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Zurich Herald, 1917-11-16, Page 7'FIGHTING . OUR WAY THROUGH SPACE ARMOR OF AIr SAVES LIFE ON THIS 'PLANET. Earth is Subjected to Incessant. Bom- bardment—Meteors Have Fall'c^n On This Continent. The planet on which we dwell is subjected to a never-ending bombard- ment from outer space, Astronomers say that at least 10,000,000. projectiles strike the atmospheric -envelope of the earth every twenty-four hours. The slowest of them travel thirty- six times as fast as a rifloehullet, and some of them have more than, twice that speed, We call them meteors, or if they are good-sized ones, "shooting stars." But even a minute particle of meteoric dust going at such a rate would be more deadly than a bullet from a rifle. This bombardment would soon de stroy every living thing on the. earth, were it not that the latter is protected by armor—its air -envelope serving that purpose admirably. A meteor, on entering the atmosphere, is instantly set afire by friction, its temperature being raised to something like 3,000,- 000 degrees Fahrenheit. Consequently, it is burned up—converted into gas— before it can hit the ground. - The Peary Meteorite. However, an occasional one of these. celestial projectiles, exceptionally large, manages, by reason of its size, to get through and reach the earth. Not long ago, in Arkansas, a woman saw one fall and smash a tree near her house, . It was ding out of the ground many hours later, stili so hot that it could hardly be handled, and was found to weigh 107 pounds. Many "meteorites" (as they are called after they have fallen) are very small; but that is because they are mere unconsumed remnants of large ones. Even the biggest one known, which weighs ninety tons, and which was found by Peary on the north coast of Greenland, may have been of much greater size when it struck our atmosphere. Its surface shows signs offusing' by heat. Any visitor to the Museum of Nat- urali H story in New York city may "-'see there this wonderful visitor from the skies • and may at the same time beholdethe next biggest. meteorite on record, weighing fifty tons and thir- teen feet long, which was found in a cornfield in the Mexican State of Sinaloa. Both of these huge specimens are masses of iron, with a considerable percentage of nickel. A combination of those metals is characteristic of most meteorites, rendering them so hard that they can be cut only with utmost difficulty. Discovery of this fact, indeed, is said to have suggested the idea of using nickel -steel for war- ship. armor. Famous Ring Meteorite. Not a few meteorites, however, are. composed largely of stony material; Of this character, evidently, was the famous "ring meteorite," now pre- served in the National Museum at Washington. The stony stuff having dropped out of it, what remains is a nickel -iron ring four feet in diameter and weighing 1,400 pounds. A Mexi- can blacksmith at _Tucson, Ariz., was using it for an anvil when an army officer, recognizing its character, bought it for a small price. It seems to be fairly well proved that meteors are the scattered frag- ments of sknashed-up comets. When the great egmet of Biela, long familiar to astronomers, finally went to pieces in 1872, bits of it fell all over Mexico. How Ringtails Are Caught. . Ringtail monkeys, one of the most valuable :and expensive of the smaller kinds, are caught in an interesting way. A cocoanut is split in two, and a banana, with a piece of wood run- ning through it, is placed lengthwise through the nut, the two halves of which are drawn together by wires. Then a hole is cut- large enough for the monkey's paw to enter. The mon- key spies the tempting nut from his tree. He hops down, looks it over, sees the hole, smells the banana in- side. He is fond' of bananas. Putting his paw in he grasps it, but the wood prevents it from coming out. Then the oatchels appear, aand the monkey runs for a,tree. But he cannot climb because of the cocoanut on his paw, and he will not let goof that, so he is .captured, pawing wildly at the tree- trunk. Let cauliflower heads lie upside down in water for an hour before preparing them—this eliminates dirt and insects. Experience is a great teacher but by the time it hands a man his diploma he is too old to make much use of his knowledge. The Reali "War Bread" "must contain the entire wheat grain—not the white flour center --- but every particle of gluten and mineral salts—also the outer bran, coat that is so useful in keeping the bowels healthy and active. Shredded Wheat Biscuit is the real "war bread" because it is 100 per cent. whole wheat prepared in a digestible form. Contains no yeast, baking powder, seasoning, or chemi- cals of any kind. Food con- servation begins with Shred- ded Wheat Biscuit for break- fast andends with Shredded Wheat Biscuit for supper. Delicious with sliced bananas, berries, or other fruits. Made in Canada. BRAVE TELEPHONE GIRLS. "Carried On" During Air Raid as the Hun Bombs Fell. Scenes of bravery among the girlf. of a London telephone exchange dur- ing the recent air raid are vividly de- scribed in "Telegraph and Telephone Review" by Mr. J. W. Kennedy, who was present. He says: Bombs actually dropping in the im- mediate vicinity, while the presence of airmen over and on both sides of the building was reported, and while the smoke from exploded .bombs was dis- tinctly seen from the windows, and through it all, the supervisor nearest to me hovered over her section like a strong spirit seeking to help those un- der her charge. I can paint no picture of stoical in- sensibility. Some nervous cries there were as the bombs dropped, white faces were the rule, but in many of these the lines of determination were the strongest. Silent tears were drop- ped, but only for a moment. No one near me left her post, and calls were passing and cords connected,.with the music of death in our ears. So near and. insistent, was,.the hor- rible thud of the bombs that most of us thought that .,,some part of the building had been struck. It seemed to us that the rattle of guns continued Ionger than even during Zeppelin raids. Some day it may add some value to our lives to know that there were times when, for duty's sake, we faced the chances of death. It must add infinitely more to'the lives of wo- men, whose finer' nervous and physical organization makes them feel more acutely. s' PLANING" MILL WASTE. Used by Toy Makers and Has a Good Commercial Value. That a market for virtually all of the waste of a planing mill is to be had for the seeking is evidenced in the occasional bringing to light of what is being done by some planing mill managers in various sections of the country. The latest has to do with. a planing mill in the Northern States. • Te .;:. and Cof- fee - terfer with Dig tion — says a welt known authority. Many who use tea or coffee, not know- ing that it aggra- vates stomach trou- bles, could still enjoy a delicious hot table beverage and es- cape harmful effects by a change to the wholesome, pure cereal drink, --- k "There's a. Reason" 5 In turning out some of its products waste blocks, of various sizes were nutnerous and..served to furnish all the fuel required for the plant, This material had a fuel value of $3 a ton. One day a visitor looked the plant over, noted the waste blocks and be { gan to figure out the number of them • in a ton. IIe offered the manager $17 a ton for all the waste of chat charac- ter turned out. A. contract was made and the visitor informed the manager he was a'ley manufacturer and that the blocks purchased would ,cost him less than half of what it cost him to make them. The mill manager imme- diately placed his thinking ,cap in or- der, secured samples of all the planing mill waste, called on other toy manu- facturers and before returning horns found a market for all the waste,about the plant except the sawdust. Th final result is that the sale ofethe waste purchases all the coal. needed for the plant and leaves a profit aver aging $300 a month to the company. A little analysis of the waste pro- ducts about the saw and planing mills would soon prove that much of the material going to•'the slab pit has an excellent commercial value. • STUDY Ai EXERCISE Overstudy and lack of exercise make thin bloodless children. Study does not usually hurt a child • at school unless the studies encroach on time that should be spent in out-of-doors exer- cise. But lack of exercise and over - study is a combination that brings on St. Vitus Dance. If your, boy or girl at school is thin and pale, listless.and inattentive, has a fickle appetite, is unable to stand still or sit still, you must remember that health is much more important than education, and more time should be given to exercise and recreation.. See to it at once that the child does not overstudy, gets plenty of out-of- door exercise, sleeps ten out. of every twenty-four hours, and takes a safe, reliable tonic like Dr. Williams Pink Pills until the color returns to the cheeks and lips and the appetite be- comes normal. For growing children who become pale and thin Dr.' Wil- liams Pink Pills are not only safe but in most cases are the vdry best tonic that can be taken. These pills build up the blood, strengthen the nerves and assist nature in keeping pace with rabid growth. You can get Dr. Williams Pink Pills through any dealer in medicine, or by mail postpaid at 50 bent a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. WHY THERE ARE MASCOTS. First Introduced Into Literature by a French Composer. Every ship in the navy and every regiment in the army has its' Own be- loved mascot. This creature is be- lieved in some mysterious way to bring luck to the men. It is interest- ing to know just where this custom originated, and how. Up to thirty- five years ago, while there were such things as talismans and luck charms, the mascot was unknown. The word itself was first introduced into literature by Audran, the French composer of tuneful comic opera, in his work "La Mascotte." The word had travelled up to Paris from Pro- vence and Gascony, where a mascot has. been kept in every. household to bring luck to its inmates. Apparently it is derived from "masque," which in provincial French is synonymous with "ne coiffe," meaning "born with a caul." In many parts of Europe, not- ably in Scotland and in 'France, good !!' fortune is attributed to the caul, and high prices are paid for one, A child born with this supposed charm is not only fortunate itself, but also brings good fortune to those in its home. In Audran's opera mascots are used to thwart the evil powers of Satan. So popular was the opera and its story that mascots in the form of watch charms, coins and other devices were carried on the person, and in house- holds dogs were christenedas mascots to ward off evil. Gradually the idea was adopted by. sailors and soldiers; and mules, cats and goats were sup- posed to have a particularly strong in- fluence in attracting good fortune and bringing success and victory. Sometimes bits of earth are used as mascots. A small piece of Ireland was recently shipped to the United States in order that Mr. William IL Taft might deliver his St. Patrick's Day address while standing on Irish soil. Mascots are indeed fortunate crea- tures, for they receive the best'rare and treatment and live on the fat of the land. Every ship in the navy is• proud of its mascot, and every regi- ment in the army sees to it that its mascot is guarded and treasured. Whether the mascot really attracts good luck is a matter of opinion, but it certainly is true that any animal adopted as a mascot is a mighty .for- tunate creature. Beware of speculation in in times like this when prices are greatly inflated. Mbial'd'e Liniment Curets ttar;get in gem, HERISTITOMMC On Blouses, Dresses, Table Linen, &e, Accordion and knife' Pleating. 'Covered iauttons made from your own material, l -balding and Embroidery. Ole New Illustrated Catalogue is 'bet in, and we want every lady in nte.rio to have it. Write For It—It Is Free TORONTO PLEATING CO. 14 Breadalbane St., Dept. W. Toronto ROAD RULES. Stand straight: 'Step firmly, throw your weight; The heaven is high above your head, The good gray road is faithful to your .i eald. l e strong: Sing •to your heart a battle song: Though .hidden foemen lie in wait, Something is in you that can smile at Fate. Press through: Nothing can harm if you are true. And; when the night comes, rest: The earth is friendly as a tnother's breast. —Edward" Markham. fllyau buy a Christmas present, Buy it now! 11 it be for prince or peasant, Buy it now! Buy it early in November, Or at least before December; You'll be glad if you remember— Buy it now! ME Granulated Eyelids, Sore Eyes, Eyes Inflamed by Sun, Da/stand Wind quickly relieved by Murine. Try ft in rp� your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes. OBJR-L NoSmartieg,JustEye Comfort Marine Eye Remedy malZ6oeoeCr bo�tilo srd9coirBno Eye Salve, in Tuboa lac. For �ooreertai Eva —"roe. Ask Ma rime Eye Remedy Co., Chicago) a `Fresh air is • the environment in which ,man developed to his present state of perfection. Now that our newspapers reach. to every nook and corner' of the world bearing the mes- sage, most men and women appreciate the part pure air pia„ , in sustaining health. Minard's Liniment Co., Limited. Gentlemen, In July, 1915, I was thrown from a road machine, injuring my hip and back badly and was ob- liged to use a crutch for 14 months. In September, 1916, Mr. Wm. Outridge of achute urged me to try MIN- A "NIMENT, which I' did, with thtfaaee,# wttisfactor y results and to- day I am as well as ever in my life. Yours sincerely, his MATTHEW x BAINES. mark , Pat—"Mike, I joined an insurance order last night, and its fine." Mike —"What kind of insurance order ?" Pat—"Well, I pay one dollar a week as long as ( live, and get two dollars a week as long. -as I'm dead." GIRLS ! WHITEN SKIN WITH LEMON JUICE Make a beauty lotion for a few cents to remove tan, freckles, sallowness. Your grocer.has the lemons and any drug store of toilet counter will supply you with three dunces of orchard white for a few cents. Squeeze the juice of two fresh lemons into a bot- tle, then put in the orchard white and shake well. This makes a quarter pint of the very best lemon skin whitener and complexion beautifier known. Massage this fragrant, creamy lotion daily into the face, neck, arms and hands and Just see how freckles, tan, sallowness, redness and rough- ness disappear and how smooth, soft and clear the skin becomes. Yes ! It is harmless, and the beautiful re- sults will surprise you, Tiny balls of fresh country sausage baked and rolled in chopped parsley make an appetizing garnish to serve with the turkey. =nerd's Liniment Cures Dieetheria, "In the event of an air-raid clo not collect in a crowd," reads a notice posted in a Kentish hamlet where the total poi1.1lation consists of nine per- sons. R tw Eggs Qutkeep Boiled. Raw eggs keep good much longer than cooked eggs, even when these are hard boiled, This was proved by Dr, Leon Lin"let, 1 member of the Paris Conseil d'I-Iygienc, after many` French soldiers had reported' that the hard boiled eggs they received from home had gone bad, while the raw eggs remained edible for weeks, Dr, Linclet explains this fact by saying that the boiling makes the inner membrane pervious to gases, liquids and mic- robes, and the white of the egg..J e comes an agglomeration of coagni tetl albumen and particles of a serum that is an ideal medium in which microbes thrive. .; FIFTEEN YEARS USE. OF BABY'S OWN TABLET'S Thousands of mothers keep a box of • Baby's Own Tablets in the house as long s there are little ones about. Among them is Mrs. Marcel D. Le- Blanc, Memramcook West, N.B., who says —"For the past fifteen years I have never been without Baby's Own Tablets. Whenever any of my chil- dren are ailing the Tablets promptly relieve them.. I have such faith in • them that I never hesitate in recom- mending them to any of my friends who have little ones in the home." The Tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr, Williams Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. In these days of food shortage it i; important that meat be produced with a minimum of feed suitable for. hu man consumption. This can be done by using more forage and by feeding properly balanced rations. MONEY ORDERS Send a Dominion Express Money Order. Five dollars costs three cents. Along with bookkeeping study out - of -debt keeping. Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper. Rio de Janeiro has Might Be Better. • "Don't you think you have a good mamma to spread such rice large slices of bread with, jam?" asked lit- tle Ethel's 'gra.ndma. "Oh, I. don't know," deplied the litt:e miss; "she'd be a heap sight goofier if she'd let ane spread.• the jam myself." :Wfinsrd'a Liniment Cures Coldo, &o, W ADIES WANTED TO DO PL4IN IA and light sewing at home, whole or spare time. good pay, work .sent any dis- tance, charges paid. Send "Lamp for particulars. National Aianufacturing Company. Montreal. A:`CER. TUMORS. LUMPS. ETC.. JJ interna! and external, rured with - eat pain by our home treatment. Write OA bet"re too late. Dr. Beilman Medical Co.. Limited. Cellinatwood. Ont. When buying your . Piano Insist nn having an as OT TO H 1 :"r L ua .PIANO ACTK 'MOH, SWOLLEN ilLES S that make a horse Wheeze, Roar, have Thick Wind or Choke -down, can be reduced with also other Bunches or Swellings. No blister no hair gone, and horse kept at work. Eco- nomical—only a few drops required at an ape plication. $2 per bottle delivered. ioi ( 3 M free. 1,000,000 people. ABSORRINE, Jit', the antiseptic liniment for mankind, reduces Cysts, Wens, Painful, cy Swollen Veins and Ulcers.$1 and pa bottle at tliF?s'is561ll4,74 Constipallon Cure A druggist says : "For nearly thirty years I have commended the Extract of Roots, known as Mother SSeigel's Curative Syrup, for ii➢ the radical cure of constipation and 'indigestion.. It is an old, reliable remedy that never fails to do the work." 30 drops thrice daily. Get the Genuine, at druggists. 2 A o-o-o-o-o—o--o—o—o—o—o—o—o b LIFT YOUR CORNS'i OFF WITH FiNGERS 01 How to loosen a tender corn or callus so it lifts out o without pain. o—o—o—o—o—o—o--o—o—o—o—o—o Let folks • step on your feet here- after; wear shoes a size smaller if you like, for corns will never again send electric sparks of pain through you, according to this Cincinnati authority. He says that a few drops of a drug called freezone, applied directly upon a tender, aching corn, instantly re- lieves soreness, and soon the entire corn, root and all, lifts right out. This drug dries at once and simply shrivels up the corn or callus without even irritating the surrounding tissue. A small bottle of freezone obtained at any drug store will cost very little but will positively remove every hard or soft corn or callus from one's foot. If your druggist hasn't stocked this new drug yet, tell him to get a. small bottle of freezone for you from his wholesale drug house. ATERY BUSTERS FORv;ED ERUPTflN On Hands, Caused Disfigure ment, Itching and Burning, Cutieura. Healed, "The trouble which I had affected my hands only. It first came in watery blistere under the skin and it they were scratched they broke, causing mass of sore eruptions that caus ed disfigurement, itching, burning and loss of sleep. The trouble lasted about one year and after using the Cuticurae Soap and Ointment for about three months .l was completely healed," (Signed) Miss Aileen Sweef, Main St., Eastman, Que. I!eep your skin clear by daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Per'p"ree Sample Each by Mail ad- dressspos .card: "Cuticurq, Dept. A, Boston, U.'S.A." Sold everywhere.. dealers or delivered. Book "Evidence" free. 5, F. YOUNG, P, 0. F., 516 Lyman: Bldg., Montreal, Cam easorblue sod Absorbise. ,Yr.. are made is Camas. lgrl(iIi ►1 I�' I ORdatkia Railroad Men These men know from experience that Sloan's Liniment will take the stiffness out of joints and the sore- ness out of muscles—And it's so convenient! No rubbing required. It quickly penetrates and brings re- lief. Easy to apply and cleaner than mussy plasters or ointments. AIways have a bottle in the house for rheumatic aches, lame back, sprains and strains. Generous sized bottles at all drug gists, 25c., 50c., $1.00. ee ROKEN DO IN HEALTH Woman Tells ' ow Worth of Pinkham's C :npound Made Her Well. Lima Ohio.—"I was all broken down in health from a displacement.One of my lady friends came to see me and she ad. vised me to corn. mence taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vel, etable Compound and to use Lydia Itlo Pinkham's Sanative Wash. I began tads: ing your remedies and took$5.00wortlk and in two months was a well woman after three doctors said I never woul stand up straight again. I was a mid' wife for seven years and I recommended the Vegetable Compound to every we+ man to take before birth and after• wards, and they all got along so nicely that it surely is a godsend to Buttering women. If women wish to write to me I will be delighted to answer them. °'i --Mrs,1EN1'mS MOyaa, 342 E.North St,ti Lima, Ohio. Women who 'suffer from displaoo. ` tnenis, weakness, irregularities, ne ata vousness, backache, or bearing -down pains, need the tonic properties of the roots and herbs contained in Lydia 111 L'inkham's Vegetable Com0ound. ED. 7,, ISSUE 48---47.