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and Mississippi Valleys Devastated by Flood 1—Flood refugees load their possessions aboard a truck prior to fleeing to higher ground. 2—Cat is ma rooned on a second story window ledge as Ohio river flood waters rise. 3—Flood sufferers at Portsmouth, Ohio, are fed by boatmen who row about streets, handing bread to refugees above the water line. Tank Cars of Drinking Water for Flood Sufferers Tank cars, normally milk cars, are shown being loaded with water in Chicago and started southward to the flood scourged sufferers in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys where water was so contaminated that it was unsafe for human consumption. Coast Guard Rescues Flood Victims Flood victims in coast guard boats shown arriving at Jeffersonville, Ind., across the river from Louisville, Ky., where they were placed on refugee trains and taken to safety further north. Floods on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers were the worst in the history of the country. More than 1,000,000 people were made homeless by the treacherous waters that rose over retaining walls, inundated cities and towns and covered rich farm areas. Damage of property exceeded half a billion dollars. Orphans of the Flood Find Refuge Refugee children from the flooded districts of northern and eastern Arkansas are shown asleep on the ^oor of a railroad station following their rescue. With millions of acres of farm land under water and count less cities inundated, the Ohio and Mississippi valleys experienced the most devastating flood in history. EVACUATION AREA Map showing 100-mile wide strip along the Mississippi river from Cairo, 111., to New Orleans which the War department ordered evacu ated of all people in the most dis astrous flood in the nation’s history. Largest peace time removal of civilians in history, the project was conceived to save the lives of more than 500,000 people. HEADS FLOOD RELIEF Harry L. Hopkins, WPA admin istrator who has directed the work of more than 50,000 federal relief workers in the flood area. Besides rescue and first aid work, the toilers have begun the task of rehabilita tion—a job which it is estimated will confront Ohio and Mississippi river cities for several months to come. 1 . I Scenes and Persons in the Current News 1—Crown Princess Juliana of Holland and her bridegroom, Prince Bernhard Zu Lippe-Biesterfeld, shown before the wedding. 2—Strikers picketing automotive plant warm themselves over an ash can stove. 3— Wal ter Runciman, chairman of the British Board of Trade, who is said to be negotiating trade agreement with President Roosevelt. Strikes (Not Labor) Their Forte Meet the mixed doubles bowling champs of New England—Ruth Weckbacher and her partner, Jim Gurry. Ruth, who was five times woman champion of the New England Bowling association, believes in settling bowling controversy but one way—no arbitration, just strike and keep on striking. I SHE’D BE CLAN CHIEF A photograph of Miss Catriona Louise MacLean, of Ardgour, Scot land, seventeen-year-old claimant to the chieftaincy of the clan Mac Lean of Ardgour. Her claim is op posed by Lieut. Commander Henry MacLean, of Bursledon, Hampshire, who appealed in the Edinburgh court of session against the decision that a court can pass on the case. Bishop Elevates His Rector Son to Episcopacy Brother Assists in Ceremony Unique in Church For the first time in the history of the Episcopal church in America a bishop has elevated his son to the episcopacy. At the left is Kev. Dr. Lawrence of Springfield, Mass., ele vated to the bishop of western Massachusetts by his father. Rev. William Lawrence, retired bishop of Massachusetts. Rev. Frederick C. Lawrence (right), his brother, rec tor of St. Peter’s church, Cam bridge, Mass., aided in the service. Dr. Lawrence was bom in 1850 and ordained a rector in the Episcopal church in 1876. He was consecrated bishop of Massachusetts in 1893, re tiring from active church service in 1926. The venerable clergyman has been a successful author, publishing biographies of Henry Cabot Lodge and Phillips Brooks as well as works on religious and historical subjects. New Destroyer for Uncle Sam’s Navy Launched The U. S. S. Henley, launched recently at the Navy Yard, Mare Island. At the launching, the planned 1,500-ton destroyer was about 75 per cent complete and will be commissioned in the summer of this year, carrying a complement of a officers and 150 men. f J Pastry made with too much wa ter is tough and hard. Usa only enough water to hold the ingredi ents together, mix quickly, roll and handle as little as possible. • • • Grease your measuring cup be fore measuring syrup or molasses and the ingredients will not stick to the sides of the cup. • • * ^ Do not put too much wax on floors. A little wax and plenty of polishing makes a better-look ing floor. • • • Doeskin and chamois gloves be come stiff and harsh unless washed in tepid suds and rinsed in slightly soapy water. • • • Do not use soft butter or lard in 1 making pie crust. The shorten ing should be hard and cold. * • • A mixture of equal parts of salt and vinegar will quickly brighten copper or brass ware. t © Associated Newspapers.—WNU Service. From a MEDICAL JOURNAL THIS: ABOUT COLDS! "The researches (of these doctors) ledthemtobelievethatcoUbresaItffomanicI& condition of the body. To overcome this they prescribe various alkalies."Thst‘s why.today^ LUDEN'S eXZn 51 NOW CONTAIN AN ALKALINE FACTOR —A Independence Independence is one of the most marked qualities of human beings. —John C. Merriam. Why Laxatives Fail In Stubborn Constipation Twelve to 24 hours le too long to wait when relief from clogged bowels and constipation it needed, for then enor mous quantities of bacteria accumu late, causing GAS, indigestion and m???oruMviWEteAfs,uriikhfeL.EF taka a liquid compound such as Ad lerika. Adlerika contains SEVEN ca- I thartio and carminative ingredient* that act on the stomach and BOTH bowels. Mott “overnight" laxative* contain one ingredient that acts on tb* lower bowel only. Adlerika’s DOUBLE ACTION give* your syetem a thorough cleansing* bringing out old poisonous watte mat ter that may have caused GA8 pains* * sour stomach, headaches and alaeplaa* ’ nights for months. Adlerika relieves stomach GAS a* once and usually removes bowel con gestion in lest than two hours. N* waiting for overnight results. Thl* famous treatment nee been recom mended by many doctors and drug gists for 35 years. Take Adlerika one half hour before breakfast or one hour before bedtime end ia a short whEo you will feel marvelously refreshed. At all Leading Druggists. Helping Others What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult to others?— George Eliot. Strength During 4 MIDDLE LIFE Strength Is extra-important for women going through the change of life. Then the body needs the very best nourishment to fortify it against < the changes that are taking place. In such cases, Cardul has proved helpful to many women. It In creases the appetite and aids diges tion, favoring more complete trans formation of food Into living tissue, resulting in Improved nutrition and building up and strengthening of the whole system. Use of Leisure The use of your leisure is a card index to your character. ■ 1 J Hehevei. NEURALGIC PAIN qiicke/Lbecau&e Jti liquid... 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