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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09

the southern part of this continent. The corn from
which the cake is made is first slightly parched
and then pounded to q fine dust. The cakes are
fakelike and not much thicker than wrapping
paper. They are carried in small bags thrown
over the shoulders of the hardy Indians.
Totopztil Is dry and GRUMPY and yet delicious in
flavor as well as sustaining in its qualities. The
biscuit and crackers of civilization are tame in
flavor as compared with this aboriginal provender.
Corn fourishes in the fertile bottom of the mid
die West, under the lee of the mesas of Arizona,
and even in regions of the Northwest, where until
recently 1t had a hard time to escape the frost.
One of the greatest gifts which the Indians be-
slowed upon the world was this grain of gold.
The general impression Is that the redskin was
merely a hunter, when in reality he was a walking
experimental agricultural station. 1t is one of the
favorite outdoor pastimes of the Indians Of the
Southwest to laugh at the government agricultural
experts who have from time to time been sent out
there to teach them how to grow corn.
The Indians profess great interest, and not to
appear unapprcciative, they used to plant corn
patches alongside those Of the federal apostles of
modern farming. The government corn came up
bright and green and soon withered away, while
that of the Indians fourished like weeping willows
by the rivers brink. The Indians in order to
avoid the killing dryness often lodged the kernels
three and four feet below the surface in the bottom
of holes made by their planting sticks. Hence the
development of the deep-growing corn which often
raises only its ears above the surface. The corn
or maize is essentially a tropical plant which had
its origin in Mexico and was adapted to this
climate by the Indians.
The agricultural secrets of the Mandan Indians
have recently been applied in the Dakotas with
such success that the domain of the tassel-
crowned King Corn has been much extended. The
introduction of the Indian methods have made 1t
possible for the farmers to grow a corn which can
be harvested within GO days after 1t is planted and
thus escape the frosts which would ruin 1t even
In its maturity.
Corn, therefore, should be an ideal food for both
the soldiery and the civil population, for it now
may be raised abundantly In practically every part
of the country Vast tracts could be devoted to the
grain and many crops could be harvested. In wlni
ter the Americans could learn the value of the
hog and hominy, of the flavor of that delectable
compound Of cornmeal and pigs head, known as
scrapple, and could eat with zest fried mush and
corn cakes. The summer would bring them corn
flour and polenta and many other foods derived
from the yellow cereal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09

fast foods, but long before the DAYS of cartons and
bright labels the Indians were making corn dishes
which for delicacy of flavor and dletetic value put
the products of this modern day to shame. They
also constructed ~fapjacks which literally melted
In the mouth.
The t~ortillas of the Central American countries
are a form of corn which appeals to travellers. The
tortilla is made Of corn flour and is a first cousin
OF the pancake. Before it cools 1t is rolled I'D and
a surprise party put inside it, usually a little high
seasoned meat. 1t is then kept for future use. A
favorite breakfast In the Central American coun-
tries consists of two tortillas which have been
heated before the fire. They and a cup of coffee
are enough to satisfy even the ~hungriest Indian.
Totopztil tastes much better than 1t sounds. It
Is a very thin, light wafer made by the Indians In
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09

No matter what dull or matter-of-
fact business may lead unwilling feet
along the ways of department stores,
something interesting is going to hap
pen once they are inside. For all
paths lead past the ribbon counter
those who know women and ribbon
plan it that way. Ribbons are the
one luxury that all women afford, and
she is a cold-hearted creature who
can pass them without lingering awhile
to look at the most beautiful and the
most splendid products Of the looms.
They refresh the soul like flowers.
In June and in December ribbons are
at their best, for in these months peo-
pie make many gifts. Just now there
are displays that merit the name of
gorgeous, In which the richest ribbons
are shown made up into bags or used
to ornament palmer ribbons in girdles.
Plain satin and Powered ribbons are
chosen for exquisite c~orset-covers to
be worn under blouses of georgette
crepe or net. Breakfast and boudoir
capes are made Of satin ribbon with
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09

the highest officer in our army at present, has two
silver stars.
The campaign d-brimmed felt hats
with stiff brims-afford another clue to the arm
to which the wearer belongs. The hats of all en-
listed men are alike, but the hat cord around the
crown reveals by its color the branch Of the serv-
Ice to which the man belongs. A blue cord signi-
tes infantry, a yellow cord cavalry, and a red cord
artillery, either coast or field. The men of the
quartermaster's corps have buff, the engineering
corps red and white, the signal corps orange and
white, and the hospital corps maroon and white
hat cords. Officers of all branches wear gold and
black hat cords, the insignia on their collars being
the only indications of rank.
Inc insignia of the quartermaster's corps is a
winged wheel crossed by a key and sword, of the
engineering corps three turrets, and of the signal
corps crossed flags. There are a few other en-
Dlems' but these are the most important.
In addition to the hat cords used in the service
there are frequently seen on the streets the red,
white and blue cords of the men who have been
at Plattsburg or other camps, but who are not
actually In the service. The home-defense men
wear green and white hat cords and slate-colored
uniforms to distinguish them from the regulars
New York Sun.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09
What the Insignia
On Uniforms Means

In times of peace by means of the amount of
gold braid and shiny buttons displayed the aver
age man could usually guess the rank Of an officer
within a few grades, but in the stern days of war,
when officers and men are clad alike in business
like khaki, there is little to tell a private from q
major. There is, of course, a method in this, for
1t would not do in modern warfare to make off,
GERS conspicuous to the enemy.
In all branches of the service, infantry, cavalry
and artillery, the same symbols or insignia Of
rank are used. The corporal, at the bottom of the
scale of officers, is distinguished from the private
by the chevron, consisting of two bars on the right
sleeve. In the case of the sergeant, next highest
in rank, the chevron is of three inverted V-shaped
bars. All enlisted men, including these non2com-
missioned officers, wear on one side of their coats
or blouses a bronze button with the number of
their organization, and in relief crossed rifles for
the infantry, crossed sabers for the cavalry and
crossed cannon for the artillery. Coast and field
artillerymen may be distinguished by the fact that
In the case of the former in addition to the can
non there is q shell at the point of intersection of
the cannon.
The second lieutenant, lowest in rank of the
commissioned officers, may be distinguished from
the enlisted man, despite the fact that he wears
no insignia on his shoulder straps, by the gold
marking on his collar. This symbol, as In the case
of the enlisted men, is of crossed rifles, sabers or
cannon, according to the branch of the service,
and is worn by all regimental officers. On the
other side Of the collar are the letters 'U. s." in
gold. Infantry officers may be distinguished by
the fact that the latter wear canvas leggings, while
the officers have tan leather l~eggings.
First lieutenants have q silver bar on their
shoulder straps, while captains have two bars. OF
the field officers, the major wears a gold leaf, and
the colonel a silver spread eagle. The brigadler
general has one silver star. and the major general.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09

hand crochet or fine machine made
laces combined with them. Luxurious
negligees and even p~etticoats are add.
ed to the long list of things suggesting
gifts for the bride or her maids, ana
for girl graduates.
Two girdles are shown In the ME,
ture. One Of them is of wide black
satin ribbon, with bands Of brocade
In turquoise blue and silver, across
the ends and a finish of little silver
balls. The other is a handsome Roman
stripe in a long sash with ends finished
with black silk tassels. The girdIe
slips through two black silk slides.
The corset cover are Of lowered
ribbon and plain satin ribbon Joined
with needlework stitches and of wide
MORE with satin stripes combined with
lace. In the latter, clusters of the
tiniest roses, made of baby ribbon, ars
set across the front.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09

The net frock shown in the picture
Will set off a youthful figure. It Is
simple enough with a plain, moderate
ly full skirt and wide hem. Fine Or
candle ruching Is set on the skirt in
medallions and about the collar and
sleeves. The bodice is very simple
with square neck and a collar that
Stimulates a fichu at the front. 1t ends
under a girdle of taffeta edged with
narrow ribbon. Narrow ribbons are
placed over the shoulders and they
pass under the girdle, at the front and
back, and fall below the waistline to
about half the length of the skirt
They are finished with little pink rose
buds neal the ends. Also, there are
tiny pink roses at the neck.
The ribbons and the girdle may be
in white, but in the dress, as pictured
they are In blue.
These simple net dresses are worn
over slips of white or colored organdie,
Lace and crochet balls, small tncks
and embroidery appear in their deco
ration and the fashion of the hour
favors light pink and blue combined IN
girdles and ribbons worn with them.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09
OF e

"Is Bliggins a p~atrlot?"
Il don't know. He says he loves his country-
"That ought to settle It."
wen, he says he loves his family, too. If he
doesn't treat his country any better than he does
his family I doubt whether his love for country
will make much difference"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09
INTELLECT,

"oid Bostely says he has a million-dollar brain"
observed the man who was always picking I'm
choice bits Of information.
Hes quite right" answered the other. "t
would cost him fully that much to find out what,
the matter with It." 1850
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-09

BE farmers of the United States
are on the firing line of the great
war today. Their plows are worth
many cannon. The seed they sow
Is worth regiments of men.
For no army a fight without
food and no nation can sustain war
without food. The allies, our allies,
are beginning to feel the pinch Of
want, not in the same degree as the
people of central Europe, but that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
GIRLS EMPIRE COAT.
By Anabel Worthington.

There are many times in the summer
when a lightweight coat is welcome
protection against the chill in the air.
The one shown in No. 1888 is ideal for
this purpose, as it is a suitable style
for faille, taffeta, satin, poplin, MORE or
corduroy The front of the upper part
and the skirt section are cut in one The
back Of the coat is plain and the lower
section is joined to the side front sec
lions and gathered at the waistline
Loose pockets swing from the high waist
line, which is accented by straps but
toned on to the upper part The regula-
ton coat sleeves have turned back cuffs.
The coat has a broad, childish looking
sailor collar.
The coat pattern, No. 1888, is cut in five
sizes, to IA years. The eight-year
size requires 8 yards Of So inch material
or 23s yards Of "A inch.
To obtain this pattern send 10 cents
to the office Of this publication
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
SOME MUST GO,
BUT ALL MUST GIVE

Get this picture-iet tt sink In.
Then sit down and determine what
you are going to do about it. It's
happening every day, every hour,
every niinute-when the big battles
are on. It took him just as he went
over the trench parapet--took him full
In his bare and muscular throat. Tt
was hardly bigger than one Of those
rubber erasers timed to the end of
lead pencils. But with the driving
power of high energy powder behind
it's steel tacketed nose. 1t was an
altogether competent and devilishly
capable agent of destruction
He lay quite still few yards
ahead Of the trench, where his rush
had carried him. The morning drew
toward noon With night came the
beginning Of his torment. FIRST it
was thirst, then fever, then de-
lerium. Always his splitting wound
burned ard throbbed. Even on the
second night, with the rain beating
down upon him. It glowed like kiln.
By the third day his agony spoke
In screams. stretcher party found
him and trnndled him away, down
through the line Of Red Cross units,
from dressing station to field base.
He was French, but he was fighting
our fight. Ee was French, but
few months from now his counter
part may be an American. There
are bullets enough for all. Re may
be boy you know, perhaps neigh
@.-.ses T,n-- CHI 1Trr
our fight. Will you help him, when
our fight has broken him, TO fight
his. Will you help him when his
young body and vivid force are
spent and shattered, to retrieve
what he may.
Every man, woman and child in
the state of Indiana can give this
aid by subscribing to the American
Red Cross next week. when the big
drive to raise S1,5oo,0OC for Red
Cross work here at home and across
the sea. begins IN every county, city
and town. The American Red Cross
is the wounded soldiers truest ally.
It Is his minister and guardian. It
Is his hope.
IF you can only spare a dollar
give it. But make 1t five, ten. fifty
or a hundred dollars If you are able.
No limit Is placed on the individual
subscriptions. The appeal of the
American Red Cross liz put mp to Gil
the people-give what you can. If
you can't go you can give. Those
going are giving UNNECESSARILY more
Some must go, but all must give.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16

Let your children join the Red
Cross
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
BURIED MONDAY

FIT. WAYNE. Ind. June 16.-Rev
Thomas A Mungovan, for six years
pastor of Mt. Mary's Catholic church
at Anderson. is dead here at the home
of his sister. Mrs. Lillian Markey He
died on his forty-third birthday and will
be buried here Monday with funeral
services from st. Patrick's church. of
which he was assistant pastor for three
years.
In 1902, Rev. Mungovan was appoint
ed pastor Of the Catholic church at
Indiana Harbor. which he established.
In addition to founding the first Cath
Ollie parish at Indiana Harbor. he also
effected the organization Of a parochial
school in that city.
Until the successor of Rev Nungovan
is appointed the Anderson parish will
be under the supervision of Rev.
Raphael Donnelly, assistant pastor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16

When he took up life insurance work
his first position was with the Metro
politant Company ar Hammond. Then
with the Public Savings Life OF In
dianapolis he was given the position
of manager of the Calumet district. a
position which he held until recently
when he resigned to take the manager
ship of the Conservative Life in the
same district.
He has re-organized the district and
appointed w. #. Haynes as superin-
tendent at Hammond. Mr.. Haynes for
merly held a similar position with the
Public Savings here. John H. Price.
formerly with the Indianapolis COM
pany in this field. is superintendent of
agents at East Chicago. Harry Jacob
son, formerly with the Public Savings
company is superintendent OF agents
at Gary, as Is Louis I. Knoecki. At In
diana Harbor. Joseph Butkus has a
similar position with the Conservative
Life.
The main office of this district Is To-
Gated in the Indiana building at Gary
and an office has been established in
the new Minas building here. Another
office is located in the First National
Bank building at East Chicago
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16

When they were through the TIMES
man shook the dice The dice showed
three numbers and these We're recorded
on a duplicate slip. each number rerer-
ring to a ball team. If the three ball
teams in the three leagues made the
three highest scores that day the ticket
would bring the owner the spot"-or
part of it providing others had been as
lucky on their shakes.
The shaking through. the TIMES man
got his slip after paying Is cents. 1t
was near II o'clock that day. and the
slips issued We're between the 500 and
700 mark. which meant that at least
$3.50 had been turned in. tt is said the
house keeps 20 per cent of all receipts
received UP to the time the baseball
games start early in the afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
OPERATORS
GET OFF A
HIGH PERCH
TIMES BUREAU
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June 16.-In-
down of their high perch yesterday
afternoon. and agreed to cooperate
with the State Council of Defense in
the effort to solve the coal problem in
Indiana. The committee of operators
met in conference with Governor Good
rich and reached an agreement of that
kind. They refused to have anything
10 do with the Public Service Commits
sion, because the commission has been
roasting" them good and strong
lately.
a statement was given out to the eff
feet that the coal operators recognize
that all industries must be modified
during the war and that coal must be
supplied to keep factories and railroads
running. Therefore. they said. they APP
pointed committee to cooperate with
the State Council of Defense and make
"surh sasrifices that may be required
in their business. The committee APP
pointed consists of William Johnson,
Alfred NJ Ogle. Phil Penna and H NJ
Ferguson. No one knows as yet what
Will be done. or what kind of conces
sions or arrangements the coal oper-
ators will make under this agreement.
One of the interesting developments
of the day was that, while the coal
operators were talking about "sacri-
fees" they would make. the Marion
county board of review uncovered a
retail coal company in this city which
is capitalized at $4,000 and which ad-
mitted that 1t made more than 100000
profit last year. The board boosted the
assessment of that company. This dis
closure is taken to mean that coal
dealers have been handing 1t" to the
people on coal prices.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
]. {. ROY MADE
DISTRICT MANAGER

One Of the best know life insurance
men in the Calumet district IS Joseph
F. Roy. who has been appointed man
ager of this district for the Conserva-
tive Life Insurance Company of Amer
lea, with headquarters at Gary. This
Is one Of the fastest growing life in
surance companies in the country and
the home offices are located at South
Bend, Ind.
Mr.. Roy has held a number OF re-
sponsible positions. At one time he
was with the Standard Steel Car com
pany. of Hammond. and later went to
Pullman as foreman of the construc-
ton department in the freight plant.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
PLANT NAVY
BEANS NOW
BY United Press.)

INDIANAPOLIS, June 1e.-Planting
Of navy beans between June 90 and
July on all garden space which up
to that time has been occupied by
early garden crops, was advised today
by II. J. Reed of Purdue university in
bulletin issued through the office of
G. l. Christie, state food director
This will permit the harvesting of
two crops from the same land and also
late planting of beans is to be prefer
red, the bulletin states, as 1T reduces
to a considerable extent the danger
Of loss from rust that attacks the
leaves
Growing navy beans offers one of
the best opportunities for gardeners to
produce crop of high grade food and
Of market value which can be. stored
for winter use." the instruction states.
"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
YOUNG MEN PATRoNrzE IT.

Residents of the Steel city last year
had other places where they could take
part in the baseball pool. but it is stated
the only live pot" is that one run at
1.-THE Club The place is stated to be
operated by stock company, controlled
by a couple of the prominent members
of the Commercial Club. one of them
said to be no less than a business man
owning a large Broadway store. Profits
of hundreds OF dollars monthly are be-
lived to accrue to The Club" IN this
connection. Business is said to be best
on steel company pay-days. while youths
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16

building. This probably is news to
members of the Commercial Club.
HOW 1T rs WORKED.
One day this week two TINES re
porters bought pool tickets at THE
Club" This Is how the gaming is con-
Quoted.
A TIMES man entered the first floor or
the Commercial Club building. He APP
preached the cigar counter. A couple
of young men were busy shaking dice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
are flush" with money.
OTHER POOLS INEFFICIENT.

The baseball pool in the Commercial
Club is no new thing. 1t also existed
last summer. However, most of the
pools of last summer are with last sum
mer's roses-gone: and this pool. freed
from competition. probably is in better
shape and more than one ex-poolkeeper.
estedness Of the Commercial Clubs re-
form Commission, is said to secretly
admire the efficiency of the gaming at
the club building.
While the laws of Indiana are writ
ten statutes. it is said many CONSIDER
them wholly inefficient. Thus. in con-
nection with the renting of places there
is a certain law that is existent. but
not efficient One phase of the revised
statutes of Indiana say:
246e (24oi) KEEPING GAMING
HOUSE. 557. whoever keeps .
building, room, arbor, garden (etc.)
to be used or occupied for gaming,
or knowingly permits the same to
be used occupied for gaming, or
whoever, being the owner Of any
building, room (etc.) rents the
same to be used or occupied for
gaming, shall, on conviction, be fined
not less than $40 nor more than
$500, to which may be added i'm
prisonment In the county jail or
workhouse not less than ten days
nor more than six months.
However. it has been said that the
laws of Indiana are Inefficient.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-06-16
EFFICIENCY At
CIVIC CENTER

CONTINUED From Rage one,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-03
USES UNCLE SANS
LIGHT TO ADVERTISE

In addition 10 using full page adver-
ltisemeuts in all the papers of Chicago
during the automobile show, the ElEln
Motor Car corporation, Of that city:
made use Of what is perhaps one ol
the most novel means OF advertising
ever employed In their usual up-tn-
rhn.minute advertising, the Elgin COM
pany made arrangements with the
war department to borrow one or the
largest naval searchlights in The
world. The Mangin mirror alone OF
This huge searchlight measured 81
inches in diameter and cost S400. II
was of $4,000 candle-power: On Il
clear night horizontal flash Of this
powerful light has been distinguish
able at thirty miles.
The Elgin company placed this great
searchlight on the roof OF the Chicago
Coliseum, where the motor show was
held. Across the street from the
Coliseum was a large beautifully col
orcd sign picIuring an Elgin six FIVE
passenger touring car with an lnscrip-
ton below it reading: "A Millionaires
Value al a Popular Price" The oper-
ator would first fash his pillar Of light
into the heavens. shining from cloud
to cloud. He would then slowly lower
the light across the city until its rays
we're focused upon the big Elgin sign
across the street from the Coliseum