Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-07-03

Nealthy and vigorous.
-. Only five hours sleep are neces-
sary
30 When food is thoroughly chew
ed the waste of digestion is reduced
nine-tenths.
- Appetite indicates the needs OF
the body and wants simple food.
=. Since an important part of di-
gestion Is done in the mouth, thor
ough chewing is necessary
Mrs. Armstrong read these conclud-
ing paragraphs and laid down the
magazine with a sigh. The article
Perfect feeding of the Human Body"
was the most sensible and convinc-
ing she had seen in a long time on
that particular topic. And she was
diligent reader, especially of all
progressive literature likely to come
under her husbands eye; for she de-
sired sincerely to be a helpmate by
entering into all his interests.
Here was one. however, she dared
not breach to him; she could only
hope that he would see the article
and read it, but she feared not He
was growing irritable and morose-
unlike his original self: and the
cause she knew full well, was the
same which had brought and was
bringing trouble into so many Amer
lean homes-dyspepsiai
As she sat thinking the children
bounced in from school
oh. mother" cried Bob I'm hun
CRY as a bear.'
Mother" announced Fred. we've
N
tect homeless cats and dogs-a sort
OF an annex to the S. p. C. A.. you
know
What club-ridden world" thought
MIS-. Armstrong; even the children
must be organized" Then an idea oc-
CURED to her. Why not turn the
propensity to account? She was too
wise wife and mother to attempt to
introduce a reform into the house
hold without sugar-coating it well:
here was the coating at hand-why
not use it?
We'll, chicks, what do you say to
getting up home club, too?" she said
aloud
oh. do! do" shrieked the chorus.
Let me be president.-no, me.-no.
me-"
VI think Bob should be the first
president, because he's Oldest"
Then I'll be secretary. and write
out the constitution and bylaws" de-
clared Elsie, Importantly.
And can we ask others to ioin and
have a badge, and a motto. and alp"
inquired Fred, anXiously
III you make a success of 1t: but 7
think you had better try first with
those at home, and see how it works. -
Will you and father join?"
VIII; and you may ask your IA.
there after we have drawn up our res
olutions. Get your pencil and paper.
Elsie. They should read something
like this:
We the members of the Common
sense Eating club. do hereby pledge our-
selves to chew well every mouthfuI Of
food before swallowing it-not bolt II az
we used to do; also, TO hold I'm our
mouths moment each drink of LIQUID
before swallowing it-not gulp IT down as
we used TO do; and also, to eat not more
than we honestly want.
We hereby agree to paw one cent fine
into our club fund each time we forget
10 do this-the fund to be used to pro-
vide dinner once year for poor chill
uTen' or Tor starving animals, whichever
Each member shall pay five cents mi
tiation fee
Meetings will be held weekly at Mr.
Armstrong; house. Refreshments will be
bread and milk. to be eaten according to
above rules"
What funny club" giggled Elsie.
as her pencil recorded the last word.
What motto shall we have?" asked
Fred
Il think Little by Little would be
a good one; don't you?"
Yes, mother-and what trade
mark?"
Symbol is a better word" said
Mrs. Armstrong. How would a hoy
sitting on a pig do?-he is keeping
the pig in him under. you see"
Splendid" And Fred who could
draw quite cleverly. made a sketch Of
the suggested figure, at which they all
laughed heartily
Let's each be an animal in the
club proposed Bob.
Very well. You should be the
bear. then - always hungry" said
mother
And Elsie the cat, cause she Ikea
milk said Fred
Then you're the fish, for you drink
so much water retorted the Cat.
And mother, what will YOU he
asked the Fish.
Mother will be the duck. of
course" cried Bob; she's so nice
and tender!' giving her n bears hug.
II think we should call It the Com.
nonsense Animal club. then" said
the Duck. when she had recovered her
breath
Wen ask father TO join this very
evening" declared Fred.