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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Smiling Mary Jones did not care
one Whoop whether her remark was
in line with the books of etiquette or
not. What should you say?" She
had never read any of the books on
now TO act. and would have laughed
heartily at the chapter on How to re-
ceive guests"
Fair. fat and 40 Tor thereabout).
Mrs. Smith. too, had a sublime disre-
gard for the rules of etiquette. She
mustered into the living room, tossed
OH her wraps and seated herself in
the very best chair.
Smith, little chap with a big brain,
looked suspiciously at the radio set.
SO that's 1t, eh?" he said, as an
aside to Jones, who stood glowing
with all the pride of a fond parent.
THAT'S it, agreed Templeton.
Isn't it beautiful" chortled Mrs.
Smith dutifully. Now, my dear"
turning to Mrs. Jones, you should
see the new dress | got down at
Nhatyoucallem's this morning.
You know ordinarily they never
have anything less than s35. but this
trock, modelled on genuine Paris
fashion, was reduced from $45 to SIS,
ana II certainly does become me. Even
Frank says it does"
Frank had accompanied Jones over
to the radio set
You say it is better than pho
noSraph? Frank was asking doubt
fully.
monograph isn't in it, replied
Jones. The tone is better. there is
more realism, and you don't have to
mop up and down all evening putting
on records
oh. Mr.. Jones" piped up Mrs.
Smith from the solid comfort of her
coy comfort" chair. Il do 50 love
music! 1t must be such pleasure
to listen in the privacy of your own
home, without being forced to listen to
horrld people coughing and talking
all the time"
IempletOn Jones pulled the switch.
Station Abe came from the loud
speaker. in low, vibrant tones that
sent "a thrill of satisfaction down
Jones straight back.
The old set was percolating tonight,
The celist of Jhe Blue and Gold
Ensemble will now play Saint-Saens'
beautiful number. The Swan con-
tinucd the announcer.
The music began. Truly, it was
wonderful, Jones thought. Just
close your eyes" he said. softly. land
You would imagine you were in the
SINin row.
beautiful agreed Mrs. Smith.
Il Just love the music of Saint-Saens.
such exquisite workmanship. such in
Nentlve ability, and yet none of the
Grass trucking to the likes of the
vulgar mob.
BY the way, Mrs. Jones. come and
60 with me tomorrow to Wegotem {
sale-they are going 10 have perfect
~ splendid hats there tomorrow at
regular give-away prices: yes, per
fcctly stunning.
What's that? Oh the radio is go
ing 10 play a. Grieg number" ! do so
adore his music. The last time ! was
in Paris ] heard Il great orchestra
playing whole program OF his
works. and il would have been beau
tiful If IL had not been for the people
in the audience talking All the time
Really. | do not understand how
people can go To hear beautiful mu-
sic. and then talk all the ti1ne-why,
they never hear a note Mary. my
dear, YOU must get yourself a pair of
these new enthusiastically, YOU must;
oh, you will not look tike a fiapper.
oh, no: ha, ha. ha' What do YOU saw
to game of cards? / love to play
and talk as we go along
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
a RefOrnler,

Are you in favor of filibustering?''
Not as practiced at present." an
swered Senator Sorghum. when it
becomes necessary to kill time it seems
a pity to compel man to wear him.
self out talking when the hours
might just as sensibly be whiled away
playing penny ante or nah jong"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

at 233 Broadway. 1t has 81 stories
and is T92 feet high. The tallest build
ing in Chicago is the Capitol Gormerly
Masonic Templs) at State and Ran
dolph streets. 1t is Il stories high
and measures 354 feet.
q. Some printers say that pleas
equal ! inch, others say three one
thousandths less than l inch and some
one-thousandth less than ! inch. Who
is right?-G. II. G.
A. The Government Printing Office
says that one plea EN- measures les
of an inch, which is the standard de
cided upon by the United States Type
founders Association in 1886, and now
adopted by all American typefounders
Six pleas is .0o4 of an inch less than
l inch.
Q. Is it possible for an automobile
to run across the country without Il
driver. controlled by electricity a
some station?-H. V. NJ.
A. The American institute OF Elec
trical Engineers says: AS far as we
know, successful tests have been made
on the operation of automobiles, tor
pedo planes and motor boats. con
trolling them entirely by electricity
from a distant station. Just over
what distance these tests were made
we are unable TO say, but believe thai
a trip across the entire country would
be out of the question at the prcscuf
time for several reasons, the principe.
of which probably would he due 10 IL.
reference"
q Why is the term God 5 country
applied to AustraIia?-f.. NJ.
A. The term Gods country" =
often applied to d nation or country
by its sons and daughters. a recent!
published bulletin on Australia calls
attention to the fact that among the
white inhabitants poverty IS practical
" unknown, the aged. infrn ara
children are adequately provided for,
the labor situation iS satisfactory and
the territory itself offers Unlimited
possibility for development. c%ploitt-
lion and the exercise of mans iu@erI-
ity. All these things woulc make j,
seem a favored spot.
@ What will straiShten an alum
mum Gr1ddle which has become
warped &C. NJ. :.
A An aluminium @riddle may he
form and pounding the bottom Of the
grddle with a wooden rnallet.
Q. In English history who was
known as the Great Commoner.-b.
L. +.
sohriouc,
q. Who originated III" Charles
nc. G..
A. Ned Weyhurn in his book. THE
Art Of Stage Dancing published ~
1925. SAYS. Two OF the popular dances
which l have conceived and arranged
and which have lately swept the world
are the ballroom Charleston and III"
@. Do broths so often given "a
convalescents have any uutrItive
yalue?-T. NJ T..
A. They have Slight food value
hut they are mostly stimulating and
tonic. When used wHrm they favor
the secretion Of the digestive engines
and thus may prove Of some value.
g. How far Is It from flltSpuTGh y"
! Cairo 10y river?-M. j.. l..
! y. This corresponds To the length
! of the Ohio River, which is "5t'2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

IT George Washington could address
the rough speech attributed to him 10
some of the current litterateurs who
criticize him they would probably be
willing to retire and call the discus.
sion off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

A system that will render taxation
absolutely equitable throughout an en-
tire citizenship has been sought ever
since communities were first formed.
1t Is as hard to discover as perpetual
motion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

influential motion picture producers
declare that public taste is now de-
manding absolutely clean entertain
ment. Press agents who feature III.
vorce stories will be expected to mod
ify their methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

y large number Of citizens. we'll
meaning but Impractical, labor under
tho Impression that almost any cues
ton could be settled if President Cool
idge could be persuaded to accent the
delicate position Of referee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

A slight hesitation was manifest in
the Senate when 1t came to a question
OF allowing DIR. Copeland of New
York to prescribe presidential candi-
dates for both parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

In the opinion of Capt. Amundsen.
there is habitable land near the North
Pole. 1t will be many years before
the realtors will try to make a practi-
cal apphcation of the theory, even if
the explorer succeeds in proving II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

People who have been able to bu;Id
up so great and serviceable an insti-
luton as the coal business ought to
he able to settle little thing like a
strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

Presidential booms for Gov Al
Smith materialize at the rate Of about
two year. They have not yet proved
successful as 1eap-year demonstra-
TONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
American Titles,

"How is old Crimson Gulch getting
along?"
Fine" answered Cactus Joe. Were
takin' on genuine dignity. If we sell
few more lots there won't be an
other real estate agent in the place.
Wen all be realtors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
Not All Gone.

From the Cumberland Times.
Judging from the boom in home
building, there must be considerable
home life in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
Dizzy Eminence.

From the Little Rock Arkansas Democrat
There is plenty Of room at the top
If altitude doesn't make your head
swim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
Seasonable.

From the Albany Knickerbocker Press.
The most popular social affair for
the next two months will be house
warming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
Tacf1ess.

From the Daytona Beach Journal
That woman who gave tho maid"
an alarm clock for a Christmas
present is certainly no diplomat. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
The Disorders.

From the Roanoke World News
1t isn't what your enemies say that
hurts, but the report of it brought
by, your fool friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
AT the Radio,

When the announcer speaks again
In language swift, but hazy,
He makes us wonder how and wher
The alphabet went crazy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
New Times, New Pies.

From the Fort Worth Record telegraph.
There is one thing about the pies
like mother used to make: They
have changed as much as mother
has.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
No Charleston Then.

From the Duluth Herald.
And just a few years ago being
knock-kneed was misfortune in
stead of a dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
A Fling at Florida

From the Pasadena Starr News.
Another thing in California's favor
is that 1t does not sell land by liquid
measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

From the Fort Wayne News Sentine..
The land shark threatens to evict
the alligator from Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08
Fragile and Transparent.

From the Racine Journal News.
A poet tells of tho windows Of the
soul. Some seem to have them
glazed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

Money can't buy happiness" said
Uncle Eben, "but it sho' kin help you
to fchgit yoh troubles.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

Jud Tunkins says It appears to him
like the hardest part of a congress
and then how he came to change his
mind.
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Boom ZOOlORy.

Copyright. 1926,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-08

@. What native state Is ruled by
a white rajah?-A. T. +.
A. The State is Sarawak, lying
along the northwest coast of Borneo.
The ra jah is II. II. Charles Nyner
Brooke, a great-nephew Of James
Brooke. the Englshman. 10 whom
the Sultan of Brunei gave the gov
eminent In 1872.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
.OAN'S r soe
Laboratory on Wheels

John GrahanN the premier pathfind-
er OF the United States, has been tray
cling between 10000 and 10000 miles
a year for the past II years. lie now
has nationwide job OF checking
read maps for one Of the largest map
firms In the world. His scout car
looks like laboratory or power
house, and on the instrument board
are found a taehemeteF, aherofd
barometer, ammeter oil gauge. gas
oilne gauge, ignition and light
switches, speedoneter. odometer and
clock. Among the equipment are
shOvels and tow chains. AK. portable
typewriter, compass. sleeping outfit, a
gallon OF gas. a gallon OF or and
clothes for eight or ten weeks.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
Remarkable Engraving

The Lords Prayer. 90 words. se7
letters, counting punctuation marks
was engraved in u lines on the head
OF an ordinary pin by Charles Howard
Baker Of Spokane, Mash Baker is
now an inmate OF an institution for
blind and insane The engraving
cannot be read without the. aid OF a
powerful magnifying glass. Baker was
at one time an employee of the Unit
ed States government in the bureau
Of engraving and printing. He spent
three years and eleven days complet-
ing this work.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
Culled Poultry FIocks
Are Earmark of Success

Exceptionally successful poultry
men who do not Gull their fiocks perl
odically are In the minority in New
Jersey, according to the state poultry
specialist. The practice is becoming
universally recognized as essential for
greatest profits.
Several advantages Of culllng, or
Stacker elimination, are mentioned by
the specialist and first among them is
simplicity and ease. Not a cent of out
lay is necessary and the benefits are
almost Immediately received. Some
hens are poor layers but great feed
ers. To walt for them to lay IS 10
wait for something that VIII amount
to little even II 1t does finally occur,
for these birds soon quit.
Various characteristics distinguish
ing the Stacker from the layer are
used by poultrymeu in clearing from
their fiocks all Of the boarders. APP
pearance Of the tail feathers, color
of the comb and wattles. and shape
OF the body both to visual and manual
examination. are among the signs
read by poultrymen. Newcomers in
the business are supplied. on request,
with helpful bulletins by the New Jer-
sey College OF Agriculture. New
Brunswick.
In addition to requiring no outlay,
eulling causes no loss. The eliminated
birds are sold at good prices on the
poultry meat market.
Because Of the influence Of heredity,
the general laying average OF a flock
Is materially raised over period OF
years by persistent cuIling and the use
of good cockerels. This factor is con-
particularly important by
leading poultrymen.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16

For twenty years or more Mrs.
Harry Sproule OF Los Angeles has
been collecting picture post cards,
some on her own account, but mostly
from friends travelling abroad Her
collection Is amazing, nearly $4,000 OF
them all pasted neatly in books ae-
cording TO country. She has them from
all sorts Of remote places and can turn
up any one Of them for reference at a
moments notice. She bemoans the
fact that post cards used to be much
more interesting and OF better quail
ity. She says they are getting shod-
der every year now.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
Feed Cows Literally to
Make Dairy Profitable

The average dairy COW consumes
about Is pounds OF feed per day
of what we call maintenance ration
that is. the food required to keep the
COW alive. and to replace waste. We
might say It is the board bill Of the
COW.
Now. II the COW can consume 80
pounds Of feed, then we are interest
ed in the IS pounds which is not used
for maintenance, but rather for pro-
duction. II the COW consumes As
pounds, then we are interested in
the 80 pounds that she consumes and
uses for production.
Such a COW, as rule. will make
twice the profit OF the one that con-
sumes 80 pounds. so 1t is very plain
TO see what we need is an animal
that will consume large quantities of
food and turn 1t to profitable use.
Would IL not be wise market
more of our corn by feeding 1t on the
farm and retaining the valuable prod
net Of fertilizer thus equallzing farm
labor and altogether making a more
economic and dependable line OF pro
duction7 With the present high value
of land, strict economy in production
must be studied carefully If the land
Is made TO return a fair earning on
its value.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16

There could be no greater proof Of
Fisher quality than the selection Of
Bodies by Fisher for all Of the leading
makes Of cars, in all price divisions.
Fisher Bodies have been exclusively
adopted for All divisions Of the Cen
eral Motors Corporation, for instance.
And whether your selection be
Cadillac. Buick, Chevrolet, Oakland,
Oldsmobile or Pontiac, on every
General Motors car you find a body
with al Of the inbuiIt factors Of safety,
comfort and convenience which have
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
P[NN Try
CARE OF BULLETS
VERY IMPORTANT

Poultrymen are coming more and
more TO the conclusion that summer
care OF the young stock cannot be
oyeremphasized. Observation through
out the state has shown that the sue
cess OF pOuitryman With a fiOck OF
laying birds is usually the refectIoa
Of his success In rearing the pullets.
II Is generally acknowledged by the
leading poultrymen that one does not
have 10 raise poultry for very many
years before the importance Of clean,
steadily. and well-grown pullets Is
recognized. In nine cases out OF ten
the f0eks which experience trouble
during the winter months are the
fiocks In which trouble was prevalent
while they were on the range, accord
ing to L. NJ Black. extension special
list In poultry at Rutgers university.
Growing a clean profitable pullet in
cludes a great number of small steps
which when put together assure sue
cess, says Afr. Black. AS with the
mature birds, the houses must be COM
Portable and clean. Overcrowdlng and
overheating have their effect in stunt
Ing the growth of the birds, and so
a square foot OF floor space should be
allowed to each growing pullet and.
In addition, sufficient roosting space.
On hot days the houses should be cool
and comfortable.
Frequent house cleaning is practiced
by the most successful pOultrymen to
help prevent a rapid spread of disease
during warm, moist weather. This,
says Mr. Black, is particularly effec-
tive against coccidi0sis.
Alternate ranges which supply an
abundance OF green feed and some
shade are the rule on the best farms
In the state. The birds are never
without a daily supply of green feed.
Shade is considered essential during
the hot days. The ground. now-be-=
Iieved to be the source of many of our
most troublesome diseases, is fire.
quently cropped and cultivated so that
the direct rays OF the sun may act as
a germicide.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16

WHEN TO CUT FOR
SUCCULENT SMAGE

prepared By the United States Departures
Of Agricultural
Almost any -feFHge crop has ell the
chemical requirements TO make good
silage. The only requirement. there
fore, says the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture, for a palatable
forage crop to make succulent silage
Is that Il be cut when the moisture
content is right. II cut when the
moisture content is too high the ST.
lage will be water-logged or the soluble
feed materials win be lost by drain
age. II the moisture content Is too
low and water Is not added. the ST.
lage will not be succmlent and will
not pack well enough 10 prevent the
Inflow Of air and the growth Of molds.
This general conclusion Is the re-
suit Of experiments conducted In the
laboratory by chemists Of the bu-
reau OF dairying In which corn, sun
flowers and sudan grass. all cut at
various periods OF growth, were en-
SLED in tubs feet IN diameter and
feet deep. The investigations In
cluded a study OF the chemical com
position. keeping quality. changes dur
Ing fermentation, and losses in feed
materials while in the laboratory silos.
Corn for the test was cut at four
different stages OF maturity-() when
20 per cent OF the ears were In the
dough stage and so per cent in the
milk stage. (2) when 40 per cent were
In dough and 60 per cent In milk, (3l
when 60 per cent were In dough and
40 per cent in milk. and (4) when so
per cent were in dough and 20 per
cent in milk. Study Of the resulting
silage showed the fourth stage to be
the best time to cut corn for silage.
At this stage there was the least loss
of feed constituents In the test silos.
This fact, coupled with the good score
made when the fOurth-stage silage
was opened. indicated that the best
corn -silage results II cut when the
ears are so per cent In the dough
stage and 20 per cent in the milk
stage.
Sunflowers are generally cut when
too immature, according TO the results
OF this study. These tests Indicated
that any stage between the time when
all plants are In flower and before the
petals fall is equally good for this
crop.
A study of the growing plant and
The resulting silage showed that sudan
grass cut either at the early blooming
stage or at the middle to late bloom
ing stage makes very satisfactory
silage.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
Prevent Calf Scours

A new method for preventing cali
scours has been discovered. As soon
as the calf Is dropped one or two
eight-Ounee bottles OF the dams milk
should be drawn and given 20 the calf.
This feeding Is best done By using reg
ular nursing boftles- This FIRST milk.
or colosfrum, Of the COW possesses q
number Of qualities highly essential 70
the newborn calf II cleans out the
digestive tract Of the young animal
and also provides an immunity against
sc@urn and digestive disorders
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16

American motor cars are helping to
motorize Sweden's highroad traffic at
breakneck speed and the total Swed-
lsh import Of automobiles and acces.
series during 1925 shows jump OF
more than 80 per cent over the pre-
ceding year. according TO official re-
ports published In Stockholm. or the
total sum OF sl0,6l2,O00 spent for for
eign cars IN 1925. more than S0,0OO,OOO
was paid for cars OF American makes.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
Scientists Are Studying
Appetites of Dairy Cows

Five more cows and heifers, all Civ
ing milk and all seriously affected by
that strange disorder known as de
PRAYED Appetite have been shipped
from western Minnesota points to the
Minnesota experiment station for pur.
poses OF observation and study. "De-
PRAYED appetite" is known TO be due
TO a lack Of mineral substances In
the ration. The university inyestiga.
tors will try to determine what effect,
II any, the lack OF mineral In the
cows ration has upon her utilization
OF feeds In general Some OF the
cows will be given the proper amount
Of minerals along with the hay grown
In the western country and the gen
eral run OF oats. The same ration VIII
be fed others except that minerals
VIII be omitted. 0ne wifi be sgaugfi.
tered and a study made Of bone and
blood characteristics.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-09-16
THE INEVITABLE BODY
ON THE QUALITY CARS

made Body by Fisher the standard
Of highest quality the world over.
New products Of General Motors
have just been announced.
~
rs you consider their greater merits
we ask you TO give particular atten-
ton TO their exclusive use Of Bodies
by Fisher.
The fastest Fisher creations set the
new General Motors cars as far ahead
in safety, comfort, beauty and con-
venience as snymechanicali improve
raents could possibly do.