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The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
Farmhouses ModernIzed.

AS farmhouses become adapted to
the taste of the women who are, IN
so many cases, taking over their man.
agement, 1t is found that many OF the
old institutions of the farmhouse
the parlor the many small rooi"s, the
dark halls-are disappearing. Parti-
tions are torn out to make spacious
living rooms; porches are added, ana
everything is arranged for the utmost
convenience of the housekeeper who
is also tender of the fields.-Exchange.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
EARLY RECOGNITION OF SYMP-
TOMS

There are certain early symptoms or
disease that every mother of family
should know. In this time of war,
regular nurses must take care of the
soldiers. in the camps, here and in
France, and the women in 'the home
must look after the health of their
own families as well as that of their
neighbors.
Any intelligent person can recognize
certain early symptoms of serious ILL
ness, such as fever, cough, changes in
the color OF The skin,-eitheh too red
or too pale-and any unusual ap-
pearance of the eyes. The other symp-
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30

health as far as safely possible on the
shoulders of the women in the home.
There is nothing SO dangerous as
"amateur nursing" that is giving med
icine without the doctors orders, but
there are certain things she can safely
do for them when they are sick.
First of ali don't be afraid of catch
Ing" contagious disease, but take
proper precautions, and then believe
that YOU and your family will keep
well.
Remember that great number OF
communicable diseases are spread by
actual contact with the germ causing
them. These germs, as in the cases
of influenza and pneumonia, are ex-
PEELED into the air when the sick per-
son coughs, Sneezes, talks forcibly or
carelesaly expectorates.
When you are near such person
protect yourself by placing your hand
kerchief over your mouth and nose.
When you cough or sneeze, whether
sick or well, protect your neiShbor by
covering your own mouth and nose.
Avoid crowds and stay out in the
open air as much as possible. Stay
away from poorly ventilated places,
such as moving picture theaters ana
crowded cars. Don't visit your neigh
Dor with contagious disease unless
your services are needed. If you do
go, take proper precautions not to in
hale the germ, and wash your hands
after touching the patient or anything
belonging to him.
Get plenty of Sleep keep your bed
room windows wide open, but don't
let your body get chilled. Use extra
covering when necessary. Ignorance
and carelessness can spoil the best
living conditions, and sometimes,
even In the country, fresh air and sun
shine are excluded from sleeping and
living rooms. Keep the living room
well ventilated and not too warm.
Never use common drinking cups,
common towels, powder puffs belonging
to someone else, and. above all, keep
the hands clean. 1t is hardly pos
sible to overemphasize the Importance
of keeping the hands clean.
The human hand is II great carrier
of disease germs both to and from
the body If unclean hands could be
kept away from the mouth especially
and washed before touching food, l
have no doubt that many diseases
might be avoided.
These measures are the purely me-
chanical means of preventing the
spread of contagion. 1t is reassuring
to know, however that really well
person is in little danger of contract
ing a contagious disease, if he OBJ
serves reasonable precautions.
A rundown condition, either from
overwork or worry, is dangerous be-
cause such person more easily con-
tracts disease.
To stay well keep your body clean
use water and soap frequently; change
your clothes often. and wear wraps
suitable to the weather.
Don't take baths that are either too
hot or too cold. Warm baths are the
best. Don't eat too much food, but
drink plenty of water-at least three
pints a day.
If you are unable to be out of doors
part of the day open the windows from
time to time and breathe good fresh
air into your lungs.
Observance of these few simple
rules will lessen the danger of con-
tracing disease.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30

toms, like pain, tiredness or grsat
thirst, the patient Will mention him
self.
The usual symptoms OF Infectious
disease include fever, chill, sore throat
discharge from the nose and eyes
cough, headache, vomiting, looseness
of the bowels, or the opposite, coDSti-
patton; and n general feeling of being
sick all over. The presence of any
of these symptoms indicates sickness
and during an epidemic should be
closely watched. In the case OF so
called Spanish influenza, the symp-
toms include n feeling of weakness,
pains In the eyes. ears, head or back
and n feeling Of being sore all over.
The rise in temperature is rapid, but
In most cases the pulse remains com
pnratively slow. If YOU have ther-
momcter, and know how to use it, you
will find the temperature rises to lVo
or 104 degrees. In the case ot cfhdfeh
1t sometimes rises higher.
The mouth temperature Of healthy
person is between 9S degrees and 30.
This may vary according to the time
of the day. II Is not unusual for the
mouth temperature of healthy per-
son to be ms low as % degrees in the
morning, or as high rs 30 in the late
afternoon. The presence of fever is
an indication of sickness and should
be watched.
The pulse rate of n normal man at
rest is about - beats n minute; that
,f uh re n
minute. To take the pulse rate, place
three fingers (nOt the tlumb) on the
thumb side of the patients wrist and
note the exact time by the second
hand of the watch.
Any unusual changes In the face
should be especially noted; whether 1t
is drawn. anxious, excited, dull ana
tired, swollen or puffy under eyes. The
voice is a frequent indication of weak
ness. Absence of appetite. loss OF
weight, extreme nervousness should
also he watched, and. If taken in time,
may prevent more serious trouble.
Pain is most important symptom
and should never be treated lightly. 1t
does not occur in persons who are
well. It Is natures danger signal.
A great many serious diseases begin
in this way, so, If someone in your
family has these symptoms, put him to
bed, shut out the bright light-this
does not mean that the room should be
dark-have plenty of fresh air in the
room and keep away visitors and other
members of the family.
Persons are not always able to go
to bed for an ordinary cold, but there
is no doubt that they would, In the
end, save time by so doing
Common colds sometimes Spreau
through an entire family, when they
could have been prevented by going
to bed, and keeping other members OF
the family away.
Common colds are most contagious
when they first start. One should
avoid being near a person who shows
signs of getting a cold. by sneezing'
coughing or any discharge from the
nose. This will lessen the danger OF
contracting the more serious diseases
like grippe, influenza and pneumonia
mild cases of which may, at first, be
mistaken for an ordinary cold.
When possible, call doctor the mo-
ment the person begins to feel sick
then follow his directions absolutely.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30

country, Drought
to American wom-
en- n realization of
the Importance
of home pr0tec-
tion.
The accessibility
of trained nurses
and well-elulpped
hospitals, which
has grown so rap
idly in this coun-
try, has undoubt-
edly made our
women less self
reliant in caring
for their own sick.
Every woman
realizes that our
soldiers must be
cared for. The
shortage of nurses
and medical men
places the respon-
sibility of family
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
Sublime Confidence! |!

Clair. like most small boys. was
much interested in anything that took
place. At this particular time his
grandfather happened to be tending
his bees. After being repeatedly told
that he would get stung If he didn't
stand back, one of the guests said:
Don't you know you'll get stung IL
you are not careful?" He said: saw,
l amt afraid. They know me-"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
MONEYS SENTENCE COMMITTED
Governor Stephens Act Fixes Life
Term for Labor Leader

Sacramento, Cal.-Gov. William d.
Stephens commuted to life imprison-
ment the sentence of death imposed
on Thomas j. Mooney for murder
growing out of the preparedness day
bomb explosion. On July %, 1916. ten
persons-men, women and children
were killed and about fifty others
wounded in bomb explosion during a
preparedness parade in the city of San
Francisco.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
overeomino Obstacles.

Sir George Reid's golden rule for the
attainment of old age: 81 have aimed
at health and happiness, and when con-
fronted by formidable obstacle have
first tried to knock 1t over; failing this,
to get around 1t; If not, then under 1T;
and If all these maneuvers failed have
been content to lie down In its CRATE
full shade. lauding it as beautifu
blessing in disguise"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
Possible Source Of Tresses.

The other day 1, with neighbor's
child, went to hairdresser's estab-
lishment. The child has red hair.
While was buying various things the
child was busy looking about. She
finally discovered some false hair the
color of her own and came to me with
this question: "I wonder II my red
hair was boughten here when i was
borned."-Chicago Tribune.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
Allies to Demand Kaiser from Dutch

London. Nov. 29.-The entente al
lies have decided to demand that Hol-
land surrender the former emperor of
Germany to justice. according to the
Daily Express.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
Care of Kitchen Equipment.

American women as q class nave
not practiced economy to any extent
in the care of household equipment,
the states relations service of the
department of agriculture believes.
There generally has been sufficient
money to buy new article when 1t
was needed, or when there was wish
TO buy, and the market has been we'll
supplied with new devices to tempt
the housewife. Now it is impossible
to purchase some of the simplest arti-
cles because they are not being manu-
factured. The housekeeper is sud-
denly confronted with the unusual
value of little things and the present
is the opportunity to acquire habits OF
thrift.
AreYou Guilty Of These Misdemeanors7
The want of thought in the care
and use of equipment is often the
cause of It's short life. Some of the
apparently trifing mistakes which
cause utensils and tools to wear out
before they should are the following:
Contents of saucepans and kettles
boiled until dry and the metal over
heated.
Handles, screws and fastenings of
knives, forks, egg beaters, ETC., loos-
ened from having been left In hot
water.
Metal utensils put away wet. caus-
| ing them to rust.
Covers put away wet with steam as
they are taken off the saucepan.
Brooms and brushes used continu-
ally on one side and worn to point.
Brooms allowed to stand on the
floor until their weight bends or
breaks the straw.
Glasses broken because the bottom
instead of the side is put into not
| water.
China dulled by washing with too
| strong soapsuds.
LIQUIDS spilled on. rugs or polished
surfaces because the container was
too full.
Contents of the saucepan boiled
over on the stove or in the oven be
cause allowance was not made for the
expansion of liquids by heat.
Burners of gas and oil stoves clog
ged and useless by burned food.
| tugs IOTU ny pSSh hNiA ~
the edge while shaking in cleaning.
Glazing of porcelain and enameled
! sinks, tubs and wash bowls scratched
and broken by cleaning with coarse
cleaning materials.
Finish of furniture marred by plac
ing hot dishes, medicine bottles and
by spilling liquids on 1t.
Furniture cracks and parts loosened
because the oil bath and rub are not
| applied regularly.
China broken in the refrigerator by
| placing heavier dishes on 1T.
Dish towels scorched and stained
when used for oven cloths and to lift
hot saucepans from the stove.
Vanished and oiled woodwork
| spoiled by washing with soap.
Springs in beds, couches and chairs
| and other pieces of furniture broken
by allowing children to jump and play
| too roughly on them.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
SELECTED BY PRESIDENT WILL
SON AS DELEGATES TO PARIS
PEACE CONFERENCE.
TOSIGN TREATY IN APRIL
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES TO
BE HELD THROUGH A NUM-
BER OF COMMITTEES.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Washington, Nov. 30. - President
Wilson has definitely decided on tee
of the ENJOYS who will compose ne
nations delegation to the peace con-
ference They are Secretary of State
Lansing, Col. Il. NJ. House and Henry
White, former ambassador to France.
Mr.. White will be the Republican
member of the official party.
London. - It is authoritatively
learned that Great Britains delegates
TO the peace conference will be Pre-
mier Lloyd-George, Chancellor OF the
Exchequer Bonar Law. Foreign Minis
ter Balfour, Viscount Reading.
The dominions will send the follow
ing representatives Canada, Premier
Borden: Australia, Premier Hughes;
New Zealand, Premier Massey; South
Africa, Gen. Botha.
The vatican announces that Cardi-
nails Gibbons and Maniciri asked Pres
ident Wilson to use his influence to
obtain permission for representatives
of the pope to be present at the peace
conference.
Tokio.-The Marquis Kinnoshi Sal
onji. former premier; Baron NobuaR
Maxine, member of the privy council
and former foreign minister, Niscount
Sutemi Chinda, ambassador to Eng
land, and Baron Keishiro Matsui, ann
bassador to France, have been selected
as Japan's plenipotentiaries to the
peace congress.
Paris-At meeting preliminary to
| the sitting of the delegates TO the
peace conference, it is announced,
committees will be appointed to study
| different phases of the problems
which will be involved, and present
reports to the conferees. whose delib-
erations will by this means be OF
more definite character. The confer
ence. it is believed, will last for three
months and it is not expected that a
treaty will be signed before April.
David Lloyd George, British pre-
mier, will arrive in Paris at the same
time as President Wilson.
The question of conducting the pro-
ceedings of the peace congress in Eng
lish is being discussed, with some
prospect that this innovation will be
brought about If it is, it will be the
first great international congress
with English as the official language,
as French has long been recognized
as the medium of diplomacy.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
More u-Roats Surrender

Harwich, acknowledgements
German submarines were surrendered
Wednesday TO the allies. This brings
to ia The total of German U-boats
turned over.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
Use Leftover Boiled Rice.

Here is use for small quantities
of leftover boiled rice, suggested by
the United States department of agri-
culture:
Rice With cheese.-Heat one cupful
of boiled rice in two tablespoonfuls OF
milk. Add one cupful of grated cheese
one-half teaspoonful of salt and other
fiavoring if desired, and cook slowly
until the cheese is melted. Then add
one egg well beaten. Serve on crack
ers or toast.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30

Always wash the can opener in nor
water after using, to prevent the smell
of the fish in the tin from clingine
to 1t.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
SIMPLE RULES FOR PREVENT
ING DISEASE

Spanish influenza, that serious form
of acute grippe that ravnged the whole
The Colorado statesman., 1918-11-30
The Housewife and the War
USE SKIM MILK IN COOKING.

Especial Information Service United Department
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-07
NoicE OF SALE

BY virtue of the power and authority
conferred in certain Deed Of Trust
executed by Frances Thompson and j.
b. Thompson on the 22nd day Of April,
1918, securing the payment Of certain
indebtness therein setout default having
been made in the payment of said indebt-
edness, and being requested by the legal
holder thereof | vii on Sat June 22nd,
1918, at 1900 O'Clock VI, in front Of the
Post Office in the Town of Weldon.
North Carolina offer for sale at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash to
satisfy said Indebtedness the following
described real estate to-wit.
That certain tract or parcel Of land
situate, lying and being in littleton
Township, Halifax County bounded on
the North and East 10y the lands of
Nicholson, on the Southby the lands of
VIM. Young, and on the West by the
lands of Sarah FaIcken, the sane con-
tanning II II acres and being part of
the Kemp Powers Hud
This the Goth day of May l9lS.
WI. l.. KNIGHT,
Trustee.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-07
Statement by Jr. J. E. Ayers.

1t has come to me, that some
Of the people in the county want
to censure Mr.. j. H. Norman for
my being a candidate for good
roads commissioner want to say
that Mr.. Norman discouraged
me and has advised me repeat
eddy not to run. He has been to
see me several times and has
written me several letters asking
menot tobe a candidate. OF course
no fair minded man will blame
him for the acts Of others and he
is in no way responsible for my
candidacy.
j. Z, Ayers Jr.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-07

tons of the empire, the unbridled
savagery of officers and men,
the proclamation Of Christian
affairs, the abandonment of civil
lied usage, the elevation of
prostitution to patriotism, the
decoration of assassins, the
sterilization Of Armenia, the
sack of Belgium proclaim that
Berlin has deliberately cancelled
the Decalogue.
We are fighting Gods enemy
facing the supreme menace OF
earth.
The Huns of old, at worst,
were simple raiders, with no
ambitions beyond those of loot
and lust; their path was a thin,
grim line across page of history.
But these modern vandals would
poison every we'll of truth, would
trample spiritually in the mire;
they'd glut their greeds and
hates upon our souls.
Should their red will be done,
the scales of Justice would be
weighed with shells alone; no
national guarantee would hold;
expediency would be the highest
law.
How dare we plan and dream
andhopeuntilour roads and homes
and liberties are safe? How may
we operate the vast, involved ma
chine of commerce if an outlaw
power can, at whim, invalidate
treaties and contracts and uni
versal credit?
Civilization is too extensive,
too vulnerable to be policed ex-
cept by confidence and honor.
Whatever the price we spend,
ideals must be made to pay.
Because otherwise to-morrows
would be lived in fear and
degradation, we shall battle on
until THE WORD is irrevocably
mightier than the Sword. Her
bert Kaufman in The Cosmo-
politan.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-07
Notice to Families Of Soldiers Sailor,
J. f Ayers Jr.

To families whose men have
gone to fight for US in this great
war for Democracy.
You are respectfully and urgent
ly requested to write your home
address, also the name and ad-
dress of your son or relative,
who has joined the colors.
ask this as member of the
County Civilian Relief Committee,
because the Red Cross feels that
it would merit the censure of a
nation if it allowed any family
which has made the supreme
sacrifice to be without either the
necessities Of life, or any helpful
service which a friendly and
sympathetic organization can and
should give. | want to keep in
close touch with each family, so
come or write me whenever you
fail to receive your allotment,
in order that we can look into
the matter. The committee wants
you to feel that it stands ready
at all times to render you all in
formation and help in our power
in every way possible.
Respectfully,
Sterling M. Gary
Member County Civilian Relief
Committe.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-07

Mrs Laidlaw ton, with which
we are affiliated.
We have just held a great naval and
military meet at Madison Square Gar
den, where large sum was raised for
this remarkable unit, Which has sailed
to do such valuable work in France.
Every person in il, even TO the plumb.
ers and mechanics, are women. and
they volunteered FOR dangerous service.
Other branches OF our war service
have been an intensive food conserva-
ton campaign and the War-Ssvings
Stamps campaign In all this active
patriotic work we feel inspired with
the thought Of our own chairman.
Mrs. Norman der. Nhitehouse, abroad
on an important government mission
and many others Of the rank and file
OF our women who are engaged in de
voted service over there"
Citizenship Schools.
Another interesting branch OF our
work is the great university extension
Of citizenship. Schools are being held
throughout the state Under our Educa-
tional Committee
Another line OF work Is that of our
Intelligence Committee, which lists Of
ncials Of all political parties and all
men In every township and county In
The state who have run or are 70 run
for Office. 1t is believed this commit
tee viii become extremely intelligent
as time goes on, and It's intelligence
will react on the civic welfare OF the
state most tellingly.
Our Americanizstion Committee has
Issued some very effective and educa-
donsl literature and is organizing in
every center and community where
there are foreign groups.
Maintaining Morale.
We realize that a great part Of ma
lions war time eficieicy is in keeping
hfe normal and efficient at home. In
the last analysts that nation which
keeps most nearly steady and normal
In Its industrial and domestic life will
maintain that morale which will win
the war for 1t.
The work of the Rural Problems
Committee perhaps is Of particular in
tsrest In this publication which is be-
ing sent cut by the National Security
League. Very few people in the coun-
Try have stopped to realize how in our
body polite the rural committees are
against In the matter of
forces. Our great cities
have their amusements, their munich I
pal halls and baths, their community |
kitchens, their public libraries and lee
ture courses and innumerable settle
nents and clubs where people are
drawn together and stimulated men
tally and spiritually. We feel that
some of these advantages should be
brought to the country districts.
Any rural woman who wants to be
put In touch with our legislative bull
etin, with our correspondence courses
"A civic education or any information
n reference to the work Of the Wo-
nan Suffrage party should write TO
hat organization at 1903 Fifth avenue,
New York city.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-07
FORCE AND FAITH

The Kaiser has wagered his
crown and sixty million subjects
that ideals do not pay.
If he wins, we lose two
thousand years of ethical growth,
and every conquered domain
shall become a Teuton harem.
This war must decide whether
Force or Faith shall inherit pro-
gress.
Morally, mentally, and official
ly, Germany has declared for
paganism. The infamous repudia-