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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

@. What is tho name of the fish
that is used to help eradicate mos
quitoes? S. r. *.
A. The top minnow. Gambusia. is
tho fish which has been found cffica-
cious in eradicAting msiariai mosqu!-
toes.
Q. when was an automobile first
used to collect United States mail. J. G.
A. In tho early summer OF 1899. when
n Buffalo route Was covered by motor in
half the time that n horse drawn vehicle
tho time that horse drawn vehicle
had been able to do 1t.
G. Is 1t possible to can mill, SUI
cessfully at home? j. q. G..
A. The canning OF milk requires
very expensive equipment. and cam
not be done successfully or practically
at home.
o. Please lot me know who Circe
was. r. A. S.
a. Circe. In Greek mythology. was
an cnchantress who lived ON the Is
land of Acaca. surrounded by human
beings whom she had transformed into
swine
q. How is fathom asccrtained?
II A. u.
A. a fathom is a measure of length
equal TO six feet. Originally I, was
asccrtained by extending both arms
and measuring to tho middle fingers
piled TO the depth OF water. and tho
length of rope
@. Which was tho first armed mcr-
chant vessel to leave for Europe after
tho United States entered the war?
l.. a.
4. Tho FIRST armed mcrcbnntman TO
sail for the danger zonc was the Man
churia sailing from New York on tho
morning OF March i6, 1871. Her bat
terry consisted OF ono 6-inch, ta calibcr
gun. and two 3-inoh 30 calibcr guns.
q. Was indigo ever considered n
mincralT c. c. q,
A. Indigo is vegetable production.
but was for some time believed to he
a mineral. In fact. In England letters
patent were actually granted In 1905
for obtaining 1t from mines in the
principality of Halbcrstadi.
q. Should spinach be washed before
shipping Y. $.
\. Tho Department Of Agriculture
says that washing spinach hastcrs de-
cay. and II should be shipped un-
washed. unless very dirty.
g. What proportion OF animals
slaughtered for table use in New York
are prepared for jewish trado' II.
n. l..
a. In New York city about one-half
of tho meat consumed is slaughtered
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

nr. James Il. Angel. tho new prcsi-
dent of Yale university. born at Burl-
inEton. Vt. 81 years ago today.
Marie Wainwright. long a prominent
actress of the American stage. born in
Philadelphia, 6s years ago today.
Fruria ouirn-', former American Eolf
champion. who Is to compete in the
British aupionships this year, born
at Rrooklinc. Mass. IS years aso today.
Eddie Roush. outfieldcr OF tho Gin
cinnsu National league baseball team.
born at Oakland city, Ind. rs years
ago today.
Edward tGunbo1D smith. well.known
heavyweight pugilist. now fighting in
south America. born In Philadelphia,
5S years ago today.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

issi-wiiliam II. Vanderbilt, famous
finsncier, born at New Bruna-
wick. y. i. Died in New York
city, Dec. S, 1855
isis-Gcn. Tyler defeated tho Moxicans
at battle of Palo Alto. tho first
serious engagement of tho Next
can war.
ls1i-Tte Paris Commune organized n
Committee of Public Safety.
lsso-Gustsvc Flaubcrt, famous French
novelist, died. Born Dec. IL, ts2t.
Iss5-h water spout destroyed tho town
of Paso de Cuarcnta, Mexico. and
i10 lives wcro lost.
1soi-The Michigan Equal Suffrage as
socistion opened it's tenth annual
meeting In Grand Rapids.
lsos-Italy announced her intention of
holding kassala In East Africn-
tsos-Austria celebrated the Jubilee Of
tho reign Of Emperor Francis
Joseph.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

locally. OF this ss per cent of the cat
tie. 30 per cent of the calves. and IS
per cent of the sheep and lambs were
prepared for the kosher trade
.. How can tho water pressure at
different depths he determined? r..
c. S.
A. The Navy Department say. that
in order to get the water pressure at
various depths, YOU should multiply the
depth in feet by 40, which will give
the approximate pressure lin pounds
pcr square inch in sea water.
-. What Is the oldest military or
ganization in the United States? Il.
F. c.
A. Tho LIST Corps OF Cadets of Bos-
ton, Mass. claims the honor of being
the oldest active military organization
in the United States. II was organized
in f72S.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
Action and Reaction
BY Frederick A. Hatch

Tie weight to string; hold it out horizon
tally and let it drop and it will swing Tar IN the
opposite direction, and then it will swing back
That is illustration of action and reaction.
One evening not long since held q little baby
in my arms, the daughter of dear friends 1t
was bundle of life God had dropped into this
world Fifty years hence, if it lives, what Will 1t
be like?
Just older grown, mature, but the same mar
yelous garment of soul. No more organs, mech
anism: just what it has now, but developed.
Partly because of physical development, but
more because of heredity asserting itself and en-
vironmont leaving its impress.
In the last four months have looked INTO the
faces of hundreds of school children IN sixty or
more schools They, too, will grow. When do we
stop growing? Where does growth cease! When
living is merely existing; when the physical and
material arc the chief factors considered, well
coined and used. But all the years of that baby,
those children, they will be objects of concern to
their Father above.
This is not dogmatsm 1t is natural law IN
the spiritual world. Life has to reckon on action
and reaction God acts upon and thro us.
When we TO react TO Him, Just on the
physical side, to live, really live.
The Scriptures say that ''Ne were dead In
trespasses and SINS But if in His wondrous
scheme please to continue reacting to Him and
His blessed will, there is life undying.
Nay, more; for there is increasing reaction,
because we arc ''lIidden with Christ in God.
Life is not confined, imprisoned within NOR
tai body, not when it is 81 Life indeed
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
u. Representation

We cannot but approve of President Harding's de-
TO have American representative the Supreme
Council the Reparatons Commission and the Council of
Ambassadors tho the United States has not signed
the Versailles treaty and member of the League
of Nations. We also approve of his decision to have
these representatives personally responsible 10 him and
in no way permitted to bind the United States govern
ent to any that might be taken by any of these
councils commissions.
1t as certain that the United States must take s
hand settling the economic and financial conditions
of the world Just necessary TO take hand III
winning the war. But having desires for victory
spoils, the United States government stand
neutral party the controversy reparations. No
doubt by this dsinerested condition offer sug
gestons the allies which because of their caserncss
to obtain just reparations, might be overlooked The
headencss of American business men, legal talent
and diplomats may lead to the prevention of serious
difficulties by the European governments
We notice that there has been considerable drop
in the price of onions in California. We hope that
there will be corresponding decrease in the price Of
breath perfume.
It's funny that the insurance companies still
quaintcd with the undertakers yet.
We that Zbyszko is the champion wrestler os the
world. We suggest that he be appointed to wrcstlc
with the rcparatons question in Europe.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
1ODAYS EVENTS

Annual observance of Mothers Day.
Sevcnty-fifth anniyersar. of the
battle of Palo Alto. thc.first battle Of
the Mexican war.
a monument to Martin Sheridan, in
his lifetime ono Of the greatest ALL
around athletes in history, is to be
unveiled today In Calvary cemetery.
Now York
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
BY s. W. sTRAus
President American Society for Thrift

Practice thrift habitually. Make it as much
part of your routine eating and sleeping Get your
self systemazed. Work definite schedule Save
regular amounts. Plan your work and your actions
that you will have lost motion, wasted energy.
These among the secrets of success, happiness
and progress.
The most important message than can be con-
vcyed to the people of this nation today is, sect the
thrift habit Practice thrift not for brief interval
intermittently, but habitually.
Disrae said ''The greatest secret of in
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
Mothers S Day

Today is Mothers Day.
There is other day IN the year that should hold
the significance that Mothers Day should hold for any
Of us. and other day should faithfully observe
All of existence to mothers. Most OF
owe our present - mothers. Mothers
gave birth. Mothers nursed thru tender child
hoods and because their tender love- attention.
brought safely thru the critical periods of our
lives until could stand the threshold Of manhood
and womanhood, strong enough to fight the battles of
the future.
Most of our famous and their fame
10 the encouragement and inspiration given and sacr
fccs by their mothers.
Sc today We arc 10 hon.r Mothers memories, If
mothers with We expected TO show
some appreciation for their assistance the past
little token of affection if they still with
Perhaps not all of financially able to purchase
gifts for mothers still alive, but what mother would
appreciate a gift than a kiss embrace a
little kindness the part of daughter. If
away from home, certainly write letter
and n ribbon a flower to show that remcm-
Der her a red ribbon red flower signifies that
mother is still alive If mother dead can take this
day To call back TO memory all of the little things
mother did for and white ribbon a white
flower in her honor
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

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answer to any question by writ.
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

This brief
that been which
enough attention Ordinarily
of safeguarding
uaon of definite purpose.
the pathway of While is
trouble opror
read the lives of the of who poverty
times their lives when
the
advantage such when they
When destiny called were eready.
the
failing of
result of thriftessness
Thrlcss habits will
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

Why should tho automobile designer
change the style of body each year.
The darn things will hardly last
season at best.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
CLOSE THE
GRASS ROOTS

Think OF II. our parents would not
let us accept a job in n cigar store.
when we were about sixteen,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

If lady school teachers forbidden the use of
paint aud powder and lip sticks and eyebrow paints,
maybe of youngsters will quit loving teach
cr.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
ONE YEAR AGO ToDA.

Tho Polish tkrainian army occupied
kiev. capital of Ukrainia.
Salvador agreed To JOIN the League
Of Nations.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

Roofs Blown from Houses iii Los Angeles Storm"
says headline. Wind is caused by hot air trying
find escape.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

What you see In the Classified Col
ur,s---'party who took ovcrcoat at
restaurant last evening is known. Re
turn same to blank address and avoid
trouble" About all We have to rc-
mark is: Keep the coat old top. you're
absolutely safe.
Another Buff will not he re-
sponsiblc for debts contracted by my
wife after May /. tSigncd) Husband
Gosh, IL this were only true We could
We now realize tho advantage OF
living on tho same street with the
Mayor of tho city.
Now that spring has come VIC shall
have our "spccks' oycrhaulcd and
polished. You know there arc some
things VIC don't want 20 miss entirely.
VIC arc now In favor OF keeping tho
judges of federal courts on tho job
for life. They let ono man keep both
wives.
We arc of the opinion THAT IT tho
young men of this community would
cxpcnd as much energy on the end OF
n hoe handle as they do on tho end Of
billiard cue, We would in large
measure solve the unemployment prob
lcm and incidentally have plcnt OF
fresh vegetables for use.
Tho other day VIC noticed an ad for
an arm waitress. wanted by a local
hash house. We We're mislcd by tho
ad. She could carry out tho regular
dinner we got for 20 cents in one hand.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

We that Zbyszko is the champion wrestler os the
world We suggest that he be appointed to wrcstc
with the rcparatlons question in Europe.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

THE CHrEFTAIN has tho bet
quality of circulation for advertisers
OF any newspaper published in Colo
RADIO. II consistently supports the up
building OF tho a,stc with just regard
10 every citizen. and II has the conf1-
dence and approval of Colorado's best
citizen, OF every class and section.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

It's funny that the insurance companies still
willing to insure dead folks who haven't become
quantcd with the underakers yet.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-08

We notice that there has been n consider
in the price of onions in California. We
there will be corresponding decrease in the
breath perfume.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26
Any Holds Go Under Water

IL is a most remarkable record too, when IL
Is considered that IN the scriTl ages for posses
sion Of the ball the players resort to aquatic
wrestling in which no holds are barred In the
land style Of wrestling many holds considered
dangerous are not permitted. but in water polo
everything goes. Moreover, while rules concern
ing unnecessary roughness> are very strict and
call for heavy penalties, much Of the playing is
done underwater, where official supervision be-
comes impossible, and It will readily be seen that
anyone so inclined may then indulge in strong
arm tactics without fear of detection. In below
surface play there is nothing 10 prevent punch
ing, kicking, gouging, strangling-f one IS
that kind
OF course the great majority Of devotees
would not think of resorting to methods likely
20 injure or disable opponent. But there are
always a few black sheep in every fold, or men
who forget themselves in the excitement of con-
fct and these must have left their trail Of casu-
alties had not the game afforded its own protec-
tive features
The foremost of these features no doubt. is
the element in which one plays. Water offers no
adequate purchase for applying effectively the
dangerous holds Of the wrestler. One hasn't
solid ground to use for leverage. Then, too, it
is next to impossible to handle properly an an
tagonist who can spin around with the greatest
case and rapidty and keeps squirting and rotat-
ing and slipping about 1t is very seldom that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26

The Back Strange and
Scissors Hold Which Quickly
Renders an Antagonist
Helpless.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26

ponents that wins games, but the effective ex-
ploitation of a good system of attack and de-
fence, the quick seizure of opportunities, the
prompt resort to formations and plays which fit
every occasion, the ready and unselfish co-opera-
ton OF every man in carrying out the work called
for IN each instance. Knowledge of the fine points
OF the game and willing cooperation have many
time enabled a team to defeat another much its
superior IN weight strength and stamina.
One of the best illustrations which comes to
mind is the match between Yale's champion inter-
collegiate seXtet and the New York A. c. team,
at New Haven in 1919. Joseph Ruddy, the Mer-
curry Foot captain, had mustered for the occa-
sion a group of veterans including the writer.
Most Of had Is to 20 years Of competitive
activity on our shoulders, and the time given Us
to prepare short. The Yale men, a fine,
sturdy lot, felt before the game that they were
taking advantage of a bunch of old-timers living
the reputation of bygone days. And it may
be admitted that appearances justified the feel
ing They outweighed US probably 20 pounds,
man to man. and they were typical young ath-
letes, powerful, confident, in the pink Of condi-
ton. We, on the other hand, must have present
ed a sorry spectacle by comparison. We lined up
two bald-headed individuals, a one-legged man, a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26
By L. de B. Handley

Y HE light Of publicity has shone hard on the
game Of collegiate water polo lately This
gruelling brand Of sport, discarded by the
Amateur Athletic Union some years ago because
Of its over-strenuous nature has become very
popular at eastern universities, and recent arti-
cles have laid great stress on its roughness, I'M
RvOidably conveying the impression to the I'M
initiated that the game is about as safe to life
and limb as fooling with dynamite
The fact remains, nevertheless, that although
college water polo is unquestionaby the hardest
game going, it is, also, the least dangerous.
Statistics prove It.
Twelve deaths occurred in football last sea-
son alone, and in other years the tell was even
heavier Sports in which there is featured the
personal encounter-hOckey, lacrosse, boxing.
wrestling-aH have their list Of fatalities. Even
baseball has not a clean slate. Yet life was
ever lost in water polo. More, in the twenty
years the writer has followed the game closely,
a player and official, not a serious injury has
been laid at its door 1t is a record which speaks
for itself
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26

not possible to be on the lookout for opportuni-
ties to do up opponent and at the
time follow every phase Of the game with the
keen attention essential to doing ones part eff
GENTLY and helping ones fellow players ade-
quately. This is realized thoroughly by
Petent coaches that clean playing is generally
made necessary requirement and those who dis
play the tendency to rough and foul seldom
acceptable as members of a frst-class team.
For water polo, in the final analysis, is test
Of skill. science and workmanship, not of indi-
vdual physical proves. player may be able
to overpower completely another in hand-to- hand
tussle, yet not prove nearly valuable the
latter in actual contest The rules FORBID tack
ling laying hands on an opponent unless the
ball is within four feet, and this enables one to
avoid personal encounters until it to scrim-
mage under the goal, when, with several players
usually battling in close formation, it is COM
paratively easy for adept to be Of great assist
without being trapped into deadly holds.
Team work is the keynote Of success in water
polo. Il isn't the drowning disabling OF op-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26

dentaly, too, it has been garbled beyond recogni-
ton in the telling but let that pass
Reeder and Baxter were among the greatest
players of their day, but they entered this par
ticular game without much training and totally
unfit to stand a hard gruelling Nevertheless,
they had It out hammer and tongs from the start,
losing no chance TO mix it up, and before the
first period was over both were showing signs
of distress Keen rivals, though, and OF the
never-say-die type, they resumed their great COM
bat as soon as the second period opened. I'm
avoidably they became exhausted before long,
but undaunted spirit and sheer determination
enabled them to keep up hostilities until the final
whistle blew. They had to be helped from the
pool then, and half-carried to the dressing room,
where both collapsed
Medical assistance vas summoned immedi-
ately and Reeder in the first bloom Of vigorous
youth, responded more readily to treatment; bu.
it took more than one hour Of painstaking effort
to bring him to- Baxter, somewhat older, who
had been seized with convUlsions when the re-
action set in, passed from spasm to sPasm for
four nterminable hours before medical skill pre-
vailed 1t the last game he ever played.
This case is exceptional Of course, but it goes
TO show what may be the outcome Of neglected
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26
Safety Zone for Babies

4 CCORDING to a report on infant mortality
a in Saginaw Mich, given out by the Chill.
dren's Bureau Of the United States Depavt.
ment Of Labor, it is more than six times as dan
gerous for baby to be born in one section Of tia
town as in another. The Investigations OF the bu.
reau have shown that the essentials Of q SAFETY
zone for babies are that majority Of the fathers
IN it must earn a living wage, the mothers must
not be employed during the year before or tba
year following the baby's birth, the mothers must
receive proper care when their babies are born
both fathers and mothers must be able TO read
and write and the babies must be housed properly.
In the ward in Saginaw where the least favor
able conditions prevailed one baby out Of every
six died before it was year old, as compared with
one death IN every "a babies in the best residen.
tial wards In the ward having the highest in.
fant mortality, jority Of the fathers had very
small wages.
The infant mortality rate for the babies Of
working mothers was 1927 as compared with
1873 for those whose mothers were not gainfully
employed In Saginaw the deaths Of two-thirds
Of the babies due primarily 20 prenatal
causes. Thus the baby's environment and eco
nomic condition at birth determines 20 q great
extent whether or not it shall survive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26

SGNSSSSA ulIy VIII opponents OUT
weighing them so much as fifty
or more pounds At all events,
among the greatest forwards in
the history OF the sport have
been quite a few men tipping
the scales from Las to 100
pounds. clever fellows seldom
failing to get through the big
gest of defence players for a
score. And it may be added that
most Of these stars were able
to finish every game in which
they started, without having to
be substituted, showing that
they held their own consistently
against burlier backield play
ers. Betting Of Princeton, one
OF the linesmen picked by ex-
perts for the All-College water
polo team last season, then
weighed less than 140 pounds.
Perhaps another factor which
explains IN part the safety of
the game is the knowledge that
1t never pays to go in for rough
work. Quite outside of the
costly penalties involved, which
Wow t'rrr victory into defeat
If the game is close, It Is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-26
The Front Strangle Hold Is Barred in
Straight Wrestling and Permitted
in Water Polo.

training. Unless a player is in tip-top shape tbs
combination of rough handling and forcible sub
mersion will prove a dangerous strain on heart,
muscles and lungs
On the other hand, an adept who keeps him
self fit need never fear results. Water polo is
known for the longevity of its devotees. Joseph
Rudy, looked upon still as one Of the best play
ers in the field, was enjoying the game a men,
Der Of the Knickerbocker A. c. team p years
ago, while several Of his teammates Of 1898 rep
resented the New York A. c. in the mentioned
match with Yale two seasons ago. In the ring
to this day, too, are some Of the Chicago A. A
men who disputed laurels with the Mercury
Footers in the late nineties. In other cities may
be found players having made their mark many
years back and able to give a good account Of
themselves now, in their mellow maturity.
So it will be seen that there is ample warrant
for the claim that college water polo is the safest
game going, if the hardest. Injuries are con-
spicuous by their absence and many Of its de-
voices succeed in retaining their skill and eff
cheney long past the age supposed 20 mark the
limit Of a mans ability 30 participate in athletic