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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
For smokelens Thursduy.
Copyright. 1918. by National Newspaper Service !,

The general effect of wheatlcss Monday and
"Wednesday on the health and efficiency OF the
Hoover would just institute a Foodless sunday
for every man and woman in the country who
grand and glorious thing for everybody but the
doctors and the nostrum manufacturers.
habit; lie may not admit that he is a slave to
may feel tina, he ls a fellow OF some character
ana no, no, . : week.-Mrs. Wel let him prove it.
acter he i!kea 10 think he has. Character is a
gusl!ty Which Ta kesps man the master OF his
either has character he hasn't. He either
has the tobacco habit or the habit has him The
going without tobacco twenty four hours now
ana then earnestly commend him Smoke
Thursday IL day when a man is or ought to
be dS!riy .hu"y II Is the middle of the week.
and he dsspaon on 81 rhnrsday
exhausted by week end dissipation tcaiied rec
on Tn1fsday whether he is man or WeaR PrGwe
IL, him put away his smoking paraphernalia on
Friday. If he cant do this he is just as much
a dope mend az IL my soor degenerate who
every day. And no tobac % user can tell Til he
tries how strong a hold the drug has on him,
Thurnday III ~ patriotic saving If a tobnese
nhsr !s too cocksur' OF his character to test
he Oush, 10 DC patriotic enough to deny himse K
mat little BIT for the sake Of those who are
nKhiihK our battles for us In Europe and Mt
80 baccy Thursday. Give the. money to any
suneringa caused by Var oT If yoe ars t toe
ught-nsted for that invest 1t In thrift stamps.
qnesttons and Answers
Tw,c. IN the snme Piace.---can a person op-
pprea ~ eI paee !" the S W be
hnswer-~Yea. The Operation merely restores
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

Wisdom tells us In time of peace to
make ready for war and, also. in time
Of war to prepare for peace. One very
serious peril In the continuing har-
be threatened Immediately after the
final victory over the Hun 1t Will be
the invasion OF all the European coun-
tries allied with us by armies Of foolish
and knavish Americans OF both sexe,
1t can be and should be averted. and
means to avert 1t should be provided
now. that they may be applied promptly
when needed. Governments can ar
range easily for restrictions on travel
from our ports to Europe. These caI
be made so flexible and widely discre-
tionary as to spare our friends ard
abroad from our vulgartans and crooks,
while permitting the well-behaved and
honest free access.
Sound policy and that decent regard
for the opinion OF mankind proclaimed
In our Declaration OF Independence
suggest that on important and critical
occasions nations put their best foo:
foremost. Usually in just such situa-
ton as we Will be In after the war.
nations have had their worst thrust
forward to represent them among
those whose friendship and ASSOCIATE III
were desired. That was tho unhappy
experience OF England after Water
100. Many French and all the other
peoples OF Europe felt deeply grateful
to her. English prowess. greatness
and wealth were admired enthusiastic
ally, as ours will be. Thackeray. "a
vanity Fair" accurately describ as
some OF the results. Hc tells us OF
that brood OF hardy British al
venturers who have invaded the con-
ttnent and swindled In all the capitals
OF Europe" He continues: You need
Ell put to be Milor AnSlaisc. travelling
III n private carriage, and credit was
ut your hand wherever you chose u
seek It,. Very likely that will be tho
position of the American tourist in
friendly and grateful countries, at first.
at least. until we send over specimens
OF the kind further described by the
great novelist. speaking OF his own
countrymen. with that happy swagEer
ana insolencc OF dcIncanor which we
carry everywhere"
Like remarks Will apply to us of
America II miscellaneous and unchcck-
Cd rush TO the war-stricken countries
Is permitted. All OF us know we'll VIC
have our full share of rascais IA we'll
as prasSarts and insolent rowdies of
all stations in life. Such people al
ways thrust themselves forward, of
course. AS very few dead nies cause
the ointment OF the apothccnry to be
offensive. according to Scripture, so q
small but conspicuous minority may
draw the wrath and CONTEMPT of
strangers on the whole OF nation.
Many well-bred, substantial Americans
went to Cuba after tho defeat OF The
Spaniards. There went also some
dozens. or scores. of arrogant or iRno-
rant Doors. sharpers and frothy shout
ers These brought upon us resent
ment Of the Cuban people, which nearly
Danlshed remembrance OF all we had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

siveness and cheerfulness and readiness will
prove whether we really are strong and earn
est In our patriotism more renderers of
lip service and slackers at heart Effemi-
macy and cowcrdice in Sinking loss of money
and comfort despicable as desertion
from the ranks or running away In tho face
OF the enemy. War is no childs play. 1t
is serious and solemn work for all men and
women full grown in soul and purpose as
we'll as in years and body. What we have
undergone titus far in the way Of giving
and lending, at good interest and on. sure
security, and paying taxes and lessening lux
uries and indulgencies are mere annoyances.
Our business is to harden our resolution to
encounter real suffering: hunger, pain acute
poverty, if necessary. Even these would be
little compared with what other peoples en-
dure and will continue to endure until our
triumph is complete and their deliverance by
it assured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Books and Authors

Days In the HOSPITAL" by Kate Steger Win
ston CWhittet Sc Shepperson, printers Rich
mond) Is u compilation OF appropriate quota
lions from the Bible and selections from, sacred
hymns ana religious poetry. The book con-
tains t tn pages each page containing
Miss Winstons selections have been made with
care. The book Is sale ut local book and
department stores.
',The Fabric Of Dreams" by Katherine TAYLOR
Craig. which f. p. Dutton & COMPANY arc pub
lshing this week. Is very commemorative sur
Eey of the whole subject OF dreams The au-
tnor. VINO Is wcll-known student of the &C.
quit mas omitted nothing OF consequence from
her review of the attitude of both the learned
uaSS OF antiquity to the scientific theories Of
to-day Among the moderns she makes fire.
quent reference to or quotations from the works
or jung, Freud Morton Prince, Hnvelock Ellis.
STANLEY ltail. Boris Sidis and many others. using
their theories In explanation of dream phcnon-
eha comparing their conclusions and discussing
tnelr IDEAS. Modern mystics. such as Madame
Blavatsky, William Sharp, William Blake, add
lheir quota OF interest. and there are extracts
from the references to many men and women
OF note during recent years in literature science,
religion art and philosophy. The literature and
history or the ancient Greeks and Romans are
drawn upon for their various explanations and
discussions OF dreams and numberless personal
happenings and beliefs are recorded The He
brews of antiquity the Hindus the C;iDsies OF
all times. the civilization OF the Middle Ages
are all put under tribute to make complete the
story OF how man In all times has looked upon
MS dreams There are chapters dreams that
have come true. dream analysis and interpreta-
ton, drugs and plants that have been used to
induce dreams the mystery of slecp ncuras-
thenia vs.. the sixth sense symbolism in dreams
and the ancient art OF geomancy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST q. 1918.

Pretty soon the dumbest citizen of Ger
many will be able to see the difference be-
tween the German censorship and that OF
the enemies OF the central powers. The en-
itente allies suppress only such information
as may be used by their enemies, while the
German censors suppress all they do not wish
the German people to know. In other words,
the entente censorship is for the benefit OF
the people of the entente countries, but the
.Teutonic censorship is for the injury OF the
Teutonic peoples.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
.eThe Welcome Timer

It's welcome to the harvest Tina
And when the crops are in,
An you see the home-fres flicker,
The music will begin!
Then. swing yer rosy pardners
Around the ringing hall
Until the dancins shakin'
The pictures on the wall!
Oh. then'll come the glad time
An. p'raps the parson, too,
Whilst a feller's glimpsin' heaven
In his sweetheart's eyes so true!
And you'll dance through life to.
gether--
The wcddin' ring an kiss!
This world an then the next one"-
But there's none so sweet as this!
l.. Stanton. In Atlanta Cohsti.
tuition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

1t is not unnatural that the commuters
upon trains running into Richmond should
look to Director-General McAdoo to provide a
remedy Tor the overcrowding that has caused
so much inconvenience. No doubt that over
worked Official and his assistants are doing
their very best to assuage the anguish Of the
commuter as well as that OF the casual trav-
eier Yet the demands upon the roads in
the matter of the movement of troops and
supplies are such that great patience must
be exercised by the public Lucky is the
individual who experiences no other suffer
ing in these days except that of being occa-
sionally crowded in q train
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Books for the soIdIer,.

l.. NJ. S., Bremo Bluff.-The war SER
vice of the American Library Associa-
ton. Library OF Congress, Washington.
books for soldiers. but tho State LII
brarian. Richmond. and knights of CO.
lumbus and Y. NJ. G. y. organizations.
wherever located, have undertaken to
assist in the collection and forwarding
OF books to the various camps. Hence.
you can make your gift through the
nearest of either of these agencies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Embargoing the Passenger Car

! Is inevitable that the order of the war
industries board requiring all manufac-
lurers Oh pleasure automobiles to place their
plants upon q 100 per cent war basis by The
first of the year will work serious hardghins
upon many thousands of Deople But the
manufacturers themselves will feel this to a
lesser degree than others engaged in tho
business built up around the production of
cars. The people who stand to lose most are
those who have specialized in the marketing
of cars
lAc war industries board has not dccreed
the suspension Of business by the manufac-
turers. II has merely served notice upon
'heiM mat they must convert their plants into
war industries; that they must build army
TRUCKS Or airplanes or some other product
which will contribute directly to the prosccu-
ton OF the war. This means that the great
establishments built UP in this country for
the production OF passenger cars will remain
intact. Their producing organizations will
be held together. Their skilled labor will be
given constant employment and the owners of
the plants Will doubtless make as much money
as they have ever made
When the is over therefore, II will
not be necessary for the automobile industry
TO re-crcate itself II will not be necessary
Tor II TO start ug ain at the beginning II will
simply return TO its original business of max
ing passenger cars, and it will know In adj
vance that its output will be eagerly absorbed
by the public.
Eut these fortunate circumstances do not
apply TO the selling end Of the trade with
the supply OF new cars cut off entirely, many
or the agents Will find themselves out OF en-
ploymcnt unless they turn. az some OF them
already are doing, TO the used car business
, There is certain TO be an enormous expansion
IN inns line. There arc millions OF Messenger
cars now in service which with proper care
can be made To operate with satisfaction for
years. 1t has become the custoIn OF many
owners 10 purchase ncw machine each wear
throwing the second hand car back uuon the
agent Tor resale at Il sacrifice. There will
be brisk business in used cara from thts
I tiine forward. Many 81 them that were
1unked' far ahead Of time viii be rebuilt
| ana Kept in service There is u field ia that
! direction for enterprise, ana IL need not be
surprising II this Ia developed TO an extent
| undreamed OF prior to the var.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Make Inquiries Through Red Cro.s.

HIrS. .. Is. M., Scottsburg.--Har y.
Gibson. Red Cross Commissioned to
France, In cable, urges relatives OF
make their inquiries through the Red
Cross Bureau of Communication. Wash
ngton, D. c., instead of cabling or
writing direct to agencies or individ-
uals In Europe. AS many as four sop
arate requests about the same man
have been received by many insti-
tutions. This involves needless con-
gestion Of cables and wasteful duplica-
ton of efforts. In most cases. more
over. such inquiries are turned over
by others to the American Red Cross,
which is charged with such communi-
cation with soldiers relatives, and has
developed special facilities for obtain
Ing information about those reported
killed, wounded or missing, and those
from whom letters have not been re-
ceived.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

{. Senator Mapp and his friends have shown
Wisdom in deciding not to contest the nomi-
nation of Hon. S. Otis Bland as the Demo
cratic candidate for Congress to succeed the
late William A. Jones. 1t was close race,
and for some days the issue appeared doubt
full. but final returns left no reasonable
doubt of Mr.. BANDS nomination. Contests
must now be brought in the courts, and are
not profitable except in cases Of probable
mistake or fraud, which can scarcely he
charged in connection with the election in
the First District
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
An Appeal for the Fling.

.ro ~. Hpp .o' .nc iuRs.
10 the Editor or The Times Dispatch:
Sir-Evcry day regardless OF wealth
or, one can sec many handsome flags
lying which have been soiled and
whipped out by wind and storm Yes
'erday the beautiful new Gags recently
presented to our city. were out in the
storm. flying from the City Hail. and
presumably had been out all Saturday
night and other nights.
This discourtesy should not be per-
mitted
Flags made OF sheet iron or steel. IL
well painted. may stand day and night
uses in storm, and wind, but bunting,
even the best> of 1t, is not made for
abuse.
1t is a discourtesy to n flag to sub
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Current Editorial Comment
All reports OF tho lighting in
Picardy give credit to the small
tanks and cavalry for effective
work In clearing the way for the
Tanks
and
Cavalry

especially have played an i'm por-
tant part in wping out the two snlients-that
resting An;nm on s the Marine AND extending toward
the two great allied victories of tho year TO
Generai Byng and his ill-fated dash for Cam
orai must be given credit for the form of at
tack which has proved SO effective in Picardy
although the tanks had been used by the Brit
i Syng made his effort on wider front and
might have had different ending. Whether or
not General Haig is able. with French and
american assistance. to push the enemy back
TO the Somme, or even to the old Hindenburg
me. ms victory is notable one 1t shows the
British have fully recovered from their he rOic
., OF the spring It shows better than any
thlnG else, however. that unified command un-
der general like Foch all the allies need
ed TO beat the Germans at their own game For
while Hindenburg and LudendorM launched their
great Offensive of March 81 against the point
or contact OF the French and British armies
hoping to split them apart-and very nearly
s s,,,s eeded-Foeh launched his offensive Of Au-
gust at precisely the same point but with this
difference. that in the meanwhile the two
armies had been SO welded that the rough
Joint OF weakness at the point of contact no
longer existed.-St. Louis Republic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Lightning Strike. Church. One KILLED.
(By Associated Press.

NASHVILLE, TENN, August 90
News reached here to-day that the
Rich Christian Church. in Giles County.
was struck by lightning Sunday, and
that William II. Brown. prominent
farmer, who was standing before the
altar making an announcement, was
instantly killed. None of the other
persons present was hurt, the report
said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

Chairman Kitchin, supported by ma
jority OF his committee, steadfastly holds out.
against the proposal OF the Secretary Of the
Treasury that, in view Of the adoption of the
81 per cent tax on war profits, the rates on
excess profits should remain as they are in
the present law. The secretary contends that
legitimate business will be unjustly bur
dened by the increased excess profits rates
proposed by the committee, thus reducing the
revenues Of the future Since the allerna-
tive plan Of so per cent war profits tax
solves with unGuestioned fairness the prob
lem of raising the bulk of the additional
revenue needed, the insistence of the com
mittee upon its own burdensome plan seems
to be based wholly in jealousy OF its own
powers of initiative which il imagines would
be mortally infractcd by accepting suggcs-
tiohs not of its own devising. The upshot Of
the matter will be that as with previous lax
measures rightly originating in the House
tue Senate will take charge OF the bill and
give the country what it demands: sensi-
BILE tax measure embodying the essential fea-
lures for which MIR. McAdoo contends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
The Const Guard,

F. B.. Shenandoah.-The coast guard
was established in 1915 to combine the
previously existing Revenue Cutter
Service and Life-Saving Service. In
peace time 1t operates under the
Treasury Department to save property
and lives from destruction at sea. In
war IT is part of the navy. Appoint
ments to cadetships in this service are
made after competitive examinations
each year. Cadets are educated at the
Coast Guard Academy, New London,
Conn. The course covers three years
and embl aces professional and aca-
dcmic studies. Applicants must not be
less than eighteen years old nor more
than twenty-four. citizens Of the
United States and unmarried APP
pointments as cadet engineers also are
made after competitive examinations.
Candidates must not be less than
twenty and half years old and must
serve n probationary term Of at least
one year before being commissioned
third lieutenants OF engineers These
must BIO between twenty-one and
twenty-six years old. Information as
to pay. service, etc. may be obtained
from the Treasury Department. Wash
ington. d. G. An apprentice seaman In
the navy gets $3.50 month. on en-
listment. Burroughs in tho navy are
contingent upon circumstances. II the
sailor Is on duty at sea he gets no
furlough to go home. If he is being
held for call to duty no gets no
furlough.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

The Department OF Labor's plan for reach
ing rent profteers is 10 have property values
INCREASED for tax purposes TO basis com
parable with the rentals asked. The plan Is
defective for the simple reason that the addi-
t:onal tax would be-shifted to the rent payer.
The way 10 reach rent proltecring is to pun
ISL it by turning all profits above u reasonable
rental return upon the value of the property
into the public treasury. Owners of rental
property are not gravely concerned over in
creased taxes so long the margin Of pros; ,
AFTER they have been shifted, has no limi,
placed it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Turkey Contest.

Jus; now nd-then rem Under that we have a
Turkey Contest on this year. and so far there
entries.
Every turkey raiser is eligible. The turkey
raiser who sends in the best turkey within
twenty -four hours before Thanksgiving Day gets
a genuine autographed letter Of thanks. inclosed
in linen envelope bearing guaranteed steel
engraving authorized by the Postmastcr-Gen-
erul.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Suburbnnitcs

The lawn mower which regarded with
such affection in the early spring-that wonder
full hair-cutting device for grass which aroused
determination to practice muscular prog
ress-that blessed invention to clip the ears of
nature. upon which we banked in the days OF
spring enthusiasm
That lawn mower is under the porch. rusted
and busted. and we're paying n man So week
TO let US cit above its grave in a rocking chair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub
tccts, are answered free. An all In
quirles arc answered directly by per-
honnl Ietter'a self-addressed, STAN ped
envelope Is required. Address The
Times Dispatch Information bureau,
Richnond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

When Is Woman at Her Best?-1s there
any danger OF a woman losing her life II she
gives birth to her first child at the age of
thirty-hvo years? Most doctors say it is dan
gerous ut that age. MRS. e. j. p.
her best. II most doctors believe as You indi-
cate, then must have very limited acouaint-
ance with medical men, hrnless a woman Is ply
sicaily defective there is no reason whatever
why she should anticipate any danger from
childbirth at thirty-five to forty years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

Lord Lansdowne's interest in a drawn
war apparently finds its inspiration in solicit
tude for the "old order" of things in Eng
lsh life He seems unable to assent to the
new spirit Of democracy which already has
foredoomed to the scrap heap antiquated
ideas and customs which have hindercd the
free development of English life and energy.
In helping to make the world safe for de-
mocracy, England has come to realize that
many of the evils OF her own system will
pass away under the leayen of democracy's
working among her own people.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
News of Fifty Years Ago
(From the Richmond Dispatch. Aug. q 1scs

At n meeting OF the trus-
tees OF the Academy Of
Music held yesterday. with
James Thomas. Jr., prcsid-
ing, the following officers
were elected: president.
William II. mcfarland.
vice presidents. w. III.
Grant and w. II. Haxall:
secretary. W. L. Cowardin:
treasurer. Robert a. Lam
caster. The following gem
tlemen comr ose the board:
James Thumas. Jr., chair
man: w. II. Macfarland, w.
II. HaXall. l.. o. Noting, w.
II; Grant, w; l.. Tanner,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Relief.

Visitor-And so, my poor soldier. they arc
going to shoot you at o'clock in the morning!
Soldier-tiuhi 1 don't care!
Visitor-What? Are you so calious?
Soldier should worry. If I didn't get shot.
tomorrow would have been my detail to peel
potatoes anyhow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Charcoal Eph.. Drill, Tnonr,,

Hit ain 50 much what man think" said
Charcoal Eph. In u mood. ''as hit what he do.
Efn gotta git arrested TO what think 1
sure would spcn' my matched life in Jail. Try a
pickle, Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

At every turn new war tax or other I'M
pleasant consequence OF war, OF one Kind
or another. OF course! And more coming.
And then more. And then calls for subscrip-
lions to new Liberty bonds and thrift stamps
What else 10 can we expect? This
IS real war. Our endurance and rcspun-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Representation on the Service

r.. Chase City.-No. those engaged
in the work mentioned by you are not
entitled TO representation on the ser
vice flag. Only those who are actually
vice are entitled to represent ation on it..