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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Finds Ancient Scroll
Is Schoolboy's Sums

London.-Little did young
Egyptian, who 1000 years ago
scrawled something on thin
sheet of leather, realize the
trouble he was originating.
For more than so years he
kept the British museum guess
. ing.
: The scroll came to the mu
scum in 1875. 1t was so brittle
; that 1t had to be treated with
. special solution before 1t could
be unrolled.
. Learned men declared It was
a scribe's ready reckoner. The
Egyptians were always such poor
fellows at adding up that they
sent their figures In dial to the
local scribe to work out.
. But, s. II. Granville, translator
. Of Egyptian heiroglyphics, has
. spoilt the old story.
. "This," he said, lis sheet of
schoolboy's addition sums. More
. over, one of the sums Is wrong"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Not According to Hoyle

While telling long story of falling
out of boat in the middle of the lake
and his struggles in the water, Jen.
kins stopped abruptly.
"And how did you finally get out?"
asked listener.
SWELL" the narrator replied, latter
| had come up the second time and
was preparing to go down for the
third and last time, | happened to
think all my past hadn't risen before
me like dream, as 1t was supposed
to do, and so gave up the whole
business and swan ashore"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Kaiser Plans Theater
of His Own at Doom

Doom, Holland.-The former kaiser
is going into theatrical production. He
intends to run his own private the
alter. now being built within the
grounds at Doom house, his resi-
dence.
The idea originated with his wife,
Princess Hermine, who has long been
dissatisfied with the dullness Of Dutch
village life and the lack OF entertain.
ment there in the evening for the in.
vited guests, who are becoming more
numerous.
Performances by companies from
the leading German theaters, especial
ly Max Reinhardts, are being ar
ranged.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Safety on Air Liners

Nine men jumped out OF big air.
plane In Is seconds and all landed
safely. Air liners will have to carry
parachutes for passengers just as
ocean liners carry life preservers. 1t
won't be exactly pleasant to jump
out Of an airship at an altitude of
1000 feet and trust to get safely to
earth, but then, 1t isn't pleasant to
Jump Off an ocean-liner in midocean
and trust to life preserver or a
rubber raft to get you safely to shore
-Capper's Weekly.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Cheaper for Two

New Brunswick, N. IA Rutgers
student may bring his girl and him
self to the student council dance for
so cents, but If he comes alone 1t will
cost him IS cents 1t Is desired to
reduce the number of stays and In.
crease the number of girls.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

puUIlCdIIUH OF lHlb 6tdI6m6Ht'
r., w. McLaren, GIT 8. Angus st,
Obtain the Discovery" In tablets
or liquid from your dealer. or, send
loo tor trial pkg. TO DR.. Pierce's In
valids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. T., and
write for free medical advice.
Ever tried DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets to regulate bowels? 60 Pei
lets, 80 cents.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Coats for Wintry Days

The slimmest little fur coats OF all
are those fashioned of beige Ameri'
can broadtail that has been treated
land II is exceedingly thin and pliable
These coats are almost tailored In
their simplicity.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

and stomach tonic,
and I am only too
glad of this oppor-
tunity to recon-
mend 1t. It is my
candid opinion that
there Ia nothing
better for a general
debilitated co n d J.
ton Of health than
the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery and
] do not object to
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

At Blowing Rock, high in the North
Carolina mountains, hat sailed out
over the chasm below will be caught
by the wind and returned to it's owner.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
All In

care the returns all in?" asked the
nervous candidate on election night.
"Not quite" replied his faithful
henchman grimly, "but enough to
show that you are" Boston Tran
script.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Depends

Are you going to build your house
Of brlck?"
"Yes-if we can interest any brick
layers. kansas City Times.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

In addition to having skill in han
ding plane, transoceanic aviator
has to be good walter.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Gypsy Girdle

A cream and pink lace evening gown
has gypsy "ptle of vivid colors thar
gives the moldtd silhouette and add
dash.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Don't Argue

Men who argue expect to end where
they began. The avowed purpose of
each is to defend with logic or insult
the convictions he now holds. He will
DENY truth and deride it If it threat
ems his position.-American Magazine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

. 1t develops that Ieana never eloped
with that sailor. She was upstairs In
the palace having a good cry.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
These Modern Maids

"Darn it," said the irrepressible
flapper. mother thinks that the min
ute the clock strikes eleven the I'M
morality busts loose" Womans
Home Companion.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

tenn so prevalent these days Is in even
greater favor as a family medicine
than in your grandmother's day.
w. N. w., PORTLAND, NO. 1--192s.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Modern Fire Fighting

Reporter-How did you ever man
age to put out that fire?
Fire Chief-All l did was to throw
grapefruit in each window.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Lace Trimmed Underwear

Real valenciennes and venetian
lace trim set of lingerie made OF
sheer handkerchief linen In white
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Black Suede Shoes

Shoes of black suede are conspicu
ously featured. They are smartest IN
opera pump or single strap styles.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

A free country is one in which half
of those present lock self-conscious
when you mention genius.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

Now surgeons can pump air into the
human brain, but the great need Of
the times Is way to take 1t out.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

The most tireless followers Of for
tune are a mans creditors.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

The feminine high heel is engaged
in losing chase If Its object in life
is to overtake the hem of the skirt.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

The cotton crop Is estimated at 49,.
$4,000 bales, which doesn't mean q
thing to a silkworm.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

Like charity, the movement to get
the whole world to using the English
language should begin at home.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
For Colds, Grip or Influenza

and as Preventive, take Laxative
BROMO QUININE Tablets. Safe and
Proven Remedy. The box bears the
signature of 10. w. Grove. 30c.-Adv.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

It isn't at all difficult to Americanize
an alien after his children get old
enough to boss him.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
How's Your Stomach?

Fresno, Calf.-"Dr. Pierces Gold
On Medical Discovery gave me en-
fra aatisfantion Al q blood enrtcher
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06
Physicians prescribe Bayer Aspirin;
it does NOT affect the heart

For Women, who need effective douche pow
der. use Wo-Ness-astringent. soothing sara
Send for circular. 81 box, G. o. ID. Wo-NeA
Labor Box 00S, Sta. &C." Los Angeles. Calf.
OIL ROYALTY ACREAGE Heart Kevin-sun-
burst field Montana, terms $40 cash each
500 purchased. balance Sl4 instailmenta
payable each completion producing paying
well. Address A. ii. Campbell, Oilnont, Mont.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-01-06

room in the grade schools for this
year and next, but the high school is
overcrowded.
Samuel Bonn, IS, founder OF Aber
deem, was the central figure in re.
union of the pioneer family Christmas
day. In the dining room Of the his
toric Bonn home the father of the city
sat at the head Of the table for q
bountiful Christmas dinner while or
his right and left sat four Of his five
daughters and his son, Il. B. Benn.
United States marshal for the western
Washington district.
The Spokane city water department
is preparing for an active year in 1922
in new extensions and the replace
ment Of wooden mains. Bids will be
opened January IL for more than II
miles, or 10000 feet, of six-inch cast
iron pipe, 1900 feet of 12inch cast
iron pipe, 24O0 feet Of S-inch cast pipe
$50 cast valve boxes, 1000 feet Of two
inch precaulked cast pipe, 800 feet o.
1N-inch cast pipe and other material
The first setting of eggs for thA
1928 season will be made by the Wash
lngton Cooperative Chick association
on Saturday, January Z, when 14.S0t
will be placed in the big incubator'
at the Bellingham, Lynden and Blaine
plants.
Residents of Valleyford, in Spokan.
county, have subscribed half OF thu
$1,000 needed to finance their schooh
for the remainder Of the school year
The county auditor had refused to is
sue warrants because OF the District
financial condition.
, 1928-08-08

Headouarters-Ofice of Mr.. George Levi.
(4) The Chamber will i~nauguratc a fund
TO procure a Gold Medal for presentation
to Capt. Romer 10 the name of the people
of St Thomas. Mr.. Conrad Corneiro
will make the medal with a design of the
boat on the face and a suitable inscription
on the reverse. (5) AS soon as the medal
is ready for presentation a Formal Pub.
lie reception will be held in the Emanci-
patton Garden when the Governor will be
asked to present the medal and Hon. J.
E. Kuntz, Chairman Of the Colonial
Council, to deliver an address to Capt.
Romer. Ibid
St. Thomas, August, End. 1928
D. Victor Bornn
Secretary.
, 1928-08-08

Franz Romer at the American Hotel and
extended to him a cordial welcome. Al
ter half an hour Of interesting converse
ton 10 connection with the daring feat
Of crossing the Atlantic, the party inVit-
ed tue iOtreOld naylgatJr to VISIT His Elk
ceIlency, the Governor. Capt. Romer
acquiesed most graciousIy to the invitation
and on descending the steps of the Hotel,
a picture of the group was taken by Mr..
Antonio Jarvis.
On arrival at the Executive Mansion,
the visitor was presented t. toe Govern
or by Capt. van Patten, His ExceIlency
warmly welcomed the courageous mariner
and after listening attenriveIy to the
program laid out by the Chamber of Com
merce in honor of Capt. Romer express
ed his willingness to cooperate to the full.
lest extent.
Capt. Romer thanked the Governor for
his kind reception, and on leaving photo
graphs of the group, including His Elk.
cellency, were taken. The Bulletin Srd
August.
, 1928-08-08
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ST. THOMAS CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE

The President convened Especial Meet
ing of the Board for 10 a m. August the
1st. to propose that the Chamber of Com
merce take some fitting notice of the A.
mazing Feat performed by Capt. Franz
Romer of Hamburg. Germany. in cross
ing the Atlantic Ocean from Lisbon, Por
tugal to St. Thomas via Las PaImas. the
Azores Islands, ia a folding rubber e40n-
81 feet long, 3 feet wide, | ~ feet dep
Capt. Romer arrived in st. Thomas mr.
Dor on Monday the Both. July az md
night.
For lack of a quorum the meeting was
adjourned to 10 a. m. Thurs lIV tn Pal.
August when the following gantiAn. II.
met at the Chambers Head qotrc-r~.
Mr.. Emile A. Berne, Presidenr. CDosuI
E. Larkin, Vice-Pres. Capt E II van
Patten, Mr.. Leayle Levi, Mr.. H. D.
CreQue. Mr.. George Levi AMI the Secre-
tary, Mr.. G. ConeirO also attended the
meeting on the invitation of the Presi-
dent.
Upon the President explaining the OBJ
iect of the meeting, the matter was
discussed at length and the following
tentative program was decided upon ID
The President, Mr.. E. A. BprEe, Capt.
E. H. Van Patten and Mr.. George Levi
were elected a Committee to call upon
Captain Romer at 10 30 on the third Au.
gust and thereafter to take him to the
Government House to meet His ExcelIen-
cy Governor Waldo Evans--Q u If Capt.
Romer will consent. the Chamber will
arrange exhibit his beat, the "Deutscher
Sport by paradiag it through town on a
Ford Motor Lorry offered for the pur-
pose by Mr.. Leayle Levi of the firm OF V.
A. Miller. (3) After this, the boat will
be placed on exhibit at the Chambers
, 1928-08-08
ST. Thomas News.

At 1O.30 this morning Capt. Ell. van
Patten, Emile A. Berne, and George Levi
in compliance with the program adopted
at the recent meeting of the St. Thomas
Chamber of Commerce called on Capt.
, 1928-08-08
KILOGRAMS
ST, CROIX STATION.

Cologne, Germany, August 6th.-A
plea for Franco German friendship was
made on the fourteenth anniversary OF the
Declaration Of War between Germany
and France. when the French Minister
of Education, NJ. EjoUard Harriet. ar
rived here to visit the German Press eX-
hibition. NJ Herriot headed a delegatl1n
composed of prominent educators. They
were officially welcomed by Burg0m9s-
ter A|nenauer, during a banquet IN the
Guerzenich Hall, the German official said,
1T would be tragicaI for Europe, for our
people and the humanity of France and
Germany to fail TO find a way to bridge
the capt beWeen our countries. Let US
learn to know, believe and trust each other
az a way toward peace, not based on arms
a9o armies. 1t would be a peace found.
81 on me common Interest Of humanity
anu justice France has an opportunity
05 winning Garmany'S heart. God grant
taat sue uses it" NJ. Harriet, who has
lDt2 been a champion for closer relations
b tween France and Germany replied,
Fr,a'p may be counted upon to be true
a. ~nsrIraduOnS She will welcome every
buue>l move oi cOuciIiatlon as a m)vo 10
ward p-t:4. Which is the greatest yi>a
OF the French people. He empnaszti
that compromising relationship mas eX 81
ed between the German and the French
mentalities from the middle ages to the
modem era. He said, for all true civil
Iized people, the time will come when
they must utilize, in the interest of life,
powers hitherto employed for the Aork OF
death. 1t will require a continuous cam.
pal . against skepticism. indaci5 On X,
0orance, and renewed attacks by the al
herents OF might and the masses AAIIl
finally hail with gratitude the men of any
nationality bringing them peace for
their work, and .for the lives of their
children"
Winnipeg. August 6th.-Within three
years Western Canada should hav4 tru h
resistant wheat which will grade as hIyh
as the varieties now being grown. accord
ing to |. H. Newman Dominion cerealIst
who has arrived here from Ottawa Mr..
Newman, is spending a month o. s.4Ie
, 1928-08-08
LOCAL

From yesterday the blustery weather
indicated a disturbance somewhere the
effect Of which was seen on our barome-
ter, AT II O'Clock last night the barom-
eter read 3006 and at / O'Clock am. 5000
a downward tendency. There was a fine
showers of rain during the night and al
SO thunder and lightning breaking the
hot spell that we have had for days. This
morning at 6 O'Clock the barometer read
20. SO and from all appearance may begin
to rise during the day.
, 1928-08-08

Capt. MoIIer with his yacht "Towind-
ward" made a second trip to Christian
sted yesterday afternoon with mail and
passengers, arriving here at ten minutes
past one. This clipper ensures the quick
arrival of the mai even in calm weather
as she travels.fast with her motor, and is
seen gliding along as with her sails, With
this service one can take a flying trip to
St. Thomas on Monday and return on
Tuesday in time for dinner. The follow
ing passengers arrived by her yesterday
from St. Thomas: - Axelina Barnes,
Edvina Shandersen, Theolinda Joseph,
HiIda Lenhardt.
, 1928-08-08

D . K. E. Lowman, Chief Sanitation
officer tor st. Croix will again give the
puoIic the benefit of one of his very in
structive lectures on health on Tuesday
evening next. Many persons were glad
when they read the announcement in the
newspapers yesterday and feel grateful
to Dr. LoWman for his willingness to
come before the public with these inter-
esting lectures.
t%rederiksted Theatre will screen to-
night the great Police Serial Officer 444"
and Bethlehem Theatre the thrilling Vest
ern drama Hello Cheyenne"
Mails for the United States by the S. S.
"Matura,' will be closed at 5 p. m.
today.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-07
HouD go" Originated

Charles Payne Smith recently gave
the following Information as to the
origin Of 80" as used by newspaper
men and telegraphers, In the Typo
graphical Journal: The irst press as
ISOLATION, organized in Civil war
times. was composed largely of morn
ing papers published near the eastern
seaboard. Each paper sent into the
central Office items of local interest,
which were there edited and tele-
graphed to all members. 1t happened
that the first message sent to the as
sOciatiOn tOtaled 80 words, and this
figure, with the words good night"
and the signature Of the sender, were
placed at the bottom of the sheet by
the operator. At that time piecework
was the rule on all papers. The daily
grist was usually set up, corrected
and In the forms by 10 o'clock, but
the cOmpOsitors were compelled to
wait around at their own expense I'M
til the foreman announced $50" was
in. So go" became a by-wOrd among
printers, symbOlizing the end.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-07
World TroUel Made
Easy for Scholars

Round the world in FIVE minutes
Across oceans, rivers, prairies, noun
tains; on the way, cities, temples aud
cathedrals to be visited All can be
done in the grounds Of the Chateau
de Bures, a school near Paris. The
world" occupies sixteen acres and
its essential parts are of real earth
and the oceans and rivers of real wa
ter. The Atlantic ocean is three feet
deep.
A crossing from Paris I'd New York
can be made in few seconds on
tiny steamship. Once aboard the ship
the schoOlboy becomes explorer. From
New York he sails to the West Indies,
down the coast of South America,
round Cape Horn and across the Pa
cific. A journey eastwards from Paris
takes him overland through Europe.
Like CULVER in Lilliput, he can
stride over moutain ranges and rivers,
pay passing visit to Australia, and,
by series Of hops, skips and jumps
over the South Sea islands, reach
Siberia, China or India. A flying leap
over the Alps, visit to Leningrad
or Cannes and in minute or two he
Is back again on the shores Of the
Atlantic.
In addition to models of cities and
temples, an attempt has been made
to create the atmosphere of the East.
A tree marks the entrance to a sunken
garden way down east" A flight of
steps leads to temples, statues, and
symbols of Buddhism.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-07
Barber Probably Is
Still Looking IL In

Shakespeare and Chestina, a col
Ored cook in a North side home, had
one thing in common, wide scope of
language. The difference was that
when the English bard used one of the
thousands of words in his vocabulary
he had slight knowledge of its de-
notation; when Chestina used a word
she did so because 1t sounded WELL
and impressed both herself and others
with her learning.
One day she overheard the "missus"
talking with a friend. At one point
In the conversation, one of them used
the term "indecorOus," giving it the
preferred pronunciation with the ac-
cent on the third syllable. Chestina
promptly appropriated it to her own
use.
The next day she was telling the
"mlssus" about her previous nights
engagement with the new barber
around the corner, who, 1t seems, had
tried to entertain her with a story
slightly of color"
swell, what did you say to hImP
Did you get angry" the amused en-
plOyer asked.
What | mean, | got madi And
what's more, | told him he sure was
indechOlr," she answered.-Indianapo
lis News.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-07
Side Dishes Feature M
of NorlDepio7 Dinner

We spent two nights al Stalheinl
Norway. which is not village or
even hamlet; merely a hotel su
pprhiy situated above and almost
against d tremendous waterfall al II
pOini where two great valleys inter
sect. A. Edward Newton relates In the
Atlantic Monthly.
Here il was that we first encOun
tered the abundance of hOrs doeuvre
for which Norway Is famous. Upon
entering the dining room one noticed
a great table running almost the en-
tire length Of the room; upon II we're
piles OF plates and an Immense guam
tity of food, chiefly fish. sailed
smoked, oiled, bolled-all cOId-and
cold meats, with an endless variety OF
cheese.
One was expected to luke plate
help ones self-"cut and come again"
and take ones place at the table.
when some single hot dish. with tea.
coffee or chocolate, was brought by
a maid prettlly dressed In native cos
tune.
To one bored to extinction BY the
ordinary table d'hote IT was pleas
ant change.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-07
Colonial Beauty Lasting

Why is the simple Colonial style of
the early American period one of 10.
lmitable dignity and loneliness?
Why does the old German castle,
the French chalet, The Italian villa or
the quaint English cottage charm US.
even though built n century or more
ago?
Their builders did not set out to
duplicate foreign Municipalities. A
French baron did not want an English
cottage; neither did a German count
want a Spanish bungalow And just
so did the American cOlOnlsts want
architectural expressions OF their own
those expressions which have since
been rendered traditional and DER
petuated as classic Kelth's Maea.
zine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-07
Cured

A bachelor who had a fOndness for
children was favorite with the little
girl next door The little miss was
much concerned recently when her
bachelor friend was confined home for
a few days with ear trouble. On one
occasion she CHANGED to drop In while
her elderly friend was dropping some
medicine into one of his ears, in the
process of which he uncOnsciously
placed his finger In his other ear "Do
you have to hold the other ear shut so
that II won't run out the other sideT'
his visitor asked This remark Great
ed such hearty laughter that the
bachelor said something seemed to
pop" in the vicinity of his ear drums,
following which medical attention was
no longer ded.-Indianapolis News
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-09-07
Buick
for 1928

was announced on July 20 and we now
have on hand the following brand new
1927 Buick models, which we are Offering at
prices that provide substantial saving.
while they last
1927 tive-passeneer Brougham. series
IFS. SIPS.
1927 hve.passenger. two-door. Sedan,
series 100, $l245.
1927 fve-passenger Sedan. series 1870,
$500.
All prices F. o, b. Flint. Mich. Govern
ment tax to be added.
These are brand new Bucks and carry
the full new car guarantee and our new
car service. They may be purchased upon
the G. NJ A. C. time payment plan,
c. c. WATERS & SON,
aug 2S-u Gaithersburg. Md.