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Sunstroke Menace
Should Be Guarded
Against In Summer
By John Wyckoff, M. D.
Member Gorgas Memorial Institute
Chicago.—Heat exhaustion i* the
commonest form of illness resulting
from individuals’ being subjected to
high temperatures for long lengths
of time. Most people have exper
ienced it in milder forms. In its
graver forms it is a very serious di
sease and not infrequently causes
death. It frequently attacks children
and people who have been in poor
health. It finds a ready victim in
the individual who is intemperate in
Us use of alcohol.
The symptoms begin with a feel
ing of giddiness and frequently of
nausea. The legs feel unsteady, the
patient looks pale and may become
unconscious. Externally the body is
cold and clammy. The temperature
is below normal.
One of the oldest diseases on rec
cord is heat stroke, or sun stroke, as
it is more commonly called. It is
usually brought on by direct expos
ure to the sun’s rays in extremely
hot weather, particularly if the per
son is exposed for a‘long period of
time.
Its onset is sudden and in rare
cases, it seems to cause almost in
stantaneous death. Usually, however,
it is ushered in with a terrrific head
ache, dizziness, a feeling of oppres
sion, and sometimes nausea and vo
miting. Patients also complain that
objects appear to them as being pe
culiar colors.
The victim of sun stroke looks al
together different from the heat ex
haustion patient. In that condition
the skin is cold and clammy; in sun
stroke, the skin is hot and fiery. In
the former condition th? patients are
pale; in sun stroke they are red. The
temperature rises rapidly, frequently
going to 110 degrees.
Enough has been said of the seri-
ousness of the diseases of heat to
show you the necessity of taking
certain precautions in hot weather.
Wear clothing of thin texture to
allow the perspiration to evaporate
readily, and of light color to reflect
the sun’s rays instead of absorbing
them. Wear clothing as loose as pos
sible, particularly about the neck, so
as to avoid interference with the
circulation.
As far as possible take things easy.
Do not hurry. Don’t run for street
cars—wait for the next one. It is
better to be late than to have to go
to a hospital.
Don’t eat too much in hot weath
er. Particularly do not eat hot things.
Avoid pastry. Eat meat only once
a day. Drink plenty of cool water,
but not alcoholic drinks.
Bathe frequently. Shower baths
are particularly good. In hot weath
er avoid, as far as possible, staying
out for long periods in the sun. If
this cannot be avoided be sure to
wear a hat, preferably a straw hat.
If you are called, in an emergency,
to help someone who has been over
come with heat, summon a doctor as
soon as possible. Then if the pa
tient is cold and clammy, ha? a pale
face, cover him with a blanket, give
him a warm drink and put a hot wa
ter bag at his feet.
If on the other hand the patient’s
face is rejl, put him in a cool place.
Apply ice to the head, give him a
cool drink and sponge his extreme
ties until the doctor arrives.
FOR THE ABSENT VOTER
Citizens who expect to be absent
from the city and county on elec
tion day, September Bth, may have
their ballots cast for them, if they so
desire. Under the laws of Georgia
legal or registered voters are privil
eged to vote by mail, but they are re
quired to first give thirty days notice
prior to the day designated for the
election. In the coming primary,
which has been fixed for September
Bth, those desiring to avail them
selves of. voting by mail must make
application to the registrars of the
county prior to or not later than Au
gust Bth. The voting by mail law
was enacted by the general assembly
in 1924. The complete text of the
law may be found on page 186 of the
reports or acts of the legislature.
However, the sections relating to the
voting by mail law are as follows:
“Section 2.—He shall give notice
in writing of such intention to the
registrars of his county; not less
than thirty days and not more than
sixty days prior to the primary or
general election in which he desires
to participate.
“Section 3.—Letters of application
for ballot shall be forwarded by re
gistered mail and shall enclose post
age; or the correct amount in legal
tender necessary for the return of
the blank ballot and full instruction
for proper return.”
DOUGLAS CITIZENS
FORM HOLDER CLUB;
ENTHUSIASM IS HIGH
Douglasville, Ga., July 31.—At a
meeting marked by a high measure
of enthusiasm and attended by re
presentative citizens, the Douglas
epunty supporters of John N. Holder
organized a “Holder for Governor
club” here Thursday night. It is the
confident view of officers and mem
bers of the club that Mr. Holder will
sweep the county in the gubernatorial
primary, and it is believed that the
enrolled membership of the Holder
club will set a high record for such
campaign organizations in Douglas.
Judge J. H. McLarty, ordinary of
Douglas epunty, was elected presi
dent of the club, and W. J. Dozier,
chosen secretary. Vice chairman for
the several militia districts were
elected as follows:
Town district, Colonel Astor Mer
ritt; Chapel Hill, Hon. W. J. Camp;
Chestnut Log, Hon. W. T. Williams;
Connors, R. 0. Boatright; Fair Play,
C. F. Bartlett; Middle, J. K. Kim
ball; Crombies, J. R. Salt
Springs, Hon. Pat H. Winn.
By direction of the meeting Judge
McLarty, as president, named Mrs.
M. E. Greer, Mrs. H. M. Hawley and
Miss Louise Duncan as vice presi
dents.
Judge McLarty, Hon. J. T. Dun
can, M. E. Geer, Colonel Astor Mer
ritt, Dr. T. R. Whitley and W. J.
Dozier were the speakers at the or
ganization meeting.
WIFE BEATS HUSBAND
WITH BELT IN MACON;
SENTENCE SUSPENDED
Macon, Ga.—The first husband
beater in Macon’s history was tried
in police court Saturday hnd given a
suspended sentence of 15 days.
K. M. Stevens, of a Hazel street
address, would not stay home nights,
but squandered his money on other
women and left herself and five chil
dren without food or clothing, Ihe
wife testified' before Recorder Mc-
Kibben Lane.
Friday night, she said, or rather
Saturday morning about 4 o’clock,
he came hpme “as usual” and re
tired.
When he had fallen asleep, Mrs.
Stevens took a clothesline and after
binding his hands and feet, tied him
securely to the bed. Then she took
his own belt and administered a
sound thrashing. Both were lectured
by the recorder, and a disorderly
conduct case against Stevens was dis
missed. Police were called by neigh
bors who were awakened by the
commotion.
OCONEE HEIGHTS SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL NEWS
Oconee Heights.—Those entertain
ing at a delightful house party last
week at the club house at Tallassee
Shoals were Miss Betty Fowler, Mes
srs. Dewey Clotfelter, Harry and J.
B. Fowler, Ml-, and Mrs. Alex Davis,
and Prof, and Mrs. Burke of Ameri
cus. The guests included Misses Julia
and Christine Carter, Howard, Ga.;
Misses Charlotte and Lona Dial, Bo
gart, Ga.; Miss Mildred Smith, Hogan,
Ga.; Miss Etta Flanigan, Athens; Mr.
Herschel Hearn, Bellville; Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Elder, Athens; Mr. and
Mrs. Julius Cooksey, Athens; Miss
Louise Cooksey and Master W’ilbur
Cooksey, Athens; Misses Thurmond,
Wright, Benson, Jefferson, Ga., and
Mr. Howard Wallace, Athens.
Dancing, canoeing and the many
unique methods of entertaining of
fered by the hospitable hostesses and
hosts added an enchantment to the
picturesque woodland spot on the
river that is “fed from golden
streamlets.”
BETTER GO EASY
This month and next are the most
dangerous in the entire year for
those who cram their stomachs to
capacity with the many tempting
[things now easily obtainable for the
dinner table. Ask any doctor around
Covington and he will tell you that
July and August are the two months
when thousands of people dig their
graves with a knife and fork. He
will give you the same advice we are
giving you—only he may charge you
[for it—and that is to eat lightly,
stay out of the sun and don’t keep
your stomach chilled with ice water.
This advice is hard to take, we’ll ad
mit, when we are right in the season
of the best “eats” to be had during
the entire year. But the man who
I heeds it now' and for the next few
weeks will live to eat another day.
So be among the wise ones and watch
your knife and fork closely as long
as the dangerous hot days are here.
—Covington News.
Pure Apple Vinegar, 50c
per gallon.—Kcsler & Legg.
• WHITE PLAINS *
\ Sunday school is progressing nice
ly at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Vaughn
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Claud Clark.
Mr and Mrs. Marion Wade had as
their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs.
Charlie Williamson and children of
Jefferson, and Mr. and Mrs. Gardie
Taylor and children of Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gary of Com
merce spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. C. B. Roberts.
Mr. Marion Wade, who is at work
in Atlanta, spent Saturday night
with home folks.
Mr. Fred Gooch and Miss Desma
Taylor were happily married Sun
day afternoon. We wish them a long
and happy married life.
Runell and Odis, the two young
children of Mr. and Mrs. Len Skelton,
are spending this week with their
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jewel
Skelton.
Let's don’t forget B. Y. P. U. and
preaching here next Sunday' night.
LIGHTNING PLAYS HAVOC
Farmer In HaraLon Is Killed by
L'ghlning
Bremen, Ga., July 27.—Frank J.
Littlefield, 59, prominent Haralson
county farmer, was struck by light
ning and instantly killed Monday af
ternoon at his home five miles from
here during a heavy rainstorm. Mr.
Littlefield was helping his wife put
up the little chickens out of the rain
when he was struck.
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Rome Mother and Child Injured
By Lightning
Rome, Ga., July 27.—Mrs. F. S.
Braziel and little daughter were
knocked to the floor by lightning
Sunday afternoon, their automobile
in the yard was set afire and two
chickens were killed. Mr, Braviel,
in the room with his wife and daugh
ter, was uninjured. When he ran to
his car to go for a doctor, he found
it on fire. The little girl has recov
ered. Mrs. Braziel was in a semi
conscious condition for several hours,
but is expected to recover.
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Man’s Clothes Stripped From Body
As Bolt Hits Umbrella Handle
Camilla, Ga., July 27.-^—A bolt of
lightning running down the steel
handle of an umbrella carried by J.
J. Blount, a farmer, tore his cloth
ing to shreds, removed the soles of
his. shoes and inflicted severe burns
about his body near here Monday af
ternoon.
A woman companion’s parasol also
was struck by the same flash. Both
were knocked unconscious.
The two probably owe their lives
to a passerby, who extinguished their
flaming clothing.
Lightning Rips Clothes Off Farmer
Lafayette, Ga., July 29.—Zinia
Webb, a farmer who lives about three
miles east of this place, was shocked
by lightning during a recent electrical
storm when going through a gate
near the barn. The bolt struck him
about the knees with such force that
his pants were ripped from his knees
to the ankles and his shoes wera
burned off his feet. His feet were
badly burned, but he is gradually
recovering from the shock.
WOMAN KILLED BY LIGHTNING;
FIVE ESCAPE
Mrs. T. G. Raynor, wife of the
former tax collector of Milton coun
ty, was instantly killed by lightning
while standing on the back porch of
her home during the storm last week.
A dog under the porch was also kill
ed.
Although five other people, includ
ing the three small children of Mrs.
Raynor, were standing near her in
the porch at the time, none of them
being hurt nor was the house dam
aged. It was only about a month
ago that the stove in the kitchen
of the home was wreckel by a light
ning bolt, relatives of the family re
ported. The Raynor home is about
three miles from Alpharetta, Ga.
Mrs. Raynor is survived by three
small children and several other rel
atives.
BANK AT ASHBURN REOPENS
ITS DOORS
Through a deal consummated by T.
R. Bennett, superintendent of banks,
the Citizens Bank of Ashburn Sat
urday took over affairs of the Tur
ner County bank, of Ashburn, which
recently closed its doors.
Under this sale the entire amount
due depositors and creditors of the
Turner County bank was made avail
able immediately. Superintendent
Bennett said that several other banks
which closed their doors recently will
be reopened this way.
NOTICE TO OUR FRIENDS
AND CUSTOMERS
Beginning Monday, August Second, we will conduct
our business on a strictly spot cash basis for the remain
der of this year.
We have tried as far as our financial ability would al
low, to be of some assistance to our friends in making this
crop. However, now that the crops are all practically
laid by, we feel that every one should shift in some way
to make expenses as they go.
This decision is made after careful and thoughtful con
sideration on the part of our stock holders, and we hope
to have the hearty co-operation from our friends and
customers in carrying out this policy. BY SELLING FOR
CASH, WE CAN SELL FOR LESS.
We solicit a continuance of your valued patronage,
which we assure you will be highly appreciated.
H. T. Mobley & Company
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An Author Considers Vegetables
RITA WEIMAN, popular au
thor and playright, has theo
ries about many things other
than play and book construction.
One that comes close to home with
every woman concerns nothing
more exalted than creamed spinach.
Combined with mushrooms, it forms
her favorite dish, and though Miss
Weiman does no cooking herself,
her maid has worked out the recipe
with splendid results.
Miss Weiman believes that the
white sauce should penetrate the
very fibre of the spinach until the
two flavors are entirely merged.
The dish, served to guests at her
home, was ample evidence that she
is right. Her maid says she opens
one can of spinach, and one of
mushrooms, and saut6s the mush
rooms while the spinach is allowed
to simmer slowly until all the liquid
disappears.
To saut£ mushrooms properly,
the liquid should be drained off and
the mushrooms rubbed with a clean
doth to dry them. Then they are
put Into a half-inch depth of hot
butter and cooked until brown and
tender. The dish is served with the
mushrooms heaped in the middle
and the spinach arranged around it
Dishes of this sort, and many
more can be used by the housewife
to lure her family, particularly the
men, from the solid food they
choose to more healthful vegetables
nd fruits. She can get many fine
*ps from canned foods. Regard
of season, they offer her every
kind of vegetable the year round,
and with them she can concoct un
usual dishes. A corn pudding, for
instance, is a well flavored dish, and
a corn and tomato pudding, with
cheese as seasoning, is tempting.
A good thing to keep in mind is
that men like strongly flavored
foods. Look over the menu in ‘a
restaurant patronized by them, and
evidence of the fact is there.
The housewife should take some
of the blame upon herself if her
vegetables are not a success. Care
lessly cooked foods are not attrac
tive. Peas from which the water is
neither cooked nor drained, spinach
that is darkened by too long a stay
on the stove, onions with lumpy
cream sauce, none of these are
tempting.
Many women do not know that
the best flavor is obtained by let
ting the cooked vegetables simmer
until all the liquor disappears. In
this way, the flavor is condensed
and left in the food, whereas, when
the water from the can is poured
off, much of the flavor goes down
the drain along with it
In experimenting on diet, canned
foods are helpful in reducing the
hazard of new dishes. The woman
of today must learn to detest waste
and fear extravagance. Canned
foods and recipes for them offer
accurate measurements, oae of the
most important elements of suc
cessful cooking. The foods have
already been cooked. Time is saved,
and also her own effort which in
the past has been valued too cheaply.
Among the vegetables available
the year ’round as canned foods
are seven kinds of beans, includ
ing the little known lentils, now of
fered in cans, green peas, spinach,
sauerkraut, turnips, squash, succo
tash, green peppers, corn, aspara
gus, tomatoes, sour red cherries for
pies, and many more.
All should be tried out in turn
and then in combination. If carrots
and peas have been served once in
the week, put the two together next
time. Then try creamd spinach for
a change or combine several kinds
of cold vegetables to make an at
tractive salad. The color achieved
by a well arranged vegetable salad
is most enticing to the eye and it
is certainly true that the eye has as
much to do with choosing foods as
anything else.
Left-over vegetables may be
made into the most delightful
dishes, a vegetable casserole, vege
table souffle, curried vegetables, or
scalloped vegetables. Why not try
scalloped vegetables using a can ot
lima beans and a can of carrots,
some chopped onion, parsley, and
green pepper? If you have any
left-over vegetables, peas, beets,
cauliflower, they could also be used.
Simmer the vegetables until the
liquid has evaporated. Prepare a
good white sauce, put it and the
vegetables into a casserole, cover
with bread crumbs and perhaps
some grated cheefe, and brown 18
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