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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28
NEW WRITING IMPLEMENT.

writing implement composed Of n mixture
of wax and finely ground pumice stone contain
Ing particles Of INK has been invented by William
c. Geer of Akron O.. to take the place of ordinary
and fountain pens, pencils, crayons and all other
writing implements, says the Popular Science
Monthly. AS the body of the new writing device
is composed of mixture of wax and pumice
stone, which is easily worn away when rubbed
against paper surface, the inventor claims that
the cells of int intermixed with the wax and pun
ice stone will also be liberated giving uniform
supply Of ink.
The device is made by mixing the wax pumice
stone and ink together. When II, is heated to the
proper temperature it is suddenly. immersed in
cold water. This chills and solidifes the wax
mixture. producing body having cellular struc.
ture, each cell being filled with ink.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28

is II planned to deal with all the acute suffering.
such as is summarized above and TO reconstruct
many villages in the devastated zone
to give the refugees fresh start I'm life and pre-
pare the way for again cutvating the soil, but II
is the purpose to apply the American system CT
"Home Service" scale so grand that it is
bound to have heartening effect on the whole
French military organization. for the French SOL
ders fight better when they know their loved
being cared for.
In furthernnce of this great scheme, designed to
bring comfort and cheer in the family of every
French soldier that is needy, General Pershing,
General Petain, commander in chief of the French
forces, and Maj. Gen. NJ +. Murphy American Red
Cross commissioner, have formed themselves into
committee of cooperation. Company officers will
go through their ranks and ascertain from each
soldier whether he has any worry on his mind
concerning sickness or want at home Reports
will be made to headquarters weekly and not q
single case will be overlooked in the relief work
that is to be guided by the addresses of families
listed Special attention will be given to the treat
ment and prevention of tuberculosis, which has as
sumed proportions almost deadly as the internal
machinery of war itself. Food and clothing will
be supplied when necessary and the spirit and
courage of the previously depressed soldier in the
trenches will be enlivened by the news that his
family is having its wants attended to.
THE great struggle of the winter Will be the
economic struggle said Mr.. White "The Red
Cross practically will fight the American fight I'M
TIL our boys take their places the firing line
next spring. 1t should be kept I'm mind that every
French soldier who is saved this winter means the
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28
Aristocrats Among Shopping Bags.

right is of gilt and hinged so that It
opens in square. 1t is also lined with
gold satin In dark shade and sus-
pended by gilt chain. A long, slen-
der gilt tassel hangs from the bottom
edge of this handsome example Of rib
bon artistry.
Similar bags, made of silver bro
cade, are lined with satins I'm bright
green or deep rose or vivid cerise, and
are as splendid as those In black and
gold. They are more gay in color and
therefore more youthful. Then there
are the dark brocades in satin with
raised velvet flowers. Considering the
richness Of appearance of these bags
they may be considered inexpensive for
1t takes only short lengths of wide rib
bons to make them. Sometimes a shell
shirrlng of narrow satin ribbon makes
a finish for the lining at the top of the
bag.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28

the suit of chic, unfinished worsted.
with straight belted coat and plain
skirt. 1t has one of those high, muf-
fier collars that may be buttoned UP
about the throat for warmth, at the
same time adding touch of smart
est style. The big patch pockets are
practical IL the wearer chooses to use
them, but are really placed to carry
out the severe style of the coat with
n masculine detail.
Such a suit with little variation In
the collar, will pass without criticism
from season to season.
For dressier wear suit Is shown
made of Poiret twill. The coat shows
ingenious cutting, but hangs almost
straight at the back. The convertible
collar Is edged with embroidery In
several subdued colors, aud has an
inlay of kolinsky fur. Cuffs of fur and
lines of buttons elaborate the sleeves.
A more or less dressy hat worn with
suit of this kind, will emphasize Its
character. In the picture small hat
with crown of stitched silk and brim
of velvet contrives to look military by
means Of Its shape and its trimming Of
cords.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28

Bags made of ribbon continue to
flourish and they account for immeas-
urable yards of ribbons that flow In a
glowing pageant of cOlOrs across the
busy ribbon counters. Beginning with
the most popular of all, the knitting
bag, ribbons contribute their beauty
and elegance to shopping bags, sewing
bags, opera bags. and every other sort
of bag--and there is no end to the
variety. From the little powder bag
up to the capacious knitting bag there
are all sorts and sizes. The Emitting
bag appears to have reached the limit
In size and facetious men declare IL
will carry anything to be found In a
furnished fiat, except the piano. Like
the fiivver, 1t thrives on jokes.
The most elegant-looking shopping
bags are shown made of heavy bro
caded ribbons hued with the richest
satins and mounted on silver or gilt
mountings. The body of the richest
brocades makes them available for
lhgs of this kind as substitute for
leather. A pair of aristocrats in this
particular bag family appear in the
illustration. Heavy black satin ribbon
brocaded with gold, is used for them.
The bag at the left Is made like n
leather bag, with piped seams and n
lining of goId-colored plain satin. It
has a gilt frame prettily chased sus-
pended by a gilt chain.
The frame used for the bag at the
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28
why MleRe0 Cross
Ne@6s Your Nehp =
14me,zca rs gang 10 SAGE thousands Of French
ana Belezan zo0men and children from death
by starvation ar freezing tits z1yute,; but eUe,y
HMe,zCaN must lend n hand t0 tie ze,urk~@

ROM Everywhere in France" there
are being brought to the United States
with the arrival OF nearly every pas
senger ship tales of devastation and
misery which are even more tiagic
than the cabled dispatches which we
are accustomed to read under the
vague date line, Somewhere in
France"
Many of these narratives have been
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28

same view as William Allen White regarding
the Importance of giving primary attention to the
economic side of the equation during the winter
months He quoted General Pershing saying
that the greatest thing that the Red Cross can do
ut present to insure victory is to stand by the fam
lilies Of French soldiers.
Gas Bombs Poison Soil.
An interesting fact dwelt upon by Mr.. Wlshard
during a visit to Washington was that of the pois-
oning of the soil in agricultural regions by the
gases spread the country by the Germans. 1t
Is stated that this gas has worked its nsidiOus way
deep into the ground, so that unless heroic means
are discovered and applied it will be years and
years before the land is fit for cultivation of any
sort. The devastation, he says is beyond anything
in the history of the world, with shell craters
thick that blowing of once fertile fields Is absO-
lutely impossible. Yet in this hopelessy devasta-
ted region the Red Cross has set to work to repair
some villages and TO restore certain agricultural
communities, not alone for the humanity directly
involved with respect to the people who will thus
have shelter and means to go to work, but as an
example to the thousands of others and an inspi-
ration to them to start in and begin life anew. The
hopelessness of it all might complete from a
single instance cited by Mr. Wishard-that Of a
who had owned mill In village near Ver-
dun, who told him that when he went to look for
the spot which it stood he had to take survey
along to locate it,
1t is into the hopelessness of hundreds of situa-
lions akin to this that the American Red Cross Is
advancing with its banner of mercy and its bugle
blast of inspiration.
So help the Red Cross
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up and down the selected area OF front line
trench the rniders spread rapidly. There were
several dugouts under the parapet, and from some
of them gray-coated figures crawled with their
hands up on the first summons to surrender
These too, were bundled the parapet. If a
shot came from the black mouth of the dugout
in answer to the call to surrender, 1t was prompt
ly bombed. At either end of the area of front
line marked out as the limits of the raid strong
parties made block and beat off the feeble ut.
tacks that were made on them"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28
A SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.

There Is very pompous artist In New York
who used to have sense of humor. His quips
were known everywhere. Now, however. since
he has gained considerable vogue he is taking
himself and his work very seriously.
Owen Johnson, the novelist, him In a res
taurant the other night, sitting solemnly alone.
TOO bad" he said, real pity and tenderness
In his voice. Poor Arthur He has severed his
jocuar vein."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28
HIS POINT OF VIEW.

Mike didn't you tell me you have
brother who is a bshopT' asked the contractor.
"Yes sor did that"
"And here you are hod carrier. Well, things
of this life are not equally divided are they
Mixer
mo, sor," replied the 1rishman. shoulderIng his
hod and starting up the ladder; 'indade they Is
not. Poor fellyl He couldn't do tltis to save his
loife, sor ." 4
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28
G.A. 2uaAz
Mink Is Liked.

Mink takes special prominence in
this winters furs. tits workc$.with
so much silk and comes in such won
derful colorings that the wraps and
scarfs of this fur are OF unusual
beauty.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-28
SOLDIER ScRAPBooks.

Have you begun saving jokes and pictures for
"Sammies' scrapbOok? kipling started these
scrapbooks in England for the wounded "Tom.
my" of course it's good idea.
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Il 7ZaE1CMoSIS NC2Z1 ~

saving OF an American boy
when the big drive begins u
few months hence"
L. ID. Wishard of California,
schoolmate of President
Wilson, well known for his
interest in Y. Nj. G. A. work
as well as that of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. is another re-
Gently returned observer from
France. He brought q doubly
interesting story. First, the
awfulness Of many conditions
existing; and, secondly, the
great work the Red Cross Is
doing and the much greater
work it Is preparing to do to
meet all the conditions scien-
tlfically land ,energetically.
Mr.. WiShard expressed the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
A GERMANS VIEWS

Here are some pithy punches from
the pen of Macmillan Harden, the
noted German editor:
At the present rate honor" seems
destined to be but battered coat-of-
arms adorning the funeral process
sion of the white race.
Obtainable peace should not be
delayed a single day
Adequate indemnity is no longer
possible. All have given up hope for
1t.
Each month widens the cleavage
between the sacrifices and the results
that luck might bring.
To the peoples there dawns out of
the storm and hail the sinister feel
ing that victory must give birth to
new war.
Nations cannot be crushed; buried
as dead, they rise from their tombs
and prepare for new combat to con-
quer breathing space.
If the wishes of our ultra -fanatical
patriots were to be fulfilled, the bond
of our enemies would become indis-
soluble, for the community of loss
would forge it into an iron ring.
And the children, the grandchildren
of the Germans of to-day would not
be allowed an hour of rest
If, on the other hand, our enemies
were to succeed in dismem bering the
German empire, on the very day of
the conclusion of such shameful
out of every eye in this land the
vow to steel and exert all the
strength of the nation to reconquer
what is lost.
In either case Europe would be
IMPOVERISHED and barren.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
PUBLICITY WINS

To raise a $4,000, 600 endowment
fund for pensioning retired min
listers. the pension agents of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. voted
to set aside 100000 for advertising.
at the national convention of the
body held recently in Chicago. It
was also urged that every church
maintain an advertising fund, and
that where possible every pastor
take course in journalism to gain
the cooperation of the press and the
attention of the public.
The Rev. J. T. Brabner Smith.
press agent and editor of the Vet
eran Preacher, related his expert
ences in church publicity work
throughout the country.
IT have found the editors of the
great daily newspapers are willing
to give publicity to any effort which
is for the public veal" he declared.
"The pension idea needs the SYM
pathy and cooperation of the public
press.
'The church should advertise it.
self" he continued. ut should pay
for information printed, and also
give news. Paid advertising, as we'll
as news, are absolutely essential to
success in church matters"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
PAST AND FUTURE

TUST now everybody is thinking
IL of war or problems and work
incident to or affected by the
war. Few have any time, as they
ought to have, for contemplation of
questions that will be important af-
ter the war. Those who have the
time and inclination to think about
after-war conditions should find food
for reflection in this belated admis-
sion of the Atlanta. Georgia, Journal:
During the first six months of 1911,
the larger branches of business were
highly depressed; railroads were
earning little and uncertainty and
unrest prevailed everywhere"
Only one important event had oc-
Cured affecting industrial conditions
just prior to that time. and that was
the enactment of the Democratic
tariff law, opening our markets to
the products of cheap labor in Eu-
rope and Asia. That law was enacted
in October, 1913. and disaster fol-
lowed. The first half of 1914 saw a
rapid decline, which was stopped
only when war orders from Europe
started the wheels of American IN
dustry.
The Atlanta Journal, Democratic
paper printed in a solidly Democratic
State, now tells the truth about the
depression which began with the in.
auguration of Democratic economic
policies. 1t will not as frankly admit
the causes. 1t is too intensely par.
tisan for that. But the American
voter. whether in Georgia or else
where, should reflect upon the sig
nificance of the admission above
quoted, and determine whether h,
win insist upon a return to tina
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19

borders. Every person capable of
productive effort should be engaged
in some useful. productive occupa-
ton. At the same time that we are
endeavoring to conserve the products
OF labor we should conserve labor
itself by assuring its utilization to
the fullest extent.
The regulation of the personal
conduct of the citizen, when not re-
lated to interstate transactions, is
matter of questionable national juris-
diction. Notwithstanding the ma
tional importance of the useful ac-
tivity of every able-bodied man, it
may not be within the province of
the general government to legislate
against idleness. However that may
be, the subject need not be neglected.
The State of Maryland has already
undertaken to compel its citizens to
engage in useful occupations. Other
States and municipalities should take
similar steps, with a view to assur-
ing that while no Stacker evades his
duty on the firing line. no other
Stacker, exempt from military service
there, shall remain in idleness here
at home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
THE UNIFORM PRIMARY

TNER1 primary eiecuoh uhuel
the uniform system demon
strates anew the difficulties
which are bound to hedge about such
a law. 1t was conceived as a great
electoral reform, but all who know
anything at all about politics under
stand and appreciate the failure OF
this alleged reform to accomplish the
results claimed for it.
of course, the old convention sys-
tenn had its faults and it was far
from ideal, but it at least had the
virtue of arousing general interest in
the choice of proper candidates.
Through the operation of the uni
form primary scheme it is now pos
sible for an indefinite number of can
didates to get into the running with
out regard to fitness or any other
qualification.
To-day we close another of those
hectic campaigns for the selection of
nominees and the usual trail of dis
satisfaction is seen everywhere. SO
long as men enter these primary
campaigns with no other thought
than the attainment of a job the sit
nation will be no better in the future
than it has been in the past. Men
of character and ability are discour-
aged from allowing the use of their
names for the consideration of voters.
because they see. time after time, the
utter insincerity and hypocrisy of
those who should manifest real in
terest from the standpoint of good
government in the choice of proper
candidates.
1t will be urged, to be sure. that
the old convention system was SIM
ply the machinery of selfish poll
ticians. but those who take this view
will hardly contend that the uniform
primary has been any improvement.
Through a division of the vote and
the multiplicity of candidates it is
almost impossible to nominate in all
cases the best men.
1t seems almost inconceivable that
the present system shall continue
any great length of time without
radical amendment. AS it stands
now it is an invitation to all the
demagogues and political nisfits to
get into the limelight, confusing the
voter and making efficient govern
ment almost impossible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
WINTERS COAL SUPPLY

Even with all the available forces
of production and distribution actu-
ated at top speed, it is the judgment
of those who have studied the sit
uation that the problem of the coun-
trys coal supply for the coming win
ter is one that calls for close and
careful attention on the part of the
consumer.
Fuel Administrator Garfield has
just issued. through the American
Chamber of Commerce, a circular on
the subject of coal conservation in
which he stresses the importance of
observing economy. He says "if
every family will save a ton of coal,
II every industrial plant will save 10
per cent. of the coal it uses, which
coal 1t now wastes, the coal problem
VIII be largely solved. There is
plenty of coal in the ground, but
there is a shortage of cars and of
labor at the mines"
1t VIII be observed that the fuel
administrator prefaces his important
suggestion with that very important
little word If" The plan suggested
is. OF course, worthy or consideration
at all times, but it should be borne
in mind that the country is con-
fronted by unusual conditions calling
TOT an increase rather than a dimi-
hSSiSii VI IiiS VIAL tleI16nL power.
In the admonition of the fuel ad-
ministrator families are reminded
that their health would be improved
by reducing the temperature of their
homes "at least five degrees " thereby
saving millions of tons of coal"
While the suggestion is worth acting
upon, 1t Will hardly commend itself
in zero weather or to those who are
compelled by force of circumstances
to buy in small quantities and who
have reduced the question of coal
economy to its lowest possible point.
In the case of manufacturing plants
that will have an increased demand
for output this winter the suggested
10 per cent. reduction in fuel will be
more imaginary than real The
speeding up of great mills cannot be
accomplished with diminished fires.
An increased product makes the in
creased consumption of coal in
evitable. and while 1t is we'll to advise
economy in fuel, the conditions are
such this year as to call for an in
creased coal supply. 1t will be we'll,
to devote its attention to this branch
of the business.
The saving of coal that may be
effected with the best care in regu-
lating combustion will not by any
means provide a sufficient supply of
fuel for the country's needs during
the coming months and the mining
of coal on large scale will be an
essential factor in maintaining the
desired standard of national efficiency
rendered necessary by our psrtici-
patton i'm the war.--Scranton Repub-
lican.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
WOOLWORTH RULES

There is an article about Frank
Woolworth, the famous five and ten
cent store man, in the October
American Magazine. The writer, in
talking of Woolworth, says:
These are his deductions from
forty-three years as a merchant or
garizer and builder of the world's s
tallest structure:
l. of course you will be dis
couraged. But keep on.
2. If you believe in an idea give
it a chance. Some of my first stores
failed because 1 hadn't studied the
situation thoroughly. 1 placed my
stores in the wrong part of the town.
There's a right place. Find 1T.
3. Everybody likes TO make a
good bargain. Let them. Small
profits on an article will become big
profits if you sell enough of the
articles.
4. 81 believe in doing business by
and with cash. 1 had been in busi-
ness several days before knew how
to make out a check. Large credit
is temptation to careless buying.
supervise details, but don't al
low them to absorb you. Don't waste
the time of a high-priced organizer
or a clerks job.
II prefer the boy from the farm
to the college man. The college man
won't begin at the bottom and learn
the business.
There are plenty of opportun-
tiles for young men to-day. Mann
fail because they are not willing to
sacrifice. No one ever got far who
was in bondage to the body. You
can't build a business on thoughts
of having q good time"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
CHEAPER MEAT

lFrom the London Times.
By an order issued yesterday the
Food Controller fixes the wholesale
maximum prices for dead meat and
regulates the prices which butchers
may charge the public. A schedule
of decreasing prices is drawn up, and
though the full effect of this will
not be felt till January there should
be an immediate decrease, as the
order comes into operation next
Monday. The effect of the new pro-
visions is that the butcher must not
sell his meat at prices which, in the
aggregate, exceed the price paid by
him by more than u d. a pound, or
20 per cent.-whichever is the less.
Out of this margin he will have to
meet his working expenses. Local
food committees are empowered to
fix schedules of maximum retail
prices for various joints, and with
these the butcher will have to conf
ply 1t is expected that by the end
of the year the average price to the
public for home-killed beef should
not be more than Is 11sd. pound.
Monday, September IT, has been
fixed for the introduction of the
ninepenny quartern loaf.
Tea and Matches
The Food Controller states that
there is at present no cause for
alarm concerning supplies of tea, al
though it is most desirable that all
possible economy should be exer-
cised.
Lord Rhondda in a communication
on the subject of the local food con-
troll committees, emphasizes the i'm
portance of their obtaining public
condolences. If it is shown that
committee has failed in its trust he
would be prepared to intervene.
Meanwhile he is asking for detail
ed return of the membership of the
committees and subcommittee.
In view of the complaints in re-
gard to the supply and price of
matches the president of the Board
of Trade has decided to extend the
powers of the Tobacco Control Board
so that they can deal with the match
industry