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w - * '•^•*%^%^ > \ y J * . - v \<- *••& t ' - - ; ^ b T * * *•"' v»', \. . * ~ r t y */• , ^ /1 Thursday, August 5, 1941 _-J--^r.J-\ '">< '.}'/' > ?* -y • U'-V/:v • THE McHENKY PLAINDEALER : * :-: * ^'T^y.«^ m&V (*>!/*' _ Jfc ^ » f/-*r,-tf- » ..*< sfc:*r *j ;/y v «'-1 lis Payroll Savings Buys Comfort > For Your Fighting Relatives Not all of your payroll savings and other War Bond purchases are used for tanks, planes and gunpowder. A part of your investment goes for the comfort of your father, brother, son or friend. Put your war bond buying through your payroll savings plan on a family basis to do the most effective job in providing for the care and safety of your men in the armed forces. Figure it out for yourself how much beyond 10 per cent of the aggregate income of your family, you can put into war bonds above the cost of the necessities of life. Remember a single S18.75 war bond will buy for a fighting soldier on the front: Two cotton undershirts at 44 cents; two pairs of cotton shorts at 76 cents; two pairs of cotton socks at 34 cents; one pair of shoes at $4.31; a cotton khaki shirt at $4.64; pair twill trousers at $4.16; one web waist belt at 23 cents; two cotton neckties at 44 cents; 2 khaki caps at $1.26 and one twill jacket at $2.16. Total $18.74. An $18.75 war bond should make a marine comfortable for the night with a 23-pound mattress at $4.20; two blankets at $13.54; a pillow at 56 cents and two pillow cases at 30 cent#. Total $18.60. Or he could be provided with a rubber poncho at $4.77; a helmet with its lining and other items of its assembly at $5.62; a rifle cartridge belt at $2.15; a marine corps pack consisting of haversack, knapsack and suspenders at $5.10; a canteen and its cover at $1.05. Total $18.69. Those of you who worry about the comfort of your boy in service can help insure his comfort by buying war bonds. And II years from now you'll take back' $25 for every $18.75 you put in. If. S Treasury Department FIR^AID i AILING *HOUSE by Roger 8. Wlfctmon \ jiiiiaii JOHNSBIJRG Roger B. Whitman--WNU Feature*. Von mav not he able to replace worn or broken household equipment. This is w»r. Government priorities come Brat. So take care of what you have ... as well as yon pwatbly can. This column by the kiatmer's friend tells yea how. Floors Have ftarkened r T o l d MM 9t hUm> Takw FT-- the FOm «f the PUinteto «f T«ui A|» VOLO S1= SIXTY YEARS AGO , (3y Mrs. Lloyd Fisher) * Mrs. Frank Mitacek. and son of Chicago srfent Wednesday here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vasey. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ollendorf and family of Oak Park were -Saturday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Birkhead and family of Antioeh. spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wirtz. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson and : family of Chicago were Sunday guests .at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. P. Smith the jeweler, has his new Chambers. shop in course of errection. Junior Raven, grsyidson of Mrs. H. C. Mead is now in the honey Powell, undervrent a major opbusiness quite extensive. He informs eration at the Elizabeth Condell hdsus that last week he took out about P'tal Saturday evening. At this writ- 2500 pounds, the week before 1900 >nP'Junior shows an improvement, pounds and so far this season about Mafrvin Wirtz, son of Mr. and Mrs. six thousand pounds of honey. He William Wirtz, was awarded first started in this spring with hun. Prize in the county on his S$ars Roedred swarms of bees. buck* Victory garden Monday. Con- The McHenry Brick Company irradulations Marvin. Marvin lwas row being pushed to their utmost to a'so the winner iij. the county last supply the demand for, bricks. On- >'ear> ..... T"". ^ Monday they shipped 28,000 on Tues- Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. George day 28.000 and today on Wednesday spent Monday with the latter's. they will ship 30,000. They have a mother, Mrs. Richard Dusil, at B^rlarge number of contracts to fill angl wyn. it can safely be said that business at Mr. and Mrs. Robert True and the brick factory is booming. j family of' Waukegan spent Sunday at' ' ! the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank -• jKing. , . \ ' Mr. and Mrs. James Davis and Chicken thieves have commenced son of Wauconda and Mr. and Mrs. their depredations in this village. On Thier of West Brooklyn called at the Friday night last they visited the-home'of Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Fisher premises of John Frisby, on the east Sunday. side of the river, and took about $20 Miss Marilyn Froliecli of ' Lake worth of chickens. The best law for Zurich spent the past week here at these individuals is a dose of buckshot the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Case, carefully administered. Miss Shirley Dunker of Capron, Work on the new residence of John Illinois spent a few days here the Evanson is rapidly progressing. When past week at the home of Mr. and completed it will be one of the finest Mrs. Walter Vasey. in the viliage. ' Mrs. Frank Kjng spent Wednesday The steamer '"Lucille" which was afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank run between this place and the lakes Immekus in McHenry. last year, has been sold to Chicago parties Question; I have hardwood floors that are about six months Old. They were shellacked. When the floors were new 1 applied paste w'ax on an average of once a month. The floors are now beginning to darken. Will you let me know the best method to restore the floors to their original color? Answer: The floors have been overwaxed, and the thick layer of wax has picked up dust and dirt. To clean the floors; moisten a piece of cheesecloth thoroughly with liquid wax (not seif-polishing) and go over the floors with this; turning out a clean part of the cloth frequently: Work with clean cloths only. Then apply a thin coat of paste wax and polish the floors by rubbing well. Floors should be waxed about twice a year. Around doorways it may be necessary to do this m6rei frequently. , Chimney Cleaning Question: My furnace burns anthracite coal and I have a wood burning fireplace in frequent use. How often should the chimneys be cleaned? What is "the best way? Answer: The bufning of hard coal does not leave much of a deposit in a chimney. For your fireplace, open the damper and hold a mirror in such a position that the length of the flue is reflected in it. You should be able to judge whether or not the chimney needs cleaning. Cleaning is usually needed once ,pvery three or four years. For cleaning, close the' opening of the fireplace with a piece of heavy canvas or otherwise. An old*\ire chain is then let down the top of the chimney and swung around as |t descends. This will scrape off all soot and any possible loose obstructions. FIFTY YEARS AGO %ii - * ? i#- U4 A. (By Mrs. Arthur Klein) ! V The Lady Foresters will hold their j annual picnic Thursday, August 12, at i 11 a.m. in the Delia Miller Park near i the Johnsburg Bridge. Each member is asked to bring a dish for pot luck : also a plate, cup and sandwich, j J u v e n i l e s i n v i t e d . ... •% j j Miss Diane Smith of Grayslake spent a £ week's vacation with her j coUsin, Miss Marilyn Turner. | John Mertes underwent surgery at Victory Memorial hospital, Waukegan. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grube of Chijcago were weekend guests in the Jos. | H. Adams" home. | Mi ss Barbara Huemann of Chicago |'is' spending a week's vacation with ; her aunt and uncle, Mr., and .Mrs,. Jos. G, Huemann. - ,,Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr. " and Mrs. Jos.; -Hitler, and family', Mr, and Mrs, Frank May and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jos E .Preund and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Klien and daughters were Saturday evening guests in the Ford Jackson home in XicHenr.y. Misiji Lorraine FV^und . and Miss Marjorie Hawkins of Woodstock lfcft for San Diego, California Tuesday, Friday evening. Frank Jung <jele- "ftrated his birthday anniversary by entertaining the following guests, Mr. and-Mrs. Jos. Michels unci daughter: EvelyTi, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Michels and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Michels, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Micliels, Miss Dorothy Michels and friend, Angelo Du Bona of Marengo, Clarence Tonyan, Mr. and Mrs. George Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Frelind, Mr. and Mrs. John Freund and family, Mr. and Mrs., Richard Jung and son and Jos. Jung. The Mrs. Catherine Snyth home was the scene of a farewell party iri honor of her son-in-law. Herman .Kreutzer, who will leave for service in Uncle Sam's Army Saturday morning. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horick, of Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moderhack and children. Kenneth and Darlene, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Frtund and daughter, Nancy. Mr. ^nd Mrs. J. Axel Hagberg, Miss June Hagberg, Wm. Krapel of Chicago, Miss Virginia Mc Guire of Har. vard,, Michael Daley, Mrs. Hermarr Kreutzer, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Regner,. Mrs. Herman Kreutzer,. Jr.,-Mr, Wynn Hagberg and children, Mrs- Ira Dowell. Pvt. and Mrs. James Geier of McHenry. Mr. ^ind Mrs>. Peter Smith and children, Phyllis and Marilyn, Mrs. Mamie King and teon, Eugene and ^lvin Freund. Corp. Vernon Rheinboldt of Indian- -- ^ town Reservation, Penn., enjoyed a three day pass visiting with friends and relatives. ~ Miss Phyllis Smith Visited with her cousin Miss. Nancy Freund, in Chicago the past week. Daniel Kennebeck is Recuperating' in the home of his parents, Mr. pnd Mrs. Ben J. Kennebjeclr Weekend guests in the Peter Freund home were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thomas Of Woodstock. genbuch,' William Althoff and Harold Fox. t>ancirig was not ommitted and refreshments were at their best, with James Edmier and James Roggenbuch acting as bartenders. A good time was had by all. FORTY YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Lkoyd Fisher and daughter, Mary Lou, spent Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hafer in Fremont township. ' Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rushing and Dan artd James Walsh were struck daughter, Nona Jane, of Hampshire, by lightning at Fox Lake last Monday '111., were" Sunday evening guests of night and killed, while the Jittle boy Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vasey. \ who was visiting with them at the Mrs. Pearl Dowell and daughter, time was severly stunned. Ada, visitsd Junior Raven at the -Eliz- J. A. Newman and Fred Dean're- abeth Condell hospital in LibertyviUe . turned this afternoon from a fishing Sunday. trip at Sugar river above Pecatdriica. Mrs, Cecil Anderson* Mrs. Elmer. A team came over from Woodstock McClung and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher at. Sunday and defeated the McHenry tended a 4-H leaders' school a£ the boys, thus revenging the defeat of Wauconda township high school Frisome weeks ago. ' (lav afternoon . V * , A hay rack party from Rosedale Mr. and Mis. Walter Vasey and 1 went to Sti1 lingr's Friday evening and family were Monday evening dinner spent arfew pleasant hours. guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rushing at Hampshire, Illinois. Miss Miriam King of Waukegan is > McHenry city council granted a enjoying her vacation here with her ffty year franchise to the Western parents, Mr. and Mrs.'Frank- King. United Gas and Electric company, so Donald Grabbe of Crystal Lake McHenry is to have gas. spent a few days here the past week Highway commissioner John H. with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vas^y. % Freund is to be commended on the prompt action taken to remove the Manure Neetfs Care •weeds along the highway leading to Manure represents an important the east approach of the Fox river return from the dairy herd, and on THIRTY YEARS AGO 'bridge in "this village. Butter was declared cents on the Elgin board liemday. -. firm at 26 of trade account of the present nitrogen situation, it shduld be most carefully preserved. * The value of .manure depends to a large extent on the care which it receives. If it is unduly exposed to the weather during the winter, about one-half of its fer- TWENTY YEARS AGO The local pickle factory, which , now owned and Controlled by the tilizmg value is lost through heating Woodard fickle company, opened its and leaching. Where sanitary redoois last Friday and since then has quirepnents necessitate daily haulbeen taking in cucumbers. ing, U shou d be placed *here the Stanley Schaefer. son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Schaefer of this city, underwent an operation for the removal of his tonsils and adinoids at St. Anthoney's hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Weber welby some crop such as small grains or permanent pasture. Where possible, it is an economical practice to spread manure_di^ rect from the barn. Manure spread this month on small grains or pascorned a baby girl into their home on jure, will show much greater returns Green street this morning. than if it is spread later, Manure An , attempt at burglarizing the is not a balanced fertilizer, since it office of the C. and N. W. railroad at is lacking in phosphorus. The use the McHenry depot somtime during of 50 pounds of superphosphate with last Sunday night brought; the infru, each ton of manure, as it is hauled ders nothing. to the field, is suggested. Cuts Milk Ot^tput Troubles with the udders of daifj cattle reduce the daily milk produc* tion. ' Tunisia Supplies Dates Native sharecroppers in Tunisia cultivate and harvest dates. Most of the crop is the hard, dry date that keef^ well in desert heat and is a staple food in North Africa. The other extreme is a soft, syrupy sweet date that must be eaten almost at once. Between is the degla date, firm and fine-flavored, the^ one -Tunisian variety normally exported in quantity to Europe and America. Four-fifths of the date palms imported to America and now producing in the dry Imperial ana Goachella valleys of California are Rulers Since 1705 The family of the bey, nominal ruler of Tunisia, has reigned since 1705. ."IVReady- pasted wallpaper is proving a boon to homemakers during then# days of shortage of all types of la« bor. Applying the wallpaper is simply a matter of unrolling it on the wall. Rough Farm Road Question: I have a road leading up to my farm that is about threetenths of a mile long, all upgrade, ajjd about eight ^eet wide. It is of gravel and deeply ratted from pre*, vious traffic antf now has a" high crown, which makes travel difficult. I would like your opinion on the best and cheapest way to put the road in condition. Answer: The road should be leveled off and made smooth. In some communities you can get a road contractor with road eq^i^ment who could do this work properly find quickly. After smoothing the road, an asphalt binder should be put over the gravel. Your local road'commissioner can give you the names of road contractors and makers of asphalt binders. .. , Radiator Size .v! Question: What is a formula for determining the correct size of a steam radiator for a room? Answer: One formula allows one square foot of radiation for each two square feet of glass, one square foot of radiation for each 20 square feet of outside or exposed wall, and of each 20 feet of Cold ceiling, and one square foot of radiation for each 200 cubic feel of contents. Increase this by 25 per cent for a north or northeast room. This formula is only a foundation; it should be varied according to house construction and to local conditions. Magazine Feed Boiler Question: Will you give me your opinion of a magazine feed boiler using buckwheat coal on a one-pipe, hot water heating system? Answer: It is an economical and satisfactory type of boiler, requiring little attention. Make certain, however, that the boiler is large enough. Chimney Connection --- Question: ~WTtt it be O. K. to connect an oil heater to a chimney al-; reacly connected to a coal stove on the floor below? Answer: If your chimney has two flues in it, you can use one for each fire with perfect success. If there is only a single flue, you might be running the risk of interference with the draft. This would' certainly be the case with two coal fires ,on a single flue. But with one coal fire and one oil burner on a single flue, you would probably find that it would work all right. Misses Thelma Lay and Ann Schaefer of Waukegan spent the weekend in their respective homes. * Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and Miss Jeanette Degen accompanied Corp. Vernon Rheinboldt to Chicago Monday. • Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huemann artd son. Dickie, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and daughter, Janet. Mr. and- Mrs. Jos. H. Huemann and family, Corp. Vernon Rheinboldt and Miss Jeanette Degen, Mr. and Mrs. John Rheinboldt and daughters,- Lorraine and Joanne and Mn and Mrs. G,us Lunkenheimer and family were quests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rheinboldt. The occasion was Howard's birthday anniversary. v ; .. A birthday pa/ty was calebrated on Saturday, July 31. at the home of Mr. and Mr3. Hkrold G. Fox at. Johnsburg in honor Of six:. . , Mrs. Ella Smith. Pistakee^ Mrs. Mary5 Edmiev, Lawrence Edmier, of Cicero; Earl Koch and Mr. and Mrs. Fox. Others attending were Mr. and Mris. William Althoff, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Steffes," Mr. and Mrs. Martin S toff el, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerasch, alVof McHenry; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith, Pistakee; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Edmier and Jimmy. Marilyn and Jackie, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Edmier and Patsy, Tommy and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. William Regan of Cicero; Mrs. Hulda Ranfier of Melrose Park; Gladys Sroter of Riverside; Mrs. M. Haszkotto and Mrs. Mi.tzi Denuv Nick Hasler. Nick Klien, 'Dolores Hanson, all Of Chicago; "1 Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers .ind daughter, Laura; Mr. and Mrs. Jos' H. Huemann. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John Weiifgart. William Mar^, Jim Freund, Mr. and Mis. John Edmier,- Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. George Reiker and son, Robert, Mr and Mrs. Barney Roggen^ buck. Jack* and Jimmy. Oscar Chinch, ski and grandson, Buddy, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ko^h and Joyce, all of this vicinity. The party started with, a blackout, then semi-darkness, with the aid of kerosene lamps and flashlights. Soon, however, through the efficiency of Harold Hobbs, the electricity was turned on. Music was furnished by Earl Koch atjd a vocal quartette consisting of Oscar Johnson, Barney Rog- Control of Cattle Grubs i Will Boost Milk Production Late winter is the best time of year to control cattle grubs, which annually cost farmers thousands of dollars in lost milk production, and in lowered values for cattle hides. These cattle grubs, caused by the ox-warble fly or heel fly, crawl put of the lumps they produce on the cow s back, after they, have remained there,about five weeks. They can be destroyed during this fiveweek period by an application of rotenone and soap in water; or in small herds, they can be squeezed out by hand and killed. In four or five weeks after they i)ave dropped out of the cysts in the cow's back the grubs change to flies which lay their eggs on the cow s feet, just above the hoofs. After hatching, the grubs from the eggs burrow their, way through the skin, and through the cow's body toi the back, where they remain until •mature; ,• y ;v-,7;v?v "^To kill the grubs a solution of three-fourths of a pound of 5 per\ cent rotenone is mixed in a gallon of water with three ounces of soap. This is sprinkled on the backs of the animals about 25 days after the first "grub bumps" are. seen, and is rubbed in with a brush. At least four treatments a month apart are recommended for sure control.. The gallon solution is enough to give 16 cattle one, treatment. Australian Ants Help ' U. S. Troops Hide Bomlil American fliers in Australia hav» an odd ally--the tiny white termite that builds ant hills three timei th$,, height of a man and many times hl| girth, says a bulletin from the tional Geographic society. These termite ant hills rise in thi parched and almost treeless :deseft lands of northern Australia. Soldieup find their shade makes valuablesafety spots in which to hide bombt from spying Jap fliers. Between Birdum and Australia'it northern port city of Darwin, th® white ant--one of the most destruci* " tive of the termite family--has built its weird and castled city Its "ma|» netic" nests--all pointing north anjtr south like the needle of a compass-- ; lift the^r thousands of heads like giant gray tombstones. The white ant builds its strangsv house after tne sun goes down, but always work with an eye to the sun.'-: It builds so that the broad sides ctfr; the hill face east and west, instino-*: tive plan for insuring quick dryiiig Of the "mortar." ' - ' - 4 - •• "' > ' y , '. ., I * \ • ' '• * Air Traffic Rises The number of passengers carried on domestic air lines rose from 5,782 in 1926 *o 4.060.545 in 1941. Archery Precision Sport Appreciating the fact that "it is a competitive sport whereby airplane pilots, gunners and mechanics alike may develop judgment, timing and accuracy, all of which are essential virtues in today's war of the clouds, army air forces authorities at th^ advanced flying school at Kirklana Field, near Albuquerque, N. M., re- - cently instituted the practice of archery as a part .©f the physical training program of that station. Invasion Costs More Money-- UpYour Payroll Savings today prd^r yourfItybber Stimjisiilt 1!^ Plaipdealer. 1 ^AUCTION* At R. Egly's on Allegheny Road, 254" lAiles southwest of GravslakeSchool, SUNDAY. AUGUST 8, at 1 P. M. COWS--8 YOl'M; COWS. 1 FRESH; i OTHERS FRESH SOON ' POULTRY-^) CHICKENS; 25 YOUNG GUINEAS* . HORSES--COLT. 5 YEARS OLD, WT. 1600: MARE. 12 YEARS. \YT. "-1COO: GOOD-SET OF HARNESS. 11 1-8 ACRES SOY BEANS 15 2-3 ACRES CORN FARM MACHINERY; Case Tractor, on steel, in good shape; John Deere 2-bottom, 14-in. tractor plow and sulky plow, 2-sec. spring tooth drag, 2.sec. drag, corn planter with check-wire and plates, hand corn planter with plates, broadcast st^eder, 2-horse cultivator, Deering . mower with 2 sickles, in good shape, Deering corn binder, hay racfe like new; farm wagon, rubber tire wagon with' built-on i box, manure spreader, 1-horse sled with milk box, hay loader, grain binder, gang plow, M;-hp. motor and pump jack, Coleman* oil burner, living room furniture., dining room set, bedroom set. USUAL TERMS RAY EGLY, Owner. CHARLES LEONARD. Auctioaeer. WEST M'HENRY STATE BANK, Clerking. >// t*/*' 7 ,:- - - ~ Irtt •» - W i."<r u. . ^ M I Two warlime idea booklets lor homemakers > ill f ;{-* 1 ... ^iii !|| CA V0 m liiji flj IS Wm i "•; In II ft! the interest of the national wartinte nutrition and food conservation pnh gram, Western United offers you twit valuable booklets, without cost. Deep River Oceangoing vessels can dock at Chittagong, India, 12 miles up the Karnaphuli river from the Bay of Bengal. " BACK UP YOUR BOY Loaded Rapidly A modern coal-and-water fueling statibn can load a locomotive with ^4 tons of coal and 15,000 gallons of water in as little as four minutes, j Imartaf y*mr payroll saviags t9 family limit . iFaraily Rabbitry A good unit for the family rabhitry might consist of three does, or aault females, and one buck. This unit will produce between 40 and 50 rabbit fryers per year. The diet, he says, is simple--oats, table scraps and greens trom the garden. Homo Canning The first of these is entitled "Canning... What You Should Know About It." Both beginners and veteran home cannets will find this booklet has the answers! It tells when and how to "put up" fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, k explains the va^iotiS^ way^s •.yqijf-;: own canning. fomt Dehydrating The second booklet covers a newer method of preserving foods--Dehydration. This 18-page piece entitled "Home^ Dehydration with a Gas Oven" tells how to prepare foods for drying, shows a simple method of dehydrating fruits and vegetables, tells how to store dehydrated foods and how to prepare them for the table. These two wartime booklets are yours for the asking. Come in and get your copy of each today so you'll be ready to help your country preserve its limited supply of food'. m PI I •; + I fghriH ill fit WESTERN UNITED Gas and Electric * Available at Company Stores and Agencies VKTUK3 mm * J