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Loudon Packing
La Land&Ex Zoe
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Merr-Chap & 8
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
Il |. Healthier on Til.
Side Of the AtIsntic

Both the general death rate and the infant mortality rate
IN the United States hit lows $685. The figures for
that year are the which have been compiled How
the nations health rated last year will not be known
for time But of thing Americans can be certain
both immediate health and prospects of longevity look
good deal better this side Of the Atlantic than they
do on the European side.
The general death rate in 1888 was 1o6 per 1000
compared with 112 in 1887 The previous low record
in 1888 when the rate 107 The infant mortality
rate in 1888 sos per 1000 the lowest in American
history The rate in 1885 was 81 1884 it was CO. and the
average rate between 1921 and 1925 "a
Few European countries would to their health
statistics during the past couple of years when the peril of
sustaining fe II probable that of these
tries the necessity for concentrating the military ma
chine viii put considerable dent in records of health adj
vancement.
Americans should be proud that conditions in this
try make it possible for scientists proceed with their
humanitarian works. They still free to work in their
laboratories along lines they have chosen They not
compelled bend their talents toward finding
to destroy. new formulate for
Their job Of saving humanity has not yet become futile
farce Their work is not profanity of fe They do not
need to lives that the products Of other scientists
and inventors snuff out those lives battefieds
American scientists too busy with the art Of life to
bother with the arts of DEATH Nothing they do will be
wasted long the rank and file of keep conditions
that way.
Americans have reasons to feel satisfied with their lot
But feel about health to invite retrogression
The battle to preserve life does not belong alone to the
scientists They point the way but they can succeed
in their missions only when the people they are trying to
help are willing to cooperate.
Dr. Thomas Parran, surgeon general Of the United
States said recently at should always be borne in mind
which are obscured significantly high rates certain
groups of the population and in certain localities
Despite the steady nroads that have been made against
disease much remains to be done No realizes that
better than the medical profession Constant attempts are
being made to broaden the of medical benefits Per-
ssent campaigns fostered to nst in people respect
for preventative methods Americans not willing to relax
this fight against DEATH They not willing to substitute
for it the battle against life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
EMBARGoEs URGED

Editor, The Times: In the in
terest Of neutrality and for the
good Of humanity. let US place
embargoes on munitions and war
supplies to all nations alike. But
let US ship to any nation, goods
and supplies that are primarily
for the benefit OF the masses Of
people. such as food, agricultural
implements, raw materials or
fabricated products to be used
for food, clothing, shelter. ma
ehinery, household appliances.
tools, any peacetime or welfare
goods or utensils.
II is possible in this country
to produce enough OF all these
elements To serve. not only our
own population but that of Eu-
rope as well. We can do this and
not be guilty of sin or crime.
Also. in the interest Of neu-
trality, let us not sever diplo-
matte relations with any nation,
whether we approve their acts or
not. II Is our duty and our privi-
lege to keep informed on devel-
opments through our ambassa-
doris. We cannot hide our heads
like ostriches. but let us treat
all nations alike, being a silent
partner of none.
MRS. We p. YARNELL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
No Lead Soldier.

Germany is following psychologists suggestions Of cut
ting down on raons of warke toys for the youngsters
But Cermanys not quite noble that of the
psychologists.
Germany simply can't afford to waste lead gadgets
Bullets made of lead and lot of bullets needed for
that greatest boodiest of all game which the
kddes can't play yet.
II isn't matter Of Nazi prnpce to keep the little ones
from getting the spirit In fact it's just the opposite
What young Maxi boys and girls won't learn from lead
soldiers they'll learn through the official education CAM
paigns Of Der Fuehrer himself It's type of ndoctrnaton
American parents glad is not known in our school
system.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY II

This should be fortunate day
for those who handle news. The
radio and the newspapers should
carry encouraging reports of hui
man activities. Lawyers and edu-
Gators are well directed today.
Heart and Home: Women will
benefit by concentrating upon
domestic interests under this
configuration. There Is an as
pect read as stimulating to the
socially ambitious. Large ex-
penditures In entertaining are
presaged.
Business Affairs: Mining will
focus interest In the spring as
the demand for minerals in
creases. Profit will be made on
ores previously little valued.
Trade should be good through
the month as American COM
merce seeks new outlets. Losses
OF heavily laden ships are prog
nosticated In violent storms as
well as in submarine destruc-
ton of neutral vessels.
National Issues: Bankers will
be called as counselors of states
men in Washington as financial
problems become acute as a re-
suit OF foreign wars. Govern
ment subsidies for television will
be suggested and bitterly OPP
posed. Radio news services will
be restricted by censorship. War
propaganda will rouse less inter-
est in reports OF the conflict in
Europe.
International Affairs: Eff
fects of the war Of nerves
will be apparent as all nations
prepare for possible aggression
or unwilling connection with the
European conflict. Intrigue will
be the weapon of dictators who
will exploit the element of sur
prise in their moves OF aggres-
sion. Disappointment for the
Allies in their blockade schemes
Is prognosticated.
Persons whose birthdate il Is
have the augury OF year Of
more than average success. Both
wonen and men should be on
guard against deception relst-
ing to financial matters.
Children born on this day
probably viii be OF strong men,
tally and reliable character.
They usually have strong sense
OF justice and are energetic in
ways that assure success.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
YOUR HEALTH By Or. E!sHBElN

This is the time of the year
when minor infections of the ear
sometimes spread to the mas
told process behind the ear. The
mastoid is the name of a bone.
1t is not a disease. When an in
lection occurs in the cells of this
bone and there is inflammation,
the condition is called mastoid-
tits.
The cells of the mastoid are
close to the mechanism of the
internal ear with which we hear
and with which we maintain our
equilibrium. They are also close
to the outer covering of the brain
and to many Of the important
nerves which supply the face
with the power of motion and
sensation.
Finally, they are close to a
large blood vessel which passes
from the skull to become the
deep jugular vein Obviously, an
infection in such a spot is a seri-
Gus matter.
The trouble begins when the
little boy with the running nose
and sore throat blows his nose
vigorously, at the same time
keeping both nostrils shut. II
he knew how to blow his nose
correctly, he would hold his nose
loosely and would always keep
both nostrils open. When he
congresses the nostrils and
blows hard, the air is forced
from the throat and back of the
nose into the eustachian tube
which passes from the back of
the nose to the ear. AS the air
passes through, germs are forced
into the eustachian tube.
Soon the little boy hears a
clinking sound in his ear. Then
there is a dull feeling. and soon
the ear begins TO ache. When
the doctor calls, he finds that
the eardrum is very red and that
the boy cannot hear. The doctor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

only way to place value upon
them. Each claims superiority,
but just claiming is not import
ant. even in the case of our own
Bible.
Through unmeasured years
these Holy Books have been
molding and shaping the peoples
of earth. In the Koran, for in
stance, may be found those
teachings and exhortations that
have made the Turks and Arabs
so warlike and cruel.
In the Holy Books of India
and China one may read the en-
phasis placed upon introspection
and contemplation. tending to-
ward physical and mental lazi-
ness, to be seen in the Brahmins
and others.
Omitting the part played by
the English in the history OF
India. and studying only the
literature of the Buddhists and
Brahmins there, one sees how
woefully are those people infe-
rior to the English and Ameri-
cans, with all their faults. The
Germans. too. before the coming
of the Pagan Hitler, would meas
ure up well in mind and heart.
A well educated Presbyterian
minister-physician in travelling
through a province in China,
noticed thousands OF children
along the roads. nearly every
one afflicted with a serious eye
disease, and nothing had ever
been done about il. The Bud
dhists. the few Mohammedans
did not one thing to help.
But what was the reaction of
the missionary? He returned TO
America, went from church TO
church raising funds, and today
a hospital stands in that land.
manned by devoted physicians
and nurses, and the people are
being healed, and are also being
sent to a missionary sch re
Christians of America at
hospital and are sup. g II.
The entrance of The Word CIV
eth light" said the Psalmist.
And in thousand forms this
story applies to all the heather
lands and throughout the CEN
turtles. BY their fruit We shall
know them" said the Great
Teacher. and we can see that He
was right.
JAMES p. RAWSON.
liz Orchard Road.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

Will Nllt ia tlAAA1 Afs
William Leiserson has shown
how to make the law In its
present form satisfactory at
least to the ALL and to open
minded industriallsts. His is
the mediator's approach TO labor
relations. Schooled on the rail-
way mediation board. his con-
cept OF the NLRB's function Is
to sdjudicate and settle labor
disputes. His colleagues, inter-
preting literally the title Of the
law as enacted by congress. have
been prone to regard as its pri-
mary function the safeguarding
and promotion Of labor's right
of collective bargaining.
II a new board looks at labor
problems from a mediation point
of view, the rights of employers,
as well as of employees, will be
protected. That will answer the
principal charge against admin
istration of the Wagner act
to date. Administrationites are
convinced that, with this issue
scotched, they can forestall any
serious tampering with the law
itself.
All that's holding up changes
in the labor boards membership
is an administration unwilling
ness to repudiate J. Warren Mad
den, the present chairman. New
Dealers believe he has done a
magnificent job under peculiarly
trying circumstances. If he has
been biased, they argue, he must
have been biased in several direc-
tons, judging from the variety
of the complaints against him.
Madden must 60 land Edwin
S. Smith as well, of course) be-
cause, whatever the merits of
their performance, they have
contributed to the widespread
belief that the board has been
one-sided. But the White House
is determined they shall first
have their day in court. In time,
the Smith committee will be
forced to call as a witness the
chairman of the board it has
been investigating. Madden gave
an exceedingly good account of
himself when he appeared before
Senator Thomas senate COM
mittee on education and labor.
Administration members expect
him to give the special house
committee an equally forceful
earful.
Meanwhile there's federal
judgeship waiting for Madden.
According to informed sources,
it won't be the circuit court seat
vacated by Francis Biddle. That's
slated for Dean Goodrich of the
University of Pennsylvania Law
school. Madden, it's predicted,
will go to the District of Column
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
LIGHTING CITY HALL
AND COURT HOUSE

Editor. The Times: Isn't IL
pleasant TO hear the chimes from
the city hall again after years OF
silence: and To see the tower
again lighted in a blaze OF glory
gives these long winter nights
II gives a reminiscent glow of
happiness to the oldtimers here;
and 1t adds a touch of distinc-
ton to our city for the newcomer
and the tourist.
Let us continue the good work
by dolling up the courthouse
tower: lighting 1t so that 1t may
be seen from afar at night; and
so that the public may know the
hour at any time of day or night.
In this city with the lowest Of all
known light and power rates,
isn't Il penny wise to skimp on
our public lights. when We
should be shouting from the
house tops The cheapest light
In the world"
We cannot build a new court
house and city hall. but We can
beautify our old ones; make the
best OF what we have, and show
our civic pride in the possession
OF two of the most beautiful and
artistic buildings in the country.
The pioneers built these edifices
TO be a credit TO our town and
country: we are guilty OF neg
lecting our duty 10 maintain
them a. such.
MRS ". p. YARNEIL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
Stamp Corries on Czech
Hero's Fight for Liberty

TWENTY years ago. on May 4;
1919, a plane. en- route from
Italy to Czechoslovakia. fell in
flames. carrying to death one of
Czechoslovakia's great national
leaders. Gen. Milan Stefanik.
Today, Slovakian stamp, bear
ing his portrait and issued To
commemorate the 10th anniyer-
sary of his death, carries on his
valiant battle for the independ-
ence of his homeland.
Germany has banned the issue
II was announced, because Stefa-
mix IS shown in q French army
uniform. But the more probable
reason for the ban is the fact that
Eazis object 10 the honor naid -
q wartime foe who. with mr.
Edousrd Benes and Prof. Thorns.
Msssryk. brought into being the
little nation, created by postwar
treaties.
thus a stamp again creates an
international situation.
A siovskian astronomer. Gen.
ersl Stefsnik led Czechoslovakjan
ieg'onnaires on the French front
during the World War. later saw
service in Russia and Siberia A,
the time OF his death. ne u,s~
minister OF national defense for
Czechoslovskis.
One Of the banned slovakian
stamps, bearing the likeness oe
General Sieisnik, Is shown above.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

bia Court Of Appeals.
New Deal politicos are COM
mencing to sour on their own kin.
They see imperfections nowadays
in every liberal" candidate ten
tatively put forward as their
leader. Increasingly, FDR seems
the indispensable keystone of the
New Deal arch.
II they can't have him, some
of the New Dealers are murmur-
ing pensively, they may be better
off with an out-and-out conserv-
ative-such as Garner. Then at
least they'll know precisely
where they stand and won't have
to waste their energies fighting
for a leader all too liable to be-
tray them. They don't feel like
backing any sheep in VOLTS
clothing.
There's no letup in the suggest
between Pan-American Always
and American Export Airlines
for control of the transatlantic
flying lanes. The latter outfit
has just put across an effective
left jab to the jaw.
It's known as yet only to dip
lomatic insiders and TO the COM
pany officials concerned. but the
fact is that Export Airlines has
secured from Italy exclusive
landing and take-off privileges
for flights between that country
and the u. S. The clearance was
granted unilaterally, with the
Italians reserving the right to
ask for a reciprocal clearance
over here whenever they want
to. It'll be hard for the state
department to refuse them if an
American concern has a u. S.
Italian service already in opera
ton.
The contract drives an i'm
portant wedge into Pan-Ameri-
cans monopoly of the Atlantic
ozone. But the pioneer company
still has a couple of defensive
ruses with which to block the
threat.
The aeronautical rivalry has
barbs for both the state depart
ment and the Civil Aeronautics
authority.
Here's the state departments
problem. Export Airline's pro-
jected route to Italy presupposes
intermediate stops at Horta and
Lisbon. But Pan-American Air
ways has an exclusive, long-term
unilateral contract with the Por-
tuguese government for landing
rights at these points. If the
state department asks Portugal
to grant similar rights to an
other American company, the
Portuguese may well demand
reciprocity. Our diplomats would
prefer to keep the flying in
American hands.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
ANOTHER JOB FOR
GAME PROTECTOR

Editor, The Times: After read
ing the account Of the capture
OF the dreadful criminal who
caught a dog salmon in Cham
bers creek by an heroic game
protector, wondered If the said
game protector. who, / under
stand, Is very courageous man,
could be induced 10 look around
a little.
From what I understand of
the law regarding SEEMING Of
salmon. the season closes the
10th of November. A little trip
TO Point Fosdick would show the
said game protector three or
four very efficient seine boats
operating off the entrance 10
Wollochet bay. 1t seems 10 me
that ii is worse to take a thou
sand fish out Of the sound than
one spent dog salmon out Of a
creek.
The game protector would not
have TO go through Gig Hsrbor.
JIM n. PINE.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

can ease the pain by applying
hot water bag and by putting
drops" into the ear.
If the eardrum continues to
swell and if there is more pain
and a rise in temperature, it is
important to open the eardrum
as soon as possible so the in
fected material can escape.
However, il the infection is
not controlled, it will spread to
the mastoid cells. Infection Of
the mastoid frequently follows
such diseases as measles, scarlet
fever and diphtheria.
Mastoiditis is not a condition
to be trifled with, but, IL it is
given proper attention. there is
great likelihood of complete re-
covery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
SCIENCE NEWS

A new type of flax 10 be pro-
duced in the Pacific northwest F?
That is the possibility of a study
now being made. which aims to
introduce a new European flax
which gives a high yield of both
seed and fiber II the new plant
can be introduced 10 supplant
either the present seed flax or
fiber flax both, a profitable crop
can be raised upon which a new
industry can be developed. ac-
cording TO northwest scientists.
A new process would also elm
mate the present slow and ex-
pensive method OF retting. The
fiber could be spun on svsils Die
cotton and wooien machinery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

automobile patent in 1879
Number SAB 100.
Selden's patent was granted
in 1895. But for slight over
sight he might have held a vir-
tual monopoly on all automobile
production. AS it was. he re-
ceived royalties on nearly every
car made for 10 years until, in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
Reg. U. 8. Fat OFF.

1905, Henry Ford proved that
Selden's patent was for the
Brayton engine only.
Selden did uphold his claim to
the basic patent on the gasoline
automobile, however, by having
a car built from his patent
specifications The car ran about
as fast as a man could walk!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

out a momentary thought of
personal dangers, she re-entered
that burning structure to save
the life Of her little dog. Some
how, though sick at heart, l can
not but feel that she passed to
those higher realms to meet our
Maker, much as she lived her
life among us. So honest, 50
unselfish and so sincere.
We must ponder now mo-
ment to retreat. to reflect and TO
eulogize the brave life of this
good woman. We who were
fortunate enough to have known
her intimately realize that our
community has suffered an ir-
reparable loss. May her charity
of spirit linger long after her,
and again may we recall those
great words of ST. Paul, when
he said Faith. hope and char
ity, and the greatest Of these is
charity"
KENNETH II. SIMMONS,
Mayor of Milton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

Editor, The Times: On Satur-
day, Jan. Is, 1910, We laid to
rest a sister, Miss Inez Townley.
who gave her life in attempting
to rescue her little dog. Billie
the Kid"
Her departure from our midst
leaves a void In the hearts Of
thousands OF our citizenry of
Tacoma and vicinity. She taught
many OF US our A b c's during
the malay years she served as
teacher in our public schools.
She administered to US. both
spiritually and morally. when we
were sick in body or in heart
She win long be remembered for
her pleasant smile. her honest
sympathy and her beautiful per
sonality.
Last Thursday morning, Miss
Townley led her mother from
their burning dwelling and with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers:
l. What is pulmotor
3. What is another name for
potassium nitrate?
3. To whom did Gene Tunney
lose the heavyweight boxing
championship?
4. VIII a dead human body
conduct electricity?
8. The worlds highest peak
Mount Everest. is in the Pyre-
nees, Alps or Himssayas?
6. Is there an age limit for
horses in the Kentucky Derby?
Z. Was New Hampshire one
of the Is original states?
s. Name the Finance Minister
of Chile who recently resigned.
9. What is the correct pro-
nunciation of the word curri-
culum?
10. of which South American
country is Lima the capital?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
SO THEY SAY

So far We are fighting alone
against an enemy that threat
ems to invade our soil. although
it Is in reality struggle for all
that humanity holds precious
viinoe Hakkila, speaker Of Fin
nish diet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
THE ORIGINAL AUTO

Strange as 1t seems. although
the Selden horseless carriage
claimed legally to be the pro-
genitor Of all modern automo-
biles. 1t was not actually built
until rs years after George Sell
den, a Rochester, N. Y, attorney,
filed application for the first