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Smyrna times., 1932-02-17
Masterpiece of Nature
That Dehes Puny Man

In 1890 the owners of a tract of
redwood timber near Porterville,
Calf, attempted to fell a giant red
wood tree, but failed. The tree was
sawed through from both sides at an
angle and although cut through was
held as in a wise. A little Irish lum-
berjack used a charge of black pow
der in the cut, but all that the
charge did was to move the sawed
end of the tree an inch in its
resting place. Had dynamite been
available at the time the tree would
not have been sawed. Men at that
time were engaged in the forests
cutting stakes for use in fencing
in the valleys. Hitching posts were
turned out and were in great de-
mand in front of all business places
in the towns of the treeless valleys
Of California. But the tree that
refused to fall, though cut entirely
through. still stands, dead of course.
in the dense forest near Portervile.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17
"The Sun Drawing Water"

The sun does not draw water.
The beams of sunlight appearing as
streaks running from the sun toward
the horizon are made visible through
the illumination of dust and other
particles In the atmosphere. Me
teorologists call the phenomenon
crepuscular rays. A similar phe-
nomenon is produced on a small
scale when a beam of sunlight
shines into room in which the air
is dusty. But there is some truth
in the belief that "the sun drawing
water" may be a portent of ap-
preaching wet weather, for the
phenomenon would not be well de-
fined If 1t were not for the pres
ence of dense clouds and haze re-
sulting from a considerable amount
Of moisture In the atmosphere.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17
Colonial Architecture

When speaking of Colonial build
ings, none should be included of a
date later than 1776. In New Eng
land most of the buildings of Colo
NAL times were of wood and were
built by carpenters who were also
shipbuilders. These artisans devel-
oped a style that had flavor of its
own and differed in many respects
as to detail from that done in New
York, where the settlers had a
Dutch background, which was differ
ent from the English background of
New England. The Colonial style of
Pennsylvania is characterized by
sturdiness and solidity. Most of the
buildings were of brick or stone,
and the detail was not so delicate
as that of New England.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17
"Blooding" a Building

A strange pagan belief still ex-
lists in England. in the superstition
that any new building will be un-
safe or unlucky unless human or an.
imal blood be split on it before COM
pletion. Not long ago a work
man fell from the top of Stratford-
on-Avon's lofty new Shakespeare
theater. and was killed, whereupon
one of his fellow-workmen re-
marked: THAT will save blooding
the new building" Being questioned,
he explained that II no one met
with an accident, shedding blood
during the erection, 1t was custom
airy to kill some small animal on
the site to ensure the buildings fu-
ture safety.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17
Poetic Justice

Arabs dearly love what we call
poetic Justice" said Lowell Thomas,
the writer-lecturer. "They tell the
story of an Arab who stole a horse
and sent his son to market to sell
1t. On the way to market the son
was himself robbed of the horse and
forced to return to his father
empty-handed.
"'Ahr exclaimed the old man
when his son walked into camp. i
see thou hast sold the horse. How
much did it bringT
"'Father,' said the son disconso-
lately, 1T brought the same price
for which thou thyself didst buy
it
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17
L.E.WALES FOR SECOND TERM
Reappointed U. S. District Attorn-
ey Upon recommendation

Leonard E. Wales was reappoint-
ed U. S. District Attorney by Pres
ident Hoover upon recommenda-
tion of u. S. Senator Hastings.
The appointment will go to the
Senate and confirmation probably
announced in several days. Dis
trict Attorney Wales first term
was completed December Is last
and pending his Presidential action
he continued in office. He was first
appointed October 1927, tempor-
arily to succeed David ]. Rein
hardt, resigned. In December of
that year, Mr.. Wales was given an
for four years. Dis
trict Attorney Wales, a nephew of
the late Leonard E. Wales, judge
of the U. S. District Court of Del
aware bar in 1894.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17
Christian Science Churches

Soul" was the subject of the
Lesson-Sermon on Sunday, Febru-
ary 14th, in all Churches of Christ,
Scientist. Golden Text: The Lord
is good unto them that wait for
him, to the soul that seekth him.
1t is good that a man should both
hope and quietly wait for the sal
walton of the Lord. Lamentations
3: 70, 26-) Among the citations
which comprised the Lesson-Ser-
mon was the following from the
Bible: My soul, wait thou onIy
upon God; for my expectation is
from him. He only is my rock and
my salvation: he is my defence; L
shall not be moved. In God is NV
salvation and my glory: the rock
of my strength and my refuge, is
in God. (Psalms 81: SD. The
Lesson-Sermon also included the
following passages from the Chris
tian Science textbook, Science
and Health with Key to the Scrip
tures," by Mary Baker Eddy:
Human thought has adulterated
the meaning of the word soul
through the hypothesis that soul is
both an evil and a good inteIli-
gence, resident in matter. The
proper use Of the word soul can
always be gained by substituting
the word God, where the deif1c
meaning is required In other
cases, use the word sense, and you
will have the scientific signifca-
tion. AS used in Christian Science
Soul is properly the synonym of
Spirit, or God; but out of Science,
soul is identical with sense, with
sensation. page 1929.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

The Governors Conference which
will be held in Richmond, Va,
starting April 25, will be attended
by Governor C. Douglass Buck, ac-
cording to his present plans. In
connection with the Governors
Conference this year they will help
the State of Virginia to celebrate
the 200th anniversary of the birth
of George Washington, which is
being nationally observed also.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Mildred Coul-
bourne, daughter of Mrs. Walter
Coulbourne, of fredericksburg, Md,
to James w. Carter, of Hurlock,
Md. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. T. N. Tombes, pas
tor of the First Baptist Church, of
Hurlock, at the parsonage on jan
uary 80.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

At the weekly meeting of the
Dover Rotary Club last week a
musical treat was given the men,
bers of the club through the court
esy of one of the members Benja-
min Shindler, of the Capital The
atre, who brought to the club Aid
rich's Imperial Hawaiians who
gave an excellent program.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

Dover's Welfare Association re-
ports 35 families in Dover, bring
ing up the total to ITO individuals.
Several recent cash donations have
been made to the association in
Guiding one of $50 made by the Do
yer Gun Club which recently re-
ceived a check for shares it had
taken out several years ago in the
Dover baseball park.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

Miss Catherine Ralph, of BaIti-
more, Md, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mando Ralph, of Concord,
and James Collins, of Wilmington,
who is employed at the Soldiers
Camp, at Perry Point, Md, were
married in Georgetown Sunday
night, February Z, at $50 o'clock,
by the Rev. Harland M. Ralph, a
cousin of the bride
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Immediately soliciting contribu-
tions for the campaign.

The will Of the late Robert C.
Thackery, Elkton, Md, lawyer,
who died on February 1, was filed
for probate in the Cecil County,
Md, Orphans Court. An estate
valued at between $4,000 and
100000 was left to his wife, Mrs.
Elizabeth S. Thackery.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

Senator Daniel o. Hastings, of
Delaware, was the principal speak
er at the Lincoln Day dinner at
Greensboro, N. c., Friday. Sen
ator Hastings discussed the politi-
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

cal situation as part of his address.
1t is understood that this was SEN
ator Hastings first public address
in the South.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

Mrs. Lillian Heller, of Odessa,
has been appointed a captain in
the Delaware Women's Army of
the Democratic Victory campaign.
Mrs. Heller will represent the 1st
election district of the 18th rep
district, and will start
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

At the meeting of the Board of
Cecil County Commissioners Tues
day of last week, Amos r. Will
liams was appointed constable for
the seventh district. Charles K.
Keithley was re-appointed janitor
of the Court House.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

James B. Shockley died at the
Kent General Hospital at Dover,
Funeral services were
held at his residence, 230 South
New Street Friday afternoon. In
terment was in Odd Fellows GEM
etery. Camden.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

influence of liquor show a total of
- IL of which were from Della
ware and one from Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1932-02-17

H'n' q q far this month
p p, cars ls while under % the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
A'TL|N PRIEST, {, HURT IN FALL, FLIES TO JUNEAU
Father Joseph Allard to Be
 in Hospital 10 Days or Two Weeks

In a fall from a scafford that had been erected for the making of repairs to the Catholic church at Atlin, B. C., Rev. Joseph AL lard, the pastor. was badly. shak- en up and painfully bruised, but fortunately, he escaped serious in- jury. He was brought to Juneau yesterday afternoon in a seaplane piloted by w. M. Emery, and IS patient in St. Ann's Hospital He will be under treatment for ter days or two weeks.
 Helping in Repair Work
 Father Allard was helping in the repair work when the acci- dent to him happened: Tn the fall he wrenched his back, and the resultant pain would have been greatly aggravated by travel on train and boat, so he engaged the aircraft to bring him to this city.
 The plane, which made the flight, is one of the five East man airships that were brought from Detroit, Mich, to take pros pectors of the party organized by Thomas M. Mitchell into the Liard placer gold area of southern Yu- kon Territory.
 Pilot Emery expects to fly back to Atlin tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01

eggs, diced, 2 tablespoons chopped pickles, 2. tablespoons chopped ,pi- mientos, F teaspoon salt, A tea spoon pepper 2-s cup salad dress ing. ,4 X e
 Mix and chill ingredients. Serve on lettuce leaves. sk
 Spiced Pears
 ?. pounds pears, 2 cups sugar, 2h cups vinegar, # cup water, 1-3 cur broke n. cinnamon bark, 2 table spoons whole cloves. &. Loosely tie cinnamon and cloves in white muslin bag. Add to sugar vinegar and water. Boil gently with out stirring ,l0~ minutes. Add pears and. boil slowly fifteen minutes or uutil pears x are. well glazed. Pour into earthenware jar and cover with plate. Store in cool, dry. place. TO prepare pears, wash. peel and cut in halves. Remove cores. Add i-3 as much water as pears and boil 3 minutes. Drain and add pears to spice, mixture.
 Fruit Cup
 I cup diced grapefruit, l cup seeded white cherries. cup diced pineapple. 4 tablespoons sugar, tablespoons lemon juice, cup fruit juices.
 Mix and chill ingredients. Serve in glass cups.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
TEACHERS WANT TO
 LIVE IN HOMES

Several Juneau public school teachers are anxious to obtain room and board, or, if such are not avail able, just room alone in private homes, according to information given out today at the office in the high school building of R. S. Raven. Superintendent of Public Schools.
 Persons having board and room or just room accommodations for teachers are requested by the Sup erintendent to communicate with him. -l.a. a.-..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01

To keep my complexion good I use a honey treatment night and morning.
 I cold cream my face, rub it in and remove it with a soft cloth. Next I wash my face with soap and warm water.
 Then apply the honey and pat it in fer five minutes. Next wash 1t off with cold water and apply an astringent. The honey removes impurities and leaves my skin in excellent condition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
NEW FAMILY ARRIVES

Mrs. G. B. Rice and two chil- dren arrived here the first of the week to join the husband and father. Glen Rice. who came to Douglas about two months ago They have taken the Gray cottage on H. Street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
'i7 .al3s' !..Fg DOUGLAS
 NEVIS
DOUGLAS CITY COUNCIL
 HOLDS. SHORT SESSION

The ie2ular monthly session of the City Council was held Tuesday evening. Consideration was given to various matters of interest to the city but about the only action taken was the auditing of bills and ordering .l9 of them paid in the sum of tf,6es. m
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01

Penny postage has. been restored in New Zealand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
INFANT CHILD DIES

Lacking just three days of being three months old, Harry, little son of Daisy Fox died this morning from pneumonia. The child had been ill only few days. Arrange ments for the funeral have not yet been made. ,.asa zee
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
VISITORS LEAVE

TT. and Mrs. Julius Jacques yho have been visiting here as ffe gueys of MT. and Mrs. Kirk hazp for the ,.past ten days. left 1c1terday on the Rogers for their l1one in CaliforniA Airs. Jacques C . niesc Of IT. ?. Q. Kirkham-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
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Ham Loaf fss
 (Serve hot or, cold)
 2 cups chopped ham, 1 cup chop ped fresh pork, F cup cracker crumbs, ? tablespoons chopped on- ions, 2 tablespoons chopped green peppers, A teaspoon salt, A tea spoon pepper. x teaspoon celery salt, ? eggs, # cup milk, table spoon fat. melted. Mix all ingredients. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake hour In moderate oven. Unmold carefully and serve in slices. Garnish with parsley.
 Potato Salad
 2 cups diced cooked potatoes. 1 cup diced cucumbers. ? hard cooked
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
FIREMEN TO MEET

Tonight the regular meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire De- partment will be held in the city hall. "A good turnout of the mem bers is desired.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
GIRL LOSES TONSILS

Jennie Savikko, r, of Douglas, successfully underwent in St. Ann'ss Hospital today an operation for the removal of her tonsils. l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
LEAGUE MEETING

A business and social meeting of the Ladies League will. be held Friday evening at o'clock in the League rooms. W
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01
noasE FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. Ted Doogan, with her two- weeks old babe. returned home Tuesday from St. Ann's Hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01

The visitors had g wonderful time
 while in Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-01

fs The below south of the Aetan Islands southern Ber1ng the
  from Washington soutwestward prevails Yukon to Cordova and freezing Fatbanks Cloudy weather portions ritory.lH
Evening star., 1932-03-29
GOOD TASTE TO-DAY
BY EMILY POST.
Famous Authority on Etiquette.

just as 1t is assumed that every women
Is lady, 1t Is also assumed that eveYJ
lady Is to be seated on the right.
In America a woman seated on the
left OF landau or victoria has never
had any significance, because the situa-
tion 1t signifed had no existence In
American life. But even today, should
lady take her place on the left side
of carriage or a taxi. she would be
quickly told by any European man.
Please not on that side"
Whether the honor of being seated
on the right traces back to this Con-
tinental left significance, 1 do not
know; but it is of great Importance,
even here today, that person Of higher
rank be placed on the right.
1t would be a serious breach Of eti-
quette were the wife of the President of
the United States to sit on the left of
any friend in whose car she might be
driving. And when persons of high
diplomatic rank come to this country
they are invariably placed In the right
corner Of the rear seat of every car In
which they are driven. Otherwise the
seat on the right is the seat of the
owner OF the car or carriage. But /
might add that in America right or
left in a taxi has no significance.
Copyright, 1882.
Evening star., 1932-03-29
Pleasing the Man
By CHLOE JAMESON.

NEXT week most menus will be back
on schedule again. Meats will be
in the foregr0lnd for the time being
in homes where for time they have
been denied. And none will rejoice
so loudly as the man within the house.
Meats Thick, juicy steaks again.
Good rare roast beef, or the less costly
but none the less delicious cuts known
as pot roast and Swiss steak All,
yes and spare ribs, some with
sauerkraut, others with sweet potatoes
or hominy, with brown gravy and corn
pone.
So eager will the men be to taste
these hearty old favorites that the
more delicate selections such as chick
en-, sweetbreads. fish will be for the
moment forgotten. You may save
Yourself the extra amount that would
be involved in their investment
Now where does this observation lead
us? Right into the subject of variety.
Do remember that this carnivorous
craving is perfectly natural, and humor
it bit Set forth menus that are
varied Buy shrewdly. plan carefully,
so that for the next week or so there
will be frequent changes in meat, each
favorite having its turn, accompanied
by the vegetables that best suit it.
You will note keener appreciation
of the evening dinner scurrying to
be home on time and down to the
carving that will be ample reward for
the maneuvering you may need to do
to make possible these meat treats.
Evening star., 1932-03-29
Renting q Pent House.

In even the largest cities where apart
ment houses and apartment hotels are
numerous, there is limited quantity Of
pent houses and penthouse apartments.
Yet a good many women seek them.
and when there are sufficient rooms and
the rent is reasonable or within their
means, they sign leases with slacrity.
In renting a pent house always insure
yourself of two things: heat and sufh-
cient hot and cold water. Depending
on log fire may be romantic, but it is
often inconvenient not to say uncom-
Portable. Roof tanks may be depended
on usually for cold water. but try the
faucets before assuming warm water is
on tap.
Never rent a pent house on SUNDAY,
or even look it over en- that day, or Sat-
urday either, for that matter. Inspect
it On a business day wnen soft coal
smoke from a nearby chimney or fac
tory may be observed and its effect
noted.
The degree of privacy one will enjoy
has much to do with the value of
pent house. If washlines and babies
antics will be ones dsily lot. her pent
house will house lot of pent-up feel
ings. If ones garden or roof area is
the airing space of the tenants of the
entire house. ones pent house offers
slight advantages.
Some pent houses have been hastily
constructed of boards, although in many
cities such construction is forbidden by
fire regulations. The board houses co
not give one sense of security atop
the world, and they are not always the
warmeSt places in Winter.
Modern apartment houses have eleva-
tors going to the roof, but many older
ones have not, and you may find your
self compelled to climb a winding stairs
or rickety ladder to your home Again
romance may approve of this arrange
ment, but if you have children to carry
Evening star., 1932-03-29

asleep AS they grow up they learn
to mix with their older sisters and
brothers, aunts and cousins. They
quarrel and fight among themselves at
times and the boys who are called
roosters are rather high handed. They
seem to come by this trait naturally.
Watch the old rooster as he struts
about He does warn his family that
a hawk is getting too close. and he
fights off any enemy who questions the
right of way to the cornfield. But, how
often he will tell every one in hearing
distance that he has found a feast
spread before him and get all his
family rushing pell-mel toward him;
then he gobbles it up himself. That
habit is one that the young roosters
begin to initiate early.
When a hen lays an egg, she cackles
long and loud, in order that it may be
found. though there is no reason for
her to announce the fact When
she wishes to set" she lays her eggs
in an out-of-the-way place, If possible
and keeps quiet about the whole matter
until she leads her downy chicks forth
some fine Spring morning.
What is more cheerful than a whole
barnyard of chickens holding forth
their views on the daily happenings
among themselves? The songs are
joyous and triumphant, and to those
of us who have heard it, means, "All's
well with the world"
Copyright, 1882
Evening star., 1932-03-29
The Woman Who Makes Good
WOODWARD.
and prdte life
enables speak authority problems
modern

a hot plate takes the varnish Off the
table A dry polish is much better.
If your nails are especially brittle
there is some chemical missing in your
body, caused by some physical condition
that ought to be corrected.
If you bite your nails don't try to
cure that habit by will power. Instead,
wear some kind of chain down the front
of your neck. and every time you feel
like biting your nails play with the
chain instead Nail-biting is restless
habit. Do something else to use up a
little of your restlessness.
Many girls think that only very long,
tapering fingers are beautiful. They
are beautiful they are graceful and
look as though they were flying. But
even If your fingers are not long and
tapering you may still have lovely
hand. There is one kind of hand which,
above all, I detest. 1t is the one that
>>akes hands with YOU Imply, like a
cold fish. MANY a girl has lost friends
and even made enemies bv greeting
people in this cold and fish-'ike manner
IT vo1l shake herds at ALL do it as
though you meant it.
If you can not shake hands as though
you meant it. don't DO it at all 1t is
not necessary for girl to shake hands
when she's introduced if she doesn't
want to-
And don't. for goodness sake think
that the little two-f1nper hand shake
is elegant. 1t is merely silly.
Cnnyrirht 1922
Evening star., 1932-03-29
n A t u II E. S
C. IL II E n
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.
Illustrations by Mary Foley.
The Chicken.

The Chicken.
" Efficiency is the watchword
of baby chicks. They even have
a tiny Little hooked spike, some
IL times called a tooth, on the tip
of the tender little beak to aid
them in picking their way to freedom
The minute the downy chick steps from
its prison. it takes command of its own
affairs. 1t does not have to be fed like
baby birds, and if food is placed before
it, there Is no doubt in the chicks mind
what to do. 1t is well clothed with
down and is a lovely bit Of fluff to
touch. The chicks have no fear of
these who bring them food or handle
them. Pet chickens are the delight OF
children and they never show any signs
of being tcmperamental.
AS the baby chicks grows older, the
down, which comes from the same
root as the true feathers, is pushed out
and the real feathers appear. The
wings do not make their appearance
until the youngster has feathers.
When night comes and the wee ones
are tired, they are eager to answer the
loving cluck of their mother, who covers
them with her own warm body and is
much warmer than a down comfort
Food is swallowed whole and is
softened by juices in the stomach, then
it goes into little mill known as the
gIzzard. which has some tiny pebbles
IN it. the food is ground fine and
digested
In order to take a drink of water,
the chicken must take it up its beak,
then hold its head up so that the water
may trickle down the throat.
After the chicks feel that they have
grown up a bit, they tuck their head
under their own wings and go to
sleep.
Obedience is another virtue sthese
interesting children of nature possess.
When they are out strolling with their
mother and danger threatens them,
one cluck from her is nearly always
sufficient to attract their attention
and leads to prompt action. Some
times little independent chick delays
and his mother will say in loud voice,
Orr" It's a brave little chick that
disobeys that command.
Through the grass the chicks pick
their way as their mother leads them
to some fine hunting ground, where
grubs and worms and seeds may be
found. Peeping and cheeping as they
follow her, they let her know they are
coming.
Back home at night. they cuddle
close with little satisfied cheeps. and
under their mothers wing they go fast