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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Age of the Sun

The age Of the sun has been fixed al
something between two billion and
three billion years by Prof. Walter
Nernst, after researches announced at
a meeting in Berlin of the Society for
Industrial Progress. The estimates
are based In part on the rate Of de.
composition of radioactive elements,
and in part on deductions from Elm.
STEMS theory Of relatively concerning
the relation between mass and energy.
Early estimates set the age of the sun
as low as ten million years, but geolo-
gists showed this was too short to al.
low for the erosion and other changes
observed in the crust of the earth
since 1t became solid. The radioactive
decomposition of uranium to lead Is a
more accurate cosmic clock, and this
indicates that the solid crust of the
earth has existed for at least one and
one-half billion years. According to
Nernst, the sun, while getting past
middle age, is still good for 400, 900, 600
years, after which a crust will form on
its surface and life such as we know II
will cease upon the earth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Stone-Age Men in Africa

Sir Harry Johnston tells of a tribe
In Venya, South Africa, who wander
among dense forests and game-haunt-
ed wilderness. 1.-THE tribe. the AndoA
robo, reproduces In a most striking
manner the life which we may suppose
to have been led by our far-away an
eestors In the earliest Stone Ages" he
says. 'They lead, In fact, very much the
life that the most primitive types Of
man led In Great Britain and France in
the far back days of big animals, pos
sibly before the coming of the glacial
periods.
They live entirely by the chase,
often consuming the flesh of birds and
beasts uncooked. Though they COM
NIT considerable devastation among
the game of the province, they are a
picturesque feature when encoun-
red."-Detroit News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
How Many Is a Fetu?

IAN editorial under the caption of
How many is a few?' recalls to my
mind an incident Of my boyhood,"
writes. a resident Of Buena Vista,
Colo, to the Pathfinder. 81 was as
sisting my father, who was a minis
ter in the Congregational church, in
excavatirg well, my duties being to
turn the windlass which drew the
buckets of dirt to the surface. called
fathers attention to the fact that it
was almost quitting time and he re-
marked that he would take out few
more buckets. I asked him how many
few was. He replied that according
to the Bible a few meant eight Ac-
cordingly, we took out eight more
buckets Of dirt, and the same evening
asked him where he obtained the
information as to a few meaning
eight. For answer he referred me
to I Peter 1920 where, in speaking of
the ark, 1t states few, that is, eight
souls, were saved by water"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Garden Moles

The chief food of ordinary garden
moles is composed Of earthworms,
grubs, caterpillars and insects of vari-
GUS kinds. In captivity moles have
been known to eat birds, mice and
other flesh. During the summer these
little animals burrow about In the light
topsoil searching for food. They go
deeper in winter and hibernate, or at
least live in semi-dormant state. AL
though moles do considerable damage
by upheaTing the ground in lawns and
gardens, they partly recompense for
this harm by destroying insects which
prey upon the roots of plants The
eyes Of the moles are very small and
sunken, being almost hidden in the soft
fur. It Is now believed that the eyes
of garden moles are degenerate and
serve practically no use as organs of
sight. Moles seldom come to the sur
face of the ground except at noontime.
This habit has often been observed. but
never adequately explained.-The
Pathfinder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Residents of St. Kilda
Rely on Birds for Food

st. Kilda, fifty miles west of the
Outer Hebrides, is only three miles
long and two miles broad, and, being
very rocky, its inhabitants have to be
pretty wide awake to make a living.
To great extent they depend upon
sea birds for their food supply, and
one fowler has been known to catch
$40 birds in single day.
The fowler sets out with long deal
pole. nine or ten feet long, with a
horsehair moose at the end camou-
tagged by gannets' quills. Puf1ins are
numerous on the island, and the
fowler creeps as near the birds as pos
sible without giving them the alarm,
thrusts forth his rod along the ground,
works the moose close to an unsuspect-
ing putin, and very dextrously drops
the moose over the birds head and
secures it.
The birds are treated much like her
rings, except that they need a pre-
liminary plucking. When that Is done
they are split open, kippered and hung
In long strings across the cottage cell
ing. In this way they will keep for
an indefinite period, and provide a
putin breakfast at moments notice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Many Uses Are Made
of Centrifugal Force

When you get rid of the water in a
mop by twirling 1t round you make
use of one of the most important me-
ehanical forces. Centrifugal force. as
1t is called Git is pronounced "cen-trif-
ugal," by the way), drives the water
from the mop just as 1t drove the
stone that killed Goliath from David's
sling.
An object, once set In motion, wants
to continue travelling In the same d.
rection. and resists any attempt to
change this direction.
A stone tied to piece of string and
whirled In circle pulls harder the
faster 1t is whirled. If the string
breaks, the stone will continue to
travel In the direction 1t was moving
at the instant the string broke; IT
would travel In straight line were 1t
not for the pull Of the earth, which
finally brings the stone to the ground.
When turning corner on bicycle
you instinctively lean inward; if you
didn't centrifugal force would upset
you.
A motorcar turning a corner at high
speed would run on the two outside
wheels, and the inside wheels would
be lifted from the ground. Cars turn
ing corners quickly are often shown in
drawings with the outside wheels
clear of the ground, which is quite
wrong.
Many uses are made of centrifugal
force; the modern cream separator
collects the fat particles from the milk
by its action.
The little governor that regulates
the speed of gramophone depends on
it.
And the ever-popular roulette
wheel" filings off its occupants by this
force.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Medicinal Vegetables

Curative qualities are possessed by
most vegetables and fruits. Spinach
has direct effect upon the kidneys,
willie onions, garlic, leeks, and shall
lots contain medicinal qualities
which have marked effect upon the
circulatory system. A raw onion eat
en- before going to bed is an excellent
remedy for Insomnia, while soup made
from onions has a soothing and restor-
alive effect upon weak digestive or
Ears.
Lettuce and cucumbers cool the sys-
e.A: beets and turnips are excellent
+, etizers, and celery has such an adj
nlrable effect upon the nervous sys-
TEN that it has been known to cure
neuralgia and is of great use In rheu-
matte cases. Tomatoes are good for
the liver. Figs, currants, cherries, and
strawberries are cooling and purifying.
Eaten first thing In the morning, II
Is claimed an orange will cure dys.
pepsia sooner than anything else
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18

magnificent introducing performers famous
athletes champions
United States Canada will
auded by
captains for the marvellous
often dismissed that the may enjoy days
day. - 49, :
special train of double length railroad transports
Three military
Mcados
of other performers will bes
Remember the date
false to the series of free exhibitions will be
m
the doors opening at and The big show beginning
performance that is clean, instructive inspiring
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Many Towns Claim
Bryan's ANCESTORS

Luray. Va, July l4.-Many
parts of Virginia are falling over
themselves, declaring that each
one is the birthplace of the an
cestors OF Charles w. Bryan,
Democratic nominee for Vice.
President. Salem even claims
that the grandfather of the
organs is buried in that town,
There were two brothers
Charles and Silas Lillard Bryan
and they set out from Virginia
to try their fortunes in the West
at least 100 years ago. Silas
Lillard Bryan was the father of
The yice-presidential nominee and
the CommoDer, William Jennings
Bryan. According to Mrs.
Elizabeth Bolen, who died in
Luray many years ago, Silas
Lillard Bryan was borr in Rap
paliannock County not more than
ten miles from Luray on the Lee
Highway.
Mrs. Bolen pointed out the fact
that she had often visited the old
Bryan homestead in the Blue
Ridge, and it is known fact that
the boy Orator of the Platte"
during one of the campaigns that
was making for the presidency,
he wrote to Mrs. Bolen. The
latter always priced very highly
the letter she received from Mr..
Bryan while lie was making at
campaign in the West. Mrs.
Bolen claimed kinsllip with Mr..
BRYAN and from the tone of the
letter That was sent to her, it was
easily seen that Mr.. Bryan also
recognized that fact and spoke
affec tionately of his kiuspeople
in Eastern Virginia.
If it is true, as residents of Sa-
lem claim, that Silas Lillard
Brvan and his brother set out on
tll>is Western journey from that
place. it is hard to arrive at the
conclusion that they ever reach
ed Sa EN- OIL their way. Mrs.
Bolen was a Miss Lillard and she
was often heard to speak of one
Silss Lillard," of Rappahanock
County. 1t is known that one
Silas Lillard'' died in that
county something like twelve
years ago. He was the father
of Mrs. d. L. Kaufman, of
Luray.
d. G. w. Bolen of Rappahan-
mock County, a son of Mrs. Bolen,
referred to, now living in WASH
ington, Rappahannock County,
has in his possession letters from
William ]. Bryan after the latter
settled down on his Nebraska
farm before going to Florida.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18

A christening ceremony was taking
pISee in a church In q mining district.
The infant wore a resplendsnt bonnet
which, when the critical moment az
rived, the mother found some difhcuify
In removing.
With the eyes Of tho congregation
on her, the mother became clustered
and her attempts to remove the bon
net and hold the baby at the same
time looked as though they would enc
In the baby being dropped on the foof.
The clergyman turned at last to tha
father, Q powerful looking man.
Gan you hold the childr he asked
sharply.
The man looked at the clergyman
who was rather diminutive. very dis'
dainfully.
Hold hlm7" he whispered hercsly.
Man. I could fling him over the
chxfch. and you. too
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Sunday School Convention
Johnston District and Woodstock
Continued in the Fort Valley at
DRY Run, Christian Church
SUNDAY. JULY. 18TH, 1924

PROGRAM
Devotional Service John Thompson Hanisonburg
Song.
Address OF Welcome Mr.. Quentin Burke
Response Maphs, County Chairman
Special Music
Recitation Louis Glenn Locke
Song.
AddressPlace of the in Progress
Rev. Darlington Stark, of Buena VISTA Va.
SoloThe Holy City H Moorehead, of Baltimore
BusnessA ppointing Committees,
Song.
extend the hand charity neghbrhood
the Sunday School? E. H.
Song
Dinner.
Special Music
AddressGod gathering his Leedy Manassas
Song
Address, Minor Miller Secretary Bdgewae Va
Song.
AddressHow and teach the Sunday School Lesson
Dr. D. L. Shaver, Maurertown Va.
Solo Mrs j. D. Lennon, of Edinburg Va.
Song
Reports of the Sunday Schools.
Music.
AddressThe Bible the infaible and indispensable guide LIES
Supreme Task Rev. W. H. Causey of Harrisonburg Va
Song.
Benedction.
T. GLENN LOCKE, BOYER ". Pres.
MRS. FRANCES YATES Sec
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Mystery in Turkeys Name

Tradition has 1t that the first turkey
was brought to England by one Of Sc
bastian Cabot's chief lieutenants. This
Is supported by the fact that William
Strickland. who accompanied Cabot
on several of his voyages. adopted a
turkey rampant as his crest on being
granted arms In 1851.
Exactly bow the turkey got his name
is mystery. Some authorities suE.
gest that the bird christened Itself by
constant reiteration Of sound that
resembles "turk-turk-turk."
The birds succulent meat was so
highly esteemed by Sixteenth century
churchmen, that by Archbishop Gran
mer's order, only zone dish Of turkey
cocks" was permitted at feasts and
banquets.-Detroit News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Origin Of Adams Apple

The Adams apple. which is a pro-
lection or enlargement on the fore
part of the throat, received It's name
from the old absurd belief that when
Eve gave Adam the forbidden fruit,
which was supposedly an apple, por-
ton Of 1t lodged in his throat This
theory was all the more plausible from
the fact that the Adams apple is Wis
ible on men but rarely noticeable on
women, and then usually only late in
life. According to the superstition the
lump caused by this piece of apple in
Adams throat was transmitted to his
descendants and became q character
istic of the human race. The projec-
ton is produced by The thyroid carti-
Iage Of the larynx.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
~ Days to Cross Sea

Seventy-five years ago the Hamburg
American line established its first ship,
the Deutschland, in the service be-
tween Hamburg and New York. This
was a sailing vessel of I'll tons, and
was regarded as q monster craft In
those days. Adolph Godfrey, director
Of the company, at meeting of the
directors In 1913, told with great pride
of the high character of the accommo-
dations which its three ships were af-
fording transatlantic travellers, who
passed AZ days on the trip from Ham
burg to New York and 80 days on the
eastward trip.-Detroit News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
For the Radio EUn

What has radio got to do with for
eign trader When you listen In for
news or amusement speeding from
broadcasting stations, remember that
you could not listen In, nor broadcast
ing be, but for six imported materials
in radio instruments: mahogany from
st. Jago, South America; rubber from
Brazil or the Far East; platinum
from the Oral mountains, Russia |;
glass derived from nitrates procured
In Chile and Germany; silk from
China and Japan; and mica from the
mines Of IndIa.--National Foreign
Trade Council Bulletin
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Wants 'Em Eliminated

"Of course, II you don't care for
those towers" explained the archi-
tect, I'VE can easily have them elm.
mated"
Mr.. Bullion-Bagge furrowed his
brows and pulled out bis cheeks. Then
he looked up from the plans.
"H'm!" he grunted. They look
real handsome as they are, but IL you
think 'Hminatin 'em will make 'em
any 'andsomer, then, I SEE, let's ave
iem Eliminated"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
His Condition

aHowdy, Uncle TIM" saluted an &C
Quaintance from down the road q
piece. "How's your rheumatic coming
on?"
swell, I'll just tell you, Ork," re-
sponded Old Timrod Totter. I've got
eli the rheumatic all the time that
can carry, and some O the time .
good ,aaI mora
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
RelIos Of Famous Massacre.

While excavating for electric con-
Quits In Chicago recently workmen I'M
earthed the skeletons OF three Amsri.
can Indians which Psychologists and
experts in Indian lore believe to be az
least hundred ysars old. These
bones were found lot far from the
Place Of the famous Fort Dearbofn
massacre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
His Reputation

Prisoner" said the magistrate, you
have already been sentenced IL times
for vagrancy, violent assault, embez-
element, theft and so on"
would you mind not speaking SO
loud. your worshipT was the reply.
my intended father-in-law Is in court,
and you might damage my prospects-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Kneu Her Dad

A small child was having her fri
ride In subway train. SGSdenly the
train passed over switch and the
lights went out for a moment.
When they went up again, the little
girl said: did you do that, daddy7"
Daddy denied 1t.
"Well," replied his small daughter.
'.it's just the sort Of thing you would
do"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Bright Idea

NO." said the official, Il can't fad
you Job. have so many people here
after Jobs that / can't even remember
their names" "0h. see. and can't
yea giSe me the job Of keeping a
record % fhemr asked the applicant
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Great Drouek

Tourist-Say. stranger, this surely
Is a dry place; doesn't 1t ever rainf
Stranger-Rainl We've got bull
frogs around here more than seven
years old, and they amt learned to
swim yet.--Pennsylvania Punch Bowl
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
To Make Floor Wax.

A good floor wax Is made by melt.
ing scant haIf-pound Of beeswax, set
Ia pan Of hot water Add gradually,
stirring well, a quart Of turpentine, and
when mixed, a half-cupful Of ammonia.
Cover closely the saucepan containing
It and set outer vessel Of hot water al
the back Of the stove to heat 1t Tor ten
minuts4 Apply warm WITH d p3sSa d
~ l lfA aa3k I'D
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Removal Notice

Having vacated j. F. Ramey's Room
on Court Street, am temporarily 70
Gated. Until permanently located, work
left at f. S. Bowman's Department
Store, or Arthur Boyer's Variety store
will be given prompt attention.
Dee i4-tf. B. F. HIsEY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
PHYSICIAW>.
nR. WILSON GEARING.

Having decided to locate perma-
nently In Woodstock, l can be found
or .elephoned at my home on South
Main Street. | am now prepared TO
answer Gil calls during the day or
night. Thorough laboratory analysis
aod physical examination made In my
Office. Your patronage will be appre-
ciated.
July 25--tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Circus Coming

Trained wild animals will be Of the big features the
Performing within an immense steel arena will group black
Geological Garden In fact the carried with
of the - 80"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18

Invest your money n The percen
Certificates of the Shenandoah Valley
Loan & Trust Co., Woodstock, Va
Security unquestioned. Interest pay
able semi-annually, and Certificate
redeemable any time after six months
On short notice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Shenandoah Herald
ADVERTISING RATES

ADVERTISING RATES
Transient advertisements will b.
inserted at so cents per square Of
Ten lines each insertion. Readin,
notices at five cents per line, each
insertion.
Quarterly and Yearlys Display
advertisements by contract.
Unless the number OF insertions is
marked upon the manuscript, ad.
vertisements will be published un-
til forbidden and charged accord
ingly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Warehouse For Rent

A very desirable warehouse on Cora
merce street with direct railroad con-
nection. Almost new.
March 81 H. B. CHAPMAN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
Lo0d OF Her Mind

Mr.-Pye just had my life insured
for 10000.
MrssHow sweet Of you'll Now /
won't have to keep worrying about
ysu.-atsw x3yk m snd oleba
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18

Put your savings In the Saving
Departments OF the Shenandoah Val
lev Loan and Trust Co.. Woodstock
Va, at 3.per cent compound interests
Amounts OF 81. 90 and upwards receiv-
ed. The only savings institution in
the county for the accumulation OF the
small savings OF laboring men. wo
men, and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
rnfe,e.fine G,iferafurs

Hostess hope you found that
novel interesting. Mr.. Patterson
Guest-well, I must confess Il
wasn't quite so interesting as tae let
ter someone left In II as booKmark.
London Humorist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
BASKETS
BASKETS!

We now have on hand all kind OF
baskets, from two quarts up to bushe
baskets. Special price by the hundred.
c. A. SAUM & Co,
1ulv 4-tf Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-07-18
BUSINESS CARDS.
nR. c. c. BEIDLER'
VETERINARY.

VETERINARY.
PHYSICIAN aud SURG EON.
Graduate of The United States Col
lege OF Veterinary Surgery has perma-
nently located in Woodstock. Catis
answered day or night.
4-i9 lift
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= E. PENCE,

n E. PENCE.
ATTORNEY AT-LAW,
Office Lawyers Row."
Practices in Shenandoah and adjoi-
ing counties. Money to loan.
jar. 6, III
Evening star., 1924-07-06
50.MILLI0N BUSHEL
GAIN IN ESTIMATES
Wheat Threading Yields Much
Larger Than Expected-Price
Trend May Turn.

Tho new wheat movement in the
southwest Increased during the week
ending yesterday, according to the week
ly grain market review of the United
States Department of Agriculture. Har-
vesting was about completed as far
north as Kansas, and threshing had be-
gun in the southern part Of that state.
Threshing returns from Oklahoma and
other southwestern states show larger
yields than were expected. and private
reports estimate that the hard winter
wheat crop probably will be $4,000, 900
bushels larger than the government esti-
mate June l. Weather conditions in the
spring wheat territory have also been
favorable, and reports indicate that if
conditions continue favorable the crop
will be around 20D,000,000 bushels this
year.
The prices were but little changed
during the week at the principal mar
kets but the demand was slightly less
active toward the close. and if the ex-
pected increase in receipts materializes
during the coming week a downward
trend may occur.
Corn prices reached new high levels
on Thursday. when July corn at Chi
cago reached 97&. Continued wet
belt and generally poor crop prospects
were principally responsible for the ad-
VancinS market Commercial stocks have
been materially reduced, but receipts
during the week showed some increase
in the principal markets.
The oats market lost a good part of
the gain of the previous week. and July
oats at Chicago closed on Thursday at
son, net decline for the week of
about 3A
Evening star., 1924-07-06
u. S. BACKS CLAIMS
AGAINST GERMANY
Will Send staff to Europe Wednes-
day to Decide Sums Due
Americans.

Robert W. Bonynge, agent Of the
United States before the mixed claims
commission, United States and Ger
many, more popularity known as the
American German claims arbitration,
accompanied by Harold H. Martin,
chief counsel, and Joseph c. Fehr
of counsel, and Jackson c. Lusby. ac-
countant and auditor, are leaving
Wednesday, July Q, on the S. S. Presi-
dent Roosevelt for Germany, where
they will enter into negotiations with
the German authorities in Berlin and
German nationals in other parts of
the country for the settlement of
various categories of claims against
Germany on behalf OF the govern
ment of the United States and Amer
Jean nationals.
Alexandria Otis and John J. Ed
wards, both of counsel. are already in
Berlin engaged in perfecting the pre-
liminary arrangements for the salts
factory adjustment of this work.
Conferences Scheduled.
DR.. Wilhelm kiesselbach. the Ger
man commissioner, is now in Ger
many. He will be Joined by DR..
Karl Won Lewinski, the German
agent, who is also the counselor of
the German embassy in Washington,
and DR.. Paul Leverkuehn. The work
of the respective agents and their
associate counsel will consist mainly
of conferences and the perfecting Of
the numerous records Of the claims
in question, with documentary evil
dence that is difficult to obtain in
the United States.
In the absence Of Mr.. Bonynge, the
acting agent of the United States will
be Henry B. Morrow, and DIR. Won
Low tAI Ill
Won der Decken as acting agent of
Germany. The work of the two
agencies will continue during the
summer uninterrupted.