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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

DEiLiS, Nov They
ID laughed az Columbus ana az
Robert Fulton and AZ thousands
- the men whose vision has
made tho world move forward,
And now. n there ever was
prime object Tor derisiau. n n
Anton Flrttnrr and hln new sail-
less. euEinelers chip which ha
moves by what 10 calls rotor
Tho trouble Tor tho joksra n
that Il seems 90 work
Conservative business men are
investing their money IN A. Trial
trips are reported maryelously
successful. n n saii 20 reduce
crews. save space and effect
economies estimated a. from %
20 GO per cent, n may r,yulp'
tioulzo ocean transportation as
completely as did the steamship
Tlcttnsr'a ship the Huckau. Is
s.o00t0n frriEhtcr, rebuilt Tor
his experiments. Tho maatH arc
removed. and IN their place arc
two steel cylinders. rising from
tho Keel and standing about 90
feet IN the air, They are about
nine feet IA diameter a small
electric motor Is used 90 start
them revolving. and as they
spin around tho ship moves,
Their speed reaches 10 rcyull'
tons a minute
a ship 20 equipped can drive
thru the worst ocean storms. DC,
cordlnE 90 tho inventor. and ntr
tain a speed Tar beyond the aver
age of steam freighttrr,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25
Germany's "Rotor" May RepoIutiOnize M0tlpe POWer
More, Not Less, Income Tax
Publicity May Be on Way

likely % crack fhs policy - re-
erseg vide gIra before O. gets
through rae iaTr-lsagaa ~ t..
bureau begun .zEf spring u1s
now resumed Senator Cgazrrr.
b. che Say uss ihs first men.
Der u congress % succeed 70
obtaining an Investigation Or
she Internal revenue bureau
IN the house.. AZ well az "a ths
senate. numerous attempts hal
been made lH the past % start
such an Inquiry but an had
failed c9uzsns' effort being
launched AZ the time o. tho oil
investigation Hnd The Depart
mrnt ~ Justice luvsatiEatioiu.
found tie senate DO mood %
look into things. and De %,
tains1 the appointment q the
committee nov fuHctlollaE
Some members ~ the senais
hive been convinced By such
information o. already has been
obtained that tho irou-clad fs-
crscy surrounding every feature
q the revenue bureaus work Il
not udvhnts geous 20 the gov.
eminent or 20 the people Re
fore the present inquiry con
riudss u viii have gone into
tie operation % the prohibition
unit and u r. possible that
revelations regarding that unit
vIll drive home the idea that
daylight might be a useful al
fuurt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

tontshmeut and then very fatty re
fused 20 believe the child. sho said
that was an lmposSlbility.
I happened 70 have picture OF my
fathcr'a wheat field. showing some
large shocks and how tall tho wheat
was. sent this 20 tho teacher and
then she was not convinced that
whoa, could realty grow up here.
slnccrcly wish teachers would
make moro Of n study themselves Of
tho subjects they try TO teach. Call.
fornIaua have the idea this country
is related 20 tho North polo. l sup.
pose. Just M 20 many Northern poo.
pic have tho idea California Is n
level country.
MRS. CARL DRESSED.
GEO Il. Ted Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

irarm iron.
Q. Who is executor OF Lolita Crab.
trees estate?
4. Gen. Clarence H. Edpard.
4. j200,000 a year.
Q Should a gentleman shake
hands with n lady on being intro.
duccd?
4. This depends on the ladv: Il 1,
hrr place 10 crtcnd her hand II sh,
't1sIIcs 10 do so. but ladies' rarcl,
shake hands leith gentlemen ,otcr
Introduced formally. Gentlemen al.
rays shake hands Nth each othe,
on being Introduced.
g. How can kerosene be colorcd
red2
a. Almost any on can be colorcd
red on dissoiUino IN Il auto small
amount Of Smtable dvc. The dve
does no good. and too much mioht
cause the rick 10 crust rapidiu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25
BY LOWELL MELLETT

UTAEHISGIOE. Sow 3D.
w More publicity Instead y
Itss may attach 10 income Tax
collecting a. result - e9Efif-
GRAFTON ~ che subject by me
coming session % congress.
While opponents - me new
publicity law are working 70
bring about iis repeal. another
influence may BE- working o.
Increase public Eu0wiedgc ~
how the income tax Law ppef-
ates n happens thus
For ten years che income tax
law has been tn effect and dur.
ing that time congress has iaa
only the haAest idea % what
has been going ou within the
immense government bureau 30
up under tho Law. Provisions
for secrecy, made part n the
Law. have been adhered 70 10
uE.dIy that not even the GA.
thors Of the law have been
permitted 90 really zee the
wheels 90 round Ia the machine
they caused 90 b. built
The result has been difficulty
IN lsEislaiiuF lutellgeuuy 90
alter or repair the machine as
Al times has seemed necessary.
About al congress was allowed
20 know. until the present pub.
lefty law waa enacted last sum
nsE was the total amount col.
lseisi each year.
Sow congress. along with the
public. u allowed 20 know how
much various persons and con-
Germs pay But no 20 how tho
internal revenue bureau reaches
the figures sst down opposite
there various namcE congress
remains us much IN the dark as
the public
The C0uzsus committee seems
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

FietiHers boat. sholCini
The GO-foot roiors fore an,
AFT, and belop, anton Fistt
HCr.
How does 70 work. what
makes tho ship go7
Silence Is IlrttnSr'b answer %
tho questions lie has made long
tests on tho Rattle sea. and plans
voyage 90 America. bot hs
vithholds announcement ~ tho
hidden principle which he up'
piles
an he reveals IS that q r. a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25
A Thought

That the aged men he sober,
grave, temperate, sound in faith. in
charity, In pntience.--Titus lie.
NATURES that have much heat
~ and great, violent desires and
pcrturbntlons nro not ripe for &c.
ton TIL they have passed the mcrid.
ian OF their enrs.--Bacon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

she figures that's what you
arc for.
Tho old vacuum cleaner
has ne'cr acted meancr. II
hasn't been oiled for n week.
The carpet Is Stacking; II
likely needs lacking. The
spout in the tubs sprung a
leak.
IT'S practically certain
the dining room curtain
has busted n spring that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

You can get an auwer to.
Il any question or fact or In.
formation by writing Tho Scat.
tic Star Question Editor. 1922
New York ave. Washington, ID.
C., and incloslng 2 cents IN loose
stamps for reply. No medical,
legal or marital advice. Per.
sonal replies. confidential. All
letters must be signed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

Boston, Mass.
Q. What is the salary Of the
president Of the Republic OF France?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25
AnSWers to Your Questions !? (?

q. How are taffeta and satin dry
cleaned?
A. BIZ sDoH0in0 ieith gasoline,
benzine, etc. and pressing tcith a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

IEfE is plenty DO when
your time round the house bores o. long t ~
chores are thought Of OF course by your spouse 30 ~
You'd much m ,t
9 a'o galore Much trouble she ais repairs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25

was in u You're hopping around trouble is found
the jump
When oil things working house
bangs off TO- You he for the day
fix them all again.
Copyright, 1924, for starr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25
Good living and good form-both call
for green olives at THANKSGIVING

OF COURSE the expert hostess
serves green olives at her
Thanksgiving dinner-and on
many other occasions. Well
she knows their lure to appe-
tite-how the enticing, piquant
flavor of each tempting bite
kindles a lively desire for all
the other good things to follow.
And social custom all but
demands them. Not only to
add a welcome touch of color
TO the table. But also because
their presence proclaimS the
correctness with which the
AuoeiadO. AMERICAN IMPORTERS
SVV ruin Avenue Dept 50
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-25
NEW Works. EPIDEMIC OF

hicrouEhs has abated from lack Of
supporting influences. Men cannot
go on hIcoouEhlng without some en-.
couruEcment.
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Letters F.

Name and address Must Accom-
pany Zach Letter That u 70
He Published In The Star
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
AMATEUR
GARDNER CAN
HAVE GARDEN
No Need to Fail If Certain
Simple Rules Are
Adhered Here.
1T PAYS TO CITY-FARM
Turn the Old Back Yard
Into Spot Of Beauty,
Health and Income

Then Nature, the old Nurse, took
The child upon her knee,
Saying, Here is a story book
Thy Father has written for thee"
-Longfellow,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
PROPER LIGHTING
IN OFFICES AND
SHOPS PROFITABLE
With Good Lights and Good
Ventilation, Workers Are
More Industrious.

When Miss nellie Swartz, director
of the Bureau of Women in Industry
of the New York State Department Of
Labor, was recently asked what she
considered were some of the most
essential requirements for the produc-
ton of good work and general eff
cheney she replied without hesitation:
Light good ventilation and pos
ture. OF course" she added, many
other things are necessary to the pro-
dCction of good work. but these. it
seems to me, go long way toward
making the workers comfortable and
happy in their work--which means
better work and more of it.
THE employer who used to look
upon the State code which enforces
better lighting conditions in factories
as an unnecessary nuisance, and the
State investigator, creature created
for the chief purpose of annoying him,
now realizes that our persistence in
attempting to bring about better work
ing conditions by force were as much
for the benefit of the employer as the
worker. In other words" Miss Swartz
explained, where the plea for human
ity failed, the desire for increase of
production and personal gain triumph
ed. Once convinced that better work.
ing conditions meant improvement in
work and increase of production the
manufacturers went in for adequate
lighting very enthusiastically. Today
we have in New York state some of
the best lighted and best ventilated
stores and factories in the country"
But how about the lighting condi-
tons in mercantile establishments
have they improved any," she was
asked.
Yes, Of course, some Of the depart
ment stores have accomplished won
ders in proper lighting which they
found not only brought comfort to
their clerks but enhanced the display
of their merchandise. Many mer-
chants, however, have not yet realized
the importance proper lighting and
ventilation play in the efficiency and
personality of the sales clerk.
Standing on ones feet from morn
ing till evening requires considerable
physical endurance even under the
most desirable working conditions.
Imagine, then, what it must be with
out adequate light and proper ventila-
ton.
II know that it is almost impossible
to have all daylight in the large mer-
camille establishments, but today arti-
fetal lighting has been so perfected
that there seems to be absolutely no
excuse for bad lighting, and to my
way OF thinking, the sooner mer-
chants realize that proper lighting,
Ventilation and Oood rorkiuO cnndi-
tons mean efficiency, the better it will
be for both the employer and en-
Il say-make work the pleasure
God intended 1t to be, rather than
merely a means to an end"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

ar.l species heretofore used which are
not now available in sufficiently large
quantities or the application of which
is rapidly becoming uneconomical be-
cause OF depletion. Lumber and timber
must be selected scientifically to pro-
duce the most economical structure
and the wood must be adapted to the
particular usef or which it is best
fitted. Practice and long usage in
many cases have decided the applica-
bility of certain woods for certain
uses, but the modern manufacturer
must resort to a careful scientific an
alysis of the physical properties of
the material in order to find the prop
er species for his use or a desirable
substitute for exhausted species.
Qualities Are Important.
All structure involve the use Of
members which require radically diff
ferent properties. The mechanical
of the wood determine the
fitness and ability of any species to-
resist the applied forces and determine
its use for any special purpose. Grid
ers, stringers or beams must develop
a high modulus of rupture and fiber
stress at elastic limit when subjected
to transverse bending and in addition
must be strong in horizontal shear re-
sistance. Posts or columns must de-
velop high strength in compression
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
IN STRUCTURAL
WORK YELLOW
PINE VALUABLE
1t Can Withstand Great
Strain and Not Snap Off
Short Under Load.
TAKES CREOSOTE, ALSO
For Piling and Purposes
Where Picked Wood
Needed, 1t Is Best.

The laws which govern the strength
Of structural timbers can be stated
as follows: First, the clear wood OF
the species showing the greater den
sity usually possess the greater
strength: second, the strength Of the
structural size timber is determined
by the strength of the clear wood OF
that species and by the influence OF
defects, knots, checks, shakes. irregu-
lar grain and rot; third. the stiffness
or elastic strength Of the timber beam
is more dependent upon the quality of
the wood fiber or clear woods struc-
ture than upon the number and char
acter of defects which the member
contains; fourth. the ultimate strength
of the timber beam is dependent upon
the influence of defects as well as the
strength of the wood fiber: fifth, the
main defects which can be counted
upon seriously to weaken sound
timber beam are large knots or irregu-
lar grain in the lower mid-section of
the piece.
=. Must Resist Decay.
In addition to the strength prop.
critics of wood. the producer and con-
NOntclh ththSClNto WIN
its durability. Wood in contact with
the ground or subject to damp and
wet atmospheres must be capable of
resisting decay and under the most
unfavorable conditions must be sus-
ceptible of receiving maximum
amount of preservative. Before incor-
pOration in a structure, lumber or
timber must be preserved from de-
structive mechanical agencies as well
as decay. Injury resulting from hand
ling in shipment may produce dam
age TO a greater or less extent. Sap
stains in lumber can be prevented by
the use of toxic solutions at the time
of manufacture. Checking in yard
stocks can be prevented by application
Of air-retardant solutions at the ends
Of the timber or boards and controll-
ing the humidity and moisture condi-
tons during the process of drying.
Warping can be reduced to a min
imum by proper piling with free cir
culation of air and protection from
extreme ranges Of temperature and
weather conditions.
Can Prevent Decay.
Decay either in the form Of dry
or damp rot in lumber stocks in most
cases can be eliminated and is usually
due to piling in proximity to or in
contact with infected timber In de-
termining the value Of timber in its
susceptibility to preventative treat
ment, usually the lower grades with
the highest per cent of sap wood and
the least density or weight per cubic
foot are preferable. thus making avail
able, cheaper grades or economical
construction.
The properties OF southern yellow
pine which make this wood valuable
for so many structural and industrial
uses are illustrated in tables 1 and 2
Of forest service bulletin $50. Addi-
tional data is also furnished in that
publication as basis on which to
establish new industrial applications
of this wood as a substitute for stand
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

From the last killing frost in spring
to the first frost in fall is the grow
ing season. This is the period of
planting, of harvest. and of profits
for the gardener. The person who
makes plans weeks ahead of planting
time will usually have the best gar
den. The good gardener has a def
mite plan so that tasks are completed
at the proper time and in the correct
manner. He doesn't decide that it is
time to PAINT radishes, buy the seei,
spade the ground and sow the crop
all the same half day. He knows be-
forehand how much space he expects
TO devote TO radishes and where they
will be planted. He proceeds without
much chance for mistakes. The say
ing, well begun is half DONE" is no.
where more true than in the garden.
How to Buy Seed.
Two questions confront the amateur
gardener at the start. First there is
the question of how much seed Of
each variety of vegetable is needed.
Second comes the question of what
varieties of each vegetable to select.
The amount Of seed needed will vary
with the size of the garden, number
of kinds of plants grown. size of FAM
lily and their likes and dislikes. Space
sufficient to produce the desired
amount of tomatoes for one family
might grow twice as many tomatoes
as would be desired by another family
of the same size. The amounts Of
seed specified in the list here are
averages. They should vary with the
likes and dislikes of the family.
If space is limited it is better to-
limit the number of varieties rather
than to grow small amount of a
wide list of plants. In the small
garden favor the quick growing crops
and those crops that produce a maxi
mum return from a minimum space.
Corn and potatoes are no crops for
the small garden. On the other hand,
they are important garden crops where
space is not the limiting factor. For
an average family of five the follow
ing amounts Of each variety of seed
should prove sufficient.
Amount of Seed Needed.
The list also indicates the feet OF
row the amount of seed specified will
SOW.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

largely made out before going to the
seed store. The dealer can give you
only little help for he doesn't know
the conditions. He can't know how
good a gardener you are, whether
il is earliness, appearance, quality
or quantity that you give major con-
sideration.
Patronize reliable seed companies.
The gardener must depend upon the
seed company's reputation and there
is no better safeguard in buying seeds
than that obtained by dealing with
the well known firms. Good seed
sometimes disappoints, but poor seed
never does: the crop from poor seed
is always bad.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

parallel to the grain, stiffness, resist
ance to impact and a reasonable de.
gree of hardness. Stills and bearing
members, such as railroad ties, must
withstand crushing action or compress
sion perpendicular to the grain. For
the latter purpose. the fibrous struc-
ture of the wood must be compact
enough to furnish high fractional re-
sistance and holding power on spikes.
For the selection of flooring material.
in addition to the necessary strength
properties, hardness and resistance to
abrasion are the ruling factors. Tough
ness. stiffness and, residence are the
properties which determine the adapt.
ability of the wood to sudden applica.
ton and reversal Of stress such as are
incurred in wagon poles and other
implement parts.
Southern Pine Heavy.
Southern yellow pine is moderate
ly heavy wood, possesses great stiff
ness as beam or post. has the high
est shock resisting ability combined
with hardness of the conifers and is
subject to a very moderate shrinkage.
Properly selected for its proposed use,
IL will last longer in exposed situa-
tons and is more durable than most
timbers. In addition to its strength
and durability, southern yellow pine
is more subject to preventative treat
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

ment than the nearest similar spec
of wood and will take up twice
much creosote under the same con
tons of treatment in drying, tempe
ture and pressure. Its resinous q
tent combined with maximum hed
wood requirements are inherent
torrents against rot. Whereas the
brous wood structure posses
strength to resist the loads, its 4
lular nature. provides the resista1
to conduction Of heat or cold. as "
as lightness in weight. The heat q
ductivity Of southern yellow pineI
less than one-third that of brick
concrete and less than one-three-h
dredth part that of steel. UnprotecI
heavy timber. mill-construction 4
resist the action Of high temperate
fires for a period of duration two
four times that of unprotected 81
and the unburned timber shows no &
in strength from the effects Of Il
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

The question of variety Is confusing
to the beginner and often puzzles the
experienced gardener. There is al
ways the temptation to change from
the standard varieties of seed 50
Is familiar to new. highly advertised
specials" In the average garden it
Is best to omit the specials" in favor
OF varieties whose merits have been
proven by several years of popular
demand. Let someone else do the ex-
perimenting. Where one special
lives up to its representation, 80 fail.
Remember the pictures in seed cata-
logs may be discounted. Tomatoes
don't grow the size Of basket balls,
carrots the size of ball bats, nor beans
the length of golf clubs.
Not Always Best.
On the other hand, before ordering
the standard" varieties of seed so
widely used, consider the following
fact: varieties of vegetables and
fruits that are most successful COM
mercially are usually not those high
est in quality. Commercially success
full varieties must be productive, Of
attractive appearance and stand up
well under handling. Quality is of
minor consideration. A striking ex-
ample Is the Dunlap strawberry. It's
quality Is unexcelled and il is produc-
tive, but it will not stand shipping.
1t is superseded on the market by va
rieties inferior in quality that stand
up and present a better appearance.
For home use there are better varie-
ties Of peaches than the standard Al
berta. better varieties of grapes than
the universally known Concord, bet
ter varieties Of tomatoes than the
Ponderosa. better varieties of cabbage
than the Jersey Wakefield, and all
on through the list. Some catalogs
often list each variety as being abso-
lutely the best, SO that they are con-
fusing rather than a help.
Patr0niZe Reliable Firm.
OF late years seed companies have
designated superior varieties by some
making, as a star, an asterisk, or
black type. Where such markings
appear in cntalogs Of well known seed
companies they may be relied upon,
but the assistance of an experienced
gardener in the vicinity Of the grower
is one Of the most reliable sources
OF information. He should be con-
suited when making up the seed or
der. Above all have the seed order
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

Professionally are you taking /,
course. Mr.. Brown? student-Er-w
because am very fond Of the subj
1t gives me q new insight into the pr
lens which-er-rm called upon to m
In every day life. It has been an
SEPARATION to me. Professor-very I'd
Now. MI. Smith, You tell one.-wa
ington Columns.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
Make Pencil Sketch of Grounds
Before Planting Your Shrubs

particularly the American Arborvitae
and the Golden Arborvitae.
Other Flowering Shrubs.
Still other Towering shrubs that
may be used to advantage are Weigela,
Deutzia. Hydrangia, Golden Bell, Lilac
and Honeysuckle. There are many
others that are well adapted to the
South, but these are among the lead
ers.
BY choosing from the kinds and va
rieties of shrubbery named above and
grouping according to methods sng-
gested, one can, for a very few dol
lars, very greatly improve the ap-
pearance of the home and add $500
to $1,000 to the sales value of the
place.