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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
FOR PREVENTION
OF BLINDNESS
Continued from Page y

Prevention of Trachoma.
whose eyes are infected with trach.
oma, offers a problem not easily sol.
we'd. Trachoma originates exclusively
by transfer of secretions from another
eye infected with the same disease.
Contagion by means Of the atmosphere
as was formally believed, does not
occur, In all probability this secretion
owes its infections character to a
micro-organism the indemnity of which
remains unestablished thus far. Since
infection occurs through secretion
alone the degree of Effectiveness
which any given case carries with II
depends upon the profuseness of the
secretion
Ordinary trachoma without secre.
ton is in all probability but slightly
contagious. The transfer of secretion
from one eye to another generally
takes place directly through the me.
dunn of the fingers, on such articles
as sponges, towels and handkerchiefs
used in common. Hence trachoma
spreads most extensively in boarding
schools, orphan asylums, poor houses
and barracks, or it may spread in pub
lie schols through interchange OF
books and pencils which is all too
common in our public schools.
Eliminate Quacks.
Blindness resulting from unsuccess.
full operations or from acute slacoma
ness is all important.
TWO BLINDNESS
neglected or improperly treated can
be reduced only by more stringent
medical legislation. eliminating quacks
from vending their nostrums and pro.
hibiting optometrists from fitting
glasses to eyes that are perishing for
want of medical or surgical treatment.
am fully aware of the obstacles
that the laiety place In the way to
block the wheels Of progress in the
line Of legislation to protect the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
THE LIQUOR LEGISLATION.

We trust hat no effort will be made
by the present legislature to side step
the platform of the Republican party
on the liquor question. While there
are interests in the counties outside
of the incorporated cities who want
to see that part of the county a vot-
ing unit that they might determine
whether they will be wet or dry, the
platform specifically implies that
the county shall be dry. Such was the
Interpretation made by Senator Smoot
and the principal speakers of the
party during the campaign. Such was
the recommendation of the Senator
in his address before the state con-
vention, and such was the intention Of
the partys leaders throughout the
campaign.
In view of these specific wishes and
declarations on the part of the lead.
ers Of the party, every effort should
be made by the legislators to enact
bill conforming to the idea for which
they were elected Any sidestepping
will result disastrously to the party
We have pledged ourselves to a Ger.
tain principle and did so in the face
of what appeared tremendous odds.
Now that the people have put support
in that proposition made to them, the
legislature elected by the people
should get down to earnest work in
seeing that the proper legislation is
carried out that will amply fulfill the
pledges of the party Any further de
lay and pickering will tend to create
trouble.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02

Just see what little terror for mud
Johnny Jones is, and see now terribly
healthy he is! And we agree. The lit
tie rascal is simply too healthy He
cant keep his mind on HIS own bust.
ness to the exclusion Of ours. Yet, all
mud and all children are not healthy.
In fact, we are told that there are
dangers In mud and filth, that the boy
who delights in getting his feet wet,
or the girl in sliding into pools OF
stagnant water, splashing and splurg-
ing in it, is in danger Of catching up
the germs frequenting the mud or the
water. Besides, colds and fevers cas-
lily follow wet feet and soaked cloth
ing But still, we let the dear little
darlings go on, totally oblivious to
the dangers besetting them Were we
asked to throw them into a den of
wild beats or into a raging fire, we
would exhale murderous oaths; but
we will let the same innocent dears
wade into a hell of germs and be very
happy at the ludicrous sight they make
as they emerge streaked from head
to foot with dirt and slime.
Cannot the people avoid undue ex.
posture to the risks of life? Mud and
water play havoc with the health of
our community, and so do parents who
persist in being ignorant to the pro-
per care of children
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
IN CONCERT HALL AND THEATRE
ELECTRA.

The production of Electra" brought
out one of the biggest and best audi.
ences that have ever witnessed sim.
liar performance in Logan. In spite
of the inclement weather, there was
an admirable gathering of music low.
ers who heartily appreciated the work
of the evening.
In the first place, the story of
Electra" is an absorbing one. Read
by even a fair reader it grips the i'm
agination and holds the interest in a
truly remarkable way. The grim trag-
edy takes hold of many elemental pas
sions in man. That brave, faithful, girl,
grasping to the very end the dear
memory of her heroic, godlike father,
proves herself a heroine of rare char
acter. To delineate such a woman
through mere reading without the set
ting of stage and dramatic action is a
most difficult role. She displays a
rapid unwinding of emotions which
fascnates and enraptures any mind
with an imagination. Therefore, Mrs.
Ruth E. M. Bell had an easy and a
difficult task in one. She had a story
with which to hold her audience and
character Of great subtleness to por.
tray. And likewise, in delineating the
passions that swayed the mother she
had another task added to her work.
In reading the part of Electra" she
was most successful by far, and that
is praising her because Electra" was
the one character most worth while
to portray. Mrs. Bell succeeded in
more than that, however for through
out her performance was artistic and
we'll studied.
To the music, much of the success
OF the performance is due. Such ar
fists as Prof G.. w. Thatcher, VIM.
Spicker and Mrs Nettie Sloan would
add to the musical value of any city.
They are finished in all they do
Their work on this great muslc-drama
of Strauss was most pleasing. The ex.
quisite musical strains. designed to
reveal the passions and emotions of
the actors, arouse ones whole soul
Mr.. Spicker with the violin played in
his usual charm and that, as every,
one knows who has heard him at his
best, is sincerely complimenting him
Likewise the piano playing of Mrs
Sloan and the Cello work by Prof
Thatcher made the music finished and
highly pleasing to hear. Logan is in
deed most fortunate in having such
a group of splendid musicians.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02

public against these calamities which
they so much dread
As these sanitary laws and regula-
tons are usually worked out and pro-
rosed by the medical profession, many
of the laiety see in them some selfish
motive on the part of the doctor, hence
their opposition.
1t is only necessary to carry on such
campaigns of public education against
all the preventable diseases as has
been going on in this building for the
past wo weeks against tuberculosis,
for the public to understand our mo-
tives, and then we shall have no diff.
Guilty in passing proper protective
laws and regulations.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
CONGRATULATIONS, SAN FRAN.
CISCO.

From all indications San Francisco
viii have the great fair that will com.
memorate the completion of the Pan
anna canal in 1915. 1t will undoubtedly
be one of the greatest fairs ever
known. For its success, millions Of
dollars have been subscribed by Cali
fornia and San Francisco. If money
can make it the greatest of all events
then it will prove to be So Never was
there a fund raised for such an en-.
terprise.
That a great western city gets this
fair is a source of much pride to the
west. Immense throngs of people will
pass through this state on the way to
the city of the Golden Gate. Utah win
be properly advertised by such an
event Our state will directly benefit.
As for San Francisco, she will have
been rebuilt in splendid styles and
viii reflect the progress that can be
made by a western city, even though
burned to the ground by destroying
elements. Great will be the glory OF
San Francisco, and great win be the
benefit to accrue to the western states
by having the fair ON the Pacific.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
1.-THE CLIM AK"

3 Not since The Lion and the Mouse"
and THE Man of the Hour" has a
drama of modern life attracted so
much attention as The Climax" by
Edward Locke, which will be present
ed at the Thatcher Opera House, on
February 10th. This play is virile, full
of strong situations and good comedy,
and one that grasps and holds the at
tention in a remarkable manner. 1t
will be offered by superb company
and mounted in an artistic style with
beautiful, special scenery.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
IN LOTUS LAND.

"A good turkey dinner and mince
pie said Simeon Ford, always puts
us in a lethargic mood-makes us
ieei, In fact, like the natives of Nola
Chucky.
in Nola Chuckey one day | said to
a man:
What is the principal occupation
of this town."
wall, boss the man answered,
yawning, in winter they mostly sets
on the east side of the house and fol-
lows the sun around to the west. and
In summer they sets on the west side
and follers the shade around to the
east Washington Star.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
The Girl in the kimona.

Logan is going to be treated to a
most highly entertaining musical com.
edy If press reports can be relied up.
on, when "The Girl in the Kimona"
makes its appearance in the Thatcher
Opera House Feb. 18th This is what
the Lafayette Ind, Journal has to
say of 1t.
THE cast is graced by the presence
of Miss Frances Warren, dainty
Coincidence, who assumes the title
role and charms the audience by her
efferyescing personality and delight
full rendition of the 'Kimono Girl a
misjudged wife. II is doubtful II a
more suitable selection for the part
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
ATTRACTIONS FOR THIS MONTH.

The attractions at the Opera House
this month include some good bills.
On the 10th, The Climax is due; on
the nth, The Girl in the Kimona Is to
show herself to the eager multitude,
on the 2lst, that awfully naughty one,
The Queen Of the Moulin Rouge; and
on the gath, the great success, The
Three Twins.
Before all these, however, comes the
A, c, operate hopes, They play on the
9th and the 18th in the popular opera,
When Johnny Comes Marching
Zone 1t is scheduled as a winner, so
everyone connected with it say.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
RELATIVE VALUES.

She took two weeks to choose her
winter hat.
Ran here and there and tried on
this and that
The mater of her hose and lingerie
Was studied long, as weighty things
should be.
And when it came to gowns, she
pondered DER.
Each tuck and ruffle. bias, flounce
and gore.
Debated well the style of skirt and
sleeve.
She picked husband in one moonlit
eve.-Life.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCH
ING HOME.

The public is showing a very lively
interest in this seasons opera to be
presented by the Agricultural College
opera company. There has beef more
injuries about this work than any
reyious year.
This is the eighth opera to be pre-
sented by this body of singers and
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
A GYM NASIUM.

The prospects for a gymnasium for
the Agricultural College seem good.
The committees on education from the
Senate and the House evidently feel
well disposed toward it. The neces.
sity for such building is undisputed,
and the only thing in the way of its
establishment seems to be the finan-
cial support of the state. Even that
seems more probable than we had rea-
sons to hope for when the campaign
for 1t was begun early this spring
1t will mean for the college greatly
increased interest in athletics, the
healthy, lively, invigorating and Who'll.
ly interesting side of college educa-
ton 1t will mean more room for clas-
SEES, for the present space, ridiculously
termed gymnasium and shower
baths, can be turned over for class
work. An armory can also be used in
the gymnasium and the present one
in the main building given over to
rooms. The arguments for the new
building are many and indisputable.
Please, Mr.. State Legislature, give
us gymnasium We got to have it.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
BLINDN ESS.
trouble.

In this issue we publish a paper
read by DR.. Stauffer in Salt Lake City
regarding blindness. He declares that
legislation should be made that would
properly safeguard the eyes of the
young pointing out some of the ways
in which these children can contract
diseases which are very apt to result
in partial, If not total, deprivation of
their sight. His note of warning is
timely. What he points out to be the
case in European cities is very apt to
become the case in this country be-
fore long. 1t is well known that this
country as yet is very free from many
of the disastrous Affections so common
among the many millions of peoples
in the thickly populated districts OF
Europe. To guard against the spread
of these malicious scourges in this
country, now that immigration is
bringing so many heirs to these dis.
eases to this land, becomes the imper-
ious duty of the legislators.
But chiefly before the legislators
can do much toward lettering the
safety of the public in regard to
these terrible diseases that deprive
one of the different senses, the pub.
lie must be educated to the chances
which they run in contracting them
Most people are oblivious to the con
ditions Of the body, that are most IA
tai to their well being. Few people, in
fact, know that their bodies are TO be
cared for even. In the darkest ignor
ance, they think the body should rur
on without any attention Add to this
indifference as to the physical nature
of their bodies, the deplorable ignor
ance on their part as 70 the disease.
commonly about them, and a Combin
alton is seen which threatens tn,
health Of the entire nation. Ignoranc,
Of the body and of harmful diseases
then, constitutes one of the obstruc
lions to public health that must abso
lutely be reduced.
General information on facts of dis
eases and physiology and anatomy Ii
more important to the public thar
mathematics, "A sound mind in 1
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
MUD AND CHILDREN.

Did you ever see a child wallowing
in mud? II you have lived in a rural
community you have, undoubtedly.
You have seen the little fellows liter.
ally cover themselves with it ,reioic.
ing in its dirt and filth and slime, ev.
en- Did it ever occur to you that all
mud is not healthy? But, say some,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02
a QUESTION FOR ALL FATHERS.

John Drew the comedian told at the
hotel the other day story of a little
girl who is now grown up.
This little girl" he began "once
asked her father to buy her a pony
But her father, an actor. was hard up
at the time and despite her earnest
pleading, he had to refuse.
But why" she persisted, why
can't you buy me pony, father?"
Because ! can't afford it,, he re-
piled.
Then, father said the little girl
reproachfully, why don't you act bet
ter and earn more money!"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02

sound body" is an aphorism. Give u
sound mind a sound body and all 9th.
er things will be added unto it. The
terrible nature of blindness is not
known by anyone who is not blind No
more, we are sorry to think, do peo-
know that blindness. potentially, lies
in many of the things which they
touch from day to day. Towels, soap,
pencils, sponges and handkerchiefs
contain blindness under certain con-
ditions. Especially are these things
apt to carry about germs when in the
use of children at school. The awful
nature Of these terrible diseases which
are so easily carried about to every
body must be set forth to the public,
persistently driven home to their un.
Outstanding by every known devise in
order to insure public education to
the perils surrounding mankind. May
people take up the task of teaching.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02

could have been made, and Miss War
rens delightful singing and handling
OF the comedy situations of the piece
were one of the growing features of
the production.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02


tf the p county y confess 20 or tn
who organized regular p prices Dle ab aid o INT
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pre- e r. t Ii state attorney John II lie i "a
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last November
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-02-02

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-23

Geo. Washington's birthday was
celebrated at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Halliwill of Sumner township by
the marriage Of their daughter. Cordelia
to Leland Youngs. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Traver of Elwell in
the presence of the friends and relatives
of the bride and groom. The bride was
gowned in white lawn trimmed in lace
while the groom wore conventional
black, accompanied by Alonzo Halliwill
and Miss Inca Youngs as best man and
bridesmaid The wedding ceremony
was performed beneath an arch of ever
green beautifully trimmed with Ameri
can flags. Mr.. and Mrs. Halliwill were
the recipients Of many useful and costly
gifts attesting the high regard in whic h
they are held by their numerous friends.
After wedding trip the young people
will be at home at the farm of Z. R.
Lewis in Sumner township, which place
Mr.. Halliwill has leased for the year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-23
HERE Is A REMEDY THAT WILL CURE
ECZEMA
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Why waste time and money expert.
menting with greasy salves and lotions,
trying to drive the eczema germ from
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the skin of the germ life that causes the
trouble? One application will relieve the
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In over 1000 towns and cities in
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ognized as the cleanest and most popu-
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-23
GETS A GOOD CONTRACT

+. M. Wood, the local architect has
just been awarded the contract TO con
struct the plans of the new Method st
Episcopal church Of Grand Ledge and
superintend the erection of the church
edifice, which will cost in the neighbor-
hood of twelve or fifteen thousand
dollars. Mr.. Wood is: an architect of
unusal ability. He has had ten years
of experience and his work has included
some of the notable buildings of this
part of the state
The Grand Ledge church will be one
of the most completely equipped in the
state. The auditorium proper will be
forty-eight by fifty-two feet, nearly
square. 1t will be steam heated through
out and ventilated according to the
latest methods. There Will be a large
pipe organ behind the pulpit.
The basement, however, is the part
which will attract the greatest amount
of attention. This will be five feet
above the ground and six feet in the
earth, making a ceiling eleven feet
above the floor, There will be dining
room thirty by forty feet, banquet
room and gymnasium, twenty.nine by
thirty-two, reading room sixteen by
twenty-four, and besides these kitchen,
pantry. toilets, parlor, cloak room, and
a record vault. There will ne shower
baths and other conveniences in con-
nection with the gymnasium. The
church will be a magnificent one and
Mr.. Wood is to be congratulated upon
securing the valuable contract for draw
ing the plaus and supervising the work.
The work will take several months.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-23
NORTH ARCADIA

Wellace Smith is entertaining his
parents who have just returned from
the west.
Miss Rena Nevens is having severe
trouble with her ear. DR.. Bagley is
treating her.
Mrs. Clarence Clark is entertaining
Mrs. Pearl Thomas and little son who
have just recently moved here from
South Haven They will reside in Alma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Bamber spent
Sunday with the latter's parents Mr..
and Mrs. c. Hale of Midland county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Wilson of West
Va, and daughter leila were callers at
Alvin Millers and II. @. Clarks, Mon
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-23
RIvERDALE.

The past week has been busy one
and all our men feel somewhat refreshed
and buckling down to work after the
holiday lull in trade. The streets have
shown more activity than for some time.
Horses and colts seem to be in great
demand. Merchants are unloading
machinery and spring goods in all lines.
Several cars of hay and potatoes have
been brought here during the past few
weeks.
Representatives of the ST. Louis and
Alma sugar factories have secured
larger acreage than the average.
The contract bean men have also in
creased business in their line.
The Riverdale Elevator has enjoyed
a fine run of business all thro the
winter and it is safe to say that this
round up of crops has been we'll up to
the top.
The Bank of Riverdale reports q
rapidly increasing business.
V. P. Cash is kept busy as secretary
of the Bean Jobbers association.
The fourth number of the lee ;ure
course, Mr.. Bergderfer, entertainer is
highly spoken of. The next number
will be given oy the pupils of the school
Earl Houck has recently erected a
new barn on his residence property.
VIM. H. Owen, our druggist, made
short business trip to Grand Rapids and
other points last Wednesday.
F. E. French and S. Avery treasurers
are looking after the delinquent tax
payers.
John Campbell, one of the pioneers of
Seville township died at his home on
Saturday at an advanced age.
Miss Frances Rosa of North Wheeler
has been the guest of her sister Mrs. w.
+. Swope for the past few days.
d. d. Harrison of ST. Louis, B. A.
Church of Ann Arbor, +. ]. Blair of
Elm Hall, George Sandell of Elwell
were in attendance at the regular meet
ing of the board of directors of the River
dale bank on Monday.