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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
When y0Mr
Children Cry
for 1t

There is hardly a household that
hasn't heard Of Castoria! At least five
million homes are never without 1t. If
there are children in your family,
there's almost daily need Of its COM
fort. And any night may find you very
thankful there's bottle in the house.
Just a few drops, and that collie OK
constipation is relieved; or diarrhea
checked. A vegetable product; a baby
remedy meant for young folks. Castoria
is about the only thing you have ever
heard doctors advise giving to infants.
Stronger medicines are dangerous to
tiny baby, however harmless they may
be to grown-ups. Good old Castoria
Remember the name, and remember
to buy it. 1t may spare you Sleep
less, anxious night. 1t Is always ready,
always safe to use; in emergencies, or
for everyday ailments. Any hour of the
day or night that Baby becomes fret
full, or restless. Castoria was never
more popular with mothers than 1t ID
today. Every druggist has It,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

1t is probable that few persons save
naturaists ever consider the enor-
nous amount of life other than hu.
man which exists in any locality. CIV
ilized or not. densely peopled or thin
ly settled A plague of rats in Lon
don within recent years prompted an
interview with distinguished scien.
fist, who estimated that within the
area of Greater London there were 20,
100000 rats, more than three times
as many rats as people.
Sparrows undoubtedly come next In
point Of numbers among Londons
warm-blooded population, but the
scientist preferred to make his esti-
mate cover all tine birds In the United
Kingdom. He believed that the bird
population would average 800 to the
square mile That would give total
OF nearly 97,OO0.00U. Thus the bird
population outnumbers the human by
something like two to one.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Look for kilauea to
Become Active Again

Tremendous avalanches In the al
most empty crater of Kilauea, Ha-
waits live Volcano" again have Civ
en- hope that MADAME Pele" might
return to her traditional abode.
Pele Is the goddess of volcanic fire,
according to Hawaiian mythology.
The pit Of Kilauea has been almost
bare of flowing lava for several years,
though still smoking. Yet there are
fire cracks all over vast expanse OF
the Hawaii National park, surround
ing the crater, and ample proof that
redhot lava Is just beneath the sur
face.
The avalanches have sheared Off
large sections of the crater's edge, so
that land where spectators and autos
could stand only recently disappeared
into a yawning pit more than 1000
feet deep.
One large party of round-the-world
''trippers" arrived at the volcano just
in time to witness a mighty avalanche
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Clear Thought Aided
by Game of Solitaire

Solitaire may play an important
part in the United States senate dur
ing the regime Of Herbert Hoover
For Senator Jim Watson, upon
whose shoulders undoubtedly will fall
Vice President Curtis toga of ma
jority floor leader, has worked out
many Of his problems in the past
while going through the cards, and
more than likely will continue to do
so in the future.
Just as John Marshall was wont
to turn to "Old Sop when threading
his way through legal maze to a
court decision, so may the new leader
of the Republican forces guide the
destiny of the administration through
the many intricate stages of the SEN
ate by calm decisions arrived at while
playing this game.
Solitaire is about the only form of
recreation of the Indiana senator
Winter or summer resorts never have
him as guest, for in the - years
he has been in the senate he never
has taken a vacation.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
COUN
AUCANER.
THE SEA DEVIL
a..'' s;'ss'' :.: 9. E by 4 nsw:..

hurry and meekly placed himself
in Captain Scott's hands, begging the
Yankee still to try and save the day.
II ought to let you go as prisoners,
by Joe, but don't want to lose my
ship" said Scott. $50 go below with
your men and hide in the hold while
put my flag back where it belongs.
Maybe they haven't seen yours" Soon
the submarine was alongside and one
Of her officers climbed aboard. The
Germans had seen the Union Jack. all
right, but they hadn't seen 1t hauled
down. Now they found themselves on
a ship flying the American flag, and
they were puzzled.
"What's this?" the submarine officer
demanded of Scott. "First we see a
British flag, and now it's an Amer
ican."
"You must be mistaken" replied the
skipper, "this here amt no Britisher."
The officer was bewildered and sus-
picious, so ordered the Pass of Bal
maha to head for Hamburg. Leaving
only a German ensign aboard, he an
nounced that his submarine would fol-
low close behind. OF course, this was
only threat, for the U-boat soon
vanished beneath the waves.
Now the ensign grew worried. Some
thing told him that everything was not
right on the Pass of Balmaha. Had
he known there were seven British
ers on board, he would have been still
more worriedl
Captain" said he, II am going 70
stay at your side all day and sleep
with you at night. I've hand gren-
ade here in my pocket. At night !
am going to fix it SO that If anybody
opens the door of our cabin it will ex-
plode."
Naturally Captain Scott lost no time
in whispering to his mate: "Fasten
down the matches and don't let those
Britishers come up. If they do, our
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

goose is cooked. Don't say anything
to them, or there will be trouble. This
German smells rat"
So the prize crew in the hold was
kept there. Two days later, outside
the entrance to the harbor at Cux-
haven, another party of Germans came
aboard, so Captain Scott said to the
U-boat ensign:.
"You wanted to know what was
wrong here? ALI right, now I'll show
you.' Then he opened the matches
and yelled for the Britishers to come
up. The tall officer of the Royal navy,
one eye blinking and the other be-
monocled, put his head up first.
II say, where are we now?"
you're in Germany. If you had
left my flag alone, everything would
have been all right But you are pris-
oners now"
So you see how the Pass of Balmaha
turned out to be unlucky for English.
men and lucky for Germans. That
was just the ship we wanted, by Joe.
Our hope was to run the blockade
disguised as a neutral-a thing entire
ly fair according to the laws of war.
Although on land soldier must wear
service uniform, at sea you can fly q
neutral flag and wear ordinary sea-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
HOW TO LIVE
LONGER
A MASTER CRIMINAL
JOHN CLARENCE FUNK

nm person out of every five VINO
- contracts pneumonia dies from
#. And that is margin mucn TOO
close to risk. Moreover, this black
guard is no respecter Of persons. 1t
hits the high and the low, the poor
and the rich, the known and the I'M
known, the robust and the weak. 1t
PLAYS no favorites and it treats every
one exactly alike-with all its power
It attempts to slay.
Now the sad part Of the story Is
that in most cases it need not have
been. Carelessness has been respon-
sible for most of pneumonia's activi-
ties-either carelessness on the part
Of the afflicted person or Of some one
else.
AS with other trouble-makers germs
are back of it all and their great po-
tency is not to be found only in their
particular killing character, but in
their general presence as well.
By far the majority Of the COM
municable diseases are usually con-
tracted from persons suffering with
the particular malady Carriers ex-
cepted), but with this master criminal
the germ may be contracted from the
throat and nose discharges of entire
~ well people. Moreover, it is posi-.
Bile for these germs under certain con-
ditions to live long time.
Pneumonia frequently starts with a
severe chill, prostration, loss Of ap-
petite and congested feeling in the
chest noticeable upon breathing or
coughing, followed a little later by
bloody expectorations.
Fortunately the recognition OF
pneumonia symptoms does not re-
quire trained intelligence. If you
notice any Of them, 60 to bed at once
and call a physician. Indeed, If a
slight cold appears promptly visit
your doctor. A neglected cold is one
cause of pneumonia.
In the next 1855 days 10000 people
in America alone will succumb to this
disease. This is sufficient excuse fol-
a few common sense rules.
1. Sick or well, always cover your
nose or mouth when sneezing and
coughing.
2. Do not expectorate upon the
floors, streets or in public places. !
8. Breathe as much fresh air as
possible.
4. Sleep with your windows open
but avoid drafts.
5. In winter time keep the indoor
temperature between 6872 degrees.
6. Wear medium-weight clothing
during the cold season and overcoats
suitable to the temperature outside.
z. Avoid all foolish exposure.
Now then, the rest is up to you'
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

Albert Hunt tells believe-it-or-not
of bolt Of lightning at Hornell, N. Y.
While he was seated in the kitchen
of the Hunt home on the Hornell
Canisteo road during an electric
storm, bolt Of lightning hit the
chimney and travelled downward,
knocking the lids from the stove and
lighting fire that had been laid for
the next morning. Paper and klndIins
were burning briskly when the family
investigated. They found no apparent
damage to the chimney or the stove
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
RESPECT 1T

THE average person over-rates the
1 killing power of old age True, II
you live long enough old age finally
will lay you low. That is where the
joke comes in. We don't give It a
chance. If the newspaper accounts
and vital statisticians are to be be-
lieved, there is a painfully large group
of people who are in that class. They
prefer dying by means of the automo-
bile. No old age for them. No, In
deed
1t is pathetic reflection on scientific
progress, this back6ring by one of
the most useful and pleasure giving
machines ever invented by man. AS
killer it Is high up on the list. And
apparently. so far, no amount of talk.
ing or preaching has been able to
curb the fatal exhibitions of careless
ness daily displayed.
The great war did much damage to
American manhood, but there were
many times the number of people
slaughtered last year in the United
States by automobiles than were killed
in the American forces during the en-.
tire conflict. These are unvarnished
facts.
What good is it for health depart
ments, for physicians and for SAM
tariums to do everything in their COM
bined power to keep you well If you
deliberately step in front of a passing
car and let it kill you? What is the
use of smallpox protection, antitoxin
and the rest of the public health safe
guards if you persist in driving your
car at sixty miles an hour, and end
up in crash at the side of the road !?
The sooner every person realizes
that automobiles are not harmless
playthings and that, whether as pc
destrian or driver, an ever-present
hazard to be hurt or killed by them
exists, just that much sooner will the
death rate from this personally pre-
ventable cause be markedly reduced.
Public health officials can cope with
the communicable diseases; modern
science can, and does. regulate SAM.
tation; interstate commerce laws and
state regulations surround foods with
safeguards and protect them against
adulteration.. but when 1t comes to
protecting you against the hazard of
Joy ride. the thoughtless driver and
the careless pedestrian. you and you
only are the boss.
Why not give this question serious
consideration? Give old age at least
q sporting chance at you.
20. 1929. Western Newspaper union.)
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Serum Proves Worth

Investigators Of the Antivenin Instl.
lutte of America report that the snake
bite serum has proved effective by re-
ducing the death rate from snake
say that $40 persons were bitten by
poisonous snakes during the year, and
of the 401 receiving the serum only
II died, while 1G Of the 100 victims
not receiving the serum died.-Path'
finder Magazine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

Man Far Outnumbered by Lesser Creatures

AS for the insect population, that is
quite beyond any statistician. But.
allowing that each bird eats only 80
insects day, British birds would con-
sumo more than billion insects in q
year. Yet such an estimate seems
quite futile when we consider that the
insect population of single cherry
tree infested with aphides was esti.
mated by competent authority to be
12.OOOODO.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Gathering the "Spoils."

By the spells system was meant
the practice whereby an incoming ad.
ministration distributed the patronage
and Offices Of the government to those
who had supported the party coming
into power. Office holders OF the out
going administration usually were de-
posed from Office or their resignation
asked for and their places filled With
patrons of the incoming government.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Unique Organization

Negro buffers at the University OF
Georgia have organized the Silver
King fraternity. Prerequisites for
membership include butlership at n
recognized Greek letter fraternity.
wearing only Of clothes acquired from
college men, and attendance at every
football game played on the university
grounds.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Both Expert.

A SHARK is slang term for one
who excels in something. A "sharp"
is a term for an expert, but seems to
have the idea of cheating. The idea
was formerly included in the word
SHARK" but that meaning has now
become obsolete.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Friendly Advice

Kathryn-1 have an invitation to
the Observation-Disclosures wedding re-
ception. think I'll express my re-
grets.
Kitty-I know you were awfully cut
up over letting young Multirox get
away from you, but If | were you I
wouldn't say anything about regret.
ting 1t.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Hia Prospecta

Boot-Tm thinking about staying
out after this cruise.
Rubber Sock--What dom, starvln'?
Boot-Naw, I've got fine job Of
fered me in Switzerland in big clock
factory teaching the cuckoos the mum.
bers before they put 'em in clocks.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
BAD GUESSER

The young man was very fond Of
Dolly, but he was rather shy.
They were sitting together when
there came a ring at the front door
bell.
"That will be Mr.. Robson" said
Dolly.
"Ohl Well-er-there's such thing
as-er-being out, you know" sug-
gested the shy young man.
"Yes," said Dolly. "And there's
such q thing as-er-being engaged"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Reasonably Safe

He-You haven't said word for 20
minutes.
She-Well, didn't have anything
to say.
He-Don't you ever say anything
when you have nothing to say?
She-No.
He-Well, then, will you be my
wife?-Capper's.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

The salvage division of the quarter
master corps of the United States
army is estimated to have saved more
than $30,000,000 since April, 1915 by
the sale of waste materials, such us
metals, rubber, rags, bottles and hides
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
First CeIlulose Yarn

It is to the Frenchman, Count
Hilaire de Chardonnet, who showed
at the Paris exhibition of 1889 Gel.
lulose yarn, that we owe the rayon
Of today; his process has been devel
oped to its present perfection.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Not Concerned

Merle-I cant understand why you
say no when your mother has no OBJ
lection to your marrying me.
Beryl-No? And have not the
slightest objections to my mother
marrying you, so there you Dire.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Too Bulky

Mrs. Pryer-Mrs. Bulge and her hus-
band are wondering If they can get in
to modern apartment.
Mrs. Guyer-Wondering If they can
get into modern apartment?
Mrs. Pryer-Yes, wondering If they
can reduce enough, my dear.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
High Birth Rate

Palestine Is one of the most pro.
fife countries in the world With
its 534 births to 10000 population in
1927, 1t exceeded Egypt's ratio Of 42S.
Russia's 400. was three times as great
as Sweden's and more than two and
a half times that Of England.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Cause and Effect

The Boss-If you know so many
rich stock traders why don't you go
to them and do business with themi
The Seedy Applicant--l did six
months ago and that's why I'm trying
to land this $40 week job.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Forgot His Clothes

Wife OF PROFESSIONALISM Is the mat
ter-you are drenched2
Professor had bath and forgot
to take off my clothes.-Lustige Blaet.
ter, Berlin.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
OF No Consequence

"How could they have the wedding
If the groom wasn't thereW
"Well, no one noticed his absence
until the ceremony was over"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

Customer with old WORKOUT shOes)
DO you really think they're worth
repairing.
misunderstanding, the strings
ura pretty good yet.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Disappointment

Mabel-Why so sad, honey?
Leora-That big sap that was 60
ing to sue for breach OF promise
wants to marry me now Life.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Fair Enough

A charitable old lady visited the
Eastern State penitentiary at Phila-
delphia. Seeking to engage an in
mate in conversation she asked:
"Could | have about IS minutes Of
your timer"
LADY, replied the prisoner, "you
can have it ALL"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
A Sure Sim

GLOW much longer are we going to
wait for mummy, daddy?
"Not for long now, dear. They're
just taking the last hat out of the
window"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Appenrances

"What makes you think they are so
Door?"
"Why, they can only keep up the
payments on one car. "-Cincnnati En-.
qulrer.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Livingstone, 1 Presu me"

Ujiji. Tanganyika tAfrica) is ia
nous as the spot where Livingstone,
after having been lost for some time
In the center of the continent, was
found by Stanley In 1871.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Thua Enda the Cana

The young man led with heart,
The maid for a diamond played,
The old man welded a club,
And the sexton used spade.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

1t is said that the future skyscraper
will be almost one huge window With
glass floors and glass ceilings.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

About the best luck Is for man
20 own 100 acres around which q
town grows up.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
What Memoriesl

If money really talked. an old dime
could tell some wild tales about what
1t used to buy.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

The average man doesn't seem to
worry much about the poverty of his
neighbor.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

"He says he's going to hold big
party tonight"
"He's probably telling the truth
she weighs two hundred pounds"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

1t sometimes happens that genius
mistaken for common sense.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

People who have a dozen things
to worry about are contemptuous of
those who only have one or two.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

Maggie-"He hasn't any voice and
he'll be egged Off"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

Dainty white dresses for baby or
daughter made beautiful by Russ Ball
Blue. Your Grocer has it.-Adv.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

The high moral ground occupied by
The hypocrite Is a bluff.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
The Nose Knows

Mary had d little lamb,
The lamb had halitosis.
Everywhere that Mary went
The people held their noses.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

Polling Cupid-an arrow escape.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24

"How did the Oder river In Prussia
get it's name?"
"Probably from the limburger
cheese made on it's banks"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-05-24
Not That Way

Betting-A fools argument that is
convincing only when you win.
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

He lurched toward her.
Murderous intent distorted
his face. 1t looked CHASTITY
in the moonlight. His left
hand reached for her throat.
In Ruth's ears rang the
witch s - wall: death !
Death" She should scream
for AL. Closer and closer
came the clutching hand.
Each thousandth part OF a
second being drawn out to
an hour by fear and terror.
She tried to scream. She
tried to draw farther into
the corner Of the seat. She
threw up her arm to guard
her throat. Why didn't Al
come to her \aidG
A flash " a thunder
GUS report ." Jimmy shot
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

Of you, anyhow You're
trash, reveling in the
drunken flattery of a bunch
Of buns. Why you'd be
better off dead than going
the path you are. You'r
headed straight for the
devilp'
Fear and disgust struggled
for mastery of her, but
when he shouted, you're
nothing but trash" fear was
supplanted by angern white,
blazing. A Wilson was as
good as an Adams, any day
She struck him with all
the force of her muscular
arm.
Jimmy was clutching at
her.. madly, blindly. Reason
deserving him; shouting in
his frenzy:
"Better off dead, did /
sayi Why, I'll kill you
myself, you cheap, common
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

forward to the door. Grasp
ing hands clutched at her.
Jimmy watched sullenly. His
time would come ."
Ruth s mood had changed.
Gone was the exultation of
those wild, drunken moments.
Perhaps it was the thought
Of Al's hurt eyes that sobered
her; she hated to go back to
the cabin and face them.
As she turned toward her
cabin she found herself stag
gering. She was tir d
y so tired y "
Perhaps fresh air, before she
returned, would revive her.
Under the shadow of a
tree, she encountered Jimmy,
who reeled toward her, NUT
tering, his hair disheveled,
The Washington times., 1929-06-17

for day or two. They do not remove
the cause, for they do not promote the
expulsion of the bile which is Natures
purgative and intestinal antiseptic When
you take Calotabs you know that you
have taken a real doctor s medicine. 1t
cleans you out thoroughly. Every inch
Of your twenty-five-foot canal, includ-
ing your stomach, small intestine and
large intestine, is thoroughly cleared and
washed clean and pure and your bile is
flowing freely. Next morning your sys-
tenn feels purified and refreshed and you
are feeling fine, with a hearty appetite
for breakfast. Eat what you please and
60 about your work-there is no danger,
for Calotabs are perfectly safe and Gre
ate no habit, except the habit Of healthy
bowel actions.