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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-08-19

Tarlton Brooke and Mr.. Brooke Of
Willow Grove.
On last Wednesday Mrs. Brooke
mad luncheon guests for Miss Pleas
anus with bridge preceding luncheon.
Mrs. Robert H. Miller, Jr., of
South Highlands, with Mrs. Conant
Webb of Montclair, N. j., and Miss
May Moore Miller of The Highlands.
entertained jointly on Friday last
with a bridge luncheon having
eighteen in at The Highlands.
The regular bridge club which
meets every two weeks on FRIDAY
was entertained hast week by Mrs.
Charles E. Bond, extra guests being
Mrs. Thomas Ladson and Mrs. Add
son G.. Foster.
MISS Carrie Scriminger of Wash
ington, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Stabler, Jr., at The Orchard.
Mrs. Thomas A. Ladson and son.
Tommy, have gone to st. Mary's
City for the weekend; Mr.. Jack Lad
son has been spending a week at
Asheville, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yellott Candy have
returned to Rose Hill after spending
the weekend at Ocean City, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard N. Boeckel.
DR., are spending their holidays with
Mrs. Beekel's mother and father,
Mr.. and MRS. Francis A. Miller,
coming from their home in Chicago,
Ill. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick L. Thomas
with their daughter, Cornelia, left
ON the 18th for New York where
they met their daughter, Miss Sue
Thomas on her return from Europe
and they will visit Lake Champlain
before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Garland Ligon
met their daughter, Miss Julia Ligon
this week in New York who also was
returning from abroad.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-08-19
Kew Conductor

An ordinary door key was the
first lightning conductor. Benjamin
Franklin was making experiments
to prove that there was difference
in the latent electrical power at
different heights at all times, clear
or stormy. He flew a kite made of a
silk handkerchief, two sticks, and a
piece OF wire extending foot above
the frame. One day a thunder
storm came up suddenly, and, the
whole kite and the wet Irvine be-
coming electrified, several little
shocks were felt by Franklin. He
hung a key near the base of the
Irvine, notes a writer in London
Tit-Bits Magazine, and so obtained
stream Of sparks. At that mo-
ment the idea of metal rod to act
as lightning conductor was born.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-08-19
Name Harmonica a nrisnomer

The name harmonica is really a
misnomer. The harmonica was once
an instrument composed Of various
sized glass cups giving different
tones when struck by a damp I'm
ger. Benjamin Franklin was the in
ventor. The mouth organs age is
unknown. However. Abraham Lin
coin played one.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-08-19
Color, Standard. Ensign

A color is a flag carried by I'M
mounted units; standard is flag
carried by mounted or motorized
units; an ensign Is a flag flown on
ships.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-08-19
New Zealand Lacks Animal Life

New Zealand Lacks Animal Life
When discovered, New Zealand
was almost completely devoid of
animal life. Those who have studied
the fora and fauna Of this great
island are quite certain that it has
never had native mammal, with
the exception of two species Of bats.
Golfers Weekly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-08-19
The West Indies

1uC WCOC 1uuUCS
The West Indies are the highest
points on a great submarine ridge
that is all that remains of a land
that has vanished.
The Washington times., 1937-04-20
Bids and Proposals

4
| COMMISSIONERS. D. c.. Washington, April
10, 1887. Sealed proposals will be re-,
Celved at Room 500 District Building until
, 90 D. m. May 3. 1887. and then publicly
D. Z, F, & G, Adult Unit. at site Of Dis
trIct of Columbia tuberculosis Senatorial
near Glenn Dale. Prince Georges County:
Maryland. A more complete description Of
the work and full information for bidders
is given in the drawings. specifications, and
IN other contract papers, which may be
obtained at Room Az District B SMdTE
payable to the COLLECTOR OF TAXES.
d. C., in the sum of SO to insure return
IN good condition. Not more than three
complete sets of drawings and specltlca,
tiOns and contract papers will be furnished
to any one general contractor. No proposal
Will be accepted unless accompanied by
guaranty of not less than five per cent oil
the amount of the bid in the form OF q
certified check made payable to the Collec-
tor of Taxes, d. C., U. S. Bonds, or the
CurIty for the faithful performance OF the
work shall be in the form of surety BOND
in penal sum equal TO the estimated total
contract price. A labor bond in an amount
equal TO the largest estimated aggregate
pay roll for any one month is required:
Public liability insurance in the sum OF
Sd, 600 and $4,000 is also required. Inc
work called for by this proposal Is to be
performed in accordance with an agreement
dated December 10. 1894. between the COM
msslOners of the District of Columbia and
the Federal Emergency. ADMINISTRATOR OF
Public Works. as amended: and is subject
10 the construction regulations and labor
provisions of Bulletin No. of the Federal
Emergency Administration of Public Works
dealing with Non-Federal projects, revised
March 1. 1885. The Director of Reemploy-
ment for the District of Columbia is z: E.
LamsOn 4S0 Indiana Avenue. n. w. the
COmmi ssiOners reserve the right to reject
any or. all proposals and to waive infor-
malities as they deem best for the interest
of the District of Columbia. Final award
Of contract is subject to approval of the
Federal Emergency Administrator of Pub
lie Works. No bidder may withdraw his
proposal for period of thirty days after
the date for the opening thereof. Attention
is called to the fact that not less than the
minimum wake rates prescribed by the
Federal Emergency Administration of Pub
Lie Works must be maid ON this proieCt.
The Washington times., 1937-04-20

Chairs for Rent or Sale
DI. S112-Folding chairs for rent or sale.
lowest rates. Notes. 633 Indiana Ave.
The Washington times., 1937-04-20

has a service entrance. If you
turn to the right, opening off the
foyer is the living room so gay
with its lovely, well-matched
Grapes, it's flattering lamps and
well-placed furniture. In the liv-
ing room there is also a lovely
twin-bed studio couch. The bed
room is all in white with maroon
rug, making startling and eff
fective contrast. If you appreciate
good taste, be sure to see this
apartment on my recommends
ton.
UNFURN. APT. "A rms, kit. bath
and pOrch).
If your family needs two bed.
rooms and your budget demands
restriction in price, it is a pretty
difficult proposition to solve; how
ever 1 believe this four-room, kitch-
en- and bath apartment is about
as reasonable as you can find in
town. 1t is located in Mt. Pleasant
Street right in the center of every
thing. All kinds of stores and
churches of denomination are
within easy walking distance. A
particularly outstanding feature of
this apartment is the fact there is
a porch and if yesterday and to-
day are any example of what we
are to expect in weather condi.
tions, I think it will be a most
popular place. The rental of this
apartment is only sos.
ROOM WITH MEALS:
Of course with the warm
weather on it's way, it is a pretty
nice thing to be able to come home
from a tireSome day at the office
and have your meals ready for
you. On Fairmont Street near
Meridian Park, in a private home
is an attractive room that is suit
able for two. The room has five
windows in it, thus assuring one
of ventilation and light, and it is
equipped with twin beds. All home
privileges will be extended and the
meals are just like you would get
in your own home. Rental $35
apiece.
The Washington times., 1937-04-20

FURN. APT. California ST.
California Street long has been
a favorite residential section. 1t
is so convenient, yet is strictly a
street of homes and apartments.
A lady who is leaving town for
six months will rent her two bed
room, sitting room, dining room,
kitchen and bath apartment for
that period of time. The apart
ment is an exceptionally nice one
with all the linens, dishes and
what not needed for houSekeep-
ing. The rental is so very reason
able that 1 feel sure if you are in
the market for that type unit your
search will be ended here.
SHARE A HOUSE
A lover Of the outdoors and
especially one who takes de-
light in flowers and gardens would
be in seventh heaven in this charm
ing home for the house is sur
rounded by forsythia, wood vi
Diets and all the lovely colorful
flowers that bloom at this time
of the year. There are fruitbear.
ing trees and a beautiful well-kept
lawn and the owner is DESTROYS of
getting someone to share this
home with her; someone who will
get JOY out Of working in the gar.
den and who will appreciate the
efforts she has put in her garden.
No lease is necessary and the op.
portunity is offered to a small
family with or without children
FURN. APT. calvert st. N. W.
Close your eyes and picture with
me a charming, well-furnished
apartment, the type of unit that
shows perfect taste. On entering
you find yourself in a huge foyer
that is equal to a living room style
with attractive and well chosen
articles of furniture. OFF to the
left is a handsomely equipped din
ing room which provides excellent
place for family use or extensive
entertaining. The kitchen is much
larger than the average size ont
and contains an electric refrig
orator, up-to the-minute range. anc
The Washington times., 1937-04-20
Official Notice

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
1897. Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing persons have applied for licenses
under the District of Columbia Alcoholic
Beverage Control Act. that remOnstrants
are entitled 10 be heard before the grant
ing of such licenses on April 20. 1887 at
10 A. M. in Room 219. District Building
2571. Owl Sandwich Shop. Inc. Retailers
Glass D. 1897 18th St.. n. W: 1865. Jack
W: 1859. Claude Tucker. Charley Temple,
Ollie Brown, TIA Temples Cafe. Retailer
Glass D, 736 50th ST.. N. E.: 1870. Abra.
ST.. s. W GEORGE W. OFFUTT. AGNES
K. MASON. ISAAC CANS, Alcoholic Bever-
age Control Board
The Washington times., 1937-04-20
CoMMIssIoNERs. D. c. washington. April

C COMMISSIONERS. D. c.. Washington. April
10 1897. Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at Room 500 District Building until
, 200 p. m. May 3. 1887. and then publicly
trio lighting fixtures at site of District OF
Columbia tuberculosis Sanatoria, Adult
Unit, near Glen Dale. Prince Georges
County, Maryland. A more complete de-
scrptIOn of the work and full information
for bidders is given in the drawings. specl-
fications and in other contract papers.
which may be obtained at Room AT Dis
trict Building upon deposit OF CERTIFIED
CHECK payable to the COLLECTOR OF
TAXES. D. C., in the sum of $40 to insure
return in good condition. Not more than
three complete sets of drawings and specifl.
lions and contract papers will be furnished
to any one general contractor. No proposal
Will be accepted unless accompanied by a
guaranty of not less than five per cent Of
certified check made payable to the Collec-
tor Of Taxes. d. c., U. s. Bonds, or the
bond OF an approved surety company. Sc
curlty for the faithful performance OF the
work shall be in the form of a surety bond
in penal sum equal 10 the estimated total
contract price. A labor bond in an amount
equal TO the largest estimated aggregate
pay roll for any one month is required
Public liability insurance in the sum of
50 600 and $4,000 is also required The
work called for by this proposal is to be
performed in accordance with an agreement
dated December 10. 1894. between the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia
and the Federal Emergency Administrator
of Public Works. as amended. and is subject
to the construction regulations and labor
provisions of Bulletin No. 2 of the Federal
Emergency Administration of Public Works
dealing with Non Federal projects. revised
March 1, 1895. The Director of the Dis
trict of Columbia Employment Center is
C. E. Lamson, $50 Indiana Avenue n. W.
The Commissioners reserve the right to
reject any or all proposals and to waive
informalities as they deem best for the
5,,t, 1F2 I,a - - ,NfT al h al
award of contract is subject to approval
of the Federal Emergency Administrator of
Public Works. No bidder may withdraw
his proposal for a period of thirty days
after the date for the opening thereof
Attention is called to the fact that not
less than the minimum wage rates pre-
scribed by the Federal Emergency Admins
tration of Public Works must be paid on
this project
The Washington times., 1937-04-20

l WILL NOT he responsible for any debts
other than those contracted by myself.
JOSEPH WARGA.
FALLING ARCHES. FOOT DIFFICULTIES
overcome by use of featherweight arch
supports. Individual impression. JAMES
B COHEN. Professional Bldg: 1925 New
York Ave n. W. National 1859.
The Washington times., 1937-04-20

FURN. APT. California ST.
The Washington times., 1937-04-20
Real Estate
(6S
Houses for Sale

Houses for sale IS
S7.150-CoRNER-N 14th and Park
Rd. Bargain Investment or home;
20-ft. brick. 9 rms bath:
S7,750-Excellent N. ". location. with
in squares west Of Wisconsin
Ave; high elevation: beautifully
remodeled semi detached brick.
rms. tiled bath. automat
heat and refrigeration: built-in
garage. Like new. Vacant
S7960-Mt. Pleasant. 22-ft brick homa
in immaculate condition; 6 large
rms. reception hall, front and
large rear porches. y baths.
Wonderful buy.
S9.000-sayl's Addition Four bedrms..
baths, brick house, attic cleo
trio refrigeration. About 81 n0O
cash and sos month will buy
$40 .e5o-West Of Upper 18th. Beauti.
TRULY located semi-detached
English brick house that cost
owner S17.500: rms. inclnd-
ing den and inclosed sleeping
porch; electric refrigeration "a
rage. A pickup.
Sill ,600-Lovely home near beautiful
Walter Reed reservation: semi
detached brick s rms. (biE iiv-
ing rml baths. automatic heat
and refrigeration. Fine condi-
ton. Priced below assessed value.
BOSS & PHELPS
1417 81. Realtors NAT. $500
The Washington times., 1937-04-20

OTHER FEATURAL DEFECTS
well-kpown plastic surgeon will accept
limited number of cases at reduced fee.
WRITE in Confidence Box G-33. Herald
The Washington times., 1937-04-20
RENTAL HUNTING
With Barbara Holmes

you interested of the places described beov urits phone
Or call on Barbara Holiness 1919 ST. N. IT, d. 800 d. 7O0O
The Washington times., 1937-04-20

ANNOUNCEM ENT-Needy non-relief fam
lilies. white! Food for the asking. In
oure The Mercy Club, 1902 K st. n. W."
basement. Evenings after 8, Mr.. Williams
or Mr. ZUnich
The Washington times., 1937-04-20
LOW-PRICED HOMES

At actual building cost, plus reasonable
service charge ION your lot or oursl Gail
GREENWOOD 096O Oh 1885
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05
SALTON SEA.
VALLEYS MOST
FAMOUS SPOT

Among the least publicized. but
nevertheless most famous spots
in Imperial county is Salton Sea-,
largest inland body of water in
California and the most interest
ing geological freak among the
lakes of North America.
Situated near the northern
boundary of the county, Salton
Sea is approximately 80 miles
long and 10 miles wide, with water
more salty than the ocean. The
state department of fish and
game is conducting experiments
to determine if any game fish can
be introduced in the sea, where
no fish are to be found at pres
ent
Greatest potential attraction at
Salton Sea is its potential worth
as resort area. Already it has
become nationally known as a
speedy outboard motorboat racing
course, and more and more each
year it attracts bathers, and other
cutters in the spring of the year.
Salton Seas unique feature is
that it lies $50 feet below sea level
The sea is mecca for ducl
hunters in the proper season, ant
for picnickers all year round.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05

Mexican Farmers
May Be Invited
To Send Exhibits

That coming years may give the
Imperial County Mid Winter Fair
an international aspect became the
prospect this year with increasing
evidence of agricultural and indus
trial development south of the in
ternational boundary. in the I'M
perial Valley of Mexico
Proponents of international CO.
operation preached for the first
time the suggestion that native
farmers below the line. in Mexico,
be invited to participate in the
county fair here each year. The
suggestion came too late for action
this year, but may bring another
bond of good fellowship with Mex
leo in coming years. it was believed.
Fertility of Imperial Valley north
of the boundary is carried below the
line, it was pointed out, but agri-
cultural lethargy there has prevent
ed, until recent years. the beginning
of full development of Mexican
lands. The only lands fully devel-
oped On a large scale until recently
have been those controlled by
American interests.
Adoption by the present federal
administration in Mexico of a ma
tional agrarian policy. encouraging
farming by the Mexicans them
selves, has led to greater interest
in the Imperial Valley of Mexico,
with the result that farms south of
the boundary may furnish worth
while exhibits for the county fair
in a few years.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05

and Assemblyman S. E. Robinson,
the chambers of commerce, county
health department, extension SER
vice, the supervisors, state depart
ment of agriculture, the district at
torneys office, and other agencies,
the change in the law was secured,
Section 234 being added.
In the meantime it was announc-
ed that the state no longer had
funds to continue tb. testing in the
county, the program being aban-
doned on Sept. q, 1898 In jan
uary of the following year the
county board Of supervisors ap-
pointed Dr.. John c. Pace as vet
ernarian to meet the emergency
situation.
At this time with depression pric-
es of Is cents for butterfat, dairy
men felt unable financially to
clean up but had underway the
organization of one tubercular-
free area in the McCabe- Eucalyp-
trs area when the Jones' -Connally
federal bill was passed as q drought
relief measure in the summer of
1884. B..
Passage of this bill opened the
way for the whole county to be
freed of the disease among dairy
cattle. the federal government pay
ing the costs of the tests and the
indemnity for the destroyed react
ors.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05

udlTy CdCJle 10 all markets IN Tilt
United States no matter how Strin-
gent the tubercular regulations i'm.
posed. The final retest of all dairy
cattle and family COWS was COM
pleted in February, 1887.
In the government test OF 1894 a
total of 39,462 cattle were tested
and 9,154 reactors destroyed. The
two tests of 1885 included 32,818
cattle with 1,190 reactors found.
In four partial tests in 1896 total
of 66,863 cattle were tested and
only 656 reactors discovered In
1887 tests were made on 30, lS2 cat
tie with only 40 reactors destroyed.
The 1887 test included a COM
plete check Of all dairy and fami-
ly cows in the whole county. Count
ing 30 cattle to a car, the total
number of reactors destroyed since
1884 would reach total of 364
carloads.
Dairymen received a government
indemnity $40 for each reactor
destroyed in addition to the sal
wage when the tests first began.
Later the indemnity. was raised to
$25 plus the salvage.
The long battle for the modi-
fled accredited award began in
1920 when E. G. Gordon, extension
specialist from the University of
California, advised tubercular cat
tie eradication and general herd
improvement to increase produc-
ton. His advice, coupled with the
demand of outside markets for
tubercular free milk and other
dairy products, San Diego and
San Bernardino county ban on all
products not from tubercular free
herds, led Imperial county dairy
men to see the handwriting on
the wall.
Members of the Imperial County
farm bureau Immediately entered
into the proram to attempt a SOL
into the program to attempt a SOL
proposal was a calf t.b. testing
program which however was not
received with open arms.
The next step was an effort to
clean up certain areas within the
county but it was found that in
order to make this plan effective
a change in the state law was
required, permitting the supervisors
to declare certain areas to be tub
CIRCULAR free and also enabling them
to throw a quarantine around these
areas Testing was to be done un-
der the state in the original plan
and no indemnity was to be asked
Earl Northrop was made chairman
of the committee on the tuberculal
free area campaign.
After mass meetings of dairymen
at which DR.. G. u. Ducksworth o
the state department of agricul
ture was present, and with tn
assistance of Senator Ben Huls
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05
Special Election
To Be Called

SACRAMENTO, March 5. WP)-
A special election in the 10th con-
gressional district will be called las
soon as convenient" to permit voters
to elect a successor to the late
Rep. Henry E. Stubbs, D., Santa
Maria. Gov. Frank F. Merriam re-
ported today.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05

developed to such an extent that
some of the best purebred herds
in the nation are found on the
ranches in Imperial Valley.
The $3,O00,000 dairy industry
produces 100000 pounds of butter
fat annually with large shipments
of powdered milk, dry milk and
sweet cream sert to markets every
year. Dairying was curtailed some
what during the depression years
but during last year hit its stride
and started to fulfill its destiny.
The valleys 27,00O head of dairy
cattle occupy the ideal section in
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05

the United states. The climate is
most suitable for dairying. the
mild temperatures and absence of
rainfall eliminating paramount
problems Of dairy ranchers in
other sections.
Green pasturage is available
throughout the year and feed is
grown in all sections of the valley
More and more interest is shown
in the development of valley dairy
herds and in the improvement OF
dairy products.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05

Liver fluke control projects in
Humboldt and Siskiyou counties
are progressing satisfactorily.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05
Long Fight Ends
AS County Made
T. B. Free Region

Imperial county became tubercuar free area March
after II year fight to win the coveted title and the
slaughter of than 10000 tubercular infected dairy
cattle in series of federal tests.
The title permits the shipment of Imperial county
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-05
UNLIMITED FOR
IMPERIAL COUNTY PRODUCE


is of
pdu unlimited
in
b. herds have
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-11-10

committees during the session.
 Upon conclusion of the conven- tion, she spent several weeks in vis- iting, stopping first at Yonkers to spend several days with Marion and Annette, Ducey, formerly of Juneau. She then went to Philadelphia and Washington, D. C., and in the vicin- lty of the Capitol, visited with the Il. l.. Redlingshafers and the A. w. Longakers of Arlington, Va; and the Jack Elliotts of Alexandria. She also called on Delegate Anthony Di- mond. After visiting in Chicago, she proceeded to the west coast and visited her father, MT. G. A. Ro- gers, in Moscow, Idaho. She later stopped with friends in Portland. and Seattle.
 On the trip to Juneau, Mrs. New man disembarked at Ketchikan where she was greeted by the Ket- chikan Auxiliary who showed her the new Dugout and who were en- thusiastic in their interest in the convention. A