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During the first World War a young newspaper reporter named Waldemar Young attended a meeting of the Red Cross that impressed him so that he went directty back to his office and wrote in the form of a poem, the impressions the meeting had given him. They were beautiful words, and ended thus:

"They came upon the charnel house, A fag of white they bore, With cross of flame, in mercy's name, To ease the ache of war; And in the night, these figures white, Shut tight the charnel door. More wait outside the charnel house, And fewer go inside, And war's red yield from battlefield Is less a fowing tide; And many men go home again, Of those who might have died. And many men have sought the sun, fn sodden sinks of rain, Have found their rest in fingers blest, That cooled the scalding pain; So ye that give to help these liv+ Ye have not lived in vain."

So far as my personal reading goes that seems to me the strongest, finest poetic appeal for the Red Cross and its saving work, that has yet been penned. Waldemar Young is now listed among the dead; but the words he wrote deserve immortality.

And, speaking of the Red Cross, did it ever occur to you that here is the one thing left in this sadly disillusioned world concerning which no word of unkind criticism is ever spokenno voice of condemnation ever raised? Yes, the Red Cross appears to stand alone like unto the Rock of Ages itself, commanding the respect, deserving the esteem, and winning the praise of all mankind. All other subjects seem to be at some times and by some men, debatable-+ontroversial. But not so the Red Cross, which seems definitely and completely to rise above the shafts of human criticism. You never hear even the mildest disparagement of this organization, or its work.

Here all unkindly comment ends; here human appreciation and approbation reach their zenith. Its worth is never guestioned, its blessedness never denied. Never has the finger of suspicion pointed in its direction. Never has a suggestion of graft been pointed toward it. Partisan rancor stops before reaching the Red Cross. Slander casts no evil thought in its direction. Mankind arises and with one voice calls it good. Who is there so cu,rsed with lack of vision as to doubt that the finger of God, Himself, is upon this organization, protecting it, directing it, ennobling it? As the Good Book says, "the gates of Hell shaU not prevail against it." *:k*

And, thinking of men who go home again who might have died, brings up another vitally interesting subject, together with an almost unbelievable paradox in human affairs. I've been reading about the Sulpha drugs, Sulphanilamide and those other derivatives that are rapidly changing the face of the medical and surgical world. No need to try and tell the story here. This drug has brought a revolution in the treatment of countless dangerous ailments. The dreaded pneumonia is cut to a minimum of fatality. Strep infections lose their power to destroy life. Infected wounds become clean over night. Venereal diseases disappear as though by magic. Literally scores of dangerous ailments are being treated successfully by the five well known Sulpha medicines today, and the list grows steadily as the medical and surgical professions experiment with this life-saving wonder.

Authorities say that "rinl blttlefield, and in the treatment of the wounds that come from warlike weapons and subject to war conditions, the marvels of treatment and of cure will be even greater than in civilian life. The treatment of wounded soldiers will be saved a million horrors by these drugs. Most of the wounded who die in war, are killed by infections. But where the Sulpha medicines are used, these infections lose most of their terror and their destructive qualities. Thousands of wounded men will now survive who never before in the history of warfare could have been cured. All the world will arise and call these medicines blessed.

And where, you may l"n, uJ"" the great paradox develop from these facts? Simply that the wortd got this

Sulpha drug from the Germans. The nation that is now turning the world into a sea of blood and tears and death, gave the world Sulphanilamide and its sister medicines. On one hand the Germans take the lives of millions of people; and on the other hand they save countless lives wherever medicine is known. Unbelievable isn't it? Wherever men fall in battle, with horrid wounds to be treated and pain unspeakable to be relieved, these German drugs will restore health and life to many who must otherwise die. What a blessing to humanity that German nation might have been, had its genius not been so swallowed up with blood lust!

A young German medical student found Sulphanilamide. That was away back in 1908. It is made from coal tar, as are so many less powerful drugs. The name of the student is known, and no more. No one even knows what became of him. And his discovery lay dormant and unused for about twenty-five years. But finally this blessed medicine was brought to light, and put to work. And now look at it ! No discovery in history surpasses it in value, with the possible exception of anaesthetics. And the thought that makes you shake your head is that the same nation that brought desolation to all the world, at almost the same time produces one of humanity's mightiest blessings. And we don't know the half of it yet, say the medical men.

An amusing angle ao * arrl" li"".."rio. came several months ago when a speaker at a convention of undertakers reported that the undertaking business had been sadly disturbed by the Sulpha drugs, since tens of thousands of people are being cured every month in this country alone, who would otherwise be undertaker jobs. And he shook his head sadly, this speaker did, at the hard luck that had come to his chosen profession.

And, changing from subjects of gloom to those of an amusing aspect, here are some little "gags" going the rounds that I got a lot of laughs out of; the elephant drank so much whiskey he got the D.T.'s, and saw little pink men; the frog got up one morning and his voice was so hoarse he said he must have a man in his throat; the two ghosts sat down to talk things over, and one of them said to the other-"do you believe in people?" and the blase guy at the girl show on Broadway, who saw the beautiful strip-tease artist strip down to her waist, and was heard to remark,-"Boy, wouldn't she look swell in a sweater!" ***

And Maurice Angly sent me a wire that said: "The optomist today is the guy who still thinks the futurc is uncertain."

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Southern California Retailers Meet April 10-11

"Fitting Ourselves into the War Economy and Selling the Present Market," will be the theme of the Southern California Retail I-umber Association's convention at the Hotel Huntington, Pasadena, on Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, 1942.

Outstanding speakers will address the convention and all delegates will be given ample opportunity to ask questions and enter into the discussions.

If you want to know-how to hedge against inflationwhat the market situation will be-how high building costs will rise-Roy Wenzlick, nationally known president of the Real Estate Analysts, St. Louis, Mo., will help you know "What To Do In'42."

Verne Orr, vice-president in charge of operations for the Chrysler Corporation on the Pacific Coast and consultant professor of Marketing, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, a practical business man and fine speaker, will talk on the subject, "Leadership Today-UNUSUALAS USUAL."

Government officials who have an understanding of the retail lumbermen's problems will be there to clear the way for a better understanding. A. R. Thomas, Priorities Field Representative, has been delegated to speak at the convention and answer questions by W. D. Connor, Jr., Chief, Lumber Unit Division of Civilian Supply, Office of Pro- duction Management, Washington, D. C. Capt. Bingham, of the Federal Housing Administration, will be a convention speaker, and he, too, will answer questions.

Dealers having any questions regarding priorities, defense housing, FHA financing, price ceilings, freezing orders, Government controls, etc., can have them answered at the convention.

The meeting will be open to all who have an interest in the lumber industry. Dealers are urged to bring their branch managers and key employes.

Write Lathrop Leishman, Crown City Lumber & IVIill Co., 240 Green Street, Pasadena, Calif., for hotel accommodations, and he will gladly make the necessary arrangements.

Ladies attending the convention are invited to attend all the business sessions, Friday evening's Sports dinner, and Saturday evening's dinner dance. A trip through the famous Huntington Library and Fine Arts Gallery is also planned for them.

A golf tournament will be held at 9:00 a.m. sharp, Friday morning, April 1O at the Southern California Golf Club (formerly Old Midwick). The grand prize is a beautiful thirty-six inch trophy, also there will be other suitable awards. The golf prizes will be awarded at the Sports dinner Friday evening and will be followed by a floor show and other entertainment.

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New Shipyard for Sausalito Copies of Revised Western Pine Lumber

Field surveys and soil tests for the new six-way shipyard to be located on Richardson's Bay, north of Sausalito, are under way and actual construction will begin immediately, W. A. Bechtel Co., contractors and engineers, announced recently in San Francisco.

The company, headed by S. D. Bechtel, who also is president of the California Shipbuilders Corp. in Los Angeles, recently was awarded a U.S. Maritime Commission contract to build the yard and 34 Liberty-type freighters.

The yard witt Ue operated by the Marin Shipbuilding Division of W. A. Bechtel Co. with vice president K. N. Bechtel in charge.

The announcement said 1000 men would be employed in building the yard expected to be completed by late September. Some 7500 rvorkers will be employed in building the vessels.

On Sick List

C. F. Reeder, manager of Peoples Lumber Company at Fillmore, Calif., underwent an operation at the Foster Memorial Hospital, Ventura, on March 23. He is reported to be doing nicely but expects to be confined to the hospital until April 5. He will be glad to have any of his friends call on him.

Enlarges Office

Hagle-DeCou Lumber Company, Atascadero, Calif.. recently built an addition to its office.

Price Schedule Avaihbb

Portland, Oregon, March 13-The Western Pine Association announced here today the publication in the Federal Register, dated March 10th, of "Amendment No. I to Revised Price Schedule No. Q4, Western Pine T umber," as established by the Office of Price Administration, effective March 9, 194:2. This amended schedule, which applies to Ponderosa Pine, Idaho White Pine and Sugar Pine produced in Oregon, Washington, fdaho, California and Montana, has been reprinted by the Association for the convenience of the industry. Copies may be hid at l0 cents per copy, or in lots of 100 or more 7/2c per copy f.o.b. Portland, from the Western Pine Association, 510 Yeon Building, Portland, Oregon.

Heads Rotary Club Of Delano

L. J. (Roy) Riddle, manager of the'King Lumber Company at Delano, Calif., has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Delano for the new Rotary year l94Z-I943. Roy has served the club in various capacities, and was secretary-treasurer for the past two years.

Becomes Artillery Officer

David Haley, son of W. K. (Ken) Haley of Haley Bros., Santa Monica, left recently for Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to complete officer's training in the Artillery, following six months' training at Fort Roberts, Calif.