Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

4 The Barnwell People-Sentinel, Barnwell S. C- Thursday, 20. 1930 SUCH IS LIFE—The Day of Days By Charles Sughroe WA, HAVE/ 'XOU L ■^ORfiOriEM m-r DAY -nu? my, our ANMIVERSAf^ OF COURSE WT it is Mori -mis is the mv You P/toMlSEP TO Gleam out the ceu-ar! Booms and Slumps Laid to Sunspots UNIFORMITY IN VARIETY By LEONARD A. BARRETT Various Crises Are Linked to Solar Activity. Cambridge, Mass.—In line with the “sunspot theory” of economic and industrial activity, there has come from Harvard’s astronomical observatory a declaration by Dr. Loring B. Andrews, astronomer, that sunspot activity can be cor related with such varied phenomena as weather conditions, economic tranquility and distress, wars, floods and international crises. 1 While admitting the correlation between earthly phenomena and un usually active spots on the surface of the sun, Doctor Andrews, in dis cussing the subject, states that the actual source of the correlation must he sought in other solar pe culiarities which are correlated in turn with sunspot activity. Especially “amazing.” according to Doctor Andrews, is the correla tion of economic prosperity and de pression with periods of sunspot maxima which has held true ovtf a period of the past two centuries. Using this correlation, the astron omer states that “it would seem that all the king’s horses and all the king’s men cannot bring pros perity hack again; but the sun can.** With a sunspot maxims expected HITS FOUR HOMERS in 1939, the Harvard scientist tenta tively predicts an increase in stock market activity at that time, for “as the number of sunspots mounts, prosperity turns the corner; as the number of sunspots diminishes, prosperity hides itself in a depres sion.” “It may be pointed out,” he con tinues, “that the last sunspot maxi mum was in 1928, an epoch in the economic history of the United States to which one commonly re fers as the good old days.” The last sunspot minimum occurred in 1933. Some one has mentioned an economic depression similarly dat ed.” The blemishes on the face of the sun, with which Doctor Andrews finds so many correlations, have been demonstrated, according to the scientist, to be huge solar cyclones, whirlwinds in the solar atmosphere, accompanied by pronounced mag netic conditions. Each sunspot, he says, is a huge magnet as a result of the whirling of electrically charged particles within it. Sunspots have cycles of eleven | years. Maximum spottedneaa has | come in 1906, 1917 and 1928 since the turn of the century and mini mum spottedness in 1901, 1913, 1923 and 1933 Since the tun rotates on its axis in a period of 2S days. Doctor An drews states that it is impossible for the earth to be permanently in the range of a sunspot or a sunspot group, but when the spots are near the earth, such terrestrial phenom ena as auroral displays, electric storms and effects on long-distance radio reception are noted. Sens pot Activity “All of these phenomena.’’ Doctor t the aurorae, borealis and australis, perform beautifully, magnetic com- pt saes oscillate to and fro over a small amplitude centered m their normal position, and long-distance radio reception is either improved or hampered In connection with the last of these it should be said that whether reception is improved or hampered depends upon the nave-length of the signals and oth- No two leaves of the forest are exactly alike. Of the many differ ent kinds of trees, no two have exactly the s a m-e dimen sions. The beau ty of a tree is symbolized in its symmetry; but here again na ture publishes it self in many forms, reaching from particles and s p i c u 1 a, through transfor mations i n n u- merable to the highest symmetries which are sub ject to the dictum of variety. Flow ers show marked variety. A rose will vary in every one of the same species. Yet we may recognize the different roses by their correct bo tanical names and give them spe cific descriptions, both of form and of beauty. Nature is always con sistent though she would try to con travene her laws. She equip* her self with one thing—old yet ever new—the one thing needful; life. It is from life that nature com- ^kJ-Tou Lvjdia Le Baron Walker sefiofS GAY ENSEMBLE er fai relate ted to radio trana- V' Chuck Klein, slugging outfielder of the Phillies, became the fourth baseball player to clout four home runs in j single game, when he achieved that distinction in a re cent game against Pittsburgh. mat ion of the correlation inspot activity and eco- penty and other items on ea.th is explained as being indirect ly caused by the solar phenomena. When sun spots are at a maxi mum. he finds, the earth’s receipt of heat from the sun is above nor mal Strangely enough, this does not make for warmer weather be cause it increases the evaporation of water from the earth’s surface and therefore the weather is cooler than usual and there is increased rainfall. AMAZE A MINUTE SCIENTIFACT8 BY ARNOLD o o Inventive Swiss •• Swiss people, man for MAN, ARE MORE THAN THREE TIMES AS INVENTIVE AS GERMANS, FOUR times the French, five times the British, and six times more in ventive than Americans. Potato water- Tmough a POTATO APPEARS QUITE SOUD, IT IS COMPOSED MORE Than three- quarters os WATER . My HEART BEATS- Every twenty-four hours ONE’S HEART BEATS 100.000 TIMES. W N L Gay flowers in red and orange tones with green leaves almost ap pear to be painted on the white background of this unusual silk print ensemble. The short box-hke jacket has square shoulders and accordion pleated sleeves. I T IS a good idea to go around with a screw driver and tight en screws frequently. It is amaz ing how many minor repairs can be avoided by doing just this very thing. Mechanical devices for la bor saving are apt to have a screw or two somewhere in their mechan ism, and unless these screws are kept tightened, trouble is brewing. Accidents also can be avoided by going the round of the house with the screw driver, and using it as needed. One of the kitchen utensils that must have the screws i n firmly is the cof- f e e percolator handle. If one loses its grip, the person using the percolator, may get badly scalded. Be sure t h e v screws in electric cord end- pieces are secure. I know of one woman who had a rather serious accident when the screws came out of the cord she was using with the electric flatiron. So don’t for get to make good use of the screw , I driver on such screws. Soap Screws When a screw has to be renewed, or when the old one comes out and must be put back again, there is a little trick that will make the job easier. Soap th# screw! Press rmk can be produced in no other Would it not also be a very mo notonous world if every person looked exactly alike? W’outd we not all be victims of ennui if every person behaved in exactly the same manner* In spite of variety In the moral world, the aspect of uniformity saves us from our worst enemy, ourself. In the realm of moral values, the creative moral impulses are bom from within by a power higher than ourselves—a power “which makes for righteous ness ** If we add to our faith, vir tue. to virtue, knowledge, and on t) the end of the octave of the high est spiritual realities, moral and spiritual norms will manifest them selves in different ways. yet will they be true to - their law of uni formity . individual reproduction in the individual mind and heart. The stable norms which know no vari ety in essence are the realities up on which character is developed They govern conduct, enlarge per sonality, and are the principles which emphasize right living which in substance is: “to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thv God.” C Western Nrwei>a|M-r I'mon. Foreign Words ^ and Phrases 9 Abusus non tollit usum. (L.) Abuse is no argument against tha proper use of anything. Auri sacra fames. (L.) Ac cursed greed for gold. Bon chien chasse de race. (F.) A good dog hunts from instincts; blood will tell. Coute que coute. (F.) At any cost. Doux yeux. (F.) Soft glances. Esprit des lois. (F.) The spirit of the law. Favete Unguis. (L.) Avoid ut tering ill-omened words; main tain silence. In nubibus. (L.) In the clouds; not clear. Lite pendente. (L.) .During the trial. pounds her creations and from it that she finds the power of uni formity in variety. Growth and reproduction are es sential characteristics of life, be cause all living forms are constant ly reaching a limit of grojvth, and dying. Living things reproduce themselves, but one of the facts of reproduction is that the species is alike in form, but always slightly different. We speak of this slight difference as individuality. Every species changes all its individuali ties in each generation. Thus does “one touch of nature make the whole world kin,” and £et is each touch an individual touch reveal ing variety in uniformity. We may classify dogs according to their breeds and distinguish a German police dog from all other species, and one German police dog from another. If the law of variety did not func tion, this would be a very monoto nous world. The differences exist ing in the species itself are a chal lenge to the spirit of investigation as well as an element of apprecia tive value. The law of variety Is not difficult Ute-^understand, since variations are caused by both he redity and environment. The uni formity in nature is also evident when we remember that “ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny’’—oi the history of the individual repeats it self in the history of the race and vice versa. Every acorn is sub ject to the laws of growth, develop- mant, and disintegration. A forest the screw down into soap, and give it a little twist. Or, holding the head of the screw, just beyond the edge of the cake of soap, turn the screw around on the top of the cake, pressing the thread down enough to get it soaped. Now use the screw wherever it is wanted, and you will find that it is much easier to turn, and also it fits more securely. This is good, especially, when the screw has been used in the hole before, and is a bit loose. Screws should be very firm and tightly fitted. There is no illumination for a dining table that is comparable to candle light. Thq. tapers should be high enough not to intercept the vision of those looking across the table or else the candles should have shades. It is assumed in these instances, that the candles are near the center of the table. Candles that are not high, and are minus shades, can be placed nearer the edge of the table, and be satisfactory. Number of Candles It should be remembered that four candles are the correct num ber. Never use three, for three candles are too cloaely associated with church significances with a sad trend, to make the number suggest gaiety, and merry meala are good for the digestion. When the table is small, or where the candles are for decoration merely, and not for the sole illumination, two candles are satisfactory. During the summer when | draughts of sir sre wanted, can dles. even the beat of them, will drip when at other times they will not and the wis gets pn the table It is not the easiest thing In the world to get the was out. If the candles sre colored, the dye has been known to stain the tablecloth or centerpiece ( sadlestiek Doilies To avoid this little annoyance. ’ let me suggest using candlestick doilies These can be aa simple as . circles or squares of dull finish damask table oilcloth to match the tablecloth m color. They will be , inconspicuous, and ars recom mended for summertime cottage ’ use. or for dining nooks m city homes, or for eating porch meals. Those who prefer better candle stick doilies, can make them of lln- I en embroidered in self tones, white, | or contrasting colors, with scal- I loped edges. Or the doilies can I be plain linen, lace edged. Unless the candles are of deep or brilliant dyes, these doilies are entirely suf ficient. For more precaution the circle or square of imitation \ damask oilcloth can be put be neath the candlestick doilies. c lull SjHMllc«l« — WNV SvrvMe. The Colon Archipelago Colon is the official Spanish name for the archipelago popularly known as the Galapagos Islands. Colon is Spanish for Columbus and this is the name used by the Re public of Ecuador, to which the islands belong. Week's Supply of Postum Free Read the offer made by the I’ostum Company in another part of this pa per. They will send a full week's sup ply of health giving Postum free to anyone who writes for it.—Adv. Adversity If thou faint in the day of ad versity thy strenth is small.— Book of Proverbs. Even a Genius Must Eat Right Will Let us have faith that right makes might. KEEP ■■■ YOUR EYES VJJllRWL, with rkh IMpai scalp aad praaaatwi laatroaa hair growth. Start tha C« Dept. 32. MakWa. TAKE T-LAX T MI SAM LAIATIVI Indention l\w P©f Conttipstion TETTERINE ISTOM ITOtm OR MOREY MCRI ny skla KcMng. «0c at Si Rnw ston AFTER YOU EAT? After you finish a meal can you be sure of rerular, successful eliminationf Get rid of waste material that causes gas, acidity, headaches. Take Milnesia Wafers for quick, pleasant elimination. Each wafer equals 4 teaspoonfuls of milk of magnesia. 20c, 35c & 60c at drug stores. WNU—7 34—36 Donald McMurray. the thinking machine who completed a four-year course in ten months, and who now races for a master's degree, a year's work, in seven weeks, takes his food and drink from the hands of his bnde, the termer Evelyn Ehrlich, as he gtudies. Rid Yourself of Kidney Poisons r\0 you suffer burning, scanty or Ls too frequent urination; backache # headache, dizziness, loss of energy, leg pains, swellings and puffiness under the eyes? Are you tired, nerv ous—feel all unstrung and don't know what is wrong? Then give some thought to your kidneys, be sure they function proper ly for functional kidney disoroer per mits excess waste to stay in tha blood, and to poison and upset the whole system. Use Doan's Pills. Doan's are (or tha kidneys only. They are recommended the world over. You can get the gen uine, tune-tested Doan’s at any drug Doan spills