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Show RICH fOTTNTV PF A PF,P. R A NOT PH. TTT AH ed two-head- General Store Keeper Take Uhl Word For 111 ij j jj Overheard on a news broadcast; Twice within a few minutes the town was shaken by a trembler. . A trembler is one who trembles. There is no such word decorscribing an earthquake." The from is It rect word is temblor. the Spanish phrase, temblor de tierra, meaning earthquake. second The accent falls on the syllable, which rhymes with more, Say; pore. An earthquake is often referred to as' a tremor, from the Latin word of the same spelling, and meaning a quaking, . First choice : TREM-,, ER. Second choice: TREE-me- r. E. Colby, Youre Wrong! San Diego; Recently you made the nonsensical assertion that it is quite all right to pronounce rather If you will conwith a flat a. sider the word father, which always has the ah sound, youll see how mistaken you are. I demand a retraction. W: T. H. Answer: Slathers of such' blather in my column make you lather, I gather. . Since you advise pro MUL-gatinstead of the correct British PROM-ul-gatyour pronunciation of propagate, then, must be Altadena: e, Pretty Kitties e, "GAY GADGETS" A. P. R. .Answer: Sorry i this column establishes no pronunciations. It reports correct American usage, as reflectBy NANCY PEPPER ed by the concensus of American TRINKETS FOR TWO dictionaries. Of seven American dictionaries, You can tell all list as first or only choice: Are they Two list PROM-ul-gat- e by the jewelry theyre wearing, once youre on to the latest steady as British. Only one lists PROM-ul-gastuff. as second American choice. Bell He Business her Barrette Syndicate. WNU Features. ' clasps barrette over his belt these days to Associated Newspapers M-- 4- WNU Features. te. g? m t '0i Q. pro-PA-gat- e? te m show theyre Swinging on a fg2 Star. If hes a Fitted Bodice Top good mixer he These tiger cabs may look cote and playful, but their keeper says they are mean little brutes. They have been taken from their mother and placed in a cage of their own at the San Francisco zoo. So far they have not been named. While lion cubs born in captivity are fairly common, baby tigers are a rarity. Minuia Mate -- Up fiy GABRIELLE Ledger Syndicate. WNU Features. Scotts Emulsion fed rundown Tty,K to throwtired, ou woirisome because your diet T lack, AD Vitamins andenerJ-buiM1 ln. natural oils I weietSs? Buy at your druggists today ; S you & 0Emggsn Freshen Grass With Fertilizer in Fall To Gct Better Late August or September is the best season to give lawn grass a lift After the hard summer season. some refreshments in the way of fertilizer, and possibly lime, is called for. Thin stands of grass are particularly in need of help. If your lawn has not been limed In the last few years, it is suggested that you Cough Syr up. Mix : ; apply 50 to 75 pounds of ground limestone per 1,000 square feet This will sweeten the soil and make it possible for the grasses to respond better to fertilizer treatment The addition of 10 to 20 pounds of fertilizer per 1,000 square feet of lawn will do wonders. Fertilizers or those of such as similar ratios are well adapted for thickening lawn grasses. Uniform distribution can be obtained by spreading the material in two directions. Measure out half of the fertilizer needed for the lawn and direction. spread it in a north-soutThen spread the other half in an east-wedirection, and there should be little difficulty in getting even coverage. Lawns given a tonic in the manner described soon will assume a good healthy color and develop a dense stand of grass. Lawns composed of dense turf will resist invasion by undesirable weeds such as crabgrass, buckhom and dandelion. , iLgt Home SoEasy ! No Cooking. Real Saving, To get quick relief from coughs due to colds, you should make sure by mixing your own cough syrup at home. Its no trouble at all, and you know its pure and good. It needs no cooking, and its so easy to maka that a child could do it. From your druggist, get 2 ounces of Pinex. Pour this into a pint hot- tie, and add enough plain syrup to fill up the pint. To make syrup, stir two cups of granulated sugar and one cup of water a few moments, until dissolved. Or you can use corn syrup or liquid honey, if desired. The full Pmt thus made should last a family a and gives you about four times as much cough medicine for your money. It never spoils, and children love its pleasant taste. And for Quick results. you've never seen its superior. It seems to take hold Instantly, loosening the phlegm, soothing the irritated membranes, and helping to cleat the air passages. Pinex is a special compound of proven ingredients, in concentrated form, well known for quick action on throat and bronchial irritations. Just try it, and if not pleased, your money will be refunded. lon-ti- - h st MIN0RSSKIN11RRITATI0NS? 5C TRIPU SIZE I VB WHITE PETROLEUM JELLY IOC usually has more than one barrette on his belt. Hand Shakes They buy little pins in the shape of hands. She that r.ill not irritats childs tender skin Remember, your childs akin is thinner, more delicate than yours. He needs a chest rub thats good and gentle. Get the prompt, reall; effective results you want the thing, modem way . . . just rub on Mentholatum.' With no irritation to delicate normal skin, Mentholatum helps ease away soreness and tightness from cough-wrackaching chest muscles . . . vapors rise high into nasal passages, down into irritated bronchial tubes. Coughing spasms quiet down your child rests better. Get gentle Mentholatum today. Jars, tubes 30f. ed 3UV1 E NiTiHQUATilIJ IYI! no? was masir? SPRAINS AND STRAINS Bruises Stiff Joints Muscular Aches and Pains Fa cough medicine TRIXIE TEEN SAYS-Y- oure annoyed at your family for criticizing that new Wolf First Class who's been on the prowl for you lately arent you? You cant understand how they can object to a boy who dances like a dream, bowls like a champion and always has so much to spend. Youre old enough to form your own opinions, you think. Of course, you always have to do some Defense Work when you date him; some of the other kids say hes on the fast side; you DID see him take a drink the other night. Look, junior, your Wolf First Class may be a Second Class Male after all. Its better to take your folks word for it than to find it out for yourself the hard way. chest rub fast-actin- g wears one on her sweater or headband he wears the other on his jacket. Theyre Hand or T shirt. Holding but definitely! They buy Occupied Territory' those little heart pins with taken inscribed on them. (Theyre the latest dime store delight.) He wears one; she wears the other. No need to ask, Hi, Heart throb whats fluttering? Youll know! Finger Prints Theyre wearing twin I.D. rings those new miniature versions of your precious Identification bracelets. Of course, his initials are engraved on her ring and vice versa. WIT PARADE Johnny asked Mary refused. Johnny begged Mary blushed. Johnny argued Mary hesitated. Johnny insisted Mary resisted. Johnny tried Mary surrendered. Now Johnny carries Marys books home from school! If you have overstayed your time in the Sun and your skin has become Sunburned, apply vinegar. This will cause the skin to turn a nice brown. To cool itchy, red skin, use a solution of bicarbonate of soda. A cold compress on the forehead and at the back of the neck is soothing. But remember I told you to be careful! in America trail-make- rs multi-mouthe- SURPRISE WORD tem-BLOR- The first were buffaloes. ed 850-mi- le I By FRANK COLBY 1 1 Trail-Make- rs Stream -as a rises The Rhine river stream in southern Switzerland, enters the Boden See (Lake Constance), and emerges to concourse to tinue its winding in the outlet d its North sea. In its oceanward journey it picks up several important tributaries, such as the Lahn, the Neckar, the Mainland the Ruhr from the east, and the Mosel from the west. In some stretches the river is an international boundary. It is a frontier between Switzerland and tiny Liechtenstein, between Switzerland and the old Austria, between Switzerland and Germany, and between France and Germany. Through Germany the river flows in a geperal northwesterly direction, turning sharply west at the Netherlands line to enter the North sea. Two-Head- l J An autumn, 1945, priority fashion is this costume, consisting of a black wool crepe top attached to a checked blue and black taffeta skirt. Fake pockets in skirt, short sleeves, side shirring. The fitted bodice top is newer than the usual blouse top. lit frXS of his very own w av i ;.vv.vaW'Vvav:.v When your child has a cough due to a cold give him Dr. Drakes Glessco, a cough medicine specially pre- pared for him! This famous remedy helps eliminate phlegm, and soothes and promotes healing of irritated membranes. Children like its pleasant taste. Give your child the relief Dr. Drakes has brought to millions. DR. DRAKES fi l m tussHti ccKpm. fikout. owo w.w Avv.vkVAv. PETER ; B. 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