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Auction Sale On the farm known as the Tamarack Farm, located three miles north of Volo on Route Number 59 and one mile west, on: Monday, March 11 Commencing at 12:30 o'clock sharp, the following described property: 15 HEAD OF COWS 15 --3 fresh--10 will freshen in FARM TOPICS USE OF POWER : AIDS FARMERS i; two weeks to twfo- months. 2 Heifers, 1 year old. 1 TEAM OF HORSES 1 Mare and gelding, Bays, wt. 2500 lbs., 16 years old. Terms: Amounts over $15.00 can be financed. 3% for 6 months, V* down, 6 monthly payments. Nothing to b* removed until settled for. Maurice Magill Ingleside, Illinois Chas. Leonard, Auctioneer Northern Illinois Finance Corp. Clerk Electrical- Energy Provides "Cheap ChorejBdy. By I. P. BLAUSER Farm boys who reluctantly turn a fanning mill to clean grain probably will feel ho better about that task when they hear that tests by agricultural engineers at Ohio State university indicate that five cents worth of electrical power will operate a mill long enough to clean 100 bushels of grain. . - < Boy-power on the fanning, mill vvould be worth only a fraction of a rent an hour when compared with the expense -of electrical energy. Rural homemakers also would fall into the low-wage class when doing the family washing because another five cents worth of electricity will turn out a big washing. ^ Father places himself in the coolie class every time he milks the cows, because five cents worth of electricity will operate a milker while milking 20 cows. That would make the farmer milk four cows by hand for a cent. Most farmers would concede two or three cents an hour :s a rather low wage for effort expended after a hard day in the fields. The servant that rides the power wires also will do other onerous farm tasks for five cents. Included in the nickel class are such jobs as turning a grind stone three hours, mixing two tons of feed, grinding 100 to 1,000 pounds of grain, shearing 75 sheep, pumping 1,000 gallons of water, churning 100 pounds of butter, or washing 2,000 milk bottles. All these tasks can be done with power delivered through electric motors, as well as an additional 190 jobs which may cost more for power. Motors, ranging in size* from onesixtieth to seven and one-half horsepower are adapted for farm uses. Most power companies forbid the use of larger motors on rural lines. Prices on quarter-horse power motors may range from $6 to $18,/4epending on the type. The size of the motor to use, of course, depends on the size of the task to be done.. Household tasks and many farm chores fall within the province of the small inexpensive motors. Real work such as running a silage cutter requires sizes toward the upper limit permitted on rural lines. MARIAN HOTOH AND | SEEING-EYE DOG TO PERFORM MARCH 11 ' * celebrate the second anniversary of the founding of Beta Psl chapter of (Beta Sigma Phi, the local sorority will present Miss Marian Hotch with Tabitha, her "Seeing Eye" dog, in a program of songs and monologues at the Dean Street School auditorium in Woodstock, on Monday evening, March 11, at 8 o'clock. A general invitation to the public to attend the meeting has been extended by the Woodstock Chapter of the business and professional women's sorority. Tickets, which are priced at 85 cents, may be secured at the door or from any member of the sorority this week., In addition to presenting several entertainment numbers, Miss Hotch Will describe the course of training through which her seeing-eye dog, Tabitha, has been put. The dog, a German Boxer, is the only one in this territory. Miss Hotch will also answer any questions the audience may ask. Marian Hotch has been blind since childhood, but this tremendous physical handicap has not turned her life into tragic uselessness. As a matter of fact, Marian Hotch is one of the happiest persons in the world, and her life has been dedicated to making herself useful by bringing her great talent as a singer, actress, and lecturer before the public to enrich the life of others. TODAYS HEALTH COLUMN 32 DOG CLAIM| IN COUNTY AMOUNT TO $1,662.12 FOR mEAR WITH 1VERY STEP Land, Labor Are Saved By Good Farm Layout Labor efficiency has always been ~ "the keynote of American agriculture. American farmers have wasted land, but they have harvested a larger yield to the worker, or to the unit-of-Iabor, than any other farmers in the world. They have economized in labor, which wais scarce, and have'wasted land", which was plentiful. The future problems of American farmers include a better use of land, a greater intensity of cultivation, and, at the same time, the maintenance of a high productivity of the individual worker. A well-planned farm layput offers one means of saving land aricTlabor. A good farm layout should provide not only an efficient field arrangement, but also a well-planned farmstead, economical fences, convenient lanes and driveways, and the most profitable use of land. These are statements of Prof. W. I. Myers, head of the department of agricultural economics at Cornell university. Many New York farms of today need rearranging, he says, because of changes in agricultural conditions, the use of more machinery, the need for larger and less irregular fields, and similar requirements. Prom March 1, 1939 to March 1, 1940, 131 sheep, 15 hogs, 7 cows and 51 turkeys were killed by dogs in the county. The 32 claims amounted to $1,662.12 plus $32 witness fees. This is the highest amount paid since 1936 when the county paid $2,- 648.50. Last year claims in the amount of $838 were paid and in 1938 the total amount reached $1,015. Deputy County Treasurer Mercellus Senne announced that dog taxes in the amount of $1,581.06 plus back taxes of $17.66 collected the past year. The county dog tax fund had a balance of $2,516.54 after all claims were paid in 1939. Claims presented by townships follow: Riley, 3; Marengo, 2; Dunham, 2; Chemung, 1; Hartland, 6; Senega, 1,; Coral, 2; Dorr, 3; Greenwood, 1; Hebron, 2; Richmond, 1; Burton, 1; •McHenry, 2; Nunda, 4 and Algonquin, 1. SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE IN McHENRY MARCH 13 •XBtaSEK N«. 3 RED CROSS EXERCISER SHOES These mirade shoM.cuddl* the arch, hug the heel, give barefoot freedom. Come in --step into a pair. Take the first step to lovelier feet ana legs. Just $6.50. VncbaMwigarf valu* at ® *650 Bowman Bros. Shoe Store "Quality Shoes Fitted by X-Ray Southeast Corner of Square Woodstock, 111. Farm Notes The annual production of honey and beeswax in the United States is valued at $100,000,000. • • • Asphalt shingles that tend to lift when the wind blows can be fastened down with roof putty .placcd t>n the underside. * * 0 ,0 . Cows spend eight out of the 24 hours in actual grazing; the remaining 16 hours are passed in resting and chewing tfre cud. » • • Sweet potato starch, now advancing out of the experimental stage, is rated better than the imported root starches which Americans have been using at the rate of 400,000,000 pounds a year. One of the most important factors in the" preservation of Tural health and sanitation is proper maintenance of farm plumbing. • • • Putting ground limestone and superphosphate on pastures and meadows in winter is becoming an increasing practice., . • r - As a result of consumer demand experiments are underway in sev eral sections of the United S'ntos to breed a type of hog with more lean' meat in t^r hi-nn For the convenience of employers §nd employees in this vicinity who desire assistance and information rdative to the old-age and survivors insurance system of the Social Security Act, as amended, Albert S. Lewis, manager of the Waukegan field office of the Social Security Board will be in McHenry at the Post Office Wednesday, March 13, between 9 a. m. and 1 p. m. Inquiries may also be made by letter or telephone at the field office of the Board located in the Post Office m Waukegan. Many employers and wage earners wish information concerning old-age and survivors insurance as well as other phases of the Federal Social Security program, Mr. Lewis said. We are glad to be able to make direct contact possible for them and this personal service will be given regularly to the people in thjs area by the Waukegan office. RICHARD DOWELL SUCCUMBS SATURDAY Richard Dowell, 65 years old, passed away at his home in the Roseville neighborhood, near Wauconda, Saturday, March 2. Death came after a lingering illness. Mr. Dowell was born and raised in Wauconda township and leaves a large circle of friends and relatives. He is mourned by his widow, Pearl Fisher Dowell; one son, James; two daughters, Ada, at home, and Mrs. Raven of Slocum Lake; three brothers, George, Henry and Tom; one sis ter, Mrs. Ada Wells of Webster, S. D.t and one niece, Mrs. Millie Stewart, of LaCrosse, Wis. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Federated church at Wauconda with interment in the Wkuconda cemetery. • Leadi&f Farm StatM The five leading agricultural states--named in order--are California, Texas, Illinois, Iowa North Carolina. r^T' City of Tall BuiUttag* There are said to be 400 buildings of 20 stories or more in the U. S., haU of them in New York. 14 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED IN FEBRUARY t Birth Marks Classified in fM Three Types By DR. JAMES W. BARTON AGREAT amount of interest was aroused when the Doctors Kelly of Baltimore removed a birth mark from one of the Dionne quintuplets by the use of radium. There has been so much discussion about birth marks as to whether or not they can be removed that a late classification of these marks and their treatment should be helpful to patients and physicians. In the Journal of Pediatrics (children's diseases), Dr. F Young gives a summary of the kinds and the treatment of birth marks, together with the most successful method of treatment in each case. "There are three main types, namely, the capillary or port-w ne stain, the strawberry growth, ar.d the tumor or lunio containing blood. Treatment should be given accord rig to the type of tumor, itSt location, and size. The sim- / SPRING GROVE The opening of Forty Hours Devotion was held at St. Peter's church on Sunday. Morning and evening services during the three days of prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament were well attended. A most interesting sermon was delivered by iRev. Paul Tuchlinsky of! St. Mary's parish, McHenry, at the services on Monday night. The solemn closing was held on Tuesday night with visiting priests and servers marching in procession. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the singing of "Te Deum" concluded the devotions. Mr. and Mrs. Webster Blackman are the happy parents of a baby girl 'born February 29. Mrs. Blackman was formerly Lois Harms. Members of her club met at the home of Mrs. Frank Sandfers on Tuesday night. Three tables of five hundred were in play and prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Nick Freund, Mrs. Frank May and Mrs. Kate Harms. Consolation went to Mrs. Math Nimsgern. Mrs. Frank Sanders and Mrs. J. J. Freund received travelers prizes. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Mark Pierce was hostess to the members of hfer club. Eight members were present to spend the afternoon at cards and prizes were awarded Mrs. Frank Sanders, Mrs. J. J. Freund and Mrs. Math Nimsgern. Traveler's prizes went to Mrs. F^rank Sanders and Mrs. Alice Wagner. 'At the conclusion of cards a delicious lunch was served. pie reddish stains ' Mr' &n* Mrs. George Freund of Mcabout the back of iHe!"7; Mr- 1Mr T s- £reunJ the head, neck and and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Freund son, Marlett, were Stmda7 afternoon and supper guests at the home of Willard Darrell. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews, ^Jjillard Darrell, Chesney Brooks and Mrs. Neva Stubbings of McHenry attended the funeral services of Reed Carr of Spring Grove at the Ehorn Funeral ifrome at Richmond Monday afternoon. Burial was at Ringwood. Cigarette Tax; St Louis fiscal officials „ that the new two-cents-a-package cigarette tax levied by that city will net about $800,000 a year revenue, to be used chiefly for relief. About 10,000 dealers must obtain licenses and stamps which must be affixed to all packagas of cigarettaflr sold within the* city. Dr. Barton Fourteen licenses to wed were issued in February in the office of County Clerk R. D. Woods. This is four under the number issued in January. Only one marriage license was issued by County Clerk Raymond D. Woods on leap year's day, the one day of a four year period when the fairer sex i3 granted the privilege of popping the question to their loves. Clerks the county office were reluctant in answering any question pertaining to the lone license issued. Louis Engberg, 23, and Lucetta Cox, 18, of Salem, Wis., were the yoang people granted the license. ¥ " ^ Abolish 'Red Tape' x avoid the bad psychotcrgfttrt effect of jokes about "red tape" on officials now engaged in the defense scheme, the Australian defense department has officially abolished it. Henceforth all documents,will be tied with white tape. forehead disappear themselves and no treatment is needed. The treatment of the large port-wine mark is unsatisfying and at best radium or snow substitutes a white scar for the red mark. The removal of the small port-wine marks by surgery offers the best results. Removal of Strawberries. "Strawberry growths on the body and limbs and on the face, when small and suitably located, should be removed by surgery. "When the growth is large and involves the facial features, surface radiation, electric-dessication (drying it up by electricity or carbon dioxide snow) are effective. "The large, blood-filled growths are best injected with the solutions commbnly used to destroy hemorrhoids or piles." I believe the above information which classifies birth marks and growths and outlines best treatment for each class should help physician and patient to come to a decision on what is best to do in any particular case--leave the mark alone or use the particular method of treatment outlined above. This should bring comfort and happiness to many and in the cases where treatment is likely to be a failure, will avoid much disappointment and expense. • • • No Early Symptom Of Stomach Cancer \\l HY do so many cases of can- * * cer of the stomach become so advanced that by the time they are discovered it is too late to save life by the usual methods--operation, X-ray or radium? In some cases it may be the physician's fault in not making a more thorough examination or not asking enough questions. In other cases it is the fault of the patient in not stating that certain symptoms exist, such as loss of appetite and loss of weight and a tired feeling. As a matter of fact, there is really no early definite symptom to guide the physician or warn the patient. In cancer of other parts of the body-- skin, mouth, breast, generative organs-- there is a sore, a lump, hemorrhage or other discharge which gives warning, and treatment can be given in time to save life. In their Handbook of Cancer the Department of Cancer Control, Canadian Medical association, states: No Early Characteristic. "It must be emphasized that there is no characteristic of early cancer of the stomach. In fact, if one waits for a so-called typical history in all probability the growth will have advanced to an utterly hopeless stage. The common early symptoms as reported by Squire Sprigge at the New Forest clinic, England, are: 1. An indefinite feeling of discomfort in the stomach, increased by taking meals, the discomfort lasting most' of the day, but disappearing at night. 2. Symptoms more marked and now associated with belching of gas and gas distension. (This is the commonest symptom aln, in gall-bladder disturbance.) 8. Loss of appetite, particularly for certain foods, such as meat. 4. Definite uin and discomfort after meals. 5. A feeling of tiredness, loss of weight and thinning of the blood "Any combination of the above symptoms appearing for the first time in any individual of cancer age (40 and up), and particularly if there is present also fatigue, loss of weight, anemia (thin blood), must be. considered as evidence of cancer of the stomach till proved otherwise, and the proof must be substantiated by the report of an expert X-ray specialist." ' . (JteltaMd tor Western N*tospap«r (hBoa.) enjoyed an evening of cards and visiting in the Charles Freund home on Wednesday night. Paul Weber entertaied by showing movies taken on his trip to Mexico, Florida, California and Texas. Refreshments were 'served. Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer and Mrs. Chas. Freund attended a matinee at a Waukegan theatre Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schaefer and family moved to the Steve Huff farm on Friday. The James Bell family have moved to the Bell-Esh farm near Ringwood, recently vacated by the Schaefer family. Reed Carr, who spent his entire lifetime in this vicinity died Friday after an illness of several years duration. He had just returned from Florida the Sunday before his death where he had spent the winter because of ill health. He leaves to mourn his wife, Ada, a brother of Ringwood and a sister in Alaska. Funeral services ww held at the Ehorn Funeral home in Richmond with burial in Ringwood. Among those from here who attended the funeral were John and Math Lay, Paul Weber, Messrs. and Mesdames John Sheets, Charles Freund, Ben Smith, Anton Meyer, George W. May, Mrs. Frank May, Mrs. J. J. Freund, Mrs. Ella Siegler. Mrs. G. H. Jones, Edmund Keefe, Anton May, Frank Sanders, sons, George and John, and daughter, Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. James Gracy, Mrs. Ina Gracy and John and Rjith Gracy. Mrs. Laura James and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Farmer of Rockford visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Wagner and his mother, Mrs. John Wagner, of Chicago were Sunday visitors in the Joseph G. Wagner home. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Orvis of Round Lake visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wade Sanborn 'Saturday evening. Mrs. Margaret Bower of Waukegan was a caller in town Monday. News of the sudden death of her son, Justin Bower, came as a great shock to this community. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to her and her family. Mr. and Mrs. Philip May and daughter, Phyllis, visited in Algonquin and Woodstock on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Westman and two children and Miss Evelyn Sanders of Woodstock were guests in the Frank Sanders home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Licktley and Mr. and Mrs. Francisco of Woodstock were visitors in town on Saturday. On Sunday Mrs. E. E. Carr and daughter, Mrs. Paul Wteldsien, of Dundee visited with Mrs. Reed Carr. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hegeman and family of Wilmot are spending this week at the home of Mrs. Bessie Baril. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kutish of Chicago were Sunday guests in the Arthur Kattner home. Mr. and Mrs. James Gracy have moved to Terra Cotta. British Isles , THERTJKT SSVACAL Ul-r w. IL Rats vs Cats The rats have the cat situation well in hand in East Salamanca, N. Y. A member of the city council complained his section of the city was being overrun by rodents, was advised to get some cats. "Btit we all have cats now," he complained. "They are afraid of the rats." SLOCUM'S LAKE California's Oxaage Prodaetiaa California produces 68 per cant of nation's oranges. Willard Darrell was a caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. CJrT at Spring Grove last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wagner and daughter, Caroline, of Round Lake spent last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wagner. Mrs. Harry Matthews visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlett Henry last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Martin Knudson and son, Vernon, of Chicago visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Converse last Saturday. Arthur Wackerow and Mr. and Mrs. George Eatinger of Wauconda spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Huntoon at Sugar Grove. Mrs. Mary Obenauf and daughter, LaVerne, of Libertyville spent last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wagner. Mrs. Ray Dowell and daughter, Dolores, visited Mrs. Elmer. Esping at her home here last Friday afternoon. Harry Matthews attended the reg ular meeting of the Board of Direc tors of the Lake County Farm Bur eau at Farmers hall, Grayslake, Tuesday- . i.. Mr. and Mrs.„ W. O. Brooks of Iubertyville and Mrs. Lee Larabee ;of Bristol; Wis., were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brooks Monday morning. The Slocum Lake school was closed Friday due to illness of the teacher, Mrs. Myrtle Esping. Mr. and Mrs. Marlett Henry and MI PLACE. RESTAURANT Chicken Dinner Snnd&y *~*-^~ 60c 4 i Sunday -- Chicken Ohop SueyxY^-.^ * , Friday fresh Boneless Pike ttxrn Wt JTJSTEN & FREUND, Props, Wem gt. THAT BIO It's Back Again! Special 300 Ensemble ioo Long Sheet!1 100 Sihort Sheets LOO Envelopes / -- 4 Color Assortme4i< All in a box for . . . $1.00 * YQUT choice of all one color or assorted! This special good during March and April McHenry Plaindealer THE POCKETBOOK of KNOWLEDGE A SMPEOMNBGERESS OAFR TKH 1 AMMML KlKOOOtf. AMMCAM»«NMDYE AABROLUYT T 6O'AR 8T$JUMJ0VH BOliMft K. sahah4S | PAICRKtMB>M NM WHltE vfftrciv, FBRSUCIfTtU SKTHS Wilt HOT KIPCH OH TH1 TREE.... fit&UlCHlWDS new uses (HE PRC6CHTBWT OF ALL US. GOVERNMeHT EQUALS THE TOTAL EQUIPPED VALUE OF ALL THIS COUMTWS %000F,A0R0>0 A~SOFOURTHMEERRNL YM AILLLM ROESCTE N(JTSLKYL OtSPSE MtCXOC tWPITLL F MORA Kr/EM R8AeSj/O~N FROM PINE -- t-- Diet For Safe Weight Control weight eontrol demands constant vigilance and low calorie feede, 'X Including milk, at home or elsewhere. What is safe weight control? iProper diet is most important, --frH the National Dairy Council. And weight reduction can be obtained under normal circumstances without injury to health if a person will live a well regulated life and follow a diet adequate but low In v calories. Leading medical authorities have consistently stated that diet is the most important remedy offered for removing excess fat from normally OYerweight people, as each pound Ot excess body fat represents 4.000 calories that have been added over and above body needs. Loss of weight is a matter of physiologic bookkeeping and Dairy ^Council nutritionists advise "exercise of the intelligence" as an effective slogan. Too much emphasis on physical exercise has the disadvantage of stimulating the appetite. Foods considered essential to reducing and quantities for daily consumption are: 1 pt. milk for ,oalcium, vitamin • and protein; • servings vegetables and fruits for vitamins and minerals; 1 serving: lean meat for protein; 1 serving: eggs; % ounce butter for vitamin A and palatability--1200 calories in appetizing foods. A safe reducing diet includes: Breakfast U mp*fratt U cap cornflakes 1 slice Rrah&m toast * 1 glass milk 1 tablespoon cream (S0%V! % pat butter _ » Lunch 2 as. cheese ^ • >- % head lettuce. mUMl Ml dressing: cup carrots * - % cup strawberries _ H slice graham bread 1 pat butter 1 glass milk ' " Dinner i^om. lean beef ft cup string beans Salad--2 lettuce leave* > 1 tomato 1 peach slice graham bread 1 pat butter Milk can be served in forma that the widest Tarlalp choice to added to the diet.