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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Society and Club Nezes
.W.R.C. Has
Silver Tea
For Benefit

A silver tea for members of the
Women's Relief Corps was given
On Friday afternoon from to s.,
at the home of Mrs. F. B. South
wick. Honor guests on this occa-
sion kere Mrs. Agnes Dinsmore,
Mrs. Ida M. Babcock, Mrs. Briggs,
Mrs. Sarah Drager and Mrs. South
wick, all OF whom were charter
members of the first Woman's Re-
lief Corps in Oregon, Sedgwick.
number one, which was organized
January 5, 1885. There were TWEEN
ty charter members of the post,
and seven of these are still liv-
ing. The two charter members not
present are Mrs. Margaret Simp-
son and Mrs. Margaret Stoltz.
Mrs. Southwick's home was beau
tifully decorated with baskets of
flowers and greenery. Mrs. Ida NJ.
Babcock gave talk on "Organiz-
ing a Department" The first de-
partment was organized in Salem
with Mrs. Babcock as first provis-
ional president. Mrs. Southwick,
who was first treasurer of the
corps in 1886, gave delightful rem
iniscences of early days. Mrs. Liz
zie Smith, a member for thirty
one years, and past ID. r., OF
spoke interestingly of the relief
work done then and now. Mrs.
Norma Terwilliger, corps presi-
dent, spoke of the work of the
present day "since 1888" when
the Womans Relief Corps was
first organized and incorporated
with but few members. This or
ganization now numbers 194, 1000
and in Oregon alone there are "A
| corps and $3.50 members. Sedg-
wick chapter has in good standing
256 members.
In the dining room roses Were
used for decorations and Mrs.
Babcock and Mrs. Dinsmore pour
ed, relieved by Mrs. Cordelia La
Bare. Assisting in serving Were
Mrs. Della Clearwater, Mra Jen-
ME Pope, Mrs. Anna Simonds,
Mrs. Lillian FIeenor, Mrs. Her
moine Hobbs, Mrs. Marie Thomp7
son assisted about the rooms.
About fifteen dollars was realized
which will go to help pay expenses
of the veterans at their yearly
state encampment.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Surprise is Given
For William Sherwood.

William sherwood memper Oh
the 1921 class of Willamette uni
versity, was pleacantly surprised
by mem mbers of the Lincolnian lit
erary society of the university
and other friends who took this
means on Wednesday evening to
bid him good bye. Mr.. Sherwood
is leaving for Arizona. Guests were
Miss Grace Aldrich, Miss Wilma
Rayburn, Miss Alice Boack, Miss
Gladys Wilson, Miss Gladys Taylor
Miss Gwendolyn Hubert, Mrs
Leslie Bailey, Miss Grace Sher-
wood. Mrs. Zeda Thoten, Mrs. H.
e. Sherwood, Mr.. Fleming, MI
Dent. Mr.. Robbins, Mr.. Brock, MI
Bailey, Paul Sherwood, Everett
Lisle and the guest of honor, VIII
liam Sherwood.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Miss Mable Hayes
Is HOnored At Shower

Dallas, May 2S.-One of the
leading social events of the week
was the miscellaneous shower
given Wednesday evening by Miss
Bessie Gooch and Mrs. Finley
Whitney at the formers home on
Court Street in honor of Miss
Aable Hayes, bride-elect, who is
soon to wed Robert C. Van Orsdel,
local druggist.
The home was artistically dec
Grated with small red hearts, red
roses and peonies. The evening
was devoted to merry-making,
but the chief amusement was the
aovice to the bride-elect. Each
guest pieced a block for a quilt,
eompletlng a whole quilt during
'ne evening. AS the evening
progressed, the bride-elect was
'Onuueted to a table, upon which
was placed a large red heart which
Opened exposed to view beautiful
presents. Miss Hayes was the
recipient of many beautiful gifts
" silver and handiwork. At a
la'e hour the hostesses served a
dainty luncheon.
IhOse hidden to enjoy the oe-
s@slon were: Mrs. ]. l. Potter,
AIS Bert I.oban, Mrs. Fred Koser,
MS' N. D. Ellis, Mrs. C. H. Morris
as. Henry Campbell, Mrs. Simon
srlhdheim, Mrs. c. o. Tennis,
Misses n Adah Campbell, Florence
alooard, Julia Num-, Addie Mar
IN. Bernice Newbill and Rossie-
belle Shreeve.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Edited by
Adelaide Y. Lake
Telephone 80
Little Dorothy White
Is Honored at Birthday Party.

Little Miss Dorothy White was
the charming honor guest at a bir-
thday party given yesterday after
noon on the occasion of her ninth
birthday, by her mother, Mrs. Geo.
A. White. Decorations of roses
were used in the rooms and the
table was all in pink and was CEN
tered with the pretty birthday cake
bearing many candles. Games pass
ed the afternoon. Mrs. White was
assisted by Mrs. o. e. Fletcher. of
Portland, and Miss Henrietta
White.
Children present were Violet
Dusenberry, Lolita Robinson, Lor-
lta Robinson, Robert Varley, Mar
Jorie Marcus. Marjorie Webb, Ca
fherine Sheldon, Wayne Sheldon,
Nancy Thfelsen, Gretchen ThieI-
sen, Bertha Babcock, and Gywen-
eth Edwards.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
! cUT|CURA HEALS
WATERY BL|STERS
0nDaughter' dy.CauSed
Suffering. Kept Awake.

IN 'aughter became infected
with Of some sort in the form
of small, watery bliste s, which
spread rapidly over the e ire body.
1t caused great irritation and suffer-
ing and she was kept awake often,
and her clothing aggravated the
eruption
81 had her treated but It did not
seem to help her. I decided to Try
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
there was a marked improvement
When l had used two cakes OF Soap
and one box of Ointment she was
healed" (Signed) MRS. Ada Menzel.
6S3 z. 73rd ST., Portland, Oregon.
Give cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Talcum the care Of your skin.
Sample Zach Pre- by Maj Address. '-0gitsurA Lab
oratasisa. Dept 4, kAlAan -. Mass" Sold every
where Soap &c Ointment 15 and soc. Talcun IL
Cuiieura Soap Hhaves wilhoutmna.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Mrs. Miller Hostess
For M. E. Mothers Club.

Members of the Mothers class of
the First Methodist church met on
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Fred l.. Miller. Mrs. Peck
was assistant hostess. The house
was decorated with spring flowers
and at the close of the afternoon,
refreshments were served. Miss Es-
ther McCracken contributed to
the entertainment by singing
"The Gypsy Trail" and His Lul-
laby."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
.aGrande
Woman Is
P.O.E.Head

Officers elected on Thursday at
the state convention of p. e. U.
held at Woodburn were the fol-
lowing: President Mrs. Edna z.
Browneton, l chapter, La Grande;
first vice-president Mrs. Emma
Parts, N chapter, Portland; Sec
ond vice-president. Mrs. Maude
Kent, S chapter, Corvallis; or
ganizer, Mrs. Mary K. Logan, .
chapter, Albany; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Mabel SettIemler, j
chapter, Woodburn; correspond
ing secretary, Ethel S. Palmer, L
chapter, Newberg; treasurer, Mrs.
Bodine, C chapter, Portland. Dele
gates to supreme convention are
Mrs. Edna G. Browneton, La
Grande, and Mrs. Mary K. Logan,
Tualatin.
Retiring officers, who presided
at the state session were Mrs.
Mary K. Logan, Tualatin, presi-
dent; Mrs. Edna C. Browneton, La
Grande, first vice-president; Mrs.
Lena Odell, organizer, Portland
Mrs. Maude Kent, Corvallis, rec
riding secretary; Mrs. Florence
B. Blewett, Eugene, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Mabel Settlemeier,
Woodburn, treasurer.
The election on Thursday was
followed by the installation of Of
ficers. The convention passed a
resolution in regard to pro-Ger-
man propaganda which is circu-
lating in Portland. A copy of these
resolutions is to be furnIsneo
Portland and Salem papers.
Flowers were presented by their
home chapters to Mrs. Blewett, of
Eugene; Mrs. Browneton, of La
Grande; and Mrs. Settlemier, OF
Woodburn.
The convention in Woodburn ex-
tended over three days, beginning
on Tuesday and closing Thursday.
A full program was provided for
each day, comprising morning, af-
ternoon and evening sessions. Two
official delegates were present
from each chapter in Oregon. Six
past state presidents of the order
were in attendance. On Thursday
a group of twelve Salem P. E. O's
motored over to Woodburn where
they joined the two official dele
gates, Miss Laura Grant and Mrs
Florence Littler, and presented
model meeting.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Sweet Briar

OIuU udS WEtLINR.
The Sweet Briar club of Wal
lace road met last Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Arthur
utley. Twelve members of the So
clety and two visitors were pres
ent. The visitors were Mrs. Verd
Allen and Mrs. Pratt of Riverside,
California. The afternoon was
spent in conversation and needle
work. Refreshments were served.
The club will meet next ON June
l 4 with Mrs. Charles Chaffee. This
occasion will be covered dish
luncheon.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
California Folk
Here for June Wedding.

Mrs. C. A. wetz and smaii
daughter, Betty Jane OF Modesto
California, have arrived in Salem
and are visiting here at the home
of Mrs. Betz' mother, Mrs. VIII
liam Blake. They came to attend
the wedding of Miss Lily Blake
to take place June l. They VIII
snend the summer here.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Attends Missionary
Meeting in Portland.

Mrs. George Alden spent Thurs
day and Friday in Portland where
she attended the meeting Of the
conference board Of the Home Mis-
sionary society of the Methodist
church. Mrs. Alden is correspond
ing secretary for the board.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
OF Interest To Women

ming week end trip to Neskowin.
They will probably be a part OF
a large party which will make the
trip.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Mrs. W. q. Lytle
T,tnrtoina Rrid0e Climb

Entertalne Bridge CIup. ,o,roo
Mrs. w. ii. Lytle enter IAN eu
members of her bridge club who
gathered at her home on Tuesday
afternoon. Guests on this occasion
we're Mrs. Homer Smith, Mrs. Ed
Raker and Mrs. De Beck, OF Van
couver B. C. The club will meet
again June Z at the home OF MIS-
Henry Meyers.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Go to Hood River
To Stay Over Memorial Day.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Mills will
go to Hood River tomorrow and
will spent Sunday and Monday
there. They will be accompanied
by their two daughters.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Loose and dau-
ghter Emily, went to Clayton on
Thursday to visit Charles Loose.
who is i'll.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
~ Slsld Junior
"set Ind at O. A e

/, - Florence EIgin has gone
4. --'Aiiin where she is spending
F..sek .sek end with Miss Erma L.
- Al the Alpha XII Delta
=. Wayne Elgin viii spend
\, - end in Corvallis with
Ms. Grant Elgin.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
slOom.Bsuer

sioom-Bauer
"eedlng is Solemnized.
us IS Bertha Bauer. of st. Paul.
'-Aesota, and Leo Bloom, were
1.,'lea I, % on Wednesday morning at
os'oek :. nuptial mass at the Ca
-. 80 church, Rev. Father ]. R.
-'. - officiating. The bride was
s.eea - BY Miss Mary Heenan
- ne groom by his brother,
-. - Bloom A very simple service
s-.sea used and only immediate
~ q the couple were present.
NJ. ela Mrs Bloom will make
~ - home on a dairy farm near
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Former Salem
Woman Visits Here.

Mrs. Forest Brackert of San
Francisco, formerly Miss Leonore
Staley, is visiting in Salem at the
home of Miss Alta l.. Jones. Mrs.
Brackert is well known in Salem
and has many friends here, as she
made her home here for numbef
of years before, her marriage,
which was an event of about two
years ago.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Is Guest for

Week End at o. A. C.
Miss Marie Breitenstein is a
guest this week at o. A. C. where
she is visiting her sister, Miss
Clara Breitenstein, at .the Pi Beta
Phi house. She will enjoy junior
week end festivities while there.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Motor to Portland
To Attend the Theatre.

Mrs. L. C. Farmer and Miss Alta
Jones are among those who went
to Portland during the past week
to see AL Jolson in "Sinbad."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
I. ofC. To
Initiate Al
On Sunday

80, of Columbus VIII lni~
AniS torty one candidates into.
pau ~ ..sterual order Sunday al
.s,.oOu at Moose hall. me 'nfe'
's,,sss 's,rss will be administered by :,
'''' ! pearl state deputy, OF La
ats !. rss' visiting councils will be
VTaAS IN from Portland, the VIII
la,te y 0a valley and some from
ap's,r sssu oregon. Two hundred M
Ia'ssls Snisbts are expected here for
Y tnifiation service and at least
W, w hundred for the banquet
wv 'S'.S will be served Sunday even
y, at the Marion hotel.
'rS candidates for initiation are the
..n',rirg of Salem: Walter j. Lu-
~ lonV cIeary, Anton Schultz, Ed
ny srnenfelder, r Thomas F. Don
sa,,v y, Bert Arager, J. J. Mertz'
,,..sort Savage, Walter krager,
iJsi ilys k1ntz, Charles Genlen,
Gretinger, Ed Mekkers,
r.,a, waser, j. G. Etzel, Arnold
.Im w / Hermans, Frank Etzel,
ls,in' ,nu van Handel, Joseph Oden-
m,, NJ. Miller, Vincent 7.
Msrtz, Walter Ed Krager, William
Ialsv william Kerber, George j.
cshonf. Benjamin f. Forbes, u. j..
Mi Thomas McInaney, Rev.
gbomas zelinski, Richard Saucier'
lanes Ripp, James Ash and Thes
iore Freres; from Mt. Angel; mat
thew S. Fagan, Frances Smith, L.
r Duffy Paul Sullivan, w. j. Leo
MA y a R j. Mccarthy and l.. K
Terheyden.
Thomas Brown, grand knight,
wifi act as postmaster for the
bauuuet, and the following prog
ram has been arranged;
ia Cinquantine' -.-.--.-------------
Sacred Heart Acadamy orch
estra.
wolcome .. David O'Hara
Vocal solo. Little Mother OF
M;non Shierine Lloyd
The Catholic Citizen-------.--------
Rev. j. r. Buck
Orchestra Apple Blossoms --------
Knighthood .....-.- Rev. J. H. Black
Piano solo "Andante de Finale
from Lucia .-.---..-- Gladys Emery
ORGANIZATION ............ P. B. Keaney
Vocal solo zone Fleeting Hour
Bernice Feller, voice; Lillian
Stangl, cello.
Knights of Columbus in Ore
gOn -. H. Pearce, state dep
uty.
Vocal solo ......-..... Gladys Dimeler
The Cross and Flag. ag.----.--.--------- /,
: .Rev. j. l.. Derouln
Vocal solo Mrs. Philip Jaskoski
Our Order.
Frank l.. Lonergan, supreme
director.
Boures-Violin- Senate ..---.-
Violin, Mary Schoettle,
Cello, Lillian Stangl,
Piano, Gladys Emery.
Knights of Columbus Clubs
p. ]. Hanley, district deputy.
Vocal solo ...........-.--. Viola Finney
College Student as a Knight
,.........-........-..Rev. Odilo Ortman
Orchestra Fire File" -.....--.-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28

at Corvallis where they are being
entertained over junior week end.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28

=, ,s....,lA ESAL Want ADS PAY
~ WANT ADS PAY.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28
Returns Home

After Visit to Mother.
Mas Carthew returned to Mare
Island on Thursday after short
visit in Salem with his mother,
Mrs. Fannie Carthew.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28

Willis McDerby Is
Given Birthday Surprise.
Four locals Of relatives with
well filled baskets motored last
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-28

Plan Week End
Trip to Neskowin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clare Vibbert and
Charles Sappingfield are plan
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10
MARTHA R. PRATT
GOES To EUROPE
IN RELIEF WORK
Bennington Young Woman Sails
from New York Thursday
AID RUSSIAN REFUGEES
VIII BE Stationed at Some Point In
Baltic Provinces to Assist
Women and GlrIs.

Miss Martha r. Pratt. younger
daughter Of DR.. F. s. Pratt, left this
morning for New York whence she
will sail on Thursday on the Man.
chur for Hamburg, Germany. Miss
Pratt has been accepted by the Y. w.
c. A. for relief work in Europe, and,
while her ultimate destination is not
known, she expects TO be stationed at
some point In the Baltic provinces
and to be engaged with the women
and girl refugees who have.come out
of Russia nto this section of tho
continent.
From Hamburg Miss Pratt will 60
directly to Berlin which Ia the present
headquarters Of tho Y. W. c. A. In
Europe. When she made application
1t was in the hope that she would be
assigned to the Near East and that
she might be assoc ated with Miss
Mathilde Vossler, former recreation
instructor for the Bennington Welfare
association and who has been with the
Y w. &, a. for more than a year She
is prepared, however, tc take what
ever assignment is given her and hopes
that she may eventually come in con-
tact with former recreation instructor.
Miss Pratt. for more than a year,
has been county leader of boys and
girls clubs In Bennington county and
has been remarkably successful. Dur
ing the war she worked In the south
doing recreation work in the vicinity
of the big army camps. During the
ear y history Of the Bennington Civic
League which preceded the Public
Welfare assoc alton she was largely
instrumental in building the founda-
ton for the organization which has
done so much for Bennington and Civ
en- this vii age so much prestige
throughout the country. Her numer.
Gus friends, here n Bennington, are
confident that her natural adaptibility
and her diversified experience viii en-
able her to successfully cope with all
demands made upon her on tho thor
side.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10
Why Legs
OPEN OR CLOSED SHOPS
Subject Dismissed by Mems Glass at
Congregatie enal Church.

The Bennington's Mems class had
the largest attendance Sunday since
the opening Of the class. All classes
were represented. The open discus
sion was enjoyed and everyone pres.
ent was permitted to express h per
sonal views on the subject.
At the opening of the class, the d.
rector impressed upon those present
that all arguments should be con-
duced in a friendly and Christian.like
spirit, as the purpose OF the class was
to establish better understanding
with more friendly spirit between en-
ployer and employee, and labor and
capita
The discussion will be continued
as there are great many men In
Bennington who are interested in this
vital worldwide subject, it Is hoped
that they VII be present and not be
backward in expressing their person.
al views on the subject.
At the close of the discussion, a
vote Is to be taken by all present as
to whether Bennington will go on rec
ord of fayoring the open or the closeo
shor.
Meeting are held every Sunday at
II O'clock sharp In the main auditor
ium of the Second Congregational
church This, Is an open forum for
all, regardless Of their political or de
ligious affiliations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10

When it is an effort to get up
in the morning, when you tire
easily and can't do full days
work as you used to do, then You
may know that you are not
getting the nourishment you need
from the food you eat. You need
a pure food medicine such as
Father Johns Medicine which is
a natural tonic that acts in
Natures own way to restore your
health. 1t is really a pure food
medicine which is scientifically
prepared so that it is quickly
taken up even by a weakened
system and made over into new
flesh and strength, and its gentle
laxative effect helps to drive i'm
purities out Of the system.
Many people gain weight
steadily under the treatment
which this old fashioned pre-.
scription gives, Remember there
is no alcohol nor any drugs in
Father Johns Medicine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10
PLURALITY FOR
HARDING IS MORE
THAN 100000
Official Report Gives Largest
Margin in History
COX RECEIVED 9,139,s66
Winning Candidate Given within
100000 Of Total Cast for
All in 1915.
COX RECEIVED 9,1ss,s66

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hard
ings exact plurality over Gov Cox in
the residential election OF last Novem.
Der was, 7,001,763, according to com,
pilationa from the cfflo al reports OF
tho various State election canvassing
boards made public yesterday by the
Associated Press. That is the largest
plurality ever given for a candidate.
The total popular vote for Senate.
Harding vas 16,141,629, or within ap-
proxmately 100000 of the total popu
lar vote for all candidates in 1916. Cox
tot e,139,S68. The vote for other
Presidential candidates was;
Debs, Socialist, 9l4,S69; Watkins,
rrohibitionist, 1870; Christensen,
Faftner.lAbor, 252,435; Cox, Social ST.
labcr, 1880 Macauley Single Tax,
STAT. In Texas the American party
polied 47,4s5, while the Black and Tan
received s7.247.
The total popular vote cast was 26,
7b9,70s as against total OF 1S,515,34O
cast In 1916 the difference being
made up largely by women voters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10
WoMAN's AUXILIARY ORGANIZED
Temporary officers and Delegate for
Convention Elected.

a meeting was held Saturday after.
noon In the American Legion rooms
in the Hawks block to take the first
steps toward the organization OF a
Wcman's Auxiliary TO the Bennington
Post of the American Legion. Roy
Denley, commander OF the legion. pre-.
sided and most of the women were In
attendance who had signed the appll.
cations for the charter The follow.
ing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. Leroy Macomber; e-presldent,
Mrs. Frank f. Howe; secretary, Mrs.
Edward Whitney; treasurer, Miss
Harriet Burr
A state convention is to be held at
Burlington, January IA, and the fol
lowing delegates were elected: Mrs,
Leroy Macomber, Mrs Frank L, Howe
and Miss Louise Larin and Mrs. Ed.
ward Whitney alternate Following
the convention Of January a. a meet.
ing CT the auxil airy will be called, re-
ports given and matters discussed rel
atlve to the organ zation and develop
ment Of the Auxiliary.
1t is hoped that every woman In
Bennington elegible for membership
will Jon. A membership canvass Will
be made later and permanent officers
e'ected.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10
Keep Pace Win the CnlId.

When the child is a tiny creature,
the parent must exercise self-control.
gentleness, tact--never allowing her
temper TO interfere with Judgment or
10 cause her to speak harshly or 10
anger, says Mothers Magazine. AS
years go on. the most loving child is
nlsoa critic Mothers way" has here.
tofore seemed to him the best way.
II rests with the mother to make Il
seem so always. To this end she must
keep pace with her boys and girls In
thought, In education, In new ideas,
Parents cannot go to school again, but
they can have their minds alert and
open for all new facts. And they
can watch their own manners and
language so that the children can con.
tinus to use these as models.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10
BURRoWED BY PRAIRIE DOG
1peviIe corkscrewsp Found in West.
ernsMcuntains and Plains Are no
Longer Mystery.

OF the many fossils which have
torae out of the mountains and plains
NJ the West, few have excited wider
interest than the devils corkscrews, .
found, In roctss Of the Miocene period.
ID northwestern Nebraska. They are
usually white, and stand our clearly
agnlnst the buff background OF the
tock which inclo3es them. often attein-
Ing a length Of Is feet, Elth many
twists and turns, ending at times In
4 large bulb, with occasional side pas.
sAyee
When iirst discovered II was thought
that these gigantic "corkscrews" were
huge petrlfed vines OF roots OF some
strTrge plant, Study of the cork.
screws however failed to reveal any
traces Of plant structure. Later the
skeleton Of an animal like the badger
was found In large bulb near the
end Of the 'corkscrew," and bones of
. small camel and small deer were
found In others. After that It was
discovered that many OF them con.
talned bones OF small burrowlng
animal about the size of the western
prairie dog. Excavation OF actual re-
cent prairle-dog burrows, after filling
them with thin plaster of paris,
showed an interesting fact: the bur,
rows OF the prairie dog and the pre-.
historic "corkscrews" we're closely sim
liar, The mystery Is considered
solved.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-10
Best Sprinkler.

Many persons must have noticed
That the most dIligent sprInkllng Of
lawns and howerbeds fails to impart
to the grass and plants vital stimu-
lus equal to that that comes from a
good shower OF rain
1t is because rain. falling from n
great height through th, air. brings
with It considerable quantity of car
bonic acid, of nitrogenous particles,
and OF other elements nutritious to
plants, which IL has washed ont of
the atmosphere. So sprinkler use
from the top Of tall building might
be slightly more effective than when
employed AZ The surface of the
ground.