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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

Finland is undergoing the tortures which
fall to the lot Of every little nation upon
which is stamped the iron heel of kultur.
Soldiers and civilians being sent to
slaughter, and the prisons are filled to over
flowing with miserable victims OF the op-
pressor. Finnish protests TO the civilized
world will be of no avail until the might of
Prussian militarism has been broken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Presidents Under FIFTY.

A. b. c.. Rtchmond.-Only six Pres
iacnts were less than nifty years old
when they took office: james X. POLK.
40 years; Franklin Pierce. IS; u. s.
Grant. i6; James A. GARFIELD. 40; Grover
cleveland, a.; Theodore Roosevelt, AZ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Useless uecs..tian..

useless Occupations.
For the benefit Of the Compulsory Work asi,
tators. We suggest the following useless occu-
pations:
Lady Tailor Milliner.
Beauty DOCTOR Mantcurist
Turkish Rubber Jeweler
SOFA 5erker Head Waiter.
Medical Specialist. Collector.
baroer. Bootblack
Humorist Poet.
Editor.
p. s.-Preacher
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub
5ecis. are answered free, Az all In
quiries are answered directly by per-
sonni letter n self-nddressed, stamped
envelope IL required. Address The
1imes-Dikpntch Information bureau.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Sending Parcel. to soldier. ABROAD.

Mrs. c. w. r., clifton Forge.-The
post office order Of March % states
that parcels for members Of the Amerl-
can expeditionary forces overseas shall
not be accepted for mailing unless they
contain only articles cent at the writ
ten request OF the soldier. This re-
quest must be approved by his regi.
mental Or higher commander.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

: In the appointment of R. Walton Moore to
: be assistant general counsel the national
srailroad administration has again shown an
Eearnest OF its intention to draw into it's ser
sVice the best brains the country affords for
! the conduct of its transportation system Mr.
sMoore buks large among American LAWYERS
swho nave specialized on railroad problems
ga native OF Virginia, in which State he was
"a commanding figure until his profession
scalled him to Washington. he has become
srecognized the country over as an expert on
titraffic rates. and such he has represented
Htne southern group OF railroads before the
1ihterstate Commerce Commission 70 the
government he now brings vast technical
ssand legal knowledge, combined with energy
Eand honesty OF purpose, which will make him
san invaluable aid to the public service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Flag Display at WASHINGTON.

V. G. A.. Chatham.-The United
States flag always Ia hoisted over the
Senate or House OF Representatives,
when In session. The nag floats from
the flagstaff on the White House while
tho President Ia in Washington. and
It's absence indicates the absence Of
the President from the capital 1t Is
displayed over the department build
to 1880 p. NJ. every week day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
ElemIsh Language.

p 8. T.. Amherst.-Flander Is a
Province OF Belgium. and the inhabi.
tants are Of German extraction. and
speak Il dialect of German. Although
French is the official language OF Bel
GUM, the Flemish language has been
successfully Used in literature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

= Something is radically wrong with the
!. labor situation in Virginia, when tens of
! thousands of crales OF strawberries are per-
emitted to rot in the trucking fields about
.Norfolk because there are pickers, while
sBaltimore is shipping berries to Norfolk and
-selling them al handsome profit AS the
SVlrginlan-Pilot points out, it is like carry
alng Goals to Newcastle" and it betokens a
. breaking down in some vital spot Of the
:system whereby efficient wartime service
: twas to be rendered to the growers of The
2nation's food. 1t is Of no use to plead with
sthe farmer and trucker to raise bigger crops
Elf labor cannot be supplied TO harvest them
yand get them to the markets after they have
Preached fruition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
An OAceO

A. r. L.. AYalon.-An airman who
brings down Ave enemy planes Is
called an ACE" and he receives
medal In recognition OF such service.
Some French and British aviators have
from ten to fifty enemy planes to
their credit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Removing Rust stains.

=. s. s., Blackstone.-To, remove
rust stains from white material cover
with paste OF salt and lemon juice
and lay in the sun all day, wettins
every hour with the lemon juice. At
up. Next day renew the application.
The process is slow, but sure and safe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

ii The United States Senate has its La Fol.
Esette. the House Of Representatives tic
Sfkitchin The former admittedly able and
Staiented, has been guilty of conduct so near.
EFfsitorous that his continuance in his high
E4est has become national disgrace The
& iatter, who has ratified around in the shoes
y worn by former Democratic House leaders,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

baltimore contemporary announces that
5. O. Blank" has been named for Congress
IN the First Virginia District. Drawing of
blanks In congressional contests Is all too
common but there was none on this COCA.
sion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Killed in AIR Rnid. ON EnsInnd.

Inquirer, acknowledgements air
raids over England cost the lives or
1924 noncombntant persons up TO
February /, 1918. Mare than 5000
have been wounded. The number OF
noncombatants killed by German u
boats up TO that date was 1886.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

Il A compilation Of the National CITY Bank
TOT New York shows that the nrices of NOR
gchandlse Delng exported from all parts of
gIhe world have increased in most cases from
1eV 70 loo per cent above those prevailing
tberore the war, and are materially hiebor
ethan those of one year ago. In these mica
ssadvances practically the whole world bos
sspartieipated. The banana plantations OF
SCe1tral America, the rice fields of the Or;on.
StpeasiikWorm establishments of Japan. the
3sugar plantations of Cuba, the tin ninee NJ
Ethe Malayan Peninsula the olive fields ne
fopaln, the swine ranges of China and tho
Apean plantations OF South America and Man
esG ., nave felt the tremendous
SSSumulus caused by the war and have ro.
Objected 1t in rising prices. Among tho fo,,,
ETrtfcles which have not advanced in nrico
Fare coffee and cocoa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
.IsEuates

That fellow Bings." said Jikgerson. "nakes
me tired! He's the most Internally solf.oen.
tered. egotistical, bombastic. interruptinE. con-
founded"
wait minute. walt ruinute" excla I'm ed
MinEo; whats Bngs done to your
Nothing directly; but when I started to tell
MN oriGht story about my four-year-old kid.
darned if he didn't cut in to brar about hi,
rafting old automobiler
"hen woman opens her handbag she's look
ing Tor one of four things: Her carfare her
powder puff. sample of something mr. tn. a.
dress of cooklady.
Course Not!
Between the resolution, made
And deeds have on tap
There is dsconcertlng shade
a most annoying gap
And ] should feel the deepest shane
As honest people do
Yet 1t is only in the game
And SO don't: do you?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

Just as plain 40 the pRse on mans face.
me kaiser's agents are handling that Mcxt-
can-Cuban unplcasantness. mn. 1I
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
OnK Hlk.

The Terrier With His Tall Over the Log
Wen. anyhow I'm glad II he has to chop me
off. he's the south endu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

j. NJ W., Beavcrdam.-The largest
battleships in the United states navy
are tho Idaho and New Mexico tnow
nearing completion). They VIII each
have a displacement OF $4,000 tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

Ts-Day's o. Henry.
I know men who would buy out half tho
' house to have their personality nut on the
stage SO the public would recornite It,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

There is something pathetically appealing in
the girl who shows a borrowed engagement ring
and tells you all about her mythical lover who
is over There hammerinE the Kaiser.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Electricity
tho
Victor \

tho ries very large how at an
Victo. exceedingly rapid rute-for a
o y river. At point in Idaho
h no less than six great power
h houses have been installed that river.
p poTe III In order to secure good head%ay
nine ' Ines aotSe whieh this gives two enormous
ho G% gp tSs, pGashes Of the and while
country to q lower reach where n power.houss
n rs bb,Eilt THUS increa sing the headway from
Il, The OF th., pipe nearly five miles lone
long Almost es ES os pipe half mile
Laks dis snss Is trnansmitted BY cable to Salt
expert engineers OF electrical develan sand
;ntS,,tw VIII be but short time before tbS
m ountatn region will use no co.I. III .nE
ana ees s.as1s and shmpeys viii be aboshed
In ,ba T unIties".George Frederick straitnn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

Charcoal Eph's Daily TAopEAt.
hit don make heap O. dirunce T. q mewl,"
SAID Charcoal Erh. ruminatively. whether yo'
cuss him or beat him, jos so no nit his nneaIs
regular. Try pickle. Mstah Jackson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

kUBLIsHED every day in the at 10 South Tenth
~ Street, Richmond. Hn. by The Times- Dispatch
81 shinS Co., Inc. Charles e. Hasbrook Editor AM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Tho Times.
Dispatch, and not Individual.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

. German scientists are resourceful, but thew
stttt,s 70 pee. pseh spls to find permanent sub
thf, wane and the scientists can't invent any
i; sn!,s 10 make the German people believe it
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

we note that Miss Syrup has been marr,aa T.,
aansas TO Mr.. We e. which seems 70 he "a a
case OF propinquity or consequently or sor,A
thins or other. We can't think Just whnt ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
Current Editorial Comment

The Bear River. which runs
through Idaho and Utah. car
ries q very large flow at an
exceedingly rapid rnte-for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

- Battered January "a, 1905 the -OMcs .
~ Richmond. Va IS second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

tion OF adrenalin has generally believed seSGre
nately subject. IL there any danger Of habit
remedy3 f,'
,Answer:LNot to my knowledge. j. often
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

III Washington, d. G., ever adopts an anti
to Tot OF people. ~ " W INC "orlo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

TELEPHONES: Randolph i.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with ALI depart
mcnts.
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
PUBLIC ONLY now
REALIZING WORTH
Of THE REDCROSS
BIGGEST ORGANIZATION OF ITS
KIND IN THE WORLD, 1T
HAS NO RED TAPE.
BACKS UP THE ARMY AND NAVY
Suecors Wife of the Fighting Mar
and Makes His Own Surround
lngs as Pleasant aS
Possible. ~

The people of the United States
only now are beginning to realize the
force for good represented by the
American Red Cross.
This statement is Attested by the
fact that 16,OOO,OOO of the cit!zenrJ
of this country joined the organization
In tae Christmas membership drive
But few of these, however, realized
what the Red Cross is doing to help
win the war for the United States and
its allies.
The four principal divisions Of the
Red Cross are Woman's Work, Junior
Membe. slip. Civilian Relic. lid Mill
tary Relief.
Woman's work consists of the varl.
Gus activities which result ii furnish.
ing sweaters, helmets, wristiets,
socks, surgical dressings, ETC., for
American soldiers who either have
gone to France or who are preparing
to go. 1t has been estimated that the
work women have done in this depart.
ment since America entered the war
would have cost the Red Cross $50.
100000, exclusive OF material used. OF
course, all the work has been done
gratis.
What Women Have Done.
In the seven months ending Nov. 1,
1917. the Red Cross sent to Europe
100000 separate articles, surgical
dressings. hospital supplies ana cloth.
ing. In addition to those, large guam
titles Of similar supplies have been
sent to camps and oantonments in the
United States.
The American people will not, OF
course, permit families to suffer want
because their bread-winners are fight.
ing for their country.
The Red Cross chapters can and
will provide also the friendly services
which may be needed and acceptable
because of Ill health or other misfor.
'unes or because of family conditions
which, If neglected, would result in
need and suffering or disaster to the
iCme.
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
most convenient.


Knitting.
The demand for kntted articles con-
inues unabated. The order of demand
now stands Sweaters socks, helmets
Wrisllets mUfflers
Send for the Red Cross pamphlet on
knitting. II YOU Will follow its directions
ls to size Of needle ana thread and num-
bor of stitches YOU will get correct and
seryiceable garments When The yarn is
thinner than that required by the Red
Cross standard Il finer needle must be
used, with more stitches or. for the
sweater. the thread may he doubled
Never leave knot in your yarn. Splice
the ends by ravelling for two inches.
crossing In the palm OF the hand and
cOling into solid thread. Socks must
not have ridge under the heel nor at
by placing stitches on two needles and
casting off from both needles together
never do this under the heel
Please make knitting leisure time oc-
rupatiOn, have 1t always with you; form
the habit OF knitting as you talk or as
you listen. as you wait or as you ride.
It is astonishing how the garment grows
from this odd-time activity.
Hospital Garments.
Every pattern company now carries the
standard Red Cross patterns. II they
IRE not carried by your local dealer get
hem through your Red Cross Supply
TIC the details Of putting the garment
ogether. Order cut garments or cut
,our own by machinery. Do not waste
lime by hand cutting.
Pajamas and bed shirts are In greatest
demand Underdrawers and undershirts
come next, and just no wwe have call
ror bedspreads. They are made OF ool
5re1 cotton or chintz and measure seven
" five feet. Comfort pillows are also In
demand. Fill a white contsiner 1sx20
inches or smaller with finely shipped
1ieces Of cotton cloth mixed half and half
with shredded cotton and enclose all in
i pillow slip.
Here are directions for making hos
lital garments:
Pajamas-Offici American Red Cross
pattern No. so. Size large. Two sizes.
ucdium and large. For medium size, ~
ards outing flannel. light OF dark
Meade County news., 1918-01-10

stripes SO inches wide. or IN yards Of
inches wide. For large size, 5s yardI
outing flannel. light or dark stripes 3
inches wide, or IA yards q inches wide
Materials: -Four buttons, bone or pearl.
white or dark color, z inch diameter (for
coat. two buttons, bone or pearl. white
or dark color "a inch diameter (for
trousers). Sewing thread No. 90, white
or color to match. Sewing thread No. so.
white or color to match (for button
holes). Red Cross emblem Cut on the
pattern outline All seams hens and
turning9 have been allowed.
Hospital BED Shirt-Size medium Of
flolal American Red Cross Pattern No.
so. Two sizes medium and large. Three
bleaohed, S6 Inches wide Cunbeache
muslin accepted. 1t takes seven yards
to cut two shirts at one time) Mate
rials: Five-eghths Inch twilled tape.
white. Ia yards long Sewing thread No.
so. white. Red Cross emblem. Cut OF
the pattern outline. All seams. hens
Bed Socks. Bandaged Foot Sock. op-
Grating Leggng-one size. Official
American Red Cross Pattern No l. Bel
socks and operating leggngs in pairs.
Bsndaged foot socks singly. Bed socks
mel. light or dark stripes like paiamas).
30 inches wide -or % inches C1a pair cut
from S3-inch. one. pair from 20; Five
eighth-lnch twllled tape. white or color
to watch, "a inches long 1.-TWO pieces each
42 inches long for one pair).
Bandaged Foot Sock-Made singiy.
One-half yard outing flannel, gray blue.
IKE lined pajamas. 35 inches or q inches
wide; y inch twiled tape. drab color, ~
inches long. Operating leggings. made in
pairs. rs yards canton flannel, bleached
or unbIeached. 27 inches for one pair
q Inch twilled tape. white. 50 Inches
one pair) Sewing thread No. 90. white
or to match Cut on the pattern outline.
All seams. hems aud turnlnss have been
allowed
Directions for other hospital garments
will follow. MRS. +. f. BROWN.
Director OF Womans Work Southwestern
Division, A. r. c.. l6II Railway EX-
change St. Louis
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
Methodist Notes

The Ladies Aid met at the
church Wednesday afternoon
and after the regular meeting
elected officers for the new year.
The Epworth League will give
a social next Thursday night
January II at the home of Miss
Ada Flick. All friends of the
League are invited
The Woman's Home Mission
airy Society held a most interest
lug and profitable meeting at
Mrs. McGuires last Friday af-
ternoon. New officers we're
elected. In the evening the
Queen Esther Circle of this or
ganization met with Miss Elsie
Roberts. The girls are having
good meetings.
Everyone is invited to the SER
vices of the Fourth Quarterly
Meeting Friday January II.
Preaching, sacrament, service
for baptizing children, and Quar-.
terly Conference session cons.
titute the services for the even
ing. Let every member be
present.
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
The Bureau OF Civilian Relief also is
doing great work in France.
Eniistlng 22,c0O,coo Children.


doing great work in France.
Eniisting 22,o0o,coo Children.
Through the junior Red Cross,
which has been created in accordance
With plan credited largely to DR.. II.
q. MacCracken, president of Vassar
College, it is proposed to give the
22,G00,000 school children of the Unit
ed States an active share in the work
Of the Red Cross.
The purpose Of the Junior Red
Cross is largely educ ational. and its
activities will be carried on entirely
ii the schools, as part Of the school
work.
The organization of the Junior Red
Cross aims at decentralization and
the independence of the local unit.
Contact with the Red Cross will be
maintained only through the School
Committee of the local chapter, the
chapter in turn, receiving its direc-
tions and material through the divi-
sion director of junior membership.
The dues OF each auxiliary are
sum equal to 25 cents for each men,
ber. This is required as pledge of
serious purpose. and is to be used by
The auxiliaries in the purchase of ma
terials for making supplies.
Military Relief Work.
The American army In France Is re-
ceived In large reception camps on
the coast, and after several weeks Of
preliminary training the men are sent
across the country to permanent
training camps back Of the firing
lines.
Along the route followed by the
troops the Red Cross has established
infirmaries and rest stations, each in
charge of an American trained nurse
with an American man to assist her.
Each infirmary contains 10 beds, a
stock OF drugs, and other necessities.
The seriously sick are cared for at
French hospitals in the neighborhood.
Daily calls are made upon the Ameri-
can sick in the hospitals by the nurse
and attendant, who take with them
reading matter, tobacco and other
comforts.
Big Work in United States.
Dispensaries have been established
in the American army zone to care
for civilians and to improve health
conditions in the vicinity of the Amer
lean camps.
When our men reach their French
base the Red Cross continues to act
as . friendly agency as opportunity
may offer to supplement what the
army itself does to mako the men
comfortable. Recuperation camps
have been opened at suitable places.
and recreation huts provided for the
sick and convalescent.
The department OF Military Relief
likewise does practical and a hui
name work in the United States 1t
supplies deficiencies in camps and
cantonments, distributing clothing,
etc, when army and navy red tape
makes 1t necessary. This department
even has gone to the extent of sup
plying plumbing for cantonments.
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
Word From Elmer Norman
January l, 1918.
South San Antonio,
Kelley Field No. l,
Line 50.

Line 50.
Dear Mother and all:
l received your box today,
also box from Elyda. ! had al
most given up getting anything
any more. The one letter is all
| have received. l had come in
off of wood detail, was laying on
my bunk asleep, my pal saw my
name on the board, and got the
boxes and came up to the tent
where l was. l thought he was
foollng me at first. Everything
was just fine, and l sure was
glad to get them, l sure needed
them. l am going to use the
-four sack for dish towel.
Tell Addie and Elyda l will
write them tomorrow. l am
still we'll and hope l stay that
way. I thought l was getting
the measles last night, had few.
er but 1 have not got them yet.
The Red Cross gave me box
New Years day, it contained
writing paper, candy, nuts and
tooth powder. Mrs. H. o. Skin.
ner was the lady's name who
sent them to me. have written
her and thanked her very much.
The 3lst of Decem Der was an
unlucky day in Kelley Field No.
1. Four aeroplanes fell that day
and four men we're killed, two of
them we're cut and mashed until
one could not tell who they were,
the other two had their necks
broken, the other four men were
badly hurt. There are two men
to a machine. l will send you a
piece Of the plane, take care of it
because / want it when come
home. Isaw two of the machines
fall.
Roy NARROW and Earl Reinke
are out of quarantine now.
l have seven friends from sew
en- different states, two of US Just
got a box and one a handful cf
letters.
How long does it take letter
to reach you2 l certainly thank
you for my presents. Will
write soon
Loveingly your son,
Elmer E. Norman.
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
WHAT THE
RED CROSS
is DOING
AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
WOMANS WORK.

Under the department of Womans Work all of
those articles for the of the wounded
the comfort of the convaescent
Red Cross work shops through the buy
turning great quantities of the various types of surgical
badly needed in the field dressing
tails abroad These dressings made with the
hygienc surroundings and in their preparation occupying
time of hundreds of thousands of the larger
throughout the country There be fear of ovepply
hospital dressings the for will
imperative the military operations
renewed in the spring There also urgent demand for
articles which under the heading hospital garments
directions for the making of which herewith appended These
articles be made in the home in the church.
articles be made the home church
find
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
at SMe Churches
Catholic

Services the third Sunday of
each month at 10 o'clock. All
are welcome.
Father Anthony Herman,
Pastor.
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints

(Mormon) At MIssler
Sunday School 1890 a. N.
Preaching services 11:15 a. m.
and 7:3O p. m. All welcome.
Elder E. Baslnger, in charge.
Meade County news., 1918-01-10
Presbyterian

1000 a. m. Sunday school
11:0O a. m. Public worship
Gas p. m. Christian endeavor
1880 p. m. Gospel service