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Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-27
NORTH OF STATE
STILL WONDERS
WHAT HAPPENED
BY VINCENT MAHONEY
United Press Staff Correspondent

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. - UP
Two football records that have
stood for nearly ~ years lay shat.
tered today in the region that was
once football capital of the west.
Stanford has taken the worst beat
iug since 1927 ana California goes
into its third conference game with
record OF two games played. two
lost.
When the wrecked Pop War
ncr's Big Red Machine was
gathered from tn dusty wake Of
Howard Jones laundering Herd
from Southern California, the appal.
Ing total was ALP, and Ss,oo0
stunned. Boholdcrs agreed "ThcE
could have made il. worse if they
had tried. -
Warner 5 team. doomed early II
the year as a great combination, eN.
Mained away later as working "un.
der wraps when It faltcrcd through
preliminary games without showing
a sustained offensive, revealed itself
Saturday as team incapable, al
least now, of coping with the grade
Of opposition il has always chosen.
An astonishing fast and hard
lluuging Trojan line ripped away
every forward wall Warner offered
to shreds. creating great gaping
folts lesser stars than Dufficld
Mohlor. Musicl ana Pinckert could
have trotJed through for gains. As
II was. the fast, shifty baekfleld
rolled UP far the longest yardagC
made against Stanford defense III
10 years.
Up in Seattle, " Jimmy" Phelan
as lie had predicted earlier in the
season, pulled one out of the hat
with l3-O verdict over California
Behind a well trained, alert line
that held the Bears when holding
was important, Phelan's young men
bided their time until a tumble gave
them tie bail on California 5 2+-yard
line.
Huttord, all coast back Of las
year. was Phelan's instrument OF
vengeance Tor IaSt year defeat
Cob Wentworth, tackle. galloped
- wards later for the second unnec
cssary touchdown.
Babe Hollingsberry S Cougar,
rom Washington state, the surprise
package OF the conference, Ioafet
through a workout with Montana
G1-0.
Oregon, still undefeated, had lit
lie trouble with Idaho.
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So. California
Sport Briefs

Los ANGELES, Oct, p. UP
Johnny kricger, he Denver "FlNlng
Dutchman, won the 40-lap main
event at the Ascot automobile
>pcedwav here sunday. Vic Felt
also of Denver, vas second, while
Erujo Triplctt stayed in the race
with 4 crippled machine long enough
10 finish third. Friplett Won the
two-lap Italian helmet dash
san DIEGO, Oct. p U.D-Thc
Nan Diego Marines and the West
Coast army football team of San
Francisco battled 10 a 1913 tie here
SUNDAY. Norneilson, Marine center
saved the day for his team and sup
piled th1 chief thriller by intercept
ing IN army pass and racing s.
Yards for touchdown.
SANTA MONICA. Calf. Oct. y.
(u.P;-Wn Rogers upEolds the hu
Morous laurcls Of his family but he
stands second Al PLAYING polo. The
oder Rogers. PLAYING for the Santa
Monica Blues hera Sunday, saw his
team defeated to i by the Red
team. on which his son. Will Rogers
j.. was star performer.
Los ANGELES. Oct. -. Up
The University Of Denver football
squad Of So men, headed by Coach
Jeff Cravath. former Trojan star
arrived here this morning to prepare
for its encounter next Saturday with
the University OF Southern Califor-
lila.
Cravath brought his team here
five days carly III order 10 aeclimate
Lis men 10 lower attitudes. Denver
suffered 80 TO Q defeat at the
hands OF the University Of Utah last
Saturday.
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return. His wife became worried
and attempted to telephone to neigh
hors. Getting no response, she IN
veStigated aud found the telephone
wires had been cut inside the house.
Police were called, posses formed
and the search began, Early today
no trace of the banker had been
found.
Word from the state bank exam.
incr's office at Springfield declared
Gocum : bank was in excellent con
dition. Yocum was said here to be
worth more than f1,000,000 lie is
known by bankers throughout the
tate.
No demand for ransom was report
ed. but officials felt certain such a
demand had been received by Mrs.
Yocum, who was suffering severely
from nervousness and fear.
Officials said a special delivery
letter. which came into Galva on an
eaSthound train, was delivered To
the banker s wife Sunday afternoon.
She refused to divulge its contents.
Authorities felt certain the letter
contained threats and demand for
money or that it had been written
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Gonzaga Spanked
By Saint Mary's

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. q. ,UR,-
The Gouzaga University eleven
vanded its way sorrowfully home
ward today toward spokane, smart
ug under the II victory scored
yesterday hv =. Mary : football
team.
Three Of =. Mary-s touchdownS
were made by the valiant halfback
Bad Toseani. who crossed the goal
Inc once in the first quarter and
tAiee in The third Fred Stennett
made one touchdown in the first
quarter and again scored in the sec
end, the final tad- being made by
Al Duppcr, sub back, who snatehed
: forward pass neatly from the al
to lerc merrily aeI IS the line.
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Local Physician
Back From East

Dr.. o. H. Van Eman arrived in
Fl Centre this morning after an ex-
tended trip East.
He first attended The American
Legion convention in Boston as a
delegate for Boycc Atrn Post and
the local Forty a1d Eight
From Boston DR., Van Eman went
{. Philadelphia 10. tie clinical con
grcsS of the American College Of
Surgeons hcld in that city October
,5.17, after which he attended the
interstate post graduate medical as
,ociation Of North America in Min
neapolis, October 20-24.
Enroutc TO Imperial Valley. DR.,
Van Eman spent two days at tho
Mayo clinic in Rochester, Mime
elta.
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LOCAL BASEBALL
TEAM IS WINNER
OVER bRAWLEY

Il Centre 5 Fat Boys Of the win
Ter baseball league suffered several
had moments in their game with La
Nacional team Of Brawley yester-
day afternoon, finally winning 9 10
$.
Other games in the league result
ed in lopsided scores, with the Val
10y Steam Laundry losing to Yuma,
to j., and the BrawIey SupEcmes
defeating Caipatria 16 to s.
When Lee, catcher for the Fat
boys, got a fingcrnaH knocked of
by a fast bail in the fifth inning
with the score > to Q in favor Of
the FL Centre team, things began TO
look black for the locals. The Braw-
ley squad rallied to Get eight runs
in the sixth out Of four hits, and
tlree errors on the part Of II Cen
tlo.
Buck Woodson was called in from
The outficld 70 take Lee 5 place,
weakening the Fl Centre lineup,
with the result that TWO hits wenJ
right through the pitcher : box and
two bounced over the first base
man s head 70 lor BrawIey score
while FL Centre was getting reor-
sanized. When the smoke cleared
away the score was 5 10 > in favor
Of Brawlev.
Then Goats. Forshay and Forti-
netti came through with hits 10 tie
the score. and Buck Eoodson scored
the winning run Tor r. Centre.
Woodson got four hits ont OF five
times at bat. One was homer. two
were two baggers and one a single.
Jack Killeen pitched for FL Centro.
Chick Owens and Fortenetti were
new players for the local team.
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Scout Leaders To
Meet Tomorrow

Second Of the classes Of the
Scout Leadership Training course is
that to be held q, 7:30 o'rolck to-
morrow evening in the high school
gymnasium and viii be concerned
with the functions Of the troop com
mittee.
All troop committee men are
urged to attend tLis one class, if
10 other, and those wishing to take
the course but who did not register
last night, will receive credit if they
begin tomorrow.
From $50, vol)cy ball and other
games will be featured, and those
wishing to enjoy this part of tho
evening are reminded to be in the
gymnasium at 7 O'Clock sharp.
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THE WEATHER

Los Angeles and Vicinity - Fair
and warm tonight and Tuesday;
low humidity ard high fire hazard
in the interior; gentle to moderate
nCrthcasterly winds.
Southern California a-Fair tonight
and Tuesday; warm with low hu-
midity Tuesday; moderate north
east wind.
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RICH BANKER IS
KIDNAPPED FROM
ILLINOIS HOME

GALVA, H., Oct. 97. W.P)- Earl
l.. YocUm, Galva : richest citizen
and said to bc one of the wealth
lest bankers in West Central Hi
Aois. Was missing today and il was
believed he was held a captive by
kidnapers who wanted ransom.
The banker, authorities believed. .
was kidnapped from his own front
Yard by men whom he tried 10 be.
friend by showing them the way to
a home they pretended they "ished
10 visit
Where Is the home Of ... -
Mrs Yocum, the banker : wife
heard a stranger ask Of her husband
Saturday night rs Yocum entered his
front yard after taking his two
children, MARY l.. ana Ann, :, to I"
moving picture theatre. Mrs. Ho.
cam said she did not hear the last
word Of the stranger 5 query, but
she did hear her husband answer
fright over there
The stranger, she said, then asked
Yoeum who is president OF the No-
cum State Bank OF Bank OF Galva,
if he would show him The way. Io-
cum replied sure and strolled
away.
IN hour passed Yocum dii not
Pcrry gas station near Winter
haven and xicd 80 beg gas and oil
lcr their old car. They were com.
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Logan County, Colorado. wheaf
once very bad with smut. Is now
clear. due 10 use Of copper carbon
ate dust on the seed.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-27
NOTED FIGURE
SPORTS CIRCLES
DIES IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK, oct. -. U.R}-Harry
Payne Whitney, multi-millionaire
sportsman and f.uancicr, died or
pneumonia last night at his home
81 fifth avenue. He was -.
From his secretary II was learned
that Whitney caught slight cold
with fever last Tuesday. Il was not
considered serious, but pneumonia
developed.
Mrs. Whitney, tie former Ger.
lrude Vanderbilt, sculptrcss OF mote
and their three children. were with
him when he died.
Whitney, one OF the richest men
u America, was the son ot william
G., Whitney, secretary Of the Navy
in thc cabinet Of President Grover
Cleveland, and Flora Payne Whit.
rcy. He was bora April %, 1872, IN
New York. He attended Yale Uni
vcrsity, from which institution he
yas graduated in 1894.
He was an expert polo player, a
member Of the "Eig -Four" Of 1905
that brought TO America from Eng
land the international polo cup. He
Has one Of the iow players in polo
! history to hold tn. maximum handi
cap Of 10 goals Whitney also main
,aiHcd a big stable Of racing thor
gughbIeds
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-27

Minidoka County. Idaho, had '3''
: res in Ncttcd Gem potatoes which
naid more than 5000 per acre.
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Freeman's Cold
Cancels Battle

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 81 Up
The scheduled l0-round feature bout
tctwcen Tommy Freeman Of Cnica-
20. wcltcrwcight champion, aud
Sergeant Sammy Baker of New
York which was to have been
fought at the arena here tonight,
has been postponed because Of q Sc
vtre cold from which the champion
is suffering.
In thc event Freeman RECEIVERS
s1fficientiv, the bout viii he staged
next Monday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-27

bv Yocum and directed now ransom
was to be turned over secretly I"
the abductors.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-27

PER- gas station near Winter
haven and xicd TO beg gas and oil
icr their old car. They were com
mo tnMnrd FL Ccntrn.
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1928 DE SOTO sEDAN-Don't miss
this wonderful opportunity. Low
mileage, brown finish, bumpers and
other extras. Very fine motor.
sss sss it before you S585
Duy .-.--.----.-.-....--... '..----------....'
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WANTED=ROOMS.

WAN TED or unfinished rooms with
Jewish family; from H to NJ, from 9Th to
10th st. Address Box 380-X, Star ofdce.
WANTED by refined Filipino, warm, clean
room furnished walking distance 14th and
Clifton. Address Box Sax. Star ofnce. Sc
WANTED-Nice furnished room with pri-
Vate bath; one gentleman; vicinity Rock
Greek Park give full details first letter.
Address Box 3l3-X. Star ONCE. z"
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BUY NOW!
WE HAVE THE GREATEST
SELECTION OF
O.K'D USED CARS AT
THE LOWEST PRICES IN
OUR HISTORY.
NOTICE Low DOWN
PAYMENTS.
SPECIAL:
1928 CHEVROLET COUPE.
Act quickly and ask for a demon
stration on this one. Look at the
price.
Only $298.50.
$3.50 Down Takes 1t Out.
1927 Chevrolet Landau Sedan, refinished
crsnk nd eSRD NTH nsl
throughout; rubber like new. Only 500
down, balance easy.
Model A Sport Roadster Only run 1000
miles; runs and looks like new. Sis down,
balance easy.
1929 Model A Ford Tudor-Just the condi.
ton you want 1t to be. Underpriced $50
fully equipped. Down payment, only SSS;
balance easy.
2O-A 1929 cheyr9let cosch--very low
mileage and In wonderful running condt-
equipped. including trunk; only sl13 down.
bala:'ce easy.
l47-B, 1929 Chevrolet coupe. Looks and
blue Duco. bumpers and spare tire. Only
si22 down; balance easy.
IA 1923 Chevrolet come One NJ the
most popular cars on the Used car ' market IA s
Course Only 500 down payment, bal. easy "
27-A. 1927 Chevrolet coach. Rennished
In beautiful gray Duco, red stripe, New seat
down and SIC per month.
1928 Chevrolet coach-A very economical
5-pass; closed car Motor; tires and nnish
ped PED Only Only sss down, Balance easy. ' S''
1os-B. 1928 Chevrolet sedan-Low mileage.
A privately owned car that. has had the
best of care. Clean as pin inside and out
Bumpers. spare tire. etc Only 500 down
TRADE IN YOUR OLD CAR.
So Others.
Down Payments on Some as
Low as SIS.
R. L. TAYLOR MOTOR CO.,
Used Car Dept.
l4th at T St. NV. North 5000
BRANCH,
Rhode Island Ave. and
New Jersey Ave. NV.
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Open Sundays and Evenings.
PIERCE USED CAR DEPT.
1437 Irving St. NV.
Adams 5688.
Select
GRAHAM PAIGE

CARS.
:, The finest collection Of quality merchan-
disc ever offered for sale.
Graham Paige Sedan, 1880.
Model Sal. Shatter-proof glass, wire
wheels, trunk rack, adjustable seats, 4-speed
transmission, etc. $500 miles; $4O0 reduc-
ton.
Graham-Paige Sedan.
Model 6-19EPowerful motor, roomy body.
beautiful finish, new tires, 4-speed trans.
Graham Paige Sedan, 1880.
Model els Blue Duco finish. mohair up
hoistery. speeds; practically new; $500
Graham Paige Sedan, 1929.
Model els. 4-speed transmission. exeep-
tionalIy nne condition. bargain at S845.
Graham Paige Phaeton, Late 1929.
Model els. snappy looking 4-passenger
sport car; 4-Speed transmission, very fast
Just like new; $500 reduction
Graham-Paige Sedan, 1923.
ri Model n,, SO New tailored slip covers.
perfect car for the small family; 1896
Graham-Paige Sedan, 1928.
wheels. Try to beat it for s445
The Bargain Spot of
Washington,
FRAZIER MOTOR CO.,
sl8 10th St. NE.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
Many Others.
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WISCONSIN MOTOR co.
Washington's Oldest
Oldsmobile Dealer.
Three Locations:
1926 17th-173S 14th.
1O61-63 Wisconsin Ave.

1929 Olds Sedan. .$675
1929 Ford Mod. A Sport Rd. AIS
1929 Ford Model A Coach. 400
1923 Olds Sedan. SIS
1923 Odds Coach. ........ $50
1928 Studebaker Comdr.
Business Coupe. -. 500
1929 Chevrolet Convertible
Coupe ............ SIS
1927 Olds Sport Coupe. -. us
1927 Olds Business Coupe. 225
1927 Chevrolet Sedan. -. 215
1926 Buick Master Sedan. ESQ
1926 Buick Standard Sedan. ESQ
1926 Chrysler 20 Coach. -. US
1926 Chrysler So Sedan. ESQ
1926 Chrysler So Coach. -. 200
1926 Nash Adv. Sedan. -. 375
1926 Dodge Touring. -. Us
1926 Buick Touring $500. 200
1925 Studebaker Big 6
Broughan1 ......... 245
1925 Jordan Great Line 8
Brougham ......... 3o5
20 Others to
Select From.
All Makes and Models.
All cars over $500 guaranteed
for 80 days.
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TABLE BOARD.

block from the Circle . High-cIass table
board by week or month; strictly home
cooking. Phone Clev. 6053.
IF YOU are on q diet and want first-class
table board reasonable, address Box 383-X,
Star once. 9"
73 v ST. NW.-Delicious home cooked meals;
early breakfast; reasonable. Ts
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1901 H ST. NE.

NORTH 1864.
II. B. LEARY. JR.. & BRO.
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BUY. NOW
Before the Spring Rush.
Better Selection-Lower Prices.
Easy Terms.
1928 Chevrolet Coach. $2o5.
Fully. equipped. original DucO nnish in
1927 Hudson Coach, $265.
Five good tires, upholstery; paint excep-
tionallS clean.
1927 Chevrolet Coach, $235.
Faint, upholstery exceptionally clean;
bumpers, good tires.
1927 Whippet Coach, $l65.
srs: 1:Thesl brakes; finish and upholstery
1928 Whippet Coach, $275.
Four new tires, slip covers, bumpers. A
1929 Chevrolet Coach. $465.
Appearance and mechanical condition
equal 70 new; bumpers, cowl lights and
1923 Chevrolet Red Convertible
Cabriolet, 1915.
With rumble seat. This car with its smart
appearance and its marvellous mechanical
eondftton is an unusual bargain.
1926 Chevrolet Landau Sedan. $l75.
Balcrank bumpers, 5 good tires; good
transportation at low cost.
Many Other Exceptional Values
to Choose From.
EASY TERMS.
With an o. X. That Counts.
BARRY-PATE MOTOR CO.,
ISIS Sherman Ave. NV.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
LAMBERT
THE ROUSE OF CONFIDENCE
VIII Conduct a Used-Car Sale for
One Week. We Call it
ESSEX WEEK!
Yor can save 10 TO 3O% by pur-
chasing now, practically new cars at
Winter prices.
1929 Essex Challenger Coach.
The day. i left the factory SS: Five wiz;
wheels, fully equipped.
1929 Essex Challenger Coupe.
Hardly soiled; four new Goodyear tires;
spare tire and other extras; q snap for
1929 Essex. Challenger Coach.
In wonderful condition; not even soiledi
. rare bargain for SS6s.
1923 Essex Coach.
Sour-wheel brakes: condition equal Ia
eew; reduced to $44S.
1928 Essex Coach.
TWo-wheel brakes; in fne shape. t34S.
1927 Essex Coaches and Sedans.
Super skies; reconditioned and ready for
Shs road; priced. $ls6 up.
Is Others
to Choose From.
LAMBERT-HUDSON
MOTORS CO.,
1851 l4th ST. NV.
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I70i PARK RID, No. 2O5-By refined lady;
large, front, bright, cool in Summer; quiet
convenient; mahog. furn.: reasonable; en-.
ployed lady desired. Col. 4096+iH Sunday
or aftex evenings o.
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AUrO WRECKERS.
ROOMS-FURNISHED.

Cars bought and sold In any condition
Parts for all makes. Open Sunday morning
ROBERT HER4ONS AUTO EXCHANGE.
100 Fla. Ave. NE. North iO400
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Observation-Disclosures

$3.50 BALANCE OWED on practically brand
new sedan; new-car guarantee; worth $500
Responsible party can assume notes and
take same with very small down payment
or trade-in. II interested act quickly, as
tional Auto Sales Co., SO New York ave. ne
Open till pm.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
1924 nth ST. NW.-ATTRACTIV THREE
room, bath apartment near two car lines
1896 nth ST. N.W.-FRoNT APT, 2 RMS.
kt' b. FriEidaire 500 s 1sTy r enc s441
Ora RRepT RooM nsary sA new aHd
woodwork in 1st-class shape; $50 per emo mo
BIS 18th St ne. or Mr.. CLARK. Nat 6006
and kitchen; Frigidaire; only. $65 to $40 per
mG best aPI y SLY At tei Eve 1eT ST. aM
CORNER APT, sS5 KENNEDY ST. NV
, and rooms, kitchen, dinette. newly deco
rated; SIS. Janitor or Adams 0574.
s'F ST rooms a9oMs
bath, $3.50: electric refrigeration.
THE DARLINGTON. s0sS 10th ST. CORNER
e eSd bath. SIS; cSeriookIns 18TH s.; rooms
SIX ROOMS. AND BATH. AMI. FRIGID-
town: garage. 20S st. NV. Met. il02. 1'
RANDALL MANSIONS, 1900 LAMONT eT
oveaooEns Sh Rock creef PSTR
reasonable. For full PARTICULARS asS call resi-
DANDY DOWNTOWN S-ROOM AND BATH
apt, second-hoor front; good heat; only
$35. light included. Apply JOHN NJ KING,
Kitchen. screened porch, private bath. hot
water heat. gas. electricity; reasonable. e
CAPITOL HILL. II attn 81: SEE ROOMS.
kitehenette. bath, screened-in porch, ami,
h.-w.h.. $40 month; references.
22O CLAIMING ST. NE.-ENTIRE SECOND
a.; attractive 3 rooms; bath Enclosed perch
adults; car and coach service. Pot, sies.W,
1915 A ST. Sc, APT. BID0.--a ROOMS,
kitchen. tiled bath, hwd. fioorsi anti eosy
apt; $45. See Ianitor. o.
THE MELRoeE, 1913 CLIFTON ST NV
Attractive. cheerful l-room, Kitchen END
bath apis. Frigidaire, elevator service,
Ben unusually reasonable. Phone North
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RENT HOUsES-FURNIsHED.

CLEXELAND PARK-DELTGHTFUIL
homehke, completely furnished home from
March IL to May LIST; 8 bed rooms, bath and
living room; 5000 for period; garage Only
lew doors from Connecticut ave. Phone Dis
trict 9845 for inspection
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l410 10th ST. NV.
Beautiful home, single room, excellent meals.
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When searching for something in a dark
closet, barn or attic, a f1ashlight and not
lighted match. If you must smoke in bed keep
awake.
thing-h it is filled with hot water. The ket-
tie should be placed on stove that the
escaping steam is directed toward the center of
the stove. When you want to get some hot
water, lift up the kettle and pour with the
spout away from you. If you are not careful
about this, the boiling water may spill on you.
When you wish to add water to dish it is
better to use long-handled dipper than to
take the dish to a faucet. Steam rising from
the hot water frequently causes burns.
When possible, it is best to have window
open while working in the kitchen or else have
one Of the recently marketed window fans
which ventilate the room. Recently grand
mother placed a pan of food on stove in her
home and sat down for forty winks' while
she waited for it to cook. She closed her eyes,
the pan boiled over, putting out the gas, and
the woman was overcome by the fumes
Kettles of fat for frying foods should be
carefully watched to prevent their boiling and
scattering grease on the face, arms or legs. If
grease does boil over on top Of q stove and
catches fire, liberal handful of salt tossed on
the flames viii put out the blaze
Be careful In using gasoline, turpentine
and various dry-cleaning fluids. These should
be used out Of doors If possible. Gasoline
should not be used for cleaning in poorly ven
tllated room nor where there is lighted lamp
or open flame Of any sort. A chemical extin-
guisher should be used in putting out fire
caused by any Of these cleaning fluids, because
water is likely to help spread the flames. The
fire can be smothered by use of rug or heavy
WOODEN blanket or garment or by throwing sand
or earth upon it.
handful of splinters, charcoal or even
paper will start furnace or CRATE fire. but the
practice of using gasoline or kerosene is an all
too-common one.
Be sure that a stove is cold before you
clean up.
Fill a kerosene lamp with kerosene never
with gasoline. If the latter is used, an ex-
plosion may result. Lamps should be so placed
that there is no danger of their falling and so
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which attach to the bottom of a tub to pre-
vent slipping, and soap should be kept in its
dish or tray.
When you visit the attic be careful lest you
break through any flooring that may still be
unfinished.
CAREFUL housekeeping will protect you from
burns and scalds, which constitute the
next largest class of home accidents that
proved fatal In the United States last year.
Many Of these were entirely avoidabe TRACE
dies
Most persons are sensible enough not to look
for gas leak with a lighted match, but there
are many who do this very thing. When there
is a leak shut of the supply and notify the
gas company.
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Everyday AccidentS Which Occur in Our
Homes Responsible for Half of the
Injuries in the United States, Accotdimg to
National Safety Council, Which adds
That Ninety Per Cent Of Such Casualties
Are AU0idabLe.
BY RHYS G.. THACKWELL.

DING things the right way and
keeping mentally alert constitute
your protection against accidents
which last year caused $4,000 ia
talities and estimated injuries to