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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
TWinkling Stars

The twinkling of stars is a rapid
shaking or vibration of their light
caused mainly by the turmoil of the
atmosphere-currents and strata of
different temperatures intermin-
Cling and flowing past one another.
A stars light seems to come from
a mere point, so that when its rays
are scattered by irregular refrac-
ton, at one instant very few rays
reach the eye, and at another many.
This accounts for the seeming
changes Of brightness in a twinkling
star. Ordinarily the bright planets
are not seen to twinkle because Of
their large apparent disks. made
up Of a multitude Of points, which
therefore maintain a general aver.
age Of brightness.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Worship of Sun Linked
To Stone Age Farmers

Worship of the sun as a distinct
object apparently did not start until
the new Stone age, when man had
developed a crude agriculture. In
the old Stone age all nature was
looked upon as "a great human
ghost" the spirits of the dead were
supposed to enter into natural OBJ
jects and the trees, animals, rocks
and clouds were endowed with hu-
man qualities.
With the advent of crops regularly
sown and harvested, the one natural
object upon which these crops de-
pended was singled out for special
reverence, writes correspondent
to the Wisconsin Star. A great
wealth of sun symbols is first noted
in this period Of pre-history. The
paintings and carvings of old Stone
age men show no designs that can
be connected directly with the sun.
Worship of the sun has gone
around the earth. It was prom
inent part Of the religion Of ancient
Egypt, where at one time it was
refined into a monotheistic system
which ranks as one Of the worlds
great religions. 1t was almost uni
versal among American Indian
tribes, reaching its greatest refine
ment among the Incas of Peru,
where the rulers were supposed to
be directly descended from the sun.
The Japanese ruling family traces
its neurological descent from the
same source.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Better ParenthOOd
Is Slogan of Drive
National Project Is Civen
Hearty Approval.

CHICAGO. - Better Parenthood
week, October 1929. will be OBJ
served by communities from coast
to coast, announces George ].
Hecht, publisher of Parents Maya
zine and chairman Of the committee
of leading educators and famous
parents who are sponsoring this
event.
"Give first thought to children"
is the slogan of the 1889 Better Par
enthood week. The u. S. children's
bureau is cooperating in the pro-
motion and in many states and cities
governors and mayors have issued
official proclamations urging special
observance of this week.
Better Parenthood week, which
was observed for the first time last
year, Is concerned with developing
closer relations between home and
school, promoting organized study
Of child problems, and inspiring
closer understanding between par
ents and children. This year Bet
ter Parenthood week has added i'm
portance for all of us because it
will be an incentive for community
education in how to preserve our
democratic ideals in the face of
world conflict" states Mr.. Hecht.
with America one of the few ma
tons in which parents can still be
reasonably certain Of keeping their
children under their own guidance,
we feel that. programs planned for
this week win have an unusually
thoughtful and receptive audience.
The threat to humanitarian princi-
pie, which war always brings,
makes paramount the need today
for more thoughtful guidance in the
moral and spiritual development of
children"
Katharine Lenroot, chief Of the
U. S. children's bureau, in endorsing
this national project, writes that,
1T seems to me this is an excellent
time to call to the attention Of the
country in this special way the OPP
portunities open to parents for more
adequate facilities for the care and
protection of children, through the
cooperation of many different
groups and organizations"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Government Is Planning
Housing Census in 1910

A national housing census, the
first Of its kind to be attempted in
the history Of the nation, will be
taken in 1910 in conjunction with the
individual count. following action by
congress in the final period Of the
last session.
According to E. l.. Ostendorf,
president Of the National Associa-
ton Of Real Estate Boards, the CEN
sus is bound to be Of far-reaching
importance as fact foundation for
private enterprise. both as to new
construction and as to rebuilding Of
existing construction. Most impor-
tant, the data will be made avail
able for each community.
Because Of the practical impor-
lance Of having local data made
available as early as possible" Os-
tendorf said. 1.-The association will
ask that the time of completing the
census be moved forward"
Reporting on the bill, the senate
committee on banking and currency
stated: Investment in housing
represents one-fourth of our nation
al wealth. In the form of either
loans, commitments or guarantees,
the federal government has an in
terest Of approximately $40. 000, 00O,-
600 in housing. Yet this Is the one
branch Of our national economy
where reliable statistical informa-
ton is sorely lacking"
The count Of dwelling structures
and dwelling units is restricted in
the bill to a collection Of the most
significant factual statistics. &
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Barber Chair

A pony at Santa Rosa, Calf, has
been ridden by more than $4,000
children. 1t is local BARRIERS idea
Of solving the problem of keeping
children quiet when having their
hair cut. The pony is attached to
his BARRIERS chair. He sets the
youngsters on it. gives them the
reins and quickly cuts the locks.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

Earl Gray, of st. Paul, visited for
the weekend in this city at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Hide
brand. He is brother of Mrs.
Hilebrand.
Miss Barbara Rowe. will spend
a week of vacation from the
Minneapolis Business College in
this city with her father, Burton
Rowe, and her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. B. Rowe.
Mrs. w. Johnson and children
and MRS. Henry Thiegs and son,
Phillip, autoed to st. Cloud Satur-
day where they spent the day.
Mrs. Thiegs' daughter, Mildred, is
in nurses training at the st. Cloud
hospital.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Chemical Treatment for Fish

Chemical treatment Of freshwater
fish to produce fish preparations
similar to those made out Of sea
fish has been proposed in Hungary.
according to the American Chem
ical society. The purified fish is
freed Of scales, disintegrated. and
soaked in a solution containing com.
mon salt calcium sulfate, magne-
SUM sulfate, magnesium chloride,
ferric oxide, and alum in amounts
which saturate the fish with the
components Of salt water. The
treatment softens the bones Of fresh
water fish at the same time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Rare Old Whisky

In 1875. H. Groupe. of Hunting.
ton. Ind, inscribed his name and
the date on time plate. fastened 1t
to bottle of whisky and placed it
in the wall Of new building.
Recently workmen razed the struc-
ture and found the bottle. In
stead Of rare old whisky. It con-
tanned only tasteless liquid.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

Decide now to choose the home
heater that you'll be proud to have
In your home. Hillerud Hard
ware. Adv.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

Aren't YOU glad you decided on a
genuine Estate Heatrolt. Coal or
oil. Hillsrud Hardware. Adv.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

More than 10000 skulls are pre-
served in the National Museum in
Washington.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

For better health tomorrow-buy
Christmas Seals today! ~ 49,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

You'll find q handsome, home
heating Estate HeatrOla in q size
to fit your home-at q price to fit
your budget. Hillerud Hdwe. Adv.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

All want ads cash, unless
you have a ledger account
with this office. Rates 1c
per word No ad accepted
for less than Csc. All ads
must be in before Wednes-
day noon or held over until
the following week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
WOMAN,S REALM
NEW GADGETS ARE PRETTY GOOD REASONS
 WHY KITCHEN CAN BE PLACE OF BEAUTY. TOO
Steel, Enamel and Chromium GiUe It A Smart "WorLd of Ton1orrolU" Appearance

By NEA Service
 New York.-With kitchen and cooking equipment becoming more attractive as well as more efficient by the minute, there's no reason why the kitchen can't be one of the pleasantest rooms in the house. In many modern home, 1t is
 Even an old-fashioned kitchen, after expert face-lifting, emerges with World of Tomorrow" look. Sleek modern ranges, re- frigerators and sink units, together with separate enameled steel cab- inets to provide adequate storage and working space, take care of that.
 New base cabinets have non- tippable sliding shelves, lots and lots of roomy drawer space, and sound-softening chromium bound linoleum work tops. Wall cab inets of assorted sizes can be grouped to suit the neds of the in- dividual kitchen.
 Newest kitchen tables are of chrome plated tube steel with lin- oleum or porcelain enamel tops. Matching chairs have colorful washable composition seats and backs. Nice thing about these, there's practically no vear-out to keep clean. Then there's step-on refuse container of new metal alloy that is durable, that doesn't chip, corrode or tarnish or one of enamel with alloy inner can. Both of these have rubber around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

anything sliceable (but not the thumb-it has foo-proof safety de- vice) from paper-thin to an inch thick.
 Really beautiful appliances are de- signed for table or buffet service. Cleaning chrome finishes @ new combination sandwich toaster, grill and waffle iron, with heat indicator that tells correct temperatures for its different functions. A three-well electric server keeps snacks hot for simply hours and hours, if guests family are tardy. And there are smart new table broilers. with re- movable, washable heating units.
 Mrs. Modern Housewife can be sure of always serving perfect coffee. One of the new automatic electric coffee makers takes away any guesswork. When the bev- craze is done, the current auto- matically switches off, or a very low heat is maintained to keep the beverage hot without brewing it stronger. An automatic teapot works on the same principle. One very beautiful new coffee maker is of hand-cut, clear crystal, with sugar and creamer to match-all set on a chrome and ebony tray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04


 You see them at every dance! The good dancers who with a va riation or two make even the fox trot new and exciting. And the poor dancers who try to initiate them but give up in despair.
 But those lively variations aren't difficult. Anyone with diagrams and instructions can learn to do fancy steps, be among those sought after on the dance floor.
 Do the Swing Step given in our diagram. It will dress up your fox trot, delight your partner.
 Count 1-Step forward on left foot forward and touch toe lightly to floor. 3-Step back on right foot. 4Swing left foot back, touch toe lightly to floor.
 To indicate a change from other fox-trot steps to the Swing Step, the man stops his partner with a firm pressure of hand and arm. And by knowing such tricks of leading, following, it's easier of course to do other variatiaons in other popular dances.
 Our 32-page booklet gives dia- grams and directions for the fox trot, waltz, rumba, tango and shaG basis steps and variations. Tells how to lead and follow smoothly, become an expert and popular part ner.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of HOME COURSE IN NEW BALL. ROOM DANCES to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

practical notion of the amount of yitamin D required daily to main- tain optimal nutrition, the beso possible health, vite or youth-noe less than 1900 U. s. P.XI units daily and for younger persons better than 5000 units daily the year around.
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
 Pr0statism
 am GA years old and my physi" clan says am developing prostratid obstruction. I have to get up three or four times every night. (E. T. U)
 Answer-Up to you to decide your own fate, or perhaps we should say the fate of your family and friends. Drift along as you are and become "bladdery" old geezer and a trial to every one around you. Or decide now whether to undergo the radical surgical prostatectomy or the less formidable, transurethral resection. Send stamped envelope bearing your address and ask for monograph on Prostratic Obstruction.
 Bad Guess
 My trouble Give years standing) began during the menopause. It Is in the small of my back. My doctor said 1t is neuritis and advised hav- ing my teeth and tonsils out. I did so, but the trouble continues just the same. (Miss R. O.
 Answer-It is fortunate the doc- tors do not commonly regard the eyes or the lungs as sources of focal infection. All I can tell you is that your age or the physiological cessa- tion of the menstrual function can have no bearing on your complaint. It might be well to consult physi- clan who will try to determine by careful examination and study Of your condition what ails you.
 Protected by John F .Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
RAISING A FAMILY --- Only Tact Can Silence Noisy Radio
DEAR MRS. PRICE:-

I can't think of a blessed thing you can do about your neighbors' radios.
 Writing an anomyous letter is just one of those things wouldn't start. The very word, anonymous carries a blank with it. No one reads a letter of that sort, to begin with, but consigns it instantly to the waste basket. Besides what we can't say over our signatures is not to be said at all.
 Radios can be nuisance. Tn summer our own are all very fine. But hearing one through open windows is rather horrible. The only trouble is that our own ra- dios are annoying others, perhaps. The difference is that we turn ours off at nine or ten and they keep theirs going often far into the night ANNOYANCEs CAN
 BE OVERLOOKED
 I called the other night on some people who live on a corner. The porch faced a stop light and brakes were screeching at such rate I found myself gripping my chair. My hostess did not seem to notice any inconvenience whatever. She never heard it, and her baby upstairs slept the sweet slumber of the in- nocent. Not a sound. Not peep.
 It is all in getting used to it, I guess.
 However, the family who keeps a radio on after the good burghers are in bed, or keeps it at top pitch all day, is going too far. Maybe a few of you could manage some sort of tactful approach, and suggest that although you think the world and all of them, you would think still more if they would just turn the switch at ten.
 Maybe our children make a noise that keeps neighbors awake. Maybe we drive intot he garage un- der their windows at 2 8. m. and make all the noise we like with gar- age doors. Maybe lots of things. Maybe our Johnny is learning to play horn. Or Sally Lou is taking piano and practicing when the next door baby wants to nap.
 Too bad, but we cannot have the world to ourselves - and neither can anybody else.
 Yours sincerely,
 OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

the tops which takes out the jangle when the lids drop down.
 For the vacuum cleaner there is a new dustbag with slide fastener across the bottom, so that the bag itself never has to be removed from the cleaner for emptying. Also shown at a recent housewares exhibit were carpet sweepers with improved fea- lures for easier and better opera tion--automatic brush adjustments, built-in brush cleaners, fat rubber bumpers, finger-tip emptying de- vices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
SUNSHINE vITAMIN KEEPS
 YOU YOUNG

Liver oil of numerous varieties of fishes, perch, bass, mackerel cod, halibut, salmon, burbot (eel- pouO, both sea fish and fresh water fish, and the body fat of some fishes, such as salmon, sar- dimes, is the richest natural source of vitamin D. The only foods be- sides such fish that contain signi- ficant amount of vitamin D are oysters, egg yolk, butter, cream or whole milk. Canned salmon, by the way, is a fairly good cheap source of vitamin D.
 The name sunshine vitamin" is given to D because ultraviolet rays of sunlight act upon a substance present in the skin Cor possibly in the sebum or oil secreted by the skim converting the substance (ergosteroD into viosterol, which is vitamin D. This IS then carried by the circulation to the part of the body where 1t is required. Therefore, up to certain degree, the human body can manufacture its own vitamin D. provided there is sufficient exposure of the skin to sunlight. Or if awkward conven- tions or silly obsessions prevent ex- posture to sunlight, then exposure of the body to ultraviolet light from artificial source is the next best practice. But please do not ask me which lamp is desirable = ask your doctor. Just remember that exposure of the naked skin to ultraviolet, natural or artificial, gives the body more vitamin D.. For this reason I recommend that every home should provide a place where any member of the family may take the sun au naturel, or if not direct sunshine then at any rate a period of daily exposure to skyshine, for the sake of health, vite and preservation of youth.
 A monograph, available on re- quest if you inclose stamped ad- dressed envelope, deals with the common ailments of children, youths and adults which respond to increased intake of vitamin D and high calcium diet or calcium feed- ing. But today we are promoting youth, and if any one vitamin merits special consideration as the youth vitamin it is vitamin D.
 Synthetic vitamin D, produced by irradiating ergosterol Gas the substance occurs in certain strains of yeast) with ultraviolet light of certain wavelengths, is identical in effect with natural vitamin D from fish liver oil, so far as human nu- triton is concerned, as measured unit for unit. It actually costs less than @ lollar to produce 100000 units of vitamin D in this way, yet many people actually pay at the rate of a dollar for 10000 units, in their innocence of the technical facts or their credulity or thanks to the credulity of their physicians.
 Don't ask me, please, how many units of vitamin D one can get in a sunbath or by exposure of part or all of the body surface to the light from an ultraviolet lamp. have no idea. But I have a fairly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

For . "tailored-maid" who still likes her clothes to have softening touches here and there, Pattern STA has been tastefully designed by Claire Tilden. Make it of all-white to set off your sun tan and give you . healthy, freshly-scrubbed look. There's unusual flattery in the long, wide panel that runs from the neck to the hem in front, with pretty softening gathers down eith- CT side. The neck crosses over in delightful new line and buttons down the side. Don't you love the wide collar? You might make 1t in contrast and edge it with ruffling or lace. And do tuck 6 bit of the trimming in the sleeves. See the ripping fullness of the skirt. AL together, dress you'll wear with zeal pride.
 Pattern STA is cut in misses sizes 13, 14, 10, le and 20. Size l0 rec auiFes, 3 7-8 yards 90 inch fabric and q 1-4 yards lace edgiue.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS lise) ln kelnt fsz fhis pafssFn. WHITE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
-WE, THE WOMEN-- Will Power Wins The Game Of Keeping Hubby Happy"

little things that go wrong around the house.
 Making him feel that he isn't providing as well as other men who happen to earn more money.
 Talking money and economy constantly.
 Considering their house her special domain instead of looking on it as place that can be her biggest ally in making him want to come home - if it is run with his comfort in mind.
 A woman doesn't have to be smart to figure those things out, or work hard to avoid them. They won't trip her up, if she's too busy mak- ing her husband happy to worry about holding him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
AN INCENTIVE FOR GUESTS

A standard floor waxer contains a new small heating device for easier spreading of wax on cold floors. The same machine polishes, sands and scrubs.
 Newest models of electric mixers and juicers are ultra -stream-l lined and look quite handsome in the kitchen besides being fascinatingly efficient. One new mixer actually liquifles fruit and vegetables by re- ducing them to a puree with rapidly rotating sharp knives. A quite pro- fessional looking slicer, too, cuts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

About all 1t takes is deter imitation. N o t determination to hold him, but determination to make him hap py.
 The wife who honestly wants her husband to be happy and usese fifth grade common sense to bring it about, can have him as lon g as s h e wants him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

Wanting him to De happy eliminates such things as:
 Letting him think for a minute that any woman in the world is luckier than she.
 Ever seeming to care more for her possessions than for his cam fort.
 Keeping up a continuous stream of chatter.
 Pulling a long face when he canes home too tired to go out.
 Saying without spirit: T don't care; whatever you want to do" whe nhe says, How about a show?" or Would you like to go for ride?" COMMON SENSE IS SOLUTION
 Expecting him to worry about the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04

Crocheted medallions of the square variety, with shell clusters in each of the four corners, create a most unusual design when groups are set together to make a dresser set. Pattern No. x 297 contains large illustration, materials needed and complete instructions.
 To order this pattern, send Is cents in coin or stamps to Needle. work Dept, Waterbury Democrat, P. o. Box 42, Station O., New York city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
SUNDAYS MENU

BREAKFAST: Huckleber r 1 e s and cream, poached eggs on ham and toast, nut muffins, coffee, milk.
 DINNER: Honeydew melon with lime slices, boiled fowl, cream gravy, brown rice. green peas, cel- cry, green pepper and lettuce salad, orange refrigerator cake. coffee, milk.
 SUPPER: Cold sliced chicken, hot biscuits, pickles, cabbage-pine- apple salad, jellies. stewed fruit, layer cake, iced tea, iced cocoa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
OF Interest To Women

Nave you Q household problem to solve? Write your question clearly. sign your name and ad- dress, enclose three-cent postage stamp and mail to The WOman's Editor, Washington Service Bu- reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. C., for . personal reply.
 Q. I have been advised by den- tist to have badly infected teeth re- moved and have plate made for upper teeth. Can you tell me if ar- tificial teeth are ever satisfactory or give me any advice on how to get used to them?
 A. If properly fitted, artificial teeth will be comfortable and almost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
BY RUTH MILLETT

It's about time someone broke down and confessed that it's no job at all for the average woman to hold on to a husband,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-04
Latest Styles
HOzC To Keep WeU
By DIR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

health "rS no , nss, w stamped envelope h enclosed column ne mnoe Address Dr. MadisoD