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" • ; V Thursday, Korwaber 4,1937 IV- r.M • "?>// *T *' ' > ,, - 'WPk -V7S*V •'e.--v * 'j vunduMUB "Tt?^© , ^ ^ *< f+<\ ?V '$*hx ,*4j < ~V*£1KT ,-w f -j."fife £ rpr,' «:••; ^wm*^ i^r Pa«» Thrw CONGRESSIONAL VIEWS , » By Congressman Chatmeey W. Seedf (Continued from last week) MEN WHO HAVE REPRESENTED YOUR COUNTY IN CONGRESS •"?p: in the previous articles, I hare endeavored to set forth the salient facts in the lives and careers of those men who preceeded, me as your representative in the Congress of the United ^ States. Of necessity these biographies i"have been "boiled down." They cover ' a period of one hundred twenty-five » ; > years in the history of our state and nation was adopted one hundred fifty years ago. Its framers intended that 1'.,, ~ representatives in Congress should take to that body the current thoughts, desires and sentiments of the people who henored them by election. Hence, the provision that their terms of of- •oH v*' foe should be but two years. If at the end of one term, the constituency of a Congressman feels that his votes on J public measures before Congress do not coincide with their views, the opportunity is accorded to replace him with one who more nearly reflects their wishes. It is interesting to view in retrospect the trend of sentiment "S;*: of the citizens of oar own district as is reflected in the lives and character -*,e men it has chosen to represent • them at Washington, lie territorial delegates'were net elected by the people but were chosen by the territorial legislature. The first time that the individual citizen had an opportunity to vote directly for his representative in Congress was in 1818, the year that Illinois was admitted to statehood. Since that, time there have been sixty- three congressional elections in the district of which McHenry County was a part. Two of these were special elections to fill vacancies. In these sixty-three elections the district was carried by the Republican candidate 42 times; by the Democratic candidate 17 times; by the Whig candidate three times and by the Progressive (Bull Moose) candidate once. SSnce the beginning of the Civil War in 1861, the Republicans have been successful 89 times; the Progressives once, and the Democrats not at all. Of the twenty-one men who have itrepresented McHenry County in Congress, fifteen were lawyers; two were farmers; one a merchant; one a physician ; one a manufacturer and one a Utility executive and publisher. Only five out of the twenty-one were bom in Illinois. Fifteen were born in other states and one was a native of a foreign country. ,) Two saw military service in the War of 1812; two in the Black Hawk War; two in the Civil War and one in the World War.. Two (Shadrach Bond and Joseph Duncan) were subsequent to their service- in Congress, elected to the Governor's chair; two (John McLean and Albert J. Hopkins) were chosen United States Senators; one (John Wentworth) served as Mayor of Chicago; one (Elihu Washburne) was Secretary of State in the President's Cabinet and two (Elihu Washburne and Stephen A. Hurlbut) were appointed United States foreign ministers. During the War of 1812, McHenry County had no representative in Cdngress because it wks then a part of Wisconsin, whch had not as yet received territorial recognition; during the Mexican War, Mcflenry County was represented by John Wentworth ; during the Civil War by Elihu B. Washburne and John F. Farnsworth; during the (Spanish-American War by Albert Hopkins, and during tlie World War by Ira C. Copley. - The names of many of the men that have been heretofore mentioned by me were once familiar to our older citizens. Those of the pioneer period will be remembered, perhaps not by name, but by the important part they contributed to the development of a nev* constitutional government consisting of a national union and several sovereign states. After one hundred fifty years of the existence of such government, it has proved its efficacy. That it will go on and on can not be doubted. What is Past is Prologue. H Mark Twain's Birth, Death Mark Twain was born on the day when Haley's comet appeared, "died on the dav of its rf«".ppearance. WHY: SPECIAL OFFER--2 Oarloads of Real Genuin® STOKER COAL Oil treated -- the b«t money can buy Regular $8 value for $7, plus tax; 5-ton lots delivered C.O.D. WRITE TO STOKER GOAL CO., Fred Bachmann, Agt. . Box 283, McHenry t* POP! POP! WE HAVE 2,000 POUNDS of POPCORN which we will dispose of at 7c per pound 10-LB. LIMIT TO A CUSTOMER ART SMITH McHenry Phone 250 Johnsburg Phone 200-R Hot-<Teaaperad Ma* Nasdi Dof for « Companion. Are you nervous? Does traffic botiier you? How about your disposition, could it stand improving? If your answer is,yes to the above, then according to the latest report you should have a dog, asserts a writer in the Los Angeles Times. Nerve specialists contend that driving an automobile, especially through heavy traffic, tends to relieve the condition of nervous pteo* pie. " But the problem of the badtempered motorist who unnecessarily blares his horn and cusses other drivers remained one of the great unsolved puzzles until an official of the American Kennel club, governing body of purebred dogs, commented on the subject. He told that it is recorded in contemporary and historical dog writings that a hottempered person who becomes interested in a dog improves in disposition. The dog has such an infinite capacity to take' punishment that he shames his master into calmer reactions to annoyances. The dog may look reproachfully at the master who struck him, but will attempt no retaliation. This situation is true, of course, only between the dog and the master he loves--often unreasonably.. The purebred dog will not tolerate an indignity from a stranger. The philosophy of the" dog' is very simple, but logical. If he gives his affection, it, is given wholeheartedly. He dislikes trouble, and will avoid it as long as possible. Yet his defense rhechanism is .quickly stirred by malignant forces. Why Barn Swallows Like • Barns, Told by Bird Men Just why barn swallows happened to take such a fancy to barns is explained by professional bird men as follows: t Originally, these birds made their nests in caves and on the underside of cliffs, as witness the cliff • swallow to this day. Being great inSfect eaters, particularly of mosquitoes, they, early discovered that the barn attracted a great many insects of various types, especially those which bred in manure. By nesting in the barn, the mother swallow not only achieved protection for her brood, but also«was directly at the source of food supply. Barns and stables are few and far between in a modern American city, but who can blame a swallow if she mistakes a garage for one? * High and dry is her nest. Let the winds blow and the rains descend-- Mother Swallow and hfr nestlings are safe.--Wa'shlngtbh Star. Why Exereise Is Important Women who think intelligently 'about beauty know that it is important to do a few exercises regularly rather than a dozen routines vigorously only now and then. Whether or not you are trying to lose weight, do get into the habit of stretching in bed and out in the morning. Do deep knee bends to keep legs and waistline muscles flexible. When you walk, step along briskly, holding chest high, stomach in and torso up and away from hipbone sockets. Why Sentence Is Tear aid Day It is always a year and a day, never a number of years and a day, when a person is sentenced to prison by the federal courts. The reason is that prisoners sentenced for a year or less are not receivable, under the United States prison laws, at the federal penitentiaries. They must be sent to workhouses instead. Hence, if the court wishes to send a prisoner to a federal prison, the sentence must be for at least a day more than a year. Why Grass, Leaves Are Green The substance which causes the green color of vegetation is chlorophyll. This occurs only in cells exposed to light and is not developed in the absence of iron. Chemically chlorophyll is a complex nitrogenous substance containing both green and yellow pigments. It is essential in the formation of- carbohydrates and hence all plants without it, such as the fungi, are parasitic or saprophytic. HOCK FORD WORK • Seamless feet, shaped heels. • Ribbed tops. Ravel? proof. • Medium weight. • Regular 15c seller L I M I T T O A C U S T O M E Why Ivory Is Readily Carved Because of its fine and close grained texture, its homogeneousness and adhesive hardness, its lack of brittleness, its excellent wearing qualities, and its absence of any tendency to chip easily, ivory is an excellent substance to engrave. Its smooth, even grain and the coherence of-its particles lend a fine surface for the engraver's art, and the material lasts a long time. Why Writers Say "We" Use of the word "we" by both speakers and writers is primarily intended to avoid the appearance of egotism. Also it gives speeches or writings a ring of authority tha* is lacking with use o^ the first person singular. Editorial use is slightly different as a statement by an editor is understood to be supported by the publishers or entire staff. Why Soap Bubbles Are Round Equally distributed pressure with-. In soap bubbles, and the resistance of a film of equal tensile streams a t a l l p o i n t s i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t i e round shape. The plav of. co'or? -i ? caused, by refraction and ct, Of lirht " . R Althoff Hdwe. COMBS IN COLLEGE PLAY Lake Forest, III.--Urban Comes, son of Dr. and Mrs. Urban V. Comes, McHenry, portrayed the role of a salesman in Eugene O'Neill's "Ah, Wilderness J" presented by the Garrick Club of Lake Forest College, Oct. 27 and Comes is a senior at Lake Forest College, and is a member of the act^ ing class, which studies and produces Plays. Street West MoSenry Order your Bobber Stamps at The WITH THE MBM Few men care modi fate praised for modesty. Young men like an old one who admits he isn't young; especially if he is gay. You have known a man "with a "heart of gold" who stiiK^could hardly make a living. FOR MEDITATION First thoughts are not always tbe best.--Allien. Him whom a little will not content, nothing will content.--Epicurus. A man of integrity will' never listen to any reason against conscience.-- Home. Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.--George Washington. V That best portion o< a good man's life, his little, nameless, unremethbered acts of kindness and of love.-- W o r d s w o r t h .•. : A truly America sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the. fact that honor lies ih honest toil.-- Grover Cleveland. Speak mlways according to your conscience, but do it in terms of good nature and modesty and sincerity.-- Marcus Aurelius. AROUND AND AROUND Raising goata if becoming a^craze in England. American business annually loses $200,000,000 through embezzlement.' The state legislature of Nebraska designated the American elm as the official state tree. Canada's system of national parks consists of 10 separate park units covering mora than 12,500 miles. Australian, arbitration courts minimum wages quarterly on the basis of changes in commodity prices. Cottonseed oil is being used as fuel for motor trucks in China, drivers reporting they get It miles to a gallon. The illness and accident bill of the people of the United States annually amounts to approximately 10 billion dollars. 4-H CLUB GIRLS ENTER STATU CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST AT UNIVERSITY Project Champions and outstanding 4-H Club members enrolled in Foods, Room Improvement, and Clothing were selected by the County Committee to represent McHenry County at the State Contest held this week at the University. Gweneth Hartman, Huntley, and Janet Kingsley, Alden, were chosen as County Project Champions in Foods. LOCAL'MEETINGS WILL LAUNCH 1»38 FARM PROGRAM McHery county farmers will have ah opportunity at a series of meetings scheduled during November to learn more about the objectives and goals under the 1938 agricultural conservation program, according to Farm Adviser John H. Brock. At these meetings farmers will also j elect committeemen who will administ- Chicago Stock Yards November 27 er the program in McHenry county. December 4. Eleanor Ferguson, Union, was chos-!First of the immunity meetings will j _ According to Secretary-Manager B as County Champion in Room Im-!*et under around November 8 in H. »eide, the early entry is the heavmany Illinois counties with all meet- j *es* in the history of the show, whicf CHICAGO AGAIN PLANS FOR HUGE STOCK SHOW Chicago, Oct. 26 --Farmers and! stockmen from many states, several Canadian provinces, as well as froi Australia, South Africa, and SoutL America have thus far listed entries of livestock and crops for the 1937 International Live' Stock Exposition. The exposition will be held in the new International Amphitheatre at the to en provement. , ,, . ... Barbara MaAse, Pleasant Valley:'ST u -h* to ^ co™Plet"» byIleads hl.™ -to predlct that this year Shirley Remus and Ethel Knutson ' J? Seneca-Sew-So Club; Betty Dietz T Woodstock Handy H-s; Selma Ames! ** y* Dunham; Virginia Jepson, Ringwood; *iwfi«nov with +1 .•). fy,® 1Q«a Sunshine "Oirls, and Lorraine Perteit Effiency ™th which ^ 1938 pr°- event will be a record one in numbe of exhibits. There were over 14; head of livestock shown at the 1936 exposition. It will be the 88th annual renewal of this largest exposition of farm an* of Algonquin were chosen as the Coun-1 extend on^^type of'commit- *nd crops on the continent. Prizty Project Champions in Clothing. . . , Selm. Am, Ethel Knutoon. B.r-! tK","!n Mlectod Kingsley, and Lorraine Perteit were v » horses and i>oni«i *>>•«» .nri «win» • at the community " will total over $100,000, distributed Brock explained. "The over contests which will feature alt tees will constitute the county board horses and ponies, sheep, and swine, of directors, and it is from this board Spectacular horse shows will tak that the county committee is selected." P,ace every evening from the openin All farmers actively taking part in closing days. The finest rid the 1987 agricultural conservation pro- 5n« and driving horses and ponies i gram or those who plan to participate tb's country and Capada will be sew in the 1988 program are eligible to In contest for prise ribbons in thes% aid in the selection of community com- ev^ts. mitteemen. J 11,6 world's largest crops exhibit^ . . . . . . . . M ' P r i o r t o t h e c o m m u n i t y meetinigs to International Grain and Hay Show*/? mAmhTr^ ^ "i®?*" ** held soon *fter November 8, a ser- Wlll .b® held for the 19th time in con ftfteen 4-H clubs. {es 0f district conferences for farm section with the exposition. Grower Ta9 advisers and county committeemen f,rom thirty-seven stales, Canada, am ^ win .the£°?nty phampjons ^ held in various sections of the Australia took part in this contest las as will be used in scoring at the State to discuss obiectives and mis year. The management expects ai Contest this week. ; v; |Se»?~nleven wider and more extensive displav ty committeemen will attend the dis- of "dibits this year because of the* trict meeting to be held at Geneva on goo<i crop y,elds ,n most sec*ion> of November 4. also entered in the All-State Outstand ing Members Contest. Hie County Committee which includes Mrs. Henry Marlowe, Chairman. Huntley; Mrs. Leland Kortemeier, of Woodstock; Mrs. J. B. Adams, of Harvard, and Mrs. Arthur Beard, Woodstock , selected these Project Champions and Outstanding 4-H Club Mem- ON THE SPOT You can be serious about Ufa; but you don't need to be solemn. No woman likes to be called "sister" by a smart aleck stranger. You're reasonably happy if you're not worried. Know that and be thankful. Cases in which a man lived a wild life and wrote a good book are extremely rare. In summer all insect creation wants to know you batter and will, unless your windows are well screened. Romantic love, no matter how wild and nonsensical, is the last thing a man forgets, though he lives 100 years. A bachelor, too, can enjoy home sweet home--in his own quiet apartment, after a jangling and irritating business trip. STOP, LOOK, LISTEN Bl fortune never crushed that man whom good fortune deceived not.--Ben Johnson. * * All my own experience of life teaches me the contempt of cuflA ning, not the fear.--Addison. Education begins the gentleman; but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.--Locke. Joy descends gently upon us like the evening dew, and does not patter down like a hailstorm.--Richter. NEW CHEVROLET PRICES New York, Oct. 23--Simultaneously with the announcement of its new 1938 passenger cars, now being displayed in 9,600 dealer showrooms throughout the United States, Chevrolet today made public its new prices. They represent an increase ranging from 3.4 per cent to 5 per cent, or in dollars, of 126 to $34 per model. The popular sedan in the Master DeLuxe series shows an increase of $26, from $770 to $796. The increase in the case of seven models is less than $30, and in the case of the other ftve is between $80 and $34, the latter flgure^ applying to the Master Sport Seese new prices now include the S. A. E. group of accessories such as front and rear bumpers, spare tire and tube, radiator ornament, and in addition, on the DeLuxe models, the right hand tail lamp, all of which were not heretofore included in the total prices listed but were sold at an extra charge to the buyer. The increase beats out the statement made by M- E. Coye, General Manager of the Chevrolet Division of General Motors, before the company's National Sales Convention last month. Addressing the field wholesale organization, Mr. Coyie asserted that the forthcoming new models would be introduced at an increase in price due to the steady advance in manufacturing costs. Following are the ne* prices: Master Series: Sedan, $730; Coach, $668; Coupe, $648; Cabriolet, $755; Town Sedan, $689; Sport Sedan, $750. Master DeLuxe Series: Sedan, $796; Coach $730; Coupe, $714; Sport Coupe, $750; Town Sedan, $750; Sport Sedan, $817. The prices quoted are the delivered prices at Flint, Mich., exclusive of state and local taxes. " Ammonia a By-Prodaet Ammbnia is obtained on a com* mercial scale as a by-product when coal gas is mad* Many Butterflies and Moths At least 80,000 species of butterflies and moths have been describod throughout the world good crop yields in most sections the continent. Epecial low round trip fares have J|. already been scheduled for the weeli, of the exposition by many of the rail- . SS roads entering Chicago to accomo* -^ * (date the thousands who will visit this. ,premier annual showing of the najtion's livestock and fanning iadw* ^ tries. Read the Want Ads > *DNOJNMY JAYS OUR OWN kiephone I -;||y 'v* i' •" •. 1^.. : ; :*• 8,1'"'V • - :Vi ..••v.. •;< "y . -/Vft 1 ' )£ Total Eclipse of 8an A total eclipse of the sun takes place, somewhere in the world, on an average of every 17 months, says Collier's Weekly. Yet count* less millions of persons have lived and died without ever seeing one No total eclipse was seen in London, for example, in the years b» tween 1115 and 1715. HAVINC a party-line telephone is a little like sharing your Automobile with some family down the street. The equip- Bient i§ excellent ... bnt there's always a chance that the; Other people may be using it when you want to! v An individual telephone costs only a few cents more a day, and no one uses it except yourself. There are no delays Waiting for others to finish when you are in a hurry; or when iomebody is in a hurry to reach you. Wouldn't you like the added convenience and privacy of individual telephone service? Just call " ® ^ or visit any of our Business Offices. • I L L I N O I S B I L L T K L K P H O N I '-Mr, C O M P A N Y l^EEESSSS w Men of great and shining quali' ties do not always succeed in life, but the fault lies more often in themselves than in others.--Colton, SHARPS AND FLATS ••ixf'Hie long-haired pianist is known by his locks as well as his keys. Work by any other name would be just as distast^ftil\ to a lazy man. Even, a musical alarm clock is seldom appreciated early in the morning. - Habit may be either good or bad, depending on whether you rule it or it rules you. - No matter ho,w much a man's funeral costs, it saves him a lot of trouble afterwards. The motor-car cannot be com-" pared with gossip when it cwmes to running people down. "Con/Tilt the, WANT £DS •j. "V . . j .' THE CAR THAT IS COMPLETE / CHEVROLET MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CAME, SAW AND AGREED "You'll bo ahead wHh a Chevrolet!" Millions of enthusiastic visitors in the first twenty-four hours! Scores Styttng 01 effttortnf 01IV booutiful, for b<09«r-k>ofcmQ, boffr looking low-pricad cor. MODERN-MOO! STYLING Oil thousands of buying orders! Thousands upon thousands of requests for demonstrations! That's the way people are greeting the new 1938 Chevrolet--the car mat is complete--the car that says to you, the minute you see and drive it. You'll be ahead with a Chevrolktf** PER FECTtD HYDRAULIC BRAKES Saiootb--powarfwl -- poriHy . . . Mi* uh brotet for inodara Iraval CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION Cmutt Utmn fwtriMM '*•' ^ s: Phozw 2Tf 7 9 v.,.'--'/ VI A