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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
ENTIRE COUNTRY SHOWS
REDUCTION IN DEATHS
Eolio,, ing Epidemic Year Death Sta
fistirs Arc Most Favorable.
Smallpox nisnpp gearing,

Death statistics from the United
states registration area. which now
includes all but fourteen States. show
an amazing reduction in the death
rate as compared with that OF 1915,
~? pnr thousand for 1919 as against
IS per thousand for 1873. but II must
De recalled that during the former
year "hu' was almost pandcmic.
Virginia statistics. both for dealt,
and disease. except In a few instances
OF the latter. Will also show better
than III preceding years. but the
state health commissioner is not un-
daily excited over the better showing.
Not only did the ia take directly
a .nrSG number OF victims. bu; many
peoplc who might have lived several
wears longer. but who were in a
ncai,h died during the "nu' epidemic
Sponsihic. but because their constitu-
tons were not strong enough to re-
y'st evca n mild attack.
II MAJ be a question whether those
VINO survived tho epidemic hav
gained n irnmunitics. and therefore
nobody can say tina, the people today
are: on ,hc whole. any stronger; but
certainly q large Euinbcr OF the
wcafr. ones died. and il is possible
that tho death rate foc several years
will be below normal.
One interesting feature o. the cen
u report ia that the death rate for
appendicitis and for suicide is the
sanie. Between tuberculosis Of the
lunSs and pneumonia there is small
$1,000 victims and the latter. about
1000 less. These two lung troubles
caused about one-nfth OF all deaths.
Smallpcx, which 100 years ago was
eases. causod less than one.,cnth %
/ PEI cent o! tho deaths in 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
A Complexion Aid for
A Quarter Of a Century

Dr. Blair's Cream OF Cucumber is
known far and wide a. the most re-
fined and exquisite OF All complexion
preparations. Guaranteed to contain
essence Of cucumber, is cooling and
refreshing n will render the skin
beautifully clear. soft. smooth and
healthy. Takes the cdncs and sting
out Of 4 win6-burncd complexion and
IS excellent for chappcd hands and
face.
Eor red. Goa rise. oily or shiny skins.
and rough. spotted, wrinkled COM
plcXions. DR.. Blair's Cream OF Cucun
her should be used in place OF pow
der. 1t will not grow hair, bu, does
prevent black heads. and vii! in
time. remove all wrinkles.
IT. Dlair's Cream of Cucumbc- will
not rub, lust or blow of like powder.
and one application lasts al day. Soc
and si.No, in white and flesh color.
nj all drug and department stores
Adr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
NURSES ARE
MUCH IN DEMAND
Wars Demand for Trnined Attendants
for Sick Runs Into
IbCnr<

During h war The United states
Public Health Service, the army, the
navy and the Red Cross were con-
stantly appealing. through State
boards o. health and state divisions
OF the Council of National Defense,
for more and more graduate and un-
5~ergraduatc nurses. UNDERGRADUATES
are not now in great demand, bu;
several OF these agencies. particularly
the public health service. Sill wan;
graduates.
Very few OF the state health de-
partmeuts are able to help the ser
vice. for almost every state has liz
own shortage. This is particularly
t.uc OF Virginia and TIE ether states
where there We're grea; military. en-
shipments. In Virginia toby there
~ 4 dcmand Tar exceeding thc sup
ply-and the crop Of public health
nurses is far below the demand.
The nursing bureau 81 the state
Department OF Health reports four
counties having made appropriations
TOR public health nurses and no nurse
Immediately available for the posi-
ciops. There arc few fields OF profess
sional work which OFFER such Ger
tainty OF remunerntivc employment as
nursing. particularly pubiic nursing.
When the young women recognize this
truth. il is probable that more vii!
qualify: but II seems difficult TO make
iiem recognize il. Notwithstanding
the wcli-advcriised efforts - lIraltl
agencies 10 obtain help.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28

Davis. returned to New York wcdncs.

Davis. returned to New York Wcdncs'
day.
Miss Marion Dearborn on Monda,
attended the funeral in Hagerstown
Walter Camp spent tho wcck-cnt
with friends In Lynchourg.
MIR. and Miss Hudson. of Cov!ng.
ton. were weekend guests OF Mi
and Mrs. w. Il. Wood.
Miss Maud Kelley spcp; Thanks.
giving at hcr home in Culpcpcr.
r.. Album Watson returned Tues
day from 4 visit to Washington. Bal
inior and New York.
Miss Vera Tienor left Tuesday 70,
Portsmouth 10 visit her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas TiSnor.
Miss Fausht and Miss Bcrnnrd at
tended tho Teachers Association in
Richmond this week.
Misses Lucille Watts and Mary and
Sallic HoSlcy spent Thanksgiving at
their respective homes near Tyc
RiveT.
MIR. and Mrs. Hclicrny. of Char
lottcsviilc. arc guests OF Mr.. Mrs.
S. Il. ~Erookings.
the Bridge Club Thursday afternoon.
Miss Bessie robertson made tho
highest score. Those present were:
AIRS. e. II. Gcode. OF Sweet Erinr: Mrs.
:. NJ. e.. Wills. Mrs. Il. 81. Cofcy.
Mrs. +. u. Webster. Misses Louise
Cabcll and Bessie Robertson.
Friday night from ? to - O'clock
AIR. and Mrs. w. \. Baldock enter
tanned at 500" Those presently were:
Robinson, Miss HauEht. Miss Bernard,
Miss Jennie Seay. Miss Maud Kelley.
Mrs. r. NJ. COREY. Walter Carter,
Willie Robinson and Frank Turner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
BON AIR

Especial to The Tines-Dispatcn.!
bon AIR. Soy. "'.-Miss Gertrude
Ryiand spent th- Thanksgiving ho!;-
days with friends in Newport Jews.
Il. Aic.. c. Burlington attended the
THANKSGIVING football game at the
university.
Miss Mary Lakeland. OF Richmond.
las been the guest during the past
>weel. OF Mrs. T.. Nc. G. Burlington.
Miss Grace Wright. Of Richmond.
5 visiting Miss Sue Cowan.
Mrs. Robert Br~idgforth is spending
some time With Mrs. Marshall in
Amelia.
Frank Pinkertoa. OF C~narlottes-
Vile, mas been the recent guest 0.
DIR. and Mrs. T.. L. McCluc-.
Mrs. Frank Martin and Maste-
lack Martin are visiting Mr.. Albert
Williams.
Miss Grace Haaen j. spending =
t.T days with Mrs. l.. @. Buract in
Charlottesville.
Miss Bessie Cook va the CUES,
during the past weoH % friends in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-28
AMHERST

ANllIi;RST. VA. Nov. a;-Mis.
Emma Davies left last week for
Salisbury. y. G.. 20 v;si, her sister.
Mrs. G.. l.. Scott, who has been visit.
ing relatives in stanton, returned
home Friday.
Mrs. Edwards. of Monroe. was the
guest of friends here last week.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Robert San.
ford, who have been guests of Nj
and Mrs. w. W. Hin. have returned
to Newport News.
Mrs. K. NJ. Cofey 10 the guest o,
Mrs. y. V. Hanger.
Mrs. c. l. Henley. Of Lynchburs
was a visitor IL Amherst last week
Mrs. Fcnion. who has been III.
guest OF her aunt. Mrs. John W
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12
Prop JOS ed Revision Of Tariffs And
ClaSSificationS Will Boost The Cost Of
Living Higher Than Haman Was Hanged

commission will act favorably on the
tinued. because as the railroads
point out. the advanced classifications
Of Aug. 10. are said to have been at
the suggestion. not Of the roads but
Of attaches OF the commission, and ii
appears that the commission has
adopted the principle of making the
western classifications conform with
the ratings in Official classification
territory"
The effect. Mr. Mowen said, will be
mainly felt in the smaller towns
where retail merchants buy in less
than carload lots from iobbers in
nearby cities. though certain high
grade canned goods are brought into
the larger towns and cities in less
than carload lots and win be com
PEELED TO bear increased transporta-
tion charges % to 40 per cent in ex-
cess OF the general freight rate ad-
vance of 80 per cent. under changes
IN classifications.
Since the interstate commerce
commission granted railroads in the
western territory a 80 per cent freight
rate increase Aug. 26," Mr.. Mowen
added, little attention has been
paid to the possible additional advance
In the cost Of living that may result
from the advance OF classlfications
on foodstuffs In this territory The
calculation OF the 30 per cent in
crease due TO the changes Ia clas-
sifcauons shows that articles packed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

Fort smith. Ark, Sept IL
Changes in southwestern freight clas-
sifications ON less than carload lot
shipments, which have the effect OF
Increasing transportation charges on
certain foodstuffs 81 to ~ per cent
above rates in effect prior to August
&c, last. will be the principal sub
3ect for discussion before the South
western Industrial Traffic League,
meeting at Dallas, Sept. IA, c, d.
Mowen. president Of the league an
houncod here today.
Foodstuffs packed IN glass or earth
enware are advanced from fourth to
eecond class The same articles,
packed in metal cans. are advanced
from fourth 10 third class. BY an
order Of the Interstate commerce com
mission issued Aug. 10, peanut but.
ter canned fruit, mince meat and
vinegar were made subject 10 these
changes
1.-The railroads, through the western
classification committee" Air Now
en- said, ARE now proposing similar
increased ratings on coffee, coffee
substitutes. fruit juice. molasses.
syrups. canned fish. fish balls, olives,
jellics, jams, preserves, pickles, pi-
mentos. table sauce. soups and all
kinds Of canned vegetables. thus in
Gliding almost the entire list OF food
articles ana the bulk OF the com
modites and tonnage handled by the
wholesale grocers and similarly en-
Gagged.
rIt is indicated that the interstate
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

and he must find relaxation.
1t is just as important then for
men to rest and to play as it is for
them to have good food and good lv-
ing conditions. Every man owes a
part of his income to fund to be
used for recreation, for amusement,
for relaxation and for play The man
who can play at so will be young
and cheerful and happy at 60 and
in order to be able to play at 80 a
man must make his beginning at
from 30 to 40 years of age. The
item of play in mans life can be
overdone Just as other indulgences
are at times but the Importance Of
well balanced life of work and
play must not be neglected by the
man who would remain well and who
would be a success.
Such lake would outstHp any
thing else of the kind in the state, it
would Immediately attract visitors
within a radius Of 100 miles II
would do much toward cooling the
atmosphere and creating rain clouds
in the summer time. 1t would pro-
vide enough fish to supply Ardmore
and several other cities.
Ii would make the greatest play
ground for men in the state.
Where this uplift or gigantic ridge
has been divided by the pressure oil
the waters in Anadarko river there
is on one side of this stream a
mountain Of solid rock that rises l5o
feet high. An exact duplicate oil
this mountain of natures masonry is
found on the opposite side of the
river When these two mountains
are connected with cement mann
moth dam will have been constructed
Extending to the north of this gap
are two great ridges probably l9o
feet high on both sides Of the stream
II the fun use OF this site were taken
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

advantage Of lake could be built
that would be $50 feet deep and about
a half mile in width and would be
probably ten miles in length
This seems like a mammoth propo-
sition but if we had been accus-
toned to seeing the great dams in the
northwestern portion Of the United
States where river waters is backed
up for a distance of so miles then this
proposition would not seem so un-
wieldly and would not be considered
impracticable because 1t is so large
an undertaking.
The immensity Of the proposition
is also relieved in the knowledge that
a dam can be built to any height de-
sired. A 10-foot dam would i'm
pound a certain volume of water, Il
2O-foot dam would make a large
lake and 40-foot dam would create
huge volume Of water.
The beauty of the situation Is
found in the fact that a dam of any
height desired from 10 feet to $50
feet can be built. The top Of con-
crete dam can always be left so
that additional building can be done
without in any manner weakening
the structure.
This site is near enough to Ard
more to make II very serviceabe TO
the people of this city and 1t is also
near enough to Marietta to make II
practical for those people to take an
interest in the proposition. The pro-
ject is large enough to justify the
hope that it would interest people
living as far away as Fort worth
or Oklahoma City. Such a lake
would make a wonderful place to en-
JOY boating, fishing, swimming. duck
/ shooting and camping.
such project as has been pro
posed cann, be carried out without
great labor There are many trees
on the proposed lake site that IL
would be desirable TO remove. But
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12
A Dam That Would Rival
in Magnificence the Fa-
nous Roosevelt Dam Can
Be Built on AnadarkO
River Near OverbrOOk.

The opportunity Of building this
mammoth playground is on Anadarko
river, just east Of the town Of Over
brook on the line between Love and
Carter counties.
There is a great rock-ribbed uplift
that begins at the foot of the Ar
buckle mountains and runs In q
southeastward course near Lone Grove
and on to Red river.
The greater area of the lands that
would of necessity be inundated by
the construction of dam belong TO
II. e. Draughn, a lumber dealer and
farmer of Marietta and Walter Buch-
anan, employed with the First Nation
al Bank Of this city.
The owners are now planning to
profit out of the project in case the
people desire to build lake. They
are willing for three Ardmore busi-
ness men to investigate the propo-
sition, ascertain the number Of acres
that would be inundated. place a
valuation upon the land and the
owners agree to accept that valua-
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12
Mammoth Playground Proposed for Southern OklahomG
Advantageous Site for Dam On the Anadarko Riuer

man to work is to provide him with
4 place to play.
No man ever won a success in any
vocation of life who did not possess
the power to relax The power to re-
lax is as natural as the sunshine.
The boy and the young man turn
from their work and find immediate
relaxation but the fellow who feels
that he has had to grind for num-
Der of years in order to get along
has found that he cannot relax cas-
lily. When he is away from his
work his mind is not at ease and
in this tired condition from day to
day he returns to his work until he
finds his nervous energy exhausted
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

I'm glass or earthenware will carry
d total Of 80 per cent more in freight
charges while the transportation cost
Of OF those packed in metal cans
will increase total Of 81 per cent.
when shipped in less than carload
lots"
Though the changes and proposed
changes in classification of lood-
stuffs correspond with the ratings III
central freight territory'-includlng
Ilnms. Indiana. Michigan, Ohio ana
pm,s of New York and Pennsylvania
the retes IN each class are much
higher in the southwestern territory.
He gave the following comparisons
Percentage
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

the fine timber along the river ought
to pay for its removal In order to
make ii accessible ii would be nee
essary to connect it either with Over
brook or Ardmore with an automobile
road However it is only question
of time when such a road will be
built by Carter and Love counties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

1t might be possible to use such
body Of water to irrigate a tract of
rich agricultural lands that would
provide revenue to the owners.
There may also be times when the
industries of Ardmore would be glad
to make connection with such a res
ervoir.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12
Southern Oklahoma Can Be
Made the Playground of
The State. 1t Has the Nat.
ural Scenery, the Water,
the Climate and People.

Ardmore and southern Oklahoma
have an opportunity to build the
greatest play grounds in the state.
Some people are inclined to treat
lightly a play ground for men but
second only to providing q place for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

lntrastate rates IN OKLAHOMA, uh-
der "A scale effective since August
1915. are from 2la to ~ cents
lower than general level Of class rates
IN southwestern territory for these
distances. Glass rates between points
In south Missouri are Sl4 10 lo'2
cents lower
according to former estimates, IS
peg cent Of the less than carload IL
movement of freight is IT, the fourth
class. Mr.. Mowen said while The
less than carload lot tonnage has
Le,n 10 per cent G. the whole ana
supplied 20 per cent of the railroads
ftcCit revenue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-12

Marion-Fiye delegations OF Repub-
lican negroes representing organiza-
uons OF the race In the north and
south. gathered at Senator Harding
front porch and pledged their sup
port Ia several hours Of characteristic
demonstrations and oratory.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
Directions fer the Use of Vicks

XTICK'S VapoRub comes in salve v form. When applied to the body its action is two-fold.
 1st.-INTERNAL. The heat of the body releases the ingredients in the form of vapors. These vapors are in haled with each breath, carrying the medication through the air passages to the lungs.
 2nd.-EXTERNAL. In addition, Vicks is absorbed thru and stimulates the skin, attracting the blood to the surface and aiding the vapors inhaled to relieve the congestion.
 For Deep Chest Colds, Sore Throat
 Bronchitis, Coughs, Hoarseness
 Forseverec cases, hot, wettowels should be applied over the throat and chest to open the pores of the skin. Then Vicks should be rubbed well in, spread on thickly and covered with two thick nesses of hot, flannel cloths. The clothing should be left loose around the neck and the bed clothes arranged in the form cf a funnel, so that the vapors arising may be freely inhaled.
 For Head Colds, Asthma, cstarrh,
 Hay Fever, WhOOping Cough
 For these troubles, Vicks can be used as for chest colds or can be melted in
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
LIQUIDATION IN MARKET.

New York. Feb. 1o.-Another wave af liquidation and short selling swept sver the stock market today, carrying prices far below levels reached last week. when the slump of foreign ex- change caused serious impairment.
 Little attention was paid to free or seri-sys of call money at 10 per cent, with a subsequent rate of six per cert. ard the January tonnage report of the United States Steel Corpora ton. confirming reports of mounting business in that important industry was altogether ignored.
 In the further absence of. construc- tive leadership 1t was comparatively easy to bring about additional shrink age of quoted values. This was es- pecially true of stocks which are like ly to be most adversely affected by R1arqed readjustment of foreign trade conditions.
 Shares of leading shippiSr com panies again reflected this prospect to ] considerable extent, but heaviness, which later verged upon acute weak ness, was shown by steels, oils, motors and specialties of all descriptions.
 Rails of the highest grade also par tlcipated in the decline. extensive of- ferings of those issues probably re- sulting in large part from the threat ed walkout of one of the railway brotherhoods.
 According to trustworthy reports, much of today's selling bore the stamp Of foreign origin, which was accepted as an aftermath of the recent col lapse of international credits. Offerings were unreRrained in the final fifteen minutes, when it was rumored that further curtailment of loans was under way.
 Net losses of to almost 20 points were made by General Motors, the va- rious mootr specialties. oils, shippings, equipments steels, textiles and a wide variety of miscellaneous issues. lowest prices generally at the feverish close. Sales amounted to 1.050,000 shares.
 Liberty bonds were heavy, but weakness prevailed in the industrial fist and minor rails. Sales. par value, aggregated $14,425 900. Old U. s. bonds were unchanged on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
nEw YORK BOND nARKrr.
WOODSTOCK

As the result of northeast blizzard the roads are blocked and mail is un- able to get through.
 Miss Mona Converse is i'll at the home of her mother, Mrs. Emma Con- verse.
 Mr. and Mrs. William N Herindeen celebrated their silver wedding anni- versary Jan 3oth, people being present from Woodstock. Southbridge and North Ashford. Cake and coffee were served. They received many presents of silver. money, etc.
 Miss Edith Carpenter is III. Her niece, Miss Olive Marcy. is caring for
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

spoon and the vapors inhaIa or a little applied up the nostr' and snuffed back into the air F. .ssages.
 For Spasmodic Group and
 Children's Colds
 Vicls is particularly recommended for chi1dren's colds, since it is exter- nally applied and can, therefore, be used often and freely with perfect safety. For spasnodic croup, rub Vicks over the throat and chest until the difficult breathing is relieved; then spread on thickly and cover with hot flannel cloth. An application at bedtime usually prevents a night attack of croup.
 For Use as a Liniment,
 Poultice or Plaster
 On account of its penetrative and rubefacient effect on the skin, Vicks has been found excellent for many minor ailments, such as Bites, Boils, Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Frost bite, Itchings, Muscular Soreness, Poison oak, Sum burn, Headache.
 Vicks Is Not Meant Q Replace
 the Physician
 At the first symptoms of serious illness, such as pneumonia, a phy
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
How the Use of this External Treat ment for Cold Troubles
 Has Grown

TX FORE than a score of years ago, Luns-
 INT ford Richardson, druggist in little l A North Carolina town, was trying to find a new way to treat spasmodic croup and colds. He had been trying to find it for years he needed such treatment in his own home he knew that epicac and internal medicines disturbed the delicate digesdons of children that the only way to get medication directly to the air passages and lungs was in vapor form. So he was searching for an effective vapor treatment which would be economical, convenient and which could be used without the necessity of closing up the sick room and thus excluding the fresh air. so important in the treatment of colds.
 At last, this druggist found process by which he could combine in salve form the standard, time tested remedies = Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus, Thymol and Turpentine with other volatile oils so that when this sa1ve was spread over the throat and chest the ingredients would be vaporized by the body heat. These vapors, inhaled with each breath all night long, carried the medication directly to the parts affected and at the same time the
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

New Hsvsn-Patrick J. Goode of New Haven. who has been in govern ment service for 1T years, is to resign ls private secretary to Postmaster Philip Troup of New Haven March 1 and Is to enter the employ of s. z. RI.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
Economic Puzzle.

Australia will ship food to America because prices are higher here than ping food It doesn't sound reason Rble.-Cleveleland Plain Dealer. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

New York. Feb. 10. - Call money easy; high 10; low 6; ruling rate 10; closing bid 6; offered at [; last loan 6; bank acceptances 1-z.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

sician should always be called. Many other troubles, such as chronic catarrh or con-