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THE LAKE SHORE NEWS, /THURSDAY, AUGUST S7, 1914. n feminine fatten Gums Gottaro ISlSiibet Shirts Waukegan and Other North Shore Towns Report an Epi- demic of "Itch" Among ■ Swimmers in the Lake. NO REPORT OF IT HERE .: % Prof. Lewis Doubts Sewage Danger Along the Beach in Evanston, but Warns Against Bath- - - ing Too Much. jr Professor W. Lee Lewis, city chemist and bacteriologist for Evans- ton, was asked if any cases of skin infection among bathers here had come under his observation. He had not heard of any, neither had the health commissioner. The suggestion that there might be something of the sort here was con- tained in the following article in the Waukegan Gazette, labeled "Itch": Efforts to find the cause of the mys- terious disease which has infected many local bathers have not been suc- cessful. It has been discovered that the bathers, however, are not the only ones who have been Infected with the "itch" as it has been called, for simi- ■ lar cases are being reported in differ- ent cltiea along the lake shore. In Milwaukee a number of cases have developed and it has been a noticeable fact that, the majority of them are bathers who have entered the water at a point where it might be contaminated by the sewage emp- tied into the lake from the river. Sev- eral have expressed the opinion that the infection came from this source. If this were true the cases of the disease in Waukegan might be traced to a similar cause. Chemical analysis made by waterworks engineer Allen have shown that it has been a long time since the lake water near shore contained such great quantities of bacilli. Some attribute the "Itch" to-the sewage polution, some have formed the opinion the skin eruptions have been caused by the inability or the skin under sunburn blister to cast oft impurities. As nearly all bathers be- come sunburned this solution would appear to be quite a logical one. Several cases of the disease have appeared here during the last week. No Cases Here. "Regarding skin infections, of the nature of 'Itch'," said Prof. Lewis "among lake bathers, as reported from Waukegan and Milwaukee, will say that no cases of this type have come to the attention of the Evanston health department. Among possible explanations of this condition as cited in the clipping sub- mitted by you for comment, I would mention Just trade wastes. The wire and glucose factories at Waukegan pour large quantities of chemicals Into the sewers of that city. Considerable quantities of acids and astringent salt are used in these processes. A similar condition exists at Milwaukee. The Evanston beaches, while not free from sewage pollution, are at least free from trade waste contamination^ which may account for an absence or such cases here. Might Be Fly Bites. Another factor of more importance than one might give it at first thought, is that of fly bites. When the skin is moist flies attack It readily and some varieties puncture the outer skin and Inflict a sting. It is not the immediate bite that causes the itching entirely, but the deposition of infectioua mat- ter as a result of the skin puncture. The fly may have been dining on de- cayed fish or other infectious matter, or upon some sufferer from this form of itch. It would seem to me not un- reasonable that this situation would offer his impudence, the house fly, an- other opportunity to exercise his clear- ing-house propensities. Poisonous plants in the vicinity of beaches may enter into the situation. It is a fact of medical science that in- dividuals have a varying susceptibility to plant poisoning, as poison ivy. In some this condition may not go far- ther than a mere generalized itching. Sunburn cause. New York, Aug. 26. Wot the benefit of the vast army of England's blind a wonderful fancy •tosss ball was recently given. A -wealthy man, himself blind, suggested- too idea, and with sympathetic Inter- eat English society generously re- sponded. The Savoy hotel offered the use of Its wonderful ballroom, a wealthy Scotchman sent the money for the supper, and others offered to de- fray other expenses until the costs of the hall were paid for and the en- trance fees clear profit Like Solomon in all his glory cj»t the beaux and belles of London town arrayed in cubist and futurist cos- tumes, in Elizabethan ruff and Ro- man toga; but most prominent of all were the costumes of the early Victo- rian crinolines. Many ruffled skirts over stiffly swinging hoops, and quaint old waists, with the then fashionable dropped shoulder lines, gave the stu- dents of Dame Fashion's whims and fancies an inkling of what the femi- nine mind is looking for in the near future. Surely it must mean that the women are tired of the tight skirts, it, when.allowed the freedom as to choice of style, not one, nor two, but many turn toward the period when the great- est width of skirt was popular. Not only in England was there a great social event which showed this tendency, but in Paris also a wonder- ful "Bal en Crinolines" was given by the Duchcsse de Gramont, where all the costumes were of this period. This does not mean, however, that we will necessarily have a revival of the early Victorian styles in all their quaint loveliness, for the woman of to- day is a widely different creature from the womanly home-maker of that generation. She is not less womanly, but she leads a different life; there fore, she will demand the style sug- gested by that time, but made to suit her own life--one belonging to the period in which she lives. Nor will the new gowns resemble the old por traits of this fashion any more than did last year's panniers resemble the panniers of Louis XIV, from which the designs were taken. However, the greatest thiag to be dreaded in adapting this style 1b exag- geration, which, alas, is to be dreaded in all styles. Charming, indeed, are the ruffled skirts If their width is kept within bounds; but, it given the ex pension allowed the early part of the last century, will only again prove to what lengths women will go for the sake of dress.' Mingling with these Victorian sug- gestians are the long Russian tunics, which have held their own because of their many variations. Apron tunics, scalloped tunics, tunics gradually nar- rowing in front, double tunics and tunics which start at the hip-line are only a few of the many ways in which tunic effects are applied. T becoming to a well-developed ngure. whose charms may be displayed in many of the "other smart styles. But when donned by a slender woman whose charm is youthful buoyancy, it is Irresistible. These gowns give a silhouette quite different from the con .ventionalited one of the day. aptly called the plumbUne silhouette. Satin seems to be replacing taffeta In the popularity of the public; but serges and gabardines are continuing their vogue, and for the tailored costume nothing Is quite so smart Usually braid in various widths, plain In weave, bind and trim these suits. is a likely contributing The casting off of small scabs, ._. following the healing of the original blisters, produces much mechanical ffrl&tion. We Bathe Too Much. _ _ A further possibility, heretical as it may sound, rests on the proposition %___that from the standpoint of skin hy- giene, one may bathe too much. This abuse may arise from the bath tub in the immaculate home as well as from our questionable bathing beaches. It '; of the skin, or A Desirable Coat en the New LHhe tines Which Are the Vogue. The new style or dress called the coat-dress, with its waist resembling a coat, yet fastened to the skirt, thus making a one piece dress, is admir- ably adapted to this mode of trim- ming. These dresses are having a tre- mendous vogue in Paris and no doubt are a forerunner of suits with long coats. The jumper waists which are worn over guimpes of tulle, organdy and chiffon suggest a charming and prac- tical way or remodeling an old gown into the newest styles. These jump- ers are made in figured and plain ma- terial, with edges bound and wrinkled carelessly across the hips. Some- times they are finished with a sash of the same fabric, and again with a sash of richly contrasting color. Sashes are a happy thought for summer and winter dresses-,-a3 they permit the use of a bit or rich color to charm the eye aqd pleaso the color sense. The mummy sash which swathes the body, twined from the tip of the bust to below the hips, if artistically used on a Mender figure, is most effective. The bottoms of tunics and skirts are cut in points, scallops and squares bound with bias strips of silk or with woven braid. This is a unique finish which adds a distinct style note to a dress, and one which is often easier to accomplish than to turn a hem or add a facing. The vogue for materials in striped effects, such as gplflne, corduroy, corded velour and fancy striped wool- en fabrics, has given an added zest to the use or that staple standby, pique. It is used In combination with linen Of both light and heavy qual- ities; for trimming it Is unexcelled in its smartness. On waists of voile, handkerchier linen, crepe de Chine, and organdy, piquo is used to make the collars, cuffs and vest fronts. My first illustration shows a charming dress of combined linen and pique. The waist and lower skirt are of lin- en, while the long tunic and waist trimmings are of pique. For the week- end trips to the seashore and the be- lated "vacation in the mountains this will be found an unusually practical [dress; to this, if desired, a smart cape ; coat in piquo can he added. J Another addition, j made so practical as to serve for 'wear during the Fall as well, is the 'stylish redingeth in my second lllus tration. This may be made of linen IN THE JAPANESE ARMY Realize That Disease Is Greater Enemy Than the Opposing Forces. The Japanese were among the first to recognise the* true value of an army medical corps, according to Dr. Louis Livingstone Seaman, of New York, in a communication to the Na- tional Geographic society, at Washing- ton, D. C. Dr. Seaman has made a world-wide study of contagious and epidemic diseases, tie was with the second Imperial Army of Japan at the front in Manchuria, and is the author of many well known medical books and papers.' "The Japanese medical officer Is omnipresent," he says. "You Will find him in countless places where in an American or British army be has no place. In the Russian-Japanese war, he was as much tn the front as in the rear. He was with the first screen of scouts with his microscope and chemicals, testing and labeling wells so the army to follow should drink no contaminated water. When the scouts reached a town he immediately insti- tuted a thorough examination of its sanitary condition, and if contagion or infection was found he quarantined and placed a guard around the dan- gerous district. Notices were posted, so the approaching column was warned, and no soldiers were billeted where danger existed. Microscopic blood tests were made in all fever cases and'bacteriological experts, folly equipped, formed part of the staff of every divisional headquarters. ._ "The medical officer was also found in camp, lecturing the men on sanita- tion and the hundred and one details of personal hygiene--how to cook, to eat, and when not to drink, to bathe, and even to the direction of the paring and cleansing of the finger nails to prevent danger from bacteria It was the rule of the Japanese Burgeons at the front to do little or no operating except in cases of extreme emergency or where hemorrhage threatened im- mediate death. All cases were treated by the application of the first aid dressing and then sent to the rear as quickly as possible, 'thence by hospital boat or transport to the base hospitals In Japan. "A distinguished Japanese officer, when discussing with me the subject of Russia's overwhelming numbers, said, 'You know in every war four men die or disease for every one who falls from bullets. That will be the posi- tion of Russia in this war. We pro- pose to eliminate disease as a factor. Every man who dies in our army must fall on the field of battle. In this way we shall neutralize Che superiority of Russian numbers and stand on a com- paratively/equal footinjg.* $' "Japan was the first country In the world to recognize that the greatest enemy in war is not the army of the Invader, but of a foe more treacherous and dangerous--preventable disease, found lurking tn every camp. The state deprives the soldier of his lib- erty, prescribes bis exercises, equip- ment, dress, diet, the locality in which be shall reside, and in the hour ot danger expects him. If necessary, to lay down his life in its defense and honor.--It should therefore give him OVER TWO BILLION BUSHELS OF CORN That Is the Estimate of This Year's Crop for the U.S. --Increase in Illinois. Production of 2,700,000.000 bushels of corn In the United States this year is the forecast today ot the committee on statistics and standards ot the chamber of commerce of the United States. Its report is based on data secured" as of Aug. 12. The outlook is tor about a normal crop, since the average for ten years is 2,690,000,000 bushels The prospective crops tn the more important states are as follows: Tex- as, 35.000,000 to 40,000.000 bushels less than last year; Oklahoma, condi- tions beter than last your; Arkansas, 25 to 70 per cent of a crop; Kansas, 140,000.000, to 145.000.000 bushels; Ne- braska, possibly over 200,000,000 bush- els; Iowa probably more than 400,- 000,000 bushels; Minnesota and Wis- consin, excellent prospects; South Da- kota, yield probably In excess of earlier period; Missouri, probably 175.- 000.000 to 180,000.000 bushels; Illinois, 25.000,000 to 30,000,000 bushels more than last year; Kentucky, close to that of last year; Louisiana, less than that ot last year; Alabama and Georgia, 10 to 15 per cent less than last year; In- diana, probably 5 per cent less than last year, and Ohio, yield rather above last year. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The second annual North Shore Tennis tournament Is in progress on the clay courts at the Highland Park high school. The tournament is for all players residing in and between Chicago and Milwaukee. The following events are on tho cards: Men's singles, men's doubles, ladies' singles, ladles' doubles, mixed doubles. Loving cups will be awarded for firsts, seconds and consolations. Village Theatre! M. L. SPARR Manager WILMETTE PHONE WILMETTE 1441 THURSDAY MATINEE AND EVENING S&. "Perils of Pauline" &. Experience with smugglers and novel rescue Geo. Ade's Fable Manoeuvres of Joel & Father's Second Time oi Earth "BRONCHO BILLY'S WIU> RIDE" *~-»'»*j~-* FRIDAY ••Ruth Stonehouse" In Her Trip to New York ••The One Who Loved Him BestM ^ isi,?^-^ "SHERLOCK BONEHEAD" SMUMfaf ■-- SATURDAY MATINEE AND EVENING The Million Dollar Mystery Ninth Series. Two Farts. The leap from .in ocean liner "HEARST-SELIG NEWS" *■•• * &*S.tar* "Sweedie an$ tho Double Exposure" .... Comedy of the strvmnt |fri and photography COMING TUESDAY MATINEE AND EVENING Jarao* A. Hearn's Fmmotia Drama •'Hearts of OnH" wUh$&SS£Srrtw* i Always a Feature Show at the Village. All seats 10c ■ the best sanitation and the best mod' leal supervision that the science of tbe age^be it Jap; --can devise." Real Test. A well-behaved man never knows whether bis wife loves him or not But let him commit a crime, and she will not only proclaim bar. affection, but she will stand by him In a man- ner to attract tho attention and ad- miration of tbe civilised world.--To- peka Capital. '«■>* Sincerity. Tbe more sincere we are in our be llefs, as asrulo the less demoastrattvt we are.--Beecher. R. L. GONSALVES Contractor and Builder Ktpairint Promptly Atttndtd To Phono Winntlka 423 Shop: 909 Undo* Avt. HabtjrJ Wood;, Illinois VOTE IE0.W.D0LJW J_ Republican candidate for County Commissioner from Country District. PLATFOIIM j KflteleMcjr ami Kconomy OiriCIAI. KKCORIlt Two yrnrn City Tri<iiaur«<r Two yrntt Town Culler.or Ittrwyii, .Conk County, Illinois* Wr X If. fin list of County buns. Charles A. Wightman & Company Real Estate AgentSy Brokers and' - Buyers of North Shore Property Stores., Offices, Flats and Residences for sale and rent in Evanston, w'ilmcttc and Winnetka. Loom HiggtMod ani Intrant* Plotod 1504 SHERMAN AVENUE over irritation from rubbing that pro- duces this result. At any rate, tbe condition does not seem to be of an infectious order. Stylish Outing Costume of White Linen with Tunic and Waist Trimming of Pique.------------- Just as diverse as tbe tunics are the combinations of fabrics. One model shows an overwaist In basque effect made in velvet, worn over a long- sleeved tulle gulmpe and witha skirt! orgolflnafor the warmer weather whose tight-fitting foundatloa shows for motoring, but In serge, gabardine through a nlmy, shimmering tonic of or whipcord it makes a stunning coat tulle. 1 *a general wear. Inspire* by ^the! in- Chemise dresses moyen hgs~t GENEALOGIES PERMANENT record of the family history is of great importance and interest. We have printed many of them. They may cost as little as $10 or as much as $1,000. Some compilers charge various members of their families $1.50 or $2.00 each for the hooks and thus secure a return on their in- vestment. We will be pleased to .give you an estimate. N OW is the lime to rearrange gardens, and plant out herbaceous borders. Perennials planted now will get veil established this fall, and will make tine blooming plants for next year. ~--Our stock of herbaceous plants includes practically everything that is hardy in this climate. We have an es- pecially fine lot of named varieties of phlox which are now in bloom. A visit to the garden will convince you that we have the stock that will give you satisfaction. Advice free regard- ing the laying out of grounds. Where it is desired we furnish experienced men to prepare grounds ready for planting. We make landscape plans, give estimates, furnish and plant all varieties of shrubbery, trees, etc. Our prices are very moderate and our plants arc much larger than those generally furnished through catalogue. PERENNIALGARDENS JOHN FREEMAN, Ptot rietor Telephone 1106 Evanston 818 Noyes Street, Evanston Classified Busi n ess List GENERAL MERCHANDISE 4P***£Xk o&-*vu* GROCERIES Fine fruits--in snd out of sea- son--always form a part of our large stock of Select and Fancy Groceries. Baker's Steel Cut Coffee lb Good. GEO. B. WINTER wMmmmmmMmmmmmmm EVANSTON Quality and not Quantity--the best for the money--is our mot- to. Our large stock of groceries fi alWays select, and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables a speci- alty. A. S, VAN DEUSEi JEWELERS AUQU5T .ROOBLIU-8 Successor to Rodellus A Rosea* Expert Watchmaker and Optician. ' Repairing of complicated watches and clocks. 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