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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18
LENTEN REDUCING DIET
BY Or. CIendenine
Friday-73o eoloriss
BREAKFAST

FhuoI-IJ0 eutofeh
BREAKFAST
i small baked apple, no sweet
ening-S0 Galleries; ! rusk-l00
calories; teaspoon butter--50
calories; cup coffee, no cream or
sugar.
LUNCH
Salad made Of leftover Ash and
vegetables (French dressing or
mayonnaise made with mineral
oiD-100 calories; 2 whole wheat
crsckeTs-50 calories; glass milk
100 calories.
DINNER
cup spaghetti with meat sauce
- 200 calories; grapefruit and
eress salad-50 calories dressing
made with mineral oil) so Gallo
ries.
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obvious. The well-to-do preserve
their teeth because they can afford
TO consult their dentists regularly.
Those who can afford to consult a
dentist but neglect to do so from
.carelessness or fear of pain should
be able TO read a lesson out Of these
statistics. With good dental clinics
for the men and women in service
and for workers in war industries,
the United States record on teeth
should improve during the next
decade.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
THIS COLUMN recommended
a book called Mental Illness: A
Guide for the Family, By Edith
NJ. Stern and DR.. Samuel W.
Hamilton. So many inquiries have
come in as to where this book can
be obtained, that they have en-
tirely overwhelmed our facilities
for reply.
In every case where we recon-
mend a book, we note the name of
its publisher. In this case it is The
Commonwealth Fund, al East
57th Street, New York City. In
quiries addressed to a bookseller,
a public library or TO the publish
err will result in obtaining a copy
of the book.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18
Words Of Wisdom

Promptitude is not only duty.
but Is also a part OF good man
ners. il is favorable to fortune,
reputation. influence. and useful
ness: little attention and energy
viii form the habit. so as TO make
II easy and delightful.-c. Sim
mons.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

DR.. Clendening will answer
questions Of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18
One-Minute Test

!. Do any mammals have fish
scales?
?. What remained in Pandora's
box after she had opened il?
3 What is a parotitis?
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18
Your Health
Economics Has
Relationship to
Health

THE ECONOMIC relationships
Of health are known to every doe
tor, but TO none as well as to the
doctor who works in a dispensary
clinic, as | have for thirty years
and more. Disease and poverty
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

Washington- Represen ?
Clarence Cannon OF Missouri. chair
man OF House Appropriations Com
nittee: There is not going TO be
enough labor on the farms or
enough food to supply the nation
and her Allies
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

Milwaukee-Prentiss NJ Brown,
Price Administrator: We must
hold the line where we are on all
wages or lose the fight against
initiation"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

New York-Edwsrd r Burke,
former senator from Nebraska:
"No one can doubt that u we have
anything like a real shut down OF
the bituminous coal mines We could
not only fail to win the war within
the short time in which we hope 10
win II. but that We would run a
very real risk OF losing the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

go hand in hand, and in many in
stances it is impossible to treat
patient until his financial status
is improved.
An astonishing proof Of this is
the study, just released, by DR..
Henry Klein on the number of
teeth American adults possess at
different age periods. Astonish-
ing, because at first thought few
people would believe that good
teeth are so intimately related to
the pocketbook.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

Atlanta 49, Secretary OF Navy
Frank Knox. In our unity we are
nsrcely intent on but one objective
the utter destruction and the I'M
conditional surrender OF our enc
mics"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

how much better you could have
done 1t.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18
Today's Horoscope

II you have a birthday today.
try to develop more enthusiasm
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-18

One-Minute Test Answers
/. No.
2. Hope.
3. Mumps.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16

after spending last week in Pascagoula
with her husband who is now employed
at the shipyards there.
Pvt. Jack Ezel, who is now stationed
at Camp Pickett, Va, returned Satur-
day after spending several days here
with his sister, Mrs. Cleora Hicks.
Mrs. Lydia Weeks of Brownsville,
Alabama, is spending several days here
attending to business. She is a former
citizen of Durant.
Mrs. Everette Phillip spent Monday
here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. job Burnley and son,
Mrs. Earl Burnley, Claude Powers and
children, and o. C. Powers spent Sunday
in Eden.
Sgt. Charles NJ. Ray of San Francisco.
is visiting his wife and parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. C. Ray.
Byron Ray of Memphis, visited home
folks Sunday.
Mrs. Evelyn Christopher of San Fran
\ cisco, Calf, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. E. Thomas. this week
Mrs. w. F. Tucker from Pass Christian
visited her this week. Her friends will
be- sorry to her her automobile was
stolen in Pass Christian while she was
in Durant.
Mrs. Herman odom and sons, Herman
IN. and Robert, spent several days last
week in Memphis.
Mrs. Marcus Love and Robert Yancey
spent Monday in Jackson.
Miss Mary NJ. Legler of Jackson. visit
ed Elma Hendricks last week.
Mrs. Watkins Turnage of Memphis
spent the week end with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Baine.
Miss Louise Crider of McAdams
spent the week end with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Crider.
Mrs. W. S. Heggie and Ann. Mrs. /
B. Hendricks and Elma spent Frida!
afternoon in Greenwood.
Mrs. Due Ingram spent the week enc
with her husband in Greenville.
Miss Mary Bowie left Monday fol
school in Jackson after spending tn,
vacation months with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Horace Bowie.
Miss Estelle Turner left Saturday fol-
Grenada where she is a member Of tn,
high school faculty.
u. H. Streetman of Amory, was tn,
guest of relatives here last week.
Mrs. Ada Crawley and Mrs. Grad,
Crawley and daughter, Geraldine, o
Koseiusko, are guests of Mrs. Allie Tur
ner.
Pvt. William Leroy Turner. Jr., ha
returned to Fit. Eustis, Va. after a brie
visit with the homefolks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Hyde and chill
dren of Blocton, Ala. were guests o
relatives here recently.
Miss Arlene Siddon Of Greenwood, wa
q recent guest in the J. o. Ritter home
Maj. G. J. Allen, Mrs. Allen, Dionn
and Gerald spent Friday in Jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE-l0 Weeks old ROSTERS. Big
English type White Leghorns. Cheap
If taken at once. Steve Rhyme, Rt. 2.
Durant. phone zoos. Ct
WANTED TO BUY Wardrobe or
steamer trunk. Mrs. L. X. Sutton,
Hotel Durant.
FOR SALE-The Kolb home on East
Madison in Durant. Five rooms, two
bedrooms, large lot. Write Roy Kolb.
Durant. 20-1t-np
WANTED-0ne new or used tricycle. in
good condition. Mrs. w. +. Mitchell,
Phone Sc, Durant. g.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16
AmmM t. @MM & M!syynuum

Jackson, are visiting in the home Of
MIR. and Mrs. c. S. Crider this week.
Little Edwin Sudduth is visiting his
grandfather, Jess Sudduth, in McAdams
this week.
Mrs. W. f. McCune is able to be on,
after an illness of several days. Miss
Gertrude McCune came up from Jack.
son to be with her mother.
Miss Virginia Blankenship, Jackson
spent the week end with her mother
Mrs. William Blankenship.
Pvt. and Mrs. J. II. Hardin visited his
parents at Big Greek last week end.
Miss Earline Moss spent last weel
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. San
Moss.
Mrs. Tom Ashley and Mrs. NJ. T
Woods spent Sunday in Greenville visit
ing Mrs. W. E. Mcclellan. Jr., n hei
new son, W. E. Mcclellan, III. Capt Nc
Lellan, Jr., is in North Africa, OF wa
the last time his family heard from him
Mrs. NJ. t. Woods visited Mrs. J. w
EitlpLL IN JdthSDn tHiS Wteh.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. RUBBISH renewed
friendships in Durant Tuesday and Wed
nesday. They are former residents o.
Durant and are welcomed by a host O
friends every time they find it possible
to come here.
Mrs. A.. X. Dinans and the twins
Theodore and Constantine, have return
ed from Duck Hill where they spen
the summer with Mr.. Dinans.
Mrs. John Garrett Herbert, Lexing
ton, was in Durant this week.
Pvt. Jake Idom, Camp Lee, Va j
home this week on furlough. His man,
friends are glad to see him home.
Mr.. aud Mrs. c.. S. Crider and Mrs
J. Fl. Hardin accompanied Pvt. Hardin
as far as Jackson Monday on his return
to Camp Barley, Texas, near Abilene
where he is stationed.
Mrs. Brooks Davis and Miss Doroth,
Davis were Jackson visitors Wednesday
Mrs. R. L. Bishop returned Tuesda.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16
T TO

No. 6663.-Letterfs Of Administration
having been granted this day by the
Chancery Court of Holmes County, Mis-
sissippi, to the undersigned upon ths
estate of Mark Love, Deceased, notice
is hereby given to all persons having
claims against said estate to present
the same to the Clerk of said Court fol
probate and registration according L
law within six months from this date
or they will be forever barred.
This the 25th day of August. 1943.
MARCUS LOVE, Administrator.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16
Mrs. st. CIoir
Honors Mrs. Ashe

Mrs. Annie St. Clair entertained in
her home Friday afternoon with two
tables of bridge honoring Mrs. Grange
Ashe Of Richmond, Va, visiting her
sister Mrs. H. b. Sargent.
The hostess presented the honoree
with a lovely crystal dish. High score
prize was won by Mrs. Sargent, an at
t~ractive piece of pottery. Consolation
wal cut by Mrs. w. E. Thomas.
Ice cream and cake were served the
following guests: Mrs. Grange Ashe.
honoree, Mrs. H. B. Sargent, Mrs. Frank
Calender, Mrs. Albert Tatum, Mrs. Zou-
ella Bacon, Mrs. Eugene Cole, Mrs. John
Jenkins, and Mrs. E. B. Guess.
Tea guests for this delightful party
we're Mrs. Phil Poovey and Mrs. W. E.
Thomas.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16

Pvt. Dayle Alsbury has been trans
ferred from Shepherd Field, Texas, to
Huntsville, Mo-, where he is stationed
in the War Training Service School at
Northeast Missouri State Teachers Col
lege. He is the son of Mrs. ]. ID. Ais
bury, of Durant.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Moss and family
spent last Sunday in Choctaw county
visiting relatives and frineds.
Ivan Moss of Baton Rouge, La, spent
several days last week with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Moss.
Sgt. Frank Edwards of Fort San Hous-
ton, San Antonio, Texas, spent last week
end here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Frank Edwards. His mother accompa-
MED him as far as New Orleans.
Mrs. S. H. Moss spent Tuesday in
Jackson with friends.
Corporal M. J. Mitchell has been trans
ferred from Lynn, Mass, to San Antonio,
Texas.
Miss Ann Howard has been visiting
friends in Kosciusko.
Mrs. Marcus Love and Miss Ross
Ramsey were among those from Durant
who went to the funeral of Mrs. Will
Howard in West.
Mrs. Rager Mccartney (Jane Mans
field and Billy left Sunday to visit in
Como and Memphis where Billy returned
to camp in Oklahoma. .
Mrs. Beatrice Boyett and Mrs. Bert
Crisler and sons, Charles and Jimmy, OF
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16
Business Circle
With Mrs. Drone

The Baptist Business Circle met in
the home of Mrs. Bankhead Drane and
Mrs. Rubber" Kealhofer Tuesday night
with seventeen members and one visitor
present. Mrs. NJ. d. Baine, WMU pres
ident, had the devotional. Mrs. Sarah
McFarlane was in charge of the program.
The hostess served tasty sandwiches and
iced lemonade.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16
10th Century Club
With Mrs. Calender

The Twentieth Century Club met on
Wednesday September sth in the home
of Mrs. Frank Calendar. There were
fifteen members and one visitor, Mrs.
Arle, present.
Mrs. G. w. Drane was leader of the
following pregnant:
Pledge to Christian Flag
Presidents Message-Mrs. Love
Looking at the Years Work-Mrs. Longi-
motif
Roll Call-Scripture pertaining to faith
Devotional-Mrs. Bacon
Hymn-"Faith of Our Fathers"
Ny Faith Protects Me-Mrs. O'Cain
During the social hour the hostess
served a frozen salad and iced tea.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16
Jimmy Mitchell
Celebrates Birthday

Several of Jimmy Mitchell's little
friends helped him to celebrate his
second birthday at his home Monday
afternoon. He received many nice gifts
among them a $25. 0 bond
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-16

Miss Erline Moss, has returned to her
work in Gulfport Air Field after spend
ing a week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. H. Moss.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
Lost and Found

iLoSr- Black hnifoid containing valuable
rsrcrs. also sun ~ money, LiherA
reward plesse call Royal Oak STA 81
ROYAL oak s65s.
LOST Diamond ring 80 ladies washroon
40 Furd'E employ mert Office, gate No. 2
Liberal reward. oRegon 2o37. eieo Horgsr'
fA- l.IH-
LOST pr0Wn- White Boston bull terrier
Brow me-. vicinity Hastings Frederick
reward. Temple l.ie5l,
LOST - Iady's wrist watch, engravet
U ~. T black hand. REWARD. Nj
LOST Meta tool box. vicinity 7-Mile-Kei-
ley. Iivtrnols-Fenken. Reward. Uniysr-
s.'y 3-f3S3
lost E.. Gcntleman's platinum rms with
b.le sapphire mounting. reward. LenoN
LOST-Young brown ana white male Beagle
hound Reward, olive 47s1.
.LOsT-Gss ration book ca; reward
Please call Temple 2-l6f.
MANS wallet; gas coupons, other valu-
reward Washburn. Tyler 4.7225.
MANS Gruen curYex wristWatch United
ARTIST Pudinf lobby or vicinity; re-
ward. Hogarth a73s.
MAROON puE&a IL taxi, -AhanaxdAy- Rtsht,
reward NAdIson 276s. Trinity z-7756.
1872 Gay.
NAVY dlhchafEe papers losl hohoh4 DOWN
town. sylvester LadA, INanhoe $3.50.
REDDISH blond female Ptkinese lost vioin-
TTN Chalmers -ChafleVoX. dolly Re
ward. TUXEDO 2-7lSA.
SMALL brown. white dog Buster"
vicinity acknowledges. Reward. 2Os
Holcomb. Murray 1917.
TAN. white male collie. king; vicinity
West Vernon Highway, Springwells. Re
ward Pennington 10ll-J.
WEDDING band. uld.fashionsd, inscrip
tion inside sentimental value, generous
reward. Tyler 6-15i7.
WRIST WATCH with rubys, initiated p
V. W, remembrance. Reward. 40si
Clark Court.
CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate hst-
ings IA the big sunday Tines Want Ad
Section
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
THE

ACE Tile Company--Tile, sinks, floors
walls done IN new, old homes, repairing
Reasonable Murray 3h1O.
CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate list
ings In the big Sunday Times Want Ad
SECT ION
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30

BLUE heart shaped plastic pts with RCA
insignia. Reward. University 3-le27.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30

IN LOVING memory OF our dear husband
and father. Emil Y. Widmer. who passed
away one year ago today. January 20. All
our love goes with you and our souls await
20 Join you His loving wife. Cora Widmer,
and children
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
Profits Increased
By Universal Cooler

Universal Cooler Corporation foi
the quarter ended Dec. a., 1912.
reports a net profit o. Sii,40i,
after provision Of Sll00no for fed,
cral income and excess profits
taxes. This compares with = net
profit Of SSS4t FOR The quarter
ended Dec 81 lq3f
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
COnsoI. Paper Votes
25-Cenf Dividend

Consolidated Paper Company has
declared a dividend OF p cents
PAYABLE March ] 20 holders Of rec
ord February is. Same amount
was paid March ! last wear.
For the year ended Dec. 81,
1912. net profit was Si063.5o9,
after federal income and excess
profits taxes. ctc. equal 10 81 ~ a
share. against Sl,4iS.154, or SL93
q share m 9il.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
Trade Schools-FemaIe

UNITED AIRCRAFT TRAINING. INC.
I745 L. GRAND BLVD. TR. 1880
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ings In the biz sunday Times Want Ad
Section.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30

KITCHEN Helper wanted-Appiy immedi-
ately, Central Branch YWCA, 1880 With
erell street.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
Death notircs

pI.ACK- Aucustr- beloved wife q the
lstt Frefrrct ~ dear mother ~ Mrs
Charles Vance Nrs. Arthur RCiukc. Albert
p FrrltaeE ~. ag Charles IT. ana
Arthur A. Black Services az SshfS alzricd'
sons Chapel $685. NIchiran avenue, Mon
day az ,. ~.
GILBTRT-T6uuBfy *. Carlton O., 1888
Scotia road. Huntington Woods; husband
o. Dora Graham Glncrt, father ~ Carlton
G. gEher; lr 81 pe'mar, n y, Services Al
william sullivan a. Son Funeral Home, 700
West First street Royal oak. Saturday at
, n ir'ermcut ACACIA Park.
HANER- January 27th. Catherine NJ sud
dcnly ~ her home, 1852 Mcmillan, be
loved mother or Fred Z. and CnHFloF II.
Hsnev aunt az Frank Damon, grandmother
a. Mrs. Ftut0n Forhis and Ted Haner.
Funeral from chapel ~ W T. Hacket
Sons. aSI6 West Vernon. saturday ~ : 80
Holy Redeemer Church a. 3. lnierment a.
YpSiianu Michigan.
HFNDERSON-Jauua IS, Charles, sud
denly, beloved brother 81 Alexander and
Fffshrth Henderson, sHd Mrs J. 4. CiiliH
az Toronto Ont Funeral from residence
1914 Hubbard avenue. Saturday AZ 2 p. m
RoBTRTSoN-Polly: January 2ath, dear
mother OF Charles, Florence, Thomas OF
I0ndon England; William, George and
Constance Funeral services from John u.
Martenson Funeral Home, II25 Lawndale
Notice Of time later
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
Funeral Directors

Fred G.. Marshall Sons, Inc.
HOME FOR FUNERALS
1852 L. JEFFERSON. FITZRoY 217s-7e
1147 TRuMbUIL AVE. TEMPLE 2.51oo
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
PLANT PROTECTION

RENT In exchange for wifss servicesl
white or coiored. B4l Chandler.
SEMI DRIVER. experienced. Short hauS.
EitKroY s292.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
Lost and Found

BEAGLE hound. female; white around
neck, on stomach brown ears dark iron
gray tan. gray -brownIsh back, clipped iefi
ear. Reward. Terrace 2-9ss4.
BLACK handbag containing cash, key.
Eastern star receipts. Grand River sec
ton; reward Tyler 4-alI5. --
BLACK male scottie, Here Boy" vicinfy
Smile Greeley; reward. Twinbrook 2-452s,
BLUE heart shaped plastic pia with RCAF
insignia. Reward University 3-ls2I
BROWN wallet. Michigan Thester: keep
money; please return tdenuiicationh.
Vlnswood 2-406s.
BULovA wris,wRtch. yellow gold, black
cord; initials, A. J. T.: reward. DEAR
horn 1345.
COCKER SPANIEL Male. brown. answer
ing Name of Browns" Reward. Uni.
versity 2-2oss.
1EvTRSrrrNcs mzttrEEEEE fUsr on Liver
nois; reward. REdfOrd 1867.
iADY's Benrus wristwatch; Mcclellan,
between Kercheval. Mack or Cadillac
Harper bus. Liberal reward. LEnox 2ll6.
LADY'S Hamilton wrist watch near Oak
man, Grand River. Joy Road. Reward.
Eorthlawn 626S. Arlington 05e2,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
ENGINEER

Second class license required; experience
In air-conditionipg preferred, but not
essential permanent position ~ monthly
salary; vacation with pay. Address Box
Abb Detroit Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
wAsHINo MACmNr RErAIR

Al REPAiRING-An makes: IS yrs. ex-
perienes; guar Snyder Ser. TO. 6-j0i6.
Al WASHER repairing. sewing machine,
VACUUM 81 90 Free estimates. Buy
Sell. Lemon 5000, Central Service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-30
WASHING MACH. SWEEPER sERyIc

ALL makes repaired. rounding Eusran-
tepd workm snship. rsaEonabls. free.
estimates. Murray Oi51
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inEs In the bis Sunday Times Want Nd.
Section
Detroit evening times., 1943-06-13

used TO below through this horn
in order to direct his armies in
the field. II was supposed to
have. carried his voice over 125
miles a neat trick if true.
Back in medieval times. black
out regulations were strictly en-
forced in all European cities.
When the curfew rang i'm the
towns, AL lights had to -be-eH--
tinEuishCTI The citizenry of that
day and age were not worried
over night air-raidcrs. but they
were afraid of fire.
Az one picture shows, the old
time watchmau with his huge
-AnrH@ t4ke-the-m modern -atr-ragd
warden with his whistle, had 10
tramp the streets night after
night enforcing the blackout.
These custodians' duty was 20
pound their beats in fair weather
and foul warning people 10 put
out their lights and to-mind their
fires.
ono Of tho old prints shows n
night watchman in the medieval
city Of Amsterdam, Holland.
making his rounds. As "A signal
ing device ne carried a wooden
nolSc-makcr not unli Ike tn g.
wooden cIackcrs used by present
day British air-raid wardens 10
warn Of a gas attack from the
skies.
Probably the only difference
between the modern and ancient
street patrollers was that the
latter were invariably armed.
with broad swords or heavy
slaves. % enforce their authority.
lust as u rs tust.ty. thls Job
Of policing the streets In ancient
times was more or less q yolun-
tary affair, with each man TAX
ing his turn.
Detroit evening times., 1943-06-13
Eloquent Authors
Who Were FIops
When They Talked

NERSONS who are eager o.
- meet their favor.te authors,
often realize their ambition
only 20 discover that while these
masters Of words may do Elori-
ously on paper they are small
pumpkins when it comes 90 in-
tcrcsting conversation.
The golden sentences just don't
come out Of their mouths, prov
ing that the art of writing well
and speaking the same way don't
always go together
Probably the most notable cX-
ample of this was Oliver Gold
smith. author Of The Vicar Of
Wakefield" Of whom a contcm-
porary said oliver wrote like an
angel and talked like poor poll"
But Goldsmith was not the
only genius whose conversation
was devoid of charm Dcscartes,
the famous mathematician and
philosopher la Fontaiue. SO cele.
brated for his fables Button. the
great naturalist, and Benet, an
author OF our time. were all de-
ficicnt in the art OF conversation.
Marmontcl. "a great novelist,
was so dull in his contact with
others that a friend said Of him
after an interview. that he must
go and read MarmonteTs tales TO
make it up 20 himself for the
pain Of hearing the man talk.
And O O Mcintyre the news
papcrman who wrote so under
standinEly was anything but a
brilliant talkcr
Corneille. one Of Frances
greatest dramatists. was lost in
any society. so abscnt-minded
and embarrassed that he wrote
Of himself an amusing couplct
implying that hc never was in
telligible except through the
mouth of another.
1t is told that Charles the
Second, probably the wittiest
monarch - SIT ON The English
throne, was SO charmed with the
humor of "Hudlbras' that he
caused himself 90 bee introduced
in the character, of a private
gentleman TO Butler, the author.
The amusing King found the
writer such dull companion
that he thought. like many
others, that SO stupid a fellow
never could have written so
clever u book.
Detroit evening times., 1943-06-13
N ANCIENT lines

any better than does the modern
taxpayer
,I-l-a-tAe-%.reH warming system,
for cEamplc Alexander the
Great. eho lived from aa6 to 323
BIC -gc's tho dubious credit for
having invented the device The
great generals siren, shown i'm
ouc OF the prints, was gigantic
horn suspended from heavy
tmboe,J tripod a sentry, blow
0E in ono end. could make weird.
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spinc-chnline sounds to warn the
citizcns and tho army of an ap.
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brought me UP TO date

T Asst NIGHT when let in Mary's first beau almost
l. uPpcd over her old doll carriage Then, when she
came downstairs in her first long dress stumbled again
on something should have seen long ago.
Mary wasn't Kid any In just a few years she'd