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THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1921, Would You Be— HAPPIER, HEALTHIER and WISER r) N. Y. College Professor Quit Job, Donned Overalis, Became Hired “‘Hand” — $ And Learned More. About Life, Labor and Capital Than Ever Was Written in Books. Coprtiskt, 1821, by the Prevs Publishing Co, (The New York Evening World.) IRED of the book knowledge he had taught to thousands of collere students, and doubting in his own mind the soundness of the theories he had evolved in the isolation and seclusion of his Ifbrary, Prof. Jiarry A. Overstreet abandoned his duties as head of the Department ‘of Philosophy at the City College of New York and donned overalls to work 48 a “hired hand" for fifteen months in the factories of cbhis country. Prof. Overstreet is back again at the heights institution a healthier, happier and wiser man. 6 99 “I learned a lot of things,” he said I he Y es while puffing at an old pipe with that thorough satisfaction peculiar to the WeMiigues EE cat ot Wien te sak Person my lunch sitting on a sewer pipe and @wapping yarns with the other men. By Sophie Irene Loeb. i had a lot of fun, even when I was 4 en the midnight shitt, ree poem ‘And L want to tell youT have never — 77UN Tid, We rete ona) been so healthy in all my life. Phy- i ee other day I was in an office sical work in a factory is the best and a momentous question came thing in the world for a college pro- up. The man who owned the en and I'd like to do it eA business said, “I will have to have an year. Iam physically far better and onion whereupon I suggested some tmentaliy more alert than I have ever one who had been in his employ for a bisa long time, But probably even more important 1°? ad . . in its resuits to him as a professor ‘Oh, my, no,” he answered. “He is and a pnuosopher than improved oa ‘yes' person. There's no use of call- ey was tue a“ Ba went cae ith ing him in. He will agree with whut- Worked by | Practical contact with ove. 1 gay,” and after deliberation he javor and industry upon his “pet theories. called in somebody who usually ¢is- “L suon discovered that you can't agreed with him. divide the World arbitrariiy Into cap- ; ital and lavor, with capital ail bad Then I heard considerable on the #nd labor ali good,’ Prot, Overstreet Subject of the “yes” person. He be- Geciared, ‘Ine situation is tar too jongs to the common variety. He ts gompex for any division ike that. found in nearly every business, He is There are good, bad and mediocre Capitalists ana gooa, bad and medi- the fellow that always agrees with cere Workingiien, the boss, no miatter what It is. “i{ dia hot taxe me long to'learn, He thinks he is gaining ground, but om the other band, that tae present ; inauscrial system is unuergoing self- &8 & rule he is losing tt. The boss can correct.on, in which process tue ex- be fooled for a short time. Sometimes isting evils are cliinating them- jt happens that a man at the top hates selves to a large extent. ‘The new methvas will bring of themseives a ‘© have any of his employees disagree mew system of production, We are With him, and the person who is now going througn a period of prep- forever saying “yes” seems to be in aration waich within a generation Will his gavor. Teach even the vst backward inuus- Ny 28, eXempiified by the steel milis | But the day comes eventually when the coal mines, I have learned there 1s a momentous thing to be de- tw appreciate the potency of evolution cided and he rarely lets that kind of a and (he folly and disaster ina violent person guide him in the decision. uyheaval where iudustry is not ready Besides, the “yes” person wears out for a great change.” after a while. In the first place, he Prof. Overstreet’s first job was in has no opinion of his own, He can June, 1920, with the United States keep favor for a certain length of tubber Company, New Haven. He time, but eventually he loses out. worked througa from the mill to the — He ts not reliable, because he is not packing factory as a common hand. himself. He is always agreeing with Only the officials of the company the person for whom he worke. knew his identity; bis fellow workers “asa rule, he stays in a rut. Some- knew him only as “Hank,” or “Over~ times he is kept for years because of stye The last few weeks in this the comfort the man gets that some plant he Was able to do some person~ one agrees with him, nel work and got bis first practical “fut sooner or later his inability to imsight into industrial relations, cope with important questions isan: The fact Impressed upon me at that time, and subsequently verifed Parent and he flgures very litle in the by a tour of Investigation through e ; fore than a score of factories and , Not only this, but the person who so. otr 1 forever agrees loses the ability of dis- work in two other plants, was that most of the difficulties in factories “sreement, for so long has he accus- are due to unenlightened and stupid tomed himecif to thinking with the Management,” said the laborer-pro- brains of another that he bas none fessor. left of his own with which to be “But I could sce new tendencies at guided, work. First, there was the operation It is @ grave mistake. Better dis- of joint management, so splendidly agree occasionally when you really HERE HEIS COUGH UP THE DOLLAR REWARD Or Nou OFFERED &. HERE |S THE DOLLAR | Gor For. RETURNING, THE BLACK CAT NO WE DIDN'T LOSE OUR CAT AGAIN GET 7OuR. DOLLAR READY ‘You LosT Your CAT AGAIN YES You DID The Teac OF OUR GANG MADE NE STEAL HIN AGAIN . HE NEEDED ANOTHER DOLLAR The Jarr Family By Roy L. McCardell Going Down How to Caprrigkt. 1931, by The Press Publishing Co. (Tho New York Drening World) EAR DOUBTHR: Why not Diet Suggestions and talk it over with yourself? typified by the ‘factory congress’ at think so, and run the risk of losing Coprrtzht, 1921, by the Press Publishing Co, (Tae Now York Exening World ; the Goodyear rubber plant in Akron, your Job, than to be always conform- RS a leiaaabe aplasia Dl allen Have you ever sat down ©. where the workers have thelr own ing to the wish of others against one's . JARR, who had taken the ‘es, excuse me,” he replied, “what $ and reasoned the whole situation B Genate and House of Representatives, own better judgment. morning newspaper from Mr. was it?” over and done some honest y Doris Doscher. hen tool there te the! dlspgaltion op Berar ie vouE Juleraent bei wrone Jarr to prevent him reading it, “I said that, according to this arti- $ thinking? HE prevalent idea that a cough MS tanca school “sf manufacturers to of losing stamina and backbone aad “24 Was reading it herself, looked up cle, we would have it again.” Every time you get a good idea in the outcome of sitting in a train their executives and foremen all that makes Bp personsilt 5 to remark, “Well, I guess we are go. Mr. Jarr smiled wanly. there are several that want to draught or being otherwise not only in the handling of equipment — A man loses his individuality when ing to havé It.” ‘What axe youvarinping et inawel S upset the rlaitel laden” one subjected to ad- but in ‘the handling of the men {na thence it at the behest of an- Mr. Jarr was in a state of mental Mra, Jarr inquired actdly. only way to stop this is to stop verse climate third great tendency 1s to train the Besides, any person hiring such a CORcentration wondering where he _ “I guess it’s because Harry Lauder, $ doubting—go ahead with the conditions, Is en- workers. man who he thinks agrees with him Was going to borrow money to mect Sir Harry Lauder, I should say, is in 3 idea and see how it turns out, tirely erroneous. ‘ “This, to my mind, is one of the 1s more gatisfled with him when occa- @ note duc that day, and he did not {M8 Country again that brings out } rig with at least develop your If @ cold is traced greatest signs for industrial welfare sionally he disagrees, becnse then he heed his d lad: k that old tightwad joke. They used to ite and peace that I found. The factories knows that such a one ®is a sense °° good lady’s remark, te tell it on Tom Sharkey, too, when } confidence in yourself, for tf you fo real cause are becoming educational centres, of judging values and is honestly “I said it looks as though we are he kept a saloon—in the days when fail you know at least that you you will find that By getting the workers interested in woe ole Ce ° q f0ing to have it again!" she remarked suone coe be kept.” And here Mr. made an effort. there is present a y giving them an op- ut {f a person 8 agrees an T 6 i 1 i porthnity toratudy every phase of the ever disagrees his reliability ta for- 84M, this time higher and sharper. “Saloons!” snapped Mra. Jarr. “They Perhaps you will understand Aaa iaena industry, even the scientific and ever questioned, “Why-er-er, yes, I heard you my ®F@ extinct, thank goodness! Any- what I mean if I call these good dition of the di- va) e: tation, the fac- The “yes” person in business is the ” way, why should I be speaking of ideas “hunches.” Bye gestloy ally due to overeating. See ee ered a wonderful Ine wWeokling—-the clinging vine. He con, @8f”" mumbled Mr. Jarr, who had them?" a nile para rer, ee £ seehetrenty eae te ane (he strument of education. In some fac- tributes nothing and forever sways been musing on the difference be- “Why, you, my dear,” said Mr. Jarr ote) a Feat ithavatonis tories the management already takes !n one way—the way of the man who tween business men meeting notes apologelically. “It's an old wheeze of out to the bitter end, you find 3 first thing to do ts to re o v y ce y y he " dd then eat the younger employees and gives pays him. 5 aud Jovare exchavelie (han. the old days. When it was tho turn % yourself stronger, do you not? mach for a meal or two an them from two to four years of the- — While it Js an excellent thing tobe “"" © Renee EE of a tightwad to treat, the story was aah 1h Gh vouk ladle wane only a little fruit, after that leading oretical and practical education in intensely interested in a man's enter- “Well, why didn't you heed me?" that the tightwad used to ask, ‘Well, Ana greatly oblige, up to some very light diet, the object every part of the plant. The impor. prise, yet It Is of little ald If he can- asked Mrs. Jarr. “I think it is very boys, What are we going to have— Lil " » Nat a rtunity tance of this from the standpoint of not be relied upon for an honest rain or snow?” ALFALFA SMITH being to give Nature an oppo to clear the accumulated debris, which, when retained in the system, svon registers the disturbance by an social and industrial philosophy can- opinion. rude of you, sitting at the table read- “"strs Jarr's aneer was beautiful vo not be overemphasized. It removes He {s not honest when he ta for- !28 & newspaper—or you would if I sep. that ‘blind "feeling from the ever saying “yes.” Deliver me from hadn't taken it. Anyway, you pay nu don't see anything funny in r ci rand OW. “yes” 1 . he: i m Capniden to one task all his life.” end to treating by putting an end to headache and @ general feeling of rot. Oversireet looks neither the Sor reer the saloon. | arroom topies were pain throughout the limbs, 1 repeat, + philosopher nor the laborer. He mig! ’ formerly In bad taste, now they are the frst thing to do |s to clear the / (0 er, , sharply cut simply boresome. ‘Their humor divi 4 eae e uegineaatee aatoene Baby $s Hours of Sleep with don, Begleyeorn—aven for stomach, and the eecond thing Is to Sion, but where is not the slightest those who ever appreciated that srt Oopyrisht 1031, ty the Prem Prbiising Co, 8 that you have plenty of fresh alr, Buggestion of “academic-ness.” By Charlotte C. West, M. D. ot humor. I never did!" (Tae Now York Breaing World ) which will purify the blood, and suf- After Jeavin, Haven he went “It's no use rubbing it in, dearie,” QUESTIONS. ficient sleep and rest to San Francisco and walked the bleated Mr. Jarr. “I know only too aay J ea eare, ait tae tao ot the rec week looking tor a job. wright, 1921, Prese Publish’ , % well that there is no place to go but 1. On how many hiille was Rome OSE SIRLUES sh SOR SUATEE 2 rina y he got one as Agee ee gas Ge, Cine New Seek eeiae Wesle) out these days, ‘They are all gone, built? ” . case and boon bring you to normal helper after being rejected at factory ONTRARY to popular belief free will, During the second three the old famtitar places!’ as Charles 2 Cough 1s one of the early symptoms after factory. Soon he was promoted every child is disimetly individ- mouths of life baby should sleep from Lamb sa He really said ‘the old 2 What material makes the etrong- of overeating or haphazard eatin: 9 the transmission department, be- . Sixteen to eighteen hours, During the familiar faces’—Dut it's all the same. est rope? < He are Le Abit Dian ana then a lathe Dallsed at tarth. A normal ine gocond half of the firat year sleep I'wonder where Gus ls thees days, oF Paine . Sore throat, tonsilitis or quingy is in Mey fant wiN sleep most of the time, at should continue uninterruptedly from Elmer?” . What is the name of the largest consiant attendance on those who The last factory job was with the least twenty-two hours out of every §P. M. to6 A. M., with two hour haps — “Please don't talk California-Hawallan Sugar Refmery twenty-four, waking only for food- 2,th€ morning and the same in the rout saloon keep- species of whales? havo formed the habit of imprudent remarked Mrs. 4 What thi , ang, Pat . © national flower of eating. ‘rocket, Cal., where he rose from afternoon. er waken the child to Jarr. ‘I was not referring to that err ne boss. Later he #28% during the first three months, nurse or under the impression that he, vanished—and good riddance to them England —— aided « Superintendent as an effi- But, all babies are not normal infants, 1s sleeping too long. Let him sleep at —race.” 5. Where did Betsy Ross, who Answers to Questions te: supe ‘ incognit ‘An infant’ will, ou were going to say it looked de th * vecy, eyeie. Fe wee coma 1h jaisavs nervous system le highly “i, twelve hour sleep at night like we would have them: again; and (rn fet Walked Qiates, faa, Ants Tn summing up his experiences Prot, U2#able at its best. In eome the should be enforced until the child's 1 was wondering if you meant sa—— 1 am a constant reader of your ount fo in Herve centres are exceedingly irrit- sixth year. As childrin grow older rates" said Mr. Jarr, catching him. _§& Where did the game of chance Very interesting column. | am Sree : une ee eee orn ae able and wakefulness is soon acquired, fae open pevelop the unpleasant self on the fatal word. “en oon” in called “roulett: originate? venteen years old 4 feet 111-2 or in refusing to wo Je * habit of awakening early inthe morn- time. incehs tall and weigh 110 pound the ola, crnditions cand the sudden “Pecitly when the young mother has ing, “A good natured child amuses \ 'l” would have explained what I aig De What other name are rubies \ncehe ts my correct weight and Fealizntion by the “wiser heads” in th mistaken belief that her child himself, plays, gurgles and naps until mean if you had not interrupted me height? A heigh ‘dustry that the new order of things passes too much of his time in the © The habit ‘should not be encour- by moaning o: those extinct men- | 8 What grain is raised further al uy eae ean my eight actually paid. He found that where somnolent state. Remember that this °8°%, t can often be corrected by aces—saloons, saloon keepers, bar- North than any other? eo increased? #0, will you give e keeping the sleeping room in complete tenders!” snapped Mra, Jarr. “W! . workers are not ready to try the {s baby's normal condition, He must darkness in the morning . T was going 40 ay : "as the eaeiteal int management, or co-operative sleep to grow. It {# most {mportant, Children are remarkably quick to fashion article says the corset is ny times eweeter than me some advice as to how | can ooharin? accomplish thi LR. idea, the result is disastrously funny. therefore that he be trained from take advantage of the least ima 4 10. What kind of stone was for- y r short for 3 J : © of the le 1-01 pack,” Ne You are rather short for you He ‘mentioned one plant where the birth in proper habits of eleep. gence; {t is bent to pay a4 Ay Anas coming pack: a9; panei.” ventured Tee ceene, om the Morowneton oes inches lo ihe wend Workers elected an illiterate as head He must under no circumstances be tc the carly waken, morta cpio ce Me ; . fronts” ef hous ‘ Fae ee of the factory llbrary. The ‘“hard- rocked to sleep, nor should he be al- tificial means, auc i oe, ht for a girl of your age. You are bolled type of foreman and manager” lowed to fall asleep in his mother'a, teat, tee een ae @ nipple in hls TRO aad eet omens Ly ; raehay ‘orqual; 4, ly overweight for youn height, Fras sis0 assailed. But as a general arms. Accustom him from birth to’ Failure to go to sleep properly stalked from the table leering tre 5, Philadelphia; 6, Monte Curio; “14 1 advise you to take all of the thing he foun the young, intelligent his own little crib in a quiet and dark- means noise, light, hunger, indiges- still wondering how he was xoingyto 7 ~°4 snpphires; % rye; 9, 500; 10, @xercises, so as to keep your spine executive coming into his own, ened room, to go to sleep of his own tion or wet napkins, borrow money to meet that note, @andstone, : : Umber, This is the only thing that 4 Society Weddings Etiquette Is Very Stylish at Any Social Splash Correct Details Furnished on When to Wear Stri; Pants and Pearl Scarfpins. . By Neal R. O’ Hara. MK Coprttaht, 1981, by the Prom Publishing Co. (The New York Evening World) * the fall an old man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of weddings: | That goes for almost any girl's old man. For marriage bindeth a gal to her swain and protector and also separateth her from her loving Puppuh’s charge accounts. Practically any Paw is willing to wear # oflk plug hat on such an occasion. It is worth the trouble and expense, even if you have to rent it. Weddings mean so much nowadays. i Sactety wedding is the thing, though, Organist plays imported chirps “Oh, Promise Me” and other, music. Ushers refuse to honor tick- Promissory notes, Only best grade. ets unless purchased from fashion- of rice is thrown at freshlyweds, and “ able ticket scalpers. Lovely bride Start of honeymoon fs made in cat clad completely in pure white ailk., that limps on only twelve cylinders... Platinum deposit in groom's yest That’s a flossy function as is, You Pocket looks like a napkin ring. Cler- Buessed it. gyman's voice {8 In rare form. Choir Charter members of the elite may not regard marriage as weighty, but they sure do take a wedding eeri- ously. Everything must be Corret Glimpses from the part In Popper's toupeat the groom's early history of the mat’ Into N. Y. riage license, Even the spectators ‘th the nickel seats are supposed to We! Shops garbed very a la mode. “A la mode” is an old Greek expression meaning © just like the styles in the theatre pro- Copyright 1931, by the Press Publishing Co, grammes. ee cer ete No matter if thé usher pulls a brie, 4 ° ta i ee Saepethe beard and seats you a mile from the bower sent fabrics that areao prom. of TOSS, YOuT pants should be striped inently featured in the shops, Women Up to 6 P.M, And it Is rank form ty are tiring of transparent materials and Wear a diamond horseshoe in your are glad to adopt the heavier crepes. pearl-gray Ascot tie. That Is, unless ; tilks are heavier in quality than they you are an expert blacksmith, cater- were last season and one buyer is of ing to society trade. the opinion that the new cotton fab- That's the bare outline of proper rics are going to be in the heavier conduct at any social splash, ‘The Welghts, Satin surface fabrica Ore proom gives his best man somethiug.. also appearing In greater quantities. sem) like a sapphire studded pen- Negligees show a tendency toward knife or a gold filled cuspidor, The heavier fabrics and the new models groom also shakes out some plati- « are developed in crepe back satin, aum flasks for the sqhad of usher® | crepe moteor, silk, brocades and crepe and a mere rope of pearls for the de Chine. Elaborate trimmings are diushing bride that could be used for rare, charming effects being produced 4 tughoat hawser. ‘The groom like-= by drapery and self trimming With sis tips the parson the darby fary just a bit of contrast at tho girdle in ee ea And after hea the form of a single posy or a cluster 5 of flowers, The Spanish influence is Bets @ receipt for that, he has practt Apparent tn the exquisite negligees of Cally nothing to pay till to-morrow,” all-over radium lace with the new The bride gives ber paid performers wide sleeve and the open ftont made some handkerchiefs. over a pleated silk foundation. A The nimble rules of refined ett simple coat negligee in salmon silk quette also apply to the wedding ree cut in rounded edges has two ruffles ception. The rules are the same re all around. A belt sash confines the at any lunchroom, Watch your over back and sides and at the front waist- line # small cluster of pink and blue Coat, &e. Don’t crowd around the flowers affords a pleasing closing lun counter. The polite guest will Auleh: lier always walt his turn, even though hia A novel knitted cap for the children Plug hat and pants are rented by the'* ix made up of wool and ht exten: hour. If the mob at the punch bow? x t ttol n e crown an ee ain and on cold days SHOWS no signs of moving, then bide these can be lowered to protect the your time till they drag a few out. neck and Then, as soon as you have grabbed a breath, be sure to kiss the bride, i This isn't necessarily a hardship. . d Special hint for beginners: A per- Re uce fect gent will look over the corral of wedding presents always with both Answers to Questions hands in his pockets. This is strictly according to Pinkerton. It 1s bad Coprrtght, 1801, by the Prees Publiming Co. (Tee New York Byening World) form to get caught with the goods at will help you grow es tall and ® wedding. It not only erases your’ straight as possible name from the blue list, but SG: Will you please tell methrough ‘|!8hes you as a cotillon leader in’ our column in The Evening joint where the latest step is the orld whether or not | am un- — jockstep, derweight? | am sixteen years of a age, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weigh 104 pounds. AEG. For your age you should weigh 112 pounds, but as you are so tall you Soin Welsh ae dete talent ce maven Housewife’s as 125 pounds, You will find that by faithfully following the morning ex- S b orcises—especially the deep-breath- crap 100. ing exercises—you will increase your c and put yourself in a bet- Qn | ter physical condition and this will Copyright 192, by the Prous Pubiiabing help you to gain weight. { do not the New York Ereaine Wont! want you to do the exercises until C “4 = : you feel fatigued but until your body RTICHOKES are 90 rareli has a warm, glowing sensation. At served that péople general! the same time try to get more sleep are not familiar with th and increase your diet with plenty method of eating them. The leave of light, nourishing foods, should be removed one at a time au ae the base dipped into the sauce 4 1am a reader of The Evening "™4yonnaise with the fingere an Werld and am very much inter. ‘aten. Then cut off the thin layer « ested in your “Weight Reduction jageure in which the leaves were fas Column” | would like to know ened and eat the reat with @ for Tiv carthen areal This ts the way to eat them, wheth: teon years old, 5 feet 3 inch served hot with @ sauce or cold as My girl friend, who salad, weighs 161 pounds and is 5 feet 41-2 inches tall. How When hands are badly soiled do nut much should she weigh for her ‘ftitate the skin by briskly brush.agy height? M. L. and K. ¥. with soap suds or cleansing pastes " Rub the hands with olive oil or any For your height and age 120 pounds ».4 a 9 : y? Pepe at ty eel el ie fat. then wipe off as much grease ap friend is about twenty yeara of age Possible with soft paper or an old regs she should not welsh more than 14], 2d wash the hands with warm waters pounds, and as sie fs much ov and soap. welght L strongly advise her to start , ; ad once with iin reileioncnuten Wet shoes should be carefully dried, Never put them in the oven or ona * radiator to dry quickly. Stuff wif newspaper and stand a draught. + When shoe leather becomes stiff rude’ in a little vaseline. « Reducing Menu Sometimes a splinter gets under the fMnger nail 90 solidly that it ts dimeult to draw out, Ifa cold water bandage {8 put around the top of tne finger and kept wet and cold {t will in time loosen the splinter and minimize the danger of festering BREAKFAST. A cup of hot skimmed milk or weak cocoa. Two pieces of Zwieback. A large dish of stewed fruit or a baked apple. LUNCHEON. A amal! piece of broiled fish. Boiled cauliflower, When the raincoat gets muddy or stained cut a raw potato in slices and rub tt well over the solled portions ‘Thts wil also remove mud rt: and ch en's ¢ Gravicens mit skirts, trousers and children's coats. A dish of vanilla junket, When tho bella refuse spond @e not send for the electri fore you DINNER, examine the battery ps the Lamb fricassee with carrots, water has evaporated onge turnips and onions, little water added will he bej! It ns joes not prove satisfactory Cold-slaw. Jar and refill with water One slice of gluten bread. 1 ammoniac, allo a Fri lt gelatin, ae ee