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The Washington times., 1923-08-14
Garrett P. Serviss Describes
What Sort of Clothes to
Wear in Hot Weather
By Garrett p. Serviss.
Famous Astronomer Writer Popular

rdAIlOuS ASCIOQlOn16T ana writer ON
" HE New York State commits
sion on ventilation has hit
u upon a very happy mean
In recommending a temperature
not exceeding 68 degrees as the
most healthful and invigorating
for inhabited rooms. There are
many cases in which even a few
degrees lower than that would
be an improvement. The great
difficulty is in adjusting the in
side to the outside temperature
in the widely divergent seasons.
Possibly this is easier in winter
than in summer, because in cold
weather one can meet the out
side conditions by putting on ex-
ira clothing. While in hot wealth
er garments for indoor and out
door wear are of about equal
weight.
against loss of its own heat far
1t against excess of heat coming
from without.
White clothing forms a shield
against external heat. Mark
Twain's idea of wearing only
white both summer and winner
was wrong, except from the view
point of personal picturesQuena ass
and distinction. During summer
the great humorist, with his pure
white suit, was arrayed. in shin
ing armor against the jaVelins OF
the sun; but when he persisted in
wearing all white In winter he
shielded off heat in which the
bodily furnace might have found
a welcome auxiliary.
1t Is a great pity that fashion
Is allowed TO have any control
whatever over this matter. Years
ago it was quite a general Gus
tom for men as well as women
to carry white or gray sunshddes
or sun umbrellas" in July and
August.
Unquestionably it was good
thing to do. But of late a man
carrying a sunshade excites griIIs
and gibes among the unthinking
and submissive subjects of fash
ion and convention. who are the
great majority. The carrying Of
umbrellas In the hottest months
ought to become a settled Gus
tom. So, too. the wearing Of
white or hght-gray hats. and OF
white or light-colored clothes.
"In man the automatic adjust
ment Of heat loss to heat p"oduc-
ton is very imperfect" says DR..
F. G. Martin.
That being so, man ought to
take extra pains to supply by his
personal intelligence what nature
has failed to give to his race as
a whole. His average internal
or bodily temperature is about
98k degrees, and a variation of
as little as eight degrees IN
either direction Is perilous. YET
by virtue Of his universal distri.
button through all the climates
of the globe and the defiance
WHICH many of his occupations Of
fer to the natural laws that gov.
ern health, he is peculiarly sub
ject to temperature changes and
in need Of protection against
their consequences. This protec.
tion he must furnish for MIN.
self, and he is entirely capable
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
Think 1t Over

Editor. The Washington Times:
r S there any objection to the
elimination of miscellaneous
Il discussions about old Biblical
characters and the migration Of
tribes and instead applying the
energy toward the passing of II
Constitutional amendment and
laws providing financial aid for
the aged, totally or partially dis
abled, and widows?
have discussed this matter
with many wideawake citizens
and they say they will not attend
or contribute literally to churches
until such practical endeaVors
are shown by the ministers.
Also they say they would have
wonderful fighting respect for
the country which would sys-
tematically provide for man
seventy-five years old who has
lost his savings, a man totally
blind. a man with both arms and
legs off, or widow left in
charge of several children.
Isn't this a subject In which
Christian and patriot should be
extremely interested2 F.O. 8.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14

of furnishing it when he does not
hamper his brains by his fooll 5h-
ness
The problem Of temperature ad-
Justment in summer, as in Win
ter, presents itself in two as
pects-one indoor, the other out
door. In both cases clothing
plays q similar role. The general
object Of summer clothing Is to
prevent the accumulation of heat
and to facilitate evaporation of
moisture from the skin, for evap-
grafton produces coolness. At all
times the clothing must furnish
protection against sudden changes
Of temperature and drafts.
Now WOolen garments serve
well the winter requirements,
while cotton or linen ones serve
equally we'll for summer. But. a
word Of caution is needed with
regard to the danger incurred
during hot weather in entering
houses, or shaded places, while
the clothing is still soaked with
perspiratlon. In such a case wool
would be safer than cotton, be-
cause the wool retains the mois-
ture and holds back the rate Of
evaporation. But the danger can
be averted If the cotton Is al
lowed to dry before the wearer
enters cool place.
"Rheumatisms" are a frequent
result Of sudden cooling caused
by too rapid evaporation Of Der.
spiration in a cool, drafty place.
People have unconsciously In
vlted. lifelong illness and even
death by incautiously exposing
themselves in this way. A cool
draft blowing on the back Of the
neck is especially perilous. Sleep
ing in a draft Is often dangerous
Even birds and wild animals.
better protected by nature than
we are. avoid that peril.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14

" HE increasing multiplicity OF
towns Of the same name and
- those with names Strikingly
similar is a source of much irrita-
ton and confusion to Uncle Sans
postal workers.
Yankee originality staggers
when confronted with data col
lected by the department showing
the large number of communities
bearing the same and similar
names. Towns named after
celebrities are more numerous
than others. Ben Franklin pre-
dominates among them, having
thirty-one communities in as many
States named after him. This
particularly rankles postoffice en-
ployes, as Franklin was the first
Postmaster General, also the
father of the American postal
service.
Postal workers, the department
states, give fervent thanks that
there is but one New York, San
Francisco, and New Orleans. But
there thanks come to an end, as
1t is their daily labor to sort mail
for 25 C1evelands, % Washing
tons, % Buffalos, IA Denvers.
Detroits, 6 Philadelphias, and
Chicagos.
The department further stated
43 names are used more than 20
times. They are: Franklin, 81;
Clinton, 80; Chester. 20; Arling-
ton, 20; Washington, %; Troy,
27; Salem. 27; Madison, 27;
Marion, 27; Manchester, 21;
Clayton. 2; G1enwood, 26; Kings
ton, 26; Newport, 26; Ashland.
25; Centerville, 20; Cleveland, 25;
Auburn, "a; Dover, "a; Hillsboro,
"a; Lincoln, "a; Monroe, "a; OK
ford, "a; Princeton. "a; Spring
field, "a; Warren. "a; Union, "a;
Greenville, %; Wilson, %; Bel
mont. %; Canton, %; Dayton, %;
Eureka, %; Liberty. %; Milford,
22; Plymouth, %; Burlington, 21;
The Washington times., 1923-08-14

N LECTR1C irons left on iron
H. Ing boards with the current
- turned on have caused q
large number Of fires in recent
years. according to a recent Gov
ernment report.
Asbestos pads should be pro-
Vlded for irons and the current
should be turned off when the
ironing is finished.
Electric coffee percolators,
chatting dishes and other uten-
slis used for boiling liquids be-
come oVerheatcd and may cause
fires If left connected after the
liquid has been emptied or boiled
away.
Many of these utensils con-
sumo as much current as all the
electric light bulbs in the house,
so 1t Is In the interests Of econ
omy as well as safety to keep
them turned off when not in
use.
Since these appliances are
handled when the current Is
turned on only reliable apparatus
with all current carrying parts
properly insulated should be used
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
Buffalo Sale

Oreg.-The Gov
ernment would like to sell
Il about 400 buffalo ranging on
the bison range of Montana, near
the old Flathead reservation at
Dixon. according to Smith Riley,
head of the bird and animal reser-
walton department of the United
States. He reports that the buff
falo are increasing SO rapidly that
the food capacity of the range
has been reached. The herd was
originally known as the Pablo
herd and numbered but sixteen in
1904. The name Pablo came from
a famous old Flathead Indian, who
was a buffalo trader.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
SAP AND SALT
by Bert Moses

This is for beginners Never
take hold of more than you can
lift.
Theater tickets and good
car will insure any boob plenty
of feminine admirers"
1t takes something more than
naming a boy George Washing
ton to insure a future for him.
Dyspeptics get much Joy from
trying new things to eat to see
how they "set on the stomach,
HeZ Heck says: "A hogs only
accomplishment Is shown in the
mastery way he enjoys his
vittles."
(CopyriEht: 1854. Premier Syndicate. Ino. }
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
The Truth Sets You Free
And Truth Is Found in Good Books Freedom Also
Continued from first two columns.)

CONTINUED
lifetime you will find happiness suggestions for the use Of
power and wealth. them consolation poverty
and strength under all conditions.
To ignorant Is not to be alive except the animals live
ignorance there necessity no excuse except
utter mental dullness
college education is not necessary nothing is necessary
except ability to read inegenty and desire to know
And age makes difference that the unframed mind
past forty retains facts with difficulty love of know
edge makes up for that,
Among the really learned the world the Sreata.4
learned after thirty before thirty For the
THINKING that do is the really important part of edu
cation and sound thinking after thirty
you have good education you can get II A. M cos.
1t is all in the books and inspiration and happiness Is well
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
Under the VERY Torch of Libertu.

FEW hours before of quite different char
~ witnessed on Brooklyn dock. Tears
walls sobs and curses tragic cacophony the
Constantnope Greek steamer, sailed away bearing lit
deported aliens
Byron Bardoxaglou desparngy watches his fiancee
ed back because passport mistake placed her under the
Turkish flag.
Constantine Pasvanis is torn from the of young
sister without another living relative Constantine pros
porous merchant, citizen and veteran What
and brutality weekly goes on under
Libertys very torch!
isn't necessary enlarge present immigration quotas
let's reasonable discretion and to the
question.
Humanity and intelligence plead for proper handling of
points of departure few consular kilograms
will show when monthly limits reached
Preferred entry should be offered the families of already
naturazed foreigners and especially of those fought
suffered for their adopted land The republic wants
home makers, not mere opportunists.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
o TenapOra, o MOres!

MUSICIANS in divers Suits bands aeropanes and
IV committee of notables greet the arrival of the
Leviathan.
Thus does America welcome distinguished Kings
might well envy the reception.
Napoleon s return from Eba Caesars from Gaul
scarcely less spectacular affairs
The conquering hero hailed is gentleman named
Whiteman, proprietor of jazz orchestra.
Exceedingly interesting doubt, to less prom
inen fellow voyagers including the former chairman Of
the Shipping Board United States Senator, several Mem
bers of Congress- the Secretary of Labor the Solicitor Gen
era the president Of the International Chamber of
merce the editor of the Saturday Evening Post Supreme
Court Justice and 325 steerage passengers among whom
child yet be born day to ustrious
than them all.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
TODAY'S SAFETY TALK
Prepared By the National Safety Council.

to avoid accidental shock. With
a good contact even 10 volts
may cause serious results.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
Ajax Defies the LigIatniug.

IGHTNING strikes Atlantic Refining Company stor
| age tank Philadelphia and 900 go up in
- flames
Not the legislative bolts be aimed
the industry if it continues to play Ajax defyng public
opinion and the Sherman act.
Senators Frazier and Shipstead give notice that the
gasoline question will be subject of special inquiry the
Congress convenes Standard Oil of Indiana has
never such heavy hand and mdconnenta
Independents overstocked that they've quit pro-
duction.
prominent operator attributes the nomination Of Mag
nus johnson exploited and resentfu automobsts and
farmers.
With gasoline costing 1912 cents gallon retailing at &C.
it's small wonder that three States preparing to
follow South Dakota's lead.
Henry Ford, who probably has ready cash, than
anybody in the world, would his and common
interest if he took a whack at the oil game too.
Here's a chance for him to reduce upkeep well
the price of
Meanwhile, the country is waiting hear what the De-
partment of Justice to do in the matter.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
FRANCE AND ENGLAND
SHAKE FISTS ACROSS
THE CHANNEL


Trench cables have cried "wof" often during the
u past months that Germany's distressful
condition and the increasingly strained relations be-
England and France influence whatever on
the local stock market.
Gustav Sresemann reputed monarchs reactionary and
political associate of the Ruhr Unexpectedly
command of Germanys battered ship of
and forms coalition that isoates the the
Reiehstag,
His day office celebrated by violent clashes
between pOpulace and police in which forty civilians
killed and $50 seriously wounded.
This crisis at Berlin however doesn't Paris
London editors nearly much the fists the
Channel
P0ncare and Baldwin blame each other for the hopeless
Of central Europe and exchange accusations of selfish
and illegally interpreted treaty terms.
France insists that Englands encouragement is chiefly
accountable for enemy resistance England, without mine
ing words credits France with deliberate intent mpov
erish and permanently PROSTATE the Reich
A pot and kettle row. for which Intervention is
sought only because ENHANCEMENT later may compel the
United States brbe its way out of the by compro.
missing claims against the allies.
It's wise fly that recognizes spider parlor.
The Washington times., 1923-08-14
The Truth Sets You Free
And Truth Is Found in Good Books, Freedom Also.

reader belonging the Bond Mems Club of Detroit
Pease send list of books that you recommend
Similar requests often received.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10

4. Farmers, generally speaking,
are no longer looking for Govern
ment assistance or any special legis-
lation. Thew have, on the whole,
taken their losses and are endeavor-
ing to work out their own salvation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10
Survey of Realty
In New York State

Contracts awarded during October
In New York State and Northern
New Jersey reached the surprising
total of sos. 947 900. This total
has been exceeded only once in
this district. in April, 1922. when
the figure recorded was Sis. S47 900.
Last month showed increases of 43
per cent over September and So
per cent over October of last year.
The increases were largely in the
residential group, principally apart
ment buildings and housing develop
ments. Residential construction AS
whole accounted for $70,062, 900,
or 81 per cent of last months total.
Other important items were: $780,
226, 900, or per cent, for business
buildings; 50 1877 900, or 8 per cent,
for public works and utilities; ST.
615 900, or z per cent, for education
al buildings; and $5,133, 800, or B
per cent, for industrial plants.
Total construction started during
the first ten months Of this year
has amounted to $834,S11 900, an in
crease Of per cent over the COR
responding period of last year.
Contemplated new work reported
in October amounted to $145,O26,OOO,
an increase of 40 per cent over the
amount reported the previous month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10
VALUE Of FARM
LAND SHOWS
INCREASE
Seven Reasons for Jump in
Agricultural Valuations Are
Given in Article.

The process Of deflation of farm
land values over the United States
and Canada has already begun to
be succeeded by a new movement
in the farm land market. Farm
lands are beginning to sell, and farm
values In a number of sections of
the United States are already on
the up grade. That is the finding
of a survey OF the farm land mar
ket just completed by the National
Association of Real Estate Boards
from QUESTIONABLE on farm eco-
nomic conditions sent to 1000 farm
land dealers throughout the United
States and Canada.
The conclusions of the survey,
the first Of the kind ever made and
the first undertaking in which farm
land dealers have ever co-operated
on CONFERENCE.-THE scale. are un-
questionable evidence that better
farmer.
Conclusions Reached.
Principal conclusions developed by
the QUESTIONABLE are as follows:
l. The price Of farm land is
probably lower today than It has
been since 1913 and as low as It
viii be for some time to come. In
many sections OF the country land
can be had today at a price that
will not only enable the land TO
yield a good return on the invest
ment, but also probably will enable
the investor to turn his property at
a profit within a reasonable length
of time.
g.. There has been a considerable
increase in the sale Of farm lands
in the past year, particularly within
the last few months. In some sec.
tions this increase has been very
marked: in other sections it Is less
noticeable While the prospects are
that there will be definite improve.
ment In the market. this improve
ment will probably be slow.
3. The greatest difficulties now
confronting the farmer are the high
rate of taxation In proportion to
his income, inability to realize an
adequate portion Of the price paid
by the consumer for the farmers
product on account of the present
methods and costs OF marketing, and
labor shortage due to the high
prices being paid in the city for
labor.
Seek No q. s. Aid.
4. Farmers, generally speaking
are no longer looking for Govern
ment assistance or any special legis-
lation. Thew have, on the whole,
taken their losses and are endeavor-
ing to work out their own salvation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10
BODIES.
GROWING 100
AYEAR
President-EIect Of National
Association Predicts Col
Iege Realty Courses.

Real estate boards are being or.
ganized in American cities and are
becoming members Of the National
Association OF Real Estate Boards
at the rate of approximately 100
per year, III. r. Ennis. president
elect Of the association pointed out
in an address before the annual
convention Of the Texas Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards, meet
ing at Houston, October Is. So
generally has the principle OF or
ganization in the undertaking of
professional responsibility come to
be recognized among real estate
men, Mr.. Ennis said, that the ener-
gies Of the national realtors body
can be freely turned from mem
bership getting to constructive
work.
Commenting on the coming con-
ference Of representatives of real
estate nationally and deans OF lead
ing American universities for the
working out on collegiate scale
Of standard courses in real estate
already under way, Mr.. Ennis said:
I'VE look forward to the time
when not only will the standard
course worked out through our as
ISOLATION be given in Y. M. C. A.
schools and by real estate boards,
but when young men will go to
universities and obtain q degree
which is evidence of their thorough
educational preparation for the real
estate profession. When this time
comes, we will have established our
calling on q true professional
plane"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10

These losses have been extremely
heavy in many cases, and the high
interest rate charged for renewal
Of loans is causing further losses
in some sections. but this situation
is not general.
s. There is a great demand for
the organization Of cooperative mar
keting agencies and an almost unan-
imous feeling that such agencies
will enable the farmer to realize
a larger return for his products.
6. The sections which have suf-
fered most severely from the depres-
sion are those which are chiefly
one-crop areas. Greater diversifi-
cation of crops will minimize losses
in the future.
z. The decrease in farm popula-
ton continues in some sections,
probably with greater rapidity than
has been reported before. Only
those sections which have a more
completely diversified farming and
are developing new lands reported
in increasing population on the
farm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10
NORTHWEST STATES
BUILDING CONTRACTS

October contracts in Minnesota,
the Dakotas and Northern Michigan
amounted to $9,424,000. The in
crease over September was 81 per
cent; over October, 1922, 226 per
cent. This large October figure in
cluded $3,570,00O, or SS per cent,
for public works and utilities; 81
$4,000, or 80 per cent. for residen-
tial buildings; $1,130,O00, or IL per
cent, for educational buildings, and
$500, 900, or per cent, for business
buildings.
The amount of contemplated new
work reported in October, $15,1O2
900, registered an increase Of 90
per cent over the September figure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10
DUNCAN REPORTS
WEEK. OF ACTIVITY

The office Of d. ]. DUNCAN an
nounces the sale of five houses in
Columbia Park and Petworth dur
ing the week.
In Columbia Park two Of the
large six-room houses were sold as
follows: George r. Wohlfartn, TT
Ingraham street; Floyd q. Barrett,
721 Ingraham street. This attrac-
tive new subdivision is meeting
with great demand among new
home purchasers.
In Petworth, near Grant circle
and beautiful Soldiers Home, three
OF the new six-room houses were
sold as follows: Charles b. James,
4317 Third street; Henry Eselhorst,
1927 Third street; Elmer Haber.
korn, 217 Varnum street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10
Check Run on Cuban Bank.

HAVANA, Nov. 10.-A run on
the Camaguey branch Of the Royal
Bank of Canada, which has many
branches in Cuba. was stopped by
paying what depositors demanded.
It was said that around $500, 900
tors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-10

Incidentally, II you are inter
ested IN figures by actual districts
you VIII find scattered through
out the rAal estate section Of this
Newspaper todov the individual re-
turns, Al listed by the Dodge tab
uletion expArts. They are inter-
estIng-and indicative.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

conventions which will be held in
Julesburg the first and latter part
of next June. A motion was made,
seconded and unanimously carried
that the Julesburg Community Club
give it's hearty cooperation in the
matter of appropriate decorations and
otherwise making plans for extending
the large number of visitors to these
conventions n royal welcome to Jules
burg.
B. d. Parker, Jr., chairman of the
road publicity committee, reported
that an effort was being made by the
committee to secure the cooperation
erly advertising the Lincoln High
way through Colorado. He suggested
that the Community Club extend an
invitation to the Sterling Chamber
of Commerce to attend meeting Of
the club at the next meeting. Fol
lowing discussion of this matter,
motion was made. seconded and car
ried that special meeting of the
Community Club be held on Wednes-
day. February 2sth, and that repre-
sentatives of the Sterling Chamber
of Commerce be extended an invita-
ton to be guests of the club at the
meeting.
Prof. V. H. Rowland made report
of the findings Of the committee re-
Gently appointed to investigate the
merits of the law relating to minimum
salaries for school teachers. In this
report he stated that the committee,
after an investigation. recommended
the present law as being the most
practical. Upon motion, seconded and
unanimously carried, the club went on
record as favorng the present law re-
garding minimum salaries for school
teachers
There being no other business to
be taken up. the meeting adjourned
following the singing of another
song. The next meeting will be held
Wednesday, February 2sth. the time
and place to be announced in due
time