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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28

Secretary Frank Green of the Local Chamber of Commerce Eulogizes Admirable Work of Local Post.
 marks the passing of the half-way mark for the local appeal, it was stated by Thomas Moore, secretary, this morning. ite ,.
 The voluntary contributions re- ceived from the employees of the Scovill Mfg. Co, which was sent in yesterday amounted to $438. This showed a decided increase over the donation of last year, was greatly appreciated by the drive committee.
 Factroy Donations
 It is estimated at the present time that there Is still more money which will be donated from the main plant at the. Scovill Go. Another donation listed was $11.4s from the Water bury Brass Goods branch of the American Brass Co.,, an amount which also shows an, increase oyer last years contribution. The ern- ployes of the Southern New Eng
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28
TWO DRIVERS FINED 5 BY.WOLcOTT JUDGE
(SpeciaI to the Democratl

Wolcott, May 23. - Alexander kabot of Colchester, former Water bury resident, paid costs of $12 when 'arraigned before Judge Claude ". Badger in town court last evening for violation of the rules of the road.
 William A. Semrow of Bristol paid costs of $9 on the same charge. Both operators were arrested by Constable Howard Kraft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28
CONN. POLICE IN
 HUNT FOR SLAYER

Hartford, Conn.,, May 28-(U.P)- State and local police were on the lookout today for a man named Edmund Smith, wanted by New York City police for questioning in the strangulation murder of Ed ward Dolan, 57-year-old female irn- personator.
 New York authorities informed local police they believed Smith, a roommate of the slain man, was on his way through Connecticut by bus.
 All interstate busses into Hart ford were searched last night but no trace was found of the wanted man. f'
 State police stopped cars on roads to Massachusetts in the search.
 People of France are eating Amer ican canned asparagus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28
Russo's direction.

&6uooO D QuCCblO1As
 Thomas P. Kelly, secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes, delivered a brief talk and presented silver trophy to the Brooklyn girls bas- ketball team, winners for two years in a row. MT. Kelly expressed the regrets of Mayor Hayes, who was unable to attend for the first time in eight years.
 The following groups from dif- ferent sections of the city took part in the program: Hopeville, Wash ington Hill, North End. Brooklyn, South End, West Side Hill, Water vile and Leavenworth branches of the club. Accompanies for the fes- tival were: Mrs. Joseph Bendler for the dancing classes, Miss Mary Ray and Miss A. Doris Cook for gym nasiurn classes.
 Dancing followed the exhibitions, with music furnished by Jack Fitz- gerald's orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28
LUCY RUSSO GETS
 GIFT FROM GIRLS
Club Members Also Pre- sent Leader With Floral
 Bouquet

A large bouquet of flowers and a gift were presented to Miss Lucy Russo last evening following the annual dance festival of the Water bury Girls Club at the Hamilton Park pavilion, attended by more than 1000. The gift was donated by the 316 young girls who took part in the festival under Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28
NO CITY DELIVERIES
 TO BE MADE MONDAY

Postmaster Charles Babin an- nounced today that there would be no city or rural mail deliveries Mon- day. May 31. He stated all windows at the post office will be closed all day and that only a skeleton staff would work during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28

People of France are eating Amer. ican canned asparagus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28
Full Weather Report

Boston. May 2s-UP)-weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Mostly cloudy tonight. Saturday fair. Little change. in temperature.
 Connecticut: Mostly cloudy to- night. Saturday fair: little change In temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28

With the sum of S26s receixed lat Salvation Amy Headquarters today from the Oakville division scf the Sccvill Mfg. Co., the total for the drive was listsd ats 10E2I This
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-04-02
Social and Personal
~ sMINNEAPOLISe

Gloom Chasers' Social Literary
and Art Club met at the home of
Miss Beulah Carmichael, 1921 18th
Ave. So, March "a.
After business was discussed all
members were presented in q pro-
gram by the chairman Of the pro-
gram committee.
Refreshments were served. The
next meeting will be held Wednes-
day, March 81, with Miss Ruby
Craig, 512 18th Ave. So.
Mrs. Edwin Saunders (Arlene
Vaughn) and young son, from Du-
luth, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Vaughn, ST., 2810
Tenth Ave. So. for the past week.
William L. Vaughn, Jr., who has
been confined at General Hospital
with pneumonia for the past two
weeks, is much improved. He ex-
poets to be home in a week.
The Johnnie Baker American
Legion Auxiliary Ladies' Smoker
April 10, Fellowship Hall. Admis.
sion 25c.-Adv.
Johnny Baker Post met March
10 at the Phyllis Wheatley Mouse.
Community problems of vital i'm
portance were discussed.
Commander Tela Burt, Jack
Poster and Erol Fassett were elect
ed to alternate with B. F. Peery,
Edward Marshall and I. L. Moore
as delegates to the annual Legion
Spring Conference which will be
held this year at the Lowry Hotel,
April second and third.
After the meeting the post was
entertained by the Women's Aux
iliary at the home of Mrs. Mae
Stewart, president Of the unit, 627
Girard Ave. No. Mrs. Stewart pre-
sented beautiful plaque to Post
Commander Burt from the Auxil-
larry to the Post.
Late supper was served.
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Social and Personal
ST. PAUL .

Miss Peggy Turpin, graduate
nurse of Provident Hospital in
Baltimore, is studying at the Uni
versity of Minnesota.
Mr.. Arnold Walker of the Phyl-
lis Wheatley House has returned to
Minneapolis after spending the
weeks vacation in st. Louis, Kan
sas City, and Chicago.
THE SELF CULTURE CLUB
The Self Culture Club met
March 25, at the home Of Mrs. H
Parker. The following officers
were installed for the ensuing
year: Mrs. Josephine Williams.
president; Mary Carter, vice
president; Elizabeth Hall, secre-
tary; Margaret Ford, assistant
secretary; Addie Jackson, treasur-
err; Emma Hood, chaplain; Frieda
Harris, critic; Hilda Parker, par
Humanitarian.
A very interesting paper was
read on "Italy" by Mrs. Harris.
The birthday Of Mrs. M. Archer
was remembered at this meeting.
Hair and Style Show featuring
the clients of Henrietta Coins, Fri.
day, May 7, at the Halle @. Brown
House under the auspices of the
League.-Adv.
LARGE CROWD ATTENDED
COMO DANCE
The st. Paul Daughter Elks
rang another bell last Monday
night when they entertained an
other large dance crowd at the ST.
Paul Auditorium.
Como Temple, since it has had
as it's entertainment committee
chairman Mrs. Roberta Tyler, has
promoted several highly successful
and delightful entertainments.
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Duluth News

virgil.
Miss Georgia Cook and father
won 5000 in the Irish Sweep
stakes. Lucky people!
st. Marks Sunday school held
it's annual midwinter picnic Fri
day, March IL, in the recreation
room of the church. A delightful
luncheon was served to fair-sized
crowd. Everybody had lovely
time.
A surprise party was given on
Miss Ruby Jean Wright Thursday,
March 10, at her home by the
Phyllis Wheatly Girls Club.
The Misses Ruth Benner, Jane
abelle Murphy and Shirly House of
st. Paul were visiting in Duluth
during Easter vacation. Miss Ben
ner was the house guest of Miss
Constance Adams; Miss Janeabelle
Murphy was the house guest of
Miss Merle Black, and Miss Shirly
House the guest of Mrs. E. Viii
hite.
Mrs. Marie Glenn is confined in
her home due to illness. She is
rapidly recovering.
Mrs. L. Wiley, Mr.. Lee Wiley,
Jr., Mr.. Charles Wiley, Miss
Myrtle Wiley, Mrs. F. Beton and
Mr.. James Bell left on an extend
ed tour through the south Monday,
March %.
Mr.. George Kelly, ST., returned
home Saturday, March 20, from a
Federal Hospital in Wisconsin.
Miss Constance Adams enter
tanned Miss Ruth Benner of st.
Paul at a party Tuesday, March
%, at her home. Guests were the
Misses Ruth Benner, Georgia Cook,
Cecilia Tenry, Ruby Jean Wright,
Harriet Chairman, Betty Rodney,
Julia Winfield, Francis Watts,
Merle Black, Janeabelle Murphy,
Shirly House, Jean Cater, Lucille
Daniels, Majorie Kelly and Ruth
CLANCY. Messrs. William Jones,
Edward Withers, Junior Waters,
William Maunins Albert R1ack
Argonne Thornton, Louis Anderson
and Louis Rutherford.
Mrs. David Henry is on Duluth's
sick list this week. She is in st.
Luke's hospital.
Miss Merle Black entertained
Miss Janeabelle Murphy at a for
NAL party Wednesday, March "a,
at her home. Guests were the
Misses Janeabelle Murphy, Shirly
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SUFFERS INJURIES

Mrs. Anna Battle, 502 Bryant
Ave. No., is recovering from pain
full injuries to her left arm and
shoulder from a fall near Glen
wood and Aldrich AYES. No. last
week.
Mrs. Avery Paul, who has been
convalescing the past few months,
has moved in her new home at 522
Aldrich Ave. No. Mrs. Paul for
merly resided at 511 Bryant Ave.
No. She is the assistant secretary
of the Dorcas Society of Beacon
Light S. D. A. Church.
Attend Queen Esther S. M. It's
All Star Tableau Vivant, April 16,
Phyllis Wheatley.-Adv.
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CELEBRATES WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hayden, SIC
Bryant Ave. No., celebrated their
seventh wedding anniversary,
March 9Th.
Guests were Mrs. Earett Glover,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Tyner, Mr..
and Mrs. Elwood Cowan, Mrs. Lee
Wilbur, Mr.. Pete Batsell, and the
Misses Vesta Mosley and Thelma
Blair. The Haydens, who formerly
lived in Lebanon, KY, have lived
in this city five years. They have
two children, ages two and four,
and are members of st. Mary's
Church.
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VISIT CHICAGO

Mrs. Jessie Crockett and Mrs.
Bertha White left Thursday for a
short trip to Chicago. They will
return next week.
Mrs. A. Burress motored to Du-
luth to hold a missionary meeting.
Mrs. Burress is one of the District
Missionaries of the Church of God
in Christ. She is a member of the
Fourth Street Church where she is
very active in all services. Accom-
panying Mrs. Burress were Rev. L.
Berry, Miss E. Govan of st. Louis,
who is visiting here with her
mother who is an evangelist mis-
sionary of st. Louis.
Attend Queen Esther S. NJ. T.'s
All Star Tableau Vivant, April 16,
Phyllis Wheatley.-Adv.
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DULUTH NEWS
BY VIVIENNE NOIRE

Well, folks, it's been a long time
since you heard from me, but since
Virgil" has been asleep these past
few days, and since so much has
happened, I thought I'd take the
old pen in hand.
Easter Sunday was a perfect day
and services at the churches were
well attended. Such a display of
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-04-02

The CUNTS Silver Tea, given by
the Minnesota-Iowa Club Easter
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Will
! liam Miller, was a grand success.
The quints were portrayed by
Mines. Ruth Lewis, Iva Carter,
Mayme Steele, Luther Abbey and
R. L. Burns, and were attractive in
colorful bonnets. Mrs. Lucille Mil
Ter impersonated the mother.
A solo was sung by Mr.. George
Sanders. Mrs. Esther Roach played
piano solo.
Guests during the afternoon
were Mines. Mildred Strader, w. A.
Smith, Alfred Pullens, Wanna Glenn,
C. M. Sanders, Kate Smith, E.
Walls, Harry Griever, Albert
Moss, Alice Morgan, Sarah Robin
son, Mollie Britton, Mayme Bur-
rell, Lillian Griever, Ida Carter
Lillian Carter, Geo. Miller, Emma
Horn, Amanda Larson, T. B. Carey
and Lucy, Ann Collins. The Misses
Annetta Lawson, Christine Carter
Myrtle Potter, Harriet Walls and
Corneia Burns; Messrs. w. A
Smith, Tom Carroll, Harry Griever
]. H. Burrell, Geo. Miller and T
B. Carey.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
WOMAN IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Rosa E. Wysner, SOB Al.
drich Ave. No., beauty culturist
was rushed to the Minneapolis
General Hospital Friday, March
26, suffering from an attack Of
pneumonia.
Her condition is still serious, &C.
cording to hospital authorities.
Mrs. Wysner is the sister of Mr.
Pate.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-04-02

The Sodality of Our Lady of ST..
Peter Claver's Church were host
esses at a beautifully appointed
silver tea Easter Sunday from
four to seven at the Sterling Club.
A splendid program was given to
a large and appreciative audience.
The Sphinx Club of Mu chapter
of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity en-
tertained at a postmaster dancing
party, Thursday evening, April l.,
at the Sterling Club. Mr.. William
Sims is pledgemaster.
The Alpha Wives and Sweet
hearts Club met at the home of
Mrs. Charles w. Washington of
$50 Fuller Avenue. A delicious re-
past and social hour followed the
business. The young ladies are en-
gagged in handicraft work now.
The next meeting will be Thursday,
April 8, at the home of Miss Min
ME Parker of 1853 st. Anthony Ave
nue..
Mrs. Emerson Harris of Kala-
mazoo, Michigan, arrived in the
city Friday afternoon, March &c,
for a short Easter visit with her
mother, Mrs. Lenora Cox of 587
Rondo Street. Mrs. Harris left
Thursday for home. While in the
city, she was the inspiration for
several social courtesies.
Mr.. Claybourne Hill of the Uni
versity of Nebraska spent his
Easter vacation in st. Paul.
Messrs. Ollie Grantham and
George Berry, Jr., of the State
University of Iowa at Ames, have
returned to school after spending
their Easter vacation here visit
ing their families and friends.
Mr.. Jack Ryan who has been
spending the winter in Seattle,
Washington, has returned to Min
neapolis.
Mr.. Warren Grissom was ap-
pointed to head the social commit
tee of the Cameo Social Club at
the regular bi-monthly business
meeting, Wednesday, March "a. He
will be assisted by Edwin Salter,
Evalyn Austin, Harryette Walls,
and Freddie Slemmons. Miss
Beneta Edwards was appointed
parliamentarian. The next meet
ing will be Wednesday, April 7, at
the home of Mr.. William Roach of
942 Gaultier Street.
Invitations will be issued the
coming week by Mu chapter of
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity for
their annual spring formal, Mon
day evening, April IL, at the Hal
lie Q. Brown Community House.
Twin Citians turned out en-
masse to attend the Easter Matt
nee Dance sponsored by the Mod
ernettes, a group of Minneapolis
young ladies. The floor show was
poppy and well applauded and the
South Side Mite Club was packed
to capacity.
Miss Dinty Pitts, niece of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Noble of 4th
Avenue South, will leave Saturday.
April 10, for her home in Winni-
peg.
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House, Frances Watts, Ruth Ben
ner, Constance Adams and Ruby
Jean Wright; Messrs. Louis Rutha-
ford, Argonne Thornton, Albert
Black, John Duke Allen, William
Jones, and Clifton MacLoen. The
evening was spent in dancing and
ended with delightful refresh
ments.
Miss Elizabeth WEIGH is giving
an exclusive tea Sunday, April 4,
at her home on Tenth street.
A party was given for Miss Ruth
Benner Thursday, March 25, by
Miss Jean Cater at her home.
Guests were Miss Marjorie Kelly
and Miss Constance Adams and
Messrs. Louis Anderson, David
Minis, Edward Withers, and VIII
liam Maupins. The evening was
spent in playing games.
Mr.. Argonne Thornton gave a
party last Thursday, March Is, at
his grandmother's, Mrs. Henry
Williams, on the Duluth Heights.
Guests consisted of Misses Ruth
Benner, Merle Black, Shirly Hause
and Janeabelle Murphy; Messrs.
Argonne Thornton, Louis Rutha-
ford, William Jones and Albert
Black. Everyone enjoyed them
selves immensely.
Miss Merle Black and Mr.. AL
bert Black, Jr., gave a farewell
Easter dinner for Miss Janeabelle
Murphy, Miss Shirly Hause and
Miss Ruth Benner at their home.
NOW FOR A LITTLE GOSSIP
The st. Paul girls caused quite
a sensation in Duluth.
There were plenty of "jam" ses-
sions held here. Anybody's house
that was available was damned"
What had those st. Paul girls
that made the young men of
Duluth go crazy. It is rumored
that they skipped school, laid off
work, and had two and three hour
lunch hours.
It is said that at one house the
young men started calling at 10
a. m. and continued through the
day until the wee hours of the
next morning.
At party given for the out-of-
town ladies it is whispered that
the guest of honor never did arrive
but was taken by some dashing
Romeos to another party. A feud,
I think!
What girl was it that drove
everyone insane with her rhythmic
mouth organ playing.
Why didn't certain girl come
to her friends party? Ny, oh my
1t came to my ears that the visit
ing ladies had lost some of their
"power of controP' because they
were left to walk home alone Fri
day night.
What boy when questioned to
why he was so quiet said: "You
weren't with me last night" ]
later discovered he was out with
the st. Paul girl who stayed on
9Th Avenue.
What other boy walks around in
a daze and in questioned, absent
mindedly murmurs: Shirley, Shir-
ley, where art thou?"
What happened to the three
young men who took the girls to
the station. They were not seen
until Monday. 1t is rumored that
they retired at P. M. weary in
body, sick at heart and lonesome
for their beloved.
A certain young married man
had just as much fun as the chill
dren did while the guests were
here. Let me tell you something
stay in an old mans place. Your
day is done.
It is said that plans are being
made for a pilgrimage to st. Paul
next Sunday by our young lovers.
All you little fish get close to this
shore because the big whales are
coming to town.
eff I was evil" I could tell a lot
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new gowns and suits and hats!
My, my, everyone looked so nice.
You know they say a new hat or
dress, or suit, gives one q new slant
on life.
| The Duluth younger set have
been in state of hysteria during
the past week on account of the
out of town visitors: Miss Ruth
Benner, Miss Shirley House, and
Miss Harriet j. Murphy. / tell you
the girls will have to come back
again to put some pep in the old
town. It would be kind of nice,
too, if some Of you boys would
come up to Duluth and give the 10
cal girls a break. While here the
girls were entertained by Miss
Constance Adams, in honor of her
cousin, Miss Benner; Mr.. Albert
Black and Miss Merle Black, in
honor of Miss Janeabelle Murphy
and Miss Shirley House; Mr.. Ar
gonne Thornton. in honor of Miss
Janeabelle Murphy at the home Of
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Williams on the Heights. To eli
max theatre parties, chop suey par
ties, etc., the girls were feted at a
dinner Sunday, March %, at the
home of Miss Merle Black and Mr..
Albert Black, prior to their depar-
ture Sunday afternoon. Covers
were laid for ten.
Mrs. Marie Glenn is recovering
rapidly from her recent illness.
Mr.. Luther Dawson and Mr.. Jo-
seph Smith remain about the same.
Mrs. Dave McHenry is ill at the
hospital. St. Luke's, I believe.
Mr.. Joseph Albright is inconveni-
enced by a strained hgament in his
arm. That's what you get when
you try to pull the furnace door
off. j
Miss Frances Watts, Mrs. Bev-
erly Hollimon, Miss Merle Black,
Mr.. Louis Rutherford and Mrs.
Florida Betton are members of the
Metalcraft class at Duluth Central
High. They are learning to make
some lovely "objects d. arts"
Mrs. w. B. Richardson and son,
Milton, motored to St. Paul for a
few days last week.
| What four boys, with initials
81. r." "a. F. IT," "a. B." and
"W. j." have been keeping un-
earthly hours during the past few
days. wonder what makes them
look so sad lately, and prior to this
they seemed to be walking around
in a daze.
Mr.. Henry Williams was in
charge of candidates roundup, as
he calls it, Thursday, April 1, at
which time a program radio sketch
and comical stunts were presented.
Those participating on the pro-
gram were: Albert Black, Lewis
Rutherford, Eugene Waters, Ar
gonne Thornton, William Jones,
Miss Georgia Cooke, Mrs. Marjorie
R. Fulton and Mrs. Vivian B. Hol-
limon. Quite a large attendance
was present. "Zeke" officiated at
the piano for the dancing, which
followed the program and speeches.
| Mr.. w. Massingill is improving
right along.
Mrs. Dorothea Nichols was un-
der the weather a few days.
| Mrs. Sarah Rodney is holding
her own at the Fairmont Zoo.
| Mr.. E. Newsome and Mr.. Milton
Richardson are trying out some
good looking motor cars these
days.
Miss Georgia Cook and father
were among the few lucky ones to
hold winning ticket in the Irish
Sweepstakes. That's what I call
a thrill of a lifetime. Congratula-
tions.
Mrs. Laura Colby remains about
the same.
| Well, Easter Monday has passed
and not a single thing was given,
With all the organizations in: this
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-06-10
Notice to Owners of
Dogs in Garrett
County!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
To all parties owning dogs that
all taxes not paid on same on or
before June 80, 1887, for the
year 1886, which ends June 80,
1887, that the collectors are au-
thorized and directed to proceed
according to law to collect the
same.
The time limit for payment of
these taxes will not be extended
later than the above date.
By order of the Board of
County Commissioners of Gar
rett County, Maryland.
VIRGIL T. STEYER, Pres't.
BLAINE GIESSMAN,
JOHN w. HERMAN,
County Commissioners.
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AVILTON

Mr.. and Mrs. John Boor and Mrs.
Kimmel Fike, of Piedmont, w. Va,
spent Sunday here, the guests of Mrs.
David Merrill and the Fike family
Mrs. Boor preached at Cherry Grove
church Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Robson spent
Sunday with their parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Fike and chill
dren, of Markleysburg, Pa, and Mr.
and Mrs. George Fike were guests or
Sunday evening Of o. S. Fike ant
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen burst, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Gilbert Mckenzie, of Frostburg
were here Saturday evening with theil
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Merrill
Delwood Merrill was in this com
munity Sunday evening.
Mrs. VERNE Barclay, of Lonacon
ing, spent the weekend here with hel
sister, Mrs. Joshua Turner, who ha:
been quite ill for the past month, bu
who is now slowly improving.
Ray Fike is i'll as the result of al
attack of appendicitis.
Mrs. Martha Broadwater spent Sun
day with Mrs. Lewis Broadwater.
Shearing of sheep is now claiming
the attention of the farmers of thi
community.
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7 years old were fed 100 grams of spin
an daily there was definite decrease
in the retention of calcium; and similar
studies run Independently by Fair
banks and Mitchell at the University
of Illinois, using rats as experimental
subjects, showed analogous results.
Further work in both laboratories has
suggested that the negative results are
due to the presence of relatively large
amounts Of oxalic acid in spinach
which combines with the calcium and
prevents its utilization by the organ
ism. If the oxalic acid is present in
amounts in excess of that combining
with the calcium of the spinach, it
combines with the calcium from other
foods in the digestive tract and thus
reduces the amount available for bone
building and other bodily functions.
Studies by Elvehjem and his co-work-
ers in Wisconsin indicate that the iron
in spinach is only about 20 per cent
available, but since this work has not
been reported in a second laboratory,
judgment should be reserved until
their results have been either contra
dicted or confirmed.
These facts should not condemn