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Show THE PROGRESSIVE OPINION ASK MS jf A quiz with answers offering ? ? information on various subjects ric Questions 1. What is a campanile? 2. What name is given to an or-nament worn as a charm against evil? 3. What kind of ship was the Constitution? 4. What is the approximate at-mospheric pressure per square inch at sea level? 5. The whirlpool Charydis is off the coast of what island? . 6. How high is Mexico City above sea level? The Answers 1. A bell tower, especially one separated from a church. 2. Amulet. 3. Frigate. 4. A pressure of 14.7 pounds per, square inch. 5. Sicily. 6. Mexico City is 7,415 feet above sea level. By VIRGINIA VALE j Released by Western Newspaper Union. I1T. BURGESS MEREDITH - certainly didn't expect, when he went overseas, that he'd find himself in a Mid-lands market town in Engl-and that has no cinema, no railroad station, and only two streets, during part of his spare time. But there he was; Jf you heard "Transatlantic Call," the British Broadcasting corporation-- CBS program, you heard local inhabitants who told the story of how the war has changed their town. Its contribution Y 7 LT. BURGESS MEREDITH to the war is so vast that its name can't be mentioned. Incidentally, we hear that Meredith, Clark Gable and James Stewart may get leaves in order to make army pictures. Jean Pierre Aumon1s been havi-ng name trouble. After his first American picture, "Assignment in Brittany," was released, he got so many fan letters asking how to pro-nounce his first name that it was decided to drop it. Then along came more letters saying that the writers liked the triple name so it's as Jean Pierre Aumont that he'll be listed in "The Cross of Lorraine." Robert Walker, the sensational sailor in "Bataan" who was so good In that picture that he was cast for the second male lead in "Madame Curie" even before "Bataan" was fin-ished, nearly missed his big chance. In his first test for the "Bataan" role, he played the sailor as a man of 24. Director Tay Garnett had a heart; instead 'of tossing out the test he explained to Bob that the sailor was a lad in his 'teens. Another test was shot, he got the part, and before "Madame Curie was fin-ished he had the lead In "See Here, Private Hargrove." Robert Benchley's given up air travel for the duration. "I'm tired of sleeping in airports," says he. Recently he had to rush from New York to Hollywood for RKO's "The Sky's the Limit." In Kansas City they gave his seat to a ferry pilot. Five hours later he got an-other plane; in Dallas he was put off; reason, another ferry pilot. He spent six hours there; sat out an-other five in Tucson. Walt Disney and Major Alexan-der Seversky are making a spe-cial broadcast for British Broadcasti-ng company's Home Service in England on September 20. Rehearsi-ng for it at the New York studios, Disney explained that Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the other pet Disney characters can't just be funny any more ; they must work to help win the iwar. Metro feels that linking up Mar-len- e Dietrich for the feminine lead opposite Ronald Col-ma- n In "Kismet" is one of the most important casting assignments of the year. She'll play Zuleika, harem tueen, sweetheart of Haji, beggar. "The Uninvited" is laid in Devon-Jhir- e, so English accents are re-quired of the players. Ruth Hus-ee-born in Providence, does fine. So does Gail Russell, who hails from Santa Monica. Ray Milland's hav-ing a bad time; he was born in Wales and went to Kings college, but he's been exposed to Holly-wood for seven years. From Charlie Martin we hear that the CBS Playhouse pays its guest stars on this scale: the Madeleine Carrolls, Monte Wooleys and Mar-len- e Dietrichs $1,500 per session. $1,000 apiece for the Ralph Bel-lamys, Jerry Colonnas, Rita John-sons. $2,500 for the George Rafts, Joan Fontaines, Frederic Marches. $5,000 for a list including Bette Davis, Jean Arthur, Cary Grant and Spencer Tracy. ODDS AND ENDS Ray Block's original musical background for one of the "Crime Doctor" shows becomes a popular tune, "Look at the Moon" . . . Gertrude Lawrence becomes a radio s'or Sept. 30th . . . Conrad Thibaut has flown more than 75,000 miles in the Post three months on concert touts for army camps, doing it between broad-C0- . . . You'll have to look sharp to tee Tommy Dorsey in the new Red Skehoh-Eleano- r Powell picture in which his brother Jimmy and his orchestra Play a prominent part you'll find his contribution one of the funniest things in the picture . . . Judy Garland's gained 8 pounds, louring army camps! For "Madame Curie" Walter Pidgeon grew a set of whiskers. Greer Garson raved, saying: "It S'ves him a fascinating distinct-ion." Said Mrs. Pidgeon: "I'm g away for a vacation. I'll come back when he shaves off the beard." Maybe you heard "My Client Cur-fey-the radio drama by Norman Corwin and Lucille Fletcher Henderson. Janet Blair is slated to play opposite Cary Grant la Columbia's screen version; re-member her in "My Sister Eileen"? Dainty Layette for That Darling Baby T ET'S welcome baby with the daintiest of layettes. It's easy when you have transfer Z9571 on hand, for this useful pattern brings all sorts of cunning embroideries and motifs. A whole host of exquisite little flowers, baskets, bowknots, nosegays are for dress, jacket or slip embroidery. There are a number of hem scallops designs suitable for wee pillow slips, the intriguing bib and the complete pattern for the diminu-tive shoes. The chicken and duck will make a clever crib quilt and completing the transfer is Petey, the soft little rabbit cuddle toy with the gay wink. Transfer Z9571 Is 15 cents. Due to an unusually large demand and current war conditions, slightly more time is required in filling orders for a few of the most popular pattern numbers. AUNT MARTHA 207W Westport Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Enclose 15 cents for each pattern desired. Pattern No. Name t Address U --g'WW; J &Z ?a ' tYpr ill Ready instantly. Rice f Krispies save time, work, 1 M I fuel. Save other foods, V." W Jf too. Delicious. So crisp hi 0 ) H they snap! crackle! pop! iffQ if in milk. A dish to give "A',',''' B needed protein! Rice ' Krispies are restored to ff whole grain nutritive values in thiamin (Vita-- minBi), niacin, and iron. copr.ieubjK.uoa conusor Jolly Jumper CTJCH fun having this jumper with flaring skirt and jacket, whose pocket is designed to ac-commodate hankies, pencils, etc. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1847-- de-signed for sizes 6, 8. 10. 12 and 14 years. Size 8 Jumper requires 2 yards material; jacket Ui yards. 1800 L Flattering Frock rISTINGUISHED frock to do you proud on many an occa-sion. Beautifully slenderizing and a marvel for flattery. So colorful, too, when print-trimme- Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1800-- de. signed for sizes 34, 36, 38, 40. 42. 44, 46 and 48. Size 36 requires, with 3,i sleeves, 43a yards material; sa yard con-trast trimming. Due to an unusually large demand and current war conditions, slightly more time is required in filling orders for a few of the most popular pattern numbers. Send your order to: SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT. 149 New Montgomery Street San Francisco Calif. Enclose 20 cents in coins for each pattern desired. Pattern No Size Name Address NATURAL choice WAR-TIM- E BAKING only the finest ingredients are tp233THEfr me war-tim- e recipe it is only na a Proved and dependable ' powder be chosen . . . But, re h'9n quality does not always i "'S1 cos ou ocfually pay less ' -- fll - quality that has made Clabber DBLnA'Sl5' Girl ,he Dakina dy favorite ef millions. . MWfIl6 Py.W Ask Moiher, She Knows: Clabber Girl goej w;fh ne best of everything, for ft- Guaranteed (CoodHousekeepinjiS! baking. . MULMAN AND COMPANY, TERRE MUTE. INB. IF Protect abrased skin and a. mgmm soothe with Mexsana, merly Mexican Heat Pow-de- r. Also relieve burning ANNOYS of neat-ras- irritated skin. SLAVE TO PURGATIVES FINOS FREEDOM! Feels 20 Years Younger, He Says! Everyone who has despaired of ever finding normal regularity should read this unsolicited letter: ' "Six years ago, I was quite 'Constipated. I'd taken many 'cures', but it was the same old story. It seemed that each dose had to be stronger than the last. Then, 1 tried KELLOGG'S Soon J Was 'regular' again, with none of the old griping pain. I'm GO, but feel youngel than 20 years ago when I was a victim oi common constipation." Mr. A. Bousiield 426 S. Villa Avenue, .Villa Park, 111. What's the secret of such re-ports of 's wonderful results? It's simply this: Lack of certain cellulosic elements in the ctiet is a common cause of constipa-tion. Scientists say KELLOGG'S ALL-BRA- is a rich, natural source of these elements which help the colonic flora do their job lightening and fluffing the ac-cumulated waste for easy, natural evacuation. ALL-BRA- N is ot a purgative! Not roughage that acts by "sweeping you out" ! It's a gentle-actin- g, "regulating" "food 1 Eat ALL-BRA- N regularly. 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GoTerament priorities com first, bo take care of what you have ... as elA a ?ou Posilbly oan. This column by the homeowner's friend tells you how. TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE Question: Please repeat the name of the chemical used with water for cleaning painted and enameled sur-faces. Answer: Trisodium phosphate has many uses in a household. It has the effect of destroying grease, and thus makes a good cleaner. A hand-ful in a dishpan makes dishwashing easier, and one or two tablespoons in a pail of water is excellent for cleaning painted surfaces. In strong-er solutions it eats into the paint, even to the extent of being a first-rat- e paint remover. For this, it is used in the proportion of three pounds to the gallon of water. When applied boiling hot, with a dish mop or brush, paint and varnish soften quickly and can be taken off by rubbing with a cloth or by using a scraper. On some kinds of wood the grain may be raised slightly, so sandpapering will be needed before refinishing. It is harmless to the skin. Trisodium phosphate is not stocked by drugstores. - It can be had from chemical houses, and many paint stores sell it under its chemical name, as well as under the name of beet salt. It also is sold under many trade names. Rust in Oven Question: Our gas range is begin-ning to rust on the inside. How should we go about cleaning it? Answer: The following is a method for cleaning a cookstove that would seem to be well worth trying: "For the oven, wring out thor-oughly a cloth that was wet with water. Then saturate the cloth with common household ammonia. Place it in the oven with the door closed and leave it overnight. Do the same with the broiler. For the burners, extinguish the pilot flame and cover the burners or area with cloths sat-urated with ammonia; if the range has a table top close it. Do not wring out the ammonia. You will be amazed to find that the next morn-ing there is no odor whatsoever, and that the rust and soil just wipe off. I usually finish with scouring powder and a steel wool pad, but this really is not necessary." SUNKEN SIDEWALK Question: Part of the concrete sidewalk in mv backvard has sunk- - en, so that in rains and when snow melts, long pools are formed. How can it be raised to its proper level? Answer: If sidewalk was made in squares, these can be raised with a crowbar, so that a stone or cinder filling can be placed underneath. If the sidewalk is one continuous strip, the sunken part shoHild be broken into small pieces, to be packed and used as a foundation for a new layer of concrete. If you are not familiar with the work, it might be a dif-ficult job, but one that a concrete contractor would find very simple. Asbestos Shingles Question: How are asbestos shin-gles cut? Can they be 'cut with a hatchet, like wooden shingles? Will a carpenter's saw. do? I have heard that a mail-orde- r house has a tool for the purpose; would this be bet-ter? Answer: A rigid shingle, made of asbestos fiber and cement, cannot be cut with a hatchet. If cut with a carpenter's saw, sharpening and re-setting would be necessary to put the saw back in shape. A special cutting tool for this type of shingle is necessary; the one you say is handled by the mail-orde- r house. Paint for Old Fiber Wallboard Question: How many coats and what kind of paint will be needed to paint a fiber wallboard installed 25 years ago? Answer: First apply a coat of sizing; glue or thin shellac. If a good quality casein paint is to be used, one coat may be sufficient, but for oil paint, use flat wall paint in two coats. Slow Hot-Wat-er Heat Question: Would a circulator pump in my heating sys-tem help in heating my second floor more quickly? My first floor heats up quickly, but it takes two to three hours to raise the temperature of the rooms upstairs to the same de-gree. Answer: A circulator pump usual-ly improves the circulation of the entire heating system, provided the piping and pump are installed prop-erly You should have a reliable heating contractor do the work. Falling Cement Question: We are using our brick-line- d fireplace a great deal this sea-son for burning logs. Where the bricks the mor-tar hot flames lick the between the bricks is falling is needed. The out, so that reporting cement that I used previously does not hold. What kind of mortar should I use? Answer: Remove as much of the old mortar as you can to a depth and then of at least a half inch, with a fire clay or refrac tory cement; the latter would be better. Reflection Painting A London artist has painted an odd miniature that can be seen only through reflection, says Co-llier's. Executed on a canvas about two feet square, the work is a jumble of form and color in the shape of a crescent. But when it is flat on a table and a shining silver pillar, four inches high, is placed upon it, all the formless mass is reflected on the pillar as a perfect locket-siz-e portrait of King George V. A cool summer dessert is canta-loupe rings filled with ice cream, garnished with chopped nuts or preserved ginger." Press most rayon fabrics when slightly damp. Spun rayons look best if ironed when almost dry. Press garments on the wrong side with a moderately warm iron us-ing smooth, even pressure. When the linoleum is particu-larly soiled, put a few drops of kerosene in the pail when washing it up. The old practice of pouring wa-ter in holes in cement to clean out all dirt is not as simple as blowing it out with a hand tire pump. If the garden hose should spring a leak, try painting it with roofing paint. When cutting a large onion with the intention of using just part of it, cut it so the remaining piece contains the root. Then the onion will not dry out so soon and may be saved until used. New Powerful Microscope Uses Beam of Electrons A new kind of microscope is so powerful that it shows particles too small to be seen by optical methods. Secret of the new in-strument is the use of a beam of electrons instead of a beam of light, and by this means even the shape of particles of smoke can be clearly seen. Zinc oxide smoke is shown to consist of long thin needles; mag-nesium oxide smoke of groups of small cubic crystals; while car-bon smoke from a wax taper con-sists of very small units forming long chain groups. The instrument, the electron mi-croscope, was designed by Prof. L. C. Martin, Imperial College of Science, London. The "lenses" of the electron mi-croscope consist of electrostatic and magnetic fields which refract the electron beams in much the same way that the glass lenses refract the light in an optical in-strument. By the use of magnetic coils an enlarged image of a small object can be reproduced on a flu-orescent screen, or photographed. Gandhi Nonmember Although Gandhi has been the guiding spirit and chief spokesman of the Indian National Congress for the past 24 year. he has not been a member of this body since his resignation in 1934. Rodent Ventriloquist The pike, a Rocky mountain ro-dent, can throw its voice like a ventriloquist when alarmed. |