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duty; a At this point Patrick interv er 30th, a female fly and her progeny might produce nearly 5,587,720,000,000 offspring. The fiy's body and even its wings, apparently smooth and shining, are covered with small halrs and| 'bristles which offer excellent lodging places for germs as it crawls over filth, % i The fly's eating habits and, in fact, every phase of its conduct are dirty and disgusting in the extreme. To soften its food so that it can be swal lowed, the fly vomits upon it, leaving hosts of dangerous germs upon uncon- sumed portions of its teal. Flies will travel from one to 30 miles for food. At one feeding, they will eat halt their weight in food and will gorge them- selves in half a minute or even less time if not disturbed. Sixty kinds of mosquitoes are found in the United States, They are con- demned chiefly as carriers of malaria and dengue or breakbone fever which sometimes becomes epidemic in the southern states. The mosquito's prin- cipal menace lies in the fact that.it is likely to inject germs direcily into the blood of its victim. The itching and swelling caused by {ts attack are largely due to a poison substance re- leased during the biting to thin the blood so that the liquid can easily be swallowed by the mosquito. Cockroaches are the "Methuselahs" _ of the insect world as they frequently live to be four years old. These filthy insects carry the germs or diphtheria, | typhoid, lysentery, tonsilitis, leprosy, and malignant tumors. Next to the fly the cockroach is the most dangerous as a carrier of disease. Moths "devour some $250,000,000 worth of textiles and other materials annually, and are the housewife's con- stant enemy. Killing the miller moths does little good as the eggs usually have been laid before the moth flies. The larvae, under favorable feedi.g conditions, may devoui wool, fur, and other animal fibers equal to about 12 times the weight of the miller. Bedbugs carry dysentery, smallpox, typhus, anthrax, infantile paralysis, relapsing fever, bubonic plague, and leprosy. Their painful bites, vile odors, and menace as disease spreaders make them especially obnoxious and dan- gerous. Bedbugs are so foul-smelling that birds will not touch them. Ants and fleas are properly cleassed with the other "public enemies" as devourers of materials and spreaders of disease, Fleas have been associ ated with animal diseases and with bubonic plague. There are 6000 dif- ferent kinds of ants but four of them do the most damage--the tiny red variety, the small black ant; the car- penter, and the pavement ant. Interesting research lies back of the development of the. "chemical war fare" against insect pests. Scientists discovered a vulnerable spot in the ex- Posed pores on each side of. the in- sect's body. The chemical sprays used, while harmless to man and ani- mals, have the peculiar property of paralyzing the insect's breathing or- gans, An essential ingredient in the most efficient sprays is the extract of a cer- tain species of dried chrysanthemum flowers. The substance was discovered by accident. Near-a bunch of wild flowers which had become withered 'were observed many dead insects. Tie matter was investigated by scientists 'who discovered the effect of this flow- er extract on the insect"s breathing apparatus. The battle is far from won, It is esti- mated that there are from 200,000 to 1,000,000 kinds of insects. in the world, thousands of them harmful to man, The world's insects far out- weigh all the human beings, animals, reptiles, and birds put together. The 'war between man and insect will be a long one but for the time being, the ' home, at least, has been made reason: ably safe, thanks to the work wheh has shown the way to direct the terror of the battlefleld--"chemical warfare" ~--against the insect armies. } ! _ PAINTING THE LILY Patrick, having committed a more or less grievous offence, found him- ~ melt in the dock. Counsel on his behalf addressed ful husband .and a dutiful father; a Teaching Your 5 Faint L. E. Eubanks in "Animal Life" Carrying is one of the most popular accomplishments of the trained dog. And it is useful too; .anine messen- gers were invaluable during the war, and every years many lives are saved in remote sections by dogs that have been taught to carry letters, objects, ete. Not infrequently we see dogs helping in various kinds of work; I knew a shoemaker who had but to speak to his spaniel to have an able and \ illing assistant. The old gentle- man would say, "Rex, get the broom," ard the dog would bring it in a twinkling. He knew just where to take hold to balance it in his mouth, His master told me that more than once the span- iel had done his best to sweep; he knew the broom's use perfectly, but he was a little fellow and found the necessary manipulation a physical im- possibility. The old man was par- tially paralyzed, anl that animal's ability to bring things to him was of great practical value, I think it is generally understood that puppies learn most anything more readily than mature dogs; but in teaching this work of carrying, teere is another reasc, one we might term physiological, why you will sue- ceed more quickly with the youngster. Begin when he is teething; his gums are sore and he gets considerable re- lief from holding things in his moutk. At this period of life he will often "mouth" hard objects for no other purpose than to help nature in de- veloping his teeth. It is instinct. Certainly, dogs will lenrn carrying at any age, but it is far easier to teach then. when they are .eething. Perhaps a glove is the best object to start with, Drawing it through his mouth makes his guns feel better, and secondly the scent of his master on the glove makes it more interesting. After a dog has his teeth, too much carrying of particularly hard objects, like stones, will injure them, and make him "hard mouthed," that is, careless about biting too hard on delicate pack- ages. Sportsmen, in training of re- trievers, have to guard particularly against developing of hard mouth. Movement interests animals of all kinds more than anything else. Even an object unattractive in itself will secure a dog's notice i thrown a little distance, with a gesture for him to zo get it. Sometimes a pretence to race with him for the object will awaken the dasired response; and it is very natural when he reaches the object to grab it up in his mouch. If the run-after-it method fails, you must open his mouth forcibly. Pass your hand over his jaws and with the thumb on one side and fingers on the other, press his lips against his teeth. This will open his mouth, and you g'.ould be ready with the other hand 0 place the glove in it. Now slip your hand under his jaw and hold the mouth shut while you stroke his head with the other hand and speak kindly to him. Repeat the lesson two or three times, but do not tire him, Conclude by siving him a bite of something he "Puffed" to Walk 10 Yards Some people suppose that fatness is necessarily constitutional--a natural state against which struggle Is in vain, This man's experience disproves that --and on his own description he was an extreme case. \ "I was 220 1bs. two years 4go. Iam only 6 ft. high and I looked awful! Through diet and Kruschen, I am now 168 lbs, and as nimble as a two-year old. I am well-known as a fat man 'and people always stopped to look at me. I could not go anywhere without a stare. And after walking 10 yards 1 puffed awful. Life was a misery to me. Now Iam all right. There never was such a difference in a man."-- BW. R e. hen 1s a scientific blend of ous. mineral salts found in the waters of those European spas which have been used by generations of over- stout people to reduce weight, Krus- combats the cause of fat by as- sir, but is it i: We say is the greatest value you can buy LOST 52 LBS. UGLY FAT So Fat that People Stared After two or three days try leading a few steps, still holding his mouth closed. From day to day work your hand gradually back until it is cn his neck instead of his jaw; then you can transfer it to his shoulder, and a lit- tle later walk at his side without touching him, : Your talk to the dog while he is learning is important. When you be- gin to use various articles he must understand your caution of "Gently, boy," ete. I read of a dog's bringing a freshly laundered collar to his mas: ter without soiling it. It had fallen from a desk into a waste-basket, and this observant dog knew that it did not belong there, and that it was something he should handle with care. Any reasonably apt dog will .earn thus to discriminate--more quick'y than you may believe. The only way--at any rate, the best way--to train a dog to go after things alone, or do any tricks without your supervision, is to go through the performance exactly with him many, many times, aiways using the same words to start the thing. In this way, with patience on the trainer's part, a smart dog may be taught to take a basket and go #fter some article. Gen- erally, too, he will know whether he is being given the usual thing, though of course he cannot ask for it. If you Lave che merchant instructed to put what you want in the basket, the dog, if well taught, will do the rest, and bring the basket to you. You should teach the carrier dog not to giva up his package or message to any stranger. Have some pe-sin with whom your pet is not acquainted start to take the ubject frum the dog's mouth then change his mind. Let this he repeated a few times; (hen come up yourself, take the object, and praise the dog. This method was first recommended by Bruette, one of the best '"dog-ologists" of this country, and I have never known it to fail. A dog, like a person, dislikes being fool- ed, and clings to the person who seems to appreciate his efforts. Do not ask impossibilities of the dog. Let there be a definite end to his search for an object. Soms fine dogs have been injured by staying in water too long searching for a duck their master had brougkt down. Never send your puppy into dangerous cur- rents and whirlpools and do not per- mit him to wade the marshes too long. A dog is naturally so faithful and per- severing ihat he will well nigh kill himself t= obey orders, but his master should not permit this. "Summer Afternoon {The silvery-shaded birchen-trees Toss coins of sunlight on the grass; The feathery winds from clovery seas, Trail wings of perfume as they pas.s In summery-soft white furry flocks The clouds are bunched against the blue; The far.off shimmering steel-faced rocks Are flashing blades of burning hue. This glittering globe of crystal heat, Holds song and silence in a swoon; To flery rhythms the hot hours beat, All down the summer afternoon. --J. C. M. Duncan. Salts in a glass of hot water before breakfast every morning. There will be no rapid and ng loss of weight, but just steady decrease of that flabby fat which is as unhealthy as it 1s unsightly. You will also find that Kruschen builds up remarkable new strength and energy while you are yourself down to a point 'of normal weight. Its tonic influence In the bods biasing Sood heath 10 in the body, bringing | Ith all who 'put Seis faith in it. : On a Manchurian tennis court Henry Pu Yi, deposed 'boy emper or" of China, recently placed at head of new Manchurian state by the Japs, forgets the dislike of his new subjects. What New York Is Wearing BEY ANNEBELLE WORTHINGTON Illustrated Dressmaing Lesson Fur- nished With. Every Pattern Here's a charming black velvet dress with lace trim. Its wearable sophisticated simplic- ity makes it an economical choice. The neckline is particularly becom- ing and slimming. And don't you like the modified puffed sleeves? The curv- el hip seaming is slenderizing, The paneled front and back of the skirt gives the figure elegant height. And it's as simple as A, B, C to put this model together. Canton-faille crepe is effective in black with Persian green trim. Style No. 2663 is designed for sizes 16 18 years, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 inches bust. Size 86 requires 4 yards 89-inch, with 5% yard 35-inch contrasting. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your name and address plain- ly, giving number and size of such patterns as you want. Enclose 20¢ in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap it carefully) for each number, and address your order to Wilson Pattern Service, 78 West Adelaide St., Toronto. mil Two shipwrecked sailors were on a desert island, They were cold, hungry, and utterly miserable, "Say, Bill," said one 'of them, "can you pray?" can you sing a 'ymn?" "No." The first sailor thought hard for & mom: | ent or two. "Well," he sald at at all! Jength, "we'd better do something |- : rages its is obtainabl 45c and 76e per bottle. religious. .| right. "No," sald the other, "Well, | : Owl Laffs : That "the early bird catches the worm," Is something we've often been taught. And yet we may state, if the worm "had slept late, A It surely would not have been caught. Jasper--"You say you are going to marry a woman woth $100,000, and you try to make me belfeve it's a love match?" ~ Casper--"It money." certainly is--I. love Harold--"Let's see, you're an optim- ist, aren't you?" Gerald--"Somewhat. 1 believe the world is getting better every day, but I am not so sure about the nights." She--""Aren't you a little worried about your affairs back home, John Are you sure that new clerk you hired is trustworthy?" He--"I'm not in the least worried about him, I always know what he is going to do next." She--"And what's that?" He--"Nothing."" Back Cashier--"This check has your husband's name signed to it, but he has not filled in the amount wanted." Mrs. New Bride--"Oh, that's all You just fill it in and give me all that he has to his credit." Things I'll Never Understand Why anyone rides in a rumble seat. Why they call them "permanent waves, What a woman driver means when she holds out her hand. How a centipede keeps its foet from getting tangled up. Time tables. Greek wait- ers. Chinese laundry marks. Musical terms. How sallors get into those tight pants. How they get out. of them. Screen grid tubes. And wo- men. Hubby--'"What in the world do you call that? A vase or a bow! or what?" Witey--""I don't know. The sales- man just called it a bridge prize." John--*"Do you know the difference between a woman and a telephone?" Jack--"No." John--*""Well, both repeat what they hear, but the telephone repeats it ex- actly as it hears it." Asked for a definition of the word futile, a youth said: "Well, it would be something like trying to pick up a flea with a pair of boxing gloves." Barker (at the fair)--"Now, ladies and gentlemen, I've sold this tonic for 25 years, and never once heard a word of complaint. What does that prove?" Skeptical Listener--'That dead men tell no tales." If you feel wicked and examine the ten commandments, you'll find that Moses in those few short paragraphs succeeded in working everything in. Before they were married he whis- pered to her: "Were I drowning in the middle of the Atlantic cean--going down for the third time--you would be the last per- son I would think of." It made her feel very happy. After they had been married several years, he made the same speech. It didn't seem to have the same meaning then, Besides, she didn't like the way he said it. So she hit him. ------------r-------- Quebec Leads in Bachelors It must have come as somewhat of a shock to the older generation of ~| this province to learn that, accord- ing to the Dominion Bureau of Statis- tics--which ought to know--Quebec has the highest percentage of un- married people of any province in the Dominion. We lead with 62.19 per cent of our total population, This is accounted for, of course, by our large families of children. Of the total number of single per- sons, 5,951,411, no fewer than 3,179,. 443 are males, so that the girls have a battle for choice, as they are out- numbered by the mere men by 407,- 475. There is no indication as to the cause of the election for single blessedness by so many Canadian males at the present time, It may be taken for granted, however, that the depression has played a very large part in their decision. The figures may be somewhat dis- quieting, but older folk can solace themselves with the soothing reflec- tion that sooner or later the bachelor state will be found less interesting than the married, and that the un- wedded of both sexes will come to the conclusion--singly, of course, not by battalions--that it is better to be married and comfortable than un- married and lonely.--Montreal Dally Star, 's 'ave a colle SMOKING PLUG TOBACCO SAVES MONEY WITHOUT ANY SACRIFICE OF ENJOYMENT, -- THE BIG QUALITY PLUG --.20°¢ df 2.4% le LL - Japanese Barberry Rated With Most Useful Plants Although not as famous as the rose or lilac, the Japanese barberry ranks with the California privet as one of the most useful garden plants. The common or European barberry is the only other one well known to gar- deners. This other species is notori- ous for its part in the dissemination of the wheat rust and the consequent drastic means to eradicate it from farmlands by the government. Berberis vulgaris has longer, less persistent fruits in drooping racemes. The flowers and fruits of the Papa: two to four, the fruit persistent and with the yellow pendant flowers in early spring and the showy B&earlet fruit staying on all winter. It is a valued standby for dooryards, hedges and many other garden uses. The grewis, named in honor of Nehemiah Grew, afi English physi clan and vegetable physiologist, 'con- tains about seventy species of shrubs, mostly found in warm cli- mates. A few specles like parvillora Ihave been tried under cultivation in temperate zone gardens and found to be reasonably hardy. me ee She--"Yes, I was sinking for the third time when he rescued me and brought me to land." He--"And 'landed' him." EE Famous Mine to Reopen Brisbane, Queensl.--An attempt is being made to reopen Mt. Morgan, which, at its peak, was one of the richest gold mines in the world. The reopening ig with the idea of work- ing the mine on a low-grade basis. Already 66 men have started work. As the work progresses more will be absorbed. The work has meant the salva. tion of the town of Mt. Morgan, which, since the mine closed some years ago has been gradually de- clining. then I supose you - ay USELESS A raw country lad was on a visit to a town friend. Thinking he would like to attend some social function, his friend sug- gested a visit to a large hall where a whist drive was to be held. "I'm sure you'd be interested," sald his friend. "You play whist, don't you? And there's a £10 top --the prize, you know?" "Oh, aye," replied the other. "But it Of won it, Oi could never spin the darned thing!" ALARMING She sat on the beach at Bright- bourne, watching the sea swell to and fro. Something of its grandeur shed its light upon her soul. "Oh, George!" she exclaimed to the young man by her side, "isn't i splendid? I feel as if I could open my mouth and take it all in." Close by her was a small boy. He turned to her, a startled look on his face. 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