Evening Star Newspaper, September 30, 1935, Page 24

Washington Wayside Random -Observations of Interesting Events an RECORD IN VINES. CLAIM for the record of A growing the tallest tomaco vines has been entered by J. D. Woodside, a resident of Belle Haven near Alexandria. His vines, which have reached & Rheight of eight feet, are so tall and thick beside his kitchen door tha® meighbors mistaking them for ever- greens have asked what type shrub- bery he planted. To support his claim for the tomato vine-growing record, Woodside has mlready taken pictures of the giani plants, which he purchased from an Alexandria merchant, but is of the opinion that he will have to take more pictures if cold weather holds off for a while longer. The vines are still growing, he says. Clalmlng that a number of his flowers also have grown out of pro- portion, Woodside contends the soil of Belle Haven is responsible for his over-sized plants. He says, however, that he added rotted stump dirt to clay in which the vines were planted, * K K % REBINDING PROBLEM. One of the major minor problems of keeping books at the Library of Congress concerns the wear and tear of handling them. Thirty thousand annually have their covers literally read to pieces and have to be rebound. A detail of experts from the Government Printing Office handles the job. For a quarter of a century they have been replacing the fine old morocco and calf covers with tough < and acid-free buckram, as the need came. Old leather often lasts two centuries on a book, but bibliophiles believe buckram may outlast even that—but they must wait another 175 years to find out. Some acid-free leather, however, is used by the library’s force of rebinders. It comes in rare batches Jrom the savages of Africa who prepare the skins of the Niger-area goat by a crude native process. This precious supply of skin is laid aside for the oldest, heaviest books. | * x o | WHERE ARE WE? 'HERE seems to be a difference of | opinion in the minds of some | map makers as to just where Wash- ington is located. On maps of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, showing the route of trains from New York to Chicago, which passes through Washington, Washing- ton is located nearly directly west of New York, almost in a straight line between New York and Chicago. But on maps furnished by the New York Central, who's trains don’t come anywhere near Washington, it's quite another matter. On their maps Wash- ington is far to the southwest, and would require quite a detour for any train running between New York and Chicago. %ok PIGEON REST. Rare indeed is the day when pedestrians passing through Far- ragut Square fail to see a pigeon perched on the cap of the naval hero’s statue. Month in and month - out, the bird, or perhaps it is sev- eral birds, working in relays, occu- pies this eminence against ail Jeathered comers. And the park service seems to be able to do nothing about it, * Kk Xk X BILL OF DIVORCEMENT. JF YOUR wite is suspicious (with or without cause), you had better pay attention to your department store monthly statement. The other day a middle-aged gentleman rushed d Things. into the office of one of Washing- ton’s largest department stores and wanted to know what the bill he, had received was all about. “In the first place,” he shouted, “I don’t even have an account, here. And in the second place, why in heaven's name did the statement you sent me have to have the item of curtains on |it? My wife swore up and down I was supporting another woman.” He was only reassured after a care- ful investigation showed that he actually had no account at the store, the name and address on that bill having been confused in the mailing room, k% BELIEVE IN SIGNS? In order to protect its green sward, the handsome Mormon Church at Sizteenth street and Co= lumbia road originally set out neat metal signs reading, “Please Keep Of the Grass.” That polite in- junction not seeming o have worked, it has now attached to the metal signs cardboard mnotices warning, “Keep Off the Grass.” But to some cormer-cutters the signs should de still supplemented with the word, “Positively!” * ok x % GRAMMARIAN IN BILK. I'l‘ ‘WOULD seem incredible that any- thing like the following could have been perpetrated in cultured, sophisti- cated Washington, except for the word of a very dependable ear witness, It was at an exclusive affair, and the young woman who committed the perpetration was too lovely for words, with the background of wealth, ex- tensive travel, and the prestige of a father in the official swim. Being a newcomer to the inner cir- cle of the Capital's gay kingdom, imagine the consternation that fell in the midst when she was heard to chirp: “If T had know'd I could have drove I would have went.” I0™ 1™ F AND G StREETS - STAR, WASHINGTO ALASKAN TOURIST CROP BIGGEST SINCE 1928 Four Ship Lines Carried 10,351 to Territory and Back—Pros- perity S8een as Factor. By the Assoclated Press. SEATTLE, September 30.—The four major steamship lines servi Alaska reported yesterday they had carried 10,351 tourists to the Territory and back again this Summer in their big- gest season since the banner years of 1927 and 1928, Observers generally attributed the increase to thmree factors: 1. Returning prosperity, which made monty available for travel. 2. Several large conventions in the Northwest, from which an Alaska side trip was an opportune diversion. 3. Curlosity about the Federal Mata- nuska colony project. —_— 15-Yard Skirt. The full circular skirt of the medieval lady measured about 15 yards around the hem. ® ' has accepted 18 SR OHIO DENTIST JOINS GEORGETOWN FACULTY Dr. Lugerne Jordan Accepts Pro- fessorship of Prosthodontia in Dentistry Scheol. - Dr. Luserne G. Jordan of Cleveland appointment on the faculty of Georgetown University as professor of prosthodontia at the School of Dentistry. Prominently known in dental circles, Dr. Jordan has lectured frequently be- fore professional groups on denture constructure and also is widely known for his writings on various dental sub- jects. For the past five years he has been practicing in Cleveland. He is active in the American Dental Association, the Ohio State and Cleve- .|land Dental Societies as well as the First District Dental Society of New | York. He is also a member of the honorary dental fraternity, Omicron Kappa Upsilon and a charter mem- ber of the American Full Denture | | Soclety. WOODWARD & LoTHROP PHone District 3300 lnterprets QUAKER LACE the Néw Trends in Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 and 2:30 o’clock Miss Mafgaret Riley will talk on New Curtain Treatments Miss Riley is the Decorative Consultant of the Quaker Lace Company and will give these talks in the Conference Room, Seventh Floor, illustrating her points by the use of a series of miniature rooms and lantern slides. You are cordially invited to these discussions—they are complimentary. Consult with Miss Riley during the day, she will be glad to discuss your curtain problems with you. See the Ten MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1935. WOODWARD & LOTHROP 10™ II™ F aANp G . STREETS PuoNe DIstricr 5300 Into the Entertaining Season . . . —and tomorrow, The Food Shop Begins lts First FaL Foop Setune What is the next event on your social calendar . . . “tea for two™ ... a bridge luncheon . . . a formal dinner for twelve . . . a Sunday night supper ...abachelor's snack . . . or an after-the-theater party? Whatever it is, if delicious foods that are distinctively different will make it a social success, The Food Shop is eager to serve you. And our trained adviser (Mrs. Roe) will be glad to aid you in planning the menu . . . she will also suggest tasty recipes and delightful ways to serve the delicacies. The Fall Food Selling, beginning tomorrow, brings special prices on more than a dozen different popular offerings, and a number of special demonstrations, Steadily advancing food prices make the value in this event doubly worthwhile. Specwllv Priced in This Event Qu-ntmes in some cases are limited. Canned fish prices are advancing—consequently, the special prices on these sardines, tuna fish, and salmon provide exceptional buying oppor- tunities that suggest the wisdom of stocking up your larder now. Tuna Fish and Columbia River Salmon I7c tin 6 for 95c The Premier Light Meat Tuna Fish (in 7-ounce tins) is a very popular food. The salmon is Merrimac brand, and comes in 71% ounce tins. Half dozen lots may be assorted, if you desire. Goldmark brand; Norwegian Sardines 1'. ounce (12 1 1¢ 5¢, 55c dozen tins. * Special GIANT QUEEN OLIVES; a fresh ship ment of this popular brand. Quart size, special— 3 5 Y ORANGE PEKOE TEA; Lenox Manor brand, excellent for hot or iced tes. Spes cial—half-pound bag, 25¢c. 48 pound MARBOSAN COFFEE; our rich, full- bodied blend. Special— 25¢ pound 'y cheese spread that is very popular its regular, higher price. 24 ounces, WISCONSIN CLUB CHEESE—A rich, t a in stone crock— 85¢ CHICKEN BROTH ; Westchester brand, made from Government-inspected chick. ens. 13-ounce tins, special— e SMITHFIELD HAM: 18 months old. Small hams (some as light sz seven pounds) prepared by Smithfield’'s inimi- table process. 48c pound PATRIOT BRAND COFFEE; our own exclusive, full-flavored blend. Vacuum packed. Special— 3l pound Model Miniature Rooms §pecial Demonstrations This Week Crosse & Blackwell Products Appetizing preserves and rich date and nut bread. F. F. V. 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