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f" »«•-r\'- v ; ;ytv bp; % t,\T*'" >-^"^.^1, -*••'.,> . ^ „ i, ' * l "1 1 1 1 , r k " ** f < y, June 8,1939 - - «, x / / , - v.. ,,/> .,• * > - * V _/<•» TH1 McHENRY PLAHTDEALER $ • , - f ; ' ,\ ' <;,;.*.? >YV v"; t// "«K *>*,//rK- :J 4 \ WOODSTOCK GRADUATE :Av Relatives here have received anllouncement of the graduation of Miss Jfoyce Louise Sayler from the Woodstock Community High school to take {lace this (Thursday) evening. Miss ayler is the granddaughter of Mrs. •M» A, Sayler of this city. - ; : ; Early Institution for Women A Boston institution for women %as known in the Nineteenth century under the name of the Penitent Female's Refuge. HO MATT HI HOW TOM Hm. M WHiii TBS LONG Kim •tfjiwMiMomw A ALL "FIRSTS" ALL PERFECT ALL POPULAR SIZES 4.50 - 21 5.00 - IV ••25 - 17 5.50 - 17 t.00 - 1* •sss» "LIFETIME GUARANTEE 0»»y by criss-cross lag Hi* Mntry-wv«rli| loiq dli> toMM and all sorts of real MitfHon-coaM yoa got « frao plctar* of fho toaffraMS oid alloof* ball* lata tbo Hlck-trood, brolso - roslstlffb tMfo MARATHON Tirol Aftor MMtbi of coeforteble, worry* froo drivlif yoo will #«llfc roalixo that It Is Mt a lo«^ frad* tiro Bad* to foot attractive . . . bat a ooo'prtcab »• qoaPty tiro la a class of Its owi. Aad wboa, avoataallfW yoa tako yoar poacil «ad •$»<. aro MARATHON'S cost-p** proof of its oxtra valool DWTTGAMIlf WfTHSAffTI At carroat low prices, H*i cM%. talaly choapor to pat toafH MARATHONS oa ROW tfcaa *• wait aid tako chaocos with dao^oroos old tiros. DRIVE IN today aod sava a possible ails bap tomorrow. BUY NOW ... It SAFE . . . M THKIFTT A REAL BATTERY BARGAIN! Strong path Batteries ahr* yo» big vain* «t low prle*. Honestly bailt for tko man who wants service without a M9 battery investxeat. FOR SMALL CARS ONLY, $4.95 • heh. 1. boabo for floss, stoaos, •ails. 2. Exaniao for hlddoa cats. S. Emiio for sido-waU 4. Tost valves, chock air. NO 0IU6ATI0N--COME M TOUT ii&tf VALUE YE AT THE S'G 'J OF §ME QOODYEAR DtAMONO Build Fort for INTERESTING ar in 4 Hours Army Officers Witness Demonstration of Vacuum Concrete Process. !'• WASHINGTON. -- Before high ranking army and navy officials and foreign military attaches a new and revolutionary method of constructing concrete fortresses, bombproof dugouts, and machine gun nests was demonstrated at the bureau of standards. The audience witnessed the construction of a 50-ton pill box fort with a so-called "vacuum" concrete. The fort was ready for use four hours after the concrete was poured. Ordinarily it takes several days for concrete to hartien.' Point to Unusual Speed. The process was used in the demonstration for the first time for military purposes. Witnesses agreed that the fortress of the future, particularly in |hose nations more interested in defensive than in offerisive warfare, will take advantage of the unusual speed and strength possible by means of this most recent development. The process was invented by Karl P. Billner of New York city. It has already been used to advantage in the construction of concrete houses, in public highways, and for other purposes, but it is expected to be of special service in time of war. By means of "vacuum" concrete, bombproof shelters and fortresses could be built in one evening and harden and be ready for warding off attack at dawn on the following morning, Billner said. Not only does this new process save time in construction and otherwise, he added, but the resulting fortress is much stronger than those of other types and the cost of construction is less. Standard Mix Used. In the demonstration standard cement, sand apd broken stone, mixed with water, were poured into forms or molds at 9 a. m. These forms were of wood, although in standardized construction they probably will be of thin steel or aluminup;isheets, with the proper bracing, so as to be very light and easily transportable, in sections. After the concrete mixture was poured into the molds, the vacuum process was applied and at 1 p. m. the forms were removed. Briefly, the vacuum process is a method of removing from concrete, after it has been placed in the forms, all excess mixing water--the water which has been added to make the concrete liquid enough to flow readily into the forms, Billner explained. -NEARBY NEWS TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Town Has Buckeye Tree That Foretells Weather •OHARDON, OHIO.--Call for Western Reserve university scientific professors and the Cleveland weather bureau! Chardon has a mystery. A1 W. Timm doesn't need a barometer. A 55-year-old buckeye tree in his front yard foretells accurately within five to six hours wh^n rain is coming, and has done so for the last two years. His neighbors actually depend on thjs tree when planning picnics. When rain is coming, although skies may be cloudless, wet spots begin to appear on the bark about two feet from the ground, and they increase until the bark is wet all the way to earth. After the storm the tree becomes dry and remains so until ready for another forecast. William Facey, who lives in the Timm home, and Timm discovered the phenomena. Charles Repp, retired farmer and a neighbor of Timm, said recently that, in all his long farm experience, he never had seen anything like it. The tree was struck by lightning several years ago, and the course of the lightning shows plainly. Whether this has anything to do with the tree's propensities is not known. "Maybe some of these college and weather bureau scientists can figure it out," Tim said. "I can't and they're welcome to the problem." On Wednesday afternoon^ May 31, 1939, the residents of Hebron heard with regret for the last time the whistle of the old K. D. as she pulled in from Harvard on her last trip after serving the Hebron community for seventy-nine years. JRtF^estate home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Crosby, Kimberly road, Cuba township, was burglarized Sunday night of last week while the family was sleeping. An Oriental rug, sealskin coat and silver fox scarf were taken. The value was placed at more than $2QM. according to the Lake county sHjjwff's office. John Meyers,™'., 23 years old, son of John Meyers, former mayor of Highwood, was bound over %o the grand jury last Thursday by Magistrate Clarence L. Brown, on two charges of burglary. * The Illinois Division of Waterways is checking a bid of $33,345 submitted by Ray Pregenzer, Antioch, for channel dredging in Chain O' Lakes State park. Two projects were included in the bid, one for dredging a channel in Grass lake and in the channel connecting Grass Lake and Lake Mane, and dredging in the Fox river unt'er and adjacent to the bridge on State Route 173. Pregenzer was the only bidder. A plant and offices for the manufacture of their newly perfected twoway radio are being opened by the Electrical Reproduction company at Antioch. The new two-way radio, which represents five years' research on the part of Earl B. Yates and Bert Anderson, backed by many years' previous experience, is unique in that it permits sending and receiving of radio messages smultaneously. Two-way radios now in use by police departments, aircraft and for other. purposes, permit only alternate sending i and receiving. I Wm. Jackson of Alden received ser-| ious injuries in an automobile'accident j which took place the afternoon of May, 30, when he lost control of his machine and pan into the side of thi? concrete constructed bridge on Route 173 between Alden and Hebron. Lacerations about the nose, face, arms and legs proved fatal. The victim passed away at the Harvard hospital early Sunday morning. The petrified tooth which was recently unearthed on the John Hart farm near Round Lake, at a depth of about ten feet, while excavating for tiling, has been identified as a molar from the lower jaw of a mastodon, which roamed the earth probably 20,- 000 years ago. R. S. Ellis, son-in-law of Mr. Hart, took the tooth to the Field Museum, where it was examined and identified by Prof. Briggs, curator o£ natural history. Although the tooth itself is entirely pertified, the root was not, and since its exposure to the air, this part has begun to crumble. When fo»^nd, the molar weighed 5.7 pounds, and Prof. Briggs stated that mastodons measured about 9 feet in height, which will convey some idea of the size of the animal. By CHARLES B. ROTH A MAN NAMED CAXTON you may DOt remember ever hearing the name of William Caxton, but it was his life which makes your life today ^comfortable. He it was who introduced printing into England. This was in 1476. The introduction of printing has made all progress possible. It wasn't until 1638 that America had a printing press, this at Harvard university, but after that printing grew, and newspapers sprang up, and modern American life began. The printing press is the forerunner of knowledge wherever it is introduced. The printed word, even to this day, has no rival as a quick means of disseminating vital facts and ideas. The newspaper of to<tey .ig one of the modern wonders of the world. It is the broadest, quickest, most flexible and most economical way of getting a message into the minds of the people. Early in our national history, manufacturers and merchants sensed this power of the press. They began using it to carry their advertising facts and ideas into the homes. These early advertisers were careful business men. The fact that SPRING GROVE Study of Malaria Goes Forward With Canaries ATLANTA--Beneath the golden feathers of the gaging canary may lie the secret of new methods of treating malaria, according to the theory of Emory universitjrjnedical students. Officials of Emory have announced a $3,000 grant from the Abbott Laboratories of North Chicago, 111., to continue present research work on canaries. Dr. Elizabeth Gambrell, instructor in bacteriology, will direct the research, which was begun several months ago on a preliminary $1,000 award from the research organization. , Dr. Gambrell said that the research would be conducted on more than 50 canaries. The canary is the only animal known to be affected by malaria in the same way as human beings. Shelter Belt Aids Quail 1/ MANGUM, OKLA.--A 50 per cent increase in quail in this area can be attributed, believes Sam Byars, federal nurseryman, to the government's "shelter belt" program of tree planting. Quail are massing in the tree strips, Byars said. Motor Sales / If oar Goodyear Tire Dealer Dodge - Plymouth Pearl aad Park S£rft> .fr 1Q& The annual play and graduation exercises of St. Peter's school was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. All the pupils took part in the various songs, drills and playlets. At the end of the program, Rev. John Daleiden, pastor, distributed the diplomas and presented Eugene Jung with a certificate of honor as he won first prize in an essay contest in which all rural schools of Rockford Diocese participated. An interesting address by Father Daleiden brought the evening to a close. Graduates were Shirley Britz, Lorraine Knapik, Eugene Jung and Robert Hanfoid. Friday evening Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer entertained members of her club. Two tables of five hundred were" in play and prize winners were Mrs. J. J. Freund and Mrs. Steve iSchaefer. Consolation went to Mrs. Charles Freund. At the conclusion of cards a lovely lunch was served. Arnold May and Edward "Ted" Shotliff, students of University of Illinois, have returned to their homes for summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner, Michael Wagner and children left on Saturday for St. Louis, where they will visit relatives. , Among those from here who attended funeral services of Joseph Schmitt 1 of Beloit were Mr. and Mrs. William t Freund, Mr. and Mrs. John Lay, Mis* | Dorothy Lay, Mrs. Math Lay. Mrs. (George W. May, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freund, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Freund and j Paul Weber. Services were held at 1st. John's church in Johnsburg on J Monday. Edwin Hergott and a friend flew from New Jersey Sunday with a new I plane and landed here to visit Edwin s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Her- Igott. They left on Monday morning for Los Angeles, California; where they are employed. Pumpkins Grow Long Roots The pumpkin has been known to develop roots whose total length reached 82,000 feet, or more than 15 miles, says Collier's Weekly. Assumed Entire War Loan Stephen Girard, philanthropist, merchant and banker of Philadelphia, took the entire War of 1812 government loan of $5,000,000. First Act of Growth Germination is the first act of growth of a seed. Growth*is aided .by the proper application of fertilizers./ * ' - Bard Lnck Stories Do No Good "Don' tell hard luck stories," said Uncle Eben. "It don't do you no good an' gets folks in de way of regardin'. you as * Jonah." Charles Roth the newspaper would complete the. educational process for their goods wasn't enough. It also had to do the job at less cost than any other medium. And they found, after many trials in different fields, that it did. It got their message to prospective buyers in a manner which was economical as well as effective. Today this same condition is unchanged. Advertisers, using news? papers year in and year out, find it the most profitable way in which to* tell their story to buyers. The reason is simple. The newspaper is tha»great common denomtt nator of modern life. It reaches practically every family. It has thff confidence erf its readers. It stands for everything which is right and good and modern. -- The advertisements in your news* paper are as much a part of its vital importance as the editorial and the news columns. As a matter of fact, most readers find it hard to tell what interests them most--the commercial news» which is called advertising and which touches their lives every day« or the general news, in news story* editorial and cartoon. They're both valuable. This man named Caxton was one of 'the great benefactors of mah> kind. He lighted the lamp--and it is still burning bright, though centuries have fled since he lived. © Charles B. Roth. Latest Thing in Modern Transportation Believed to be the first horseless carriage, this relic caused a sensation when it first appeared in 1892. Heat for the boiler was furnished from a kerosene oil burner. Left to right: Marie Jenkens, Eulalie Hill and Marguerite Jenkins on a ride through Los Angeles. It caused almost as great a sensation when it appeared recently. CORRECT EXPOSURE The right exposure--corrected for each situatiorv^ields better pictures. ; For this average subject, on a cloudy-bright day, 1/25 second at f.8 lenl opening is correct. On a sunny day, with the same subject, 1/25 second al f.11 Is proper. NOW that spring Is here, the days seem brighter as well as longer. This apparent brightness may deceive some of us into shortening our outdoor exposures--but we should be cautious In so, doing. Underexposure Is the most frequent fault in.amateur snapshots. A picture printed from an underex^ posed negative has a harsh appearance. The shadows are too black and lack detail, and by comparison the bright area 8 appear excessively bright If many of your pictures have this appearance, you should practice giving fuller exposure, either through choice of a larger lens opening or longer shutter time. Modern films have broad exposure latitude, to take care of reasonable errors in exposure. But we should not ask too much, and we should remember that a correctly-exposed negative always produces the beBt print Whetf' we are In doubt It is usually wiser to give a foil exposure rather than one that may be too short Here are typical correct exposures , (or the "chrome" type films that most of us prefer for outdoor picture taking: BRILLIANT DAY: Average subject. 1/25 second at f.ll lens opening;, open landscape, 1/25 secofid at f.lfi; water or beach scenes, 1/25 second at f.22. CLOUDY BRIGHT DAY: Average subject 1/25 second at f.8; open landscape, 1/25 at f.ll; water at beach scenes, 1/25 at f. 16. DULL DAY: Average subject, 1/2$ at f.6.3; open landscape, 1/25 at f.8; water or beach scenes, 1/25 at Ml. With box cameras on dull days, a very short time exposure should be given, ^ith the camera on a firm support. This exposure should b4 made with the second stop opening^ and about as fast as you can worlT the shutter when set for "timej* Snapshots can be taken with a box camera on any sunny day or well out' In the open light on a cloudy-bright day. -.Late in the afternoon, jar early in the morning, light is~weaker. and exposures should be lengthened accordingly. Form the habit of correct exposur% and jour pictures will improve. ; f John van Guilder •4; Rations Required by Live Stock Animal nutrition experts say that livestock can use proteins to replace carbohydrates, but that carbohydrates can not be used to replace .proteins. Rations must contain protein enough to maintain the body and to furnish the amount present in milk or other products being manufactured by the animal. Naming Mason and Dixon Line It is named for two Englishmen, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, who surveyed the line between November 15, 1763, and December S8, 1767, to settle constant dissension between the Lords Baltimore and the Penn family, the lords proprietors of Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively. "I've found that food KEPT RIGHT s*V , % TBI* " iT-t-Tfw CM C3;t:: :i imi uwtt. s.\r-r K3 nnraiTOKS ItSI, MOM! Tilt » E T T I * « MILK TASTES 80CB emit*1* IT tMOULD TASTE MM. IT'S MPT BtLOW « DEGREES ? | S I M P L Y S E T I T A T T H E TEMPERATURE WE WART ARB "TRUE-TEMP" ROLSS IT THERE I Keep YOUR foods extra-good with "TRUE-TEMP" Control! Now, for the first time, you can select the exact food temperatures you want and maintain these temperatures under all weather conditions. This means lower, safer temperatures can be used -- and foods liept deliciously fresh, days longer. Tou simply dial the degrees of cold as you would a telephone number. Convenient location makes the control dial easy to see and reach. Its large size and plainly marked* degrees of cold make it unusually easy to operate. But, suppose you drop in and see it., .in the new Westinghouse Refrigerators. •VNER DEALERS ARC ALSO FEATURING WELL-KNOWN MAKES OF NEW 1939 REFRIGERATORS ^ PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS Westinghouse Refrigerator \_ Ttliphm: GrrvUl Liki 9M