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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
ZNalti1q Children Helpless

school and went to work. Young
Paulger had a n1iserably hard
time ia the business world, be-.
cause he had no self-confidence
and no initiative He Is stu
struggling along alta fair salary.
which, perhaps. ID the best he
viii ever do.
AS for Maybelle. the oldest
daughter when she entered high
school she was simply lost in q
maze OF new conditions and
mother was not there to tell her
what to do. It took her five
years to complete the four-year
course and all during that time
she was bringing her troubles
home so that her mother could
help her worry.
There was only .olae thing that
MaybeIle could really do well,
and that was esthetic dancing.
She had been sent to dancing
school year after year. Then
because the girl needed money
for clothes and little luxuries her
mother solicited pupils in dancing
for the girl to teach.
When the time arrived for the
CLASS 10 US64Als 1MNy0GAAS .OS8eslAs ~
wall. "Oh, mother, I cant.
simply can't face that class she
repeated. And she did not. For
on the day before the children
were to assemble at the Paulger
home, MaybelIeN telephoned al
their mothers that she had de-
cided not to teach at all.
That was when Mrs. Paulger
awolxe to the fact that she had
better pursue different method
with the two younger children.
So she requires them to wait IN
themselves, to learn their lessons
unaided and to do their share Ut
the household tasks. And strange
to relate, the young ones like il
and are much happier than
James and Maybelle ever were.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
The Excitement
Ism Worth the
Big Risk

III his ear. The newspapers re-
port tragedies every day that re.
suit from girls accepting such
offers. Even two girls In q car
are absolutely at the mercy cf
one man IL that man happens TO
carry b gun.
You know since you are an
to-date girl that some men do
carry guns and trap girls who are
careless enough to pick up their
acquaintance. You cannot claim
ignorance Of the danger. And
you know that one such nlishap
al that would end forever the
joy Of life and the promise Of life
for you.
Is It worth while to take such
chances?
we are valued BY others st
Just about the valuation we place
upon ourselves. Are you willing
TO announce to the world: My
companionsI1Ip Is for sale to any
man at the price Of ride in his
car
1 know two girls who hitch
f1iked from the Atlantic to the
Pacific Coast and came through
without serious misadvanture. But
they admit that on many Occa-
eions their lives were In real
danger. IT'S better to be safe
and right. Leila dear, and live
to enjoy many happy outings
without the elements Of needless
risk and self cleapening.
or, better still, cant you and
your friend save ali your pennies,
buy q. second hand 'flivver'' and
take your mother along on trips
Of exploration and adventure?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
Beatrice Fairfax
Says why Take
a Chance?"
By Beatrice Fairfax
who Occupies q Unique Position
in the Writing World as an
Authority on the Problems
of Love and Marriage
ATow that spring seems really

Now that spring seems really
IN here to stay, most Of US
feel ..the call to the open road.
Nothing is more delightful than to
get out into the open country
and take long hikes over inviting
highways and byways these mild.
bracing days.
Groups of girls IN hiking
clothes may be met with along
most country roads nowadays.
The custom OF travelling in groups
Is wiser than In pairs, and is in-
ffnitely safer and better than
to start on q long hike quite
alone.
OF late years a new variety OF
hiking has won a degree of pop
uiarity among girls. Regarding
this "hitch- hiking" as she calls
It, Leila writes the following let
ter:
Dear Miss Fairfax Mother and
/ have had q discussion on the
subject of shitch-hilxing. As
you know, hitch-hiking has be-
come the rage among young and
old.
at am Is and feel that / can
take care of myself at all times.
love hitch-hiking and have
gone many places that way
where never could have gone
otherwise. Over our last week
end holiday my chun and I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
Test Your knowledge With
Times Daily Dozen
BY A. Z. WiIbert, M. A.

pursued during leisure moments,
simply for the pleasure derived
from II.
I. GEN SCIE NC n.
Graphite is composed of nearly
pure carbon.
5. LAW. As a general rule. the
legal responsibility OF an employ.
err does not extend to the acts or
an Independent contractor.
s. CIVICS. The rural post de-
livery involves loss to the United
States Government Of nearly $40,
100000 annually.
10. ART. The palm is used in
Christian art as a symbol Of mar
tyrdorn.
IL. MUSIC. THE Unfinished
Symphony is Franz Schubert's
greatest work.
~. HEALTH. Communicable
diseases are transmitted by per-
sonal contact, by food and drink,
and by insects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
BY Z. Lamar Matthews

MRS. PAULGER'S children had
4V1 become q sort Of obsession
with her. Every hour Of the day
was devoted to some service or
some plans for the welfare and
the pleasure of those four chill
dren. She dressed them: she served
their plates with strict regard to
their wl1ins and appetites; she
found their belongings which they
had misplaced and sent them to
school with shining faces and de-
tailed instructions as to their
days program.
At night she helped each one
learn his or her lessons and heard
them read and spell and reclte un.
til they knew every word. II
there. was composition to write
she supplied the ideas and told
them how to spell the hard Wo-ds.
As result OF all this coddling
James, the oldest son; Barnard,
the youngest. and the two girls
depended entirely upon her for
everything. All their lives She
had, with mistaken kindness, re-
lieved them of the necessity Of
thinking or acting for themselves.
So instead of developing initiative
and independence they lolled com
fortably back and left the future
as well as the present to mother.
It is true that they were known
as well-hehayed children, who
knew theff lessons and obeyed their
teachers. But nobody ever heard
of one of the Paulger children
showing any originality or sug,
costing any way out of difiicul-
ties.
After James reached ibis junior
year in high school his mother
was no longer able to assist him
with his lessons. It was then
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

be without an intestinal parasite,
some Of which, like tapeworTn,
are not obnoxious in the human
intestine, but others are definitely
harmful.
The dog may also carry skin
parasites, such as scabies, fleas.
lice or ticks. Serious conditions
in man are caused by the encyst-
ment of a tapeworm (echinococ-
cus) which lives in the dog as an
intermediate host, and these con-
ditions are much more prevalent
where the dog is in very inti-
mate contact with human beings.
He can easily carry human
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
BIRDS IN THE
HOMES
6eDIRps and bird eages. as well !.

66DIRDS and bird cages, as well
~ as bird supplies are rapidly
becoming one Of the most popu.
lar and profitable lines which
house furnishing departments can
carry" says an article in the cur.
rent Home Equipment Magazine.
And this statement comes on top
of the recent revelation that the
breeding and sale of canaries
amounts to a $2O.OO0,0OO industry.
/, One explanation Of this lies in
the increasing use OF pet birds
in carrying out interior decorat-
ing schemes. The manner in
which this came about is closely
connected with the artistic de-
veIopment of the American
woman w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
WHEN DID 1T
HAPPEN

/. When was Washington APP
pointed adjutant Of Virginia
troops?
2. When was the erection Of
the Tuileries Palace, Paris, be-
gun?
8. When did Verrazano visit
Rhode Island?
Answers to Yesterdays Questions
1. The Cathedral of Ravenna,
Italy, was built originally in the
fourth century.
2. Liege was coded to Belgium
in 1881.
3. Florida was purchased from
Spain in 1919.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
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lection to the household.
Many dogs are very intimate
members of the home. A pet
dog is often allowed to lie on the
beds and even to eat from the
same plate as his owner. He is
allowed to go where he likes and
to play with the children when
he comes back, and infect them
with various animal parasites,
skin diseases or pathogenic bac.
terra.
1t is exceptional for a dog to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
LONGING FOR ROMANCE.

hitch-hiked clear to Canada and
hack, a distance Of several hum
bred miles. We had a perfectly
delightful time.
Mother thinks this was Q
dreadful thing for me to do. i
try to explain to her that hut
dreds Of girls are doing it. But
she is ohdurate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
PTARMIGAN
is TAME

TINE ptarmigan, like Indians,
i are susceptible to civilizing
influence. Since the Indians Of
the Glacier National Park reser-
walton took up agriculture this
mountain side bird has come down
into the valleys, even to mingle
with the barnyard chicken and
eat of the Indians wheat.
The ptarmigan turns pure white
like a snowshoe rabbit in the
winter time, and the Indian has
a sacred regard for the feathered
creature in this immaculate trans
formation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

ing together one to scream IN
case Of need you are absolutely
safe and you are inclined 70
laugh at the old.faehiOned
scruples Of more conservative
girls and women.
But let me assure YOU, my dear.
that you are far from safe when
you accept a ride with 4 stranger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

enough" to accept his invitation,
she has a tough time stalling him
off from further ideas of game
ness he has regarding a sociable
evening!
Avoid the automobile, masher,
my dears. like you would a piece
of cheese in a trap, If you were
a mouse!
That's just what h0 amounts
to-!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

These are dangerous days for
Economically inclined young ladies'
who look upon the stranger with
a good looking car as d probable
prince riding by on modern
steed! These men, young and old,
who make it a practice OF cruis.
ing around town and picking up
girls are like poison ivy at
Sunday School Picnic!
The popularity and speed with
which petting parties are started
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
SHE ACCEPTS A RIDE.

tried paths, picking up a ride
whenever you can, and, Of course,
picking up acquaintances as well
in informal fashion.
L wish 4 could sincerely advise
you to go on with your excit.
ing paStime But, unfortunately.
there are many adventures in life
which, although they may bring
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
Safe Rocking Chairs

Some rocking chairs are so
constructed that when person
occupying it gives a had tilt
backward, the chair tips over or
dangerously near it. A rubber
tipped screw turned into the under
side of each rear rocker end will
prevent the chair from tipping
too far backs. w. Bushman. 800
Nineteenth St. n. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

Finally. we decided to leave
the matter to yon. Mother says
your opinion is the only one she
will accept Both mother and
are very eager. to learn your
view of hitch hiking
/ know how thrilling 1t must
be. Leila, to start adventuring
with your chur1, hiking along IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

these days make it quite impos-
sible for a girl to ward off un-
pleasant paving and mauling!
She has herself to blame for
lot of this! She has sneered at
the old.fashioned reserve Of grand
mas time! But many modern
girl must admit to herself that
the old-fashioned girl was no fool!
Assuming shyness and innocence,
no matter how much she might
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

know, was a safe stall for keep
ing the frisky young men OF her
day at a proper distance when
she was too far from nome!
The "wise" girl of today has no
alibi! These men who make it a
point to make a girl" with the
influence of their car-wori< fast
with an absolute confidence in
their persuasive powers!
When a girl has been "'game
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
BY FAY KING

"E all know what happened to
w the poor little fly that trusted
the smirking spider and went into
his parlor. -
Well. foolish girls who believe
In the bland cordially of the
stranger who invites them for a
ride in his automobile will learn
to their sorrow these sedan-sheiks
are the same old spiders working
with a portable parlor these day1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
A QueenIy Queen

QUEEN MARY OF ENGLAND
" is a model of feminine grace"
asserts physical culture expert
of London. Her dignity and poise,
both sitting and standing, are
cited as examples for the busy
woman who would retain her
health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

\ AC Ms
as a carrier of
diseas when
not properly
managed. He
transmits dis
ease by w o
methods. III 2
may contract
a disease ana
carry It Ia hui
I'm beings or
may act as an
intermediate
host of various
parasites, or
he may come
in contact with
ne infected
Article and
CARY the in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
THE MAN INSULTS HER.

thrill. are neither wise nor
right
Doubtless, you enjoy the ele.
naent Of risk in bitch.hiEing.
When you ask the good looking
stranger with the big Limousine
for lift, you enjoy your Iuxuri-
GUS ride just that much more be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
LET'S HAVE
THOSE HINTS

uoUsEwIvEs who read The
IA washington Times are send
ing their pet schemes for tighten
ing their work. Read the ones
printed today and send yours to
the Magazine Editor. The Times
viii pays1 for each hint published.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

cause you realize you are taking
chance.
You have taken this chance
hundreds Of times ana escaped
without harm Possibly you
haven't even been spoken to in
other than courteous tones.
You may reason that since
there are two OF you girls travel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
By Charles A. L.
MI. d.

Former President Of the Amer
lean Medical Association
TUE dog. the faithful friend Of
man. is not without his dan
gers to man because man does
not properly care Cor him.
The dog has hygienic necessi-
ties as well as his master.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
Save ON Butter

One pound OF butter may be
stretched into two pounds by the
following treatment: Cut into small
pieces, put into an agate dish
with one pint of milk and two
teaspoonfuls Of salt and place
the dish over a pan. OF hot water
until the butter is soft. Then
beat with an egg-bea.er about
five minutes, or until the milk is
like thick cream. Rinse disk in
cold water and pack the butter in
it to harden.-A. NJ. Robertson,
Box 1906, Clarendon, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
Do You Know

The president Of court-martial
in Athens rebuked a woman bar
rister, saying he was "pestered"
by her constant talking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05

that his instructors began noticing
his falling off in cIasswOrk.
And when he failed to pass &C
the end Of the term he stopped
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
This Day ii Our History

I1s IS the anniversary beginning 1864 Of Shernans
Starting from Chattanooga he cur
Confedeacy twain and FASTENED the surrender g ran g
Appomattox
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-05
Rich iTa Historic Romance

1.-THE Round Table, at Caerleon
Monmouthhire England which is to be carefully xcavated
is the center Arthuran OF the legendary
fortresses n Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
House to Ask Ford
About Charge Against
Fed. Reserve System

Washington. Dec. 19-(P)-The
house rules committee has been ask
ed to invite Henry Ford to appear be-
fore it to outline the facts he had in
mind when he charged that the Fed
eral Reserve system was controlled
by international Jews.
The request came from Representa-
tive Blum, Democrat, New York, in a
letter made public tonight, to Chair
man Smell of the rules committee.
Blum already has introduced a res
olution calling for investigation of
Flo. Us charges.
"The congress has nothing to do
with any charges that Ir. Ford may
bring against the Jews in general"
Blooms letter said. but the congress
has everything to do with charges
made IL connection with the admin
istratior CT the United States. govern
ment.
"He makes the definite charge that
the United States Federal Reserve
System is internationally controlled,
or dominated. So grave a charge
from such a source is not to be light
ly turned aside.
"Thus far his charge is only q
charge by Mr.. Ford says he has
proofs to substantiate it. If he can
substantiate his charge he is entitled
to the opportunity. The people are
equally entitled to demand 1t of him. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Smother Flames
Threatening Ship
Off Nantucket Shoals

Boston, Dec. 19-(P)-Fire which
broke out last night aboard the
Shipping Board steamer West Ce-
lima, $50 miles south of Nantucket
Shoals Light, had on brought I'M
der control 'rlier today. according
to wireless message from Captain
Stevens to Robert E. Peabody, local
agent of the line.
The message gave no details, mere
ly stating that the flames were under
control when the steamer was 90
, miles south of Nantucket. but that
she was proceeding to Boston with
the expectation of docking about
noon tomorrow. The flames, 1t was
indicted, were confined to the number
cargo hold in which they originated
and all danger seemed to have been
averted.
Agent Peabody said no plans for
meeting the West Celina here would
be made uptil the time of her arri-
cal was more definitely fixed. He
added that the West Celina was one
of the Shipping Boards $500 tonners,
plying regular route between Nor
folk and Hamburg and Bremen. She
carries crew of about 40 men.
Her cargo consists of grain and
cotton, the agent said, and she car
ries no passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Frenchmen Panied
At Way Americans
Bolt Rare Vintages

Paris. Dec. 19.-(P1-The taste Tor
wines of the American traveller In
Europe has degenerated alarmingly
in the last few years, says the news
paper The Good Wine of France de
Bon Vim de France), which appeals to
wine walters and restaurant proprie-
tors to help their foreign guests to a
better understanding of the French
vintages.
The question is serious. the news
paper continues, for wealthy foreign
ers. especially Americans. insist upon
buying up famous vintages and
drinking them like water" while the
pained F'renchman who cannot afford
the price sits by with sadness In his
heart.
Drink the good. sound, ordinary
wines, if your palate is not educated
to the maryelous distinctions of the
finer ones" says the newspaper. A
full appreciation of such marvels as
Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latte.
and other of the grand wines" comes
only after long and peculiar train
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Mexican Govt. in
Defense of Laws
Regulating Petroleum,

Mexico City, Dec 19.-(A1-MeXlco'
laws regulating the petroleum indus
try again are defended in statement
issued last night by the department
of industry, commerce and labor.
At. the outset the declaration is
made that because the time limit
granted the oil companies January
- is expiring a campaign against the
Mexican Government has been start
ed, 1.-THE purpose of which is to ere
ate hostile situation among two
peoples whose interests cannot be
those of small group who attempt
to disown the laws issued BY SOW
ereign country.
The statement adds that the oil law
is not one of despoilation but one Of
republication and contains nothing
that is not Just and moral. Previously
acquired rights. 1t says, are fully
recognized.
The statement goes on to say that
Mexico's oil legislation establishes re-
spect for the rights created by other
laws and only through malice and
bad faith can the law be considered
retroactive. The government has not
applied the law retroactively and
does not intend to do so. Besides.
the Mexican courts would not sane
ton such action.
The Mexican government has given
proofs Of it's desire to apply the law
in a broad minded and liberal spirit.
it is stated. This is established by
the fact that some of the most inn
portant oil companies are complying
with the law and have applied for
the necessary concessions confirming
their rights.
In conclusion the declaration is
made that the Mexican government
has maintained an attitude of seren-
ity in the face of, the campaign
against its right and principles, con-
vinced that truth will win and hop
ing that the reluctant oil producers
may follow the example Of the COM
panies named.