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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27
REMOVING DIRT FROM
VARIOUS WALL COVERINGS

Ordinary plastered and prepared
walls and ceilings should be cleaned
with wall brush or broom covered
with soft cloth, such as cotton flanel.
Light overlapping strokes should be
used; heavy strokes rub the dirt in.
Cotton batting is good for cleaning
places that soil more quickly than
the rest-for example, the wall over
radiators, registers, and stoves. The
wall should be rubbed lightly with
the cotton, which should be turned as
it becomes soiled.
There are commercial pastes and
powders for cleaning wall papers, but,
in general, these should be applied
only by an expert. An amateur is
likely to have a streaked wall if he
attempts to use them.
The so-called washable papers used
in kitchens and bathrooms may be
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27
cleaned with a dampened cloth, but

cleaned with a dampened cloth, but
water must be used sparingly. if il
seeps in, the paper will be loosened
Vanishing the paper in these rooms
will make it more nearly impervious
to moisture and steam and will pre-.
vent 1t from peeling. household spec
ialists of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture say.
Rough wall coverings, such as bur-
lap. are hard to clean. The dust
should be removed by brushing or
with vacuum cleaner.
Some painted walls may be washed,
but as in the case of all painted sur
faces the success with which this may
be done depends largely on the kind
and quality of the paint. In the case
Of ordinary oil paint. the wall should
be rubbed with even strokes, using
a cloth wrung out with clear water,
and wiped with dry. soft cloth. II
the paint is badly soiled and stained,
a fine scourer, such, as whiting, may
be used.
Enamel paint (that is, paint mixed
with varnish, which gives a hard,
smooth surface and does not catch or
hold dust SO easily is dulled by
soap. Such paint may be cleaned by
rubbing first with a wooden or cotton
flannel cloth, wrung out of hot water,
and then with clean dry cloth.
Spots, stains, and dirt that will not
yield to hot water alone may be re-
moved with fine scourer, but it
must be applied lightly in order not
to scratch the surface.
Calcimined walls cannot be washed
nor can they even be rubbed with a
dry cloth without streaking the finish
Re-coating is for this reason prefer
able to cleaning.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27
EIGHTH ANNUAL Il.
BUYERS WEEK


PORTLAND. July 26.-The Pacific
Northwest Merchants Convention
which is to convene in this city Aug
ust 9th to 14th. promises to be tht
best attended in the history of the
organization. Invitations sent out
some time ago have brought over
two thousand acceptances. and what
is more pleasing TO the officers of the
organization, delegates are coming
greater distances than ever before
Alaska will be we'll represented, and
merchants are coming from as far
east as Wyoming, Minnesota. Colo
RADIO and other states east of the
Rocky Mountains.
In connection with the convention
the Eighth Annual Buyers Week,
inaugurated by the manufacturers
and jobbers of Portland will be held.
This annual gathering is becoming a
stupendous affair This year the COM
mittee has arranged very elaborate
high jinks" for the men, theatre
parties for the ladies. luncheons. ex-
cursions to various sections of the
city, sightseeing trips of interest
about Portland, the entertainment
programme concluding with an elab-
crate banquet in honor of the visitors.
The committee in charge of the
weeks activities have advised pros
pective merchant visitors that if they
should buy goods from any member
of the organization while in Portland
amounting to $4,000, that their rail
road fare and Pullman charges to
and from their home city would be
refunded. This magnificent offer is
expected to increase the attendance of
from the middle western
and Pacific Coast states, and Alaska.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27
FAIRY LEW

Mr.. and Mrs A. j. Bozarth. Mr.
and Mrs. A. A. Palms and son, And
rev and Mr.. and Mrs NJ. F.. Hutson
and family attended the fair at Puy-
allup Thursday.
Lester Benton and Sam Lockwood,
Jr. spent Wednesday evening at the
Luedecker home.
Thomas and Curtis Hutson who are
employed in Olympia spent the week
end with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
M. E. Hutson.
Mr.. Carrier and Mr.. j. D. Brash
and family all of Seattle motored
down and spent Friday and Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs w. F. Brash and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Benton enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Johnson
and little daughter and Miss Sigrid
Olsen of Tumwater as weekend
guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Berg enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Hansen Of
Nina as their Sunday guests.
Miss Cecilia Hawthorn of Seattle
is spending a weeks vacation at the
home Of Mrs. VIM. Feldhusen.
Mr.. w. F. Brasch and daughter
Miss Minnie were Saturday Olympia
visitors.
We are sorry to learn Mrs. J. NJ.
Parsons has suffered an injury to her
right ankle. Trust she will soon have
recovered and be eOle to be around
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vic Matson. Of Roch-
ester were Saturday visitors at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Berg
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Palms and son.
Andrew motored to Olympia Sunday
afternoon. s4.s}
Nrs. Luedecker and little son.
Harold called on Mrs. Parsons Mon
day. tsf.
Miss Augusta Brasch who has been
suffering quite severe attact Of rheu-
natism at the home of her parents
d reported as much improved.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

Almost half of the eight hundred
square miles of territory devastated
in France are again being cultivated.
The trenches and shell holes are being
rapidly filed in and 100000
square yards of barbed wire have
been removed. One-third Of the 49,
600 damaged homes have been en-
tirely repaired and $50 of the $4,000
factories which were demolished are
again producing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27
BOYS AND GIRLS make.
BIG SUCCESS IN POULTRY
Poultry Clubs Increase in Numbers
and Eficiency-Every State in
Union Has These Clubs.

In Catawba county, N. c., live two
boys. Their last name is Wagner and
their first names are Paul and Aleen
The poultry club agent who super.
vises their work does not state in his
report what their middle names are
but, judging from their achievements
Hustler would be eminent!y suitable
for in 1919 these two lads made a
profit Of $547.79 on their back yard
poultry and squads and won 27 first
prizes in the best shows in the state
in both open and club classes.
Paul and Aleen belong to one OF
the many poultry clubs which are or
ganized by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture and the state col
leges. Last year they started the sea-
sons work with go bred
hens of three different breeds-White
Leghorns, Barred Plymouth Rocks,
and Rhode Island Reds. The eggs
and chickens which the boys sold
from their flocks during the year
amounted to $593.74. AS their ex-
penses were $296.22, profit Of
$297.52 was left.
One end of the poultry house in
the Wagner back yard is devoted to
pigeons, of which Paul and Aleen
have about 100 pairs. A flying pen
outside allows flying and completes a
practical, inexpensive pigeon loft.
Almost every week these club boys
ship dressed squads to New York. In
1919 they sold 7S5 squads, a number
which, from losing most of the young
squads Matched in January and Feb
ruary, is far below what they hope
to sell in an ordinary year. The amo-
unit received for the squads sold was
$445.23. The cost of their feed was
$194.96,leaving a profit for the boys
of $250.27.
Only in comparatively recent years
has poultry production been recog-
nized as both valuable national asset
and very important of the opera
lions OF the farm. One OF the I'M
the realization of the Importance of
the poultry industry is the establish
ment Of poultry clubs among the boys
and girls. Just as poultry clubs
among the boys and girls. Just as
poultry keeping was formerly con.
sidered a minor branch of farm work,
so it was formerely thought that the
keeping of fowls was purely an activ-
ity. for adults. With the develop
ment of other forms of agricultural
clubs among children is was found
that there was very definite place
for clubs having for their object the
production of poultry. In 1912 this
project was formerely launched by
the United States Department of Agri-
culture in the State of Virginia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27
Beet Sugar to the Front.

The 1920 sugar beet crop seems
scheduled to break all records and be
the largest in the history of the in
dustry in the United States.
Complete reports from all sugar
companies show total area planted
of 975,451 acres, an increase of &c.
O31 acres or II per cent over 1919.
This crop will distribute millions
among the farmers this fall at the
highest price ever paid for beets. It
will also be big factor in increasing
the sugar supply.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

Prohibition for Mexico is being
considered by President Huerta "for
the regeneration of Indians and half
breeds who consume great quantities
Of alcohol" 1t may be recalled that
the last big impetus which prohibition
received in the United States was that
given by Southerners who desired to
keep gin from the Negro.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

and the STAIRS were neighbors in Hi.
nois.
Nearly everyone in our neighbor.
hood attended the picnic at Puyallur
Thursday.
Friends and neighbors gathered at
the Chapman home Sunday for fare
well visit. as Mr. and Mrs Chapman
leave soon for Montana. A picnic
dinner was served and a good social
time enjoyed.
Augustine Wise and family have
moved to their new house.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

Alligators are becoming scarce in
Louisiana because of the demand for
skins from which suit cases and
purses are manufactured. One COM
pany destroys an average of 10000
alligators monthly. Government pro-
lection for alligators has been begun
in some Southern states.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27
Anita Stewart in ''Fighting Shepherd
eSs', at Ray.

Anita Stewart in sighting shepherds
ess'', at Ray.
Today and Wednesday the Ray will
offer as a special attraction the clever
and captivating Anita Stewart in Car.
oline Lockhart's gripping romance Of
the range, 1.-The Fighting Shepherd.
ess"
The story concerns Kate Prentice
scorned with a sexless hatred by men
who Twin at any price," laid in the
beautiful vistas Of the Western sheep
and cattle land. A story tense. grip
ping in drama and with a wealth OF
incident and humor.
Coming Thursday, July 20, the
aFmous Georgia Minstrels, 40 people,
band and orchestra.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

The natives of Guam. an island
near the Philippines, catch fish by
lowering into the water the fruit Of q
native tree which, when left over
night, stupefies the fish that come
near and brings them to the surface
where they are easily caught
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

Sugar prices in Canada fluctuate
from % to "a cents a pound while in
this country they vary from 81 to 80
cents a pound. The prices charged
by grocers in Canada have been close
ly watched by government officials.
There is no sugar shortage in Canada.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

Motion pictures are being used by
the British Royal Society of Medicine
to demonstrate surgical, medical and
dental manipulations. Complicated
surgery and nervous diseases have
been successfully studied by motion
pictures.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

A professorship in the history OF
the United States has been urged for
the University Of Oxford by Lord
Rothermere, who has offered s20, 900
for the endowment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

rants build their nests close together.
from 10 to 20 thousand are frequent.
ly found within an area of $500
square yards.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

The king and queen Of England re.
Gently held their first court since the
wars outbreak. Buckingham palace
was the scene Of the ceremony.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

An autographs manuscript draft
OF speech Of Abraham Lincoln was
sold in England for more than $3.50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

Millions of fish are eaten monthly
by the cormorant flocks on the Chin
cha Island near Peru. The cormo-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

More than $4,000 worth of eggs
are accidentally broken every week
in New York.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. James Shellhardt and
S0n John Of Texas visited at Charles
STAIRS last week. Mrs. Shellhardt
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-27

When George Evans. chief clerk
In the Interior Department, Was
IA years old he was q drum
mer boy with the Union Army ct
Gettysburg. President Abraham
Lincoln visited camp. became in
terested in Evans and took him
back to Notwithstanding him
q messenger in the Interior De-
partment. He has worked there
ever since-56 years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
Shows Big Wastdge
In Human POlUers
Due TO Diseases

CLEVELAND, Feb 24-The lives of
hundreds of thousands of persons are
sacrificed annually human power i'm :
measurably wasted and staggering eco
nomic loss results from the failure to
apply scientific knowledge to the pre-
Vention of needless weakness, diseases
and death, said DR.. Thomas D. Wood,
professor of physical education at Co.
lumbia university, New York. addressing
the National Council of Education to-
day.
"Our schools are wasting enormous
sums In trying to educate children han
dicapped by lll-health," Dr., Wood said.
"Seventy-five per cent, or $4,000, 900
school children of the United States
have physical defects which are mostly
remediable. This shows that the bust
ness of keeping the school children of
the country in good physical condition
is a disgrace to the nation.
Every day makes more apparent the
fact that hle most vital part of our ed
ucational work is health education. The
publicsschool IS the chief agency through
which this education must be given and
practiced in sane health living
Joseph Corliss Preston, If Olympia
Wash, president of the National Edu-
cation association, told the council
members that years ago men quit
teaching because salaries were low and
now the women teachers are quitting
for the same reason. She said a sub
stantia1 salary increase was necessary
to secure trained and competent teach
ers to fill the $4,000 vacancies and re-
place $4,000 teachers below professional
standards in ability.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 24.-After a
drop of 5 to 10 points on the opening
today the cotton market steadied up
and went to a net advance, which at
the end OF the first half hour Of bust
ness amounted 70 four to 20 points
Early selling was based on rumors of
higher money rates both in this coun-
try and in England and the drop of 5
cents in the rate of sterling exchange,
The recovery was due to buying en-
couraged by the wet weather in the
central and eastern sections of the
belt and prospects Of more rain east
of the Mississippi river,
Reports from the interior telling of
spot sales under quotations and mes
sages from Texas stating that .consid-
cradle cotton had been planted in the
Rio Grande valley caused renewed SELL
ing. Late in the morning prices were
12 to "a points under the finals of last
week, and May stood at 34.50.
Prospects of cold and wet weather in
the belt stimulated an increased de-
mand and the market recovered, stand
ing at / O'Clock points higher to II
points lower than the closing prices of
last week.
Spots closed steady and unchanged;
ordinary. 1926; good ordinary 27.25;
low middling, 1925: middling, 1915;
good middling. AIS. Sales on the spot,
LIS; to arrive, 1,743.
Futures closed steady at advance of 2
to decline of rs points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
SENATE REFUSES
EXTRA PAY BILL
Mississippi Solons Turn Down
legislators Proposal to
Remunerate Themselves.

JACKSON, Miss. Feb. "a. tSpl)-
REFUSAL Of the senate to Increase the
nay or members through the subrpr-
1uge OF voting each a contingent fund
OF $3.50, coupled with the certainty that
the gag rule will be adopted in the
upper body in order to limit debate,
constitute the two most important steps
that nave yet been taken to- hasten the
end OF the legislative session.
Members Of the senate say that they
are Just as hard up financially as mem
bers OF the house, and that the pro-
tracted stay in jackson has complete
ly tlattened their pocketbooks, but
they are unwilling to pay themselves
more money unless a legal way of do
ing SO is offered, and they believe that
a raid on the contingent fund would
be fragrant violation Of the constitu-
tion.
Judging by their failure to show IN
around the state house during the mast
two weeks, there are at least 30 mem
bers of the two bodies who have al
ready adjourned sine die, and 1t is cur
rently reported that they do not IN
tend to return to the capital unless
SullHloned by the sergeant at arms.
weakened physical condition due to in
tluenza attacks, or sickness in their
families, are the principal reasons as
signed for their absence.
chairman Hemingway, of the house
appropriations committee, and Chair
man Kyle, of the senate finance com
mlttee, are literally champing their
bits. eager to get into action with the
financial budgets but it is not likely
That either will get the floor, owing to
obstacles of various kinds, until Thurs
cay. Al least, they are not going to
risk the larger appropriation bills with
so many members absent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
FROM WALL STREET
Some Severe Declines in Early
Trading Mixed With Few
Advances.

DEW YORK, Feb. 24-Resumption OF
trading on the stock exchange after the
Souble holiday was marked BY a num-
per OF severe declines and a few adj
Vahces, The early reaction was chiefly
attributed TO last weeks unfavorable
showing Of local federal bank reserves.
when ten TO low record and renewed
the first half hour losses Of 2 TO 8
points were made by General Motors,
Grucibie Steel, Republic Iron. Baldwin
locomotive, American Wooden and
Royal Dutch. Passage Of the railroad
Dill by the senate Infused moderate
strength to the railway list. Canadian
Faeific, however, losing 2 points.
Pressure eased for a time at mid
Gay but new spots Of weakness were
uncovered In coppers, equipments and
motor specialties. grade rails
meanwhile continued to move forward
grangers and coalers making further
gains under lead of st. Paul common
ana preferred ami Baltimore & Ohio.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
DOW JONES SUMMARY.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2f.-Senate passes
railroad bin by q vote ~ 90 90 II. Will
son expected 10 sign without delay
Allies said TO have reached agree
ment TO reopen trade with Russia. Viii
ask soviet TO abandon propaganda and
repay loans.
Endicott Johnson corporation for 1919
shows net profits, after taxes and
charges, 1856, 2s6, equal 10 SIiSS q
share on common stock.
Federal reserve board. in annual re-
port. asks congress for power 90 fix
gradual redisCuuut rates. Declares ex-
ransiou Of credit set In motion by war
must be checked and credit brought un-
der effective control
Federal reserve bank statement
shows reservation Of 81 per cent,
against $50 per cent week ago. lowest
hank has reported.
Twenty industrials, $3.50; up .O6
Twenty railroads 1855; up 81.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
SOLDIERS ARE
OFFERED Jobs

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a. Spl1-Goy-
eminent jobs for honorably DISCHARGED
soldiers and sailors as stenographers
ana typists are ready for all those who
are willing to work in Washington, d.
e., according to an announcement made
TO-DAY by Lieut. Col. Mathew C. Smith,
OF the office of the assistant to the sec !.
rotary of war.
This is the United States civil sery-
ice commissions answer to the COM
plant so often heard during the de-
mobilization of the army, that civilians
and women filled the clerical places in
Washington which should be given to
returned fighting men. Ex-service men
now have preference on all the lists.
reads: , T
THE government needs large num-
bers, Of stenographers and typists in
Washington, D. C. -
Usual entrance salaries are 81 900
to $1,000 year, plus the bonus of $40
month authorized by congress. Higher
salaried positions are usually filled
through promotion
THE homes registration. bureau of
the community service constantly main
tains list of available rooming and
boarding places in Washington. Living
conditions are considerably improved
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained from the sec
rotary of the local board of civil serv-
ice examiners at the postoffice or Gus
tomShouSe in any city,"