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■«aa^feS'»i‘i:' ■ v’jVsW^'' J4. Where Are You Going for Dinner m Y. W. C. A. Cafeteria 235 1-2 South Tryon St. HOURS Breakfast 7.30 to 10.00 Dinner 12.00 to 2.30 Supper 5.30 to 8.00 Best Cooking Best Prices M. KIR'^CHBAUM f THE CADUCEUS RAISE GUINEA PIGS 11 Maker and Renovator of H A'TB 32 Years^ Experience 20 Years in Charlotte ARMV HATS MADE TO ORDER I Make The Hat to Fit The Head 26 West Trade Street Near Selwyn Hotel PHONE 5236 LITTLE CAVY IS HELPING FIGHT DISEASES Another way to help in battling the German ally of disease is to raise guinea pigs, declares Private A. W. Griswold, in charge of the animals used in making blood tests at the base hospital and who knows of the value of the cavy in defeating germ action. “Every large laboratofy in the Gnit- • ed States is using 1500 guinea pigs a week in testing work and making se rums,’^ Private Griswold points out in suDstantu ting his claim that the guinea pig is the most needed of any domestic animal “The fact that the war and advance ment of medical science is calling for a -greater use of the little animal is shown in the statistics which pro claim that these laboratories were us ing about 800 guinea pigs in their work three years ago. It is claimed by good authority that the blood of the Cavy is next to that of man. Many may ask for what pur pose are so many used. At the pres ent time thousands of hospitals,labor- atories, and colleges are dally mak ing serums and antitoxins to battle diseases such as typhoid, diphtheria, scarlet fever, etc. The guinea pig has been found most useful in the Pr®" paring, testing and standardizing of these serums. In fact they have be come so useful that laboratories are today compelled to devote special de partments solely to the purpose of locating and buying a supply of these animals. Nor is the medical use of guinea pigs solely restricted to the standardizing of anti toxins for thous ands are used weekly in the Wasser- man blood tests. Those of you at home who wish to heip do your Httle hit can help by raising guinea pigs. T he demand is always greater than tM supply and there is a ready market for all you can raise, besides the pl^eas- ure and enioyment you get from tlmm. In my next article I will tell you how to successfully raise them. Guinea pige are native to South America. In their wild state they are slightly smaller than our domestic guinea pig, and of gratish brown col- or. In the sixteenth century they were taken by the Spaniards into EuroP®. where they underwent considerable change in the process of domestica tion The guinea pigs found in North America were mostly brought from Europe. Guinea pigs correctly have no right to the name by which they are com monly known, as they do not resemble in form, shape, size or color a pig. Their corect name is Cavy. In apear- ance our guinea pig or Cavy is a very attractive little animal. His bright strfking colors attract the attention and admiration of all, while his in telligent manner and lovable nature make him an ideal pet. He resembles a rabbit somewhat, although he is smaller, has shorter ears and is more Plump of body and is without a tail. WHEN YOU ARE IN Greensboro STOP AT THE HUFFIN HOTEL At the Railway Station EAT AT THE Hotel OR Hennessee’s Cafe J. R. DONNELL Prop, and Mgr. Buy Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds and Back the Boys Sept. 28 to Oct. 29 Place your subscription through this bank. Our Services are free iftrst Nattmial Bank STATESVILLE . N. C.
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