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The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
Fifty-Five Million Stems
Delivered in 1881.

WaShingtOn.-"If the bananas
imported into the United States in
1881 were evenly distributed, every
man, woman and child would have
received several dozen, for more
than 55.000,000 stems of bananas
were delivered at our ports" says
a bulletin from the National Geo
graphic society.
"While the banana is one of the
most popular fruits in the fruit
bowls of the United States, it is an
alien. Banana plants demand n
hot climate with plenty of rainfall.
That is why former Central Amer
ican jungles have become the
worlds most prolific banana plan
tations. Central American repub
lies supply more than half of our
bananas; Jamaica, about one
fourth, and most of the others
come from southern Mexico, Cuba
and Colombia.
''The banana started its journey
around the Tropics of the world
from India and the Malay penin-
sula. When 1t reached the West
Indies and Central America is as
debatable as the origin of the
American Indian. 1t was a stran-
ger in the United States until the
latter part of the last century. In
1870. a schooner captain, returning
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
The Chair in History

Chairs are of extreme antiquity
and were originally for purposes
of state and dignity rather than for
ordinary use. They did not become
common until the Sixteenth cen
tury. Many of the chairs of the an
cient nations were of great richness
They are represented in some of the
earliest monuments of Nineveh.
They were known TO exist in Greece
in the Fifth or Sixth century B. G..
and in Rome at a later period. One
of the most famous of the ancient
chairs is the reputed chair of st.
Peter in st. Peters, Rome.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
INVENTS DIVING BELL
lowered deeper into the sea.

lowered deeper into the sea.
The apparatus receives its energy
from a mother ship. which also fur
nishes a telephone connection and
the air supply. Inside the diving
bell are two separated compart-
ments, one containing motors. and
the other for the operator. contain.
ing the oxygen supply measuring in
struments, telephone and control.
The control. however, becomes au
tomato in case of any disturbance,
signaling to the mother ship above
and at the same time cutting off the
stream of liquid air from above and
releasing ballast water so that the
device Immediately begins TO rise.
The diver himself is protected
through special oxygen supply. and
he can manipulate the device along
the oceans floor at the rate of three
to four kilometers an hour. Special
glass forms the eyes of the appa-
ratuS, and a pincer-like claw can be
operated electrically in front for
fastening on the sunken wreckage.
The inventor hopes to be able 10
put his find TO profitable use not
only in search of man: sunken
treasure Ships" but also mentions
the possibility of using it in lay
ing and servicing the long dreamed
transatlantic telephone cable. He
has already patented his device in
Germany and several foreign coun-
tries.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22

plantation Cwner. He clears away
weeds and vines, and plants bits of
roots of healthy, producing banana
plants among native trees. Each
bit of root planted must have an
eye really a bud, from which
young banana plant sprouts. Later
the native trees are felled and
many of them are left to protect
the young plants from the hot trop-
ical sun.
by the twelfth month. a banana
plant begins to produce fruit. The
plant, though it grows from IS to
40 feet high, is an herb, not a tree.
It's trunk is a compact mass of
leaves. the new leaves growing in
side the old. A huge blossom
thFusts Itse;f cut of the top of the
trunk after several months
growth. The blossom develops rap
idly, becomes topheavy and slowly
droops over the side of the trunk
Shortly the bracts or blossom
leaves fall and for the first time
bananas are visible-clusters Of
tiny green fingers that stick
straight out from the stem.
Each stem of bananas delivered
at the ports of the United States
represents a plant. Therefore, 1t
took more than 55.00O.O00 plants to
supply banana consumers Of the
United States last year. Tile old
plant succumbs to the blade Of
plantation workmen but, mean
while. several sprouts are shooting
from eyes in the old tree roots.
"At every stage of their journey
to the fruit bowl. bananas are care
fully handled to avoid bruiSing.
Temperatures to which they are
subjected also are as carefully
watched as the temperature of an
infants milk. Too slow or too rap
id ripening may mean the loss of
whole cargOes Of fruit.
"When the plantation manager is
advised, perhaps by radio, that
fruit ship is due to arrived at his
port and a certain number of stems
are expected from his plantation,
he dispatches workmen to bring in
the required quantity. 1t takes an
expert to select the stems of prop
er grade for shipment.
"To clip a stem of bananas from
its lofty perch might mean destruc-
tion of the bananas and much loss
of time, so the cutters, equipped
with long poles topped with sharp
knives, partially cut the plant just
below the fruit so that the plant
top and stem droop toward the
ground. Then a hacker or banana
carrier steps under the stem; 1t is
clipped by another workman, and
carried to a mule, horse. OK, tram
or whatever transport is available
to start the fruit on the long haul
TO the ships hold"
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
Accelerator Tickles

Los Angeles.-"Well, you see,
officer explained twenty-year-old
Pauline Bradbury. stopped for
speeding. 81 took off my shoes be-
cause the motor got so hot, and
guess the accelorator must have
tickled my feet"
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
Bow, Wow! Meaning
Here | Am, Dentist!'

Louisburg, n. C.-Jack, DR..
A FL. Fleming's pet bulldog,
knows when he needs a den
tist. Doctor Fleming put a
gold crown on one of Jacks
teeth. One day the dog trot-
ted reStlessly into the Office.
When a patient left. Jack
jumped into the dentists
chair and opened his mouth.
The dog had lost the gold
crown.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22

Although it's long way from
Washington to Finland. Leonard
AstrOm. Finnish minister to the
United States. finds a little bit of
his homeland on the sncw-elad Mill
sides of the Congressional Country
club.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
REALITY
g
By FANNIE HURST

&c by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.l
(WNU Service)
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
First Experimental Farm.

Mount Vernon was the first real
experimental farm on the North
American continent. Washington
made Of his estate an agricultural
laboratory, wherein he put to prac-
tical application the new theories of
soil cultivation and stock breed
ing that were then being expouRded
successfully in England.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-04-22
prepared by the National Geographic
Society. Washington. ID. c.
(WNIT SerViCe.)

\ EOUNT VERNON is basking
MI in the spotlight of the two
\ - hundredth anniversary cele-
Evening star., 1932-05-01
EMPLOYED LADY
IL 4 MIC
WANTED-ROOMs AND BOARD.

unfurnished Housekeeping apt. with private
bath. in vicinity of 18th and Col. rd. Not
over S25. Mrs. Hefin, 1866 Col. rd. NV.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

400 H ST. NE.-3 ROOMS, BATH, ELEC.,
heat; $30.50 HALL BROS, 1904 st. ne
WILL SUBLEASE AT GREAT REDUCTION
unfurnished 5-room and 2-bath apt. Apply
MANAGER. Kennedy-Warren
Evening star., 1932-05-01


SO MONMOUTH ST, Cherrydale, va
furnished or unfurnished rooms, screened
porch; city water; garage II desired; l6
minutes to White House; SIS. Lin. 5197.
RIVERDALE- or room apt.
ami; porch, lawn, shade couple or gen.
tlemen. Hyattsville 300-R.
2 OR LIGHT housekeeping rooms: water,
electric. or will board and care for chill
dren while parents work. Box 96-B, Route
2, Alex, Va, at Baileys Cross Roads.
CLARENDON. VA-"ery large, nicely fur.
board if desired. Clarendon 1o9-J-l. q
43 HOLLY ST, CLARENDON. VA.-Room
for gentleman; adult family; near bus and
cars; porch; shade Clarendon 7l3. l.
LOVELY ROOMS, modern Va. home, porches.
grounds, is min. city; Ink. Call 1-6 Sun
day. after in week. Clar. 118-W-1.
LYON VILLAGEFront room, for or 2;
new home; two blocks to cars or bus; break
fast optional Clarendon 1498-W-l.
THREE-ROOM APARTMENT, PRIVATE
bath modern; $500 per month. Phone
Falls Church 257.
HOUSEK. ROOMS, porches. modern; shade
trees, rolling lawn, garden space; reasonable;
good water; meals optional. Falls q. l65-W-1.
! SINGLE, / double attractive room, next
to bath: telephone and home PRIVILEGES
Walnut 1856
Evening star., 1932-05-01
ROOMS AND BOARD.

S27 ALLISON sT-Sinele room and porch
IN new home garage optional $40 per
month. Adams 270l.
707 INGRAHAM ST. N.W.-Are you looking
for room with home comforts IN prl-
vate home? Large front and side room with
twin and double beds adjoining bath; two
squares from bus or cars; Home-cookeo
meals if desired. Georgia 4775-R.
5023 9th NW-Front double room, ami.
phone; private home; suitable gentlemen or
employed couple; on bus line.
1892 VERMONT AVE.-Large room, frst
floor, suitable for two or three, but Will rent
to one who will take single room when
available; board S6 week.
57o5 CHEVY CHASE PARKWAY-Young
woman wishes congenial young lady %
Evening star., 1932-05-01

FORD TOWN SEDAN. 1881, latest type;
carefully used by owner. positively cannot
be told from new don't overlook this Won
derfui buy: easy terms; your car in trade.
Triangle Motor Co, 2 New York ave. NV.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

ROOM and board in private Gentle family
with no other roomers; vicinity 14th and
Park rd.; employed gentleman: neat and
sober; state full particulars. Address Box
l65-Z- Star nficn
Evening star., 1932-05-01

TO THE COUPLE wishing to be relieved OF
all household care and expense and yet
enjoy all home comforts. large, cool front
room. bath lovely yard and trees; excellent
meals Shepherd 1856
Evening star., 1932-05-01

or unfurnished room, very rea-
sonable. by Catholic young lady. Address
Box l34-Z. Star Office
Evening star., 1932-05-01
WANTED-ROOMS.

EMPLOYED LADY desires cool, quiet fur
nished room and bath for Summer; board
optional Address Box 1867. Star office,
YOUNG LADY desires furnished room, priv
vate bath; meals optional; convenient trans.
portatlon Census Bureau Address RaS
l47-Z. Star once
Evening star., 1932-05-01
SUBURBAN ROOMS AND BOARD.

TEN MINUTES over new Mount Vernon
Boulevard to AleXa with
private bath in 1TSt-class tea house. Alex.
1850
FORT STRONG VILLA Lee Highway, Va,
Is minutes to Capitol; large rooms, good
meals. shady lawns. family accommodations.
Phone Clarendon 1916
Evening star., 1932-05-01

NEW BERNE. AZ Ills 18th St. N.w.-Large
room, suitable for two gentlemen; walking
distance to Govt. ofhces; reasonable. Met
Evening star., 1932-05-01
ROOMS AND BOARD.

TERRACE HALL.
it+5 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NV, .
Delightful double room, runniug waters
also single. for lady excellent meals; spa
cious dining room; reasonable rates. L :
MACACIA CLUB.
l326-26-30 18th 81. NV, Dupont Circle. >
Perfect location cool. comfortable; double.
single rms; splendid table; exceptional rates.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

PLYMOUTH or De Soto-S30o cred. allow
ance on new Plymouth or De Soto liberal
discount. 6510 Ridge drive, Brookmont, Md.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

1880 FAIRMONT ST N.W-Third floor,
large, attractive furnished room, next bath;
private family; moderate price. Col. 2262-W.
DOWNTOWN-1524 L ST NV, APT q
Choice rooms in private home. Newly dec
grated. Quiet. Reasonable.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

1912 EYE ST. NW-3 LARGE ROOMS, K,
and b., closets; free electricity Inspection
week days before $50 pm
Evening star., 1932-05-01

2 ROOMS. KITCHENETTE. DINETTE AND
LOG. Telephone Cleveland $500 il
S4250 MO- R, K, B. AND PORCH; BU-
chanan Apts;. 4526 18th st. NV: G. E. refg
Also wyatt Apts.. 1920 Ga. ave. S45-S63 so.
TWO ROOMS, KITCHEN AND BATH, ONE
half block from U. s. Soldiers Home Park:
all outside rooms; rent, S42 so; half month
rent Tree; The Irving, 430 Irving st. NV
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1903 Eye st. NV
Evening star., 1932-05-01

1856 SHEPHERD ST N.W.-Pleasant room,
porch, twin beds. comfortably furnished;
very desirable for one or two: small family
adults; inst. h. W; privileges; reasonable;
phone
Evening star., 1932-05-01

3342 18th N.W-Corner home, newly fur
nished large front room, private porch; also
front, single; splendid meals; refined, pleas
ant, r0nl: Ad 6252
Evening star., 1932-05-01

TIT ST Sc, 2nd foor-Bed room. neat
and clean; private family; near all car
It,ac
Evening star., 1932-05-01

| 1851 NORTHAMPTON ST-Large bed room.
| private lavatory; hot-cold water; second
! floor front; windows; half square car. =
| l4l3 NEWTON ST. NW.-Newly decorated
near l4th st. car line; from $40 to $25
month also 3-room apt, S35.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

FORD DE LUKE ROADSTER, 193l-Two well
tenders. six wheels, steel trunk; beautiful
Bronson yellow like new; new tires. chroml-
um tire covers. other evtras; 1919; easy
terms. Cherner. Ford Dealers. 1871 U St NV.
FORD-An exceptional buy in a taxi. beau
tifully painted. Excellent condition through
out; tires nearly new; mechanically perfect.
Owner is willing to arrange interesting
purchase and satisfactory terms with re-
SponSible buyer. Car can be seen at the
sales rooms Of Commercial Motor Sales Co,
Sll 4i2 ST. SW.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

DOWNTOWN-Eor rent, room. double or
single; private home. Phone West 015o-J.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

THE ALBAN, 37l5 WOODLEY RD--THREE
rms. and bath. porch; all outside rooms; S45
JOHN SCR1VENER & BRO. 914 G. NV =
WHEN you ARE BUYING OR RENTING A
nome or apartment look for the General
Electric All Steel Refrigerator
Evening star., 1932-05-01

ESSEX 1928 CHALLENGER COACH; general
condition considerably above the average;
S225. Trade g. terms. Golden Motors.
QQ7 1Ath
Evening star., 1932-05-01
COUNTRY BOARD.

35 MINUTES WASHINGTON, of Richmond
Highway; all conveniences; two showers, two
bath rooms; double, single rooms, three
fishing, boating. swimming; good Southern
home cooking; rates reasonable. Apply Mrs
d. Ca.hey, Woodbridge. Va
Evening star., 1932-05-01

33226 NEWTON ST. .,N,F.-DETACHED, NEW:
> iatge rms, K, bath; h.-w.h.; desirable:
IedSOnaDIe ami, cOQV. cars hus
Evening star., 1932-05-01

FORD TUDOR. 1881 - Like new; rubber,
paint, motor perfect; carefully driven; cir
cumstances compel private owner to sell;
1925 To see this is to buy it. Genuine
bargain. 40 V st i
Evening star., 1932-05-01

1908 COLUMBIA RD-Well furnished. cheeK-
full front room, second f.; all conveniences;
instantaneous hot water; priv. home; gentle
man. terms moderate.
Evening star., 1932-05-01

NEAR 14th AND PARK RD., 1923 OAK ST.
sleeping porch: adults
Evening star., 1932-05-01

SSyiItDyb SSyty ON 9L: NW.---AIIRACTIVE 2 ROOMS.
kltcnen, bath, Shower, cont. hot water,
front, rear porches. LIST floor.
CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE-BEAUTIFUI, DU-
pick apt, rms, fur or unfur; poTcheS:
Deautltul grounds garage; adults Clev a2an
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
REPLIES TO COMMERCIAL CLUB

Marshall Murray, secretary OF the
Eureka Commercial club, has received
lette rfrom the state highway COM
mission, which says in part:
You are advised that there will be
something over $5,0O0,000.00 availablt
for federal highway construction un-
der the Emergency Relief Act The
two lettings which have been an
nounced will cover about two fifths of
that amount. 1t is impossible for is
to advertise all of the work which IS
programmed under the Relief Act in
the first two lettings. There will be
at least three other lettings this sum-
mer and fall and it is probable that the
commission will include the surfac-
ing of F. A. P. 263 A and the grading
and surfacing of F. A. P. 263 B which
will complete the highway south Of
Eureka. The program, however, has
not yet been completed and approved
SO that the above information is ten
tative only.
The Highway Commission realizes
the value of this road and we appre-
ciate you furnishing the information
regarding unemployment conditions 10
Lincoln county"
1t is largely due to the efforts OF
Mr.. o. P. j Mosby that this has been
accomplished
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04

Elias James Fenton passed away
July % at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. Frank Benda, at the age Of 50
years. Mr.. Fenton was born in War
saw, Ind, September 10, l848. He
came to Eureka 30 years ago and was
a pioneer of the valley.
MIR. Fenton leaves to mourn their
loss, Mrs. Frank Benda Of this city
and another daughter that lives in the
east, along with a host of friends o.
this community.
Funeral services were held from the
First Baptist church Of Eureka Sunday
afternoon with Rev. Peterson officiat-
ing. Two selections were sung by Mrs
Roy Smith and Miss Winifred Knott
The ceremonies at the cemetery were
conducted by the Odd Fellows chapter
of which he was member. The pail
bearers were Ed Hendrickson, F. P
carey, Tom Boorman, Julius Beutel
Lew Bradbrun and George Drake
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
STATE RIFLE TEAM.

The state rifle team consists Of the
IL high men in the last days shoot
ing at Bozeman recently. Last week the
names of the whole team were not
available The team will represent
Montana in regional matches proposed
by the National Rifle association as
substitute for the national matches at
Camp Perry, Ohio, which will not be
held this year Stephen Rom Of Round
up was first with 271 out of possible
300. The others follow in order: A. c.
Hofert, Billings E. R. Stolebarger, Mis-
soula; A. A. Rom, Roundup, Pease,
Butte; Ray Bruce, Bohemian, j. R. Buh-
miller, Eureka; All Kreuger, Bozeman;
Carl Magni, Hamilton; A. G. Poor, Bel
grade; M. Rom, Roundup, T. T. Thor
son, Helena
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
ROYAL NEIGHBORS ENJOY PICNIC

The annual Royal Neighbors Picnic
was held at Glen Lake Friday. Races
and games were played. Mrs. Doris
Broderick was the winner in the hand
kerchief race. Mrs. Weber won the
aquatic race and Dean Brown and
Violet Alverson made the ankle tie
race. Mrs. A. E. Eberth was the fast
one in the Irvine game. Earl Weber
and his cousins the feather race. The
prize in guessing the closest number
of beans in the jar went to Mrs Sarah
Hendrickson. Last but not least Mrs.
Sarah Hendrickson was also the lucky
one in the drawing Of the quilt blocks
given away free by the sewing circle
at $50. A delicious picnic dinner was
enjoyed by all present.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04

More Eureka News on Page 3.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
BASEBALL NEWS.

Sunday afternoon the Eureka team
was defeated by Fernie with score
of s to on the local diamond. A re-
turn game will be played at Fernie
errors were prominent for both teams.
Batteries for the the game were Cook
and Steiner for Fernie and Stantus and
Fetterly for Eureka Remember the
Maine, but don't forget the baseball
game next Sunday at Waldo, B. c.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
LEGION AND AUXILIARY PICNIC

All ex-service men, their families and
others eligible to the American Legion
or American Legion Auxiliary are in
vited to Legion and Auxiliary pic
mic at Glen Lake pavilion, Sunday,
August 7, at 1:30. Bring picnic lunch
and dishes Coffee furnished by the
Legion.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
JURY ADULTS MLIE WORKMAN

A verdict Of not guilty was returned
by a jury in the justice court of S.
S. Frost, in Eureka, Tuesday, in the
case of State VS.. Hilie Workman The
defendant had been charged with OPP
Grating and maintaining public nui-
sance. Marshall Murray was attorney
for the defendant The jury, comprised
of the following. {. F.. Deirman, T. E.
Price, Gale Campbell, J. W.. Baker,
Lawrence Mikalson and Claus Chris
tiansen, believed the evidence presented
on the part of the State insufficient 10
secure q conviction and brought in the
verdict after being out 40 minutes.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
Guests Visit at the Fetterly Home.

Harold Dean Of Plains and his two
sisters, Mrs. c. e. Johnson Of Tacoma
Wash, and Mrs, ]. B. Paddock OF
Olympia, Wash, and Miss Vivian
Hanson, also of Tacoma, accompanied
by Edward and Bodley Vacura Of
Plains, visited at the home of Mr. ano
Mrs l.. w. Fetterly for two days. The
party had been touring the Glacier Ma
tional Park.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-08-04
Eureka Methodist Church

Services will be held in the Methodist
church on Sunday morning. August q,
at IL a. M The pastor, Rev. Mecklen-
burg, will preach. Special music and
lively singing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-09
Screens Glitter Tomrvor1rt Tomorrow r',
 GayF arce Rivals I ense Drama
J. J. Meherin
 Weds Seattle Young Woman
Marriage to Miss Stella Beckstrom Occurs
 on Christmas

Joseph J. Meherin, well known merchandise broker who has con- ducted business in Alaska for 25 years, and Miss Stella Beckstrom of Seattle were married Christmas Day in the parlors of the Olympic Hotel in Seattle.
 They will take a honeymoon trip to Chicago, and when MT. Me herin returns north early in the spring he will be accompanied by Mrs. Meherin. They will probably make their home in Juneau, inas- much as MT. Meherin maintains his business headquarters in this city. sf
 The marital ceremony was per- formed by Judge Malcolm Douglas of the King County Superior Court. Miss Patricia Newtle, a friend of the bride, and A. A. Humfrey and Dudley Roberts, friends of the were the only guests at the ceremony The parlors were decorated for the ocacsion with a lighted Christmas tree and with a wealth of chrysante- m ms.
 The bride formerly was in the offices of the Alaska Salmon Con- pany in Seattle, and latterly in the membership department of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-09

tonight and tomorrow, Rex Par rott will be heard in organ recitals.
 In Shutdown Trail" the action is fast and furious. It tells the story of a cowboys romance with his heaugllty but beautiful young wo- man employer. It was written by Robert F. Hill, who also directed the production.
 Riding Is Magnificent
 The play is characterized by magnificent riding and carefully built suspense. It also provides a feast for the eyes with the wildly picturesque beauty of the Mojave desert providing the background for the action.
 In Sea Legs" nearly all the ac- tion takes place on the lone battle ship of mythical Mediterranean republic.
 Oakie is shanghaied American sailor. He is impressed into the service of the tiny but ambitious Latin principality.
 Serves for Millionaire
 Oakie, unwillingly is doing serv- ice for a young millionaire who has paid his lawyer, Harry Green, to aid him avoid his compulsory period in the naval service. When Oakie discovers the ruse that has. set him to scrubbing decks and peeling potatoes under a legion of gold-braided officers, he is im- furious, but, when he dis covers that his assumed name al- lows him unlimited credit on the millionaire's bank account, and that the captains pretty daughter, Lillian Roth, looks with favor on his American accent, he begins to take an interest in life.
 Besides Oakie, Green and Miss Roth, the cast also includes the rotund Eugene Palette.