The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 10, 1931, Page 4

instanton ehsone bens as econo nad renan recente sarees tey renter etn aaa THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE An Independent Newspaper |, THE STATE'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER (Established 1873) Published by The Bismarck Tribune ‘Company, Bis- marek, N. D., and entered at the postoffice at Bismarck clas mail matter. George D. Mann ..... Subscription Rates Payable in Advance by mail per year (in Bismarck) by mail per year dp , Outside Bismarck) .....ccceseee: Daity by ide of North Dakota ...+.s00+ ——$——$— $= state, mail outsic Weekly by mai) in state, per year ......0.: Weekly by mail in state, three years . Weekly by mail outside of North Dakota, DOF YOO ....seecesceseeereees Weekl7 by mail in Canada, per year .. Member Andit Bureau of Circulation Member of The Associated Press ‘The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use tor republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper and also the focal news of spontaneous origin published herein All rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved. (Official City, State and County Newspaper) oe Foreign Representatives SMALL, SPENCER & LEVINGS (Incorporated) Formerly G. Logan CHICAGO NEW YORK A Fitting Tribute When the war veterans of Bismarck and Burleigh; county dedicated the new city-county memorial build- ing Friday night they completed the first part of a service to the community, which should have far-reach- ing effects. The second part—that of seeing that the building is so operated that the community receives the full bene- fit of its potential value—remains to be done. Doubt- less the same spirit which brought the building into being will see that the best use is made of it. ‘This usefulness cannot be discounted. The magnifi- cent auditorium and other features of the building give Bismarck an advantage over any other city in the state when it comes to entertaining conventions and other state-wide gatherings. Bismarck’s friendliness is such that no convention or meeting is too small to be welcomed here. Its facilities are such that none is too large. It is a fine advertise- ment for Bismarck in other sections of the state and in adjoining states. The various service features of the structure, com- prising as they do something of interest and value for boys and girls, men and women, should make it a real community center. The next job of the Legionnaires who created it is to see that this ideal is fulfilled. But over and above all is the memorial character of the building. Anyone thinking of it as a venture con- ceived only for the upbuilding of the city and its inter- ests makes a serious mistake; fails to properly estimate the feeling which activated men of the American Legion in seeking erection of the memorial. For the men who today wear the Legion uniform and perform public service in its mame, have not forgotten the time and events which called the organization into being. They have not forgotten that rows of white crosses mark the last resting place of their comrades who fell in the war. They remember as personal friends and “buddies” the men who, in death, the nation honors as its heroes. And they know, too, that if anything can compensate these-men for the sacrifice of their lives it is the laugh- ter of little children, the happiness and contentment of those they left behind. They feel, in their hearts, that the women who gave their sons and who smile bravely to the world, still shed Secret tears because their boys failed to come back. And they know, also, that the best way to dry those tears is to do their full share toward making America @ better place in which to live. Could everyone in America enjoy peace and content- ment as the result of the efforts of those men who died and their comrades who still live, our gallant dead as- suredly would sleep in peace; the eyes of our gol’-star mothers would no longer fill with tears at thoughts of the long ago. ‘ And so, the World War Memorial building was intended to help those who remain to enjoy life; to bring some measure of happiness to those still living in the world but who realize full well that their happiness and the benéfits which they enjoy are the direct result of the sacrifices which the brave men and women of America have made in her behalf. Bismarck and Burleigh county are proud of the new building, more proud of the men who urged its con- struction, and still more proud of the spirit which activ- ated them to do so. Co, BOSTON A Commission for Nicaragua The killing of a group of marines in Nicaragua has led to new demands in the United States senate that American occupation of that country be ended forth- with; and the whole subject doubtless will come in for extensive discussion this winter. 4 In this connection, we are reminded that one of Presi- dent Hoover's most notable accomplishments to date was the study he had a commission make of conditions in Haiti, another nation where the American marines have found lots of employment. As a result of that study, the Haitian situation at last bids fair to be ironed out in @ manner satisfactory to all concerned. Could not something similar be attempted in Nicara- gua? In our relations with that nation we have been drifting, at the mercy of events, for years. Would not @ repetition of the Haitian investigation be valuable? The Lame Ducks Again Those who are worried about the possibility of recal- citrant congressmen forcing a special session on the na- tion this spring really ought to join in the demand for passage of the Norris anti-lame duck amendment. ‘As things now stand, the tail-end session of a dead congress can force the convening of an extra session— tegardiess of the merits of the case—simply because a tlumsy and outworn constitutional provision has called them back to Washington for a very brief period and thas ‘made it imperative that certain legislation be passed ‘before they adjourn. If that legislation is not passed, thére must be a special session; and a few earnest talkers tan keep it from passing. " Under the Norris amendment, all of, this would be thanged. We -would not have. short sessions of lame ramental Stars was cured of an attack of tem- 2.00| and real economies are effected in the long run. ponders over all of these tales of the “temperament” shown by American stars, one is cohscious of a vague feeling that this Arab chieftain knew how to deal with such cases better than the moguls of Hollywood do. Minnesota’s Road Program Trunk highway revenues in Minnesota will finance $75,000,000 of road bonds according to State Highway Commissioner Babcock and the prospects are bright that the legislature of that state will authorize such an issue to speed up the highway program. North Dakota can well look to the experience of other states in the financing of its permanent roads. Bond- ing for highway purposes makes available at once the money to build permanently, and in supplanting the dusty, expensive gravel road for hard surface roads on heavy duty highways, maintenance costs are reduced The following statement by Commissioner Babcock is significant: “We could handle interest payments and sink- ing fund requirements on such an amount with- out any trouble or even on $100,000,Q00. “With a rapid development of our paving pro- gram, maintenance would go down, leaving us plenty of money to retire a large bond issue. Since 1921 we have had to use more than $36,- 000,000 of our funds on maintenance, and the growth of traffic has been so fast that this charge has not decreased, in spite of the in- creased mileage of paving. i “Illinois has issued $160,000,000 for highway construction and is handling the bonds out of motor vehicle licenses, although the revenue from that source is no larger than ours. Illinois is not maintaining any unpaved roads out of state funds. The state does not take a road over until it is paved. We have had to keep our 7,000 mile system at the same time we were building it, and building much of it out of nothing.” Members of the North Dakota legislature should give careful study to the highway program. Now is the time to formulate policies which will yield sufficient income to meet the heavy demands for more roads, both gravel and hard-surfaced. . North Dakota has found that an all-gravel system of state highways is‘an expensive one to maintain. This state needs to begin as soon as possible a system of hard surface roads for the great arterial highways which must stand most of the traffic. Financing of such a bond issue can be done in several of many ways. There is plenty of good talent in the state highway department to work out a feasible plan if only given the necessary funds to work with, Boost- ing vehicle and gasoline taxes to continue present meth-} ods will not better conditions, Those in control of the highway program know this and the experience of other states in the matter of highway finance is surely at the service of this state for the asking. Drifting Down a River A homemade boat is slipping down the waters of the Mississippi river, leisurely and quietly. It isn’t going anywhere in particular and it has all the time in the| world to get there. And on the deck an old man sits with his feet propped against the rail. J. W. Preston is 70 years old. Once he was an automobile upholsterer. His shop was always. crowded with work to do. But every now and then he would leave his tasks at East St. Louis, Ilinois, and go| down to the river bank. He would see the shine of a light far out. Then he would renew his vow that some day, when he was old, he, too, would be a vagrant of the waterways. He would be lulled to sleep by the steady splash of waves, he would have stars for candles, andj the wind across the water for an evening song. Some And now the time’ has come. Preston goes drifting! down the long brown river, doing the thing he has always| wanted to do. He and the river have lots of time. Nei- ther is in any hurry. | Preston isn't any different than most other men. Nearly every. man who has passed the eagerness of youth starts to dream dreams, and the last one is based on the peaceful way in which he shall rest a little while, so he can be ready for the last clear call. Most of them never achieve the period of waiting. Preston did. We all desire a period for dreams, a time of laziness, at the ending of the way. We want to take a deep breath; to see a far light; to close our eyes and feel the current carrying us on and know that we don’t have to touch the oars. We can drift and drift and drift, and if we miss one port we'll make another. So many of our adventures must take place only in our hearts. So often we are so busy we haven't time to think of them during the productive years. But there comes a time to all of us, as it did to Ulysses, that first rover of the waterways, when we want to sail beyond the sunset till we die. And because Preston has a period of usefulness behind him he can enjoy the heritage of laziness which is his. He has earned the right to drift on gold-brown waters through the day and black channels touched with drifted silver in the night. We are glad that he wasn’t afraid to make his boat and start down the river. And we hope that when he heads for the final shore it will be just as the dawn| breaks.on the river. An old man who had the lazy wanderlust somehow could catch the pulse of a new adventure more easily if his boat swung into harbor as he drifted from the night. | Editorial Comment Editorials printed below show the trend of thought by other editors. They are published without regard to whether they agree or disagree with The ‘frib- une's policies. Capital Removal (Grand Forks Herald) The burning of the capitol at Bismarck is followed by agitation here and there for the removal of the state capital to some other city. A Jamestown com- mittee is working quite vigorously for the location of the capital at Jamestown. In New Rockford, where a movement to secure the capital was started some years ago, when the erection of a new building was under consideration, is apparently reviving that movement, If there appears to be a prospect that the capital is to be moved, other cities will doubtless have claims of their own to present, and the ensuing rivalries will lead to & prolonged contest with the result of which only a few People will be satisfied. Without undertaking to discuss the merits or demerits of any of the claims which have been or may be present- ed, we suggest that if there is any question to be deter- mined, the first question is not whether or not the capi- tal should be moved to a particular place, but whether or not it should be moved at all. And no convincing argu- ment in favor of removal has yet come to our attention. The capital was located, as were most of the other THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, Lr ie CT TT ‘Show Your Tickets; Please!’ pilin, I | SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1931 we This is a special department de- voted solely to the handling of queries, This paper puts at your disposal the services of an extensive organization in Washington to serve you in any capacity that relates to information. This service is free. Failure to make use of it deprives you of benefits to which you are en- titled. Your obligation is only two cents in coin or stamps enclosed with your inquiry for direct reply. Ad- dress the Bismarck Tribune Informa- tion Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Di- rector, Washington, 12. C. Q. What is the oath of the. Air Scouts? B. A. R. A. It is as follows: I am an Air Scout! I am living to the best of my ability the scout oath and law. I be- lieve in the slogan “Safety in the Air.” I know that a healthy mind and body are the greatest .factors of air-worth’ness, I shall strive to fur- ther aviation by applying the. prin- ciples of scouting in all matters per- taining to flying. 1 shall always re- member that a good flyer is an effi- cient flyer, and that efficiency comes through application. I will never forget that an Air Scout is first, last, arfd always a Boy Scout, that he practices self-control, is a clear thinker, is . ool-headed, a student of | aviation and has respect for oxperi- ence. Q. What was used fof a mirror before the silvering of glass was in- vented? F. H, A. A piece of polished metal was used. It was called a speculum. Q. What is a sugar-loaf sea? ACA sugar-loaf sea is a sea heav- ing in pyramidal waves, usually with but little wind. Q. What kind of lumber should be used for forms for concrete work? A. W. R. A. Whit: pine is best for fine face-work, and quite essential for crnamental construction when cast in wooden forms. Partially dry lum- ber is usually best. Kiln dried is un- suttable as it swells. when the wet concrete touches it. Q. Was the original cgnary bird yellow or green? P. V. B. A. The original canary, whether serin or true wild canary, in its native haunt was much different in color, from its modern purebred descendant. The back of the wild bird is, in gen- eral, gray, tinged with olive-green, especially on the rump, with dark shaft streaks on the feathers. Un- derneath it is yellowish, streaked on sides and flanks with dusky. Wild canaries from the Canary Islands, ‘the Azores, and Madeira differ from the continental serins in being slight- ly grayer ‘with less of yellowish green in the plumege above. Q. How many acres of sland does the Nile river irrigate? E.B.O. A. It irrigates 5,000,000 acres and this number may be increased to 7,600,000 acres by engineering im- provements, Q. Please tell something of the ‘Wright Memorial to be built in North Carolina. M. C. A. ‘Wo-k on the monument: com- memorative of the first flight of the Wright ‘brothers, will begin in Jan- uary. It is to be situated on Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, N. C. Con- gress has apropriated $232,500 for the construction of the great and Alfred E. Poor, New York archi- tects. It is a memorial to the birth of human flight and the quotation “There Shall Be Wings” will be in- seribed upon it. Triangular in plan, the monument conveys the effect of forward motion-and speed.. The apex of the triangle points down to th> landing. field and its flat surface confronts the land approach. The pylon is st upon coal pect base, forming the-insignia used on the mil- itary ‘and nava! planes of the United States. @. Can you give me the origin of the saying, “fhe gray mare is the better horse”? D. 8; C. A. The proverb dates back to Heywood. (1546). @.’ How man county agents are there in the Extensién Service of the Department of Agriculture? R. E. P. A, There are 2373, county agricul- tural.agents in the United States; 221 white assistants, and 173 negro assist- ants. Q. What should a person's blood pressure be? E. R. H. Bs pressure. of & riation of 10 points either way. Q. What are the most common domesiic furs? How many fur farms are there.in the United States and Canada? M. H. = A. The four outstanding domestic commercial furs are muskrat, opos- sum, skunk, and raccoon. There are about 2500 fur farms in the United winged pylon designed by Robert P. Rodgers | person is 100 plus his age with a va- | lig! States and Alaska, and about. 1500 in Canada. The majority of these are raising silver or blue foxes. Q. How many people aze employed in the railroad industry? G. L. The average number -of em- ployes in the railroad industry dur- ing 1929 was 1,702,150, There are 148 divisions of labor within the railroad industry. Q. Did the Italians invent maca- roni? B. M.S. A. Macaroni appears to have been the invention of the Chinese. It was introduced into Europe by the Ger- mans, from whom the Italians earned of it. By the 14th century they were the only. people enjoying it. The method of mgnufacturing it was held a great secret. Later, however, this secret leaked out to a cook in France, and it is recorded that Louis XIII was induced to order it in an inn’ in ‘Tours. He was so favorably impressed that he had his own cook study the method of preparation. Today Is the =. Anniversary of ETHAN ALLEN’S BIRTH On. Jan. 10, 1737, Ethan Allen, fa- mous American soldier, was born at Litchfield, Conn. He moved to Ver- mont in 1769 and took an active part in that state’s controversy with New York over land grants. 2 At the outbreak of the Revolution Allen organized an expedition against Ticonderoga. On thé ‘morning of May 10, 1775, he surprised the British garrison and forced its commander to surrender “in thd name of the great @ehovah and the Continental Con- gress.” Allen later was sent on secret mis- sions to Canada and-did good service in Montgomery's expedition. He was England. Some months later he was sent. back to this country and, after being held prisoner in Halifax and New York, was exchanged. On his return to Vermont, he was breveted a lieutenant colonel by Con- gress and became. brigadier general in the Vermont militia. f BARBS ] : Now that golf: balls are being made hter,.does‘it:follow that “fore” will be supplanted ‘by “three” on the links, too? * * * ‘Maybe those schoolboys in Missouri found playing marbles with gold nug- gets could answer, the popular query, “What's all the shooting for?” eke. In suggesting a ‘third political group, Prof. Dewey showed foresight, | OUT OUR WAY : By Williams | NS state institutions, largely through political manipula- tion. But in forty years a great many things happen, and many ancient animosities are forgotten. Each of the major institutions has become relatively a fixture very heart-warming and appeal- Dakota has TL DONT KNOW WHETHER ITS FROM DEEP THinin', ER 3JusT CUSSEONESS, WHY THEM BIG SHOTS WONT Move WHEN THAT OL SWEEPER . \o TRYIN’ HARD To GET SOMETHIN’ OONE OH. THAT . . THINKIN — OonT BE MISTAKEN ABOLT THAT: AHATS ALL THOUGHT ooT- = THEYRE GESTIN A FREE. SHOE SHINE. THEM RE TRAINED \ TRWNILLAMS +10 ©1001 BY nea seiviCe, WiC, ANTIDOTES FOR COMMON ToI- 2 ig ae SONS Many people ‘atcidentally swallow Poisons while mistaking them for medieines or hatmless: preparations. If a person swallows a poison it is always important to act quickly, for Often a few minutes’ delay may mean the’loss of life. Great care should be exercised in keeping all poisonous substances-in such a’ way that they cannot be easily obtained or mistaken for non-injurious substances. It is @ good plan. to keep all supplies of ant, rat, or plant sprays or poisons under lock and key and out of reach of small children. Never put bottles of poisons in a medicine cabinet, and it is also a good plan to label the bottles “POISON” conspicuously and stick pins in the cork so that even in the dark one will be warned. Vomiting should be induced in some and not in other poisons, so you should first try to find out the name | of the poison, but if you cannot find out, the safest plan is to., induce vomiting and immediately send for help from a doctor or hospital. Here are some of the more common poisons and their antidotes: Arsenic and Paris Green: Cause vomiting quickly, then give olive oil, butter or sweet milk, and cause vomiting again. Follow with more milk, then give iron rust mixed with | water. Follow this, with magnesia | and later castor oil and sweet spirits of nitre in water. . Lead: Immediately give plenty of epsom salts, using two tablespoonfuls i in ‘a glass of water. Also, use castor oil or eggs and milk. Blue vitriol or Copper: Use milk | of magnesia or soapy water or give lime water or chalk and water. Fol- | low with sweet milk, or give eggs, soapy water or flour mixed with wa- ter. Todine; Mix raw cornstarch or! flour with water and make the pa- tient drink as much as possible. Mercury: Give soap and water, flour and water, or raw eggs or milk. Five minutes later be sure to cause vomiting. This is very important, as | the mercury may be absorbed in the captured near Montreal and sent to | i= intestinal tract and cause poisoning. ie vomiting give more eggs or) milk. Lye: Use vinegar, castor oil, lemon juice or milk. Carbplic Acid: Use olive gil or raw eggs followed by large dose of epsom or glauber salts. Flour and water may be used, or diluted alcohol, ep- som Salts, milk or sweet oil, and do not make the patient vomit. Alcohol: Give large quantities of very strong black unsweetened coffee. Cause vomiting and keep the body Ammonia: Use diluted vinegar or acetic acid or lemon juice. Hydrochloric, Mauriatic, Oxalic, Acetic, Sulphuric Acids: Give weak alkaline drinks promptly. Ammonia in water, 1 tablespoonful to a half pint of water, or baking soda, lime, chalk and water, or esia, Do not make the patient vomit. Make | palpitation. IN REGARD TO HEALTH € DIET WILL BE ANSWERED WHO CAN BE in % CARE OF THIS PAPER the patient drink some of these liquids - |every two minutes. Phosphorus: Give magnesia in wa- Dr. McCoy will gladly answer 1 questions on health and diet addressed to him, care of The Tribune, Enclose a stamped addressed envelope for reply. | ee er or potash permanganate 1 2/1000 aes Do not give oils or fats. Fol- w with strong tea. P piepohinie!) § Cause vomiting with mustard and water, and give large quantities of strong tea. Nitrate of Silver: Give large swal- lows of salt water followed by milk vomiting. uly "Acid: Give peroxide of hy- drogen internally, or kitchen soap or soda, This is a very deadly poison, and the antidote must be given im- liately. i will notice that in these anti- dotes I have given the most ordinary antidote you are likely to find at home. In each case you should call a doctor or hospital and have them bring the medical antidote as soon as possible. It is a good plan to keep this article, as you may some day need it in a hurry. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Heart Trouble Question: M. J. writes: “I have been in bed four months with heart trouble. My meals seem to make so much gas, which increases the heart Does diet affect the heart?” Answer:” The cause of most heart trouble is an excess accumulation of gas pressing against the heart. This is caused by eating wrong combina- tions of food, which combinations pro- duce fermentation in the stomach and intestines; also, by eating such foods as dried beans, onions, garlic, cabbage, etc., which always produce a large amount of flatulence. English Walnuts Question: H. H. asks: “Will you please state whether English walnuts contain carbohydrates? Are they harmful to the kidneys? Do they combine with raw apples, and if so, would that make a balanced lunch? How many should one eat at a time?” Answer: Most all nuts contain some form of carbohydrate, and Eng- lish walnuts have about 13 per cent. 'Fhey have no special effect upon the kidneys, nor are they harmful. . They combine well with raw apples and this makes a very good lunch. Two ounces of the nut meats are enough to use for any one meal. Herpes Question: R. C. asks: “What is the cause of a skin disease called ‘Herpes’? How.can it be cured?” Answer: ‘Herpes can be cured through removing the systemic cause which is a form of acidosis. Send for my special: Cleansing Djet Course, for which there. is no chargé. Enclose a large self-addressed stamped envelope with your request. at least, in making his proposal dur- ie the season for coming out par- ies. "i e a : Jim Lucey, cobbler ftiend of Cal Coolidge, received from him a, box of gold pieces for Christmas. Probably recognition of the advice he gave the former president as tg what sil- ence was. * * * * A British scientist says the earth is expanding at such a terrific rate it is exploding. -Maybe this explains. why so many revolutions have broken out of late. (Copyright, 1931, NEA Service, Inc.) advertising would produce: more sen- sational results than 100 per.cent ¢ffi- ciency in anything else I:know of. —Henry L.. Doherty. It is big. _ ieiaY sake Chicago big. money gang wars so murderous. —Jane Addams, * ek One good’ community nurse will save a dozen future policemen, —President Hoover, c * * * Knowledge is concerned with the world-as it is; action is concerned with. making it. different. —Chancellor Brown of New York University. s* & - Marriage isn’t a failure; it's an art. That's why it’s so’often a faijure. —Wainwright Evans, author. f Quotations j ——————e KFYR { Oe SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 1.14, Milocyelen 045.1 Meters M. 10:16—Judge Rutherford lectures (In- ternational Bible Students as- sociation). 10:25—Weather report. 10:30—Church services: First Presby- terian church, 12:00—Weather report. 3:00—Church services: Gospel taber- nacle. MONDAY, JANUARY 12 AM. :00—Farm flashes. 7:10—Weather report. 15—Farm reporter in Washington. 30—Old~ usic, ur, 10:00—Opening grain markets; weath- er report. 10:10—Aunt Sammy: household chats. 10:30—Uncle Sam at your service, 10;57—Arlington time signal. 1100—Grain markets, 11:15—German prograi 11:30—Organ program: Clara Morris, 12:00—Grain markets; ‘Bismarck Trib- une news and weather; lunch- »M. eon program. i » 2:00—Grain market: high; low, and close; Bismarck ‘Tribune nev ‘ribune new! », Weather, and St. Paul livestoc! 2:15—Weekly agricultural review: D, Agricultural'college, 2:80—Siesta hour: Good: News radio 0—World Bookman. 5—Uncle Paul'skiddie time, 5—Stocks and bonds. jolden hour of music: Your ost, scasting. 5—Legislative tidbits: C. R. Verry. The Day in Congress | SATURDAY) Resumes debate'on Jones maternity ald bill, : Deliberates on war d ply bike far department sup- Sut. his and... make |’ 30—Studio program. :00-—Address: M. M. Optegard, Grand Forks. NE PLUS ULTRA Judge: Nitt—Whoosis ts drinker, isn’t he? ales ‘Witt—Say, that guy would drink even if we didn’t, have prohibition. FLAPPER, FANNY SAYS: (a8. U. 5. PAT. OFF, ” i a