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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-20

Until recent years q person about to
undergo a surgical operation was sent
to the hospital day in advance sc
that the site of the opera Ion might be
subjected to antiseptic treatment. The
present mode Of procedure is to battle
the skin and Immediately paint 1t with
iodine, which renders the desh surg
ically antiseptic in remarkably short
time. Mothers of little children. who
are so apt to have flesh wounds, may
we'll take q lesson from this fact. In
stead of drenching the wound with n.y.
drogen peroxide, which forms a gas
that dilates the tissues and forces
germs farther into the flesh, battle the
affected parts with water that has been
boiled, sponging away the dirt, and
paint the wound with q weak solution
of iodine. Iodine, as purchased at the
drug stores. is usually ten per cent
solution. This should be diluted to a
four or even one per cent solution.
Pour over the wound, or apply with q
clean brush or a bit of absorbent cot
ton. The only objection to iodine as
an antiseptic in flesh wounds is the
momentary singing pain that follows
its application.
One Of the safest and most effective
antiseptics to keep on hand for vari-
Gus household emergencies, is sat-
urated solution of boric acid. Do not
overlook or despise this really valu-
able agent because 1t does not mas
querade under high-sounding name
nor sell for SO cents q bottle. Five
cents worth Of boric acid will make
reliable antiseptic that will supply the
needs Of the average family for
months. Fifteen grains of boric acid
to an ounce Of water makes saturat-
ed solution for which there are many
uses. For flesh wounds in small chill
dren who cannot stand the slight pain
of iodine. boric acid solution is ideal.
This may. be applied freely as a
cleansing agent and the wound may
be covered with an antiseptic surgical
dressing prepared by dipping lint or
gauze into the solution and binding 1t
over the affected part. The daily use
Of boric acid as mouth wash, gargle
and nasal douche IL recommended as
preventive of those diseases which are
terminated in the oral and nasal cav
tiles. This treatment is especially eff
flcacious during seasons Of contagious
diseases in the household and should
be employed every two or three hours.
The mouths of young babies and little
children may b, kept prophylactic by
swabbing them with absorbent cotton
moistened with the solution.
While fresh air, sunlight and plenty
of hot soap suds will keep the major
ity Of houses reasonably free from dis
ease producing germs, during the
course of infectious or contagious dis
eases these trustworthy guardians of
our health must be strengthened by
reinforcements strong enough to van
quish dangerous foes that invade the
premises. For this purpose carbolic
acid and its many coal-tar relatives
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-20

will be found valuable recruits.
Naturally. the first skirmish of the
battle must take place in the sick
room. Every necessary article should
be removed from the room and fumi-
gated. This will eliminate many hid
ing places for germs. AS much sun
light and air as possible should be ad-
mitted to the room and everything
washable should be wet with strong
carbolic acid solution at least once a
day. Great care must be used when
preparing and using this solution be-
cause Of the danger of acid burns on
the flesh. II large quantity Of the
solution will be required, 1t may be
made up and allowed to stand ready
for use. AS carbolic acid sinks to the
bottom of the vessel when mixed with
water and allowed to stand for any
length of time. 1t should always be
mixed with an equal part Of glycerine
before it is added to the water. This
makes 1t less dangerous to handle and
more effective as disinfectant. This
precaution Is not necessary. however.
IL the solution is to be used immedi-
ately. One part of carbolic acid to
nineteen parts of water makes the
proper solution for disinfecting pur-
poses. This solution should not touch
the flesh. Apply to floors and wood
work with mop or sponge fastened
to q stick. All vessels used for sani-
tary purposes should be rinsed with
the solution and all excretia from the
patient should be dis:nfected with it
before being emptied.
A solution of cresol. which may be
diluted with three or four times the
quantity Of water. may be substituted
for the carbolic solution II the latter
Is required in such quantity that the
present high price makes it prohib-
tive. A solution of cresol may be pur-
chased at any drug store. A table,
spoonful. added to gallon Of water
makes q suitable disinfectant to sprin-
kle about the house.
The proper care of bed and personal
linen is a big factor in controlling the
spread of disease throughout the
Articles Of this kind
should never be trailed through the
house or allowed to accumulate until
a convenient time for washing. When
ever the linen Is to be changed, have
a pail or a tub of water brought into
the room and submerge each article as
It is taken from the bed or patient
Transfer the contents of the pail i'm
mediately to wash boiler holding
sufficient water to cover the clothes.
Boil rapidly for half an hour or longer.
adding water as necessary and keep
ing the lid of the boiler down tight |
During this process, no food should be |
allowed in the room. Dishes-and sill
yer that have been used In the sick |
room should receive the same treat
ment. Children's metal toys may be
disinfected In like manner. 4
After the patient has recovered from |
4 contagious disease, the room should
receive q thorough fumigation. This
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o perfume the hair the chic
Partisan uses an atomizer
- filled with q powerful per-
THE SPENDER
He Is q spender Of hours. She
sits In q crowded Gaze, her
slender fingers closed around

DE-
Rl sits In q crowded Gaze, her
0 slender fingers closed around
the stem of wine glass. while
the golden sands of youth run out to
old age. In the springtime Of her life.
when April Is calling and the woods are
all a-promise with the splendors of
May, she sitS unaware.
Time sets his hourglass by her side.
The sands Of life dow swiftly, but she
does not heed the call.
Spending hours Of youth where
there IL no return gives way to bore
dom after time. Or, else thinker
will come and cast his shadowy pree
ence over the feast The thinker.
name is Conscience. and his voice can
not be stilled after the lirst mad rush
Of expended energies is over.
A girl in an atmosphere Of this kind
is like poor little butterfly dabbling
its wings in q mud puddle.
The girls who count It tho usual
thing to smoke cigarettes and drink
cocktails are spending their youth for
q cheap imitation Of what they call
sophistication and experience. It has
been said that everything woman
does II done to appeal to the mascu-
line sox.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-20

N our unceasing war upon dis.
ease-producing microbes, oul
| most effective weapons are thu
disinfectants. Armed with
proper ammunition Of this nature. the
| housekeeper stands upon a platform
| Of preparedness" that will go far to.
ward safeguarding the health of hel
family.
AZ germs are not respectors Of per-
sons or places, nothing is immune
from their presence or attack. They
are as much at home in the baby's
mouth az they are In the bathroom
drains, which fact makes 1t impera-
tive for us to know how best to thwart
their nefarious activities.
Fresh air and sunlight are natures
infallible prophylactics. Fresh air has
the same effect upon microbes as wa
ter has upon lirt. and no germ can
thrive and fulfill its destiny II sub
jected to the direct rays of the sun for
a sufficient length of time. 1t is only
because it is seldom possible to ad-
minister natures disinfectants In ade-
Quate doses tina: artificial germicides
are necessary. Since we cannot food
our drains with sunlight and subject
the remote hooks and crannies Of our
dwellings to purifying draughts Of air.
1t has been necessary to employ sub
stitutes. And in employing substitutes,
many people are misled by the belief
that to be effective, q disinfectant
must be some mysterious and expen-
sive concoction Of the chemist. be-
lieving that the more mysterious and
expensive it is the more deadly will
be its work. While there are many
excellent compounds Of this nature on
the market, it is doubtful II they are
more effective than the simple and IA
miliar germicides for sale at q mod
crate price at every drug store. For
maldehyde, sulphuric acid, carbolic
acid, iodine, boric acid. chloride OF
lime and bichloride Of mercury (cor-
rosive sublimate), have stood the test
Of time and form the basis Of most of
the preparations on the market.
While bichloride Of mercury is one
of the most powerful germicides
known. its use. especially when han
died by a layman, is accompanied by
such danger that its ultimate worth as
a household remedy, is questionable.
In order to make distinction be-
tween disinfectants, antiseptics and
deodorants it is necessary to know the
meaning of each term. A disinfect-
ant is a substance used to destroy the
germs OF infectious and contagious
diseases and distinguished from an an
tiseptic in that it is. not intended to be
used in actual contact with the living
- =
ide Of lime, fer example. is disinfect-
ant, while boric acid Is an antiseptic.
Some antiseptics are germicidal, 9TH
ers are not. A deodorant is an agent
that destroys offensive doors and is
not, necessarily. disinfectant or an
antiseptic-
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7 00Q5 ends /

w HEN the glass top of the coffee
percolator gets broken it is
- not necessary to discard the
percolator or even 60 to the
expense OF getting new top. Take
one OF the small glass tumblers that
cheese comes in and insert it in the
percolator. BY doing this you will
md that you will have a percolator
nearly as good as new one
IN FAsTIDIOUs young woman
al who likes her own small pillow,
D but prefers down to clover
blossoms or balsam, sees that
the down Is we'll scented with sachet
perfume. Orris root and violet are In IA
vor. II violet is preferred and the
cover Is OF linen, violet design would
be most appropriate for the embroid-
cry on 1t.
/" ERE is a good protection for the
Hill top of saving machine. Get
~ piece of table oilcloth. Cut
piece % inches long and Is
Inches wide, sew the sides like bag,
leaving one side open to slip over the
cover Of the machine. Try this on
your new sewing machine and you
will save great deal OF wear and
tear on the cover. This is used on
machine with drop head.
LWAYS mend stockings on the
wrong side. Put the needle in
full half-inch to the right of
hn hi cIS -
where the cloth is firm. Extend a
vertical line of small stitches the
same distance below the hole; now
turn and keep your second line of
stitches very close to the first and see
that spaces are always opposite
stitches. At the end of each row
leave little loop to allow for shrink
ing. Each row Of stitches should be
a little longer than the one before, I'M
I'll the center Of the hole is reached;
then they should be graduated on the
other side in proportion. SO that dia-
mond-haped darn Is made. When you
begin to darn across the hole be sure
to pick up every other stitch. SO as to
weave the darn together.
- N unusual sachet which would
a be very attractive for the hat
A box or to keep among lingerie,
is tiny bunch of rosebuds.
such as are used for decorating
boudoir caps, negliges. etc. The heart
of each rose, before being coiled
should be filled with ones favorite
sachet. In a cluster Of eight or nine
roses, the sachet will be large enough
to impart delicate fragrance. a
aachet OF this sort is extremely dainty
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-20
F nails are not given extra at
tention during the summer
months they will become hard

or lake the nails. grow very hard. It
is good idea to put little dab Of
cold cream at the base of each nail
every night. Before starting to man
icure your nails the hands should be
soaked for ten or fifteen minutes in q
bowl Of warm water mixed with
glycerine and few drops of toilet wa
ter. After they are dried and a little
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-20

and the rosebuds the most easily
manipulated of all the ribbon flowers,
The ribbon should be an inch wide
and sewed into little pocket at one
end of the sachet, then wrapped
around and around until it is the cor
rect size. A few leaves, cut out OF
green velvet. will be an attractive
contrast.
F you suspect that the milk
which your baby drinks con-
tains formalin or other arti-
dcial preservatives set q
glassful in q warm place for six or
seven hours. II It sours 1t is pure: II
it remains sweet it probably contains
formalin and and you should send It
to the city laboratory for analysis.
TIN E all know about wet feet and
AF drafts. but these are only two
ways of taking cold, and many
people are not in the least
susceptible to either Of them. The first
step is to study yourself and find out
to what you are most susceptible.
Here are some of the most common
causes for colds: bad air. crowded
rooms, over-heated or underheated
houses, too heavy clothes. so that one
becomes easily over-heated in q warm
room, overwork, fatigue, damp cloth
ing and chill. A little common sense
will teach us to which Of these causes
our colds are attributable. If it il bad
air, avoid crowded cars as much as
possible. If it is fatigue that weakens
your resistance, take extra care of
yourself and go to bed early. II YOU
are overtired, eat lightly and take
something very hot to drink. Rest.
warmth and good sleep will ward
off many cold.
m ICE is one Of the very best
foods for invalids. Longevity
w and good health are attributed
to much rice eating and little
meat. The Chinese have learned the
art of making rice palatable by cook
ing it in many ways, combining it with
meat, fruits, vegetables and cream. It
is one Of the most digestible articles
of diet, as boiled rice digests in an
hour, while it takes two hours to di-
gest tapioca. two hours for boiled milk,
one hour and half for whipped raw
egg and two hours and fifteen minutes
for raw milk. Rice Is made more d.
gestible by eating 1t with butter. It
is exceedingly rich in starch, though
low in protein. Such foods as beans,
peas and lentils help to supply this
want. One of the reasons why rice is
in such high favor is because Amer
leans are learning to prepare it in al
variety Of palatable ways, not always
boiling or steaming it.
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cold cream has been added. any SUI
pernuous flesh should be pushed back
in its place. 10 that the half moons
show. Then clip OF all the ragged
cuticle, apply q tiny particle Of nail
rouge to each finger and use q buffer.
III ALF-MOONs on the finger nails
are possessions to be highly
0 priced. Although seemingly Q
very little thing to strive for.
they mark the difference between beau
ty and just ordinary respectability in
nails. After washing your hands. care
fully press back the cuticle around
the nail with a blunt orange stick, and
every night. just before you go to bed,
soak your finger tips for q few mo-
ments in little warm water, to
which has been added few drops of
tincture Of benzoin.
o perfume the hair the chic
Partisan uses an atomixer
~ filled with q powerful per-
fume, and for this the car
nation odora are usually employed,
and the hair 10 lightly sprayed with
the strong essence. This il done Just
before the hair is dressed for evening,
and the scent clings to it all the next
twenty-foIr hours.
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n TEAMING is not recommended
iii for delicate skins. A better

(" TEAMING is not recommended
iii for delicate skins. A better
~ method of cleaning is provid-
ed by the application of al
ternate hot and cold cloths. This
treatment should continue for ten min
utes. Never use on the face wash
rag which Is not scalded each day.
|FSV ERSONS with tender gums in
clined to bleed no matter how
u carefully they are brushed
will find the following powder
effective in cleaning the teeth and ex-
cellent for healing the gums: One
ounce Of precipitated chalk, one-half
ounce of powdered borax, one-fourth
ounce of powdered myrrh, one-fourth
ounce Of powdered orris root. Choose
a brush with soft bristles and do not
use it too briskly. Be careful to brush,
the teeth up and down instead OF
across, and use al antiseptic mouth
wash Of healing nature before retir-
ing at night.
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LWAYS mend stockings on the
Y wrong side. Put the needle in
full half-inch to the right of

~ N unusual sachet which would
be very attractive for the hat
box or to keep among lingerie,
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BY MRS. McCUNE

N our unceasing war upon dis
ease-producing microbes, our
most effective weapons are the
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M ICE is one Of the very best
H foods for invalids. Longevity
A and good health are attributed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-05
P|CKELL PUTS
BAN ON BETTING
ON TOURNAMENT
Betting at high school basketball

Betting at high school basketball
games must stop.
This edict was handed down today
by Prin. Frank G. Pickell. In serving
this ultimatum, Principal Pickell has
the backing Of Chief Of Police Good
win.
It is probable that arrests will fol-
low the open betting at the ,Muncie-
Richmond game Friday night, when
considerable money changed hands.
Names of persons who made bets
and who handled the money have
been placed In the hands of Chief
Goodwin by Principal Pickell, who
announced his determination to go to
any lengths necessary to break up the
practice.
During the tournament Friday and
Saturday Of this week. special police
officers will be on duty and will be
instructed to thwart any attempts to
gamble on the results. Principal
Pickell further stated that plain
clothes men would watch for any indi-
cations of betting.
Arrests will follow, Immediately.
In addition to being against the
law, Principal Pickell declared that
betting takes the true craftsmanship
and friendly rivalry out Of high school
athletics.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-05
CITY OFFICIALS
BACK PRESIDENT
IN EVERY MOVE

Resolutions approving the presi
dents break with Germany aud p!ede-
ing loyalty to the flag were aiorted
last night at patriotic service at Cen
trail Christian church. '','.>l
Mayor Robbins and othe" city offici-
ais attended the service and were
signatory to the resolutions. They
were sent to the President
Rev. Thomas II. Adams preached on
Our Country, Gods Country and he
made a plea for peace with honor.
President Bavis of the board Of
works also spoke. So,
Following is the text of the resolu-
ton:
To President Woodrow Wilson,
Washington, d. C.
Mayor William J. Robbins, city coun-
Gil, city officials in mass meeting held
in the Central Christian Tabernacle
this fourth day of March, 1917. with
the patriotic citizens assembled, greet
you and resolve:
To pledge you our undivided allegi-
ance, loyalty and devotion in maintain.
ing the honor and dignity Of our flag,
and wish to express our commentator
of your actions in severing diplomatic
relations with the Imperial Govern
ment of Germany and your determine
ton to uphold the honor of this ma
ton in defending the defenseless and
protecting the innocent while sailing
the high seas. Count on US. B. A.
Bescher, City Clerk; Thomas H.
Adams, Minister.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-05
GRAND JURORS
RESUME Drive
AGAINST VICE

The crusade against resorts and ser.
ious law violations was resumed by
the grand jury Of Wayne circuit court,
today.
Several women and girls were be-
fore the probing body. Three girls
under eighteen years of age were also
before the jurors.
Some OF these were before the grand
jury for the first time. Others gave
evidence during the last session which
led to the return Of indictments.
A number OF petty robberies In Rich
mond and Wayne county during the
past month also furnished the grand
jury with work.
Other investigations Secret.
The exact nature Of other investiga.
lions Is not known. Several railroad
men were awaiting their turns to testi-
fy. Court officials are carefully
guarding all possible leaks which
might lead to the escape Of indicted
persons.
Most of the grand jury's time will
be taken up with continuance Of the
crusade against resort keepers who
permit the abuse Of minor girls and
association Of colored men with white
women. q g
The first return Of indictments will
probably be made tomorrow morning.
Bench warrants will be issued for IN.
dicted persons.
Ten Cases on eIotter.
When the Jury started today. It had
ten cases to Investigate. Several
others will probably come to its atten-
ton as the probe continues. 1t is
hoped that all work can be completed
within a week. .....
In instructing the grand jury today,
Judge Fox left Prosecutor Strayer in
unrestrained charge. He instructed
the Jurors to follow carefully the In
structions Of the prosecutor. The
Judge instructed the jury to continue
its work until finished.
The grand jurors are: Robert p.
Boyd, foreman; Ebert O. Campbell,
Gilbert Wright. William Young, EN-.
met Crow and Orla T. Mckee.
Prosecutor Strayer said today that
many persons against whom indict-
ments might have been returned, have
left the city since the last investiga-
ton.
Among many others who were await
ing their turns to appear before the
grand jury today were Ollie Gates,
Esther Garwood. Elizabeth Culbertson,
Ida White and Mrs. Norton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-05
UNDERHILl'S CASE
VENuED TO COURT
IN HENRY COUNTY

Alfred Unaerhill's suit against John
4. Weidenbach, McClellen White and
Glenn Carr for $4,000 for personal in
jnries was sent to Henry county by
Judge Fox in Wayne circuit today.
A criminal suit against Underhill
was tried at New Castle some time
ago and 1t has been referred back to
the Henry county court for re-trial
by the Supreme court. Because the
case was venued upon Underhill's ap-
plication, he can take no other venue.
If he is not satisfied to have the case
tried at New Castle, he will have to
withdraw his suit and file it again
Underhin asked that the suit be sent
to Randolph county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-05

bers OF the st. Johns church, Mr.. Web
er had been especially active in work
OF that church. He had held practical
~ every church office.
Mr.. Weber leaves a wife, Anna Web
er; three sons, George w. Weber. Of
Steuhenville. Charles and Daniel Web
er Of this city; one daughter, Mrs.
George Horning and three sisters,
Miss Carrie Weber. this city; Mrs An
ma Newly, Of Indianapolis, and Mrs.
Fred Costing of California.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon from the home at 1:30
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-05
CORPS MAKES PLEA
FOR MANY S|CNERS

Every man who votes at the prim-
airy election tomorrow is urged to
sign the petition asking county coun-
Gil to appropriate $4,000 for the erec-
ton Of Morton statue and soldiers
monument in the northeast corner Of
the court house yard in special ap-
peal made today by the Women's Re-
lief Corps. 1t is necessary that fifty
per cent. of the voters Of the county
sign the petitions. The women are
placing petitions at all rolls in the
city. They will afterwards make q
special canvass of the county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-05
SOUND OUT VIEWS
ON BIBLE TRAINING

Letters to Sunday school superin-
tendents and their supporting boards
are being prepared by Harry b.
Reeves, president Of the City Sunday
School association.
The letters contain information re-
garding the proposed Community
Bible Teachers Training school and in
quire to what extent the individual
churches will support such a system,
if inaugurated here next winter.