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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Byrd Diary Illustrative
Of Virginia Colonial Lii :.

For more than three years, from
February, 1909, to September, 1712,
Col. William Byrd jotted down in
shorthand notes on the days routine
on his extensive plantation. When
he was elected to a seat on the
Virginia council Of state, he record
ed in his diary that he drank too
much wine, played cards late, lost
20 shillings and forgot to say his
prayers before going to bed, writes
a correspondent to the Kansas City
Star. Subsequently he began to wor-
ry about his diet, deciding that only
one item of food should be eaten at
a meal. Byrd wrote for his own d.
version, unaware that some two CEN
turtles later his diary would fall into
the hands of an expert on archaic
shorthand.
Byrd's diary, hitherto unknown,
was discovered by accident in the
Huntington library, San Marino,
Calf. DR.. Louis B. Wright, Of the
library's research staff, was exam
ming documents in search of materi-
al for a book on the social and intel
lectual history of early Virginia. He
came across some manuscripts by
William Byrd, whose History of
the Dividing Line" is one of the
bright items of our colonial litera-
ture. A small volume written in
shorthand was scrutinized. A few
passages in longhand, obviously in
Byrd's handwriting, aroused inter-
est and the book was turned over to
Mrs. Marion Timing, who recog-
nized the shorthand system as that
of William Mason, a shorthand writ
er of note of the Seventeenth CEN
fury. Mrs. Timing identified the
shorthand notes as the work of Byrd
and promptly set about transcribing
the daily entries.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10

The New Pepperell prints are in
l9c per yd. at Cheff's. II
Miss Letha Williamson motored to
Kdlispell Monday evening to take
Miss Marianne Strong to that city
to visit friends.
Mrs. Frances WOLF recently pur-
chased the Signe Johanson beauty
parlor She is having it redecorated
and il will be open for business on
the 18th.
Pete Detjens installed new avn
ing at the Pastime Friday to replace
the one which was recently burned
The front of the building was re-
decorated also.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gale Weidner
Archie Minde, Lee Harmon ano
Rudy Moholt motored to WhitefisF
Sunday. They spent the remainder
of the day golfing
Mrs. George Baker, small daugh,
ter and her youngest brother
George Earle, Jr., left Sunday fol-
Seattle where they expect to spenc
three weeks visiting with relatives
G. NJ. De Jarnette, from the re.
gional forest office. Mssoula, If
charge of planting operations. was
in Libby this week planning plant.
ing program for the Kootenai for.
est for this fall and next spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Crotteau en-.
joyed visit last week from Mr.
and Mrs. Erwin Bettin of Hoquiam
Wash The visitors left Sunday te
drive to Glacier Park and to Chester
for a visit, after which they expec
to return home.
The Rev. and Mrs. R. w Orr
came over from Wilbur, Wash, thi.
week for vacation visit with then
son and his wife. Mr.. and Mrs Dor
Orr Shortly after arriving Mr. Or
was taken i'll and was removed t
the Libby hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Delzer and lit
tie daughter, accompanied by A
Lovick and Charley Allen, drove
into Spokane Monday afternoon ane
attended the ball game there tina
evening between Spokane ant
Wenatchee teams. They returned
home the next day bringing will
them Junior Delzer who had beer
visiting with his grandmother, Mrs
Thompson, at Clayton, Wash.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Forsakes Madcap Comedy
For Serious Dramatic Role

Irene Dunno, who has been as
soclated with madcap comedy char
acterizatlons in recent screen Of
/ ferIngs, portrays a serious romantic
role that stands out as one Of the
lihest performances in her brilliant
career IN Love Affair co-starring
Charles Boyer at the Kootenai The
atre Sunday and Monday.
AS a romantic team, Miss Dunno
and Boyer make an ideal pair. The
actress plays the part of luxury
LOVING beauty, while Boyer is seen
as notorious playboy. The pair
meet on board an ocean liner bound
from Naples to New York where
each IS scheduled to marry into
money.
This common bond draws them to-
gether. Their casual friendship sud
denly ripens into warm and genu-
Inc romance, although neither has
anything to offer the other but love.
Inc sacrifices each goes through,
coupled with an Inflated accident
70 the girl on the day of their long
awaited reunion, provide absorbing
dramatic moments. Believing she
has been famed, and torn between
her love andzeWhat she now con-
siders her duty, the young woman
deliberately disappears without per-
hitting Boyer to know of her plight
"a plight which would make her a
burden, not a wife
The story reaches a novel ending.
preceded by a refreshing series of
dramatic conflicts which heightens
the entertainment of the picture.
Two tuneful songs, Sing My
Heart" and Wishing" are sung by
Miss Dunno
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
LOCAL STUFF

10. o. F. picnic Aug 20 Further
particulars by eard.-Committee. 1t
J. E. White and son of Spokane
were visitors in Libby last Satur-
day.
H. A. Kendall and DR. John c.
Boyd of Kalispell were business Wis
itors in Libby Tuesday.
eMr. and Mrs. Ben Petrie are here
from Tacoma for a visit with Mrs
Petrie's mother, Mrs. Mosher.
Mrs. Hamilton Hough returned
Saturday from Prosser, Wash.
where she has been visiting with
her parents
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Entertains at Cards.

Mrs. Hans Westman was hostess
Tuesday night at pleasant even
ing at cards, honoring Mrs. John
Roche, who is visiting in the city.
Two tables of auction bridge were
IN play. High score prize was cap
tured by Mrs. Israel Crotteau and
the consolation by Mrs. Susan Garlic
ton. Mrs Roche was presented with
q lovely guest prize. The home was
beautifully decorated for the oc-
caslon with profusion of flowers.
refreshments We're served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Grassh0pper Plaques

A grasshopper plague occurred in
the United States in 1856, and an
other occurred from 1874 to 1877.
The latter plague, which extended
over a period of three years, caused
widespread ruin throughout the
whole region between the Missis-
sippi river and the Rocky noun
talns.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Largest Diesel Locomotive

The new locomotives of the trains,
the City of Los Angeles and the City
of San Francisco. are the most pow
erful Diesel locomotives in the
world. The two 5,4O0-horsepower
Diesel plants of these locomotives
were built by the Electro-Motive
corporation of La Grange. I'll.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
First Lutheran Church.

tut Utah Ave.
? Bible study tonight p. m. at the
church.
Sunday service at 8 p. m. Rev
Stephen Dale. pastor of this church,
l9l5-l927, now at St. James, Mimi,
will preach.
Young peoples Bible camp al
Twin Lakes, near Rathdrum, Idaho
August ID, 20.
Welcomed
HAROLD L. OLSON,
Student Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Church News
st. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Sunday Masses Z and 8 a. m.
Baptism after 8 a. m. Mass. Sun
day School after o'clock Mass.
Confessions Saturday evening
at 7.30.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
SPECIAL BOWLING MEETING

Saturday evening, 7,3O, The Play.
BoWlers, prospective bowlers and
sponsors urged to attend. Election
of officers, formulation of plans for
coming season. Large attendance
desired If
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
st. Johns Lutheran Church

The Friendly Church"
Sunday, August Is.
Regular morning worship begin.
ming at TO a. m.
If you have no church affiliations
you are invited to worship with us
H. L. PFOTENHAUER,
Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Church of God.

Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Preaching, IL a. m.
Young Peoples meeting, 7 p. m.
Preaching, 8 p. m.
Rev. A. ]. Stewart of Billings
will act as supply pastor for the
next few weeks.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
The Methodist Church.

Harold E. Baber, Pastor
Sabbath School 10 a. m.
Morning. worship II o'clock. Spe-
,ial music.
A cordial welcome to all
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Christian Science Church.

The subject for the Lessons Ser
mon Sunday, August Is, Soul
Wednesday evening meeting at
800 o'clock.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10

Pulse as a Time-Keeper

You carry fair-to-middling time
keeper, right on your wrist. 1t is an
individual time-piece and before you
can use it, you have to test it against
a good watch which indicates sec
onds. The average pulse beats
about SO times to the half minute,
while the person is still. Try out
your own and see what your figure
is. The pulse is a useful timer--it
was used quite extensively before
watches came out. Calico used il
in his discovery of the principle OF
the pendulum-one of the first and
basic discoveries in science. But
with the advent of watches with Sec
ond hands, this method went out.
Today, few people overlook at Sec
ond hand on their watches from
years end to years end.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
boiling

please present this ad at Kane 4
Bakery for a surprise. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10
Wild Pninsettia

The poinsettia or Christmas eve
flower grows wild in Mexico. and
scarcely a garden is without it.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-10

Term Dog Days Explained
The term dog days" for late sum-
ymer originated in the belief dogs
were especially liable to go mad at
that time
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10

been made by the Carnegie Cor
poration The machines already
developed are capable of solving
mathematical problems Of the
most complicated character in a
few minutes, which by former
methods of computation would re-
quire many months.
One of these machines is known
as the "differential analyzer" or
iginally built for the solution of
problems in electric power trans
mission, but which has been found
adaptable to almost every branch
of science and engineering.
Another is called the "cine-
manitegraph," described as being
designed for solving integral equa-
lions, evaluating Fourier series,
determining correlation coefficients
and other problems understood
only by master mathematicians.
These new machines are said to
be among the most marvellous
ever devised by the mind of man.
DIR. Bush, their inventor, who will
be 40 years old in March, is for
mer professor of electric power
transmission and dean of engineer
ing at Boston Tech.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
For Women Only

Probably there were no objec-
tions from the men when an au-
dience of women in Detroit ap-
plauded loudly a woman authority
on etiquette who said terrible
things about members Of her sex,
to wit, that they are getting
uglier every day." "they diet so
much they look haggard," that
she wonders chow any of them
ever get a man." that the trouble
with women's clubs is that every
body wants to be president and
after that "honored as founders or
what not" and that, III conclusion
as if a conclusion were needed
they act like a lot of umpty-
imp mugwumps."
Wise men will not reveal wheth-
er they agree with a word Of that
whether they would have applaud
ed the authority on etiquette or
whether they expect to do anything
about it. They won't even repeat
some of the things the authority
on etiquette said, although they
were printed in the news report.
The men, in short, are neutral
like America on the European sit
uation. They have troubles enough
Of their own.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
Waiting To Be ShOaCn

Some scientific words emanating
from the lips of a scientific man
convey the thought that mans old
religions are passing, but are still
reacting upon his environment dan
gerously and inevitably; that SEN
timental and emotional factors
make for race degeneration which
means that if the race is to i'm
prove, young men and women must
be taught to pick their life part
ners according to eugenic laws.
Some old-fashioned persons be-
lieve, however, that one of the
things that is wrong with the
world is the fact that the old re-
ligions are passing. Possibly the
old religions did not fit. But who
will believe that the old religions
have caused the ills of the world ?
Similar reasoning applies to
the theory that love is not the
proper basis for the choice Of a
life time partner What better
method has been devised? Ultra
modern theories regarding love
and marriage have swept the land
but the little god laughs and con
tinues his conquest.
The modern note, with pessi-
mism as its. key, has been sounded
Nevertheless, old-fashioned people
will have to be shown.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
POisOns Ease Pain

New and important develop
ments in the use of pOisons for
the relief of pain were prescribed
by DR.. M. B. Greene of New
York in a recent report to a lead
ing scientific body Among the
substances used are the poisonous
venoms of rattlesnakes and other
deadly reptiles.
The use of such poisons in var
ious ways is not new, but recent
Improvements in technique prom
Use to be of great benefit to suf-
ferers through blocking off" GER
tain nerves or sets of nerves. in
stead of partially deadening the
whole nervous system in order to
relieve pain in one part of the
body.
AS result of years of research
and experiments it is now possible
to treat extremely painful condi-
lions by injecting the poison in
proper doses directly into the
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
Counterfeit Boom

There has been a marked in
crease in counterfeit money in the
last two years, condition of
which banks and merchants every
where have long been aware.
No excuses are necessary for the
secret service The public realizes
how diffiult it is to track down
the maker and passer of queer"
money.
There is enough spurious cur
rency in circulation that it be-
hoOves everyone to inform himself
on the difference between the
good and the bad and to scrutinize
every bill received in change.
Those who attempt to pass coun-
terfeit money knowing to be I'M
lawful are as guilty as the man
who printed it, so there is danger
in taking too much for granted
even as to the routine transac-
tiOns of the day.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
So Words

The laughter with which mem
bers of the Progressive Education
Association greeted one Of their
own reports conspicuous for it's
90 words" was high point of the
associations conference in Detroit.
Tle laughter was not unkind being
directed less at the authors Of the
report than at the members them
selves. 1t came in a burst Of rec
ognition that any thesis, be it ever
SO practical, can be spun into
Celebrations so tenuous that touch
with practical reality is lost to all
but the spinners Gf you know
what we mean.)
The authors Of the report knew
what they meant, presumably,
when they said education must
take account of a functional in
teraction between an organism,
which is dynamic as to growth and
needs, and the culture, which is at
the same time limiting and facili
tating, conservative and changing,
in it's influence on the organism"
But it is doubtful if these words
could convey precise meaning
to any but the authors. And since
the subject under discussion was
nothing other than the meaning Of
Progressive Education itself, it
was time to laugh, sure enough.
Progressive Education is educa-
ton that tries to be functional in
relation to the needs of society
But it means a lot more than that
because (1 the nature of society's
needs at any given time is open
to argument and (2) education
itself plays g part in shaping the
nature of society and, hence, it's
needs. 1t is, in short, limiting
and facilitating, conservative and
changing.
Anyhow. Progressive Education
is demOnstrably practical in it's
application at any given time and
place. And, as long as it is able
to sit back occasionally and laugh
at itself, we expect it will remain
so.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
Successful Fceding

The successful stock feeder of
today is a student - a keen OBJ
server who keeps in touch with
changing conditions. And these
changes are largely due to the dis
cOVeries in nutrition at our var
ious agricultural experiment sta
tons, declares Lyman Peck, a nu
tritional expert, in a recent ar
ticle.
Feeders have long realized that
a protein supplement in addition
to corn and hay was essential for
beer cattle An important factor
developed during recent years as
extensive experiments at the agri-
cultural colleges revealed the SUI
perior value of a newcomer, soy
bean oil meal Among it's advant-
ages enumerated by Mr. Peck are
these:
Soybean oil meal is the most
highly digestible protein supple
ment obtainable; it is more palat-
able and produces faster gains
than other protein concentrates,
and as a general rule it is more
economical to feed
These advantages apply to all
kinds of livestock and poultry, as
has been demonstrated in the feed
lots IF kWA State College, Ohio
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
nerves of the patient.

nerves or the patient.
These animal poisons are said
to be much more effective in al
laying pain than opium or NOR
phine, but heretofore they have
been administered principally to
make easier the last days of suf-
ferers from incurable diseases.
The new treatment is described
by Dr. Green as "a fractional
method of blocking the nerves
either on the side or in front of
the spine," with great accuracy
in results by deadening individual
nerves This sounds rather mys-
terious to the layman, but any
means of alternating pain is al
ways welcomed by suffering hui
manity.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10

few years has been phenomenal.
This demand has greatly stimu-
lated the raising of soybeans,
which in several states now con-
stitute a major cash crop.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10
Thinking Machines

For his work in developing an
amazing group of mathematical
thinking machines" nr. Vannevar
Bush. new head of Carnegie Insti-
tute Of Technology. was recentA
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10

given q cash award
the Research Corpo1
York, a non-profit
devoted to the al
science and inventid
So important is t
Bush and his associa
that a special grant
ward its continuan,
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10

The Rev. Enos Bacon of Kel-
logg, Mimi, has received $4,000
from the British Medical Associa-
ton for his vocal cords, which
are deep bass and soprano, and
are to be claimed after Bacon's
death.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-03-10

William Early, 5S, of Whitman
tic, Maine, who has been a hunting
guide for more than 80 years,
never carries a gun and has al
ways refused to kill any animals
or birds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

Except under unusual circumstances, the good burglars of any village, town or city may visit their local governing body whenever the spirit moves them. Very few people drop in to watch their serv- ants guide the destinies of their coni- munlties. The mayor of Berkeley hopes, by these special invitations, to have his guests make point of attending.
 Even if they don't get engraved invita- tlons, many people would get to know their representatives, would learn more about the process of democracy If they dropped in on their governing bodies occasionally The lawmakers are usu- ally glad to see throng; and it's sur prising how much few such sessions will help to guide voters when elections roll around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Selected Poem
MOTHER IN TYRE
(Mark 7,24.30)

(Mark 7.As30) (Nelle E. Mace in the Christian Science Monitor) Did you, 0 Tyrian mother, in now.found faith, For one moment hoar-not clearly as sweet Mary
 heard
 But as from some faint remembered legend The angel dabrielB promise that the Son Should come the Son who should bring peace on
 eapth2 And when you asked Of him. asked for your child, Your troubled little enc, peace that should stlll Tho fierce temp0stuouSnesS, and he delayed Testing your faith perhaps, saying it were Not meet for him to waste tho chdrnes broad- Did his gentle eyes then wake E your heart More urgent iinportunanco in aBking2 He listened as you told him how tho household pets The childrcns little dogs under the table Received Of the childrenB crumbs-and you said; Yes Lord 50 wilt thou have mcrcy7 And will it not Do 50, when mournfu waves Of hate crash, turbulent, against the sad world That faith, seeking dod, at last shall sec the Son,
 and peace, As you, o Tyrian mother, returning To your house, content with love, found your child, Your little one, now quieted, in peace?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Canadians Are Fit

During a war, beliigerent nations find out lot Of things about the physical conditions of its men things that could only be guessed at before.
 Canadian authorities discovered to their intense qualification that of the men thus far examined for army service, less than one percent has been found to have chest diseases as revealed by x-rays. Authorities were forced to reject only 308 men out of 54,l20 examined. Under q general draft, the percentage would un' doubtedly be somewhat higher But this first evidence Of good health must be reassuring to the Canadians
 The unfortunate thing is that these conditions can't be readily ascertained except in time of war. During peaceful intervals, when such information could be of valuable service to the medical profession and to the small group Of per- sons in need of help there is no adequate machinery for getting at these facts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Pushing Out Reds

If permitted to carry on his investiga- ton, Representative Martin Dies has promised he will prove that 7,000,0oo per- sons, now engaged in industry, are not only aliens but Reds or Fascists It will then be comparatively easy, he thinks, to put them on a boat and send them back where they came from.
 However, one may feel about the Dies investigation up to this point, 1t is dis turbing to contemplate 7,000,000 workers, many of them with their families, being sent back to the far corners of the world from where they drifted. A generation ago, or, perhaps, two or three generations ago, many families now solidly American were aliens Back in 1920 and there abouts everyone except the Indians was an alien
 Furthermore most people will want proof that 7,000,000 of our workers are aliens, and that all of them are working to undermine the government. That would give us about 25,000,000 aliens in the country, based on the generally accepted ratio of one alien in Industry for every three in the country. That seems bit high. Mr. Dies should proceed with great care. Unless he does, lot of innocent people will be hurt in the melee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Current Comment

The independent voter is the req. salvation Of decent politics in thii senator William E. Borah (Rep.
 Ida.)
 This Is tho great testing time fos democratic Self-government. oui high enterprise Is to prove it sufi' cient for every task and in every circumstance which can come to z free people.
 Paul V. McNutt, federal security
 administrator.
 The world B with uS. It B our justification; t h the guarantee Of our victory.
 --Presldert Albert Lewun Of France.
 If you must talk baby talk, 60 some place where he (the babV won't hear you. --Dr. Max Steer, director. Purdue
 University's speech clinic. :.