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Try this experiment Take q ank
sheet of paper and make d near
the left. Mark an x three inches from
this dot toward the right The x
may be a half inch in size Now shut
the left eye. Focus the right eye on
the dot and move the paper up and
down until the large X disappears
entirely.
This is one of the proofs for the
blind spot in the eye. The reason that
you cannot see the X is that its image
falls on the blind spot in the eye.
The papilla or blind spot is the place
In the eye where the optic nerve leads
back to the visual area in the brain
The inner side of the eye is covered
with several layers the important one
being the retina, which is the organ of
vision.
You do not see images that fall on
the blind spot because there is no way
of conveying the image to the brain. In
other words, there are none Of the see
ing elements at that point And if
the rest of the eye we're like it you
would not see anything. You would
be totally blind. Blindness is some
times due to injury of the retina, which
may leave the rest of the mechanism
in excellent condition. Color blindness.
for example, Is due to injury or original
deformity of that part of the retina
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BRAIN TESTS

Take a pencil and two minutes for
this test, which will enable you to dis
cover your quickness in elimination.
There are 100 numbers below-all
the numbers from / to 100. inclusive.
Go through the list and cross out every
number that is either divisible by Z
or which contains the figure 7-either
as its first or second figure.
Be sure to keep within the time
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BEDTIME STORIES
BY THORNTON
n. BURGESS

think when he does this. OF course.
1t doesn't really.
There are Old Man Coyote" said
Peter to himself. land Mrs. Coyote and
Reddy Fox and Mrs. Reddy and Yowler
the Bobcat and Buster Bear-any one
of whom would be glad Of dinner of
Jimmy Skunk; yet not one of them
but knows all about Jimmy's little scent
gun and is wise enough to keep a
respectful distance from Jimmy. In
fact, 1 can't imagine any one who would
dare take a chance. even If he had
surprised Jimmy I wonder who 1t
could have been"
Now Peter never can sit still very
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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
BY MEHRAN X. THOMSON.

which has to do with the registering of
color sensations.
The reason that the blind spot is
not noticed by the average person and
does not interfere with conduct is that
an image that might fall on the blind
spot of the eye falls on good part of
the other eye and is seen. Further
more, the blind spot is relatively small
and the image of an object has to fall
exactly on the spot. If 1t falls little
to one side a slight movement of the
head or eye brings the image on the
retina and possibly on the fovea, the
best part of the eye.
The blind spot, which exists in every
eye. is not a serious handicap after all.
It is more of curiosity than an actual
hindrance,
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long when he is curious about some
thing. So after a while, when little
Mrs. Peter had her head turned, Peter
slipped out of the dear Old Briar- patch
and started lipperty- lipperty-lip across
the Green Meadows for the Green
Forest. He wanted to find out who had
dared to attack Jimmy Skunk and there
was no chance of finding out anything
of that kind If he remained in the dear
Old Briar-patch.
IT wonder who it could have been"
he kept saying with each hop he made.
ST wonder who 1t could have been"
(Copyright, 1891
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

The parents Of an only child have to
be on guard continually lest they In
terfere with the childS individuality by
paying him COR herr too much atten-
ton. Many a poor little youngster is
so surrounded by thoughtful care that
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pie with coffee and cheese. 1T wasn't
a bad meal on the whole" he conceded
because they gave US plenty of oyster
stew and it was nice and rich. And, as
you know, Nancy, I do like oysters"
Yes, 1 know, and tomorrow evening
we will have dish which I don't be-
lieve ever have served at home be-
fore. 1t is called oysters brochette or
oysters kabobbed. The brochette is
French and refers to the Skewer on
which the oysters are impaled and the
kabob is Armenian or Turkish and re-
fers to exactly the same thing. The
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81 SO 90 100
After the numbers have been checked.
refer to the answer and find which
numbers are the correct ones.
Cross out the following numbers as
multiples of 2 or containing the figure
z: Z. IA, II, 81, 81. 28. 35, 81. AZ. AZ,
49, Sc, 81. SO, 81, 20, Il, 70, 70, "A, rs,
rs, n, rs, 70, "a, 81, 81, 81, 98.
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NANCY PAGE
Oysters Brochette Are Like
Oysters kabobbed.
BY FLORENCE La GANKE.
BY FLORENCE LA GANKE

Peter had just come home from a
mems dinner at the church He was
telling Nancy that they had had oyster
stew with large soda crackers, sour
pickle and a choice of apple or pumpkin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

Psychological research has satisfac-
torily proven that working in a noisy
room consumes energy and reduces
output.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

Another bridge talk will appear in
next Tuesdays Star
Mrs. Munce will answer queries in
regard to bridge problems. Address
your letters In care of The Star.
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DOROTHY DIX's LETTER BOX
Folly of Choosing Pathfinder for a Husband
Why 1t Is Good Thing for Widower of 90
to Marry Again.
to Marry Again.

T(EAR 1
- time he
he mi a
wondering he
will PUZZLED.
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While love is at the root of this
thoughtful care, it is a mistaken af-
lection.
The mother and father, though it is
chiefly the mother, since the child is,
of necessity, under her guidance most
of the time, find it their pleasure to
think constantly of what George, or
Tommy or Lucy would like to do. what
he or she needs, etc. The whole point
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Peter Begins to Wonder.

Look long and hard. for If you do.
You're pretty sure to find a clew.
Peter Rabbit.
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Is a a
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critical will inevitably the
his continually
S
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he with Other girls and holds them up
way now how he will be after we married PUZZLED
Answer Marriage dsulusiOning my get
with
before marriage becomes human being to her husband
illusions about
inevitably finding husband will
consider his continually
HAPPENS
little the thounth will
learn
You your dying day
70 a gadder Wv ~ ~ '' '"'' "' 0
willing part wonder why
don't look as vel dressed as Mrs A. but he wont give
won't pay for servants such as Mrs B has.
He vi" t throw od & What a yondsrt n, @
everything consideration the that MRS % b
nothing do but be pal her husband while
off @ ~ y ~ - ~ w ~ " ~ " " anything 0u
woman by of her home If she
wihood all Efforts IS her hbnds
appreciation and praise.
his appreciation love that she does
it, blame nothing = 81" " 70
the worst husbands in the
world and why advise with all Of capable
that viii win this one
will you love him long Nagging will kill affection
You have had warning marry faulthnder
)EAR DOROTHY DIX widow my home
yan for h that sny a naT loving child could be but
a @ m you nun me 100 d again the
Answer: Certainly you are not too old
you P marry pr0s6sd you choose woman Of suitable
who anywhere around the SO men
and good thing for them and for their children
set up their own separate establishments; ~
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He will notice
dinner will be berated
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husband
for servants B.
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He will
everything but consideration
off to bed
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Copyright. 1929

10. Three-toed sloth.
20. Royal Navy abb.
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"a. Act.
IS. Comparative sufflx.
80. Caper.
81. Never.
80. sos (Roman).
80. Myself.
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SO. Note of the scale.
81. Exists.
80. Requires.
AZ. Openings.
43. Through the agency Of.
A. Swiss river.
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as. Babylonian god.
Al. Unit of length.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-23

The average woman world bounded the
has happiness in le she
wfehood and motherhood Her all
appreciation and praise.
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1T is his appreciation his love his admiration that
worth while If that of
receive It, and gets only criticism and blame nothing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07
Court Values Highly
 Mothers Lost Kisses

:. PARIS, Jan. Host kisses were appraised at 10000 francs recent ly by French courts. Such dam ages were awarded Madame Marie ,Laparcerie. writer of note, upon a showing that she was unable for months to kiss her children because her lip, injured in an au- 'tomobile accident. pained her too much when she tried to bestow the maternal iss.
 Madame. Laparcerie. lost her suit in the lower courts when her claim was based on a scar on her breast that she felt would pre- vent her from wearing low cut evening gowns. The kiss" plea, on her appeal, moved the court and she won her case.
 
 Old papers for sale at The Empire.
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DQUGLAS NEVIS
Q. |. w. c. EVENTS TO
 START NEXT MONTH

The Faculty members of the Douglas Island Women's Club en tertained the Club Wednesday, at their home. Plans of the A. F. w. c. to assist in changing the probate code and providing relief for pioneer women in need, were heartily indorsed.
 The minstrel show, planned for this month will be given on April 12, it was decided. Preparations are under way for a mask ball on February 14. Mesdames Glen Kirkham and Edwards, and the Misses Sey and Flemming are in charge. The proceeds will be used for the erection of a grand stand and improvement of the play ground.
 Mesdames Gallwas and Charles Sey, were appointed on the sick visiting committee.
 Among the numbers on ths program for the evening were Q vocal solo, "Lassie O. Mine" by Mrs. Glen Kirkham, and a vocal trio, "Side By Side" by Misses Flemming, Daily and Manke Lunch was served by the hos tesses.
 The Club will meet next month at the home of Mrs. L. D. Ham mock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07
PRINCES DUMMY LIBRARY
 TO SERVE FOR BILLIARDS

LONDON, Jan. 7-Marlborough House, the new London residence |of the Prince of Wales, has al odd library.
 One side of the room, including the door, is entirely covered with shelves filled with mock books; !; among the titles are:
 "Paynes Dentistry" Boyle on Steam.,.' "The. Male Coach" "A Life at Hades, Lady Godiva on a Horse" Mine Tales. by Cat,' "Curfew Notes" "Warm Recep' tions, by Burns"
 The space left for real books if an alcove where there are now a few empty shelves. with curtained bookcases running along another side of the room. The Prince in. tends to use this room for bill lizards.
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Spanish Choristers
 Achieving Success

PAMPLONA, Spain, Jan. IT, Success every time more trium- phal attends the performances oi the Pamplona Choral Society perhaps the oldest and most ar tistic of the many bodies of local singers in Spain.
 All musical Madrid turned out to hear the 250 singers = men women and children-on their latest visit.
 The Pamplona Choral Society existed in some form as far back as 1862. The members are anna teurs from all classes of society from factory hands and farm laborers to titled aristocrats and including clergy as well as lay men.
 The choristers make many ex- cursions to the big towns of Spain and rarely abroad, and they have won a large number of prizes. They have taken part in nine International competi- tions. Competition, however, is not their chief aim. After the encouragement of singing for its own sake, they devote themselves to beneficent work and to par ticipation in the interpretation of great musical workers by the best composers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07

of more than 60,O00,O00 persons will be served by 25 air-mail routes using 79 station stops within short time. the Depart- ment of Commerce estimates. Elf teen routes now in operation GOV CT 7.997 miles, but with the ex- pansion the daily a.rplana mile age will be greater, even with
 only one plane day each way,
 than the circumference of the globe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07
Red Tape Is Called
 French Patron Saint

!. PARIS, Jan. 7-"Red Tape" tho Patron Saint of France" has a new charge laid against her and "all Frenchmen who have not lost their sense of humor' are asked to laugh.
 A watchman at the govern. ment's Mazarin Library was changed and to approve his in stallation in the little living quar- ters in the building, Edouard Her. riot, Minister of Public Instruc- tion, drafted a 300 word decree, citing. all proper legal references and arguments which required hours of work, had Premier Poin- care consider and approve it and finally had 1t signed by President Gaston Doumergue. This decree then was published in the Journal Officiel, recorded in the law archives and distribu. ted to two ministries and the IL brary authorities. Before revising the Constltu- tion," exclaims one editor. '3et's unsnarl some red tape so that when library watchman changes his lodging the President of the Republic won't have to be dis turbed."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07
"MiLLioNAlREs" IS
 AT LIBERTY SUNDAY

The Liberty Theatre will fea- ture a Warner Bros. production when "Millionaires." directed by Herman Raymaker, opens on Sun day with George Sidney, Louise Fazenda and Vera Gordon in the featured roles.
 "Millionaires," suggested by the weillknown novel. "The Inevitable Millionaires." written by E. Phil lips Oppenheim, is the story Of a simply family on the East Side transformed into millionaires over night. Their amusing difficulties trying to break into society, bor- der on tragedy when the--wife $ convinced she must divorce her husband if she is to enter the magic circle. However, their mu- tual affection and common sense save the day, and together they return to the little tailoring shop on Hester Street.
 George Sidney, noted for his Potash and Perlmutter chara' ferizations, plays the kindly but laundering father. Miss Fazenda' whose reputation as comedienne is an enviable one. plays the styl- ish and superior sister-iniaw; and Vera Gordon, who came into lame with her mother role in "Humor- esque," plays the wife.
 The supporting cast includes Nat Carr as the suave and crook d hrother-in-law, Helene Costello as young seamstress in love with Arthur Lubin, the son. aad Jane Winton as a beautiful be suiler who fails to entice the tailor.
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much also under actions for fraud and overcharge.
 There were million and a half war supply contracts and every one of these for a half million francs or more is to be investi- gated to see if 1t was regularly and honestly executed. Probably it will be several years before this is finished and those who sold goods to the government can fi- ,nally feel that they are out from under fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07
FOUR ARRESTED

Four persons were arrested yes terday charged with violation of the Alaska Bone Dry Law. They were Jim Mobley, Ed Mccormick, William Brown and John Bystroff.
 The first three were arrested for being drunk and dlsorderly by Chief of Police George Getchell and Deputy U. s Marshal Willia n Noble. They were fined $25 and costs in the U. s. Commissioners court.
 Bystroff was arrested by T. L. Chidester and Warren Harding, prohibition agents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07

Note.-Observations Dutch Harbor Kodiak, Juneau, Seattle Portland Francisco at 4 a. m. and p. Juneau time.
 unusually low throughout Alaska and far souh of Kodia and Is States. fallen of the in
 
 fallen decdadly 2
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-FOUR lMPERATWES"

MT. l.. D. Hammock, Lay-Pastor of the Congregational church, has announced as his subject for his Sunday mornings sermon, -Four Imperatives" which everyone IS invited to, hear. There will also be some special music for the services. which begin at 11:S0.
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 grow old gracefully along with their husbands? Middle age and old age each has beauty all its own. think it would be horrible to be eternally young with all your friends and those you love growing old around you.
 How do I keep slim? l don't know. I'm just living along. That's all am doing"
 Living along" with Miss Mar euerite" means a beautiful gar den in which she spends many hours, 1.600 prize-winning chick ems. II fine hunting dogs, blooded cows and great mansion that is the show place of St. Mary's par lsh.
 rrominent in New Orleans so- ciety, ahe goes there frequently and only . few days ago was spoasor for Tulane at football kaiis. When she is in New York, theatres claim most of her time. I!here It was she played Prunella. Peter Pan and Baby Mine, her tayorite stage productions.
 "I think the present day pie tures are splendid" she says. "Es- pecially are they improved as to photography, the carrying out of 3Sfaa1 and in ntorfoa fnr tha afara n tor my own pictures, ! look back on Seven Swans. Snow Nhite and the Bab stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart as those liked best"
 MT. and Mrs. Williams have kapt 12 children in college. Mrs. Wil1iams has six giris at . Louisi- ona school. while her husband h6s six boys at the University of " bouth. sewanea Tenn. IAsy
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FRENCH WAR BROTHERS
 ARE STILL UNDER FIRE

PARIS, Jan. 7--The war Is only just beginning for French profi- teers.
 Ten billion francs have been re covered from those who supplied the war materials. much of 1t in. the form of tax on profits that ran as high as 80 per cent but
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07
Douglas Presbyterian Native
 Mission

Sunday ScnooI-2:30 D. m. Sermon at 3:15 D. m.
 FOO D. m. = Thursday-Mid- week prayer service.
 All are cordially welcome to these services.
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Congregational Community
 Church

l.. D. HAMMOCK, Lay Pastor
 Sunday School 10:30 to 11:3O a. m.
 Regular Sunday services f1:3O a. m. to 12:30 p. m.
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Douglas Church.
 Serriices

Notices for this church column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Satur- day morning to guarantee change of sermon topics, etc.
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Douglas Catholic Church

Catholic services in the tenn porary chapel in the new resi- dence adjoining the old bank building.
 800 a. m.-Low Mass and Ser mon. General Communion for all.
 No Sunday School.
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VISITORS FROM TEE AAReoR

MT. and Mrs. Ernest Smith and young son, from Tee Harbor, are visiting in Douglas this week as the guests of MT. and Mrs. John Nicholson.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Evening Prayer and Sermon 7:3O o'clock.
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selected the children personally for aptness and willingness to study.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-07
AIR MAIL EXPANDS

WASHINGTON, Jan. '. Al trading area having a population
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NOTICE

After January 10 no telephone rentals for the month of Janu- ary will be accepted at a discount, All remittances by mail must bear postmark of not later than lest discount date. Please be
 jUNTAU AND DOUGLAS adv. TELERH0UE co.
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Once Popular Actress
 Lives Acadian Town

fContinueo from Page One.)
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Advertising aiways pays. Ua the columns of The Hmpire
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AAvertising 41ways pays. yss the column of The Gmpire.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-29

Sedan Coupe. $74s Sport Roadster $74s Phaeton,
S77s Caboe sos 4Dooy Sedan $s2, Sport Landav Sedan
Oakland Six $1O45 S12oS All fac
iory delivered brice,h .,eude
handling Time Pia aiabe
minmlm
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-29
Junior College
Social Notes

A luncheon was given in Central s
cafeteria, Friday noon, by the j. c.,
Orientation class.
Among the guests were Miss Will
son, Martha Ryerson, Mr.. Kennedy,
Mr.. Shepard, and Mr.. House. Each
of the guests made brief speeches.
Flowers We're used for decoration
on the tables.
The J. c. sophomores treated the
freshmen to a party in the gym
nasium, Friday, September %.
Lively games were played and in
teresting prizes were awarded the
winners.
The gymnasium was beautifully
decorated with flowers and pepper
boughs. The guests were seated on
rustic benches while the refresh
ments of punch, and waters were
served.
The faculty members present were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. House, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shepard, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. NJ
Armstrong, Miss Bessie Proudfoot
Mrs. Moore, Miss Lee, Miss Wilson,
Mr.. Lucas and Mr.. Kennedy.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-29

for each store is done by the local
manager said Ca2enave.
Extensive assortments of ali
lines of merchandise are presented
ut the convention by the buyers
from the New York headquarters
who are specialists in their particu-
lar lines of merchandise, and who
are engaged every day of the year
in sitting out of the markets the
smartest and the most outstanding
values.
"A very rigid policy of the J. G..
Penney Company is maintained con
stantly, in the buying of only such
merchandise which measures up to
an exceptionally high standard of
quality.
During these conventions, the
merchandise is selected by each
manager, which in his Judgment is
not suitable for the respective store,
and by a daily contact throughout
the year between every store in the
chain with these highly specialized
buying departments, the very latest
in style and the most outstanding
values are constantly maintained. -
The facts which Cazenavc gives
regarding the growth of the j. G..
Penney Company are very interest
ing. He states that since the es.
tablishment of the first store by
J. c. Penney in the little mining
town of Kemmerer, Wyoming 25H
years ago, ,02j stores are in actual
opcration and the sales quota of
$40, ,000,0 900 which the company has
set for this year. will i'll all proba-
bility be accomplished.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-29
Seniors Hold
Class Meeting,

The new officers of the Senior
class began taking active charge of
class affairs at the meeting Friday
noon. New officers are: Mary
Louise Hoekett, president; Maurice
johnson, vicc-president; Fay Earl,
secretary; Claribcl Simpson, treas
urer. and Buick Underwood, yell
leader. Mrs. Ray and Mr.. Allen
were chosen class advisors.
After Il brief discussion, the
amount of class dues was satisfac-
torilv fixed.
Two committees which had been
appointed were named to the class.
On the play committee were; Lloyd
Miller, Margaret Tondro, Phyllis
Weich, and Dclous Cox. On the
committee which selected the class
announcements were: Buick Under
wood, Claribcl Simpson, Edgar Mar
tin. and Allen Cameron.
After Il short talk by Mrs. Ray