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Show yharsday, December 8, 1938 THE PARK RECORD PAGE SEVEN Chow Called Strange Dog Strangest of all dogs is the chow. Usually he gives his affection to his own family only, is aloof with all other humans. He also is the only black-tongued breed. The pups were originated hundreds of years ago in China, says a writer in the Wash-inctnn Wash-inctnn Post, have been used as - watchdogs, to haul wagons and 6leds, even as food. In cold climates cli-mates their furry hides have served oc rlothins. Chow turDies. suitahlv cooked, are considered a delicacy in souinern tmna. i nougn not over-friendly, over-friendly, they are loyal, sturdy, have a remarkable sense of direc tion. The Gettysburg Address When Lincoln finished making his Immortal Gettysburg address the ncted men on the platform, even Lincoln himself, were all of the opinion the speech was a failure. For several days the leading New York papers praised Everett's oration, ora-tion, spoke well of the speech made by Beecher, but of Lincoln's now immortal address most of the papers pa-pers did not even mention it editorially. Where Walnut Caterpillar Feeds The walnut caterpillar feeds on the leaves of various trees including includ-ing walnut, hickory, beech, oak, willow, wil-low, and thorn apples. The female deposits about 200 or more eggs on the under side of the leaf where the young hatch and do their feeding. The larvae or caterpillars have the habit of creeping down the tree trunks in masses when they are ready to molt. When they are full grown in the fall they enter the ground to pupate, where they pass the winter. Why They Are Nipponese The people of Japan are called Nipponese because "Nippon" is the name by which Japan is known to its inhabitants. Sometimes the name "Nippon" is restricted to the mainland main-land or the island of Honshu, which is the largest island and the one on which Tokyo is situated. Hand Woven Rug of Wool The Polish equivalent of the Mexican Mexi-can serape is the "kilim," a hand-woven hand-woven rug of rough wool, which has designs of beautiful balance and composition in harmonious colors woven into it with great care. Meaning of the 'High Seas' By the "high seas" is meant the open sea; that is, the waters outside out-side of the civil jurisdiction of any country, which the law of nations limits to one marine league or three geographical miles from shore. IF YOU JSRfT Th'fS TYPS YOU'LL LIKE TINS BOURBON. THAT'S mj r er kbits' w B ' Sharp eyes on the lookout for cheerful adventure. Pointed nosequh-V. to pick up the scent of good times. Longest Canal in World The Grand canal in China is one of the earliest and in many respects the greatest engineering work ever accomplished. It is the longest canal ca-nal in the world, reaching 1,000 miles from Peking (Peiping) to Hangchow. George Washington Once Said: Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect ex-pect that national morality can prevail pre-vail in exclusion of religious principle. Starved Rock a State Park Starved Rock State park, covering cover-ing an area of 900 acres, stretches for four miles along the Illinois river, riv-er, 90 miles southwest of Chicago. Its crowning feature is Starved rock, rising 140 feet out of the river. Transported Obelisks Down Nile In 1500 B. C, the two obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut were transported 150 miles down the Nile to Thebes. Power for transporting the two 350-pound 350-pound obelisks was furnished by 960 oarsmen. If you are this type, always al-ways meeting pleasure half way. . . meet it all the way. Get the "double-rich" "double-rich" Kentucky straight Bourbon! k Oft PRnnP whi.lrrv with the Mark tf Mtrit. Mlde in IfMIUMMS' Kentucky by Krntucrltiaru tnc rooa om Kemucny wiy. Copr. 19JS, SCHENLEY DISTILLERIES. 1NC..N.Y.C i iit I ; ft m PINT No. 61 QUART No.60 PINT No. 62 STRAIGHT BQURBQii WfUSKCr M Uncle Eben's Objection "De principal objection to mos' mules," said Uncle Eben, "is de way dey gits obstinate an' kicks. An' it might also be mentioned dat dat's de principal objection to mos' human folks." How Mineral Wool Is Made Mineral wool is made by heating rock, slag or glass to high temperatures tempera-tures and drawing the molten material ma-terial into long, continuous fibers with high pressure jets of steam. Reindeer Moss in Arctic Lands Reindeer moss is a species of lichen lich-en found in great abundance in Arctic Arc-tic lands. Erect, with many branches, it grows to a few inches in height and covers immense acres where it is used as a food for reindeer and other animals. First Blood Transfusion The first blood transfusion in the world was given in 1492 and was unsuccessful, un-successful, medical records reveal. Three small boys were given a ducat du-cat each for giving their blood to Pope Innocent VIII. Animal Substances Long Used The world has always used animal ani-mal substances and extracts as therapeutic agents. Among them in the Middle ages were the eggs of ants, teeth of tigers, eyes of crabs and the oil of scorpions. Native Tongue of Kings It was not until the reign of Henry IV that English became the native tongue of the kings of England. French and Latin were the languages lan-guages used at court until the Fourteenth Four-teenth century. I Why Why shouldn't I come right out with it? If people want to switch they will. Using Conoco Bronz-z-z t,.,, Ann't want to. and whv should they? Just sup pose it is 20 degrees colder today and they bought their Special Winter Blend Conoco Bronz-z-z yesterday. yester-day. Just the same, they can start right up. and they won't lose out on mileage, either-because their Conoco Bronz-z-z is refinery-adjusted according to all the weather records ever made here at this exact time of year. Probably most of my customers don't even think of that, because they just know they can start. That's all -they start. That's what everybody every-body wants-quick-starting and so that's what I've got here . . . quick-starting Conoco Bronz-z-z. H7m FROM YOUR MILlH&E MERCHANT WHAT to EAT and WH C. Houston Goudiss Counsels Wise Eating During the Holiday Season By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS HPHE advent of the holiday season marks the beginning of JL one of the most difficult periods of the entire year for the homemaker. To begin with, she is busied with the hundred and one details of Christmas shopping, the planning of holiday entertainments enter-tainments . . . and the preparation of extra food for parties. Secondly, the health and com- fort of every member of the family depend to a considerable consider-able degree upon how they eat and what foods she serves during the weeks between now and January first. Guard Against Lowered Resistance Unfortunately, statistics show that the common cold and other similar ailments greatly increase in number directly after the first of the year. That is also the period when we find more people suffering from fatigue than at any other season. sea-son. Both conditions condi-tions are frequently frequent-ly traceable to faulty habits of eating and faulty hygiene during the holiday season. The person who is forewarned is usually forearmed. Therefore, every homemaker who has the interests in-terests of her family at heart should plan, now, to arrange activities ac-tivities so that strain and fatigue will be reduced to a minimum. And more specifically, she should see to it that she formulates a sound eating program. Far too many people, at this season of the year, suffer the ill effects of lowered resistance brought about by unwise eating and by over eating. Overeating of a poorly chosen diet is inadvisable at any time be cause it tends to overburden the digestive system. But it is par ticularly undesirable during the winter season when almost every one tends to stay too long indoors, frequently in overheated rooms, and to take too little outdoor ex ercise. Regularity in eating a carefully balanced diet, containing sufft cient bulky foods to help promote regular health habits, is of the ut most importance if resistance is to be maintained at a high peak during the holiday season. suit in digestive disturbance, un less great care is taken to avoid dietetic indiscretions, and to maintain always the ideal of a balanced ration. Child's Diet Especially Important During the dark days of Decem ber, the children's diet requires extra thought and care. Too close confinement indoors and the lack of sunshine may easily have an adverse effect upon the temper and vitality of young children. Then, too, the excitement of anticipating an-ticipating Christmas is bound to add to their general fatigue. Children seldom complain of fa tigue, which makes it all the more necessary for mothers to be on guard against, or to look for, the first intimation that it may exist. A child who is tired is very apt to be irritable. More than likely his appetite will be poor, and when he does eat, he may not be able to care properly for the food he takes. You may rind, if you al low him to become overtired or feed him unaccustomed foods, that it will be a struggle to get him to bed, and even then he may not sleep soundly. And it is gen erally recognized that disturbed sleep, plus unwise eating, may have most unfortunate conse quences. pare the special Christmas treats from ingredients which she knows to be pure and wholesome, or to purchase them from a reliable source. If these goodies are then given to children at the end of a well-balanced meal, and not indiscriminately indis-criminately between meals, there should not be the upset digestions that make Christmas a bugbear to some mothers instead of the joyous occasion it should be. By following out these sugges tions, you can help your family to enjoy the holidays without regret. You will feel fit and your good health will be the basis of good cheer. Questions Answered Mrs. S. M. B. Your letter was the first of a large number I re ceived on the subject and I. am therefore answering you, though my reply is also directed to all the others who have inquired concerning con-cerning a recent announcement that cereals might be harmful to the teeth. I have seen reports on this subject sub-ject by two investigators and I know that other investigators are now endeavoring to check their work. As soon as there is further progress to report, I shall be glad to comment. In the meantime, I would not hesitate to follow the advice of leading nutritionists and give your children cereals, at least half of which may well be served in the whole grain form. e WNU C. Houston Goudiss 1938 11. ACTS FAST Keeping Body Machinery Efficient One should always remember that the body is a machine working work-ing as regularly and as accurately as a clock. Any good mechanic knows that a fine mechanism requires re-quires the same type of care day in and day out. Homemakers, too, should remember that the body does not function differently just because we celebrate a holiday holi-day with age-old customs. Thus, to keep every member of the family fam-ily well and rested, try not to allow al-low the holiday celebrations to upset up-set the ordinary routine of your household. Late breakfasts, heavy dinners, and suppers taken at odd hours do not constitute the best possible menu-planning. The unfortunate over-emphasis on rich foods on special occasions may easily re- The Ideal Holiday Diet Holiday or no holiday, both children chil-dren and adults should have at least two fruits daily, one of which should be a citrus fruit or toma toes, to help provide adequate vitamin C; there should be two vegetables besides potatoes, one of which should be of the green, leafy variety; an egg daily, or at least three or four weekly; a quart of milk for every child, and a pint for each adult. If your meals are built on this foundation, there will be less room for the rich heavy foods which should only be taken in modera-ion, modera-ion, and after you have helped to satisfy the appetite with the protective pro-tective foods. By making a point of eating generously of fruits and vegetables, and by including a crisp raw salad in the daily diet, you will be much more apt to consume con-sume sufficient bulk or cellulose to help maintain regular health habits. TO BRING RELIEF FROM COLDS This Simple Way Eases Pain with Amazing Speed Christmas Confections We can scarcely speak of the holiday diet, particularly where children are concerned, without saying a word about Christmas confections and other goodies. These are a part of the holiday tradition. No homemaker would wish to deprive her family of such pleasures, but it does devolve upon her to simplify the other meals in the day so that her children chil-dren do not suffer when they eat a large holiday dinner. Similarly, she should make it her responsibility to either pre- AROUND .he HOUSE Li fe 11 Items of Interest . .1.- ii rf L to me nousewne Overcoat for Garden. Evergreen Ever-green boughs make an excellent winter protection for gardens. They are light, do not mat and do not weight down plants such as madonna lilies and do not retain too much moisture. Cleaning Porcelain Stove. Always Al-ways allow a porcelain-topped stove to cool before washing it. If washed while it is warm the porcelain por-celain is apt to crack. Use a mild soap, warm water and a soft cloth. With a little rubbing the stove will be easily cleaned. Replace Worn Casters. Inspect the casters on your furniture. They may be tearing holes in your rugs because they are broken or worn. Cleaning Cooking Utensils. Use a solution-of washing soda to remove re-move foods that have been burned onto enamel cooking utensils. A Bedroom Chair. An inexpensive inexpen-sive but attractive easy-chair for a girl's bedroom may be made from an ordinary folding garden or deck-chair. The plain wooden frame should be painted with enamel en-amel in any suitable shade, and the canvas seat covered with or replaced by a cover made from chintz or cretonne to match the curtains or bedspread. A small cushion covered with the same material should be hung by neat loops from the top of the chair back. When Washing White Silk. Add a little milk to the rinsing water. This will help prevent discoloration. discolora-tion. Seasonings Are Important. In stew it is best to have a variety of seasonings, with no one too much in evidence. Herbs, parsley, celery, cel-ery, grated carrots and onions can be used alone or in combination. Aging Fireplace. If you have brick around your fireplace or flagstone hearth try rubbing it with oil applied on a soft cloth. Brick treated in such a manner will have a more seasoned appearance. rSsH -41 MM' 1. To ease pain and discomfort and reduce re-duce fever take i Bayer Tablets drink a glass of water. 2. If throat la raw from cold, eranh and dissolve 1 Bare Tablets In i (lasa of water . . . garble. Use Genuine BAYER Aspirin the Moment Your Cold Starts The Bimple way pictured above often brings amazingly fast relief from discomfort and sore throat accompanying colds. Try it. Then see your doctor. He probably will tell you to continue con-tinue with Bayer Aspinn because it acts so fast to relieve discomforts of a cold. And to reduce fever. This simple way, backed by scientific authority, has largely supplanted sup-planted the use of strong medicines in easing cold symptoms. Perhaps the easiest, most effective way yet discovered. But make sure you get genuine tJAYLK Aspirin. 5. --tr- Ml I FOR 12 TABLETS 2 FULL DOZEN 25c W-- J It M Gradual Learning The chief art of learning is to attempt but little at a time. Locke. r nrj Li A Do Luden's do more than relieve? Yes, their added alkaline alka-line factor helps build up your alkaline reserve. MENTHOL COUGH DROPS Do You Know That mEMi m lis mm solves the feeding problem for babies! Children and Grown-ups too! Few things mora delicious for babies, children or grown - ups at breakfast time these cold monungs than a steaming bowl of this carefully care-fully blended wheat cereal 1 Try a bowlful of this piping hot porridge with cream and sugar today ! A surprise awaits you I Cooks in five minutes 1,- Contains no undigestible fibre! MONTANA CEREAL CO. Bniin Montana |