The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 4, 1928, Page 4

by the Bismarck Tribune Company, Bis marek, N. D., and entered et the postoffice at Bis- ciass mail matter. President and Publisher ie Advance year, outaide of North Dakota . ail, in state, seeccecccces 1.00 1, in state, three ‘years for . 2.60 outside of North Dakota, Foreign tne cruts G. LOGAN PAYNE COMPANY NEW YORK --- Fifth Ave. Bldg, CHICAGO ETROIT Tower Bldg. Kresge Bldg. (Official City, State and County Newspaper) A MUSIC-LOVING NATION To err is human, and s0 is talking about oneself. People prefer talking of themselves to others than to hearing others introspect out loud, and they take just as great delight in singing the praises of their country. During his relatively short life the American eag' has done his share of shrieking about himself and yet there have been times when he has, with commendable modesty, depreciated his own virtues or admitted super- fority in others. One peculiarly apt illustration eoncerns the position of the American people in the world of music. For a number of years perfectly loyal Americans have con- tended that Americans as a nation do not love musie as do some of the peoples of Europe. American tourists , who have heard the great community song festivals held annually in Wales have lamented their absence in the United States, and American visitors to Germany reproach their own country because grand opera is more profitable in small German towns than in the largest American cities. That these criticisms are unjust is self-evident. A more music loving people than this is inconceivable. Community-sings and opera concerts may be more pop- ular abroad than here but these are necessarily few in number even in Europe, while a constant stream of tausic is poured into American homes by the piano, radio, phonograph and other musical instruments. It is significant that the world’s largest manufacturers of musica) instruments have their factories in the United States and that this country spends billions annually in the music stores found in every town boasting of one or more cross-roads. Because this country does not woo Orpheus in the manner to which he is accustomed across the waters it is not to be presumed the god of music is better courted abroad. WHY PEOPLE VOTE The National Get-Out-the-Vote Club has been study- ing the relation of the popular vote to the number of eligible voters in each state with interesting results. It has discovered that in South Carolina 6.5 per cent of the cligibl@s go to the polls, while in Wyoming the percentage is 77.2. The average throughout the country in 1924 was 53.7, while in 1920 it was just under 50 per cent. In none of the southern states the figures of which are given did 15 per cent of the voters go to the polls. The reason for the small percentage in South Caro- lina and the large percentage in Wyoming is not far to seek. The southern state is overwhelmingly Demo- cratic. Coolidge polled 1128 votes there in 1924, and the vote for Davis was 49,008. Every voter in South Carolina knew that Davis would carry the state. Only those who are interested in party management take the trouble to vote. The rest do not trouble themselves with the matter, knowing that their votes will not affect the result in any way. In Wyoming in 1924 there was a| li contest. No one knew what the outcome would be. A Democrat was elected governor by 48,823 votes, against 35,276 for the Republican candidate. Coolidge polled 41,858 votes for the presidency, while LaFollette re- ceived 25,174 and Davis only 12,868. A vote meant something in Wyoming. No homilies about the importance of voting are likely to impress the Democrats of South Carolina. Every _ urging to vote will be met with the rejoinder, “What is 4 ‘When the result is known from the be- ‘A’POLICE SERGEANTS BRAVE FIGHT Now and then we read of police deeds of heroism, the saving of a drowning person, disarming of a bandit or thrilling rescue from a burning building. But the of Sergeant Arthur Roth of Cleveland has in a different way—the saving of chil- on the streets and Sergeant Roth’s nerves left him. He Hes seriously ill from a nervous breakdown as Cleve- 6.00 | that the men past mili variations in the bi by the pens! have been striving to lower the death rate and have not troubled themselves over declining birth rates. It is even discovered now that the race suicide so much talked of in France before the war was due not to a low birth rate but to a high death rate. 800 CIGARETS APIECE Records,of the Internal Revenue Department reveal American people in the past year smoked the astounding number of 100,000,000,000 cigarete—more than 800 apiece. That seems like a perfectly enormous number of cigarets. At first glance one would think that the number must be away'too high. But on examination it becomes more reasonable. Figure it out. The average confirmed cigaret smoker consumes about a package a day—20 cigarets. Multi- plied by 365, this becomes 7,300 cigarets a year. Divide 100 billion by this figure and you get not. quite 13,700,000 as the number of steady cigaret smokers in the land, And that, out of a total population of 120,000,000, isn’t 90 bad. MORROW A GREAT DISCOVERY The wisdom of President Coolidge’s appointment of Dwight ‘/. Morrow as ambassador to Mexico was doubted by many at the time it was made. Morrow was a Wall Street financier and it was feared his banking connections would tend to make trouble with our neigh- bor to the south. Such has not been the case. Morrow has apparently forgotten het he ever had a penny in Wall Street, and he has shown excellent sense and discretion and fairness in dealing with Mexico. The country has come to look upon him as a good friend. Recently Morrow traveled about the country and his welcome everywhere was cordial and sincere. He has established good relatio Mr. Morrow, as an am- bassador hes proved to be a great discovery. . Editorial Comment | OFFENSES TO THE EYE (The New York Times) In the debate of the Institute of Public Affair? at the University of Virginia about roadside advertising the point was made by the spokesman for the billboard in- terests that while the industry favored restricting the use of billboards to “commercial districts” it felt ju: fied in saesieig, Renee on all highways traversed by heavy trucks. argument ran that these roads were used for business purposes. Even though this is some what in conflict with a definition of a “commercial trict* made by this same spokesman as a district “largely used for business conducted on the premises,” it apparently represents an effort to define the limita- tions as viewed by the billboard industry. % ily a moment’s thought is necessary to see that this is tantamount to a reversal of the avowed program of eliminating features to which objection could be brought by reasonably minded persons. It also strikes a blow at the policy of self-regulation so strongly advocated by supporters of the use of billboards. This sort of con- trol is really no control at all, for the reason that it is on the main traveled highways that the nuisance is greatest, and yet it is precisely these which the billboard indu: chooses to consider “commercial districts.” In ther tion by law, Mrs. W. L. Law- ton, Chairman of the nal Committee for Restric- tion of Outdoor Advertising, stressed the necessity of appealing to the police power to abate offenses to the eye. She pointed out that offenses to the nose and the ear are now so dealt with, and reminded her hearers that it had taken a long. fight to persuade the courts to uphold that policy. She further dwelt,on the fact that the Government taxes us to pay for beautification of public monuments and places. 4 it logical that it should not have the power to protect the beauty which already in existence? mi People wish existing signs removed and no others, whether beautiful or not, ‘put in their place. This is an idea which has spread far and wide throughout the country. It has the support not only of countless civic organizations, but of national advertisers as well. It represents a definite sentiment of the American people that the country roads must no longer be defaced by billboards, no matter how “artistic” or how unobtru- sively placed. There has been a marked growth of pub- ic 0) during the last f billboard cam; started. The movement yet only in its it it is “going strong.” WHEAT POOLS AND PRICES (St. Padul Dispatch) * Tt is not in the United States alone that low prices severely felt. Announcement is lian Wheat Pool that initial pay- for this 3 crop now being har- as compared with $1 Ga ria This is on the basis ‘ort William. not necessarily determine final it does indicate the depressing ef- many countries, particularly e, United oe se bao mes the re 1 of any That is what is happening in the wheat market. The American farmer, unorganized, acting independently and forced to sell at the of heaviest harvesting, bears down the market with a whale seasot's product dumped in’ few To overcome this unfavorable condition, farmers organized bers of Canadian wheat pool that takes over their ap and supervisesian marketing system. The in koa ue aces oe sacrificing lew years since the anti-|tary THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE: BY RODNEY DUTCHER* (NEA Service Writer) Washington, Sept. 4.—Proposals for a Nicaraguan canal to be started in the next few years probably are inspired more by military than by commercial motives. There is no indication that the Panama Canal is fast approaching its maximum carrying capacity. That time is likely not to come be- fore the year 2000, if ever, although the matter is conjectural. The canal now handles about 45 per cent of its present minimum ca- acity. If and when a third set of locks is built, as was contemplated in the original plans for the ditch, it will be able to take care of more than four times as many ships as are now using it ‘ Tonnage passing through the ca- nal has shown a steady growth in the last few years, but a saturation point may be reached easily within the next few years. One estimate has been made that the capacity of the canal as it is would not be reached until about 1960—and if a third set of locks were, constructed meanwhile that capacity would be doubled. Officials of the canal, who cite these facts, do not understand the persistent agitation for a canal through Nicaragua. The most seaworthy argument in favor of a second canal, however, is made from the standpoint of mili- strategy and the national de- sion, with disastrous "Way that if, in war or peace, there is dan- ger to the present canal, a second canal which would guarantee a canal in perpetuity, come what might, would be worth the cost. The cost of a Nicaraguan canal; incidentally, is estimated as high as a billion dol- rs. & n_1927 5,475 ships went through the Panama Canal. peak, but it was only 245 more than la This was the in 1924, and since 1914 four years have shown fewer transits than the year precedin; In the last session of Congress a resolution was introduced directing the chief of army engineers to study both the Nicaraguan canal route and the enlargement of the Panama Canal by another set of locks. the shuffle. . es Meanwhile, the offic Panama Canal are confining them- selves to their next big task, which is not concerned with enlargement or new canals. ‘This is the buildine of the Alhajuela dam in the Chagres The resolution was lost in of the river which will hold back 22,000,- 000,000 cubic feet of water for use in an emergency. An abnormally dry season might cause a water shortage. The new dam will contain the necessary water in that case. Si the jlurveys are now in progress and dam probably won’t be finished for-another four or five years. It will be 170 feet high, lodged between Its basin will cover 22 square miles, running outside the 10- fense. It 's held that in event of: mile stretch of the Canal Zone, which war against the United States the ;runs through the Republic of Pana- canal might be put out of commis-jma. As was the enlargement of the high cliffs. ibilities canal, this dam rian original p! for our navy. Hence, wouldn't it be|the much safer ‘o have a second canal to fall back on in = emergency? It will doubtless occur to the reader that if the Panama d can be blown up or bottled up, the| / A zen. omes a lot to his wife, with same thing might be done to any Nicaraguan canal. Nevertheless, the argument is that two canals are bet- ter Sige tree and that in the even’ an earthquake some time destroy one, the other in BARBS _ ‘9 house on it. was provided for in — In Chicago most of the butter and men, unlikely | egg men seem to have become yegg- ‘all probability would be left intact, “Henry Ford Tells Belief in Su- It is not | OUR BOARDING HOUSE “LABOR es oo ee “THIS FLOAT SPONSORED BY sult to demonstrate | pernatural Forces,” says a headline. He doesn’t need to tell us that; we still have some of the old-Model T’s running around the streets. Coffins can be bought for 65 cents in Paris. Trying to catch a little tourist trade from, Scotland? Judging by some of the building jobs we have seen lately, the brick- layers spend their off days watching chess matches. Wall street is lining up behind Hoover or Smith this year, making politics a burning issue on the stock exchange, eee Among the supplies carried along on the Byrd expedition to the South Pole were listed: 1000 ballons of grain alcohol, 400 gallons of rum, 100 gallons of port wine, 100 gallons of sherry, 100 quarts of champagne, 400 gallons of whisky, and say, did you read that thousands of volun- teers had to be turned down? ——— New York, Sept. 4.—Random notes durifg an afternoon stroll in Man- hattan: The city’s wisecrackers are outdone—there is a street in New York now “where they take in the sidewalks at night.” It’s in Broad street, where men are delving for |more subway trackage, and a board sidewalk is laid along the street by day and torn up every night... . “With Beer Tegret we announce the death of Mascot Mike, son of Minnie. Sic transit gloria.” The announce- ment appeared on the bulletin board of the Newspaper club, commemo- rating the earthly end of the club’s black and white cat.... Throngs of women shopping along Fifth avenue +. the endlessness of this pursuit of apparel! And the money! A single gleaming fur coat in @ wi dow, all by it ‘onsieur Whoozis it can be had for $9850... . Ah, well, it ought to have a window, all. by itself. Figures, slim, sveldt, pause at win- his, but often they couldn't tell you a minute afterward what the window contained... . Why? Because they stop there only to survey their own figures and wonder a little perhaps about that hoi fashion story they read this morning in which it spoke about bustles re- turning . . . Let's see now, how would a bustie look? and with this REPRESENT LABOR ! ~~ HASH WORKED , A — TAY SINCE ————— [IN NEw york (| ‘When you are contemplating bath, either in the nude or at the beach, it is well to keep in mind the fact bgt an Set. of the sun’s rays is always jous. Y find that ple aha the ners) ' little sunshine is good, a great deal is better. Extreme sunburn is often very dangerous, as the skin becomes so swollen and injured by the burn that the proper elimination of the Po! whi are normally dis- oa the pores, cannot take place. This has a disastrous effect upon the kidneys. Even a faint glow of sunburn on the skin affects the & pro- portionate manner, and is injurious 'as long as it lasts. It is much bet- ter to measure one’s sunbath over several exposures and receive an in- creasing tan each time, than to try to become burnt through the effects of only one or two sunburns. One whose skin is well tanned has benefited by the ultraviolet rays of the sun which are needed to pro- duce such a dark color.~ However, the mere darkening of the skin is of no benefit but must be considered change which in as a protection against too much sunlight. In taking your sunbaths, remem- ber that the sunlight must strike the body directly without the obstruc- tion of clothing or even glass, which would divert the ultra-violet rays. Heating the body with sunlight through clothing is of no more ben- efit than heating from a stove. It is well to time yourself at first so that you do not take an overdose of this valuable remedy and increase the time of treatment as your skin gradually tans. When taking a sunbath, one should avoid overheating, which is indi. cated by a quickening of the pulse. When this occurs, quietly rest in the shade for a time before finishing your regular time of exposure. Sometimes people bathing on the beach are sunburned on a cloudy day because they do not feel the heat of the sun, jis is because the ultra- violet rays which produced the burn do not warn the skin, but do pene- trate through the clouds and moist air. If you wish to stay on the beach for a long time without being sunburned, it is wise for you to ex- pose your body to the sun for only a short time, and for the remaining period keep it covered with a blanket or robe. In this way many hours can be spent on the beach so that one can benefit from and enjoy the inhalation of the clean, fresh, moist, salt air. Nude sunbathing is now being rec- ognized by all physicians for dis- eases such as anemia, tuberculosis, asthma, catarrh, chronic ton- and disorders of metabolism, such as nephritis and diabetes. There is a German proverb that states that Ais hearse calls twice as often on the shady side of the street as on that which is more favored by the sunshine. 4 The modern bathing suit has taught us to cultivate bodies more beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Even in ordinary street clothes, the women of today have adopted such practical styles that the air circu- short skirt? ... Weighty thoughts have been thought hereabouts. see Funny place, the Village! Take Daca, the ex-cowboy who went out one night to b a coffee pot and fell heir to\ Frank win-| Shay’s bookshop. ... . Today he sells books to the young men and women of New York cnivernity, across from Washington Square, and l- its cowboy songs. Now and then cher happens into town and in on him and shakes his head le of one ct ie at Painted by “sete a now ious aria « Collectors have tried to buy but the 8 that ‘ich just enjoyed rohibition raid & the old ladies t-dog Or the crowd night in Julius’, its fifth or sixth the other night. ... ( . estat gtaceer br Barn fifteen Fri- late: r the whole body, cate skin. 2 "continuous air bath for which it has been hungry for several gen- Dr. McCoy will gladly answer personal questions on bealth "Enclose a stamped addressed jf, envelope for reply. erations. For some reason, men have been more ve about ‘< reforming their style of dress. How- ever, the ight underclothing adopted by both sexes allows a freer circulation of air and undoubtedly contributes to the increased longev- ity of the human race. Take advantage of the waning summertime so that you can avai yourself of this most valuable health force—a simple and inexpensive treatment for which there is no bet- ter substitute in the physician’s pharmacopoeia. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question: A. H. writes: “I am seventy-three years old, and am | bothered with a twitching or jerking in my legs when retiring, sometimes keeping me at for an hour or ‘Will you please let me know so if there is a remedy?” Answer: The jerking in your legs is doubtless caused ae @ poor circula- tion of blood. I would advise you to take some exercises about an hour before retiring, After the exercises, sit in a tub of warm water, ing the legs in the water for about two or three minutes. This will help the circulation and should prevent the jerking. If you will write me in care of this Cea oot inclosing a large, stamped, self-addressed en- velope, I will be glad to send you a foal chart of exercises without ar ‘ge. Question: Mrs, M. C. asks: “What. is the best method of keeping grapes?” Answer: Sound pes may be kept in good condition for a long, time by wrapping each bunch in waxed paper. After tying the ends they should be placed on some soft material, such as cotton batting, and kept in a cool place. They may also be packed in California sawe, dust and stored in a cool place. An- other method, frequently used in Eu- rope, is to place the stock of each bunch of grapes in a small bottle of water containing a piece of char- coal. If temperature of about 38 degrees is maintained, they will keep in good condition for a long time. Question: Ruth asks: “What would you think best to do for sciatic rheu- matism? The party in question has been in bed close.to four years with it. He is on a milk diet now.” Answer: What is called “sciatic rheumatism” may be due to an in- flammation of the sciatic nerve caused by rheumatic toxins; or,“ ‘nerve may be pinched some place be- tween where ite branches emerge from the lower spine. An osteopath or chiropractor i the trouble if it nerves, and diet to cure rheuma- tism would bring about a cure of the trouble if it is caused by the rheu- matic toxemia. | Our Yesterdays | TEN YEARS AGO State’s Attorney and Mrs. F. E. McCurdy have returned from Bac! in Cavalier county where Mr. Curdy helped with the harvest. ried also visited her parents in Ys County Superintendent and Mri im Ss W.£. Parsons and Miss Leila Diesem have returned by auto from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Walter C, Taylor at La Moure, The knit today shipped to northern division headquarters in Minneapolis 1,000 pairs of socks, 165 sweaters, 10 hel- mets, 27 pairs of wristlets and 4 ers. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Mr. and “Mrs. C. A. Rawlings of Oklahoma Cig Okla. azzived to visit Dr. and Mrs, G, A, Rawlings, the Dan Patch, Arent neces, ill it. the Minnescte Bate fae bad