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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-07
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-07

TERE is a girl whose. trouble Is not unusual.
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L TO her task with no one thinking caring what
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-07

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-07
Answers to Health Questions

" ti<f II ElAD. - - Please prescribe
something for enlarged pores.
A-Massage the skin gently with a
strong astringent that will serve to draw
together the flabby skin, which has per-
n1itted the too wide opening of the
mouths of the pores. Try little of the
following:
Elder flower water ounces
simple tincture benzoin. ~ ounce
Tannic acid. 10 grains
Mrs. D. A. McC. Q-Please give me
something for epilepsy.
A-EliIepsy of special kind is cured
by surgical measures. Much help comes
to others at times from the use of bro
nnides, especially the triple effervescent
bromide tabloids in water. Plenty of
water should be drunk, three quarts a
day The intestines should always be
kept active. No muscular work or
Homework may be done and no meat
usually eaten. The diet is not essential
other than the avoidance of gluttony
and excuses or the artificial stimulation
of drugs.
Mrs. NJ. A. c. K. Q-Please tell me
what to do for pains in the back.
A-Pains in the back may have their
source in the internal structures, such as
the prostate gland. coccyx bone, consti-
patton and others.
Change your mattress. your bed and
the room you sleep in. Go to bed early
and take hot bath before bedtime
Keep your bowels open twice a day and
use vibrator or small electric battery
on your back. Change your posture and
If possible your occupation. but have the
internal cause sought and removed by
an examination
CLARG. OILS the following good for
a flabby skin?
Honey. ounces
shredded red sandalwood.1 dram
White wine vinegar..1z pint
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-07

n TO matter how important how humble
M of himself may be- there comes ONE moment
in every mans life when other is so triumph
ant as HE. SHE-the desire of his existence, the
goal of his dreams-has from her life cast out all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-07

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-07
=By GRACE THORNCLIFFE=

Copyright 1918. by Newspaper Ino.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
THANKSGIVING GAME
TO Be FAST AFFAIR

Three more days remain for the
Aero Squadron football eleven to put
on the finishing touches for their game
with Virginia Christian college at
Boulevard field here Thursday. Thanks
giving day. Sergeant Slater. manager
OF the Fulton aggregation, will put his
charges through strenuous practice
during the remaining short period and
the boys will be worked hard every
afternoon.
Although the Fultoners know little
or nothing of the strength OF the WIS.,
iting team they are taking no chances
and will be in the best OF condition
when they take the field Thursday. Vir-
Ginia Christian has made an enviable
record this year after having been alb
sent from the gridiron for several
years and they are determined to down
the locals.
No green eleven will start the game
for the Aero boys. as practically every
man on the squad Is seasoned vet
eran. having played on the leading
prep schools in the country and In some
instances university teams.
Team work on the part of Blaney
and w. McFadden on the ends should
enable the Fulton boys to prevent
wonderful front. These youngsters
played left and right end respectively
on the Grafton High school team IN
West Virginia and their work in for
mer games has caused considerable re-
1ocing in the Aero camp.
Paddy Mills. who played quarterback
until short while ago. has been sup
planted by McFadden and It is prob
able that the latter will be shifted
from end to quarterback and Williams
made Bianey's running mate on the
other end. This will not weaken the
aviators in the least as Williams has
made a great showing as an end and
with three days of stifr practice he and
Blaney should work well together
Thursdays contest will supplant that
of game between University elevens.
but despite this fact Richmond VIII he
given a contest well worth witnessing
and one that promises to be close.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
MISS LEES FUNERAL
IN CsP!IAL N0sskI

The funeral Of Miss Mary CuHtt1
Lee. daughter Of General Robert M1
Lee. will he conducted Monday Afi&f-s
noon at clock with services In thu
church of the Epiphany in Wasting
ton. D. G. Interment will be pr-ivat6.
Miss Lee died early Friday morning,
in The Homestead al the vtrgfniA
Hot Springs. Miss Lee was the favof&
tie daughter Of General Lee and ats
ter his death she received much no.
mage here and abroad. Richmond
claims her az one OF her prominent
women because she spent much Of her
time In the capitol Of the old south
and was closely associated with the
leading Confederate societies here.
She spent the greater part OF last
spring and winter IN this city and
took part in a number OF interesting
meetings during her stay. She leaves
many warm friends in this city ana
throughout the state. Miss Lee delights
ed In "reminiscences Of her father IL
though she remembered very litti6 ct
the war. While interment will be pft-
vate ana the place OF burial has not
been announced It In almost certain
that she will be laid to rest with hef
father In Lexington. near the old Loe
home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
NARROW ESCAPE OF THE
CLERK OF SUPREME COURT

"A result Of careiessness on the
parts Of many drivers of cars about
the city. number of accidents and
near accidents have been reported to
the police lately.
II. Stewart Jones. clerk of the su-
preme court of appeals. narrowly
escaped being caught in collision
when an automobile rushed up Jeffcr-
son street. going north To Broad. But
for the GOODNESS of Mr.. Jones in swerv-
Ing his car into the curhing there
would have probably been a serious ac-
ctdent not only TO the two cars. bu,
also 10 the cars that were behind him
The driver OF the cross-street machine
did not appear to be concerned. and
when Mr.. Jones admonished the driver
that he should not go with such speed
on the cross streets, the remark was
that the speaker should he able TO take
care Of himself. Mr.. Jones, however
was able to get his number. which was
turned over u the police, and an &C
count OF the accident.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
FOOD CONSERVATION
WEEK DECEMBER Fl

December to has been decided by
the federal food m n s tr a or S
throughout the country as the dates
for the Conservation Week OF World
Relief" rs.e-
Mrs f. C. Minor. who Is in charge OF
organizing churches and 81 day
schools OF all domii.ations, women =
organizations and public and private
schools, has arranged to distribute
Pamphlets and special messages to the
different churches and schools. In re-
CARDS to the conservation week ser
aside,
J. H. Binford, assistant supersnten-
dent of schools, Is in charge OF the
programs for schools, which VIII hold
special exercises in connection of the
weeks program. Mrs. E & Minor an
nounces that the women's cooperative
.cy ga nlsatLSns will meet in, the Cham
/ her Of Commerce. building Tuesday al
IL o'clock. when arrangements for the
distribution OF this literature viii be
made,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
In the Churches Today.

Second Baptist--Divine worship at
II A. NJ and : p NJ. AT the morning
service DR. SINNERS MESSAGE will be
'rhe Mobilization of Our Christian
Forces" At the evening service DR..
Samuel NJ Zwemer will be the mes
senger.
Laureal Street Methodist-Preach
ing by the pastor at Il A M. and I;45
p. NJ. Sunday school at $3.50 A. NJ.
Church OF the Holy Comforter
Communion at 1880 A. NJ: Sunday
school at $3.50. Mems Bible class al
10: services and sermon at IL A. NJ.
and p. NJ Rev. w. E. Cox is pastor.
At St James Methodist church the
pastor will preach at both services
II A. NJ and s p. NJ. Sunday school
meets at $50: Epworth League al
7:l5 p NJ Special communion SER
vice at o'clock Thanksgiving morn
ing.
Second Preshyterian-Rev Samuel
NJ. Zwemer .. p. who Is TO speak at
the IAyrnen's meeting at the audito-
rum this afternoon. will speak at
the Second Presbyterian church this
morning at II o'clock. DIR. Cecil will
preach Sunday evening at o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
RED CROSS MAKING
SURVEY Of NURSES

Hospitals throughout the city. both
white and coiored, are asked today to
co operate with the nursing survey
committee of the Red Cross in assist
ing to obtain the names and qualfca-
tions OF every woman In Richmond and
vicinity who has received nursing
training. The survey Is being con-
Quoted according to recent order OF
the surgeon-g general and includes all
graduate nurses. undergraduate. prac-
ticai nurses and Red Cross aids,
These women are expected to com
municate with Miss Rosa Van Wort at
stuart Circle hospital, who has been
appointed chairman for Richmond and
the counties of Henrico. Hanover and
Chesterfield. Each hospital is asked to
supply the committee with the name
and address of Its graduate staff and
It's student body. also the list OF all
women having graduated from that in
stitution. Upon receiving this in
formation, Miss Van Wort will send a
QUESTIONABLE to the nurses asking de-
tailed account of the date and hos
pttal of their training. the extent o1
experience and a number OF other
questions
There Is nothing obligatory, accord
ing to the committee, about filling out
these papers, but II is Of the opinion
that all patriotic women will be Will.
ing to comply. 1t involves no actua
service, and the survey Is not being
launched in an attempt to round ur
slackers At Rcd Cross headquarters
in Washington, whsre the Information
must be placed by January 1. II is re-
garded that reconstruction work viii
produce almost as large problems as
military service caused. The Red Cross
II Is asserted. intends to be ready fol-
the emergency by knowing the full
power Of its resources
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
DENIsHAWN DANCERS
IN METRO PICTURE

Several Of the famous Denishawn
dancers appear in elaborate scenes
tn The Legion of Death" Metro
special production dc luxe. starring
Eaith storey, which will be shown at
the filuebird theatre three days, com
nasncinc Wednesday.
The Denashawn dancers are the
pupils OF Ruth St. Denis and Ted
Shawn, who are well known for their
radical dance ideas. In The Legion
Of Death" they perform at gala ball
in an elaborate and massive setting,
representing rooms In Russian royal
palace In Petrograd preceding the
Most Of the dancers who appear
, In, thss,@ Ness,q .nreoassesaen. aasEs, been
with Ruth st. Denis and Ted
Shawn for years. and the effective
ness OF their dancing in these scenes
adds materially to the many artistic
qualities of the picture. These scenes
Of brilliant court life are in effective
contrast to their stirring political
events that follow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
Ex-PRES|DENT TAFT TO
SPEAK IN RICHMOND

Announcement was made yesterday
that William Howard Taft, former pres
ident of the United States. has &C
cepted an invitation to visit Richmond
on December %.
Mr. Taft, who liz chairman OF the
central committee of the National
Red Cross and member of the ex-onicto
of the Red Cross chapter, will address
a public audience at a place, wn'ch II
vet to be designated. In behalf OF the
Red Cross.
Arrangements have been completed
for the reception and entertainment OF
the guest II. G. Eoykin. director OF the
local Red Cross chapter stated that the
former president would be here in time
and would probably read the chapter $
Christmas roll call. The roll call ~
the name that has been given TO the
annual Red Cross Christmas drive. and
Mr. TaH's visit Is expected % greatly
stimulate interest in the event
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
GRADUATING EyERCTSTS OF
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS

The Baptist training school for
Sunday school and mission workers
viii hold Its graduation exercises In
Grace Street Baptist church. corner
Grace and Foushee streets. this after
noon at 3 O'Clock, using the following
program:
Organ voluntary: musical selection
Grace Street Quartet: Scripture read
ing and prayer. Rev. F.. r. Gibson
d. D.; Hymn No, 459: address. Rev
Alien Fort. D. D., president sunday
school board, Southern Baptist con-
vetieies, Nashville. y Tssysn,;; - rsiasat Ill
SC Lection, Grace Street QnaTtef,
awarding Of certificates for Older
Girls conference; awarding of nor
NAL diplomas and seals to graduates
OF textbook courses; Hymn No. isoi
closing prayer.
The public In invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
COl0RED BAPT|STS
HOLD INSTITUTE

A colored Baptist Sunday school in
etitute will he held mt Sixth Mt. Zion
Baptist church, beginning this after
noon at 3 o'clock ar1 continuing until
Friday afternoon at O'Clock. The in
stitute will he conducted by Rev. s. N.
vass, general missionary of the Ameri-
can Baptist publication society,"
There viii be two subjects each day
Special subjects at o'clock for Sun
day school owrkers. The following
topics will be discussed: Standard.
ixation OF Sunday school; Sunday
school extension: equipment: evangi.
lism; graded Sunday schools: Christ
In prophecy: the Old Testament; Re-
yeiation: origin and history OF the ne
gro race: Sunday school workers.
Bible readers. and the general pub
lie are cordially invited.
Rev. John Jasper of Sun Do Move"
fame. founded and once pastored this
church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHORTENED
ONE DAY THANKSGIVING

The matter OF the holidays In the
public schools has finally been de-
cided upon after vote OF the
teachers was taken to arrange for
the best ri nner in which to make UP
for the lost TINES during the recent
epidemic. Acting Superintendent,
Albert Hill announces that there will
be one whole day the coming Thurs
day Thanksgiving and one week
Christmas. from December 20 through
December IS. Formerly there were
from two to three days given for
Thanksgiving and about ten days for
Christmas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
SEVENTH STREET CHURCH
CLOSES IT'S BEST YEAR

Seventh Street Christian church has
just closed the best year of its history.
The current expense account showed
a balance in the treasury with all bills
paid. and the gifts for missionary and
benevolent purposes far exceeded
those of previous years. The total
amount of receipts for all purposes
was s25,418.10. The total expendi-
lures were s12,20282 for local ex-
penses and $12.164.s7 for missions
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS half for
local expenses and half for benevo-
lences, the ideal division OF church
finances. In the last ten years. since
the beginning Of DIR. Maclachlan's
pastorate In this church, the mem
bership has been almost doubled. the
contributions for current expenses
more than doubled, and the offerings
for missions and benevolences in
creased from s1,094.19 to s9.0S0.56.
while the current deficit, a consider
able sum per annum, has this year
been wiped out.
Twenty-Five different war work ac-
tivities have been engaged in; sixty
four men have been In the service.
one Of whom, Harry Richards. died
at Camp Lee: another, George Cary,
aviator. was killed by fall at Kelly
field: one, r. /. Tatum. was taken
prisoner; and two-Ashby Peaseley
and Bryan Jenning-were wounded
The pastor is chairman of the local
war camp community service com
mittee and has worked untfrinEly for
The welfare and entertainment OF the
men in the nearby camps, The church
has also made many contributions IN
personnel to prominent official posi-
tons in the war work Of the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
JAMES CONRAD GIVES LIFE
FOR COUNTRY SEPTEMBER c6

Private James Mitchell Conrad, the
son of Mrs. Margaret r. Conrad and
the late Parker T. Conrad, of this
city. was killed in action in France
on September IS. He was In the
twenty seventh year OF his age. Pri-
waite Conrad was SO eager to see ser
vice that he underwent two serious
operations In order 10 be admitted
into the service. He enlisted in New
York. His mother Is now staying
with her sister, Mrs. Barton Grundy,
at 800 West Franklin street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
Length It IobssN~

Whatever may be the excellent IN.
tent OF the bill filed in the MassachH
sets legislature reducing the length Of
Holsters that may be legally taken from
g to 3 inches, the measure eight well
be entitled q bill to further the exter'
nination Of the lobster. The lobster
is rapidly disappearing. partly, at any
rate. because ycdng and immaturs
specimens are permitted by law to be
caught. The present 8 inches in this
state ID shorter than the Milne Law
aiiows-and that u none tho long
Boston Pest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE
AT ST. JAMES NJ. f. CHURCH

ST James Methodist Episcopal
church at Twentyninth and Mar bail
streets, will hold its Harvest Fes val
Thanksgiving service this evening al
s o'clock. The flags of the allied
nations will be presented and there
will be an address by Rev. W. r. A.
Haynes. The Origin and. Meaning OF
the Harvest FESTIVAL"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
Where Diamonds Come From.

In the great diamond fields Of Soutn
Africa the stones are found In what
are called pipes" round or oval stems
Of a peculiar sort OF rock, several acres
In extent at the top and running down
to unknown depths. Near the surface
this rock, rich In iron. Is disintegrated
by exposure to the weather and AS
sumes a yellowish color. The precious
gems are readiiy extracted from the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24

No Sunday Meetings 1T r. NJ q Il.
On account of the great Laymen'u
missionary meeting At the city audi
torium Sunday afternoon ut $3.50. no
mems meeting will be held Ut the
associa ton building. The Boys sun
day Afternoon club will moet 1t 1:1e
with Physical Director T. w. Conway
in charge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
CIRCLE OVER
GRAVE OF LIEUT.. CARY

Two aeroplanes came to Richmond
yesterday to pay final tribute to Lieu
tenant George Albert Cary, who was
killed at Kelly field. San Antonio,
Texas. and was buried in Hollywood
yesterday afternoon. The aeroplanes
circled over the home Of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Archibald Cary, a,
1880 O'Clock while the funeral SER
vices were being conducted by the
Rev. Russell Cecil. OF Second Presby-
terrain church, and then followed the
funeral procession to the grave.
The following order has been issued
by Captain w. r. Becker, adjutani
of the air service school, by order OF
Lieutenant Colonel Claggett:
The commanding officer, flying
department. announces with sorrow
the death OF Second Lieutenan,
George A. Cary, A. s. NJ A., at the
main hospital, Kelly field. San An
tonic, November 10, 1913. Lieutenant
Cary's character, personality and
military qualities have endeared him
alike to officers and men of this COM
mand. In his death the service has
lost an efficient officer. and we OF
Kelly field. a true comrade and valued
friend. All members OF this COM
mand Join In extending to his be-
reaved family their deepest SYM
pathy."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-24
Clay Street Church Sold.

Old Clay Street Methodist church
building has been sold to he congre-
cation of Hood Temple, A. M. f., and.
it is understood. about $4,000 was
paid for the building. which has been
given up and the former congrega-
ton disbanded. AS. the majority of
members OF Clay Street church will
be transferred to Grace Methodist
church, now holding services in fhe
Soldiers Home chapel. the money re-
ceivcd will go toward building a
church for the Grace congregation.
The last service of the Clay Street
congregation will be held two weeks
from today. December &. the pastor,
the Rev. G. Newberry, preaching.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-18
RANG OUT ALARM or FIRE
AS late as Civil War Days New York
Employed Bells to Warn Citizens
of Danger.

Not longer ago than Civil war days
fire alarms were rung in the city on
great bells hung in towers erected for
the purpose about the town. The bells
indicated the district in which the FIRE
was and sometimes q good deal of
ground was covered in looking for a
fire. The First district, for instance,
in Civil war days extended from Twen-
ty-second street north to Yorkyille and
from the East river to the North.
The bell ringers were constantly on
duty in the towers watching for signs
of fire. An inventory of the contents
of the old Marion street bell tower in
1865 shows the equipment then in use.
1t is as follows: zone bell, weight H.
600 pounds; one striking apparatus,
one stove, table, clock, one spyglass.
one field glass, one slate and book"
The fire bells Of the old city eoul
be heard all over the town unless
gale of wind was blowing. The larges
bell was in the City hall tower. It's
weight was $4,000 peunds.-New York
Times.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-18
MANDALAY BEST IN WINTER.
Burmese Capital Known to All Whites
In India as an Ideal Cold
Weather Resort.

Doubtless 1t will surprise a great
many persons to learn that Mandnlay,
famed of song and story, is little more
than half century old. 1t was built
in 1856 by King Mlndon, who made it
the capital Of what was then indepen.
dent Burmah.
Something more than 800 feet above
the level of the sea, Mandalay sits
tightly upon a stretch of tableland
just in front of the Shan hills. The
city proper extends over about Eve
square miles, but the military district
Of Mandalay covers a more extensive
area.
With the British soldier MandaIay
has taken on great deal Of the char
aeter of a vacation resort. In the tor
rid months of the Burmese summer
the heat becomes very great, some
times making the thermometer rise to
119 degrees in the shade; but relief is
easily found In the adjacent hills. The
British sanitary officers have succeed
ed in discriminating all the fevers and
other diseases with which the climate
was once infested.
In winter-or as near to winter as II
gets-Mandalay becomes a semipara-
disc, for the temperature stays at
about 80 degrees. Happy the British
soldier who is assigned to this garri-
son.
Like as not he sits of afternoons I'M
derneath the shadow of the Moulmien
pagoda gazing dreamily at the fotillas
on the Irrawaddy.
Cant you hear their paddles chunk
in from Rangeon to MandaIay7"
Or perhaps he looks at the distant
mountains, tabled to be so rich in ala
baster and rubies. And very often the
whole picture as drawn by Kipling is
complete, even to the temple bells and
the Burmese maiden.