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Movies for MOrOnS

In order that the screen may be made safe for morons,
1t has been proposed that profanity, nudity and the drug
traffic be absolutely barred; that ridicule of the clergy,
offcnse to any nation, race or creed be sourly trowned
upon and that there be nothing in any film to show
the use of firearms, the technique of murder, smuggling.
sedition and arson; and finally that special care be used
in the portrayal of theft. robbery, safecracking and
dynamiting Of trains, mines, buildings, etc. It appears,
in short that henceforth the movies are to be devoted
entirely to peace and loneliness.
Perhaps it may be better so. No one has ever been
able to think up a convincing reply to the philosophy of
%Pollyanna. But there are more interesting and instruc-
tive philosophers.
The movies have made great pretensions as an art.
Perhaps they have proved their merit. But it is interest
ing to note, in passing. that had he worked under the
limitations proposed for the films William Shakespeare
could not have produced Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello.
Richard III or any other of his immortal tragedies. And
what would have been the material of Charles Dickens,
to mention another writer not entirely unknown to fame,
If the ridicule of the clergy and offense to nations, races
end creeds had been strictly forbidden in his time?
OF course, these are mere questions, and tentative ones
at that. Film producers probably know their business
better than mere outsiders do, but neither the stage
nor literature has yet felt called upon to purge itself of
everything which might make the world unsafe for
morons.
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Editorial Comment
The Lure of the Far North
(Minneapolis Tribune)

NN4lANICdpOlS xIlUuISJ
Arctic exploration must be a fascinating diversion.
1t attracts strong types of reSourceful men. Once they
come under its spell they develop en- enthusiasm that
is most contagious.
They have a faculty of paraphrasing Horace Greeleys
famous counsel to the youth of his generation, Go west,
young man. go west" until 1t becomes, Go north, young
man, go north"
Proof of this is found In the current visit to Min
neapolis Of Captain Donald B.. Macmillan, who still
finds q thrill In a search for evidence that will positively
establish the fate Of the lost Morse colony in Greenland
and whose activities as an explorer have been Of the
greatest value to science and natural history, to say
nothing Of more important aspects Of his work.
AS q matter Of fact the Arctic is becoming q familiar
land, not q forbidden land. Through the travel and
study Of such men as Stefansson and Macmillan 1t is
revealed In q much different light than it appeared
In the old grade school Biographies where In it was in
definitely marked polar Region"
It Is now known as q land rich In mineral wealth, In
GLIDING all the precious metals and probably some Of the
worlds greatest potential oil reserves. Airplanes crisis
cross 1t. Reil transportation challenges its remote places,
sea routes are pretty well charted about 1t. The land
once known as the inaccessible north in this section Of
the world has become the comparatively easily accessible
northwest. It has been subject to some despoilation. but
II the main 1t still remains intact in its virgin state. In
the sense that Horace Greeley knew the west there is
no west But there Is . north, q great nortM The time of
the familiar Arctic Is here. The era of its practical and
intensive development Is near. Go north. young man.
go north" Is not such bad advice today to youth as It
stands on tip toe eager to work out its destiny on the
trail Of high adventure.
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Chief Officer Manning Again

Our old friend Harry Manning, chief officer Of the
liner America, seems to be at it once more.
The heroism displayed by this young seaman and his
commander, Captain George S. Fried, in connection with
The relief of the steamer Antinoe is still bright in the
public memory. Now Manning has distinguished him
self again-this time by taking a lifeboat across stormy
waves to take from a freight steamer an officer whose
presence in America was made necessary by the critical
illness of his daughter.
Captain Fried and Officer Manning almost seem to
specialize in this sort of thing. They prove that modern
sealnen are quite as capable and brave as the seamen of
the old sailing ship days. The American merchant
marine is the richer for the presence of their names on
its roster.
Length of skirt is to some extent left to the discretion
Of the wearer.' So this is discretion!
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India Suggests China

Mahatma Ghandi and his 70 deyotees are marching
on in their policy to shake the yoke Of Britain off of
India by civil disobedience in which violence is to be
avoided.
There is nothing of the spirit of Sherman on his
march to the sea about Indias fanatic demonstration,
but there is something of the spirit of John Brown
marching with the Indian nationalist who have launched
this fantastic demonstration in behalf of a free India.
One thinks of Aguinaldos rebellion in the Philippines,
also.
Ghandi hopes to accomplish his purpose by nom
participation and by d~isobeyins all British regulations in
the government of India. His immediate challenge of
British rule is to proceed to the salt fields of Lalapur,
on the Gulf of Cambay, there to manufacture salt in
defiance OF the government monopoly. This is to be
the first blow In a war of civil hostility alone.
India has its grievances against British rule, but, think
ing in terms OF midas welfare, it is difficult to grow
excited over them. In view Of the revolt in China. when
restraints were removed, one is unable to develop en-
'thusiastic expectations for the people of the old Mogul
empire. Left to themselves, they might very easily
duplicate the experience of their %neighbors. There are
such varid races and religions in the far-flung land. all
hating each other with the intensities of racial jealousies
and religious fanatacism that little else than ultimate
chaos. as in China, suggests itself to the mind trying to
weigh the possible result of such altruism as freedom OF
the heterogeneous conglomeration of tribes and creeds.
Frequently in the last few years this has proved more
than assumption. Hindoo and Mussulman have INDUCED
IN numerous violent and deadly riots in the big cities.
They mix like oil and water.
Ghandi has not shown himself to be above the stage
of fanatic and politician. He seeks leadership to effect
a great purpose, but is hardly the man to be entrusted
with power. Nor do the people of India suggest a work.
able democracy. Let alone want of intelligence, they
lack the binding element. except as it is supplied by
British rule. holding the motley swarms in subsection.
1t may be that Ghandi is influenced by the promise
of dominion rule from London, which Premier acDon
has been unable to deliver because of political influences
in parliament. If Ghandi can hurry his civil revolt to
some dramatic climax, he may be able to forestall the
conciliating influence of such concession. Otherwise his
grasp at power flops.
However, any way the situation is viewed, 1t is what
President Hoover would term a hair shirt to be worn for
the torture of the flesh. It is a critical state of affairs.
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carbohydrates tend to stimulate the
nervous system. A special effort
should be made to use q diet rich in
fresh vegetables: also proteins. such
as meat and fish: or a diet Of fruits
and raw milk. It Is also a good plan
to try to rest and relax for about
twenty-five minutes In the middle OF
the day away from phones and call
ers. Keep the eyes closed and breathe
deeply during this time and try to
retire early.
It Is q good plan to go to a gymna-
Stun, or to engage In some outdoor
athletics at least once or twice each
week. When you desire entertain
ment, seek the more wholesome kind,
such as a show. q good book. or games.
It may take some time before you
are able to control your nervous hab-
its, but the reward Of q calm mind
and the feeling Of power IS certainly
worth the efforts which is required.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Nicotine

Question: q. L. writes: 81 have been
a habitual smoker for eight years,
using cigarettes and inhaling them.
It has never done me much harm APP
parently. But now that I have quit I
wish to know how long it should take
for the nicotine to disappear from my
system. I have heard many conflict
Ing estimates-from ten days to a
year. What Is the correct answer?"
Answer: It IS still q debatable uues-
ton whether or not nicotine actually
enters the system from smoking. We
do know, however, that the body
though the lungs accumlates large
amounts Of certain tars which come
from the smoke. This will tone the
body yellow. and even the perspiration
will be tinged with yellow. Ali Of this
can be eliminated in a short time
through fasting and diet combined
with baths.
Buttermilk
Question: M. K. writes: Does but
termilk tend to produce acidosis on
account Of the Tactic acid it cotains?"
Answer: The tactic of buttermilk
Is distinctly beneficial to the colon,
and helps to reduce any general con-
dition of acidosis, providing it is used
properly. Buttermilk should be used
by itself or in combination with some
OF the sugary fruits, such as dates or
raisins. It should not be used with a
regular meal.
Swollen Veins
Question: j. s. asks: do swollen
veins about the temples indicate any
improper condition in the system?
II so. what remedy should be ap-
Answer: Enlarged in any part of
the body indicate a lack of alkalinity
In the system and show the necessity
for the patient living on a carefully
regulated diet. In addition to this,
one SO afflicted should take plenty of
vigorous exercise to help him increase
the general circulation Of blood
throughout the body.
Copyright, 1880, by The Bell
Syndicate. Inc.)
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NERVE CONTROL

Many people fly higher and thither
from one thing to another like bees
among q bed Of blossoms, but with
this difference-that the bee has a
definite purpose and gathers honey.
but these people do not accomplish
anything because they do not stick to
one purpose.
Aimless drifting Of restlessness, or
unfortunately talking without saying
anything, are indications Of poor
nerve training and control. Very few
people have developed the ability to
sit still and relax or to conserve en-
ergy for definite accomplishment.
Almost everyone wastes vitality and
energy by numerous purposeless
movements caused by nervous habits.
Some of these habits may be listed as
follows: Restless movements Of the
hands and feet or head; inability to
sit still; struggling Of the shoulders;
swinging the legs; tapping with the
toes or fingers; inability to concen-
trate: worrying about making q costly
error or irretrdevable mistake: light
ing a cigarette only to throw it away
and light another; trembling of the
lips or hands; flying off the handle
and indulging in tantrums; continual
chewing Of gum, candy, toothpicks or
matches, etc.: inability to sleep sound
~, and the habit Of allowing such
destructive emotions as worry. fear
and jealousy to gain power.
Nervous people usually have q COM
bination OF several Of these methods
for wasting energy. It seems that the
body only manufacturers q certain
amount Of energy q day, and when
this IS wasted through useless nervous
habits there Is not enough left for the
really important things Of life.
Sometimes these habits r very
difficult to correct because the nerves
may be irritated by toxic substances
in the blood stream, o. the nerves
actually seem to develop the routine
habit Of dispensing the nervous energy
through these watseful channels as
soon as 1t forms.
In attempting to overcome nervous
ness. it is highly important to pay
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topaz eyes Glowing like . cats In
the dim light from the third.1oor
hall bracket. II wasn't Just being
mean then, but afterwards-after
Abbie-slapped me- Oh, I did
something perfectly dreadful! And
now I'm so frightened I can't
Sleep"
"Poor little, dear little Gigi!"
he said tenderly, and lifted the
small hands to his lips.
"MY!" she breathed softly. sol.
EMMY. "You kissed my hands,
Bonnie Dundee! Just as IL I were
a grown.up young lady like Clo-
rinda! I-listen!" she pleaded
w~istfully. III you'll kiss my eye.
lids I bet / riH 60 to sleep!"
He kissed the ecstatically fiutter.
ing lids very gently. but he did not
kiss the soft, childish little mouth
that quivered expectantly. After
all. she was only Is.
She waited there, crouched
against the stairs. until he had gone
into his room and closed the door.
Switching on the lights he found
that a chambermaid had converted
the couch into a beautifully made.
up bed. and had left = thermos bot.
tie of ice water and a napkin-cov.
cred plate Of tiny sandwiches on
the bedside table. Munching one of
the dainty triangles. he went into
the bathroom. tried the door lead
ing into Dicks bedroom, and found
it unlocked. He knocked, had no
answer. then entered. The lights
were on, but Gigi had been right.
Dick Berkeley was not in his room,
but he had been there very recent
ly. for q thin blue layer OF smoke
still hung over an armchair. and
an ash tray beside 1t held half 2
dozen cigaret stubs. deposited there
since the chambermaid had turned
down the covers Of the bed. And
in the room was q heavy odor Of
whisky and perfume.
HE can't have got far" Dundee
said to himself, and frowned
thoughtfully.
Suddenly his mind was made up.
Regardless Of the fact that Dick
Was his host, and that his hosts
love affairs were none Of his con.
Germ, Dundee knew that II he could
prevent 1t Dick Berkeley should not
further annoy Doris Matthews that
night. The girl feared him, de-
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spised him, and he was more than
half drunk. There was his empty
pocket flash. 49,.
Without forming any definite
plan, Dundee hurried out into the
hall. Yes. thank heaven, Gigi had
gone to bed! He plunged down
the stairs. his steps inaudible on
the thick velvet runner.
In the 10 minutes or so since he
had gone up. the house had appar-
emily settled down for the night.
In all the big front hall there was
only one dim light burning, but as
Dundee was crossing noiselessly to
the drawing room there came the
faint sound Of q door opening, i'm.
mediately followed by an angry, i'm.
placable voice:
"And that's my last word on the
subject. Abbie! There'l be no en-.
gagement announced here tomor.
row night! I'll not have my daugh-
ter marrying q wife-murderer!"
"Shut that door. George Berke.
ley" Dundee heard Mrs. Berkeley's
voice shrilling in the library. do
you want Wicket to hear you?
Now you listen to my last word"
THE library door closed, and Dun.
dee was temporarily saved from
the charge Of eayesdropping. He
hesitated. his plan to interfere with
Dick Berksley's amorous pursuits
forgotten for the moment.
So George Berkeley suspected,
too! Or did he more than suspect?
Had he ferreted out, with the aid
Of private detectives. something
that had not appeared at that
strangely perfunctory inquest Is
months ago In London? But wait!
Perhaps he had had no need OF
private detectives!
Then he shrugged. Tomorrow he
would have the resume OF the case
which Strawn had promised to mail
that night. The Dick matter was
the more pressing now. And he
stepped softly into the dark draw.
Ing room. His goal was the buffet
IN the dining room. II Dick wasn't
there. he probably wasn't In the
house ct all. Hallway across the
room . light from the dining room
made the going easter.
Wicket. the butler. stood at the
Dig sideboard. counting silver
spoons into q velvet.lincd chest. He
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ShadoWy Heroes of Hardship

It is characteristic of Americans to look ahead. Some
times the past seems too uneventful and dull to look
back on, and sometimes 1t seems too harsh and brutal;
either way. what lies ahead is generally more attractive.
But the past can hardly be ignored. It hangs over us,
with its phantoms and its shadows. To turn back and
look at it Is to understand ourselves better. It is our
heritage. It deserves. not monuments, but much study.
The March Journal Of the National Education associa-
ton quotes all extract from the diary Of a woman who
made the fabulous old trip to Oregon by covered wagon,
away back in 1847. It is worth looking at. Read the fol-
lowing paragraphs, taken from the woman's entry Of
Nov. IL, 1847. and see what you think:
MY husband is sick. It rains and SHOWS. We starr
this morning around the falls with our wagon. We have
five miles to go. I carry my babe and lead, or rather
carry. another through the snow, mud and water almost
to my knees.
1T is the worst road that a team could possibly travel.
] went ahead with my children and I was afraid to look
behind me for fear Of seeing the wagons turn over into
the mud and water with everything in them. My chill
dren gave out with cold and fatigue and could not travel
and the boys had to unhitch the oxen and bring them
and carry the children on to camp.
Il was 50 cold and numb that I could not tell by the
feeling that I had any feet at all. We started this morn
Ing at sunrise and did not get to camp until after dark.
and there was not one dry thread on one Of us-not even
my babe.
II had carried my babe and I was so fatigued I could
hardly speak or step. When I got here I found my hus-
band lying in Wechs wagon, very sick. He had brought
ArS Polk down the day before and was taken sick here.
We had to stay up all night tonight for our wagons are
LETT half way back. I have not told half we suffered.
! nm not adequate to the task.
Here were some hundreds camped, waiting for the
bcats to come and take them down the Columbia to Van
couysr Of Portland q Oregon City"
There. II you please. Is the past-the American past.
1he Hardship. the soul-sicknsss. the utter WEAKNESS, dis
coRasement and misery that shine through the para
sraphs Of that pioneer womans diary: what were they
6k Anpk - <fn rriNn that na}d ~ All fhok w~ avn
today? We are not our own-not entirely. We were
Bought by the past; bought BY the unsune heroes and
herpines who suffered and endured more than we shall
evpr be called on TO suffer and endure in order that we
miGht have what We have.
x0u cannot understand your nation unless sou COM
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eralist Massachusetts,. During the
War of 1912 q ruction seemed newt
able, for Maine. angered by the seiz-
ure Of its land by the British, blamed
the Bay State for failing to provide
for adequate defense.
But it remained for the Federal
government to make the separation.
Shortly after the admission Of Mis-
souri,. Congress was confronted with
the problem of preserving the balance
of power in the Union. It was found
necessary, for that reason, to admit
Maine.
The only important subject Of leg
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Today Is the
Anniversary of
NAMES

On March Is. 1890. Main became q
state. Up to that time 1t va a pos
session of Massachusetts, and under
its jurisdiction.
The desire Of Maine to separate
from the mother state was indicated
as early as 1888 when the Democratic
of that territory found it
difficult to tolerate the rule Of Fed
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prehend that fact. Back Of everything that is thought
and done today there stand those shadowy figures Ct
the pioneers, straining forward through incredible hard
ships In the dim hope that somehow the future could be
made better than the past. They have gone, now. and
the responsibility Is ours. Who can read that Oregons
womans diary without vowing to do what he can, be
it little or great, to bring that old dream a bit nearer
to realization?
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BEGIN HERE d


ne wants to observe
sEi MONN Tor certaSn
sinister rensOns connected with
Mis- p~rOfessiOn. DETECTIVE BON
n ~ !. ~ N.,rE nccepts DiCiN
w-ek-end MT the miiIionaire
Crosb. sociaI celebrity Of New
nERK Ei.l;Y. wso ~ not in love
"nnn~s Ss", !. nc, -. aa,nsr y: c.stes.y
mother Is determined upon II.
Gisl. the 1J-year-oId daughter.
Dundee. "N ~ ~
Af'sr Inner cro.by resent.
"f perfume. which tiigi snatc.e.
from, gucsf to guest. .prinkIinE
them MI. Incensed, Mrs. Berke:
runs from the ro"n r s ."T %f"IleWcJ
by DICK BERkELEY. On his way
TO- -" 's rel no,,.e heaaaTnrssrs
Dundee sees Dick berkeley fore
Ing MS aasent!"n. rpcn pretty
who I. forced 70 S.ree "a mcct
him Inter.
uust,ir: :s" ana .'c Pr eoss
MIR. Berkeley. however. detaininE
Mrs; Berkeley for . "eonferesce"
NOW, r." M - . .r,.x
CHAPTER
THE room to which Dundee had
been assigned was ON the third
floor of the Berkeley mansion Dick
por,,o,o, - -
m ~ - upou
HIS arrival tnat FRIDAY evening"
had explained:
Nobody but the servants and me
nm hora o,o.. nv .,.u.... ..
~ W.
privacy. oorry, out your nave TO
use my oatn; oid a your room
is 'ea'ly what oth calls my
ueu, uus .ne COUCH Is coMlortaDie
tha icrd,v auast ohavha.s 49,
sooona a. ~. = .LH..s. ny
mioht on;ou I;.t,. hoah" 40. 49,
.rI o,,.t rhn h.,,.as.,s 49,
aast .ha ,oor.s ~ .ne
sa. t"o .enst" y. Tue
clear across the front Int INV ooms
I don,t think von,I mind Tho snrv.
ants. They turn. IN fairiv earlv
all excent old Wictett. the hutler
ord 80 ! h..,,.t.s.."
~. r.-.-
uoo o" De p.I Sa"s Ia.nsr
stas.a:. n n
~ ~ va 'u"cle
49,. - -.neu %"u =. ne
"aat -.S =. e.Ianse
one'on u.s.oI.su a
Iaas.-" ..ulaIe
,us us ~ .na, telr,.
-. nn,n VII WIS .
r.O. pa' nar ~. 10 uualN upou
u, Is uneen, sun1y. ola.e l"pu.
ue'l. ll..'e u.e' 0us s"e nau NOT
ueoeiseu tHat'
His hand. slipping along the cold
marble naiustrade' suddenly en-.
countered something SOFT and liz.
ing ana warm. Startled' ne looked
doxn rs little brown myers curled
Q MS.
"GiEi!" he whispered. and bent
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DR.. Mccoy will gladly answer
personal questions on health and
diet addressed to rim. care Of
The Tribune.
Enclose q stamped addressed
envelope for reply.
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islation in the state thus far has been
that Of prohibition. As early as 1853
q strict prohibitory law vas passed
and later incorporated into the Con-
stitution. It has remained in force
ever since. Maine also Is considered
a barometer" during national cleo
tions. The saying las Main goes. so
goes the nation" indicates its import
ance politically.
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strict attention to the diet. AL drugs.
stimulants and irritants must be rsz-
orously excluded as should the sugsss
and starches, at least for q time, as
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BARBS !

It's possible that the Fallies girl
who quit Broadway to ente, a Cali
fornia college will be in a class by
herself.
A New York society offers a prize
for the most artistic design ofan ash
can. Well wager one Of thoe col.
legiate fltvvers wins first place.
\ \ \
How would I ever face st. PIER"
said General SHUTS. 1T I died without
seeing American" He should tell tat
to his fellow c~ountryman. Geore
Bernard Shaw.
Representative Underhill Of Massa.
chusetts wants to take the bunk out
OF the Congressional Record and boil
things down to essentials. In that
case they would simmer down to
nothing.
In Broussa, Turkey, a woman de-.
clared q snake which had crawled
down her throat four years ago was
sticking its head out Of her mouth
cnce q day to breathe. First thing
you know, they'll be starting prohibi-
ton over there.
Copyright, 1880, NEA Service, Incl
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1.-THE Gibbs and flows Of history have
been the Gibbs and flows of armed
men against other armed men."-Be-
nito Mussolini, premier Of Italy.