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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
WHAT THE Y. N. c. A. MEANS
TO THE GIRL IN THE SMALL
TOWN.
''Ths tumult and the shouting cease.
The captain. and the kings depart"

And the boys come home, and
khaki turns to blue serge and the
little town settles down into the reg
ular routine of little-town life.
But the little-tSwn girl, whose
every thought has been of big things
fer the last two or three years, who
has thrown herself into Red Cross
work, Liberty Loan drives, who has
done all kinds of things to release
men for the army-what of herr. She
has become a citizen Of the world ;
must she go back to the small-town
interests of ante-bellum days? Must
the end of the tumult and the shout
ing bring her a dead calm-s va
CUM? Must she become an unhappy,
restless member of her community
Not If new interests can be given
her And that is what the Y. w. C.
A. tries to do and in which it needs
the cooperation Of the community.
The interests of the Y. w. C. A.
are the interests of girls and young
women all over the world; and some
of that breath communicates itself
to the local groups. At the Y. W.
Centre. a girl may study stenography
and fit herself for business. She may
study French. She may attend tho
most popular classes of all, those in
domestic science and learn to cook
as well-almost-as mother; to sew,
to can the fruit and vegetables she
raised in her garden. She may come
to the gymnasium and develop physic-
ally in some particular line, or just
in the way of general health. If her
community is thoughtful enough in
its financial provisions, she may have
a place to learn to swim, to play
basketball and tennis and hockey,
and thus become robust in these days
of too little exercise. She may have
a cafeteria, where she can obtain
cost. She may attend Bible study
the best food at little more than
classes.
The Y. W. c. A. is waiting to hold
out its hands to her, to fill her life
with whatever viii be most helpful to
her, her family and her town. All
three of these must cooperate with
the Association, must bring financial
and sympathy to make pos
sible the things which will enrich the
life of the small-town girl, when the
captains and the kings depart from
the world-stage.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
unWise GiXinn.

II Is very easy thing to toss o
copper TO beggar on the street; IL IL
generally an easier thing than not TO
do IL. Yet love is just as often In the
Withholding. We purchase relief from
the sympathetic feelings reused by
the spectacle of misery, at a cOpper's
cost. II is too cheap-tOo cheap for
US. and often too dear for the beggar.
II We really loved him we would
either do more for him, or less
Henry Drummond.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

Petrarch's romance with Laura ,s
one Of the curiosities of literature
He first saw her on Good Friday. ApriI
9. 1927. Whether or not his deyotiop
to her. which inspired all his love
poetry and set a standard for ages 10
come. was inspired by any passion Of
the heart Is firmly disputed. In fact
many believe that Petrarch and Laura
never met That she appeared to him.
however. as the perfect woman no one
can deny after reading his impaSSion-
ed lines.-Christian Science Monitor.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
TIT for Tat

Stevie and Robbie were cousins, and
although very fond Of each other. did
not always agree. One day Rubbie's
mother entered the room where the lii
tie ones were playing. and was imme-
diately appealed to by her son. MAN.
ma. mayn't Stevie tell me my faults:'
''what do you want Stevie TO tell your
faults for?" asked RObbie's mother in
establishment. $50 that can tell Ste
vie his" was the unexpected reply.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Might Air No, Dangerous.

There is still prejudice among
some against night air. For that rea-
son some foolish people sleep with
their windows closed. Night air Is
not dangerous. On the average Il is
more pure than that Of the day. In
malarious sections exposure at night
may be dangerous. not because the
air is bad but because malarial mos
QuitOes bite only at night. The dan
ger Is in the mosquitoes. not the air.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
sxmntoms of Death.

The usual procedure AT the front
to determine whether death has oc-
Cured is TO inject fluorescine. &C
cording to the method of DR.. S. Icard
OF Marseilles. In the living the eyes
will take a vivid green color as though
an emerald had been set In the
socket. If no colOratiOn is Obserted
within an hour or two after injection.
It may he stated positively that the
person is dead.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
coLoRED MAN SERVES FIVE
TERMS As SHERIFF.

Cincinnati. O., Especially. Capt.
s. 7. Sueed has been installed for
the fifth term as Deputy Sheriff of
Hamilton County under the Repab-
hean Administration. He is fifty
eight years old. Az fraternal man
he has but few equals being mem
Der and a past officer in the follow
ing lodges: Mason,- Odd Fellows,
knights Of Pythias, Elks and United
Brothers Of Friendship. President Of
the Ohio Board of K Of P. He is.a
Bind degree Mason. And Commander
Of the Famous Co. E, the indicated
Of the World Drin Team.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Old Rivers and New.

Henry praised TO me lately the man
ners of an old-establIshed. calm. we'll
behaved river. as perfectly distfn-
guished from those of new river. A
new river is n torrent; an old one
slow and steadily supplied. What
happens in any part Of the old river
relates to what befalls in every other
part of IL. It's full of compensations,
resources and reserve funds.-Emer-
sons Journal.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
A Georgia Philosopher.

We're all great on sayin' The dew
iI's TO pay" an never payin' him. A
Teller wouldn't have TO walk across
the street TO settle with him. as he's
always close enough to gise us dig
In the ribs, or pat US on the back. an,
tell us we're the finest he ever made !
Atlanta Constitution.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Chinese influence in Hawaii.

The Chinese first planted sugar
cane at the Crossroads Of the Paci-
&c" and manufactured sugar. and
when the Hawaiians began TO cease
the cultivation Of taro It was the Chi
nese who became the taro planters and
the makers OF poi-the staff of life Of
the native Hawaiian.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Primer care Of Cellar

Cellays will acquire a muSty Odnr
after being closed for some time. To
remove dampness as well as to diSin-
feet the cellar, sprinkle chloride Of
lime on the floor and close uD the
cellar for a few days. Then open the
windows and let in the air until the
chloride of lime OdOr disappears and
your cellar will be ready for storing
vegetables.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Served Him Riuht.

A Bangor newspaper man. bringing
from his garden at Hampden a lot Of
potatoes in an odd suitcase, was
stopped by a deputy sheriff. who in
sisted that he should open the suit
case. When he did so all the pots-
toes rolled out on the sidewalk. The
crowd made the unwilling deputy pick
all the potatoes up and pack them in
again.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
vaIusbIe African Tree.

A trss known as the shea is begin
ming 20 attract commercial attention in
Western Africa. II supplies the natives
not only with nuts, which they highly
prize, but with butter that may be-
come an article Of commercial impor-
lance. 1t is already exported to Eu-
rope. where makers of artificial butter
find use for il.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Admired His Pluck.

well" said Uncle 81 Bruggins after
y solo ny fashionable church choir
tenor. IF that amt the rudest thing
ever saw. Just as soon as that young
man began to sing. every other mem
Der Of the choir stopped. But he went
through with II. and / must say adj
mire his spunk. "-BOston Transcript.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
ATmaoeddon.

ArmageddOn. mentioned in Revela-
ton 10:16. was the plain OF Esdraelon.
the scene of nrnelitish victories, and
hence the term is used TO signify the
scene of mOmentOus test of any
kind. especially Of a decisive battle.
II was used by the Progressive ma
tional convention in 1912. and has
been frequently used in connection
with the war.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
When the Rahoon Call.

Balloons have been a sore trouble
lately TO many South African folk. and
poison clubs have been founded io
keep them away and reduce their
numbers. Balloons recently raided n
farm in Robertson. and. ignoring all
efforts to drive them away. rode the
dOnkeys in the back yard. In I.aingS-
burg. driven by hunger. they raided
gardens In broad daylight.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Our Gifts

As the Magi came bearing gifts. 80
do we also bear gifts that relieve want;
gifts that are sweet and fragrant with
friendship; gifts that breathe love;
gifts that mean service; gifts inspired
still by the star which shOne over the
City of David two thousand years ago
Kate Douglas Wiggin.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Political Corruption.

Corruption in political life is really
skepticism. 1t is a distrust, diSuSe
which has lasted so long that it has
grown into disbelief Of political prin-
ciples, of the firstefundamental truths
of the sacredness of government and
the necessity Of righteOuSneSS.-Phil-
lips Brooks.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Health Improvemen, IN Brazil.

The famous saying Brazil is a vast
hospital" is In a fair way 20 being
Outlawed.' Yellow fever Is stamped
out and the government has made an
immense appropriation for supplying
qulnlne to the entire, community. To
these achievements must he added the
labOrs Of the Oswaldo Cruz institute
In the realms of scientific prevention
Of communicable diseases OF all kinds.
Brazil MedicO.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Some Should Be Broken.

These talking machines at $59.95."
advertises a Chicago music house.
break all records" After listening to
some records one simply can't shake
on the conviction that there cannot
be too many such machines in con-
slant use.-Spring6eld Union.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Pizarro's Famous Voyage.

December % is the anniversary Of
the fifth start Of PizarrO. In 1880, from
Panama for Peru. The daring voya-
ger refused TO sive up his dream Of
finding gold in the Andean kingdom.
The success of his enterprise from q.
money standpoint astOunded the world
and resulted in the conquest Of the
Incas.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Lasybuos to Fight Aphide..

Ladybugs will be collected by forest
service men in Oregon before the
period of Information is ended and
freed in the wheat fields OF the state
to fight the apSides. of which the lady
bug is the natural enemy. The lady
bugs hibernate on mountain tops and
In protected canyons.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Something Worse.

Remember. son. Garfield drove
mules on a tow path and Lincoln split
rails" Il know. dad but. say. did any
of these presidents ever crank a cold
motor in a blizzard for half an hour
Before he discovered that he didn't
have any Observation-Disclosures Times
Dispatch.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Much wastace Of Potatoes.

The annual potato crop Of the United
States is around 4O0.OOO.OOO bushels.
statistics show that Of this
at least 100000 bushels are lost.
This wastage is due TO the culls. rot
ting and freezing Of potatoes in ship
ment and the lack of nearby markets.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Diooenes Knew.

DiOgenes held his lantern before the
face of woman. II was Christmas
morning and she was remarking:
How darling! II was just what
wantedr' Whereat. the old fellow
shook his head in despair and passed
on. 'She is counting at this very mo-
ment." unused Diog, ION what she can
exchange IL for"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Eounht Unnecessary Battle.

Very dramatic was the conclusion OF
the Peninsular war. Wellington had
just won his triumph at Toulouse. the
casualties on both sides numbering
some 1900. and the armies were re-
jOicing or sOrrowing, when a tired
courier rode up to announce that Ma
pOleon had abdicated five days before,
and the war was over.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Breathing Cold Air.

A person breathing cold air obtains
as much oxygen in six limitations as
he would in seven taken in hot wealth
er. This increase of oxygen is mat
ter of great consequence to sufferers
from lung T-uhle and also to the per-
son enjoying good health.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
How Mans STRENGTH Elus,uat..

The strength of males increases rap
Idly from twelve TO nineteen years,
and more slowly and regularly up to
thirty years. after which it declines.
The strength of females increases at
a more uniform rate from nine to nine
teen years. more slowly to thirty, after
which Ii fails of.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Miners as Gardeners.

The growing Of leeks is a favorite
occupation of the miners Of NOrthum-
berland, England. They are skillful
gardeners and particularly proud Of
their leeks, In the cultivation Of which
there is keen competition.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Public Virtue.

That patriotism which. catching Its
inspiration from on high. and leaving
ut an Unreasonable distance below
all lesser. grOveling. personal inter
ests and feelings, animates and
prompts TO deeds OF self-sacrifice. Of
yaIor. OF devotion. that Is
public virtue: that is the DOblest, the
sublimest OF all public virtues -
Clay.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Futility of Lying.

Whatever convenience may he
thought to be In falsehOOd and diSSim-
ulatiOn IS soon over; but the incon-
venience of IL is perpetual. because il
brings a man everlasting jealousy and
suspicion, so that he is not believed
when he speaks the truth nor trusted
when perhaps he means honestly
Wisconsin News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Dangerous Natural Gas.

One " the disadvantages of natu-
raj gas localities is that the filtered gas
has practically no OtiOr and leakagss
are. therefore, undetected. Gas has
been diScorered 10 he nearly always
present in buildings fronting on as
phalted streets.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Almost a Panacea.

Apples are useful in nervous dyspep-
sia, they are nutritious. medicinal. and
vitalizing. they aid digestion. clear the
voice. correct the aeidity of the stom-
ach. are valuable in rheumatism, in
somnia and liver troubles.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Ancient Union.

The Cutters company Of Sheffield,
England. was Incorporated by act of
parliament in 1924 and invested with
powers "for the good order and gov
eminent of makers of knives. scissors.
shears. sickles and other cutlery
wares"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Insects and Forest Fires.

Insects cause the destruction OF
more timber that would otherwise be
available for building purposes than
do forest fires, according to inveStica-
tiOns made by the bureau of entOmol-
ogy at washlngton.-PeOple's Home
Journal.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Bud by Electricity.

Stray electric currents from a rail-
road are supposed TO cause the trees
on one side of' BRUSSELS street to
mud again and sometimes blossom af-
ter they once have shed their leaves
every fall.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Georue's Discovery.

Little George said the other day at
the table. '"Now. when sit In my chair
my feet won't topch the floor. bur
when ] walk around they touch the
door just as well as anybody's"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Llfe,s Minor worr,es.

frequently a woman worries great
deal over the question Of calling on
another woman who doesn't care In
the least whether she calls or not,
Boston Transcript
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Turn About.

POeahontas Star-Fred Jones. our
worthy postman. has purchased an
auto In which he carries the mails on
weekdays and the females on Sunday.
Boston Transcript
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
An Example.

-Small eyes" says a physiognomlst.
denote a cunning and evasive nature"
Just so. Notice how a small-eyed
needle evades ones efforts TO thread
it.-Boston Transcript.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Militant orhs

From story: "Her unyielding
glance went fiercely over the top and
grappIed In mortal combat with his
domineering sneer."-Boston Tran
script.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Good Motto.

Phillips Brooks once said. Come
take that task Of yours which you have
been hesitating before and shrinking
and walking around, and on this very
day lift II up and do IT,"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
pon.t Rreathe Elther. eiri..

Cynicus-The average girl can keep
her engagement secret just about as
long as she can the fact that she's
been eating OnIOns.-Boston Tran
script
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
A Change Tor Them.

"what do professional fishermen 90
when they take vaeation?" asks the
writer Of a sport column Maybe they
tell the truth. brother.-BOston Tran
script.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Chinese and relephones.

In spite of the fact that the average
Chinese is fond Of using the telephone
it, has been found difficult 20 obtain
enough subscribers to support local
lines in that country.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
HEALTH NOTES.

No one would think of employing
a blacksmith to repair and put in
order a valuable watch. Yet many
of rs take a neighbor's advice to
use a remedy he thinks would be
good for an ailment we know nothing
about. Thus we tamper with our
bodies, which are more wonderfully
and deieately constructed than the
finest time piece that was ever made.
When your machine is in need of re-
pair, try to get an expert to ex-
anime it and put it in running order
again.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Hark!

A combination of telephone. micro
phone and photograph has been in
vented In France for transmitting
sounds to distant points or to several
points at once.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
LInoleum INGREDIENTS.

The two main ingredients in the
manufacture Of linoleum are cork and
lInseed oil. TO which are added smaller
quantities Of hauri gum. rosin and pig
ments OF various kinds.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
To Polish Amber

Amber may be polished by friction
with whiting and water. and finally
with q little olive Oh wen rubbed on
the surface with piece Of flannel.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Interpreted.

When an obituary states that the
dead man had the courage Of his con-
yietion that means be was q stubborn
ash eoat.-Atchinson Globe.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
No ch.ne. for Him.

When you see man who is Wiiiins
to let well enough alone you see one
who win never occupy any Of the
room at the top.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
JudcIno Materials

When buying wooden materials hold
them up to the light and look shrough
them: the best qualities are free from
aneven and broken threads
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
% RIoht rhlno. RIohtly.

We must take care to do right things
rightly; for a JUST sentence may be
snjustiy exeeuted--William Penn
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
The World and lie.

The world Is not q playground; n
Is q schoolroom. life Is not a holiday.
but an eduesflon.-Henry Drummond
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
Correcting an Error.

No. Gladiolus. strictly speaking. op-
err glasses are not the kind the ticket
buyer goes out for between acts
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

Don't give the baby patent medi-
cine. If you feel you must use ad-
vertised remedies try them on your
self or better still, the dog. Let your
family doctor attend to the baby.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

Out of twenty-one prosecutions
borught against North Carolina ply
sicians for violating the State law
requiring the prompt reporting of
cases of communicable diseases,
twenty convictions were secured and
fines imposed and twenty good doc
tors now know a little law along
with their previously acquired lnOwl-
edge of medicine.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

Sunshine coming into your home
through open or unshaded windows
may fade the colors in the rugs, but
il win help to put the bloom of health
into the children's cheeks.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

Providence does not fix city or
community death rate. When babies
die needlessly human ignorance
OF carelessness are responsible. An
all wise God gives life, but He does
not needlessls destroy it,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

Breathe freely and fully; the more
You expand your chest, the less likely
you win be to contract cold
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

A long face shortens friendships
and promotes distrust; while the
cheerful countenance wins friends.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25
aeneraIlx Ha. That ldea.

de man dat says: Let de bes' nan
win.'" said Uncle Eben. mos always
thinks dat he's de bes' man hisseh.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

/. and invites confidence. Look happy.
If you smile easily and know how
to laugh heartily, the chances are
you, win not suffer much from indi-
gestion.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

WHATS gone and what's past hey
should be past grief.-shakespeare.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

Dry. hot air is not good for the
person who is compelled TO breathe
II
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-01-25

thanks to tie eodsi Ny boy has
done his duty.-Addlson.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-01-07
LIKE OTHER ORIENTAL TOWNS
Joppa Since Earliest History Has
Been More or Less the PIaythino
Of Conquerors.

In the tribute lists of Thothmes III,
king of Egypt, who held his court on
the banks of the Nile, some 1900 years
before the Christian era, there figured
the town Of Joppa. Thothmes iii was a
mighty warrior. He fought no fewer
than seventeen successful campaigns
in Syria, twice captured Kadesh and
was one Of the greatest builders and
administrators Egypt had ever known.
So. although nothing is certain about
the matter, he probably captured Jop-
pa and laid tribute on the inhabitants,
who then, as today, built their houses
over the rounded hillock" which, from
the sea, forms a gracious landmark.
That was 3,4OO years ago, and every
now and again during all those GEN.
turtles, the old city, which looks out
over the Mediterranean toward the
coast of Africa, away beyond Egypt,
has stepped into and out Of the history
Of the world.