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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Brain Fatigue? Not for 4,
Children of School Age

It is probably next to impossible
for a boy or girl to overwork the
brain during school years.
Such Is one Of the conclusions Of
a report on child development pre-
pared for the National Education
association by DR.. Charles D. Florys
professor Of education at Lawrence
college, Wis.
When q child enters school, Dr.
Flory says, the brain Is about 90
per cent It's maximum size. It can
hardly be looked upon AZ an irnma.
ture organ In the process Of growth
At the age Of IL, however, the heart
is only half the mature size and will
still be growing In the twentieth
year. \
Teachers, DR.. Tlory stresses,
should keep these differentia1
growth rates in mind. The growing
heart needs careful protection. he
says from overzealous coaches
who use athletics to win games for
the school rather than to develop
pupils. The lungs, unlike the heart,
are in little danger Of overexertionssl
since their development seems tQ
keep pace with the strains they reg
ceiye."
Girls, he says, are relatively more
mature than boys at every age from
birth to maturity, and can be SUBJ
jected to quite different schedules
This is especially true, he says, im
respect to skeletal development;
where "the sex difference IL about
one year at school entrance, about
two years at entrance to the junior
high school, and at least one year
to is months during the high school
period. .'~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

The largest single cache ewes
found In America Of flint discs fashi
toned by prehistoric men has been
placed on exhibition In the hall Of
North American archaeology at Field
Museum of Natural History at Chi{
cago. They come from the famous
Hopewell mounds Of Ohio, and have
been installed a. nearly a. possible
In the same position In which then
were left by the early Indian
hnhitnnts of ia yagIon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE sERv1cEs

"Unreality" will be the subject
of the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches
of Christ. Scientist. ON Sunday,
October LIST.
The Golden Text will be from
Proverbs 1877, There is that
maketh himself rich, yet hath moth
iEg; there AZ that maketh himself
poor, yet hath great riches
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing FROM the Bible, job it:::
"Canst thou by searching find out
God? Canst thou find out the AL
mighty unto perfection?"
The Lesson-Sermon also win In
clude passages from the Christian
Science textbook, Science and
Health with Key to the Scrlptures,' y
by Mary Baker Eddy. among which
is the following, page 491, Mater
ial sense has it's realm apart from
Science in the unreal"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Machinery Replaces Mule
In Colorado Coal Mines

Colorado's mule population rec
ords reveal that Jerry--virtually all
mine mules are named Jerry-has
outlived his usefulness in the pro-
duction of coal.
Complicated machinery, powered
by electricity, is swiftly replacing
the slow but trusty mule that played
major part in the fundamental
state industry.
Records of the state planning
commission showed that the num-
Der of mules is dropping nearly 1000
a year. In 1886, there were 12,609
mules employed in various indus
tries in the state. The number
dropped to 11,797 in 1887 and this
year estimates placed the total at
fewer than 1000.
Despite the number Of jokes di-
rected at the miners long-eared
friend, veteran coal diggers insist
that the mule is the mental leader
of the equine world. The mule,
they say, is q specialist" in the
coal fields. It is an untiring work.
er, easily trained, and can labor and
survive in the adverse conditions
of coal mines.
The mine mule learns to duck its
head at low places in entries and
rooms; refuses to enter a place
where gas and danger turks; stops
at rail frogs" so his driver may
throw the switch; backs into q
string of pit cars until connection
with his own car is made, then
slides his hoofs along the ties as
brakes If the load tends to move too
fast. Underground the mule first is
taught to pull an empty car. Later
the car is loaded and the mule is
trained to pull it along rails into
entries, around curves and into
rooms.
The final test is the elimination Of
halter and bride, which are re-
placed either by ''tail chain" or q
set of shafts" At the command
of Gee" and ''Haw'' the mule
turns to the right or left as did the
oxen Of covered-wagon days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

Lead, a constituent Of many
paints, is one Of the half dozen met
ais employed by prehistoric people.
As a paint medium It was used In
England as long ago as the begin
ming Of the Seventeenth century-if
not previous to that. The Dutch
used it and the Venetians manufac-
tured white lead during the Middle
ages. The Greeks also knew II and
named 1t 'spsimythion." Tho Ro-
mans utilized Il for ysriQua decora.
HXa pHxnQaeR = > :
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

Every Canadian buys more than
two pairs Of shoes a year according
to calculations made by government
statisticians. In 1887 the consump-
ton was 2.22 pairs for every man,
woman and child in the dominion or
q total Of "A. SCI pairs. OF this
number, Canadian factories sup
piled approximately "A, Zoo. 900 at the
same time manufacturing $50, 800
pairs for export purposes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Predictiop Came True

Jacques Gazette, French journal
list, sat with many friends at dinner
in Partisan mansion one cold win
ter's night in 1888. Talk turned to
politics and before it finished Ca
zotte predicted the French revolu-
ton and indicated the fate Of each
Of his fellows therein. They ridi-
culed him then-but every one of
them died in the manner he predict
ed before and during the terror.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

The Joshua tree yucca brevifo-
lia) is a genus of plants Of the lily
family. It has rigid, sharp-pointed
leaves and large greenish white
flowers borne in huge terminal clus-
tiers. Mormons gave the plant its
name because it seemed to point the
way to their promised land. It is
also known as the "Praying tree"
because its branches seem to be
extended toward Heaven in prayer.
California has established Joshua
tree national monument, including
825,340 acres, where these plants
grow in abundance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Cherry Named for Chinaman

Oregon's famous Bing cherry, de-
veloped by Seth Lewelling of Mil
waukee, was named in honor Of his
Chinese servant, Bing, a stalwart
Manchu from northern China. When
the new cherry matured the ques-
ton Of . name was discussed.
Bing had worked on the row where
the new cherry was growing. THAT
was Bing's row." said Lewelling.
'Bing's a big man, and the cherry
is big, so Bing shall be its NAME"
After 30 years service in the Level
ling nursery Bing returned to China
to visit his family, and while there
the Oriental exclusion act went into
effect, preventing him from return
ing to America.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Fog Density

The United States weather bureau
says: ''The amount of water in q
cubic mile of fog depends upon the
particular fog. II we consider only
the liquid water in the fog and not
the water vapor, the amount of
water present will vary with the
visibility. From q study made by
II. G. Houghton and w. II. Rad
ford on the measurement of drop
size and liquid water content In
fogs and clouds, we have comput-
ed that In fog with visibility Of
one-tenth Of mile there would be
about 1880 tons Of liquid water
per cubic mile. In q fog with one
half mile visibility there would be
shout 90 tons Of liquid water per
cubic nile.''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

Our factories make wigs and
braids from human hadr---s5 worth
each minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

The manufacturer OF fesh-re-
ducing remedy lives on the Eat Of
the lana
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

Louisiana produces a dollars
worth Of lumber every secondl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
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FOR USED CAR BUYERS Because so many motorists
here been turning fine atemodel used cars in trade
for Dodge your Dodge dealer has of the
finest selections of used of all makes and models in his
history These being offered at prices would
believe possible for such great values See your
Dodge dealer today for a dependable used car at q
money saving low pricei
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
RAISING A FAMILY
 By Olive Roberts Ba ron Once More Musical Culture Of Children Is a Problem
By Olive Roberts Ba iton

suit her. Definitely, the girl who played. seemed to have lost her line.
 Movies turned to talkies and then to singles; and the groaners Proan- ed some more.
 And then we woke up yesterday to a strange sound. It was thou sands of youngsters playing some- thing or other where only hun- dreds had played before. And it was not canned music, but melody learned under capable instructors at home, at school or in the studio.
 So now let us talk about the idea of lessons. How old should child be when he begins his studies? What can we do about the one who went practice? Is it right to let a boy or girl choose the instrument he likes best? If child lcves to sing, should he be given singing lessons first, or be taught the rudi- ments of music on the piano?
 Six is not too young an age to begin learning. If a child is nat urally musical, he may want to begin earlier. Seven or eight is a good compromise, but 1t is never too late to learn. Many & child who simply balks at the idea of music in any form whatsoever when he is little, can take it up at ten, or twelve, or fifteen, and still turn out a fine player.
 Modern methods of teaching are far more engaging than the old ways. Teachers work on the .Lter- est angle. Practicing is not the dull drudgery 1t used to be.
 Hopeless If Unhappy
 But if @ child, after a eew months of trial, O. even a year; ~hows that he is really miserable about it all, and has to be driven beyond the limit of your patience and his own peace of mind, then I believe his instructor will tell you that it is hopeless and to save your money. I agree with that.
 Practicing takes perseverance, and most children have to be re- minded and helped little on the moral side. Once they have mas tered enough to read and play mel- odies, they are usually so proud they want to go on.
 If the prospective pupil knows his mind and really prefers one instrument above another, he will probably do better at that. Many children begin on the piano and change later. It is a good thing to know how to play on several in struments if the boy or girl is going in for orchestra work seriously.
 It is not necessary to learn in- strumental music if singing lessons are contemplated. But any knowl- edge of the former will be of help in acquiring true sound, and it is useful to be able to accompany Cne's self when practicing.
 Copyright, 1889, NEA Service. Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
WOMAN,S REALM=
HEALTH AND soBR1ETY

Yesterday we were discussing the case of C.BK. who feels he's a hearty two-fsted drinker and smokers more the worse for it. And we think very differently. But let's talk about young man.
 The youth who begins drinking, not from a craving for alcohol pri- marily but from consciousness of his or her own inferiority and a childish desire to conceal inferiority by showing of may have some ex- tenuation for cultiyating a taste for liquor. The youth may have in- herited from one or both parents 8 weakness or taint which ir1- creases susceptibility to the crav- ing for alcohol or drugs. Or the environment, example and instruc- tion of the child may have been un- wholesome. Or the grandparents or parents may have bequeathed the child low grade of intelli- gence. Such extenuation cannot apply in the case of a man in his dotage, for surely by that time he should be through showing of, and the very fact that he has survived so long suggests that he must have inherited at least noronic mental capacity.
 A twelve-year-old child without guidance might imagine that in- toxication after 'half a dozen drinks" is evidence of weakness, effeminacy or even frailty of char acter. Many adults with the mental development of twelve-year-old children seem to think it shows strength, manlineSS or valor to make fool of themselves and still remain, as they imagine in their muddled state, quite sober. So sober that they even boast loudly and intemperately about their mod eration in all things!
 When I refer to the difference between an ordinary physical or medical examination and health examination I put myself in spot, since I am not prepared to specify precisely what a health examina- tion should include. For that mat ter, does any medical authority de- fine the limits a routine physical examination should embrace = just what tests and just how they shall be made? I can only suggest features which distinguish health test from medical examinat tion. That will be the subject of another lesson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
SLIM LINE FASHIONS
FRESH YOKE DESIGN IN MORNING BROCK
PATTERN 787

Just what the rather over-plump woman is looking for in an entirely new morning or early-summer cot- ton frock! Pattern 787 is SO cleverly, becomingly slimlined ". that it's bound to be a favorite style for shopping, or visiting on the porch. And It is simple to make, as the few pattern pieces of our open-view diagram provel Aren't you glad that yokes are continuing their ca- reer into Spring? Of course, Claire Tilden makes use of the trend in the smartest way, giving her latest creation particularly flattering V shape. (The pockets too carry out the chic of the braid-edged designD Note how waistline darts may hold 8 part-way belt to smooth down the diaphragm. And consider what lovely choice of sleeves you navel
 Pattern 787 is cut in women,s sizes 36, 38, 40, AZ, A, 46, 48 and 50. Size 36 requires yards 35 inch fab- rio and AS yards ric-rac.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (I5c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Waterbury Demo- crat, Pattern Department.
 Thursday: Matron BOlcro Frock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15

Certainly, those are the impress sions you carry away after talking to oyung people-junior high and high school age = like the ones who gathered at the annual con- vention of the Columbia Scholas- tic Press Association on the Co., lumbia campus in New York re- gently.
 There was no sign of the "awk- ward age' among those more than 2000 student writers from states as far apart as Alabama and WasTl- ington.
 Only by talking to them as ir1- dividuals could you find out how young they are. They don't sit up nights worrying about the con- dition of the world they will soon have to enter. They aren't as dis turbed by what is happening in other countries as some of the current youth" publicity might lead you to think.
 If they sit up at night 1t is to listen to the swing music of Ben- nu Goodman or Artie Shaw.
 They were impressed too. (since most of them want to be writers) by the big name newspaper men and women who addressed them.
 Impressed enough to get their autographs to carry home, but not impressed enough to be shy about asking every question that popped into their heads, from When celebrity arrives in New York, how do you go about getting an interview with him?" to "Why don't the newspapers leave Rob- ert Taylor alone?" That last came from pretty sixteen-year-old girl.
 After being depressed by the "WPA Here We Come" type of slogan today's young think up, it's actually heartening to find average youngsters pretty much the same as they've always been, taking things in their strides, worrying about how to get into a Charlie Mccarthy broadcast, instead of getting pre- maturely gray from worrying over "Whither Are We Drifting?"
 Copyright, 1899, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
To Charm. Be Sure of Etiquette


 Goodness, Peggy-fumbling with the key yourself, when etiquette says your escort should unlock your door for you.
 You show you're used to dating, know the rules when you let your beau perform such little services help you out of cars, assist you with wraps.
 Of course you let man pay all expenses when you're his guest on a date. But sometimes you may wish to entertain, take him to a club affair for which you've bought tickets. Tactful to give him the tickets before you start, then let him pay taxi fare, other little ex- penseS.
 You'd like to have a certain young man call? He may think you're chasing" if you ask him to drop in alone, but correct to invite him when you're having other friends.
 When a man says "It's been so nice to meet you" don't get f1us- tered but show your poise with I've enjoyed meeting you too"
 Boys flock around the girl who is gracious, smooth-mannered- learn all-iimportant rules of eti- quette from our 32-page booklet. Tells what's correct at the office, dinners, dances, movies, house par ties. Pointers on the betting ques- tion.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG MOD- ERNS to Waterbury Democrat, Tsome Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Seven Keys tO Vite


 Three weeks ago the writer asked for a copy of your pamphlet on Vite, and inclosed a stamp. Have not heard from you. (Post card signed but no address given.)
 Answer-Probably four thousand people in America bearing your name. If you'll divulge your address we'll do our best to answer. For copy of booklet Seven Keys to Vite" you should inclose 25 cent coin and a stamped envelope bearing your address.
 Meningitis
 Man now well and strong had spinal meningitis when boy. Would his children be likely to inherit the weakness or disorder? (Mrs. T.D.E.) Answer-Nothing heritable about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
GI0ri1ing Yourself
 By Alicia Hart
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

 Cleansing cream or a liquid clean CT if her skin is oily, hand lotion, soap that will lather in hard water and a tiny manicure kit are just about most important cosmetic items for a woman t otake on any trip. There are beauty shops galore ill the average town either here or abroad, of course, but travel being what it is, you'll be surprised at how seldom you find time to get into one. By all means take a manicure kit, containing eonugh equipment for a home manicure. And be sure there's ab ottle of polish to match that which your own manicurist put on your nails before you left home. Otherwise, you won't be able to do neat litle repair jobs when the polish chips or cracks.
 If you have cleansing cream handy you'll be able to clean your face several times day instead of having to wait until you can assem- ble wash cloth, soap and towels and locate some water.
 AOlA AIAohC yOu1oClA uAAPOPuAoA os hotels by removing makeup with their towels. Wrap a few pieces of cleansing tissue around your cleans ing cream, fasten with a rubber band and keep the little package in your purse.
 If you're planning trip to San Francisco's Golden Gate Exposition, you might as well know that the water in the western part of the country is hard. In fact, very hard. You'll need a water softener for your bath and you'll probably find some kind of special hard water soap pretty handy for washing out stock ings as well as scrubbing your face and hands.
 If you go in an automobile. how about tucking a little waterproof case, containing cleanser, hand To- tion, orange stick, comb and make up, into the pocket of the car? Sel- ect 8 small one which will be easy to carry in and out of tourists sta tions. And fill it with miniature jars of everything you think you'll need. This will keep you from hav- ing to open bag and locate your regular size jars each time you stop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
GREEN PEPPER OMELET

eggs
 1-2 teaspoon salt
 Few grains pepper
 4 tablespoons hot water
 IA cup green pepper, diced
 Beat yolks of eggs until thick and lemon color. Add salt, pep per and hot water. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and dry. Cut and fold into yolk mixture. Add green pepper and carefully fold in. Heat omelet pan and butter sides. Turn in mixture, spread evenly. Place over a low flame and cook slowly, occasionally turning pan so omelet will brown evenly. When well "puffed" and delicately brown ed underneath, place in moderate oven to finish cooking on the top. The omelet is cooked if 1t is firm to the touch when pressed by the finger. Fold and turn on hot plat ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
BY MARIAN YOUNG

NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 New York - There's real news in the accessories that chic women will wear in Easter parades this year. Real and exciting.
 The smartest bags are positively huge. This goes for dressy as well as tailored types.
 The newest gloves are more comfortable to wear. And you can order doeskins in every color under the sun.
 Shiny black patent models and foot-molding ones of elastic fabrics take the spotlight in shoe collec- tions. There are glittering gold nail- heads along the platform on many an evening sandal. There are flats to wear with suits and tailored street frocks that are every bit as fiattering as high-heeled, open-toed creations to go with softer dresses and more formal attire. There are novelties galore, of course. In fact, the well dressed woman is likely to wear shoes which are even giddier than her hats.
 In bags, dull alligator is creating talk. The hides have been treated until they are soft as calf and, con- sequently, are being made up into softer looking bags than one ever dreamed would be possible with alli- gator. Incidentally, manufacturers say that dull alligator will give even better service than shiny.
 Puffed leather which has a kind of rubber texture, is new, too. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15

CT. Continue raising and lowering the face and chin ten times, slow ly. Resume original position, turn head to left and repeat the exercise ten times. (2) Stand with hands on hips, lift chest and tense the mus cles of the neck. Make a complete circle with your head, twisting it to the left. up, down, right and back to start. Relax the neck mus cles. Tense again, circle to right, up, down, left and back to start. Repeat alternately, ten or more times. (3) Lie flat on your back, arms near the body at sides, palms down. Keeping the shoulders on the floor, lift your head as far as possible and look at your toes. Relax and let the head fall back. Repeat ten times.
 (See our general Question and
 Answer column on Page 6)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
TOMORROW'S MENU

BREAKFAST: stewed rhu- barb, orange mullins, crisp bacon, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Creamed dried beef on tosat, green salad, grape juice pudding, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Boiled tongue, horseradish sauce, mashed po- tatoes, Brussels sprouts. endive and green pepper salad, tanger- inc whip. coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-15
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Have you a household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad-
 dress, enclose a three cent post age stamp and mail to The
 " o m n s Editor, Washington
 Service Bureau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. C., for a personal reply.
 e. How can diminish a double chin?
 A. The following exercises are in- tended to reduce a double chin. CD Stand, with hands on hips; keep the shoulder square to the front; turn the head hard to the right, until the chin is over the shoulder. Hold this position and lower the head slowly backward, turni the face upward toward the ceiling, then lower the chin onto the should