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HE motto for all good Americans during the week of April 24 to 30 should be. Plant Trees! That is American Forest week by proclamation of President Coolidge. who recommends! its obsewance to the governors of the 48 states. In Issuing his proclamation the President suggested that the

agricultural question, one of the moat acute national problem* of the present time, might be solved to some extent if poor farm lands were converted into forest* •“One-fourth of our soil." the President Mid. “is better suited to timber growing than anything else. I cannot eacaj* the conviction that our Industrial and agricultural stability will be strengthened by bringing into full productive use this great empire of land. "Although much progress has been made In public ft ires try and hopeful beginnings In private Industry, we still have a vast aggregate of Idle or setniIdle forest land, and another large aggregate of poor farm land that might more profitably grow timber instead of adding to the problem of agricultural overproduction. “Our migratory forest industries would be stabilised and made permanent Hural industry would be greatly strengthened and vitalised, agriculture would find In silviculture a strong ally, providing markets for farm produce and for surplus labor. Our farms themselves contain nearly a third of our woodland an enormous potential farm asset if handled for continuous timber crops." The proclamation was made public by Secretary Jardine, who announced coincidentally that Forest week observance would be directed by Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, chairman of the special committee created for ' that purpose. This American Forest week committee. which Is affiliated with al most one hundred of the principal associations in the United States, Is making elaborate plans for the stressing of the importance of this week to everyone in the country. State chairmen and state committees have been appointed from the moat influential men In each state. These, together with the state forestry associations and the United States forest service, will form the nucleus for the pushing of this educational campaign on' forest conditions tn the United States and showing the tremendous need for the prevention of forest fires and the closer utilisation of our forest products. Recent statistics have shown that the great virgin forest of northwestern United State*, which now supplies the bulk of this country's lumber. wIR last.

Alligator Rears California avocado growers do not like the ld«a of having people speak of their fruit as the alligator pear. The popular name can probably be traced to the thick, knobby akin of the wild West Indian varieties flrat put on the market. The California Avocado Orowers* exchange recently issued the following proteat against the reptile name, which. It ia stated, does not property describe the modern product:

Death Knellt “Customs of Mankind’ says that the ringing of bells or death knells for the deceased is very ancient Bells themselves are'eery old. dating back many centuries before Christ —Indeed, going back even farther than the biblical record. In ancient times bells were rang only when important people died, but with the coming of Christianity It was the custom to ring death bells -for all good Chris-

Ht *ne rate now oemg cut. umy iwr,,,,. to twenty-five more years. After this, the price of all wood products will not only take a fast upward trend but, if the present rate of consumption is continued, the supply will be Insufficient to handle the demand with resultant shortage. To prevent this steps must now be taken to prevent waste in rhe utilization of forest products, to prevent loss from forest fires and to secure the establishment of privately owned state or national forests on all lands best suited for forest use. 80.060,000 acres of which are now lying Idle, either barren or covered with brush and costing the nation a tremendous annual loss in potential Income. Due to the fact that over 80 per cent of all the forest fires are man caused, the greatest step in prevent- 1 Ing the tremendous loss from this cause will be In teaching the public the necessity of the greatest care in the use of fire whether In camp fires, cigarettes or cigars, both when o« the road and when camping. One of the leading organizations In the celebration of this week is the American Tree association, headed by Charles Lathrop Pack, a pioneer In the campaign to save our vanishing forests. One of the efforts of the as- ; soclation for observance of American Forest week is in urging all Americans to “plant a Centennial tree and register It with the American Tree association so that your name will be on the honor roll of tree planters and good citizens 50 years from now.” The association wants to see thousands of trees planted and marked so that the Centennial of Arbor day, started in 1872, by J. Sterling Morton, will see the greatest celebration ever held in this country. The association will send to each tree planter a certificate of membership. advice of experts as to the care of trees, and other educational data having to do with planting “Roads of Remembrances.” memorial trees, memorial parks, town forests, and kindred subjects. “The American Tree association alms to make this country a nation of tree planters,’’ says Mr. Pack, in making the announcement. “The people of this country must see the value of trees and tree planting. planting Individual trees themselves, they will come to see the value of town forests and town wood lots. •We aim to make every tree planter a member of one big organization, the object of which Is to plant more trees, so that there will be tn the years to come, a great Intelligent army of tree planters who will be able the better to realize and understand the great questions having to do with the cere and protection of one of our greatest natural resources.” "Plant Trees!” Is also the motto for Arbor day which Is being celebrated in many states this month. For the date of Arbor day Is a variable one

“It Is bad enough that a Welsh rabbit contains no rabbit, and that no. horse has ever eaten horse radish, but that the avocado, an exalted member of the laurel family, should be called an alligator pear Is beyond all understanding. The humiliation of calling this fruit after a repulsive reptile is too great to bear. ”—Pathfinder Magazine. Few Nonswimming Animals AU animals excepnpg man. monkeys, and perhaps the three toed sloth, either awlm naturally of go through

But Outside of That — A country correspondent of the Adamsville (Tenn.) Enterprise writes: “There Is no news in this settlement to speak of. We did hear of a man whose head was blown off by a boiler explosion, but we didn’t have time to learn bls name. Anyhow, he didn’t have no kinfolk tn this country. M» It don’t much matter.” And the same journalist further reports: “While going to prayer meeting the other

and because of the different date* upon which it is observed in different states. Its j>»tet>rati<>n is almost a ycar-rounrraffair. Here are the date> upon Wilch citizens of the varioui states and territories celebrate th< day: Alabama—February 21. Arizona—Tn five northern counties. Friday following: the first day of AprtL Elsewhere. Friday following first day of February. Arkansas—First Saturday In March California —March 7 Colorado—Third Friday In April. Ths governor Issues a proclamation each year. Connecticut —Tn early May, by proclamation of the governor. Delaware—ln April, by proclamation of thq governor. Florida —First Friday tn February. Georgia—First Friday tn December. Hawaii —First Friday In November. Idaho—Various dates in April selected by county superintendents. Illinois—Proclamation of the governor. Indiana —Third Friday In April each year. lowa—Proclamation of the governor. Kansas —Option of the governor. Kentucky—ln the fall by proclamation of the governor. No definite date. Louisiana —Second Friday In January. by resolution of state board of education. Maine—Option of the governor. Maryland—Second Friday in April Proclamation of the governor. Massachusetts—Last Saturday in April ‘ Michigan—Proclamation of the governor. Usually last Friday In April. Minnesota —Proclamation of the governor Usually latter part of April. Missouri —'First Friday after first Tuesday in April. Montana—Second Tuesday In May, Nebraska —April 22 (birthday of J. Sterling Morton). Act of legislature. Nevada—Proclamation of the governor. New Hampshire—Proclamation of the governor. New Jersey—By law. second Friday In April New Mexl-o—Second Friday tn March. Proclamation of the governor. Few York—Friday following first of May, North Carolina —Friday after November r North Dakota—Option of the governor. Ohio—Proclamation of the governor. About the middle of April. Oklahoma—Friday following the second Monday In March. Ore< on —Second Friday In April, Pennsylvania—Proclamation of the governor. Porto Rle>—Last Friday In November. Rhode Island—Second Friday In May. .South Carolina —Third Friday tn November. South Dakota —No law. but generally observed In April. Tennessee —Appointed by county superintendents. tn November. Texas —February 22. Utah —April 15. by statute. Vermont—Option of the governor Usually first Friday tn May. Virginia—Proclamation of the governor. In the spring. West Virginia—Usually observed on the second Friday in AprtL Wisconsin —Proclamation of the governor Usually the first Friday tn May. Washington—Proclamation of the governor. Usually the first Friday ia May. Wyoming—Proclamation of the governor. Usually the first Friday la May.

the morions of swimming when suddenly immersed tn water. There are. however, several ant mala that, although they swim naturally, drown as they swim. Thia Is the case with rabbits, mice, moles and the smaller cats, drowning being the result of the fur becoming saturated. c Enjoy the Present The fellow who is aot enjoying life is certainly missing something. Few men have nine lives.—Sylacauga (Ala.) Advance:

night, guided by faith and a lantern, our preacher fell Into a dry well about twenty feet deep. I don’t know whether be got out or not, as I had to be a-golng about the time they went for a rope to let down to him.” Measung of Names Joseph is of Hebrew origin, meaning “He shall add.” Vincent Is Latin, and signifies “conquering, victorious;” Sylvia, also Latin, means “of the woods.” Catherine. Greek, signifies “pure,” and Eva. Hebrew. “UM”

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SOME EXCITEMENT FOR MARTHA l-'" -' ' it (© by D. J. Walsh. FOR three generations the Dowles family had cherished Pickerel cove as something belonging exclusively to the family. True, it was charted on the government maps as part of the river, and as such was officially federal property. But family precedent is strong, and all the living Dowleses had first waded timidly along the pebbly shore, and as they grew Into robust youth and acquired bravado the cove furnished abundant sport in the way of fishing and swimming. The Dowles farm extended from the state highway to the river’s edge, and a roomy boathouse stood on the bank. A cabin cruiser, a motor boat, two rowboats and a canoe composed the Dowles fleet. Pickerel cove was as pretty a haven as any boat lover could wish for. Two hundred yards back from the cove stood the old Dowles homestead, where Robert lived In a happy state of seclusion with his mother, father and a maiden aunt Robert. Dowles was twenty-seven years old. unmarried and his marital choice, or lack of choice, was a matter of grave concern to Martha, his doting aunt. One bright morning In early July Martha came rushing into the Dowles living room, glanced about furtively, Uteri' Inquired breathlessly: “Where’s Robert?" Mrs. Dowles laid aside her knitting, while her husband looked up from his newspaper wonderlngly. “Robert drove to town this morning.” answered Mr. Dowles. “Why. what’s wrong? Did the cows get into the corn again?” “Worse than that,” replied his sister. “A shanty boat has tied up in our cove. I saw them as I went down there to look for lilies.” “Pshaw! Is that all? No harm In that. No doubt they’ll move on again tn a day or two.” “William, you ought to know I don’t approve of shanty boaters.” she said. “They are simply floaters and riffraff of the river. And there’s a young woman on the boat with an old man I judge to be her father. A rather good-looking hussy. Robert must not see her. We must chase them away before he comes back.” “Now, Martha, calm yourself,” admonished her brother. “Robert is a sensible young man and you do him a grave Injustice when you assume that he would lose his heart over the daughter of any Illiterate shanty boater that happens along. And you apparently forget that he Is engaged to the daughter of Professor Fowler, his old college Instructor. “Anyhow, we really don’t own the cove. We merely own the land as far as the shore line.” “In that case we can prevent them from tying off on our land,” replied Martha, triumphantly. “And If you are too chicken-hearted fp assert your own rights I will do it for you.” Seizing her parasol (for she had a wholesome fear of sunburn) she dashed from the house and disappeared Into the willow grove. Mrs. Dowles sighed and shook her head. A half hour passed and Mr. Dowles was beginning to doze over his paper. Suddenly the outer door slammed. Martha tramped heavily into the room and slumped breathlessly into a chair. For a moment she sat speechless, fanning her flushed face. Then her agitation spent Itself, and she gasped: “It’s happened! Just as 1 expected’ Oh. It’s terrible! I started down toward the cove and as I came out of the willows Into sight of that shanty boat. I spied two persons sitting on the guard rail —a man and a woman—and they were holding hands. One was thqt hussy and the other was —Robert!” “Impossible,” cried Mrs. Dowles “Why. he left for town in the car only two hours ago.” “Well, he’s down at that shantyboat right now.” Insisted Martha. “And making love to that low river woman.” Robert’s poor parents stood stunned and speechless as the full import of their son’s astounding conduct dawned upon them. But peri aps Martha had been mistaken. Then the door opened and Robert himself stepped into the room. For an Instant he stood silently regarding the battery of accusing eyes that were turned upon him. Then a smile of comprehension spread over bls handsome face. “Snap out of it. folks.” he cried, cheerfully. “1 understand, now. Martha’s been scaring you. I caught a glimpse of her as she ran through the grove, and I came right up here after her to explain.” “That woman—” commenced Martba. scathingly. “Is Betty Fowler, my fiancee,” replied Robert.

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A loaf of bread baked in the Stone age has been found among the remains of the lake dwellers In Switzerland, it was hard, flat and a bit charred. One of the discoverers who broke off a piece and ate it aald the flavor resembled sawdust. The endurance test Ln present-day breads would undoubtedly be won by the unmilled rye loaf of Norway; This doughy product of the Norse Country has a hole In the center and Is strung on poles hanging across the beams In the kitchens. When more than a few days old the strength of an average cian’s hands is taxed to break It apart Os all dark complexloned breads the blackest also made of rye. is the pa it brod of Lapland, northern Scandinavia and Russia. With fur garments outside and this bread tnslde. the natives are well equipped to withstand the rigors of a limg. cold winter. The inhabitants of cold countries make rhe darkest bread; the natives of tropic Paraguay and Brazil the

“What!” “Why—” “Good heavens.” Robert smiled as these ejaculations of amazement burst -pun him. “Now let’s sit down comfortably and I’ll tell you all about it. I started for town in the flivver, and I met majlman. He handed me a letter. It was from Betty, und I opened It and re-id It at oncw Since the university had closed for rhe summer tlje letter read, her vacation plans had been altered. You know Betty’s dad Is professor of biology at the Dearborn university, and a large stmrtsumn's society has commissioned him to prepare a report on the pollution of river water and the destruction of fish through industrial chemicals. This report is to be incorporated in a hi!' which will be introduced in hie state legislature this fall. . “Now, Professor Fowler had long contemplated a trip down the river In order to carry out some private biological research and study the minute organisms of the water. So Betty suggested that they buy a little houseboat and spend the summer vacation < floating down the river clear to the Mississippi, thus combining business ■ and pleasure. Os course, the proses- | sor agreed with alacrity. You know ■ he is a widower, and Betty Is almost like a guardian to him. When she mentioned the pretty green and white boat they bought I had a hunch, for I saw a green and white boat tied off down at the covs early this morning. So. of going to town. I drove back along the old river road to investigate. And. sure enough, it was Betty and her dad. “He’s got one end of the boat all fixed up as a biological laboratory, and I left him with his eyes glued to a compound microscope, studying a drop of water. Betty insisted ui>-n dressing in more conventional attire before consenting to meet you. So I | left her to dress. Now. my dear folks. I want you all to come down to the cove with me and meet my future wife and father-in-law.” It was a happy quartette that wended its way through the willow grote a few minutes later, and none was more gay than Martha. Soon It was a sextette that charted gayly on the forward deck of the “shanty-boat” that Martha had so violently condemned but a short time before. The spinster had affectionately embraced Betty and was addressing her with the utmost confidence. “You know, my dear. 1 happened to be down here looking for lilies a short time ago and spied you and Robert together.” she confided. “And do you know. I was positive in my own mind that it was you; hut. of course. I didn’t want to interrupt a lovers’ meeting, so I went away. You know I was young myself once.” And she bestowed a coquettish smile upon the confused professor, who shifted from one foot to the other. Man Worth While “Credit the Doer! ; “It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, nor where the doer of deeds couM have done better. “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat: strives valiantly; who errs and may fall again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who does know the great enthusiasm, the great devotion; who spends himself in a worthy cause: whp. at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”—Theodore Roosevelt Seals and Signets The custom of using seals on documents has prevailed for centuries in the East 'fhe earliest examples of seals are found among the antiquities of Egypt. Babylonia and Assyria. The use of the signet was required by Roman law for legal purposes. The custom died out by the Seventh century. A. D., but was revived In the Middle ages. “Commonwealths” A commonwealth-Is a state In which the law of the people is supreme. Tin* United States is a federal commonwealth. There are several states which were sovereign before the federation known as the United States was formed and which have retained the title “commonwealth.” These are Virginia. Pennsylvania. Kentucky and Massachusetts. Dreaded Ocean Strait Bab-ei-Mandeb. meaning the gate of tears, is the name of the strait. 14 miles In width, uniting the Red sea to the Indian ocean. It was so called in ancient times because of the danger of its navigation. A lighthouse has been erected by the British government on the island of Perim in the middle of the strait.

whitest. Indians in the Southwest of the United States artificially color their bread. The staff of life is the corn stalk throughout Mexico and Central America. Dried fish pounded to meal is the preferred bread base of Iceland. Potato bread is popular in Ireland. In Italy chestnuts are used. In lean years Russia resorts to flour ground from tree bark. The largest and heaviest loaf of bread is made by the Boer housewife. It is the size and shape of a cartwheel Baking is done once in ten days. The oven stands In the back yard, convenient to the kitchen door. French ovens turn out loaves longer than yardsticks, which are sold in bakeshops by the foot. Belgian bakers make a bread especially for horses—huge, heavy-framed horses whose strength is proverbial. Any noontime one can see drivers cutting thick slices from a coarsn, dark loaf and proffering them to their hungry steeds. —Mentor Magazine-

MISSOURI MULE FAVORED FOR THRILLS 1 For those who crave excitement and thrill we would recommend a trip to Oaks park, Portland. Ore., there to experience a ride on the Missouri mule (pictured above). The Missouri mule to all appearance looks like a wellmannered flivver, but looks are deceiving—at least in this case—for the flivver is possessed of diabolic tendencies —and when in use may buck; rear and stall like a mule.

SIG IMPORTANCE OF LUBRICATION Many Motorists Fail to See Why Frequent Change of Oil Is Vital. In spite of the fact that manufacturers, garage men and dealers constantly stress the importance of frequent oil changes in engine lubrication, many motorists fail to see why this changing is so vital. The introduction of improved lubrication systems, oil filters and devices to lessen oil dilution in the crankcase has done much to cut down lubrication troubles, but the subject of oil changing still demands the careful attention- of the motorist. What Happens to Unchanged Oil. I What happens when you fail to change oil? In the first place, heat produces a chemical change in oil which causes It to lose its lubricating qualities. Gasoline may become mixed with the oil, lowering its efficiency. When there is no oil filter, particles of metal from the wearing surfaces and a certain amount of dirt and rust which accumulate In the crankcase oil may be forced to the engine operating parts. Unless'all the oil Is drained out of the crankcase, foreign matter will remain there. It Is not sufficient to add only enough oil to keep the proper level. A new engine requires more frequent oil changes than an engine which is “broken in,” because new bearing surfaces throw off a greater number of metal particles. After the first 500 miles of driving, it Is advisable to change the oil in the engine. Repeat this operation every 2,500 miles in warm weather, and every 1,000 miles in cold weather. What Kind of Oil to Use. Fortunately for the motorist, oil service is today so highly developed that it is possible to get disinterested advice from filling-station service men, oil dealers and garage men as to the best type of oil to use for your engine. In addition to this, manufacturers issue booklets of instruction with new cars, telling just what sort of oil to use for best results. Remember that, at speeds pt 40 miles an hour or greater, oil consumption by the motor is considerably higher that at lower speeds. With ordinary driving, the motor may consume one quart of oil every 125 miles of travel, but this amount becomes greater as speed increases. Best Time to Overhaul . Auto and Refinish Body Fastidious car owners who want to begin the spring months with an automobile that is mechanically perfect and spick-and-span tn appearance should take advantage of the present season to have their cars overhauled and refinlsbed. Repair and refinlshlng establishments are less rushed at this season than at any other time of year. Cars put up for either or both types of work now will be given attention that cannot be commanded when the demand for speed becomes great. At no other time can an owner so well afford to be without his car. Lining Up Front Wheels Many car owners fall to make headway when lining up the front wheels because they fall to true up, the wheels and tires separately. The front wheels may toe in the proper amount, but the rims may not run true, thus throwing the tires out of line. This can be determined by revolving the wheels separately and noting how true they turn. Any variation may be due to the wheels being too loose on,the axles or to the rims being screwed to the wheels unevenly. Much Cotton Is Used The automobile and tire industries use $60,000,000 worth of cotton fabric annually. Tlie material provides fabric for tires, wheel coverings, seat linings and backing, fan belts, check straps, door straps, gaskets, pedal linings, plain and coated upholstery for sides, seats and tops, closed car roofs and open car tops, curtains, window linings, brake linings, steering-post covers and cloth for rear and side boxes used as trunk carriers and other tkicMrs.

Motorcycle Coupe Popular in Paris The inside drive motorcycle coupe is on the streets of Paris. It looks like a normal motorcycle with a one-man body, top. windshield, curtains and alt, placed well forward so the steering can be done comfortably with the long handle-bars. A small radiator in front, over the steering wheel, makes the vehicle look like a small automobile. The motor is under the body with the starting crank at the rear. A small third wheel to the right supports the car at rest

Baby Carrier for Auto Safe and Comfortable When riding in the rear seat of a car it is quite difficult to hold a baby comfortably, but by providing a carrier the trouble will be eliminated The carrier shown in the drawing con. sists of a canvas bag, the open top of which is held rigid by a wood or metal frame. Lengths of brass or galvanized chain and two coil springs, to serve as Simple Baby Carrier Hung Behind Front Seat Is Safe and Comfortable. shock absorbers, are attached as Indicated, and the baby will be safe and comfortable. To prevent the crib from lurching it should be fastened to the back of the front seat near the bottom by means of a short coll spring.— Carlton Groat. The Dalles, Ore., io Popular Mechanics Magazine. Numbering Gear Shift to > Help in Handling Lever In teaching his wife to drive a motorist found that she was having great difficulty in remembering the several gear-shift positions, and as a result was slowing up her shifting considerably. due to having to stop to think which lever position was which. He hit upon the idea of employing some small metal numbers, such as might be used for small signs and the like. Procuring a “1," “2." "3” and an “R.” he nailed them to the footboard in proper position to indicate the way the lever had to be shifted to effect any given speed change. The ide* worked to advantage, and the beginner had only to glance down at the number* to know exactly which way to carry the lever, eliminating all uncertainty. AUTOMOBILE NOTES See that the generator charges suf flcient amperage at all times to ayold battery damage. . j • • * Motorists have paid liberally and without complaint for good roads. The “detour” still persists. Keep the foot flat on the floor board, unless actually shifting gears or slow (ng quickly to a stop. Blow your auto horn at the railroad crossing so that the limited trrll* « will know you’re around and wen’t run the risk of being knocked fiom the right-of-way. / - Nothing else can Seem quite as out of place as Mercury in full flight on the radiator cap of a sedan llmplig in on three rims. / A car shown at the French lute show moves sideways as well ts forward and backward. The pedestrian was getting altogether too artftL • • • “Don’t you cry," said the sympathetic automobile salesman to his wife who had dropped a craple ol eggs on the floor, “we can hive them re-conditioned.” i