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DU TO WORLD WAR!
P,000,000 WERE LOST ON
THE BATTLEFIELDS.
Birth Rate Decline Represents
Thirty -Eight Per Cert.
of Normal.
Forty million persons are dead to-
day who would have been alive had
there been no World War, says a Lon-
don despatch. Tliat is the announce-
ment of the -Society for the Study of
the Social Consequences of the War, a
Capenhagen organization, which has
just issued u report on the human war
losses.
The report is based on exact ma-
terial obtained from the Central
Power,, France, Italy and Great Bri-
tain, whose populations represented 60
per cent, 01 those engaged in the
struggle. It was impossible to secure
complete data from the smaller states,
and especially from Russia, and the re-
port is therefore in small part based
oe computations deducted from the re-
sults obtained for other countries.
But in these cases the calculations
were so cauticusly made as to repre-
sent ii safe minimum.
The period covered by the report,
which was concluded at the end of last
ee October, stretches from the beginning
of the war to the middle of. 1919. It is
based on detailed inquiries into the
changes of the populations of the six
great powers (excluding the United
States) and of the four small bellige-
rents, Belgium, Bulgaria, Roumania
and Serbia. The report gives not only
the actual Aar casualties, but the de-
cline of the birth rate and the rise in
the death rate as well, The report
thus givea the real loss the war has
brought to the population of the coun-
tries engaged.
Report on War Casualties.
Statistics of war casualties and
changes in birth and death rates fol-
low:
Decline in births, 20,250,000; , rise in
deaths. 15,130,000; war casualties,
9,3.29,000; total losses, 35,380,000.
Percentages: Decline in births, 5.0;
rise in death, 3.8; war casualties, 2.5;
total losses, S.S.
Birtha•ate 38 Per Cent, of Normal.
The decline of the birth-rate repre-
sents 38 Mier cent. of the • normal. If
theleasee'of Turkey,
c Gr ecce, Portugal,
etc 'o__egro, the United States, the
• British. dominions and the other non-
" isuropean belligerents and colonies
are included, then the total loss to the
world. meet be put down at forty mil-
lion lives, the report says. Of these,
twelve million have been lost on the
battlefields.
And, in addition to these direct war
casualties, there are daily further
deaths in the lighting still raging all
around the borders of Russia. Further-
more, as a result of the social upheav-
al bequeathed by the war, internal
struggles are taking a daily toll of
lives in Russia, Germany and Hungary.
In addition, there are appalling large
communities in central and eastern
Europe and in Siberia, which are slow-
ly falling prey to hunger, cold and dis-
ease.
One of the most graphic results of
the war casualties is the remarkable
numerical change in the relation of
the sexes. In the ten countries men-
tioned in the statistics the surplus fe-
male population has risen from about
lye million to about fifteen million.
Ancient Cornerstones.
The custom of laying the corner-
stone of a public building with cere-
monies was practised by the ancients.
A.t the laying of the cornerstone when
the capitol of Itome was rebuilt a pro-
cession of vestal virgins, 'robed in
white, surrounded the stone and conse-
crated It with libations of living water.
A. prayer to the gods followed, and
.then the magistrates, priests, senators
and knights laid hold of the ropes and
Moved the mighty stone to its proper
position. In a hollow cut in the stono
'were placed ingots of gold, silver and
other metals which, had not been melt-
ed in any furnace,
With the Jews the cornerstone was
considered an emblem of power, and
they also performed ceremonies at its
laying. In medieval times the rite was
taken. up by the Order of Free Masons
and has by them been brought down
to modern days, the Masonic ceremony
of laying a cornerstone being synhbolt-
cal.
As health officers at London found
Evhe�t, they ,ulnh aced the Japanese
fireig'hte t s esu, to destroy the
rats on her, iii le net the easiest thing
11n the world to rid a sound ship of
those vermin. During her subIttfirell
voyage from London to New York
the rats roapjeared in increasing
numbers, and, as rats from Oriental
ports almost always carry disease, the
officers of the port of New York held
the shat at quarantine for two days
while they fumigated heragain.
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Price, 25 cents. In 6 sizes, 24 to 34
ins. waist. Size 26 requires 2% yds.
36 ins. wide, or 2% yds. 48 ins. wide.
Width, 1% yds.
9533—Ladies' Three -Piece Skirt (37
or 33 Inch length from waistline).
Price, 25 cents. In 6 sizes, 24 to 34
ins. waist. Size 26 requires 3% yds.
36 ins. wide, or 2% yds. 54 ins. wide.
Width, 11/2 yds.
These patterns may be obtained
from your local McCall dealer, or
from the McCall Co., 70 Bond St.,
Toronto, Dept.• W.
A
Health Saving
Reminder. Don't Walt
until you get the Spanish Influenza. USE
itednard's Lhihi'ofl
At the first sign of it. Its healing
Qualities are amazing. TETE OLD
RELIABLIO,
MINARD'S LINIMENT CO„ Limited,
Yarmouth, N.S.
A. piece df old velveteen .is an ex-
cellent substitute for chamois leather
for all polishing purposes, and is much
cheaper.
Greasy frying pans or saucepans
should be well rubbed with plenty of
soft paper while still hot. The papers
will absorb every particle of grease,
and will be useful for lighting the fires f
next morning.
Waiting.
Serene, l fold niy hands and wait,-,,
Nor care for wind, or tide, or sea;
I rave no more 'gainst time or fate,
For, lo! my own shall come to she.
I stay niy haste, I make delays,
For What avails this eager pace',.
I stand amid the eternal ways '
And what is mine shall know niy
• face,
Asleep, awake, by night or day,
The friends I ,>eek are seeking me;
No wind can drive my bark astray,
Nor change the tide of destiny.
What matter if I stand alone?
I wait with joy the coming years;
My heart shall reap where it has sown,
And garner up its fruit of tears.
The waters know their own and draw
The brook that springs in yonder
height;
-So flo'v s the good with equal law
Unto the soul of pure delight.
The stars come nightly to the sky;
The tidal wave unto the sea;
Nor time, nor space, nor deep, nor
high
Can keep my own away from me.
—John Burroughs.
'When the baby is sick•—when he
is cross and peevish; cries a great
deal and is a constant worry to the.
mother—he needs Baby's Own Tab-
lets. The Tablets are an ideal medi-
cine for little ones. They are a gen-
tle but thorough laxative which regu-
late the bowels, sweeten the stomach,
banish constipation and -indigestion,
break up cords and simple fevers and
make teething easy. Concerning them
Mrs. Philippe Payen, St. Flavien, Que.,
writes: "Baby's Own Tablets have
been a wonderful help to me in the
case of my baby and I can strongly re-
commend them to other mothers." The
Tablets are sold 'by -medicine dealers
or by mail at 25 cents a box from The
Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.; Brockville,
Ont.
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Ordeal by Poison in Conga.
During my seven years of - travel in
the African wilds d have encountered
few peoples possessing stranger cus-
toms and presenting more curious con-
trasts than the Bambala tripe, •who re-
side -in numerous village communities
on the- batiks of the Kwilu river, a
southern -tributary-of the Congo.
In disputes, where two• people of the
same village are- concerned, a poison.
ordeal is•ernployed as judge. Whether
a man is accused of witchcraft; parri-
cide, or of some minor offence, he de-
clares himself willing to take poison
to prove his innocence.
The poison, which is derived from
the bark of a native tree, is usually
ground fine and mixed to a thick paste.
rom which are made five small loaves,
and these dre administered one after
"English Sp oke Fere"
e"
Acquiring a working knowledge of
the German language presents a
thorny problem to the thousands of
British soldiers who fortune --or mis-
fortune—picked for duty in the occu-
pied area of Germany. One of them,
signing himself "Tabs," writes to "The
London Daily Main
"There are two approved methods
of grappling with the Teuton tongue.
The official method is" to attend the
classes held by the Rhine Army Edo-
cational College. The unofficial meth-
od is to put one's self in the hands of
a private tutor.
"A conversational knowledge of
German is very useful, and leads to
promotion, staff billets and other
pleasant things. Per ordinary inter-
course with civilians it is also ad-
vantageous, as even in the biggest
shops in Cologne it' is the exception
to find any one speaking English. Cer-
tainly several of then display the le-
gend, 'Here English Spoken!' but this
has to be taken on trust.
"Thus the other afternoon I went
into a Iarge emporium to purchase
birthday gifts for loving hands at
home. My Gerhnau not being com-
pletely understood (sheer impudence,
this) the 'house interpreter' was sum-
moned.
"When I inquired if he could send
articles to London and manage the
customs formalities he blinked help-
lessly through his spectacles. Then
he pulled himself together and shade
an effort.
"Good morning, Herr Captain. Fine
day' (it happened to be raining like
the dickens at the time), 'What you
want. please, sir?'
" 'I've just told you,' I returned.
Then I repeated my demand.
" 'Yes, no, Certainly, very well, not
at all,' was the answer. 'Everything's
quite all right here.'
"I gave up the unequal contest, and
the 'interpreter.,' looking more fright-
ened than ever, hastily took cover be-
hind a showcase."
Jnstead of tea. -1
a cup of that healthful
be-ve rate
TAI
e favor this pleasant table
drink is constantly winniri1
from new users, commends it
to all with whom tea or cof-
fee disc, reel
` Theresa _Reason"
ATI -
A
rummaium
If you have Asthma, dont
imagine that you must all-
wRelief quick sure enndearve
is guaranteed in even the
worst cases by using
TEMPL1'7Oiy'S
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CAPE LES
sults we will certain
you e.
free sample
conidenthacap-
sules,
will find them all we have
claimed. Write to Tem-
Tletons, 142 ]Bing St. W..
oronto.
Sold by reliable druggists
everywhere for $1.04 a box.
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tRHEUMA IC CAPSULES
Foi' fifteen years the standards
specific for
i
f
Rheumatism, Neuritis, Gout
Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia
Many doctors pro cribo them.
-write to Tempintonn, 142 1:111g 8t. w., Tnroatc. fnr
fres Semple. Sold by rel.uble drugglsta ovorywaern for
$1.04 per Lex.
Wim...
the other to the defendant. During the
next fifteen minutes, if it is a case of
witchcraft, the bystanders call on Mo-
} loin (the evil principle) to come out,
The poison usually acts very quick-
ly; it may kill the accuseds or cause
purging or vomiting. The last named
effect alone is regarded as a proof of
innocence. In the second case the
priaoner is compelled to dig a hole.
He is then given a fowl to eat and
enough palm wiire to make hint quite
intoxicated. After this he is laid in
the hole, or possibly goes and lays
himself down, and is then buried alive
in order to prevent Moloki escaping
with his last breath. A large fire is
kept alight cm the grave for two days,
and then the body is exhumed and eat-
en.
An innocent man is carried round
the village, decorated with beads, and
This accuser pays a pig as compensa-
tion for the false charge.
I's YRUP OF FIGS"
CHILD'S LAXATIVE
Loo:_ a tongue! Remove :p_ -
sons from little stomach,
liver and bowels
Accept "Callfornie Syrur of FIgs
only—look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure you:
child is having the best and most
harmless laxative or physic for the
little stomach, livor and bowels. Child.
ren love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot-
tle. Give it without fear.
blether! You must Fay "Califernla.''
An Island of Sulphur.
There is an island in New Zealand
nearly three miles in circumference
that is almost entirely composed of
sulphur, mixed with gypsum and a few
other minerals.
MONEY ORDERS.
Remit by 'Dominion Express Money
Order. If lost or stolen you get your
money back.
France Repairing 'Araf rs
Ravages.
What labor can accomplish if in-
spired by the patriotic desire to re-
construct its wrecked- homeland sup-
ported by an efficient system ie shown
y the figures issued by the French
Government in connection with the
work done on the railroads in the
north of France since the armistice,
On ,armistice day more than 1,800
miles of railroads, including every
bridge, tunnel station and workshop
were completely destroyed, but to -day
communication over all these lines has
been re-established.
The Germans wrecked more than
600 railway bridges, of which 475 have
been reconstructed, while 80 more will
be completed this month. Five great
viaducts, from 50 to 75 feet high and
800 yards long, destroyed by expIo
lives, have been repaired, as well as'.
the tunnels of Vauxaillon, Lafere and!.
Guise, which were blown up by the
departing :enem es.
Mcxleo has had fifty-nine revolts-
iions within sixty-one years.
ED. 7. ISSUE No. 23—'20.
4?ci5�jta
MOM NEE OMER
There Was Hope. .
Aged Aunt, despondently --"Well, I
shan't be a nuisance to you much
longer."
Nephew, reassuringly—"Oh, don't
talk like that, Auntie; I'm sure you
will."
Lesson In Business.
"Pop!„
"Yes, my son."
"What is a gardener?"
"A gardener is a man who raises a
few things, my boy."
"And what is a farmer?"
"A who raises a lot of things."
"Well, what is a middleman, Pop?"
"Why, he's a fellow who raises
everything."
Minard's Liniment for sale everywherb
A blunted sewing machine needle
may be sharpened by stitching
through a piece of sandpaper for a
short distance.
Lift off Cor
Doesn't huit a bit and Freezone
costs only a few cents.
W'th your fingers! You can lift off
any hard corn, soft corn, or corn be.
tween the toes, anti the ]lard skin cal-
luses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus. In-
stantly it stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or callus
right off, root and all, without one bit
of pain or soreness, Truly! No hum-
bug!
FACE DUI
Itchedand ur fled, Scarce-.
Slept, CuLieura Heaase
"Pimples affected my face. They
were large and alwa; u femese s, and
they ware ecatt4 ed al's over
my face. They afterwarela
turned into scales and
when they fell off they
left big marks until my
face was disfigured. They
itched and burned so that
I scarcely slept at all.
"1 bad been bothered for nearly
two months before 1 started using
Cuticura, and after I had used three
boxes of Cuticura Ointment with the
Cuticura Soap I was completely
healed." (Signed) Miss L. Burne,
St. Bazile, Que., June 6, 1918.
Use Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Talcum for all toilet purposes.
Soar, 28c, Ointment 25 and SOc. Sold
throughout thcDominion. CanadianDepott
Lyrmalas, 'F,imitod, St. Paul St., IViontr cal.
CuticurmSoap shaves without mutt.
Classified `Advert sernents.
r'TJSeterhorouVENSgh,' COOn:vItario.
F' 41TB Hemi i'i$. ILEA
b• will pay you, George Stevens.;-
FOR. t.4I.3E1
�l"�E,LIr E411IT'Pl.D NISW$PAI'F.Iir
l T` and lob printing plant 1naskerts
Ontario. Insurance carried 81,500. Will
E0 for 31,200 on quick sale. Box 42,
'11eon Tubiishing Co., Lilt. Toronto
SOFT FLra WANTED.
L(�I O .0 ELM WANTED, 2 IN. AND
IT) thicker, shipped green from saw.
Do not sell until you cornmu..:eete -,vlth
us, Keenan Faros. Limited, Owen Sound..
Ont.
TEAxNxNC•. sc'srooz FOR NIJRSBS.
E) EGISTIi1RED TRAIL IIS'? i$CIIOOLL
8 + for Nurses: S.121lzaheth ILo 1pital..
204 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, New
Jersey. Complete course. Monthly al-
lowance: first year $5,00, second 310.00.
third $15.00. Address: Superintendent.
F.CMDF vat-273'ED.
11Y
ATANCarTBD,
penters tFIRowST-CLASSorkon fiENCinteriorII
fittings: Good wages, steady work.
Apply Laidlaw Lumber Company, 2230
Dundas W.. Toronto.
Guarding Orchards From
Frost.
One of the oddest methods adopted
for the protection of fruit trees against
frost is to distribute through the or-
chard paper bags flIIed with shavings
that have been soaked in fuel oil. This
can be done in a hurry in case of
emergency, the stuff being -ready in
advance.
The bags are set on fire—just
touched off with a match --and clouds
of smoke spread through the orchard,
serving as a blanket.
---pert
Ark for Minard's end take no other.
A bluff on the Virgin River, Nevada,
more than 25 miles long, is composed
of 60 per cent. salt.
OH! EACH DAY
A LITTLE MORE
Hurry! Let "Danderine" save
your hair and double
its beauty
To stop falling hair at once and rid
the scalp of every p trtiele of dand-
ruff, ,et a small bottle of delightful
"Danderine" at any drug or toilet
counter for a few cents, pour a little
in your hand and rub it into the scalp.
After several applications the hair
usually stops coming out ants you can't
find any dandruff. Help your hair
grow long, thick and strong and be-
come soft, glossy and abundant.
America's 'Zimmer Dog nen:ad ios
Feo,, on
DOG Bi8714SES
and :Mow to Feed
Mailed Free to any Ad-
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118 1,vest vist Street
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do New York.
asea%, SINCE 1810
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Not Aspirin at All without the "Bayer Cross
The Mame "Bayer" identifies the contains proper directions for Coldat
only genuine .Aspirin,—the Aspirin Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neu-
prosseribed by physicians :for over nine- ralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuri-
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Always buy an unbroken package Tin boxes of 12 tablets cost batt,
of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin' which ; a few cents, Larger "Bayer" packages.
There is only oste Aspirin*",::oyer"—'iota must say "]iiayer"
Aspirin to the trade mark (registered In Coneda) of Bayer Manufacture of !Menne,
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mannfac•nire. to eaelst the nubile ageinet imitations, the Tablets of. Bayer Company
mail be stamped Rltl1 their general trade merit, the 'Bayer Cross,"