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be folly to act such an opinion until they
present irrefutable proof. and that cannot be
done until we find the germ and learn its habits
The only safe course at present Is to consider
a case dangerous from the beginning Of symp.
toms TO the end Of the peeling. The day school
teachers have. therefore, been taught to be on
the lookout for illness in pupil and to send il
nome II there Is even suspicion OF fever and
refuse readmtssion until the health officer per.
mits. So successful has science been in CON
vincing school authorities that infection is gen
orally transmitted directly from the sick to tho
well in more or less close contact that there
has been a notable reduction of the amount OF
disease contracted in schools
There ia Justifabe amazement, therefore, that
health authorities have not yet compelled Sunday
schools TO exercise similar care, particularly
since the children are in far closer contact than
in day schools.
1t sesms only common sense that the law as
to certificates Of health and vaccination should
be applied to Sunday schools US we'll ms day
schools. but this can scarcely be expected for
awhile What should be insisted upon is some
check 10 the absolute freedom which Is now en-
Joyed by ignorant mothers to send to Sunday
school those children who are In the beginning
OF illness or who are still dangerous though con.
Valescent Clergyman ought to take up this mat.
ter with the superine ndents OF their Sunday
schools and the doctors in their congregations
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DRYING and washing afterward will make for
better smoke, to say nothing of better
health, in cases where very cheap spirits
nave been used on the cigars.
Science. however. warns you to bake and
wash cigars for still other reasons The gum
tragacanth, or paste, which Is used 10 fasten
the leaf at the tip, breeds several more or
less poisonous fungi. Such molds are some
times noticeable in the form Of white nc WIDER
along the outside Of the leaf but are more
nkely TO run along under the loaf on the In
side. In the former case, il comes in contact
win your mucous membrane If on the in
side you are likely to suck 1t into the mouth
without knowing it. These mods are liable
TO produce sores or more serious troubles on
the lips and tongue
by baking and washing your cigars You
not only get rid Of the mold and some of
me nicotine but you improve the flavor of
me cigar Some men. after drying cigars
place them in a refrigerator, where they ab
sorb water and smoke them when they get
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as cold as ice.
The Government Is now considering the
advisabi;ity OF compelling the proper steriii-
cation Of all paste used in cigars and re-
qniring that bOric acid be mixed with 1t TO
kill the spores Of the mods. 1t means 10
stop the use Of vinegar alcoholic solutions.
glycernc and other things used to restore
the lustre Of cigar leaf and to prevent i'm
portaton Of cigars which have been SUBJ
!ected 10 such practiscs.
Cigar lustre is lost in the process Of box
ing cigars The manufacturer puts tobacco
leaf in soak the day before making it into
cigars, then spreads the leaf on a table with
damp cloths over it. The cigars are boxed
wet. SO that heavy pressure must be cxerted
to press down the covers Because he has
not sterilzed his paste and killed spores of
the molds in it. the mold breeds in the damp
cigars while in transit and the lustre disap-
Pears. The Government hopes to teach
smokers to do without the lustre and get
better cigars
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to the little people OF papier mache who walk
about in il.
There are also pieces OF horseradsh which,
in the shallow water OF the dish, represent
small land masses--!heir sprouting vegeta-
lion giving night; "eal!stn effect. If de-
sired, Other kinds 81 -prouting roots may be
employed sor he parnosc. lending variety to
the landscape
~ small rustic bridge IS provided to con.
meet a mainland Of moss with an island OF
moss. Through the grass chickens prom.
Grade. There are two Oi three little houses,
and even some trees.
Each little human figure is provided with a
pin at the bottom. so as 70 be stuck into the
moss or sprouting root. l'hs tree.trunks
terminate in wires, SO that ihsy may be
planted wherever desired. In fat: much of
the interest of these curious ami novel play
things lies in the fact that one X al liberty
TO arrange them in any way that suits him,
exercising his own taste and ingenuity OF
design.
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TOYS That Actually GROW

IT. HE newest fad in playthings Is toys
that actually grow. They come from
Japan. and, when put together TO suit
the taste OF the purchaser, assume with
wonderful realism the aspect OF farm scenes
The arrangement Of them is always made
in some kid Of a din, with a small quantity
q wafer covering lie bottom. This serves
10 represent 81 lake, on which tiny boats with
fishermen and other passengers navigate at
tractiYely. Fishes also provided to swim
IN the wate!-that is 10 say toy fishes, OF
course. There is even water buffalo, TO
wade
TIE prime necessity of the water however.
lies not in its pcturesQueness bu, in its re.
uuiremcn' FOR the support Of plant life of
hihereni kinds For The land" in the toy
landscape is composed oi living moss. the
surface Vegetation Of which serves excel
ientiy to represent tall grass in size relative
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the housekeeper to have q smaller
kitchen during the rest of the year.
The size Of tho kitchen, unless a
large pantry or a storeroom is pro-
vided. is governed somewhat by the
amount OF supplies which must be
stored. I'm the case OF Il farm distant
from town. supplies necessarily must
De bought in bulk and need sufficient
storage space. In such cases 1t Is
sometimes wise to provide an extra
pantry or storage room. III errang.
ing the pantry, especially II It be be-
tween the kitchen and dining room,
care should be used not to make 1t
too large, as long passageway bo.
tween these two rooms adds greatly
TO the labor OF the woman.
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The kitchen should be located that 1t will espe
caiiy convenient to the pantry, dining storerooI
cellar and woodshed. At the me to other
parts OF the house should be easy from kitchen
although is unfortunate f the kitchen made the
principal entry way to the house The kitchen should
always be on the level with the dining
room, as even one two steps the extra work
OF lifting and lowering the body and them many
times day. and inevitably lead greater breakage OF
crockery General traffiu in the kitchen should be re-
dnced as much as possible and 1t should made
place where clothing and hats hung.
For OF general convenience too the rerieera
tor should be on the same level the kitchen SINH
larly Tor much the the writer urges that
the refrigerator or icebox be arranged can be
nlled from outside IL the opening of the icebox
Is lightly joined to the opening III the OF the house
ana this opening is screened with strong wire netting
me PACK OF the iceboN be left open Winter and
inc lood kept In cold air without chilling the rest of
the house 80 "
Inc floors, walls and ceilings should have a plain
surface and be free from cracks ridges mouIdngs or
other raised ornaments which catch dust and dirt are
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~ HE English bake their cigars thor
I oughly in the oven, until all of the
moisture and nicotine are dried out
IS is we'll known, they have the pick of the
tonacca. crop. over there and what they
appl" tT she best OF cigars might we'll be
administered 10 those OF inferior quality
which are smoked in America
Here is what every smoker should do
FIRST loosen the cigars in the box and let
Them stand OF or near q stove or radiator
until absolutely dry.
moment before smoking wash the cigar
in water on the outside and dampen we'll the
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fever aud contagious diseases has been greatly re-
duced by careful precautions against intecton in
the public schools. Why, then, should not the
same precautions be used In Sunday schools,
dancing classes moving picture theatres and
other places where all sorts OF children are
brought into close contact with one another?
Az a writer in American Medicine points ont
there is still considerable difference OF opinion
as to when scarlet fever is most easily trans.
mitted, but the weight Of evidence so far seems
TO point to the early days even before the erup.
ton Is out Many competent men are denying
that the peeing skin Ia the carrier. but Il would
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wrapper. This may be done at the table by
holding the cigar by the tip in IL glass OF
drinking water taking care not 10 wet the
aller. Then wipe the tip end before cutting
IT OF. on the napkin. Water revivcs the leaf
and restores its natural flavor.
What You have previously dried out in the
oven is not water moisture 1t is the bay
rum or other spirits which are frequently
sprinkled over the cigars after boxing to
keep them looking fresh Both the whole
saler and the retailer often sprinkle them
again before showing them to customers. II
is these spirits that impart such strong
odor TO clothes in which cigars are carried
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YOU can "See the wind" It will be pouring
over the edge Of the saw much after the
manner that water ponrs over waterfall.
This Ia doubtless due to the fact that there
are always fine PARTICLES Of dust in the air.
and In q strong breeze the wind forces
against the slanting sides Of the saw, slides
up inc surface ana suddenly "pours over"
when it reaches the top.
1t is doubtless the tiny PARTICLES that make
the air dustladen that can be seen falling
over the edge OF the saw as the wind cur.
rent drops. but it is about as near as any
one can get to seeing the wind under normal
conditions.
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sometimes commercial preparations designed for this
purpose
Lighting, ventilation and heating particularly
important In the Kitchen For ventlating purposes. n
WINDOW that goes TO the top of the room, with top
sash that can be readily raised and lowered is espe.
eiay good, as 1t lets out the hot mir which naturally
rises window pole can be provided for closing the
top sash In lieu Of Il window opening ut the top small
WINDOWS for ventiatng purposes may be provided
the top, the cupboard. table sink These
DC most convenient if they hinged and arranged
that they can be opened and closed by pulley and rope
There can hardly be too many windows in a kitchen.
Glass panels In doors also allow light to penetrate
dark places In closets passageways Where Their.
ls danger OF brenkage wire glass should be used and
where privacy Is desirable frosted similar glass can
be selected
In the Northern States during cold weather tho
windows in the kitchen should be provided with board
which fts Mellow the lower sash OF the window, with
the rowe! fash shut upon 1t. This arrangement will
admit air between the two sashes without Very
sood ventilation without loss of heat may be
obtained by tho use OF window covered with
cotton cloth. THESE allow the outside enter
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A NUMBER OF recent epidemics OF scarlet
~ fever among children attending the same
Sunday school leads many physicians to
believe that such schools ought to be subject to
rigid medical supervision. II is suggested that
the physicians OF church congregation might
find useful field for IL little practical religion by
taking turns at attending the Sunday school and
giving the pupils professional supervision and
advice. a church clinic for CHILDREN not old
enough to attend the day schools is also recon.
mendcd.
AS everybody knows, the amount of scarlet
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be assured and all ones vital organs are ser
ously hampered Every boy and girl should be taught
how to stand and sit as they old enough to
learn anything.
Schools are often to blame for bad posture In chill
dren. In many or them the seats and desks are i'll
which is too high or too low, with opportunity for
exercise or change OF position, hardly fail to have
a bad physical effect
Clothing Is also frequent cause of Door standing
sitting it'll , nG ssoa oen they place too
fitting shoes another cause OF incorrect nosuro
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with whitewash OF the commercial prepare.
tons.
Unfinished wooden floors OF the great burdens
OF the housewife, they be kept clean only by
quent scrubbing, and In spite OF show spots
stains Soft wood quickly becomes rough splinered
Soft woods can be bettcred by the application OF special
floor paints Hard woods be made less absorbent
by the application OF wood filters which common
commercial preparations Where unseasoned boards
used, cracks likely to occur from shrnkage and
these should be filed putty being sometimes used-and
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advantageousy for while. and the finger
soaked in hot water and borax (haf an ounce
OF boraX to one pint Of hot water) at lenst
during fifteen to twenty minutes two or three
times in twenty-four hours The borated solu
lion Is very useful in reducing local pain and
redness. and probably limits the spread OF the
disease
When the felon Is we'll on toward recovery
after several weeks OF wet dressing and soak
ing, oxide of zinc ointment applied at bedtime,
or during the day also, is notably beneficial In
curing the slight amount that may still remain
of pain, redness, and swelling
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north east. south west is matter governed by in
dlViduai preference anu local conditions A kitchen
which receives the morning light usually desirable
EFFORT should he made to light two directions
ana cross Ventilatlon For this purpose the
should be located either In OF the house or in
narrow part, where there be on opposite
sdes II is we'll, Also to locate the kitchen SO that
clouds OF dust may not be blown in the road and
II is OF even greater Importance that kitchen be so
located with reference to barns other outbuldincs
that the prevailing winds will not bring unpleasant
odors OF flies.
In many furmhouses large kitchen is provided
because must handle the unusual cooking for harvest
hands II Is much better to provide temporary shed
or Kitchen on the porch with oil other cook
Ing devices to handle this unusual rush. thus allow
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Why You Should
HAVE A MAP
OF YOUR
KITCHEN

TF you reduce the time labor and expense
4 that your kitchen involves YOU ought TO make
~ map of the room with dotted lines showing the dis
you travel in preparing serving and clear
ing up after meal. BY studying such map you Will
often be able rearrange the room in way that will
enable YOU do your work much efficiently.
Improvement in the arrangement OF the kitchen will
saving the energies of millions OF people and
make their less heavy and more enjoyable accord
ing 10 a bulletin issued by the United States Depart
OF Agriculture.
This bulletin discusses not merely the location
OF the Kitchen with reference TO other parts OF the
house but gives details to the best methods Of treat
ing It's floors and walls, and gives weested floor plans
the sepsaving arrangement Of the sink stove table
and other kitchen utilities Although devoted chiefly
TO the farm kitchen most OF the principles outlined apply
equally well 10 any home.
small, compact Kitchen saves many steps and much
useless in the preparation OF food This however
is in homes where the kitchen is merely workshop and
used also q where meals served and
where the family gathers to enjoy the warmth OF the
stove Even where large kitchen lis necessary. Ogi
cal Of its various features with relation
each other will enable the housewife to do her work
much efficiently.
Whether the chief exposure OF the kitchen shall be
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But the most interesting effect the removal of the
thyroid gland was in the expression OF the animals
race When the gland removed from this young
goat its face became quite blank like that Of She
idiot among human beings and the animal acted very
differently from the normal goat.
Science believes that the mind Is seriously af
fected by LACK OF the secreons from the
thyroid gland For this reason surgeon dreams
OF removing the entire thyroid gland, the worst
cases of goe disease OF this gland He takes away
the parts worst ahected, but always leaves
gland, that at least part Of It's work be done
Otherwise the person might become an idiot.
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A NEW CURE for FELONS

h-Sv HE painful and troublesome affection
commonly known n felon is an in
fammaton which attacks the tendons
OF the fingers and their sheaths. new treat
mont which is proving very successful in
relieving the trouble is the OF equal parts
OF slycerine and a saturated solution O!
magnesium sulphate.
Aseptc gau2e should he saturated with this
mixture then covered with thin rubber tissue
and little absorbent cotton. and held in place
or The inger with 4 narrow gauze bandage.
During The day this application may be removed
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Nh'ISuil W hcep CleHU, uHu dIIOT0
harboring places for insects. Walls
covered with washable paint or wash
able wall paper are easier TO clean
than those simply tinted, though shc
latter can be readily renewed. Ligh.
rHlors arc preferable, greenish grays
being desirable ii the exposure is t.
var the south, ard light yellows or
creams if the kitchen gets its light
principally from the northeast.
or course. thing or vitrified brick
or metallic thing are better than
paint. tint or wall paper, which have
TO be renewed, but these are more
expensive. Where the walls are
painted, a bette: surface results when
coat is applied every year or two
than when several coats are applied
at once. a final coat OF enamel paint
or outside varnish is desirable for
woodwork that needs cleansing fire.
Qu0utly The ceiling may no finished
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THYROID GLANDS Keep Us From Looking IDIOTIC

'T7HAT The thyroid gland has a tremendous effect
upon both our size and looks has been
proved by removing this gland from a goat at
the age OF wentyone days II this gland is taken away
rc an adult animal paralysis and death follow imme-
diatey but In the very young animal the effect ia
sion of the face. ~ p'
The teeth of the animal operated upon developed
Slowly and In way quite different from normal Ossi.
hcatlon or the bones was very slow, especially in the
longer bones and the spinal column The bones of the
would have done.
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Are OLD MEN the BH

~ NE OF the most surprising facts
l about the present war Is the
important part that Is being
played In It by old men. Nearly all
the great commanders are over fifty
years old. many are over sixty. an!
there are number who are close to
seventy or over,
All this Is quite contrary to tho
ideas Of our own General Grant and
other military authorities. Grant re
peatedly stated that no general
should BIZ over fifty, MS he found that
beyond this age the mind was not
quick enough TO adapt itself to the
new conditions which daily arise.
His experience had taught him that
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For Summer In Northern States and for all the year
use III warmer regions or the country there
screened porch opening Off from the kitchen on the
Sue which Is not exposed 10 the during the
part OF the day. Much OF the kitchen work may lie
done here. and this will add greatly TO the comfort OF
the worker Some prefer 10 have such porch open
on 10 the garden but others find screened porch
with No opening is preferable just because it gives
better - lection against aies. All windows should be
screenS, 20. keep flies and insects which are
alseaseYYc arriers and cause OF discomfort.
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How CHILDREN Often GET WARPED

wv HEN children habitually assume bent, stoop
NM ing position it does little good keep urging
w them to throw their shoulders back" and
to stand up straight Such position is usually the
sign Of muscular weakness, and regular courses of
exercise are what is needed remedy the trouble
and prevent the childs body becoming permanently
warped out OF shape
According to Dr. Matilda X. Walling there are
TWO classes of bad posture the congenital, which 1t
takes Of careful study TO overcome and the &C.
CURED which is not difficult remedy.
Correct posture is that in which, standing sitting
correct muscular balance is maintained. Unless you
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out draft. and also keep out dust
and dirt.
These cloth coverings will be very
servlcehble over pantry and store
room windows which are kept open
during the Winter. In such cases the
cloth can be fastened on the outside
'of the window with thumb tacks.
Shades should be provided for sunny
windows, and at least one window
Tn the kitchen should be equipped
with an adjustable shade. which can
be pulled over either the upper or
lower sash or both.
In cold districts. loose windows
and cracks should he provided with
window strips or stuffed. and special
care should be given to chinking mp
the cracks between the frame OF the
house and the foundations, SO as TO
keep out the cold. Double or storm
windows and storm porches are ad.
vaniages in very cold climates.
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elderly generals were alwaH u
TO adapt old ways Of doing
the new conditions, instead
ing ing, new methods AS younstt liII,
UP to the present time the vi HI |
greatest generals have usually 4 n
young men. Caesar was in his enrlli
twentics when he showed his abill-
ties. Alexander and Richard IL.
were only thirty-two when they died
The careers Of both Napoleon and
Grant were delayed for years because
OF their youth, or the great modern
generals Won Mntkn was the first to
hold on until lie became too old for
active service.
The reason why old men are so
prominent in the armies OF Germany
and the allies seems to be in the
modern system of concentrating the
generals duties in general staff
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GENERALS?

H3{&,e led Of compare lively young
3E iio 10 all the planning. which
t4f94&E rmxGy done by the general IN
k$&sSE34sA one.
V42sBn armies. unlike those OF
M4M generation ago. are altogether
83f# st to be directed by one mind.
|f#fH suit the military machine has
'<oaf8 ~ great impersonu monster
whdf hfnins arc In tho skulls OF hun
dredskof nameIess young strategiSts
who &arn The fucts, then think. plan
anu {sue orders To the elderly com
man,YrS who IN turn have staff Of
Young men 10 attend to the details.
SUCCESSFUL generals are now men
who Fhavc the genius 10 get the right.
Kind OF men TO do the work for them
Old men who have learned their own
limitations can generally do this far
better thnn the young. who arc over
confident or their own abilities.