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THE SUN, NEWBERRY, S. C„ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1938 Each of u* * hat a place in life’s line, to do with what we will. Are you making the most of yourt? -By WINIFRED WILLARE I_J E WASN’T much to look at— short, squatty and a bit sinis ter. But he was something to re member. (t was St. Louis, the tick et window of the Union station, i rushed for tickets. Ominous line ahead Nothing to do but take my pl%ce and wait my turn. Through slow fifteen minutes, we had inched along until 1 stood second from the ticket agent. As the one ahead took his change and stepped from line, this other man slid in ahead of me. “It is my turn.” 1 said Looking me full in the face, he leered. “Well, what you going to do about it?” , 1 might have tried what the wom an in Washington did one matinee afternoon last winter. It was Christ mas time. We were to see “Little Women.” Our hearts were in th* proper state of sublimination for re newing acquaintance with Beth and Jo and Meg and Mother March. But office furniture moving In and heavy pedestrian traffic broke the box of fice line. We stopped to see where it really was, then stepped into what we supposed was our proper place. No sooner done than a miliant woman hurtled herself at us—didn’t we know we belonged at the end of the line? Who did we think we were to break in like that? Why didn’t we stay at home until we knew how to get into a line? Efforts to explain our right intentions fell flat in the face of her wrath. I wonder whether this tirading woman has a husband. If so, the Lord have mercy on his soul! Manners We were all in a hurry to get our letters one day last summer and to be in our seats before the morn ing symphony began. Eight ahead of me was a man. Down the plaza, up the steps we moved with the measured pace of such a queue. My eighth-ahead man was all right un til at a distance he saw somebody whom he wanted to see close range. So, saying that he guessed his mail could wait, he left his place in the line. We brisked up, considerably encouraged. He found his friend, delivered his message, chatted with half a dozen others, then came back to the letter line and as if by merit of right, stepped into his for mer place. He knew better. He showed the embarrassment that goes with doing a trick like that. We were a well mannered group. Nobody said a word. But who can deny there was a heap o’ thirikin’? Isn't a line a section of life? Isn’t a line a stage where we play our parts, informally and often un aware? And aren’t we revealing of our inmost selves in the ways we play? Have I more right to take your place in the line of life than to rifle your purse? Neither belongs to me. Life Gives Us Much One of the lovely things life gives us is a place, each for himself, to make what he may of it. Some peo ple make beauty spots out of their life places. Some let theirs stay all dreary and bare, putting no plan, no thought, no work, no love into them. Whatever my place is in life’s line, it’s mine! And that is much! I decide by the way 1 han dle it whether it shall be insignif icant or something greatly to be de sired. Good fortune to somebody else often devours us with envy. 1 had two college mates like that, To this day, they can’t endure to know that anything fine and gracious has come to anybody else. They want their places in the line to be the best and themselves to be the biggest. Of course they’re unhappy. Of course they’re difficult. Of course they’re lonely. Box office, railroad'ticket or mail delivery waiting lines have their unwritten ethics to the end of an even chante for everybody. The line of life is not so simple, (t often gets tangled and twisted, sometimes all but out of hand. But in it, I have my place. If yours is ibetter, 1 can take that as example and standard by which to make mine measure up. I can work hard and be loyal and fair and faithful; in tny own place. And .1 shall not’ break the rule of the line by taking what does not belong to me. Copyright.—WNU Service. ‘Oglethorpe Trail’ Dates* Back Before Revolution The old Indian trail and highway known as the "Oglethorpe Trail,” dates back to pre-Revolutionary war days when General Oglethorpe, founder of the state of Georgia, es tablished a thoroughfare from Sa vannah to Augusta in 1739. following his famous treaty conference with the Creek Indians at Coweta. The British designated the trail in 1780 as a military road, and in 1791 President George Washington trav eled the road during his southern tour. Rich in scenic sites which pass through deep, jungle-like river swamps abounding with game and fish, the trail also winds through rolling hill territory and along the banks of the Savannah river ' rJ ' u ‘ LlJL ” 1 MP ROV E D ' UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I chocl Lesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D. Dean of The Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago. V v ' © Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for October 16 REVERENCE FOR GOD LESSON TEXT—Exodus 20:7: Matthew 9:33*37* 12:33*37. * GOLDEN TEXT—Our Father which art In heaven. Hallowed be thy name.—Matthew 6:9. Character reveals itself through the words and deeds of a man. He may try to conceal his real spiritual condition and may assume an out ward appearance of piety but he need not say many words, nor meet many of life’s problems, before his true condition is revealed. Our lesson for today touches pri marily on the matter of the words of men, presenting first God’s com mand that in speaking we are to show reverence for His name, and then leading up to the expression of that reverence in abstinence from swearing and from idle talk. I. Reverence Commanded (Exod. 20:7). The forbidden thing is the taking of the name of the Lord “in vain.” Oar use of the word “vain” carries the meaning of “useless, without purpose or meaning.” This is part of what is in mind in this comtnand- ment, for the name of Jehovah is sacred and is to be reverenced as standing for the eternal God. It is never to be used carelessly, or for a frivolous purpose. All too often we tell jokes or stories which have no real purpose or meaning except to elicit a laugh and in them we use the name of God. We all need to exercise care at that point. The Hebrew word translated “vain” has the additional meaning of “evil” and “falsehood.” Men are so bold that they may even use the name of God to support themselves in a lie. God hears and will in no wise hold them guiltless. II. Swearing Forbidden (Matt. 5: 33-37). The Sermon on the Mount (so- called), from which this portion of Scripture is taken, is difficult to interpret to the satisfaction of all. Some disregard its evident appli cation to the kingdom and, attempt ing to apply it in the midst of an ungodly generation, fall into such inconsistency that they abandon the effort and regard the teaching of the passage as impossible idealism. Others, who rightly interpret the passage as presenting the laws and principles of life in the iangdom of God when it shall be fully set up on earth with Jesus as King, fail to make any application of those principles to the life of those who are now living in this world—though not of it—but rather have their cit izenship in heaven. This is also an unfortunate error. We who follow the Lord Jesus are not to swear by either things sacred or things that might be called secu lar. Perhaps He has in mind that our lives should be so true that men will not need to have any kind of an oath to be assured of our sin cerity and honesty. Some believe that all oaths even in court are for bidden, while others, with due re spect for the feelings of those who hold this view, regard the taking of oaths in official matters as not be ing in mind. All would agree that the eareless and almost sacrilegious use of God’s name in administering oaths would be taking His name in vain. Swearing is also entirely beyond the pale with Christian men and women. It is all too common with both men and women. A great church has organized a “Holy Name Society” to keep its members from using the name of the Lord in pro fanity. What a telling comment on the times in which we live! Ill Judgment Assured (Matt. 12: 33-37). Jesus had cast out a demon who had possessed a man and made him blind and dumb. The Pharisees could not deny the miracle but at tributed it to the power of Beelze bub, prince of the demons. Jesus closed their mouths by pointing out that Satan did not work against him self, and went on to speak solemn words regarding their and our re sponsibility for what we say. A day of judgment is coming, when we shall answer for the idle and wicked words which we speak. While we would not bring condem nation upon those who indulge in the innocent pleasantries of life by mak ing too severe an application of these words, neither should we de stroy their evident import by fail ing to apply them to our daily con versation. One need but listen to the casual small talk of men and women in public places to realize that we need to give attention to the mat ter of elevating not only the conver sation of others but our own as well to a nobler and more helpful level. Surely Christians should speak for the glory of God on every occasion and in each circumstance of life. The way to accomplish this worthy purpose, and the only way, is to have the heart and life filled with the good treasure of God’s Word, for verily out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. What do your words and mine indicate to others regarding what is in our hearts? Maine Governor Wins Potato-Picking Duel Republican Gov. Lewis O. Barrows of Maine, left, and Democratic Gov. Bazilla W. Clark of Idaho are shown as they competed for the gubernatorial potato-picking championship of the western hemisphere in “Bot” Smith’s hilltop field at Fort Fairfield, Maine. The chief executive of the Pine Tree state, with height and reach on his side, picked 201 pounds of potatoes in five minutes, compared with 197 pounds by the Westerner. A crowd of 4,000 persons stood in the rain to watch the unprecedented contest. STRIKEOUT KING — * ; ——— .-'4 Doctor Takes Dose of Own Medicine Nineteen-year-old Bob Feller, only two years out of high school, struck out 18 batters to shatter the old major league record held jointly by himself and Dizzy Dean. Oddly enough, his sensational feat did not result in victory for the Cleveland Indians, who were defeated by De troit, 4 to 1. Dr. Thomas Parran Jr., United States surgeon general, gets a taste of his own medicine as he passes through quarantine at Miami, Fla. Returning from a tour of Latin American nations. Dr. Parran goes through the regular procedure of having his temperature and pulse taken and his yellow fever certificate examined by Dr. Gilbert L. Donohue, left, and Dr. Stephen A. Hrinko. Taking Soft Balt to Japan Some members of the squad of 31 girls from all parts of the United States who sailed for Japan where they will introduce the game of soft- ball. Left to right are Dorothy Day, manager, of New York; Genevieve Best of Indianapolis, Masako Fujioka of Los Angeles, and Muriel Cox of New Orleans, wearing the uniform with its crossed fla; s. WOMAN COMMANDER Commander of a full-fledged American Legion post, not an aux iliary, is Mrs. Pearl Vetter of Mi ami, Fla. The commander of the only all-woman post in Florida served as a yeomanette in the World war. BELOW—* Only a Robot, But He Eats! “Rollo the Robot,” the University of California’s radioactive man, poses with Harold Welch, laboratory assistant. Rollo has windows in his chest, arms, legs and stomach, through which next year’s spectators at the Golden Gate International exposition may see how the human body reacts to radioactive substances placed in Rollo’s mouth through the tube he is holding. The exhibit is being prepared as part of the $200,008 dis play of tho university in ths hall of science. What to Eat and Why C. Houston Goudiss Discusses Significance of Fruits and Vegetables; Tells the Truth About Canned Foods By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS A GENERATION ago, except in mid-summer, fruits were a luxury that only appeared, with nuts, at the end of a festive meal, and vegetables, except for the root crops, had no regular place in the daily diet. But when scientists estab lished the importance of mineral salts in human nutrition, these two groups of foods assumed a position of commanding importance, because next to<»- milk and eggs, they are the chief conveyors of minerals from the soil to man. With the discovery of vitamins they achieved new distinction, because in their content of these vital substances, they rank with milk and eggs 'as “protective” foods. Foods That Safeguard Health In addition to providing nutri ents that are indispensable for buoyant health and a healthful and nutritious food in a form that is often superior to the same foods cooked at home. That is partly because of the methods employed and partly because canned foods are processed at the peak of their flavor and freshness. A Superlative Canned Food An outstanding example is canned salmon which has been called by one of America’s lead ing food experts, “the cheapest and most nutritious animal food that can be had for children over six.” n o r m al growth, they possess anoth er important vir tue: the- indigesti ble . cellulose or bulk yielded by the fibrous framework of the 1 e'a v e s, stems and fruits of plants, has a nat ural laxative value which helps to in sure normal elimi nation. And finally, they are ex tremely useful' in helping to main tain the acid-base balance’ of the body, for all vegetables and most fruits yield an aikaline-ash fol lowing digestion. \ Green Vegetable* for Iron Fruits and vegetables supply varying amounts of practically ev ery mineral element the body re quires. They do not compare with, milk as a source of calcium, but sub stantial amounts of this bone-and- tooth-building substance are to be found in leaf and stem vegetables, carrots, oranges, figs and straw berries. Moreover, investigations have demonstrated that calcium from vegetables is well utilized by adults. .j | Green vegetables, in general, are outstanding as a source of iron. And it has been further es tablished that their iron i« better absorbed and becomes nfOrrcotip: pletety available for nutrition than iron from some other sources. Some fruits are also vdlued for their iron content, the more nota ble including oranges; tomatoes, which are botanically a fruit, though they are classed as a vege table; strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and huckleberries; and dried figs, dates and prunes. Vegetable* for Vitamin A We usually think of milk and other dairy products as our most important sources of vitamin A. But recently, it has been deter mined that the thin green leaves of vegetables are also outstanding in this respect. Weight for weight, when fresh, escarole is more than five times as rich as butter. Young green peas and green string beans are also a good source of this vita min as are tomatoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Very little fresh salmon finds its way into our markets and even then it may be far from “fresh” after a considerable journey packed in ice. On the other hand, salmon canneries have been estab- lifhed in close proximity to the waters from which salmon are taken, so that only a few hours elapse between the time the fish are removed from the water and the moment their rich nourish ment is sealed in cans. Similarly the fruits and vege tables designed for canning are al lowed to mature on tree or vine. This means that they develop maximum flavor and vitamin con tent. Then they are picked, rushed to nearby canneries and hermeti cally sealed in cans. The sealed cans are then cooked at high heat so as to destroy any bacteria which might be present. Because they are protected from the air during the cooking process, and because the cooking liquors are sealed in the cans, they retain a maximum amount of minerals and vitamins. It is because canned foods are so definitely superior in this respect that physicians en couraged the canning of strained fruits and vegetables for infants and young children. nothing occurs to make the can leak. It is not necessary to re move canned food from the con tainer as soon as the tin is opened, though many homemakers often do so because the food presents a more attractive appearance in a dish or bowl. A hissing sound when opening does not mean that the contents of a can are spoiled, but rather that there was a vac uum in the can, which the air is rushing in to fill. Thus canned fruits and vegeta bles are not only “as good as” fresh ones, but are often superior in food values. Every bomemaker should see to it that she uses both liberally in the diet of every mem ber of her family, as a means of providing liberal amounts of min erals and vitamins. Questions Answered Source* of Vitamin C Vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining the health of teeth and gums and for preventing the degeneration of muscle fibers generally, is obtained almost en tirely from fruits and vegetables. The principal sources of this vita min are the citrus fruits; raw and canned tomatoes and canned to mato juice; strawberries; raw carrots, onions and yellow tur nips. As this vitamin is easily de stroyed by heat in the presence of oxygen, the amount present in any fruit or vegetable is great ly reduced by the average home cooking methods. On the other hand, this and other vitamins, as well as minerals, are usually.well retained in commercially canned fruits and vegetables. What AI>out Canned Foods? I frequently receive letters from readers who question the merits of canned foods. They ask wheth er it is true that canned foods are devoid of vitamins; whether canned foods are wholesome for children; whether or not canned foods may spoil on the grocer’s shelves; and if it is dangerous to eat foods that have stood in the can for a few minutes after be ing opened. To discount the value of modern canned foods is to display a lack of knowledge as to how these foods are harvested, prepared and packed. And the failure to use them may result in depriving your family of essential minerals and vitamins. There are available in cans to day, 46 varieties of vegetables, 33 kinds of fruiti and 10 different juices, besides soups, numerous specialties and several kinds of Ath. Every one of these presents Mrs. A. B. M.—There is not the slightest reason why a normal per son should not drink coffee after middle age unless the beverage has been expressly forbidden by a doctor. On the contrary, many peo ple find both coffee and tea ex tremely comforting in their later years. <0—WNU—C. Houston Goudiss—1938—32. HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS Uniform Sized Fruit.—If fruit is preserved either whole or cut into pieces, each one should be uni form in size, so they cook in the same length of time and look better in the jars or cans. • • • Breaking in New Shoes.—Sprin kle talcum powder into the new shoes. They will seem more com fortable when worn for the first time. • • • Sift the Flour.—Flour is one of the easiest ingredients in baking to mismeasure. For best results always sift flour and measure by spoonfuls into a cup, being care ful not to shake the filled cup. • • • Firmly Anchored Straps.—If the shoulder straps on slips are not anchored below the lace or trim on firm reinforced material, they are sure to pull out end perhape ruin the slip entirely.