of the A. E. F. urd. It was Madame r for hundreds of She’s standing on a approaches of the an Legion conven- h are being erected er words, a person he and request the Pletons! And make -Sousmont Faucon. Is to the American ‘ad. The Cure was he firing squad an | ge, having a popu- ight.) A new sign- ent, too, has been int, is the advice it the town which merce, but it was n 'erpel and Thenor- nd this is what you 1¢ Argonne forest, gle. Now the eagle way through the @ 1em to get past any the Legion authori- ts in each group to rce in handling the counting upon the of the 30,000 dele- the wives or other They will be the while it is in Paris! it most of them are ris.” Rebert MeKin- B8say contest, whose ve, has expressed it icated that they are nes of the greatest | they're going back, n the white crosses Romagne-sous-Mont- Somme, . at Suresnes e are the names of bers of the first to stay! MIDSUMMER STYLES LEAN TO NOBBY CHIFFONS AND GINGHAMS O BE ever so chie this summer, one must own at least one fluffy, printed chiffon frock, made with a view to emphasizing the soft silhou- ette, Fashionables everywhere are yielding to the magic of the teentsy weentsy figured chiffons, They are so truly feminine in their charm, ani when they are flounced and bloused and shirred like the one in the pic- ture, with a touch of snowy georgette They're present at the most un- expected events—it's cotton frocks we are referring to, if you please, Nowadays, ‘according to fashion re- ports from Paris to America and back again, it's organdie for the wed- ding party, cotton volles for the races and the horse show, gingham and swiss and pique and dimity, too, also sateen prints at bridge party or ten- nis tournament, and so on and so on, FLOWER-COVERED CHIFFON accenting the modish jabot treat- ment, they are simply enchanting, It is observed that the best people are wearing chiffons which are styled very simply. Every woman Knows that it requires a superior technique and skill to fashion the simple-appear- ing frock. That is why the model in the picture is so alluringly naive and eminently high class in appear- ance—it emanates from the salon of a leading member of the Art League of America. It needs no further cre- dentials as to the aristocracy of its fabric and its fashion. Notice how cleverly the deep- shirred ruffle which forms the skirt laps over the front to the extreme side, thus giving hint of a one-side overskirt drape. This is an idea worth remembering if you are thinking of making up some pretty soft fabric into a midsummer frock. Vivid little flowers, say bright red or yellow on a black baekground, are the last word for printed crepes, chif- fons and silks. Do not forget this fact, if you are choosing material for a new gown. These gay flowers stand out against their ebony background Which all goes to show that to be absolutely chic, one’s wardrobe must contain a goodly showing of smartly styled cotton frocks this season. If every frock of cotton weave is as charming as the one in this pic- ture, no wonder they are receiving such flattering indorsement by the mode. For this arresting model the compese theme has been developed, by combining organdie with gingham, The gingham used is one of the sea- son's novelty checks with half-inch blocks in black and peach threads scat- tered on a very fine check ground in sea green and white. The skirt is box-plaited. A modish sleeveless bo- lero over a blouse of peach organdie achieves chic in every detail. archment kidskin shoes are worn with this costume, with champagne hose—which goes to show that fastid- ious accessories are as necessary to the fashionable cotton frock, as they are to the most formal silk or satin costume, There's no end to the clever things being accomplished with gingham and organdie in combination. A perfect gem of a sports frock consists of a COMPOSE OF ORGANDIE AND GINGHAM with startling color effect, and they make up wonderfully effective—quite the most swagger thing on the mode's newest summer dress fabric program. Stunning ensembles of these tiny flowered silks feature sleeveless frocks with either a short jacket, a full-length coat of plain navy or black to match the background, these same being lined with the gay flower-covered silk of the dress. To complete the picture, wear with this animated flowery ensemble, a hat of tremendous brim, simply banded with velvet ribbon, plaited skirt of the gingham with an overblouse of organdie which has graduated bands of the gingham run- ning from the hem to within yoke depth of the neckline. The sleeves show the gingham bands below the elbow. There is also a band of the gingham across the square neck—ana listen to this!—a shoulder flower cut from the gingham is posed in a man ner most fetching. Yes, there's no getting around it, the prestige of cot ton weaves is growing by leaps and bounds, JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (®, 1927, by Western Newspaper Union. | obtained, and p Naser pe) tll, ) wu 1 " [I ANN > Ji Brunet! preaayy tll TT 49 i A Trouble-Shooting the B-Eliminator Where to Look and What to Do When Power Supply Gives Out. By CHARLES GOLENPAUL, American Mechanical Laboratories. Trouble-shooting the B-eliminator should be a systematic process of elimination—but with nothing elimi- nated until it hag been checked up. In other words, take nothing for granted, because things taken for granted are often the very things causing the trouble. We all recall the chap who took the automobile half apart, look- ing for the trouble, when some one re- minded him that his gas tank was empty. Radio trouble-shooting can be very much the same. The first step in trouble-shooting the B-eliminator is to make sure that the 110-volt current is turned on, and that it is reaching the transformer primary of the device. The next step is to be sure that the fault lies with the B-eliminator, and not with the as- sociated radio receiver, With the trouble narrowed down to the B-eliminator, the logical procedure is to start with the resistance bank and then work backward through the filter, rectifier tube, and finally the transformer, Lamp or Meter Test. A common trouble, when trouble does occur, is the absence of voltage at a given tap. This is generally traceable to an open-circuited or burnt-out resistor. Thus if the 10,000- ohm fixed resistor of the usual B-elim- inator becomes open, the detector volt- age will immediately increase, so that | in the tuned radio-frequency receiver the signal strength will be greatly di- minished, while in the regenerative receiver there will be constant oscil- lation, A defective resistor may be located by means of a high-resistance volt- meter connected to each tap in turn. The reading obtained at each tap should be approximately that called for by the designation on the tap. In the absence of a high-resistance volt- meter, a 15 watt, 220-volt incandescent lamp may be employed. It should glow a dull red on the full output and on the intermediate tap of the B-pow- er unit, If it lights equally bright at the detector tap it is an indication of an open or defective 10,000-ohm fixed resistor. A satisfactory temporary repair can generally be made by means of a clarostat eonnected between the plus binding post and the terminal which gives no voltage. The resistance is adjusted until the proper voltage is this saves the trouble of seeking the correct value for a | fixed resistor, while at the same time | providing ample current-handling ca- pacity. Look to By.Pass Condenser, If the voitage taps are found satis- factory, yet the receiver still fails to operate properly, the trouble may be due to an open or an omitted by-pass condenser. A short-circuited by-pass condenser will act the same as a | short-circuited resistor. If there is no voltage at all the ter- minals, the trouble may be traced to an open circuit in the wiring, or in the transformer or choke coil wind- ings, or again to a broken-down con- denser. The wiring should be checked ever for broken wires or bad connec- tions, The transformer secondary and ehoke roil windings can be tested, by means of a telephone receiver and a dry cell, for continuity, Filter con- densers can be tested by the same means, with a loud click at the time of making contact and a weaker click upon successive tapping of the ter- minals, to indicate a good condenser. If the successive clicks are equally loud, the condenser is short-circuited. The rectifier tube should be consfd- ered after that, The best method is | to try a new tube or a tube known to be good, in place of the existing tube. This is especially true with the gase- ous type of tube, which gives no other indication of its operation but a slight warmth, | Rubber Mats Under Set Prevent Ringing Noise A radio set which- has a habit of developing inexplicable ringing or “microphonic” noises in the loud speaker can be cured quite effectively if a pair of ordinary thin rubber stair mats are slipped beneath it so that the bottom of the cabinet rests on the rubber instead of on the table, says tadio News Magazine, The mats may be cut down with a pair of scissors wo that they will not protrude beyond the edge of the set. The rubber mats “insulate” the set _acoustically and prevent strong jars and shocks from reaching it, Radio Craze Sweeps Japan The radio craze has grown to such an extent in Japan that some of the middle school authorities in Tokyo | have issued orders that students shall not “listen in” during certain hours of the evening, but shall devote these hours to their studies. The school heads found upon investigation that the geungsters were neglecting their school work in the evening to listen ts the radio. } } THE PATTON COURIER Effects of Magnets on Volume of Radio During the first few years of broad- casting, when regenerative receivers were the most common type, the use of permanent magnets for increasing the sensitivity of the detector tube practically dropped out of sight. The advent of multiple-tube, nonregenera- tive receivers brings back the possi- bility of reviving this old stunt to ad- vantage. Experiments along this line are very simple, for it is only necessary to ob- tain a magnet with space enough be- tween the poles to allow the tube to go between, and explore around the tube with it. There is no fixed rule as to where the magnet should be placed, nor is one necessary, for if it is going to effect an improvement, it will be apparent when the magnet is held in the hand. When the approximate position of the magnet giving increased volume is found, some sort of support may be arranged which will allow for eritical adjustment of its position. The mag- net position will depend to a degree on the strength of its field. It should be quite strong. Magnets from eld boat or motor- cycle magnetos are just the thing for this experiment, but those from fliv- ver magnetos, or even straight bar magnets may be found effe¢tive. The larger ones may be found rather awk- ward to use, so, if possible, the use of small ones is recommended. The efficiency of this magnetic ac- tion is not to be taken for granted. In some eases, signals which are hardly audible are increased to speaker vol- ume after the magnets are applied, while in other cases the volume is de- creased or unaffected. In regenera- tive sets, the stunt is. hardly worth trying as the only action will probably be a “spilling over” and distortion. Radio Wages Crusade on Fuzzy Caterpillar Boston.—Many and varied are the accomplishments of radio, but one of the most unique achievements on rec- ord is believed to be the tent cater- pillar crusade of the Radio Nature league. The crusade brought about the destruction of 300,000,000 of the “crawlers.” This novel campaign was conducted by Thornton W. Burgess, founder and director of the Radio Nature league. a regular feature on the schedule of station WBZ. The crusade lasted three weeks. It was conducted as a contest, with sev- eral worthwhile prizes offered. More than a million egg masses, which would have yielded approximately 300,000,000 crawly furry tent cater- pillars, were destroyed by the ardent contestants. Two abreast and end to end, the exterminated pests would form a line 3,859 miles long. Canadian-Newfoundland Chess by Amateur Radio Dartmouth, N. S.—What is believed to be the first inter-dominion chess match ever played by radio in the Brit- ish empire was recently staged be- tween the chess club of this city and that of St. Johns, Newfoundland, through the co-operation of amateur station 1DD, operated by Maj. W. C. Borrett of this city, and station SAR, owned and operated by Loyal Reid cf St. Johns. According to information furnished the American Radio Relay league, of which both men are mem- bers, the game was highly successful and lasted nearly three hours, twenty three moves being completed on each side of the board. The match ra enthusiasm desplayed by both teams, the two amateur stations will ably be called upon in the near future to assist in a deciding match, When Microphonic Tube Is in Range of Speaker “Howling,” says Radio Broadcast Magazine, “results from a micro- phonic tube being within close range of the loud speaker. The most eiTee- tive way to overcentre howling due %o microphonic tubes is to place the loud speaker at least 10 to 25 feet from the receiving set, depending on the maximum volume used. The use of sound dampening devices, such as the placing of metal covers or wooden boxes over the tubes, has been found fairly effective. Set cabinets not tight- ly assembled are sometimes the real cause of the trouble because they vi- brate freely at a certain Sometimes merely sabinet stops inet and socket. opening the lid of the the trouble.” Can Locate Music, but Not the Ta-ta-tee-um sical research department of the Na- tional Broadcasting company, prides thing in music. A few days ago, how ever, even Mr. Mattfeld's A woman listener tele phoned to ask: “Can you find that little piece that was played over a Kansas City station about two years ago—by a guitarist—maybe it was a ginger—some time in the afternoon or late evening? It goes ‘Ta-ta-tee tee- um’—just like that, you know. My an inquiry. That was enough He was beaten, and night.” feld. knew it. was picked up and carried to the tea- room. sulted in a draw, but, judging by the | prob- | himself on his ability to locate any- | 2 oor | TRY THIS By EDNA PURDY WALSH *. Jou - So Joe, * ’ Peeteetestesleiteste tos sst estes’ tacts tee testecteste steeds eodrelnefaeieaiesionfonioddaionionisafodiadieddeniononioaiasiosiiens p How to Preserve the Water- melon HE watermelon enthusiast may have his favorite fruit in the mid- dle of winter if he will go to the little extra trouble of preserving the whole watermelon by painting it with water- proof paint, and then keeping it in the basement in a cool place until time for use. If one cannot secure a waterproof | paint that he is sure of, a good water- | | | | { | frequency. | . t | eve \ “tiv agai 3 " « The resulting vibration is then passed | even more effective against cold than to the tube elements through the cab- | Julius Mattfeld, librarian of the mu- | proof coating may be made at home by mixing rosin oil, 50 parts; rosin, 30 parts, aud white soap, 9 parts. This should be applied warm on tne sur- face of the melon. A rather thick solution should be spread on it, to be sure that all the surface is to be pro- tected. If the melon is whole, and there are no abrasions in the skin, the coating covers the hard shell so that no air or moisture can get to the inner absorptive layers of the melon. Another recipe is to take 1 part of gluten, mix it with 114 parts of gly- cerin and heat it at about 248 degrees F. A slimy mass will be secured which is not only waterproof, but also water-repelling. Making Use of Old Magazines RCTIC explorers put newspapers between their blankets because there is no better insulation against bitter cold and wind than paper. We can apply the same principle in our homes by using old magazines under a thin pad or mattress which alone is not sufficient to keep out the cold. Thin magazines tied around the milk Jor cream bottle on wintry days will prevent it freezing if it is left on the window or door step. Large magazines with double pages may be made useful against moth de- struction by wrapping small articles in the sheets after they have been paint- ed with a warm solution of ceeess sess. 3 OUNCES sessessses 4 Ounces Paraffin wax. Naphthaline Newspapers are excellent protection against moths if painted with this so- lution. In our modern houses and apart- ments we have forgotten the great insulating and warming properties of paper when placed under rugs and carpets. Heavy magazine paper is thin newspaper. (®. 1927, Western Newspaper Union.) Real Democracy In the minds of many people, de- mocracy rests upon the colossal un- truth that “one man is as good as an- other,” so that a large number are more likely to be right than a small number. In reality democracy rests upon the ubiquitous fact that all men are directly interested in Securing | good government, while its successes expert | knowledge wasn't sufficient to answer | daughter wants the music to sing to- | for Matt- The music department reports that he | have often been due to its practical recognition of the truth that some men are born to lead and others to follow.—John Fiske, “Miniatures” { It is usually thought that the deri- | vation of miniature is from the Latin minimum (smallest), but this is not so. paint with vermilion, from the Latin minfare (minium, native cinnabar, red lead). The true sense of miniature is sémething painted in minlum, red lead. Such paintings were usually small, hence the later meaning. The name was first applied to the ornamental red initial capitals in manuscripts. There is a verb miniate, to | 1 When you trade-in your used car for a new car, you are after all making a pur- chase, not a sale. You are simply apply=- ing your present car as a credit toward the purchase price of the new car. 2 Your used car has only one fundamental basis of value; i. e., what the dealer who accepts it in trade can get for it in the used car market. 3 Your used car has seemingly different values because competitive dealers are bidding to sell you a new car. 4 The largest allowance is not necessarily the best deal for you. Sometimes it is; sometimes it is not. 5 An excessive allowance may mean that you are paying an excessive price for the new car in comparison with its real value. 6 First judge the merits of the new car in comparison with its price, including all delivery and finance charges. Then weigh any difference in allowance offered on your used car. GENERAL MOTORS ““A car for every purse and purpose’ CHEVROLET + PONTIAC - OLDSMOBILE + OAKLAND BUICK - LASALLE - CADILLAC GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS + YELLOW CABS AND COACHES FRIGIDAIRE —The electric refrigerator One Advantage “I'm glad my wife is built long and thin, sorter like a shoestring, as you mought say,” stated Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge. “Why?” inquired an acquaintance. “Well, she don't shade the corn while she’s a-hoeing of it like a fat woman would.”—Kansas City Star. If vour eyes are sore, get Balsam. Apply it at night healed by morning. 372 Pearl St, Roman Eye and you are N. Y. Adv. Pecans The bulk of the cemmercial produc- tion of pecans is at present in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia and Florida. But the tree is native to river bottoms from Indiana and Iowa southwest into Mexico. Southeastern states and California have taken up pecan growing to seme extent, but there has been little com- mercial success with these trees north of latitude 40 degrees. The tree attains a height of 75 to 170 feet. The crop is harvested when the great majority of the nut husks have opened. As a rule it is dis- posed of before Thanksgiving. Behavior that is not quite shock- ing can easily be very annoying to all people of good taste. Everything is forgiven except being called a snob; probably because it's true. No, MrsBuzz, - > NO nallpox. Spray 7 x PN onher mattregg » War ATARAs Sse (a) Little Betty wakes up with arash Fi: spray kills bed bugs, roaches, ants, and their eggs. It also clears your home of flies and mosquitoes. Fatal to insects but harmless to mankind. Will not stain. Get Flit today. ; DESTROYS Flies Mosquitoes Moths Ants Bed Bugs Roaches 5 time to learn how to sa» k hosiery? Twenty pe teed on your all information write , 705 'Fifth Ave. Arcade, yo own pu Betty Mac Pitts Hosiery Co burgh, Pa. GUARANTEE YOU CAN TAKE $200. Sta: manufacturing a Food Product and doubl« vour investment every thirty d For in fo. tion add 5, Box 360, G n, Ala good job for you. fowns or cities. Send » for TROT-MO. Ambitious persons only. Not satisfied will refund, Trot Mo. Trottier, Empire Bldg., N. Adams, Mass TROT-MO h Agents Wanted. Mer, and women to sell JEL E-MAKE, a new fruit concentration for mak ing jelly. Great seller and repeater, A 650¢ bottle with 2 Ibs. of suga. makes 8 Ige. glasses, Always jells. Write for territory and 50c trial bottle. Mary Harte Jelly Co.. Jacksonville Fla Buy Cheap! $5 Pearls 60c, Doz $2 Spor Fountain Pens, 50c. Doz. $4.50. Satisfaction or money back. J, H, Harvey. Old Orchard, Mo. Tempting Fate Second Story Mike and his better half were going over the list for Junior’s birthday when they came to an item that aroused the fond hus- band’s ire: “Wot’s dis?” exclaimed the family breadwinner. “A tool chest for de kid? Nuttin doin’!” “Why not, dear?’ inquired the wife, “He keeps asking for one.” “Yeah? An’ if de cops see me on de street luggin’ a tool chest, I'll keep askin’ fer a bondsman !”"—Exchange. : it Cuts Deep ~..i ise, “I hear that she’s a great gossip.” “Yes, she's always the knife of the: party !"—Life. “The yellow can with the black band"
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