The Indianapolis times., 1926-07-28

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How can a puppy be cured of his
fear of bath?
To break a young dog into the
bath habit first stand him in an
empty tub and wash him with water
from separate receptacle. The
third or fourth time fill the tub
gradually with water. Be gentle
with the animal, because 1t is only
natural that he should be afraid at
being placed in something strange.
out Of which he cannot see. Make
the first bath as short as possible.
Rinse off with cool or cold water.
and dry carefully. After the dog
seems quite dry, let him run about
the house for a time. Don't take
him out soon after q bath except In
the summer time.
What sort of clothes should a busit
mes woman wear?
In summer linen, pongee or wash
silk dresses made in simple styles
are appropriate for office wear. In
winter simple one.piece CLOTH Jersey
or silk dresses or skirts and blouses
are appropriate. This does not mean
that a business woman should wear
dull drab costumes. 1t simply means
that an office is not the place for
display or for cheap limitations of
evening and Afternoon dresses.
How did Nine. Cur'io and her hus-
band discOvere radium?
Prof Pierre Curio Of France al
his wife, in collaboration with NJ.
Belmont, discovered radium, in the
sulphate residues from pitchblende
Of the Austrian mine at st. Jaochin-
sthaL Bohemia, which previously
had been worked for the metal ura.
mum. In this ore radium occurred
at the ratio of about one part in
100000 and 1t was so expensive to
extract that for long time 1t cost
S4,500,000 an ounce. In appearance
1t is white like silver, and has a
beautiful lustre that furnishes rapid
ly when 1t comes in contact with air.
Later almost the whole supply of
the world came from the carnotite
sands of Colorado and Utah, but re-
Gently rich deposits of altered pitch
blende were discovered near Eliza
bethville, Belgian Congo, from which
radium can be extracted moro
cheaply.
What is a good lotion for flea
bites?
Carbolic acid mixed with boric acid.
Apply by dabbing with a small cot
ton wad or by spraying it on the
surface with an atomizer. To make
the lotion add a level tablespoonful
Of borio acid powder and twenty
drops Of pure carbolic acid to half
a pint of hot water. Stir well or
shake until the boric acid is dis
solved. Cool before using. This To-
ton is also good for the irritation
caused by mosquito bites.
What Is the best way to draw In
sects and bugs from head vegetables,
such as caulifower and cabbage?
Lay the vegetables head down in
salted water for about an hour be-
fore cooking. In the case Of ca All
bage It is best to cut the head into
large pieces before laying 1t down
in salter water.
How can spots caused by hot
dishes he removed from a highly
polished table? What is the best
way to keep a high polish OH
table?
To remove spots caused by setting
hot dishes on it, make a thin paste
Of olive oil and salt, spread it over
the mark. and leave it for an hour.
When rubbed off the mark will dis
appear. To keep a high polish, rub
every three days with a mixture of
equal parts Of olive oil and turpen-
tine. Apply with flannel cloth and
polish with clean flannel cloth.
How many Morse American 2-cent
and Scent stamps were issued by
the Government.
The issue was 9,1o4,9S3 2.cent and
1,900,9S3 scent stamps.
Is there a law prohibiting the de-.
struction Of United States colnse
No, but mutilated coins cannot be
returned to circulation.