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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-04-02

country have complained about the
lack of uniform traffic regulations in
the larger cities. With the great in
| crease in touring, their individual
plants have become veritably a ma
tional wall. And there's a good rea-
son for it.
The tourist journeying out Of his home
town encounters in practically every city
he visits traffic problems with which he
Is unfamiliar. UNIFORMED as he natur-
ally Is about community. he becomes an
unconscious offender of its law. He suf-
fers numerous annoyances; lie sometimes
is arrested, and the sum and substance
Iot it all Is that his trip loses much of the
pleasure 1t rightfully should furnish.
Methods In Big Citices.
Until short time ago New York and
indianapolis were the only cities in the
country that governed traffic at street
intersections in the business sections by
the semaphore system. Chicago employ
ed the whistle system-a nuisance to
every Office building in the loop and a
most confusing plan for the stranger.
Detroit had similar plan for handling
traffic in the busy part of town. Some
cities station their traffic officers in the
center of the street intersections: others
on one side. Still other cities employ diff
ferent methods.
The parking ordinances vary widely
throughout the country. Different laws
govern the dimming of headlights. The
equirements in passing moving street
cars. discharging or taking on passengers
at crossing are quite complex. Speed
limits for city driving vary. There are
laws which govern filling of automobiles
that are greatly different License re-
Cuirements are not the same.
Yet the conditions which tho 10 NC a
supposed to govern do not differ as much
as the variety OF the laws would lead one
/ to believe. uniform code of traffic
! laws. with but few minor variations,
could be made to apply nationally.
Such a code would prove a great boom,
not only to the motor tourist. but also
to the stranger pedestrian. 1t Is a real
/ need and. with the increase of travel in
America, its necessity is being felt more
than ever.
The manufacturer of motor cars was
tried by a similar situation a few years
ago. thousand and one methods gov
erned the building of motor cars Every
manufacturer got by in the best way h.
could. At last it became apparent that
solution was essential to progress in
the industry.
Then came the idea of standardizing
the manufacture of motor cars 1t is
nc uoiiii'di' pa" III the lhuustry today
ana has solved many of the problems
with which builders formerly had to
deal
1t has been suggested that through the
city and State officials In the various
commemorative delegates TO a national
| convention be appointed to meet at
some early date when the final uniform
code of traffic laws could be discussed
and accepted.
! In the meantime It has been further
suggested that some OF the leading eff
hciency experts and men In public sery-
Ice who know intimately OF the traffic
law problems in the larger cities pre-
pare sample standardized codes and that
from these the final one be made up.
The Safety First Federation OF Amer
lea already has done much TO assist the
cause.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-04-02

Fifteen years ago the first automobile
show was held in New York City in an
effort to popularize and introduce the
toddling infant industry to the great
public. The pet of the public at that
time was the little steamer which whiz-
zed along the best roads in an admirable
manner, in spite of the fact that the
complicated mechanism which completely
filled every available space weighed so
much that the wire wheels actually wob-
bled. There was a walt OF a few years,
and the gasoline vehicle began to come
into its own, and the infant began to re-
quire larger bottles of pap for his meals,
and grew fat and rosy-Cheeked.
only dozen years-it is but a short
stretch when the progress OF other me-
ChaniCal devices Is considered. The sew
ing machine. filling a universal need, re-
quired three times that length Of time
to attain near-pcrfeCtiOn and to secure
fairly universal adoption. The bicycle
shown at the Centennial Exposition in
1876 required the better part of ten years
to get foOthOld and a dozen more years
TO reach Its acme of popularity, although
sold at price within the reach OF the
masses. Even though the light horse
buggy finally sold at prices almost as
low as those of the bicycle. its annual
sales in its heyday never exceeded the
The trend toward Standardization
in the motor car industry has become
so thoroughly implanted in the minds
of both owners and manufacturers that
an effort is being made by the Society
OF Automobile Engineers. through its
various sections. to establish a code
of rules by which to Judge uniformly
the standards of performance of mo-
tor cars.
1t is interesting to note also the
movement which has spread so rap
idly throughout the country to stand
ardize the traffic laws of the larger
cities
Not only has the subject been taken
up for consideration by the National
Automobile Chamber of Commerce and
the Safety First Federation of Ameri-
ca, but definite action has been taken
by both of these bodies in an effort
to put the idea into practical form.
For some time motorists over the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-04-02

For use in places where acids in water
would quickly cOrrode metals a pump has
been invented that is composed almost
entirely OF wood
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
~-- The -
Scrap Book
Hot Stuff.

A clergyman was very fond OF par
ticularly hot brand of pickles and
finding great difficulty in procuring the
same sort at hotels when travelling. al
ways carried bottle with him.
One day. when dining at II restaurant
with his pickles in front Of him. q
stranger sat down at the same table
and pretty soon asked the minister to
PASS the pickles. The divine, who ell
joyed joke. politely passed the
pickles and II, n few seconds had the
satisfaction of seeing the stranger
watering at the eyes and gasping fol
breath.
81 see by your dress" said the man
when he had recovered. that you are
parson."
81 am. sir"
81 suppose you preach"
"Yes; about twice a week. usually"
ADO you ever preach about he'll fire?'
inquired the stranger
"Why. yes. Sometimes deem 1t my
duty to remind my congregation OF
eternal punishment"
81 thought So" said the stranger
but you are the first Of your class
ever met who carried samples.
per's Magazine.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
Prank of q japanese Joker.

Ikku. the japanese joker, author OF
what are described by Saito Man as
books of immortal humor," lay a.dy.
ing. He called friends and relatives
to him. and addressing them in affe..
tomato terms. and now that his going
was coming. he had II last requisite
cremate his body just as ii lay. II
they did that he would show them his
gratitude. They did so and gathered
sadly around the pyre. Ikku in the thin
coffin into which he had been lifted.
AS the flames cracked there sudden
ly began weird tattoo inside the
coffin. The crowd was filed with
horror. Hes alive, trying to get out!''
Just then the coffin took fire. and there
was an explosion, scattering red en-
bers In shower over the mourners,
who turned to run, but presently Pill.
lar of fire shot up from the now visible
body, and at its shimmering summit
they saw beautiful pyrotechnic
flower expand and disappear. 1t was
his last joke. He had hidden the fire
works in his kimono.-East and West
News Bureau.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
Hood's Quick Wit.

Nobody has ever beaten Thomas
Hoods record for quickness Of retOrt
Hood and other crOnies had spent the
evening with Campbell. who wrote
"Hohenlinden" and "Ye Mariners OF
England" The laureate of the navy
lighted his departing guests on to the
landing of his lodgings and stood lean
ing over the banisters till they should
have arrived safely.
Suddenly Hoods foot slipped, and he
went to the bottom and landed ON the
mat.
"Who's that?' cried Campbell. In
alarm.
81. sir rolling rapidly" was the In
slant reply. and that remains and Is
likely to remain record for quick
quotation twisting to meet the occa
sion.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
Faced Both Wavs.

1 well remember when little boy
said railroad man. hearing my father
tell story that his father told him
about the great Lafayette. who was
such warm friend Of the United
States. then in the making, when La
fayette came back to this country on 4
visit. My grandfather met him at a
reception. and us an eviden e of his
tact and humOr. to one man to whom
he was introduced Lafayette said:
GLOW do you do: Are you a married
MANI The man replied. Yes. SIR
And Lafayette said: Happy man
Happy man.
The next man To whom Lafayette was
introduced was asked, Are you a mar
ried man. and replied. mo, SIR
Whereupon Lafayette said: Lucky
dog! Lucky dog"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
GLENDALE

Miss G. Harms visited friends in
Bellingham Saturday.
Miss Hattie Wander Linden was a
week END visitor at the G. L. Abbott
home.
Mr.. o. E. Wilson was a Belling-
ham visitor Monday.
Mr.. G.. l.. Abbott returned to Bel
bingham Monday, where he is sery.
ing on the jury.
The Glendale boys basketball team
defeated the North Bellingham boys
by a 80 to / score This makes the
second game won by the boys and the
outlook is promising for the group
championship. The players were:
Clyde Wilson and Milton Reed, for.
wards: Will Osbrink, center, and
Ray Wilson and Robert Follis
guards. Thomas WEIGH and Andrew
Wyman were sub guards.
Miss Obermuller was visitor al
the w. r. Follis home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rathbone
visited the o. E. Reed home Sun.
| day.
Eva Pearson and Charlotte Kuch-
enreuther spent Sunday with Emma
and Hilda Henderson.
Mrs. Reyes is spending few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Maud
Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hansen. Chris
Hansen, Orfa Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs
| Ward Straight and Russell and &c
Anderson spent Sunday afternoon a.
the Markworth home.
Messrs. Frank and Jesse PittmaI
| called at the Robinson home Sunday
afternoon.
The Glendale girls lost their frs
basketball game with North Belling
ham by the score of % to 2.
A meeting of the improvement
Club was held Monday night for tn,
purpose of getting hall in thu
neighborhood.
The basket social was an entir,
success. The school took in $50.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
Kept Him on the Jump.

A company of very new soldiers Were
out on wide heath practicing the art
of taking cover. The officer in charge
Of them hurried to one of the raweSt
his men. Get down behind that hi
took there" he ordered sternly. land
mind, not move or Il sound. A fey
minutes later he looked around to Sc
f they were all concealed and to hi
despair observed something wrigglin
behind small mound. Even as h.
watched the movements became mov
frantic. II say. you there!" lie shoute
lngrily. "DO you know you are givin,
,ur position away to the enemy?'
Yes. SIR" said the recruit in voic'
If cool desperation. "And do you know
that this Is nm anthill?'
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

Funeral services will be held Fri
day at 10 a. m. for the late John A.
Froberg, who passed away in Bel
lingham Monday night following an
operation. The Rev. Johnson will
conduct the services at the Delta
church.
A. A. Bauman has received word
that the price of the Maxwell auto
mobile will advance $40 on January
[. Bauman will take orders for the
machines up to January l at the old
price, $6S5, F. o. B. Lynden.
Eighty dollars has been turned
over to the public library by the
Klatawa Club, as a result of the
Christmas charity ball. Ladies who
furnished pastry and did not get
their pans back will find them at the
library.
The electric company is planning
to extend it's line out the Double
Ditch road for a distance of three
quarters of mile.
Girls! Girls! Don't forget to fill
that basket for the social.
Raymond Walsh, who visited his
mother and brother in Lynden last
| week, returned to his home at Sacra-
mento, Cal, Friday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
She Cured Him.

Speaking of economy in dress the
other day. a society woman said: 81
know q man who was so stingy he
grumblekevery time his wife bought a
new gown. Determined to cure him of
this habit. his wife for one month
stayed away from the shopping district
and the stores and succeeded in not
buying single cents worth of clothes
When the next months bills arrived
the husband noted there was a memo
randum for about thirty Turkish baths
He inquired If there was really neces
sity for such large number of Turk
ish baths In one month. Certainly re
piled the wife. You told me not to
spend any more money on clothes, and
a Turkish bath is about the only place
l can 20 and not wear clothes All of
which proves that when woman
makes up her mind she wants that $50
suit marked down to $29.9S she is 60
ing to scheme until she owns it. econ.
omy to the contrary Notwithstanding"
New York Telegram.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
You and Today.

With every rising of the sun
Think Of your life as just begun.
The past has shriveled and buried deel
All yesterdays There let them sleep.
Nor seek to summon back one ghost
OF that innumerable host.
Concern yourself with but today.
Woo II and teach 1t to obey
Your will and wish. Since time began
Today has been the friend of man,
But In his blindness and his sorrow
He looks to yesterday and tomorrow.
You and today. A soul sublime,
And the great pregnant hour OF time!
With God Himself to bind the twain.
Go forth. l say. attain. attain!
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

From The Washington Farmer:
The extension division of the
Washington State College put on
an educational exhibit relating to
COW testing associations at the Cas-
cade International at North Yakima
that should have been viewed by
thousands. The exhibit consisted of
five different ages, and of each age
there was a money maker and a
money loser-in other words, a
worker" and "boarder. The
poorest COW in the lot made net
loss of $11.46, while the best COW
made a net profit of $97.35 above
the cost of feed, maintenance, labor
and interest. The cows had yearly
record varying from 40 to $50 lbs.
of butter in one year. A physical
examination of the cows does not
show this difference, but that is
shown by the scales, Babcock test
and the record sheet. The exhibit
demonstrated the practical applica-
ton of the need for accurate test on
dairy cows.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

much to build bridge. Well. they
just followed out that tree and had d
dandy bridge"
Explanations of surprise and incred
ulity from his wide eyed audience.
"Sure, l know it was fact. because
I've often driven across it," he assert.
ed. And one day l was driving a
load Of hay over when | met man
coming from the other side also with :,
load Of hay. Neither Of us could go
back or forward"
What did you do?" asked a particu
larly trusting soul.
"Oh, | just backed my wagon in n
hollow branch and let him pass. Lon
don Answers.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
Dec. 81. Don't forget the date.
Branded Themselves.

What jury may do at times Is a
very uncertain problem. Case and Com
ment says that in one of our cities a
jury recently met to inquire into a case
Of suicide. After sitting through the
evidence the twelve men retired and
after celebrating returned with the
following verdict:
"The jury are all Of one mind-tem
porarily insane.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
A Tree He Remembered

"Trees..' scoffed the visitor In the vii
lage inn. why, you fellows have new.
er seen really big tree. Now, in the
United States We have them of fair
size. Oh. yes! Why, l remember In
Colorado they feled one across a IA
vine over which it would have cost too
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

A large coyote, measuring more
than four and one half feet long, was
killed in the vicinity of Gus Wester-
green's place Wednesday by Frank
Davis. This is the first of this kind
of animal reported in this section
and it is thought they have been
driven across the hills by hunters in
Easern Washington.
-Everson Valley Home
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
SAFETY FOR BUYERS

Tribune readers take absolutely chances when buying
the that advertise in The Tribune Advertisers
will sell exactly what they offer in the columns of this
guarantee In of any Misrepresentation
The Tribune will pay your money back promptly if the
chant does not Truth all through news, editorial and
advertising is The Tribune's standard.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends and ladies of the Corps, for
their beautiful floral offerings and
5heir kindness during the sickness
and death of our beloved mother.
MRS. CORA McSORLEY.
MRS. EMMA AVERY.
MRS. BERTHA Simpler.
F. A. WILCOXEN.
F. E. WILCOXEN.
C. B. WILCOXEN.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

FOUND-Holstein bull, about one
years old lin Geo. Worthen's pas
ture. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying
costs. John Van Mersbergen,
Phone 2410 Lynden. 12-14-2t-O
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

PUBLIC SALES-If you want to
ally or phone 1903 Lynden. M.
Wander Griend. Good service as
sured. 11-16-tf-0
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

A DAINTY CHRISTMAS PRESENT
that will prove mighty useful is a
set of SO or 100 engraved cards.
Order them now at The Tribune
office. $l.15 for so, including
plate.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

FOR SALE-36 acres we'll improved /;
easy terms. P. o. Berthusen, Lyn-
den, r. /. 12-21-3t-*
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

Don't forget the basket social Dec.
81 at Jamies0n's Hall after the Com
munity Christmas tree.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

FARMERS AND STOCKRAISERS
-Oertel Bros. Blaine. are pay
ing the highest current market
price for No. Beef, Veal. Pork,
Poultry and Produce. Ring up
or write and our buyer will call.
3-3O-tf-O
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

FEED GRINDING--The Lauckhart
mill is repaired and ready to do
all kinds of feed grinding. Phone
29O3 LINDEN. 12-21-3t-~
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

Lynden and Bel
bingham Sunday, Llewellyn setter
dog, black and white, black ears.
Phone Nooksack 1903. 12-21-1-O
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

MAGAZINES FOR CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS-You save 1-5 to "
on them by ordering at The Trib-
une office. Do 1t now!
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21
DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED in the

DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED in the
spring. Better give us your order
now for day-old chicks. We are
agents for the well-known Queen in
3uabtors and breeders, also broOder
stoves. We can sell you any size
Queen from IS to 1000 egg capa-
.ity. Buy from us and save money.
Elzo Gelms. Phone 1918.
12-21-4t-aa-0
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

FRAMED PICTURES-Make dainty
and inexpensive Christmas gifts.
See us. landau and Prick, at
high school. Phone R6G1.
11-23-5t-0
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

WOOD FOR SALE+All kinds
Mill wood specially. Phone
RITZ, Charles Roo, 1-1-17-*
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

Free coffee will be furnished al
the Firemen's Basket social Dec. 27
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

FOUND-Licerse No. 1908 on Ev-
erson-Bellingham road. Call The
Tribune. 11-2-tf-O
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

FOR SALE-Thoroughb Guern-
sey bull calves and Berkshire
pigs. Nels jacobson. Lynden.
4-6-16-tf-0
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

Old newspapers. Five cents a bun
die. Al The Tribune office.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

TAKEN UP-1 red and white calf.
Owner may have same by paying
for ad and keep. Phone Lynden 4Sl7.
B. r. Reed. 1921
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-12-21

WHITE WYANDOTTE COCKERELs
For sale. full-blooded. Gerrit
Veleke, Phone 4812, Lynden.
11-16-tf-O
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-18
celts Discovered Soap.

Soap appears to have been discover
ed by the Celts, for the name is de.
rived from the Celtic word "sebon."
1t seems strange that such early wan
derers should have been familiar with
soap, but If they had the name they
must certainly have had the article it
stood for. Moreover. it is quite con-
ceivable that nomads using wood fires
could accidentally discover soap. All
woods have certain amount Of min
eral salts, chiefly those of potash. in
their fibers. After burning these are
left in the form Of carbonate. which a
heavy shower Of rain would dissolve
into a liquid lye, wanting only the
grease from an overturned caldron of
broth to form soap. A dash of natural
curiosity on the part Of the woman
who cleaned up the mess would reveal
the cleansing properties Of the new
substance.-London Mail.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-18
When Gasoline Runs Low.

In Farm and Fireside is an ingenious
suggestion for autoists whose gasoline
has. run so low that they have trouble
in hill climbing.
One sometimes is caught out with Il
low supply of gasoline through having
to make long detours to avoid bad
roads or from other causes. The sup
ply can be made to stretch over this
emergency by adding denatured alco-
hol or kerosene. Occasionally there is
sufficient gasoline for the ordinary lev
ell road, but not enough for an unex-
pected hill.
In this case the principle of pressure
feed can be applied. Screw the cap
down tight on the gasoline tank and
then sharpen match to fit the venti-
lating hole in the cap. Blow into this
hole as hard as possible and immedi-
ately plug with sharpened match.
Usually this will enable the driver to
make the hill without further trouble.
But If not he can turn the car around
and back uphill. Sd"
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-18
Low. and +. Cathedral Altar.

The high altar Of the Freiburg ca
thedral, with it's matchless carvings,
tells a story not only Of love. but Of
loves triumph through the sharp wit
Of the lover. The simple woodcarver,
Hans Lefrink, who had been the early
protege of Macmillan l., 200 years
before Alsace was captured by the
French, had dared to love the daugh-
ter of rich man. and she was foolish
enough to love him. In return. The In
lignant parent, when the youth had
received the commission to carve the
high altar, and on the strength Of this
honor asked for the hand Of his love,
received the naughty response, when
you carve an altar as much higher than
the church in which it stands, as my
daughter is higher than you, you may
lead her to that altar in marriage" 1t
was an impossible condition, but moth
ing Is impossible to love. When the
altar had been installed it was OBJ
served that the topmost point Of it was
bent forward, extending in curve.
and was actually about fifteen inches
higher than the church. 1t merely
stopped a little In order to conquer
st. Louis Globe-DemOcrat.