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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
ORIENTAL LOVE. OF BEAUTY
Flowers and Mature Have Always Fig
ured Prominently In Their
Paintings and Writings

The Orient was always fond Of flow
ers. In primitive times the Arabs
studied the big herbals OF Byzantine
doctors and scientists and copied fiow-
er after flower In their own man.
ner; they loved them, but they were
unconscious Of their beauty. When
they wanted to adorn they only used
the conventionalIzed form Of the lotus
and the arabesque flower consecrated
by hundreds OF years Of tradition
Later on Chinese masters taught them
the living beauty Of flowers. In the
Mongol miniatures they study the
blossoming almond tree and the iris,
but In the sixteenth century only they
begin TO love the flower for Itself
to study each leaf, each petal. each
line and each hue Of color. They
show the same intimate love for de-
tail which inspired the landscapes Of
BehZad. Their landscapes are always
Ike the poems Of Hafiz-sunny, cheer
ful and gay. Nothing more charming
than these meetings Of kings and prin-
cesses In the greens under richly en-
broidered tents with musicians and
dancers And no difference II the
artist paints one OF the cruel bloody
scenes OF the antique Salamanca;
must II not be a wonderful feeling to
be executed by the order of the king
In his illustriOus presence. with re-
tanners and maidens around. the sun
shining. soft wind covering your head
and shoulders with the pink petals
OF the almond tree in fiOwer7 The
birds sing sweeter than ever in the
trees The touch OF the cold steel Is
after all only of passing moment and
eternal Is the beauty of sun. spring
and nowers.-R. NJ. Riefstahl. In Asia
Magazine.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
TInts and Autumn coIers.

Everyone has seen and admired the
beautiful cOlors Of autumn leaves, but
very few know anything about the why
and wherefore.
II has been noticed that In two trees
Of naples, oak or other trees, coloring
In autumn, Of the same species, one
Will often take on much brighter color
than the other.
II should be remembered that,
though there must be certain chemical
combinations before any color can be
produced, the act Of producing Is a
vital one. and can only operate under
vital conditions. II we cut on branch
Of any tree In summer time and throw
II aside, the leaves turn black or
brown, and without any brilliant color !;
but II the branch be only half broken
on or In some way injured the leaves
win color, as II the autumn time had
arrived.
This shows that eoloring is connect
ed with a check to vital power. short
OF It's total destruction. Hence, In the
autumn, the tree with the greater vital
power viii color less than the other.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Forming Artificial Pearls.

Pearls were valuable as gems In
China as early as twenty-five centuries
before our era, and the Chinese had
worked out a plan for the artificial
formation Of pearls about 700 years
ago, which they have carried on e.
tensively. Large numbers Of oysters
are collected and the shell gently open
ed to allow the introduction Of vart
Gus foreign substances which are In
serted by means of a fOrked bamboo
stick. These pellets are general!
made OF prepared mud, but may be
bone. brass or wood. The oysters are
then placed In shallow ponds connect
ed with canals and are nOurished BY
tubs Of night soil thrown in from time
to time.
Some time later. from several
months to two years. depending upon
the size Of the gem desired. these oyS
tiers are taken out Of the shell, the
pearls removed and the body Of the
animal eaten as food. Millions Of sucn
pearls are sold annually in China. The
most valuable are either round or pear
shaped.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
NOT ALWAYS PROPERLY SANE
Scientists Assert Few People Have n
All Times Full Command Of Their
Mental Faculties.

Many people think that the expires
sion temporary insanity" Is merely
used by a jury wishing to save rels.
lives pain, but numbers Of doctors
who have made a study Of mental dis
orders emphatically declare 1t is no
idle term.
One doctor has stated that tempo
rary insanity Is a condition Of double
consciousness, not dissimilar TO ep
ilepsy. A person normally quite sane
may Rave attacks Of temporary aber
ration lasting little more than a few
minutes, especially after long bouts
% hard. continuous mental work. be
ing particularly liable If insomnia 81.
pervenes.
Crimes have been committed in the
early morning when the perpetratOr
has not really been properly awake.
and has been Mortified to find what
he has done. This Is a true case Of
temporary insanity, but 1t is compara-
lively rare. and man In normal
health would not suffer In this way.
A specialist In mental diseases has
stated that he knew a case in which
a person was insane during a certain
time Of each day, and that others have
been known when the patient was
quite normal at ordinary times, but
suffered from a temporary fit Of mania
regularly once a month.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03

The unique timber Of Turkey and Q
few other localities-the fne. hard
grained. compact boxwood 30 much
prized for engravings. rules. ETC.. b
now 80 scarce that the forest products
laboratory in Wisconsin II seeking
American substitutes. Only the Florida
boxwood and the vahoo of Arkansas
and other parts Of the South approach
nearly. Other hardwoods suitable for
some Of the coarser uses include mas
dc, torcbwood. witch hazel. great rho
dOdendron, mountain laurel. thornap-
pie and yellow buckeye.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
DAY HoNoRED BY WELSHNss
March the First Known the w..,
over as Anniversary Of tn.
country's Patron Saint

The first day of March has lonv hs,.
observed as special day bv the No.
pie Of Wales and Is called s.. Dar,S.
day In honor Of the good st. Dav,S
patron saint Of the Welsh, who UvaS
In the sixth century.
ST. David was said to have been n.
son OF a prince Of Cardigansbi,~
Wales, and is accredited with H.
working Of many miracles. espec,sn.
among the poor Of the country. II VA,
said that when the saint first Won,
into the fields to preach to his follow
ers the ground on which he was stand
ing began to rise until it assumed
gOOdly height, and hencefOrth was nj,
pulpit.
For hundreds of years the Welsh
wore sprigs Of leek-a plant With
broad bluish-green leaves and yellov
flower clusters-in their hats as a sm.
Dol Of recognition of the day. This cpx.
tom was brought about, some saw
AVN NhC AaNl N4dl III a udlIle Oh tha
Welsh against their old enemies. tba
Saxons, st. David had ordered an
Welshmen to 90 into battle wearing
their native leek. not only to dIStin.
guish them from their enemies. but IN
bring them good luck.
Other writer's argue that the badre
was worn more as fraternal sign and
because leek was grown in every Welsh
garden and was the favOrite vegetable
Of true Welshman.
Writers OF the last century depie
a typical Welsh garden as a garden Of
onions, garlic and leek. HOmely Incl.
dents are told Of Welshmen assisting
each other in farming and eating their
leeks together. a ceremony symbolic Of
hospitality and good fellowship.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03

II Is almost impossible to see q
whippoorwill In the daytime because
Of the manner in which 1t sits upon q
limb Of a tree. II doesn't sit cross
wise. Ike other birds, but lengthwise
Of the limb. Its toes are short. but
broad-spreadlng. and 1t can sit length
wise on a limb better than II could SIT
crosswise. where II would have to
clasp the Limb with its toes Ike other
birds. You may pass right under q
tree where a whippoorwill Is sitting
on limb and never notice it-and II
knows It win never be noticed. 30 It
doesn't become alarmed ana ny out Of
the tree.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
From Apricot Pit.

California produces yearly about
1000 tons of apricot pits. and home
chemists now obtain 500 Of materials
from each ton. The price Of the pits,
formerly sold In central Europe at
$45 a ton. was reduced two-thirds by
the war. The products include fruit
oil substitute for olive oil. the essen
tial oil Of apricot (known also as bit
ter oil Of almonds), cooking meal
and cleansing meal, and American
formerly Prussian) blue.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
The Astrolooer.

An astrologer. who was famed for
his great learning and his knowiedgs
Of the stars, went out for walk. As
he walked. all the time looking up
at the sky. he said to himself: "0h.
how much wiser am than most men.
All the secrets Of the stars are known
TO me. read them as other men
read books. :" Thus speaking.
he came to a well. but. being far too
busy praising his own cleyerness to
notice II, he tripped and fell In head
long. and there he had to stay until
his servant. hearing his cries. came
and pulled him out.-AesOp's Fables
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Needed Prompting.

Mr.. Jobling was asked by his wife
to call at shop on his way home and
get her three articles of feminine wear
When she reached the shop he had for
gotten what they were. so he said
alphabetically to the attendant behind
the counter: Excuse me. my wife
told me to come here and get her some
things to wear, and I've forgotten what
they arei Would you mind naming a
few thingsT
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
AnoIo-Saxona

The Angles, or Engles. were peo-
pie once located In a part Of the world
now known as Schleswig- Holstein and
who accompanied or Immediately fol-
lowed the Saxons into England. The
Angles are believed to have been the
more powerful race. for they occupied
the larger portion OF Britain. and they
gave their name to the land. for out Of
Engle grew the word England and the
SaxOns made the word Anglo-Saxon.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Few Old People in New Guinea

The average duration of life is short
er In New Guinea than in any other
country, owing to the peculiar dle'
OF the natives, who deyour with gusIo
the larvae of beetles. dug out Of decay
ed tree trunks. and habitually drinA
seawater when near the coast. Ine
people die on at about forty" a. q
Pratt says in his Two Years Among
the Cannibals Of New Guinea We
saw one very old man. who may nav
been about sixty years Of age-tne
only example Of longevity that We
came across. He was bent Amos
double, and had a long, white 0ealH
BIS fellow tribesmen regarded him =
q great curiosity, and brought MN
see rs. Despite the decrepitude OF =,
body. however. there was no trace "
senilify; his senses were unimpane1
and the poor old creature showed gre
gratitude for q gift Of tobacco.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
6enefactor of Men.

The New York Suns appreciation
Of the late DR.. Mary Walker contains
this tribute: zone debt Of gratitude
men owe Doctor Walker which they
ought not to forget. She was the in
ventor Of the inside neckband on shirts
which protects the flesh from being
rubbed by the collar button.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Light and Dark Of Moon.

Popularity. the moon is called new
when. after passing the sun, she first
becomes visible as thin crescent
Some persons say the light Of the
moon is from this time until the moon
Is full Others say that the light of
the moon is during the few days when
the moon appears 10 be full. The dark
Of the moon is also thought by some
to extend from the full moon until no
moon is visible. Popularity, however,
the moon is dark during the few days
Of invisibility when near conjunction
with the sun.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Tail Of the Fox.

One Of the most notable features Of
the fox is his large and massive tail,
writes John Burroughs. Seen running
on the snow at distance. his tail is
quite as conspicuous as his body; and,
80 far as appearing a burden, seems to
contribute to his lightness and buoy
ancy. II softens the outline Of his
movements, and repeats or continues
10 the eye the ease and poise Of his
carriage.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
H.nolno Picsvres

II Is easy to make mistakes In the
hanging Of pictures. Observing the
following as a guide, you win make
fewer mistakes In this respect First,
a plain paper for the room Ia almost
imperative. This win give you an OPP
portunity TO use all the pictures, no
matter what they are. Soft grays
and terra Gotta tones are best for
background. Avoid figured. and high
ly-colored papers as these prevent the
picture from standing out. Be careful
not to tilt the pictures too much. Hang
them almost fat
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Mastering Worry.

The person who knows no worry Is
a fortunate individual (if such a hu-
man being possibly exists), but worry
as well as its first cousins. nerves, can
be mastered II We sensIbly take each
day as 1t comes, smiling at its prob
lens. ami forgetting all about that
doubtful future" which some folks de-
clare is full Of woes.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03

That diamonds burst is an old idea,
which has been yariously explained
It has been thought that the stones
have been fractured BY violent erup
lions in the lnelosing rocks. By sudden
removal Of pressure around them. or
In the smoky specimens BY spcntane-
Gus breaking up. Dr.. ]. r. Sutton con
eludes that the breaking usually re.
suits from the minerals lnclosed.
These may be garnet zircon. ilmenIte or
Iron pyrites, and such crystals. under
ordinary heating AZ least. have 90
much greater expansion than the,di
mond mat they would exert great pre-
SIRE.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Our Foolish Fllosofy.

Cheer up. Why worry? Most any.
thing you do win make somebody glad.
II you get sick somebody who don't
like you viii be pleased about II. II
You get well somebody who likes you
will feel mighty happy about 1t. II
you die the undertaken is entitled to
congratula-er-that is TO say, we all
have our little moments.-Indianapolis
Star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
The Brute.

Popperton-'The wife has gone
shopping and left me In charge Of the
baby, and Pm blest II I know how to
keep the beggar quiet" .Grimshaw
lafter critically regarding the bowling
Juvenile)-T should think you could
easily keep him quiet, both In a vocal
and physical way, by gagging him care
fully, tying his hands behind his back,
binding his feet together, mailing his
clothes to the floor, and then admins
tering chloroform to him"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Status of the Shoes.

Kathleen and her mamma had just
returned from a shopping trip bringing
home a pair Of shoes for Kathleen. but
only on approval: Upon arriving home
Doris, Kathleen's older sister, out OF
curiosity Immediately started to open
the package. Kathleen Indignantly
said. Doris, you just leave those shoes
alone; mamma only brought them
home on q furlough."
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
This Doc Small Boys Friend.

A pupil in one of the Rumford (Me.)
grade schools failed to come TO school
and when the truant officer called TO
learn the reason, he was told that the
dog had run OF with the small boys
knickerbOcker's, which had been put
In their usual place the night bffore,
and which could not be located until
time to attend the afternoon session.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Unlaue Nation.

Costa Rica Is unique among modern
nations, inasmuch as 1t has more teach
ers than soldiers. The standing army
Is only 500 strong. while the teachers
In active service number about 1000.
For nearly As years the country has
enjoyed internal peace.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Biblical "seven Aaes.r

First age, from the creation to the
deluge, 2S49 B. c.; second age, to the
coming Of Abraham Into Canaan, 1922
B. C.; third age. to the Exodus from
Egypt, 1891 B. c.; fourth age, to the
founding Of Solomon's temple, 1041
B. c.; fifth age, to the capture Of
jerusalem, SIS B, c.; sixth age, to
the birth Of Christ; seventh age. to
the present time.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Violet Hiohly prtzed.

The violet was the national flower
Of the Athenians, and the men of
Athens were frequently addressed by
their orators as "Athenians crowned
In violets." The Romans believed the
flower had medicinal qualities, and
Pliny advised a garland of violets
about the forehead would cure head
ache or dizziness.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Care of Umbrellas.

Carelessness In the treatment Of UNI
brellas is a great factor in their rapid
deterioration. An umbrella merely
damp should be opened and left until
dry, while a very wet one should be
put to drain first, handle downward,
and opened for the final drying.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
New Water Power.

A new use Of ocean water power
has been perfected by an Englishman.
He catches water when the tide rises
and makes 1t operate turbine engines
when the tide falls. Thus he obtains
a perpetual water power. as the tide
always Gibbs and flows
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Korean Women independent

Korean women are no longer slaves
Of their husbands, but are ready to
assert their rights. Many Of them no
longer depend on their husbands for
support as Of old, but try to obtain
their own living in various branches
Of industry.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
White Chocolate.

A Swiss product which In said to
have greater food value than the.
brown sweet chocolate Of America is
white chocolate. II Is made Of cocoa
butter, and either sugar or dried
cream. 1t is smooth. glossy. and rath-
er attractive in appearance.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Violeta.

There are many myths and legends
connected with the violet, which has
been considered the good luck flower
by many nationalities. In some places,
English rural folk say a handful of
the first violets found should be taken
into the farmhouse. 90 good luck VIII
be assured in the Matching Of all the
baby fowls of the barnyard.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Some Story.

Said the mournful man, "Someday.
somebody. somewhere, somehow will
get an inspiration and in the fervor
OF the hour VIII write a chunk Of fic-
ton that doesn't contain the word
sordid. doesn't refer to the fiotsam and
Jetsam Of life and excludes all per-
sons with hectic Pushes"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Carrying Cocoa to the Coast.

An interesting spectacle in the Afri.
can Gold Coast country is the transport
Of cocoa, the bulk Of the inland pro-
duce being carried by porters to the
railway. Sometimes the roadways as
far as the eye can see are one long
line Of cocoa bags on the heads Of hun
dreds Of carriers.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Her Appearance.

Mildred had accompanied her father
to the nearby village and on her re-
turn was telling her mother Of q wom-
an she saw there. Her mother asked
If IL was a certain woman, and MI
dred immediately replied: mo. moth
er, she looked newer than that"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Ones identity.

There is. in sanest hours. a con-
sciousness. a thought that rises. indie
pendent, lifted out of all else, calm,
Ike the stars, shining eternal This
il the thought Of identity-yours for
you, whoever you are. as mine for me.
Walt Whitman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Nox Popull. Xox Del.

This is a very ancient saying and
means The voice Of the people is the
voice Of God" 1t can be traced back
through Latin to Greek. It is found
first in a work on morals. by the Greek
poet, Hesiod, who lived about the
eighth century before Christ.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
When Money LA Cure.

1t is only when money is cheapened
to worthlessness for some. and made
impOssibly dear to others, that IL be-
comes a curse. In short. 1t is a curse
only in such foolish social conditions
that life itself is a curse.-George
Bernard Shaw.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
start On Trade NJ 8.

In India wood, metal and ivory
carvers begin to learn their trade at
the age Of three years and become
skilled workers by the time they are
twelve.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Without .HIndrsnee.

The real democratic American idea
Is. not that every man shall be on
level with every other. but that every
one shall have liberty, without hind
rance, to be- what God made him
Beecher.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Real Moral couraos.

When you are 50 devoted to doing
what is right that you press straight
on to that and disregard what men
are saying about you. there is the tri-
umph Of moral courage.-Phillips
Brooks.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Exnarimental.

Dad" inquired a small boy, what
IL test easel" "A test case, my son."
replied his parent. '-is case brought
into court to decide whether there's
enough In II to justify lawyers IN work
Ing up more cases Of a similar kind"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
He Fsvorise.

Brother was attending q party at
which the refreshments served were
fee cream and cake. The hostess saw
that brother wasn't making much head
way with the ice cream, so asked him
II he didn't care for It '-Oh, yes"
he answered. Ice cream Is all right !;
but turkey Is my fayorite."
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Great Value Of COURAGE.

1t is not clearly understood how
valuable is the adjunct Of courage in
the man or woman, nor that, II ac-
companIed by good judgment II Is the
most valuable of business assets
John Brisbane Walker.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
B,s uhin.t. End

The children were discussing a IA
nous soldier, when four-year-old
Benny asked: who is he. anyway
well" replied wise first-grade Har-
old. hes a wonderful brave man now,
after awhile he'll be a statue"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Imagination and Realty

'How did Morgan come to break
with Miss Blossom? He used to say
that she was as good as goldl" Yes,
but you see he got acquainted with
a girl who has goldT
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Law and n. sueee..ful Lke.

There Is something servile in the
habit Of seeking after a law which we
may obey. We may study the law Of
matter at and for our convenience, but
a successful life knows no law
Thoreau.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03

There be those who are ready 70
rush Into great ventures on suspicion.
~ 1t were, not having made careful
and exhaustive survey Of the situation.
nor having counted the cost.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Optimistic Thouoht.

A man, said Talmage, never looks
more dignified than when he takes q
spectacle case from his pocket, opens
II, unfolds a lens, sets 1t astride his
nose and looks you In the eye.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03
Puanacious Fish.

In Siam there are small fresh-water
fish 90 pugnacious that when two Of
them are placed near each other they
at once begin to fight. When the fish
IL quiet its colors are dull, but when
excited II is Of a metallic brilliance.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-05-03

A friend whom you have been GAIN
ing during your whole life. you ought
not to be iIspleased with IN a moment.
A stone is many years becoming a
ruby. take care you do not destroy It
10 an instant against another STONE
sadi.