EE
Miss Sarah Pool, eighty-six,
Mary Newsom, eighty-two, whose
Ga.
have established the fact
ition, with Georgia claiming two
of the Daughters of the American
married three
younger, Mrs,
are members
Their father
When
wis
the
Both
as Much as Gold.
Washington. — inun
new Platinum
are among
ments
“py
tatda
fields,
atinun
of metals" says
National zraphic society.
“A pound of platinum is wogth more
than two pounds of gold, but
platinum goes a long way
about six tons is required an
‘supply a met:
jmetal ean be rolled
{leat one two-hundred thousandth
an inch
drawn
that
iworld at
“Because It is costly and may be ar
ivistically patterned, of
‘the world’s supply of platinum is sold
Geo
hungry world
and beaten
of
thick. A cubic inch can be
an almost invisible
could be wound twice around
into
the
the Equator
more than half
fover the Jewelry counter. The modern
num
plating
with
{Jeweler's show cases
irings and rings of
platinum settings fo
pl itinum
tcases enclosing
other metals
Wr D1 stones,
ous
and platinum-plated watch
3 tor -
with piatinum
works
| pivots, rouge and powder bo
vases, flower and fruit bow
' ornaments, and tableware.
“Platinum often its
beyond the vision of the
man. AS a part
alds modern
graph and telephone
improves and speeds
res, pins,
is, various
best work
verage ay
tibiae, it
in tele
it
does
of a radio
entertainme
modern
Religion, Ignorance,
and Happiness
By THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
Emeritus Dean of Men,
University of Illinois.
It was the unusual
country neighborhood
up
thing In the
in which 1 grew
for any
have been
one to
to
The educa.
of our neigh-
bors was pretty
limited, E the
teachers who
presided over the
district school
which 1 attended
had dom been
farther in the
pursuit of knowl
edge than the
training afforded
by the eighth
grade, One teach.
er I recall had had a year or two of
residence In an academy of mediocre
grade, but he was an exception.
The best-educated man in our com
muuity, so far as formal training was
concerned was McManis,
He aceepted no definite religious
col
lege
tion
ven
sel
i
iratus
of automobil
trains, si
tipped
sed
in conned
alds the
er's fertilize
tool of the ravon
“Because platinun
and
nost
the ol
wr rr i
ing point
acid
where platin:
im crucibles, pan
ers and furnace parts are extens
One of its citlef labor
is as a sort of ‘mid
When
platinum
their
itself Is not
used, RLOTY URES,
lle man,
however,
or cataivzer in certain
solutions,
the
inufac-
yet
M
wurie
metal
and
this way
turers of ammonis
acetie acids
in thelr processe
“For the first uw] States
os
government recently
at
struck off two
the Pi ladelphia
ster copies of the
United
1
Washington bicentennial
platinum medals
mint. Thes
medal
Goorge
desig States
oom
mission
“Platinum
form of nose
in the
perforated
once was
rings and
worn
was, in
jig beliefs
He married wh
and had a
The two things tha
bring of
that
inculcate
approaching forty
of children.
Interested me in
his children was
from the outset to
very distinct and
faith, and second
that, although he was abundantly able
to do sa, he gave none of them an ed-
neation beyond the elementary train.
Ing which was afforded by the rural
gchools,
large family
the ing up
first he tried
in them
orthodox religious
“1 want my children happy,”
plained, “and
certain stability
he ex
one Rr
and a
Its m
stability and an assurance which 1 do
not myself enjoy. Even If it Is all
hokum, I should rather they believed
it and were happy than to live in the
uncertain state of mind which I sm
in”
religion gives
in world
definite assurance for the next.
this
It wasn't
happiness,
“As to education,” he sald, “the less
you know, the are,
Knowledge makes dissatisfied,
discontented.”
Here was & man widely read, well
trained, well grounded in the prinel-
ples of the church, but he had no
faith, he had seen no vision as new
ideas and new worlds opened up to
him. To him knowledge was not pow.
er, nor religion an inspiration,
(© 1932, Western Nowspaper Union.)
truth he was after, it was
happier
men
you
i
|
spangles by the Indians of South
America, but it was not until the mid-
dle of the Eighteenth century that Eu-
rope first learned that the metal had
merit, Some of the first platinum tak
en to Spain by the South American
colonists was made into bricks and
sold as gold bricks because gold was
then more valuable. Platinum was not
discovered in Russia until about a hun-
dred years ago. From 1828 to 1845,
Russia issued platinum coins, Coun-
terfeiters at first gold-plated platinum
coins and passed them as gold ¢bins
The colnage ceased beenuse the value
of the platinum to the
face value of the coins and many were
exported.
“Platinum is widely distributed over
the world, each continent having at
least one known source. Russia, how-
ever, has been a leading platinum pro-
ducer for many years, with Canada,
South Africa, Colombia and Burma
also supplying a large share of the
world's supply. Alaska, California,
Nevada, Oregon and Utah are the lend
ing United States sources.
“In most platinum producing
gions, the metal is a by-product
gold, silver, copper and nickel mining,
but in Russia gold is a by-product of
platinum mining.
“Practically all platinum except that
produced In South Africa comes from
placer mines, that is, from beds and
banks of rivers that have washed
down rocks containing the metal.
While Individuals still pan for plati-
num as the forty-niners did for gold In
the of California, large
came exceed
re
of
sireams
Virginia Louis, daug
nd Mrs. Karl Louis
ninent Cn
Miss 3
Bryan to represent that state at
of Nebra
named Nebraska”
dedication
salon in
Paris on
France bear
from Preside
European governments
Dentists Bemoan Lack of
Toothbrush Knowledge
Ala - lgnors ice of
not a tooth
Birmingham,
those folk
brush reguls
dentists attending the annual conven
Alabama Dental
who do ee
was lamented by 300
ATLy
tion of the associa
tion here,
Dr. W. R
ed that “in this enlightened nation of
it is estimated there are between
0.000000 and 100.000 0 citizens who
fall into this nontooth brushing class
Wilson, president, assert
ours,
”
GaBBY GERTIE
“The girl who doesn't know learns
all about men's petting tendencies
from other girls who don't “no.”
State Honors Man Who Fought
for Independence.
Fort Worth, Texas. ~—A momument
to Gen, E. H, Tarrant, famed veteran
of the War of 1812 and the Texas
war of independence, was recently un-
veiled here,
To Tarrant is accredited the subdu-
ing of the Indians in this region. For
this this county was
named for him,
A marble shaft, eight feet high, re
places the tiny bronze military mark-
ers which formerly marked the burial
site of the former soldier, Texas
Ranger, lnwyer, and public officer. It
was erected by the Daughters of 1812,
On side of the shaft Is In-
geribed General Tarrant's outstanding
on the other this
achievement,
one
accomplishments,
Summer Smartness
an's Home Compan
ODD THINGS
fo8aCCo
6 FEET
MIGOM
resting
monu
his
his
marks
county
epitaph, “This
place, Tarrant
ment.”
Little Ig known of his early life al-
though he was a front rank figure in
early Texas history, Some authori
ties maintain he was born in North
Caroling, others claim Tennessee and
still others say it Alabama.
While still 5 youth, about nineteen,
he distinguished in two bnt-
Indians with
Andrew
is
was
himself
ties marauding
under Gen,
figainst
a southern army
Jackson,
Well qualified for frontier life and
a natural ploneer, to Texan
in 1835, in 18386,
after won, he
Joined He be-
northwest
hostile
he
the
independence
cme
Leaving army
Wis
Texas Hangers,
commander of the
lant with
ta AR
OUuLiAwWs,
the
came
Texas region,
Indians ious
In Tarrant was elects
ed representative to the congress of
the Although a reo
ognized quickly resigned
ind of the Rangers,
and vie
1888, General
Texas republi
lfwyer
to return to comn
lder and active
the for
served several
gislature after
the Unlon
in 1808 at old
As he less
phy
a leg
terms
grew 0
he traded
chalr and
Texas le
16
died
slcally, puddle
lative
in the
Texas wns
General Tarrant
Fort Belknap
admitted
Fudge Frosting
3 a of
é
sweet. sl
* OAD oy
EPITAPH
ae JOHN VARBRUGH
English Architect,
GROWN
{ §
fy
“hes Wow
OF INTEREST 10
THE HOUSEWIFE
All green vegetables except spinach
should be cooked with the lid off the
gaucepan.
* - -
To prevent juice of apple and berry
ples oozing out, cover bottom layer of
ple crust with cracker crumbs,
od -
When finely chopped nuts are need
ed for cake, salads or sandwiches run
the nuts through the food chopper.
- - *
Sweet cream spread over the top
crust of a pie just before it is put inte
the oven will make
and flaky.
- . -
When making marmalade or jam,
cut rounds of tissue paper the size of
in
top
the top
prevent
Soak each
lay
separately
over
cover
will
the Jars
vinegar
of the
in the
its becoming moldy.
close the
Then
This
and
preserve.
usual way.
POTPOURRI
Air Traveler
Yellowlegs, a
snipe,
The common
American travels approxi-
mately 16,000 miles in its migra-
tion and is said to be the great
est air traveler among birds It
migrates from the Arctic circle,
where it spends the summer, to
as far south as Argentine. It
has black-and-white markings,
long yellow legs, and is found
among the lowlands and marshes
(©. 1022, Western Newspaper Union.)
If PLEASANT TO
A STRENUOUS DAY
{DONT CARE IF YOUR
By Charles Sughroe
i
followed her husband d
stairs and seated herself opposit
at the breakfast ta
“lI hope you weren't annoyed
se J sharpened a pencil with
oY
| ked,
ed pa
she innocently
he repl
s yOu
know
ar, and
*
Benefits of College
44 4
col
the time™
Unexpected Flight
i { st 1 ball
r bu
Thermometer
hor first
el ry
Mrs. Oldwed—Does your husband
falk much about his mother's cooking?
Mrs. Newwed—-No. He talks about
mine.
Seeking Adequate Protection
“How did that big boy in gangland
come to get sent to the penitentiary?”
asked Bill the Burg,
“Must ¢' been p'litical Influence,” re-
plied Dick the Dip. “He got so unpof
ular a bulletproof vest wasn't protec-
tion enough. He needed high stone
work.”
Change for Her
“Flo Filmer the movie star, Is very
fond of woiking in her garden”
“1 suppose she enjoys having a real
plot to work in”
Experience Improves
The wedding wag over at last.
“Phew, that was an experience,”
said the bridegroom. “Did 1 look like
a fool at the allv® rail?”
“No,” replied the best man, “but
anyone could see that you were your
self.”
Simplified
Volce—1 can't catch the name.
Professor—B for Brontosauros, R
for Ramayana, A for Athanasius U
for Usambara, N for Neptunism Die
Woche im Bild (Olten, Swits.), id