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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
RED CROSS WORK
II CIVILIAN RELIEF
FULL Of ROMANCE
PATH0s ALSO Is MIXED WITH
THE TASKS THAT oRoANIZA-
TON solves DAILY.
NO RED TAPE AND NO DELAY
Soldiers and Their Dependents Made to
Feel That They Are Entitled TO
Assistance and IL ls Tx
GenA0A chsesegiIy.

One aivisioA e tAe Red Cross about
which little is AAown is that Of CT
villain Relief. It bears that name 10
distinguish it from the Military Relief.
but the work it does is closely akin to
military relief because It always has
. khaki-clad figure In the background
II not directly to the fore.
The Civilian Relief Division is pri-
marily aimed to help the soldiers In
their private affairs, to aid them by
aiding their families, to relieve mental
distress and to solve domestic prob
lens SO that the soldier can proceed
about his task Of winning the war
without being bothered by thinking OF
what IL happening at home.
The importance OF the work OF CT
villain relief Is readily understood
when one knows what 1t does. When
the next call for soldiers Is made
every one Of the hundreds OF thou
sands Of young men who are called
from their homes will receive letter
hom the Red Cross. This letter will
say, in effect:
Is there anything we can do for
SO0S ~1C GAS40 any QuSo@4CAAS SOA-
corning insurance, allotment Of pay.
provisions for those left behind that
we can answer Do you want advice
Call on as and we VIII help you"
Local Addresses 0lVsn.
These letters will give the local ad-
dresses and the names OF those hav-
ing the work in charge. These indi-
v4duala have been furnished with
hAndbooks explaining In detail all the
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09

rules and regulations of the govern
ment on the subjects interesting to
the recruits, and, armed with these
landlords, the Red Cross worker can
answer as correctly as the Attorney
General of the United States This In
formation is given fully and without
charge
On his arrival at camp the recruit
finds notices posted giving the name
and location of the camp headquarters
of the Red Cross, and he is invited to
write or call if he has any troubles.
The persons in charge of these camp
offices are trained social workers,
sympathetic and Of character inspir-
ing confidence. The soldier tells his
troubles and advice is rendered and
assistance is given If it is needed.
When the interview closes the Red
Cross person asks:
Is there anything else we can do
for your"
That question, with its anything
else" often brings out the real pur-
pose Of the visit, a purpose that diff
dence or some other feeling may have
kept unspoken. When the something
else" is mentioned it is often a mat
ter that the Red Cross finds easily
adjusted, trifle in itself but Of vast
importance to the persons most con-
cerned
Tragedy of the War Brides.
In the towns adjacent to every camp
and cantonment are scores of rela-
tives of young soldiers who have fol-
lowed to be near their loved ones as
long as possible. Often a bride fol-
lows her husband, only to find that
his stay in the camp is about COM
pleted, his period of training is over
and he is leaving for the front. Living
In these camp towns is expensive. the
population has doubled or trebled
within a few months, rents are high
and the cost Of food soon cxhausts the
slender means the bride brought with
her.
Perhaps she is looking forward with
mingled feelings of JOY and anxiety
for the advent Of little stranger who
may never see his soldier father. Per
haps she married against the advice
of her parents-girls are prone to do
that sort Of thing-and does not like
to appeal to her relatives What can
she do?
She can come to the Red Cross and
tell her story, and right there her
anxiety may end. The Red Cross will
communicate with her relatives and
with the relatives of her husband who
has started for the front, from which
he may never return. These r1l;l, Yes
are urged to make some trift:n. n
rificns on TIE a-t:~ ~ :
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
Women Who Smoke.

Smoking by women Of the educated
class In America is so recent a habit
that we are rather apt to forget that,
taking the sex all the world over, prob
ably the majority smoke, and OF those
who do the pipe is the form Of In
diligence generally favored. In Japan,
for example, woman has smoked ever
since tobacco was introduced, and in
Yariably used the pipe Of metal with
the tiny bowl holding only sufficient
tobacco to provide half a dozen whiffs,
which YVES in universal use until the
cigarette entered Japan with other
western innovations. In Ireland the
peasant woman is often to be seen with
a pipe in her mouth and it is generally
q clay.-New York Morning Telegraph
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
Compare Your Baby S
First -Four Years
With This

In 1913 little Marie was born In a VI
age not far from Mezieres. IT the
Ardennes
In 1914 Marie's father. called to the
cOlors. fell at the Marine And Marie
and her mother stayed In the village,
which was now in the Germans hands
In 1915 poster was pasted up on
The door of the village church, and
that night Marie's mother vanished,
along with a score or more of other
women.
In 1915 Marie was still living In that
village-existing through the charity
Of the few elderly folk the Germans
permitted to stay.
In 1917 Marie, with all the children
under fourteen years and all the old
people left alive In the village, was
bundled into a crowded car and
shipped into Germany, round through
Switzerland and thence into France,
arriving at Evian. She was underfed,
Of course. emaciated. sickly. dirty. too
;
And she came into Evian with not q
relative, not friend left in all France
o take care Of her.
Who took her? Your Red Cross,
Over there in Evian your Red cross
Ook charge Of her. cared for her in
he Red Cross ChIldren's Hospital,
clothed her. fed her, built up her
strength, taught her to play-and then
helped the French authorities find her
/ HOME
Multiply Marie by 500 and you will
nave some idea of just one days work
your Red Cross does at Evian II Is
Inly one OF the Red Cross activities In
France. to be sure-but for just that
one alone can you help being proud OF
lit Can you help being glad you are
a member OF II. supporting Its great
work Of humanity Can you help want
ing 1t to go on helping the Maries and
the "grand-daddIes- that come ID at
Evian7
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09

The American Red Cross is the
largest and most efficient organiza-
ton for the relief of suffering that
the World has ever seen.
It is made up almost entirely of
volunteer workers, the higher execu-
tives being without exception men &C
customed to large affairs, who are in
almost all cases giving their services
without pay,
1t is supported entirely by its mem
bership fees and by voluntary contri-
buttons.
1t is today bringing relief to suffer
ing humanity, both military and civil
in every War torn allied country.
1t plans tomorrow to help in the
work of the restoration throughout
the world.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
Varyfna Value ef piamands.

In regard to the relative value OF
diamonds of different colors, it may
be said, generally, that the per
fectly transparent, Uncolored stones,
which show no hues except those pro
duced by refraction, stand at the head.
Sometimes tinted gem, II possessing
extraordinary fire" and Of consider
able size, may excel In value. The
Russian crown, for instance, has q
deep red diamond, which. because OF
its rarity, is very highly valued
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
EfShfninq Stone

Perhaps the most remarkable of ali
the cOnstantinOple prophecies re-
Gently discussed, is connected with the
Shining Stone in the mosque of st.
Sophia. This is a slab of translucent
marble, brought from Persia, which
has been fixed in the west side of the
gallery. 1t emits rays Of dazzling bril-
Hancy during times of national pros
perity Or religious triumphs OF Islam
but becomes black and onaoue- how
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
Not NewLaId,

Some workmen on a. ostrich farm
In South Africa one day found a live
shell left by some artillery men who
had been at target practice on the
plains few days before. Not know
ing it was loaded, they Whitewashed 1t
and placed it In an ostrich's nest,
thinking to play a joke upon the boss
The next morning one Of the hands,
an Hishman, came around TO look for
eggs, and finding, as he thought,
large one, he seized on it at once.
In his establishment at finding IL 50
heavy he dropDed With the result
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09

It feeds and clothes entire popu
lations in times of great calamity.
1t is there to help your soldier boy
in his time of need.
With its thousands OF workers, its
tremendous stores and smooth run
ming transportation facilities, it is
serving as Americas advance guard
and thus helping to win the war
Congress authorizes it.
President Wilson heads it
The War Department audits its ac-
counts.
Your Army, your Navy and your
Allies enthusiastically endorse it.
Twenty-Five million Americans
have joined it.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09

that It exploded with direful effect Pat
was hurled several yards away, but,
strangely enough, beyond lying
stunned for q few minutes, he was IN
hurt.
''WheHI boysI" he murmured,
when he recovered his speech, "bedad,
that igg was the stalest iver knocked
acrossi"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09

ever cIouuIess me SKIES. wnen arsasre1
threatens the Ottoman empire or the
Iaith. 1t so far never has been seen
darkened, though the sultan,s armies
nave frequently been defeated, and the
power Of Islam seemed to suffer
eclipse.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
Labor Director of Twelve States Her.

On the third day OF the meeting
of the Farm Bureau Agents which is
being held at the Fort Hays Expert
ment Station will be given over to
the discussion of the Labor situation.
The State Labor Commissioner, Mr..
Frizel and the Labor Director for
the twelve states of which Kansas is
one, Mr.. R. D. Bailey Of U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture is here and Mr..
hartman representing the same
twelve states for U. S. Department
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09

patriotism. They usually respond
quickly to the call
Should the relatives fail the local
chapter of the Red Cross Il the town
from which the soldier came IS mott
fled and assistance IS asked With Il
concrete case needing assistance the
local chapter never has any trouble in
raising funds to care for the expectant
mother.
Assistance Is Certain.
But il relatives and local chapter
fail the Red Cross does not fail, and
financial relief is extended-not as a
charity but as a right, as something
for which the soldier at the front is
paying with his time, his body and
perhaps his life. The young wife is
able to write to him and tell him that
she is all right, that he need not worry
about her This message makes the
man at the front a better soldier, ii
improves the morale Of the army, it is
a service so important that its value
cannot be overestimated.
Families of soldiers, left behind,
often find it difficult to adjust them
selves to changed conditions The al
lotment of the soldiers pay and the
allowance by the government is often
insufficient for family needs, especial
ly If unexpected sickness comes. Often
a younger member of the family needs
only little time to become a bread
winner
The Division OF Civilian Relief in
vestigates each of these cases. If
necessary, loan is made to meet an
insurance premium or to pay the tut
ton Of young daughter at business
school to fit her for an office position.
Is medical attention needed? It is
furnished, many physicians doing
work for a nominal fee when the re-
quest comes from the Red Cross
These are merely suggestions of the
problems that the Red Cross is called
upon to solve. Multiply them by thou
sands and you have some sort of an
idea Of the work of the Civilian Relief
Corps, work that touches towns, vii
lagos and farms ali over this broad
land. It is work worth doing and it is
being done, and done well.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
ECONOMY

Every form of economy is expect
ed from all loyal Americans to help
win this war and cut down old H
c. L.
1t Is not always economy to try to
cut down expenses by using old or out
of date appliances IN preference to
installing more up to date an eff
cient systems
1t is claimed by expert mathmati-
clans that the average family of FIVE
can save three and one-half to four
tons of coal per year by using cleo
trio current for cooking over the old
process of using coal
In the way of lamps the National
Mazda besides giving an abundance
of light, saves current Saving cur
rent saves coal. This Is not only true
of lamps but also electric ranges
When considering the purchase OF
anything In the electric line see
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-05-09
J.F. CoSTNER

Electrical Contractor and Wirenan.
ORce in building formerly occupied
by Meyer Grocery.-OHice and resi-
dence phone SIS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28
Pigeons, Broke Up, a Monopoly.

One Of the queer things about the
nutmeg is the romantic way in which
nature thwarted the Dutch attempt to
establish a complete monopoly Of the
spice. They own the Banda islands,
where most of the nutmeg trees grow.
and. at one time they wanted to pre-
vent everyone else from raising the
spice. So to keep up prices and to
induce other planters on other islands
to cut down their plantations the
Dutch at one time burned three piles
of nutmegs, each Of them said to have
been as big as an average church.
They induced other planters to join
with them and it soon seemed as.
though they were killing all compete
ton.
Then nature took a hand in the
game. A large pigeon of the islands,
which was extremely fond of mace,
carried the seeds to all the surround
ing lands, even to the mainland Of
Asia. Nutmeg trees began to grow
wild in numerous places and all danger
of monopoly was removed Boston
Post. ----s :. - @@e:7 n, ss
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28
TO RECLAIM DISABLED MEN.
War Is Teaching a Great Lesson as to-
Possibilities in This lmpor-
tant Field.

The reclamation Of the energies OF
oil the disabled of the nation may be
taught by the exigencies Of war, ac-
corling to Maj. Harry q. Mock, M. r.
O., who In addressing the National
League Of American Pen Women,
said:
.sThere are in the United States
100000 persons who. have been dis
abled in industries robably more
than the total number Of soldiers who
will be disabled through this war
yet neither government nor industry
has hitherto made thorough effort to
reclaim their energy. That is q great
lesson this. war has taught us, and
when we have won 1t we shall find
that, through deaths, a cessation Of
immigration, and other causes, we
shall face a great shortage in the la
Dor market. We shall then turn our
attention to the reclamation Of all the
disabled and thus our country will
profit by the labor of all her sons and
daughters" .3s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28
LET EVERYBODY BOOST For BEMlDJrs FOURTH

VA
Beidi is going celebrate the Fourth Of July this year
as she never before and hoped that every
of the CITY will stay Bemid that day and help make It
hotter one' Bemidj is entitled to all the boosting on that
day she and there that OF
visitors will come to lend their assistance
program of unusual interest has been arranged and
there will be sport entertainment for everyone old and
young with patriotic address by a. A. Harrington OF Duluth
the most remarkable oratorical finds uncovered ~ NH
nesota. #% :4, =, -
independence day this year much to the nation IT
means mich tn Reltram county much to Bemdji.
fathers and brothers have answered the
Of the colos They cover there preparing to
nav their part on the battle work directly german
to the actual fighting for them that Bemidi will cee-
the day their forefahe fought for the presrva
liberty proclaimed to the world by those STURDY colon
1916 Great Britain acknowledged defeat from her
liberty loving subjects @@..-
And England, this year. Americas Fourth OF July
will be celebrated honor of the stubborn child sprung
to the parent her hour of need And FRANCE too
nation that saved Americas to her by fur
nsing for the coonsts to con-
nue their battle for liberty and sent her best
the patriots victory will also tribute to the sons OF
those whom she helped in the crisis and who
her soil fighting her battles for the liberty which
she proclaimed when the monarchal yoke cast off,
Bemd has just to celebrate her freedom this year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28
First War Stamp Bank Built. \

5@ The first building in the United
States to be erected as a war savings
stamp bank has been built at Oklahoma
City, Okla. Every piece Of lumber and
article, of furniture going into the
bank have been donated by bur mess
firms Of the city, and the Wor Irnen
erecting the building were paid III l}aby
bonds. The building stands on OF e OF
The downtown streets and is dc, oted
s,xclusiyelysto the scle of war sn1 inssss
md thrift stamps. z
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28
TO Remove Splinter.

To remove a splinter from the hand,
fill a wide-mouthed bottle nearly full
of hot water, says Popular Mechanics
Magazine. Thrust the injured part
over the mouth and press it slightly.
The flesh will be drawn down and
shortly the. splinter will be exposed
under the action Of the steam. This
method is far betteratha the common
and dangerous practice of pricl.ing the
flesh with a pin or knife point. The
usual antiseptic solution should be ap-
piled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28
I'm THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY''

How many homes in this country have already become
sadly familiar with this phrase be hurled at them
cold and unfeeing manner by the military authorities
the DEATH the held Oh
BATTLE of boy who has sailed three thousand
miles at the call of "duty. s..@
5 "Your son died in the performance Of his duty
Mothers fathers do you get only from the mes
sage you rather gather the sadly sweet conviction
that all we'll soul who his duty and went
bravey meet payed the MAN to the end Of the glorious
if brief chapter? @,,
And what shall say of ourselves who not call
ed go "over there yet called to equally honored
task at home? Have not ded-but LIVED in the per
Torrance of duty?" The boy all he hadhs life lie
gave it like the hero he Are giving LIFE?
Think soberly for moment. What does it mean to give
life country? doesn't dollar two to the Red
Cross and auto for daughter doesn't mean five dollars
to Y A. and seaskin coat diamond for mother
doesn't fifty dollar Liberty bond while buy
other farm. What DOES it mean? #@. 49,
Think! =. r
"He DIED in the performance of duty 81 4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28
SfyIepIus Clothes
.$2l AND $25
- : AAsr etessrtatD
Each grade the same prioethe nationoef

The materials run from staples
through the whole. range of the
seasons fancy fabrics and we. are
we'll supplied with sizes. and styles
for men of ever build and choice.
If you need clothes now thrifty
spending is the spirit Of the hour.
We are the only Styleplus store
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28

These manufacturers are concen-
trating their vast recources on these
grades and are producing style and
quality unique at their prices
Many men who can afford to spend
a great deal more find that these
suits fully meet their exactlng re-
quirements.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28

Looks much Minnesota would have democratic
clerk Of the court after the election fall and it
would not be surprising to see thousands of good republicans
The fates caused the defeat of Clerk Caswe up for
election and the nomination Of the candidate by
Townley Lethert the Democratic ticket although his
nomination rather perfunctory However he is most
capable and efficient man. fully qualified to fill the office
clerk of the Supreme court and would that loyal
cans and all others will vote for him preference to
didate with Towney string and collar attachment fastened
to him.
Somebody should suggest the ball clubs that the
has made them fit subjects to shoulder musket
that then the swing of ball club very different
that of hoe '.'
Many who loudly proclaims himself in favor of
that will work the greatest good to the
ber is also firmly convinced that No. is the greatest
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28

MEN feel the duty of consecrat-
l'4 ing this 4th. of July as a day
of earnest thought and determine
ton that our fight may soon terml-
nate in the glory of democracy for
all mankind. Fl
Everyone of US, young and old can
help, and indeed every man who
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hopes for the safety of the Stars and
Stripes is helping: ~ "
AS clothing merchants of Bemidli
and as Americans we say to you,a do
not buy more clothes than you
need don't hoard. "
We are exclusive headquarters in
Bemidji for the famous
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-28

It will be noted in dispatch from New York where Allan
Benson Socialist candidate for the presidency in 1916 has
resigned from party declaring that he cannot stand for
foreign born leadership that bndy believes
policy can be made to appeal to many Americans.
Benson has long been leader of the Socialists in Am
of marked ability and his intelligence is
evidenced by his recognition of to what lengths the party has
been subjected by the foreign born who have to these
ings Of that notorious destroyer Of human rights law and lib
erty, Marx. .i@*s* H.
It class aliens who the frothy-mouhed advo
Gates of censenot berwho know no law and recognize
They these shores stepped the school of
archy and soya and seek to stir strife and struggle in
the country that has always babe them welcome haven of
refuge. =-. H. . 81.
Benson is right Foreign born leadership of that calibre
cannot appeal to America from their insane and sord minds
viewpoint in this country and America will not for moment
tolerate it.
Evening star., 1918-07-28

duced them" she went on APOLOGIZE
cally. $50 what was I to do?"
IT'S all right. dear" her hostess
soothed, smilingly, there's only one
safe rule and that is by my collar
shalt thou know me- Look at the col
lar insignia of the officer and you can
not go wrong"
But which is which ?" the debutante
was asking feverishly now.
Here is a tiny list OF interpreting
rank insignia" and her hostess
handed her the card which she had
just taken from a teakwood drawer
stand by her side.
-Four gold stars signifies a general.
Three gold stars a lieutenant general.
Two gold stars signifies a major gen.
eral and one gold star brigadier
general.
"One silver eagle denotes a colonel.
One silver oak leaf signifies the rank
of lieutenant colonel One gold oak
leaf the rank Of major. Two silver
bars denote a captain. One silver bar
a lieutenant and one gold bar is the
rank Of second lieutenant. The cor
porai has two stripes on the coat
sleeve and the sergeant has three.
All the enlisted men simply have the
United States insignia stamped on a
metal button on their coat collars"
The debutante heaved a little sigh
Of relief and went over the list again.
Evening star., 1918-07-28

the insignia for tho various depart
ments Of service"
The debutante's eyes lighted up once
again as she reached for the other
little card her hostess was handing
her.
Perfectly wonderful" she mur-
and then" she smiled. perhaps at
your next little tea, when you enter
tain military men, shall not make
every one uncomfortable"
That evening the debutante stole the