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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
GARRETTP. SERVISS EXPLAINS.
ULTRAVIOLET RAYS EFFECT
Waves of Energy Useful to Man Because of
"BactericidaI' Properties

ultraviolet rays are more abun-
dant at high elevations than near
sea level. This Is exactly what
should result from the action OF
the atmosphere in cutting them
out from the totality of the solar
radiation reaching the earth's
surface. This screening by the
atmosphere varies both with the
density of the air. and with the
distance that the rays have to
fore attaining the surface of the
globe. The higher you ascend in
the air the less dense it becomes,
and consequently the less effect
i've In screening off the short
wave rays.
1t Is another fact Of obs1rva.
ton, agreeing with theory, that
the ultraviolet radiation received
at any point on the earth is more
abundant at or near noon than
early in the morning or late In
the afternoon. This, of course,
results from the fact that at noon
the sun Is highest in the sKy,
and its rays Of all kinds fall more
directly downward, and so have
a shorter distance to go through
the air before reaching the
ground.
1t follows that in winter less
ultraviolet radiation reaches the
earth's surface than in summer
for In winter the altitude of
the sun Is always relatively low.
But the loss is less at high ele-
Vations than near sea level. So,
sanitariums in which ultra violet
ray treatment Is used are best
placed as high as other considera-
tons will permit. Winter noun
tain climbing Is a healthful cx-
ercise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
ONCE-OVERS


Are you a storytelling bore?
No matter what conversation do you interrupt
by meeting storyf
You may be good story teller but people not al
wavs in the mood for a funny story.
When instance information sought and those most
interested are exchanging thoughts it very an
moving to have rvlous story break the thread of
versaton.
wellplaced short and o-the point story enjoyable
some times.
But to interrupt and logic with unsuitable Stories
is to show that you person of poor judgment.
is possible that you have given much attention to
telling stories that you have learned depend the wits
Of others, instead of thinking for yourself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26

DEAR ELSIE:
am woman of fifty and
have always been a good pal to
my son and daughters. They are
now comfortably married and
have families of their own. They
are all Independent Of me and
have their particular interests OF
course. am very lonelyand
here's where my problem lies.
A man a little older than my
self, lonely too, and whom !
esteem very highly. offers me a
very good home and a comfort
able life. / have q very great
respect for him and like him
very much. But my children, are
raising a great rumpus. The
secret of their objection is. though
they win not admit 1t, the fact
that have some real estate.
They are afraid that they might
lose something II / marry. I
know very we'll that IL l We're
dependent on Il en- FOR my liv-
ing. they would he delighted with
my marriage. Elsie. you would
bestow a favor on my troubled
and perplexed head if you wrote
one of your snappy articles about
the selfishness of my children.
A MOTHER.
I'd like to be the fly on about
a thousand domestic walls when
that letter hits home. Will it
start ructions? Well say II will.
Few. indeed. are the family
circles where some enteFprising
child isn't riding herd on mama
or papa.
We hear very little of this in
the public press. The wrongs OF
the young are known in the most
remote corners of the land be-
cause the young have strong
lungs and know how to use them.
But seldom do we hear OF the
petty tyrannies which make life
miserable for those who are going
down the grade. They haven't
the energy to stage rebellions, and
the long struggle with life has
made them shrink from notoriety
or argument.
Moreover, If they did voice
their wrongs, who would side
with them? They would receive
much snivelling sentimental trib.
ute no doubtful snivelling.
sentimental tribute is no com
fort to proud and indig-
nant soul that wishes recognition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
CABLES FOR
BRIDGES
Editor of The Times:

Editor of The Times:
The very sad accident at
Klingle Bridge the other day, to-
gether with two others Of like
nature, brings out thoughts of
protective measures against SIM
liar accidents occurring again.
The thing that seemed most
practical was that a cable should
be run along the top edge rail Of
the bridges of the District and
fastened to as many places in the
rail as were available, both ends
to be fastened securely into solid
ground at the ends of the bridge.
This would seem to prevent the
recurrence OF any such ecCi-
dents as the ones we have had.
1t would be very practical l:e-
cause OF it's being inexpensive.
This method Is used to protect
cars from running off the road
on some of the most dangerous
curves In the country. Probably
many of your readers are familiar
with places where this is used.
4. w. SULIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
By ELSIE ROBINSON

mother who writes. She Il fifty.
Fifty IS not a very great age.
Ones ears still wag, ones nose
still pricks ones heart still
jumps at fifty. One can love
very ardentIy and foolishly at
fifty. One can go on most en-
gaging adventures. Even the
troublesome human body isn't
much impaired at fifty In this
beneficient age. Careful den.
tistry. good massage, a touch
of henna, rouge and powder,
skillful naaicure, a well turned
boot and q, becoming fur and you
can laugh at your birth certifi-
cate. Then why should the mere
fact that you became q parent
some twenty-five years ago cramp
your style for the remaining
thirty years2
The mean, meddlesome parent
who blocks his or her child's pro-
gress and interferes with his
destiny is an obnoxious pest and
no sentimental glamour should
obscure his real character. But
the meddlesome, selfish child who
n0cIOTS, CAdSPCA0 avs
thwarts an able-sodied, mentally
competent parent in the name OF
love Is just as obnoxious ana
almost as common a pest.
If Mother wants to marry a
gentleman of her choice, that'S
HER business. If Father wants
to step off again with that plump.
pretty young widow. that's HIS
affair. Their hearts are their
own and so are their pocket
books. They have the right to
dispose OF both as they will
but they will waste both
money and health in such ridic-
ulous escapades!" retorts an
apprehensive son or daughter.
Then let 'em. The chief Joy
of youth is making experiments,
The richest right we have is the
right to use ourselves and our
property as we see fit--to waste
ourselves if such be the turn OF
the game. Such chance of vast
ing adds both zest and incentive
to living. Why shouldn't Fifty
have. that zest and incentive as
we'll as Twenty? What Ii they
do die off little sooner or a lit J
tie poorer? 1t isn't the number
of years you live that counts,
but the stuff you've crammed
into those years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
Worker and Shirker

Il that brcklayers mot moved by civic duty
Newspaper puts it, actually getting much 500 for
working five and half days of eight hours each.
The most easily disturbed by this the gentle
that doesn't work five and half days week five
and half days year either and who has great deal
than 500 foz every day that he D0ESN T work
Those with should remember that all the money that
they get the money distributed by the workers
And the workers by the way should remember that all
money they ever get part Of the actual value that they
and other workers produce.
The that cheats days work cheating himself
and oths- workers-nobody else.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
Best Roads in the Country

Where do the Cafornans get all their energy climate
and under sky that would make of dleness and
dreaming laudable career?
But the energy there The State already the finest
S0ads in the world the most surprisingly beautiful perfect
hghroads reaching almost thousand miles along Pacific
Ocean, and inland in all directions
But the State isn't satisfied The present program
for spending roads The help
with State tax of cents gallon gasoline. But
with that tax added gasoline there only costs is cents
gallon.
Think Of that as.you crank your in the East
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
Two Bridesmaids?

Two bridesmaids?
nEAR. MRS. BEECKMAN:
~ Will you please tell me II
it is out of place to have two
bridesmaids at church wedding?
was told 1t Is proper 10 have
one or seven.
(2l Is it proper for the brides
mother to go to the church?
K. Fl.
OINCE it Ia the best form for
~ the bridesmaids to walk to-
gether, two by two, in both the
professional and occasional, II
is naturally better to have an.
even number.
t2) 1t is customary for the brides
mother to go to the church. She
Is the hostess Of the occs sion,
since the invitations are sent in
the name of the brides mother
and father. The brides mother
always is the last person seated,
just before the professional starts
to come up the aisle. She sits
in the first pew on the left.
Mrs. BeeCkman will be glad to
answer questions on etiquette sub,
Ditted by readersJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
SAP AND SALT
BY Bert Moses

When the phone rings. be
ready to answer. whether you are
at home or not.
While limiting ornaments, we
might as well include lawyers and
make "A double killing
Now let's have a conference OF
al nations to agree not to have
any more wars until the last one
is paid for.
Hex Heck says! "Theys two
ways to succeed: One Is to go
on: and git 1t, and the other is
to heV 1t brung to you."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
The DinOSaur Rebels

China huge dnoaur Of the East continues seriously
her right manage her affairs Crowds foreign
policemen $4,000 students demand that China break off dpo
matte relations with England And England bothered by
the Shanghai strike that ties up shipping inclined make
any reasonable arrangement
It pays to yourself, if you follow it up.
On side of the Pacific Senator Borah head of the
Committee Foreign Affairs declares that Uncle Sam
should mind his business and let China mind
would have the United gives up special
privileges Chinese soil.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
BRIDESMAIDS
BOUQUETS
Mrs. Cornelius BeeckmanI

Mrs. Cornelius Beeckmanl
nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
II Who buys the flowers for
each bridesmaid? Does the usher
buy them or does the groom buy
the flowers for all the brides
maids, or does the best man?
Y. s.
TIME flowers for the bridesmaids
are usually supplied by the
parents OF the bride or by the
bride herself. The reason for this
Is that the bride plans to have the
flowers Of the bridesmaids a part
of the costume and therefore she
knows best what to order.
Sometimes the groom asks for
the privilege OF sending the flow
ers to the attendants of his bride.
And 1t is correct for him to send
them IL he wishes.
The best man or the ushers
should never be expected to send
the flowers for any Of the attend
ants OF the bride. Why should
they? The best man and ushers
are invited to take places Of hon.
or as attendants OF the groom:
they are not invited so tkAt they
will assume part of the expenses
Of the wedding--or at least 1t is
unfair and bad taste to have them
assume any expenses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26

on its own merits.
Old people do not
want to be treat
ed like precious
relics. They want
to be treated ike
able-bodied, ment
aAly G ON uetent
independent hui
man beings who
have earned the
right to boss
their own lives
and should be
allowed to do so
regardless Of the
opinions Of others,
Yet despite our
protests Of love
and esteem, few
OF us are willing
TO grant the old
folks OF our
families that right.
Here, for In
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
Who Said 1t

'USmalI habits pursued betimes
May reach the dignity of crimes
No faut should be considered
too trifling to notice. Hannah
More we'll says in "Florio."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
WE have de-
wv voted consid-

cradle time In
I his q department
ia the discussion
of Bossy Par
ents. AZ q con-
sequence. we're
In Dutch with Al.
most every mama
and papa Of our
!. acquaintance. in
Guiding our own,
Maybe the fol-
lowing art lie ! 3
will square things
a little. For we
are now about to
land with all our
hob nails on the
BOSSY Chilli
who wants to
ride herd on his
or her parent.
Here's the letter
that inspired the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-26
Black Bow Tie and Tuxedo.

nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
~ Please advise IL 1t is prop
bow tie with a tuxedo F. L.
IVES, a black bow tie is the only
i correct tie to wear with
Tuxedo suit.
Evening star., 1925-10-11

-9x7H-ft. size. and a SOLO
value when perfect, at...
-6x9-it. size, $50 when
perfect, at ,...........
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
Warn License Dodgers.

Secretary of State Fred r. Tim
norman issued statement re-
Gently at Madison calling attention
to two important new laws per-
tanning to motor vehicle registra-
ton.
Chapter 209 provides that any
person who operates a motor We
hlcle without a license after May
lst and before application has been
made may be arrested by any police
office and brought before any judge
or court of record or justice of the
peace and upon conviction the
court will collect the license fec,
impose a fine of not less than ten
dollars and costs and collect two
dollars additional which will be
paid to the officer making the ar
rest. This provision does not apply
to a vehicle that is being taken
over the highway by dealer or
distributor nor to a new vehicle
while being taken by a private per-
son from the place of delivery to
his home or place of business.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
DID YOU EVER HAVE 1T
"Gabba Fest" is New Stunt
Promoted by Men of Con-
over Church.

Did you ever attend a "Gabba
Feast?Y
The men of the Pioneer Lutheran
church in the town of Conover are
staging a stunt for Sunday, June
21st, and it will start at twelve
noon and last until 2:30. Just what
it is we really cannot say; taking
Pete Hedeen's word for it, there is
a likelihood that it means eats and
gobs of talk.
Our information is that there
will be no ladies connected with
this fest" but that the men of
the church intend to promote all
there is in it and will stand for no
feminine supervision during the
serving hours.
The people of the Pioneer church
have been having some wonderful
times Of late years since they have
builded and paid for mighty fine
church all out of their own pockets.
And. while writing. this article it
might be well to add that the ladies
have had a big hand in this church
progress. 1t was through their
labors in holding socials and meet
ings that most of the money was
contributed in the building and
furnishing of the church, and it
stands today tribute to- commun-
ity thrift and upbuilding. The
building is situated on the north
shore of Pioneer lake in the town
of Conover some ten miles from
Eagle River and about six from
village of Conover. While they
have no resident preacher, one is
supplied them from Rhinelander on
stated Sundays. Once every two
weeks the entire community of the
town congregate at the church and
hold a community meeting. This
has been the means of bringing
out many good things spiritually
for the community benefit, and
also in the strengthening of the
community's interests in business
affairs.
Anyhow, both men and women
and young folks are invited to go
to Pioneer church next Sunday and
learn what "Gabba Fest" really
is.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
MEMBER CIRCUS DAYS?
Grown-ups to Be Kids Again
and Liye Over Memories
of Long Ago.

1t takes the old-timer to tell you
of the real joys of life occasioned
by the arrival in the early days of
the old-time wagon train circus;
not the glittering, glossy railroad
affair, but the mud--bespattered
horse-drawn wagon circus which
would enter the village during the
night and how you could not sleep
but kept listening for the first rat
tie of the wheels over the village
streets. Then it was up and away
for the circus lot. Not quite day
light, and sometimes the morning
air had more chills to the square
foot than the ague-shaker of down
south. Then again your bare feet
would be anost froze and the lit
tie old coat none too thick to stand
off the before daylight cold.
But that made no difference;
you were there with your chum
Curley or Whistle Pants and
watched the unloading of the ele-
plant and all the animal cages;
watched sharp for a peek of one of
EN-. Home to a belated breakfast
and session with dad in the wood
shed. But them were the days.
Nowadays you care not when the
posters are put up on billboards;
you care not when the circus pulls
into town with a special train;
don't give a hang if the elephants
do march down the street all
dressed up on their way to the cir
Gus lot. Long about afternoon
showtime; never before that now,
you casually remark to some friend,
maybe your choice fapper: care
anything for the show?" If you
have picked dead one" for your
companion, there will be no going
to the circus and life therefore has
no kick in it, and you make fun of
the excitement of the small kids
when the "perade'' is going by.
But, anyhow, just take an after
noon off and take some poor kid
who is shy the necessary amount
for a ticket; give him access to all
there is to see, and you will be
surprised at how quick all the old
time thrills and excitement and
pleasures will come back to your
doddering old body. Be boy, with
a boy or girl, just once more.
Next Monday is circus day. DOM
be a piker or a dead one.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
Souvenir Dollars.

Consignment Of the New Liberty
half dollar issued by the U. S. gov
eminent, will be available at both
the Farmers & Merchants and the
First National banks within short
time. They are a memorial to
southern soldiers, their minting at
this time marking the completion
OF the monument erected on Stone
Mountain to the valor of the south
ern soldiers of the rebellion. Two
horsemen, mounted on their sad
dies, one of them, General Lee, are
shown in the relief work on one
side Of the silver half dollar. The
other side contains the nation s
emblematic eagle in a sitting posi-
ton, significant of peace. The new
silver piece bears the date 1925.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
PLACE BOUNTY ON EN-
Men Who Operate Their Car
Without License Must Pay
Extra.

The Wisconsin legislature has
placed a bounty on automobile
owners who are operating their
cars without license.
The committee on highways bill
providing a 81 bonus to any police
officer who arrests the owner of a
car without a license has been
signed by Gov. John j. Blaine and
is now law.
The new act provides that in the
case of the arrest of any person
whose automobile lacks automobile
license plates, the Judge or justice
of the peace before whom he is
arraigned must force him to file an
application for a license immedi-
ately and forward the necessary
amount with the application to the
secretary of state. In addition the
law requires the Judge or justice to
charge the violator So more than
the cost Of the license and this
money must be turned over to the
arresting officer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
Claim Team Is Broke.

The report is out that the Toma-
hawk base ball team is shedding
under difficulties, all on account of
bad weather and poor crowds to
their games. Tomahawk has had a
mighty good team in the circuit,
but unless a town the size CT Toma-
hawk can pull down a big attend
ance at each game, the expenses OF
hired men will clean up most any
burg. Eagle River has seen that
1t is impossible to enter the big
class on account of having to pay
too much for hired players. Things
have changed the past few years,
Most towns have now entered the
upper strata of ball playing and
necessarily crowds out the town
with a small amount of funds at
command.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
Blue Books Ready.

The Blue Book issued biennially
by the state has been published
and is ready for distribution.
Among 200 copies of this volume
are given to each member of the
legislature for free distribution
among their constituents. Now is
the time to write your senator or
assemblyman for a free book. The
volume this year contains informa-
ton on the history of the states
beauty spots, the geology and the
states production. State Superin-
tendent of Schools John Callahan
declares that it is the most valu-
able book of its kind to be issued
by the state-and is free for the
asking.-Wittenberg Enterprise.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
Plant Government FingerIings.

Twenty-nine cans of rainbow
trout fingerlings were planted last
week Wednesday by Edw. Lacau
and a crew of sportsmen in the
Deerskin river. These fingerlings
were prime and were extra large
and healthy; have the making of
mighty sporty fish within a few
years-if the baby robbers let them
alone. A bunch of fingerlings were
also unloaded at Phelps and other
points in the north end of the coun-
ty, and several cans, went over
around Star Lake and Sayner. The
sportsmen of this section of the
lake region plant yearly many mil
lions of game fish fry in order to
keep the lakes and streams up to
a standard of efficiency.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
Good Stand of Hay.

The abundance of rain ard the
warm days and nights of the past
week has brought out grasses to
such an extent that a bumper crop
will result. Most every farmer
with cattle and other stock has a
big acreage into hay, cutting down
OF their former heavy acreage
which were planted to potatoes.
This year Villas county farmers will
split their croppage into more than
one variety and potatoes have been
placed in the minority, due to the
low prices of several years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1925-06-17
DON'T BELIEVE MURDER
Think Car and Woman Seen
at Three Lakes Were Some
Rum Running Outfit.

The latest reports from the sup
posed murdered woman, bullet rid
died car and tough looking driver
which caused some extra excite
ment at Three Lakes a week ago.
are that the outfit were the tag
ends OF some rum-running outfit
which was making it's getaway and
was not a murder as was first sup
posed.
The story given out by Three
Lakes parties, and they were can
did in their belief, was that a
Chevrolet sedan drove up in front
Of the Badger garage in that vii
lage one day after gas and oil.
While filing the tank the attend
ant at the garage saw a woman ly-
ing huddled UP in the back seat in
an unnatural position among a lot
Of baggage and with no evidence
of being alive. The driver, hard
looking Individual resented any in
quiry about the woman and as to
why a bullet hole showed through
the panel of one of the doors.
Getting his supply Of gas and oil
the driver left hurriedly.
This caused the garage men to
suspect something and a warning
was Immediately sent to- the sheriff
Of Oneida county at Rhinelander.
The car never passed through that
city and so far no news of it has
been discovered. 1t is supposed
that the woman was not a corpse
and that from the appearance of
the outfit as given, it was some
booze running aggregation getting
out of the state.