Evening Star Newspaper, June 14, 1925, Page 72

YOU AND UNCLE SAM Series of Educational Articles ment is Organized and How It Functions—Written Expressly for School Children. No. 62—Aiding a New, Basic Industry. The hundreds of Government agen- . ially our most ways that it is describe them all. The chemical in dustry is today one of our most essen and this fact was proven the war days. Yet, prior to 1d War we had been prac tically dependent upon German mo: napoly for our basic chemical sup plies. he Federal Government has aided greatly in building up a great chemical industry in this country, es- pecially in the matter of dyes and coal tar products, developing sources of raw materfals at_home and genera safeguarding industries which are more or less dependent upon unin terrupted supplies of chemicals—and, as a muatter of fact, this means pra all industry retary Hoover, who as much as sther man had the war needs headed v practical experts on this subject To foster and promote the introduction and sale of American chemicals and allied products in for. eign markets is the primary object of | this Chemical Division, But the field | it covers is more extensive than can | easily be imagined. ' 8 and technical fe innumerabl present a problem of consideral magnitude and difficulty in the at- tempt to co-ordinate activities to the point that the greatest service may be rendered where most needed. The following branches of business handled by this general, anic and inorganic; | and coal tar chemicals: pigments, paints and varnishes; fertilizers and fertilizer mater botanical drugs, pharmaceutical and medicinal prepar- ations: essential oils, perfumery, metics and toilet preparation: plosives and pyroxylin products, gval stores, gums and resins. | Though the primary purpose of the | division is to assist in the exportation of chemical products, a large propor- s and problems of a domestic er, since the industry as a whole, although it has made rapid progr assuming a prominent po- sition among the Nation's industri is not long established and there is a lack of information or of sources from which information may be drawn by those interested. Assistance of a do- mestic nature is usually handled by | the Chemical Division through direct | correspondence with individuals and relates to sources of supply and prob- able consum. and often involves matters of scientific or technical nature. Assistance to the import trade must wecessarily be rendered by the Chem- wal Division, since many raw prod- obtainable in_this country secured from abroad in order manufacture finished products Assistance in this respect is provided through correspondence in answer to specific inquiries or through the pub. lication of articles indicating avail- able sources of supply of those non- competitive commodities. Monthly surveys of the entire field of chemical imports are prepared and published with a view to informing the trade in a general way as to the import situation. A special activity of considerable magnitude and of great value has been the collection, classification and month of all items and coal tar products appear- ing in the present tariff act. The value of this list lies primarily in the fact that Amer; other consume formed as to pro gin with which they must compete or which may be available in the market rchase at the immediate mo- stribution of information is a problem which has been given se- | rious consideration, in order that d v be as effective ecial weekly new service has been inaugurated, distrib- uted free to all who desire to receive it, divided into five sections—heavy v | dividual citizens in thousands of par- Telling How Federal Govern- and industrial chemicals, dies, drugs and medicinals, paints and fertilizers. Special monthly surveys are prepared and published on domestic exports showing the trend of business. In the preparation of these surveys the latest information gathered in all parts of the world by hundreds of trained investigators, is made avail- able, free to all those in this country who might be benefited by such up-, to-date information. i The same zeal and care is taken by other agencles of the Government to render the most helpful assistance possible to business concerns and in- ticular and spicialized lines of ac- tivity. (Copyright, 1 by Will P. Kennedy.) ird article in this series fliciency in the Federal It will be printed in this The si will be on Service paper next Wednesday. SPANISH WAR VETERANS I At the last meeting of Richard J. Harden Camp the following delegates and alternates were elected to the de- partment encampment Delegates—J. A. Chisholm, T. Hudlow, Cook, 1L AW : Oren, Charl Ammann, W. O. Ohm, J. J. Fitz patick and H. J. Sherwood. Alternates—A. R. Corwin, H. Leslie, E. A. Langa, L. J. Leroy, V. Walker, E. M. Aten, J J Knibbs, : Wa'tkins, E. W. Huff, Fred Kaske and Patrick Joyce. Chauncey Hilty, Company G, 22d United States Infant James White, Company C, 1st Wyoming . fons of William J. Thombur : J. M. Bird and John Rogers were mustered in. James I Wilson, chairman of the entertal ment committee, requested the don: tion of prizes of any description to be used on the day of the excur- Department Patriotic Instructor Young made an address on the Flag day services. He asked for volun- teers to speak for 10 minutes at the public school services on the sub. Ject of courtesy to the flag and national defense. T. V. Walker also spoke on the subject. Department Comdr. Arthur H League spoke of the double meeting of the council of administration and memorial committee, stating that should first report to the al committee meeting, and if none were held, they would proceed to the place of meeting of the council of administration. J. A. Chisholm and Andrew J. Kimmel also spoke on the subject. William A. O'Brien spoke of the recent meeting of the Snaix and the election of George W Parker as grand gu gu. Print E. Shomette, commander of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp, has been designated by the department pa triotic instructor to conduct, in con. junction with the teachers of Randle Highlands Public School, Flag day e 'S tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The following tentative pro- gram has been arranged by the com- mander and teachers of the school sentation of the flag, Color Sergt. E. T. Davis, Miles Camp: intro- duction of the commander, Miss B. F. Fawcett, principal: musical selection by the Klee Orchestra, Prof. Klee, di- rector: Flag day exercises by the pu- pils; “The Flag and What it Means to Young Americans,” Print mette, commander Miles Camp; angled Banner,” sung by the | s of the school: introduction of | the color sergeant, and what it means to be the guardian of the national col- ors, Comdr. Shomette, Miles Camp. Maj. Sherman Miles, through Charies J. P. Weber, past de ment commander and past command- er of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp, pre- sented to the United Spanish War eterans the stand of colors used by Gen. Nelson A. Miles at the head- quarters during the war with Spain. | Past Department Comdr. Weber was Gen. Miles' orderly during the war. Carryola No need where you go. In the records. All the fineness of Victor and great wealth of Victgr programs— yours for $15. In compact mahogany case. An inexpensive, yet ever-we For a Vacation, Carry a Portable 525 1t’s light in weight, needs no assembling— ready as soon as open to play any record to be without music, no matter an instrument worthy of comparison with any of the best consoles and uprights made. record album in the pocket of the lid holds 18 A Victrola for?®15 Master little fabricoid case is The tone of the inimitable Icome gift. (Music Shop, 618 F ST.) The Hecht Co. Music Store, 618 F Street THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. Every single rug in the assortment is absolutely perfect—and there are plenty of patterns to choose from. The story is simply this—an old one but a true one. 20 An overstocked jobber accepted our offer for his entire stock of Delart rugs—an . JUNE 14, 1925—PART 3. Both 9x12 and 8x10 rugs are included—suit- able for practically any room in the house. Matching smaller sizes are also available. offer that makes possible this seldom-seen price to you. The rugs themselves have earned a nationally known reputation for splendid wear combined with good looks. Delart rugs are woven of the heaviest fiber obtainable and their patterns reveal exceptional designs and color- ings. $12.50 6x9-Ft. Rugs $7.50 Guideposts to Summer Comfort They may seem like little things at first glance. But they’ll make a big difference in your They’ll make a difference in your household savings, too—at these low prices. home. $1.59 Of marquisette or voile. All white; colored ruffles, some with valance or dotted. (Second Floor, F St.) Mattress Covers $].85 Of heavy unbleached mus- lin with 5-inch boxing. Easily slipped on and tied. (8econd Floor, F St.) The smaller sized rugs are priced as follows: $3.00 27x54-Inch Rugs $1.75 Window Screens 49¢ Adjustable 24x33-inch screens with hardwood frames and black wire screening. (Second Floor, F St.) Screen Doors - $3.94 Light oak frame with gal- vanized wire screen. Sizes 2.10x6.10, 2.8x6.8 and 2.6x6.6. (Second Floor, F St.) 2l Turkish Towels 44c Large size, double thread towels, finely absorbent. All white or with colored bor- ders. (Second Floor, F St.) Reed Strollers $14.95 Made with hood and wind- shield. Choose yours in gray, blue or natural finished reed. (Fourth Floor) Empire Sheets $1.39 Mohawk seconds, with harmful de- Pi'lowcases to match, Really but none fects. 35¢. (Second Floor. F &t.) Cedar Chests $9.85 Of genuine Tennessee red cedar, and size 36x17 inches. Fitted with casters, lock and key. (Second Floor, F 8t.) 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