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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
THE EMERGENCY SHELF.

Gasoline is a good disinfectant for
the treatment of wounds in emer-
gency cases. 1t is especially good if
the wound is lacerated or if the skin
was dirty when the wound was made.
After washing the wound with gaso-
line paint with a tincture of iodine,
using a small wad of absorbent cot
ton for the iodine paint brush"
Every family should have a supply
of emergency remedies at hand, and a
physician suggests this list for the
home medicine shelf:
Two ounce bottle of aromatic spir-
it's of ammonia, a good stimulant in
case of fainting-use as an inhala-
ton or put one-half teaspoonful in
One-quarter glass of water and give
internally; eight ounces of gasoline,
use freely to cleanse wounds; two
ounces of tincture of iodine to paint
wounds and kill germs; one yard
sterile gauze; one yard zinc oxide
adhesive plaster, two inches wide;
one yard zinc oxide adhesive plaster,
one inch wide; one-fourth pound
sterile absorbent cotton; one-half
dozen gauze bandages, assorted sizes;
eight ounce bottle saturated boric
acid solution to use as an antiseptic
wet dressing for wounds and as an
eye wash; eight ounce bottle peroxide
of hydrogen, good for slight cuts and
abrasions, but not to be relied on for
serious wounds; one hot water bag;
one fountain syringe; one ice bag.
kansas Ctr Sfar.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
MILK AND CREAM

July 4, 1881, is the last recorded
ringing of this famous bell to com
memorate the day of independence
February %, 1882, is it's last re-
corded ringing to commemorate the
birth of Washington.
In the same year it tolled the death
of the last survivor of Declaration,
Charles Carroll of Carrollton.
July 2, 1884, it tolled once more.
Lafayette was dead.
July s, 1885, while being tolled for
the death of Chief Justice John Mar
shall, crack was developed, starting
from the rim and inclining in right
hand direction toward the crown.
Another attempt was made to ring
it on Washingtons birthday, February
%, 1843, but the fracture was so much
increased that no attempt has ever
been made to ring it since. It's voice
is now silent, and yet it will ring in
the hearts of all patriotic people SO
long as the name liberty shall last.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
THE STORY OF GERHARDT.

Gerhardt, German shepherd boy,
feeding in a valley on the border of
forest, when hunter came out of
the woods and asked: How far is
it to the nearest village?"
six miles, sir" answered the boy.
But the road is only sheep track
and very easily missed.
The hunter looked at the crooked
track and said: MY lad, / am very
hungry and thirsty. have lost my
companion and missed my way.
Leave your sheep and show me the
road. 1 will pay you WE'LL
II cannot leave my sheep, sir" re-
piled Gerhardt They will stray into
the woods and may be eaten by the
wolves or stolen by the robbers"
well, what of that?" asked the
hunter. "They are not your sheep.
The loss of one or two wouldn't be
much to your master and I'll give you
more than you have earned in a whole
year.
Il cannot go. SIR answered Ger
hardt, very firmly. My master pays
me for my time and he trusts me
with his sheep. If were to sell my
time, which does not belong to me,
and the sheep should get lost, it
would be the same as if had stolen
them"
"Well,' said the hunter, will you
trust your sheep with me while you
go to the village and get me, some
food and drink and a guide? ! will
take care of them for you
The boy shook his head The
sheep he said, do not know your
voice, and
And what? Can't YOU trust me?
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07

laughter in the soul-that is beauty
and strength that endures, and it is
worth working for
The health rules of the Crusaders,
band of boys and girls. interested
not only in their own health, but also
in the health of others, are here Civ
en- and are recommended by the
North Carolina state. board of health
to all boys and girls who would make
of themselves attractive useful men
and women. They are:
Always breathe fresh air. Never
sleep, study, work nor play in room
without window open. Take ten
deep breaths every day.
Eat nourishing food, and chew it
thoroughly. Drink plenty of pure
water, and use your own cup. Avoid
food that is hard to digest, like heavy
pie and cake and much candy. Never
eat nor drink anything that weakens
the body, like alcoholic drinks.
Make sure that everything you put
into your mouth is clean. Wash your
hands always before eating, and
battle your whole body often. Clean
your teeth every day. Have regu-
lar time every day for attending to
each need of your body.
Get a long nights sleep. Get up
smiling. Keep your mind clean and
cheerful.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
FACTS ABOUT THE LIBERTY
BELL.

Many young readers have had the
pleasure of seeing the famous Liberty
Bell" one of the most revered ma
tional relics in the United States. The
following facts about that precious
memento of what was probably the
most momentous event in profane his
tory will prove interesting:
July 4, 1776, the bell was rung for
the proclamation of the Declaration
of independence.
October "a, 1881, the bell rang out
for the surrender of CORVALLIS.
April is, 1888, it. rang out for the
proclamation of peace.
September 29, 1921, it rang to well
come Lafayette to the Hall of hide.
pendence.
July A, 1926, it ushered in the year
of Jubilee. fftieth anniversary Of the
republic.
July "a, 1926, it tolled for the death
OF Thomas Jefferson.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
MOLLY PITCHER.

The story of Molly Pitcher is worth
while just now as an example of
woman's courage under circumstances
that test valor, quick-wittedness and
patriotism. OF course, she was Irish
but sadly minus that racial preroga-
tive of eminent good looks.
This red-haired, freckled-faced pro-
totype of the American Red Cross was
the newly-wedded wife of an artillery
man in Washington's army. One red
hot June day, ITS. the American
army fought and won the battle on
Monmouth. While the battle was in
progress men fell in their ranks with
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
THE LITTLE SISTERS REQUEST

Two little Sisters of the Poor came
to the Paris Office. of the American
Fund for French wounded.
Have you anything for u.s. they
asked
81 think not Sister-we only have
hospital supplies"
But we have a hospital" they said.
Surely, then, we can help you. l
thought you cared only for the very
poor and the refugees"
. Before the war We cared for one
Old Mans Home, but now since two
years we have fourteen of the lesser
wounded to look after"
And the old men? What has be-
come of them?"
"The old men are rather crowded,
but we must look after them ALSO"
The Sisters made out list for the
hospital-then they looked around as
though they sought something more.
"You have no old clothes?' one
asked.
We explained that when we re-
ceived old clothes we sent them to
another war relief for distribution.
Reluctantly they got up to go.
Come into the storeroom, Sisters
I said, "and see our supplies sent
from America"
They looked at the shelves and
| felt satisfied that they had received
something from all our possessions
| One even passed out of the door. The
other still held back
Look" she cried, couldn't you
give us that?"
The Sister pointed to top self
where, thrust back in a corner, GOV.
cred with two months dust, were two
mems black silk top hats. They had
/ been tucked there as utterly useless
for war relief, and forgotten. But the
Sisters bright eyes had spied them.
"Old silk hats, SISTER," 1 said
What can your patients do with
them? Wounded men don't go to
parties!"
Not for the wounded" she said
scornfully, 'but for the old men,
And what do the old men do in
top hats?'
Funerals" exclaimed the Sister
with disgust at our ignorance and in
clination toward levity The first Sis
ter explained:
1--WE have seven old men and one
| top hat. When an inmate dies there
can be but one follower at the fu
nral and for that privilege the old
men take turns. Each old man fears
he may die before he has had his
turn to bury a comrade and wear the
hat. Now three old men can follow a
coffin and the pleasure we shall take
home today will be greater than any
present you could send them"
/ handed down the rusty, dusty
rough-napped hats, and each Sister
took one in her hand. and beamed
with satisfaction.
Il hope this won't cause a sudden
DEATH ventured to suggest. One
Sister looked askance at that remark,
the other Sister ignored it, and they
both passed out of sight.
-NeU York EDenin0 Post
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07

out wound, stricken by the scorch-
ing rays of sultry sun.
Molly Pitcher, following the magnet
of her young husbands uniform, car
ried buckets of water from merciful
nearby spring and passed them along
the painting line of Washington's sol
diers. Anyone who has ever carried
dusty, unshaded road in the monday
sun will realize that superhuman
love of humanity and country could
alone sustain young Molly Pitcher as
she trudged back and forth. But al
ways she was working towards her
water for her husbands parched,
blistered lips At last she saw him
and love quickened her weary feet,
when a bullet whizzed past and he
fell dead by the side of his gun.
Poor Molly stood staring at the
band when she heard the order to
drag his gun from the field. Like a
flash she sprang into her dead hus-
bands place, and, strong, fearless,
she stood by the weapon and directed
it's deadly fire until the fall of Monck-
ton turned the tide of victory, and the
battle of Monmouth was won"
On the following day, Molly, no
longer a furious Amazon, but sad
faced, with swollen eyes and a scanty
bit of crepe pinned on her bosom, was
presented to Washington, and received
a sergeant's commission with half-pay
for life. 1t is said the chivalrous
French officers then fighting for the
freedom of the colonies against the
English, were so delighted with her
courage they added to this reward a
hatful of gold pieces and christened
her LA Capitaine."
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
RESOLUTIONS.

mean to be all through the year
AS good as good can be
And listen to the voice inside
That softly speaks to me.
Sometimes it is happy voice;
Sometimes it's very sad.
1t tells me that some things are good
And others-very bad!
If I don't listen through the day,
1t talks out loud at night
And makes me feel so much ashamed
| want to do what's right.
So every day I'll try my best,
AS all good men have tried,
To listen hard with all my might
And mind the voice inside!
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arranged in six horizontal rows of
eight stars each.
TIL stars are arranged according
to the order in which the states were
admitted to the union. Thus the
first star in the upper left hand cor
ner, when the flag is floating from
staff, is Delaware, which was the
first state to ratify the constitution,
on December z, 1887. No. 2, from
left to right, is Pennsylvania, No. 3,
New Jersey, down to the one in the
lower right hand corner, which is
Arizona, the last state to be admitted.
Kansas was the tWenty-first state
to be admitted and accordingly is
the fifth star in the third row from
the top, or if the flag is hung from
a balcony and, hung correctly that
is, the stars to the left of the person
hanging it over the railing, Kansas
is the third star, reading from left
to right, in the fifth row from the
top, as the rows of stars are counted
from the top when the flag is wav-
ing with the stripes running hori-
zontally.
The dimensions of the flag are
carefully fixed by law. It's length
should be just 10 times it's height.
There are thirteen horizontal stripes,
alternate red and white. The Union,
or the part on which the stars ap-
pear, should be seven stripes high
and it's length 1901 of the height of
the flag. The stars are five pointed,
with one point directly upward.
When new state is admitted it's star
is not added to the flag until the
Fourth of July next succeeding the
date of admission.
The days prescribed by law for
the display of flags on government
buildings and the houses of all pa
triotic citizens are as follows Lin
coins birthday, February IL; Wash
ington's birthday, February %; In
auguration day, March 4; Battle of
Lexington, April 80; Battle of Manila
Bay, May 1; Memorial day, May 80;
Mothers day, second Sunday in May;
Flag day, June IA; Battle of Bunker
Hill, June II; Independence day, July
4; Labor day, first Monday in Sep
| TENDER; Lake Erie day, September
10; Lake Champlain day, September
IL; Battle of Saratoga, October II;
surrender at Yorktown, October 10.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
RULES FOR BOYS AND
GIRLS.

Good health is most attractive. 1t
is beauty for the young girl and
strength for the young man. Never
yet, said a noted woman recently,
have / seen a hopelessly ugly man
or woman who was in perfect
health 1t is the pale, wan cheek, the
sunken eyes, the yellow, decayed
teeth, the bumped shoulders, or the
nervous, grouchy disposition that is
always ugly and unattractive.
1.-THE glow of health on the cheek,
the sparkle in the eve, two rows Of
clean, sound teeth and body car
Iried firmly and four square to the
winds, with health in the body and
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-07
HOW TO FIND YOUR STATE STAR
IN FLAG.

Everybody knows that the Ameri-
can flag has forty-eight stars, one for
each state in the Union, but there
are very few who know which par
ticular star represents their state.
The arrangement of the stars is care
fully regulated by law and executive
order. The last executive order on
the subject, issued on October rs,
1912, provided for forty-eight stars
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
REMEMBER THEIR
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

A large company of neighbOrs and
friends assembled at the George Kib-
by home last Monday and shortly be-
fore dinner marched in a body to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Caldwell,
two miles southwest of Audubon, to
remind them that just fifteen years
ago they had taken the vows that un-
tied them in holy wedlock. The
whole affair was a complete surprise
to Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell, who were
busily engaged in the usual Monday
work when the intruders entered. 1t
didn't take but a minute to appreci-
ate the situation and at once set about
to make their visitors comfortable as
well as welcome.
The guests had brought well filled
baskets with choicest victuals which
were served at the noon hour. The
afternoon was spent in social way.
and many pleasant memories of days
gone by were elected as the afternoon
wore away. Just before leaving the
guests presented Mr.. and Mrs. Cald-
well cut glass dish as token of
their friendship and wished them
happiness and continued prosperity
on their journey to their silver we'd
ding, and on through the months and
years that follow until the golden an
niversary is reached.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
A VISIT AT THE STATE CAPITOL

The editor of the Republican was
among the many from the outlaying
districts of the state who attended
the inaugural ceremonies of Gov. w.
l.. Harding at the capitol building at
Des Moines last Thursday afternoon.
The largest crowd in the history of
the state was present to witness the
spectacle, and when the newly elected
governor marched down the center
isle to the rostrum in front, he was
given rousing welcome that resolv-
ed itself into a demonstration seldom
witnessed on like occasions. When
Mr.. Harding arose to take the oath of
Office, and later when he began his
inaugural address the demonstra-
tons were repeated.
On entering the house chamber we
met Clark Wilson, who has been ap-
pointed one of the door keepers, a
position he secured through our rep
resentative, H. ]. Mantz We were I'M
able to visit Mr.. Mantz on account of
pressing business matters. but learn
that he has been appointed on a num-
Der of splendid committees as will be
noted from the following list which
was read by Speaker Pitt in the house
Tuesday morning:
Conservation of Resources, Fish
and Game, judiciary, Normal Schools
Police Regulations, Publice Account
ing, Ways and Means and chairman
of the Public Libraries committee.
In the senate we had an opportun-
ity of visiting Senator Foster of Guth-
rie Center, who represents the Audu-
bon district. Mr. Fos-
ter is the recognized leader in the
senate, and was given membership on
the following committees: Banks,
Suppression of Intemperance, Judic-
larry Appropriations, Highways, Coun-
ty and Township Affairs, Senatorial
and Representative Districts, Agri-
cultural and Railroads, being chair
man of the first named committee
Audubon county will have reason
to feel proud of their representative
| in the legislature. The older mem.
bers of that body have already come
to learn that Mr.. Mantz is not a no
lvice, but on the other hand is wide
awake to the interests of the people
of the county and the state. Mr.. Mants
is not hiding the light under a hall
bushel measure nor is he burying his
| talent. We feel confident that he will
be heard from during the coming ses.
sion and the House Journal will show
that he has done more than simply be
present at roll calls and introduced
some insignificant bills that were pre-.
pared by other members Of that leg.
| islative body,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
ENJOY FAMILY REUNION

A most enjoyable family reunion
was enjoyed today at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Moreland two and one
half miles northeast of town, when a
number of the children and intimate
friends were invited to participate in
a dinner that had been especially pre-
pared for the accession. Four genera
Hps OF pug 'p9lu9s9Id5L 5I9M suorl
that the event was an enjoyable one,
would be putting it rather mildly.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Jones, two daughters and a grandson,
of New Norway. Canada; Mrs. L..
Long, of York, Nebr., Lee Smith. of
Spirit Lake; Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Mix
Jason and son Harold; Mr.. and Mrs
S. w. Cramer, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kraft and son Paul; Mr. and Mrs. G..
w Leonard and daughter Lois; Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. StetZel, Clinton and
Raymond; Miss WeIty, Orpha More
land. Amos Smith, Mrs. Geo. Stetzel
and son Ira.
The occasion was one that will long
be remembered by those who were
present and when it came time to
leave for their respective homes. all
were reluctant to go. for during the
conversation many pleasant memoir
les of the past had been recalled and
there was rekindled fellowship that
will last as long as time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
ACCIDENT AT THE
SCHOOL HOUSE TUESDAY

The elevator at the school house,
which has been in use ever since the
contractors began work on the sec
ond story, came very nearly injurying
workmen about noon on Tuesday. A
shipment of seats and desks were be-
ing hOisted on the elevator to the
third story and when it reached a
point between the second and third
story, the cable broke. The elevator
loaded with its cargo of desks and
Virgil Johnson and Pete Dennis, fell
to the ground with a crash that might
have proved fatal to both men. For
tunately both Johnson and Dennis
were sitting down, for had they been
standing their injury would have
been more severe. Johnson was only
slightly bruised but Dennis received
cut in the arm just below the ell
bow and sustained injury to his
back. He was carried into the sup
erintendent's Office where medical aid
was summoned. 1t was found how
ever that no bones were broken and
that he had received sever jar. He
was taken to his home where he is
gradually recovering. 1t is not
thought that he was internally injur-
ed, but he is having severe pains in
the back and is hardly able to turn
over in bed.
While the accident is a regretable
one, yet it was fortunate in that both
were not instantly killed. The ele-
vator has been doing service fer many
months and it was generally supposed
to be absolutely safe.
"Pete's" many friends hope that he
will soon recover and that there will
be no illseffects later on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Dorothy, the eleven year old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dollahide,
was the object of a pleasant little sur
prise party last Thursday afternoon
after school when she found eleven
of her little playmates had been in
vited to her home for the purpose of
assisting in the celebration of her
eleventh birthday anniversary. Mrs.
Dollahide had invited the guests to
Dorothy's home without saying a
word, and. of course. while it was a
surprise. all the little lassies soon
made the hours. from four to six. rel
plete with games and amusements OF
various kinds. Before the party end.
ed dainty Refreshments were served
all of which helped to make the occa-
sion a memorable on in the minds OF
the children. The guests brought
many little tokens of remembrance
which Dorothy will treasure for years
to come. Those present were: Goldit
Hepp, Clara Erven, Marie Olsen, OF
livene Wheeler, Florence Moore, Bes
sic Kness, Mary Culver, Mary Ken
needy. Frances Horning. Mable Christ
ensen and Bernice Curtis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
WILL LOCATE IN AUDUBON

F. ID. Lane and l.. F. Choate, of
Fairfield have purchased the ID. M.
Deem marble works and took posses
sion of the business Friday morning.
Mr.. Lane is a man with a family and
as soon as he can find a desirable
residence property he will move his
family to Audubon.
The firm hereafter will be known
as the Audubon Marble and Granite
Works. Both members of the firm
lare experienced in their line of work
and come to us with the highest rec
concentrations. Audubon affords a
splendid field and no doubt the new
owners will do profitable business
Owing to Mr.. Deans interests at Har-
Ian, he was unable to give the Aud
ubon end of the business the atten-
ton it deserved.
Mr.. Lane and Mr.. ChOate are
accorded the right hand of fellow.
ship and the people of the commun.
ity will be glad to cooperate to make
their stay in Audubon pleasant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
HERMAN NIEMAN DIES
FROM APPENDICITIS

Herman Nieman who went to Gar
rett. Ind, the last week in December.
in company with Carl Boldt and Rosie
Boldt. for an extended visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cell, died
at the hospital in Garrett, last Tues
day morning from the effects of an
operation for appendicitis. Herman
became i'll shortly after he arrived
at the home of his relatives, and
gradually grew worse until last We'd
nesday when he went to the hospital
for an operation. From the first
there was little hopes of his recovery.
as the case had gone so long physic-
ians realized chances were against
him.
The deceased was born in Germany
in 1871 and come to. America with
his parents in 1894. locating on
farm near Larland He remained here
four years, then went to Garrett, Ind.
where for five years he worked on the
railroad. In 1908 he returned to Au-
dubon and since then has been con-
Quoting farms near the city. the last
one being the Hahn farm two miles
north of Audubon.
His mother died at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Boldt. about
two years ago. Four brothers and
| four sisters remain
Carl Nieman. his brother, went to
Garrett, Ind, Tuesday and will ac-
company the remains to Audubon,
arriving in this city tomorrow after
noon. The remains will be taken to
the home of Aug. Burr until Satur-
day afternoon at one o'clock when
funeral services will be held at the
Danish Lutheran church in charge of
Rev Starck.