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New-York tribune., 1922-09-17
Call of Human Suffering
Changes Ships Course

Giving aid to the utmost in eases of distress
is the first principle of the seafarer's life,
and great ships are turned out of their course
at the behest of wireless when surgeons de-
eide that sufferers must be taken aboard.
Such an instance happened not long ago
and was outlined in a report made by Captain
Look, of the liner President Garfield to T. H.
Rossbottom, general manager of the United
States Lines. The report told of the treat
ment by wireless of a seaman suffering from
pneumonia, of the seaman's transfer to the
liner and course OF treatment aboard ship
that resulted in his stepping ashore at New
York we'll man.
The President Garfield was en- route to Eu-
rope when the wireless operator seceived a
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17

IT MAY have been bad day for the coal
baron when the American farmer went
y back to his corncrb last winter and de-
cided he would use the worthless ears
there to keep his family warm. When des-
peration had driven him that far, the farmer
conceived great idea. In future, why not
raise coal instead of buying it? With black
coal too DEAR brown coal too new, white coal
too far away, the farmer caught vision of
miles an dmiles of waxing green coal.
The practice of burning maize for fuel is at
least as old as 1892, but the idea that dawned
in the American farmers mind--growing corn
for its fuel value rather than it's worth as
food-opened up a new economic field for the
agriculturist.
Strike or no strike, the farmer has already
entered the lists against high prices for coal.
twenty-five million bushels of maize went up
in smoke last winter in thousands of CHM
neys scattered over the West. The collapse
of the market price of corn, the falling de-
mand for it as food, and the simultaneous
skyrocketing Of coal prices left the farmers
everywhere in predicament. Unable to sell
the 3000,000,00c bushel crop Of corn he had
no money to buy food, fuel os other neces-
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17
o the tViTetess operator

the next two or three days the doctor re-
manned in wireless touch with the case and
learned that his patient, who had an iron
island, as the probably would be dead
before the surgeon could arrive to perform
the operation. The doctor inquired if those
on the island would be willing to perform the
operation if he gave specific directions. Upon
receiving an answer in the affirmative DR..
Irwin gave minute directions. The cook per-
formed the surgical part of the operation,
using as his instruments q butcher knife and
a kitchen saw. AS no an@sthetics were availa-
BILE, the injured man had to grin and bear it,
constitution, was doing we'll.
Several months later, when the doctor was
again within wireless call Of the island, he
found that the lighthouse keeper had re-
covered. Only few weeks ago, on the ar
rival of the Centennial State in New York,
message came from the pier to the effect that
some one desired to see Dr. Irwin. When the
doctor reached the pier a one-legged man
grasped him by the hand and said:
Doctor, you don't know me, but you ought
to, as you are the man who gave directions
for cutting off my leg and saving my life"
DR.. Michael Robert of the steamship Lone
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17
6ungting Gore Has Cost
Ltves of Mony Se0y,1en

While this service has been established
chiefly for the benefit of ships not carrying
physicians, consultations may be held by radio
with ships physicians and the hospital staff
10 make the radio medical service more eff
4ee'lVe' 1nsuring skilled cooperation on ship
"Oard' regulation has been passed requiring
si incoming third mates in the merchant
marine to pass an examination in first aid.
-aiS Will eventually insure the presence OF
,''as sne in each ships company who will
--'" now TO carry out the orders of doctor.
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17

Star State of the United States Lines, re-
Gently had an urgent summons from Nor
wegian freighter, the entire crew of which
dangerously i'll after eating canned
lobster. The doctor diagnosed the illness as
ptomaine poisoning and prescribed remedies
which proved effective, but he was kept up
for several nights giving directions concern
ing his PATIENTS whom he never saw.
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17

the United States Lines, was then vessel
plying between New York and Central Amer
lean ports. He was summoned to the wire
less room one day and informed that the
keeper of lighthouse on Swan Island, in the
Caribbean Sea, was suffering because of an
injury to his leg and that immediate treat
ment was necessary
On the island at the time were five persons
the lighthouse keeper, his wife, wireless
operator and two workmen, one of whom
acted cook. DR.. Irwin, 500 miles distant,
asked for complete history of the case,
which was given in dots and dashes. The
lighthouse keeper had fallen and broken leg
and gangrene had developed.
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17
Only Big Passenger Craft
Hove Doctors Aboard

There has always been great need for medi-
cal service on the sea. Thousands of deaths
have occurred because of bungling care or
no care at all in cases where a few words
Of advice from physician or surgeon would
have proved to be vital. Only the big pas
senger craft carry doctors to-day. In the mer-
chant marine there are thousands of ships on
which doctor has never set foot These ships
are now required to carry medicine chests
containing certain standard remedies, but for
many years no such requirement was in effect
The sailor who was taken sick at sea, or who
was badly hurt, found little or no help from
his shipmates or officers. Or if he got help, per
haps it was the wrong kind, and more harm
was done than if the patient had been let
alone.
Radio has changed all this. Nowadays if
a is injured, or if some Of the crew
stricken with strange malady, radio cali is
sent out. When the radio operator gets in
touch with doctor questions and answers fly
back and forth across the waves. Symptoms
are inquired about and the doctor makes up
his mind what is the matter with the patient
and orders the remedies to fit the case If
the patient gets no better and personal care
is imperative the big ship leaves its course
and transfer is effected.
But dependence is not placed altogether on
ships that may happen to be within radio
halling distance. The Seamen's Church In
stltute of New York was first to recognize the
need Of radio medical service at established
stations. Medical service was established in
the building of the institute at 25 South
Street, on the New York waterfront. This
service was maintained for year and half.
Ships within radio call of New York could get
IN communication with doctors at the Sea-
mems Institute during certain hours. But it
was felt that the field was being only partially
covered. At the request of the institute the
Radio Corporation of America few months
ago took over this free medical service. In
cooperation with the Seamen's Institute and
the United States Public Health Service, the
corporation now offers free medical advice to
snips at from coastal stations at Chatham,
Mass; Siasconsett, Mass; Bush Terminal,
New York; Cape May, N. j., and San Fran
cisco. Also service is furnished from the U.
5. Marine Hospital No 70, 67 Hudson Street,
New York; U. S. Veterans Hospital, Phila-
delphia; U. S. Veterans Hospital, Fort Nc
henry, Baltimore; U. S. Marine Hospital, San
francisco, and U. S. Veterans Hospital, Palo
Alto, Calf.
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17
Performing an Anpufation
800 Miles Distant

facts had been given that an immediate ampu-
tation was necessary. 1t was out of the ques-
ton for the ship to attempt to reach the
but it is not surprising to learn that he tainted
New-York tribune., 1922-09-17

YOU want to get some rough experience
4 in this world, and to that end ship as
J. cattle tender on steamer that is spe-
cializng in live Texas steers, or try
eruize for anywhere at all in some big, rusty
freghter, you need not be afraid that you
will be out of the zone of medical attention,
even though you know there is no doctor
aboard
Thanks to radio, you can get expert medi-
cal attention almost anywhere on the open
seas nowadays. The doctor may be several
hundred miles away at one Of the stations
where doctors are detailed for the express pur-
pose of giving advice in emergency cases. or
he may be aboard some big liner that is no.
where in sight of your craft but he will be in
constant touch with your case just the same.
If you are in serious condition he will give
hourly directions about your care, and if an
operation is necessary he may even direct the
unskled helpers about you, so that you will
be properly salvaged.
Williams news., 1922-10-20
If You Need a Medicine
 You, Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why it is that many products that are ex- tensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and soon forgotten? The reason is plain-the article did not fulfill the promises of the manufacturer This applies more particularly to a medicine. A medicinal preparation that has real curative value almost sells itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited to those who are in need of 1t.
 A prominent druggist says, Take for example Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a preparation I have sold for many years and never hesitate to recommend, for in almost every case it shows excellent re suits, as many of my customers testify No other kidney remedy has so large a sale.''
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the success of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact, so many people claim, that it fulhlls al most every wish in overcoming kidney. liver and bladder ailments, corrects uri- nary troubles and neutraHzes the uric ac1d which causes rheumatism
 You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Root by parcel post. Address Dr: Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton;@ N. Y, and enclose ten cents; also mention this paper. Large and medium size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Advertisemen
Williams news., 1922-10-20

is making great headway In all these countries except England. In Britain consumers cooperation under the Rochdale plan is highly successful, but the British farmers are too indf- yfdualistic and have too attractive markets right at their back doors to stick Loyalty by their collective sell ing societies.
 "The farmers in Denmark and the other Scandinavian countries have de veloped cooperative marketing to high point. It has changed the whole face of the country, not only squeez- ing the profit out of distribution but also resulting in better farming and improved production
 'The most unforgettable incident of the trip was the Passion Play at Ober- ammergau. Mrs. Adams and I came away feeling that no one could wit ness that great pantomime of the life of Jesus without resolving to live better life, more earnestly devoted to serving ones fellows. If everyone could see the Passion Play there would not be so much trouble in this world of ours"
Williams news., 1922-10-20
HOWARD IS HEARD BY RADIO
Farmers Attending Picnic at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Listen to Execu-
 five by Wireless.

They ain't no sech animal' was not safe to make any sort of negative statement with regard to what will or will not happen these days.
 Take for instance big farm bureau picnic held the other day at Fond du Lac, Wis, when 5000 farm bureau years ago no one would have thought of having the president of the Ameri- can Farm Bureau federation speak to them by radio. And yet that is just what happened at Fond du Lac.
 President James R. Howard of the talked by radio to the farm bureau members there. Here, in part, is what he said:
 By one of the greatest industrial miracles the world has ever seen-ra- dio-I am permitted to speak to you, through the air, without wires. What may this new means of thought trans mission not hold of progress and ad- vancement for us who live on the farms of America ! Perhaps no other movement in the history of the world has made so rapid progress within the short span of ten years as has the farm bureau. It is entirely within bounds of propriety to say that no other movement has so impressed the general public, or accomplished as large results as has yours"
Williams news., 1922-10-20
EUROPEAN FARMER IS
 MAKING BIG HEADWAY
Samuel Adams>Returns From Ex- tended Trip and Tells Inter-
 esting Story of Conditions.

Land in Europe is passing from the control of the landed gentry, the big landlords, to the peasant small holders, the farmers who actually till 1t. Europe Is rapidly returning to nor maI food production. Germany is bound to come back economically Russia will have grain to export with in two years Cooperative marketing is being perfected by European farm CTS until it is the dominant feature of both the economic and political struc- ture over there.
 These are the conclusions of Sam ueE Adams, scion of the famous Ad- ans family which gave us two presi- dents, who has returned from Europe after several months spent studying cooperative marketing and the agri- cultural situation. MT. Adams car ried a commission from the American Farm bureau which gained him ready access to the heads of the government in all the countries visited-England,
Williams news., 1922-10-20

Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, France, Holland and Belgium.
 MT. Adams says: "In every country which l visited I found that the farmer was regarded as the great stabilizing force. For that reason the governments, whether clerical or so- cialistic, red or white, see the neces- sity of giving the peasant a real own ership in the land he works. In all these countries new laws are being passed so that the peasant may pur- chase his small holding and owe fealty to none except the government. In Scandinavia they have worked out an ingenious scheme whereby the farmer living on his own land gets a reduction on his taxes. This taxes absentee landlordism to death.
 ''The impression that Russia does been grossly exaggerated. I spent some time in Finland, only nights ride from Russia across the bay. The Films do not agree with the Russian system of government, but they rec ognize that it is bringing order out of chaos, faster than some of us real ize. I would not be surprised to see wheat being exported from Russia and =Rumania within two years.
 "Co-bperatfve marketing by farmers
Williams news., 1922-10-20
CONSIDER USE OF AIRSHIPS
Possibility of Their Successful Em- pIoynent in Making Aerial Ob-
 servations of the HimaIayas.

Consideration has been given to the possibility of aerial observations in the Himalayas. The range, it appears. has only six peaks above 2T.OOO feet high, and an aviator flying at about g, 900 or 24,OOO feet should have no difficulty in crossing if the highest peaks were avoided, while, if he chose certain of the gorges, an altitude of some 19.000 feet would suffice. The greatest of the many obstacles to be encountered is the mountain sickness, which occurs in the Highest attitudes through deficiency of oxygen. The grad ual climber, going afoot, is less handi- capped in this respect than the avi- ator rising suddenly from sea level in his machine; on the other hand, the pedestrian has more fatigue to under go, and this practically equalizes mat ters The chief consideration in any case is an adequate supply of oxygen, W ith a proper inhaler.
Williams news., 1922-10-20
DIDN'T GET AWAY FROM HIM
Discords Might Have Been Omitted, but They Were Very Apparent
 to MT. Spinks.

Spinks, the musician, and his wife were on their way home from a con- cert and were overheard discussing the merits of the entertainment.
 'fIt set my teeth on edge" Spinks said, "to hear the orchestra playing Yankee Doodle and Dixie at the same time. The idea is all right, of course, and even commendable from a sentimental point of view, but the two pieces, when played together, are full of discords.''
 "But didn't you notice,' said his wife, who is something of a musician her self, that where certain notes or passages would have been discordant they were omitted from one air or the other and left to the drums?" [
 "Of course, I noticed it, he testify rejoined, "but I could hear the dis cords in my mind just the same " Milwaukee Sentinel.
Williams news., 1922-10-20
COTTON SALES ARE STARTED
Fifty Bales of Strict MiddIing Sold to Birmingham Concern for Premium
 Price.

The Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association has made its initial sale of cotton. It consisted of 50 bales of strict middling to the Avondale mills of Birmingham for 25 cents per pound. The price was considerably above the market of today, but the pr emium was paid by the Avondale mills in order to show that they are deeply inter- ested in cooperative marketing of cot ton and anxious to make the first year in Alabama an outstanding success. The average daily receipts of the as- sociation are now above 200 bales. The warehouse men of the state are promptly mailing to the association all Samples which-~are being graded and stapled by experts in the Mont Gomery office. Credit amounting to $6,0OO,OO0 has been extended to tbe as- sociation. Allen Northington, general manager, states that the Association could finance every bale of Alsham0 cotton were it under contract
Williams news., 1922-10-20

Michigan farmers say "Our farm bureau is SOME hired man."
 The activities of the Michigan Farm Bureau federation have been as va ried as they have been beneficial. By one act-that of blocking temporarily the abandonment of railroad branches the farm bureau did a splendid serv ice in transportation for its mem bers.
 The purchasing department of the Michigan Farm Bureau federation saved $7,5OO to it's members by pur chase of 100000 pounds of binder twine A big saving was made also in the purchase of sulphate of ammo nia Fifty-one cars of coal were pur-
Williams news., 1922-10-20
HopeIess.

She was pretty young thing and terribly in earnest when she applied for a staff position on Chicago paper.
 A woman reporter, emfssary from the city editor. carried the usual mes sage @'.No Vacancies"
 'Well,' she sighed, 'I don't wish the women on the newspaper any harm but I wish some of them would get out and give the rest of us a. chance"
 .aThey don't, though" the woman re- porter assured her cheerfully. Even when they get married they hold ons to their jobs harder than ever"
 The youthful applicant regarded her speculatively-
 And they live a long time, toos- don't they?' she concluded.
Williams news., 1922-10-20
DYED HER BABY'S COAT,
 A SKIRT AND CURTAINS :
 WITH "DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con- tains directions so simple any woman can dye or tint her. old, worn, faded things new. Even if she has never dyed before, she can put a new, rich color into shabby skirts, dresses, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters, coverings, draperies. hangings, everything. Buy Diamond Dyes-no other kind-then perfect home dyeing is guar anteed. Just tell your druggist whether the material you wish to dye is wool or silk. or whether it is linen, cotton, or mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak, spot, fade run.-Advertisement.
Williams news., 1922-10-20

chased when this fuel was hard to get.
 The 1921 wool pool paid off, netting the poolers an average of 19 cents.
 Two hundred thousand pounds of certified Grimm alfalfa seed were purchased for members since January 1, 1922. The Michigan Farm Bureau maintains a seed-cleaning plant that is used by thousands Of it's members.
 The first week of the produce ex- change, just started, $5,3O5 worth of produce was marketed at a saving.
 The farmers o1 Michigan pay $1O year for their membership fee. All of these services are included and they are satisfied that it is one of the best $1O that they ever spent.
Williams news., 1922-10-20

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Williams news., 1922-10-20
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Williams news., 1922-10-20
Stockings.

The long stockings formerly worn were called hose; when knee-breeches were introduced the brooches were called upper-stocks and the -ower part nether-stocks or stockings. The knit ted stocking originated in Italy; it was first brought to England by Will liam Rider in 1864 Woven stockings were devised by William Lee of St. Johns college, Cambridge, in 1599.- Exchange.
Williams news., 1922-10-20
Why Risk Your Health?

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Williams news., 1922-10-20
Values of coIors.

Stimulating Values of CoIors.
 A French experimenter tested the strength of the handgrip under colored lights, and found red was distinctly the most stimuating color, the remain ing colors falling in the order: Orange, yellow, green and blue.
Williams news., 1922-10-20
Something Saved.

Mary's mistress, awaiting tea, heard c loud crash in the next room. The lady shivered and rang the bell to call Mary in.
 What was that?'' she asked.
 'I tripped on the rug and the tea things fell, ma 'am.''
 Did you manage to save anything? ?" "Yes, ma'am, kept hold on the tray all right.'-Exchange
Williams news., 1922-10-20
cuticura soothes Itchina Scalp.

Cuticura Soothes Itching Scalp. On retiring gently rub spots of dan druff and itching with Cuticura Oint- ment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make them your everyday toilet preparations and have clear skin and soft, white hands.-Advertisem
Williams news., 1922-10-20
An Honorable Degree.

Said the friend to the proud father of a college graduate who had just been aw warded an A. NJ. degree.
 .I suppose Robert will be looking for Ph. D. neXt?'
 "No he will be looking for J. O. B. The Christian-E Evangelist est Louis)
Williams news., 1922-10-20

man is expected to take off his hat because it is nothing to look at, anyway.