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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Belief that the United States Govern
ment Is likely to make new history in
connection with antitrust laws causes
the public to study the proposed merger
of the Standard OIL of New York and
the Vacuum Oil Co. The chief question
Is whether this plan would be VIOLA
ton of the decree entered nearly 20
years ago ordering the various SubSidi-
aries of Standard Oil to separate from
the parent company. A possible change in
public sentiment toward large corpora
tons is suggested during the debate.
1t is observed by the Utica Observer
Dispatch that in the proposed merger
the corporation will rank third, or
perhaps even second, among the world
oil companies" While the Standard Oil
Of New Jersey will retain first place,
"the merger would create a company
with total assets rivaling those of Royal
Dutch Shell, the only foreign concern
comparable in size with the American
oil giants" The Utica paper believes
that public opinion is Enthusiastically
against refrigeration of the old Stand
ard Oil combine, although merger OF
these two companies may not be con-
trary TO the public interest"
TITS the behavior of the corporation
to which the public made objection in
the old days, and would do so again
under similar conditions" declares the
Columbus (Ohio) State Journal, while
at the same time recognizing that legal
advisers Of the two corporations claim
to have a merger method that would not
run counter to the decision of the Su-
preme Court and would be permissible
under present laws" That paper con-
cludes: There was rabid antitrust
thought in the Nation when the big
case was decided years ago, but the
public mind has been more tolerant of
large combinations since that time and
has been rather encouraging to mergers
during recent years"
The decision of nearly two decades
ago, according to the st. Louis Globe
Democrat, was most sweeping, and re-
strained all the 80 parts, or any of them,
from ever again uniting. The court
seemed to foreSee divers ways in which
by Subterfuge or evasion they might
attempt to reunite. and, specifying
them, forbade them all" The st. Louis
paper continues: This oil trust deci-
sion. the similar one in the case of the
tobacco trust and the Northern Securi-
ties decision were decisions that gave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

@. What disease claimed the most
victims in our Army during the World
War?--E. e. M.
A. Pneunonia was the greatest cause
of death from disease in the World
War. More than 10000 died OF this
disease. OF these probably $4,000
deaths resulted from the influenza
pneumonia pandemic which swept
through every camp and cantonment in
this country and caused thousands OF
deaths in the expeditionary forces.
@. Did Michelangelo sign his sculp-
re?-C. @.
A. The only piece signed by the
sculptor is his "Pieta."
@. How fast do elevators ascend,
particularly in the Woolworth Building?
S. p.
A, The present maximum speed for
an elevator is about 900 feet per minute
The two elevators operating from the
ground to the f1fty-fourth story OF the
Woolworth Building ascend 700 feet per
minute.
@. Was Abraham Lincoln the first
child born to Thomas and Nancy Lin
coln?-A. j. @.
A, Abraham Lincoln was the second
child born to the Ltncolns. He had an
elder brother.
Q. Why are the Balkan states SO
called?-L. F.
A. They have been so named since
early in the nineteenth century. 1t is
the name given to three southern pro-
| longationS of the European Continent.
The name Is Turkish for mountain, and
though in modern usage applies only to
part of a mountain belt lying south
of the lower Danube. 1t was formerly
regarded as a general name for chain
supposed to run from east to west across
the peninsula.
@. What salary does a New York
customs inspector receive?-R. F. H.
A. The Civil Service Commission
says the salary paid customs inspectors
| in the port of New York is about 81, 100
per annufn.
Q. Please give a biography of Jane
Addams.-V. w.
A. Jane Adams, the American phi
lanthropist, was born In Cedarville, Ill,
September 8, 1850. She was graduated
ing which she studied in Europe and in
the United States. In 1889 Miss
Adams established Hull House, social
settlement in Chicago. For q time she
acted as inspector of street cleaning.
Miss AddamS is well known as lecturer
and an author.
@. Does the water in waves move
across the surface of the ocean, or is it
only the motion which travels?-E s. NJ.
A. Wave motion in liquid repre-
sents a continuous handing on from
particle to particle of a disturbance in
the medium without actual transfer Of
the medium itself. This may be DEM
onstrated by throwing a stone into
water. It will be seen that waves run
out in circles from the point at which
the stone submerged. These waves
seem to be actually moving, but If a
chip be thrown on the surface Of the
water it will be found that It's motion
is up and down and not in an outward
direction.
@. How much air does man take
into his lungS2-O. NJ X.
A. The quantity taken in at each
respiration is called tidal air, and is
normally about 300-550 cubic cent?
meters. OF this about $50 cubic cent?
meters never goes farther than the
respiration passages. The remainder
becomes mixed with the air in the air
! cells (alveolar air.. of which there is
perhaps three liters in the lung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

What do you need to know? Is there
some point about your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? is there
something YOU want to know without
delay? Submit your question TO Fred
eric j. HaSkin, director Of our Wash
ington Information Bureau. He is en-
ployed to help you. Address your In
quiry to The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Ferederic j. Haskin director,
Washington, D. O.. and inclose 2 cents
in coin or stamps for return postage.
@. How many people in the United
States play billiards?-W. r.
"A. 1t has been estimated that prob
ably 100000 men in this country play
billiards.
c. q +. H0" are carnations dyed sF''n'-
A. Placing the stems Of white carna-
tionS in q weak solution of iron sui
phate or copper Sulphate will turn the
blossoms green. An aniline dye which
is soluble In cold water may be used
instead. For different shades, try diff
ferent proportions.
@. How many islands are there in
Casco Bay?-B. E. M.
A. There are 365.
c. What kind of plant is mari
| huana"?-J. r.
A. The mari huana is a narcotic
plant found in Mexico, reputed to
infusion Of its leaves or smoking them.
Q. When was the first "Beefsteak
Club" formed?-B. G. p.
A. One founded in the reign Of Queen
Anne, early in the eighteenth century,
is believed to have been the first. It
was composed of the chief wits and
great men OF the nation" and had for
its badge gridiron.
@. Who was the author of 1.-THE
Martydom Of an Empires" ?-S. L.
A. The author was Marguerite Cum
liffe-Owen. The work was published
anonymously, and its authorship was
not revealed until the death of Countess
Cunliffe-Owen: in August, 1927. 1t wa
biography Of the Empress of Austria
and purported to reveal the true story
! Of the suicide Of Crown Prince Rudolph
of Austria in 1889, as told the writer by
the Empress. The countess was the
wife. of Frederick Cunli6e- Owen, q
writer, who died in 1926.
@. Where was James Branch Cabel
educated?-M. I. Q.
A. James Branch CaDeH aGCenQec
| William and Mary College and for 9
! time was an instructor of French and
Greek at that institution.
@. Is as much money spent for liquor
| in Russia as 1t was in the days Of the
empire?-E M. o.
A. The Soviet Union Information
, Bureau says: I'm 1913 the czarist gov
eminent collected Sill 800 900 rubles ir
excise duties on vodka, beer and other
alcoholic drinks. or 62.9 per cent of the
total revenue from excise duties. Ir
| 1929 the Soviet government collected
697. $780, 900 charvonetz rubles from the
same Source-that Is, about $4,000 ,00C
rubleS, in terms of the pre-war ruble--
which amounted to sos per cent Of the
total revenue from excise duties. Al
regards the production of vodka. 1886
900 hectoliterS were produced in 1918
as against / 1904 900 hectoliters in 1896
81. The consumption per person ir
1929 was 40 per cent Of what it wa
in czarist days"
@. When was the first organization
Of the National Association of Amateur
Base Ball Players formed?-A. L.
A. 1t was organized in March, 1872
with F. B. Wood of Jersey City, N. j..
as president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Colored bindings are to be provided
for Bibles. The best of all books should
have the best talents in preparing it for
circulation, but it is hoped that cubist
art will not be permitted to go too far
in rnystifying some of the already con-
fiicting interpretations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Joe" Grundy is still mentioned off,
hand in Pennsylvania print. No oficial
in Washington, D. c., is in immediate
danger so long as his constituents con-
tinue to like him well enough to call
him by his first name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Padlocking garages will help to dis
courage Volstead law violators, but the
system has not yet been developed
highly enough to prevent private cars
from being stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
True Enough.
q Buffalo Evening News,

From the Buffalo Evening News
And If the money spent for war
could be spent to make people prosper
Gus and happy, there would be cars
enough to eliminate the surplus popu-
lation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
Ouieting Russian Fears.

From the Ann Arbor Daily News
Though Russia Is said to be .appre-
hensive of an invasion by capitalistlc
nations, there Is not much worry over
an invasion by capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
COMPROMISE Is Possible,

From the Little Rock Arkansas Democrat.
Peace will come only when the moth
ers and fathers can agree on the days
deserves a licking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
Plenty Of Officers.

From the Roanoke Times
Monaco has an army of 30, most of
whom are captains. What life q buck
private in the rear ranks must lead in
that organization!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

It is fortunate for the Aims that the
photographers remain highly COM
petent, regardless of the occasionally
foggy moments of the financiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
How Did 1t Happen?
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Something that appeals to us as real
news is that when THE Tanning of the
Shrew" was put in the movies II was
called THE Tanning Of the Shrew."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Sugar, the great source Of ordinary
sweetness continues to be the cause Of
endless bitterness in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

From the Pittsburgh ost-Gazette.
There are eight cars for each mile
of road in the country, but the dim
Guilty would be 10 get them TO scatter
n that proportion. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

In the excitement of bootlegging a
little thing like the law against car
rying concealed weapons appears to
have been temporarily overlooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Keeping business out of politics has
often been advised. The idea is not so
easy when tariff bill is under con-
eideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Jud Tunkins says when a man hasn't
been a success at anything else he can
always get up some kind Of a reputation
as a weather prophet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
IL It Kills Him.

From the New Castle News.
Usually you can tell by looking at a
man that his idea Of worthwhile
achievement Is passing other cara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
Make Room for More Rails

From the Saginaw News.
Rhode Island wants another railroad.
But realizes it will have to annex terri
tory from some other State to make
room for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
An Assurance.

An Assurance.
Don't you know that no one listens
TO or reads your speeches?"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum
lin that way I avoid making enemies. >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
A Song Of Statesnen.

- SoAAb "a Ob@SC1AASh'
Life would be free from bitter thrills
If all we had to learn
Was to put through our favorite bills
And placidly adjourn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Satisfied Youth.
I'm kind o. worried about that boy
o. mine" said Farmer Corntossel. Hes
one of those young fellows that's too
smart to take advice and not quite smart
enough to think 1t up for themselves"
"The pictures that the world admires
in golden frames we fnd," said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown. 1.-The proper
view of life requires happy frame Of
mind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
Uncertainty.

The ground hog has predicted,
Yet We'll hold to cautious rule,
For the climate is addicted
To the game of April fool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10

Everything seems harmonious" said
Uncle Eben. "A dollar bill is smaller
an so is de market basket"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-10
Rate by Carrier Within the City.

Rate by Mail-PayabIe in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-02-20

alarming increase in the consumption of butt
butter. Ask your local doctor who will NAL
Over production of dairy products? NO! Too much
'sCocoanut Co,U''
Cow population is not increasing in proportion with
human population.
ONE-HALF OF ALL MILK in AMERICA is USED IN
FLUID CONSUMPTION
Prices haze been good this past year. Butter takes up
one-tird, the remainder is divided among condensed
and euaporated milk, cheese and ice
Butter in stock January l, 1928 900 pounds.
Butter in stock January l. l929-82 72O 900 pounds
surplus 600 pounds The total production for the
year to December LIST ,49, 500 pounds in
crease of l.78 of the first eleven months in 1928.
In 1925 1885, 058 pounds of oleomargarne
featured During the first eleven months of 1929, $780,
33O,0l8 pounds manufactured increase of 1913
in production.
These figures most illuminating According to a
statement made in the American Creamery, nvestga-
tons have been conducted in Kansas Oklahoma South
Dakota, and Wisconsin, after which it announced
that the farmers purchase 1879 oeomargarine to 25%
butter. recent report from Iowa states that fifteen
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-02-20
Social Events
WOman'S Auxiliary

The real work of Americanism
takes place, as well as other great
Auxiliary activities in each individ-
.ual unit. The department chair
man directs this work from the
broad outlook of the whole state,
assisting and encouraging each
unit chairman. The nature of this
work differs in the different Sec
tons of this state, but fundament-
ally the work is always the same,
that of elevating and perfecting
american citizenship.
Minnesota Legion Auxiliary AM
ericanism activities are divided in.
20 two divisions. The first cover
ng citizenship among ourselves
itressing patriotic observance Of
Ill national holidays. Education
week, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire
Urls; Eighth grade essay contests,
everence to the flag, distributing
ag code, exercise of the franchise,
lubs for the study of the constitu-
ion and national defense program.
The second citizenship among the
,reign born, attending naturaliza-
on exercises, presenting each new
itizen with the flag and establish
-1g night schools.
The local unit is observing the
rst division of this program of ac-
vities. At the February meeting
RS. George Berggreen and Miss
ma Anderson gave splendid pa
,rs on the life of Lincoln, each
Ealing with a different phase Of
life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-02-20
PAGE FOUR
Butter Big Ration Item
for Fort Smelling Troops
United States Recognizes Worth
Survey Shows, Troops Eat
Little OleO

That the United States govern
ment does not consider it good eco
nomy to use oleomargerine extern
sively is shown in figures received
by the Minnesota Farm Bureau
Federation from the commisary
department at Fort Smelling, the
home of the famed Third infantry.
Remembering war days, when but
ter never formed a part of the
ration of field troops, and dab of
oleo was priced because of its rar-
ity, a Farm Bureau representative
called the Fort Smelling commisary
department to inquire about the
consumption of butter and oleo at
the post. It was learned that from
5000 to $500 pounds of butter are
used each month, of which about
1000 pounds are Land OLakes but
ter. The consumption of oleo is
about $50 pounds of the table ration.
Indications that Minnesota is up
in arms against the use of oleo are
seen in the 40O-odd weekly newspa-
pers received at the Farm Bureau
office. Almost without exception
newspapers are earring on a fight
for more widespread use of butter.
Thousands of dollars worth of free
space are given weekly by newpap-
ers in carrying the dairymen's bat
tie. In some instances creameries
are cooperating by publishing paid
advertisements calling the publc's
attention to the desirability of but
ter as food. At present prices, but
ter is one of the cheapest foods that
can be placed on the table, as it
contains more energy and body
building elments that many high
priced food.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-02-20
Reports of Minnesota Farm
Conditions Optimistic
Survey Made by Farm Bureau In
dictate 1880 Agricultural Pros.
poets Are Fair

Reports on Agricultural Out
look in Minnesota for $780," are out
and can be secured at the county
agents office. General optimism.
prevails in hogs, beef, dairy, lax
while sheep, poultry, and oats seeri
to have reached a stage of overs
production. A slump in butter con-
sumption is holding the dalryins
doubtful. A brief summary Of
what is happening may be expected
in the agricultural enterprises is
being given below according to con
illusions of the United States and
Minnesota Bureau of Agricultural
Economics.
Dairying Butter consumption
decreased in fall of 1929 to cause
a record figure of 169,OOO,O0O
pounds. Butter surplus is being
reduced and the latter part of 1887
is expected to hold better prices.
Cullirg low producing cows, and
vealing more calv es is suggested.
Beef Cattle-The high peak Of
prices apparently already has beer
reached. Number of head market
ed will not be increased largely un-
til 1882.
Hogs may contem-
plate 1880 with optimism at tho
number of hogs on Jan. 1, 1880.
was only $3.50 of the number on
the previous year.
Sheep - Increased production
suggests lower prices for both
lambs and wool during the next
three to five years.
Horses-Decline in a number dur.
ing 1929 was 3.3 per cent anc
since 1920, "a per cent.
Poultry-Increase 5 per cent
over last year, and prices are not
expected to be better.
Corn-Increase in acreage, two
per cent.
Oats-Demand not expected TO
improve.
Barley-Gainirg favor IN Mime
sofa over oats.
Wheat-Will be a good cash Top
where it can be grown.
Flax-Favorable prospects for
good prices and acreage increase
warranted where land is availablc.
Potatoes-Great danger for un-
satisfactory year, if weather is not
unfavorable.
Hay and Pasture-Liberal seed,
ing of alfalfa, red and sweet Glow
er well warranted by the cheap
feed produced for the feeding of
cattle and sheep, and by lower seed
prices
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-02-17
TREACnKRoUs TRENCH MOUTH

TREACHEROps TRENCH MOUTH
One Of the tegacies Of the late war
even yet flourishing almost - an
epidemic Is trench mouth. This dis
ease got its popular name from the
soldiers living in the trenches. It =
also called vincent's Angina and
Gingivitis. You may feel that since
you did not live in Z trench you are
free from al1pdanger Of this disease.
However. anyone who lives on wrong
food combinations such as tho SOL
oilers were forced to live on viii suffer
from an over-acidity that lowers the
resistance Of the gums; and since this
disease q readily spread by kissing or
from using common drinking glasses,
etc., the result Is that It Is rapidly
spreading through every class Of So
ciety.
At first the gums are q little sore
and swollen and bleed when you press
them. Chewing may be painful, and
one gets into the habit Of swallowing
food without sufficient chewing.
There may be some pain around the
teeth causing n to suck at them
with the tongue. They bleed readily
when brushed so that the daily
cleansing becomes painful and = only
half done. The breath Is foul and .
bad taste always fingers in the mouth.
As the disease progresses, the gums
recede from the teeth leaving more Of
the tooth surface exposed, and an abb
sorption Of the bony socket may take
place 50 that the tooth Is left without
proper support. and It becomes
loosened. OF course. most cases are
not allowed to progress as far as this.
and trench mouth usually yields to
dental skill If you will only consult
your dentist early enough.
The terrific speed Of this in{lam-
matory disease Is due to the modern
diet which does not build strong
enough gum tissues. The gums are
not massaged by the chewing OF
tough, hard foods, as most Of the
foods on the modern table are soft,
and slip down easily without much
work on the part Of the teeth. Once
the tone Of the gums has been re-
duced. they lose their resisting pow
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-02-17
'Inhuman and Expensive

Delegates to the London naval conference are attack
ing the submarine as AN inhuman. expensive and un-
necessary terror of the deep: and while that Is Ill quite
true, 1t occurs to US that that Is . peculiar point to
raise in regard to submarines alone.
All naval warfare, just like al land and all aerial war
fare, is inhuman and expensive: and the enlightened
common sense Of mankind Is beginning to wonder at last
II it isn't unnecessary Is well. It Is the dawning real
ization that stands back of the entire conference; and 1t
is hard to see how the cause Of peace IS advanced much
by picking out one particular weapon in naval warfare
and casting 1t aside while all the rest are retained.
It isn't pleasant to be on . liner that is hit by q tor
pedo: but a sx-inch shell from q scout cruiser can
spread a good deal Of tragedy, too. It is the willingness
to go to war that needs curbing rather than the weapons
themselves.
Garbage men worked harder before salads were in
vented.
A good sport is q fellow who figures fun is worth the
trouble.
Worry must be natural. Even people who are not
married worry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-02-17
100000 More Automobiles

John N. WHY'S, automobile manufacturer, tells Presi-
dent Hoover that the American automobile industry will
produce 100000 more automobiles this year than It pro-
duced last year.
II he is correct, doubts about the nations quick re-
sumption Of q busy and prosperous business condition
ought to como to an end at once. The automobile
trade seems to be a barometer Of business conditions for
the whole nation: when it thriyes, business everywhere
thrives, and when it slumps the effects are widespread.
A word Of caution might be In order, however. An
automobile output Of the size predicted by Mr.. WHY'S
might come perilously close to the edge Of serious over
production-whicl,, In turn, might bring on . catas-
txophic slump for 1881.