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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
GIRLS SHOULD CHOOSE
FOOTWEAR THAT'S PROPER
Those Working on Farms nrc Urged
Ia Get Those Which VIII Keep
BODY I'm balance.

WASHINGTON. July -. "watcl
your feet
This advice. Mrs. Stanley Mccormick
Of Soston, second vice president Of the
National American Suffrage Associa
tion and in charge of the department
OF food productions and home economies
OF the wcman's committee. Council of
National Defense, gives to women con
templlting farm labor.
The most imnortant part OF Il
farne"ettc's uniform is her shoes" she
says. and yet you never hear ,Hen,
discussed. Don't ignore footSear You
have 10 have good spinal column tn
keep up with Il good job The conti-
tior OF the spinal column depends
greatly upon the feet 70 you wear
improper shoes which throw the body
out OF balance though YOU may keep
ut your job on the farm. you Will no;
do It so well rs YOU would with corr.
Portable shoes.
",Sc picturesque If YOU wish. but ;!so
he sensible. The English woman adopt
cd for farm wov. &, good stout, un-
lovely boot. american women must
also wear good stout boots if they want
10 preserve their health ard the health
Of the race"
MIS-. N'c,oThiCk ocli''eS that "C'h
an has a definite place to fiji in tho
farm as Il lahorer. She anticipates :tc
recruiting Of strong women for this
work. When asked il by any means
the work may be too severe, her an
swrr is this:
There IS no work which the women
cannot do. 1t may be possibl" that
some OF the farm Implements Will prove
too heavy. That will no: necessarily
stop the women. Those im2!''m cIts
can and will probably be simplih"d 20
meet the new need. Then p"rh2ps
everybody may PROF. by their H!taia
lion"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
GOVERNMENT OFFERS JOBS
TO HUNDREDS OF WOMEN
List Includes Clerk. Qualified ia Mod
crn Languages nnI Also Tclc-
phone Operating.

WASHINGTON. July 27.--The United
States Civil Service Commission an
nounces the following positions open
TO women Applications should be
made 20 the United States Civil Ser
vice Commission. Washington. ID. c.. or
TO the local civil service board. In
uuirics in regard 10 civil service cx-
amiuations may be made ut any post
office:
Regular clerks qualified in modern
Ces--EXaninations will be held
on July a and IS and on August 21
and -. 1918. 10 fill positions in the
Bureau OF Foreign and Domestic Com
m.rce. Department of Commerce.
Washington. -. c.. at entrance sala-
ries ranging from 5000 TO $1,000 a year.
Competitors will be examined in type
writing. letter writing, arithmetic.
copying and correcting manuscript.
general commercial geography and
translation from one OF the following
lanSuai!es into English Dano- Norwc-
cian, Dutch, French. German. Italian.
Portuguese. Russian. Spanish. Swedish.
Applicants should apply at once for
forms 1872 and 1874 stating in which
language examination is desired Pref
erence in appointment is given com
pettors who pass an optional ,est in
stenography in addition to the re-
CURED subjects. In view IF the ur-
gent needs Of tho Scrvi"a. subjects or
the countries allied WIKI the United
states will be admitted ~ examination.
but such persons will not =, certified
for appointment so long as there are
United States citizens on .he eligible
lists.
Telephone orerator-On account Of
urgent need OF operators applica lions
VIII he received At any time until
further notice, and tho competitors.
who will be rated simply on education
and experience, Will not be required
to report for any examination. Those
operators who are appointed will fill
vacancies In the War Department. and
other departments in Washington. D. e.
The salaries range from $3.50 to 1892
year
StenoErapher and ;ypewritcr-This
examination. for women will he held
only Al Balboa Heights. Canal Zone,
august c, l9lS. The usual salary for
This position in the zone IS Sl3l a
month. The examination will INCLUDE,
Stenorraphy, pcnmanship, letter writ
inG, aFithmctIc, spelling, copying, and
speed.
Ilcrbarium assistant.-An cxamlna-
I'LL vacancies IN the Bureau OF Plant
Industry. Department of Agr!cuiture
Entrance salaries range from S900 to
Sl.20r year The dUt!cs %: The posi-
zion include collection OF plants in tho
field. preparation and care of plants
in The herbarium, poisoning and fum!-
eating plants. and general care OF
specimens. Competitors will be exam
iucd on practical care and making Of
an hcrbariun. education. and expert
cmcc. y thesis Of not less than $50
words on collecting. observing, and
preparing plants must bc submitted a.
the timc OF the examination.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
TEACHERS BUREAU
state Branch of Education tidin;;
Local Aut!,oritic. Ia Finding
Trncirr~

In order 10 assist local school au-
thorities in finding teachers for the
public schools next session. tho De
partmcnt OF Education has established
n teachers bureau. which is in charge
Of Supervisor =. l. Worrc,l. The pu--
pose Of this bureau is 20 secure APP
pi!caiions from as many teachers as
possible and 70 receive reports %
vacancies in the public schools the
bureau then attempts TO put the rp-
piicant into Immediate touch with =
desirable position.
This work is done absolutely free o.:
charge 70 teachers and !5ca! school
officials. II is en- investment: the De-
partmen, Of EGgcaiioa Gel: i, wise and
necessary - make in order 20 assis.
the schools n The abnormal conditions
which they now face Very gratifying
results have already been cco!nplishcI.
large numbcr u teachers nave en-
rolled IN IN" bureau, and Il cous!l-
craul" EImoc. q. "acanl schools have
already been filled. For IN. H.st Vim
IL now happens ina, the nUnha. q.
applicants enrolled in the bureau eX-
eee9s The number ~ vacancies -e.
ported T. is the desire q the sg-
p.ryisor IN charge 70 place ;caohera
IN positions which ,hey can handle TO
the best possible advantage y. the
pupils.
= number Of coua,Ies have no, ve,
secured their fun quota Il teachers
and tn many instances. Of course. ,hcgc
positions canno: he filled uu,n the
summer schools have closed. :, is =,
the highest Importance. however. "a
al available qualified applicants TO oc
placed At once ana tn. teachers bu-
rsau is Offering is service for this
purpose.
The bureau. u course. !s not a, tn 4
time undertaking u place any teach
crs except those "ho arc reasonably
vel! qualified and holG state cert!.
ncates 10 teach school. While few
persons may have 70 be employed mex,
session az teachers on local permits
~" po!icy ot tn" department viii be
10 assist N placing all regularly H.
ceAsed teachers before !oca! permit.
NSE5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
BEAUTY HINTS
FOR YOUR HAIR
How to Prevent 1t From Grow.
ing Gray.

There Is no occasion for YOU 10 look
unattraCtive or prematurcly old he
cause of graz. strcal:ed with gray.
white or faded hair Don't let this
condition with its look of age rob You
Of your youthful beauty and the won
derful opportunities which life offers.
80 matter how gray. prcmoturcly gray.
lustcylcss or faded your hair might be.
La Creole" Hair Dressing VIII revive
the color glands OF naturc--prcmotc :;
healthy condition OF the hair and scalp
and cause all uf your gray or faded
hair to become evenly dark. soft, lus-
trous and beautiful. This preparation
is not a dye. hut an elegant toilet
requisite which is easily applied by
simply combing or brushing throug II
The hair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
JONES EXPLAINS PLAN
OF WAR SAVINGS CLUBS
Tells of Advantages of Forming Assoc
Citations with Definite Aim md
Common rurpoSr

Eugene X. Jones State director of
War Savings Societies. in a statement
issued yesterday. explains the f,ndu-
mental idea OF War Sovings Societies:
The primary idea of IL War SAVINGS
society Is TO foster and stimulate the
savings habit among it's members nnd
10 invest the money saved in thrift, and
war savings stamps. You see the idea
IS ihat The society is n purchasing
agency, not n selling agency. ana rho
oircct HSty of its members is the ac-
u''"i'I'"h OIL war savings stamps but
OF course. this is not mean. to imnly
mat they should in any way c,irta il
their activities if engaged also in The
sale Of stamps
1t is very obvious that a sroup Of
people associated together with a def.
MT" ann and common purpose. can ac-
conpilSh more than the same number
OF individuals working indcpendcn;lv
hence the War Savings Society.
The aim and purpose of the present
thrlit campaigns is clearly expressed
IN the pledge which each person signs
If he wishes to become a member OF n
society. and with the knowledge of its
significance thus obtained he becomes
turning out unlimited thrift Hence
tho pledge.
TO coordinate and direc; ;nis move
mcnt the National War Savings Com
nt;iee has provided that each society
organized in accordance with its very
simple requirements shall be directly
affiliated with il. somewhat in the ma
turc of subcommittee of the whole
United States government. and requires
the organization in concrete form by
giving Il certificate 10 that effect
uence the charter
1T j. an honor to he an enlisted
member>of any organized society for
proving it's patriotism by deeds, such
as saving. thrift and economy. and IN
recognition OF this the United states
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
ASHLAND

ASHLAND. VA. July 27-A service
flag will be unfurlcd at Independ
Church tomorrow at 4 l.. NJ, in honor
o: tn" young men from that ncighbor-
hood who have gone to war Hon.
Roosevelt Page will make the address
and Mrs. Edgar White is in charge of
the program.
Mrs. j. l.. Hunter. Of Hopewell. was
;Ec recent guest OF Miss Elizabeth
Jesse.
Miss Maudc Randolph Watkins has
returned 10 Richmond after a visit to
Miss Bland Cary.
Mrs. James Ballard and children. of
Fairfax county are guests in the home
Of Rev. DR.. T. l.. Goodwin
Miss Lucy Brickhousc Of Norfolk IS
. guest III the home OF Rev. and Mrs.
q. {. Kelly.
Miss EloIse Hannah, OF Durham. y.
g, is the guest OF Miss Sara Hughes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
PULASKI

tSpecia! 10 The Times dispatch
PULASKI, VA, July 27.--The Rev.
Arthur Wake, general secretary q
~" 81 at camp Lee is spending SCI
eral weeks at his home here
Mrs. NJ. 4 Doran, aeld representa-
live OF the Home Service Of the ro,o-
mac Division o! the American Red
Cross, has been here this week per-
fecting a local organization. y cen.
trail county committee was appointed
comprised OF the Rev. Thomas T. Op!c
chairman. Mrs T. 4. Ewald. secrc-
tary; pr. g. q. Painter, DR.. c. y. Kun
KEEL, MIS-. Joseph Eckman Mrs. {. l.
Macgi!l, Mayor + " Caltee. G. J.
Macgill and j u Meek Each aux
Hilary in the county Will he represented
Mrs. John Shum and daughter. Miss
Raimey. are spending some time al
Urbanna, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
"Galifornia Syrup Of Figs" can't
harm children and
they love il.

Mother Your child isn't naturally
cross and pecvish See II tongue is
coated; this is a sure sign The little
stomach. liver and bowels need a
Cleansing at once.
When l!stlcss pale. fevcr!sh. fun OF
cold. breath bad. throat sore. doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach-ache. diurrhoea, remember. PEN
tie liver ana bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given
Nothing equals California syrup Of
FIGS" FOR childrcn's his: give :, tea.
spoonful. and IN a few hours al! the
foul waste. sour bile and fcrmcnting
food which is Clcggcd in the bowel.
passes out OF the system, and you have
well ana playful child again. All
children love this harmless, delicious
fruit laxative" ana IL never fails TO
effect good inside" cleansing D!-
rcct!ons for babies. children Of all
ages and growm-ups are plainly on the
bottle.
Keep 1t handy in your home a
little given today saves a s!ci; child
tomorrow, hut get the genuine. ASK
your druggist :or bottle OF Cali
tornia syrup 81 Figs" then see
that il is made by the "CaHtornIa
Fig Syrup Company."-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
T0DAY'S BEAUTY HIT

It Is not necessary 70 shampoo
your hair so frequently II i Is en-
tirely and properly t:ecrsed each
t!,ne by the use q 4 really good
shampoo. The easiest % use and
quickest driving shampoo tina, We
can recommend 70 our readers *
one ina; brings out ali the natural
beauty u the hair and may he en-
joycd ~ very Ittle expense, by dis
solving :. Tea DcontIl II Canthroy.
which can be obtained from any
druggist. N d cgp q hos water.
TINS makes q fan cup ct shampoo
lQGid enough so i - easy - apply
II 70 ell the hair instead # just 20
the top o.: n: head This. when
rubbed in.p the scalp ann onto every
strand of hair. chemically dissolyes
al impurities. u Is very soO.hiu.
and cooling IN i's action. as well az
beneficial - both scalp and hair
after riAsiug out the iaiher 80 ere
ated, you VIII find the scalp IS
t:csh. clean ana free from danL.g:f.
While the hair dries quickly and
evenly. developing Il bright lustcr
and snf: nuniness tina: makes Il
seem very heaVy.--idv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

or great impOr;anc" TO the public rcncr-
ally should bc tn. opinion given of Nuxu,e,i
Iron by United States Judge Atkinson. For
twenty years judge Atkinson has been in the
public service as Judge of the United states
Court OF Claims at Washington Governor
Member OF Congress. and United States Dig
tiCt Attorney. etc. lie has had vast cxpcri.
oncc in weighing evidence: in separating IN.
truth from the false. Since Nuxatcd Iron.
ur Fer NuSatc." AZ tho French call II, has
boon introduced into this country. II has
taken the pcopl" by storm. Druggists every
wh'fc ar" TALKING about its Immense sale It
being catimntcd that over three million peo-
tle annually are using II in this country
ui"n". 1t has been highly indorscd and pre-
"'rin"d bH wcll-hnown uhySiclnns like Or.
Schuyler &. JaGucs. formerly Visiting sur.
scon ST. Elizabcths HOSPITAL New York
CRY, II has been used hv many prominent
men liz" Non. Leslie " SHAW former
PRESIDENTIAL Cabinet Oincial. former United
states Senator aad Vice Presidential no.ni-
noe Charles a. TOwne. former United States
Senator's Richard Il Kenncy. 1T present
ASS lufg" Advocate l.. 6 Army who bca r
unusually strong testimony as TO i,s rrca,
FORMER Health Com,nissioncr Nm" r iaTr
Ht ohigaTn Sty" u ought to be prescribed
III every hospital In this country
There ar" thousands oc peopl. who ,-c
nervous rundown" wcuk ana nri..rpIC
in msoG II a6imeS Ih E'ia a. u nnd Wh% t."
inn.i ,nGr rr@n"wed cnerry, into thor wins
therefore yulnable 20 have man M 'It IL, ~, ~
Atkinson r." into tho merits OF Euxai.d ron
Is .nd holHly ;nG icIl ths pe0yl, on, l. ANN
JUG" Atkinson says. az
uoa "m lysi ,his snri2E have tried your val
n ,u me. '%rnDng f9n"wins on The rirors 6t
IN i srv. iSsr h hsI rssni,s have boon s,
- i ii'uitIhe whose results were so salts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
RICHMOND TnEsD1sPATcH: SUNDAY JULY 81 1918

than Imam consumption. such requests
being referred to distributing division
Washington. The only exceptions TO
this ruling are requirements for the
manufacture OF explosives aud tor
drugs which should be permitted their
fun requirements
Impress very strongly. and through
ali possible channels" concludes the
instructions from Washington, that
fruit may be preserved in water pack
without sugar planning 10 add sugar
At the time of consumption"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

government has provided n distinctive
badge for all who serve their country
In this way. Hence the button.
Don't forget the pledge you sighed
when YOU enlisted. BE loyal and active
under the charter that recognizes your
society as part Of the government
machinery for winning the war and
you can wear your button honorably
ana nroMhlN."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

Are women any more able
to stand hard work than men?
They have a right 10 the labor
saving lloosicr 10 cut their
kitchen work in half and save
them miles OF steps and hours
OF needless toll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
.T.A CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING

70 prevent your hair from growing
gray and 10 restore beautiful dark
rDIor TO gray or faded hair. sold and
recommended by Tragic Drug Co.
lichmond. Va. Mail orders promptly
H!lcd upon receipt regular price, 81 20.
la Creole" Hair Dressing Is sold on
money hmck Emnra n ec.--AGv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
The Mans Side

Men do not waste their time
and strength doing work that
machines will do quicker and
better. The tractor. tho type
writer, motor truck - thou
sands OF machines are bought
by men TO save work, shorten
their workday and increase
their efficiency.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

Little Miss Elfeda prosser Bridges
has returned from visit 10 her cous-
III. Miss Leila Graham Hobson. in
Richmond.
Gordon Hammond. United states
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
Give Her This Kitchen Help
for These Hot Days

The Hoosier Cabinet is labor-saving machine with
40 work-reducing devices 1t is also germ proof food
container saving supplies by preventing waste in
uring and mixing and by keeping -four sugar Spices
bread and cake in protected places.
Moreover the Hoosier is ready-made Kitchen Sys-
tenn The Motion-Savng Arrangement is the result of
scientific motion study. There places for 400 ari-
ces within arms reachand the most used things are
nearest at hand like the careful arrangement a type
writer keyboard.
Mrs. Frank Amber Pattison the domestic efficiency
engineer proved that Hooser about two miles of
walking day in doing kitchen work 1t saves hours
Of time besides
Any woman easily buy Hoosier on our popular
purchase plan Pay only 81 on delivery, balance 81
weekly.
Pick one out while present stock lasts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

Army, was In town this week VISITING,
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hams
mond.
MIR. and Ars. j. Walton Hall have
returned from II visit 10 Gordonsvillr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

factory. 40
{ q IN plc,c
and so free
from a n y
Of the incl
dental cum
4 | G ations
q 5 Grimm
ate dosing
50 frequent
~ brings 10
tho people
who make
use of med
icaincnts.
1T Is with
out hcsita-
ton that |
+ commend
y u Y "a ted
Iron to per
sons who In
I II q stress
OF physical
OF mental
l1l,orx la1y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28


nernit,cd N" system To become dcbiltated.
III" body exhausted or tn" nerves run down
|, has restored by appett. and my. vitality
~ months OF coIl In ,he f"w weeks that /
have been following the very simple direc-
tiuus for IN. OF Nu&aicd Iron
II YOU ar" not strong we'll you owe IL
to yourself Ia max" the following test: SEQ
how long You cpn work or how far you can
walk without becoming Tired Next take
two ilve-gca.n tablets OF SuHuted Iron three
times day after meals for two weeks
Then test YOUR strength again and see how
much you have gained. Numbers OF nervous
rundown l"oEl" who were ailinS all th.
while have now overwhelmingly Increased
their ~tr.ug-h and endurance. simply by taxi
Ing iron n ths nT"n.- form
which mas been used by Judg. Atkinson and
others with such surprising results am
which - prescribed and rccomm. nded by
uhEsic!ans ~ not "a secret remedy. but one
which Is well known 10 druggists
where" Unlike IN" older inorganic iron pro-
duets It - .azIlE hssiml!dtc!. does
lure IN" teeth. muE" them black. upset
IA" stomach. Tho manufa cturcrs GUARANTEES
successful and entirely satisfactory results
u every rurc hasrr or they VIII refund your
none. II is dispensed in this city by
rrapi- Drug CO. Polk Miller Drug stores
thild!ey Drug Co. and ali other druggists -,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28
United States Judge Atkinson,
Former Governor, Gives
Opinion Of Nuxated Iron
Says the Results He Has Obtained Have Been
Simply Marvellous

II helps put vim md renewed cncrg.
into the veins of the weak, "run-
down." inhrm ana nErd-Oftcu In
crenScs their strength In two weeks
TING,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-28

-sEss-~IS---rTs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
SCHWAB HEADS SHIP BUILDING
Named Director General of Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation-WiIl
Direct U. S. Work.

Washington, April 17.-Charles M.
Schwab became director general of
the Emergency Fleet corporation and
will assume entire control and direc-
ton of the construction of the govern
ment's shipbuilding program. At the
suggestion of General Manager Charles
Piez, the office of general manager of
the corporation was abolished to give
Mr. Schwab free hand in his work.
Mr.. Piez will remain vice president of
the shipping board, Announcement of
Mr. Schwab's acceptance of the posi-
ton followed a conference at the
White House, which was attended by
Mr.. Schwab. Mr. Piez, Chairman Hur-
ley and Bainbridge Colby of the ship
ping board. Except for the new posi-
ton of the director general, which
absorbs the position of general mana
ger, the organization of the shipping
board and the Emergency Fleet cor
pOration remains unchanged
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
IMPORTANT NEWS
ITEMS

Copenhagen, April 15.-According to
the Swedish Social Demokraten, the
large German battleship Rhineland
grounded near Lagskar island. 1t is
reported from other sources that the
Rhineland struck a mine and sank. The
ship Is rated at $4,000.
An Atlantic Port, April 15.-The
British steamship Alchionus, bound
from England to this port, was torpe-
dOed by a German submarine, but man
aged to make her way back to port, ac-
cording to information received by i'm
pOrters in this city.
London, April 15.-Five persons
were killed and 10 injured in the Ger
man air raid over the eastern coast
of England Friday night, it was Off
cially announced.
Washington, April 15.-Rice, calhoun
nuts and watch crystals were removed
by the war trade board from the list
of prohibited imports.
Paris, april 15.-The first American
prisoner TO escape from Germany.
says the Temps, has reached Basel,
Switzerland.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
10 GERMAN SHIPS SUM-
BRITISH DESTROY MANY ENEMY
BOATS IN kATTEGAT.
Crews of Vessels Are Rescued-Opera-
tons Undertaken by Commander
of Grand Fleet

London, April 17.-Ten German
trawlers have been sunk by gunfire in
the kattegat (between Sweden and
Denmark), the admiralty announces.
Their crews were saved by British
ships. There were no British casual
ties.
The operations in tie Kattegat, the
statement says, were undertaken by
the commander in chief OF the grand
fleet. Following is the statement:
The commander in chief of the
grand fleet reports having undertaken
TO sweep the Kattegat on April 10.
Ten German trawlers were sunk by
guntire, their crews being saved by
British ships. There were no British
casualties"
The kattegat, the channel lying be-
tween Denmark and Sweden, has SOL
dom been invaded by the British fleet
because of danger from mines in it
and in the Skager-Rak, between Nor
Way-and Denmark, which must first
De traversed. The alluSiop to the spe-
cial direction of the commander in
chief OF the grand fleet may indicate
mat the daring enterprise is the first
step In a larger operatiOn-possibly a
move against the German warShipS in
their lair within the Baltic