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4* < ' ' **-• ;*?**<• * i mm?? •. j? * ; * a v ; . * ' . \ * \ . . * ™ > fv* . - ^ , . ^ ' , r . 1 ,J ~s/ •*%. \ - . ' • .' ' " THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER, THURSDAY, MAY 30, -Wm SLOCUM S LAKE and Mrs. H. L. Brook* apent last Wednesday at Waukegan. lfr. ^ j *:i:V Mr. and Mrs. Jaek Geary and son •pent last Wednesday evening at Mc- Henry. .. Mrs. Leslie Davis and two children were callers at McHenry last Saturday afternoon. Harry Mathews and son, Robert, were callers at McHenry last Friday forenoon. Emmet Geary of Fremont spent last Friday at the home of his parents here. ' * . Mildred Hoffman spent Monday m Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brooks were jailers at Barrington Friday forenoon. Tuesday evening callers at the home of Mrs. Wayne Bacon were Mrs. Leslie Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Converse ynri daughter, Frances, and Mrs. Vinloe Bacon and Mrs. Elizabeth Bacon of Roseville. Frank McConnell and grandson, Eugene. of Hebron were callers at jhe H. L. Brooks home last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Henry Geary accompanied Mr*. H. J. Shaffer and Mrs. J. R. Knox of McHenry to Harrington last Wednesday afternoon and visited at the J. X. Zimmer home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haas of Wau< • cmda visited at the home of Mrs. Clara Smith Monday afternoon. Sunday evening callers at the home «f Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Davis were Mrs- Richard Dowell and two children of Roseville, Mrs. Clinton Raven and two children, Myrna, Beulah and Donald Bacon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dahlstrom and two children of Chicago spent last Friday afternoon :{id evening at the H. L. Brooks home. Mrs. George Lundgren of Wau- ^eonda. Mrs. Harry Matthews and son, r Robert, and Mrs. Willard Darrell and Mrs. Raymond Lusk were luncheon guests at the Blomgren home last Friday afternoon. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bacon . Tfiaes-day. May 21, a baby boy. Simon Stoffel of McHenry was a caller at the Leslie Davis home Monday morning. Mr. arid Mrs. Jack Geary and son were McHenry callers Saturday even- Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brooks of Wauktgan were Sunday dinner guests at the H. L. Brooks home. Other after noon guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cerling and children of Elmhurst, Mr and Mrs. H. A. Dinkelman, Mr. and Jfrs. Ben Kuhl and Mrs. Lncile Roh itan of Chicago. ; Mrs. Harry Matthews and sbn, Robert. Mrs. Williard Darrell, Mrs John Blomgren and Chesney Brooks attended the school picnic of the Munshaw school last Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. LesUe Davis and children called at the Earl Davis home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Jack Geary and son, Eugene, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Shaffer of McHenry to Barrington Sunday afternon and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Zimrtfer. Mrs. John Louis and Mrs. Wanner of Chicago were callers at the William Fo8s h^me last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Anderson of Mylith Park was a Sunday caller &t the home qf Mrs. Clara Smith. George Roesslein of Muhdelein was a caller at the Harry Matthews and William Foss home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis and daughter, France^, spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr^ and Mrs. Wayne Bacon. ^ Leslie and Pearl Foss visited with friends in Chicago Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Blomgren called at the Peter Anderson home at Algonquin Sunday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Dowell spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Converse. Mrs. O. W. Grantham and- Mrs. Al. Wilson and little daughter of Arlington Heights spent last Sunday at Waukegan. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell and daughter Dorothy were MeHenry callers Saturday evening. Mrs. W. E. Brooks and son, Chesney, were business callers at Crystal Lake "Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Darrell accompanied Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gilkerson and two children of Grayslake on an auto trip to Marshal and Putnam counties in Illinois last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zenker arid sons and R. Zielen of Chicago were callers at the W. E. Brooks home last Sunday. Mrs. Harry Matthews and ^ Mrs. John Blomgren attended a meeting of the Fortnightly club, entertained at the home of Mrs. G. D. Stroker at Wauconda last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mrftthews received second prise in bridge while Mrs. Blomgren received the consolation prize. Chesney Brooks visited the -Munshaw school near Crystal Lake last Thursday afternoon. MSss -Myrtle Darrell is the teacher. "PIGEON OF VERDUN" WILL 6ET MONUMENT French Raise Shaft to Bird Famous in War. P*fift.--The world's moat famous pigeon is to have • monument In Paris. Known simply as "The Pigeon of Verdun," this bird was absent ftow the roll call recently at the congre ' •< the National Federation of v phile societies of France, at which loc distinguished carrier pigeons were exhibited in annual reunion. For ten years after the war this pigeon held "the place of honor. Speeches *ere made to him. Toasts wore drunk to him. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre; all of which probably meant less to bini. than a handful of birdseed. He was the last messenger bearer from Fort Vaux during the siege of V7erdun. The hundreds, If not thousands of American travelers who have explored the battered and blasted undergroupd passages of this monument oI bumun tenacity, ferocity and futility, will remember the scene. ^ •»* - A ProIon(j<W Nightmarf,"f, «, During the ' months of ceasefefcs pounding by high explosive shells, the upper works of the old fort north of Verdun had been beaten to powder. Beneath, In the narrow passages and gloomy caverns the garrison had ted a fugitive existence that was a prolonged nightmare. Meager provisions were occasionally sneaked into the fort at night; but more often than not the food con\oys were blown up. Commandant* Raynal and his- men <hung on desperately while the enemy wasted thousands of good German heads of families in the struggle to gain a few more yards of battered rock, and another foothold near Verdun.* Then one day, to the other agonies of life In this poisonous stone mole hill, was added that of suffocation. The enemy had battered his wjiy itt9 passages at the bottom of the hill and was pumping gas up Into the galleries occupied by the garrison. Stumbling in the d'.rk over their choking comrades, those who reached their masks In time hastily blocked the tunnel Positively Obnuiaw A di^igreeable braggart is tbt M> tow who insists that be suffered more with his cold than you do with your*. --Danbury Evening News. PictaNHM DticriptMa . Bolivia has heen known as a "table of silver standing on legs of gold." »»M<M »•» < »•»' H <•<•»< » < 'I1» » • »< H <•» *'• < • Wash Dresses Guaranteed Fast Color * * * CfcMl variety o£ colors and styles , Price* at $1.25, $1.95, $1.95 r 5 v- - "i 4 : • at Ghe AGATHA SHOP EAST SIDE GARAGE W. ft. CURTIS, Prtf. Tel. McHenry 266 We do all kinds oi mechanical and electrical repair work, specializing in generators and , elarters, and ignition work of all kinds. Gas and Oils - Lunchroom in Connection through which the gas was rising. Commandant Raynal scribbled a message and clipped It to the leg of his last carrier pigeon. 'All other communication had long ago been cut. "We are still holding; but we are withstanding an attack of gas. It is urgent that we receive reinforcements. This Is my last pigeon." ^. Gains Immortality. The little gray btrds knew htffhlng of what It was all about But the tenacious homing instinct which for ages has directed the flight of his kind took him through the smoke, the fire, and the deafening uproar of the shelling to the citadel and gained him an Immortality in the minds of Frenchmen which he undoubtedly never understood. City Councillor Florent-Mater an nounced at the "pigeon fanciers'" din ner that since the death of the "Pigeon of Verdun," a few mouths ago, Paris has voted him a monument. The Federation of Pigeon Fanciers Clubs Is a curious organisation strangely out of date in a mechanistic civilization. It persists probably only through the fact that in the operation of the universal military service law a number of youths are always detailed to the carrier pigeon service There they learn to love their fctath ered charges, and when they go back Into civilian life they stick to carrier pigeon raising as a hobby. OTHER CHAP'S RIGHT TO GIRL OBSERVED \ . | Fist Fights in Gotham Clubs Enforce Code. New York.--Broadway haa a strict etiquette at times, one unwritten rule of which is: Let the other fellow's girl alone. Like mosf rUlea it la often disregarded, usually by those who have yet to learn It They soon are educated, however. The offended party aees to that. Stories are not uncommon of (1st fights In night clubs over attentions paid some girl. The object of attraction may not have minded, but her escort did. One incident happened where the rebuking party was a clubman known widely for his athletic ability. A convivial stranger at the next table matfe an intimate if innocuous remark to the sportsman's friend which brought a single, belligerent question. Do you want to walk out, or be carried out?"' he was asked. He chose to walk. * Violation Has Advantage*. . There is one man-about-Broedway, however, who regrets a recent application of the hands-off rule, supposedly in his favor. He was Invited to an after-theater party only to find himself paired with a girl who was pretty but exceedingly dull. He 'was very affable, therefore, when another man came up and engaged the dumb beauty in conversation. As soon as he could, he disappeared, hoping he was rid of her. When he returned some time later, however, the other man was missing. ••What happened to that nice chap who was here awhile ago?" he asked. Oh, I took care of that egg," said the well-meaning host. "He was trying to tfdee Mary away from you, so I told him to get out and stay ouft." "That's too bad," murmured the guest weakly. "He seemeft W • fine fellow. I, liked bin." • Bad Company Bobs Up. But now and then the rule is unenforced, as it was not long ago when suave stranger started a restaurant flirtation that almost proved disastrous for the girl. A smile led to an exchange of telephone numbers and soon the couple were going places together. She became quite fond of him until her romance was suddenly shattered by a newspaper story that her "broker" friend had been arrested as a racketeer. After recovering from the shock, she kept herself in seclusion until the story was forgotten. Now she Is back in the old haunts, but she is unapproachable by any- one but heir best friendsJf : ft) 1929 .( Basy Hum Haart Ilia adult heart--the only organ la the body whose muscles never rest nor sleep during life--makes an average total of 108,000 beats every 24 hours I How does this busy organ find time to "eat" and fortify ltaalf for its arduous labors? Prof. T. Kato of the Okayama Medical college, Japan, says in Popular Science Monthly that nature has pro-;, vlded what he described as little "din-; ner palls" from which the muscles fibers of the heart are ingeniously "fed." These "palls" are tiny, disk-" like organs between the muscle fibers^ and their fluty is to collect fpod materials from the blood and pass them •round t» the heart *mus<jies. -- w "LaarMtioa** By the ancient Greeks the laurel was called daphne and was satred to * Apollo. Berry-bearing twigs of ten were wbund around the foreheads of vlctorlus heroes and poets; and in later times the degree of doctor was conferred with this ceremony, whence tha tarmt lanreation. Provision of NattN The seeds of the sand-box tree or ••monkey's dinner bell" are contained In separate capsules which elplode with a report like a eap pistol. Is this way the seeds are scattered so that the new plants will not ba crowd* ed together. . -- m- ^ For Slippery TU«f years a mysterious thief, tod smart to be caught has stolen electric light bulbs from subway stations id New York ci^y. The loss runs into thousands. annually. Stories by passengers who have caught a glimpse of the thief from- care have given police a good idea' of the way he operates. Waiting until the platforms are empty be takes out two or three bulbs and puts them Into his pocket. It is believed he goes from station to station and at the end of a day collects many 'dollars' worth of bulbs. The wonder is he isn't out after bigger game in New York city.--Capper's Weekly. 'i- f Plaindealer Publicity Bays. . vS-W' - m / !' CENTRAL GARAGE JOHN8BURG FRED J. SMITH, Proprietor Chevrolet Sales. General Automotive Repair Work Give us a call when in trouble EXPERT WELDING AND CYLINDER REBOR1NG Day Phone 200-J Night Phone 640-J-2 A**************************************************** Hettermann Motor Sales All kinds of cat and truck and general repairing, also welding, done by expert mechanics. X Main St., West McHenry ^ Phone 191 i»»« '14 'I 'I »»»»< MM »< ' ! * '» »»»»•»•» Viau, Lachapelle Bridges in Quebec Bar Tolls Montreal.--No tolls will be collected on the new Viau and Lachapelle bridges, Is Is learned at Quebec The intention of the provincial government is to make a grant to the city of Montreal to help pay the coat of construction, and the condition will b^ that the bridges shall be fr«. The question of collecting tolls on the new bridges -has been raised In Montreal, It Is known, and had a certain measure of support in the aldermanic body. This, however, was with the thought that the city alone would have to bear the cost of building the bridges. The decision of the government has helped to clear up the situation, and there will be no impediment to the flow of traffic from the island of Montreal to the north country. The traffic which pours over the two t^idges Is very heavy, motorists traveling as far north as Mont Laurler • along the fine highway which the provincial government has built,-and which Is but one of a network of main roads caring ^for the co through the mountains and westward to Manlwakl, Hull and 'back to Montreal. Spanish Yielding t# , English in Philippines SJanlla The SpaniSti language is giving ground to English, despite the efforts of older Filipinos to keep Spanish alive. The latest indication of this was contained in a communication from Governor General Stimson to the secretary of justice In which the . executive advised the secretary that nominees for the Judiciary must have at least a working knowledge of the English language. The order was in tine with the administration's policy of encouraging the adoption of English as the sole official language of the country as soon as possible. This t&Ucy, in turn, was prompted by tbe fact that most of the younger Filipinos speak English, but have a slight knowledge, or none at all, of Spanish. At present, both Spanish and English are the official languages of the Philippines. *EVTERSHAttP Personal-Point FOUNTAIN FEN • • the Gift Pen for Graduates XJOW you can give a fountain pen which you know will please. The new WAHLEVERSHARP Interchangeable Nib makes it possible for us to fit any one oi 14 points with any color or style oi holder you select. No matter hov the user likes to write--cobweb light or bold and heavy --wecanmakePeraonal- Point pens to order on the apot, by changing points to suit the writer. MThe smoothest pen that ever signed yctar name" is priced from $5 to $12.50, pencils to match £}.50to$6.Come in and try disss writing tools. Dealer service--as we see it--is moce than a "catchword." It is an honest endeavor on our part to make every one of our customers a friend. We know that we are going to make many new friends with the -IjlEW UNITED STATES TIE* m&p 4- v' " J. v' v • :-v '• •' Here is a brand new U. S. Tire with a perfected non-skid tread that will #ive miles and miles of EXTRA wear. ' 0 It is ail entirely new tire in everyway, designed and built to meet today's motoring.needs. Gome in and let us show you this new United States Tire % , AM npte the Special .Introductfiiys|»ricef, I '"f*~ > "vk • • "•5%'••--•-I 29x4.50 29x4.73 , * 30x5,00 $6.75 87.15 SS.ttO $9.50 '30IS25 31x5.25 30x5.50 32x6.00 $11.40 $12.05 $13.40 ; -V. •' ' VE£E MOUNTING OF COURSS m Thomas F» B#lge* file McB»r* Druggist* W McHenry, 1IL ' i- k Walter J. Freund ; : West McHenry, - r PHONE 120-R - TIRE AND TUBE VULCANIZING BATTERY CHARGING AND REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTEE^ . Finds Cells of Trees'1 1 Live 3,000 Yeara Flagstaff, Arts.--A discovery that upsets a fundamental theory aboutr living things, that all life cycle* re-: quire enlargement, haa been made by Dr. D. T. MacDongall of tbe desert^ laboratory here of the Carnegie institution. Studying long-lived cells of certain trees, Doctor MacDougall found a type called balloon cells, Incased in th« tree in such a manner that they can* not increase in any apparent manner' of cell life, yet living for 400 seasons He said these cells mature In about 20 days, that If a tree Is Injured the} seem to possess recuperative powers and that the dry weight of the young cells Is greater than that of the old. Some cells In the big trees of Call' fornla live 3,000 years. ' The trees never die of age. Ultimata!? winds blow tiiem over. ' ~ _ jijijiu-i.n.ri.iulj.j-iinnrinrii-ll--T>---M " • • ------ •; •! • IS1T Northern Illinois' Largest Chick Market. 50,000 chicks each week. We can take care of orders on Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, White Rocks and White Wyandotte chicks immediately. We, also, hatch White Leghorns, Ancpnas, aqd* Buff Orpingtons. Coll 1537 and order your chick* now Fox River Hatchery 63 S. Qrove Ave. Elgin, III. Women Eager to Ride : Down 600-Foot Shafts llonson. Maine.--Women, says Frank Cowan, nigbt watchman at the great slate quarries here, are more eager than men to go down to the bottom of the 600-foot shafts. Three shafts descend 876, 075 and 700 feet, respectively. They are sunk deeper In the earth than the distance most skyscrapers reach skyward. And down at the ultimate depths tunnels extend In many directions. All are electrically lighted. T|ne ^romen get their greatest thrill, perna^a, by descending on the same platform that hi used by the miliars. Policeman's Nickel Solves Traffic Jain Los Angeles, Calif.--In this drama of the streets be was just motorcycle officer No. 517, but he had an idea A nickel was involved. It had stopped a street car, delaying office ipen and laborers on their way to work and tied up traffic. 'Gimme a good nickel," demanded the conductor, "or get off." "That's a goo<l nickel," snorted the commuter. Try and pnt me off." At this point No. 517 boarded the ear. Both turned to bim, protesting loudly as passengers yelled and auto horns shrieked. "Gimme that nickel," said No. 517. Be took It, handed the commuter another, swung off the car, paaeengers applauded and traffic moved ea. - _ JMk lUbWit'a • -- v A jack rabbit can travel at a of 85 or 40 miles aa hour for a considerable distance. Of course the actual speed of a rabbit running at fall speed would depend on the Individual rabbit. , Hfiaaglj r tkrtti,i minds are a good deal Ilk* concrete--thoroughly mixed and permanently set--Capper's Weekly.. ':T: J good . - iMtrnntat" ud *To»l** N. I An Instrument Is an lmpleaMnt or tool, especially an implement or mechanism for scientific or professional purposes,- as distinguished from a device, tool or auchlne far Industrial * £ ' ftC" "A ^ vigor throngh thlnilhg tlnnally the same set of thoughta. New thought is new life. WHY CAMELS $ f ARE THE BETTER CIGARETT^i ^ Camels contain su$b tobaccos and such Mending as have. M*r 4(0» ^ any other cigarette* . . . - ^ . They are made of the choicest Turkish aid' American tobaccos grown. Camels are always smooth and mild. Camel quality is jealomly maintained. .. by the world's largest organization of expert tobacco men ... it never varies, , Smoke Camels as liberally as you choose... they will never tire your taste. Nor do tb*t 4 after-taste, sr? > aW.*. "3f#-.^ - "2TT • ..'T\