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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
Sixty Planes d Month Is
Goal Of Ward Department.
Government Expects to Have
500 Planes Ready for
Action by 1887

Sixty new speedy fighting planes
will zoom into the air every month
during the rest of the year under
perfected War department airplane
procurement plans.
The record of two plane deliveries
a day, army air corps officials said
today, has been made possible by the
smooth frnctioning of a new pur-
chasing plan started by Harry H.
Woodring, assistant Secretary of
War. a
Before the end of the year 500
new planes will be ready for action,
officials said. Plans have been made
for the purchase of more than 600
planes of various types in 1887.
Facing Congressional criticism be-
cause of the slowness and quality of
the army's aircraft, Woodring, Off
GERS said, revised buying specfica-
tions and installed a new system,
after an exhaustive development
and test PERIOD, designed to provide
the army with the worlds finest
fighting aircraft.
The planes already delivered and
the two planes to be delivered each
day during this year will provide the
army air corps with machines that
will carry greater loads for longer
distances at higher speeds than was
dreamed of few years ago.
Officials said, the latest type
planes race along at nearly 800 miles
an hour.
The war department has contract
ed for $40 planes under the new
policy, of which 181 have been de-
1ivered. The goal is 2,4O0.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
GOOD SIRES PAY
SHEEP GROWERS

Tests conducted at the North Caro-
lima Experiment Station have prov
ed conclusively that lambs sired by
good purebred ram will bring
around two dollars more per head
than lambs sired by scrub ram.
The sire is half the flock, says John
E. Foster, associate in animals hus-
bandry investigations at the Expert
ment Station.
Since the breeding season has al
ready started in eastern Carolina
and is rapidly approaching in the
western counties, Foster explains
that much time and thought should
be given the kind of rams which
will be used in farm fiocks.
The ideal ram for North Carolina,
he points out, is a purebred mutton
type with a broad deep body and
such development of the head, neck,
legs, and body parts that the whole
conformation suggests symmetry,
thickness, campactness, and quality
In addition, the ram should be OF
good size, masculine, rugged, thrifty,
and have desirable fleece, especial
ly if any of his eve lambs are to be
kept in the flock.
It is highly important, Foster ex-
plains, that the ram as well as the
eve be in a strong vigorous condi-
ton during the breeding season. Il
they are not, immediate steps should
be taken to get them so, either by
providing better pasture or feeding
some grain When the flock is in 9
strong vigorous condition the lambs
will be earlier, more uniform in age
stronger at birth, and more twins
will result.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23

Only one-seventh of an iceberg
floats above the water.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
Animal Industry
Official Sees Bic
Shortage in Milk

R. H. Ruffner, head Of the animal
husbandry department at North Car
DINA State college, reports EVERY
indication points to milk shortage
in North Carolina and a consequent
rise in the price of dairy products
during the next four months"
He attributed the expected short
age to a more active demand for
milk and dairy products and to the
current drought in many sections of
the country.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
NANCY ANN PUGH PERRY

Nancy Ann Pugh Perry, daughter
of John and Elizabeth Pugh, was
born September %, 1860, died July
4, 1886, making her stay on earth
IS years, months, and days. She
was married to Aras Perry, August
Is, 1886. She had five children, three
boys and two girls. Two boys, Arth-
ur and Lonzo, are dead, and John
Pugh, one son, and two daughters,
Hattie Andrews and Elizabeth Faw
remain to mourn the loss of a loving
mother.
Mrs. Perry's father went to the
war in the sixties and her mother
was left with three small children
to raise. All of these children have
crossed over and Nan, as Mrs. Perry
was called, is the last of the family.
She was a good neighbor who was
always ready and willing to give a
helping hand in sickness and dis
tress and she has host of friends
to mourn her departure. For reasons
known to herself, she never joined
the church, but she loved to go to
church and her walk in latter life
was that of a Christian woman. Her
husband died four years ago and
her children were so situated that
they could not leave their homes to
stay with her and she would not give
up her home so she was much alone
in her last days.
Mothers eyes are closed to the
scenes of earth, but they will be
opened on far more glorious scenes.
Funeral services were conducted
by Elder w. H. Handy.
On1v one-Seventh of an iceberg
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for the kind
ness and help shown us during the
illness and death of our dear mother
Nancy Ann Perry.
J. C. PUGH,
ELIZABETH FAW,
HATTIE ANDREWS,
GRAND CHILDREN.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
GIVES RATE OF PAYMENT
FOR PERENNIAL GRASSES

Rates of class II, or soil-building
payments offered North Carolina
farmers for seeding perennial
grasses under the new farm program
have been announced by Dean I. O
Schaub, of State College.
The rates in North Carolina and
other States of the east central re-
gion range from IS cents to 81 an
acre, depending upon the kind of
grass seeded.
The payments will cover the fol-
lowing perennial grasses, seeded any
time between January l and October
81, 1896 with or without a nurse
crop, the dean stated.
Blue grass, So an acre.
Orchard grass, $3.50 an acre.
Permanent pasture mixtures OF
grasses or grasses and legumes con-
tanning at least 40 per cent blue
grass, $3.50 an acre.
Permanent pasture mixtures Of
grasses or grasses and legumes con-
tanning at least 40 per cent orchard
grass, SIPS an acre.
Redtop, or permanent pasture mix
lures of grasses or grasses and le-
gumes containing at least 40 pei
cent redtop, IS cents an acre.
These payments are offered to
stimulate the growing of grass and
pasture mixtures that will protect
the soil from erosion and provide
succulent grazing for cattle and live
stock, the dean pointed out.
The payments are not intended to
give the farmers big profit for
planting the grasses, he continued
but are intended to help them carry
out good farming practices that will
improve their land
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
saa-E EA1skslsIb
 Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

"sally-Jo Is very smart" I re- marked to her daddy.
 "That," he returned, "is what we are afraid of."
 Sally is not quite four, but she talks and acts like c six.year-old.
 "Duncy is an awfully bright pa- by," I complimented her mother. For Huncy was and is. Buncy, hand. ed Q magazine upside down will quickly turn 1t. She is sixteen months old. No, 1t is not Q trick. When presented correctly, she lets 1t alone and adnires the pictures. "What do you make out of thatG" asks her mother with c bit of Q frown. "isn't she too sriart9" I could go on and tell of other tots who don't appear to fit into any class when 1t comes to mental development and observation. But these two will do to illustrate the point that almost invariably the parents of such progeny, prodigies if you like, think it out of order.
 Fear Future Castatrophe
 They have Q fear that bright brains mean some sort of catastro- phe in the future. Maybe poor health, or c comparative weakness of mind in another direction. What. ever 1t Is, it seems to cause c sort of unnamed fear that twists the heart of those near and dear to the child.
 Both sally-Jo's parents are peo- pie of siper-caiibre mentally. So are Buncy's. Yet ell of them are well and strong and, if their own par ents held the same foreboding, have belied any such nonsense. For it $ polish to fear for the bright child. The world is full of babies whose minds are ahead of standard I. Q.s for Infants.
 There is one thing. however, that should be avoided where these pre- cocious senes are concerned. This B, never to exploit them for others.
 It also. follows that they should not be made conscious Of their tai. ents so that unfortunate habits of thinking result. How many cute children are ruined by the fixed Idea they stand out from the crowd. They become shOw-cffs and smart aiecks in time and that k just too bed. Right then and there they lose not only their natural appeal for others, but once ego" v ovcr- r-developed the senses are usval- iy duiled or at least acquisitivcness takes the wrong direction. Mothers Needless Worry
 However, if you are the parent of ai unusual child, don't worry. Treat him or her like any other child and be thankful for what you have. Once c lady went to c doctor to see about her perfect child. "ehe is too good, too smart, too lovely" she whispered. "What is wrong with her?v
 The doctor never glanced at the baby. fze shook out some pills and said. sHaadau, # these don't calm you, [ suggest 6 faith cure, CT an asyium. I'm in practice for sick chil. dren. not perfect ones: But if Qo0 chose t0 send ali children into tne world as well ag your pcs@shy, ! would gladly quit my pscfeogicn md eo out and sell peanuts" ] (CopyzIghk, 1ea9s NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
Today's Health Question

CA patient, 25, has had pneumonia three times.
 What can be done to pre- vent or ct least make less dangerous future attacksp Can he build up Q resistance to pneu.nonia by means of Q proper diet? Would sleeping outdoors during spring, sum- mer, and autumn be of any help?
 A.-Whether 1t is possible to build up resistance to pneu- monia by means of Q proper diet cannot be answered defi- nitely, for there is evidence on both sides of the question. Sleeping outdoors during spring, summer, and autumn is desirable, but 1t will not neces. sarily build up resistance against pneumonia. Pneumonia is one of the diseases to which patients do not readily develop immunity; in some instances, as Q matter of fact, patients appear to grow increasingly susceptible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15

serious disease present before adopting 0 smooth diet. Your doc. tor should make certain that you do not have heart disease, ulcer of the stomach, cancer of the stomach, or diverticuli, little pouches in the walls of the stomach or the intestines.
 Doctors know that anger or men. tal distress will cause loss of ap. petite and difiiculties with diges- ton. Many Q man suffers from indigestion because he leads Q cat- and-dog existence at home and al- ways wrangles at mealtime. 6ome- times Q rest or vacation will serve much better than . soft diet to cure this kind of stomach trouble.
 Stout men, once athletic, who have become iiabby and fat due to sedentary occupations, will fre- quently improve their digestion by fair amounts of exercise. It is better to bring about that kind of improvement than to coddle the trouble by eating baby food.
 We do know that many foods irritate. Foods with fibers or fats do 50 mechanically. Foods such as vinegar, horse radish, pepper, mus tard, pickles, spices, and condiments may irritate because of their chem- teal qualities. Sweets candy, icings and frostings- -because of their con- centration, will also irritate the deli- cate mucous membrane of c sensi- tive stomach. Fried and greasy foods, and hot bread. are handled with difficulty by so-caIled weak stomachs." Salads containing ceI- cry, tomato, cucumber, and pineap- pie may cause trouble. Beans, ceb- bage, onions, green or red peppers, cucumbers, and peanuts may be as- sociated with what Is called e gassy condition.
 Thesc are some of the foods that should not be eaten by those who know their digestions are delicate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
The Truth About Diet If Stomach Or Intestines "Act Up,"
 Smooth Diet May Help You

stomach on Mackinac Island, 1t has been known that some foods pass out of the stomach quicker than others. Dr. Beaumont was able to look into the stomach of man whose side had been shot away by Q shotgun charge and to see how this organ worked.
 Pure carbohydrates or sugars pass out of the stomach more quickly than do proteins, and much more quickly than fats.
 Cruel leaves the stomach more rapidly than dry carbohydrates or cereals. Large Jumps of meat stay in the stomach much longer than minced meat. Liquid meals start to leave the stomach as soon as they are swallowed. 4 soft diet moves along more rapidly than one with much cellulose or roughage.
 If you have trouble with diges- ton, make sure that there is no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
GIOrifing Yourself
By Alicia Hart

A spring tonic which stimulates you mentally and physically, putting Q shining quality into your eyes and making your smile infectious, doesn't necessarily have to be . medicine or c diet. It may be . fine book that sets your mind at work in . new and fascinating fashion. Or . vacation. or new friend.
 Late last spring I saw Q woman who looked as though she had been sleeping soundiy and taking outdoor exercise with vengeance. Her skin was blooming. Her steps were light. She seemed fairly to dance when she walked. She appeared about ten. years younger than she had earlier in the winter. When asked about the change, she simply said, "Well, you sec, I've just learfi- cd to read"
 Just learned to readl Yet here was Q woman who had graduated from Q fine college years before and who had held many good | poSitioHb, SHe mebutp " cUuEbep that she had just learned to enc Joy, understand and retain print- cd words.
 Her taste in literature has changed radically since then. She enjoys history, biography and the daily newspapers. Naturally, her conversation is more stimulate ing, and her eyes have continued to shine and sparkle. She was Q nice person before. Now she is an utterly charming one.
 There are others who lift them- selves out of late winter doid- ruras into true Easter frame of mind by taking up some outdoor sport. A weekly game of tennis or c round of golf do . good deal for dropping spirits and sailow skin. A three-day liquid diet, foi- lowed by weeks of sensible eating, will remove extra poundage which often dcpresses.
 NEXT, Finishing touches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15

tiCularly the hard-plAying chlld or the hArd~woERlnR young man or young woman. Such food ls the best source of quickly available energy for those who use their muscles; likewise it is the best source Of lm- mediately available energy for the heart. That's why dessert is an iIn- portAnt part Of Che athletes dinner: and sugar in one form or another sustains the marathon contestant and wards oR collapse or coma which might otherwise stop him short Of the goal.
 Nor do believe that tobacco is necessarily injurious to the health of a mature adult who uses it tenn perately, although there can be no doubt that tobacco is invariably de- leterious to an individual who has not yet attained full adult growth and development.
 I have gone on record repeatedly as approving of the use of wine or beer as . regular daily ration for elderly feeble folk, especially when they do not get on So well with their relatives, neighbors or friends. But if I had my way, on army of i0S6 model Carrie Nations would smash every cocktail joint in the country and every person found In possession of liquor of any kind (except physician or hospital) would serve c sentence at hard labor. Wed reduce that high trafac death rate even if we had to make Q few par- ties dull.
 Try this test of will or character on yourself, if you have Q vice: Get along for one day without Q smoke, Q drink, dessert or other super fluous sweet. See how much better you'll feel for 1t and about 1t.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Sailors Sometimes Wear Glasses
 I understand sailors never wear glasses end never suffer from poor vision q. O.
 Answer-My vision must be bad, for I meet quite . few sailors in uniform who appear to me to be wearing 'eFn.
 Dew of Sahara
 Quite c while ago you gave . rec ipe for Q lotion for dry, itchy skin trouble, which you called Dessert Dew or something like that. We had it made up and it was wonderfully satisfactory. We have lost the form ula. (Mrs. D. L. F)
 Answer-Dew of Sahara was the name. Six ingredients-count 'em:
 1. Powdered Tragacanth. i dram
 3. Phenol,
 3. Qlycerin,
 {. oil of Bergamot, of each
 5 drops,
 5. Olive oil. ..,,,...,,,,,,4 ounces
 6. Distilled water or boiled rain
 or snow water - enough to
 make One Pint.
 Mix the six ingredients and agi- tate into an emulsion. Apply e few drops at Q time as needed, for ex- cessiveiy dry, harsh, sallow, irrit- able, itchy skin. The formula as giv- en, except that s drops of oil of Cajuput Is used in place of the s drops of Phenol, makes Q good rub- down for massage purposes.
 Interference
 Is coionic irrigation beneficial in ridding stomach of bile and intes- then of flatulence9 w. W.
 Answer-r should not advise it. Copyright ieS6, John ?. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
PARIS STYLES CHATS

houettes for evening-the tailored dinner suit and the formal fash ions. The suits probably will be seen frequently in cotton fabrics, but of such unusual color or design and of such expert cut that they will achieve A definite fornality not usually associated with cotton ma. terials.
 The second evening silhouette is far more dramatic and ornate than the first. Women will represent Spanish sirens, belles, from the ''hobble skirt" era, medieval princess and any number of other types. Many of the evening gowns have only one shoulder strap, giving a sort of lopsided effect, while other evening gowns have one short, puffy sleeve and leave the other shoulder bare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15

A Figure FIatterer In Spring
 Model
 Edited by LAURA I. BALDT, A. M, For many years Assistant Profess s0r of Household Arts, Teachers College, Columbis University, New York, N. Y.
 Here's one of the smartest dark ground print crepe silk jacket dress es you've ever seen. Wear It now under your winter coat--and you'll fairly live in 1t all through the spring.
 The dress is enhanced by Q fresh and gIenderizing frilled collar of white crepe. The clever pointed scanning of the skirt, makes your hips look slim. The jacket has the easy-to.sew raglan sleeves.
 Style No. 3407 is designed for sizes 90, 38, 70, 42, A, 46, 48 and 60-inches bust Size 90 requires 5 i-4 yards of 30-Inch material with 3.4 yard Of 30-inch contrasting and 7-8 yards of 3o-inch jacket lining.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (1bc) (coin is preferred) for PATTERN. Write plainly YOUR NAME, AD- DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER. BE SURE TO STATE SIZE YOU WISH.
 New Spring Fashion Book Costs TEN CENTS. Send for Your Copy TodayI BOOK and PATTERN to. gether TWENTY-FIVE GENTS.
 Address order to the WATERB- JURY DEMOCRAT PATTERN, 10O Fifth Avenue, New YoTk, Y. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15

Paris (UP)-It looks as though Che new silhouette will include nar- row "hobble skirts" reminiscent of the good old-fashioned days, but worn under wide and faring apron tunics which bring them Up to date.
 There are going to Do new Btarched petticoats or embroidered white cotton which are made to show under black dress skirts. The 'petticoat Is intended to peek out BoQuettishly, but Q frill of the same white cotton embroidery will be worn openly at the neckline. [ Checkered gingham sports suits with pleated skirts will be smart costumes for warm weather, and linen and other cotton evening gowns will continue as practical and smart costumes.
 There seem to be two distinct sil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15

Where should the other two tricks Do developed?
 If declarer can get into dummy to takethe diamond finesse, and tho queen Is right, that will develop one trick, and If the club ace is held by West, that would be another one: but that is expecting too much.
 What declarer should do is to lead the seven of hearts, hoping tot find the king of hearts in the West hand.
 Now, when this hand was played. West played the four of hearts on south's seven and the trick was won in dummy with the ten. Tho diamond fineSSe was taken, and de- clarer made five diamonds, two spades and three hearts for four no trump.
 West, is he had been on the job, could have reasoned that South must have had the ace, queen, and lack Of hearts Co make heart Did, and therefore should have gene in with his king. This would have defeafcd the contract.
 (COpyFight loSo. NMA Service Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
Letter-Writing Easy When
 You Know Rules

DO words faii you when you start writing an important social or blist- ness letter? Tut tit-don't make such . chofe of itl
 Try to write as you would speak. If you write to Q friend, just chat with him on paper. If you write q business letter, let t give the iiss- pression that aii interesting cone Vorsation would give. Think os good taste beforehand, not after you begin to write. See how cur iet- ter Of congratuIatiosi carries out this good adyice7
 Many other samples of correct, expressive letters in our 32-paee leGson booklet. Also tips .oz1 Choos- ing the right words, avoiding mis- takes, getting good flow of isfl- euage, and following the right form for oil kinds Cf letters.
 Send iee for y0uF eepy ef GOOD EgTTKR-WRITING a1ADm EASY Co the Waterbury DenleeFa9 Aonle geFxlee, esb eixth Ave- New xeKh Mxs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
Solution to Previous Contract Problem


 Contract Problem
 I believe you will find leS6 con- tract Q better and more enjoyable game. When contract started, math- ematics predominated in the vari- ous systetms. Players were taught to count the number of tricks in their hands, to make an opening bid or to raise partner, but now we find ie38 bidding principles are nothing more than methods Of req. soning, rather than mathematics.
 You will enjoy contract under the new system. You will be able to devote more time to the study and the play of the hand. now that all players use practically the same bidding methods. Remember, bridge iS . battle of wits. You have to, try to outwit your opponents. An example of that ss given in today's hand.
 The Play
 Against three no trump, west opened the six of spades. South. of course, won the trick with tho ace. Now, after playing to the next trick, he should stop and take in. ventory. He has two spades, threc heart and two diamond tricks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15

The smooth diet is usually rec commended in cases in which the stomach or the intestines do not seem to act normally. This type of diet, for instance, Is commonly rec commended for persons convalescing from infectious diseases or child birth. ,...
 Since ie32. when Dr. William Beaumont made his study of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-15
\ Aunt Martha's
 Corner !.
Here Are Bibs for Baby

Here Are Bl6S S0x 60DY
 At last--a bib that is large enough to give some real protection. You will find this bib offers some eEa- tireiy new features for it is designed With sleeves, and has Q section across the back to hold 1t in place.
 We give you the transfer for the bib itself, and with this. you get two designs for applique animals for the front of the bib = c rabbit and Q duck. They are Tlopsy-W and Duclky-Lucky, to he done in contrasting colors, and are favor- ites with the hib-age child. A few outline sketches complete the de. sign, and the entire bib is bound with matching bias binding.
 A NUMO hot iron transfer, usable several times, for the bib and two animals Is number Cs372.
 Order by number, send 10 cents stamps or coins. (Any three l0c patterns only 2Bc.) By mall only Address: Aunt Martha, Waterbury Democrat, Box 166, Kansas City, Mo