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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-27
MERIDIAN PARENT-TEACH-
ERS CIRCLE NOTES

Last Friday evening at the Rural
high school the last community
meeting this year of the P. T. A. was
held This meeting was the largest
in attendance and the most success
full event In the history of its organ.
ization. Under the leadership of its
president, Mrs. w. N. Yost, the
P. T. A. has been highly potent
factor in the educational progress oi
the town. The program was given
by the pupils of the rural high school
grade school and the faculty of the
rural high school
The opening drill, the Butterfly
Drill" were pupils of the Third
grade, Miss Nelson teacher. The child
rem dressed as gorgeous butterflies,
were very beautiful and graceful.
The first grade. Mrs. Webster
teacher, was represented by a read
ing by Mabel Morton, and solo, II
am Papa's Sweetheart by Frances
Baird.
The second grade gave a drill of
the Maypole in patriotic colors. A
song saluting the colors which was
sung by the pupils was composed by
their teacher. Miss zena Lyon. In
the last part of the drill the Goddess
of Liberty was shown, this part be-
ing taken by Dorothy Lockwood and
at the finale the entire chorus sang
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Pupils of Miss Nellie Orr, fourth
grade. rendered THE Childhood of
Hiawatha" in most creditable man
ner.
The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth
grade sang choruses which were we'll
received. The songs by the high
school and faculty were highly en-
tertaining.
Attention of all members of the
Meridian P. T. A. is called to the
Burbank federation meeting of the
clubs of Ada county at Boise to-day.
Friday. The meeting is called at 10
O'Clock and one of the interesting
papers will be read by Mrs. C. L.
Dutton, of Meridian, the subject be-
ing Child Welfare in Ada County. /"
At noon lunch will be served.
Thursday afternoon at the Merid-
ian rural high school the following
officers were elected for the local
Parent Teachers Association for the
next year:
President-Mrs. w. N. Yost.
vice-President. Mrs. John F. Baird
Secretary, Miss Zena Lyon.
Treasurer, Mrs. c! L. Dutton.
Press-Miss Blanche Clark.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-27
Had 'Em In Those Days.

why was George Washington de-
scribed as First in war and first in
peace
II don't know" replied bright
high school student, II suspect some
body was trying to square him with
both the preparedness people and the
pacificists.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-27
CLEAR YOUR SKIN IN SPRING.

Spring house cleaning means clean
ing inside and outside. Dull pimpiy
skin Is an aftermath or winter mac
tivity. Flush your intestines with a
mild laxative and clean out the ac-
cumulated wastes, easy to take, they
do not grippe. DIR. Kings New Life
Pills will clear your complexion and
brighten your eye. Try DIR. Kings
New Life Pills tonight and throw
off the sluggish winter shell. A,
druggists. CSC.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-27
GET YOUR LAUNDRY READY.

The Troy Laundry. of Nampa, will
call each Monday morning for your
laundry. and return It Friday. Rough
dry. Soc dozen. L. l.. Gray, Propr.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-27

Remember there is ne big differ
ence between Meridian and all other
towns: This town is where you live.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-27
EDITORIAL MENTION.
1t La better to help the town ac-
complish one good thing than to
point out dozen poor ones.

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point out dozen poor ones.
A guarantee bearing the names of
81 prominent citizens has been sent
In to the Ellison White Co. at Boise,
which means a fine lyceum course
for next winter.
A meeting of the cemetery associ-
alton directors was held Monday ev-
ening. 1t was decided to request the
county commissioners to extend the
gravel road to the Meridian ceme-
terry.
Water has already been turned into
the upper main bitches OF the Nam
pa G Meridian irrigation district
canal system, and in about ten days
will be extended to all the laterals.
Considerable cleaning of laterals is
yet to be finished.
A lady in Meridian, commenting on
the suggestion made by the wife of
the president, that the women of the
nation economize by getting along
with one or two less gowns, said she
thought 1t would be easy for rich
women to do this, but IL che did so
abe would be arrested.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-27
MlASONs GIVE BANQUET
AT PARKIN HALL.

Tuesday evening at the new Parkin
community hall the local Masonic
lodge gave banquet to 200 invited
guests which proved a most delight
full affair.
John d. Broomfield, of Nampa,
Grand Master of the state, was pres
ent and gave an address which was
most inspiring. Rev. H. b. Powers
was called upon and gave patriotic
address which was much appreci-
ated. Supt. Geo. Gould read a most
interesting paper, giving a history
OF the society in America. and show
ing that Masonry and loyalty TO the
nation have been conspicuous. Miss
Edna Rife's piano solo was much en-
joyed as also the readings OF Mrs.
c. L. Dutton and Mrs Guy Reming-
ton. The last on the program was
stunt" pulled off by a quartet OF
the local Masons. which was a
scream. Dancing followed, and the
music was furnished by Kelly Mckin-
mis-. local musician. A four course
dinner was served by the domestic
science class of the rural high school.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
EARN BARGAINS.

90 acres near Onweiler on electric car
line. so acres bearing prune trees.
acres year old prunes, balance
all in hay and grain. All kinds of
berries, and nice family orchard.
room modern house, deep well with
gas power engine. There are two
other four room houses on place
and is one of the finest improved
farms in the Boise valley. Price
$4,000. Will divide into smaller
tracts If desired. Half cash, balance
terms. Would take acres well i'm
proved near Boise as part payment
$1075.00 will buy Groom plastered
house in excellent condition on
North 9Th st. Fine shade and neigh
borhood. City. water In kitchen
This property cost s2250.00 and
S1075.00 is the amount of the mort
gage and interest due thereon. This
house cannot be built for less thar
s1500.O0.
THE EDWARD STEIN CO.
100 N. 10th st. Phone 9S. Sls
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
A Special Farm Bargain.

good 80-acre farm, with new 4
room bungalow, shed, barns, gran
airy and good we'll; half in hay. half
In grain; located one mile to school,
two miles to car line and state high
way. The special price on this place
for this week is $50 per acre-one-
half cash, the balance covering a
10-year period, payable one-tenth
yearly. interest at per cent. Pos
session can be given Oct. /. and one
third of this years crops will go
with the place. If you are looking for
q bargain. this is it. Call or write
to w. e. Pierce & Co. S23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

HIS is the season to buy your farm
If you want a small farm we have a
splendid 90 acres in fine location
with good buildings, nice shade and
family orchard that can be bought
for $500. Here's a good proposition,
so acres in hay and grain at $50 per
acre, new 4-room bungalow, fair
barn, miles from car line, half
cash, balance 10 years at per cent.
payable $500 per year. The finest
improved As acre farm in Boise val
ley with new modern home, with all
conVenicnces OF the city, partly in
commercial orchard excellent loca
ton price $12,5oo. We have a nice
5-acre home close in on ear line to
exchange for modern broom bunga-
low. Also another 5-acre home.
half in fine orchard, nice location,
price $1,000. Here Is good one
100 acres on mScadam road and car
line, with two sets of new buildings,
40 acres in bearing prune orchard, so
acres in general farming, just the
place for two families, price $225 per
acre. This is the best bargain Of
fered in the entire Boise valley. We
have the bargains. w. L. Pierce &,
Co., the old reliable real estate deal
ers. S22
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
GOOD FARMS NEAR CALDWELL.

40 ACRES Of splendid sagebrush land
for $500. Easy terms, government
water.
so ACRES partly improved, New York
water right, $4,000. Easy terms, 7
per cent interest.
160 ACRE good dairy or stock farm, so
acres irrigable, paid up water. small
improvements, 10 miles from Boise In
the Boise valley, $4,000, terms, per
cent interest.
FIVE room modern bungalow, $1,000,
terms.
SIX ROOM modern bungalow, $500
terms. Day Realty Company. Corner
of Tenth and Idaho. Phone so. $40
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

FOR SAL Edo acres two city blocks
from O.S.L. station just outside city
limits. improvements. 81 acres in
wheat, all fenced. Easy terms. G..
E. Kalb, Kuna. Ida. Agent o. 8. l..
Ry. S2l
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

FOR SALE QUICK-sS acres good
land, good water. room bungalow,
10 acres alfalfa, 10 acres clover, 2
acres pasture. balance grain. A
good place for $4,000. Day Realty
Co., Cor 10th and Idaho. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

20 ACRES, 8 miles from town. al. in
cultivation; small buildings. on grav-
eled road. Price $2750. Address. 1898.
Capital News. II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

So ACRE Roswell country farm. Elk
ceptionally well improved. Paid
water right. Most productive land
(cuts 8 tons hay per acre.. Produc-
ed $500 this year Near school and
shipping station. Nothing better.
Priced right, good terms.
A, L. Murphy, Caldwell, Ida. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

town. Easy terms. Price $55 per
acre. Address. Capital News. 1892. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

STOCK RANCH of 200 acres with
running water. adjoining unlimited
open range at only $40 an acre. Lu-
cas-, New Meadows. Idaho. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
SEE WILSON SMITH
1923 Main st.

ONE of the best 40 acres in the val
ley, improved, we'll located, 500 per
acre. See this at once it's a snap.
Good buys are taken quick, see sam
pies of the crops raised on the place
in our window. S22
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
IMPORTANT.

That all material and labor are now
rapidly advancing; a house costing
$2500 a year ago will now cost $500
TO $3.50 to build. Rents have almost
doubled, and are still going up. We
have a dozen first class bungalows
and cottages built two or three years
ago. at old prices, to sell on easy
terms. Don't you think you had bet
ter select one now? People are COM
Ing into Boise rapidly and condi-
lions are changing. You have to
have somewhere to live. Schooler-
Starting Agency, 324-326 Over
land Bldg tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
Ten Acres to Trade.

We'll improved, good water, well To-
Gated, to exchange for residence in
Boise. Will give or take boot; also
good grocery and produce business
for sale, cheap. VIII consider small
property or lots. Private money to
loan in amounts of $500, $500 or
$4,000, on good ranch or suburban
property. Schooler- Startling Agency,
ii 324 Overland Bldg. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

RAISE Belgian hares for us. we pay
80 each. Send stamp for circular b.
Address Northwest Rabbitry, sun
INSIDE, Wash. 81
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
LOST.

LOST-Two quit claim deeds on Boule-
ward or State street; finder kindly
return to c. A. Carter, McCarty Bldg,
\ reward. H. Mcclellan. S19c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
wANTED-HELP-Male

LEARN ACTUAL AOIo n -.
y ing. Y. M. c. A., Los Ahseies. coo
alog free.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

HSTRAYED-Two milk cows. c. O..
Myers, Riverside. S23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
INSURANCE

WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING.
prices right; all work guaranteed
Dwight Perkins, 1907 Idaho st. II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
FOR SALE-Real Estate

FOR GOOD grain and stock lands at
low prices. see Lucas. New Mead
ows. Idaho. Il
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
WANTED-Misc.

WANTED-Goodh horse for its keeping;
best of care given. Phone 55-R-4.
S24
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
FOR RENT-Furnished

FOR RENT--Housekeepin rooms; nc
children; 1918 Bannock st. S2S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

FOR SALE-Strictly modern 7-room
house. well located. Bargain. $500
cash. balance terms. Carter, McCar-
ty bldg. 7ts32
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

JOB PRINTiNG-BEST EQUIPPED
plant in the state for all kinds of job
printing. Legal blanks speciality.
Capital News Publishing Co., TIT
Idaho Street.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

REGISTERED Shortnorn bulls from
Chalmers herd. sired by Scottish
Baron. Higgins Fruit Co.. Phone
1s-J-1. II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

FOR RENT-Sleeping rooms, 1913
h Bannock. S23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

FEW gHGsCE Young registered Scotch
shorthorn bulls. reds. roans Kig.
gins Fruit Co. Phone 16-Jl. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19

FOR SALE-Ten fine young COWS.
James A. Pack, Pack Station, Inter-
urban trolley. one mile north Meri-
dian. S1s
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-19
BUSINESS 5-dz,;za., PROFESSIONAL
CARDS AND 1---1--1 DIRECTORY
CLEANERS AND DYERs

CITY DYE WORKS--Cleaners Of fancy
gowns, gents suits dry or steam
cleaned. Branch office, Phones AZ
and "A. tt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11

with camouflage and paint and
leaves to prevent aerial spotting.
Cooks are preparing big pans OF
steak. cauidrons OF stew and rows
OF peach pies for the time when
those tiny figures visible on the
ridge OF the distant hills will form
into columns and come trooping
back into town with loud demand
for grub and whole lot Of II.
Khaki disappears from view and
the grey-green OF the marine corps
takes Us place In the scheme OF the
camp when you break into the zone
OF the soldier-sailors. At the road
side there's long low roof. shelter
Ing marine mules. while over the
road hangs an arch with the words
Honor and Glory to the American
Soldiers written In letters Of wild
flowers by the French townspeopIe
Officers quietly encourage the RI
vaIry between the marines and the
army. partly because OF pride in
their own arm OF the service and
partly because they know It's good
thing to have competition between
two forces that are nearing perfec-
tion In the business OF killing Ger
mans.
Just at present the marines are
model boys in caring for their cloth
Ing because there's an order out
that when the present issue OF uni
forms is gone the marines will drop
their grey-green and adopt the army
khaki. No marine wants to wear
the army suit. But the present mar
Inc uniform has long trousers which
won't do for the kind OF fighting that
goes on In the trenches. g
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
Marines HOLD AWAY from REGULAR TROOPS
MAKE RECORD IN TAKING French WAR BONDS

American Field Headquarters
France. Aug. 20.--tBy mall Way
up ut the end OF this camp. apart
from those army people" are the
United States marines. the fellows
who bought $50. 900. worth OF French
war loan just an a starter.
Army fellows have 10 come up To
the marine camp occasionally To
have their teeth fixed or their feet
repaired by the marines chiropodlst.
Aside from these few inyasions the
marines don't suffer the presence OF
their ancient rivals.
The chiropodist is Boston boy
who studied Horticulture in Phlladel-
phia and enlisted there when war
was declared. His book Of opera
tions shows record OF thousands OF
marching -blIsterers. hundreds Of
troublesome corns and long list
OF miscellaneous foot troubles cured
since the expedition came TO France.
With their own headquarters,
their own biliets. their own instruc-
tors and a training ground all TO
themselves. the marines are manag-
ing 10 keep the line drawn between
themselves and the army. They
claim their streets are little clean
er. their manners little better than
than those OF the army. And II
was sort OF challenge to the fel-
lows In khaki when the marines
of their sudden financial drive with
that contribution OF gold to the
French war funds.
To get to the marines camp you
pass all along the line OF the first
contingent. Al the road side you
see the iean-to cook. tents. covered
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
A F.atherbsd Beauty.

The Quczal Of Guatemala Is consider.
ed the most beautiful bird In the world.
Its plunage vlcs with the rnial,ow and
shines with a metallic mster. Until
within the last few years II was un.
known TO syicnce. mainly owing to the
ifact that Il Is aherinit anloitg the feath.
cred creatures, tleighiing IN the silence
of high attitudes. II dwclls on noun
tain heights above I.0no feet IN eleva-
ton. The qliczal was the royal bird Of
the Aztccs. and its pluines were used to
decorate the headdresses and cloaks
Of the kings odthat land It's breast is
u brilliant scillct. while its green tail
attaius a length Of three feet II is
about the sizelof the common pigeon
It nests In holes In rotten trees which
II enlarges with It's ,,ill. 30 as to make
q roomy and comfortable residence.
The young are Matched totally devoid
of feathers. ea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
WORK PROCEEDING ON
T|LLER CUTOFF ROAD

A Roueburg dispatch 10 tho Port
land papers, referring 10 the road
work being conducted In that coun-
ty. Including the letting Of three
contracts on sections OF the Pacific
highway ontallIng cost OF about
SiG0. 900. and work on the Rose
burg. Coos Bay road. adds:
A crew Of men IN now at work on
tho Tiller-Crater Lake cutoff, which
will furnish tourists 4 scenic route
10 the Crater Lake National park.
This road is being constructed
through the heavily timbered sec
tions Of southern Douglas county.
and upon its completion will divert
considerable traffic from the Pacific
highway. The cost Of this improve
mont ia being paid for by the gov
ernment and Douglas county.
Out Of tho .Sb6b,oo0 road bonds
authorized by the people Of Douglas
county June 4. more than $500, 900
will soon be available for the i'm
provement OF the laterals.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
lmpromptu Replies.

Macready. who threw himself into
his acting heart and soul, used to tell
funny stories about the effect Of his
easy, colloquial manner upon the play
ers ,ollcetcd for his company In small
provincial towns. Once IN the play Of
"William Tell he turned to one Of
these stupid rustics nnd put the ques-
tion. "Do you shoot?' so naturally that
the man was quite thrown OF his guard
and. to his horror, replied, "a little,
sir, but I've never had to so with one
Of them crossbows," Another time, in
"vlrginius, he asked. "Do you wait
for me to lead Virginia In. or viii you
do sol" only to he greeted unexpect-
edly by the actor who played Icillus
with, "why. really, sir, don't care
just as you do 1t In London"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
The Past Week in Oregon

with gigantic capacity being con-
structed at Oden Falls. "a
Observation-Disclosures on new s.
p. station here progressing.
Portland-Columbia river high
way will be completed June l. 1918.
Oregon is expected to increase its
acreage OF fall sown wheat so per
cent over the same acreage OF 1917.
An increase Of Al per cent in the
acreage OF rye is also asked for.
Freewater-Rush season now on
at walla wallx Valley Canning and
Pickling works. 100 barrels OF cat
sup made now--200 barrels pickles
and 20 barrels kraut shipped.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11

Portland Failing building TO be
altered at cost OF $500. 1000 to make
home for Pacific Power & Light Co.
and its subsidiaries the Portland Gas
a Coke and waila walla Ry. Co.
Structure will hereafter be known
as "Gasco Bldg"
Alaska salmon pack totals $4,000
cases against 100000 In 1916.
Corvailis--Movie theatre closed
on Sunday here. This is good way
to kill business. blue Laws" sim
pl force people into deceits and
questionable pleasure.
Portland--Employes OF p. r. l..
q p. Co. petition state utility com
mission TO consider favorably the pc
tition OF the company for an increase
In fares.
Portland-9,500 head OF sheep
were shipped from Elgin. Wallowa.
LostIne and other Wallowa county
points to Chicago. Y Y Y
Reedsport-New sawmill toS be
built here.
Hermiston---3s,ooo esr, Boardman
school house TO be built.
Stayton--New building for Ice
plant and S-ton Ice machine pur-
chased.
Corvallis Construction Of new
Congregational church under way.
Heppner-First National Bank
building nearing completion.
North Bend--Work being rushed
on two new ship ways.
Heppner--Approximately 10000
cattle and 2s.50o more sheep being
graxod this season on national for
ests OF Oregon and Washington.
Roseburg-work on North Ump-
qua dam will begin soon. Hatchery
20 be enlarged. trout and salmon to
be propagated. sawmill is bought.
Bandon--l,100 acre Star ranch
sold to Hood River man for $685.
900.
klamath Fails Strahorn road
now laying rails. First locomotive
arrived here just one year after first
proposal to build railroad.
Baker may build new hotel.
Oregon Ctty--Temporary plant
for wood preparation work planned
by Hawley Pulp & Paper Co., for
immediate construction, cost s20,-
900.
Eugene---Contracts let for two
bridges on county roads, cost So
276.55.
Salem---Seattle Lumber Co, to
mine and operate quarries near
Salon. Capitalized at 100000.
North Bend--On account OF la
bor shortage girls are working in
box factory here,
North Bend Survey for Winches-
tor bay road completed,
Springfield--'Local planning mill
has order for 1000, 900 tent pins.
vale---Nitrate properties opened
In Vale district, Tacoma company
will install $40.0 plant.
, 81. Helens---New Rutherford
building TO open soon.
Roseburg--ss,000 street improve
ments here, nt'
Redmond--rrrigation power plant
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
Not So Smart.

Mr.. Flatbush--Its the same old story
Mrs. Flatbush- What's wrong now?
II Ipainted the front gate ana hung a
sign ON It, Fresh Paint"
"Welly
''The first man who came along put
his hand on II to see II the paint was
really fresh"
"Don't be so smart"
"Why"
''That wasn't man that put his
hand on the paint to see II II was fresh:
that was me."--Yonkers Statesman.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
GOOD DEEDS

A good deed 10 mover lost. is
whe sows courtesy resps friend.
,hlp. and he who plants kinaasss
gathers love. Pleasure heS,owec
ueen a ers,siu, mird wns revsr
sterile, hv, eersrsIiy gratitude
tees,s reward Do not be mIser.
" Of good deeds. Ter their trui.
10 sweet
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11

Jones--Our courtship began In most
romantic way, My wife saved me from
drowning. She's magnificent swim.
mer. Smith, notice You don't 20 out
very far now, Jones No; 7 don't know
II she would save me again.-Pitts-
hurgh Press,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11
Had Enough Trouble.

Darling. ! have decided 20 speak to
your father tonight"
"0h. hot tonight. Alfred. lie has cut
himself shaving. missed train. broken
his glasses and lost an umbrella -all
since this morning, -Brownlng's Mag.
nzlne,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-11

Olive OH Can Prevent Fec st oss.
Oh, though long known to be ensc-
live In calming sea, has only recent
ly been proved Of value In preventing
fog. says the Popular Science Monthly.
Air is prevented from coming In direct
contact with water which In warmer
than tho air. Thus condensation or
water vapor Is hlndered,
II has been found that olive oil when
spread out over a calm sea will begin
Immediately to lift the fog. "Grass H.
lands entirely obscured by the fog
bank at only few yards have been
discerned Us far away an mile, In
line with the clearing made by tho oil.
Wind, Of course. tends to counteract
the effect Of the oil, except In the d.
rection N which II 10 blowing.