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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

him ows he going to be interested IN some ola
book with an ache inside him?
What jobs jobs eat regular and get some
decent and take girls to movie or
dance once n a while And maybe save up for a car
WELL we'll those plans give US the
w laugh Why through playn games way back when
we babies, or years old.
Games amt going o help They're for softes
If 60 school. time and maybe learn
of the time would be Jake
fellow could put mind plan like that
It doesn't does it? But here's the INK II
make planes for instance ne needs
90 factory high school courses mostly joke
But can he get a factory? Not your life
THEY WON'T TAKE HIM ON UNTIL HE HAS HAD
EXPERIENCE BUT HOW CAN HE GET EXPERIENCE IF
NO ONE WILL GIVE HIM a START?
MISS ROBINSON. don't know nothing about union affairs or
w schools either do know that lot OF us KIDS need
break.
We aren't born wanting be law breakers We'd like to
live regular like We're just natural We want
things like any right expect but there's no way to
them people the make place for US
CAN'T THEY STOP MAKING A DEAD END AND SHOWING
US KIDS INTO IT?
Friend
BUG EYE"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15
Better Health
By DR.. Logan Clendening

lagra. and il is interesting TO
find him say tina. there has
never been a case of pellagra
cured with yeast, NICOTINE acid.
liver. or anything else, without
improvement in all items OF the
patients food intake.
NECESSARY ELEMENTS
A diet which contains meat at
least twice a week. eggs at least
three times a week. milk once a
day. whole wheat cereals fruits
and vegetables. is almost certain
TO contain all the necessary
clements in nutrition.
The fundamental minerals are
calcium, phosphorus, potassium.
sodium. chlorine. magnesium,
sulphur, iodine and iron. The
trace" elements include man.
eanese. zinc. cobalt. copper,
silicon, aluminium and arsenic.
Zinc has been attacked fero-
ciously and is the subject of a
number of misconceptions. AS a
matter of fact, zinc occurs in
practically all animal tissue
especially liver and pancreas.
both of which are considered 10
be protective foods.
The first milk the baby gets.
colostrum. contains three times
the amount Of zinc present In
normal milk. It is also present
in the secretion from the pan
creas.
A recent Scarehead has taken
people off spinach because II
contains oxalic acid, which Is
said 10 interfere with the meta
bolism of calcium. AS matter
OF fact. it would be pretty hard
TO make up diet in which
oxalic acid was not contained in
some food or other.
FALLACY ABOUT TOMATOES
The same thing may be said
about the campaign that to-
matoes should be eliminated
from the diet because they con-
tain copper. In this food, cop
per is a useful and important
food element because it in
huences blood formation favor
ably.
The tendency towards whole
cereals or whole wheat. bread is
decidedly a healthy one provided
not too much of them is taken
and provided the individual is
able OF stand the amount of
roughage which many Of these
foods contain.
The principal lesson TO be
learned from the many pro-
nouncements that are made
about food requirements nova
DAYS. is that a little knowledge
is a dangerous thing. Any one
who follows his instinct and
eats a general diet is bound to
get enough OF all the elements
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

reduction So states diet expert Carl Malberg ANY
reducing provides weight than
pounds regarded with suspicion" Some
Charles Lndbergh told British NJ Harold Ncho
English but they getting soft After
every bombing England Nicholson sends Mr.
Lndbergh postcard reading do you still think the English
soft?" Mr.. Lindbergh replies.
JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER MATSUOEA causes one to
recall Psalms 55-21: 'The
butter but his heart" you check
dcons a discussed reader
of the future predicted the would end 1914 As
songs dogs, Mile Modiste sang Love
Me- Love My Dog Southern fried chicken may be wonderful
but fortune with restaurant featuring
fried chicken according a New England recipe.
I LEVY worshipper shrine of lady luck
IA Known in Broadway circles Nick the Greek Mr. Levy
though sometimes referred gambler might better be
described student percentage Jack Singer. Sporscrbe
sports why ask me- snapped Joe Jacobs Or I'm
running this football club snapped Jim Crowley Whats
your" snapped Bill Terry Well Mr. Singer back 1t
said outsnap Bill Terry that's pretty good swapping
Jack Benny Now getting $4,000 week
happy because about hard work affecting his
health Maybe get Jack to join worriers' club
N AUSTIN Tex 93yearod bachelor married 73year-old
spner and they honeymoon Niagara Falls In
Aires 22yearod bachelor 7Oyearod widow
Proving again laughs a everything drink
good old summertime iced coffee In Pittsburgh
hodup citizens false teeth That's trick
Almost that Of the hodup of few who
practice of stealing their victims and leaving him
only Seattle
quick shaving championship he haves minute
a whether a heavy light beard
what kind of he Man Mountain" Dean, the
wrestler the heavy beard quick shaving champion under straight
safety blades Beans" Riordan
league umpire, claims the Title
DstroSted by Kng Features Syndicate
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

in 9round terms what he
thought of Mrs McCleary.
"YoU-YOU BEAST"
"You brute" Norma
stormed at her sometimes be-
loved. unite this poor man
this instant, The idea.-do-
ing a cruel. beastly thing like
this to anybody"
When Phil showed no dis
position TO obey Norma ran
to the kitchen and came back
with a big carving knife.
She severed the cords and
assisted the victim to his feet.
He rubbed tenderly where the
cords had bitten.
"You poor man." Norma
cooed over him. Are you
hurt: You must be-Here,
let me buy you a drink"
AS Joe FASTENED to pour at
her command. she extended
further assurance.
'If any one so much as lays
a finger on you," she glared
challengingly at Phil. they'll
have me to answer to-"
The beneficiary of her good
offices gulped his thanks and
his drink, seemingly all in one
breath. Then he looked
meaningly into his empty
glass.
law, nuts" said Phil. '1'll
buy him one, too. 1t was only
a gag, Norma. He bet me 1
couldn't do It,"
EVERYBODY FRIENDS
Well, you know how those
things go. Everybody became
friendly and full of loving
Kindness Harry Bolton
bought the rope-wizard a
drink. and Moe Zingler fol-
lowed suit. Soon the erstwhile
bundle found himself the toast
of the bar. He became loud
and expansive - and began
showering his personality
upon Norma.
81 kind of 60 for you," he
confided, out of earshot Of
Phil. 81 guess you like me a
little too. don't you:"
"Why i" Norma began.
The worlds greatest escape
artist leered, and said he
could see she did.
Just exactly what happened
next remained a mystery, be-
cause Norma would never dis
cuss IT. She was edging away
from the fellow when she gave
a little "Oh-h-h!" and went
flaming red in the face. Then
she turned and clutched Phil.
Darling" she gasped,
"please do something for me.
I'm sorry / ever interfered.
1 hate to put you to all the
trouble--but please tie this
nasty hound up again"
THE END.
TOmorrow's short story;
Social Note" by Charles Nc
Guirk.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

lt Is Dretty hdTU HOI 10 BtI
enough vitamins.
DR.. Scale Harris of Birming-
ham. Ala. recently said:
There are a hundred times
as many vitamins prescribed as
there are indications for their
use"
He also said that vitamins
should be obtained in food and
that expensive. synthetic vita
minis are valuable only in
emergencies.
Doctor Harris recently has
written a book on one of the
vitamin deficiency diseases, pei
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

Flushed with success and
sudden wealth, the artist
turned his craftsmanship upon
Phil. Receiving no responsive
but a dark look, he grew
sneery and abusive.
Take a chance" he goaded.
81 amt asking for your life's
blood-Only so cents. Amt
you got any sporting blood in
you:"
Beat IT," snapped Phil.
Too stingy, eh?" needed
the oaf. "Scared to risk half
"A buck. 1 bet you wouldn't
bet IL was Tuesday"
SATAN TRIUMPHS
Phil stole his umpteenth
glance at the clock - and
Satan triumphed.
Listen, you," he rasped. II
won't bet you so cents. I'll
bet you 50. But I'm going to
use my own rope" -
The leer left the artists
face. THAT amt ethical" he
muttered and began to edge
for the door.
Half a dozen patrons
blocked him off and informed
him he'd better take the bet
if he desired to remain whole.
The Arme a n waiter,
known to the customers as
Clancy, was summoned.
go to the cellar" COM
manded Phil, land get me
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15
By GEORGE DIXON

mild rebuke but Norrna's at
tention was elsewhere.
"WhO did that >" she de-
manded. pointing to the
struggler.
When no one responded.
she bent over the convulsive
figure. "WhO did this to
you:" she asked him.
The escape artist nodded his
head violently at Phil, adding
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

Glove hitch about the fellows
elbows, and worked a series of
half bitches down to the
wrists.
He waited until he saw the
wrists sag momentarily and
then drew them together with
all his might. He finished off
this part with a square knot
and proceeded TO repeat the
performance around the legs.
The rope marvel was de-
posted gently on the floor and
told TO begin freeing himself.
CAJOLERY, THEN ABUSE
At the expiration of the
allotted three minutes the
fellow was purple in the face
but still bound. After five
minutes he capitulated and
pleaded to be loosed.
Take your time" said Phil
pleasantly. I'm in no hurry.
Looks as IL I'll be here all
night"
The artist tried cajolery at
first, then abuse. He said
shocking things. Exchanging
mute signals, the spectators
turned their backs on his
struggles and resumed their
places at the bar, apparently
obffvious to the artists ex-
istence.
A young man, escorting two
giggling girls, came through
the doorway. Their eyes bug
ged, and the girls emitted
little squaks as they saw the
bound and writing form on
the floor.
"Gawd~ cried one of the
young women. Lets get out
of here! Look what they do
to people"
Three men. strangers to
Joe's, came in. The human
bundle called loudly upon
them for succor; beseeched
them to free him; howled that
he was being murdered. One
of the trio gathered sufficient
courage to demand what was,
afoot.
Nobody knows" said Phil
blandly. "a couple of fellows
In black masks brought him
In and dumped him. They said
they'd be back for him later"
JOE BEGINS To WORRY
The strangers departed in a
hurry. Next. two middle
aged women got as far as the
veStibule. They let out
screams and turned tail. A
faint frown began to gather
on Joe's forehead as the
realization that he was losing
a respectable amount of trade
began to dawn on him.
maybe you'd better let him
co." he suggested. after pro-
longed thought. at don't look
so good, him laying there"
Officer Callahan, nightstick
in hand, was the next arrival.
but when he glimpsed the
features Of the writing one,
he sheathed his club and
grunted:
so, it's you again. huh? 1
thought I told you to keep of
my beat" Callahan turned TO
Joe. II wouldn't keep him
tied up too long" he coun-
seled. "It's beginning to make
talk In the ncighberhoed.
Well-see you later"
The time was 9:56. Phil
heard an astonished gasp
found his date had arrived.
He started to administer a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

d i G [ G [ ! C
OPP uganda
il is difficult
for the aver
age person TO
keep his head
a b o u [ [ h e
necessities of
his diet.
1 think it
Uld F." ooAd
without fear
of contradic-
tion that il a
person e a [ s
an a v e rage
di ct in the
United States,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15
Daily Short Story

about Is feet of that packing
case rope. I'm going to show
this bum"
The scoutmaster of Beaver
Troop No. $50 never had had
anything like this in mind
when he taught Phil, at the
age of y. the art of knot
tying.
Jerking the escapist's arms
behind his back, Phil took a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15
Elsie Robinson
The Case of Bug Eye

FOLKS. meet Bug Eye!
No. you wouldn't know Bug Eye. He lives-and definitely
the other side of the tracks And though he only IT, he
practically nothing your cherished darling
of the age.
Bug Eye what to call "a Dead End Kd" and
than willing tell the cockeyed world how he that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

way anu WIldl lie wants " w dDOdb ~.
His reasons are interesting.
This America is going to have to do
something about them, and soon.
First off. says Bug Eye, 1 don't think
much of this Dead End name. You'd think
we was some kinda funny wild animal.
KIDS is kids and it amt our fault if
IA some of us don't live in pent houses.
We don't like hangin' out in the kind of
dumps we got any better than other fellows
would and we don't like to have the cops
chasing us all the time. either.
All we want is a fair break and we'd
make good. But what kind of a chance
do we get?
Yeah, 1 know. every one thinks we
oughtta go TO school like good boys. But
didja ever try sittin' in school, tryin' to
study with nothin' in your belly but banana
and you had to sntch that?
Being hungry docs something to fell
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

Since we are living in the days
of synthetic vitamins and vita
minis in bottles, and REINFORCED
bread. and a great deal of other
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15
By E. V. During

speed N the national defense program
and as to how my dog viii act when I
am Transporting him across country by
train. It's bad enough, l worry 10 myself,
10 sleep in = narrow berth hut think Of
having TO sleep there with a 42-pOund dog
on YOUR chest. But / have cut down on
my worrying a little. ! never say don't
worry" 1 try To eliminate the cause of
the worry or get II off my mind for inter
walls. Some people take 10 strong refresh
ment To forget their worries. That's not
90 good because IT might lead 10 having to
worry about your health. which is the
worst of worries. How about we worriers
forming worrierS' club and exchanging
advice on the best way TO do our worrying:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15
PROGRESSIVE PIQUE


At $50 he started in a mild
way to denouncing all fem
inInity. everywhere.
At S:55 he confided to Harry
Bolton and Moe Zingler, both
of whom had extended invita-
tons TO Join them in a geezer,
or snort, that a man was
crazy TO let himself become
annoyed because woman was
a few minutes late.
At 9:03 he retracted this
and declared any man was a
mental case who ever made
date with a damsel, any time,
any place, or even thought of
doing so.
His ire continued TO mount
by the minute. He was glow
ering into his drink as if it
was indeed possessed of all
the demons attributed to 1t,
by his Aunt Hattie. when the
voice behind him Wheezed:
Tie me up"
Phil and his companions
turned, TO discover at their
elbows a droopy-eyed fellow
of about 30. The newcomer
was fairly we'll dressed, but it
= would have been going too
far to say he was impeccable.
He had a three-day growth
of beard, and-judging by his
furriness of speech-about an
equal amount of alcohol-nur-
tured fuZz on his tongue. He
waved about six feet of rope
at Phil and repeated his re-
quest to be truSSed.
KNOW WHO 1 AM:'
what for ." demanded Phil
81 mean. why do sou want to
be tied up"
Because" said the spectre,
you can't keep me tied up;
you nor no other man alive
can't neither. Wanta know
who I am: am the worlds
greatest escape artist. that's
who I am"
We'll, go and tie yourself
up outside" snapped Phil.
The rope brandiSher ignored
the suggestion and turned to
Moe Zingler.
You tie me up" he said.
"You." pointedly, look like a
sport whs would take a
chance. Take this here rope
and tie me up anyway you
want and I'll bet you ! get
loose In less than three
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

ENILM stars of yesteryear Renee Adoree,
Barbara La Mari and Lilyan TaShman.
all who died when quite young, fastened
their deaths by unwise dieting for weight
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15
FIT TO BE TIED

minutes. bet you so cents.
That's fair. Amt it,"
sounds reasonable" agreed
Moe. "A straight business
proposition If l ever heard
one"
Joe's Big Seidel, on Third
avenue. is a place somewhat
given TO unconventional do
ingS. so no particular surprise,
only mild interest. was mani
tested by the other patrons
when Moe took the rope and
began to tie the stranger.
THEY ALL KIBITZ
They ga h cred around,
giving advice. Moe went TO
work, tying a series of granny
knots that wouldn't have held
Venus de Milo. The escape
artist gave about three shrugs
and a twist-and was free.
"See." gloated the disciple
of Houdini. Nobody inaworld
can hold me. Fifty cents,
pal"
Harry Bolton averred he
could do better and was en-
couraged to try. He lost his
50 cents in 2 minutes 8 Sec
ondS. The idea caught on.
Sam Dooley took a shot at it,
then a fellow named Pratt.
Phil had long since spotted
where the joker lay, but for
bore comment. The lout. he
noted, had achieved the trick
Of swelling his beefy wrists so
that when he let them sag,
the rope slid easily over his
hands. Also, the cord was
far too tough and impliable.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

Az EVIL genie mot the one
~ with the light brown hair
must have taken possession OF
Phil McCleary when the
appariuon. shaking the rope
under his nose, informed the
select asSemblage in Joe's
Big Seidel that Philip I'M
queStionably was too par
Simonious to risk 50 cents in
the interest of clean, whole
some entertainment.
Had the intruder been
trailing Phil for weeks, he
couldn't have chosen a mo-
ment more fraught with per-
Sonal peril in which TO deliver
the challenge.
Black were the thoughts of
young Mr.. McCleary. He had
been doing a slow burn for an
hour over the hardness of
Norma Sterratt, a fine girl in
many ways. but one whose
chief aim in life-Phil had be-
come convinced-was to keep
him waiting.
Norma had made solemn
oath to meet him in this
shrine of who-buys-neXt, not
one second later than 8
o'clock. Allowing for wind,
tide and drift. Phil himself
had not arrived until hall an
hour after the time set and
didn't begin TO work up a
rage for another Is minutes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-15

lagra. and it is interesting TO
find him say tina. there has
never been a case of pellagra
cured with yeast, nicotine acid
liver. or anything else. without
improvement in all items of the
patients food intake.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-02
Book Review at
Mrs. Masee

1.-THE Giant joshua, Maurine
Whipple's novel of the Mormon
movement from the Woman's view
point was reviewed by Romano
Richmond Magee of the county Ii
brary at the monthly book review
program sponsored by the city IL
.brary Friday night.
Mrs Magee is one of the valley
most competent reviewers and gave
brilliant analysis of this new
book.
Agnes Ferris Bigelow, city librar-
ian, discussed books Of the month
and gave out reading lists, includ-
ing list of five without which,
according to DR.. Claude A. Buss of
use, no one can be informed
adequately on world affairs. These
five arc The World Since 1912
uangsam), Isolated America u
(BuclD, Inside Asia (Gunther)
Japan and China l3issonl, and
South American Primer" Carr
j. Fl. Edgar will give the next
book review on March %.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-02
Special Fea tures
A+Ci+v Churches

Three churches in Ell Centre are
having special features at their
evening services this week.
Christian Church
Edward Brigham, concert soloist
will be heard in a sacred concert
at the State Street Christian church
at 7.30 pm, the Rev. MI. E. L.
Carter, pastor of the church will
give a short message on Sacred
Music after which a free will Of
fering will be taken.
Baptist Church
Travel pictures in sound will be
shown at the First Baptist church
at 7.30 Sunday, the first time sound
pictures have been attempted. Pro-
per equipment has been secured for
the affair The Rev. Mr.. Harold Z.
Doty will speak, special music will
be featured as we'll as the pictures
on Egypt.
Methodist Church
AS part of the observance of
Compassion" Sunday which is be-
Ing celebrated in all Methodist
churches of America on March 2,
motion pictures of village life in
India, CID and new, will be shown
at the evening service, 73O o'clock.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-02
Many Attend World Day Of
Prayer at Services Friday

Eighty-five women representing
IL different denominations. united
in prayers for the world when they
observed the world day of prayer
Friday in the Presbyterian church.
Each church through it's repre-
sentatives had a part in this pro-
gram, the first half of which was
devoted to the subject Our Herr
tage", and the second, to Our Re-
sponsibility''.
Sacred music for the occasion was
provided by Mrs. Homer Nelson.
soprano, by a quartette from Doug
lass high school by Miss Geraldine
Johnson, soprano, Mrs. Belle d.
James selecting a hymn.
Panel discussions were participate
ed in by women of the Nazarene.
Presbyterian, First Baptist. Second
Baptist, Methodist churches, with
Mrs. o. r. Alpert of the Four
Square church offering prayer as
did Mrs. S. p Holiday in the af-
ternoon session.
A fellowship luncheon took place
at noon with Nus. w. A. McClene-
CHAN presiding and with Mrs. Quin-
cy C. Webster of Brawley deliver
ing an outstanding address.
Splendid cooperation and a deep
sense of the need of prayer to
meet the world problems was EVIL
denced in this union service.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-02
Valley O. S. Chapters
Welcome Grand Officers

Imperial Valleys five Eastern
Star chapters were busy Saturday
with final preparations for the big
gest event in their year, the visit
of their worthy grand matron and
patron, Gertrude Conant and
Ralph Boynton.
e. Centre, Holtville, Calexico,
BraWley and Imperial will unite in
honoring the visitors and their
retinue at a series of affairs which
were to open Saturday night with
the official banquet and reception
at the Hotel de ANA, .CaleXico.
Sunday afternoon the past ma
irons and patrons association is
sponsoring a pot luck steak bake
on the desert, the members of the
order meeting at 2 pm. at the
highway maintenance station on
the Holtville- Yuma highway. If the
weather should prove unpleasant,
instead Of going to the sand dunes
for an outing, the group will mo-
tor to Andrade where they will
have the use Of the Imperial Irri-
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-02

Washington, Wilson, Nc Kinley
and Harding Parent-Teachers as
sociations, represented by some $50
members, observed Founders day
in a joint program Friday night in
the Wilson school,
Under the auspices of the city
ministerial association, splendid
panel discussion was heard in which
various aspects of the relationship
between the home, the school and
the church were discussed by:
DR. w, A, McCleneghan Of the
Methodist church, the Rev. Mr..
Harold E. Doty of the First Baptist
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-02
Ten Thousand Club
Bridge Party
This Thursday

ST. Patrick's day will be used as
the decorative theme for the next
Ten Thousand club bridge party,
Thursday March 6, which is to be
salad luncheon affair starting
at 1880 o'clock in the club house.
Reservations, as usual, should be
made with Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen,
480-J, and the party is open to all
interested in attending. Guests may
pivot or progress, prizes going TO
the winners in both groups.
The announcement of the COM
mittee in charge of the luncheon
is sufficient guarantee of tempt
ing menu: Mrs. p. N. Van Slyck
and Mrs. Guy A. Weakley are CO.
chairmen, assisted by Mesdames
w. j. Meagher, j. E. Brock, Arno
c. Yaeckel, Merl A. Wilson, j. B.
McNeece, Jesse Simpson, w. j.
Thornburg, w. e Hartzog, Roy
Hammond, Malcolm Macurda, p. E.
Ryerson, w. A. Vie, D. H. Steph-
ems.
Mrs. J.. r. jefferson and her card
committee are in charge of the
bridge play; Mesdames Lester Eli
chhold, L. j. Goree,. jr., Donald w.
Ketchen, R. j. Mcnamara, John
B. McNeece, Lee Nuffer, William
c. Reed, j. w. Tyler.