Bellefonte, Pa., October 17, 1930. [MPURE RADIUM ONLY LUMINOUS TYPE. Only impure radium is luminous, according to a report made by Paul M. Tyler, chief engineer of the rare metals and non-metals division of the Bureau of Mines, Department of Commerce. The fact that a faint glow often comes from tubes of radium salts is explained by the faint glow that sometimes is exhib- ties, Mr. Tyler said. «Radium alone is not luminous,” Mr. Tyler's statement reads. “The faint glow that sometimes is exhib- ited by tubes of radium salts is owing to impurities. By mixing radioactive material with zinc sul- phide, a paint that will glow in the dark may be produced. According to one authority, it was a shoemaker of Bologna who noted, more than 300 years ago, that heavy spar heated in charcoal possessed the property of glowing in the dark after it had been exposed to light. Other phosphorescent powders, most- ly blends of zinc sulphide and alkali sulphide, were discovered subse- quently, and were used for produc- ing temporary stage effects, for ex- ample, long before the discovery of radium made it possible to maintain the phosphorescent glow for an in- definite period.” Mr. Tyler said that the ingredients and formulas for producing luminous plants change from time to time. In the United States, he said, paint used on watch dials has consisted mainly of crystalline zinc sulphide mixed with various proportions of radium, mesothorium and radioth- orium to obtain the greatest de- gree of luminosity. At first zinc sulphide was made luminous by radium alone, but later cheaper methods were found by using meso- thorium and radiothorium. “As reported by Dr. Martland, the paint used by girls in a New Jersey factory contained chiefly zinc sulphide, rendered luminous by ac- tivation with about 20 to 30 per cent radium and from 70 to 80 per cent mesothorium containing radio- thorium. He quotes other author- ities to the effect that these paints may contain all the way from 7 to 3 and even 4 millograms of radium element to 100 grams of zinc sul- phide. Impurities may be added to the zinc sulphide as follows: mium, .05 per cent; copper, .001 per cent; manganese, .0002 per cent.” en eel CATCHNG INSECTS WITH TRAPS Experiments to catch insects with light traps are being undertaken on a large scale by Dr. P. J. Parrott, of the New York state agricultural experiment station. Though the basic is old, no definitely quantita- tive work has ever been done to see just how helpful this mode of at- tracting insects can be to harassed fruit growers. The work, which was started in 1927 with the co-operation of the Empire State Gas & Electric Co. showed a catch of close to 50,000 during the first season for the traps set in orchards, a goodly proportion of the haul being winged adult forms of destructive pests. More codling moths were found in the traps set in cold storage plants stored than an interesting where fruit had been out in ithe orchards, point that shows the liabilities as well as advantages of modern facil- ities in fruit distribution. The most striking results were obtained with traps placed in dairies and designed to kill house and sta- ple flies by contact with electrical current. “Operating for a period of 60 days, one trap destroyed approxi- mately 100,000 flies,” said Dr. Par- rott, “and during favorable condi- tions of weather a day's catch would sometimes exceed 2,500 spec- imens. Future studies directed to determining the efficiency and cost of operation of the contrivances un- der conditions different from those that obtained in (the experiments described are worth serious con- sideration.” In general the strongest bulbs at- tracted the most insects, though some preferred frosted bulbs. Where colored bulbs were used, light yel- low, light blue-green and daylight shades seemed to be most favored. PEE——— FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AMBITIOUS BOYS. Fred Fisher, head of the famous Detroit family, perfected himself as a builder of carriages by selecting different plants to work in almost every year when he was a young man. He wanted to learn all that was known about the art— to him it was nota commonplace trade but an art affording scope for the most scientific and artistic skill. when still a young fellow, he rose to be general manager of the mous carriage building concern in the country. That party explains why the Fisher ‘Body Corporation, now a devision of General Motors, has organized the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild and is offering four University scholar- ships of $5,000 each and more than 900 other awards totaling fully $50- 000 to the boys who build the best miniature of a Napoleonic coach. Any one of General Motors’ car dealers can supply boys and youths with particulars. The aim is to foster “that spirit of fine workmanship which per- meated the craft guilds of bygone centuries.” The Fisher brothers believe that boys taking part who will soon be entering their life work, soon will be “better equipped through training received as Guild members to achieve greater heights.” Anything calculated to induce boys and youths to fit themselves to succeed in the world is to be ap- plauded. Only compentent workers are happy workers, Cad- | a | Tipping the beaks of pullets is | FARM NOTES. Fallen leaves should be raked and piled for use as a mulch, pro- tection for perennial beds, or for manure for next year's garden. i | | —One cow often eats the profits | made by another. Feed each cow according to her production. A high producing cow needs much more grain than a low producer. If green feed is not available for the chickens, germinated oats will give satisfactory results, say State College poultry specialists. __Members of Pennsylvania co- operatives will meet at State Col- lege, November 20, 21, and 22, for their fifth annual conference. — Spring flowering bulbs may be planted now. Bulbs planted in clumps of five are far more at- tractive than those planted in single , TOWS. __It is estimated that the Ameri- can farmer is at least four times as efficient as any other farmer in the world. Increased efficiency brings greater volume and, unfor- tunately, sometimes unwieldy sur- pluses of some commodities result. i | i i 1 __ Bees which do mot have suf- ficient stores of good quality for the winter should be fed sugar Syr- up before cold weather comes. —A foal makes more than half : RIGID of its entire growth during the first ear. If stunted during this time, the colt will never fully recover. Proper feed and care are important. —Grease is better protecting plowshares from rust when they are stored for the win- ey, as the grease stays where it is put. — The heat waves this summer were responsible for damaging the grape crop of J. E. Angle, although in an indirect manner. Honey bees took to Angle's arbors when the dry weather interfered with their regular food supply from the flowers. Angle, however, saved some of the grapes. , —Potted roses, planted now in a bed which has been well pre- pared, should give a greater amount of bloom next spring. Water well after planting and protect them during the long winter months. ‘often the only remedy for bad out- i breaks of cannibalism in confined flocks of pullets. { — __Do not waste time and money in raising heifer calves unless they are from cows with high milk pro- duction records and from a sire which also is from a high producing cow. Cows are good or poor milk pro- ducers according to their blood in- heritance, say State College dairy specialists. — __Cost of production is just as important on the farm as in the factory. Profitable agriculture de- mands, however, that effecient and economical distribution must follow closely upon the heels of low cost production. __Qladioli, dahlias, cannas, and tuberoses should be lifted after the first heavy frost. They should be cleaned and stored ina clean cellar. __The birds selected for breeders need arest during October, Novem- ber and December. Give them free range if possible. __Packing cases protect the bees in hives from the winter cold and reduce the amount of labor required to maintain the cluster temperature. Get plans and instructions for build- ing and use of the cases from your county agent. _ From now until Christmas or later, lettuce, spinach, endive, and celery, in the order named, will furnish greens and salads for the family diet. _ Recent discussions as to the relative merits of New York apples and those from ithe West may go on indefinitely, for the choice of the prize apple depends on the judge's ate. But on one point all ap- | ple-eaters are agreed. The results ‘of a world-wide census, made known at the recent International Horti- cultural Congress in London, show that a Red Apple is the general preference. Regardless of flavor, texture or food value, a red apple will sell better anywhere on earth than a yellow, green or. brown one. * Perhaps this is due to the attrac- tion to bright colors. Or it may be that literary allusions have made us regard good apples as always red. Yet gold apples abound in fiction as far back as the Hesperides. | And it might be supposed that such ' goodly apples as the Grimes Golden {or the Yellow Bellflower might have inherited some of their glamour. But they, along with greenings and | russets, cannot compete with even ‘a mediocre red apple. | Apple-eaters are generally agreed | that the best flavor is a subtle blend of sweetness and tartness, As to the best kind of flesh for an apple, tastes differ, some preferring a firm, crisp type and others de- manding just the opposite, a soft, melting, mellow flesh, even though the flavor is inferior. If there be any to rise up and refute these findings he will doubt- less come from the ranks of the cooks. There are large and luscious looking red apples which no amount of cooking can reduce to the con- sistency of smooth apple sauce. There are some green ones that need only to be heated thoroughly to melt deliciously. It waquld be safe to bet “one little red apple,’ that cooks prefer good “cookers,” regardless of color. i | | i i | 1 than oil for and trucks found to be unfit for | we shall i MILE-A-MINUTE MARTY DECKER SriaTieR. Doors! | KEEP TurrIN' ' _/ DEAD |HER OVER,SPUD,| ir TY ai — AND AS S00 | A Na AS | HEAR HER \ruruT i. 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BELLEFONTE, PA. ’ SED CAR wiTH A REAL ENGINE 14 1 T/ THERE'S EER TESTS WILL MARK AUTO INSPECTION. law Pennsylvania's bu- vehicles may not burn destroy automobiles Under the reau of motor or otherwise operation, as is being done in New Jersey, but it has authority to re- voke or refuse registration for such vehicles. «If during the inspection period which began September 15 any car or truck is returned to us as being mechanically beyond redemption,” revoke its registration, Commissioner Benjamin G. Eynon. “In my travels recently I have seen cars which I believe will says PRAYERS FOR RAIN FUTILE LEADING PREACHERS AGREE Prayers for rain are futile, in the opinion of a majority of prominent American clergymen who took part in a symposium conducted by the magazine Christian Century. One fundamentalist leader, how- ever, Dr. Mark Mathews, of Seattle, declared that God had answered prayers for rain in Biblical days and that he could do it again if he so desired. Another answer on the positive side came from Dr. James M. Gray, | president of the Moody Bible Insti- tute of Chicago. He upheld the pos- have a difficult time procuring 0. K. stickers. inspectors will check the inspection The numbers of such cars | have been recorded and when the $ . q : $ u’s ? inspection period ends this bureau's oo" voile could change it. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, led the doubters, of He ticket and the car’s condition. If ; scoffed at prayer as a means of it is found that the machine has been ‘eased by by mechanics registration will be re- voked and the mechanic or repair shop placed on the bureau's black- list. : “During the inspection periods of the last two years advantage was taken of the Commonwealth by money-hungry repairmen who used approved stickers merely to drum up trade in gasoline, tires or acces- sories. So far as it has been pos- sible to uncover them, these of- fenders will examine no vehicles in the future.” Pennsylvania’s motor vehicle in- spection period began September 15 and continues to midnight of Octo- per 31. Applications from me- chanics and repair shops are now be- ing filed, Against these applica- tions are being checked complaints lodged by citizens who charge me- chanical gyppery or incompetence on the part of repairmen. If Com- missioner Eynon can prevent, no station will be authorized to in- spect vehicles unless its mechanics are capable men of long experience. «All motor cars must be inspect- ed,” said Commissioner Eynoon, “but if their_owners will report bad work- manship or unskilled inspection we shall see to it that incapables are not on our list of examiners. OUR MARRYING MUDDLE There are more ways of getting married in America than in any other country on earth. In fact, there are forty-eight ways, and if Texas ever exercises its right to subdivide into smaller States there may be just that many more, So many States, so many mar- riage laws and methods of getting a license. About the only way in which they | resemble is that in almost all it is lenient ' getting rain, “No imaginable connection exists between a man’s inward, spiritual attitude and a rainstorm,” said Dr. Fosdick. He pleaded for an aban- donment of “crude, obsolete super- naturalism in this benighted and un- civilized country.” Dr. W. P. Lemon, of Minneapolis, called prayer for rain an attempt to involve God in “a co-operative scheme to maintain present Ameri- can living standards.” It is, he said, too much like asking God to send an earthquake to aid an excava- tion or a hurricane to complete a wrecking job. <F yy PERSHING 70, STILL AT WORK. General John J. Pershing is 70 years old and putting in the usual eight hours of work on projects in which he 1s engaged. 2 These projects are a symbol of the A. E. F. commander's disbelief that the biblical “three score years and ten” should be a signal for a man to retire, and he feels other people should continue to work as long as they are able and no mat- ter what their age. “I hold that any active man or woman, of whatever age, always can find something useful to do,” he said in reply to a query con- cerning reurement at 70. On Sept. 13, 1924, Pershing was compelled to retire from the mili- tary service because of the Army regulation which asserts a military man is no longer useful after he is 64. But since then Pershing has been busy. He has been directing the con- struction of war memorials on the principal battlefields of France, and this work has taken him overseas at least once a year for three or four months at a time. Pershing has been similarly oc- cupied in the United States. He easier to geta marriage license than! a driving license, though a little more difficult than to get a fishing | permit or a dog license. According to a survey conducted for the Russell Sage Foundation, only two States—Florida and New Mexico— have no statutory disquali- fications. Feeble-mindedness is the most common bar in the other forty-six States, but insanity is not a speci- fied disqualification in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Con- necticut and Louisiana. Medical certificates are required of male candidates for matrimony in Alabama, Louisiana, North Dakota, Oregon, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Personal application for a mar- riage license is not required in thirty-six States, and in five of these it is expressly provided that neither candidate need apply. Five States call for personal ap- plications by one of the parties, and seven require both to apply in person. : And so on and so on down the line to the matter of residential qualifications. But whatever the comedy of var- iations in the matter of obtaining a marriage license, it is mildly amusing as compared with the con- tradictions in regard to divorce. As each State unites, so does it sep- arate in its own sweet way. U. S. FOURTH IN FORESTRY Russia has the most extensive forests. Next comes the British Empire, third Brazil, and fourth, the United States, says the Ameri- can Tree Association. These four countries together have within their borders nearly two-thirds of the forest land in the world. The re- maining third is divided among more than 50 nations. has been supervising the collection of funds for the National Cathedral in Washington. And the General has been work- ing on his book on his World War experiences, Even in personal affairs Pershing is no less active at 70 than he was at 64. He walks a great deal. He also enjoys horseback riding and many of his evenings are spent at formal social affairs. em ee em ee TOM THUMB GOLF. Miniature golf is not only a pop- ular sport; it has become the dress parade of ithe democracy. Players are dressing for it as so- ciety once dressed for the races and as it still does for the opening night of a grand opera season. Fine feathers may not make fine players, but what does the score card matter if ithe sporting outfit shows to full advantage? Decoration is older than dress and to strut is a human instinct. Men and women painted their bodies long before they thought of clothing them. Of late years they have been wearing less and less, but moralists need not be alarmed. What may not be preserved for modesty will still be preserved for decoration. And the decorated human loves to be admired; loves to attract atten- tion, and there is no better oppor- tunity thanithe brightly lighed stage- like setting of the miniature golf course: It is an all too-conservative esti- mate that gives $125,000,000 as the total expenditure on the new sport. That is not the half of it. A far greater amount has been spent in dressing for the game, That is good for business. The sport takes young and old into the open. That is good for health. sibility of divine intervention in me-' teorological affairs by declaring that since God made the weather he also | Have You Made a Will? ome people regard the making of a Will as a solemn rite to be performed only at the last moment. In fact, it is a mere business affair that should be attended to like any other busi- ness of importance. And it is important—so necessary that if you have not made one, do it at once. It will save your heirs a lot of trouble; it will dispose of your estate as you wish; it will relieve your mind. A strong Bank makes the best Executor. Why not consult us? THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK BELLEFONTE, PA. 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