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The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
WALLS AS A BACKGROUND

The effect of spaciousness in room
or in house is gained more easily by
the treatment of the walls than in any
other way.
The color Of the walls viii either
make them the receding background
which gives this feeling of space or 1t
may defeat the purpose utterly and
give feeling of oppression as though
the walls were right on top Of one.
A specific example win illustrate
the point l happened TO be with q
friend who was looking for a small
apartment. She found one which suit
ed her needs. The walls were being
papered. In fact, with the exception Of
the panels In the dining room. the
work was completed what do You
suppose they are going to put In those
panels?" Her question was answered
by looking into one of the other apart
ments The panels were filed with
gay flowers and birds. 81 could never
live around that paper. I would feel
that those birds were perched on my
shoulder while ] eat" Fortunately.
she was able TO see the owner. who
willingly papered her panels with the
same paper that covered the rest Of
the wall.
One can never go astray If the warm
tans and grays are the tones selecred
for the walls. They do not force them
selves TO be noticed The method Of
treatment may be calcimine, paint or
paper, the color is the important con-
sideration.
II is well to treat connecting rooms
and halls in the same tones as this in
creases the feeling of unity and spa
eioasness. Sharply contrasting colors
give a chopped-up appearance.
Ceilings should be lighter tint OF
the color used on the walls. Neutral
tones make an excellent background
for pictures and furniture. They do
not have decided voice in the choice
OF color for hangings, and the orna-
ments which give accent TO the room.
Neutral walls are restful and one
does not tire of them as one does Of
more pronounced colors-
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
Prize Legion Band Is
Much in Limelight

Friends of the prize-winninS Ameri-
can Legion post band of Sioux City.
La, may now hear their favorites on
the photograph.
, The band has made two records. one
of the famous American Legion march,
"Armistice Day Forever the compost
ton of Berry ]. Sisk, an Iowan. and
the American Aviation March" IN
der Director Johnson the band has
been playing for records, broadcasting
over the radio. and playing program
concerts throughout Iowa and nearby
states. The band won first prize In
New Orleans and was awarded second
at San Francisco. 1t is composed en-
tirely of Legion men, and represents
the Monahan post. one of.the strongest
in the department of Iowa.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
Method for Polishing
Dulled Metal Fittings

After the ear is first brought out of
Its winter storage, the metal fittings
are usually dull and furnished. They
may be restored by the following
method: First apply weak solution
of oxalic acid and water TO the tar
nished surfaces by means Of cloth
wrapped around stick. Any acrid
accumulations are then loosened and
may be clearly removed by sample
wiping After this ordinary metal pol
ish used for brass work should be APP
piled with a linen cloth and the polish
ing carried out with soft wooden cloths.
II the surfaces are slow to respond to
the polishing. try a good carriage max
er's polish made as follows: Twenty
parts of whiting, one part Of soda. one
quarter part Of citric acid. This COM
pound is moistened with. water for
using
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
intensive Treatment
of Civic Questions

A bureau to provide intensive treat
ment Of the civic and community ques-
lions affecting the American Legion
has been made part Of the activities
of national headquarters Of the organi-
cation.
The work will be under direct charge
Of the Americanism commission of the
Legion, and Will Immediately begin ex-
tension of the work among the 11,000
posts and 1000 units of the organiza-
ton scattered throughout the nation
and In several foreign countries.
Aid and direction will be given posts
in development of their towns and
cities, of playground and recreational
work, wider use of the schools as COM
munity centers, formation of boy and
girl scout troops. and in every other
constructive activity for community
Improvement. This work was author
ICED by an addition to the American
ism program passed at the San Fran
cisco convention of the organization.
"Your Post and Your Town" is the
title of a booklet which will be issued
by the Americanism commission, and
which is designed, not as a manual
of procedure. but as examples of the
successes and failures OF other Legion
groups.
Cooperation of the Playground and
Recreation Association of America and
Community Service, Inc, has been &C
corded the Legion in this work.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15

ment for the soldiers sailors and ma
rines received but scant attention by
those engrossed with the heavy study
OF writing constitution for a state
that was doing business under provi-
sions made by past generation.
AS the election drew near an under
cover effort was made to defeat the
amendment for the soldiers. 1t brought
a scathing statement from G. H. Scru-
ton of Sedalia, Mo-, district committee
man of the American Legion, and
fighter for the Legion in peace with the
same d0-or-die punch that he showed
In France. The statement was issued
the evening before the election 1t
was sent broadcast through the state,
the metropolitan newspapers giving 1t
frst-page prominence.
ScrutOn said:
"Rumor has reached this city that
sample ballots being distributed in
larger cities do not suggest support Of
amendment No. 4, which provides for
the payment of the state bonus to
those soldiers who did not participate
In the original appropriation because
the funds were exhausted before their
names were reached.
"Former service men here and in
neighboring communities in this part
of the state appeal to the voters Of st.
Louis to vote for this amendment. It
is right and just and fair. It's defeat
would be stain on the good name of
the state of Missouri"
The amendment carried by e5,964
majority.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
HON
AN
sPoTAND s1
b INEz 81
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20. 1924 Weafe2

The problem OIL & 81 * s
the solvent for thu 81
tain types Of stains VII & f + + +
lily to certain kinds Of tra3 E
Removing a spot as soon 81
sible after it appears gives one
advantage Of usually knowing Va
has caused it. The question IS The
one Of knowing how to effect its rev
movaI.
the nature of the stain is not known,
Is to proceed slowly and to use the
simple methods first. Often little
clear. cold water. applied at once win
do the work with no injury to the
fabric or its color.
Stains may. for convenience. be
classified under four general heads.
according to their soIubiIlty
First are the stains soluble In
water: they are sugar, starches. gums.
egg, milk, blood. soup stock. fruit
juices, coffee and tea.
Second are those soluble in alco-
hol, ether, chIoroform, benzire and
gasoline; they are fats (which may be
removed from cotton with hot water
and soap). candle grease. tar. crude
oil, asphaltum, some vegetable stains,
such as grass stains medicine usual
ly alcohol is fine solvent the fact that
1t Is denatured does not affect its
cleansing properties). varnisli and
paint, for the last named turpentine is
also solvent
Third are the stains which are sol
uble in acids. namely. iron rust and
ink.
Fourth are the stains which may be
treated with javeIIe water. This meth
cd may be used for very resistant
spots on white cotton or linen. but
only as a last resort. when ether
means fail, as It requires careful
handling to prevent injury to the fab
rio. 1t should always be used In weak
solution.
When the nature OF the stain is
known and the agent to be used Is
decided, the method of applying the
proper solvent is the final step In our
cleansing problem
Again. let me emphasize the me-
cessity Of going slowly. II Is 80 easy
TO assume that II a little Is good, lot
is better Many applications OF weak
agent will not cause damage TO the
material. while one application Of a
strong solution may cause ruin. This,
is especially true in using acid or ia
velle water
1t fs advisable 10 rinse the spot
after each application. If an acid is
the cleansing agent. put some am
monia into the rinse water to neutral
lie the effect of the acid. This Is the
principle of commercial ink eradi-
Gators. an aIkaH in one bottle neu-
traIizes the acid which removes the
ink.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
To Probe Cases of Men
in Penal Institutions

Among recent departments Of the
American Legion to begin surveys OF
penal institutions in their states, with
"A view of segregation of mentally I'M
balanced from ordinary criminals, are
Massachusetts and Indiana.
The survey was authorized by the
national organization following dis
closures in Wisconsin that large per
cent of ex-service men confined in the
penitentiaries were sufferers from
mental arrangement. and we're con-
fined in ordinary institutions not re-
ceiving treatment for this disability.
This survey was instigated by Gov
ernor Blaine of Wisconsin on sugges-
ton of F. Ryan Duffy, now national
vice commander of the Legion, and
called national attention to the prob
lem. Immediately surveys under d.
rection of the Legion were started In
half a dozen states, with the result
that many former service men are
now receiving treatment for some dis
ability incurred in war.
In Massachusetts where the survey
was ordered by Department Com
mander Clarence R. Edwards, 1t has
been determined that there are 400
veterans now at Deer island, a num-
Der of whom may be transferred to
some institution for Treatment De-
partnent Commander A. e. Ball of In
diana has arranged to make the sur
vey in his state one Of the most COM
prehensive yet attempted, as the case
of every ex-service man found In
prison will be reviewed in attempts to
settle claims and pay adjustments.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15

Although plague is spread by tha
bite of rat fleas that have formerly
Toasted on the blood of q plague-in-
fected person or animal. not every
species of flea performs this Office. r.
has been found that one species OF rat
flea is apparently responsible for most
Of the outbreaks OF pestilenee. at least
in india where ii is endemic. Tie
geographical distribution of the dis
ease varies there with thar of the flea
NehopsyiIs elleanis. while ather sps-
eies Of rat fieas isre1omfna.g whera
plague Is uncommon.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
Work of the Legion

(By Roba-t N. StRnfeld. United
States Senator from Oregon
ITO me the most impressive
work of the American Legion
has been In the discharge of It's
duties towards the disabled COM
rade. Because of It's energy and
devotion to this work the many
great difficulties surrounding it
have been solved. Much credit
for the conception OF our pres
ent laws in this direction is due
to your organization. So. too,
has the Legion progressed with
its wonderful work in the re
Mobilization of the veterans OF
the great war. and it's program
of Americanization cannot help
but leave a feeling of security in
the minds and hearts of those
who love America and respect
her&insfitut1ons."
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
Automobile Notes

To keep your storage battery in
best shape it should be inspected every
two weeks.
At any rate, Jesse James never
raised a hood and frightened a spark
plug and charged 1886.
Don't count too much on the COM
mon sense of the other fellow. No
one Is 100 per cent alert all the time
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
SOFT TIRES ARE
VERY EXPENSIVE
Proper Initiation Will Give
More Miles and Decrease
Gasoline Consumption.

<Bv ERWIN GREER. President Greer
College of Automotive Engineering,
Chicago).
Tires form very important part Of
an automobile, this point being brought
to our realization when on a beautiful
day for motoring we spend an hour
or so struggling on hot road rectify-
ing the wrongs of a sadly neglected or
badly used tire, involving the loss of a
perfectly good temper.
Don't drive your car with tires that
are soft or not properly inflated or
you will be we'll started on the road
to tire trouble with the following re-
suits to your tires. and your pocket
book
Sliding Of the tires on the rim when
the brakes are applied suddenly.
causing the tube to tear around the
valve stem.
Tread loosening from the fabric due
to arc Of bend in transverse direction
to arc Of circumference.
Tires puncture much easier when not
properly inflated.
Tire heating which destroys fine
valuable chemical elements necessary
TO both rubber and fabric.
Cracking of the side walls and rim
cutting and In some cases pinching Of
the tube.
When tires are not properly inflated
they create drag and the car is slow
to pick up speed or IL on the front
wheels steering is made harder. The
engine has to work much harder, gaso-
line consumption is greater and many
other effects make themselves known.
Turns Out Of Course.
Did you ever drive your car along a
smooth road with one of the front tires
soft? You noticed the car had ten
dency to turn off its course in the d.
rection Of the side ON which the soft
tire was. The cause of that Is this:
When a tire becomes soft it de-
-creases the overall diameter of the
wheel, that Is. If the tire becomes soft
enough to allow the axle to settle one-
fourth inch on one side, you have in
reality a wheel that Is one-half inch
smaller than the wheel on the oppo-
site end Of the axle therefore the
smaller wheel must travel faster or
turn a greater number of revolutions
to travel the same distance as the
other, or leave its true course of d.
rection. The other wheel with the tire
properly inflated on the other end of
the axle, being larger, travels greater
distance in the same number of revo-
buttons, and IL not joined to the car 1t
would follow the smaller wheel off its
true course and gradually turn In a
circle around the smaller wheel, using
the latter for an axis around which to
rotate. But both wheels being firmly
fastened TO the car, they are forced to
travel in the true course Of the car !;
thus the smaller wheel Cor the one
with the soft tire) Is forced to travel
the same distance as the larger one.
thus causing more wear on both.
Keep Well inflated.
So keep your tires well inflated but
not over-infated as one is as bad as
the other. Be sure to keep them In
dated to the pressure that is specified
on the side of the tire by the manu-
tacturer and you will get more mile
age. and decrease gasoline consumption
and have smooth running car with
less trouble on the road.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15

'eTime seems to have touched your
wife lightly. old man."
Don't fool yourself. It's the beau
ty specialists who have been doing
the touching" American Legion
Weekly
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
Tools Carried in Auto
Door Are. a Convenience

Vacating the rear seat Of an automo-
bile so that tools can be obtained from
under it is very inconvenient to the
passengers. especially during rainy
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
A Handy Automobile Tool Kit Incor-
porated With One OF the Front
Doors to Save Space.

weather. A solution of this problem is
to keep the tool kit elsewhere in the
car, as for instance on the front door.
The inside covering of the door is first
removed and a frame, 21a inches deep,
covered with galvanized iron. is hinged
to the door as indicated. The combined
width of the door and Of the additional
compartment furnishes sufficient space
for the jack, tire pump and other
tools. The tools are held, in place by
means of leather straps, arranged as
shown, and a small catch is used to
keep the compartment closed.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-05-15
Driving Economies

WeII-lnHated tires.
Proper carburetor adjustment.
Brakes In correct working or
der.
All working parts fabricated
to. assure smooth running.
Disengage clutch whenever
possible and coast.
Obtain sufficient momentum
when approaching heavy grade
to carry the car a considerable
distance up the grade before
changing gears.
The Washington times., 1924-04-07
ROCKVILLE HIGH HAS
VERY HEAVY SCHEDULE

ROCKVILLE, Nd. April T.
Rockville High Schools baseball
team will play ten games this year
Such is the announced schedule by
Prof. Harry 8. Beall, principal OF
the school.
Rockville has booked but one
game with a scholastic team of
Washington, that being against the
Georgetown Props.
The complete schedule follows:
April Is, Georgetown Preparatory
School, at Garrett Park; April "a
Briarly Hall Military Acaremy. at
Poolesville; April 80, Georgetown
Preparatory School, at Rockville
May g., Poolesville High School. at
Rockville; May 8, Briarly Hall Mill.
tary Academy. at Rockville; Nav I6.
Poolesville High School, at Pooles.
vile: May 81, Gaithersburg High
School, at Gaithersburg; Nav 81
Gaithersburg High School, at Rock.
VILE; May 81, Sandy Spring High
School, at Rockville; June A. SANDY
Spring High School. at Sandy
Spring.
The Washington times., 1924-04-07
Murchison Chooses
Newark Man AS
Trainer.

NEW YORK, April LOREN
Murchison, of the Newark Ath-
letic Club, national sprint cham
pion, announced today he would
train for the Olympic tryouts
under the direction of Carl G.
Anderson, Newark Athletic Club
coach. He denied reports that
he would place himself under
the tutelage of Lawson Robert
son, head Olympic track coach,
at the University of Pennsyl-
vania.
Murchison explained that he
gave much credit for his success
to Anderson and intended to
rely on the latter's coaching I'M
til he had gained a place on
the Olympic team.
The Washington times., 1924-04-07
HOLES IN ONE.
Phenomenon Seems to Favor Dubs
and Champions Alike.

There seems to be no doubt among
golfers that hole in one is more or
less of a fuke. In fact, statistics
prove that the god of the hole in
one" more generally bestows this su-
prerne favor on the dub.
The sad part about "ones" Is that
they seldom happen when they are
needed badly In crucial medal rounds
when they would throw the tide of
battle IN the fortunate players favor,
they are conspicuous by their absence.
Yet. there are instances of vitality mn
portant zones"
Perhaps the most recent rs that Of
Jock Hutchinsons IN 1921. at the
eighth hole of ST. Andrews Il un-
doubleday won him that Open Cham
pionship That is. It did not merely
make the difference of single shot
and enable him to tie with Mr.. Weth-
cred and so beat HIM IN the playoH
but il did come at the right moment t.
buck him up when he needed buclCing
He started poorly and was having .
rotten time of Il until he made tina
cone" at the eighth. With that behinc
him he frightened and came within
very few inches Of repeating the per
Torrance at the ninth again. and TIM
hole a drive Of 20 yards
II Is curious this hole % one bus'
The Washington times., 1924-04-07
VIRGINIA. MAY
ENTER RING
TOURNEY
South Atlantic Championship
Scheduled for Baltimore
April % and ~.

BALTIMORE, April THE South
Atlantic Association boxing cham
pionships to be held on April 23
and "a at the Fourth Regiment
Armory received a big boost when
word was received by the committee
to the effect that there was a posi-
bility Of the University of Virginia
entering full team.
Never before in the history Of
amateur boxing in this territory has
so much interest been aroused in
the glove meet as is evidenced this
year. The announcement by
= los 0rn .Al az [
the boxing championship committee,
that the first men will positively be
sent to the final Olympic tryouts
at Boston on May 10, 20, and 81
has caused quite some activity in
the ranks of South Atlantic terri
tory, which embraces Maryland, Viz.
ginia n Carolina ana District
of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1924-04-07

AhS Son suit that he wore was
wonderful to look upon; his knicker.
Dockers were Of the latest design
and his coat was far too good look.
ing to be taken off. His cap, Of
the finest Scottish Tweed, had a
large peak; his stockings were a BIT
loud for a man Of his age; his shoes
were strongly made and noticeably
new, and am sure that II one had
examined deeper he would have
found just the same care extending
TO the skin. His clubs had probably
cost him the top price, and so had
MS bag, and am sure that he used
the most expensive balls.
His meticuIOus care extended 20
his game; no took the greatest
pains with his shots: he calculated
MS swing tirelessly and made q
SLOW and careful way about the
His partner went to the other ex.
IRENE; his costume was q make.
shit one. There were no hobnails
on his shoes. He played In
trousers belonging to his street
suit, and his shirt. which showed
through q boys sweater, had the
collar button sticking in It, and he
wore no cap. In his bag was one
wooden club all out Of proportion
to the lonely looking iron, or two
hugging the lower rim Of it.
This man went about careIessly,
absolutely free from the strain
under which the other man labored.
He remarked loosely that he was
trying to make an eleven on each
hole. because by. so doing he would
have an advantage in adding up his
score, nine times eleven being
ninety-nine-one under 100.
To my way Of thinking neither
OF these men was right, one was
Over-careful of clothes and play
ing, the other not careful enough.
The middle path is usually the
right one, at least on 1t one cannot
go so far astray. To be comfort
able, one must be BEAUTIFULLY
clothed; to play well, one must have
good clubs and balls.
1t is well to have a good shower,
and change before going home.
Avoid being conspicuous whether
for carelessness or carefulness; lust
remember that comfortable clothes
have good deal to do with a
good golf shot.
Copyright, John +. Ollie Coz
The Washington times., 1924-04-07
THE CONGRESSIONAL,
SLOGAN
~esys 70 ExerclsAF

The Constituents Of oar congress-
men win doubtless be surprised to
know that IN tie basement of the
House Office Building at Washington
there b . perfectly appointed gym
nasium. And here our athletic law
makers keep themselves TT
An unprecedented investigator,
made . few years ago, showed that
our federal congressman were more
subject to sickness and death than
any other group of men engaged in
sedentary occupation. Shortly after
the World War brOlre ont, Waiter
Camp came 10 Washington 70 help
~ BY building up the physiques
Of % governing and managing
champion Pre-breakfAst classes Of
from two SSp to a hundred of our
dignihed q corpulent officials
twisted and ffed daily on the
lawns OF som ~ the cabinet mem-
beA The eff were soon notice-
able IA giowin F1eeiSS, alert steps,
nights.
ALVSE uHe C6S6a - On noB68IS1G9 VpB
congressman, ~ had % greatly
benefited from I regular exercise.
saw the necessit Rf . plan for the
continuance Of Representative
Fred D Brittess former amateur
boxing ehampid q and Congressuan
Daniel Reed, k2 of the best a
around athletes or1tell has ever pro
duced, fathess the congressional
gymnasium. I signed up rs other
federal law 1ers, and BY private
subscription Sised enough funds 10
buy equipY Il and hire instruction.
UncIe S6 donated a large store
room, n ily accessible to lockers
and shoV 70, and here, daily, the tlnut
of the Rnehang bag. the swish Of Oh
Jumping rope, the creak Of thc
weigh Rnd rowsng machines, may b
hearty Never be surprised If you
are eonStItnert of one of these gym
emf SsaSts, and call at his Office latG
al afternoon. to hear that he IS talc
i his exercise.
lEThere are enough Of our fedora
Representatives. interested IN this
schems nom 50 that an annual tau Of
- Serves to pay for the up
ahd the salary Of the instructor
The Washington times., 1924-04-07
Seven on Navy Crew
Are Dropped To
Second Boat.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, April t.
Drastic changes in the Naval
Academy crews continue to be
made by Coach Glendon, seven
men being moved from the
first to the second boat this
afternoon as the result of a
beating received by the varsity
from the substitutes yesterday.
Shieke, who has been working at
bow, was the only varsity oars
man saved, but he was moved
to No. 5. The changes in
cluded the moving of Captain
Shanklin to the second boat,
while Bell replaced Powell as
varsity stroke.