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a ho, Remember, what EVER "Oil UMPERTAKE, AUM4VS START AT THE BOTTOM MOW ABOUT SWIMMING? By JIANMt FARLEY WAS ONCE A B WE- Great Argument Started Over Titles of States Accepted Translation of In dian Names Disputed. Washington.—Smithsonian institu tion experts on Indian linguistic sys tems challenged the commonly ac cepted translation of the Indian names borne by many states. Alabamans, who like to think that the name of their state was Choc taw for “here we rest,” were told that the best derivation suggested that Alabama means “thicket cut ters” or possibly “medicine gath erers.” Kentucky, the experts insis- ed, does not mean “dark and bloody ground,” but more likely "level country,” from the Iroquois term 4, Kentayenton-ga.” Remarking that citizens like to fancy that their state names convey poetical ideas, the experts contend ed that the Indian was little given to exercising poetical talent in place names, living as he did before the days of suburban real estate devel opment. Couple Are Poetical Anyhow. On the basis of latest researchers, the Smithsonians gave the following translations: Arizona: “Place of the little springs,” or “place of the few springs.” Ohio: “Besutiful river” in the sense of good for temping or Ash- mf Illinois: 'The people” from the Algonquin root “Illini,” meaning man. Texas: “Friends” or “allies” from the Hasiana word “techas.” Dakota: “Feeling friendly” from the identical Sioux word. Missouri: “He of the big canoe,” not "dwellers on the Big Muddy” as given by most dictionaries. Minnesota: “Land of the sky-blue water,” from the Sioux word “Min nie,” meaning water, and the Sioux word “sota,” meaning clear but not perfectly clear. Oklahoma’s “Red People.” Oklahoma: “Red People” from the Choctaw. Nebraska: "Flat Water” from the Sioux phrase “Ibthasca.” Wyoming: “On the plain” from the Delaware Indian term “M’Chue- womink,” not “Field of Blood,” the reputed meaning. That name was applied by Pennsylvania settlers. Massachusetts: “Big hill” from the Algonquin words “massa” meaning big, and “wadsch” mean ing hill. Connecticut: “On the long tidal river,” from the Algonquin “quinni- tukq-ut.” Iowa: “Sleepy ones,” from “ayu- aba.“ applied by the Dakota Indians as a term of ridicule. The derivations of Arkansas *nd Tennessee the experts wars unable to determine. HE’S TROPHY WINNER To A1 vie Dague at Tulsa, Okie., goes the distinction of carrying away the outstanding awards and trophies of the Notional Champion ship Modal Airplane meet which was held at Detroit, and competed »n by over 900 model plane enthusi asts. Photograph shows A 1 e I e Dague. seventeen, who won the Mul- vihill bronze trophy (left) in the outdoor stick model contest with a time of 33 minutes 2 seconds and the Bloomingdale trophy for indoor cab in flight with a time of 15 minutes 41 seconds. AMAZE A MINUTE SCIENTIFACTS ^ BY ARNOLD Sun stronger THAN HIGHEST WIND/ A hundred mile GALE SWAYS THE TOP op the Eippel Tower ONLY 4 INCHES. YfeT THE SUN, BY WARMING AND EXPANDING ONE SIDE MORE THAN THE OTHER, MOVES THE TOP J 8 OR 9 INCHES DAILY. Worlds fastest pictures- The "strobo-scope" TAKES PICTURES OP ONE- HUNDRED THOUSANDTH SECOND DURATION BY i TIMING AND INTERRUPT ING THE LIGHT SOURCE INSTEAD OP THE CAM ERA SHUTTER. Harmless insect KILLER- A NEW INSECT KILLER, ROTENONE, IS IS TIMES MORE EPPECnvE THAN NICOTINE, YET IS MAR Ml ESS TO My Neighbor SAYS: A few bread crumba added to acrambled eggs improves the flavor and makes aa extra servmg possi ble. • • • If th# bottom of legs of fumituro are waxed they will not scratch pol ished floors when moved aruund on them. • • • When making jam rub the bottom of the preserving pen with a little oiL It prevents burning end leaves no disagreeable taste. • • • Hollyhock seeds germinate beet when fresh If seeds are sown as soon aa ripe, plants will grow rap idly and will flower next year. • • • Ermine furs may be cleaned by rubbing with hot dry Indian meal Heat two pounds of meal in oven and go over fur until clean. • • • Before painting Iron beds go over them with a damp cloth to remove all dust and ftnger-martu. then give a coat of flat white. Let that dry at least 4E hours, then give a coat of white enamel. Get the best you can buy and you will be well pleased with results. # Associated OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE By LEONARD A. BARRETT ~ Our greatest national heritage is not wealth, or social position, or ed ucation, but the inalienable right of liberty and the pursuit of happi ness. It was for this our fathers fought and died. When we com pare our social and economic conditions with those of Russia and Germany, we can appreci ate more fully our national blessing. But, proper appreciation very definitely calls forth personal responsibility. Our national heritage has been be queathed to us in trust. We are responsible for passing it on to suc ceeding generations, unsullied and undeflled. In these days of eco nomic uncertainty and changing norms, we may well ask ourselves to what extent we are safeguarding from destructive social forces this great possession. Our history records two tragic chapters: one a bribe, and the other a compromise. Aaron Burr sold his national heritage when he betrayed his country. His plan was to di vide the south and the north, seize Mexico, and establish a slave em pire. Browning's lines in criticism of Wordsworth aptly express our as pect of a traitor. toe • SMdtol at tfhrw l» Ml a* Is •Ort^W Mi Ho words of disparagement are strong enough to brand the traitor; and no criticism, that which need be deplored. Is our national life free today from all venom of treason? Are there thoee In our country who. in the name of oocial racket and anti-liberty, betray the glorious principle of liberty, the sole bul wark of our country? Tho second chapter which dark ens our notional history la tho com promise attempted by Stephen Douglas He wanted to bo Presi dent of the United States accord ing to this plan: mix up God and the devil, and from that work out a philosophy of Ufa which will make possible lor financial gain our ad justment of tho cot too and gold mar kets. and the slave trade. Douglas triad K, but met wtth rnlneeel failure. Are there la our midst to day. persons who are making a des perate effort to save our material possession* at the sacrifice of our national idealism ? In contrast. Lincoln's death re cords a pathetic chapter In our his tory. His efforts to save our na tional idealism coat him his life. But Lincoln left us something we dare not sacrifice nor lose. All else may go, but ere must guard with life itself, the leaven of the soul of Lincoln. Liberty of soul la the highest expression of freedom. Ludwig says that freedom is a gift of life only so long as it resembles a bird of prey that can hover, soar, sink down and hunt in space, at the mercy of no stronger bird. And down below in the thicket is lurk ing a monster watching for the op portunity to bring down the demi god above. In a new patriotism whose es sence is world peace and world brotherhood, let us tend the sacred fires of liberty: that there may be light for living, and freedom of life. C Western Newspaper Union. Virginia City Without Taxes Keeps Costs Down Bedford, Va.—This Virginia town of 4,000 population, which recently celebrated its eightieth birthday, has established a widespread repu tation as a city r/ithout taxes. Since early in 1935, citizens of Bedford have paid no local tax as sessments whatever. Civic leaders attribute this to sustained good civic management. vl Under its present budget, the municipally-owned light and water plants pay the cost of government, and in addition permit regular con tributions toward retirement of the city’s bonds, an obligation that has been cut almost in half during the past seven years. Bedford's operating expenses have shown no increase during the last 10 years. The city li governed by a By BETTY WELLS A LADY’S supposed to be gentle and sweet under any and all circumstances. At least according to a lot of books you read on how to twist people around your finger. But it’s a rare lady who doesn’t have to make remarks once in a while. Some men just need to have re marks made at them. Anyway it helps a lot of situa tions. Marietta Marshall, for in stance, made remarks about Hen ry’s radio for the car. After all was that absolutely necessary when they had so many expenses, etc. etc. Henry thought it over and decided that maybe Marietta had a point there ... if he could have a radio in the car, why shouldn’t she have one in her working center—t h e kitchen. She listens to a lot of pro grams while she's working there, but it’s always meant turning the living room radio on loud enough to be heard in the kitchen, not to mention chasing back and forth to dial different stations. By the time Henry had doped It aQ out. Marietta had a radio in her kitchen, set right in the wall over the sink where she could adjust it without having to race through the house. She tacked a little chart of household programs nearby and kept pencil and paper in reach In case something came over she'd want to writs down. While Henry waa on the subject of kitchen flourishes for Marietta’s comfort and pleasure, he devised a system of mirrors which enabled Marietta to got a protty good view of front door end front yard troan her kitchen. The secret here was a mirror placed diagonally serosa a corner In the kitchen which ed the front door and also Sat* had a full sweep w»de front windows. Bo Marietta could stand at tha sink and aae started us thinking that way in that direction. “You know, I don’t think women realize just what a grand profes sion they have in their hands,” he ruminated. “I meet a lot of smart women but the ones I respect most are those who succeed in making a really pleasant home. I don’t mean just being neat and efficient, though the mechanics of life have to be organized before a person can begin to live. But I mean making a home that is beautiful and interesting besides being well managed. It’s a tremendous job and certainly a challenging one. "Take my wife, for instance— she’s been an outstanding success, I’d say. I’ve had moderate succesa in business, but so have a lot of other men in our circle. Whereas I can't think of another woman we know who’s done as good a job as my wife. She manages our house smoothly and in a business-like way Lady. Taka Tear end to | thing to that the to hang around h plenty for the subtle extra thing that she brings She's ut aha'a ant a nag It get an • put • ■ei i) and I n i s quite a to a Men aren't fine points of tots of them don’t But many a two fisted fellow In tweede will reed a lady like a book—Just by a glance at her housekeeping. They’ll notice whether the window blinds are drawn to just the same height at all the windows and whether the lamp shades are straight or a little tipsy looking. Unpolished silver doesn't escape them and casters off of chairs give them the willies. They’ll be even more aware of the subtler things — the intangible atmosphere of the house which establishes the comfort and enjoyment people get out of being there. We met a man the other day who THAT YOUTHFUL AIR The swish of taffeta and tha flare of sunburst pleating lend an air of extreme youth to this black after noon frock. A deep facing of dull gold taffeta at the bottom of the skirt is the only note of color. That flattering callot is of dull gold vel vet. Primary Class in Gas Defense N™, everyone can be an Individ* ualist and blaze his own trail to fame. Some of us are better fit ted for felling into line as part of an organization. James A. Farley’s rise in politics is an example of the rewards which may come to the good lieutenant Farley was born in 1889 in Grassy Point, N. Y., a small village on the Hudson river. There were five chil dren, end the father was a saloon keeper. When Jim Farley was ten years old, his father died and his mother started a combination sa loon and grocery store. The boy often tended bar or worked as gro cery clerk on the other aide of the store. Through these jobs be learned to meet the public, be friendly with strangers end t'.iow S3 sympathy for their problems. He attended the Stony Point high school end the Packard commercial school in New York. Graduating In IMA ha was employed as • bookkeeper, Jim wee always Interested to poli tics; end. before he wee old enough to vote, he celled house to kouee, getting out tho Democratic role to His Bret political Job wee m town toous to all. jolly, • hale-fellow weD- met sort of maa who bad a pel an the beck tor fred E fim] tii governor of Now York, and faithful ttoll % plum to the United see POET WAS ONCE A LAI to toe aaof directly to Jt emen Ytohye to np toe He did father, who wrs one of the lawyers In tha state. In l gar Lee Masters was admitted to the bar and practiced in partnership with his father. The following year hi opened his own office ir Chicago where he was e highly successful lawyer until 1920. But even in high school^ Edgar Lee Masters was interested in writ ing end he never forgot his am bitions. He contributed to the Wa- verly Magazine of Boston end the Saturday Evening Call of Peoria; he wrote poems for a Chicago news paper. His first book, published to 18M, while he was struggling to e» tablish a practice in Chicago, waa called simply M A Book of Varaaa.** “Songs and