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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
DECREASE OF TuBERCuLosIs

DECREASE OF TUBERCULOSIS
The number of deaths from tuher-
|culosis has been steadily decreasing
in proportion to the general popula-
ton. In 1900 there were 202 deaths
from tuberculosis per 100000, where
as In 1927 there were only about 80
per 100000. This great change should
certainly encourage us to believe that
in the next few generations this
much-dreaded disease will be almost
entirely stamped out.
I am sure my readers will be inter-
ested in my theories as to why this
great change has tf.ken place. In
the first place I am certain that the
statistics are somewhat faulty, and
that many now declared cured OF
tuberculosis did not have this disease
at all. emu perhaps only suffered
from bronchitis or some other form
Of irritation Of the respiratory organs.
I have had many patients come to
me for the treatment the last few
years who thought they were suffer-
ing from tuberculosis, whereas, I
found upon examination that there
was really no sign Of the disease
present. In many cases such patients
have beeh told by other doctors that
they were in the first stages of tuber-
culosis, or the name "incipient tuber-
culosis" was applied to their cases.
With some of these patients such q
diagnosis ~ given after a quick and
careless examination without the
use Of blood tests, X-ray examina-
ton. etc. In other cases, their physi-
clans not being SURF whethere or not
the diseas had developed, thought it
the wise thing to brighten the patient
so that he would take better care of
himself. Because Of this, many
bronchitis patients in the last few
years have been scared into adopting
better habits for health.
Many weak, under nourished chill
dren from the tenements have been
sent to open-air camps. There they
have taken nude sunbathS, and have
been fed more wholesome food than
that to which they had been accus-
toned. Although I disapprove Of the
.'stuffing process" in tuberculosis, !
am sure that many of these sickly,
undernourished children, with only
suspected tuberculosis, r seeming to
have that tendency, have been fed
into strong children more able to re-
.sist tuberculosis and other diseases.
I have never seen good results from
the stuffing system In well advanced
cases of tuberculosis. Neither do ]
recommend the complete rest in bed
treatment which is so generally ad-
vised. However, I believe q great
deal Of good is being accomplished In
the open-air camps where the half
starved children of the cities are sent
to live in the open air, battle their
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his burcdu does not give aQvlce,
but it gives free information on any
subject. Often, to be accurately in
formed is to be beyond the need Of
advice, and information Is always val
liable, whereas advice may not be.
In using this service be sure to write
clearly, state your inquiry briefly, and
enclose two-cent stamp for reply
postage. Address the Bismarck Trib-
une Information Bureau, Frederic j.
Haskin, Director, Washington, ID. G.
@. Are lotteries forbidden in some
foreign countries? T. G. H.
A. Lotteries were suppressed in
Belgium in 1880, in Sweden In 1841,
in Switzerland in 1865, but they are
still common in many continental
countries. Usually, however, the lot
teries are supervised by the govern
ment officials.
@. What is the empennage of an
airplane? B. P.
A. The term is applied to the tail
group of an airplane-the rudder,
stabilizers, and elevators.
@. Why did Rudy Vallee call his
orchestra the Connecticut Yankees?
L. M.
A. Probably because the orchestra
was organized while he was attend
ing Yale University at New Haven,
Connecticut.
@. Does gravity affect birds while
they are flying? T. B.
A. Certainly. Birds would fall to
earth unless they exert themselves
against the pull of gravity by flying
or taking advantage of upward cur
rents of air.
@. Please give some information
about truffles. B. j. H.
A. TruffleS range from the size
of a filbert to that of a potato. Al
though white truffles are somewhat
in demand. it is the black or queen
truffles of England and France which
r in most demand, those of Peri
cord being considered the finest.
These r of varying size, and have
a gray or seal-brown or nearly black
skin, which is pebbled, or warty, with
small angular protuberances. The
firm interior, with such a texture as
has an immature puff-ball, is dark
brown, somewhat notified by reason
of its chambered structure, and re-
ticulated with the white films of
hyphae. Truffles are practically nev-
err cultivated in spite of various at
tempts, but are occasionally cared
for in stu. They thrive best in
limestone soils, and In such light,
moist, but wel-drained woodlands, as
gre freQuented by the various species
Of trees hear which the truffles pre-
fer to exist-possibly on their decay
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
KFYR
TUESDAY,, JAN UAR IS
$50 KilOcycles-545.1 Meters

$50 Kilocycles-545.1 Meters
7:0O-Farm flashes.
7:1O-Weather report.
7:15-Farm reporter in Washington.
7:3O-Old-time music.
Decentralization hour.
S:00-Around the town: Radio floor
walker.
9:OO-SunShine hour.
10:0O-Opening grain markets; wealth
er report.
chats.
10:57-Arlington time signals.
1l:OO-Grain markets.
l1:15-German program.
1l:30-Organ pregnant: Clara Morris,
X markets; Bismarck Trib-
une news and weather; lunch
Pm. con program.
2:OO-Grain markets: high, low. and
close; Bismarck Tribune news,
weather, and st. Paul livestock.
2:l5-Mustcal matinee melodies.
2:3O-Slesta hour Good News radio
S:OO-MuSic.
4:S0-Auction bridge game No. s.
5:00-Music.
5:10-World Bookman.
5:l5-Uncle Paul's kiddie time.
5:35-Stocks and bonds.
5:40-Bismarck Tribune sports items.
5:50-Music.
6:O0-Dinner hour organ recital:
Clara Morris.
6:30-Studio. program.
6:45-Newscasting.
7:OO-American Farm
1:a9-hegislative .Tidbits: c. r. Very.
1:S0-Harmony sisters.
1'4o-RoDt. Bruce, cOrnet soloist:
Pam Belle Menus. accompanist.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
ARB

Certain of our boxing champs are
said to keep late hours. The ring
game has come to a terrible pass
when u fighters can't even hit the
hay.
X X X
In Russia, where they have ban
ished Santa Claus, ong-bearded ma
tives are said to find it increasingly
difficult to evade suspicion.
4 4 \
Paul Mellon, son of the treasury
secretary,,h has decided to give up liter
allure to work in his fathers bank.
Certainly he'll get more credit for
whatever notes he writes.
= 4
'"This will knock their eye out" was
the sinister remark of the vendor of
prohibition alky.
y X +
Boston police may not be supersti-
tious, but since being equipped with
apparatus for detecting fake antiques,
they've been doing a lot Of knocking
on wood.
Copyright, 1881, NEA Service, Inc.)
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Answer. Qae!s stise
&yE rss.rf sssf'a9ss4S5.92[

ing roots. The tubers are entirely
subterranean, occurring either deep
in the ground or close to the surface,
ripen in winter and are dug out, eth
er l%aboriously by unaided mar with q
sharp spud, or by the aid of dogs and
pigs.
@. Is the Vatican City to have
modern improvements? N. T.
A. A powerful radio station is un-
der construction, electric power, and
telephone equipment Is being INSTALL
ed.
@. What animal Is the most intel
ligent? J. c.
A. Albert Payson Terhune says
that the dog is, although he admits
that horses are often highly intelli-
gent. Various explorers report that
many wild animals show remarkable
intelligence.
Q. Which highway is travelled the
most? j. K.
A. It depends upon what is meant.
Generally speaking, for t%ranscontin-
entail routes the Lincoln Highway and
the National Old Trails Road have
the most traffic. The latter probably
has the greatest, as it is more or less
of ar all-the-year-round highway and
can be Travelled most any time of the
year successfully.
O. What was Oscar Wilde's full
name? d. j.
A.. It was Oscar Fingall O'Fqaher-
tie Wills Wilde. For the last few
years before his death, he lived on
the Continent under the name, Sc
bastian Melmoth.
Q. When was the word mugwump
coined? A. T.
A. It cannot be said to have been
coined. It is an Indian word, mean
ing leader or big chief. Eliot used it
in translating the Bible into an In
dian tongue. It became a political
term in the 1884 elections.
Q. When did Kin Hubbard create
"Abe Martin? B. M. c.
A. This daily cartoon appeared
first in the Indianapolis News in 1904.
Frank Mckinney Hubbard died De-
cember 26, 1890, at the age of 81.
Q. Why were prisoners put in
stripes and their heads shaved? O. A.
A. Stripes were formerly charac-
teristic Of prison dress, partly because
they were believed to contribute to
the deterrent effect of prison and also
to make it more difficult for a pris-
oner to escape. In most prisons,
however, stripes have been done away
with entirely or reserved for third
grade prisoners. Shaving the prison.
er's hair is partly for sanitary reasons
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
A Real War Library

Hobbies are a curious thing and the fact that there
are so many of them is distinctly a good thing for the
world. Some Of our most worthwhile contributions to
social, civic, commercial, industrial and scientific adj
vancement have been made by persons who merely rode
q hobby to successful or beneficial ends.
There are at least a score of stamp collectors ii. Bis
marck. The number of persons who possess old coins,
some of thsm of value, is surprising. Book collectors
exist in unsupported numbers. Vegetable and flower
gardens, golf, sports, the collection Of flora and fauna
specimens, photography and a hundred other avoca-
tions help to broaden the mental horizon of the individ-
ual and increase the Joy Of living.
All of which leads to consideration of an unusual
hobby which recently has been called to our attention.
It is that Of DR.. Joseph Broadman, a New York ply
stefan, who began, when the World war started, to
make a collection of posters, newspaper clippings, maya
zine articles and other data which would show the war
as 1t developed from all sides. The hates and friendships
OF war and the various kinds of propaganda used in
promoting its ends are contained in the collection, for
Dr.. ~Broadmans' attempt to obtain a record Of those
stirring times has been impartial.
In a circular letter sent recently to newspapers
throughout the country. he asked that they assist him
in finishing this work. Most Of the available material he
already has collected but he feels there may be some
pamphlets or material which he has missed and which
would be valuable to him if to no one else.
The result OF this hobby may be a great boon to pos
terity. There Is much in the war record of which America
may Wen De PROUD put, Oh the otneI nano, tnere are some
things Of which we, in common with the rest Of the
world, may well be ashamed. People do things under
the stress OF stronc emotion which look foolish and silly
when viewed With calmness and sanity.
This collection should, above everything else, demon
strate clearly the hysteria which leads to war. r the
lesson which 1t could teach Is learned by this ccuntry
the jinsoes would have 2 great deal Of difficulty IN
building up q war spirit.
Only N optimist predicts that there will be no more
wars Or that, II wars come. America. will not be In
volved ii them. But the review Of the past would enable
the country 70 detect propaganda where 1t existed
Another value Of such q collection Is that it would
show many Of our mistakes in making war. the trouble,
money and blood which unpreperedness cost US no longer
than ~ years ago.
Both those IN favor Of preparedness and those IN favor
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
and also partly for identifying pur
poses.

and also partly for identifying pur-
poses.
@. When and where did the seed
less pink grapefruit originate? L. L.
K.
A. The Foster is the best known
variety of the seedless pink grape
fruit. It vas a sport Of the WOlter
variety. It was introduced in the
winter of 1906 and 1907 by Mr.. Fos-
ter at Monte Vista, Florida, but 1t
was not introduced into trade until
in 1914.
@. Who was Napoleon II? J. S. L.
A. Napoleon II is the name of the
young son of the Emperor Napoleon.
The child was named Francois
Charles Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte.
The title was DUO de Reichstadt. The
child was born in Paris, March 20,
1911. His mother was the Empress
Marie Louisa. His death occurred at
Schonbrunn, July ~, 1882.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
Extraditi0n Hearing
For Ross Being Held

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 12.-(R-
Hearing on extradition of Harold
Ross, Duluth. to Minot, N. D., will be
held by Governor Floyd b. Olson
Monday.
Ross is charged with completely in
ROBBERY OF the Saunders drug store
at Minot Dec. "a when three men
escaped with more than $4,000 in
cash. 80
Deputy Sheriff w. E. slaybaueh
and States Attorney Paul Campbell.
Minot, and several witnesses to the
ROBBERY were expected to attend the
hearing. N'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12

Soviet Russia is one of them. Dr.,
Charles M. Sheldon, author and edi-
tor.
X Il X
This country is more solid that the
Rocks of Gibraltar. You can dyna-
mite them, but you can't dynamite
America. Compared to what this
country will be so years from now we
haven't reached the foothills
Charles M. Schwab, steel magnate.
War does not pay.-AriStide BRAND.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Jumping in Sleep

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Jumping in Sleep
Question: S. l.. G.. writes: Il
would like to know what causes me
to jump in my sleep. I am under
weight. What would be good for
that?"
Answer: Your trouble is nc doubt
caused by using the wrong food COM
binations, which. produce excessive
gas pressure and indigestion during
the night. If you r very much
underweight, it is an evidence that
your assimilation is poor. This is
often because of improper function
ing of the liver pancreas. Excessive
thinness is a disease. caused by some
functional disorder. Find out the
cause of your thinness, and the cure
will then be naturally suggested. Do
not make the mistake of stuffing
yourself with food in ordez to try to
gain weight.
Fats and Oils
Question: j. S. writes: IT notice
that when I eat oils that have been
cooked, my stomach hurts, and when
I eat raw oils, like olive oil and but
ter, this does not occur. Is this be-
cause uncooked fats are better than
the others?"
Answer: When fatty foods are
overheated, fatty acids are sometimes
released. These will sometimes irri-
tate the stomach and intestineS and
are probably what you noticed. when
eating the fried foods.
Thyroid Gland
Question: P. B. D. asks: What
is the function of the thyroid gland?
Is it necessary to retain this in order
to enjoy goo1 health? I have a small
goitre end am considering having it
removed by surgery"
Answer: The function of til, thy
roid gland is very important since
the secretion of this gland acts as a
regulator of metabolism. I am send
ing you my article on "Goitre" which
outlines the form of treatment I con
slider most satisfactory for this
trouble, as I do not advise an Oper-
alton except as the last resort.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
Quotations

Wheat is lower in price than other
agricultural commodities.-Alexand
Legge, farm board chairman.
i =
What I missed most during by first
Christmas at Hollywood was holly
Greta Carlo.
4
There are worse places in which to
live than the United States. and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
VETERAN COMMANDER DIES

VETERAN COMMANDER DIES
st. Paul, Jan. 12.-(R)-Laurence G.
Anderson, 81, state commander Of the
Disabled American Veterans, died Of
pneumonia at the United States Vet
Grams hospital at Fort Smelling. Hia
home was in Minneapolis. Just q
week ago he was in apparent good
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
GROCERY HEAD DIES

st. Paul, Jan. 12.-(R-C. Milton
Griggs. 10, chairman Of the board of
Griggs. Cooper & company. grocery
manufacturing concern, died at his
home here. Mr.. Griggs had been
prominent in the Northwest as an
amateur sportsman. A widow and
seven children are left.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12

health and took part in the North
west conference of the D. A. v. post
commanders and adjutants, several
days later he became seriously i'll and
was taken to the hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12

FOR RENT-Six room modern house,
gas heated, newly decorated, $500
per month. Call at 418 Seventh st.
Phone 678-R between 1870 and 4:30
%. m.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
ARM FREAKS A

Rockland, Me-, Jan. 12.-P)-Almou
Spear, 6 feet and 260 pounds, as one
might expect, is q strong fellow. He
cranked up an auto it backfired.
Something broke. An arm; no; the
crank; into three pieces.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12

of peace at any price might find, therefore, much OF
interest to them in the worthwhile collection which q
doctors hobby has brought into being.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12

Dr.. Mccoy will gladly answer
personal questions on health and
diet addressed to him. care OF
The Tribune.
Enclose q stamped addressed
envelope for reply.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12
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 Trtb-
unes policies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12

young bodies In sunlight, and get
plenty of wholesome food.
The treatment Of the well devel-
oped .ubercular case is nevertheless
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-12

quite difficult, as I will explain IN
tomorrow's article.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17

Palmer, 2242 18th Ave. w., Seattle "I also had rheumatism in my knees; my fingers were numb from poor circulation and I was so nervous I'd grit my teeth in my sleep.
 Now I hardly know myself for the same person. Sargon filled me brimful of new energy and strength and nearly every trace of these troubles disappeared I was espec- ially surprised at the easy way Sargon Pills regulated my bowels. I've never taken more perfect combination treatment"
 Sold by Butler -Mauro Drug Go.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
DECLINE IN GRID RECEIPTS FAIL TO SLOW UP SOONER INTRAMURALS

NORMAN, Okla, Feb. 17.-Ath- letic authorities at the University of Oklahoma are making the de- creased football receipts of last autumn pay the expenses of var Sity, ire S h m n and intramural sports without reducing the pro- grams.
 At the same time part-time work is afforded students earning their way through school, by employing them on construction work in ex- pansion of athletic quarters.
 Thus university athletic officers believe they are giving a pertinent answer to any charge that varsity athletics are being stressed to the disadvantage of the much larger number of students who compete in intramurals.
 Expenses of major and minor varsity sports have been cut But $8000 has been set aside from last years receipts for student labor and intramural equipment.
 An additional expenditure O. $l5,- GOO has been authorized for two basketball courts with maple floors
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
7his Paper Has Som1e
 Interesting NezvS
About Old Friends of Yours

WHENEVER you find item about one you to know, the picture a onceamar ace thrill in the of the day. Fading grow bright in flash you begin to ''remember when =
 Actually newspaper you read is full of good about friends of yours friends that your home every day help the work done friends take with you when you go friends that make life easier brighter richer
 These friends the foods. clothes the furnishings the modern comforts in the advertisements You know them we'll know how they look and Naturally you like read all the about them, for old friends constantly changing, growing interesting offering ideas.
 Advertisements bring you fresh and reliable things you could hardly do without Form the reading them thoroughly. Watch them for of your old and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17

ELECTRICAL. WORK Call Schombel. Telephone 4502.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
WORLD RECORDS
 NEARLY BEATEN
 AT TRACK MEET

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Carl Coan Of the University of Pennsylvania, last night defeated Ray Conger of the University of Illinois in the New York Athletic Club meet in the mile race making 4 minutes and 13 seconds, only one second behind the world record of Paavo Nurmi.
 Russell Chapman of Maine won the half mile race in one minute 52 AS seconds. Sera Martin of France was second.
 Chapman was only half second behind the world record of Lloyd Hahn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
VON PORAT IS LOOKING GOOD

OSLO, Feb. 17.-Not that it mat ters, but Scandinavian athletic au- thorities are seeking the heavy weight boxing champion of Scandi- navia.
 And among those talked of as en- trants is Otto Von Porat, known in Chicago and points east and west for his fights with Gerald Am prose, otherwise Fluffy" Griffith At present Otto is coach in a boxing school here.
 Otto would represent Norway; Soren Pedersen, Denmark and eith- CT Harry Persso nor Ole Bergvall would don the mitts for Sweden
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
Sport 
 ALAHJ6ousD

For good and sufficient reasons, there has been very little tendency manifest among the higher priced baseball athletes to adopt hold-out tactics this year.
 Hack Wilson has shown signs of dissatisfaction but the most pluto cratic, including Ruth and Horns by, have been under contract for somestime at very agreeable figures, considering the existing financial situation.
 Clubs such as the Yankees, Ath- letics, Robins and Cubs, all of which had good boX-office seasons in 1880, have not felt. obliged to wield the axe on the payrolls. Con- sequently their hired men have had nothing to complain about.
 The players in general, other wise, have shown a marked en- thusiasm for continuing among the employed, realizing that the times are not favorable to extended ar guments with the magnates.
 It is to be said on behalf of the club owners generally that they have not seized upon general busi- ness conditions for any attempt to coerce the hired hands into work ing for less money than they might reasonably expect This attitude, at least, has been manifest by the major league executives, who seem to feel confident that the turn stiles will click profitable tune again, whether the depression in other spheres continues or not.
 Conditions in the minor leagues may develop more serious problems before the year is over It is cer- tain that night baseball will be more widely in vogue than ever, in an attempt to lure the patronage at the gates.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
VANCOUVER BACK
 IN LEAD, HOCKEY

VANCOUVER, B. C., Feb. IT, In a regular scheduled game, Van couver last night defeated Portland by a score of to and regained first place in the Coast Hockey League.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
BUD TAYLOR KNOCKED OUT
 BY BEN BASS

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Feb. IT. Benny Bass, junior lightweight champion, last night knocked out Bud Taylor, of Herre Haute, Indi- ana, in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout by left to the stomach. Taylor protested to a foul. The title was not at stake
 being constructed with student la- Dor under the east wing of the sta- dium.
 The courts are for the use of in- tramuralists and freshmen.
 Daily Empire WaDs Ads Fay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The Ladies of the Parish will hold Whist and Bridge Party in the Parish Hall Tuesday, February 17th at 8:15 D. m. Refreshments and Prizes. Everybody welcome. ] as adv.