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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
WORLD WIDE NE VS.
Name "Peony" Traced to
Legend of Mythology

In the days of the Greek gods and
geddesses, the peOny first came to the
worlds attention. Leto, Apollo's moth
er, was the one to introduce 1t. Apol-
10 was known as the god Of healing
and his son, Aesculapius, was the god
Of medicine.
It seems that a pupil Of Aesculapius
named Paeon was the physician OF the
gods, and to him Leto first gave the
plant which he employed to cure
Pluto Of a wound received at the
hands Of Hercules during the Trojan
war.
The fact that his pupil could sur
pass him in effecting such cure made
Aesculapius angry, with the result he
attempted to kill Paeon, but Pluto, in
debted to Paeon for his own life, res
cued the physician of Mount Olympus
from deatL by changing him into the
plant that had saved his life. Until
this day that plant bears Paeon's name
and Is known to us as the peony.
The history of the peony in China
and Japan is of sentimental nature.
Fittingly enough, the words "Sho Yo,"
meaning "Alost Beautiful" were ap-
piled to the herbaceous peony, while
the tree peony held sway as the King
of Flowers. kansas City Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Food for Argument in
Matter of Doughnuts

No matter how long man has lived,
he is likely to have q few incorrect
ideas that right reasoning has never
bsen able to correct. We knew man
Ponce who sold doughnuts Of his own
fabrication. He had laid up quite a
Little money and was doing very well.
Ea vsnded large-holed doughnut and
his argument always had been that,
fhs larger the hole, the less dough In
the doughnut. He specialized, Of
course, on large holes and small
profits.
This was all very we'll until, one
day on his rounds, he met an argu-
SSuentatiye man. Unfortunately, the
Y doughnut man, in a moment Of con-
fidenee, expounded to him his theory
OF the large hole and small profits
The argumentative man shook his
head. he spent some time at it, but
he finally convinced the doughnut man
that he had been working his business
on fallacy. The argumentative man
proved to the doughnut vender, and
by mathematics. that the smaller the
hole in the doughnut. the less dough
it took to go around it.
The doughnut man went home and
figured over the matter so long and so
intently that he was eventually bereft
of his reason and had to be confined
A. J. L. in the Minneapolis Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Reached Enemy's Heart
Through His Stomach

Mrs. Laura Fraser, the original
Becky Thatcher of Mark Twain's sto-
ries, related shortly before her death
at Hannibal, Mo-, how she had once
gone through an experience as thrill
ing as any that Twain had created
for his fiction. During the Civil war
Mrs. Fraser's husband was a strong
southern sympathizer and as he was
a doctor he defed federal authorities
I'm treating wounded Confederate SOL
diers. He finally was put in prison
about the time that Gen. Johh Mcneil
came to Hannibal to suppress the
southern sympathy and camped in Mr..
Fraser's front yard while he picked
ont ten prisoners Of Confederate lean
ings 10 be Converted by firing
squad. Mrs. Fraser, fearing the in
.clusion of her husband, invited the
general to a specially prepared din
ner and he was so overcome with cul-
inary delights that he ordered Fraser's
release. But he reconsidered the next
day and had him re-arrested, though
he spared his life.-Detroit News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Effects of Malnutrition

Malnutrition is condition of I'M
REIMBURSEMENT or underweight. Chill
dren with malnutrition do not all be-
have the same way. Some are pale,
dull and listless, with dark rings under
the eyes, tire easily and have no am
bition for work or play; their work in
school is often so poor that they must
frequently repeat their grades. 9th
ers are nervous and fretful, hard to
please. and hard to manage; they eat
and sleep badly. Still others are over
ambitious, constantly active, restless
they find II difficult to concentrate.
Children get into a condition Of NAL
nutrition because their growth is not
watched To grow in height and gain
regularly In weight Is just as much a
sign of health in a boy or girl Of nine
or ten as in baby.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Near the Crater

There be two men whose ways we
cannot fathom: yea, there are three
we do not understand. The first OF the
twain Is the man who has two wives
at the same time. The other is the
clerk or accountant who steals from
his employers and covers the theft by
falsifying his books. The third? He
Is the man who builds his house on
the edge of volcano that erupts every
year or so.
All three are alike in that they
know something is going to blow up
under them. Peace of mind has been
called the summum bOnum; ii Is the
one thing they have put out of their
reach. OF the three we think the man
on the volcanoes marge has the most
sense. After it lets go, there Is
chance that he can build again some
where elSe.-Cincinnatl Times-Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
The Penalty

Five-Vear-od Freda had taken her
watch to be repaired over q week ago,
and was now seeing what had hap
pened to it.
"Ready on Tuesday, MISS" declared
the man behind the counter.
"You promise" asked the little
maiden seriously.
81 promise" replied the other, with
a smile.
But on reaching the door the little
girl turned round again.
"Mind you," she said gravely, "if
1t isn't ready by Tuesday l shall sue
you for breach of promise"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Strangled From Space

Scientific interest is being directed
to 35-tOn formation recently discOv-
cred in southwest Africa which has all
the appearances of being Il meteor. 1t
was discovered on a farm near Groot-
fOntein and is quite different in every
way from any of the rocks to be found
in that part of the country. This is
almost as large as the meteorite which
was brought from Greenland in 1907
by Commodore Peary, and if the At
rican find proves to be a meteor by
answering certain scientific tests, It
will be regarded as very valuable
find.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Garden Memories

Three thousand years ago the Magus
Zoroaster, 1t is said, met his own
image walking in a garden; nowhere
else, we must suppose, but in gar
denis clustered peace could such q
meeting have been arranged. And
when a man lets his thoughts drift
back to the happiness, so deep and
often so illusory, of his childhood's
home, IL is in the garden that his
memories crowd the thickest, not in
the house itself. The Golden age was
green with the shadow of boughs and
silver with the luster of dew upon the
graSS.-EXchange
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Have No Effect on Snakes

The belief is commonly held in
some parts of the country that the
odor of snake gourd and snake Gala
bash vines Is unpleasant TO snakes
and will keep them away. Negroes
in the South plant the vines around
their houses as a protection against
snakes. United States Department Of
Agriculture observations do not bear
out this belief. The department has
issued q statement that as far as Its
investigation goes, there is no plant
that will repel snakes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Ancient Aids to Eyesight

When the eyesight of Egypt's wise
men grew feeble from study they used
magnifying glasses to make the stone
tablets and papyrus rolls easier to
read. This Is indicated BY pieces Of
round glass from Egypt, one OF which,
now In the Ashmolean collection, may
date back to the first dynasty Of
Egypt, or about $500 B. O. That mag.
nifying glasses were known in the ia
nous civilization Of Crete, about 1900
ID. @, had been shown by two crystal
lenses discovered In the Cretan ruin&
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
nnc,, Chnmpion Egg.Layer

The domestic duck, used only fol
food in The United States, is coming
into its own as an egg layer in the
British isles. over there, Il farm hav
ing as many as LOCO ducks is not I'm
common, reports the Farm Journal
The average duck will produce almost
twice as many eggs us the average
chicken. In several laying trials, ducks
have laid more than 300 eggs a year
and one prodigiouS Quacker has set a
worlds record with 351 eggs in $50
days.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Sand Blasting Effective

For cleaning metal surfaces for ont
purpose or another demanded by the
industries the sand blast takes the first
place. In recondtionlng several thou
sand feet of track FOR Southern street
railway, II was decided to resort to
welding. and for this purpose the sur
faces 10 be treated must be smooth
bright and perfectly clean. II was de
cided to do this cleaning by sand blast
and the report is that in one houI
more and better work was done by on,
man than was possible previously ii.
eight hours with four labOrers using
chiSeis and brushes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Nations Backbone

Newspaper headlines are filled with
stories of men and women who went
down to defeat in the face of adver-
sity. But in the scattered communi-
ties of America there are daily exam
Piles of how difficult situations were
overcome BY the ingenuity that has
become the chief characteristic Of
AMsricans.--Amerieaa Magazine
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

If you have acquired the real
feeling for the spring of 1880,
you have added to your costumes
a saucy, jaunty suit, your hats
have a decided sway toward one
side, allowing the hair to show,
new blouses have flattering col
lars, foolish trinkets and feminine
trifles that include short gloves,
fans, longer hair that curls on
the ends, and you have found the
fun of being a woman. If you
have long afternoon gowns and
romantic trailing gowns for eve.
ming, if you contribute to each oc-
casion and every costume a bit of
individual personality and feel
younger than ever before-then--
you have joined the parade of
this gay Springtime.
Chanel added a flounce of heavy
pink lace to a frock of pink tulle
and to an otherwise picturesque
frock added a tailored belt.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

There is a popular vogue for
combining of black and white,
but note in the higher scale
of fashions is the combination of
black and pink.
The HOus: of Novelties
GarriSon's
THARMINGLY suggestive of the
" wedding day are flower-like
wedding bells, paper bouquets and
numerous other suggestions for
the shower given the bride-to-be.
The background for this most inn
portant occasion must be smart
and modern, and the hostess an
ticipating this coming event will
revel in the line of novelties that
are new. There are favorS .'our
guests will be sure to appreciate,
colorful little touches that make
a party gay. For the hostess con-
templating the next meeting of
the bridge club, there are many
suggestions of gifts and prizes
individual, smart and attractive
found only at GarriSon'S, 1915 e
st. N. w. Phone Metropolitan
1888.
X X
Wrapping, crossing, tying-are
smart Partisan amusements when
it comes to dressing up. Coats
wrap, dresses wrap, skirts wrap
and blouses cross with a surplice
line. Sometimes the whole dress
ends in a bow at the hip and
there are ties to be found at the
neck lines.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

There's the formal dress with
jacket that's ready for anything"
1t may be one of the new flowery
chiffons with a silk crepe jacket
in one Of the colors of the dress.
With the jacket you can wear this
to tea, to an afternoon Of bridge.
to any formal daytime occasion
or to theater or restaurant in the
evening. Without the jacket, the
frock appears very smart at q
formal party or a dance.
Distinctions in dress are more
acute than ever, each costume
and each occasion demands a
shoe that is exactly suitable.
And that is why-twenty-one pairs
of shoes in one shoe closet, for
one woman is not very large
number. Eight pairs are for
general day time wear, morning
and afternoon. Seven are for
sports wear, both active and
spectator variety. The evening
group includes four pairs, the
boudojr group two pairs.
The bolero silhouette is very in
teresting. The free swing Of the
separate bolero jacket emphasizes
the SlimneSS of the hips.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

"Ingag-Gora-a Truly Amazing Picture of Adventure Africa
Held Over for the Second Week RKO Kehs Theatre In ngag
the ungles Have Been Given onguee Roaring of Lions the
Tmpeting Elephants the Coughing Cry of the Great Canvo the
Barking and the Screams of Other Wild Creatures Their Native
Hauns An Exceptional WGame Hunting Picture With Many Other
Notable Features the Least Which the Finding of Strange Crea
tures-Appareny HafApe Hamaand Wild Women in the Noun
tas Upper Belgian Congo the Region Lake K These Women
Are Really yWVeritabe Amazons Who Dwell in the Jungle Depths
Members Tribe Which Gives Woman Each Year to the Goras
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

Especially adaptable for street
and travel wear is a three-piece
outfit in crepe de chine, featuring
q small design on a darker ground
and combined with a sleeveless
blouse of white or eggshell.
k&k
Chanel is featuring organdie--
but with sophistication. A gown
of~ apricot-rose has a Stiffened,
flaring skirt and is worn with a
little cape of organdie.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
FARM IS WORTH
S50,000,000
Il ]. 1.fyYNhoBF Fewk T6m-ood Yhop GOSSIP 5

NEW YORK, May 1.-The
following is a copy of an inter
esting advertisement which ap-
peared in one Of the city's news
papers a century ago:
"TO be sold,
"A new and convenient
house, barn and several out
houses, together with 20 acres
Of land, very pleasantly stu
ated in the heart of New York
Island, along the Middle Road,
near the Smile stone, about y
mile North from Chelsea Viii
Iage. The land is fertile, partly
wooded and we'll watered, and
eminentIy suitable for the rails
ing of various produce, profit
ably disposed of to the Opulent
families of the city. 1t is con-
fidently expected by those
whose opinions are conceded to
be sound, that the rapid
growth of the city and Of the
villages of Greenwich and
Chelsea will soon cause the
value of the Aforesaid Land to
be greatly enhanced.
"The subscribers only motive
for dispOsing of the above
place is that circumstances re-
quire his removal to the city.
For further particulars enquire
of the subscriber on the prem
iSeS.
"JNO. THOMPSON"
The farm Thompson was so
eager to sell is worth perhaps
$50,O00, 900 today. For about two
acres of this farm former Gov
ernor Smith and his associates
paid $16,OO0,OO0 two years ago.
At that time the Waldorf-Astoria
Hotel covered the land. Smith
is now erecting on the two acres
of the John Thompson farm an
85-story building, which will cost
$35,00O,0OO and be the highest
in the world.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

Suits are SmarteSt when they
show light top and darker skirt.
Il X
Ensembles continue to form the
base of all smart wardrobeS, and
the silk ensemble which serves
so perfectly the American woman's S
needs throughout the long spring
and Summer-fallS into the cate
CORY of the smart dressmaker
suit.
II II
Peplums go far to express the
feeling of fullness, to break the
length of the silhouette, balance
shoulder interest. and minimize
the waist line.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
Apple Tree Shop
Objets d'Art-MOdern and
Antique. In New Location,
1NHn Es-Lk..kL 60 NJ w

l1IE ElSHIecnIn St' M w"
DERHAPS you haven't visited
L this delightful shop now in
its new location-1172 Eighteenth
st. N. w. Ensconced in an ador-
able little Colonial house with
just enough room to display the
myriads Of Objets dart this shop
has always been known to feature.
Rare old things that will make
adorable wedding gifts. A lamp
with an old hand etched apothe-
cary base ands mellow salmon
Shade-exquisite. A pair of real
Sheffield eaIidlesticlks oyer one
hundred and twenty dye, years
old. A fire screen of carved wal
nut and rare old tapestry. A
carved apple wood table-over
one hundred years old. Old china
and old silver. This is just q
few OF the adorable gift posi-
bilities in the Apple Tree Shop.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
Aob 17ob Tea Room Rendezvous
Inviting and Restful-As Smart as
TOday-As Modern as Tomorrow

Mob Tea Room is the accepted rendezvous Of gnif
delightful people famous, others
obviously Of them meet here to call it
denaby lovely enjoy luncheon afternoon tea dinner
the afternoon there fountain should
the days coming You will delight
decabe served cafeteria aSonn the atmosphere
of a ShakeSperian Tap Room-on the first floor.
The Tea opposite Lotrop
1880 to in the evening.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
Oanity dress Sh0RRe

Sample FrOcks-NO Two Alike
Opposite New willard Hotel
527 14th Street N. w.
THE Vanity Dress Shoppe has
achieved the unusual in
offering three hundred new
frocks at $975. This is a group
of sample frocks, every one is
neW-depicting chic in each de-
tail. The values are exceptional,
even for the Vanity Dress
Shoppe-known for Values. Fash
ioned in the smart materials of
the mode, georgetteS and chiffons
in lovely pastel shades, also
clever prints, crepes in plain
colors and smart designs. Ac-
cepted styles, the best colors Of
the season and all sizes are rep
resented. This is really an eXcep.
tional group of sample frockS on
sale at $9.75 but representing
values from $13.75 to $18.75. This
selection affords one the oppor-
tunity of selecting many frocSS
for now and the summer ward
robe, at unbelievable prices. 527
Fourteenth Street N. W., opposite
the New Willard Hotel.
X
Silk suits are scheduled for
early summer days. The dress
with the cape and the three
piece cape suits are greeted with
applause from Smartly dressed
women.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
Just as a Favor You Owe
Yourself, Visit the Kath-
crime Neele Health Studio

IMPORTANT being today, being healthy
The Katherine responsive treatments
that will aid difficulties possibilities add
ing to vitality reducing gaining weight and the
include electrical Scung
After beneficial and heathgvng treatments enjoys
bath reclnes the
nominal the
land Hotel, Suite 500. Phone Metropolitan $685.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
1oo New Models in Hats
PM"P~D0u'0' for the Matron of
Honor and the Bridesmaids-The
Large Transparencies in Colorings
to Match the Dresses.
% Match the Dresses.

THE PhppLouise Shop 1927 ST. NJ w. is offering delightful
matron of honor and the
sobecomng models fashioned
trimmings of wide satin streamer This
to match
order for four hats the
prices from $3.50 up Tres Charmant!
bride of
wedding
breasted suit and with the nipped points
of the mindthat skirts longer and
universally suits.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

The sport t s.
woman of 1880
W e arS comfort
able attire, allow
ing her skirt a
length of about
two and a half
inches below the
K n e S, S h or t
jacket is nipped
in at the waist
and the blouses
are of linen. A
small b eret is
the smart hat,
and, of course.
her shoes are of
an oxford type.
X X X
Fashion flashes
frockS of cotton
materials.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
"INO. THOMPSON"
GLEE CLUB CONCERT

About 100 members of the
North Carolina Society were en-
tertained with various musical
selections by the University of
North Carolina Glee Club last
night at the MayfloWer Hotel.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

wearies of wild animal films but there has been
Of them Now, however. "1ngag
amazing the discovery of creatures that
apparently haape hathuman IN the heart OF tne go
country Africa
showing these strange creatures and their
capture-the with sound effects
galore Hubert Wnstead F. A. S.,
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

Plain materials that are soft in
texture, exquisite in tone and sup
pie, lend themselves perfectly to
the mode.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
ADVERTIsEMENT
SnouU fell all night;

Snow fell all night;
With dalUn came sleet;
NOw, as the day and darkness meet,
Sunset floods everything uOith light,
And on the earth long, purple shadows lie
uOonder, when I come to die,
If can pray 6elieUingly.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
Inaugurates Chdrens Permanent Wavng-An Innovation
in Washngton-A Real Summer Joy for the Kddes Waves
That Are An Embodiment of An Artists Skill

the younger members of the family presentable
Salon, courteous skilled ope
employed your information they in constant
completed Location 1921 Connecticut
O92O O924
The Emile Inc, Beauty SaIon-at your service!
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

IIICKS 1905 much to create
II halo mystic loveliness round Madame Washington She
finds the right the different
femnny drift gayy in and out of this haunt of fashion
would select the mdnner Of soft
with floral designing boro jacket with ties and
skirt fastened pointed yoke gives this its
distinction Ulra creation OF marvellous coloring
will the evening decoeege there
face look are treatments that much
youthful daring than the
of good deep The tendencies
makeup is: you defect halfconcealug,
call attention TO halfreVealng that quite
othe interesting.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

Details are natural evolution Of
the dress and merge one with
the other. Most interesting of
all is the manner in which they
reconcile the different elements
of an misunderstanding possible
a variety of colorS and materials
in a perfectly Well-balanced whole.
The Washington times., 1930-05-01
1143
Connecticut
Avenue
Announces Opening of Specialized
SpOrtSwear Salon. New
Arrivals in Hats.

Announces Opening of Specialized
SpOrtSwear Salon. New
Arrivals in Hats.
4 T this time of year one always
"A gives thought to such divert
ing fashion possibilities as the
sportsWear suits for spring and
summer, the separate blouSeS and
the separate skirts, with their de
cided suitability for daytime sports
wear. Therefore, we are glad to
announce the opening of sports
wear Salon-at Young'S, 1l43 Con-
necticut Ave. All the swank styles
in silk and wool and knitted en-
sembles, separate blouses and
skirts-all of the new Colorings.
You will be glad to know that
Miss Agnes Oyster, formerly asso-
ciated with the Betty Hanna
Shop, will be in charge of this
sportSwear salon.
Note.-Smart new arrivals in
hats for madame ct mademoiSelle,
personally selected by Miss Young,
await your approval. The large
models for the dreSSier occasions,
the models with medium trans
parent brims and the hats for
street and sports wear. Smart!
Vionet has made a dress Of
simple classic beauty for which
she is we'll known. 1t is fash
ioned of white crepe roma with
the smart all-around ankle length
and bands of silver crystal beads
encircling the hips.
Specially Shop for Women Caters
to Madame ct MademOiselle in
Matters of Daintily Fragrant
Requisites and Swagger
Dress Accessories
A FTER carefully considering the
"A new silhouette in dress. the
smartly gowned woman gives more
attention to her corset than to
any other detail of her wardrobe.
Every Wellgroomed woman should
realize that no matter what she
pays for her dress or gown, it
will not have style distinction un-
less the corset foundation is cor.
rect. In Whelan's Specially Shop
for Women. the Warner and Red
| fern corSetS are featured-corSe-
letteS. Step-inS, Wrap-aro ndS,
bandeaux and garter belts-each
one to perform a mission all its
own. Sleeping and lounging pa
jamas. negligees and all kinds of
dainty lingerie. The stockings
Proper, McCalum and K. c.
will delight with the exquisiteneSs
Of the fashioning, solidity of dye
spread and quality of weave.
While in this shop, note the
varied assortment of perfumes
carried-Lentheric, Yardley's and
other makes. A splendid shop for
the bride-to-be to know about.
Location: 11O5 F st. N. w.
CapeS are winning favor at all
fashionable places and there are
many versions, the split shoulder
cape, the cape that is part of
the sleeve and chiffon capes
that are worn with evening
gowns.
Oanity dress Shobbe
The Washington times., 1930-05-01

Shawls accompany the cool Of
the evening, enveloping lovely
shoulders. flaring in great depths
or falling in classic drapes, and
forming an important feature Of
the romantic evening mode.