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The Washington times., 1928-10-23
DIET AIDS PENMAN
RECOVER HIS SKILL

within a month, noticed de-
cded change for the better. Today three
months after, have practically regained
my health; | sleep and eat we'll and my
nerves are steady again. The Doctor says
that Postum was big factor in the recov-
cry of my health
This way lice success!
No matter what your duties In life may
be, shaky nerves, and all the ills that fol-
low, won't help you up the ladder OF sue
cess. In fact, many man has failed by
Just the margin OF his own trembling fin
gers, his own half asleep brain. And the
time. the real cause of his troub1e=-that
he didn't realize the effect of the drug.
caffein. which he took with his meals.
Don't make this mistakel Eliminate
caffein from your diet now-make Postum
your mealtime drink instead. Try this
simple change for thirty days-see what
difference II can makel
Postum is made Of roasted whole wheat
and bran--no trace of any artificial stimu-
liant In it. Nothing to keep you awake, to
fray nerves. or affect digestion. You'll
like Postum for its rich. full flavor. too.
Your grocer has Postum In two forms
Instant Postum, made instantly in the
cup, and Postum Cereal, the kind you
boil. Both cost much less than other
mealtime drinks-only one-half cent a
cup. Order todayl
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
CHARMING AFTERNOON FROCK
The Washington Times 15c Practical Pattern

Prints continue their smart
way in charming frocks for
winter social afternoons, and
today we have pictured an un-
usually chic model with clever
details. There is a smartly
flared skirt section cut on up
ward curving lines. The soft
bow at the waistline is repeated
at the vestee which is made
of a dainty bit of lace.
Printed velvet, silk crepe or
satin are. suitable fabrics for the
development of Pattern 1,479.
Black and white, brown and
beige, blue and grey offer
charming combinations in
modern fabrics. The lace may
be cream or ecru.
May be obtained in sizes 16
IS, 20, 81, S6. SO, 40, az and "A.
Size So requires 81 yards of
4O-inch material and Ia yard
lace.
This model is easy to make
if you use this pattern which is
individually hand-cut. A perfect
fit in every size is guaranteed.
Patterns will be delivered to
any address upon receipt of 15c
in coins. Always mention size
wanted.
Address all mail and orders to
The Washington Times Pattern
Department, 243 West Seven
teeth ST., New York city.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

Parkersburg. w. Va Am instructor in
penmanship can scarcely hope to succeed
in his work II his own hand fails to hold q
pen steadily. r. w. Carr. 1910 Seven
teenth Street, teacher Of penmanship in
the public schools. learned the bitter
truth of this. when he found his own writ
ing ability going TO piecee-foF no reason
than shaky nerves. A wise physician
diagnosed the cause of the trouble, and
suggested change of diet which quickly
restored all of Mr.. Cars skill. Mr.. Carr
tells of his experience as follows:
Il am a teacher of penmanship In the
public schools and must, keep my health
up to par so as to have nerves that are
steady and dependable. My work Is OF
such a nature that any noticeable loss
Of nerve energy slows me up and my
ability as teacher suffers.
Near breakdown
Last spring, at the close of a hard
years work, | entered the State Univer-
sity for a special course in penmanship.
The course WAS long and difficult and
when my work began this year, my nerves
were decidedly shot.
II have used caffein beverages heavily
for years. | did not think they had any
thing to do with my nervous condition.
| made frequent trips to the doctor and
on one of them, he told me to discontinue
the use of caffein If expected to get we'll.
| did II at once. The Doctor suggested
Postum. | soon learned to enjoy it even
better than had cadein beverages
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

Mother was girl and had
played with dolls and things, but
gee, Dad would have understood
If he'd only been a regular fei-
low instead of having been SO
good. Funny. Sort of a cold
wall between him and everyone.
He was bad Father told him so.
and father had never been mad.
Sort of a lonesome feeling to be
so bad and so alone. Son wished
for dinner slowly and solemnly.
And what a chance for friend
shin that father missed. We
seem so afraid to. climb down off
our pedestaIs and mingle with
our children as human beings.
We seem scared that if we ever
admit that we did wrong at some
time or other that they will not
respect US. will not obey US.
Don't YOU krow that they will
not be children for long; that
they will acquire mature logic
and draw adult conclusions; that
sooner or later they will know
that we have feet of elay' Why
not admit that we busted a
window once, or got SOOu anu
mad and "socked" some one?
In our very admission we have a
chance to add the account of
what resulted, or that we have
since been sorry. There is then
a common ground of experience,
a common bond of understanding
and trust and affection.
A boy particularly needs the
friendship and understanding of
his father and I'll venture to say
that this friendship cannot be
based upon a "holier than thou"
attitude" on the part of the
parent. How can you wonder why
your son does not make con-
fidant of you when you greet his
cutting of a class with the re-
mark: You didn't report for
your geometry today. What am
l sending you to school for?"
Why not reply: ''T used to cut
English classes. son. Almost got
left on graduating with my class
because of it, too. Now why don't
you like to go to geometry class?
Let's see what we can do
about it?''
You can't have a growing boys
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
CHILDREN'S
DESSERTS

Desserts for children should be
kept as simple as possible, DIR.
Frank Howard Richardson adj
vises in Hygeia. Limiting des-
serts to simple foods is not the
hardship to children that over
sympathetic parents sometimes
think. Simple puddings, junket
and favored gelatine ane as elab-
crate as are needed at this age.
Ice cream may be added as a
treat. DIR. Richardson adds the
suggestion that if ice cream is
home made, it had better be made
from one-half or one.third cream,
as young children do not tolerate
rich cream well.
A brush that is revolved by
, crank at the end of it's long
handle has been invented for
cleaning electric lights and their
fixtures high above floors.
Each year there are 10000 APP
plications for patents in Washing
ton. Many are not granted, but
about 80, 900 are issued each year,
on the average of about 500
week, covering every field of hui
man activity.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

We'll, what have you to say
for yourself, young MANI" A fine
start for detailed account. If
you've ever had someone approach
you with a pencil and notebook
In hand and an impersonal. in
quiring look in his eye and the
words: Haven't you something
to say for publications." you re-
member how every thought in
your head seemed to dissolve.
You knew you had plenty to say,
but somehow you got tongue-tied
all at once and felt an awful dub.
The small boy shifted from one
foot to the other and couldn't dis
cover just how to begin. nor how
to proceed after he had begun.
MY son in street brawi"'
The indignant accusation of the
fathers eyes opened the flood
gates of information. and the boy
recital ended with-''-and so 1
socked him.
The father wiped his glasses
with unusual pains and in a frigid
silence. Finally the boy could
stand it no longer. Wouldn't
you of socked him. lad?''
The father looked up instantly,
''Litt1e gentlemen don't go around
seeking people!,'' he replied.
"Don't let me hear of your doing
such a thing again. Tears made
little white streaks through the
CRIME on the small face and the
boy dug his nails into his palms
in an effort at selfscontrol. Big
baby to cryl But he couldn't
help it. He felt so alone, as if
he were the only boy en- earth
who was so depraved as to take
q whack at another boy. Didn't
you ever get in fight. Dad.
when you were little-or scuff
your shces-or break a window
playin balI-or-or anything?"
he ended desperately.
Go and get cleaned up for
your dinner The boy left the
room. He had tried to establish
q common ground of understand
Ing, but he guessed. after all.
there wasn't any. He guessed
Dad probably was a good boy and
never got in trouble. Fathers
were like that. Funny you could
get into so many messes when
Dad never had.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
PROMOTIONS
IN FRANCE

AS the result of a new ruling l.
France, there will be no NOR
sudden promotions in the Frencl
Legion of Honor. All those re
ceiving the coveted red ribboI
must start hereafter as chevaliel
the lowest grade. Nineteen years
must elapse between appointment
as cheValier and achievement of
the grand cross, the highest honor
the legion holds.
More than hree.fourths of the
industrial wealth of the United
States is founded directly or in
directly upon patent rights.
Manila-rope waste is now the
basis of paper stock which Is
made into strong, tough material
for shipping tags. wrappers, bag
ging, etc.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
Household Hints

For stained marble washstand
it is an excellent thing to rub it
with lemon juice and salt.
Tissue paper cleans windows bet
ter than a cloth. Have one piece
for dampening and another for pol
ishing. 1t brightens iewelry also.
Cut flowers live much longer il
a pinch of salt is added to their
water, which should be changed
every morning. The stems should
be clipped daily.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
Curb Your Temper
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

OILfAh MISS u <A44AL <AN-s
am a young fellow of p. /
am single and have been going
with a girl my age. We have
been enaged three times but have
fallen out. She wants me To
make up again. really love
her and I know she loves me.
Will you please help me? !
thank you. RED HEAD.
I'll gladly help you, Red Head.
Since you love your friend and
she loves you, why do you not
make up, become engaged again.
and stay engaged this time. How
silly of you both TO spoil your
happiness by quarrels!
If you will curb that red.
headed temper of yours, and, re.
solve not to quarrel under any
circumstances with the girl you
love. I am sure you and she will
get on beautifully, and soon we'd
ding bells will be ringing for
you. All happiness to you both!
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
RAIDED BY
AUTOISTS

Two of the best of our wild
native shrubs that are readily
transplanted into almost any
type of soil are the Towering
dOgwood and the beautiful redbud
or Judas. tree says Nature Maya
zine. Both of these delightful
species were formerly exceedingly
plentiful. but they are now be-
coming scarce due to the depreda-
tions of automobilists.
AnVERT,eEuENT
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

nnent, Steady Reader, plan to see
him once more. We deceive our.
selves sometimes, with regard to
our affections. Absence does not
always make the heart grow
fonder. You may discover when
you and he meet that he Is very
dear to you after all.
Doubtless he will be home for
a visit in the course of a few
months. Wait-see whether the
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
What Do You Knou?
Questions on Editorial Page
ANSWERS TO TODAY's TEST

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youth They have in them substance
that slowly changing chemically and is released IN the
form dim light Discovered the Mississippi River Lemon
taste is the result Of the acid
acting the of aste TO- From the Island OF Jersey
Cartere time Of
island was the founder colony America H.
plane figure straight lines of which of two
parallel; 100 Today Id, Oaks ID Feasts
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

confidence unless you are truly
friends, and you can't be truly
friends unless you come halfway
with the confession stuff. You
haven't always been perfect. Why
not admit it? You won't lose
your boys respect. You'2 gain
his friendship and his secrets,
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

WHEREVER women meet the
w world, they are in danger of
offending others at certain times. Learn
ing this, they become unhappily self
conscious. Carefree pleasures are i'm
possible. Now, a discovery of Kotex
Laboratories makes worries of this sort
unnecessary Each sanitary pad is scien-
tihcally treated, by patented process
to end all odor. The last problem
in connection with sanitary pads j.
solved
Tbat@conspicnons" feeling
The other fear-the feeling ofbeing con-
splcuous-is also eliminated, Corners of
the Kotex pad are scientifically rounded
and tapered so as to leave no evidence
of sanitary protection when woSn.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
By CONSTANCE CAMERON
SOVIET RUSSIA
TO FORETELLl
QUAKES Z

One hundred chronological sta
tons arc being built throughout
Soviet Russia by the Academy OF
Science, which is undertaking to
forecast earthquakes in the hope
of saving life and property. Pro-
lessor Nickiforoff a distinguished
earthquake expert, is in charge
Of the work. eg
The population of Vienna. Aus
tria, is 1857 400, of whom a99 ,9y2
are women. IS
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
Winter Extols the Father
And Son Movement
By Constance Cameron

TIHE father put down his evening paper and removed
glasses regard the dirty tearsreaked little face
before him. Having looked forward to this halt-hour
of peace and relaxation before dinner tme it did not help
to have his ushered his with the
information that he had been fighting
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
FASHIONS
FANCIES

Speaking in parad0xes, we now
have the mode of the fur dress
and the cloth coat. Kasha' and
caracul unite to form one of the
seasons smartest ensembles, and
to compete against the fur. coat
and tweed dress ensemble. so pop
ular at the moment.
Delightfully."- diverting are pair
of bedroom mules modelled on
Roman sandals and made of giIded
wood. The two nude straps are
Of gold kid encrusted with gol1
triangles, and come high UP over
the instep.
One solution for the Gift cues.
ton is boudoir set consisting OF
half dozen hangers, three pairs
of shoe trees and three hat
stands padded and shirred in pas.
tel velvet. Rosebuds are the ONLY
trimming and thus it achieves
desirable simplicity.
The return Of. the prodigaI
among furs Is being celebrated in
the correct fashion. Chinchilla
has stepped into it's old popularity
and Is seen on all sides. 1T is
used both for evening wraps and
as trimming for the new trans
parent velvet negligees.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

his aspirations and his mental
struggles. You cannot be of
great help to him unless you
KNOW him, and you cannot ever
really know him while you say
to him: Il cannot understand
how you could do such a thing.
I mayer did =
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
Guiding Fingers for Ships

Successful tests carried Lake Ammer Bavaria
with safety of vessels in foggy weather
fingers suspended and response TO wireless
continuously indicate the ships position. .#.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
AdUice to the LOUeIOrn

old spark of love does not kindle
again on seeing him-possibly it
has only died down.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23

Yet every advantage remains
When you need greater or less protec.
ton, you can so easily add OF remove
layers of filler. 1t is. as always, absorbent
to an amazing degree. The fact that you
can so easily dispose of it makes great
difference to women. And new treat
ment renders it softer, Aufier, than you
thought possible.
Won'tyo try The Improved Kotex-
buy box thts very day. 1t is 45c for
box oftwelve. at any drug, dry goods or
department store.
The Washington times., 1928-10-23
Added!
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-05-07

tative, charged that s57,0O0,000 had
been Stolen" in the preceding seven
years under the Stone and Timber
Act. He cited facts and figures to
prove it.
In 1876 Congress had ordered GER
tain lands sold in any amount to all
corners for cash at $1.25 an acre.
The government was getting from
SO to $40 an acre for coal lands
at the time in some sections but
millions of acres Of coal, iron and
timber lands went under this sale.
Eight million acres were sold in
Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Ar
kansas and Mississippi.
A congressional investigating
committee appointed in 1883 re-
ported:
1.-THE present system Of laws
seems to invite fraud. You cannot
turn to a single state paper where
the subject is mentioned prior to
1883, from the message Of the presi-
dent to the report Of the commits
sioner of the land office, but what
statements Of fraud in connection
with the disposition Of public lands
IL found"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-05-07

spot where General Washington was
received by the Manhattanites after
he had sent the Britishers marching
down the bay the statue is to 60,
as are the other statue groups of
the square.
II you can vision 1000 human rats
all scurrying for the same hole each
minute of the rush hour, you can
get some picture of the Union
Square subway station of today.
And can understand why this is no
place for George Washington, or for
his statue. To take care Of such a
rush crowd IL stairways will have to
connect with the train platforms
and the level of the square must
be raised to make more room.
Thus, little by little, New York
surrenders to it's own tempo. It's
buildings rise higher and its ave-
nues grow more crowded, it's SUBJ
ways are more damned and its ar
teries more clogged. Within a year
tens Of thousands will be going to
work on skip-stop schedule, where
by working hours will vary to &C.
commodate the subway rush.
Cigaret dispensing in New York
will soon be highly automatic. It
is the theory that, thanks to the
elaborate advertising campaigns,
most folks know what brand they
wish to smoke before entering a
store. The position Of the clerk in
such emporiums, therefore, is looked
upon as largely mechanical. A ma
chine has made its appearance which
not only vends the cigarets, but also
supplies the necessary coupons and
the matches. When distribution has
been perfected through this device,
scores Of places will dismiss clerks
and let you buy your cigArets by
dropping coins in the boxes.
The first Of these vending ma
chimes made its appearance in the
Times Square belt the other day.
It towers well above the heads Of
the customers. The familiar brands
can be discerned through little glass
windows. Arrows point to these
brands 50 that there is no danger
Of making q mistake. A large
wheel sends your nickels spinning
through the grooves and your
cigarets starting down the chute.
The general effect is that Of one
Of those mirrored mechanical organs
Of the street carnivals. TO the un-
initiated it looks both complex and
alarming. A crowd stands about
waiting for tke other fellow to try
it first. It's quite the newest play
thing in Manhattan.
GILBERT SWAN.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-05-07
I'm NEW YORK

New York, May TIT was to
Union Square that q. Henry turned
when looking for tales Of the men
who haunt the park benches. Every
bench had its story, 80 far as he
was concerned. Beneath every rag
ged garment he found man who,
"but for the grace Of God" was
another person; he found comedy,
pathos and tragedy. And he stamp
ed upon the mind Of all who read
him. a picture Of Union Square that
is not easy to erase. And, If you
have carried that picture stay away
from Union Square the next time
you come to Manhattan!
It's changed enough since the day
I began to put these daily impress
siens Of the city on paper. Oh, yes,
It's still . camping ground for loaf
ers. But an about has begun to rise
a skyline.
And now, 50 that the subway may
be served, they're changing it some
more. Even the old equestrian
statue of George Washington must
60 to provide more room for the
trampling feet Of the crowds MAX
ing for the subway entrance. Neither
George nor his good early Americans
might be pleased at learning that his
effisy must be sacrificed to the sub
way sardines. Be that as it may,
after II years as . marker Of the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-05-07
Editorial Comment
Speed and Carclessness
dickinson PrcSc)


The tragic automobile accidents of last Sum
day which resulted in the death of two Mis-
souri, Slope young men and injury of several
others, should make every car driver think
soberly and seriously if he or she is capable
of thought
Think what you will. say what you may, only
two factors figured in these tragedies which
snuffed out two lives and plunged others into
pain and grief One was speed The other was
carelessness.
Just where the responsibility for these &C.
cidents rests does not matter so much now.
Probably the drivers cf all cars were at fault.
There seems to be little doubt that at least
three of the cars that figured in the two COL
lisions were being driven at an unnecessarily
high rate Of speed or that carelessness and con-
fusion caused the fourth one to swerve. At any
rate it is almost an established fact that had
the drivers of the death machines been travel
ing more slowly and used greater degree Of
caution in handling the wheel these tragedies
would not have occurred.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-05-07

fic emergencies. Steering and braking defects
make them constant menace to other vehicles,
and it naturally follows that they are owned
and driven by financially irresponsible persons.
Pennsylvania now suspends the licenses Of
vehicles deemed unsafe or unfit to be operated
or not equipped as required b. law. Already
this provision in the highway code is driving
from the highways hundreds Of decrepit and
WORKOUT cars and trucks. Since April 2 the
state has been enforcing systematic inspec-
ton Of all motor vehicles, which is expected to
Junk" many and show large percentage of
cars defective in one or more particulars.
Maryland conducted similar roundup sew
cral months ago. finding third Of the cars
defective in one or more Of the essential at
tributes Of healthy machine. In New York
state 80 per cent Of the cars inspected needed
adjusting. Oher states have taken or will take
similar steps. so there is promise Of new
era of safe driving for American motorists.