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London Braces

England is tuH of suspense but it
isn't the kind that keeps mans trons-
ers up.
British braces (susbenders), made
Under q government order limiting THE
elastic to three inches at the back, bspe
been The cause OF number of Lon
don breeebes falling do,on and finally
drove Historian Arfbur Bryant to re-
PORTING bis plight in letter to the
London Times.
In THE past year, be said. be bought
four pairs OF braces. "Atfer each oe-
easion," Lamented Bryant, "tbe braces
baue broken Intentionally wifbin three
months"
The Times, in belbfal mood, de-
blored The situation in an editorial:
'T'be -Four Freedoms are a bollow
moekery if our braces are going to be
bursting all The time. No nation can
be expected to bold up its bead If IL
also IS required to bold up its trons-
ers."
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
INEVITABLE:
Our Fault:
It had to come.

It had to come.
Even while Americans were try
ing to get the bad taste Of the Lon
don conference out Of their mouths,
Soviet Foreign Minister v. M. Molo-
TOW was savoring the same flavor
by publicly blaming the failure Of
the talks on the United States.
In statement broadcast by the
Moscow radio Molotov asserted
that the American delegation "un-
dertook to disrupt the entire work
of the London conference" be-
cause ''for some reason" the
United States wanted to delay set
tlement of Germany's future.
However, said he expansively,
the Big Four talks were not alto
gether fruitless, mainly because of
"the efforts of the Soviet delega-
ton" The exact nature of those eff
forts he did not pause to explain.
Repeating charges which he had
made in London, Molotov said that
the western powers, led by the U. S.,
were pursuing a policy Gained at
Germany's disintegration rather
than unity, policy which has
already resulted in the actual split
ting of Germany"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
REPUBLIC:
Michael Quits

Communist-controll eastern Eu-
rope cast off its last tie with a hap
pier past when King Michael I of
Romania made public his abdica-
ton from the throne.
His announcement had not yet
fully registered on Romania's bewil-
dered populace when the Com
munist government promptly pro-
claimed the nation popular
democratic republic"
Thus, with the 26-year-old mon
arch's abdication, ended dynasty
established in 1866, the last mon
archy in the Soviet sphere of influ-
ence in eastern Europe and the last
throne held by the House of Hohen-
zollern.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Michael, as some romanticists
would have had it, might have re-
nounced his throne purely for the
love of Princess Anne of Bourbon
Parma and Denmark, but the Com
munist establishment of a "repub-
lie" and immediate reorganization
Of the government came too swift
ly, too efficiently to lend much Gre
dence to that theory.
AS the king himself pointed out
in his abdication proclamation, he
was resigning the throne because a
monarchy no longer conceded with
the great political, economic and
social changes" in Romania.
Nor was it logical for the Com
munists, grim advocates of their
international dictatorship of the
proletariat," to be countenancing
and cooperating with a hereditary
monarchy. And Michael had acted
as a sort of brake on some Com
munist actions in Romania.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
DOWNTURN:
Prices

AS two nationwide retail firms an
nounced major price reductions on
a wide range of their goods Ameri-
can consumers stopped to wonder
whether this might mark a definite
break in the high price line or would
simply turn out to be another Incl
dent like the Newburyport expert
ment last year.
General Electric company dis
closed an average price cut of S
per cent, effective January l, on an
extensive selection of home appli-
anceS. The company estimated
consumers would save so million
dollars this year as result.
Sears Roebuck, large retail mail
order house, put into the mails a
regular mid-winter sales book list
ing price reductions up to 20 and
1913 per cent on some merchandise.
The actions followed closely after
President Truman signed the anti
initiation bill which would combat
high prices by seeking voluntary
agreements among business and in
dustry to lower costs.
Charles E. Wilson, General Elec-
trio president, declared that the re-
auctions were not made to stimu-
late business. 1--WE could sell in
many lines twice what we can pro-
duce," he said.
He added his voice to the theory
upon which the Republican con-
gress based its recent anti-infation
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
LIFE EXPECTANCY
Science Lengthens Mans Spon of Time on Earth

Although a 40-year-old mans re-
naming span of life expectancy has
heightened only four years since
1888, medical improvements in the
next quarter century are expected
to secure for him much more time
on earth.
In 1889 It was estimated that a
man 40 years old would live 26 years
longer, while today he has 20 or 80
years ahead of him.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Census of Insects

There are from 5 to 10 million
species of insects, according to
many authorities. So far more than
475,000 different species have been
classified. Insects inflict an annual
loss of 400 million dollars on United
States livestock. Beetles, or four
wing insects, number $4,000 diff
ferent species. Many new species
of insects were found by the armed
forces in the southwest Pacific.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Thermostats for Women

Sensitive thermostats which take
into consideration the fact that
women are warmer-natured than
men have been developed by
Honeywell research workers for
railroad passengers cars. Women
require more heat than men. The
new electronic thermostats can
provide the exact temperature
needed for comfort by a male and
a female seated on opposite sides
of car.
Cafe seating 60. doing wonderful business.
Equipment in Al shape. Newly decorated In
ivory with red trim. Electric dshwasher. New
type gas hotwater heater and tank. Best
location in town Full basement. Also Sleep
ing quarters for two in basement. Electric
potato masher. also electric slicer and
French fryer. Beautiful set-up. Has to be
seen to be appreciated. Wonderful spot for
partners as cooks. Climate is mild and very
nice. $4,000 full price.
PETERS CAFE
III orondo Ave-, Wenatchee, Washington
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
No Bouquets, These

Josef Stain and the American
meat industry attained dubious dis
tinction by being named by the
Crackpot club Of Grand Rapids,
Mich, as "those who did the least
for America" in 1947.
The club honored the meat indus
try for its lone or two pork chops
for a buck" and Stain for the pos
sibility that he may unloose "a
guided missile at Humans old
homestead.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
No Needy Children in City!

Since early in the present CEN
fury the Adventures club of Chi
cago has provided holiday dinner.
with presents, a show, turkey and
all the fixin's, for a considerable
number of underprivileged chill
dren of that city. Through charita-
BILE organizations they found the lit
tie street waits who knew no lux
uries and few necessities, and gave
them one big day. Each day of the
year the money needed for that pur-
pose is collected, but this past year
the charity organizations informed
the club there were no needy chill
dren to be found in Chicago; none
needing bright day. Housing, they
said, is the only thing needed by
any of the city children. That little
incident tells the story of our Amer
lea Of today. No children needing
ray of holiday sunshine in a great
city of more than three million peo-
pie. Typical of Americans, the Ad-
venturers sent their money to a SIM
liar organization, the Savage club of
London.
OF the many more than 100 Christ
mas cards received one stood out
as portraying the Christmas spirit
of brotherly love. That one, from a
Southern California city, carried a
Florida Everglades stamp. George
Weimer, the generous hearted
mayor Of Orange, Calf, celebrated
Christmas by promoting Florida.
His was the only one that carried
such stamp. On earth peace and
good will.
When politicians fall out the peo-
pie may get a square deal.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

You're never too old to get q
break.
Middle-aged and elderly persons
at last have begun to share in the
progress Of medical science which,
until recently, conferred most Of its
benefits on children and young peo-
pie, according to an analysis Of old
and new mortality tables by North
western National Life Insurance
company.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Keep Flies Neat

Trout flies should not be carried
in box which cramps and crush
es them. In the case of dry flies
shun those flat little boxes which
have spring racks for holding the
lures in place. Use a deep fly box
that will not bend the hackles of
the flies, and don't try to over
crowd the compartments. Also
keep used flies from messing up
fresh one by keeping in separate
compartments.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
FOR SALE
Poison for Protection

The skunk's scent is his one
means of protection. Neither his
teeth nor his claws are fierce
enough to protect him from dang
er. He is low-slung and slow of
foot, mild-tempered and quiet. The
scent is poisonous if inhaled and
weakens the heart action, even
causing inconsistencies and death.
The scent also may cause perma-
nent blindness, and in rare cases
death.
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Trying to Think In Billions

ONE billion dollars. I cannot Wis
~ ualize such sum, and I doubt
If you can. The nearest I can come
to doing so is through making COM
parisons. My comparison is the
value of the mammoth, worldwide
Ford industries. They represent one
billion dollars.
A BILLION DOLLARS is but a
small fraction Of what we American
taxpayers owe as a national debt.
It is one 260th part of that debt. The
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

The flying lizards Of the Malay
an region have a fold of skin along
the sides of the body which enables
them to make gliding flights from
tree to tree. These wings" are
often so gorgeously colored that the
animals in flight resemble gaily
colored butterflies but the body is
usually of a sober hue and when
the wings are folded, the change
Is so abrupt that the animal itself
seems to disappear.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

- founded on the
assumption t h a t
the U. S. must
a d pit a softer,
more cooperative
attitude tow ard
Russia and at the
same time reject
universal military
training and pre-
paredness In gen.
eral was a question
that probably even
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Cleaning Willow Creel

A willow creel that develops a
bit of an odor as a result of con-
slant use can be cleansed easily.
Rinse it thoroughly with clear,
cold water and hang it in the open
air to dry. Let the water run
through the willow sticks. Use Of
soap or deodorant is not necessary.
Eugene self-service laundry. Good business
location. New construction. Cement blocks.
Laundry completely equipped Doing $1,000
property rented at SIS per month. s31.50O
buys this profitable. going business; $4,000
will handle.
MAINS ROGERS
B4B Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Some authorities claim that owls
are dumb, others say that they are
the geniuses of the bird world.
They cannot see in the dark. The
eyes Of an owl are fixed in its head
so that they cannot be moved and
in order to change its line of vision
the bird must change its position.
No animal can see in the dark
owls can see in the moonlight or
early dawn, apparently better than
other animals or birds.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Archery Becomes Popular

Archery Becomes Popular
Since 1879, when the first Ameri-
can archery tournament was staged
in Chicago, the sport has become
increasingly popular. Men use a
6 foot bow and women 512 foot
bow. The arrows are made of ced-
ar, pine or yew wood. The arrows
for men are % inches long. The
targets are placed on an easel, the
center being 4 feet from the ground.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

total OF that debt
W o u l d build $50
Ford plants. The in
terest on it which
we pay each year
would build six Of
such worldwide in
dustries, capable of
producing from
8 to 10 million auto
mobiles each wear.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

A BILLION DOLLARS is but a
small fraction of what we, the Amer
lean taxpayers, pay to the govern
ment each year as direct and indi-
rect taxes. What we pay during the
present fiscal year would build some
As of those worldwide Ford indus
tries.
A BILLION DOLLARS is but a
small fraction of what congress and
the administrative branch of the
government spend each year. With
that total of expenditures, all of
which we, the American taxpayers,
must pay, there could be built some
35 of these mammoth Ford plants.
Such an amount would, in fact, du-
plicate the physical equipment of
nearly all the large industries of the
nation.
A BILLION DOLLARS is but one
goth of what we propose to pay to-
ward the rehabilitation of Europe.
1t is but one 9Th of what we will
provide during the next year. With
the six billion dollars scattered over
Europe six complete Ford indus
tries, providing employment for not
less than 100000 workers, could be
built.
EVERYONE PAYS TAXES.
A BILLION DOLLARS is but one
18th of what we have provided
to feed the hungry people of the
world since the close of the war.
Enough to build 16 Ford plants. :.
Such comparisons help me to un-
derstand the meaning of one billion
dollars. In no other way can l Wis
ualize the tremendous taxing pro-
gram, or the profigate spending on
the part of congress and the admin
lstrative branch of the government.
1t seems but a few years ago
when congress, for the first
time, appropriated as much as
one billion dollars to cover all
government operations for
year. That congress was round
ly condemned for its extrava-
gance. Now congress votes from
IS to 40 billions for a years ex-
penditures, without apologies to
those whose money it is spend
ing, the American taxpayers,
To such vast sums every one of
us must contribute a part. The baby
pays tax on his milk and diapers.
The taxing process continues
through life to the oldsters who pay
on their bowl of cruel and their
coffin
1t is our capitalistic system that
makes meeting such tax assess
ments possible. 1t is a system that
Europe is attempting to discard,
with America expected to pay the
costs of their experiments.
The time will come, and may it
be soon, when the American people
will call halt; when they will vote
out those who spend so lavishly;
those who tax and tax and tax
again, that they may spend and
spend and spend
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Life of Male Ants

Male ants live but short time
in the adult state. The workers
exist only few months. The av-
erage life of queen is not more
than IL months although some
queen ants have been known to
live or years.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

2 houses in good shape. IL miles S.w. Of
Shawmut. close to graded road. One 28x20
with additional porch and kitchen.
THEO. J. DcCooK. Melville, Montana
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Plywood, because it is real wood,
has good insulating qualities. 1t is
also an excellent base for linoleum.
Floor-to-ceiling hall closets for lin
en- can be made easily with ply
wood panels. Another use is for
subflooring. Builders report time
saving of more than so per cent
when big panels of plywood are
laid for subflooring rather than
other material.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Brig. Gen. Wallace H. Graham,
personal physician to President
Truman, was top man on a list of
100 federal, state and local gov
eminent employees identified as
wheat traders by Clinton Ander.
son, secretary Of agriculture.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Cattle Farm Fer Sale; 1854. all in
one farm except 108-A. across road.
About 300-A. fertilized. seeded pasture.
One horse crop. Other acres in sericea
and lespedeza. Ten Negro houses, one
5-room house. new in Nov. 1896 One Z
room house. running water. electricity.
Bell telephone. near church. good COM
munity, school bus route. Black-top
road: 10 miles from West Point - miles
from LAGRANGE: sawmill mules. 2 farm
mules. an good.
MRS. A. o. SANDS
Route . West Point Georgia
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Wee Electric Switch

A snap-action switch less than
three-quarters of an inch in diam
eter has been designed for a wide
range of electric appliances and
commercial machines where space
saving is the chief consideration.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Flam Building Block machine No. COM
plete with 4X8x12. 4x6xl2. 4x4x12 and Brick
Molds. 1000 Wooden Pallets. $500 blocks
daily capacity. LAY RITE PRODUCTS
COMPANY, I'LL Sixth Ave. N, Billings,
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Lustre of q Lifetime

Vitreous china plumbing fix
lures are acid and alkali proof,
stain and rust proof, will not chip,
offer tough resistance to shock and
will retain their lustre for a life
time.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

1916 Chev. Truxmore Tagalong Truckstell
truck, 2O-ft flatbed. 2-speed Brownie. 2
speed rear axle with locking differential.
vacuum brakes and other extras. Cost $500
new. Condition is like new. We must sell
and are willing to take heavy loss. Will
accept one-third down from right party.
This is a wonderful truck for lumber or hay
hauling. Price $3.50. Phone 1052-R.
HAROLD W. AGNEW. Used Cars
Albany, Oregon
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Ie1t1n9 Wore Accurate
Man has progressed 10 thou
sandths of an inch in the last 40
years, in gauging closer tolerances
for precision parts.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
Good Old Monopoly

Good Old Monopoly
The term monopoly, in its early
usage, was applied to royal grants
for the exclusive right to manu-
facture or sell particular classes of
goods. Such grants were given as
the reward for outstanding service,
or merely to court favorites.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23
NEWS ANALYSIS -
Wallace Enters Presidential Race;
Michael Quits as King Of Romania;
Farm Product Prices Hit New Hiqh

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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

In Livingston, Apt. house, furnished. On
highway, close to town. ideal for tourist and
local trade apis. and sleeping rooms
besides living quarters. lots. room for
expansion. Write
1898 W. Park, Livingston, Montana
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

FROZEN FISH: Frozen Fish for sale-Lute-
fisk, Walleyed Pike. Northern Pike. White
fish, Herring. oysters, Shrimp. Lobster Tails.
Smoked Fish. Sailed Fish. Salmon Halibut,
Black Cod Pike Fillets and Fish Steaks.
Write for latest catalogue now ready.
FRADET FISH CO., West Fargo. N. D.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-01-23

Auto mechanic. looking for steady position.
best proposition in area. $3.50 plus bonus
and paid vacation. Free laundry. Having
living quarters for man and family.
THOMPSON MOTORS, Pullman, Washingt,n
Evening star., 1948-09-19

wasn't the sink at all, Faralee. 1t was hertz
From the kitchen, Mrs. Stinson said,
willie! Willie! You scamper right here"
Faralee was in the room. He was already
closing the door, looking curiously at the girl
He was tall and lean and his hair was ragged
and too long and his hands and his feet were
too large. He wore faded flannel shirt and
dungarees and sneakers. Burgess said. I'm
Burgess Thompson. J. G. sent me-
Oh," said Faralee. He moved over toward
the fire, picked up the poker and made two or
three tentative stabs at the logs. The fire
perked up and threw immediate, fiickering
shadows out into the room. y. c." Faralee
said. That's"
'YoUR boss" said Burgess. The character
who pays you three thousand and five hum
dred little green dollars every Saturday night.
He's curious to know where you are and just
what you think you're doing"
"Doing?" he frowned at that He put down
the poker and raised both large hands, palm
upward. Doing? Why, / told him.
"You told him." Burgess said, that you
couldn't work at the studio, that you wanted
to work at home.'
This is home" said Faralee.
There was silence. The fire cracked and
snapped, but that was the only sound. Bur-
CESS said, That is what you meant. Not
Evening star., 1948-09-19

Beverly Hills, not Brentwood, not Coldwater
Canyon. You meant this" She was just say
ing the words, not really asking a question.
1t was what he had meant when he had talked
to J. G.; she knew that; just by looking at him
she knew that "A little far for committing"
she said. Two hours to San Francisco by
plane, and then Lord only knows how many
hours by motorized ox-cart. started yester-
day. You wanted to work at home''
YES" said Faralee.
And how" said Burgess. did you expect
]. G. to get hold of you when he can't sleep at
night and gets a terrific idea for the story
Evening star., 1948-09-19
A Short Story

TIVE town - its name is Miner and it is on
l. the coast of California, north of San
Francisco and not much more than three good
jumps south of the Oregon line - appears in
print only on bus timetables and on full-size
Army Ordnance maps, the kind from which
you can tell how deep the weeds grow on the
top of hill. 1t was to Miner that Burgess
Thompson came, via the northbolnd bus,
wrapped in her own dignity, which was con-
siderable. and surrounded by the majestic
aura of Atlas Studios, Inc, which is a thing
to see.
The driver handed down her three suit
cases and started to climb back up into the
bus. The fog was thick. Somewhere, its
direction confused by the fog, surf pounded
against rocks. A dog barked once, in hesi-
tant sort of way, but he, too was hidden.
Burgess said. IF it's not too much trouble,
you might tell me where the town is.'
''N1A'AM," said the driver, the last time
saw it, it was over yonder." He pointed
into the fog.
And that was when?"
-Four days ago, ma am, but with town
the size of Miner, anything can happen
Burgess watched the bus disappear into
the fog She heard the surf. She listened for
the dog, but he was silent She said, "Faralee
Henderson Brown" speaking the words in
the manner of a man who has just hit his
thumb with hammer. Then she picked up
tho three c,,itracoc and ctauuorod off -, +ho
direction the driver had indicated.
The town had not moved in four days. As
matter of fact, it had not moved in one
hundred years except to recede into itself
little, consolidating its activities, as it were,
moving back into its shell like turtle. Bur-
CESS found a house, weatherbeaten, wooden
frame house, its windows yellow with light
against the fog.
1T WAS woman who opened the door, a
plump, smooth-faced, gray-haired woman.
inches shorter than Burgess but looming large
there against the light. She said, why, child,
out in this fog. Come in by the fire." She
plucked two of the suitcases from the porch
and set them inside the room, held the door
for Burgess. She said, I'm Mrs. Stinson,'
and then, as if the name itself set off new
train of thought, The fog come in about ten
O'Clock this morning. and when the wind is
out of the west there's no teIlin' how long it'll
stay Days, sometimes" She was watching
Burgess, smiling at her. "You came off the
bus. didn't you, child?"
YES" said Burgess. The fire was good.
She had not realized how cold she was, and
she let the warmth seep into her body now.
I'm make some hot tea" said Mrs Stinson.
"It'l taste good to both of u.s."