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Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
FLEA EMBALMED IN HONEY
Little Insect Pest Found Which Met
Ito Fate IN Egypt Many Thou
sands Of Years Ago.

It is believed that the earliest food
store laid aside for his wants by man,
and which is still in existence, is jar
Of honey found in an Egyptian tomb,
and probably placed there for the sus-
tenance Of the dead during the jour-
ney across the Stygian river, says the
American Forestry Magazine. When
found. the honey had changed into a
very dry candy and 1t had lost its
sweetness, though 1t could still be
identified as honey.
In the bottom Of the jar, well COW
cred with honey, was dead flea Of
precisely the same sort as those which
plague Egypt to this day. Apparently,
the insect had hoped into the jar
while the last rites over the dead were
being observed, and when the jar was
corked. the little fellow was shut up
within. and, like the true patriot, he
probably could have declared that
death was sweet. Anyway, he sank
to the bottom while the honey was
still soft, and there the Psychologists
found him after a good many thou
sands Of years.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
SAYS CAR RUNS
BEST AT NIGHT
Authority on Engineering Ex-
plains Effect Of Cool Atmos-
phere on Motor.
COMBUSTION MORE PERFECT
Evening Air Estimated to Make Dit.
ference Of About 5 Per Cent in
Power Of Enqine-Produces
More Powerful Impulse.

Speaking in general sense, mo.
tor ought to run better at night than
In the daytime. Whether it does so OF
not has been matter Of argument be-
tween motorists ever since motorists
existed. and one readily remembers
columns of discussion that lasted for
years in almost all the early autOmo-
bile magazines.
Really, the thing is very simple,
says that engineering authority, A.
Ludlow Clayden, in Motor Life. One
Is liable to forget that two things are
burned in gasoline motor-gasoline
and air. Neither can burn without
the other. Also to get the best and
most powerful combustion the proper
tions of gasoline to air cannot vary
very much. To one cylinder full of air
just so much gasoline and no more can
be added.
Cylinder Full Of Air.
To one cylinder full Of air! What
Is q cylinder full? The answer is that
It all depends upon what you FIJI it
from. Everybody knows that when
driving in very high attitudes the rare
fed air causes a noticeable loss of
power; anyone who has driven at s.
600 feet elevation cannot fail to have
observed this.
Now, the real reason for the loss Of
power is that owing to the rarefying
effect Of the altitude. the piston can
only suck in smaller amount Of air
which will only carry with 1t small
er amount Of gasoline, and SO will
only produce a more feeble explosion.
OF course, the volume Of air taken in
on the suction stroke is just the same
whatever the altitude, but its weight
is less in proportion as the altitude
increases and the ratio for best COM
bustion is between the weight Of the
fuel and the weight Of the air neces-
sary to insure reasonably complete
combustion.
Heat Rarenes Air.
Other things have the same effect
as altitude. For instance, heat rare
fees air by expanding It SO that on
hot day the air charge which an en-
gfne can breathe In is smaller In
weight than 1t would be on q cold day.
In testing airplane engines It Is an in
variable practice to make an allow
ance for the temperature Of the at
mosphere because the difference in
power Is quite appreciable. With a
300 horsepower engine q variation Of
10 horsepower Or more can easily oc-
cur by reason Of nothing else but
change In the air temperature.
Here Is one Of the principal reasons
why an automobile motor does run
better At night. Night mir is almost
always cooler than day air, 80 at night
the engine can get 4 heavier charge
and 50 produce q more powerful I'm
pulse at each explosion.
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ALL THE TIME HE WANTED
Excellent Reason Why Traveller Need
Not Worry Over Possibility Of
Missing His Train.

A Cleveland man with business IN.
terests in Illinois tells Of an incident
at railway junction, in that state. He
was hungry and 1t was only two min
utes before the departure Of his train.
He rushed up to the counterman and
exclaimed: "Give me a sandwich and
a cup Of coffee, quickl Haven't time
for anything else"
MY friend" said the man behind
the counter, take all the time you
want Just cast your eye over this
menu and I'll phone the superintend-
ent to hold the train while"
Do you mean to say that he will
actually hold the train while eat?"
"Sure. friend. This is q branch
road, and there's no other train com.
ing or going over 1t this morning. The
superintendent will want you to have
a good meal-he owns this lunch
rOOm."
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important to all Women
Readers Of this Pape]

Thousands upon Thousands Of women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to b
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
res1Jt Of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys ere not in healthy con.
dition. they may cause the other organs
10 become diseased.
You may suffer pain In the back, head
ache and loss Of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous, irrita-
BE and may be despondent; it makes any
one 80.
But hundreds Of women claim that Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, by restoring
health to the kidneys, proved to be just
the remedy needed to overcome such
conditions.
Many send for sample bottle to see
what Swamp-Root, the great kidney,
liver and bladder medicine, will do for
them. By enclosing ten cents to DR..
Kilmer 1 Co.. Binghamton. N. Y, you
may receive sample size bottle by Parcel
Post. You can purchase medium and
large size bottles at all drug stores.-Adv-
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
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NEWS @@99eA y

Keep watch on the spokes Of tn,
wheels, especially If the car is an olt
one. II the spokes can be shaken
tighten the bolts ON the flanges Of thu
hub.
In cases Of chronically squeaky
springs, try jacking up the car SO thai
the weight is removed from thu
springs and then soaking these latter
with kerosene.
Five gallons Of kerosene containing
one pound Of commercial sulphuri>
ether will serve almost as we'll Al
gasoline as fuel for the modern auto
mobile engine.
Motortrucks in New York state, with
a capacity Of one ton or more, must
hereafter be equipped with mirrors 50
that the driver may have q view Of the
road behind him.
The finish Of the car, the lustrous
enamel and varnish, need tender han
ding In the early months Of their
service, or their beauty may be per.
manently destroyed.
Washing soda, kerosene and plain
soap and water should be the clean.
ing agents used by the car own
ers for cleaning parts. tools, etc,
about the garage.
Ammonia generates q heavy vapor
that tends to seek the floor. In case
Of gasoline fire this vapor settles
on the flames. keeping or the air and
smothering the fire.
In Louisville, KY, no person under
sixteen years Of age is allowed to op-
crate motorcar. unless accompanied
by the owner or a person more than
twenty-one years Of age.
In the thermo-syphon cooling sys.
tenn 1t Is important to keep the radia.
tor full or nearly 90. In order that there
may be adequate resistance to keep the
water forcing its way forward.
A slightly tapering bolt with mum.
Der of steel washers under the head -
that BY removing one or more the bolt
may be frightened in its bearings makes
IN admirable steering gear connection
.Non-skid treads on your tires are
excellent In summer for protection
against slipping after light rains. but
they are Of little use in snow or Ice;
chains must be used.
Many new drivers make practice
Of looking downward when they are
trying to shift gears. This Is quite
wrong. the eyes should be on the road
ahead.
Neatly covered tires look much bet.
ter hanging on the hack Of the ma
chine than do bare Urea
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
TO KEEP WINDSHIELD CLEAR
New York Chauffeur Utilizes Piece Of
Chamois Skin and Clean Rag
Or Paper.

Louis George, who has for twelve
years been chauffeur in New York,
writes that for the last two years he
has been keeping his windshield clear
on rainy days in a very simple man.
ner. When the windshield is first wet
he takes piece Of chamois skin, q
clean rug or. IL he has nothing else
handy, piece Of newspaper, and rubs
the glass with it. pressing quite hard,
and he says the glass stays clear 50
long as the rain lasts,
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Coal GcInu 70 Waste.

One-third Of the coal in stu in In
dian coal mines is at present being
lost by bad methods Of mining while
three-quarters Of million hours are
lost actually by wasteful power work
ing Of Indian collieries. Various sug-
restions towards more efficient work
ing Of the Indian coal mines have been
made by 4 well-known London mining
engineer, who has brought this enor-
mons loss to light.
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olD .! NAN STILL q SAAlE AND
HEARTY; "a WORKS Every I:l'
DAY And PRAISES
new remedy
In Bed for Months He Was Too
Weak to Stand Up.
TAKES HYPO-c0D
REGAINS HEALTH

II certainly am indebted to this new
tonic Hypo-Cod," declared VIM. b.
Gilbert, 1869 Battery Ave-, Baltimore,
Md. 1T put me back on my feet In
fine shape. and although I'm now over
seventy years of age, I'm working
every day and feeling fine
For months l was spending most
Of my time in bed with two doctors
part of the time. Nervous indigestion
had made me so weak and bad could
hardly stand on my feet. had a bad
cough too and pains in my chest and
general breakdown kept me away
from work and in bed for months. My
appetite was gone too, but Earle's
Hypo-Cod built me up-gave me a new
appetite and with plenty Of strength
and free of all those old troubles I've
been working regularly since and
praise Hypo-Cod to the sky everytime
I get a chance. 1t does the work and
It ia pleasant to take too," continued
Mr.. Gilbert.
Good health, more strength, better
appetite, strong lungs. steadier nerves
and richer blood means better work,
easier work and more fun out Of life
and 1t costs very little when you stop
and think.
Earle's Hypo- Cod is simply a newer,
more modern. more powerful tonic
and is so pleasant to take even chill
dren love it and elderly folks say it
agrees perfectly with the weakest
stomach. See formula on bottle. Drug
gists, chemists and experts assert it Is
an ideal tonic. Drop in at the drug
store tonight and get bottle or two
and give it a trial.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Oyster Eeaata Revived.

During the war years, England
dropped the yearly oyster feasts al
Whitstable and other beds. but they
are now being resumed. The Industry
Is ancient, and there are entertaining
chapters In its history and fable. It
Is a pleasant tradition. for instance,
that Nell Gwyn, who. made q master il
chancery BY Charles Il. left legacy
to the benchers Of Lincolr's Inn to buy
oysters fer dinner. At the inspection
Of the Whitstable beds recently 1t was
stated that this Is a goed oyster sea.
son, and that. roughly 50.O00yO 600 Of the
sheil-flsh will be available.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Main Idea With Younqster.

A youngster has caused his dad
much worry by crossing streets with
out looking first for passing vehicles.
To impress upon the youngsters mind
the necessity Of being more careful, he
was telling his wife in the boys pres
ence story of another little hoy who,
while crossing the street with an ice
cream cone, had been run down by q
heavy motor truck. For q brief mo.
ment the child sat in deep thought ;
then asked: did he spill the cone,
pop?"
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
In It's Proper Sphere.

A downtown young business man
went out to Irvington the other eves
ming to call on his best GIRL, relate4
the Indianapolis News. He took along
with him several kodak pictures Of
himself, taken while he was on hio
vacation. After he had showed them
to her he told her that she might have
them. "Where shall I put themr h4
asked jauntily.
"Oh, over there In the nut bowl O
the table," she told him. .a..
And she did not notice the downeast
look that came over his face.
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Safe at Last,

Coming back from Bear lake this
summer a tourist lost his way, and
could not find any main Travelled road.
He rode on for some time until he
met couple of Italians, who were
camping near the side of the road.
He called out, asking for informa-
ton as to the road he should take, and
received this answer: "You 60 one
mile this-a-way, and then one-half that
away. Then you come to a railroad
track. He 60 north-south, and you go
same way as the railroad track."-Los
Angeles Times
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Poser for Mother.

The subject Of the Sunday school
lesson was the golden rule. SO during
the next week when little Anna was
naughty and her mother had to use
her stick real hard and put her In q
chair to reflect. she asked Anna what
she thought about 1t. Anna replied: {:
Mother. do unto others as you want
them to do unto you. You don't want
me to whip you. do your"
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1opares ID -ReadIneeR.

A little girl was On a ferry boat with
her mother. Evidently being the flIst
time she was On q boat, she looke0
around and took everything in. Her
mother questioned her as to how sho
liked the boat, upon which she 10
piled: II think It very nice, and m
gl&d they carry 'spare,'" pointing -
q life buoy.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
ANTI-SKID CHAIN Invented
Flat Plates With Lugs or Projections
Serve to Prevent Slipping Of Mo-
tor Vehicle.

In illustrating and describing an
anti-skid device, the invention Of e.
Benjestorf. Fernwood. Saskatchewan,
Canada, the Scientific American says:
In connection with tire chains for
the wheels Of motor vehicles the in
ventor provides relatively fiat plates
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
WINDSHIELD LIABLE TO LEAK
Who're Water sseps Through Between
Two Panes Trouble May Be OBJ
waited by Lapping Them.

With the slanting type Of windshield
water Is liable to leak through the
slight opening between the two panes
of glass when a heavy storm Is encoun-
tered. This trouble may be obviated
by making one Of the panes overlap
the other, which. Of course, calls for
the fitting Of q new upper or lower
half.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Cafarrh

Catarrh 10 . local disease greatly influ-
enced by constitutional conditions.
Tonic and Blood Purifier. BY cleansing
the blood and building up the System.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE restores,
nornal conditions and allows Nature to
DO its work.
An Drugg1sts. Circulars tree.
y. J. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo, Ohi0
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Fishy.

PtSnys
Exasperated though she was with
her husband for showing himself in.
firm Of purpose" we don't believe Lady
Macbeth called her husband "a Door
ash"-though country newspaper
quotes her as exclaiming: "Infirm old
porpoise. give me the dagger !"-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Hin, Paste.

Many car owners employ a paste
made Of flake graphite and linseed oil
to rub on the inner surface Of the rim.
before the casing is put In place. This
prevents rust forming on the rim and
eliminates sticking by the casing.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
How % You know7

Yes, Herman, 1t IL true saying
that II you put the two men in the
same bed, one with the toothache and
the other In love. the man with the
toothache will 60 to sleep flrst.-Ham-
ilton Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Electric Lloht pIant-Psrhaps.

Btoctvtc Light PI1nt-P0rhApo.
A plant which h somewhat common
In Brazil shows q remarkable luminos-
ity which can be seen for q distance
Of mile. Seated near one Of these
plants after nightfall It is possible to
read nne print and to perform other
operations which require q light
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
A.Ladv 81 Distinction

q recognized BY the delicate fascinat-
ing influence Of tho perfume she uses.
A bath With Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by q busting with Cuticufa
Talcum powder usually means q clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
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Watch Your on 0auoe,

Make sure your oil gauge is free to
move, as q wrong indication Is fatal.
Sometimes the wire Is bent and the
gauge does not fall as the oil Is used
up. The inexperienced driver does not
realize this, and his engine runs dry.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
An Alihi

I'm kind o glad" 49, Bill the
Burg, ''that I never learnkx to read
and write"
"Whyr
"When 1t comes to q showdown In
this investigation. nobody can accuse
me Of being a master mind"
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Anti-Skid Tread Plate for Tires.

with lugs or projections which serve
to prevent skidding of the vehicle Ow.
ing to the fact that short lengths Of
chain pass between the lugs the possi.
bility Of clogging of the lugs with mud
Is removed.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
Fender Noise.

When vibration has caused 4 more
or less extensive crack in a fender
there results a sharp, cracking noise
that is very annoying and often IL dif.
ncult to locate.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06

It pays to be good; II you get into
the penitentiary 1t shortens your term.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06

pols Worms or TaDeworm. Its action upon
the Stomach and Bowels q beneficial No $50.
p1d dose or after purgative necss14ry.-AAv.
Middletown transcript., 1920-11-06
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New Royal Cock Beck con-
tanning these and scores Of
other delightful recipes. Write
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ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
~ Fulton Street. New York City
Evening star., 1920-06-25

CLUB ELECTS HEADS

Permanent organization of the
Harding and Coolidge Club. formed
under the auspices of the republican
state committee of the District. was
practically completed last night by
the election of permanent officers and
the appointment of a committee on
constitution and bylaws. The CLUB
met in the republican headquarters.
at 1926 New York avenue. and was
called to order by William r. CAL
liner. chairman of the state COM
mittee.
The permanent officers elected last
night were. T. Lincoln Townsend,
president; J. Lewis Smith, secretary.
of whom had held temporary office,
and Joshua Evans. jr.. first vice pres
ident. Four other vice presidents
will be elected at subsequent meet
ing.
|. Chaplin Brown was elected chair
man of the constitution and bylaws
committee. and the other members
of this committee chosen were Clar-
ence r. Wilson. Miss Mary O'Toole.
lanes a. Cobb and DR. John r. Haw
kns. There will be elected later a
board of six directors and chairman,
which will constitute the governing
body.
The membership fee was fixed at
SO. Certificates of membership and
special Harding and Coolidge but
loHS VIII De pieSeHteu 10 tnOSe en-
rolling.
Mr.. Townsend submitted report
on organization. drafted by the tenn
porary officers and by w. T Gal
liner and, L. c. Graham. which was
adj o't cd
Brief speeches. pledging support to
the club and urging that every eff
fort be made TO elect the republican
ticket. were delivered by Clarence
Wilson. Chapin Brown. James A. Cobb
Miss Mary OToole DR.. John r. Haw-
kns. Harry Wardman. T. Lincoln
Townsend, William T. Galliher and
others.
The clubs headquarters will con-
tinue for the present in 1926 New
York avenue, but it is planned to OBJ
tain larger quarters as the member
ship increases. The next meeting is
to be held in a large hall. it was an
nounced. capable of seating all the
members.
Clarence Wilson. former United
States attorney for the District of CO.
lumbia and food administrator dur
ing the war. said that in attending
the meeting last night he was taxi
had come expecting to serve in the
ranks, but that he was gratified by
his election as member of the com
mittee on constitution and bylaws.
James A. Cobb warned against over
confidence in the coming campaign.
pointing out that the democrats start
the race with the solid south on their
side Other speakers. however con-
tended that the ranks of the solid
south may this year be broken if the
republicans act promptly.
Evening star., 1920-06-25
LANSING AT HOME FIRST
TIME SINCE RESIGNATION

WATERFOWL. n. Y, June 25.-.
Robert Lansing, former Secretary OF
State. returned to his old home In
Watertown yesterday for the nrst
time since leaving the cabinet and
was rendered a formal welcome by
the Jefferson County Bar Associa-
ton. Mr.. Lansing spoke on the work
of the State Department and matters
of foreign policy.
while ! relinQuished the portfoho o
of state with a sense of having cast
aside burden of responsibility which
was becoming intolerable. there was
one thing which l deeply regretted.
Mr.. Lansing said That was that l
was unable to carry through a plan,
which I had mapped out, for com :
plete reorganization of the Depart
ment of State and for the expansion
and general improvement of our DIP
lomatic and consular services l
should have liked to have left such a
permanent record of my services l
only hope that some other Secretary
will carry through the work so much
needed.
There ought not to be republican
foreig policy or a democratic foreign
policy. There ought to be only an
American foreign policy.
Evening star., 1920-06-25
FRIENDS OF IRISH HOLD
BACK CONVENTION PLAN
Announcement Seen as Aggravat-
ing Possibility of Fight With
de Valera.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-The
Friends of Irish Freedom, whose rep
lresentatives came to San Francisco to
urge plank in the democratic platform
pertaining to Ireland, announce that be-
cause of the activities of the Irish SYM
pathizers under the direct guidance of
President de Valera of the Irish insur-
| gent government they would not propose
any declarat ton to the convention reso-
lutions committee.
The announcement generally was re-
garded as aggravating the possibility
of determined fight over the Irish
question. Privately, the officials of the
Friends of Irish Freedom had advocated
a plank which they said they regarded
as less pronounced than the declaration
which will be requested by Mr.. de
Valera. He arrives here Sunday to
lead the fight for democratic support
for Irish independence.
Daniel T. O'Connell. who said he
spoke for the National Council of the
Friends of Irish Freedom, made the
announcement.
Evening star., 1920-06-25
HARDING HOMECOMING
IN CHARGE OF LEGION
Sham Battle and Fireworks at
Marion Planned for
Ju1v s.

MARION. Ohio, June 25.-The Amer
lean Legion will take complete charge
of plans for the homecoming cele-
bration which will be held here July
5 for Senator Warren G. Harding, the
republican presidential nominee.
Tentative arrangements call for a
sham battle to be participated in by
Marion county legion men at the
county fair grounds in the afternoon.
In the evening huge fireworks dis
play will be held at the fair grounds.
Money for the fireworks is being rails
ed by popular subscription.
The Marion Civic Association is
making plans to handle the crowds
that will come here for the celebra-
ton and the notification ceremonies
on July %. Options have been OBJ
tanned on two Marion hotels, and a
house to house canvass is being made
to find rooms for visitors.