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* <<£ •'-; •'• ••*' H's 5V: ..^;/f €t lf- {£"* T'* - W; ***57 C: nwv•* : - ?,M«s-^'/4' - vr ' -? V> - McHENRY PLAHmKALfiH •Jty, know about ^DIAMONDS */•" ; ' % Harold Steffan ^ ;#. ; Four Factors whicfi* determines a diamond's worth, know ye»^ "Faur Cia» . * ••• "; , • • • - ^®V':V.:'; . • Carat Weight -- Carat Weight. That's the tt# "C". A carat is 142nd part of an ounce. Fractions of carats are measured in "points", with loo points to a carat. Generally speaking1, the greater the weight, toe more costly the PIN) Health Taws Clarify ~ " Clarity is the second "C". Clar tty means how. nearly flawless the stone is, how closely does it approach perfection The Federal Tradi Commission rules the words "Perfect" and '•Flawless" may apply to a diamond if it appears free from flaws to the trained eye when magnified TEN times. Color The third "C" Is Color. Ail diamonds aren't the same cek>r. The term "Blue-White" has often been used to describe 'diamonds thai are actually colorless. Strictly speaklhg, only one gem diamond out of five hundred has even the tinted degree of Blue. The fine "Frosty White" diamond you see In a jeweler's store may be actually colorless. Like a drop of imprisoned water having1 no color of it's own, it reflects all ceiors and te truly a lovely thing. Diamonds sometimes appear Blue, Lovely Green, Golden Yellow, Dark Velvety Brown, Pink and Deep Red. Yellow and Brown are far the most common. Cut -- 7 ^ The last "C" is Cut. Cut doesn't refer to a diamond's shape, but how well It is finished. How brilliantly does it return light? Are the facets placed at the proper angles? Diamonds poorly cut are dull, unattractive, though generally larger in »iae than a brilliantly cut stope. This the first in a series of articles to appear by Harold Steffan to help yau ia. fefce selection of< one of lifee most beautiful possessions. A DIAMOND! "We extend credit on all merchandise, with terms to fit your budget". Ask about it the next time you come in. 9«ooirila| Your Heart Beat "The heart Is the Most vital organ in the body and the rhythm of the heart action, such as the beat of the heart, is one of the most interesting studies of the entire body. Very little was understood about the beating Of the heart until 1858 when two investigators, working with very crude electrical equipment, found that the heart of a frog generated an electrical- current which they could demonstrate. Actually the electrical recording of the heart beat is known medically as electrocardiography, which is the making of a visual record of electric currents which come from the heart, the educational committee of the Illinois State Medical society points oat in Health Talk. Some persona confuse the meaning- of the words electrocardiogram and electrocardiograph. The latter is the machine which records the electrical impulses, while electrocardiogram refers- to the finished picture that comes from the .machine and which is sometimes called a tracing. An x-ray film presents definite information about the siSe and shape of the heart, but it does not record the rate of the heart beat, the rhythm, nor does it offer any detail concerning the heart sounds. This information is revealed by the electro - cardigram.' The heart is composed of four chambers, two of which are calle< J atria and two, ventricles. In pumping, the heart contracts and relaxes, The rapidity or slowness of this action creates what is known as the rhythm of the heart. The beating of the heart is set off by electrical activity or charges which originate" in the small right atrium, or chamber, and spread over the left atrium, localizing in a special nodule of nervous and muscular tissue: It then spreads down a bundle of tissue in the wall between the two ventricles and then on into their muscles. The entire process is fan-like in motion over the heart chambers, and the speed, rhythm and spread of the electrical impulse are recorded by the electrocardiograph to give needed information to the physician. Tlie results are indicated in a diagramatic form called waves. To obtain the' information, electrodes are attached to various areas of the body. These electrodes pick up the electrical impulses of the heart, convey them to the electrocardiograph which photographs or reeords them for interpretation by the physician. Many conditions affect the heart, resulting m a variety of heart diseases, some of which are more serious^ than others. Thus, to establish an exact diagnosis of a specific examination together' with a complete case history, an x-ray film or roentgenogram, and laboratory tests. Patients who are askr-d to have an electrocardiogram are inclined to be apprehensive. This feeling is baseless, since no electrical current is transmitted from the electrical apparatus to the patient.; The procedure is painless and there is no danger of requiring even the .slightest shock. Some patients wonder whether the electrocardiogram or tracing should be taken after a meal, or what effect will result if taken after a brisk walk to the physician's office. These activities do not" usually change the whole picture significantly. While they may speed the rate of the heart beat, they do not interfere with the interpretation of the measurements and ideas of the waves recorded by the electrocardiograph. The electrocardiogram tells your physician many things, so abide by his judgement tt hs asks for one. HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION "Hie value of new highway construction work put under contract during the first four months of Governor William G. S t r a t t o n ' s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n has totaled $18,000,000. The Division of Highways' most recent awards were contracts totaling 9507,792 for surfacing 24 miles Of federal aid secondary routes in LaSalle, Whiteside, Kankakee, JfarthaU and Perry counties. In 1952, 37,600 Americans were killed in traffic accidents. Forty Tears Ago Manager Stoffol tat another -of thorn damlytime dances, will take place at Stoffel's hall on Next Saturday evening, May 31. Heimer's Ragtime orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. According to Tuesday evening's E l g i n C o u r i e r , M r s . May me Overton of this place has been offered a contract by the Elgin board of education to teach 'in that city next season. ' A carload of oil has beeH on the tracks for some time tout owing to the continued rain storms the work of putting sawie upon ottr streets has been Relayed. T h a Centerville blacksmith shop, until recently conducted by S. Harbst, has again been opened. This time it is in chargS-of a young man from north Cry® Lake. % f Frank Masquelet, the Elm street druggist, is still quite feeble,J which news his many friends will be sorry to leant. One of the largest crowds that has ever attended a performance at the place was present at the Central opera house last Sunday evening when the Flora DeVoss company was the attraction. They presented that intensely V.F.W. NEWS AUXILIARY . »y Gladys Souais The regular meeting, war held May 25 with a very large attendance. Maay things were discussed, among these being the bake sale, with a reminder to the girls that all the bake goods were to be brought in before 9 p.m. at George Justen and Son furniture store. Gladys SoUcie who is Co-chairman of the bake sale, wishes to let the ladies know that she will pick up the bakery goods if no transportation is available. They are to call McHenry 139rx. -The cooperation of every member la desired. The Memorial Day parade was also discussed. Those who are going to parade should meet in Johnsburg at 7:45 a.m. in(front of Hettermann's tavern, Thoae not parading in Johnsburg but public that day and anyone wishing to come and take advantage of our facilities is more than welcome. A dinner of roast beef with all the trinfmings will be served continuously from 5 p.m. in the afternoon up until 7:30 p.m. After dinner there will be entertainment. An enjoyable day is guaranteed to everyone. The ladies attending the Downey hospital party were as follows: E. Thompson, J. Weyland, M. Simon, L. Smith, H. Low and ,B. Clark. Fruit, qold drinks, .cookies, candy and cigarettes 'were served. A good time was had by all. The meeting waa then concluded and a delicious lunch was served by Gertie Barbian, Gus* sie Died rich and Terry Becker. race-track drama, "Her Last wishing to parade in McHenry Dollar," and to say that the should meet in front of the high audience was pleased is putting it midly. school at 9:30 a m Ladies wishing sharp, to contribute On Monday " night, May 19, flowers for the decorating of the death claimed ofte of the oldest graves should bring them to St. and most highly respected fresi- Patrick's cemetery, Friday night dents of McHenry county in the person of Mrs. Ellen Phalin, Who passed away at her home on North Green street in this vill a g e . , r ' * Asked by police what the idea was of "riding around on a streetcar oa a Tuesday niorning wtfhout any pfcrtts oh,"" a dishabille gentleman in Milwaukee, Wis., exclaimed In. distress, "Tuesday! What happened to Monday?" at 7 p.m. (Flowers are needed!!) 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