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Bellefonte, Pa., September 2, 1921.
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DEPLORABLE CONDITION
IN NEAR EAST.
Last fall J. Calvitt Clarke, an en-
thusiastic worker in the cause of Near
East relief, spoke in the Reformed
church in Bellefonte and at Centre
Hall in the interest of that worthy
cause. Last spring he went to the
Near East to get a personal view of
conditions there and the situation as
he found it is graphically described in
a letter sent to the New York head-
quarters, as follows:
“Conditions in Constantinople are
bad—Ilast night I found men and chil-
dren sleeping in the streets—there are
about five refugee camps in town filled
with Armenians and Russians as well
as with many Greeks who have fled
from towns taken by the Turks. In
many of these camps besides those
sleeping out-doors on the ground and
in rude slap-together shacks, one can
actually find as many as twenty-five
families, eating, sleeping and living in
one room. All they possess in the
world being a few things they were
able to hastily gather together before
their evacuation, and carry on their
backs. Our committee gives a half
loaf of bread a day to thousands of
these refugees, but limits this distri- :
bution to the women and children ex- |
cept in cases of illness on the part of
the men. I talked with many of the
refugees and found a pitiful desire to
work, and there is little if any work
to be had, with the Turkish lira sell-
ing at about one-quarter of its normal
value and with the city’s population
almost doubled on account of the ref-
ugees, with 20,000 homes in the city
burned, and yet no money to rebuild.
It is a difficult task indeed, to secure
work of any kind. Men fight for it
like savage animals and wages are so
low as to cause suffering and want
even among those who are employed.
Nevertheless, the allied control, Brit-
ish, French and Italian, together with
the wonderfully efficient work of the
Near East relief is bringing order out
of even this most difficult situation.
Arrangements are being made by
Near East relief to transfer 20,000
Greek refugees to Thrace. This will
relieve the situation around Constan-
tinople considerably. Those who are
removed to Thrace will be provided
with farms, the rent of which will be
paid for one year by Near East relief.
In this way, these fortunate people
who are good farmers will be enabled
to get on their feet again and a per-
manent practical piece of relief work
extremely worth while will be accom-
plished.
I have visited about fifteen or twen-
ty orphanages conducted by Near
East relief, or in some cases by the
Armenians themselves, assisted by
Near East relief and I have seen chub-
by, happy children, and the new ar-
rivals, thin, poor, little things who
look frightened as we approach them
—and well they might fear strangers
after the misery the Turks have
brought upon them. I secured the
stories of many of the children, but
they are much the same, differing on-
ly in minor details—“I lived in—with
my father, mother, three brothers and
a sister. The Turks took my father
away, and I saw a Turk kill my moth-
er. My sister was carried off scream-
ing. My brothers were sold to an
Arab, so was I, but I ran away. Iwas
caught by another Turk (or Arab, as
the case might be), but finally man-
aged to get away and was told of this
orphanage, and I have been here three
months now and I never want to go
away.” Or, in the case of a tattooed
girl—a story of lust which seems im-
possible to have occurred to a twelve
or thirteen year old girl. The stories
are so much the same one rather takes
them as a matter of course, but now,
their tragedies are at an end, at least,
they are safe in the orphanages.
The work is wonderfully worth
while. Sooner or later conditions will
improve; already in some places the
Armenian men are marrying the older
girls and returning to their farms or :
in territory now secure. |
new ones
Every relief worker I have talked
with feels sure of ultimate success if
only America can send funds for a
while longer. To be here makes one
realize that we simply cannot quit now |
and lose all the results of the money
we have already expended. In the end
the sunrise of a better day is bound to
come and the new Armenia will have |
been preserved because of hospitals,
the orphanages of Near East relief,
and over them all flies “Old Glory.”
God forbid we should have it down
and close up this work of mercy.
Well, I just know we won’t.
I saw boxes marked “Near East Re-
lief, Union Arcade,” or rather the
boards from boxes, the refugees have
used them to build homes for them-
selves. In a warehouse here I picked
up an old hat; almost all the clothing
has been distributed, and winter is
coming on with a most urgent need
for more; on the band was “Reid and
Fort, Philadelphia.”
Titewad—I never deny my wife a
single wish.
Nought—That'’s generous, but how
in the world can you afford it?
Titewad—Afford it? Oh, it dosen’t
cost anything. If she wants to wish
why shouldn’t I allow her to do so?
—Buy your own paper and read it.
THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT
TYPHOID FEVER.
6,133,500 Pennsylvania people get
their drinking water from the 653
public water works operating under
permits from the State Department of
Health. The water supplies of these
companies, 1464 of them, are exam-
ined. by engineers of the Department
of Health and the companies them-
selves make regular reports to the de-
partment. This year not one single
water born case of typhoid fever has
developed in communities thus guard-
ed. The 1920 census gives the total
population of Pennsylvania as 8,720,-
017, which means that more than two
million people in the State are drink-
ing water from sources not properly
inspected. In many instances the
source of supply is an uncovered
spring or well, while in others a pipe
line is used to which many houses are
connected.
Typhoid fever is common where
such conditions exist and the State
Department of Health desires notifi-
cation of companies operating with-
out permission and without supervis-
ion, because under such circumstances
the danger of a wide spread epidemic
is imminent. Citizens who are anx-
| ious about the purity of the water
supply should send the name of the
| water company to the Department of
Health and they will be immediately
advised as to whether or not the com-
pany operates under state provisions.
The purpose of the Department of
Health is to protect the health of the
people, not to hinder business. The
Commissioner of Health says, “from
‘a business standpoint, a typhoid epi-
demic is the worst thing that can
happen to a water company. More-
over there is every reason to believe
that the water company can be made
financially rsponsible if it is proved
that the typhoid fever is of water or-
igin.
The H. C. Frick Coke company is an
outstanding example in Pennsylvania
of what a corporation can do to pro-
tect the health of its employees and
their families. This company, work-
ing in close co-operation with the san-
itary engineers of the State Depart-
ment of Health, is putting in new san-
itary filters, changing the water sup-
ply when indicated, improving general
sewerage conditions in the mining
towns, and spending money without
stint to insure a pure water supply
i for their people. In all their plants
they have established dispensaries
with medical and nursing service.
| Commenting on the attitude of the
Frick company, the Commissioner of
| Health says, “that is a fine example
of the powerful influence which can be
exerted by ‘big business’ for a better
health in Pennsylvania. This compa-
ny has set no limit to a rational and
complete health program. When
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every employer of human nature takes |
this step the health problems of the |
State will be solved.”—State Depart- !
ment of Health.
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More Work for the Busy Bee.
Undoubtedly the most important in- |
vention ever produced by a woman
was the machine for making artificial ;
comb foundation for beehives. The
idea was originated by Frances Al
Dunham, who patented the contriv-
ance in 1881. |
To produce material for comb build- |
ing is for the bee very expensive. It |
uses up at least ten times as much of
her gathered product, bulk for bulk, |
as is required for honey making. '
Hence the obvious economy of provid- |
ing her with a ready-made comb of |
beeswax turned out from a machine.
Another advantage is that all the g
cells of the artificial comb are made | Li
of “worker” size, so that the eggs laid | fi
in them by the queen bee (the mother g
of the hive) produce workers only and |
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no idle drones. :
The workers build up the cell walls |
on the “ground-floor” pattern furnish-
ed for them, and (barring those used ||
for brood purposes) fill them with
honey. Being relieved of the bother
and expense of making their own comb
foundation, their output of honey is
proportionately augmented.
—— Subscribe for the “Watchman.”
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Marriage Licenses.
Clarence L. Corl, State College, and
Clara M. Witmer, Pennsylvania Fur-
nace.
Harman P. Thomas, Philipsburg,
and Hilma E. Johnson, Winburne. i
Roy P. Curley, Bells Landing, and
Virginia Grace Johnston, Curry Run. |
Loren H. Scantlin and Mary A Pe- :
ters, Beech Creek.
John F. Harvey, State College, and
Helen Leone Luse, Centre Hall.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA.
At This Season
Loss of Appetite
Is very common.
In many cases it
is due to impure blood, which cannot |
give the digestive organs the stimulus
necessary for the proper performance
of their functions.
Thousands know by experience that
Hood’s Sarsaparilla restores appetite
and would advise you to give it a trial
this season. It originated in the suc-
cessful prescription of a famous phy-
sician. Get it today.
Take Hood’s Pills if you happen to
need a laxative—they don’t gripe. 34
It’s astonishing that any car
owner today should not know all
the tire service he is entitled to.
Nor how to check up between
the economy of par quality on
one hand—and big discounts,
surplus stocks, discontinued lines
and retreads on the other.
U. S. Tire.
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is getting in
economy.
ently maintained quality first
standards with certain economy
for the tire buyer.
They have established 92
Factory Branches all over the
country. Perfecting U. S. distri-
bution so that you get a fresh,
live tire every time you buy a
So when a man once decides
on U.S. Tires he knows what he
When you come right down
to reason, what 1s there to
discount tires ~~
HE next time a friend comes
to you all excited about some
wonderful tire bargain—ask him
how much value he ought to get
for each dollar of tire money.
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quality—service—
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For two years U. S. Tire
In support of his own judg-
ment he gets the pledged word
tires.
United
Rider Bros. Marengo,
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makers have been telling the
American people all about tires.
They have laid open the tire
business from every angle.
They have always
led the fight for better
They have consist-
United
P. H. McGarvey, Bellefonte,
* L. L. Smith, Centre Hall.
J. C. & J. B. Stere, Fleming.
E. L. McClintock, Hublersburg.
in the world.
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“You get a fresh, live tire every time
you buy a U. S. Tire.”
States
Orviston Supply Co.,
P. L. Guelich,
and reputation of the largest
and most successful tire concern
A sound reason for the fact
that you see more
cars than ever this
C. E. Bartges, Madisonbursg.
J. Pritchard, Philipsburg.
Breon’s Garage, Millheim.
Philipsburg.
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tates Tires
Rubber Company
Howard Vail, Philipsburg.
Osman’s Garage, Port Matilda.
Tire Service Sta., Snow Shoe
Gentzel Garage, Spring Mills.
Hubler Bros., State College.
Haywood
Orviston,
Boalsburg Bus Livery, Boalsburg, Pa.
U. S. CHAIN TREAD
One of the few tires of which
it may be said that they deliver
economy year in and year out
and tire after tire.
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Come to the “Watchman” office for High Class Job work.
Lyon & Co.
Lyon & Co.
We extend to all Centre countians an invita-
tion to visit our store before purchasing their
Fall and Winter outfit, as our buyer is now in
the eastern markets and we are receiving
daily consignments of all the new up-to-the-
minute merchandise.
Our ready-to-wear department is sure to at-
tract you, whether you are in need of a coat,
suit, dress, blouse or a sweater. You will
find all the up-to-date models here, and the
style, quality and workmanship are the best
that can be bought in ready-to-wear.
Silks
All the new shades in Canton Crepe. Crepe
de Chines, Georgettes, Satins, Charmeuse,
Messaline and Taffetas at reduced prices.
Draperies
Our Drapery department is a picture that
will delight and please the eye. Everything
wanted to beautify the home you can find on
display here.
Last Week of Our Clearance Sale
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