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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-24

WANTED: ROUTEMAN FOR RE-
tail delivery route. Give experience,
references, etc. Address: Route
man., Care of Star=News.
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I'll DOCK ST.. COMFORTABLE
seven room residence, on lot At x
100; modern heating system. Re-
duced price and terms. H. F. Will
der, Phone 631.
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Radio and Repairs

WE DOCTOR ALL RADIO TROU-
bles. Radio Service Co., 2os Prin.
cess St.. Phone 1923. Sound Sys-
TENS for rent.
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81 AUGUSTA STREET, WRIGHTs.
vile Beach, 8 bedrooms, 3 baths
EXce!len1 condition. Apply Samuel
Bear, Sr., and Son, 81 No. Front
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Houses For Sale

lew OCEAN FRONT COTTAGE.
Will accept vacant lot as down
payment, balance easy terms. Gull
ford Irving, Phones 474 and
2833-W. p. O. Box 1858.
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CROSS SEED co.
IL Market St. Phone I'LL
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211 WILLIAMS ST. 6 ROOM FUR.
nished bunsalcw. Apply Willetts
Realty Co.. Phones 3l1.3O4.
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SPRAYING, PRUNING AND FER
tilizing shrubbury. Cut flowers.
John Verzaal, Phone 39G-XR.
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Don't Take Ny
Word for 1t
By FRANK COLBY.

kindergarten
Noun. A school for young chill
dren.
The first kindergarten was estab-
hshed GS3O in Blankenburg, Ger
many, by the educator, Friedrich
Froebel. 1t was his theory that chill
dren from 4 to years of age should
be educated through the agency Of
play.
He coined the name from the Ger
man kinder (children) and garten
(garden).
In popular speech the word Is
pronounced -dee-GAR-d -den,"
but such usage has no dictionary
support. The second syllable should
be der" to rhyme with her. The
last syllable begins with It," not I'd"
Correct pronunciation: Kinder
GAR-ten.
Capitals indicate syllables to be
accented)
Question-Does the second syllable
Of "lambasted" rhyme with fast?-
G. S.
Answer-No. 1t should rhyme
with base, case.
Correct pronunciation: lam
BASE-ted
For personal answer to your
questions about words, send a
stamped (3-cenD, elf-addressed en-
velope to Frank Colby, care The
Evening Star.
Evening star., 1940-03-05
UNCLE RAYS CORNER
Have you ever heard of the king

Have you ever heard OF the king
dom of Thailand?
1t is an old kingdom in southeast
Siam. The name was changed last
year to Thailand, which means
Land of the Free"
Amanda, the king of the country,
is a 14-year-old boy. The throne
was given to him several years ago
by an uncle. The boy had little real
power in his hands. He has gone to
school in Switzerland and certain
men have made laws In his name.
A few years ago the Land of the
Free was a place where the people
were not nearly SO free as in most
other countries. The king had the
power of life and death over his sub
jects. and it was said he was an
absolute" monarch. This was
changed while the former king,
Prajadhipk, was making a visit in
Great Britain.
The people of Thailand have olive
compleXions. Their skins are not so
light as those Of Chinese, and not
so dark as those of most natives of
India.
Feasting in Thailand after total
eclipse of the sun gives us an idea
Of the outlook of the average citizen.
The eclipse took place in May, 1929.
The sky became as dark as at night,
and people grew excited when they
saw the stars shine in the daytime.
Minutes passed, minutes of dark
ness. Then the moon moved away
Evening star., 1940-03-05
.ThuiIund Feusted After Eclipse

people. They live in a country
nearly the same size as France.
The natives are largely Of the
Mongolian race. This means they
are related to the Chinese, but they
are not just the same as Chinese.
If a man in Thailand finds whis-
kers growing about his chin, he
usually pulls them out, or has some
one else perform the task. Boards
are not in fashion here. The men,
however, commonly wear q thin
mustache.
Both the men and the women
chew betel nuts. This reddens their
lips and blackens their teeth. Chill
dren, as well as adults, chew betel
nuts.
Rice and fish are the chief foods
Of the people. Thailand has some
of the best rice-growing land In
the Orient.
Boat-racing is a popular pastime
and many persons gather to watch
cock fights and fish fights. Small
fish which will fight without any
signal are placed In q tank and
tear away at each other.
II you want free copy of the
illustrated leaflet, "Your Body At
Werk," send me Scent stamped
return envelope, in care Of The
Evening Star.
.Tor travel section Of your scrapbook)
Ir>cle- Ray
Tomorrow: YelIoD Robes.
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Not This

Mother: "Its way past the chill
dren's bedtime"
Father: But evening is the only
time I get to play with them
Evening star., 1940-03-05
Points for Parents

BY EDYTH THOMAS WALLACE.
1t Is usually less harmful to re-
arrange an adults routine of living
than 1t is the schedule of child.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

present, namely Finland. But the
problem there is less complicated,
he pointed out. because foodstufYs
and other relief can easily be moved
into Finn territory, whereas Poland
has been swallowed by unfriendly
or belligerent nations on each side.
"The whole of Europe will be q
bad spot when the war is over" he
added ominously.
Favors Using Surpluses.
Mr.. Hoover made the point that
European relief foods could be taken
from American agricultural sur
pluses.
mo one here would have less
for what we might send to Europe. i"
He said he had yet seen no
practical and feasible way of reach
ing the distressed OF China,
although acknowledging that they
probably face destitution similar to
that in Poland.
In response to questioning, Mr..
Hoover said it might be fine thing
If a single general fund were es-
tablished for United States Gov
ernment purchase of surplus foods
and their distribution to world spots
wherever needed. But it is easier
to legislate for q single condition,
he added.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
A. an Aid in Treatment Of
Kidney Trouble

For ever IS years doctors have used and
prescribed Mountain Valley Mineral Water
from Hot sprins.. Ark. 1t Is delieiou. to
N o U UNTAIN VALLEY
N N ER Al W ATER
From HOT SPRINGS, ARK.
ll05 X St. NV. Phone Met. 1867
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Barkley Narrows
Congress Program
To ; Major Measures
Senate Leader
Holds to June !
For Adjournment
~ the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press. ~
Senate Majority Leader Barley
narrowed the congressional program
today to three major legislative
items.
l. Continuing the reciprocal trade
program.
2. Broadening the Hatch "anti-
politics" law.
3. Approving the remaining ap-
preparations measures.
Although some Democratic lead
ers predicted adjournment by May
is, Senator Barley said he was not
ready to revise his forecast that the
session would end by June /.
The House, pushing ahead with
the appropriations bills, took up q
500. .472 ,567 measure providing funds
for such military activities Of
the War Department as flood con-
troll.
The chief controversy developed
over a proposal by Representative
Bland, Democrat. Of Virginia to re-
store SIS 5,000, 600 fund and a $99,-
000, 900 contract authorization to
build an extra set of bomb proof
locks in the Panama Canal. The
locks, which would be reserved ex-
clusively for the Navy's use. were
disapproved by the Appropriations
Committee.
Senator Barkley, discussing the
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Hoover
Continued From First Page)

his opinion that Congress should
make Its will specific.
Frequently Mr.. Hoover was re-
minded or referred to his expe-
riences in feeding Belgian civilians
during the World War.
Asked If he believed Germany
would let Polish civilians starve,
Mr.. Hoover said he didn't want to
enter. .tnto controversy, but that
the Germans say about as follows:
They say, We are under blockade
by the allied governments; they
can't expect us to support their
friends under such circumstances
Asked If he contemplated broad
enins these efforts beyond Poland,
Mr.. Hoover said he knew Of only
one other comparably bad spot ct
Evening star., 1940-02-29
We|Ies
Continued From First Page J

pointed out, however, that whatever
hospitality may be shown Mr.. Welles
there is talk of luncheon or din
ner by both Foreign Minister Joa-
chin Won Ribbentrop and Field
Marshal Goering-will be in the ma
ture of private courtesy" and will
be more or less improvised after the
American statesman's arrival. He
reaches here at 9:32 am. tomorrow.
German off1cialdom understands
fully and appreciates that Mr..
Welles desires during his European
trip. to avoid even the semblance Of
his being under obligations toward
any of the nations visited. Also it is
appreciated that he is coming strict
ly on business.
The German press has been fond
of poking fun at British statesmen
visiting the French front and in
variably being entertained lavishly.
Germany takes Mr.. Welles at his
word that he is coming solely to in
form himself on behalf of President
Roosevelt and Secretary Of State
Hull, and therefore they neither ex-
pect him or the Fuehrer to propose
any peace plan nor will they be dis
appointed if he austerely refrains
from converting a journey of infor-
nation into a social junket.
Reich Sticks to Autarchy.
Germany must stick to economic
autarchy-self- -suficiency-so long
as Great Britain controls German
overseas trade lanes, Nazis, mean
while, answered United States Sec
retary of State Cordell Hull.
Authorized sources said Mr.. Hull's
aim that the end of the war should
bring the end of autarchy, regi-
mentation and totalitarianism would
be impossible for Germany while
Britain was in a position to choke
off her trade, especially her access to
raw materials.
With an evident reference to Mr..
Welles, the Frankfurter Zietung de-
clared that whoever looks around
Europe will find front of autarch-
ist reality"
That front is bound bv determine.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

ton to shake of 'the Anglo-saxon
yoke" the newspaper said.
Nazi sources described regimented
economic life as neither the choice
system nor an end in itself, but as q
necessary means toward independ-
ence by reducing imports to the
point where q nations economy no
longer is forced to be a puppet OF
monopolists."
Liberal Economy Defined.
''None of the rebels ever again will
agree that individual nations use
their liberal formulas together with
an alliance of monopolies and naval
bases at all strategic centers to
establish tyrannical, selfish pre-
dominance-in peace or in war, in
politics or economy. the Zeitung
declared.
Liberal economy-that should
have meant: Freedom Of the seas in
war and peace and. therefore, the
giving up of every position which
could be misused to create unequal
rights and unequal living conditions.
The Anglo-Saxons will not go as far
as this.
"The logical Observation-Disclosures,
we have no use for their formulas
and phrases. Therefore, war must
decide. British seapower will find
its limits, If not end, on autarchic
continental power"
(1n London, Hulls disclosure
that American representatives
abroad had been instructed to
call his nbjectiVes to TIE atten-
tim of foreign governments was
described unoff1cially as "an adj
mirable sentiment"
(There was no oficial comment
becHtme, twas said, United States
representatives have not. taken
0ff3ria1 Sfns.s f0U,oSd Ya,Sxa rh1no
Evening star., 1940-02-29

congressional outlook with reporters,
predicted the Senate would approve
amendments to broaden the Hatch
Act to prohibit political activity by
State employees paid In part with
Federal funds. The act now applies
only to Federal employees.
The amendments are expected to
develop bitter oppositior. Demo-
cratic Whip Minton Of Indiana has
declared that they would cripple
the Democratic party III the micdle
Of crucial campaign"
Senator Barkley said he expected
Senate approval Of the administra-
tion's reciprocal trade program with
In week or 10 days after the cham
Der begins debate, probably next
week. Administration leaders, new
ertheless, are ready for stiff fight
Senator Brown. Democrat, Of
Michigan disclosed that an, effort
may be made to attach a rider" to
the trade agreements legislation to
subject the income from future is
Evening star., 1940-02-29

trolls electric companies in Colorado,
Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas,
Louisiana, Missouri. Nebraska, New
Mexico, North Carolina, South Da-
kota. Texas, Virginia, Washington
and Wyoming. 1t also controls gas
companies in Louisiana, Virginia
and Washington.
: Its electric and gas subsidiaries
are Western Public Service Co., Key
West Electric Co., Savannah Electric
& Power Co., Northern Kansas
Power Co., Gulf States Utilities Co.,
Missouri Service Co., Messilla Valley
Electric Co., Virginia Electric &
Power Co., Ell Paso Electric Co. and
Puget Sound Power & Light Co.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
conversations with the British

conversations with the British
government)
Declaring that I'VE cannot agree
with the definition which recog-
nizes only military, not political neu-
trality as WE'LL" Propaganda Minister
Goebbels last night again lectured
acknowledgements on their respon-
sibilities.
Even in neutral states, the pre-
cepts of freedom of opinion may not
be misused knowingly and system
atically to insult the warning
powers" Goebbels declared at a
mass meeting in Muenster.
"A glaring difference between the
neutrality OF q state and the neu-
trality OF its public opinion does not
exist to be neutral means to
hold ones self out of the conflict
in every respect"
Evening star., 1940-02-29
s. {. {. Acts 10 Bring
Utilities Under 1895
Holding Company Act
Nine Major Systems
Listed; Hearings Set
April rs Tentatively
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Center OF a Congress fight, the
bitterness OF ,DhicH tpas eQpaled
only BY that tnpoluing the court
reorganization plan. the Holding
Company Act 1DaS passed fve
years ago in effort to break up
complicated financial structures
auhich link the major utilities OF
the country. The Securities and
Exchange Commission is notU
putting the lntD into effect.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

sues Of Federal, State and municipal
bonds to reciprocal taxation.
Senator Brown said he feared that
the opportunity Of seeking Senate
action on the securities taxation
proposal, pending since last session,
might otherwise be lost.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Argentina will spend nearly S.
100000 in improving government
railways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-07
WASHINGTON G.,

years hence to complete their control
of the State government for the
second time since the Civil War.
FWe're determined to build up an
organization which will win further
victories" said Luther A. Harr,
Democratic campaign manager, after
the 285, G00-vote sweep for President
Roosevelt, which pulled along with
it control of the State House of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-07

Representatives, the Offices Of State
treasurer and auditor general, and a
pickup of foIr seats in the Pennsyl-
vania delegation in Congress.
Mr.. Harr said he would call a
meeting at Harrisburg within three
weeks of the State Committee and
county chairmen to begin solidify-
ing the strength gained by Tuesdays
election"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-07

Senoritas of Mexico City are form
ing a professional baseball team.
Another team will be organized in
the capital unless senoritas else
where go in for baseball. The first
team Is to have uniform of snowy
sweaters, blue kits and dainty
white petticoat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-07
Dog Catches Trout

Renfrew, Scotland, has a dog that
catches trout. Her owner says,
,"Lassie, we could be doing with some
trout" on scampers the dog to the
mill stream. In a short time she
places three or four or more trout
at the feet of her master, only de-
sisting when he gives the word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-07
Itinerunt Huryesters

In normal times nearly 10000 peo-
pie in England make a living for
about five months of the year by
travelling about the country gather
ing the crops of fruit and vegetables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-07
Pennsylvania Democrats
Look to Goyernorship

By the Associated Press.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. T.
Democrats, again on the upsurge in
Pennsylvania by the results of Tues
days election, looked ambitiously
today toward the governorship two
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-03-28
international News Review

actual war against Great Britain and
France
A few days after the Brennero
conference it was said that, prob
ably, Premier Molotov of Russia and
Foreign Minister Ciano of Italy, would
meet with Hitler at Berlin, and that
report persisted for several days, but
at the present writing it has not been
substantiated by any developments
which have taken place
1t is possible that a German-Ital-
ian-Russian military alliance will be
formed some time during the present
war. So far, it has not been brought
about. Perhaps the time isn't ripe
for it.
Balkan IntrigueS.
There may be some groundwork to
do first, and that may have to be
done in the Balkans where Roumania
continues to be quite a particular
center of interest; Great Britain and
France have long been promising
and pledging and cajoling and threat
ening, and then all of a sudden Ger
Continued ON Page ~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-03-28
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

Lots of things were expected dur
ing last week as a result of the con-
versation at Brennero between Hitler
and Mussolini, but, so far, the only
official statement which has come out
of that meeting is one which said
that it "took place in a cordial at
mosphere." Nothing less, and moth
ing more!
AS for the reported peace plan,
there isn't anything to say; it may
have been discussed between the two
dictators, and it may not. But at all
events, the week has strengthened the
will to war, and appears to have
CORRESPONDENCE swept away all foun-
dations for peace talks at this mo-
ment
Alliance RumOrS.
One rumor assumed a semblance
of FEASIBILITY, and that was to the
effect that Hitler had tried to per-
suade Mussolini to patch up Italy's
differences with Russia, and that
Rome and Moscow join Berlin in the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-03-28
Postal Head Warns
OF Return Address

In the Postal Bulletin for March
Is, Ramsey S. Black, Third Assistant
Postmaster General, states as fol-
lows:
Attention has heretofore been
called to the Objectionable practice
of some mailers who place their name
and address on the back of envelopes
instead of in the upper left hand
corner of the address side, which is
the proper location for the sender's
return card.
while the efforts to have this
practice discontinued have met with
fine spirit of cooperation, it has
been observed that certain persons
and concerns engaged in the bust
ness of printing and selling letter.
heads and envelopes are furnishing
envelopes having the return card
printed on the back flap thereof.
"This, of course, negatives to q
considerable extent the good work
that has been accomplished in educat-
ing users of the mails as to the proper
location of the return card.
"PoStmaSterS are therefore re-
quested, in every instance of this
kind coming to their attention, to
endeavor to have the Objectionable
practice discontinued and secure the
cooperation of printers, dealers and
all others in the matter of having
the sender's return card placed in the
upper left corner of the address side
of all envelopes, wrappers, labels
etc"
There are numerous objections to
the placing of the return card on the
back of mail, particularly the fact
that it neceSsitates the expenditure
of an unwarranted amount of time
and labor in turning the mail over
to ascertain the return address, and
in many cases the return card will
be overlooked entirely, and the mat
ter not returned. The Postal Service
would not justly be censurable fol
such matter not being returned and
the failure would be attributable to
the return card not being placed
where it properly belongs
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-03-28
Nedegaard Home
Is In New Hands

John Christensen of west of the viii
lage, has recently purchased what
is known as the Jens Henriksen farm
one-half mile west of Askov and will
take possession April Is.
The place has been occupied for
the past three years by Mr.. and Mrs.
N. p Nedegaard and family and the
Nedegaards must now look around
for other living quarters. Mr.. Nede-
gard has served efficiently, during
his period of residence there, in the
capacity of Pine County Old Age
investigator and their many friends
in this section of the county will want
them to locate nearby.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-03-28
Highway Chiefs
Getting Set For
Spring Breakup
Road Restrictions Will be
Necessary for Protection
of Highways.

Although the frost is only begin
ming to leave the ground in few
localities, the Minnesota Department
of Highways is already making spe-
cial preparations for the annually
recurrent spring breakup, and this
week urged shippers and heavy haul
ers to get in readiness for the road
restrictions which this breakup makes
necessary for protection and preser-
walton of the highways.
Truckers, shippers, bus lines and
those firms which anticipate the nee
essity of moving exceptionally heavy
loads, buildings or machinery were
urged to get them moved before
spring thaws have affected highway
surfaces or softened grades.
The departments experience over
many years has indicated that gen.
eral thaws may be expected at any
time, especially in the southern Sec
ton of the state, M. j. Hoffman,
highway commissioner, pointed out
First load restrictions of the year
were applied March to short sec
tons on four highways.
Orders have already gone out from
c. L. Mott, maintenance engineer, to
all Is district maintenance engineers,
instructing them to watch all road
surfaces carefully, throughout their
entire districts and be prepared to
post load restrictions on the highways
on short notice in advance of any
damage to surfaces.
During the widespread breakup
which resulted from the unusual
climatic and soil-moisture conditions
of early 1889, more than $500 miles
of state trunk highways were, at one
time, under restrictions. Maximum
loads permitted on restricted high
ways vary according to the condition
of the surface and the stability of its
base, but range from four tons up to
occasionally as high as 10 tons gross
load.
Except in emergencies arising from
breakups which develop suddenly and
require immediate posting to prevent
damage, warnings of restrictions are
issued to the public through the news
papers, radio stations and highway
maintenance district offices in ad-
vance of actual posting.
No load in excess of posted limits
is permitted to move over such Sec
tons of any highway so restricted.
The prompt restriction, and rigid en-
forcement of load limitations when
highways show indications of break
ing up are the states only means to
prevent routes from becoming i'm
passable to general traffic and requir-
ing large expenditures of public
money for costly repairs
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-03-28
Aged Nickerson
Man Is Called
Born in Sweden, Claus
Wahlquist had Resided
in County 40 Years.

Claus Gustaf Wahlquist of Nick
erson, passed away peacefully in the
home of his son, Warner, near Nick
erson, Wednesday, March 20, at the
ripe old age of "a years, months
and 6 days. His usual good health
began to fail him about six months
ago. He was buried from the I'm
manuel Lutheran church at Nicker-
son with Rev. Elmer j. Johnson Of
floating.
The deceased was born in Sweden
on September IA, 1855. He arrived
in this country in 1888, settling in
Minneapolis in which place he lived
IL years. At this time he moved
to Nickerson with his family and lived
in Pine county 40 years. Since the
death of his wife 20 years ago he has
made his home with his children.
While still in Sweden, he married
Maria Jansson on December II, 1876.
They had 10 children. The following
seven survive to mourn his passing:
Gust, Warner, John, Mrs. Beda Ber-
ger, Mrs. Charlotte Wallin, Mrs. Marie
Virgins and Mrs. Myrtle Casadont.
One brother, John Wahlquist, of Pine
River, was present at the funeral.
Other relatives are "a grandchildren
and 81 great-grandchildren.