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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
WHAT is A BALANCED DIET?

"Are you starving?" might seem a
strange question to millions Of peo-
| pie who are eating three square meals
a day, but in asking this question
am not referring to those who are
unemployed and do not obtain enough
food to eat. but to the average fam
lily which may receive plenty of meat,
bread and potatoes and other staple
foods and yet be starving for some
particular, vital, protective foods
which are not included in their diet.
Any diet which does not supply
enough vitamins and mineral ele-
ments must be termed a starvation
diet, ever If other foods are plentiful.
There are really very few people who
do not obtain enough food. Most
people eat too much and yet they still
suffer from malnutrition. If their
diet is not properly balanced, it may
contain too much Of certain foods
and not enough Of others. A balanced
diet must contain proteins, carbohy-
drates, fats, mineral elements, fruit
acids, vitamins and cellulose. If any
Of these food elements are absent a
deficiency develops which may result
in sickness or disturbed functioning.
In preparing a well balanced diet
IL is not necessary to measure the
exact amounts of these substances
with a scale or teaspoon, for the body
has considerable latitude and can
store, discard or select the elements it
reeds, provided they occur in the diet
in sufficient quantities.
The most common error in the Or
binary diet consists in using too much
Of the refined starches and sugars. A
diet over balanced with starches and
sugars often leads to overweight, or
asthma, catarrh, deafness, liver trou-
bic, gas, enlarged tonsils, as well as
many other troubles. A diet which is
over balanced with acid-producing
foods usually causes acidosis and may
lead to such diseases as diabetes,
nephritis and rheumatism. One with
too much candy, pastries and fats
often brings on pimpleS and acne A
diet lacking in iron and other min
erals may bring On anemia. One
which lacks calcium will not supply
materials which are needed for good
teeth and bones. Lack of iodine in
the diet causes goitre in some cases.
A diet which lacks cellulose or bulk
finally leads to chronic constipation
which is the foundation for so many
illnesses. 1t is always important that
the diet mas sufficient protein to re-
build the worn out tissues. Children,
especially. need a balanced diet while
growing, in order to build strong,
healthy bodies and keep we'll. How
ever, it is also necessary that the
"grown-ups' secure a diet that is
properly balanced in order to carry
Oil the complex functions Of the body
and to renew the worn out parts.
Here is a list of some articles on the
subject which I have mimeographed
and which you may find helpful. If
you desire any Of them, simply write
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Liquor Control in Belgium

(FTOm the CllpSneeC OF the Meth0dlSt Board OF
Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals)
The Belgian government has just submitted to the
parliament a liquor bill modifying on certain points the
present law voted in 1919. But these notifications bear
only upon questions Of detail and do not affect the broad
principle of the law which forbids the sale and con-
The government agrees with the extra parliamentary
commission charged to study the revision of the law that
the latter has proved its worth and has greatly dilnin-
is1ed the consumption of alcoholic beverages. It does
not believe that a return to a system of liberty, more or
less complete. would be satisfactory. While recognizing
ism. it considers that legislation has an important part
to play.
Here are the principal provisions of the bill:
No spirituous liquor may be consumed, sold, offered,
lis,ments or on the highways. BY %spirituous liquor is
meant any beverage containing over ID degrees alcohol,
20 degrees in the case OF certain liqueur wines.
The bill endeavors to prevent abuses caused by the
opening Of numerous private clubs" which were nothing
but drink shops In disguise but which the present law
opened except for the members Of an association having
another object than that Of consuming spirituouS liquor:
the members must be over 81 years of age at least and
can be admitted only after candidature Of one month.
Gus liquor in stock, even in premises not accessible to
the public.
~apirituous liquor. destined for consumption in q private
place may not be sold In quantities under one and q half
ntres ct least. License holders will have to pay q fairly
high annual tax, proportionately with the amount OF
Of these off-sale shops.
The government proposes also, some notifications in
the licensing law with regard to fermented liquor;
hcense-holders selling only beverages of an alcohol con-
provisions relating to public drunkenness are also
modified and reinforced.
The Belgian government has done its duty; now It
is the turn Of the parliament.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Somewhat DELAYED

AS a note on the legal machinery of the country, we
commend to your attention the news from Washington
that the appeal in the case of Albert B. Fall has just been
heard, with a decision expected some time in the fu-
ture.
If there was a crime in this notorious case, it was COM
mitted close to 10 years ago. It came to light fully seven
years ago. and the machinery of prosecution was put In
operation not long afterward. But now, at this late date
the case is still kicking around in the courts!
Whatever ones opinion of Falls guilt or innocence
it is impossible to deny that this long delay constitutes
a terrific indictment OF our whole criminal court system
When a case of this kind cannot be settled in seven years
something fundamental is out of gear somewhere.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Ounce of Prevention

Ever since Delaware decided to take a hand and spank
IS crring children she hasn't had nearly SO many mis-
icineanors. And now Pennsylvania is wondering II the
punishment used by the state next door might not work
pretty we'll In her own backyard. She doesn't know
whether or not she should take her wronsdoers to the
Woodshed.
Racketeers, highwaymen, and Lesser lights In the un-
dcrworld have been getting rather bold lately. Some
how being locked up for awhile doesn't seem to bother
them. Doing g stretch" Is part Of the game. And q
GOOD many people think that an old-fashioned thrashlng
might be effective.
Physical humiliation. before ones fellows, = something
that takes the braggadocio out Of the most hardened
crook. And . beginner, who y just starting hi appren-
ticestip, would probably decide that the game was Oft.
No small boy gets any pleasure out Of going to the
woodshed. under the compelling innusnce q = father
hand, while al the neishborhood urchins grin mis-
chievously from the alley. No matter how brave h.
might have been in climbing : tree and stealing forbid
den apples. his pride crunables In the dust when the hair
bruah Or hickory Limb enters the picture. 4 ne had
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Not Very Encouraging

The man who wants to retain an unquestioning ano
child like faith in the workings of democracy in the
modern state is advised to pay very little attention ia
the mayoralty campaigns in our two largest cities.
At its last election New York gave a stupendous major
ity to a young man whose chief qualification seems to be
that he is amiable, dapper. very we'll dressed and un-
usually quick at repartee. And now in Chicago we can
see a mayor who wants a fourth term seek it, apparently,
on the theory that all one needs to do is provide a good
show for the populace.
In neither case is the spectacle at all encouraging.
New York has its Jimmy Walker; Chicago has its Big
Bill Thompson The believer in democracy can hardly
get much nourishment out of either situation.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Who Is Going to Be 1T?

One of the pleasantest little games now going on III
North Dakota is that between the railroads and the
shippers of the state regarding the stopping in transit
privilege" with regard to fruits and vegetables.
The game has been going on for several years and has
been in and out of the hands of the Interstate Com
merce commission so often that it resembles a good
old fashioned game Of tag. The railroads claim that
as matters stand now, they are 1T" and they would like
to tag the shippers.
Under present regulations, a carload of fruit may be
stopped at one point and partially unloaded, moved to
another point where more of the contents are removed
and then taken to a third point where the work OF
emp.ying the car is completed. A charge is made for
each stop but it isn't large and organizations which
cooperate in such purchases find it advantageous.
The railroads have sought to change it for a long
time, appealing to the Interstate Commerce commission,
in its role of referee, to declare the shippers tt
The state railroad board has been a participant also,
and every time the railroads file an appeal with the
I. c. c. the railroad board presents a counter petition.
Each episode in the game, SO far, has consisted OF an
appeal by the railroads, an objection by the shippers
and the railroad board and either dismissal OF the case
by the I. C. Cor withdrawal of the petition by the rail-
roads-until the next time.
From the railroad standpoint the crux Of the matter
is that they don't get as much revenue as they would If
fruit were sent to a central point and distributed from
there. Also, they claim, they are not getting enough
for the stopping in transit privilege and it is difficult
20 handle.
From the public standpoint, there are relatively few
towns in the state large enough to warrant dealers or
cooperative organizations in purchasing an entire carload
Of fruit or vegetables for local consumption. whereas
two or three merchants or groups In different towns
may go together and make the deal attractive.
Boiled down, the difference between having the stop
ping in transit privilege and not having it often is the
difference between an adequate supply of fruit and
vegetables at reasonable prices and an inadequate supply
at higher prices. If the railroads succeed in their effort
TO eliminate this privilege the farmer and small-town
resident will be distinctly 1T"
An argument advanced by the state railroad board
in an appeal to the I. c. G. asking retention of the
privilege is enlightening. It asserts that the same car
riers who are seeking to eliminate the stopping Of cars
to partly unload fruit and vegetables. are seeking per-
mission to grant such privileges on shipments Of meal.
fish and kelp to western trunk line territory.
The reasons for this are not given. but 1t at least offers
q basis for the contention that the railroads, rather
than the farmers and small-town residents, should b.
1t" with regard to fruit and vegetable shipments.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
BARBS

President Gates recently made
some drastic football changes at the
University of Pennsylvania. He is
said to have taken Penn in hand with
considerable effect.
\ X \
A sports writer says that brains are
no asset to an athlete. Maybe this
is a sly dig at the number of college
men who have gone in for profess
Sional wrestling.
X X X
Judging from the Quitting" tactics
that have developed in wrestling, the
bigger "bonehead" you are the better.
An anthropologist claims that
Adam was a Chinaman. Perhaps
this explains why his descendants are
81 prone to val with M another.
X X
Speaking of paradoxes, here is
King ZOg of Albania, with a name
like a cigaret, being ordered by his
doctors to stop smoking.
Copyright, 1881, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Seek Cut in Taxes

Overwhelmed by a tax Of thirteen billion, AZ states
through legislative action, are seeking to decrease their
load. Special investigators have been at work trying
to devise a plan, but the net results to date seem tc
reflect the shifting of taxes from one source to another
rather than an actual reduction.
Tax reduction means spending less public money fol
purposes of government. 1t is a hard reform to bring
about. Most legislation means the creation of new tax
spending commissions or departments.
1t is safer to classify the legislative tax efforts In
most states as attempts to relieve certain classes of tax
payers and to impose new burdens on other groups be-
cause they are supposed to be in a better position to pay
Redistribution OF taxes rather than tax reduction Is
the legislative trend. From studies made in some states
it has been found that despite the fact that real estate
represents less than half the wealth Of the nation and
yields less than 20 per cent Of the income, it pays nearly
so per cent of the taxes.
Minnesota and many other states have sounded the
alarm. Tax experts everywhere are urging . revamp-
ing of the whole taxation system in an effort to bring
about a more equitable system.
Difficulties, however, face the tax revisionists. In
many instances constitutional amendments are neces-
sary and other obstacles must be overcome. The process
promises to be very slow but a real and earnest start
is being made.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Quotations

I don't care whether the country
is wet OF dry. the country is going tc
be proud of the bureau of prohibition,
Amos w. w. Woodcock, federal
prohibition director.
\ * y
The dole tends the workers to idle
nesS.-Benito Mussolini.
X X
I do not see any new party.-Sen-
ator William E. Borah.
X y X
The emblem of the United States
is still al eagle, not a crab.-Wil-
liam T. Foster.
X X X
1t is toward the American working
girl that goes my admiration
Grand Duchess Marie of Russia.
\ 4
When dryer reports are made,
Wickersham will make them
Franklin P. Adams.
Copyright, 1881, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Apsws's Qae1. eths


There is no other agency In thu
world that can answer as many
legitimate questions as our free In.
formation Bureau in Washington, D
G. This highly organized institution
has been built up and is under tn.
personal direction of Frederic j. Has.
kin BY keeping in constant touch
with federal bureaus and other edu.
cational enterprises it Is in a position
to pass On to you authoritative in.
formation of the highest order. Sub.
nit your queries to the staff Of ex:
perts whose services are put at you,
free disposal. There is no charge
except two cents in coin or stamps
for return postage. Address The Bis
marck Tribune Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Wash
ington, D. @.
@. Does President Hoover reac
his messages to congress, himself!
T. G..
A. He does not deliver them him
self. He sends them to the capitol
to be read.
Q. Please give the age of Jack
Dempsey, Stribling, Schmellng, Shar-
key, and Camera. G. G. H.
A. Dempsey, IS; Stribling. 26:
schmeling, Is; sharkey. %: Car
nera, ~.
@. Is there a Chamber of Com
merce in Mexico City? S. G. G.
A. There are two: the American
Chamber Of Commerce and the Mex
leo City Chamber of Commerce,
which is called Camera Nacional de
Mexico.
@. Is a Troy ounce or ali avoirdu-
pois ounce heavier? T. S.
A. A Troy ounce is heavier. II
weighs 480 grains, while an avoirdu-
pois ounce weighs 437h grains. The
weight of the grain in Troy. avoirdu-
pois. and apothecaries' weight is the
same. An avoirdupods pound is heav-
Ter than a Troy pound.
@. Is Leningrad or Moscow the
official capital Of Soviet Russia?
NJ. G.
A. Moscow.
@. What is the name of the geo.
logical period in which we live? P. G.
A. It Is the Holocene. It extends
from about 10000 B. c. to the present
time.
@. How many bird SanctuarieS are
there in Canada? B. S.
A. Canada now has more than
forty bird sanctuaries specially re-
served for bird protection purposes.
These are scattered across the coun-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Today Is the
Anniversary Of
DANIEL BOONE'S BIRTH


On Feb. II, 1875, Daniel Boone, a
famous backwoodsman and pioneer,
was born in Bucks county, Pennsyl-
vania. His father, a farmer, moved
to North Carolina when Daniel was
18 years old.
The boy had little education, but
he knew the woods and Indian life.
When "a years old, he went with five
others into the wilds of Kentucky.
He had many adventures and fights
with the savages, and was captured
by one of them, but escaped.
Shortly after he moved his own
and five other families from North
Carolina to Kentucky, he built a fort
on the Kentucky river which he
name Boonesboro. The Indians at
tackled the fort several times but we're
driven off. In 1778, they caught
Boone and carried him to Detroit,
where one of them adopted him as a
son. Hearing of a plan to attack
Boonesboro, he ran away and, reach
ing his fort, defended it with so men
against large forces of Indians and
Canadians.
He lived in Boonesboro until about
1890, when he lost his lands through
defective title. He died in 1920.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11

fled before postal lease investigation.
Patents committee resumes hearing
on Vestal copyright bill.
Campaign expenditures committee
begins inquiry into political expendi-
lures of Bishop Cannon.
Agricultural committee continues
hearings on legislation to regulate
operation of cotton and grain ex-
changes.
Agriculture subcommittee continues
foo price investigation.
Foreign relations subcommittee sub
mits report on trade with China and
price of silver.
HOUSE
Considers miscellaneous bills ap-
proved by territories committee.
Ways and means committee plan.
TO decide upon definite veterans relief
legislation.
Military affairs committee works on
$3.50 600 soldiers homes program.
census committee continues consid-
Grafton of reapportionment bills.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11

York. She then was In her home in
Kentucky. Instead Of taking the first
train to New York she called the i'm
pressario on long distance telephone
asked for a job, sang for MIN over
the phone. and was engaged. She
subsequently toured the United States
and later toured Europe in a series
Of concerts. When broadcasting
came to the forefront Miss Palmer
remembering her telephone addition
sought work in the radio studios. She
has been a radio artist for more than
six years.
@. What percentage of gross sales
can drug stores afford to pay for
rent? w. s. N.
A. The Department of Commerce
says that for all drug stores the per-
centage runs from 3.65 to 4.85 of gross
sales as rental allowance. The range
of figures represents the variance on
account Of geographical position and
volume of business transacted.
@. How could I get in touch with
the Bismarck Employment Bureau?
A. A. H.. McClusky, N. D.
A. There is no employment bu-
reau in Bismarck but an employment
agency, which charges a fee for its
services. Send your letter to the Bis
marck employment agency.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
Editorial Comment

Editorials printed below show the trend Of thought
by other editors. They are published without regard
to whethe, they agree or disagree with The Trib-
unes policies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Question: M. N. writes: Il have
| quite a few blue spots on my legs ana
have been told by friends that it is
'purpura.' What is purpura, and is it
durable? I am Is years old. I wake
up every morning with blood on my
pillow. Have been told it is a sign OF
tuberculosis"
Answer: Purpura is a term given
to the formation of patches of blood
seeping out from the small blood yes
sells underneath the skin or mucous
membranes. This condition accom-
panies a variety of disorders and dis
eases which are usually characterized
by a very toxic condition of the blood.
A fasting and cleansing diet regimen
proves helpful in many forms Of pur-
pura as the body is enabled to clear
itself of the toxic condition. The
blood on your pillow might be due to
q small ~hemorrhage from the muc
Gus membranes of your o ano
throat. It would not necessarily be a
sign of tuberculosis. Only an exam
ination could determine whether OF
not you have this latter trouble
Watch for an article on purpura to-
morrow.
Wants To Be 6-Footer
Question: A. l.. B. asks: IF {
person lies in bed an hour longer than
usual each day will he grow taller? If
my father Is S feet 6. and my mother
) feet 2, IAN I possibly become a g.
footer? Does heredity make any diff.
ference in the height of a boy?"
Answer: It is not advantageous tt
lie in bed longer than is required for
complete rest. Heredity plays some
part in The height, but if you will be
sure that your diet is properly bal
,anced and contains plenty of calcium
and other minerals required by the
growing body you should be able to
grow taller than your father. You do
not state your age, but with a proper
diet you may continue to grow until
the age Of 20 or Is. Exercises of the
spine are especially beneficial.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11

O desire. This is to partly pay for
the cost of preparation and postage
-Healthful Menus.
Proper Quantities OF Different
Foods.
Acid Alkaline Balance.
Food Minerals.
-Vitamins are Abundant.
An Element for Keeping Young.
Your Yearly Ounce OF Iodine.
Iron Starvation.
t-Children'S Diet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-11

Among the 80 or more different
diseases of wheat found in North
Dakota, Sinking smut is one of the
most important.
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to me in care Of this paper and en-
close a large self addressed envelope
and two cent stamp for each article

DR.. Mccoy will gladly answer
personal questions on health ana
diet addressed 70 him. care OF
The Tribune.
Enclose a stamped addressed
envelope for reply.
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@. How many bird sanctuaries are
there in Canada? B. S.
A. Canada now has more than
forty bird sanctuaries specially re-
served for bird protection purposes.
These are scattered across the coun-
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@. What is the name of the geo.
logical period in which we live? P. G.
A. It is the Holocene. It extends
from about 10000 B. c. to the present
time.