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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
Today Is the
Anniversary Of
ADMISSION OF MICHIGAN

On Jan. 26, 1887, after a long argu-
ment over boundaries, Michigan was
admitted to the Union.
Admission might have been granted
earlier but for Michigan's dispute
with Ohio concerning the southern
boundary. There was danger at first
that this dispute would lead to blood
shed, but in 1886 Congress agreed. to
admit Michigan upon condition that
she surrender her claim to the dis
puted territory and accept in lieu
thereof a larger area in the upper
peninsula.
The first convention called to con-
slider this proposal, Jan. Is, 1886. re-
jected it. but it was accepted by q
second in December Of the same year
Michigan was admitted to the Union
a month later.
Michigan has consistently support
ed the Republican party, except fo1
three lapses-in 1882 and 1888. when
the Democrats and Greenback party
in fusion elected their candidate for
governor, and in 1890. when the Dem
ocrats alone carried the state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
THE RHEUMATIC TENDENCY

THE RHEUMATIC TENDENCY
Rheumatic toxins are versatile per-
formers. They may assume many
forms. At first observation there
! might appear to be NJ relation be-
tween acute rheumatic fever, heart
disease, chorea, arthritis and muscu-
lar rheumatism, but it seems almost
certain that much the same kinds Of
toxins are responsible for all Of these
troubles.
The various forms of rheumatism
may be divided by symptoms into
groups, as the following: Acute rheu-
matism or rheumatic fever, sub-acute
rheumatism, chronic rheumatism,
muscular rheumatism, rheumatoid
arthritis, acute peri-articular rheu-
matism, chronic osteoarthritic rheu-
matism, and Stills disease.
At one time, pains in any part Of
the muscles or bones were termed
rheumatism, but doctors are now try
ing to make sharp distinctions be-
tween the different forms. This is
undoubtedly q good plan, provided
that they do not lose sight of the fun
damental causes which are present in
every case.
The medical profession is almost
united in the view that rheumatic
diseases are caused by infection from
some variety OF streptococci, and it is
believed that the possible sources OF
the infection may originate in the
teeth, mouth, throat, tonsils, sinuses,
inner ear, bronchial tubes, intestinal
tract and other mucous membranes.
I am not disparaging the infection
theory. However, I am certain that
the various forms of infection are Of
ten only irritating causes whenever
there already exists a rheumatic tox-
icosis. For instance, a tonsillar in
lection may be like q match setting
off the blaze of rheumatism, but that
fuel is already present and is always
a toxic, poisoned state Of the body.
The reason that the rheumatic dis
orders have proved such stubborn dis
eases to cur is mostly because ply
sicians have been so busy In search
ing for a specific bacterial cause that
they have overlooked the fundamen-
tai principle that rheumatism must
have its root in a soil of some toxe-
mia, and even if bacteria are to be
considered a contributory cause, they
could not be considered the direct
cause any more than.a luxuriant
growth of vegetables would be con-
sidered the cause of we'll fertilized
ground.
It is my opinion that before any
form Of rheumatism develops, there
must have been a definite leaning or
inclination toward this disorder, long
before an acute attack can develop,
or before a chronic form shows in
painful or enlarged joints.
It Is undoubtedly true that small
forms of vegetable micro-organisms
are present in almost every disease,
but it is folly to allow our attention to
be sidetracked into considering these
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26

At present the expense is about
$4,000 a year for each 1000 miles Of
lighted airways, distinctly above the
original estimate. The eventual to-
tai cost was computed by Secretary
Lamont, under whose jurisdiction in
the commerce department the expen-
diture comes. Yet, he has concluded
after a special review of the situation,
the expenditure will have to be main
tanned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
Clinics for the Soul

News that doctors of medicine and ministers OF the
gospel are going to join hands to establish a new sort
OF clinic in a church in Brooklyn comes as a reminder
that mankind has not yet learned how to walk surely
along all OF the dark paths followed by the human spirit.
that skirt the borderline. between sanity and insanity,
and the like. The doctors will give such help as they
can, and so will the ministers, each after his own
fashion. Psycho-analysis and old-fashioned prayer, ap-
parently, will go hand in hand.
There is something rather encouraging about this
coming, as it does, in an age when some of us incline
toward taking our troubles to the family doctor instead
OF to the family pastor. 1t is encouraging, because it
indicates a growing realization Of the fact that ills OF
the soul arc mysterious and ~shadowy. beyond exact
d-f;nition: and while some Of them can be cured by
hycrotlerapy or auto-suggeStion, others must be treated
hy The good old method Of prayer and fasting.
This, in turn, is by way Of being an admission that
We do not know quite as much about the ultimate
mysteries as some Of us have supposed; and a degree OF
humility is q becoming thing. There has been prevalent
ia recent years a cocksureness, an arrogant certainty
about things that had always before been regarded as
stupendous puzzles. It has been asserted that the spot
lieht Of modern science had lighted up all OF the dark
places Of the human spirit. This attitude has not done
u = great deal Of good.
FOR the old truth remains; man Is an incalculRble
creature, and the Ills that bcset his soul are not easily
Sometimes a seriessof visits to the psychia-
frist viii do the trick, and sometimes nothing avails but
! humble and prayerful conference with his spiritual
advisor. The doctors cannot d. II ~, and the wise ones
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26

Thousands of government experts
are working constantly for the bene-
fit Of all citizens of the United
States. They will work directly for
you If you will call for the fruits of
their labors through our Washington
Bureau. State your inquiry briefly
write clearly. and, enclosing two-cent
stamp for a personal letter in reply,
address the Bismarck Tribune 1nfor-
nation Bureau, Frederic J.. Haskin,
Director, Washington, D. G.
@. What are the usual clubs used
by a golf player? r.. w. c.
. A. A conventional set of clubs in
cludes a driver, brassie, midiron,
mashie, niblick, and putter. Addition
al clubs which some players use are:
Driving Iron, cleek. spoon, jigger,
mashie- niblick, and putting cleek.
There are other variations of the i'm
plements used in the game.
@. Why does the salmon float or
swim down stream tail foremost after
spawning? l.. G.
A. The Bureau Of Fisheries says
that practically all fish swim or drift
down stream tail first. They face
the current in order to hold their
position.
@. How many counties formed the
Irish Free State? N. G.
A. The Is southern counties were
erected into the Irish Free State, and
the 6 northern counties were consti-
tuted the government Of Northern
Ireland.
@. How many miles a day did
Peary cover in his final successful
dash for the Pole? T. r.
A. The entire distance from the
mainland to the Pole was ATS statute
miles and vas covered at the average
rate of 1872 miles a day. Coming
back, due to favorable weather con-
ditions, an average rate was main
tanned Of 29.5 miles a day.
: @. When did the American flag fly
on a fortress Of the old world for the
first timep S. H. T.
A. In 1903, when the Marines haul
ed down the Tripolitan flag at Derne
and raised the Stars and Stripes.
q. Is there an artist by the name
OF Charles Chaplin? I do not refer
to the movie actor. j. r. w.
A. Charles Chaplin, a painter and
engraver, of English parentage, was
born June 8, 1925, at Les Andelys,
Eure- France. He became a natur-
allied citizen of France and died in
Paris in 1891. One of his best pic
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26

eestion of the man who originated
the germ theory of disease when he
said. IF I had my life to live over
again it would be spent in proving
that germs are not primarily the
cause of disease but rather that they
have the faculty of finding a suit
able soil in which to grow"
(To be continued in tomorrow's
article.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
Back in Harness

William Randolph Hearst, greatest Of modern news
paperrnen, is back in the harness.
At first glance that means little to the average Ameri-
can but, if he takes time to examine the subject more
closely, it may have q greater effect on his thinking
than appears at first glance.
Hearst has given the American publishing field many
things. some of which have been universally acclaimed
and some Of which have drawn criticism. He has beer
called this nations greatest exponent of yellow journal.
ism, and perhaps he is. Still, 1t is not to be forgotten
that the appearance of most modern newspapers i
based largely on what Hearst thinks it should be.
It was he who introduced the glazing headline, the
large type. the lavish use Of pictures, the human in
terest story. Not all Of these things originated with
him but it was he and the members of his organiza.
ton, publishers of a great chain Of newspapers, who set
the pace in their use.
For the last 10 years Hearst has been more or less in
active but last year he went TO Europe and was expelled
from France. That fact seemed to expel from his mind
the rich man take it easy" idea for upon his return he
began to do things with his newspapers. They are be-
ginning again to reflect the vigorous personality Of the
man who has done more things and won and lost more
fights than any other publisher of our time.
Perhaps the original exponent of the "screamer' head
line is developing more restraint as he grows older. Al
any rate. in a general order to his newspapers. he says:
Il think it IS possible to have too much typographical
display in a newspaper and easily possible to have toe
black and brutal a display" And this to the publishers
Of such journals as the Chicago Herald and Examiner
and the San Francisco Examiner.
Hearst led the way toward big headlines. Is he now
to reverse the process and produce a more modest type
Of newspaper? We doubt il he can do it, for things are
different now than when MI. Hearst first came into
prominence. y
In any event, his sumption of authority over his
newspapers is of Importance, for millions of Americans
read these publications and the ideas which are held
forth to them cannot help finding a way into their
CONSCIOUSNESS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
AUSTIN PINDIEN f

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 26.-R-Trun-
olers from Austin, Mimi, shot their
way into the lead in the singles and
doubles at the Fargo Bowling asso-
citation tournament here. G. M. Bur-
oick got 6S7 for the peak in the
singles. +. Moe and A. p. Swenson
rolled LILO to top the doubles. The
falace Sweets, jamestown, with 2,527
lead the five-men event.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26

lures "SOuVen1rS' is IN the LuXem-
bourg, and another ."Haidee" is in
the Metropolitan Museum, New York
City.
@. Do all uncivilized tribes in
tropical countries wear loin cloths?
F. G..
A. Practically every primitive tribe
dwelling in the tropics that has been
studied by scientific observers has
been found to wear some form of
bodily covering of the loin region
either in the form Of paints of various
colors, tattoo marks, strands of beads
of various materials, beaten bast or
bark CLOTH, or of woven girdles or
aprons of cotton or other vegetables
or animal fibers. The inhabitants of
the Nicobar Islands and of central
east Africa are apparently of all
tribes the most free from loin cover
ings of all sorts. Reasons given for
the wearing of loin coverings vary.
Native modesty is usually present in
some form, even apart from any in
fluence that may be attributed to the
whites; tribal and ceremonial paint
ing or tattooing Is often q causative
factor and may supplement a woven
girdle worn for entirely different
purposes, namely, for the insertion of
the hilt of a knife and as a place of
attachment for burdens; most primi-
tive peoples r burden carriers. Pro-
lection against insect pests is often
attempted through the agency of
breech clouts. Tradition and native
styles usually dictate the use OF Ger
tain forms of loin covering even to
the minutest detail.
q. Why do stars seem to be point
ed? M. E. H.
A. The apparent points of stars
when seen by the naked eye are
merely due to scintillation which
arises from inequalities of the earth's
atmosphere.
@. Please tell something of Schlat-
ter, the faith healer. D. G.
A. Francis Schlatter, faith healer,
was born of German parents in Elser,
AlSace (now Franco, 1856. In 1884
he came to the United States and
worked at his trade until 1892 when he
reported that a voice ordered him to
sell his business, giving money 70 the
poor and healing the sick. He was
at this time in Denver and travelled
on foot to albuquerque, New MeAico,
conducting faith healing clinics or
missions on the way. He became
famous and returned to Denver, Colo.
He is said to have refused all rewards
except the simplest living expenses.
On November 6, 1922, he disappeared
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
BARBS

In times OF unemployment, no one
complains when the public is given
the works.
4 4 4
When an artist resistS a tempta-
ton it Is easy for him to say, That's
where I draw the line"
X X \
Still waters run deep, but OCCASION
ally the prohibition officers find their
source.
y
mo one who wears spats," says
Lewis Gannett, the critic, ''can get far
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26

in America" Probably because so
many watch his step.
X X
One eason to believe the trainers
of the Constitution were of Scotch
descent is that they advocated free
speech.
Copyright, 1891, NEA Service, Inc.)
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leaving a note saying his mission was
ended. His precise end is not known.
In 1927 a faith healer assuming to
be Schlatter was reported, but this
was considered fraudulent.
@. Why is bread cheaper by the
pound than crackers are? D. G.
A. Bread is made in large guam
titles and sold with a simple wrapper.
Crackers r made on a much small
er scale. It is necessary to protect
them carefully from moisture which
involves a more expensive method of
wrapping and. boxing! This increases
the cost to the consumer.
@. What is Meredith's epitaph? I.
B.
A. A line of his novel "Vittoria"
is carved on his tombstone: Life is
but a little holding. lent to do a
mighty labor"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Frog in Throat

Question: G. F. r. writes: "A
young maj of tWenty-four keeps
clearing his throat. Could you please
tell me if this is from smoking, and
what could be done for it?"
Answer: Such troubles are usual
" caused through the wrong kind Of
diet which produces too much ca
tarrhal mucus. Smoking, and parti-
cularly inhaling the smoke, may be a
contributory cause.
Blood letting
Question: C. Y. writes: Since
high blood pressure has become SO
common, why have the doctors ahan-
doned the old method of bleeding the
patient? This seems a logical way of
getting rid of a surplus of blood.
When this method was being prac-
ticed high blood pressure was un-
known
Answer: Bleeding the patient tenn
porarily reduces the amount of blood,
but it does not cure the cause of the
arterial tension. The blood pressure
can very readily be brought down to
normal by a fasting and dieting re-
gimen, and the patients general
health at the same time is improved.
This method should be understood by
every practicing physician, since it is
much more satisfactory than some of
the methods of treatment now in
vogue.
Superflu0us Hair
Question: H. E. T. writes: Il have
a bad growth of hair on my face, and
have been told that an electric needle
would remove it permanently. Kind
ly tell me whether this is so, as I do
not wish to purchase n unless it
removed hair forever"
Answer: The electric needle, to re-
move hair, must be used by an ex-
pert operator who has been trained
to do this work. Go to the nearest
beauty parlor and they will tell you
where you will be able to get this kind
of treatment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
Editorial Comment

Editorials printed below show the trend OF thought
by other editors. They are published without regard
to whether they agree or disagree with The Trib-
une's policies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26

DR.. Mccoy will gladly answer
personal questions on health and
diet addressed to him, care OF
The Tribune.
Enclose a stamped addressed
envelope for reply.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26
Radio Bridge

Play it yourself. !,
Suggestion that bridge fans play
the game previous to the radio lesson
| to be broadcast Tuesday afternoon
is given by Milton G. Work, bridge
expert.
Tuesday at 4:30 p. M, KFYR, Bis
marck's radio station, will broadcast
play Of the following hands:
North-Spades. AIS
Hearts, KQ63
Diamonds, 753
Clubs, 982
West East
Spades, K9764 Spades, sag
Hearts, 10 Hearts, 10l2
Diamonds, 100 Diamonds, K642
Clubs, asa Clubs, KlO4
south-Spades, Ql0
Hearts, A675
Diamonds, AQJa
Clubs, Ao6
Lighting Will Cost
~$1O,000,OOO a Year
Warrington. Jan. 26-R-Ten mil
lion dollars q year Is the prospective
bill for the country's night-lighted
airplane routes.
With something Ike q shock, gov
ernment officials have realized the
size Of the expenditure they let them
selves in for when congress decided to
furnish illumination for the air routes.
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eyerpresent bacteria as the funda-
mental causes of disease. May ws
not be helped by the deathbed sug-
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Answers 81 aue!sat6;seSe,
::a:.;:s!SS$alSSs$sTS

lures Souvenirs" is in the Luxem-
bourg, and another ,"Haidee" is in
the Metropolitan Museum, New York
City.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-26

Buck-ague is what you have the first time you shoe
the buck. You never saw anybody with bull-ague.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-08

under the direction Of headquarters
here; Frank Soper, Rockville, and
Thomas B. Dennell, Bethesda.
Merson Given Promotion.
W. H. Merson Of the Rockville head
quarters was promoted to a first-class
patrolman and retained at Rockville.
Assignments by stations were as fol-
lows: Silver Spring-Sergt. Guy Jones,
commander; First-class Patrolman
George C. Windham and Pvts. Charles
Hobbs. Bethesda-Sergt. Leroy Rodg-
ers, commander; First-class Patrolman
Oscar T. Gather and Pvts. Windsor c.
Poole, Roy E. Davis, j. s. McAulihe.
James E. Shoemaker and Thomas B
Dennell. Rockville-Sergt. Roy Bod
mer, commander; First-class PATROL
man w. H. Merson and Pvts. Paul Wat
kins, John w. Butt, G. r. Howes. Webb
Hershberger and Frank Soper. De-
tached duty at Kensington-Pvt. E. r
Jones, and relief man-Robert S. Darby
One man was not reappointed at
this time. He was Dunbar Padgett, who
was in a motor cycle and automobile
collision about a month ago, and at
present is recovering in the Georgetown
University Hospital. The county COM
missioners said, however. that the in
surance company would pay his salary
until his recovery and then some pro-
vision will be made for him in case he
is not able to resume his duties on the
police force. 1t was suggested that he
might be appointed station clerk at the
police headquarters here.
All six of the new policemen were
sworn in this morning by Clayton K
Watkins, clerk of the Circuit Court
and Immediately assumed their new
duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-08
MEETINGS FIGHT
OVER CANDIDATES
Arlington 6. O. P. Delegates
Instructed in Only a.
Instances.
By a stan Correspondent Of The Star.

BY a stan correspondent OF The star.
CLARENDON. Va, July 8.-Intro-
duction of a resolution to instruct dele
gates to cast their votes for B. M He'd
rick for justice Of the County Court
and Clarence r. Ahalt for common
wealth's attorney created a stir in a
number of the IL mass meetings that
were held last night for selection OF
delegates to the county Republican con-
vention Friday night.
In four of the mass NEE. ings. one Of
which was held in each voting precinct.
the resolution was passed. but in others.
particularly in Lyon Park. its introduce
ton was the signal for long and bitter
arguments. In some 1t was not even
Those passing the resolution were Ar
lington, Clarendon No. /, Cherrydale
and Glen Carlyn. Appearance of the
resolution In Lyon Park followed the in
PRODUCTION Of resolution by Arthur
Orr containing list of names for dele
gates. The list as prepared was finally
accepted, after repeated efforts were
made to have the Hedrick- Ahalt reso-
luton passed While the delegates elect
ed were not instructed. it is understood
that all are pledged to give their sup
port for justice to the only other Re-
publican candidate, M G. Ely.
In the case of Ahalt it was not
deemed necessary to have delegations
instructed for him, since he is the only
candidate for commonwealth attorney
who has announced subject to the Re-
publican primary. The resolutions
which were prepared and distributed
throughout the various precincts were
prepared without his knowledge, he
said today, and it was only yesterday
that he learned of them. Efforts were
made to have his name withdrawn
from the resolutions, he said, because
he thought such procedure unneces-
sary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-08
CLUB WOMEN SEE
COOPERATION NEED
Mems Organizations Furnish New
Phase, Richmond Conven-
ton Told.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, July 8.-Closer CO.
operation between business and pro-
feSsional women's clubs and mems serv-
ice organizations was urged today in
the biennial report of Emily r. Neu-
buhl, executive secretary of the Ma
tional Federation of Business and Pro-
fesSional Women'S Clubs, at the fedora
ton convention.
Cooperation with mems service or
CARNATIONS is new phase Of the work,
she said
The report emphasized a need for
clear cut programs and urged an "age
factor survey" to determine in what
degree age is a deterrent to the bust
ness woman's success.
Miss Neubuhl's report was made to-
day at the first formal business ses-
sion of the convention. Round table
discussions of various vocations in
which women are engaged were on the
program during the week.
The first general session of the con-
vention was opened last night with the
biennial address of the president Miss
Marion H. McClench, Ann Arbor, Mich,
insurance woman. She outlined a 10
year program for the federation.
Her proposed 10-year plan for the
federation included: Launching a COM
prehensive program of education as to
principles underlying economic condi-
tons, establishment of opportunity for
the development of individual capacity
with a fair reward for ability shown.
whether by men OF women; stressing
application of scientific methods to
human welfare and the use of the vote
to promote progress toward social and
economic betterment.