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address Of HrItcf ONLY initials
VII bs published when requested
Mr.. Fi.it: VIII YOU tell me
the difference in sire of a $50
gold piece and a silver dollar
Also what IL the biggest de-
nomination issued in gold coin
in the L. =. Of A.
4 READER.
A silver dollar measures
about an even inch and a hall
in diameter and $50 gold piece.
or double eagle" approximate
ly an eighth OF an inch less.
The $40 piece IS the largest gold
coin ever issued In thls coun-
try. No gold is being coined
now.
Mr.. Eixit: Would YOU please
tell me where can rent NOV
ing picture films I would like
10 get some real old silent pic
lures.
Mp. {.
The Eastman Kodak store al
9th and Broadway in Tacoma
has some such films in stock
and can obtain Others for you.
Mr.. Fixit: WIN YOU please
tell me whether the state can
compel a person to take his car
through the testing station
down on cath ST. l have head
50 many rumors, both ways.
that would appreciate getting
the straight of IL.
X. VI. ID.
Ii can At present the state
highway department is depend
ing upon car owners TO drive in
voluntarily to have their cars
checked and would prefer TO
have the whole thing worked out
that way. Eventually. though.
II probably will be forced TO or
der in the remaining cars. No
tice Will be given through the
papers and then by post card.
When the final date has passed.
1t will be unlawful for a car not
approved for mechanical condi-
ton to be operated on the
highways, Sections 6 to Is,
chapter 1se of the session laws
Of 1887, give the highway de-
partment that authority.
Since the station was opened
about 500 cars a day have
gone through voluntarily.
Mr.. Fixit: Would you please
give me the address of Carveth
Wells, the author:
Grant Carveth Wells can be
addressed in care of Robert
Mcbride, publishers. ll6 East
10th st, New York City. He
lives in Bermuda.
Mr.. Fixit: Please tell me how
10 determine the size of stock
ings and socks worn. Also the
sizc OF shoes worn.
MRS. ". II. II.
The only way TO gauge your
foot sizes is TO get a regular
measuring device. Sizes aren't
based upon either inches or met
rio measures. but upon the size
of some ancient kings foot.
Stockings can be based upon the
shoe size but there is variance Of
opinion over as much as full
size. Easiest way is TO let your
shoe dealer measure your foot,
or trace the shape of your foot
on a card and let him measure
that.
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BUT READ ALL OVER
BLACK AND WHITE

A speed Of 60 miles an hour
IL attained by pigeons In flight
Kissing is q sign Of extreme
politeness in Japan
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John T. Flynn

The Sheppard committee of the senate, reporting on
NPA political abuses and making recommendations Tor re-
FORM sngularly leaves out the important recommen
daton of all That IS to take the WPA and all OF the
recovery and relief activities of the government lock- stock
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and barrel out OF pollLcs.
Il Is all right to prohibit poll
acisns from soliciting funds
from relief workers and other
persons on the government pay
roll. to prevent politicians from
getting their names and sd-
dresses. and so on. But the place
10 strike is at the root. First Of
all. the entire administration Of
recovery and regulation and re-
lief must be taken completely
out OF the hands Of political en-
ployes.
As early as December. 1884.
the present writer observed the
amazing degree TO which the old
spoils system was being revived.
There was some criticism Of II
elsewhere too. but II was all
blamed on Jim Farley. Then !
wrote: Nobody knows Farley
better than Roosevelt. Since the
partnership was formed Farley
has been nothing but a mes
senger boy
TAKES
ORDERS
He does what he Is told fol-
lows Roosevelts order with
childlike simplicity. But this
much must be said for him. He
said over his own signature:
Patronage is a reward for party
victory He never said. for in
stance. u think that everybody
who has studied the question IS
in favor of the civil service.
That was said by Roosevelt
Every man knows what are
the weaknesses OF human ma
ture. The president knows them.
He knew as everyone knew,
what the writer tried to point
out in that 1884 article-that
you cannot spend billions Of pub
lie money and entrust it to po-
litical sppointees all over the
map. II will be used for poll
tics as surely as fire will burn
wood.
The first thing TO do is to re-
organize the entire WPA and
all relief agencies. Il is not
enough merely TO appoint an
other administrator. with the
philosophy guiding the man who
dominates il all. The men who
rule the WPA should be chosen
on a merit system. Promotion
should be on a merit basis. Adj
ministration should be as COM
pletely divorced from the influ-
ence of the politician in the
county. in the state house and in
the White House as is possible.
SWEEPING INQUIRY
NEEDED
What has happened in relief
has happened everywhere in the
government Thousands of men
have been employed under the
spoils system and then the presi-
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roDAY,s COMMON Error

Do not say. "Mr. Brown is a
smart business man: say, able
business man"
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families, moving
valuable military
supplies TO re-
m ote bases
Shown here is q
typical Chinese
Junk TIE stamp
was issued in
1928.
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MR.. fIXIT
He Fixes Things

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The Tacoma Times

Those frho are governed least are governed best"
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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SWEEPING INQUIRY


What has happened in relief
has happened everywhere in the
government, Thousands of men
have been employed under the
spoils system and then the presi-
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keep this up you'll be a flop to-
night"
She brought two aspirins and
glass of water. Take these and
for heavens sake settle down.
There was a disagreement about
the gown. Maize held for simple
white number. Hilda insisted on
an exotic black and gold creation.
But the white suits your tenn
permanent, Hilda," Maize argued.
And Hilda grumbled. The soon-
err change my temperament the
better. Where has it ever got me?
feel worldly in the black gown
and I'm going to wear it
Judging from appearances Hilda
made a good choice. She was like
a black and gold dart She was
youthful sophistication, dangerous
allure and petite charm.
Sense of Power
All but her hair. Her hair had
been done with the white dress
in mind. Signing Maize wrapped
/ her in a gossamer robe and did the
hair again.
Drew it tightly over uncovered
ears with fluff of bangs on top
and cluster of curls in the hack.
On one side she fastened a huge
gold flower with twinkling
rhinestone center.
The effect was complete. Hilda
was as far removed from the
drudge who worked in the Chicago
library as fairy princess is re.
moved from the little match girl.
She looked in the mirror and her
turbulent soul eased.
The gown gave her poise and a
feeling of sureness. sense OF
power. A tiny gold mask added
the last disgusting touch.
She slipped into a white fur
coat. 1t was smart and full with a
flaring collar. Her heart pounded
| Continued on Page 10, Column s.
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CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
The day of Minis dinner party
was hectic for Hilds. Determined
" she kept her mind on the fact
that she was 10 see Keith that
very night. He was the man she
loved yes he was--yes he was.
Through a dreadful misunder-
standing. she refused to go into
the details of the misunderstood
ing. they had been separated. Now
she was to see him, thrill again to
his presence.
Each time she worked herself
into a fair state Of rapture down
went her spirits. She had quar-
relied with Steve.
Forlorn
Before she could be utterly
happy about Keith she must sec
steve. make it right with him.
She was like forlorn little ship
without a rudder,
But, she reminded herself. Steve
didn't care a whit whether they
had quarreled or not, He was deep
in troubles of his own.
He loved Mimi and was desper-
stely jealous of Keith. Her jum-
bled thoughts raced in and out and
round about until by evening her
nerves were taut as a wire in the
wind. Usually sweet and agree
able she was short with Maize
over the important matter of
dressing for the momentous occa-
sion.
She burst into nervous tears
when Maize had trouble with her
hair. This meant the makeup
must be redone.
Maizie's calm broke under the
strain. She was almost cross with
Hilda. What's the matter with
you tonight 81 she asked. removing
the tear stains with sweet smell
ing cold cream. You're jumpy as
a grasshopper."
I'm sick of everything" Hilda
complained. Sick of masks and
trying to be funny and singing
into a black funnel. I want to be
myself. not silly Miss Somebody.
Maize sighed. You are a most
fortunate girl. You should BE-
grateful to Mr.. Stephen for all he
has done for you. With Winchel
and Fidler both on your trail Mr.
Stephen has accomplished a mira.
Gle in keeping you hidden"
But I don't want to be hid.
den,' rebelliously. Il want to bt
like other girls"
No one with voice like yours
can be like other girls. That's
the price you pay for a career
Maize finished the makeup and
began again with the curls. Mr.
Stephen is very fond of you"
Spiteful Thoughts
HE is not-he is not" Tears
filled her eyes again.
stop that" the older woman
commanded sharply. IF you cry
again I'll give up. You can get
yourself ready
Hilda swallowed hard and blink
ed her eyes. Nobody loves me, "
she quavered. They all love some
one else"
She thought spitefully of the
glamorous Mimi. Against her
subtle and sophisticated charms
she felt helpless. Hilda tossed her
head and disarranged the curls.
"I'll show Steve that he doesn't
know anything about anything,
she thought.
Maize put down the comt
you're just as naughty as vol
can be-" she said sternly. IF yol
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Bored Women Haze
Chance For Escape
By Developing New Viewpoints They Can
Create New and Interesting Mentalities
By CYNTHIA GREY

Dear Miss Grey: There must be something than
new hat to stir woman at this time of the year.
Frankly must admit am bored Nothing seems to
interest and the mad exercising and dieting my sedecev
ing friends indulge in Nine of ten of the
who seek to improve their figures have faces that
would stop clock and why they waste their time trying
get the streamnes of twenyyearod when their faces
makes you forget stream-lnes. is beyond me-
At this time of the year it to that a
should interest herself in something beyond herself yet how
many women willing to do this? When into crowd
of chatterng friends hear nothing constructive and must
admit get discouraged far is concerned don't
believe will live down natural vain selfishness
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given as the excuse, of course
But how would you feel If he
didn't have to telephone you for
any reason, or wasn't coming home
at all?
There are decided advantages
IN HAVING A MAN WHO HAS
TO CALL YOU UP. even if it is
only to say he's delayed at the
office, and who will come home at
some hour, no matter how late.
Men do complicate life but, If
you have no man TO sew on but
tons for spruce up for, or wait
for. what do you do with all the
time that's left hanging emptily on
your hands
Getting dressed in the morning
doesn't take half az long when you
have the bathroom to yourself as
when you have to share it with a
husband, or find your way round
the soapsuds and shaving cream
after he's turned II over to you
/ II doesn't take much time to
keep house in order when there S
no man to pick up after; and eat
ing by yourself. or preparing food
for yourself. is such a rapid pro-
cess II can hardly be counted as a
rhine killer at all.
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Santayana with You doesn't
mean you can Immediately
pick I'D a substitute who will.

Your husband may refuse to 60
to the movies you want to 60 to,
or see any sense in learning to
play bridge because you happen
to love the game.
But how about having to go to
the movies ALONE, or with an
other woman as an escort?
And will you be able to get up
a bridge game whenever you'd like
one anyway?
Fighting with your husband
may make you long for life
Of dignity but, II you get a
divorce, you may not feel at
all dignified If II suddenly
dawns on you that HE is
GETTING LONG VERY
NICELY WITHOUT YOU and
that YOU'RE NOT GETTING
ALONG AT ALL WELL
WITHOUT HIM.
Also, while life can be miserable
with man who insists on having
his own way about everything
from where and how to hang the
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for Creaky Joints

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It's Tor the pain Of sore, swollen.
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STAR AND VILLAIN

Fritz Leiber. cast as the villain
in RkO Radios They Made Her
Spy" featuring Sally Eilers and
Allan Lane, is one of Americas
most noted Shakespearean actors.
For four years he was director and
star of the Chicago Civic Shake
speare society.
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pictures to what church to attend,
if any,, it can be hell taking the
consequences of making all your
own decisions.
It's much easier to say Il told
you so" to someone else when
things turn out for the worst,
than to lie awake nights calling
yourself ALL KINDS OF A FOOL
for not anticipating that they
might.
ITO Be COntinued)
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Good Taste
Today

Never Too Old to Be Polite
Dear Mrs. Post: Does q lady or
q gentleman ever grow too old to
say Eyes, ma-am" and Yes. sir
to elders?
Answer: According TO worldly
usage Yes, ma'am" In said only
to a queen. II In a colloquial ex-
precision in the United States and.
where used, people would say 1t
Just rs long as there were any
ladies present who were very much
older than themselves. Everywhere
in the polite world, gentleman
says yes, sir" to other gentle
men who are much older until he
himself becomes one of the eldest
generation, and then younger men
say II TO him. Correctly, every
man calls his father "sir"-but he
does not call his mother "maam."
The why Of this. l don't know.
A Widows Wedding Ring
Dear Mrs. Post: Ny father died
Q few months ago and my mother
wondered II q widow ever discards
her wedding ring. Mother doesn't
want to put her wedding ring
away. you understand, but ii in .
diamond band and 1t Il very no.
ticcable that several stones are
missing. 1t would be more ex-
pcnsive than we can afford to re-
place them right now.
Answer: It would give an un-
fortunate impression should
widow who dearly loved her hus-
band discarded her wedding ring
after his death. II seems to me
the best thing to do. II the stones
are all Of the same size. Is to move
some Of the stones 90 a. to fill in
N long \ space Of diamonds ~
possible, and have the space that
viii be all holes filled in smooth
with metal. The cost Of this re-
pair would be very little, and the
ring should look very well. She
would keep the plain part under
meath. But II II should swing
around on top. the plain section
would look quite all right. ]
might add that II 1t u likely that
ehe or her children can have the
stones replaced, a thin casing Of
gold might be wrapped around the
stoneless portion OF the setting,
leaving 1t intact underneath. But
the probability ID that the whole
settiag IL weak and making II
solid would be best ~ well ~
easiest and cheapest.
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iOliiS NtsihAA coCAiiNbo /
Even if you have children, they |
won't fill all the gaps made by
husbands absence.
There will still be those mo-
ments once given to giving your
husband the details of why you're
so fed up with Mary you never
want to see her again or listening
with one ear and half your
mind-to his reasons for the re-
cession, and what he'd do if he
could change places with Roose-
welt or somebody for month.
Living alone after having
been half of a couple is diff
ferent from living alone when
you've never known what II
was 10 have husband--let
the spinsters refute that point,
IL they can.
When you've had a man to take
his turn at closing the window in
/ the morning, and his share of
worry about keeping the wolf
from the door. of course you feel
at more of loss without him
than you would if you had TO fend
for yourself.
Saturdays and Sund days
spent alone are lot lonelier
after you've had man who
practically had 10 do some
thing with you; even IL the
result of deciding that you
would do together amounted
to a declaration of war.
And why not mention sex life :?
Divorce doesn't call a halt to the
sex instinct.
A woman can't have a real
affair. even in this day and
age, without letting herself In
for a lot of criticism and los
ing out on the benefits of a
more conventional life.
You can readily come to the
conclusion that your husband is
standing in the way of your hsv-
ing the things you'd like most TO
have: but ARE YOU SURE you
can have what you want II you
leave him?
Getting rid Of q man who
won't sit down and discuss
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You sound As though You need
= srring tonic. Cheer up. The
members Of your sex aren't the
dreary and unintcresting creatures
you picture them. Like men, they
have their weaknesses and their
strength.
You criticize them for trying TO
attain stream lines and make fun
of their faces yet you would prob
ably be one Of their most severe
critics were they to neglect their
figures. Not all women can be
beautiful, but an intelligent woman
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can see to il that she looks like
something other than sack OF
sugar.
What you need is new view
point, a fresh outlook on life in
general. You can get il, you know.
inspite OF the fact that a complete
new wardrobe or vacation trip
are out of the question. How? BY
forcing yourself 10 develop one
entirely new interest outside of
your daily work. Scott at hobbies
II you like. but the fact remains
that the person who has great
interest in something It needle
point. music. poetry or the movies
seldom finds herself with
faded appetite for life at any time
OF the year.
Effective, too, In sticking TO a
resolution to read two non-fietion
books a month and the paper care
fully every single day instead of
skipping from headline to headline.
Also. for one month. try getting
eight hours sleep every single
night, walking one mile day and
eating a large green salad and
fruit every day for lunch. II all
sounds pretty strenuous. doesn't IT 4?
But this Spartan routine is needed
by those weary souls who feel
bored with the business OF living.
Sleeping enough at night and
forcing your mind to be really
active during the day will go
long way toward curing your pres
cnt lcthargy. and II l am not mis-
taken, you wrote to me because
you want to chase the doldrums
from your existence.
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page:
/. Texas.
2. Tin.
3. The moon.
Z. The people Of France.
B. Miss Htlda Yen.
8. Central Statistical Board.
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3. Eight
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10. The Roman Fasces, q bundle
of rods with IN axe projecting,
symbol Of power.
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DIV d RICE
If You Must
BY FRANCES SLADE
CHAPTER Ill.

Living Alone And NOT Liking II
When you still married to your husband you work
yourself into frenzy because he calls for the fourth
evening say he won't be home until Observation-Disclosures