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f at By Best Friends Correspondent Hu Time Going About Hit Chores. - Meet "poor Norman," "• °°v Pacific war correspondent •4#- ^ Ever collected--in real rath war indemnities from Japan. Captured the only,Italian flag that his country--at war with Italy --aver took on any battlefield. 3. Risk, being shot at by friends as well as foes. Norman is Norman Soong, Chinese correspondent. American marines f® 'Pt to fire first and discover •later that their target was Chinese, not Japanese. "It's really not so bad as you fnifht think," Norman hastens to explain. "I Just have to be more care-, ful," he told the Associated Press. . Fow 33». Soong was born in Honolulu, studied in an American missionary university in Pekin, also °n a scholarship at the University of Missouri, and worked for IS years in China. Japs lake His Heme. He married a Honolulu girl. They lost their Nanking home to the Japanese; then their Shanghai home; then their Hong Kong home; then left Chungking. Their four - year - okl son speaks English as he learned it from missionaries--( with a pronounced Tennessee mountaineer drawl). - Norman was correspondent for the Nevr York Times when America, as he explains it, "suffered her first casualty of this war--loss of the gunboat Panay, in China." Norman was aboard when th« Japanese sank her. He collected *1,800 from Japm as indemnity for his personal losses. The Central News agency of China hired Soong in 1M0. Ha later covered the war in Italy, then* wound up in the Pacific theater. Grabbed Italian Flag. China is technically at war with Italy, and "I captured the only Italian flag the Chinese have in their possession to show for that war," Norman beams. "I grabbed it from Prince Umberto's palace when we got to Naples." • Funniest time he was ever menaced by marines, says Soong, was in New Guinea when he'd inquired, at dusk, "How does one find one's way back to the colonel's hut?" Two marines, bathing in a creek, looked startled but pointed up a path. Soong found the colonel's hut where he was a guest, stepped inside, closed the door--and it popped open immediately. There stood the two marines, clutching hastily donned trousers and with .46 automatics ready to fire right at Soong. The colonel saw them in time. "Uh, uh, er, this is Mr. Soong, Chinese correspondent," he told the men--"Pass the word, will you?" As Soong concludes: "It's not bad, - really; I just have to be mere careful." Wider Use of SoU , Improvements Sought Winter cover crops are among the busiest workers on American farms. Beginning about September 1, they provide feed for livestock, hold the soil against erosion, aid land to absorb moisture, and when turned under in the spring, increase the soil's supply of essential elements. . Government reports show that the planting of cover crops is especially important in the east central and southern states. The South, within a single decade, increased its acreage under cover from a few hundred thousand to several million acres. There is still room for more cover crops, however. Postwar farming profits, as well as production of food, fiber and oil crops essential to victory in the Pacific, depend to no small degree upon the added fertility, reduced erosion and increased production of cash crops derived from the use of a winter cover for the soil. That means more winter legumes such as Austrian winter pea, hairy vetch, smooth vetch, crimson clover, bur- (By Soy Dodd and Frank Smith) The Book club in the upper grade room will meet the last Friday in September. Each child will report on m book read this past month. Mr. and Mrs. Andreas and family saw the hsll game in Chicago last Saturday between the Ctibs and Brooklyn. We are working on our Nature mit for the fall term. Some us are collecting bugs, leaves, and flowers and, learning interesting things about them. Mr. and Mrs. & W. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Butler; Mr. and Mrs. Andr^ w Hfwley *ere dinner guests of Mi*. Hoffman last Sunday. Children and teachers of the Kingwood school enjoyed their first educational movie Tuesday morniqg. Janet Johnson was absent from school last week because of illness two days. Beverly Bruce was also absent from school. As Woaicr (Br Delia Cheney) Hello IFblksr * ~ Did you know we had a temperature of thirty degress the other night? That old weaOMrman is sure trying to scare us into those old red flannels ahead of time. He can't bluff us though,or can he? One sure way to get even is to refuse to read the temperature and make believe it's warm. Don't forget to throw another log on the fire though just to make sure. How's the weather in Omaho, Otto Heilman ? Otto heeded the appeal from the railroads for more help and decided to take,a crack at being a steward. Good luck, Otto in your new adventure,- and don't listen to all the "tall" stories one hears on a part of our social science the train, especially from the travelwork we are dewing some free ling salesmen. hand maps of the world. All boys and girls in the upper grades are working on these maps. You should see our artists. Jean and Jane Betts, who are twin girls in the Upper grade room, were 11 years old Saturday, Septem-j ber 15. Some of the girls who are mem bers of the 4-H took part -in the dedication of the Honor Sunday afternoon. Roll flawing Under Cover Cre*. clover and sour-clover, and more ryegrass, alfalfa, kudzu and lespedeza. While rotations of crops depend upon climate, location and type of soil, once a farm has a well-planned cover crop program, the benefits will make themselves increasingly felt. - Asthma Alibi Saves His Life, Ex-Captive Says CHICAGO. -- An asthmatic condition, aggravated^ intentionally each time the Japanese doctors examined American prisoners to select workers to be sent to Japan, was credited by Cpl. Marvin (Buster) Laycock, 30, with saving his life; Corporal Laycock, one of 511 prisoners liberated from Cabanatuan, arrived < recently to visit his daughter, Janet Elizabeth, 8; his sister, "-Mrs. Benjamin G. Nickoley o< SS8 Lincoln avenue, LibertyvUle, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Laycock, Fox Lake. Corporal Laycock explained thai each time the doctors came to examine the prisoners, he would subject himself to dust and corn pollen to escape the work draft The corporal's continued illness, plus the lack of food, cost him 84 pounds during his imprisonment, he said. One week after his liberation, he gained 15 pounds and now weighq 175 pounds -- lfr more than when he enlisted in January, 1941. The corporal's daughter, idiom he " last had seen on her fourth birthday anniversary, December 15, 1940, prayed nightly for her father's return, she told him. She told, him that she always asked, 'Take care of all the boys and please bring my daddy home safely." Potted Palm Is Listed. " As 'Stolen' by Hotel SEATTLE. -- Seattle's biggest Hotel has its worries. Closing the books on 1944, the management has written off as purt loined by guests: Five hundred dtizen teaspoons; 250 dozen forks; 250 dozen knives; 200 dozen bouillon spoons; 250 dozen oyster forks; 577 dozen napkins; 500 phone books and 1 potted palm. Officer Calls Cop When / Robbed at Police Meet DENVER, COLO. -- R. George Woods, executive secretary of the Colorado Sheriffs Peace Officers' association, was presiding at a meeting of the Police Protective association. He laid his watch on the table to time speakers. When he returned from a recess, the watch was gone. Woods complained to the police. Asparagus The flavor of the butt 'fee asparagus stalks is not Jy good to warrant canning them. The more tender portions, however, when cooked in the boiling water left over from the canning process are satisfactory for immediate serving or for soup. Overmature stalks are also good for Order your nMsr Flstodaabr# for soup. the Nutrition Knowledge Cqts Loss of Calves Farmers would lose fewer calves if they had a better understands? of a few simple principles of calf nutrition, according to a report of the American Veterinary Medical associstion. In the field, of minerals, salt, iodine, calcium and phosphorus are the ones to be watched most carefully. Salt and iodine deficiencies can be prevented by including 1 per cent of iodized salt in the grain mixture, and offering iodized salt free-choice. Calcium and phosphorus deficiencies can -be avoided by including 1 per cent of calcium and phosphorus supplements in the 4raih mixture. If whole or skim mQ|f is jed at the rate of 12 pounds per Jlay, no calcium or phosphoru# laMeded. - : * Beef and Dairy CoWT^"" Selected for Type While it is essential that the characteristics of the breed be understood, the temperament, capacity, mammary system, health, 4fce body form ef the dairy cow be 'wedge-shaped whDe that sf the beef aalaud Is rectangular, m shsam. ^ _ _ breed record as well as market demands, must play an important part in selection of beef or dairy cattle. Generally the dairy cow will have a good type if she is much wider in the hooks or pin bones and marrow down to a sharp, fine point at the withers or top of her shoulders. Yanks Refresh Selves With Own Bathhouse Quartermaster corps sterilization, and bath units are fully equipped to provide battle-weary G.I.s with warm showers and clean garments, but there are times when these mobile outfits are unable to provide continuous service for all troops. A quartermaster service company, attached Jo the Fifth army in Italy, solvedVts own problem of personal sanitation by use of home-made equipment. A tent was set up in a central location; wooden duck-boards, built from scrap lumber, formed a floor. The tent is heated by a coal-burning stove placed in the center, and a 55-gallon drum of water, placed just outside the tent, is warmed with an immersion-type heater. Other 55-gallon drums, halved from top to bottom, with sides and edges hammered smooth, serve as tubs. An enlisted man is detailed to keep the 55-gallon drum outside the tent filled with fresh water. Each man, as he enters the tent, carries in with him his hot water. When one of the half-dozen bathtubs is vacated and cleaned by its previous occupant, the new bather takes over. About 50 men use the bath tent each night, and every man in the company may have a hot bath every four nights. Time limitation for each batter is 15 minutes. Sorry to hear Sandra Monteleone "et" something that didn't agree with her. Those hives xcan be * awful 'itchy" things at times. "Meow! Miow! _ Meow! Meow!" Can one little kitten be making so much racket? No, they weren't last'found out. Vera Henthorne, much to her dismay. A mother cat decided Vera's garage would make a lovely new home and brought her four newborn kittens along with her. Anybody interested in having a new kitten? tainly wiggle its way into hearts before you know it. $ We hear from Bobbette Cristy that a Women's Auxiliary of the Legion is beinr formed in McHenry. Those of you with brothers or husbands in the war might be interested in joining. We all know no finer organization can be found to take interest in. Have you lost an Irish Setter? Same can be found at the home of Betty Pavlik. The dog we are talking about is apparently a valuable dog, the pet of someone who is sure to be missing him, especially around hunting season. Proper identification will secure the dog to. its rightful owner. > Folks--the Red Cross is calling for volunteers to give of their time for'* one or more days a week to helpi our boys get home sooner through the separation .center at Great Lakes. Men and women both are needed, and 1 they will accept the services of men' on Sundays also as they will be; working seven days a week in order; to get most of our boys back byj Christmas. Transportation will be j provided for those, contributing their services. Registration office is in the library building in Woodstock on' Dean street, McHenry County chap-] ter of the Red Cross. where Bill is now and if he still has !*•/"• \ V, j < ^ Open Hearth Stidl Approximately 85 per cent of the steel produced in this country is made by the basic open-hearth methotir Save Seds Excess use of soap can be avoided by making just enough suds for maximum efficiency. For dishwashing, use just enough for a one-inch suds. For laundering, have a Tmfg from two to three inches. lirs #>: •••" Designed Bridge James Monroe designed a ' bridge, that was later built in land.' Be Considerate things for yourself in such a way a make them uncomfortable for era.--Chinese Proverb. Casters with rubber wheels be oiled with castor oil, which doe# not cause the rubber to soften an# > swell, as mineral oils do. ISSSSM in.- 44 A • Woodstock hospital is calling whole blood for direct transfusion and will pay $26 a pint for it. Please call the hospital for an appointment. It is urgently needed for several very ill patients and at the moment none is on hand. Wont you do your part in saving a life.? I MOSEY INN" TAVE Located in the Welter Bnildinf Fish Fry Every Friday Night ATLAS PRAGER BEER Fred Bowman, Prop. Vft ^ Offing Casters mm'; Congratulations, Bill and Alice Hoeft, on the new arrival in your family. That Scotty pup will cer- Remember when Bill Boehmke from Wonder Lake played in Ring-1 wood at Doc Louis' Inn ? Wonder! SERVING FOOD at the -- ROLAINE GRILL WONDER LAKE from 12 o'clock until closing hour CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY Phone Wonder Lake 226 The War Has EndecT Bnt it will still be some time before yon can get a new car or truck. Meaning that the best of care should still be given to the ones yon already have for use. Lei us service your car so it can continue serving yon. „ • J; CENTRAL GARAGE. FRED J. SMITH, Prop. Phone 200-J • lohnsbnrg Fruit Coloring The fruits that turn brown when cut and exposed to air--apples, peaches, sweet cherries, plums, prunes and nectarines--have always been a problem to the processor. Whether they are to be frijzen, canned or dehydrated, they must ~have some prompt treatment to prevent discoloration from the oxygen in the air and their own natural enzymes. Recently commercial packers of frozen fruit have been trying out ascorbic acid (vitamin C), with sliced peaches for quick freezing. The ascorbic acid is a& anti-oaddant and retards discolora^ a A • aitd Northern Illinois Transportation Facilities-- Unsurpassed in all the World It also adds vitamin value to the fruit and may help protect the natural vitamin C and the natural flavor from destruction or change by oxidation. The synthetic ascorbic acid if so low in cost that it adds Uttie to the expense of processing. Fire Breaks excellent way to protect the timber crop is to plow fire through the woods and keep open. Fire control is a simple when everyone in the cornworks together, but acci» often happen and everyone is or less careless at times. .Therefore, it is best to be prepared for forest fires. One method of fire Hue suggested is the plowing of two. parallel furrows about 20 to 30 feet apart and the burning of the mate-' rial between the furrows. This establishes a good fire break and wiO usually stop slow burning fires. It is, of course, necessary to reburn this area each year. Another method of preparing breaks is to plow a strip instead of the parallel furrows but (his method is often hard to follow and is no more effective than the burned out area. All. large woodlands shqfcld be broken into blocks of not more than 40 acres by the4 use of fire breaks. Produce Quality Hay Tests conducted at the Wyoming experiment station indicates that the maximum yield of digestible nutrients of hay is dependent upon the stage at which hay is cut. Alfalfa should be cut when one-tenth in bloom. Timothy and grass hays should be cut when the plant is in full bloom. Leaves or grass or alfalfa hay carry the heaviest portion of nutrients, so every attempt should be made to harvest hay when it will retain the leaves. ' Perch Walks, Climbs Trees The climbing perch from Asia is - a fish that can walk on dry and difnb trees. \ 1n n r . ~ v .""i Adapted Kindergarten The first American city to make the kindergarten an integral part ef the public school system was St. in 1872. J sf To extract onion juice cut a slice from the bottom of the onion, invert thus it la possible to secure any desired quantity of oofen juice. KILLS "can? ; Like spokes of a wheel.. . rail, air, nude and shipping lanes fin "Out from Chicago and Northern Illinois to all parts' of America. To the manufscrurer located in this area, these facilities mean quick receipt of raw materials . . . speedy delivery of finished^ products, to markets all over the world. There is a wide choices# . available plant sites with ready access to all transportation. |y rail--22 trunk line and 17 belt and terminal railroads serve Chicago and Northern Illinois. 7,726 miles of railroad track con- Verge in the Chicago industrial area alone. This is greater than the Wain line mileage in 39 of the 48 states. ^ ^ §y air--For any operation where the element of speed in oaask II essential, Chicago and Northern Illinois is the ideal place in Which to locate postwar plants. Nine principal airlines connect diis territorj with every major city on the North American conti- , 4lent. Geographical Aptures which have made this area the cross- . (Dads of commerce, are now making it s grtat international airport. ( fty truck--Over 600 truck and bus lines offering 24-hour-a-day Service speed parts, products and people from Chicago and Northern Illinois to 24,000 United States communities. Afore than 600 aniles of new superhighways, now projected, will help speed delivery to every corner of the nation. water--10,000 miles of inland waterways serve Chicago and northern Illinois. Trans-Atlantic vessels can come direct to Lake ^Michigan ports via the St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes. The Illinois deep waterway provides a direct link with the Gulf of • Mexico. In 1940, a record 43,300,000 tons of lake and Illinois wsterway traffic totaled more than the traffic passing through (he j|hnama Canal. - • 7'-So industry and business seeking locations, transportation is only - ipnf of the many advantages offered by the Chicago and Northern a ^Dliryiis territory. As an aid to business, agriculture and industry, ' %e have established a department to assemble and distribute factual data concerning this area. You are invited to make use of the Services of this department. Communicate with the Territorial Information Department, Marquette BIdg., 140 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago 3, 111.--'phone RANdoIph 1617, or our local office. X laduitiles lecafiag la (Ms arse have Railroad Center of MM United States- * ¥ "i Waterway* * Geographical^Eenter of U. WoHdAirport 9^ rwpWOwOn financial Center * The ""Great Central Market" * Fopd Producing and Processing Center • Leader in Iran and Steel Manufacturing * Good Labor Relations Record * 2,500, 000 |Glowatt$ of Power' * Tremendous Coal Reserves * Abundant Gas and Oil * Good Government •' Good Living McHENRT COUNTY FAIM98 f 1 OtKOraBAHYB ASSOCIATION Ptan » West MeHswi TERRITORIAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT m tkt hu/iufri*J, mfrkuhmrmt amd rttidtntUl »f Cku*p Ntrtktm /£wni ' PUBLIC SEBVICB COMPANY OF NOBTBEBM ILUMOIf WSSTEBU, milTKD OA* MM9 cWfBIC J? >- V /: w-ii; ***.» x ~ "iip -to -MLV *1