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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

would call for her next door
neighbor and the two would 90
out into the woods and gather
black walnuts, which must be
pulled while they were green
and boiled for many hours.
This produced a delicate green
brown shade that was. alas
Singularly unbeautiful on grand
mothers fingers and lasted a
dreadfully long time. But it
made up into a most marvellous
color on the willow witches and
furnished many a brilliant
hanging, or upholstery cover
for the useful bookcases and
boxes that grandmother was so
fond of devising for the odd
hooks of her home.
Sumac berries and madden
made a resplendent red, and a
most exquisite blue could be
manufactured from the wild
root. But it took a great deal
of time and patience to brew
these dyes the way our grand
mothers did. and the thorough
ly up-to-date woman prefers
the more easily prepared pack
age dyes now on the market.
Basic dyes can also be pro-
cured in bulk ard applied with
either alcohol Or water. These
dyes are likely to be too sharp
or harsh in color, but a judi
cious mixing of several con-
trasting or supplementary col
ors will usually obviate this diff
tculty entirely. Sucn SOlu-
ton should be applied with q
stiff brush, but it is well TO re-
member that the color grows
darker as the liquid dries or
evaporates.
Simple stains that are used on
woods can likewise be utilized
for baskets. but 1t Is not wise TO
use a varnish stain, as this is too
shiny and unpleasant in effect.
~ the Star Company. Great Britain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
The Most Famou. Living Beauty.

Beauty
NNE day not long ago a charming woman to
me- Her face indicated deep distress. She confessed
that she had been living at a Summer hotel where
they had really good food and had gained thirty pounds in
six weeks.
'What shall do9" she walled bitterly. at like
pillow of feathers My lovely shape has disappeared
trey. have energy and feel tired and exhausted
all the time
your bit ample admitted. Then re-
peated geefuly the well known litany of reductions Elk
ercise diet, abstinence and Precipitation
1t is well to keep in mind these four principles OF flesh
reduction All methods depend increased perspira
on esSened quantity different quality Of food more
vigorous exercise that which upon certain por
tons of the body greater freedom from coggng
terials which wastes of the body.
1t is necessary TO every morning and every
ming until you tired and then don rest but exercise
some Begin first series of exercises to force to
breathe deeply Begin you rise In the morning
And by the way, it would be wise to rise hour earlier
than usual Too much sleep bad for you too much
food good morning exercise would be to scatter your
visiting cards the floor and then pick them up at
a time
In your nighsobe your pajamas go to the window,
fling wide open and, standing with raised above
and slowly counting eight Hold the air while you count
This gives the air chance to sweep through your lungs
Then expel the air slowly while you count eight Repeat
this until slight dizziness overtakes you.
Another good exercise Is to stand with the ngertps
tended straight in front of you and then bend slowly until
the ngerps reach the floor After breakfast spend two
hours every day in the open air Make oxygen your first
aid The more active the Out-odoor the BETTER
stopping this side of the point of exhaustion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
Basket Coloring---A New Fad for Women

DECOMING somewhat
n ashamed of being con-
sidered merely a charm
ing conversatiOnalist of the
drawing room, or a purely dec
Orative figure, with her diet
tante accomplishments of art,
emusic and dancing, the modern
woman has gone back to grand
mothers day and resurrected
knitting, which has become the
most popular feminine recrea-
tion and industry of to-day.
In rummaging around her
old-fashioned attic, she dis
covered that the dye pot of
grandmother's time held a most
delectable sacret of which the
modern women is not slow to
take advantage. She tries ex-
periments galore. She Smudges
up her pretty hands with all
sorts of dyes and stains, until
she is able to bring into being
the still newer industry of col
oring baskets to harmonic with
the surrounding Of each par
ticular room t. which they
belong.
For instance, a room deco
rated in soft tones of gray
should have its sewing basket,
or waste basket, colored in a
beautiful warm gray to match.
A blue room should be running
over with sky-colored baskets,
or completed with baskets in
dark navy Glue tones. TO har-
monte with its hangings. The
yellow or brown room should be
filled with golden or buff baS-
ketS, while the old rose or red
rooms can be a harmony in In
dian reds, or quaint old-wOrld
shades of MULLEN or garden
pink.
1t matters not whether the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
WILL you kindly discuss the treatment of con-
stipation in a general way M w.

Look for removable
insufficient drinking water local conditions Avoid
harc possible Systematic and bathing
the greatest benefit Abdominal often quite eecua
Drink glass of cold water before breakfast Eat green vege
tables oatmeal cornmea whole-wheat
fruits Agar Ga substance extracted from certain seaweeds
usually works we'll in doses OF
mixed with Cruel cooked fruit daily breakfast
Where there lack intestinal
strychnne usually prescribed physicians
erned by the conditions in each Irrigation Of the
intestine with cold sometimes eicacous
drugs hygnc and detetc effect relief extreme
cases surgical measures are sometimes required
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

WHAT is the best method
" of disinfecting a cellar
in which a large quantity of
potatoes, turnips and other
vegetables has been stored
through the Winter?-L. N.
After giving the cellar a thorough
cleaning, sprinkle the floor and
walls and the bins that held the
vegetables with water containing a
half pound Of chloride OF lime to
each gallon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
pLEASE tell me how to IN

DLEASE tell me now 10 H.
sert a screw IN a plaster
wall so that 1t viii hold
w. +. 3.
Enlarge the hole made by tho
screw and moisten the edges OF the
plaster thoroughly with water.
Then fill the hole with plaster or
paris and press the screw into It
while it is still soft. When the.
plaster hardens the screw Will be
held very firmly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
WHAT should be done for the relief of swollen burn
~ ing and generally painful feet?-C. Ell.

find
the limbs
stuon People much
with
OF SandOw a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

ten minutes every night with the tips of the fingers
and once week apply the following tonic:
Quinne suIphate. ............15 grains
Tincture of cantharides. " drains
Tincture of rhatany ......... 219 drains
Spirits of lavender. .......... ounce
5iycerlne
Alcohol enough to make twelVe-ounce
mixture.
HAVE been using a cream that makes
my face sticky and sore. Can you
tell me how to overcome it2-NIRS. GIN
Evidently that cream does not suit your skin and
should not continue its Try the following mild
cream:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

WHAT is the food value of
" barley, and why IS it
not used for making bread?
F. T. K.
Barley is rich in phosphates. but
it has too little gluten to make
good bread.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

THREE months ago half of my thyroid gland
moved for exOphthalmic goitre My bullying eyes
have improved quite little and less nervous but
there is still swelling feel discouraged and should like
to know what YOU think of my prospects Could not the
rest of the gland be removed c. K.
The of gland g
the Total
serious condition, myxedema
patience the
excellent final persist
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

THE telephone in my home
is frequently used by
outsiders. Please tell me
how I can disinfect the
mouthpiece.-MRS. c. II.
One woman know keeps at hand
a little bottle Of carbolic acid and
a box OF small squares OF white
clean cloth. Before using the tele-
phone she vets one OF the squares
with the acid and carefully wipes
the mouthpiece.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
WHAT is the best treat-

WHAT is the best treat
" ment for synovitis of
the knee of seven months
standing, the result Of a
blow? The X-ray shows
no signs Of tuberculosis.
r.. A. s.
Prevent further irritation by
placing the joint at perfect rest.
promote the absorption of infiam-
m3tOTy products by pressure and
counter irritation, and remove any
stiffness that may remain on the
subsistence of the Inflammation by
passive movements, massage or
the breaking down OF fbrous ad-
hesiOns The Joint has TO be fixed
by a splint or plaster bandage.
When the patient cannot lie up. an
apparatus is sometimes applied
which enables him to get about
on crutches with the splinted limb
unused. the shoe Of the sound limb
having a metal extension under II
upon which the patient puts pres
sure in walking. Counter irritation
may be set up with iOdin. Rest.
though vastly important, must not
be continued too long. lest the
Joint become very stin Should
his happen. friction, massage and
passive movements must be used.
)r If all signs Of Inflammation have
leased, the adhesiOns may be
broken down under an anaesthetfc
The general health must be
OOked after and rheumatism
reated II II comphcates the synO.
ritis. Swapping the knee is some
lines effective. II there is water
the Joint and the foregoing
treatment fails 20 cause its abb
s0rpt'on. IL may have TO be drawn
of. pressure being then reapplied.
THE first joints of my mid
die and ring fingers
are very swollen and sore.
and recently ] have had
spasmodic pain in the right
shoulder and neck muscles.
! have been advised not to
yat meat and eggs. Should
/ avoid tea and cOffee9
j. c.
The doctors advice as 20 diet is
sound. Tea and coffee should be
avoided. most decidedly. since they
both interfere with the elimination
lf uric acid from the body, and that
Is an essential thing IN cases in
which this substance is believed
10 play a part.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

WHAT fuel gives out the
" most HEATH. S. E.
Wood charcoal gives out more
heat than an equal weight Of any
other fuel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
WHY is it that bird cages
" are always suspended
by SpringS?-MARY F.

Springs are used because they
lessen the shock to the bird as it
jumps from perch to perch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

bIUt. Wutu uINI LIIlu LIb UUbTI
and coat first with umber paint
made of linseed oil and turpentins
and then with Zinc-white paint.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

dIIeT proper operative measures
have been carried out benefit may
be derived from prolonged exposure
10 the X-rays.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24
ZHeDOcf0r Says
By Z2hIca .Z1sNlze4L[hA n.ra.,a I. $
The WsII-knOwn Physician and Writer.

AM troubled by excessive perspiratlOn much that
uncomfortable most Of the time. B.
debility
cold bath daily the sympathetic
TT be flowing:
Erso, Thirty drops a day,
In VA
MY work is Of such nature that | constantly
posed TO disease germs and | am fearful that NAV
carry infectious material home younger brothers.
How could l diSinfect my clothing and body?-F. K.
heating paraom pastles lamp
clothing be
the hands and nails
practicable
PLEASE tell why after soop over, everything looks
black and 1 feel dizzy9-E K
The
sudden change circulation and change
result of
vessels It would be wise have blood
physician
in the circulating fluid affecting
the blood -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-24

DECOMING somewhat
y ashamed of being con-
Siderpd merely a charm
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-10-13
i friendship

This store looks upon its patrons
not merely as customers but as
friends People purchase here be-
cause they have a friendly feeling
for this store.
The causes which develop this
friendly feeling may differ, in fact,
they are sure to differ. Ones
friendship for the store is the re-
suit of finding good values; an
others is the result o of efficient
service and courteous treatment,
and so on.
Naturally this friendly feeling on
the part of our patrons is recipro-
Gated on our part And this spirit
Of mutual friendship is an, impetus
for greater service and an incent-
iva to ever-increasing endeavor -
make this store place. where
every visitor will feel perfectly at
home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
BULGARIA WILL
NOT INVADE GREECE

Berlin. June 11.-Bulgaria has no
intention Of trying to carry the war in.
to Greece, according to statement
made by the Bulgarian premier, M.
Radoelavoff in an interview given to
the Berlin newspapers on Saturday.
The premier said the Bulgarians are
In position to successfully assume
the Offensive against Gen. Sarrail's
army but added:
1T is not in the direction OF our pol.
itics to carry the war into Greece.
The violations OF international law
which the entente has permitted itself
In Greece are no incentive for us\ to
follow suit. In spite Of the fact that
the entente has forced Greece to re-
move the ENJOYS Of the central powers
the latter cherish only sentiments Of
friendship for Greece, which has been
loyal to It's king"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
COMPANY CALL
ONE FROM ARMS
BRAVE SOLDIER LADS REPORT,
BUT THE FOND FAREWELlS
MUST BE REPEATED.

With loving words and tender ca.
resses, with many promises to write
and to cherish memories forever, with
chests swelled out and heads erect.
several brave members Of Co. G looked
at their sweethearts last evening, babe
them farewell and reported to the ar
mory to march away, as they thought,
under command. But It was not call
to arms, but call from arms, as they
were victims Of a practical joker.
The stirring sounds Of the bugle and
the rattle of musketry sounded plainly
In their ears as voice over the wires.
to the several homes, commanded
them to present themselves at the ar
mory at once as the company was or
dered to move. Many heart rendin9
scenes have been enacted at our local
depots, but the front porches staged
the partings last evening.
One young chap, who has auburn
hair, but no hat, responded to the call.
As he left a dwelling on -- street,
he waved a fond farewell, gritted his
teeth and said. 81 go with Uncle Sam"
but on reaching the armory all was
still. The lights were out, the doors
locked. Looking from one to another
they grinned, pulled down their hats
and, whistling taps, beat retreat TO
ward their homes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
PASTOR URGES
"BUY A BOND"
BAPTIST MINISTER At BLOOM.
FIELD breaches SERMON
ON LIBERTY LOAN.

Bloomfield. June 11.-"Our govern.
ment needs two billions Of dollars to
equip and support our armies and the
failure of this loan and consequently
OF liberty would be the most grievous
failure the world has ever known"
This was Rev. G. E. Won Hagen's
messages to his congregation at the
Bloomfield Baptist church yesterday
morning.
eve Americans are patriotic" he
continued, loving our native land,
willing to live for it and, II necessary,
to die for 1t. The victory of this Liber
ty Loan means the safe guarding Of
democracy for the world, and will be
the most glorious victory that has ever
blessed the human race.
"ln the coming league OF peace We
will in clude the German but only after
hts autocracy has been destroyed and
his mil1tarism vanquished and the
German freed.
THE worlds future is in the school
the church, the library, the legislative
hall where the people shall rule. We
are IN this war to say that there Is no
room left In this world for car. 8
kaiser. sultan or king except 1t be
King Jesus"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

I Bernie Overturf of near Belknap
has returned after a visit in Ottumwa
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl McReynolds OF
southwest of the city, have returned
after a visit with Mrs. Alice Mickey
nolds. 800 Wabash avenue.
Mrs. r. L. Root and daughter Miss
Mary E. Root. S12 North Court street
are In Grinnell where they are attend
sSnr the commencement exercises. MISS
Blanche Root being one of this years
Grinnell college graduates
i Miss Leila Boulton. 1913 West Second
street, has gone to Omaha, Neb, to
visit her sister, Mrs. w. 8. Hogue, and
family and to attend the high school
commencement exercises. her nephew
Lawrence B. Hogue, being one OF the
graduates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
NURSES HONOR
LOCAL WOMAN
MRS. 6LANCh RoWkER LEWIS is
ELECTED TREASURER OF
STATE ASSOCIATION.

Mrs. Blanch Bowker Lewis of OF
tumwa was elected treasurer OF the
Iowa State Association of Registered
Nurses in the annual convention which
closed Saturday afternoon in Council
Bluffs.
The other officers are:
President-Mrs. J. j. Seerley, Bur
lington.
First vice president-Clara L
CRANE, Davenport.
Second vice president-Mar1e s.
Ohge, Sioux City.
Recording secretary-Gyda Bates,
Cedar Rapids.
Corresponding secretaH-Ella Nc
Danne1. Cedar Rapids.
Auditor-Katherine Mccarthy, Dav'
export.
Iowa's registered nurses are square
ly behind President Wilson and the
government in the present war with
Germany. Before adjourning they sent
telegram to the president pledgfng.
through him, their cooperation and
support to the government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
oEEIclAIs oulZ PRISONERS.

OFFICIALS QUIZ PRISONERS.
Kansas City, Mo-, June 11.-Con-
firmation Of the report that Cletus
Adams and Claude Piersol, two Of the
six alleged abduction plotters from
sprinfeld had been brought to the
county Jail here. was obtained today
from Judge Arch A. Johnson Of the
Springfield circuit court, who with
other off Gals of Springfield was here
to question the prisoners further. The
other prisoners-Tayior Adams, his
wife and one son and Sam McGinnis-
are believed to be held at Stockton.
Judge johnson was unable for sever
al hours to locate the prisoners. Final
ly word was brought to him that Pier
sol and Adams had been bead over
night at Independence, ten miles east
of here Instructions then we're issued
that they be brought to the county Jail
here.
Judge johnson refused today to dis
cuss further the arrest yesterday at
some unnamed point In Kansas Of a
Springfield man who was alleged to
have been implicated in the death Of
little Lloyd.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ITALIANS HOLD NEW GROUND.

ITALIANS HOLD NEW GROUND.
Washington, D. c., June 1.-THE
Austrian counter offensive has broken
down completely, according to ofdcial
advices received here today from q
member of the italian cabinet.
The positions at Fate and Jamiano
captured by the Italians in their often
sive have been successfully held
against the extremely heavy counter
attacks Of the Austrians, the dis
patches report. In the Carso alone
15O, 900 troops and 1000 big guns were
used by the Austrians in their attacks
The Italians have adopted new sys
tenn Of machine gun warfare that wai
used to great advantage In the recent
fighting, the dispatch stated. The ma
chine guns have been detached from
infantry regiments and organized az in
dependent commands, giving them q
mobility in mountainous terrain here
tofore impossible.
GREEK POSITION NECESSARY.
Occupation Of Janira in northwes
tern Greece near the Albanian from
tier. by Italian troops was military
necessity" according to the oficial dis
patches received here today from the
Italian government.
The occupation was neceesitated
the dispatches say, to guarantee the
stability Of conditions in the occupied
territory Of Albania and to establish a
shorter and safer route for italian tran
sports and supply ships across the
Adriat1c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
LAD DESCRIBES
AWFUL PERIL
TELLS OF BEING FORCED TO RIDE
HORSE IN RIVER; WAS REALLY
ON MYRTLE STREET.

Ottumwa's squirrel whisky is hav.
ing some bad effects. The mixture, Of
whatever it is, has played havoc with
the minds Of many in the past few
years, but early this morning colored
lad told the police an up to date story
which is good.
The colored boy entered the police
station minus his shoes and his clothes
were very wet. See here. boss, you
done got to do something with these
soldier boys; they has me riding a
wild boss all around through the water
on the south side" In wondrous
words he pictured his peril.
But the police investigated and
found that while attempting to get ia
friends house on Myrtle street, he
foundered around in the water which
has backed up on the street
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
HELP REPLANT
FLOOD FIELDS
cHlLLicoTHE, NO., TO HELP
FARMERS LOSING CROPS
By HIGH WATER.

Chillicothe, Mo-, June lin a
spirit of patriotism first and in a
broad public spirit for the business OF
the county second a movement has be.
gun here among the business men to-
ward helping the farmers replant the
bottom land crops which have been
washed away by high waters during
the past week
Everey section of Livingston
county has its area of bottom land
and with the idea of an exchange
Of work every man is urged to lend
his cooperation to the project.
B. V. Gin, head of the Chillicothe
Farm Labor bureau is registering the
volunteers. Other committees have
charge OF securing the necessary men.
teams and implements while others
are looking after the seeds for re.
planting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
WRIGHT POSTMASTER.

Iowa City, June ll.-Eeorge G.
Wright OF Council Bluffs, president of
The University Of Iowa association
Will be the POSTMASTER at the luncheon
which will be given by the alumni at
noon on Wednesday, June 10, at the
Rrmory.
The other speakers will be Prof. F.
e. Ensign Of the department Of educac
ton, Henry NJ Eicher OF Washington
representing the state board OF educa-
ton, Theodore G. Garfield, 1917 grad
nate, Mrs. Ethel Elliott Swan Of Min
neapolis. President Emeritus Thomas
n. Maobride Of the university and
President Walter A. Jessup.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
GRJNNELL "PROFS"
ARE JOINING ARMY

Grnnell, June 11.-Four Grinne'!
college professors have already joined
some branch Of the national military
service and two others will do so with
tn short time. The four who have en-
listed are all at Fort Smelling, and m
clude, l.. l. Dickerson, Librarian; Gin.
ton Tooley, Of the department OF
public speaking; j. g. Walleser, pro
lessor of English, and Holmes Beck
with head Of business administration.
John M. Smith of the French depart
ment has already left for Boston
where he will join the American am
bulance corps which sails for France
June 9, and Lloyd Taylor, instructor IN
mathematics, will take examinations
for neutenancy in the regular army IN
July. 500 a... $780,.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
ARREST BOGUS
CHECK WRITER
YOUNG MAN PASSES as WORTH
ON MERCHANTS OF MOULTOk
BEFORE CAUGHT.

Moulton. June 11.-Bogus checks on
the First National bank Of this place to
the amount Of $4s were passed on q
number Of local merchants Saturday
afternoon by a young man giving the
name Of C. w. McFell
The alleged forger was soon taken
into custody by Constable Tobin and
arraigned before Justice Cole. He said
that his home was near the Missouri
state line. He pleaded guilty to the
charge and was taken to the county
Jail at Centervilie and the case put into
the hands Of County Attorney Green
leaf
At his preliminary hearing 1t was
found that the young man had an army
registration card bearing the name Of
Falls. 1t had been issued last Tuesday
at Omaha.