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Smyrna times., 1917-11-21

"When the United States was
about to enter the Sar,' says the
Dover Delawarean, cit was felt that,
at least for some time, our principal
part would be to furnish financial sup
port to the allies and to send them
supplies. Our lack of preparation
was realized and the allies seemed
able to hold Germany in cheek with
this country taking the parts of bank
and storehouse of supplies and ar
ranging for transportation when neces-
sary. Present conditions are different.
Disaster has befallen Russia and Italy
has received a staggering blow.
France and Great Britain are weaken
ing under the strain and it is felt that
America must come to the front.
Quickly but with all dispatch, troops
are being sent over, and it is felt that
our active part in the war cannot be
delayed longer than four or FIVE
months. The campaign of 1913 will
find very considerable American
arms ae field, and the coming
year bids fair to include the death
grapple of the nations. Not for one
moment do we doubt the ultimate
triumph of right over wrong; bu
each Of Us should be ready with hi
whole duty each day. Watch you
stepl
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21

Conservation of decency as we'll as
conservation of commodities is a re-
suit of this nations entry into the
war. The wave of prohibition senti-
ment that is sweeping the country is
even having its effect in Philadelphia
1.-The Superintendent of Police of
Philadelphia, says the Evening
Ledger, reports that the high cost of
red liquor, owing to grain saving st
the distilleries and the imposition of
the war tax. has reduced, by nearly
one-half, the number of 'drunks and
disorderlies' rounded up in the sta
tion houses. Figures indicate a con-
stantly augmenting diminution of ar
rests for drunkenness. The table
compiled at headquarters shows that
in August. 1916. there were 1925 ar
rested and in the same month of this
year 2215, a decrease of 710; in Sep
tember. 1916, there we're 3340 ar
rests, compared with 2749 this year,
a decrease of SCI, and in October,
1916, there were 1908 arrests, while
in October of this year there were
1000. a decrease of 1903.
Whatever the cause, the net gain
is desirable and gratifying. There is
no doubt that many men are "taper-
ing down or cutting out booze alto
gether in a conscious and laudable de
sire to aid in the great national tasl
of food saving. Probably many ar,
deferred from drinking through pres
sure on their pocketbook rather tha
their patriotic nerve. But it al
amounts to the same good. The cit
is saving money, through decrease
expenditure in caring for the prison
ers. The habitual 'drunks' are, de
spite themselves, taught the lesson G
the valoe of sobriety. Abstinence
even forced. is making them bette
men and cheaper citizens to maintain
Full prison cells can be avoided
drinkers lose the opportunity to g
full. And once off the stuff, the
may stick on the wagon.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21
The PIu's Food Habits.

We must all (says the Pail Mall
Gazette) make our apologies to the
pig, who has been grossly maligned in
regard to his food. Instead of being
ready to eat anything, he turns out to
be the most fastidiOus of animals. Elk
periments have been made in France
and Sweden which show this to be the
case, and in the latter country the
record tells us that out of $40 plants
the goat eats 449 and refuses 126; the
sheep out of 52S plants eats 387 and
refuses 141; out of 494 plants the COW
eats 276 and refuses 218; out Of 474
plants the horse eats 262 and refuses
212; and the pig out of 243 plants eat;
72 and refuses III.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21
Give cheerfuIness a Chance.

Cheerfulness is much rarer quality
than is generally supposed, especially
among the rich. 1t was not common
even before we learned that, in spite
of Browning though God may be in
his heaven, nevertheless, all is wrong
in the world.
If "most men lead lives Of quiet
desperation" as Thoreau says they do,
it is, suspect, because they will not
allow cheerfulness to break in upon
them when it will. A good disposition
Is worth a fortune. Give cheerfulness
h chance and let the professed philoso-
pher go hang.-A. Edward Newton, In
the Atlantic.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21
Joker Dressed as Bear.

Representing himself as bear which
is said to have annoyed the residents
of Reddon, Del, a young man of that
village was shot at and badly beaten
before his identity was discovered.
For several weeks residents of Red
den declared that they had seen a bear
in sections of the village. Taking ad-
vantage of the fright in the little town,
one young man dressed himself up to
represent a bear and started out to
startle the villagers. His practical
Joke took the wrong turn when a num-
Der Of men with guns and clubs started
to chase him. Before he could tell who
he was he was badly pounded with
clubs and came very near being shot.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21
No Time Lost.

Marion-Is it true Albert has Tilted
you? The wretchl Still, try to act
like a sensible girl and look out for
another fellow.
DorOthy-"Your advice comes too
late, dear.
Marion-Heavens, Dorothyl You
have not taken poison7"
DOrothy-Well, n-n-no; the fact
is II became engaged again yester-
day.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21

THE SMYRNA TINES is an Independent paper,
devoted to the welfare of the town it repre-
sents and the State of which it is part. 1t
also gives the items of importance of the East
ern Shore of Maryland.
DVEkTIS EMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES - the
b ielness medium not only for the town it rep
esentS, but for the outlying district of which il
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
KentOn, Cheswold, Townsend Leipsic, DC
A rate of 50 cents an inch for first insertion and
% cents for each subsequent insertion will be
charged for transient advertising. Locals and
Reading Notices, 10 cents per line per issue
A special discount on all semi-snnual anG
yearly advertisements.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21

sometimes meet his needs, or, If his
interest is in electricity or some work
which does not involve excessive noise
or vibration, an attic dormer is just
the place for his workshop.
The illustration shows an elegant
residence design Of cement stucco con-
struction, AZ feet by 36 feet 6 inches
in size, exclusive of the porch and sun
parlor. This house is very carefully
designed for a large family, and all
of the points which are mentioned
above have been considered in it's ar
rangement. The design follows the
square type of house, and just enough
ornamentat1on has been included to
produce distinctive appearance. The
hip roof is used, broken up with DOR
mers, which light the attic. The win
dows are symmetrically placed in
groups, for the most part. The corners
of the building are buttressed and the
window trim is designed to conform
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21

to satisfy than the boys. If the house
is arranged so that it's furnishings
and finish will hold high standard
constantly before the children, they
will grow up to adopt this as their
standard in building up their own
homes. The boys, during their grow
ing years, seldom think very much
about the comforts Of home, but if
they are provided with comfortable
surroundings the effect will be strong
ly felt upon their first experience
away from home. The point is well
illustrated by the boy who has finished
his preliminary education under the
parental roof and has, for the first
time in his life, ventured forth alone
ito acquire the specialized training
which will fit him for an active and
useful life. He is at an advantage if
it is necessary for him so earn a part
or all of his way during the time he
is obtaining his training. In the four
or six years which he spends, living as
economically as he knows how, there
will be plenty of time for him to real
lie the comforts which he has enjoyed
at home, and one of the deep-rooted
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
HOW LIFEBOAT
ORIGINATED
40 % % % % % % 9p9pe

The lifeboat is q very modern cOntr1vance. lr Is
NOT much more than half century since 1t came
70 be generally used In the old days sea captain
greatly resented even the suggestion that MS YES
sci should carry lifeboats
At the period when these boats still were an eA-
neriment a remarkable feat OF hfe-savlhg was
performed on the New Jersey coast at point
now within the precincts OF Asbury farA'
Jcsenh Francis an inventor had brought Iortn
device made of iron and shaped like boat with
lid which could be shut, thus keeping OUT the
water Francis contended that In case OF snip
xurecl near shore line could be MADE Iast pc
t1voen the vessel and the coast, and MS quaint
ltfehoat hauled back and forth carrying several
persons on each trip.
Francis was the butt Of 1Nuch humor, ana MS
life-saving boat which was commonly calieu a
kettle because of its odd shape, became supJee'
for general derisiOn. Then a yessel Des1ins .,io
-,ar,e of AYRSHIRE was wrecked in 1S47a off the
Iarsev coast It had large passenger list and
.~oa% loss of life seemed inevitable Franc1s
r,shad +o the scene got a line to the ship ana
s+or+ad his boat upon it's first emergency test he
saved 2O1 lives by this method, many OF WHICH,
p,ust have been lost otherwise for the sea was 80
rouoh that no ordinary boat could nave ever
reached land from the wreck
Tn recognition Of his skill and bravery, congress
presented Francis with the largest gold meoai
ouor u1ven by that body. It was made OF pure
ro,d two-thirds of an inch thick, and was OF
ehon+ the same size as tea plate. The boat oe-
vf~ad nv Francis might still be in use were 1t not
for the breeches buoy. Because OF the Doats
stze weight and general clumsiness 1t was d1ncult
RI handle But 1t was none the less practical, ana
naved the way for the breeches buoy, operated on
Inc same Dranciple
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21

with the effect thus obtained. Each
group of windows has weather
shield above it, which is also very eff
fective from the standpoint of appear
ance. A distinctive chimney cap of
stone and face brick is used. One Of
the attractive features of the exterior
Is the pergola entrance.
There is much that is of interest in
the arrangement of the house. The
large reception hall, with the convent
ent open stairway, is finished with sim
pie elegance. The living room is of
generous size and is finished up to a
high standard. The modern large
house is hardly complete without a
sun-parlor. Following the idea still
further, the dining room is supple
mented with a large breakfast porch,
these rooms being connected with a
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
FOR THE BOY
IN CAMP

What shall / send that boy In military campf
Many mothers and others are asking that ques-
ton In reply, DR.. James Naismth professor OF
physical education in the University Of Kansas,
says: "Send him candy and lemons good book
and if his company has talking machine,
record of light music or something funny. But
don't send him sob letters nightgowns"
Doctor Nasmith speaks from 80 years expert
ence in training university and college youths
and from four months on the border as chaplain
of the First Kansas infantry. He is the inventor
of basket ball and has trained hundreds of
athletes and kept thousands of students physically
fit.
"Sob letters and nightgowns were the most wor-
rying and useless things the boys on the border
received from home" said Doctor Naismith,
write that boy or twice week. Send him
the home paper. He may not seem prompt about
writing home but never forget he has an In
satiable appetite for home letters and the home
paper His appetite for sweets, too, is very keen.
The army ration, wholesome and nourishng.
hasn't many trimmings candy always is warm
ly welcomed by the boys. Homemade fudge or
caramel candy, something that doesn't mash or
melt easily, should be sent
"There is no need to send clothing or medi-
cines Uncle Sam will look out for that. But
small musical instruments are valuable in keep
ing camp cheerful. Banjos, mandolins even
ukeleles are good Baseballs, bats gloves and
masks always are welcome. Anything that en-
courages heathful play is good to send
II am very much in earnest when ask that no
sob letters be sent the boys. Also, If you know
of some boy who has to write him or to
send him candy remember him. / saw boys who
felt 1t quite little that there was no one to
remember them. They're all just big kiddies, you
know, and they need appreciation"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
, BY WILLIAM A. RADFORD.

There are certain important fea-
lures which must be considered in de-
signing home for large family. One
of the most important of these is the
arrangement Of the sleeping quarters.
The structural requirements is that a
large number of bedrooms, all well
lighted and well ventilated, be in
cluded in proper position relative to
the bath. The boys and the girls of
the family must be definitely segre-
gated and it is ideal if the division is
such that two bathrooms can be pro-
vided. one for the girls and one for the
boys. This arrangement is particular
Iy appreciated during the hurried ac-
tivities just before breakfast.
There is nothing more impressive Or
Inspiring than large family brought
up so that every member has love of
home. Parents are at disadvantage
if the home does not offer the adj
vantages which will inspire this quail
ity in the children. The girls of the
family are, generally speaking, easier
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
First-Floor Plan.

objects in life which he will form dur
ing this period will be q desire to
establish home up to the standard of
his childhood.
Every boy should be encouraged to
take up hobby early in life. The ar
rangement Of the home has definite
relation to the establishment of his
interest in this hobby. If he takes up
the study of a certain class of books,
he must have place to keep these
books, where it is possible for him to
cultivate habits of orderliness. He
must have a table or desk where he
may study without straining his eyes.
Where there is boy in the family
who is interested in reading, a small
den is a most exceuant feature to in
corporate into the dssign Of the house.
If the boy has Mechanical turn OF
mind, he should be provided with
work bench and the equipment and
tools which are needed for the salts
faction of his desires. A small, we'll
lighted cornsx Of the basement will
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21

wide opening. A set of folding doors,
full-glazed, is placed in this opening,
so that an abundance Of light is adj
mitted into the dining room from the
breakfast porch. A beautiful buffet is
one of the chief attractions of the
dining room. This buffet is built into
a. marrow bay In the exterior wall of the
room. Two china cases with adjusta-
bic shelves form the upper part Of the
buffet. These cases flank a group Of
three small plate-glass windows in
the exterior wall A small window is
placed in the main wall on either side
Of the buffet.
In the corner of the house diagonal
~ opposite the breakfast room is a den
which is included for the benefit of the
men of the house. This den may be
made into loggia in the summer time
by opening all of the easement win
dows, or it may be closed tightly for
warmth in the winter time. There is
great advantage in easement win
dows for built-in loggia. They close
more tightly than door and open to
expose the entire window area when
desired. There is way of arranging
curtains for these windows which per-
mits them to open sideways. They are
hung on horizontal wires and are
pulled by draw-strings to fold back in
narrow plaits.
The second-fOor plan shows an ex-
ceIlent arrangement of five bedrooms,
a sewing room and two bathrooms.
The rooms are all light and airy and
their communication with the hall in
sures perfect privacy throughout.
Closet space is adequately provided
for. A better second-foor arrangement
for large family could hardly be i'm
agined. 1t conforms fully with the re-
quirements for bringing up such a
family and it offers, in full measure,
the qualities of comfort and convent
ence.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
Bobbie THOUGHT He Was Up.

Johnny being only four years old,
was left to take care of his brother,
Bob, three years old.
Mother being only gone about Is
minutes, Johnny thought he would
put brother to sleep and go outdoors
to play with the boys. After he had
been playing a short time who should
come along but Bob, half asleep.
Johnny looking in surprise said;
Bob, are you up yet?"
Bob at first did not answer, but
looking at himself in amazement said !:
81 don't know, but I think is up
now"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21

shock him. didn't look like that when he saw
me last"
But the picture went in, along with those
which Tim Ca genius at the work. had taken or
each member of the family while engaged In pre-
pairing the box Grandma was seen in spectaces
and big apron, connecting the cake. Edith was
taken dressing the duck, mother stufing it. Myrtle
packing it, and Tim screwing the lid of the box
which was on hinges.
At last the box was ready, and it made brave
appearance indeed for it had been painted r1cn
cardinal Color and In the corners Myrtle had
transferred pictures OF holly and mistletoe
lunches.
Tt was Christmas
Uncle John sat in his bachelor home his feet
stretched out before comfortable crate fire. his
good old pipe in his mouth. When Uncle John
was in a reminiscent mood he always smoked
pipe
The housekeeper knocked softly at the door.
"The expressman is here. He has brought moso
remarkable looking box, and be says to sign right
here"
The box was brought in. "Please bring screw
driver" he said.
The screw driver In his hand he waited until
the housekeeper had left the room.
He had not kept much track of his hOmeAfoiKS
back on the farm. After Sister Myrtle died hG
hated to ever think of going back. Myrtle-tna
good fellow, the charming coMpanion-as good as
any boy-never took a dare-even Kept MIN On
the qui vive to keep up with her (she was TWO
years older). "Ah" sighed he. "There never was
another girl like Myrtle"
AS his niece was named for Myrtle, who had
always loved music, he had given her an organ
but that was years ago, and he had almost IOr-
gotten her existence.
Here then was box from the old home. His
conscience gave a twinge. How he had neglected
them
The box was empty. The contents had been
carefully placed on the broad mahogany table,
Uncle John sat before the fire, motonless In
one hand was the old picture. IN the other ne ned
the photograph. The Wavering handwriting OF MS
mother and the sight of her Wrinked face and
white hair in the photograph-such contrast to
that in the old picture-these touched him.
Then the sight of Myrtle, with her fresh young
face, her head bound around with heavy bra1uss
Just as his sister had worn hers-the coral beads
even without which he never saw his sister-aH
these things had seized him and transported hlm
back over the thirty years that had passed since
he had seen his home Selling the receiver at
his elbow he called up the telegraph office and
dictated the following message:
"Will be home New Years. Greetings. Box re-
ceived. UNCLE JOHN"
Then he again took up the pictures and studied
them.
Grandma and-Myrtle. His beloved Myrtle-re-
stored to him from the dead He no longer
marveled at that wonderful box.
"Such girls can accomplish anything If they
get chance! !" he said Suddenly he Strengthened
up and pounded the arm of his chair with his fist.
"And, by George! I'll see that she gets
chance!"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21

with crepe paper, twisted tightly, and the ends
fringed It then resembled the old-fashioned
motto candies. That the motto couplet might not
be lacking. the following lines written and
inserted:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
HERE'S AN ELEGANT
STUCCO DWELLING
Importance of Making Home
Attractive to Growing
Children Explained.
THE INFLUENCE OF BEAUTY
Design Described in This Article
Meets Needs Of Large Family
Enough characterization to
Be Distinctive.

{ MIR. William A. Radford viii. answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST On all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
is, without doubt the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
MINED liz the Bud.

"Why did you start smoking again:
Because Dobbs asked me If my wife
forbid me to, and next know she'll
be telling her friends she did,"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-21
II The Rural New orkeT>

YRTLE stopped playing on the
organ, and whirled about, address
ing the family gathered around the
evening lamp.
"Ive got a conundrum for you,
she announced.
Zone of those that has no an
swer, I'll bet" said Tim, who was
popping corn over bed Of glowing
Goals. ST don't get caught twice
the same way"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-09
A Kentncky Farm Woman

Miss Laura Clay of Lexington,
Ky, practical bluegrass farmer and
veteran suffragist, who was in
New York recently, has a new point
of view on the food question and
the part TO be played by farm wom-
en-. 1t is because the farm wom-
en- leave to take unskilled positions
in town that the men follow, she
says. The farm women leave be-
cause, as they grow up, their faith
ers are not able TO support them.
The women do not know enough of
the lighter kind of farm work that
they might do to support them
selves. So the farms are deserted,
the food production falls off, and
high prices result.
zone thing we are anxious to get
out of this war" said Miss Clay, sis
the education of women in canning,
preserving. and the care of poultry
and gardens. 1 wouldn't like TO see
our women go into the fields on
equal terms with men, az women
do in Europe but there are plenty
of things that they can do. With
intensive farming there is no limit
10 what the ground viii produce.
A woman with "A family can't do
much in general farming lines. but
the daughter in the family can cas-
lily do enough work 70 pay for their
clothes, which the father cannot
afford 10 buy. He can feed them, ne
can house them, but now that
spinning and weaving and making
the materials have been taken away
from them, the women are not self
supporting.
1T is the need Of clothes that
takes the women away from home
in the country Very little would
supply this 81 a week, I think.
When the girls learn. as they are
beginning TO do now. TO raise sal
able products, they viii not seek
the cities. The pressure. in the
towns and in the ranks OF unskilled
labor Will be relieved the farm
girls Will not get town notions. and
the men Will stay at home and
marry them"
Miss Clay has been a practical
farmer since she was a young girl
Her farm of 2S5 acres was entaued
and comes 90 her from her grand-
rather. Green clay. who was the
first white man on the land when
ne went TO Kentucky from Virgin
la In 1876. Green Clay was the
gallant soldier who in 1913 led a
force OF 5000 TO relieve Gen. Har-
rison. besieged nv the British and