgia. (Adv.)

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We now have on hands the following-list of used cars taken in on trades. If you are looking for an auto bargain you will find your car here. One Cole 1914, Electric light and starter. One Overland 1917, Electric light and starter. One Overland 1915, Electric light and starter. One Davis 1915, Electric light and starter. One Davis-1913, Electric lights. One Everett 1912. One Davis 1911. One International Truck 1915, capacity 1250 lbs. Investigate now. These cars are priced to sell and will sell quick.

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