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THE AfHENftY PLAINDEAIJEE rrttl^nl IW7 ThanAqr at HcBmij, 10^ bjr Chaihp f. Bwkii •ntsrad aa second-class jnatt«r»* posfc>ac* «t Ilk, Bate the act of May 8,1879. sss Om Tear ~ Biz Months 4S.M 4L00 A. B. M06HBS, aad Haaafor ;j» iii .i*-- BACON'S PLACE IN REALM OF THOUGHT :,i iy- -' SeMar't Standing SfflSfef i* * ' * Be Determined. • v;$ -si '4i •\X%' If "Sfc: K:/ vSf' f• Among the scholars produced by the Thirteenth century in Europe, Roger Bacon occupies a high rank. During his lifetime, li is true, his achievement was somewhat obscured. But in the century immediately following, the first rays of the Renaissance began to break upon European thought The Dark ages were coming to an end. And in the light of the new dawning the Franciscan friar's peculiar merits aa I forerunner of the new era were discovered. In later times, the popularity of Bacon's writings spread rapidly among the learned. Enthusiasm occasionally grew to such proportions that the "Doctor Mlrabills" 'was rated above more modern and truly enlightened figures. Aside from such exaggerations, however, Roger retains a deserved place in history as one of the first Europeans to challenge the authority of the medieval schoolmen, and to insist on the necessity of experimental science in the furtherance of human knowledge. His own intellectual emancipation was not complete. Though a keen, systematic .tlilnker in many fields, with a remarkable knack for mechanical invention (there is a theory that he made and used the first telescope), he was, nevertheless, a believer in astrology, in the philosopher's stone, and * In the squaring of the circle. • When at the height of his fame, at Oxford, he was gravely suspected of dabbling with the black arts. Yet this same man pondered on the physical properties of gunpowder and had much to do with the invention of spectacles. It was in the field of scientific research and philosophy that he ran counter to established tradition most conspicuously. In his books, written In Latin, he sought to explore the whole field of knowledge as it existed tai his day. At every turn he found shortcomings, due to the methods employed until then in the searching oat of truth. In his Opus Majus we have the results of his wide ranging, together with the remedies that he proposed as a means of putting knowledge on a sounder basis. In his crude way, Roger Bacon thus stands out as a precursor of the New tons and Darwins, of the Auguste Gomtes and Herbert Spencers. It should be Interesting to see at v test hand how close or remote the relationship is. This will be less difficult to English-reading people now that the Opus Majus has, for the first time, been done into English by Dr. Robert Beile Rurke of the University of Pennsylvania.--Detroit Free JWWPfcv-. X.-??* - ' Our ashington letter --Bf-- Natisaal Editorial Association FOR SALS mmf. BARGAIN--Foot new Inner TOies, Goodyear Standard, 4.75-1&, $5. Inquire at Plaindftaler office. tf FOR SALE--Purebred bull calf. Joseph Tony an, McHenry, 111., Tel. 636-M-l. *7-4 DAIRY COWS FOR SALE---Will have 40 head of cows Thursday, July 23, some fresh, balance springers. These cows are accredited and abortion tested. Roans, Reds, Jerseys, Guernseys and Holsteins. Price $50 to $80. Joe Kvidera, Cary, 111. Phone Cary 37-J. 8 Harry tforfli iM* a Chicago visitor Monday. tttoftel visited in Mil- . - - . Utetatui'e The English writer, De Quincey, classified all literature as the literature of knowledge and the literature of power. ILL] THEATRE^ Woodstock's Beautiful Play House FRIDAY-SATURDAY Satnrd«t 2 for 50c > "Women of all Nations" With Victor McLaglen Edmund Lowe El Brendel COMEDY AND NEWS 4. SUNDAY-MONDAY Continuous Sun. 2:30 to 11 50c Family Mat. Sunday Nancy Carroll Frederic March in ie Fight Angel" Also Bobby Jones in How I Play Golf No. 3 "The Niblick" Comedy and News TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAYT~~" 0uest/Nite Tuesday 2 for 50c "Baddy Loag Legs" with Janet Gaynor Warner Barter . •, ~ * also . -i^ftomedy and Hem Washington, July 22--Pictures of a man doing simple chores about a farm have stirred the pulse * of politicians and voting citizens. Because public opinion is always colored by imagination and inference the latest stunt of Calvin Coolidge has captivated the people's fancy. It may have been a coincidence that the former President should come out of the shades of retirement at the same time his successor was at sword's points with all news distributing agencies. The contrast of Coolidge patiently posing for two hours for appreciative news camera men in the poses about the haystack and country store propaganda that helped elect him in 1924, and Mr. Hoover at loggerheads with the photographers and newsgathering groups, is something well calculated to stir the interest of practical men and women. This incident may do more to recast the public relation policies of the President than a long-drawn warfare with the press. The cheerful grin of his former chief standing on the sidelines intrigues the politicians, but !may "Well vex and mortify Mr. Hoover. Coolidge has never been out of the picture. The Democratic leaders have conceded that Coolidge is a real threat to their hopes in 1932 for he has a standing with the country that cannot be discounted- Another matter that adds to the President's travail in office is the recent publication of political anecdotes concerning his alleged negotiations with the late Franklin Lane, Secretary of the Interior under Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt, then assistant Secretary of the Navy--a deal for the Democratic nomination either in 1920 or four years later. Lane is dead and Roosevelt is today a candidate for the same nomination. The argument advanced in political uarters is that if Governor Roosevelt keeps silent the spread of the story will weaken Hoover's influence with his own party, especially with the militant group which has opposed him because they considered him a Democrat bearing their party label without warrant. Casting doubt on the Chief Executive's political antecedents, if allowed to go uncontradicted, may play havoc with pledges of delegates at the national Republican convention next year. The harsh reality of it all is that even myths if unexploded sway multitudes in their •Oting. The Federal Farm Board is one Independent government agency that cannot close down or run in neutral during the hot spell. It is operating full forces for its existence is at stake in the wheat price controversy. The mid-west legislators who fostered the Board are now at odds with the Board's policies -- under political pressure from their wheat growing constituents. Veteran Democratic leaders are not banking heavily on the incipient rebellion in these states where the Republicans have been in power. They realize that criticism of today seldom reaches the point of revengeful voting for real or fancied wrongs a few months hence. True, there is an occasional protest vote but this is recorded in Congressional elections rather than on Presidential tickets, especially in the Middle West- It is in the thickly populated industrial centers where the present minority party hopes to muster new strength in 1932 because city folks are not sticklers for traditional party loy. alty. The numerous Presidential commissions appointed during the past two years are temporarily submerged. There has been little public discus sion of the commissions, with the exception of the so-called Wick^rtham group investigating law enforcement. This agency because of its study cf the vital prohibition question claimed more attention than others. The President's Emergency Committee for Employment has been remarkably quiet with Colonel Arthur Woods, the chairman, abroad. There is another group recently formed having to do with the stabilization of employment. Just how these agencies and the bureaus at the Department of Labor function without stepping on each other's toes is a nine-day wonder. The Woods committee had an expensive staff of publicity trumpeters but apparently the "higher ups" did not approve of the ballyhoo about scarcity of jobs for the calliope was stilled and Colonel Woods spent his days in Europe instead of serving as a governmental job-hunting head. The Department of Labor has also hushed the depressing talk about employment but the American Federation of Labor continues to question government figures of the jobless and living costs. Colonel Woods is said to have gathered data which will be used to combat proposals for employment insurance and the much-feared "dple" at the nert Congress. FOR SALE--Vic to* adding machine, addressograph, typewriter, power printing press and type, popcorn machine with peanut roaster, gum and salted peanut venders, fish aquarium, 24x15x12 ins. Prices reasonable. Mrs. J. W. Smith. 18 USED CAB BARGAIN* ' Studebaker SpeciaM Sedan, good condition, very good tires, Lorraine driving light--$145. Auburn-8 Sedan, modern in every way and wonderful condition, excellent tires, Lorraine driving light-- $315. 1930 Nash-S, two-door Sedan, demonstrator. G. A. STILLING MOTOR SALES 56 Orchard Beach Phone 182-W 7-2 FOR SALE--7-room house and garage, located in Spring Grove. Very reasonable- Inquire of Frank L. Adams, Ringwood, 111. 6-4 BEFORE YOU BUT SHOES see our bargain counter. B. Popp. Expert shoemaker and repair shop. Main street. Phone 162. 88-tf FOR SALE--Well secured 7% First Mortgages on McHenry Residence Property. Inquire at Flaindealer office. 10-tf HELP WANTED GIRL WANTED--For clerk in bakery, Marshall's Bakery, Green Street, Mc- Henry. 8 FOR RENT FOR RENT--One or two desirable rooms- l Jjnquire at Flaindealer office. *8 WANTED FARM LOANS--First mortgage loans on farms, low interest. Now taking applications for 1931 loans. R. M. Fritz, 2nd FL, Harvard State Bank Bldg., Harvard, Hl» Phone 147. 29-tf MISCELLANEOUS $150 is the qmount one of our customers paid on a fine piano here. He wishes to transfer the account. Do you want the piano by paying out the small balance at only $7 a month? Address Cable Piano Co., Elgin, 111. 7-2 DR. W. A. LABRON, O. D. Complete Optical Service Private Examining Room at Shuler'B Crystal Pharmacy 860 Crystal Lake, 111. Miss Lob* waukee Richard Bli Henry caHtor Francis Tuesday ist Dr. G. W Springfield on Mrs. Moore end guest M Miss Mildred spent TuMda? Kenneth: Mc visit in Chicai Maxine week with reli Miss EUtn of_Chicago was a Mcof Chicago spent ipent Tuesday in. teas. /• was 4 week here. inich of Dak Park [cHenry. Lid is enjoying a 'tfeis week. it a few days this at Elgin. ih of South Bend SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED Bag Bugs Msde to Ord# |*r AN Work Guaranteed i\ B. POPP Phone 162 Main St. McHenry UPHOLSTERING---All kinds of furniture reup bolstered and repaired. Good work guaranteed. Work called for and delivered. Chas. Rasmussen, S. Center St* West McHenry, 111. Tel. 107-M. 12-tl JOE KVIDERA, CABY, ILL. Livestock Dealer Dairy Cows a Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed * *• 11-tf Phone £ary 87-J Dead Animals Dead and Cl ipped Cows, Hones, Hogs, and old Pfegs Prompt Service $1.00 to $101 head Telephone Barrington 2|# Reverse Charges '#. Australia's Big; Ranch** The new state of North Australia is a quarter of a million square miles In extent, and. white, black, and halfcaste, the population numbers only 84,000. Its capital, Port Darwin, Is its only town. It has the distinction, however, of including in its area the largest ranches In the world. For their size they do not carry many cattle, because of the long dry season. Alexandria station Is 1*2,0(10 square miles in area, or twice the size of Yorkshire, and carries 50,000 head of cattle; Brunette Downs, now widely known as a station on -the imperial air route, has an area of 10,600 square miles; while the Victoria River Downs station, with 13,092 square miles, is the largest cattle station in the world, and can carry ioo.ooo head. Philosopher's Vaii "Pride and Folly ride recklessly," said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinstown. "The patient philosopher walks and vainly hopes his wisdom will keep him from being run over."--Washington y: 4- Georgia'* First Cotton Cotton was first planted in Georgia !n 1757 from seed brought from the Bahama Islands. The crop was planted by John Earle mi the Island of Bkldaway, which is located off the coast of Georgia Aid belongs to jthe state. $>:i' »*>•• .. . . „ Naval Basil , The rank of commodore in the United States navy was abolished by congress in 1899, when commodores bocasMuroar admirals. Mm*;. spent Sunday with home folks. Joyse and Arnold Chesnut are visiting relatives here this week. Miss Lois Freutid of Chicago is a guest of relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Meyers and family were Chicago visitors Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fleming of Kenosha visite4 .relatives hero Sunday. u Mr. and Mri. Robert Blnm of River Forest called on relatives here Sunday. . Miss Theresa Karls of Chicago spent a few days last wodt at her home here. Mr- and Mrs. Walter Warner and children of Elgin visited relatives here Sunday. Miss Clara S toff el, Ruth and Herbert Reihansperger were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L, t. Newman visited Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ehrke at Solon Mills Monday. Miss Audrfey McDonald returned home the firtt of the week after a visit in Chicago. Louis Wydeft of Mankato, Minn., was av week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Carey. Mr. and Mrs. Will Niesen of Kenosha visited his parents, Mr- and Mrs. John Niesen, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wrode of Chicago spent the week-end at the homo of his parents. • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Egan of Chicago spent last we^k with her father, George Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Knorst of Chicago were Sunday visitors of Mr. and,Mrs. Joseph Huemann. Mr- and Mrs. W. J. Reidy of Oak Park spent Sunday in the home of Dr. and Mrs. G, W. Hess. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Woll of Chicago spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Mary Carey. Mrs. Julia Leonard .and Mrs. Wright of Crystal Lake were recent guests of Mrs. W. F- Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buss Bpent the week-end in Chicago and attended the ball game on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duffy of Chicago spent the week-end ,i»t their summer home at PistaKee Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith and sons were Sunday evening visitors in the George Young hemp at Ringwood. Mrs. Ella Keiipy, and daughter, Kathrine, of Chtytigo were guests in the M. J. Walsh/bome the last of the Week* Mr! and Mrs. William Fenn, Tom Prenderville and two daughters of Chicago were guests in the home of Louis McDonald Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis King and family of Kenosha aiid Mr. and Mrs. George King of Jofcpsburg were Sunday guests in the John King home. Miss Clara Mit$ of Jtalamazoo, Mich., has been a guest for the past several, weeks in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mift. John John Mertes. Mrs. F. J. Aioher, with Mrs. Kate Steilen and Leo Heimer of Chicago, is spending the week in the home of her brother, George Heimer, at Saginaw, Mich- Rev. and Mrs; W. Bonham left Sunday night for Council Bluffs, la., -where they will attend the funeral of her uncle and will remain for a vacation and visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. S. Johnson of Kalamazoo, Mich., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Mertes. They were accompanied home by Miss Clara Mills, who had been here on a several weeks' visi# Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dryer and son of Forest Park spent last week with her mother, Mrs- Henry Block. Mr. Dryer joined them over the weekend snd they returned home Monday to leave for Indiana, where they will spend the week with his relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mayes of St Pftul, Minn., visited old friends here Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mis, Mayes lived in McHenry with their parents many years ago and they do not forget their old friends here. Mrs. Mayes was fpriperly Miss Alice Bennett. Mr. Mayes has held a responsible position in the feed and grain business in St Paul for the past twenty-three years. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmitt and children of Chicago visited in the Fred Kamholz horn© Thursday. Master George Schmitt remained for a longer visit with his grandparents. Richard B. Walsh and little son of Evanston spept the first of the week in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. While here, Mr. Walsh attended directors' meetings of the West McHenry State bank. People's State Bask of McHenry and the McHenry Country club. James Frisby, Thomas A. Bolger, Mrs. E. R. Sutton, William Sutton, Mrs. W. J. Walsh, William Martin, Father Nix, Father OTtourke and Pe ter Doherty were among those who attended the dedication of the orphanage and home for the aged Sunday at Freeport by Cardinal Mundelein. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin T. Bethke and son, Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bethke and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bethke, Mr. sAd Mrs. Chas. Block and Mr. and Mrs. William Frenk and daughter, Irene, of Dundee and Mrs. Martin Bornhoeft and .son, Robert, of Dftrrit, Micb^visited J nlativos bors Su^^iff ' «, ,r. ie*- ~ • John Boyle and daughter, £lola were Grayslake callers Friday, Leo Smith of Chicago Heights spent the week-end at his home hsew Robert Dwyer of Rockford is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Walter Walsh. George H. Johnson and C. H. Duker saw the ball game in Chicago Toes* day. Mrs. P. M. Jus ten Is enjoying a two weeks' visit with friends in Denver, Colo. Miss Helen Welch of Chicago is spending a two weeks* vacation with home folks. Mrs. R. I. Overton and daughter, Gwendolyn, visited relatives at Elgin last week. Mrs. John Watson and son, $eid, of Detroit, Mich., visited old friends here last week. Mr. and Mirs. L. A. Erickson and family visited at Rockford Sunday. Mrs. E- E. Bassett called on her aunt at Delavan, Wis., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Spears, John Pralin and Rose Murphy of Milwaukee were Sunday guests in the Frank Hughes home. Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Senten and son of Chicago spent the week-end in the Fred Karls home. Miss Genevieve Knox, who Is attending school in Chicago, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith and son, Leo, visited in the George Young home at Ringwood Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Newman and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Newman visited relatives in Chicago Sunday. Mr. and MVb, John Carr and family of West Chicago were week-end guests in the W. J. Donavin home. Miss Mary Bolger and brother, John, and Miss Minnie Knox were Elgin visitors Wednesday evening. Mr. and" Mrs. Frank E. Block and daughters, Esther and Rath, of Tucson, Ariz., visited relatives here Sonday. Tisses Margaret, Elizabeth, Agnes McCabe and brother, Henry, of Wau-t kegan spent Sunday at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walkup and children and Mfs. Anna Mollohan of Ridgefield called on friends hero on Sunday. Mr. and MriL C. H. Duker and children returned home Saturday night from a week's visit with relatives in Indiana. Frank. Freund, Joe Frett, Mrs. Josephine Frett and Mrs. Ford * Jackson motored to Davenport, Iowa, one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward* Buss and Mr. and Mrs. Ford Jackson spent Wednesday evening in the George • Young home at Ringwood. Mrs. James Boyle and children and Mrs. J. C. Murray and children of Chicago are spending a ~ couple of weeks at the Vastine cottage at Mc- Collum's lake. Miss Katherine Hudson of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. F. G. Schreiner, from Friday until Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Weingart and daughter, Evelyn, spent a few days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Bickler in Chicago. P. J. Cleary returned Thursday morning from Sioux Falls, S. D^ where he visited his brother, James Cleary, who is seriously ill. Miss Katherine McCabe visited relatives in Chicago last week James Kennealy and son, Richard, Mrs. Thomas Frisby and daughter, Ruth, and Mrs. Frank O'Flaherty of Elgin were visitors in the home of Miss Nancy Frisby, Thursday evening. C. W. Stenger of McHenry callers Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spencer and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cobb were Waukegan visitors Monday evening. Mrs. F. G. Schreiner and her niece, : Miss Katherine Hudson, of Kansas CNJV Chicago visitors Monday. - • • •# CfcUis^'*" "iV The clfewing gum Industry dates from about 1860, when an American inventor, while making an unsnccessful attempt to vulcanize the sap of the eapola tree for a rubber substitute, discovered similarity of chicle to spruce and cherry gums, which hitherto had been the main chewing gums known. Bab*l Skyscraper • Bo Ugh "that st last a- hodcarriar' took a whetS'year to as send to the top with his bod. If he fell dowa and broke his neck, nobody mlndeill for the man, hot everybody wept for the brick* because it would take a whole year t» replace it on top of the tower," Babel still stands In the plain of SMnaivdark against the southern sky. An 'expedition under PrOf. C. LWoolley of the University of Pennsylvania has at last cleared away the Slime, mud and rubbish of the oen--^ turies and Is examining the tower tr learn the truth of its beginning. Did those ancient people really think to scrape the sky "with their brick making? Would they pull God from hig heaven? And did He save Himself4>y confounding their tongues? --Professor Woolley hopes soon to; And out.' Lost Sometkbif Bead the ads and sava your Here's a Value TJiat's "Good to the Last Drop!" MAXWELL'HOUSE •• £8fm Coffa«i Mv jhu* Cane-'. r ioife »sjr (In Bulk) Bulk or Brick 3 ">•. 284 fonaAprteols'cA&'15c JjtAJAH Salad Dressing 17* l-lb. can PINT JAR - PRODUCE %-;r Qftlif. Valencia Oranges, med* size, doc. 274 Oalif. Bartlett Pears for eating 3 lbs. 294 Georgia Peaches, fancy eating g lbs. Watermelons at a very special prioo. 39c MS. HOP FtAVORED, LIGHT OR DARK Blue Ribbon Mqlt Extract CASTLE \ V. Health Bread 4^ N. B. C. Copia Cookies • Edelweiss Beverages r Swmw mus sortie osralm CHOICE OP Pal* Dry Gin««r AJ*, Hire's 38c u. 18c somes 29 c looter or Or«*n tivw Rinse m. RINSO LIFEBOY SOAP • 2ncos.39c small pkgs. 204 --3 to 174 A & P Food Stores PBW V fOWHAN BROTHERS Annual Shoe OVER 2000 PAHtS OF WOMEN'S SLIPPEB|3AT $1.84, *2.44ff:- $2.94, $3.94 J _ All sises--All widt&l ONE STRAP HOUSES SLIPPERS Bale price $1.24 WOMEN'S BOUDOIRS SLIPPERS e l Bale price $1.24 ^ LEATHERETTE HOUSE SLIPPERS Bale price 444 *:i WOMEN'S HIGH GRADE FELT SLIPPERS. , ;.r * NOTICE! IMPORTANT! We advise you to buy liberally. Compare prices. You'll agree that n6ver before has' so much been offered lor so little. Yon can't afford to stay away! Lose no time! Join tiie crowds THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY and witness the greatest bargain event ever attempted. We have in this ad only a few of the many wonderful bargains. Hundreds <*f other items that are not listed here op display in our store. REMEMBER! Only a few days of this STORE-WIDE SALE. Be here early THURSDAY morning, July 23. MEN'S OXFORDS In three price groups $2.44, $2.94. S3.94 MEN'S ROMEO*; Sale price $1.74 MEN'S KID DRESS OXFORDS W •• Bale price $2.9# GIRLS' MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S SLIPPERS -944, $1.44jf $1.74, $1. FLORSHEIM SALE AH men's and women's ., Florsheims Now $7.85. $8.85 Bowman Bros. Shoef Store a•• , ••>*• The Home of Good Shotf* • - -J*- -,T Somthaest Comer of Square , .. • "* * • '*;/ isLLziiliiM- .