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Then the boom came to the vii.
lage of Burkburnett, 20 miles
away-and Benny's father had
an idea which he acted upon
without giving it proper thought.
He bought Burkburnett'S little
two-story hotel for his son, re-
furnished it and told him to see
what he could do.
Benny'S hotel, after all these
years, remains a sweet and fra
grant memory of the oil fields.
While the boom was on he just
couldn't help but make money.
1t was forced into his reluctant
fingers at rates that ran from
$40 to $40 per night per room
prices set by the tired but
wealthy customers and not by
the proprietor.
Benny became well.to-do in
spite Of himself, and for me the
nightly gatherings round the
pot-bellied stove in the lobby,
during the winter of Burkbur-
nett's peak as a producer, were
rich-and are rich-in story ma
terial. Benny's father was proud
Of him and challenged folks to
express in words a misgiving
that had been creeping up on
himsef-that his soldier son
was crazy.
LEFT Burkburnett when the
bottom fell out Of the boom,
and went to Smackover, Arkan-
sas, where my friend, Pat Maher,
had brought in a giant gusher.
Two years passed before had
occasion to come again to the
dead oil.town. I pulled UP in
FROM Of Benny's hotel to find
the door locked and the windows
board-covered. The disconsolate
proprietor of a restaurant who
had been in the habit Of charg-
ing Inc two dollars for ham and
eggs and who was now glad to
get 80 cents. enlightened me as
to Benny's finish.
Every busted promoter,
boomer, toolie, welIie and jane
crowded in on him." drawled the
restaurant man, "and-you know
Benny! He was as happy as the
day was long. Had the overflow
sleeping in the lobby and in the
garage. What burned me was
his setting up free meals. His
father tried to stop him and
took him into court. But Bennie
won, the first time. Then the
boarders started carrying out
the furniture to sell. They just
told Benny they needed the
dough and he said 'Okey.' I was
in there one night when the
joint was full-and not a sheet
nor blanket anywhere. Luckily
it was summer"
''Where is he now?" asked.
"In the veterans hospital. His
old man was able to have him
declared incompetent at last
but Benny was empty by then"
Benny is still in the hospital
after all these years. But when
oilfield veterans gather, he is
always remembered-and kindly.
Copyright. 1888 by The Washington
HeraId-Times.)
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Stenographer:

courtShip. Ny own impression
is that a man takes his wife for
granted after marriage. It's q
natural tendency to neglect the
little tokens, such as helping
their wives to put on their coats
and assisting them from the
street car"
Mrs. Virginia williams, 326
Fourteenth Pl. N. E., telephone
onerator.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Modern Etiquette

What's the matter with you,
Irish Jack Doyle, taking o
punch on the nose from an al
legged lady? I say that when Q
lady hits a gentleman he has o
perfect right to hand it right
back to her, and he remains .
gentleman in my estimation.
BRITISH LION.
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marriage. He never neglectS me
in any way, and he is most at
tentive when other people are
around. I believe I am just as
attentive to him as was. The
trouble with so many marriages
is that couples take each other
for granted and become care
less. I'm happy my husband
hasn't changed.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

Much more. I've
been married seven
months and he is
more attentive than
he ever was. He
remembers eve ry
anniversary. You
see we have a we'd
ding date to cele
brate every month.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

What man real
ly is? 1 can't say
that my husband
is quite as atten-
tive about little
courtesies, but in
many ways he is
nicer and more un-
derstanding t h a n
during our days of
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

dren and they both love him
dearly. I've been married 10
years and it seems that the
longer we have been married
the more considerate he has
gotten"
X 4
Mrs. Grace Smith, 6817 Geor-
gia Ave. N. W., long distance
telephone operator:
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In ia ct 1
planned years
ago to write
a book about
it and the
name would
h a We b ee n
S ON e t h i ng
along the line
of that used
by Mr.. Case.
MaVbe I will
still write it,
en- here iS q
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m ore so. in
every way. He is
much more atten-
tive than he was
when we were go
ing together. He is
always kind and
considerate and he
tries to please me
about things in
0onoro1 He's very
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Trust The Navy

The present Juggling Of Euro
pean boundaries should be .
direct warning to this country
to trust only in a navy as the
cheapest form Of insurance.
]. K. 8.
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Il think he is
more a t t e n t i We
than he ever was.
He has a greater
sense of response
bility now. In fact,
we both have
grown more atten-
tive to each other.
We have two chill
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but I've learned to understand
his moods. He always remem-
bers my birthdays and other
anniversaries. He's very notice
able of the little things which
please me. He never forgets to
compliment me on my clothes.
Mrs. ia Massey, $40 Seventh
st. S. w., clerk:
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and the dominating person in
my family. Yes, he's the lord
and master of our domicile.
But 1 like to be dependent on
him"
Mrs. Mary ESten, 1920 Six
teenth st. N. w., Government
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HE Is more at
tentive. I've been
married five years
and he sn' t
changed a bit. He
really shows the
same curtesies and
details that en-
deared him to me
so much before OUR
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

I had a birthday since getting
married and he did not forget.
My husband is so attentive that
it seems he is still courting me
instead of actually being mar
ried. What I admire most about
my husband are his nice man
nerS and his pleasing and
friendly personality.
\
Mrs. David OchSman, 80
Hamilton st. N. w., coowner of
drugstore and luncheonette:
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Absolutely, and
I'm very happy
about it. OF course
there are times
when he worries
about business con-
ditionS and he
hardly says a word,
pretty much for
getting about me,
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Why Did We Leave Out
Lehman and Kennedy?

DISCUSSING 1910 Presidential possibilities in this
~ space yesterday, we mentioned several Democrats
whose chances for the Democratic nomination may be
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
By Frank Romer
NAPOLEON
BONAPARTE

LIE DREW a strange
II satisfaction from
telling women of the in
fideIities of their hus-
bands and men of their
wives unfaithfuIness.
Then he would sternIy
forbid the aeerieved per-
sons to ever reveal their
knowledge to their phi
Iandering mates, forcing
them to live in secret
misery and distrust. He
wore white breeches and
had a habit Of wipine his
pen on them!
Copyright, 1888. by r. Romer)
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE


the writers be omitted
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
The Inquiring
Photographer
The Washington Times In
vites you to submit timely
and interesting questions to
be used in this column.
THE QUESTION

Is your husband as attentive
as he was during your court
ship days?
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Traffic Toll

The list Of traffic victims in
the District Of Columbia since
January I, 1888, is graphically
shown by the death watch.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Kennedy Is
Il Catholic

A Trfbo7ic Catholic Church, rather than to the
Baptist, Methodist or Episcopal
Church Cor to church, ouweghs all his other merits
in the minds of millions of Americans when comes
the Presidency.
At least, that was the way it worked out when Al
Smith, also Catholic ran for President. State after
State that had been tradtonay Democratic since the
Civil War went for Hoover. Some samples: Florida,
North Carolina, Texas, Virginia In these traditionaly
Democratic States the religious issue was the decisive
factor In all the other States large factor in
Smiths defeat.
Modern-day Democratic politicians think the
religious issue would beat Kennedy, intelligent,
scientous selfsacrcing public servant thought he is
And Gov. Lehman is Jew-which modern-day Demo-
cratic politicians think would kill his chances.
Lehman has been elected Governor of
Lehman New York three times and has been drafted
Ts lem to run for fourth term his and his
familys reluctance the best vote-getter
against Dewey His record as Governor has been excel
lent His moderate liberalism could not but appeal to the
bulk of intelligent voters all the country He would
make better President than lot of Gentes could
who made the grade.
YET because Mr. Lehman is Jew it would be safe to
bet only his carrying New York State Presidential
election He would probably carry Illinois, whose present
Governor, Henry H. Horner is Jew recently re-nomi
mated the opposition of the Chicago machine Out
side New York and Illinois, it's anybodys guess what
would happen TO Democratic national TICKET headed Oy
Gov. Lehman.
That is how far the American nation has NOT gotten
along the road to nationwide racial and religious to
Conversely, Thomas E. Deweys Professionalism (he's
Episcopalian) is great asset to him in the he is
making for the Republican 1910 Presidential nomination
Mr.. Dewey doesn't have to worry
DeUeyS O. about racial religious intolerance
pr0fosfnnf toward him. If he beats Lehman next
month, he will automatically to
be regarded as the Republicans White Hope for 1910
And this though the voters don't yet know whether
Mr. Dewey is at heart radical liberal conservative
reactionary. He is at present doing what most
ddates do and legitimately-talking to anger
few people possible and thereby attract many votes
possible He has attacked the management, though
not the underlying principles of unemployment insur
and housing improvement under the Democrats. And
that is about all the know of Mr.. Deweys social
outlook
They know far about either Kennedy or Lehman.
But because Kennedy is Catholic and Lehman is Jew
their have to be left off probable list of United
States Presidents. 1t all goes to remind afresh of the
great degree to which prejudice still the world.
rom e News)
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

NOW KNOW OF hoSCeIry LIllS
title would have fitted like the
coat on Adolphe Menjou's back.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

THE ANSWERS
Mrs. Katharine Allen, Tudor
Hall Apartments, secretary:
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

These two Joseph P. Kennedy and Herbert H.
Lehman. Here is Why we didn't list Messrs. Kennedy
and Lehman.
1t not that consider either of these gentlemen
unqualified in any way to be President of the United
States 1t solely because think neither of them
could be elected Presdent-for that are any,
thing but fattering to the American people,
Joseph P. Kennedy, the highly efficient Amer
lean Ambassador to Great Britain is Roman Catholic.
So Jim Farley, maybe his name should not have
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

readers Wondered v
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-10-13
Green Vegetables for Iron


Fruits and vegetables supply
varying amounts of practically ev-
cry mineral element the body re-
quireS.
They do not compare with milk
as source of calcium, but sub
stantial amounts of this bone-and-
tooth-building substance are to be
found in leaf and stem vegetables,
carrots, oranges, figs and straw
berries. Moreover, investigations
have demonstrated that calcium
from vegetables is well utilized by
adults.
Green vegetables, in general,
are outstanding as a source of
iron. And it has been further es-
tablished that their iron is better
absorbed and becomes more COM
pletely available for nutrition than
iron from some other sources.
Some fruits are also valued for
their iron content, the more nota-
BILE including oranges; tomatoes,
which are botanically a fruit.
though they are classed as a vege-
table; strawberries, blackberries,
raspberries and huckleberries
and dried figs, dates and prunes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-10-13
Revive Hoopskirts
For Formal Wear

The new fashion program stages
just one excitement after another.
Just to mention few, there's the
revival of hoopskirts. Yes'm, real
ly and truly hoopskirts! To be sure
they are for formal wear only and
just to calm you down a bit we
don't mind adding that some of the
hoop contrivances are made detach-
able, for they are to be worn
only with the new wide-skirted gala
night frocks.
There is the new high-on-top-head
hair-do! Gaining right along though
many are loath to give up the youth
full, practical bob, be it long or short.
With the amazing new doll hats"
high hairdress is correct answer.
Sleeves! Just watch them! Leg o.
mutton types, dolman styles, sleeves
that are strikingly in contrast to the
dress via embroidery and other or
namentation, full bishop sleeves,
bracelet length sleeves, wrist-length
fitted sleeves, short sleeves, fur
sleeves in your cloth coat and so
on and so on.
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that can be had for children over
Six"
Very little fresh salmon finds its
way into our markets and even
then it may be far from "fresh"
after considerable journey
packed in ice. On the other hand,
salmon canneries have been estab-
lished in close proximity to the
waters from which salmon are
taken, so that only a few hours
elapse between the time the fish
are removed from the water and
the moment their rich nourish-
ment is sealed in cans.
Similarly the fruits and vege-
tables designed for canning are al
lowed to mature on tree or vine.
This means that they develop
maximum flavor and vitamin con-
tent. Then they are picked, rushed
to nearby canneries and hermeti-
cally sealed in cans. The sealed
cans are then cooked at high heat
so as to destroy any bacteria
which might be present. Because
they are protected from the air
during the cooking process, and
because the cooking liquors are
sealed in the cans, they retain a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-10-13
Sources of Vitamin G

Vitamin c, which is essential for
maintaining the health of teeth
and gums and for preventing the
degeneration of muscle fibers
generally, is obtained almost en-
tirely from fruits and vegetables.
The principal sources of this vita
min are the citrus fruits; raw and
canned tomatoes and canned to-
mato juice; strawberries; raw
carrots, onions and yellow tur-
nips.
AS this vitamin is easily de-
stroyed by heat in the presence
of oxygen, the amount present
in any fruit or vegetable is great
ly reduced by the average home
cooking methods. On the other
hand, this and other vitamins. as
well as minerals, are usually well
retained in commercially canned
fruits and vegetables.
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dressy long coat that has a yoke Of
sleek fur is also ultra chic.
Another smart fashion and one
that shows off this seasons rich and
beautiful wool weaves to perfection
is the long cape costume. A lux
urious full length tuxedo collar of
wolf embellishes the sweeping lines
of the unlined cape of the distin-
guished wool costume conferred in
the trio of wool fashions here shown.
The cape and the straight slender
skirt are of soft wool in novel
weave in deep taupe color and the
softly tailored blouse is of sheer
wool in an open homespun fabric.
The cape theme plays up dramat-
ically in a newcomer on the scene
"a full-length picturesque cape
made of richly colorful plaid wool.
The suit, which completes stun
ming threesome, is tailored of mono
tone wool trimmed with plaid
matched to the cape.
Capes are very important in the
evening mode, some of them are
quite voluminous as they are de-
signed to wear over full hoop-skirt-
ed formal gowns. To vary the pro-
gram some of the evening capes are
three-quarter length done in black
velvet.
The big news in regard to jackets
is that they are longer and fire.
quently double as you see
to the right in the picture. These
longish coats bespeak the last word
in swank. The model shown is a
new plum color wool with the
voguish longer jacket that tops a
panel pleated skirt. Which reminds
that unexpectedly pleats are con-
tinuing in the fall and winter mode
not only in groups and panels but
the all-around pleated skirt is con-
sidered high style.
g Western Newspaper Union.
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AROUND
I THE HOUSE

ChiIdren's Garments. - Chill
dren's clothing that is too heavy
or improperly balanced may cause
rounded or sloping shoulders, say
child guidance experts.
Breaking in New Shoes.-Sprin-
kle talcum powder into the new
shoes. They will seem more COM
Portable when worn for the first
time.
Faulty Heels.-Wear a comfort
able shoe in the house. Rundown
heels, or heels that are too high,
cause fatigue and harm the feet.
See to Your Lighting.-The type
of lighting used can change the
entire effect of a room at night.
A Few Extra Winks.-If you are
loath to get up in the mornings,
you would be wise to prepare for
breakfast just as many things as
possible the night before.
Firmly Anchored Straps.-If the
shoulder straps on slips are not
anchored below the lace or trim
on firm reinforced material, they
are sure to pull out and perhaps
ruin the slip entirely.
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pretty. The fitted-in waistline, the
sweep of the full skirt, are too
f1attering for words! Make it of
taffeta, flannel, challis, MORE or
velveteen-choosing colors that do
nice things to your eyes and hair.
This pattern is perforated for
short length, too.
Daytime Dirndl.
OF course you want fall-into
winter version of the flattering
dirndl-and here's the way to
make it. With a tailored collar,
big buttons down the bodice, Vic
torian sleeves and "a highlight
of charm!D the shirred waistline
that looks so delightful on young
and supple figures. For this,
choose challis, silk print, taffeta
or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in some
of the new, rich, warm, lively
colorings.
The Patterns.
1893 is designed for sizes IA, 16,
18, 20, 40, AZ and A. For long
coat, size 16 requires 4s4 yards
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A Slim Waist for Glamour

of 80 inch material. For short,
4A yards. IA yards grosgrain
ribbon to trim.
1917 is designed for sizes II, IA,
Is, 18 and 20. Size IA requires 31s
yards of 39-inch material. IS yard
for contrasting collar, if desired.
Ia yard braid to trim. IA yard
ribbon for sash belt.
Fall and Winter Fashion Book.
The new 32-page Fall and Win
ter Pattern Book which shows
photographs of the dresses being
worn is now out. Zone pattern
and the Fall and Winter Pattern
Books cents.) You can order
the book separately for Is cents.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, Room 1920,
I'll w. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Ill.
Price of patterns, Is cents Gin
coins) each.
@ Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service.
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Use More Ribbons
In Late POSITIONS

When in doubt fasten it with rib
bon bows, which is exactly what de-
signers are in mood to do. It
is not only that f1uttery bows in pro-
fusion adorn the new fashions, but
ribbon is employed in every con-
ceivable way, perhaps running
around row and row on party
frocks, or making a big corsage of
wide ribbon in lieu of lace jabot
or flower boutonniere.
Multi-color bands of ribbon trim
youthful felt hats. Bed-jackets are
made all of ribbon. Blouses have
bands of ribbon coming from sleeve
and underside seam that tie in bows
up and down the front opening.
Youthful princess dresses have lit
tie ribbon bows travelling from neck
to hem-and the half of the ribbon
story has not yet been told.
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IN SELECTING your fall and win
ter apparel you can be as
"choosy' as you like, for the air is
rife with exciting new silhouettes,
new trends, new materials and new
details.
However, there are certain char
acteristic features that are outstand-
ing and which may be regarded as
guiding posts along fashions high
way. Three significant trends are
shown in the illustration, namely
the coat that has bloused top and
slenderized waistline, the long cape
suit or costume of stunning wool
that is gorgeously furred and the
suit with jacket that takes on longer
length.
The softly styled blouse coat that
is full above the waistline, and has
narrow skirt and neat slender
waistline is the talk O. town. Full
ness above snugly belted waist
line makes smart silhouette for
the black wool town coat shown to
the left in the picture. It is bloused
even more at the back than is here
shown, front view. Loose bracelet
length sleeves add fashion interest.
These coats glory in exquisite
woolens, the velvety surfaced such
as duvetyne being favored. Even
the latest fur coats are being styled
in small-waist semi-fitted lines, that
are being offset with full b1o,,ca
tops. These are developed in such
supple fabriclike furs as kidskins,
seal-type pelts, fine caracul and Per-
sian lamb.
With the cloth coats so slenderiz-
ing and ladylike in appearance,
huge muffs will be carried later on.
Then, too, an interesting style angle
is the cloth dressmaker coat with
blouse top that has fur sleeves. The
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-10-13
What About Canned Foods2

frequently receive letters from
readers who question the merits
of canned foods. They ask wheth-
er it is true that canned foods are
devoid of vitamins; whether
canned foods are wholesome for
children; whether or not canned
foods may spoil on the grocer's
shelves; and if it is dangerous to
eat foods that have stood in the
can for a few minutes after be-
ing opened.
To discount the value of modern
canned foods is to display lack
of knowledge as to how these foods
are harvested, prepared and
packed. And the failure to use
them may result in depriving your
family of essential minerals and
vitamins.
There are available in cans to-
day, 46 varieties of vegetables, 33
kinds of fruit, and 10 different
juices, besides soups, numerous
specialties and several kinds of
fish. Every one of these presents
healthful and nutritious food in a
form that is often superior to the
same foods cooked at home. That
is partly because of the methods
employed and partly because
canned foods are processed at the
peak of their flavor and freshness.
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ERE are two charming new
l ! designs that give you the tiny,
Victorian waistline - almost an
hour-glass effect-that's so fash
ionable right now. Both accentu-
ate it, too, with perked-up sleeves
and full skirts. Both give you a
most feminine and appealing
look! And it's so easy to make
these carefully sinplified designs.
Each includes a detailed sew
chart that carefully explains ev-
cry step of the way.
Hearthside Coat.
You can relax so thoroughly in
this charming design. 1t will give
you the inward peace that comes
of knowing you look particularly
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Jiu-Jitsu Expert Knows Body

Jiu-jitsu is an ancient japanese
art of overpowering brute strength by
skill alone. An expert in it knows
many parts of the body which, when
struck lightly, cause temporary pa
ralysis. The expert does not try to
stop an opponents rush, but turns it's
direction, throwing the opponent off
balance and dislocating or breaking
a joint. In Japan it once was taught
only to men and women of the best
character, because it can cause serious
injury. To kill an opponent meant
disgrace. "Middies" at Annapolis and
our Omen are two groups which
study jiu-jitsu in the United States.