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The Washington times., 1928-05-04
FLOWERS IN
MAY

Planting flowers this spring?
Here's some advice on how to treat
them during the crucial month of
May, prepared by the Farm Jour-
nails floral expert:
Finish setting Towering shrubs
and climbers. Give roses and small
fruits final pruning. After shrubs
have lowered, prune off dead
clusters.
Plant perennials. Set seedlings
and plants in porch and window
boxes. Transplant rooted cuttings.
Water freely all transplants. Plant
annual flower seeds. Make per-
ennial seedlings for fall transplant
ing. Set dahlia roots and gladden.
COrms.
Early Towering. fall planted
bulbs can be lifted. cured and
stored. Plunge potted house plants
in a protected. location in the gar
den. Shallow-rooted ANIMALS, such
as asters, alyssum, portulaca, pop
pies. petunia, phlox, larkspur and
celoisa can be planted in bulb beds
without injuring the bulbs.
Prepare supports for climbers
and sweet peas.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
INVENT NEW
PLANTER

A planting machine has been in
vented in Gernna ny which. instead
of sowing seed like. an ordinary
grain drill. sets out sprouted and
rooted seedlings at the rate Of
10000 plants an hour, one to
every foot. It is asserted that
this method of raising grain re-
quires only one-thirtieth as much
seed as now used, and that it will
yield from three to five times as
many bushels to the acre. This is
said to be the result of the greater
freedom each plant has to de-
velop a more vigorous root growth
beneath the soil, and especially to
tiller, or stool out," above its
base. From 80 TO 40 stalks a
plant are usually developed.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
BY F. Lamar Matthews :

;"She is the worst child 1 ever
saw" declared DANES mother.
Nobody can do anything with her
except Frances"
Now, Diane is only going-on.
four; and she couldn't be so very
terrible at that age.
She has big blue eyes, red-gold
ringlets on her head. skin that
looks like peaches and cream; and
a cute little mouth-when 1t isn't
puckered up for crying. A baby
like that invites indulgence; and
Diane has had her share of it.
Naturally, DANES conduct re-
fleets the result of Indulgence. 1t
also reflects something else.
The mother is young and pretty;
and she is exceedingly busy doing
all of the pleasant things that girls
like tn do. That makes her tired
when she comes home; and that
in turn makes her cross and inn
patient. So when Diana crawls
up on the bed beside her and
wiggles or kicks too much, this Is
The Washington times., 1928-05-04

the way her mother speaks to her:
go put on your gown and go to
bed! I'm going to whip you in
minute"
Off and on, every day, hear
that young mother repeating that
distressing phrase, I'm going to
whip YOU"
When the mother is away-as
she Is most of the time-the nurse
takes up the refrain.
That poor, youngster lives in an
atmosphere of threats. fault-find-
ing and harsh words.
Aunt Frances works; but when
she is at home. evenings or on
Sunday. Diane is a different child.
Her eyes sparkle, her face is
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
WILLHONOR
MULE

Trustees of Berea College, Berea,
KY, have authorized the erection
of a bronze tablet on a spring
house near by, in honor of RUDE
Baker, a stalwart mountaineer,
and Jenny" his mule. says Popu-
lar Mechanics Magazine. The
memorial celebrates the fiftieth
anniversary of the completion of a
roadside drinking fountain which
has proved as source of pleasure
and help to thousands of travellers.
Any foreigner resident in
France who plans to change his
place of residence from one COM
munity to another or to leave
the country, must in the future
have his identity card approved
by the police. and. in the case of
change of domicile, report to the
police within As hours of taking
up his new residence.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
Color Harmony

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN: Z.
am planning to be mar
ried in my living room. wearing
a brown georgette and velvet !,
dress. What kind of a hat should
wear. if any, large or smalI2
And regarding flowers - 90.
they wear corsages or an artis
ficial flower on the shoulder.
and what color? I thought Of
yellow. 1 am of small stature.
M. D.
Hats that match the costume
are extremely fashionable this
year. So a transparent hat OF
brown tulle or very lacy straw
would be most becoming. ] would
have it a picture hat" but mod !
crate in size. I would wear a cor
sage bouquet of natural flowers.
Pale mauve orchids. or yellow
orchids, or yellow roses would be
very beautiful. 1t is the groom's
privilege to send you such a cor.
sage on your wedding day. A
hint as to the flowers you would
prefer would delight him.
Keep your shoes. stockings,
gloves, handkerchiefs and the.
touch of color on your brown
tulle hat in the same shade or
delicate beige. using your corsage
as an accent for your costume.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
DON'T HAVE OLD
LOOKING HANDS

Your hands and skin may appear as
youthful and fresh as ever regardless
of the kind of work you have to do
If you will but give them the proper
care. An entirely new preparation that
contains a Japanese product that Is
simply marvellous for beautfying,
whitening and softening the skin is
now being put up in this country and
is fast displacIng the old fashioned
creams face and hand lotions. This
new product Is called Ice-Mint and
Druggists say they are having an
enormous demand for it as II has proved
to be the very best beautifier for not
only the hands but for face, neck, arms
and shoulders. Ice-Mint is sold at all
Druggists Its cost is little and women
everywhere are surprised at the real
beauty II brings TO theiY hands ana
skin wherever applied.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04

wreathed in smiles; her walls
give way to laughter and she
follows Aunt Frances around
chatting about all the things that
are in her busy mind.
Aunt Frances is too tired to en-
terrain Diane; but she is calm and
peaceable and affords a sort of
lean-post for the restless child.
Somehow, she seems to expect
Diane to act like a sensible hui
man being. When the little girl
fails TO do so the big girl speaks
to her in authoritative tones which
induce obedience.
Up and down the streets; in the
yards; on the porches, in the
homes of good people, l often
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
CORRECT
MANNERS
Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman,
Letter Form
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
Al. When are birth announ,

IF
DEAR MRS. BEECx1AN:
Il. When are birth announces
ments sent out?
2. What would you suggest as
a gift for the baby?
8. Do you think it would be 3
good idea to take the gift to the
hospital, or would it be better
to wait until the mother ana
baby get home?
4. What do you think of this
stationery?
5. Could I improve this letter in
any way?
A CONSTANT READER.
As soon as convenient after the
birth Of the baby.
2. The following gifts would be i
appropriate: Small pillow, Of filet
lace or exquisite embroidery; d
bonnet: sweater sets; carriage
cover. embroidered or lace for 7
summer, or crocheted, or WOODEN
or eiderdown for winter; or blan-.
ket bound with pink or white or
yellow or blue satin ribbon; comb
and brush set; or set of hangers
for the little baby clothes: dresses:
silver or gold cup or ''pusher' orr
spoon or knife and fork; or ex-
quisite cases for holding the
baby's clothes: or box OF dust.
ing powder with feathery puff:
or a baby's book" Cor keeping the
important records OF happiness
and for photographs. St
Also many people give money
in some form--a gold piece OF I
small or large denomination to
begin the baby's bank-account, or
a check or a crisp new bill In an
attractive case-or even a bond.
3. 1t would be a good idea to
take or send the gift to the hos
pital.
4. Your letter paper shows very
good tast-. White, dignified, and
Of good proportion for your hand
writing. 1t shows good sense, too.
to buy paper Of this conservative
kind.
5. Your letter form is exception
ally good, and with few changes
it could be excellent. For instance,
don't use any authorizations on
your envelope or in the heading or
your letter. Leave a bit more mar
gin on all four sides Of your
pages. And put cap" on your
RS. Your letter sI1ows-I cant
resist saying it--that you are q
person Of fine character, and an
especial graciousness. Come again,
please!
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
PLAN GIANT
HOTEL

A vast hotel consisting of a
series of small pavilions is to be
built at LII .Havre, France, for
emigrants from the Balkans, the
Orient, Italy. Spain, and all the
other countries on their way to
the new world. The colony will
be the last word in esthetics and
hygiene. providing small, individ'
ual rooms with every convenience.
Kitchen, dining rooms, and baths
will be on q par with those to he
found in til best hotels. There
will also be reading rooms, dance
halls. and moving pictures.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Washington times., 1928-05-04

6123. Girls Dress.
Cut in sizes: 4, 6, and 10
years. An s year size If made
with peasant sleeves will re-
quire 2% yards for 36-inch ma.
terial together with rs yard OF
contrasting material. If made
without the peasant sleeves, 70
yard less will be required. Price
1Oc.
Send 10 cents IN silver r stamps
for this pattern to THE WASHING"
TON TIMES PATTERN BUREAU
~ Sterling Place brooklyn. Y.
Use no other address. Print name
and address plainly 10 insure prompt
delivery, State number and size OF
pattern desired.
Send 10 cents in silver ar AtRmps
for our nD-tO-date SOrtnE and sum
m0r. 1928. Book Of Fashions.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
low by the North-Pole look

silence the kative fellow by the NorhPoe look
in the that the heart.
Another day Every day is another day Manana is truly
different heart Heaven shows itself again The golden
green dancing sudden flowers cooking their
faces shaking their perfume the world Sun and
sky; singing; lambs kicking their heels in the
human yesterday dark and rainy.
Sunshiny weather the day Cupid
The Washington times., 1928-05-04

ming himself with ridiculous sunshade Of pink Happiness
barefeet. Daytme and
the happy heart The singing is Cupd gay voice And
the that almost shut with smiling
and reckoning finger crooks itself rosiy and says come
hther!"
The heart sky, of heaven If heaven
cloudy heart dark remember that
The only
fof the NELL BRINkLEY.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
FASHIONS
FANCIES

Silk Net Hose Show Net Gain in
public favor as the present season
advances. In all popular street
and evening shades they are CIV
ing the sheerest chiffon hose close
competition. Medium-sized, octo-
gon-shaped mesh is in greatest do
mand.
Wearing the Trousers has always
been considered the sign of au-
thority. However, 1t is generally
conceded that women are most apt
to get their own way, even without
literally adopting the trouser mode
that style authorities are now
trying to introduce into the eve
ming mode. Period frocks, with
divided trouser skirts, and gowns
with bolero bodices and harem
skirts. are among the most recent
French importations in ballroom
models.
Large and Lace Trimmed are the
pastel colored chiffon hahiker-
chiefs carried when evening frocks
are worn. All four corners are
either of genuine Alencon or of
metallic lace. These dainty kerr
chiefs are quite huge, measuring
II inches square.
MOnOgramS Mounted OF Mirrors
are one of the extreme novelties
noted in decorations, on leather
purses. Cut metal letters, placed
over a mirror, which is sunk into
the leather, form an effective and
unusual trimming.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
A LiIIiput Locomotive

model locomotive that will the palm OF mans hand
tba smallest in the It is two inches long, with tender
measuring one and half inche and was made py LONDON
eng
The Washington times., 1928-05-04

The Dominican Republic now
has two railway lines, one owned
by the Government and the other
by a Scotch private company.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
Oldest Letter in the World

the oldest letter in the world is owned by
is dated 500 B. c., is written in
cneorm characters fecay and when found at Ur en-
closed in a clay envelope
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
Tho First Step

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN: II
/ have met a young man twice.
but he has never asked me for q
date. He is very nice. and should
like to know him better. Now, I
am going to have a small gather.
ing at my home. Do you think
it would be quite proper for me to
invite him? He is well acquainted
with this c: ovid.
WONDERING.
see no reason why you should
not ask the young man to your
party.
The Washington times., 1928-05-04
Timely Topics

Westminster Cathedral, in Lon
don, England, is being decorated
in mosaic work, and the task
will require at least a century.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02

steam back to civilization to await
the time for her return the follow
ing season. The ice might crush
the barque if she remained through
the polar night
No member OF the expedition ex-
poets that the ambitious program
laid out for Byrd and his men can
be accomplished in less than nearly
two years. There may be a still
further delay in leaving the con-
tiuent, due to unfavorable condi-
tons in the pack ice which may
block the Samson on her return
trip.
Once on the ice barrier, the par
ty will establish its base camp, TAX
ing care to make it snug, comtorta-
bic and homelike for the long stay.
Then the ayiators, scientists, radio
men and other specialists will set
d bout their tasks in order that all
branches Of the scientific work -
the expedition is being undertaken
primarily in the interests of sci
ence-can start without delay 1t
will be necessary to take full ad-
vantage of the short Antarctic sum-
mer, which brings long days if not
high temperatures to the big white
land
One Of the first labors will be the
laying down Of a series of sub bases
along the line of the flight which
Commander Byrd plans to attempt
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02

editors note: This is the fifth
of a series of stories on forthcom-
ing expeditions of exploration into
the Antarctic.)
New York, Aug .. R'-The best
equipped polar expedition that ever
set out for one of the uttermost
ends of the earth has been assem-
bled by Comm. Richard Z. Byrd for
his scientific exploration of the
Antarctic continent.
Three years of preparation 70"
the first attempt to fly airplanes
on blustery, frigid Antarctica are
behind him, and the party is all
but ready for the word to weigh
anchor. Tons of upplies-enough
to last more than two years-have
been tucked away into the wooden
barque Samson. which is scheduled
10 sail from Hoboken. n. j., on Au-
gust Is with most of the eXpedi-
tons members and equipment An
other vessel steam whaler, leaves
about month later with the rest
of the party, including the leader
The first leg of the journey is
5000 miles to Dunedin, New Tea
land. From that port the explorers
will proceed across $500 miles Of
southern ocean to the Bay of
Whales on the Ross Sea ice barrier
of Antarctica. where the permanent
base will be established. 1t was
from this point, too. that Amund-
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02
CALIFORNIA; FOREST
FIRES UNDER CONTROL
Blaze in Tahoe Basin Only One Civ
ing Fire Fighters Any
Trouble.

San Francisco, Aug. > (P-EXcept
for d blaze on the property OF the
Crown Willamette Paper company
in the Tahoe basin, Calitornla's for
est fires were believed under control
today. after burning over thousands
OF acres and destroying 81 buildings
and some valuable timber in a Sc
hour siege.
The Tahoe basin fire, north of Ia
hoe City, swept through 500 acres
yesterday, burned down 90 build
inss comprising the paper companys
camp No. 4, and destroyed 10000
cords of pulp wood. The wind died
down sufficiently for force of 275
men to check the flames
A fire in the Feather river coun-
try near Paxton swept over 500
acres.
In the Monterey district Two fires
were smouldcrng. One. near James
burg, had burned over $500 acres.
while the other, on Mill Creek near
King City, had burned over 1000
acres.
A 10000 acres fire in the Potter
valley district OF Mendocino county
was brought under control as was a
5000 acre blaze in MADEIRA county.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02

from the barrier to the South Pole.
These supply depots will be estab-
lished at intervals Of 100 miles over
a 400 mile stretch. or half the dis
lance from the main camp to the
geographical bottom of the world.
They are intended as emergency
caches. to serve the polar filters
with food and spare equipment in
the event that bad weather or other
unforeseen contingencies force the
big plane down on its flight over
the high plateau.
Dog teams will be used in placing
these Ravens, and also for estab-
fishing scientific stations at various
points on the ice barrier and in
King Edward VII Land, where the
expeditions scientists plan to do
most OF their work.
Although Commander Byrd EN-
pha sizes that the aerial voyage to
the pole will De only part of the
work he has planned. it is the most
hazardous as we'll as the most spec
tacular of his projects. The SOUTH
ernmost spot on the globe lies at
an altitude OF more than 1000 feet.
nearly at the top of the great south
POLAR plateau.
The plane chosen for this trip
must be able to carry heavy load
in men, fuel and equipment through
rarified air. Whether the leader
and the two men whom he plans to
take with him on the dash can land
the ship at the pole is problemati-
cal. Even if they should do SO
without mishap. the task of taking
off again would probably be greater.
Not the least dangerous part of
the polar hop will be the stretch
between the last base and the pole
itself. for forced landing in this
zone might prove serious. We're the
plane to descend and were the av-
iators unable to coax her off the
ground, they would have to tramp
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02

sen set out on his trip to the pole.
With good luck. the expedition
should reach its goal late in Decem-
Der or early in January. but the
time of arrival will depend upon
the reception given TO the sturdy
little Samson by the south polar
Ice pack. Ice movements vary so
much from year to year that it is
impossible to predict sailing condi-
tons, and adventures into these
waters can only hope for a fairly
clear passage
At best however, the trip through
the ice is none too easy. even at
mer. for nowhere in the world are
there larger bergs than off Antarc-
teas coast. Some OF these ice
mountains, which tumble into the
sea from the margin of the CONT
mental lcecap, are two and three
miles long and several hundred
feet high. one Of the largest on
record was an eight mile berg that
lowered 500 feet above the water
line. 1t was reported many years
ago.
Reaching the wall of ice that is
called the Ross Sea Barrier. the
Samson will be at journeys end.
Her passengers, equipment and sup
plies will be transferred to the top
of the ice cliff and when the Ant
arctic night descends She will
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02
COOLIDGE TO See
Minnesota Mines
Also Sees Largest Pine Lumber
Mill in World

Hibbing. Mimi. Aug. lP - The
nations chief source of iron ore
supply-the iron ranges of northern
Minnesota-were on display today
for President Coolidge. who had Sc
lected this occasion TO venture from
his summer headquarters for the
second time since coming 10 this
part of the country for his vacation.
4 picture of industrial activity
awaited the presidential visit.
sees Huge Bowls
Huge bowls sunk into the earth,
resembling stadia of giants with
rails, engines and tiny cars on each
tier of seats: steam shovels picking
up with apparent ease tons OF red
dirt" placing them in cars and 60
ing back for more, making still
more and deeper tiers; figures OF
men. appearing on the other side
of the bowl like ants crawling in
and out of a sand pile-all OF this
and more could be seen from the
observation platforms. built es-
pecially for the president at the
edge OF the large open pit mines
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02
Nd FAITH IN new
TALKING MOVIES
Frohman Says They Won't Re,
place Legitimate

Bridgeport. Aug. up - Daniel
Frohman. veteran theatrical produc-
CT, believes 1.-The new talking movie
will never take the place Of the le-
sitimale stage"
Mr.. Frohman was an overnight
visitor to Bridgeport, staying here
With nephew on return tour of
three weeks through Canada.
The talkies' can never success
fully reproduce the personality of
the actor as it is brought out on
the legitimate stage" he said.
There is something that is abso-
lutely intangible. but has strength
TO prevent the adjustment OF the le-
Ultimate stage. and that something
is the thing that makes us notice
the one actor on the stage above all
others, even perhaps the leader.
"Why, all of us have been to
shows where the personality counts.
Leading man or woman holds a very
limited amount OF interest for US.
and We have found one perhaps in
the back with no lines to speak and
yet he holds our attention by his
personality.
1T is personality that the stage
can produce and that is what the
screen cannot show except in very
small quantities and in many cases it
is not the personality We know the
screen actor has when we speak face
to face with him."
Mr.. Frohman believes the talking
movies will weed out many Of the
actors and actresses now most prom
inent in the movies. due to their lack
OF proper voice expression. While
l do not believe the talkies will be
competitor in an artistic sense he
said, the remarkably low prices for
the type Of entertainment will guar
antee its success"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02
SPANISH Plane IS
FORCED TO Land
Comes Down Near CadiZ Due
to Motor Trouble

Port of Huelva, Spain, Aug. ?
1-p, pia;, tho s,r. Of tho little
putt III Id Na''d' - o'' "e'o
christopher columbus started on
the voyage that resulted in discov-
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New Britain herald., 1928-08-02

back to the base or wait where
they had landed until assistance,
summoned by the planes radio. ar
rived.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02
near here.
Largest in World

The first on the presidents pro-
gram was the Hull Rust Mahoning
mine. the largest open pit iron mine
in the world. and the mine which
now is operating where the old viii
lage of Hibbing was located. The
entire town packed up and moved
to make way for its leading indus
try.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02

Vacation workers who aren't oni
vacation-you can find them]
quickly with Classified Ad.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02
RYRD HAS NEW BOAT

New York, Aug. P-Command-
er Richard Z. Byrd has added
staunch vessel with 500 tons carry
ing capacity to the equipment for
his South Pole dash. The ship will
carry his air feet and tons of sup
plies which could not be loaded on
the ice breaker Sampson.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-02

The ella ssifled Ads will get what
you want when you want It, and at
price you can pay.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-01-04
COLD PREVENTS
.SALVAGING OF
SUBMARINE S-4

PROVINCETOWN, Mass, jan g.,
P-The piercing chill of the water
today forbade resumption Of salvag-
ing operations of the sunken sub
marine S-4 although the sea was
smooth.
Tests made with a dummy diver"
convinced officers in charge of the
work that the underwater temperature
was too low to permit OF divers de-
Iscending.
The salvage fleet, which had
sought shelter in ProvincetoWn har-
Dor from the gales of the week end,
again took up position over the spot
where the S-4 went down on De-
cember II in collision with the coast
guard destroyer Paulding, but the
only activity possible was periodical
testing of the water.
The danger to divers from the low
temperatures at the ocean floor lies
in the danger of the air line valves
freezing on the helmet. To deter
mine the probability of this the dunn
my diver is used.