The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-09-21
THE ONLOOKER
Word Sketches of Topical Events
By ''Ham"

the safety razor. This was rapidly fol-
lowed with shaving soap, only to be
followed by shaving cream and pow
der this combination of efficiency en-
ables us to shave in from one to three
minutes, depending of course on the
dexterity of the operator.
But efficiency cannot yet have
reached its ultimate triumph in the
ancient art of shaving. At present we
have to moisten the brush, spill there
on generous portion of soap, and
lather our face. This occupies fully
forty-six seconds. Why waste this
valuable time that might otherwise be
productive? Why wantonly destroy
the 7O0-mlllionth part of our life?
Let the efficiency experts invent a
shaving brush that will contain liquid
soap in the handle sufficient for at least
week. An invention of this sort
would save each man nearly two hours
"a hundred ard twenty seconds
every year, if be shaved himself every
day. Think of what this added eff
cheney would mean to the human race.
Why the experts have overlooked this
appalling waste of valuable seconds
passes our comprehension.
The subject should be carefully
investigated by committee of public
spirited citizens who have proper re-
gard for speed efficiency.
A few years ago campaign for
a more sensible standard of living was
started in earnest. Now practically
every periodical of any Importance de-
votes space to the subject.
Physician authors and physical
culture teachers combine in educating
the public to the methods most pro-
ductive of good results. Undoubtedly
some of the systems" exploited are
too advanced and complicated for most
men and women, There are however
many simple everyday exercises that
will improve the physique Swim
ming is probably the best muscle build
err. To those unable to indulge in this
form of exercise there remain dumb
bells and the familiar arm, leg and body
movements, perhaps not so speedy in
producing results, but surely helpful
to the entire body. The great draw
back to all forms of physical exercise
is that we indulge spasmodically. To
be really effective any form of exercise
must be done regularly.
The simple extension of arm up
ward, downward and outward an in
creasing number of times from twenty
five to three hundred is good form of
arm, shoulder and chest development.
Lying flat on the back and raising both
legs as high as possible is an excellent
exercise for stomach and hip muscles.
But the effect of any exercise is multi
fed by either over, indulgence or only
spasmodic efforts.
Pretty soon the weather mans
probabilities for the next twenty
four hours will change from fair and
warmer" to snow and colder" In
place of heat and fans will come cold
and warmer clothing. About the mid
die of January we will be pining for
the good old summertime" When
the hot months come again, some of us
will mourn for cold weather.
There is only one spot in or about
this country where the thermometer
knows no sudden jolts, and that is the
Bahama Islands. Here the climate is
equable the year around.
One would think 'twere Paradise
found indeed to live where there is
neither extreme cold or heat. AS a
matter of fact many residents of the
islands complain that the fine weather
grows deadly in it's monotony. The