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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Bumper Crop of Babies in
United States During 1917
According to Statistics

infant mortality statistics compiled
by the New York milk committee re-
veal the fact that there was q bumper
baby crop throughout the United
States in 1917. Basing its conclusions
on the figures cleaned from 1853 of the
largest cities in the country, the COM
mittee estimates that the number of
births throughout the nation totaled
2.67S,OOO and the number of deaths l.
$4,000. leaving national increase in
population of over 100000.
Among the cities of the honor class
Omaha claims first place with q death
rate of only $50, and Seattle comes
second with rate of 594. Nashville,
Tenn, had the highest rate, 1922. Chi
cago's rate was 1864.
The five honor roll cities boasting
death rates under 80 per 1000 are
Berkeley. Cal. with a population of
40,434. 43.4; Everett, Mass. with a
population of 33,4S4, 45.5; Brookline.
Mass, with population of 1892,
41.2; Alameda, Cal. with pOpula-
ton of 23.3S3, 4O.7; and La Crosse.
Wis.,, with population of 3O,417, 42.2.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Became a Father at Age of
l02, When Eldest Son Had
Already Lived 73 Years.

A father at eighty-four-such is the
recent record of Mr.. Jackson. a north
country farmer, says London Tit-Bits.
Men more patriarchal still have fig
ured in the ranks Of fathers. Such a
robust veteran was Sir William Mich
olson of Glenbervy, a grand old Scots
man who lived TO nurse an infant
daughter after he had passed his nine
ty-second birthday. Sir William then
had a daughter alive of his first mar
rage, aged sixty-six. He married his
last wife when he was eighty-two, and
had six children.
Sir Stephen Fox's last child was era
died when the father was within a few
months Of completing his hundredth
year, Sir Stephen was born in 1927,
and had by his first wife a daughter
who died In infancy in 1855. The child
of his old age survived to the year
1898, and was thus able TO say, II had
q Sister who was buried 173 years
ago."
When William Frest of RipOn was
laid TO rest in $780, at the age of one
hundred and eight, he was followed TO
his grave by his eldest son, veteran
Of lightweight, and by his youngest
boy, aged fifteen, who made his ap-
pearance when his father was within
sight of his ninety-second birthday and
when his eldest brother was seventy
two.
Thomas Beatty of Drumcondra
near Dublin, celebrated his one hun.
dred and second birthday on the very
day on which his youngest born en-
tered the world, and when his eldest
son had already seen seventy-two
years.
Thomas Pars made his first trip to
the altar at eighty and became the ia
Their of two children; and he was sc
full of vigor that he made a second
matrimonial venture ~ years later
when his years numbered one hundred
and twenty-five.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
FOR THE POULTRY
GROWER

Corn, when it is just ripening ana
passing through the dough stage into
the more hardened condition, if fed
to chickens causes loose condition
of the bowels, and If no other food
is given, the birds are forced to eat
this kind of feed and digestive trou-
bles will follow.
The flock in it's ranging about the
farm at this time of year may, I'M
beknown to you, get some of this
corn, and may show the symptoms at
present. The first indications should
be a warning, and the birds, if neces-
sary. should be confined. If a good
ration is fed, however, twice per day
that is, morning and night, and in
sufficient quantities, the birds will
not eat enough to do them any harm.
Either one of the above methods will
help to keep the flock out of trouble
of this kind The easiest way is to
give them sufficient hard grain morn
ing and night to satisfy their appe-
titeS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
CLIPPER SHIPS IN LONG RACE
Contest Between Vessels Carrying Tea
From China 20 England One OF
the Best on Record.

The China clipper races, contested
by vessels carrying tea to England,
covered the longest course OF any
race in history. One OF the most IA
nous was that Of 1866. 1t was ar
ranged that nine of these ships should
sail from Foochow with the new sea
sons teas as nearly as possible on the
same day, but only five finished load
Ing in time.
The Fiery Cross was the first 10
start. being towed out to sea early on
May 20. The Ariel followed next
morning at 10: 80. the Serica and the
Tapping sailing 20 minutes later. while
The Taitsing did not put to sea until
midnight on the 31st They were, Of
course, all chosen ships with repu-
tation for speed.
The Fiery Cross was the first TO
round the Cape of Good Hope. As days
out. with the Ariel on her heels, while
the Tapping. Serica and Taitsing
were respectively one. four and eight
days behind. The Ariel led from the
Azores 10 the entrance to the English
channel where the Serica and Tae-
ping pulled up ahead of the others,
and there followed ding-dong race.
up the channel, with fine spread Of
canvas and a strong southerly wind.
The Ariel and the Tapping We're
the leaders, first one and then the
other drawing ahead, the others sweep
ing along not far behind. Ii was n
worthy finish for such crack ships.
The Tapping arrived in the London
docks at 9:45 p. m. on September g,
the Ariel in East India docks at 1918
p. m, and the Serica in the West In
tlia docks at IL 80 p. IN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
AMERICAS CREED
Worth Committing to Memory and Repeating in Unison
All Gatherings

know Americas Creed?'
The marks used because it has been officially
pomulgated but prepared in Washington for the Amecan
last Flag daytime 14thand therefore at least semi
official.
1t is worth learning by heart and worth saying In unison at all sorts
of gatherings. And here it is:
believe United States of America government the
people, by the people, for the people, whose just derived from
of the governed democracy repubc sovereign nation
perfect nseparabe established
upon these principles freedom, equality justice and humanity for
patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes
therefore believe duty country to love it; to sup
Constitutions obey its laws respect Its flag and to defend IT
against all enemies
believing in the above creed
pledge allegiance the Stars and Stripes and to the republic
One language country and one hag and
In the Almighty God sincerely pledge myself to aid
nv all the IN the great world struggle
democracy of the wodfor the independence OF
the small nations well as the larger ones, and
further pledge my life and all worldly goods to aid the pres
dent of directing American forces with allies IN their
grim and fight for freedom patriotism and humanity
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Why Fish Do Not Travel Far.

Animals of both land and sea are
confined within rather narrow limits
Of pressure. liz his book on the North
sea fisheries, Neal Green shows that
the North sea fishes are isOlat-
Ell in their own little world,
for they cannot migrate to the At
lantic depths, and, with n few
such exceptions as the eel, deep
sea fishes cannot enter shallow wa
ters Foraging for food is the fish's
occupation. The North sea fishes Will
not descend into the ocean because
there is no food to attract, their eyes
are not adapted 10 the darkness, and
the pressure of the water is greater
than ordinary fish can endure. In the
depths there are no seasonal changes,
no currents. Everything is uniform,
Stagnant, black, and the only fishes
that can see are those specially en-
dowed with enormous eyes to per-
ceive the phosphorescent glow Of 9th
ers of their kind. If they could rise
to the conditions of the North sea,
these deep sea dwellers would be
helpless, if not destroyed by the re-
lease from external pressure.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Birds and Animals Pretend
Violence in Play, but They
Stop Short in Exercising 1t.

Small birds chase each other about
In play, but perhaps the conduct of
the crane and the trumpeter is the
most extraordinary. The latter stands
on one leg, hops about in the most &C.
centric manner and throws somer-
saults. Some call it ''the mad bird,
on account of its singularities. Water
birds, such as ducks and geese, dive
after each other and clear the surface
of the water with Outstretched neck
and Tapping wings, throwing abundant
spray around.
Deer often engage in q trial of
strength by twisting their horns to-
gether and pushing for the mastery.
All animals pretending violence in
their play stop short OF exercising it;
the dog takes the greatest precaution
not to injure by his bite, and the
Orangutang. in wrestling with his
keeper, pretends to throw him, and
makes feints of biting him. Some ami
mails carry out IL their play a sem
blance of catching their prey; young
cats, for instance, leap after every
small and moving object, even to
leaves Strewn by the autumn wind
They crouch and steal forward, ready
for the spring; with the body culver.
ing and tail vibrating with emotion
they bound on the moving leaf and
again spring forward to another.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Chill Con Carne.

Cut two pounds OF round steak into
small square pieces. Melt two table
spoonfuls of butter substitute in a
saucepan and when hot brown the
steak, then add one cupful of water and
four tablespoonful of rice. Cover and
cook until tender. Now add three
canned red peppers cut in slices. one
cupful of cooked beans, two parboiled
and sliced onions, one tablespoonful of
corn flour, four cloves, Glove of gar
lie chopped, teaspoonful of salt; cook
all together until well blended and the
gravy is of the right consistency. Serve
garnished with parsley.
A spoonful or two Of grated cheese
added to the creamed toast viii make
of it quite another dish and one which
all may eat except the two-year- olds
and younger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11

Nelson A. Miles was the first man
not a graduate of West Point who
ever held the position Of command
or of the United States army since
the earliest days of the republic. An
ancestor, Rev. John Miles, who emf
grated to this country from Wales in
1868, commanded company in King
Philips war, and his house was known
as Miles garrison"
Daniel, the great-grandfather Of
Nelson A. Miles, and Daniels three
sons, Of whom one was Joab, the gen.
erals grandfather, served in the Rev
dictionary war.
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until
singled
reache
gan imbed there When Ean his bearing he dis
Westboo France England South America Panama and other
Il
escapde Stupy
O
shipping
bundle directed TO j H. S. Westboro.
The
Egan waiting patiently
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
RABBIT By NO MEANS TlMlD
Correspondent Writes of Happening
Which Would Seem to Make Old
Saying a Foolish Thing.

story of the fearlessness of the
correspondent. Remarking on the
baselessness of the popular saying
"As scared as rabbit when Bunny
is unspoilt by the world, "B" says:
"Sope days ago ] was passing with
n friend through a woodland glade,
and suddenly there appeared on the
path before US, say 30 yards away,
young wild rabbit, evidently just
escaped from the nursery. 1t was al
most too young 10 run, and trippeG
over its feet i'm the most comic man
ner-fOr all the world like baby
tumbling over its pinafore. 1t came
slowly lOlIOping, lOlloping toward US.
and we held our breath for fear of
soaring ii away: for il was most
fascinating little creature, just
bundle OF fluff and comedy. Then
While we watched, tragedy sprang up
full armed A weasel. moving swift
~, silently through the trees, made
a sudden dart. In one second all
would have been over with bunny,
bat my companion ciapped her hands
and gave wild cry of anger. dane
ing about in wrath. The weasel fed
for its life. But the baby rabbit
stopped to laugh a moment, and then
came lolloping little faster toward
us--right up to US, in fact. We had
actually TO drive the little creature
back TO where we guessed its home
might be before we could go on our
way with quiet minds. Scared as a
rabbit indeed!"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Loss in Weight May Mean
Loss in Ones Efficiency

There is no doubt that certain
amount of reduction In weight can be
endured by the vigorous for a consid-
cradle time, but not without serious
loss in efficiency. if long continued,
writes Thomas B. Osborne, in At
lantic. In every community there are
many men below normal weight, and
these are always looked upon with
suspicion by insurance companies and
enlistment officers, even though no
pathological cause can be found for
their underweight
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Taught English to Use Thimbles.

Thimbles seem to have been intro
duced into England as articles of com
mon use by Il man named John Loft
ing. who came over from Holland ar
the end OF the seventeenth century and
established a thimble factory at Isling-
ton.
The word thimble is said to be de-
rived from the Scotch thummel or
thembball. sort of shield.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Robert Louis Stevenson'S
Advice to Class of Girls

Robert Louis Stevenson was once
called upon to address a Sunday
school class Of young girls. He told
them the parable of the talents, and
then went on to say that there were
three talents every one possessed and
ought TO make us of. Tongues that
they must use to cheer and make
happy all around them; faces that
they must keep bright as new shil-
lings, so that they might shine like
lamps in their homes; and hands that
must be kept employed in useful work
cheerfully DONE" Very good advice in
these war days for all of us, whatever
our age or sex.-Exchange.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Plum PUDDING JelIy

Cover half a box of gelatin with one
half cupful of cold water and let stand
for an hour. Mix one cupful Of rails
ms, one-fourth cupful of sliced citron,
and one-fourth cupful of currants; add
q tablespoonful of orange or grape
juice. Scald pint of milk and a cup
full of strained honey and an ounce
of melted chocolate. Mix all the IN
gradients and when it is slightly firm,
add the fruit so it will not sink to the
bottom. Turn into a mold and when
ready to serve, garnish with whipped
and Sweetened cream.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11


enlisted
blown receiving skull America
o
which q
man subm inc the lay aftersh she to sea-.
bid his mother oOy and rensted the
hospital
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
DESSERTS.

Ices, sherbets and ice creams are all
easily digested and most wholesome
for all members of the family. When
nuts and fruits are used in creams they
should be put through the meat chop
per. The flavor is better and the cream
smoother.
Leftovers of cake, creams, jelly and
fresh as well as preserved fruits may
be used for desserts. Stale sponge
cake with bit of fruit juice, a spoon
full of nuts and whipped cream, makes
most palatable and satisfying dessert.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11


ground They
t
demanded Patoman Edward
Back he roared,"
manf owe
tragedy Bandit Patakey drew his other
damned
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Flo PUDDING.

Wash, pick over and chop one pound
of figs. Beat three eggs very light, put
q cupful of suet through the meat chop
per, add two cupfuls of breadcrumbs,
three-quarters of cupful of milk and
a cupful of strained honey Mix all
together and turn into q well-greased
mold. Steam three hours. Serve hot
with an egg sauce or with hard sauce
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11

sunshine
ribald laughter then II lights the false JOY Is
stripped of crumbes
polished
mill like
Dances
Pandemonum reigned
sklfuly
exit lee the fire.
The crowd fell back The ceanmbed American
fdder the StarSpang and the
bunch nuts
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
N.. hLf~saQ
One Ton of Meter Jewels.

One ton of sapphires was used dur
where the jeweled bearings of cleo
trio meters are made, says Elec-
trical Experimental. The jewels are
purchased In the rough and are put
through finishing and drilling pro-
cesses which require degree of skill
comparable only TO that Of an expert
enced matchmaker.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Distance Wireless Can Reach.

There is practically no limit 10 the
distance that the wireless station at
Arlington. Va. can talk. Not only can
IL reach all parts of the Atlantic. but
has talked directly with the Hawaiian
islands in the Pacific and can reach
more distant parts o. the world by
relays.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Timely Thoughts.

The reason some men get
more fun out of life than others
is because they don't want TO
get all the money too.
Luck and perseverance often
go hand in hand.
The other fellow is the man
we all think ought to help out
when we get into trouble.
Mighty few people believe
what man tells about himself.
That is the reason the courts
insist upon the testimony of
character witnesses.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11

yOungSter has set to work the machIn-
cry of the state departments Of two
countries by his efforts to fight. Sec
rotary Lansing had him released from
the English army, upon his mothers
plea of his extreme youth, but Thomas
ran away as soon as he reached home.
He sailed on munitiOn ship from this
port to Italy and made his way again
into England, where he enlisted In the
engineers Immediately he learned the
United States had entered the war.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11

Quinn, Daniel Egan, an able seaman,
four years ago while crossing a rail-
road track in Oakland, Cal, had his
leg cut off. Egan couldn't get work
as a sailor and for three years he
scrubbed. washed and cleaned out sa-
looms, saving every penny until he had
accumulated enough money tC buy a
new leg.
The good ship Westboro was look
ing for men and Dan, with quick
step, walked TO the pier. where the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Baby Has Appendicitis.

Charles Travitz. thirteen days old.
was operated on recently at the Har-
risburg hospital in Harrisburg. Pa.
for appendicitis. The operation was
successful. The child is the youngest
patient to go on the operating table
at that Institution.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11

spigots within the diners reach. One
may become corned between the soup
and the entree and the check Is the
same.
A long-haired Bohemian leads the
orchestra and Is repaid for his plain
tive notes by the showers of small
change from the diners. At about
ten I'm the evening sentiment reaches
the high tide. 1t is the hour of IL
luf'ons.
Flushed by the wine, the motley
crowd turns selfishness into courage
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Boy Soldier of Fortune Laughs at Wars Mishaps

QosToN soldier of fortune Fred w Thomas youth not yet in
the opedong which he sailed This adventurous
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Careers of Precocious Bandits Nipped in the Bud

HCAGO-Baby bandry
Fillmore Kaleman
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11

told OF Their exploits anu their preIImI-
nary conferences.
Huh, what's the use of wOrkin'
for twelve bucks week when we can
60 out with couple of CATS and make
Il hundred iron men an hour?" queried
Patakey of George. George opined
there was logic in it. They got the
cats, also masks and flashlights.
Under the Chicago and Northwest
ern track subway ut KinZie street and
KedZie avenue they started their
career The first victim reacted prop.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
Sailor to Get Wooden Leg That Has Travelled Far

FRANCsCOHow wooden leg
told
United States sllIng commissioner According Mr.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-10-11
|TAtEE55 from
| &c CITIES J
His Classification Pointed Though Not Polite

NEW YoRKTh Houston street that patronzed
~ sprinkling
VIC rcd various
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Mothers Cook Book


A sweet temper is to the household
what sunshine is to trees and flowers.
The homes Of nation are its strongest
forts.
Good Things Mother May Make.
Turnips make very good dish, treat
ed as one does potatoes for an escal-
loped dish. Garnish the dish with
fresh parsley and serve from the bak-
ing dish.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-08
TENER TURNS EBBETS DOWN
National League Head Fails to Find
Anything Against StengeI and
Cutshaw Of Pirates.

True to his threat of some time ago,
President Ebhets Of the Brooklyn club
took Charley Stengel and George
Cutshaw before President Tener of the
National League.
However, from what can be learned,
Mr.. Tener has informed the Supcrbas'
boss that there Is nothing tn be done !;
that neither of the players mentioned
has said or done anything that could,
by the widest stretch of Imagination,
be construed into being an attack on
the honor or integrity of Mr.. Ebbets.
This action was the result of tho
story written from Jacksonville re-
Gently, In which the new Pirates took
exception to certain statements al
legged to have been made by Ebbets.
Both Stengel and Cutshaw denied they
had been trOuble-makers while with
Brooklyn. and In doing so they enter
ed vigorous denials to statements al
legged to have emanated from their
whilom employer.
Both "Casey" and George dared Eb-
bets to make good on certain things |;
and this, 1t Is believed, caused the
Brooklyn owner to approach Mr.. Ten
er. However, as stated, the league ex-
ecutive has declined to act, stating,
according to the best information OBJ.
tainable. that there Is nothing for him
to "act upon"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-06-08
ALTR0CK BIG ASSET
TO WASHINGTON CLUB
Veteran Is Valuable as Coach
and Attraction for Fans,
Antics Of Comedian on Side Lines
Never Fail to Get Laugh From
speetators-Won Important
Game for White Sox.

Old Nick Altrock, the veteran of
White SOx fame, Is wearing a Wash.
iugtOn uniform again this year.
Nicholas is employed by Clark Grif-
fifth as side-line comedian and
cOacher, and he Is a valuable asset.
Take Griir's word for Il.
With all of his monkey shines AIT.
rock stands out as n favorite with the
fans wherever he goes. His antics on
the side lines never fail TO get laugh.
As coach of younger players the
veteran has proven himself capable, SO
Griffith feels well repaid for carrying
him on the club roster. Mention of
AltrOck recalls story told by Frank
1sbell, who was with the White Sox
In Altrock's time.
1--WE had an important series on one
time and Commy was especially de-
slrous of winning the first game" said
Izzy. "Whnt's more, everybody knew
II.
swell, rs the players filed In the
park Commy kept his eye peeled and
he called each one of the pitchers into
the Office to ask them how they felt.
"One by one the pitchers were In.
terviewed by the Old Roman, and
without exception they gave COmmy to
understand that they could be feeling
better than they We're that day.
Finally Nick AltrOck came stumbling
along and Commy cOllared him.
SLOWS the arm today, Nick p asked
C0mmy. Nick assured the boss he
could beat any team in the world. So
Commy sent for Jones and ordered
him to pitch Nick.
"'Pitch NlckT queried Jones In sur.
prise. Are you kidding meT
"'Not q bit Of It, replied COmmy.
pitch Nickr And Jones started Nick
that afternoon. What's more, Nick
won his game. for, he was all pulled
up over getting that assignment and
he got Il because he was the only
pitcher who hadn't shot an alibi at
the Old Roman"