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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
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ConfOund the luck! The front door
has just been painted"
Yes. 1t Is easy to see you have
been up against it."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
Their Wa,

Their Way.
Motorists are always speaking con-
temptuously Of pedestrians"
Yes, notice they have a way Of
running them down."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

Somebody stole my flivver;"
walled Mr.. Chuggins.
"Why don't you tell the detec-
tives?"
''l'm not merely looking for SYM
pathy. I'm looking for the flivver."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

Four months trial subscription to
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

July 2i-Aug. -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

of the product we save, for such
methods fail in true economy.
Many new devices for saving soap
have been brought on the market by
the rising price of soap, and there
were already a gOodly number-all
purchaSable for a few cents. The
simplest is the wire soap-dish that
hangs over the sink or rests on the
washstand The open wire permits
the circulation Of air which dries the
soap after each wetting, instead Of
allowing it to become melted into a
soggy mass. No one viii deny that
dry soap is much cleaner to look at
and much more pleasant to handle, so
this is an economy that adds to our
own pleasure.
No New England home is complete
without a soap-shaker. This is a wire
utensil that opens to receive the
scraps of soap too small to use other
wise. By holding its long handle and
shaking it in the dish-pan, or wash
basin, the water will soon become as
soapy as desired. Nor will there be
any chance particles of soap adher-
ing to the dishes, or the large bar of
soap be submitted to the extravsgant
treatment of soaking in the dish-pan.
Then there is the bath-bag, which
is made of a square of linen and
filled with odds and ends of leftover
pieces that might not otherwise be
utilized. Also by putting the rem
nants of CASTLE soap, or any pure
white soap in glass Jar and after
ward adding a little alcohol. val
liable soap jelly will be secured that
viii be most excellent for cleaning
gloves
Copyright. 1918 BY the Star comps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

CINCE soap first came into ex-
-, istence, the only well-known
economist in its use was the
small boy, and little credit did he re-
ceive therefor. Yet, .persistently and
with purposeful heart, did he adj
here to the line of conduct he had
mapped ont.
In vain did his mother beseech him
70 wash his face or his father order
him TO "leave the table" Even lit
tie sisters remarks, IN the superior
tones of the scrupulously washed and
daintily curled feminine creature,
concerning the too-evident water
line" on his wrists, failed to nave any
marked effect, except, perhaps, sur
reptitious kick aimed at her beneath
the table by a foot shod in a stout
little boot. If the kick reached the
point desired, there were cries and
tears. The small boy was sent from
the table in disgrace before the choe-
olate cake stage of the meal was
reached.
But even this Did not cause him to
swerve from the path he had chosen.
FOR years this small boy has suffered
revilings and cOntumely, but at last
he has come into his own Some
times it takes an earthquake to bring
us TO our senses, but it took a world
war to make US realize the injustice
we have done the small BOY. For
now, instead of being the family pest,
he has risen to the dignity of a trus
pero-a seS-sacrifcing patriot. Far
be 1t from him to keep any soap for
his own use when it might be sent to
the soldiers of our Allies.
There is no question that we must
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
Knowing How to Rest
The Most Famous living Beauty.

me Most Famous Living Beauty.
daytime is the active period Of the
body. If it be held properly and ex-
ercised thoroughly there is little dan
ger of It's developing incorrectly, be
cause of its manner of taking its
much needed nights repose.
Probably no two creatures more
thoroughly follow natures laws and
ignore man made convention, when
ever possible, than a small boy and
his dog. If you viii observe the
small boy asleep in his bed his body
usually forms the letter K, while
FidO snoring upon his rug forms
perfect Q. But the two have val
iantly worked every part of the body
throughout the heat of the day, and
like all honest workers they are tax
ing their rest in the most relaxed of
attitudes. And because Of the way
it is built, when it relaxes completely
the body cannot form a straight line
So, to get the excess blood out of
the head usually r1akes a good
sleeper out of a poor one, provided
that individual inclines to full blood
edness. With anaemic persons the
case is often different.
In persons of anaemic tendencies
hot bath before retiring often assures
a good night rest. In this case the
person s blood has not made one good
quick circuit all day. And the hot
bath accelerates matters. Though the
blood vessels before long return to
their former listless habit, IN the
meantime their owner is refreshed
and soon feels sleep inducing lassi-
tude as the result of the unusual ex-
ertion of his circulatory organs.
Perchance you noticed that when
spoke of Mother Nature s sleep ma
chinery l said that the force of the
heart beat was less as well as its
numbers. But 1 merely said that the
breathing number was less. For if
you will observe a sleeping child.
who obviously follows natures laws,
you will see that each breath is deep
er or fuller than those he draws
when awake.
For the chest is one of the trunk
cavities into which the blood tends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
What the Doctor Advises

MY boy, aged four and a
half years, grits his teeth
so much at night that he has
broken three of his back
teeth. He is also peeviSh,
especially on getting up in
the morning.. E. P.
II the trouble you describe is due to
round worms santonin will cure him, but
as this drug is poisonous IT must be adj
ministered by your physician. If the
worms are pin-worms, quassia must be
used by injection. Use half a pint of an
infusion, which your druggist will prepare
for you. The injection must be retained
for some minutes. A few such injections
will invariably kill the parasites, provided
the bowel is first we'll washed out n
soap and water and enough fluid Ia u
iected to reach high up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
By Lima CaOaLien

T TOW to rest is an inquiry so
often sent to me that l have
made a special study Of the
matter. For well know the intense
nervous strain of your strenuous
American life predisposes you to
jumpiness and body tenseness even
when you would completely relax.
Sleep is the only perfect rest And
for this reason Mother Nature has
implanted the sleep instinct in the
very lowest Of created beings. 1t is,
you know, the one subject upon
which the new born infant might
give instruction to It's grandmother
Mother Nature is a scientist as well
as an artist. So it seems to me that
If one understands her mechanics Of
sleep one viii know now to apply the
knowledge to ones own special case.
When the body prepares for sleep
there at once ensues a relaxation of
effort of the internal machinery.
That is to say, the heart beats be-
come slower and less forceful while
there is a decrease in the rate of
breathing.
The amount of blood, of course,
remains the same, but it tends TO &C
cumulate in the large cavities of the
trunk of the body. So it seems to be
a condition of sleep that there be not
too much blood along the surface OF
the body and in the brain.
When persons are afflicted with
sleeplessness l usually find that their
bodies are not following natures
laws of blood supply during the rest
period. Many persons have learned
that by using more pillows they be-
come good sleepers, though they
were formerly inclined to insomnia.
The extra pillows raise the head and
the heart finds it difficult to send up
so much blood. Sleep ensues because
of the lessened flow of blood into the
brain.
I appreciate the advantages of
sleeping, when one can, with the
head low. But it is far more import
ant to get ones full night rest than
it is to lie in this or that definite at
titude. The low pillow is supposed
TO help strsighten the back. But the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
Some Easy Ways Of Saving Soap

all do what we can TO save fats and
fat products, of which soap is one.
In the 6lden days, when housekeep-
ing was an art and not a matter Of
delicatessen chicanery, our grand
mothers made their own soap, and
good soap it was, too. Even in our
own childhood, who does not remem-
Der the long array of soap bars
spread out on the shelves of the atticf
And who has not secretly bitten into
one of the attractively smelling cakes
only to receive his first real disil-
luSiOnment7
Wasn't the surprised hurt of our
trusting natures even deeper than
the bitter taste on our tongue, and
didn't it last long after the taste Of
the soap had been vanquished by
repeated visits to the syrup Jug in
the pantryY And did we leave any
drops on the fOor9 We did not.
Even here, we were conservators of
sOap-and other things.
1t is strange that a man of Mr..
Hoover's breadth of vision has not
perfected some plan whereby the
small boys aversion to the use oe
soap could be utilized for the public
good. Since he has not done so,
why should not some youthful pa
trlOts band themselves together ant
agitate for a soapless day a week.
No longer does our city dwelling
population buy soap by the box, be
cause we lack the room to store it
And, too, the stores are so near and
the telephone is so convenient
Nevertheless, there are a few things
that we may do; things that viii
not cost In time more than the value
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

HOW can bow-legs be
Strengthened in a boy
of two years who has been
walking about six monthsf
II. a.
II the bowling Is not extreme Il may be
corrected by appropriate braces. II not
otherwise alterable an operation may be
necessary. The child's general condition
must be taken into careful consideration
Ricketts, is often a factor. and successful
treatment often depends upon how this is
managed. Ii must also be borne in mind
that weak feet or fiat feet have a very
great deal to do with the development OF
bow-legs and knock-knees: II there are
foot defects OF the character indicated
YOU may be sure that they have much 10
do with the trouble in the limbs; and il.
Of course goes without saying that with
out correction OF the foot defects little
will be gained as regards the bow-legs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
pLEASE tell me what a

please tell me what a
girl of twelve can do for
her face, which is covered
with pimples and black
heads.-C. z.
Remove the blackheads with black
head extractor and wash the skin with
warm water aud green soap, rinsing with
hot water for five 10 ten minutes Then
dry thoroughly and apply the following
ointment:
Precipltated sulphur $500. dram
6enzolnated lard ..-..,...h ounce
"S'"' - .'''.T2 ounce
Be careful about your diet: eat no pas
try or fatty foods. A daily bath, with
friction OF the skin. will help the facial
trouble. Exercise is essential You must
get plenty Of fresh air day and night. and
keep good hours. II is very important 70
correct constipation. and for this you may
take the elixir OF cascara in teaspoonfuI
doses at bedtime.
Great Britain Rights ReservsA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

to linger during sleep hours. Thus
at each breath drawn there is more
blood aerated than at each breath
of the daytime, so the air supply is
most important during sleep.
In old Victorian times the night
air was supposed to contain all
known and imagined evils. But peo-
pie then lived in less crowded cen
tres, where there was always a more
or less free supply of air.
Nowadays Life is lived in large
cities whose daily traffic is so great
that the air must be well supplied
with dust and its attendant evils. So
that it is the night air which is freest
from impurities and best adapted to
clean the blood of waste materials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

pLEASE advise me about
my son, who is fifteen
years old. is feet 3 inches
in height and weighs about
loo pounds. He is pale and
catches cold so easily that he
has one cold right after an
other. His cough troubles
him more at night than IN
the daytime.-N. d.
His height is about right for his age,
but he is slightly underweight Milk
cream and raw eggs will rapidly make up
the weight; give these in addition TO his
regular diet His lungs should be care
fully examined and his evening tempers
ture taken. The expectoration should
also be examined. His cough and sus
ceptibility 10 colds may be due to ade-
noids or diseased tonsils, which should be
removed IL found to be responsible for
the irritation. For the anemia give him
the following medicine:
Solution Of the illuminate
Of iron National Formu-
iary) ..6 ounces
Two tesspoonfuls after meals, in
water.
MY son. now about FIVE
AVA 1911. LII I~oo4Lu
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

MY boy, aged six years, has
tuberculosis of the hip
bone How long does it take
to cure it, and does it leave
a patient lame IN. K.
The treatment OF hip disease requires
rest in bed for six or eight weeks, with
suitable splint and extension by means OF
weights. Later, suitable orthopedic
brace must be worn for some time, the
patient getting about on crutches. II in
spite of treatment pus forms, various sur
gical methods must be Tesorted to, and.
OF course, the case may be prolonged for
many months. The duration OF a case
also depends upon whether the hip joint
itself or only the structures round about
l. are involved. Where the hip joint is
invaded there is practically always some
degree of lameness following although
modern methods have reduced this to a
minimum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

HAVE a boy tire years
old who is subject to
commissions now and then.
Every other day he seems 10
have a fever, which makes
him very irritable. He also
gets fits of crying which
last at times for about half
an hour, sometimes longer.
He claims always to feel
tired and complains of cold
when kept in the air.-A.W.
Some convultions may be due 20 over
feeding or epilepsy. Large amounts OF
animal food frequently cause the former.
Restrict the diet, including milk. Epilepsy
frequently begins In childhood The type
you describe seems 10 conform to what
IS known as Intermittent, and Is quite
common in the course Of malaria The
temperature should be taken daily and n
the fever Is a true intermittent one, and
the organism causing malaria is found IN
the blood. the child should be given
quinine until cured one-grain tablets of
the Tannste OF Quinine. chocolate Gov
cred. make a nice form in which TO sd-
minister quinine 10 children, as they
think II is candy: such a tablet may be
given two or three times a day The
irritability and emotional disturbance are
due 70 the fever and consequent nervous
disorder. The fatigue Is an after effect OF
the fever. The susceptibility TO cold il
due TO auemia; malaria induces anemia
BY destroying the red blood cells. The
conYultions may be related IN some way
TO the malaria Worms should be deala
18th il factor in the case
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

AN just nineteen and Of
slender build, but my bust
IS very large, giving me a
maternal appearance. Will YOU
please tell me how 10 reduce II?
JANET.
| do not believe II wise for ycu 20 al,
ply any drastic remedies TO your breasts.
but let me whisper TO you a secret EK-
ercise In the open air will do you more
good than anything else. Any exercise
that forces you 10 breathe deeply will be
found remarkably effective in lessening
the size OF the bust You can also
battle it at night in the following sstr.n-
gent lotion:
Tannic acid ............1 grains
Compton water ......... 6 ounces
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

nOiSily. He was small when
born and had to be brought
up on a milk mixture. While
experimenting to find the
right mixture his nutrition
suffered. Five weeks ago wa
had his adenoids removed,
but the same difficulty in
breathing persists. Do you
think the adenoids were not
all removed, or is something
else causing the troubled
z. II. c..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

Young children suffering from malnu
triton are very apt to have a catarrhal
condition Of the respiratory organs asso-
ciated with the systemic disorder with
marked improvement in nutrition you
may confidently expect this catarrhal
trouble 70 clear Up. All depends upon
the general health in such cases. No
doubt the adenoids were completely re-
moved, and this step will undoubtedly
help in the solution OF the problem. later
on II not now.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

MY hair Is naturally black III
" color, but lately it has be-
come about 90 per cent white,
although l am only thirty. Can
you advise me Of a dye that l
can use9-J B.
/ cannot advise the use OF any dye. as
I believe that would be injurious to the
hair and scalp. But by exercising tho
most careful hygienic measures and BY
massaging the scalp for five minutes
every night with a tiny bit Of olive oil.
the new crop that comes in may have
the color desired. Here is a lotion that
has been used with effective results on
hair that is CRAVING prematurely. Il
should be applied once a week:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

Though the night air is beneficial
to the blood, l have never found that
a steady current of it pouring upon
ones head resulted in aught but a
severe cold. Since few persons are
blessed with such large rooms that
they have much field of choice as to
the position of the bed, / suggest
some sort of improviSed screen to
protect the head from the too strenu-
BUSINESS of the elements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

WON'T you please tell me
" what to do for a red str AK
around my noseq l don't dare
to use alcohol, as it might dr.. Up
the blaekheads and cause u
large pores.-A. B.
I would much rather have enlarged
pores than blackheads any time But
you need not worry. as alcohol would not
have that effect on your skin. You should
wash your nose every night for a time
with hot water and green soap (Which is
a liquid) This will cleanse the pores Of
their clogging contents. Bathing the af-
feeted part afterward in sweet pure
cream is the best thing you can use, be
cause this will allay the irritation in
duced by this heroic treatment Con-
tinued drinking Of hot water will some
times relieve this trouble. and bathing
your nose several times day in the fol-
lowing lotion viii be found helpful:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

WHAT shall L use on my face
in order to reduce the large
pOreSf-C. q.
Here is remedy that is safe and ef
fcacious and n its use is continued faith
fully for many weeks, the pores will. q
time, become much less conspicuous:
Tsnnc acid 5 Grains
Tincture Of benzoin .. y ounce
Elder flower water 81 ounces
Rose water 6 ounces
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
WILL a complexion brush
aggravate pimples RAE.

"SbI "VN PM p4Vo = tEAIl.
That depends On how you use H. II
YOU apply It at night when you are
cleansing your face in a good soapy
water bath, then / do not think the
brush will tend to irritate the pimples.
To eradicate them. you might try the
following. which should be applied Just
before retiring:
siearbonate Of soda. . SO grains
Glycerine .-.....-...... I dram
Spermaceti ointment. 1 ounce
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
By Bnce BeZden, M. d
WHAT would you recon-

" IIHI WUUIU yUU ICOOIH-
mend for a girl of
fourteen who is troubled
with dandruff M. d.
Shampoo the scalp about once week
with olive oil, hot water and green soap.
When the scalp is clean and dry rub in
the following every other day:
hesorcin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Dram
Bay rum ............... 8 ounces
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29
no you know of anything I can

HU you Know OF dhyInIng cdn
use to fill out the hollow
spots In my neck 2-ELEANOR.
You must have an unstinted measure
of sunshine and fresh air. You must eat
a great deal OF fruit OF all kinds and you
should make a practice Of taking a glass
OF milk between meals and Just before
going to bed. Eat plenty OF cereals. all
the starchy and sweet vegetables; take
a bisoue or cream soup every day and
absorb all the mRcaroni and spaghetti
you can. Eat meat only as your appetite
demands II, and take a hot or warm bath
every day. Also massage your meagre
neck and chest every night with this
soothing and nourishing lotion:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-29

MY son, now about FIVE
AVA months old, breathes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12
s:NeDer Mind the Price" is Cry of
1919 Christmas Shoppers in City

disregard for price is shown by the
Christmas shoppers. Confronted with
9 choice between the cheap and ex
pensive article, the buyer will usually
pick the more expensive.
Silk shirts. retailing from So to $12
are greatly sought by women buying
gifts for their husbands and brothers
Most frequently 1t is the $12 shirt
Caps, last year that sold for So, now
bring S.. and In spite OF their price
are being purchased in great numbers
Overcoats, suits and raincoats are
selling more rapidly this season than
last.
Price does not seem to affect buyers
OF footwear. as these buyers are pre-
pared to be told of another increase
House slippers and shoes, although
costing twice as much as last year
are In greater demand.
Christmas would not be complete
without candy and fruits, and retailers
In these luxuries report that in spite
OF the highest prices ever charged
fruits and candies will enjoy unus.
ually large sales. Common Christ
mas candy that formerly sold for Is
cents is now bringing 60 cents.
Toys are not very plentiful in Rich.
mond stores this year, but those avail.
able cost twice as much as last year
Fond parents are rapidly exhaustine
the stock of toys. Mechanical and
electrical toys are in great demand
although almost prohibitive in price.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-12
By THOMAS PAY.

Despite the coal strike. short shop.
ping hours, scarcity Of choice. goods
and record high prices, Richmond
shoppers are buying the most expen-
sive gifts for Christmas in far greater
numbers than before the war, say
Richmond merchants.
Player pianos Of the best kind, and
monographs are being sold In UMPIRE
cedented numbers. Instruments rams.
ing from 500 to 5000 seem to be the
most popular.
jewelers. say that expensive watches
and diamonds are being purchased In
greater numbers than ever before.
Workmen buy the most expensive
jewelry. Formerly when a workman
came in, he was shown the cheaper
grade. This year the most expensive
watches, rings and chests of silver are
laid out. Cut glass is in great demand
although record prices are asked.
Fur coats, costing between 5000 to
$500 have an unusual large sale this
season, say ready-to-wear dealers
High grade suits and expensive gar.
ments seem to be in popular demand
although extravaganza in the matter
OF women's clothing is not as pro-
nounced as in other lines.
"Hano the Price," 10 Cry.
II Is in haberdashery that an ute.