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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
REST ROOMS FOR
NEEDS OF WOMEN
Clubs Work With Local OrganiZa-
tons to Establish These
C0nVenienCeS.
FINANCING is NOT DIFFICULT
Furnishings OF WeII-Equipped Room
Should Be Simple, Comfortable
and Observation-Disclosures Donate
Pieces of Furniture.

Rest rooms have been established in
more than 200 counties in the United
States to meet the needs of country
women in town on business. They pro-
vide a place where the farm woman
has right, without asking any favors,
to the use of facilities for rest and re-
freshment. They have been established
by wOman's rural organizations in CO.
operation with other local organiZa-
tons, with individuals, and with viii
lage, town or county authorities, by
business corporations operating pri-
vate markets, and by individual mer-
chants. Where farm women's organi-
cations have been interested in estab-
fishing rest rooms, local farm Women's
clubs have been able to arouse the nee
essary community interest in the need
for rest rooms to insure their financial
support. This has been done through
cooperating with other local farm
women's clubs, with organizations Of
women in town, with civic leagues, and
with chambers Of commerce, and with
county agents.
Room In Oklahoma.
In cooperating with other clubs in
establishing a rest room any local farm
w0men's club may take the initiative.
A rest room was established in an Okla
hOma town through the cooperation Of
four women'S rural clubs. A committee
from the club interviewed the business
men of the city, but met with little en-
couragement. They were told that rest
rooms had been tried and were fail
ure, that some of the stores had rest
rooms already, but that they were not
used by the country people. After
three weeks of effort member Of the
committee learned of vacant room in
the courthouse that could be used for
a rest room If permission were obtained
from the county commissioners. Mem
bers of the committee and their friends
called upon each Of the commissioners
to request the use of the room and to
ask his advice as to how to proceed.
AS a result the matter was brought
formally before the commissioners at
their next meeting and the room placed
at the disposal of the members of
these organizations.
The furnishings of a well-equipped
rest room should be simple, comfort
able and durable. As an example of
rest rooms furnished by group Of
country women's clubs whose members
personally donate pieces Of furniture
or secure them as gifts from various
interested merchants, one may be cited
which is provided with rocking chairs,
straight chairs, table with reading
material, oil-cloth covered lunch tables,
a couch, crib, and a screen. Free
telephone service ard electric lights
are furnished. Clean sheets and pill
low cases may be secured from the ma
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
SCOUTS HAVE BOND POSTER.

There can be no doubt that every
boy scout realizes that the war against
Germany and her allies is q war for
boy scouts and boys who are not scouts
and for their sisters and mothers too.
The Boy Scouts of America can take
off their coats, roll up their sleeves
and pitch in as bravely as they did
few months ago to help their country
gather the Liberty bond money to fight
on for freedom.
The third Liberty loan finds the
scouts carrying the pledge into every
home. Their work was so valuable in
the two campaigns that the govern
ment has given them a special poster
in the third one, and one million copies
have been printed.
The Boy Scouts Of America have
been tested and found true. They have
shown their love for their country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

iron in charge. A gas burner is pro-
vided for heating water or milk. The
room is heated by a coal stove.
Financing Rest Room.
In financing a rest room two items Of
expense are to be conSidered-initial
cost of furnishing and the annual cost
of maintenance. A rest room may be
financed wholly or partly by the wom-
ems organizations until arrangements
are made to meet the expenses through
public appropriations. 1t may be
financed through town or county APP
preparations or by private individuals,
or by any of these in combination.
Usually the permanently established
rest room is located at the town hall
or county courthouse since appropria-
lions can be made annually for the
maintenance of such rooms from pub
lie funds. When financed by private
individuals the money is either a be-
Quest or gift, or the money spent for
the rest room is considered by the mer-
chants as bringing returns in increased
trade. In such cases there is no ex-
pense to the women making use of the
room and the value Of the cooperation
of Women'S organizations lies in their
making known the location Of the
room and thus insuring more general
use of 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

For the occasions that require her
to dress-up a bit there are pretty
frocks of crepe georgette and wolfe
that will make the little girl look her
best this summer From her eighth
to her fourteenth or fifteenth year she
Ia apt to be a very slim, long limbed
little person with a good many angles
that are prominent and need TO be
well considered when it comes to
choosing her clothes. Since there are
designers who specialize in clothes
for children the needs Of the thin lit
tie girl and the needs of the fat little
girl have been given expert attention
and the problems of distraught
mothers solved for them.
Here is a dress of fine wolfe shown
on slim little girl of eleven that
will bear study. 1t Is in two pieces
skirt and long blouse, thereby dis
posing once for all of that bugbear in
children's clothes-the waistline-by
leaving 1t out Of the reckoning The
skirt is suspended from a short under
bodice, gathered on to it and fasten-
ed In, the back. 1t Is moderately full
and has twO-inch tuck above the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
Juice Of Lemons!
How to Make Skin
White and Beautiful

At the cost of small jar Of ordi-
nary cold cream one can prepare full
quarter pint of the most wonderful
lemon skin softener and complexion
beautifier, by squeezing the juice OF
two fresh lemons into bottle contain
ing three ounces of orchard white. Care
should be taken to strain the juice
through fine cloth SO no lemon pulp
gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh
for months. Every woman knows that
lemon juice is used to bleach and re-
move such blemishes as sallowness,
freckles and tan and is the ideal skin
softener, smoothener and beautifier.
Just try it! Get three ounces Of or
chard white at any pharmacy and two
lemons from the grocer and make up
quarter pint Of this sweetly fragrant
lemon lotion and massage it daily into
the face, neck, arms and hands. 1t
naturally should help to soften, fresh
en-, bleach and bring out the roses and
beauty of any skin. It is wonderful to
smoother rough, red hands. ADV.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
HOW SCOUTING WAS STARTED.

Scouting is not the result of mere
chance, nor Of artificial stimulus. 1t
is a normal outgrowth of the times,
through which the boyhood Of this civ
iliZatiOn, developed far beyond that or
any previous age, may find its own
natural expression.
1t is the only movement in recorded
history through which this has ever
done. It's oath and law are the codifi-
cation of the essential principles of
this civilization into the language OF
the boy.
They place before him, at his most
critical time of life, the age of choice,
a definite, comprehensive guide, fitted
to his nature, his years and his devel-
opment.
Scouting appeared at the most cru
cial time In the history of the race,
and was the prophecy of the type OF
man soon to be needed for the preSer-
vation of our civilization. That man
is now coming on the stage of action.
It is vital that his preparation should
begin with the boy.
The world movement was at first
spontaneous and sporadic. It soon be-
came necessary to organize it to save
it's wonderful possibilities to the world,
and in 1907, in Glasgow, Scotland,
this was done by the man whose gen
ius had unconsciously brought the
movement into being-Sir Robert Ba-
den-PoWeu.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
How Colorado Women
Financed Rest Room

Private solicitation and county ap'
preparation enabled the establishment
of a rest room for country women at
Grand Junction, Colorado. The fur.
nishmgs of the room and the matron's
salary were provided by an organiza.
ton composed of a number Of rural
women's clubs. One hundred and fifty
dollars was appropriated from county
funds and a like amount from town
funds to pay the cost of the rent and
heat of q convenient room, as no quar-
tiers were available in any of the pub
lie buildings. For furnishing the room
contributions were solicited from mem.
bers of the organization and from the
merchants In town. To pay the ma
irons salary of $25 a month pledge
cards were issued, each calling for the
payment of 5 cents a month. In two
years the demands for other activities
in connection with the rest room de.
yeIoped and the monthly expenditure
increased from $50 to $160 a month.
This additional amount was provided
from profits from a restaurant estab.
nshed in connection with the rest room
and by subletting space for woman's
exchange. The total receipts from all
sources averaged $160 month, which
amount is expended in carrying on the
various activities undertaken.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
WHERE ARE MEN TO LEAD?

There isn't lad but wants to grow
Manly and true at heart,
And every lad would like to know
The secret we inpart.
He doesn't desire to slack or .shirk,'
Oh, haven't you heard him plead?
He'll follow man at play or work
If only the man win lead.
Where are the men to lead today?
Sparing an hour or two,
Teaching the lads the game to play
Just as a man should do?
Village and slums are calling. Come"
Here are the lads, indeed,
Who can tell what they might become
If only the men will lead?
Motor and golf and winter sport,
Fill up the time a lot,
But wouldn't you like to feel you'd taught
Even boy a knot?
Country and home depend on you,
Character most we need;
How can a boy know what to do
If there isn't a man to lead?
Where are the men to lend a hand,
Guiding at boyhood's side?
Men who will rise in every land,
Bridging the Great Divide"
Nation and flag and tongue unite
Joining each class and creed.
Here are the boys who would do right,
But where are the men to lead?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
DoINes OF THE SCOUTS.

The scouts of Wolsey, S. d., aided an
invalid woman by carrying fuel and
water and doing chores about the
house, and have often wheeled her to
church.
The scouts in Conyers, Ca, put a
War Savings stamp display ad in the
paper and have sold several thousand
dollars worth.
In Waterbury, Conn, the Rotary club
furnished 60 auto trucks, and 240 boy
scouts collected piles Of books set ont
for the army camps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
FOODS TASTE BETTER COOKED
TOBACCO TASTES BETTER
TOASTED

Since the day of the caveman, who
liked his meat raw, civilization has
learned a lot about the scientific treat
ment of the things we eat.
Naturally none of us would now
prefer to have our meat raw, our po-
tatoes as they come from the ground,
our coffee unroasted.
And naturally follows the great dis
covery recently made by The Ameri-
can Tobacco Co.-that tobacco tastes
better TOASTED,
This wonderful new idea-simple
like all great inventions-was first
used in producing the famous LUCKY
STRIKE Cigarette-made of toasted
Burley tobacco.
Burnley has mellow favor, entirely
different from the tobacco usually
used for cigarettes. 1t is pipe to-
bacco andLUCKY STRIKE Cigarettes
taste like pipe. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
Jackets and skirts.

That Jackets will be short rather
than long seems to be a foregone con-
clusion, judging by the South-wear
fashions, and etons and boleros are de-
cidedly in evidence. Not only suits
but dresses, too, are seen in these eton
and bolero styles. and very smart and
youthful are these effects worn over
blouses of crepe organdie.
Jacket and coat sleeves are narrow
and close-ftting and in wrist length
skirts, too, are modelled with conser-
walton Of material very much in mind,
for they are cut decidedly narrow and
fairly short, though not as short as
some fashionable skirts of last season
The average width of modish skirts is
about one and one-half yards around
and the length from four TO six inches
off tho ground,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
eeorgette Blouses Trimmed in Val.

Georgette 6Iouses Trimmed in Val.
eff you haven't seen the new blouses
of crepe georgette, trimmed in val
lace, you are missing something" said
a blouse buyer who has just returned
from the Eastern markets. "They are
very enticing, and are shown in regu-
lar, as well as slip-over style"
According to this same authority,
the rage for filet, both real and imi-
tation, continues, and some pretty
models are slip-oyers with sailor col
lars trimmed In filet. Some of the
new georgettes have little collars of
white mousseline de sole, which >laun-
ders very satisfactorily.
The freshest, prettiest of the new
blouses are of net, in white and light
shades. Batiste and wolfe are very
popular for the high-necked ones, Of
which there are a great many shown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
War SAVINGS and Thrift Stamps.

War Savings and Thrift Stamps.
During the month Of February the
receipts coming into the treasury de-
partment through the sale Of War Say
ingS and Thrift stamps tOtaled S41,-
100000. It is reported that they aver
age now about 100000 day. Re-
turns from the same source In England
were $37,O00,O00 The War Savings
and Thrift stamps give everyone q
chance to be 'in" on the great bust
ness of winning the war. They are
q fine investment and within the reach
Of everyone. Congress set 100000,
900 as the amount TO be raised by this
means for the year If this amount is
reached 1t will cover the entire cost of
the governments shipbuilding program
for the year 1t has now from this
source enough revenue daily to build
10000 tons of shipping and altogether
has received to date funds for building
100000 tons, or "a ships Of 5000 tons
each.
Our strength in this war has not
made itself felt yet as it will be felt.
Great reserves of It will be forthcom-
ing. We have hardly felt the pinch
Of the war yet. In the War Savings
and Thrift stamps we have an opportG-
nifty to all take a hand ir building
ships, and they must be built. Be
sides this the Thrift stamps are edu-
eating people, especially young peo-
pie and children, to save and to
use money for investment instead
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
SPECIALIST HELP TO
ESTABLISH REST ROOMS.

Representatives Of the United
States department of agriculture
are glad to give assistance to or
CARNATIONS of women desiring to
establish rest rooms. Specialists
of the bureau of markets are
particularly interested in pro-
viding such quarters for women
in marketing centers. A recent
publication of the bureau Of
markets, crest Rooms for Wom-
en- in Marketing Centers," dis
cusses the plan and gives spe-
cific advice on the various de-
tails. Frequently the county
home demonstration agent or
county agent may be able to aid
in the enterprise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

of spending 1t for things they do not
really need. Lack of thrift, in this di-
rectiOn, seemed to be almost univer-
sal falling before the war. Accumu-
lating Thrift stamps is likely to es-
tablish the habit of saving in young
people and children.
Work Which Only Women Can Do.
Whatever our other activities, we
must Ego on with our knitting" in
q very literal sense. Sox, sweaters,
wristlets. and bands and then more
sox will be needed in far greater num-
bers than ever before. Surgical dress
ing and bandages, also, must be sup.
piled by the shipload, and food must
be conserved. In these affairs the
world leans on women for support. But
if each woman gives little time sys-
tematically to Red Cross work ana
looks after the conservation OF 1000 In
her own home, the great total or
achievement will do the work and I'LL
needs depending on us. Our part is
easy compared to that Of the soldiers
and sailors It Is amazing that there
are women, with time and means at
their disposal, who, because they have
no relatives in the army or navy, are
taking no interest, much less any &C.
tive part in the work to be done. They
are not worth fighting for, and should
be held up to the scorn they deserve.
Now is the time when cold self1shness
will betray itself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Catarrh is a local disease greatly influ-
enced by constitutional conditions. It
menf. aA lIfe cATARRH MEDICINE CINE
is taken Internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Syg-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease.
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature IN
doing it's work. $4,000 for any case OF
MEDICINE falls to cure.
Druggists 76c. Testimonials free.
FIJI. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
a New Definition

"And so you think I'm. a coquette?
she smiled sweetly. 'Why, Frank, /
don't believe you know what CO..
quette isl"
IA coquette is a woman who syndi-
Gates her affections" he returned, bit.
terly.-Ainslee's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
Precious to Herself.

"Why is she always saying, Dear
me?" That's the way she thinks of
herself"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
lin 70 Date.

Teacher-Name the five zones.
Pupil-Temperate incorporate, war,
postal and o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
Che nnned Il OUT

Daughter, it's time you were think
ing about marriage" 81 have, father {;
that is why I'm still single"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
Cause for It.

'Are you going to ask damages from
your tailor for not having your trous-
ers sent at the time he said they
would be ready"
Eyes; I am going to sue him for
breeches of promise"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

Money is like the parrot-it seldom
talks at the right time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25

A tiny bottle of freezone costs but a
few cents at any drug store, but is
sufficient to remove every hard corn.
soft corn, or corn between the toes,
and the callouses, without soreness or
Irritation.
Freezone is the sensational discov-
cry of a Cincinnati genius. 1t is won
derful-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-25
NO CAMOUFLAGE
in THIS STORY
APPLY A FEW. DROPS THEN LIFT
TOUCHY coRNS OFF WITH
FINGERS.

Don't hurt a bit! Drop a little
freezone on an aching corn, instantly
that corn stops hurting, then you lift
it right out Yes, magic!
The Robesonian., 1918-08-12
EIGHT DOCTORS INDICTED.
Failed to Report Cases of Typhoid
Charges Will Be Preferred Against
Other Physicians for Failure to Re-
port Contagious Diseases-Sanitary
Conditions Good at Lorraine.

Dr. Roy C. Tatum, inspector for the
State board of health, has been in
Robson for the last several days and
has indicted eight Rpbeson county
physicians for failure to report cases
Of typhoid. The physicians indicted
were: Drs. R. D. and B. F. McMil-
Ian and H. H. Hodgin Of Red Springs
DR.. D. s. Currie, Parkton; DR.. w. P.
Exum of Maxton; DR.. w. F. Steph-
ems, Fairmont; DR.. N. H. Andrews
and DR.. Evans, Rowland. DR.. Tatum
says he expects to prefer charges
against other Robson physicians Tor
failure to report contagious diseases.
All the above-named physicians have
been tried and found guilty except Drs.
Stephens, Evans and Andrews, who
will be tried later.
DR.. Tatum inspected the Lorraine
hotel here and says he found the con-
dition good. He graded the hotel 90,
which is considered a high average.
according to DR.. Tatum.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-12
Favors Working German Prison
ers on Highways.

At it's meeting at Wrightsyille
Beach last week the North Carolina
Good Roads association went on 1ec-
ord as favoring the bringing OF Ger,
man prisoners to this country ana
working them on State highways.
The 3-days' convention closed with
a smoker at the Oceanic hotel FRIDAY
evening. The last day was featured
by a tour of New Hanover county
roads and fish feast on the SOUND.
W. A. McGirt of Wilmington, presl-
dent of the Wilmington Highway as
sociation, was elected president to sue
ceed Mr.. H. B. Warner, who was not
present.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-12
A Piece of German War Bread.

Ever see a piece Of German war
bread? The Robesonian is indebted
to MIR. Forrest McGill of the postal de-
tall at Camp Jackson for piece OF
German war bread sent to prisoner
OF war at Camp Jackson. "This
bread, Mr.. McGill writes, "was sent
TO England, but the prisoner had been
transferred to Camp Jackson. It was
then forwarded here" The piece of
clgar-box on which the bread was
wrapped bears the prisoners number
and address. "Some bread, Mr.. Nc
Gill concludes; and that is right.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-12
STUNNED BY LIGHTNING.
Hole Torn in Mr.. r. C. Kornegay's
Pants Leg, Metal on His Knife
Melted and His Leg Slightly Burn

During the severe electric storm
which visited thsi section Friday eve
ming lightning struck a pole upon
which the electric lines are fastened
on Willow street and ran along the
line into the homes of Messrs. P. S.
and R. c. Kornegay, Eighth street.
All the members Of both families were
stunned by the lightning. Mr.. r. c.
Kornegay was shocked worse than any
other in the buildings. A large hole
was torn in his pants leg by the light
ming, the metal on his pocket knife
was melted and his right leg was
slightly burned. Only slight damage
was done the buildings.
Lightning also struck residence
at the Jennings cotton mill village.
The house had been occupied by Mr..
Sam Tucker up to Thursday of last
last week, when he left for the army.
Mrs. Tucker was away from home at
the time the house was struck. The
building was somewhat damaged.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-12
VOL. IxL
RED SPRINGS BOY
KILLED in ACTION
Charles G. Hall, Son of Col and
Mrs. Geo. H. Hall- Belonged
to Old Lumber Bridge Light In:
fantry and Had Been in France
About 6 Months.

In the casualty lists reported from
France yesterday the name of Charles
C. Hall of Red Springs appears anon,
the ones killed in action, confirming
a report to that effect that reached
Lumberton Saturday.
Charles Hall was about 10 wears
old and was son of Colonel (better
known as major) Geo. H. Hall, a we'll
known Confederate veteran, and Mrs.
Hall, who are at Myrtle Beach, S. c.,
for the summer. He belonged to the
old Lumber Bridge light infantry and
had been in France about 6 months.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-12
Dental Clinics Lumberton and
Fairmont-Anti- Typhoid Vacci-
nation.

DR.. J. v. Turner will give free dem
tai clinics at Lumberton today and to-
morrow and at Fairmont Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Of
this week. Last week 168 children's
teeth were examined at clinics held at
Red Springs, Rex, Lumber Bridge
and Lumberton
DR.. w. A. McPhaul, county health
officer, will be at Fairmont Wednes-
day afternoon and at Marietta Thurs
day afternoon to give vaccination a.
gainst typhoid fever. Several cases
of typhoid are reported below Fair
mont.