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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
Your HEALTH
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN

II has been said that the fin
gernails reflect diseases that af-
feet the body as whole There
are diseases that specifically
concern the nails themselves.
One of the most extraordinary
conditions is enlargement of the
nail which may affect one or
more nails at the same time,
usually of the toes rather than
of the fingers. Under such cir
cumstances the nail becomes
overgrown, thickened, and green
ish in color.
II becomes so hard it cannot
be easily cut, and finally gets
bent over and curved. This con-
dition usually affects quite old
people who are kept in bed be-
cause of disease or weakness.
Occasionally, however, it will
affect the young.
There is not much that can
be done about this condition eX-
cept to soften the hardening nail
by soaking it in oil or in poul-
tees, and then pairing the nail
down.
Many people become concerned
about the white lines that run
across the nail which are indi-
cation usually that something
has interfered temporarily with
the growth of the nail. 1t takes
from five to six months for one
Of these white lines to pass from
the bottom of the nail to the tip.
BY the position OF the line at
the time when II is first seen,
the doctor can calculate when
the patient had something that
interfered with the growth of
the nails. For instance, in a Sc
we're disease like influenza, pneu-
monia or anemia. there may be
great interference with the
growth of the nail, lessening its
vitality and producing such
white line,
Lines forming lengthWise on
the nails are usually associated
with rheumatic conditions or
with infections of the body or
with nervous disorders or with
some disturbances OF the glands.
Another queer disturbance Of
the nail is the development of
the concave rather than a con-
vex nail. These are sometimes
called spoon nails II has been
found that in some cases this
is family disease and viii oc-
cur in several generations Of the
same family.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09

Editor The Times: Kindly
print the enclosed open letter TO
the Pacific Bridge Co. Narrows
bridge contractors:
No doubt yog have seen the
item in last Fridays Times, viz:
MAN FIRED TO GIVE DEW
JOB, y but l am inclosing same
and ask on behalf of the pub
lie YOU are serving to please give
reasons for your action in laying
off a WPA worker trying to
keep the wolf from the door and
take care of his little family,
and putting in his place a man
who has been drawing down
good salary for many years and
is now retired on pension with
nothing to do but amuse himself
and take life easy.
You may say you have the
privilege of hiring and firing
whom you please but you have
been serving the public long
enough TO know that any action
that is resented by them is sure
to work TO disadvantage to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
Love, Tested, Grade A

Once again. science finally gets around to discovering
something which all the of us knew all the time.
Dr. Mouton Marston le-detecor expert, has invented
machine which he says will tell only who loves whom
but why.
After experimenting writes alert correspondent,
DR. Marson found that breathing and pulse change
according to reactions"
After experimenting, indeed Have been going to the
movies all lives for nothng What movie fan has failed
to note the heavng bosom of the manly hero his eyes fall
the lovely heroine, the corresponding futer of her
Experimenting, shucks! Any 10-year-od doube-bl fan
knows that. Mr. Marston!
And for the pulse reaction, doctor Grandma knew
all about that for she up novels that reminded her
how Mr.. Ctherbys pulse raced madly he Mathlde
radiant vision in crnone at the head Of the stair
above him." a6F
or later!
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# War Comes

This excellent time for thought and perhaps for
action with respect the sesufcency of the United
States in the event of an emergency, such as
1t will come with surprise to many people to know that
20 per of the supply of anmony from China and
that 80 per of the supply Of tungsten has the
origin Both of these metals extremely important Tin
and manganese obtained in large quantities in Brazil
and Russia but it possible these of supply might
be shut off,
Dr. John w Finch. head of the L. S. Bureau of Mines,
is of the authorities who urges the purchase of
time store of these essentials the present time In
port of his position he cites instances in the last when
it necessary to smugge platinum of Russia and
considerable skullduggery obtain supply of
Chilean ntrates.
Prices advance as much per cent when shortage
Develops Dr. Finch revealed and necessary supplies pu
chased may situation in the future. small
part of the gold held in hole in Kentucky purchase
essentials precious than the entire store of the yellow
metal.
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Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention u ihs col
umn letters must Eivf name ana
address OF writer OuIT initials
viii BE- published when requested.
Mr.. FiNit: What - good
dormant spray for fruit trees
And how strong does one make
it, MRS. VI.
Your seed and garden equip
mcnt dealer should be able 10
answer that adequately for you.
II you prefer 10 study the sub
jet. the county agricultural
agent. at the courthouse. can
provide you with some litera-
ture
MIR. FiNif: saw some time
ago where money was being APP
poriioncd for readers for the
blind. Are only relief people
available for those jobs . II not,
where do YOU apply DO they
only read To the dependent blind
receiving relief or are all blind
eligible for this service?
CURIOUS.
That is a WPA project. neces-
sarily limited 10 persons eligible
for relief The reading service,
of course. is available 10 any
blind persons, RS far as the read
ers can meet the demand Car
land 45s5 will give further in
formation about the project.
Mr.. Fixit: VIII You kindly tell
how long one must reside In
Idaho and how long II takes to
secure divorce there
READER.
Idaho permits filing Of a di-
voree complaint after 90 days
residence. After that the divorce
would be effected as soon as the
court could act.
Mr.. Fixit: What II II that
comes from whales that il found
on top of the water? What does
II look like" Has II an odors
How much Is II worth and who
buys II" OLALLA.
II is a waxy substance known
ms ambergris. found in the In
dian ocean and other tropical
waters. Color varies. sometimes
white. ash-gray, yellow or black,
sometimes variegated 1t has
musky smell. Use is In perfume
manufacture. II is said to be
worth as high as $40 per pound.
MIR. Fixit Why do we have
10 pay tax tokens on buttermilk
II seems strange as there are
none ON butter or cheese. both
OF which are manufactured. and
buttermilk undcrgoes no process
ing. CURIOUS.
Butter and cheese are ex-
empted from the tax specifi-
cally in the law Fresh sweet
milk is exempted but buttermilk
doesn't fall in that classified
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
Keeping Up With The Law
BY BYRON BENTLEY. LIZ

chuSettS awarded her damages
Said the court.
A substantial projection OF
portion Of a brass nosing al the
edge az q stair tread or landing
IS manifestly q potential source
Of danger to persons descending
stairway.
In the present case the de-
PENDANT corporation had put an
agent, its janitor. IN charge Of
the stairway His knowledge or
opportunity for knowledge Of a
defective condition on the stair
way must be taken 70 De the
knowledge and opportunity for
knowledge Of the defendant
4 landlord may not ordinarily
be held liable for injuries caused
BY defects inside Of an apart
ment. but he is the only one who
can be given the responsibility
for keeping up the common
stairways Hence. II the jan
itor fails % use reaSons ole care
70 keep the stsirways safe. the
owner is liable. tDunlea VS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
. 6STONS TO TIES I
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
l Which state in the L. S.
has extensive everglades
2 In units of length. how
many links are in one mile
3. Under which branch of the
government is the Federal Alco-
hol Administration
4 Where is the Colorado river
in South America .
5. Name the coach OF the
Duke university football team
that was defeated in the recent
Rose Bowl game.
8. Should olives be eaten with
the fingers or fork 3?
I. What is the correct pro-
nunciation of the word mis-
chievous
S. Name the second ranking
state in area in the l. s.
2. Which state is represented
in the IT, S senate by William E
BorahH
10, What is the name for the
bell in the parliament clock
tower, London ?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 1899

After the morning hours al
verse planetary aspects will rule.
according to astrology. This IL
a day when the early riser gains
advantages.
AS business heads and finan-
eiers come under the best direc-
ton of the stars there are sim
lister influences which arouse
envy and jealousy Class con-
seriousness may be expressed in
malevolent fashion under this
rule of the stars.
There is a sign indicating un-
rest among the under-privileged
with the United States in trade
seem TO warn of secret propa-
ganda which will gain accept
ance under this CONFORMATION.
Press and radio may carry
messages that reveal danger
zones within the United States
as well as in foreign countries.
The Philippines are subject to
changing conditions.
Leases and contracts should
not be signed under this sway,
unless they have been long
under consideration. Impulsive
decisions of all sorts should be
avoided.
Australia may experience a
political crisis this month, but
it will be of minor Importance.
Astrologers foretell more and
more independence on the part
of British colonies and depend
encies.
Canada is to be closely allied
and the unemployed. The stars
and com ercial interests.
Friendly ties will strengthen
Great increase in the number
of college students is prognos-
ticated for the year.
Shortage of dwellings will he
evident as spring approaches.
Builders are to profit, but mate
rails may rise in price,
Persons whose birthdate it in
have the augury of a year Of
unexpected difficulties that may
be overcome. They should avoid
unsponsored strangers.
Children born on this day may
be courageous to the point Of
recklessness. Many boys are
er-confident and unable TO
meet defeat. Girls should be
carefully directed for they may
be unusually talented
Copyright, 1887
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
IN NEW YORK
BY GEORGE ROSS

NEW YORK Strictly per-
sonal. the actor who stirred us
more than any of his contem-
poraries this season is Raymond
Massey who. In all humility, is
portraying the Great Emancipa-
tor in ABE Lincoln in Illinois.
The play and he make all audi
ences proud to be Americans.
We found THE American
Way" lavish patriotic spec
tscle, but too big and far-flung
for emotional uplift.
The most over-exploited young
lady of the year, to our notion,
is the debutante Brenda Frazier
whose chief claim to fame was
an untiring penchant for night
clubs.
The best night we spent at
the movies was the one in
which we sat on the edge of
our seat. watching Alfred Hitch
cocks thriller. THE Lady Van
ishes." unfold That mans a
genius at building cinematic sus-
pense
Best Actors. Best Readers
If asked TO quickly choose the
best actors of the season. we'd
list them this way: 81 Ray
mond Massey; on Robert Nor
lev for his representation of os-
car Wilde in the show of that
name. (3) Laurette TAYLOR for
her magic in Outward Bound
"a Beatrice Lille for the fun
she spreads in Noel Coward's
revue. "Set to Music; 80
Fredric March for his sincere
portrayal of prospecting inn
migrant in "The American
Way: t6) Ethel Waters for her
moving characterization of
New Orleans Negress in NAM
has Daughters"
To date. we have found no
more gracious boniface in Man
haitian than Sherman Billingsley
OF the Stork club.
Nor softer. more relaxing.
better cushioned seats than
those in the mezzanine OF the
Radio City Music Hall.
Last Laugh
one OF the brighter. recent
columnar moments was that
when John Barrymore. calling
across 10 his wife. the former
Elaine Barrie. said Time 10 so
in, Mrs. Snodgrassh and was
hawled out, forthwith. for using
that domestic nickname in
public.
We're glad to be among the
few who enjoyed their belly
laughs the night "Hellzspoppin"
opened and admitted il, though
the critics tilted their high hats
az II like machine guns. He'll
zRpoppin" had the last laugh.
and still is having it. for de-
spite the critics il is the higges,
hit in town.
All. Big Tables.
At last Manhattan has ac-
CURED an oasis that has breadth
and width and uncrsmped quar-
tiers. This is the 5000 900 beau
tiful Road 10 Mandalay" in the
Hotel Delmonico where the fly
ing fishes play in giant murals
on the walls II is a relief to
gsdabouts who weary Of re-
clining at dlme-sized tables.
Our favorite means OF get
ting away from il all remains
what II has always been, a
round trip on the top of a Fifth
Ave. bus from Washington
Square to Fort Tryone Park and
We persistently recommend this
form Of escape TO stated New
Workers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
General 0ront: Soldier
Who Fought for Peoce

RUGGED Ulysses S. Grant spent
~ most Of his life as soldier.
Yet Grant fought consistently for
peace. AS a matter of fact, he
revealed in his memoirs that he
never liked service in the army,
that he did not want TO so to West
Point. that il was only under his
fathers orders that he enrolled.
Grant hated the Mexican War.
said frankly afterward that he felt
it was an unjust cause. The Civil
War found him in retirement,
working in a Galena. H.. leather
store. But his belief in the Union
cause this time was well fixed. So
the man whom the army had ed
ucated returned TO the colors.
But he continued to fight for
peace. Every action. every move
he made as Union commander was
calculated 10 bring an early end
70 the titanic struggle. Finally.
on April S. 1865, Grant began the
peace negotiations with General
Lee which were 70 climax at APP
pomaitoN.
The final truce found Grant tri-
unphant in his pacific views. De-
spite all manner of criticism, he
permitted the Confederate soldiers
TO retain their horses. gave Lee
rations for his fsmished troops,
paved the way for other lenien-
cies in the last hour. Hardly had
the war ended. when he undertook
3 general program TO make peace
effective in the torn south.
Grant. pictured on many L. S.
stamps, is shown above on the is
sue of 1890. scent light brown,
enlarged.
(Copyright 1919. NEA Service. Ine.)
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STAIRWAY TREADS

Rubber mating on the stair
way is q protection against fall
ing when il is in proper condi-
ton. II the brass binding which
holds Il down is broken. how
ever. a dangerous condition
exists which may bring the land
lord trouble
Mrs Dunlea occupie q an
apartment on the fourth floor.
The stairs were covered with
mating held down by brass
nose one inch wide. A few
screws were out on one of the
steps and the nosing was ele-
waited high enough for a finger
10 De slid between the mat and
the stair tread.
On her way downstairs Mrs
Dunlea caught her toe in the
nosing and plunged hesdlong 10
the landing below She sued
the apartment house for dam
ages.
In q recent decision the SUI
preme judicial court Of MasSa-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
SCIENCE NEWS

For the ladies science has de-
vised cap-curler. The curler.
which is worn like a cap when
the hair is being waved, is
Webbed, with a number Of slide
able combs attached in parallel
rows. Teeth in the combs hold
the hair N place to produce
waves. By sliding the combs
along the parallel strands
around the head the hair can DO
trained in the direction desired.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09

pt y AN u nelp me farmer
ICE Of its starting point.
but a bad thing for the It'll.
fellow.
The senator is not irrevoeably
committed % all the details OF
. the bill which the newly-orgsn-
lied farm bloc has brought IN.
7 joined n sponsoring II be-
cause I want 10 see it brought
before congress. nc saws. 4
want TO see II examined and
studied carefully. Maybe il
isn't just what we're looking
for. But It al least deserves our
earnest study"
For. believes Senator Capper.
something has TO be done. For
years. he remarks. al least two-
thirds OF all American farmers
have operated at q loss. The
present administration has tried
to help, but. as he puts il,
they've made little or no prog
ress. Like the others In the
farm bloc. ne believes some new
approach must be tired: maybe
the Frszier-Lemke proposal.
Copyright. 1887
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

held there by there" he
was referring to the Workers
Alliance halD. l am a member
of the executive committee. and
/ have never missed a meeting
since was first given that posi-
ton. We always meet in the
Washington building, in Rogers
office on the 10th floor, and I
can prove my statement.
l would suggest that Sparkling
investigate little more thor
oughly before he draws imma-
ture conclusions or makes any
rash statements.
CHARLES RICHTER.
All North u stroet
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i HdCh NILHlN SH0uLllE HlSL,
The farm belt s sore again.
and its soreness Is reflected in
congress Z is quite possible
that this congress viii 20 ahead
and write 4 brand new type Of
farm oil. tossing production
control out Of the window. hav-
Ing the government unoerWrite
the farmers cost OF production,
providing for the dumping Of
export SURPRISES and greatly
broadening the field in which
the present agricultural act
operates
An influential bloc Of farm
belt senators and representa-
tives has lined up behind such
bill. A similar Dill failed 10
pass the senate last year by
Just six votes: TINS year. the
bills hackers may find those SIX
votes and more.
A good man 10 discuss the
whole situation with is sena-
tor Arthur Capper Senator
Capper. Kansas Republican.
admits freely that President
Roosevelt and Secretary Of Agri-
culture Wallace are perfectly
sincere in their desire TO help
the farmer. He says this adj
ministration is more friendly to
the farmer than any in many
years But he also feels that
the new deal farm program has
failed and that it is time to
find a better one
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09

yourselves sooner or later, and
RESENT 1t we surely do
II there is any advantage in
having Dew on the job the least
you could do was to give the
former watchman some other
job.
CHAS. p. FENTON.
1920 South Tacoma Way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
DENY COMMUNISM

Editor The Times: In answer
to Mr.. Sparkling, who wrote
Feb. 4. In the first place we
are not, in any way, propogating
any communism or any other
ism in our Young Peoples Vo-
cational Guidance Forum, or
"NYA Forum" as Mr.. Sparling
called it.
l am at present one of the
most active members in the
Forum; and since / first joined
their ranks. almost two years
ago, l have never heard any
word for or against ours or any
other government In fact. our
Forum is not a political organi-
cation in any way.
II any of our members are
communistic in belief, can
truthfully say that they have
been very quiet about it, There
has been absolutely no agitation
in our Forum. II there ever was
can assure you it would be
properly "squelched.
l would like to ask Sparkling TO
prove his statement, Even ex-
ecutive committee meetings are
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CLASS WARFARE CITED
AS PRINCIPAL PROBLEM.

Editor. The Times; For nine
years we, the people, have
struggled in the throes of a So
called depression. The New Deal
mas failed in its task to solve
our problems.
Our problem is class war
fare and will continue until the
workers come together on the
political as well as the indus
trial field and form an economic
organization of the working
class
CYRIL ALGEO.
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The Tacoma Times

Published week dav py The Tacoma Ilnes
Publishsnr Co at sie Pacific Ave. Tacoma Wash
The Times delivered carrier IN citv 65 cents
month"; elsewhere IS cents By mail outside the state
rs cents pei month. 81 so In Washington
IS cents month 81 SO for three months a. so fer
six months and ~
Entered sccond-class matter The postoffce ct
Tacoma Wash under the act OF congrs<s March 1879
Telephone all DEPARTMENTS MAID 1851
~rroclam Liberty through all the iand"-Llberts Bel
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In 1888 It actually dangerous to stay at home
than to out the streets foot in automobile
At least that's fair deduction from the 1888 figures
fatal accidents compiled by the National Safety Council
They show that while 49, 600 people killed in traffic
accidents, $4,000 killed by accidents in their
homes.
For the first time in 10 years the home deadly
than traffic for while concentrated traffic safety drives
cutting the traffic toll by 1910 reduction of 10
cent fatal home accidents increased two per cent
The accident prevention work of the National Safety
Council and other agencies proved them real national
asset in the year passed For they helped the United
States to cut its accident death toll by 10000 for the year
Further 100000 fewer persons disabled by injuries
1888 than in 1887
Sentiment aside, there is tremendous economic gain
for the country in thus cheating death of what he has
to regard as his legitimate prey
But the toll of accidental death still terrible one and
the encouraging results of the 1888 safety campaigns should
stimulate to seek better results this year
To be perfectly just attribute of the divine nature
to be to the utmost of abilities the glory of man.
- Addison
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SELF-CONTROI.
FOR FARMERS

Just before he came to Wash
ington this winter. Senator
Capper held a conference in
Topeka with 900 Kansas farm
ers. He also had letters from
900 more. He believes he has
a pretty fair idea of what the
farmer needs.
First. he feels that regimenta-
ton and restriction Of produce
ton must stop. II there is to be
any control. he saws. let farm
ers impose II on themselves
rather than submit to some
thing devised at Washington.
Next. he believes the farmer
must be assured of the cost of
production Of his crop. plus
fair profit. as far as crops
grown for domestic consumption
are concerned. SURPRISES, he
feels. should be exported for
whatever they will bring. either
with or without government aid
He would shape tariff and for
eign trade policies to preserve
the American market in toto
for the American farmer.
He would keep the present
soil conservation program, and
would continue to finance agri-
culture through the farm credit
administration but he thinks 3
per cent interest is plenty for
farm loans.
All Of which comes reason
ably close to expressing the pro-
visions of the FraZier-Lemke
bill introduced recently by the
newly-formed farm bloc
NOT
UNANIMOUS
Senator Capper admits with
a wry smile that farmers them
selves are far from united in
their views
Those farmers ] talked with
at Topeka certainly weren't in
agreement. Most of them.
think, do want the AAA act of
1888 repealed. But one group
"A small but noisy wants
the government to stop trying
to do anything at all for the
farmer. A larger group wants
some control of SURPRISES to
keep prices from going down
too far Still others bitterly
oppose production and market
ing control, but do approve of
the soil conservation program"
The senator remarks that the
new farm program ought TO be
keyed to the family-sized farm.
In too many cases. he believes.
the AAA program has been
fine thing for the big landlord
and the corporation-owned farm
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-09
Bruce Cation

WASHIAGIOA-Atter * years OF strenuous and eXpen-
- sive effort the New Deal program help the farmer
within shouting distance Of Star4irr mint