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Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
Strange Facts
Both Trains
Wound Cash !
Mouth Prints

As most of the private houses in
the towns of Pennsylvania have no
baths, the Rumanian government
now runs bath trains through
this section. Equipped with tubs,
hot water, soap and towels, they
offer free bathing facilities.
The Chinese army awards a
cash bonus, instead of stripes, to
its soldiers when they are injured,
privates getting $40, officers $40
and generals 500 for every wound.
Bank clerks, payroll carriers
and night watchmen may now call
for help during a holdup, without
endangering their lives by an
alarming move, through new ra-
do transmitter that they wear
under their shirts. Taking a deep
breath closes the electric circuit
which makes the set silently flash
alarm signals to a central receiv-
ing station.
Positive Identification of horses
has been found practicable through
photographs or gutta-percha molds
of the roofs of their mouths, which
are as distinctive and individual
as human fingerprints.-Collier's.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
CHILD OF EVIL
.ss :s.s. By OCTAvUS ROY COHEN

"Yes," he said. "You must. It's
been rotten mess from the begin
ming. And, as I was saying-when
it clears up, I'm going"
Why"
He laughed. 81 know what you're
thinking: That Mother has done a
swell job. That she's not only caused
something beautiful to be created
but that she's made a commercial
success of it. Well, listen, honey,
Mother was doing a bigger job than
that. She was trying to make some
thing out of her moderately virtu-
GUS but highly Indifferent son /.
and she wouldn't think she had sue
ceeded if she found me willing to
spend the rest of my life here col
lecting dollars from tourists. Nope
I'm commencing to suspect
that life can be grimmer-and pleas
anter - than that. It'll be New
York"
Doing what?"
Learning something and working
at it. Starting seven rungs below
the bottom and casting impotence
out of the office-window. I can get
a job. Dad had lots of friends, and
while, at first, they won't believe
I'm serious-they'l find out soon
enough" He shrugged his broad
shoulders. 81 feel like sap, talk
ing this way. Little Rollo but
happen to mean it."
She said, 81 know you do, this
time"
."And I'll keep on meaning it. It's
funny that Beverly could have
taught me what New York never
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
Babe stared at the
swamp angels.

could. I suppose that's what Moth
er really had in mind"
They were silent for long time:
close, mentally and physically. The
day slipped away beyond the cy-
press trees and azalea bushes; the
hush of night embodied them; there
was an incredible serenity. Her
voice was very tiny, there in the
soft blackness. She said, you'll
make the grade, Barney"
"You really think SOP"
II know it."
Banter had gone from his man.
ner. The arms that went about her
were strong arms. The lips that she
turned up to his were wide and ca
ger and frank. And if his face was
lost to her through a mist of happi-
ness, if-for the first time in weeks
she felt sense of fulfillment and
security-that was only natural. She
said, "Everything's all right now,
isn't it, dear?" and he answered by
drawing her closer and closer
. until it seemed that there had
been no trouble, no agony of soul,
no stark reality.
They rose then and walked hand
finland toward the house. Their
young faces were grave. Mrs. Ham,
ilton saw-and made no comment.
She was wise in her generation:
tolerant and understanding mother.
The supper was served late. 1t
was simple and tasty. The CONVEX
sation about the table was light and
pleasant and subdued. Occasionally
Barney's eyes would meet Kay's as
though to say: "You see, everything
is right and tranquil now"
They finished the meal and
strolled out onto the veranda. The
heavens were sprinkled with stars,
and the light from the big hallway
sent faint yellow glow out upon
the lawn. Barney and Kay sat to-
gether in the porch swing, hands
clasped; frankly and unashamedly
happy. There was little CONVERSE
ton. 1t was too beautiful, too peace
full.
And then the serenity of the night
was shattered by the slamming of
the front door, and the descent of
huge, frightened Negress. fragrant
was babbling, "Oh. my Gawd, Mis-
tub Barney Oh, my Gawdl''
Kay caught her breath sharply.
All the old terror came to the sur
face again. She scarcely heard Mrs.
Hamilton's tense question.
Whats the matter. Flagrant?"
"Oh, Lawsy, Mis- Hamilton ;.
they's a-comin'i"
'Who?"
Barney had risen. He moved
closer to fragrant and put firm
hand on her shoulder. He said,
Whats wrong?"
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03

The Negro woman was babblhR.
'sThey's a-comin', Mistuh Barney.
They got guns. I seen 'em."
"You saw who?"
"Them menfolks. White trash
from the swamp. You run, Mistuh
Barney-run quick"
Barney's voice was brittle. He
said, harshly, "Snap out of it, Fla
grant. What's happening?"
The woman was sobbing. "They's
comm the back way, Mistuh Bar
ney. White trash with guns. hear'n
'em talkin'. They was sayin' :.
they was sayin' that they was
gwine hang you"
Barney pushed her away. His
young face was grim. Get inside:
all of you"
He walked inside with them. He
gave no evidence of fear. He went
to the hall closet-under the stair
way-and took therefrom double
barreled shotgun. He produced a
box of shells and slipped two into
the chambers. He put half-dozen
more in his coat pocket.
"Barney!" 1t was Kay talking
breathless, frightened. "What are
you doing?"
He moved toward the veranda.
There were sounds outside: the an
cry, cultural voice of a mob.
Barney said, in a voice which was
cold and fiat, ''I'm going outside to
see what they want"
Kay followed, splendidly unafraid.
She said, simply, 'I'm going with
you, Barney"
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
Honored by Gems

Several kinds of gem stones
have been named after persons,
among therl being the alexandria,
which bears the name of the Rus
sian emperor, Alexander II (18lS-
188D; the kunzite, which was
named after the American gem
expert, DR.. George F. Kunz (1856-
1892; and the Inorganic, which
was named in honor of the Ameri-
can financier, ]. P. Morgan Sr.
(1837-1913).-Collier's.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
Ask Me .4nother
. A General Quiz
The Questions


/. Where is Independence
square? Red square? Union
square? Trafalgar square?
2. What is the difference be-
tween parole and probation?
3. Can you name a country or
continent that starts with ga" but
does not end with an "a"?
4. Is it correct to say "Any-
body can do as they please?
5. Was a Presidents child ever
born in the White House?
6. What city in the United States
is directly south of the North pole?
z. What is the estimated educa-
ton of our population?
The AnsUers
1. Philadelphia, Moscow, New
York and London, respectively.
2. Parole is a conditional re-
lease of prisoner from jail; pro-
baton is a suspended sentence of
one convicted but not sent to jail.
3. Afghanistan.
4. No. Anybody can do as he
pleaSeS" is correct.
S. Grover Cleveland's daughter,
Esther, whose birthday was Sep
TENDER 9, 1893, was the only Pres
ident's child born in White House.
6. All of them.
z. The median education of the
country as whole is completion
of elementary school. OF the ma
TONS adults, 1882 per cent are col
lege graduates; 1871 per cent are
high school graduates.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
Man OutdOes Nature

In the arts of life man invents
nothing; but in the arts of death
he outdoes Nature herself, and
produces by chemistry and ma
chinery all the slaughter of plague,
pestilence and famine. Bernard
Shaw.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
Correct Constipation
Before-Not After!

An ounce Of prevention Is worth .
pound of emergency relief. Whylet
yourself suffer those dull Nfeless
days because Of constipation, uhy
bring on the need for emergency
medicines, when there may be q
far better way2 That way Is to
KEEP regular by getting at the
cause Of the trouble.
Tits common constipation, due
to lack Of ''bulk" in the diet, q
pleasant, nutritious, ready-to-eat
cereal-Kellogg's All-Bran-goes
straight to the cause by supplying
the "bulk" you need.
/ Eat this crunchy toasted cereal
every day-with milk or cream, or
baked into mufins-drink plenty
Of water. and see II you don't for
get all about constipation. Made
by Kellogg's in Battle Greek. Sold
by every grocer.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03

Quiet Times
Our quietest times are our
growing times.-Anon.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03

Keep your body free of accumulated
waste, take DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets. 90 Pellets so cents.-Adv.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
Bureau Of Standards

A BUSINESS Organization
"A which wants to, get the
moss for the money sets up
standards by which to Judge
what Is offered 70 il, just as in
Washington the governments
mainfains q Bureau of Standards.
OYou can have your own Buesn
Of Standards, TOO. Juss consult
the advertising columns Of your
newspsper. They safeguard
youf purchasing power svsy
dag q svefy ysaf.
Glacier County chief., 1939-11-03
How To Relieve
Bronchitis

6rOuCu1IlSs acute OF chronic, Is an
lndammatory condition of the mu.
cous membranes lining the bronchial
tubes. Circumcision goes right to the
laden phlegm, increase secretion and
aid nature to soothe and heal raw,
tender, inf1amed bronchial mucous
membranes. Tell your druggist to sell
you bottle Of Circumcision with the
understanding that you are to like
the way it quickly allays the cough
or you are to have your money back.
CREOMULSlON
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
Evening star., 1939-08-26
LETTER-OUT
BY Fontuine Fox

Remove letter rearrange spell word
called for the
the word have from
Answer to Yesterdays Letter-Out
Leter-Ou
FO FRINGES-SINGER (entertaner)
(U) RETUSE-TREES make jobs for loggers).
CD DISINTERS-SINISTER Villains manner).
co OBLIGER-BOILER (on a steam engne)
(E) ALPINE-PLAIN Gts simpe)
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS

Who is Butcher the Shrike?"
asked Peter Rabbit.
Hes new to the Old Orchard"
replied Skinner, and you probably
haven't noticed him. I've often seen
him in the South. There he is now
on the tip-top of that tree over
yonder."
Peter and Johnny Chuck looked
eagerly. They saw a bird which at
first glance appeared not unlike
Mocker the Mockingbird. He was
dressed wholly In black, gray and
white. When he turned his head
Evening star., 1939-08-26

sumo it was one of Bully's children
you saw in the thorn tree, Peter.
For my part, I hope he'll frighten
Bully. into leaving the Old Orchard.
1t would be a good thing for the
rest of us"
But don't understand why he
fastens his victims on those long
thorns," said Peter.
For two reasons" replied Skim
Evening star., 1939-08-26

they saw a black stripe across the
side of his face and that the tip
of his bill was hooked. These were
enough to make them forget that
otherwise he was like Mocker. While
they were looking at him he flew
down into the grass and picked up
a grasshopper. Then for some dis
tance he flew with q steady, even
flight only . little above the ground,
Evening star., 1939-08-26

down. He doesn't waste time and
energy hunting aimlessly. He sits
on a high perch and watches until
he sees something he wants. Many
times I've seen him sitting on top
Of telegraph pole. I understand
that Bully the English Sparrow has
become terribly nervous since the
arrival Of Butcher. He is particular
ly fond Of English Sparrows. I pre-
Evening star., 1939-08-26

mer. when he catches more grass
hoppers and insects than he can
eat he sticks them on those thorns
so that later he may be sure of a
good meal if it happens there are
no more to be caught when he is
hungry. Mice, sparrows and things
too big for him to swallow he sticks
on the thorns, 50 that he can pull
them to pieces easier. You see his
Evening star., 1939-08-26

suddenly shooting up and returning
to the perch where they had first
seen him. There he ate the grass
hopper and resumed his watch for
something else to catch.
HE certainly has wonderful eyes"
said Skinner admiringly. He must
have seen that grasshopper way
over there In the grass before he
started after 1t, for he new straight
Evening star., 1939-08-26
BY Mormon Marsh
BY Bud Fisher

feet and claws are not big enough
to hold them while he tears them
to pieces with his hooked bill"
Does he kill many birds?" asked
Peter.
mot many" replied Skinner,
land most of those are English
Sparrows. He is a good deal like
Killy the Sparrow Hawk in this
respect. Hellol Now what's hap
pened?"
Evening star., 1939-08-26

ming beside the swaying pachyderm he sprang
suddenly into the air and clutched projection
of the gilded howdah. The next instant he
swung astride the huge neck. Strange words,
soothing words, poured from his lips.
Evening star., 1939-08-26

Under the jungle lords calming influence the
fright of the elephant subsidized. He turned
away from the brink of the pit and halted.
Ahtea gazed softly at the ape-man. YOU
you have saved my life" she breathed. Il have
saved Janette's life" Tarzan answered cooly.
Evening star., 1939-08-26

The fear-maddened beast raced on toward the
pit, bearing Ahtea and Janette toward destruc-
ton. Frightened guards leaped aside. Only by
cries did they try to halt the elephants wild
career, and these only added to his panic.
"Janette will be killed." Perry shouted.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-11-17
THANKSGIVING DAY
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
by The Governor)

custom. revered and consentiousy observed
since days our throughout nation
recognized proclamation the President of
States accordance Herewith John ".
Troy hereby Thursday, the
twenty November Nineteen Hundred and Thirty
nine. a day of THANKSGIVING.
1 upon that day all the people Of
Alaska. reaining may from their customary l.
returning Almighty God for his
gifts happiness which
been sustained in Territory a whole;
creasing in wealth with which and
lowed a still prosperous
hand
GIVEN my hand tie Seal of Alaska in juneau,
the Capitol this Third day November, in the year
Lord One Thousand Hundred Thirty Nine
JOHN. W. TROY, Governor of Alaska
E. l. BARTLETT, Secretary of Alaska
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-11-17

YOU CAN'T MIX GOOD ONE WITHOUT A BIT OF RUM
AT
GRANTS LIQUOR STORE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
Sponsorship Important

There is one important matter that should not be overlooked by the citizens of Waterbury during the coming leglSla. tive session. That is the question ot sponsorship of the many measures that have vital importance to Waterbury Of course there are any number of bills, very general in nature, which if passed, would be felt here in some way or other, though they are certainly not local Tn origin But there are many proposals that directly concern this city Many of these are charter changes.
 Such proposals as the city manager plan of local government is no secret That is suggested by the Good Govern ment Association in the form of refer endum at which citizens of Waterbury would have the opportunity to vote yes or no on the question. No one could find any fault with such a proposal as this. And the same is true of the merit system that is recommended. We know of the movements along these lines and we know of the organizations that foster them.
 But there are other measures, too, ot whose sponsorship many cannot be cer- tain. These are the bills of which one might well beware, for obviously some of them are introduced for personal or political reasons, which may not have the benefit of the majority of us at heart. Last week we recommended public hear ings here so that al! of us would get a chance to say something about what $ proposed for the city without having to go up to Hartford to do it. That may not be a solution, but it's an idea.
 !, On the matter of sponsorship, the Hart ford Times says, "One important point is that sponsorship be made clear. Who wants which bills and why? . .. To estab-
 fish sponsorship public hearings are uSeS s accused of many wrongs, but one wrong never lighted another. That's what must be watched for in all this correctionary Legislation being prescribed for our health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
Local Pride

New Haven citizens are already dis playing considerable local pride. A public meeting is scheduled for this week at which time there'll be considerable talk about Governor Raymond E. BaldWin's recommendation in his budget message that the New Haven and the Willimantic Normal Schools be closed and this train- ing centered in the institutions at Dan- bury and New Britain. This proposal shouldn't come as any shock to either New Haven or Willimantic residents, for it isn't new; it's merely revival of pro posal that was first mentioned several years ago. < At about the time that it was decided to make the normal school at New Bl1- tain a teachers college, 1t was recom- normal schools be entirely eliminated or else turned into junior colleges. Nat urally there was much discussion over the proposal and when 1t came down, the Legislature doing something about it, the appropriations for the four schools con- tinued to go through. Occasionally since then there might be mention of the plan, but 1t was quickly turned aside.
 Despite the fact that New Haven and Willimantc can bring plenty of argu- ments to bear for allowing their normal schools to continue activities unhamp- cred, there are just as many for their elimination and consolidation of efforts in two such institutions One is the economy of the move, which is the gov ernor's main reason, no doubt, for sug- gesting 1t. Another might be overcrowd- ing in the field of instruction. There are more than enough teachers now to go around, if Waterbury is any criterion.
 Once upon a time it was necessary to have quite number of normal schools so that girls wouldn't be obliged to go long distances to get to them and might commute every day. Travelling condi- tions are different today and while you might still argue that somebody's ambi- tion is defeated by eliminating a school, the defensive position is much stronger than 1t once was. The elimination is unpopular where 1t strikes the hardest, but it may be an economic solution worth taking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

dicativel forecast of spring business, for 1t reflects the needs and expectations Of hundreds of retail merchants through out the country.
 At the same time, attendance at the Chicago furniture and merchandise marts also bids fair to set new record, with sales averaging 20 per cent ahead of last year. At the same time, survey by the National Electrical Manufactur- ers Association indicates that they are expecting an upturn of 10 to 15 per cent in general business this year, while predictions for sales increases in electri- cal goods ranged upward from 10 to 80 per cent. Other studies bore out these predictions. Dr. Marcus Nader, professor of finance at New York University, told a group of retailers that, based on Federal Reserve System index of indus trial activity of 89 for 1888, he expected to see the figure rise to between 105 and 115 this year
 Note that all these predictions of business increases are based not on spring increase over winter, but on in- creases over the corresponding period of last year. Perhaps the slaShing of WPA by Congress has brought to some busi- ness men the confidence they have so long wished for. Perhaps denials during the past year have simply built up need for goods that must at last be SUD- piled. In any event, it is pleasant to find competent authorities predicting better business and to find manufacturers and retailers acting on those predictions. It suggests that spring may have some thing better in store for many of us than just another bad cold in the head.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
Coyote Evolution

Coyotes, like automobiles, are speedier than they used to be. That, at least, is the opinion of a Texas rancher said to be student of wildlife and particularly of coyotes. There's a reason for this i'm provement. It is result of the relentless war being waged against coyotes wher- ever they are found The ones that are captured or killed are the slow ones. Their swifter fellows survive, leaving a better stock to perpetuate the race
 What will be the outcome? Will the new breed of coyotes be so quick that they can't be caught? Then will they in- crease until they become once more a problem to ranchers? Oldtin1ers disagree with this. The coyote was speedy trav- eler even in Indian times, they say. And the drive against the predatory beast is rather effective, in spite of his speed Some day we may be protecting him. as we have the buffalo and other wild ani- mals and birds, in order to preserve him from extinction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

One thing the Waterbury Republican American neglected to put on the credit side of the city's isolation hospital was the use to which it was put as waiting station for local tubercular patients un- able to be admitted to the states various sanatoria. For several years the Water town avenue building functioned nicely in this respect. In fact, for time the state even contributed few thousands annually for upkeep of that section used by the patients. The state never could be persuaded to take over the building, though, permanently for such q purpose as this. Only few months ago The Democrat tried its best to "sell" the iso- lation hospital to New Britain, reading that the Hardware City wanted such an institution. However, New Britain was offered site and after building a struc- ture will, if it accepts it, get all inmates cared for by nuns, who will work with out recompense if the city maintains the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

Sundays sudden change from warm to cold was one of those miracles of weather for which New England is justly famous The same often happens in the summer time. We may be sweltering with the heat, but in the short space of a few hours the temperature can drop and relief arrive in the form of blankets that one night previous were unbeatable. Variable climate may not be too good on the health, but 1t certainly keeps you on your toes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

Department and passed the Foreign Service exams.
 There wasn't any trick to 1t. Oakley had been examining for exams, written and oral, for the past two years. Last year, after passing the written test, he ap- peared for the oral and was re- jected.
 He thought he was finished. He had no more money for tutor ing. But Joe Green, a State De- partment official, helped him make arrangements for a cram course. When he came up this year he passed.
 This means that as soon as . place can be found for him, Oakley will drop the handbags and the ice water and sign on with Uncle Sam as a starting figure of $2,500 a year. Actually this is not much of q raise, as q good bell-hop In Washington can make as much as $50 q week.
 Oakley came to Washington from Arkansas three years ago for the particular purpose of qualify ing for the foreign service. He has worked in three different ho- tels, the Powhatan as bartender, Lafayette and Hay-Adams as bell- boy.
 He is one of the few men with out college training ever accepted for the foreign service. NOT EVEN HOOVER
 Just before he retired as at. torney general, Homer Cummings