The Syracuse and Lake Wawasee Journal, Volume 12, Number 16, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 14 August 1919 — Page 5

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DISTRESS AMONG THE POOR CLASSES OF SALONIKI I f wHVjf 'W| 4< 1 /? ; , ZZ>* ;at ■jrsL Ir M&S '• <F w|w Wt ’" rn Se *’ p,pc - An onj! the poorer classes of S..loniki and the rest of the Balkan towns tjphus found easy victims. These people, ns our photograph shows, negligent as to personal cleanliness, unable to get even changes of clothing due to great textile shortage, were practically at the mercy ol the disease. “BIG FOUR” ROOSTERS AID GOOD ROADS CAUSE |- jßiw® <rx JB- mSßy* £.Tm V s - ■ jftjOte* x/< - - / T - ; \ BB ■ 1 ■- n~a& ■> -qgAi'tgMtMfc?.- ■ t;<T£BflH i wO .ufewiMMLi g>:'<>' wX 'vISL Western Newspaper Unlon|| The celebrated "big four" roosters, purchased in France and presented to Alabama by President Wilson, Clemenceau, Lloyd George ami Orlando in aid of good roads in the United States. These aristocratic birds were auctioned off as an aid to the raising of a sum of $250.000 for this purpose. There is also in the photograph an American bird that Mr. Wilson purchased for $lO and “threw in" the contribution.

RESCUING THE DROWNING | Ji lH n < ('apt. Frederick C. Mills, field agent, life-saving section, Atlantic division of | the American Red Cross, and naval i aviators at various points have been giving demonstrations on the. swimming beaches to spread the knowledge of Red Cross methods of resuscitating persons almost drowned. The photograph shows the “lock hold,” applied to a person rescued from the water. • To Recover Sunken Logs. To recover from the bottom of Canadian' streams the sunken logs that are lost while on the way from the logging camps to the mills a newly organized corporation will employ machinery specially adapted to the purpose instead of the ordinary devices used for moving timber, it was announced in Popular Mechanics Magazine. ’"%► Compressed air and high pressure water streams will be used to loosen the logs. As 10 per cent of the logs cut sink and remain embedded for various periods without losing their valtfe by deterioration, the business of raising them should prove to be one of. great commercial importance to lumbermen. Quite So. “Now this sleeping beauty slept for twenty years.” t “If there’s anything in the beauty nap theory, that long a sleep ought to make anybody beautiful.”—Louisville Courier-Journal. Their Supply. *1 suppose the men, who were fighting In Champagne never ran the risk of running out of ammunition.” “Why should they?” “Wasn’t there plenty of gjapeshot ‘here?”

LIFEBOAT SAVER ADOPTED BY THE NAVY ft .*6s g ?r'“ wr V"'® I «»»■• iii . i| i, |I I 8: ■ ' ' ilnlK' ?H 1 Jsk* ill \ gwlwill | \ Mj||i Id f| j I HI '||i I|| ? ii| i lAmmjWßH' i « / <; i? < :'< .V agg*4a&ga ’IWW : Wtw?W, ? BVT^CT“ '’' . JHaraß' U -i, gMKIy 11 p"" y ? f .. s xk»sS&fei<^SSisKx4sswsss With the adoption of the Hyland, lifeboat saver by the United States navy and passenger vessels, 95 per eent of the lives now lost through the Inability to lower lifeboats promptly and where a ship is badly listed will be overcome. The device prevents the lifeboat from being smashed against the side of the vessel and at the same time enables heavier loads to be lowered with great ease and speed. x STORM RUINS PLANES AT MINEOLA I ■ jJL ■ i- i 1 • —■■“**' ?»>s-C. 5*' V A ffWMrx *»*»«» |! Five airplanes on the Mineola held, including*three of the largest in the United States, one of which was the Martin bomber which was to make a onestop flight from New York to San I'rancisco, were wrecked by a terrific wind and thunder storm,

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SCRAPS' lIIWR Aht?A" J/ Multitudinous Brain Fag. “You don’t mean to tell me you evei doubt the wisdom of the majority?” “Well," responded Senator Sorghum with deliberation, “what is a majority? In many instances it is only a large number of people who have got tired out trying to think for themselves and have decided to accept somebody else’9 opinion.” Quite So. She —Somebody said there was a painter aboard the boat. He—Of course there is. She —Do let me see him work. Is he one of those camouflage artists? The Way. “This writer in describing a fire says the flames ran along at a rapid rate. What sort of a path do you suppose they ran in?” “I guess it was. a cinder path." Nothing to Fear. Visitor —Oh, I stepped on that man’s foot! Studio Manager—Never mind. That wasn’t the star; it was only the president of the company.—Film Fun. Cruel Surmise. “Why has .links that string tied around his finger?” “From all I hear, I guess it is bls wife’s apron siring.” PROFITEERINQ ‘ Ten thousand for an aero- V\>* v P lane -I Or more than >E—that la kjl «^ x ’ spent. • ’ Which is a lot considering ;H‘A They make •1 jj them for MT ascent. R Hard Luck. Life’s hardest fate is this ’un: When arguments expand The more you try to listen The less you understand. Gallant Valuation. She—Whoever wants me, must take me at my face value. He —I’m sure that will be a fair estimate. Well Mated. “Are they well mated?” “I should say so. He seems to be able to make money almost as fast as she can spend it.” Taking Chances. •Tfn afraid we’re going to lose out.” “Why so?” “We’re trying an automobile case with a jury #f pedestrians.” . Startling Behavior. “The florist I went to get plants boxed my ears.” “Boxed your ears!” “Yes; my elephant’s ears.” When Interest Is Awakened. Problem —If you see a man with a smile on his face, cut a paragraph from a newspaper and place It carefully In his billfold, what is your deduction? Answer —You are right. The clipping mentions him. —Judge. A Timely Warning. Mrs. Pester —Don’t bother mp. Til be dressed as soon as I can.” Her Husband —I was just going to say If you don’t speed up a little those clothes will be out of style by the time you get ’em on. Prompt Work. “Tom is certainly a man of action." “What has he done? 1 * “Why, the very day after the heiress accepted him he gave up his job at the bank and joined the Don’t Worry club.” Kept Several Feet Away. Polly—Charlie says he thinks the floor is too rough. Dolly—He surely does. I noticed he didn’t venture upon it when he danced with me! Taking a Suggestion. “Our cook says she is afraid of ghosts.” “Thanks!” exclaimed Mr. Crosslots. “Ours isn’t afraid of anything human being can say or do. I’ll tip my wife off to try ghosts.” Good Walter. Maid: “I am sorry to disturb your sleep ma’am but here is your breakfast” Debutante: “You don’t disturb me. I have been lying here waiting for it for three hours.”

MARTIN BOMBER FLYING OVER WASHINGTON - Z ' * /’RUatife-"::;' ■ jfww MMMITIIIIW ■ »w .. ■■AjgJrfSHll I 44 II »« 11 II r J View taken from another airplane showing the Maitin bomber which has started on a trip around tiie United States, passing the Washington monument. CLEARING AN AERIAL MAIL FIELD WITH DYNAMITE I nKMmF:' I c aMMn i'' ; ' w jaME**' ■ '■ hwik mßiß’ iti® < ' 4 £Saw&fis s v .Nt ft» '■ N. \k spap, i Ut.i.-nj At Newark, N. J„ a small army of men is busily engaged in clearing Heller field which, when completed, will be the first United States aerial mail landing field in the country. Our photograph shows the moment of detonation of a charge of dynamite beneath a mighty tree stump, which is torn from the grounds, roots and all.

SIMON LAKE’S NEW SALVAGING SUBMARINE 0 z®\ 01 /wmhA . /\l| / i&o// tJufel i x - '"' ' ' « ’ll''''/ P? h I- * / I . I xbl „ | fly F '.^-sx.~ ' -• >pdf SaffiPß IkOMr / ..-4 «4|B .A wy «., s - , '■'■■'x-w yLt flfljjflgflgy / w i u ,W V x : \/< •‘X- ■ • 1... . ....* ............ — This new salvaging submarine, designed by Simon Lake, permitting men without divers costumes io walk on the bottom of the ocean, was put to a , severe test in New York harbor over the wreck of a government boat £unk during the war. Ar the right is a photograph of Mr. Lake. BIDDING THE YEOMEN (F) FAREWELL tw a«■■■■* ■ * l I A * I 1 s-bl- xx ' I ißry■ •' >. WiOlv* SESS9*- x w?s±&<y §§ ss= ««w» L^r*i> V I -y ixx...., S K, 'Tr’v— < fIMMfIHKWWfIMji ■ ■I ' MWhr ■• * This photograph shows the yeomen (F) and marinettes of the United States navy being mustered out on the grounds of the White House. To the strains of jazz, reviewed by Secretary Daniels and naval officers, and with moments Interspersed with wit and sorrow, the farewell was picturesque in its setting. They will be retained for clerical service In the navy department, assuming civil status.

HAS MET 20 PRESIDENTS \ >/ j -Ok \ ISm iki ; -i - 41> - ioH* ■ W'l Hl “IP v-< - ij If If 8 r«.III II MR When President Wilson shook hands the other day with Mrs. H. W. Somers, wife of General Somers of Civil war fame, he was the twentieth chief executive of the United States to whom she had been introduced. Mrs. Somers made her debut at the White Houseon the arm of Daniel Webster when William Harrison was president. The aged lady declares that since that time she has attended many of the social functions given by presidents and that she was intimately acquainted with many of the executives. Washington has been her home for 90 years. Despite her advanced age she is very active and in the stormiest or hottest weather can be seen among her vyarda —the poor. Heard at Longwood. “So Blank, our old’ hard hitter, doesn’t play any more. Is he reconciled to married life?” “I guess so. The other morning I saw him sifting ashes through his old tennis racket.” On the Beach. ‘‘This seashore resort reminds ma of Sunday morning.” “So quiet, eh?” “Not that. The belles are peelings don't you know.” —Boston Transcript,