HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1949-3-9, Page 3150
The World. Is Her Oyster—At 5 months, Juanita Evans is
believed to be the youngest traveler every to fly around the
world. Her father, Kenneth. Evans, is a ceramics engineer in
Calcutta, India. With her parents, Juanita paused halfway in
her globe-girling expedition to visit relatives in Cleveland.
Clutching her suitcase, she examines her route—Calcutta,
Bangkok, Manila, Guam, Wake Island, Midway, Honolulu,
Los Angeles and thence to Cleveland. The family will return
to India via Europe.
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In starting this piece, somehow
or other I ani reminded of a fav-
orite story back in the days of
World War (inc.:It was about the
Cockney who had joined up with
a Scottish outfit --a regiment which,
during its training period, had been
wearing regulation army uniforms,
Then, one morning, the Colonel
made an announcement telling the
sten that, the next day, their new
uniforms would arrive, and that
thq'tl all be outfitted with the tra-
ditional kilts. The Scots members
of the regiment received the news
with glee, but the Cockney sat in
barracks, after the Colonel had de-
parted, looking very glum.
* * 4'
Asked what his trouble was, the
Coelteny made reply. "It's all blink -
in' fine for 'is Nibs to be talking
at,out the glory of marching down
the street with the bloom in' kilts
s:ringin' free," he said, "But to the
it's just another bleedin' fatigue—
lcuce, to wash."
Which is my way of leading up to
the news—which may not be news
t., You, at that—shat while 2,4-D
ha, done a heap of good in the
way of weed control, it also en-
tails, for best results, extra Ivor!:
in the way of keeping spraying
equipment clean.
m * *
Tits- is 'because- contaminated
sprayers can cause farmers real
losses in crops, both garden and
orchard, and it really pays to know
how to cleat; out those 2,4-D resi-
dues from your equipment.
* * a:
Expert plant pathologists report
that in many cases last year desir-
able plants were injured or des-
troyed when insecticides and fungi-
cides were applied with a sprayer
that had been previously used for
2,4-1), For this weed killer is po-
tent, even in very dilute form, for
some sensitive plants such as toma-
toes, legumes, soybeans, field peas
and tobacco.
* 5 .
In cleaning, the pressure of the
sprayer should be reduced to zero,
and all parts of the system—includ-
iup the pump and expansion cylin-
der—should be washed out; and the
type of cleaning material to be
used varies somewhat with the form
of 2,4-1).
* * *
The amine salts of 2,4-D are the
easiest to remove, as they are solu-
ble in water. The sodium salts are
more .difficult and when they have
Leen used, experts recommend the
u: e of household ammonia in the
washing solution because htese parts
sec very difficult to clean,
* * *
The ester form of 2,4-D, a writer
in Country Gentlemen points out,
is the most difficult of all to re-
move, ;IS 11 is oily; and it's recom-
mended that sprayers which have
been used with this type should first
be' flushed with coal oil. Then the
coal oil flush should be followed
with het, soapy water, and this in
turn by the ammonia solation. An-
other suggestion is that a detergent,
.such as those used for household
washing purposes, be added to the
rinse nater'to cut the coal oil,
Sprayer:' with wooden tanks are
a special problem, as the wood ab-
sorbs the 2, 4-1). When once used
for 2, 4-1)they should not be tined
for any other sort of spraying.
After cleaning, the equipment
should be tested before using,
Young tomato plaints offer the best
cheek, being extra sensitive, Fill the
sprayer with clear water, tet stand
a few hones, thea spray ai few
M FRONT
plants, If injury occurs within two
or three days, the sprayer isn't
safe yet, and cleaning should be
repeated.
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Pretty early to be talking about
spraying, do I hear you say? Well,
the way the days and months roll
around, I am reminded of the lady
up Bruce County way who had a
vast reputation as a terrifc worker,
and who brought up her daughters
to follow in her ' footsteps. Very
early one fine morning she was
heard, as she stood at the foot of
the stairs, calling—"Girls—girls—
you lazy things get up at once.
Here it is Monday, and tomorrow's
Tuesday and the next day's Wed-
nesday — and THERE'S HALF
THE WEEK GONE AND THE
WASH/NG NOT EVEN START-
ED YET."
The King's. 'Orses
There was a time when 'the
king's 'orses" was a phrase which
conjured up a picture of a troop
of Household .Cavalry—fine, black
horses bearing stalwart men _clad
in scarlet and steel, Or perhaps the.
sporting element night think of
Isis Majesty's entry in the Derby,
a royal concession to a national
pastime. But the Labor Govern-
ment has put the King's 'orses on a
different footing—more prosaic, per-
haps, when viewed from tate stand-
point of the Royal Enclosure at
Ascot, but almost raffish when con-
sidered in the light of the intensely
serious and ascetic Wren who make
up the Labor Cabinet, For stud
horses in the possession of the
Isfinistry of Agriculture—which is
to say, of the Crown—have brought
the Government the tidy profit of
$64,000 in the last year, $3952 of
that sum won at the races.
It is explained that the Ministry
leases horses to private owners,
who' may then eater then in races,
paying back one-third of each
horses's winnings. The system sug-
gests some fascinating possibilities.
Suppose, for example, the Govern-
ment decided to try for all the
winnings, by organizing its own
stable. Imagine the feelings of some"
apoplectic Conservatice peer, -whose
entry lost to a Labor nag. Imagine
the consternation if the Government
proceeded to take another logical
step and nationalize' all horses, eli-
minating competition (in true Labor
fashion) and awarding purses to
each animal on the basis of its
needs, co-operative attitude and
importance to the national welfare,
Imagine the throng at Epsom
Downs, studying parliamentary blue
books instead of tip sheets, Imagine
all these things in the hand of the '
Derby—but don't breathe a word of
theist to an Englishman. He pro-
bably has enough troubles already.
Once Over
It happened not far from Picca-
dilly Circus, in one of those melt's
barber strops which Ii'ave the accent
on glamour.
The customer was the VVc.st-end
playboy type, attd his manicurist was
extremely pretty. Followed the
usual badinage . and then the
young man said: "Will you have
supper with ane tonight — and then
maybe a night club?"
"I don't think I should," said the
girl, "I'm married, Scott see."
But the playboy was the self-
confident, high-buntourecl, marriage -
must n't-mean-shaelcles type,
---"Nonsense! Ash your husband.
I'm sure he won't mind." .
". sk hint yourself," said the girl.
"Iles shaving yon," 1j
Susan's
Suspicion
By
EMMIg BSILL PORTER
St 8: n shut the 1.1rencit door and
held I er hand over her eyes. She
had d stinctly heard her bet friend,
Phoebe, say: "Roy dear, ave. really
should conies; to Susau , .. even if
she is your wife, you must realize
that site is no child!"
Roy's darkly handsome face was
bent over the chair where Phoebe
reclined gracefully, one arin thrown
carelessly over the cloud of dark
hair which framed Iter delicate,
heart -shaped face, IIer blue eyes
were fixed on Roy's troubled brow
and one slim white hand rested
fleetingly on Itis brown one.
Site knew by the uncomfortable
look on both faces as she entered
that the conversation had not been
finished.
The clock chimed, breaking the
silence. "Goshl" exclaimed Roy, "I
really must dash!" Excusing him-
self as he hurried up the stairs.
Susan tried to make her voice
casual, "Too bad Roy has to go
away so quickly on his business
trip. He does irate to travel any-.
way . and having to leave on
such short notice has really upset
hint."
After bidding her good -by, Susan
hurriedly joined her husband in the
bedroom. Roy's usually calm face
was flushed. hurriedly he crammed
pajamas into an open bag, as lie
anxiously asked, "Susan, are you
sure you will be all right, staying
here alone?"
"Of course," answered Susan
flinging herself iti'Io a chair.
Roy's dark eyes were suddenly
shadowed with pain. "Dear" he
murmured, laying his arm lightly
around her shoulders, "Dear, I
want you to always remember
no mutter what happens . I've
always tried to be a good husband
to you."
"\Vlty Roy," laughed Susan as
she blinked back sudden tears,
Roy's darklyhandsome face was
bent over the chair where Phoebe
reclined gracefully.
Darling! You sound as if you were
going away forever, instead of just
several days." She laid her hand
caressingly on the broad depend-
able shoulders. "We have had a
pretty swell life together its the two
years we've been married haven't
we?"
Roy tipped her head back and
passed his hand over her features,
"Yes, dear a most wonderful two
years!" He pressed his mouth
briefly againsf her cool lips and was
gone ... down the steps into the
waiting car.
Susan slept fitfully and at eight
o'clock was debating with herself
go down and make coffee, when
whether it was worth the trouble to
suddenly and terrifyingly the door-
bell rang. Susan fled down the steps
with terror tugging at her heart and
threw the door open to a weary
want you to remember ...
looking Phoebe who stood on the
steps smiling through her tears,
"Phoebe," gasped Susan. "Phoe-
be, what — Why — is anything
wrong?"
"No darling," soothed Phoebe.
"Everything is very much all right
very much sol" site repeated
mysteriously. "I ]rave something for
you," She held out a folded piece of
paper to Susan "Here, take this,
I'm spending the day with you .. .
read the letter, then come on up and
I'll answer all your questions then.'!
As one in a dream Susan sat
down weakly and read:
Dearest Dearest Susan:
When you get this letter the
operation will be over and every-
thing will be perfectly all right, I
found out only today that I would
have to have an emergency opera-
tion and conspired witlt Phoebe 10
keep it a secret from you
knowing how much you love the
and worry about me at the slightest
excuse, I wanted to spare you the
suspense and the worry. Thla was
one decision I had to make alone
.. as I was only given a fifty-fifty
chance to pull through .. , and I
felt it was unfair to ask you to
hell; make a decision of that kind.
Phoebe has her instructions to give
yott this letter when arid if the
operation is a complete nieces..
12enumtl,,.c, 1 lore you.
Roy.
New — And All Of Them Useful
MAGNETIZED CAN OPENER,
This new can opener uses a magnet
to keep the severed lid from falling
into the ran after it is opened.
Magnet is on 110. snit of the opener
and can lie set for any size con-
tainer, and is folded back when not
in use.
GERMICIDAL ENAMI'.L. De-
veloped for use in dairies, nurse-
ries and kitchens, this enamel is
claimed to prevent mildew, and to
render harmless many germs, 0>1-
erobes and bacteria as long as ena-
meled surface remains unmarred
and free from excessive dirt.
Comes in variety of colors, in quart
and gallon cans.
MODERN FURNITUR1;. Gad-
get -laden chair that has eight sep-
arate reclining adjustments, It has
a radio in one of the arms, book
shelves and concealed fluorescent
light. There are three concealed
outlets for attaching a razor, elec-
tric blanket or fan. A matching
ottoman opens up into a linen
chest,
AIR VALVE. Iiot water air
valve for attachment to radiators,
and is said to offer •a cure for old
problem of venting air from hot
water heating systems. Valve is
filly automatic, requiring none of
the preliminary soalcing needed
with earlier types. Only a coin or
screwdriver is needed for positive
setting, in three positions.
4-WIII:Iti1. DRIVE 'I It.\L'I'OR.
Small farm tractor features four-
wheel drive by whirls it's possible
to use smaller, lighter engine, thus
cutting fuel casts. 'Tractor is steered
by levers that control self -energiz-
ing brakes on each side of differ-
ential. Machine tan tons in SJ
foot radius,
WASHABLE SIIELI' PAPER.
Crease resistant, washable shelf pa-
per, available in number of colors
and designs. Paper is coated with
polyethylene resins and conies in
14 in, by 36 in. rolls.
PLASTIC BEDSPREAD, Bed-
spreads and drapes whiell can be
cleaned with a detergent and need
never be ironed. Appearance is
much like satin, according to
makers.
PORTABLE COMPRESSOR.
For use about the home by handy-
man -homeowner is this portable
air compressor that runs front light
socket or wall plug, Compressor
runs on a one-third H.P. motor
and has a copper filter to trap dust
and dirt. Air pressure and volume
can be regulated by operator.
MECHANIZED BARROW.
Mechanically dumping barrow can
be handled by one moan, and is
claimed to stove the same amount
of materials that four men do with
wheelbarrow. Barrow turns in own
length, dumps mechanicaly, can be
used on grades and requires no
specially trained operator.
FOUR SPRING -TYPE
CLOTHESPINS, SCREWED
IN PAIRS TO OPPOSITE
SIDES OF THE CROSS'
ARM OF A WOODEN
COAT HANGER, WILL's
gNABLYOV TO SO'
PEND TWO PAIRS 0
TROUSERS FROM ONE
HANGER WITHOUT DAN•
GER OF WRINKLING,
HERE,T00, ARE SOME
USES FOR THOSE EXCESS
WIRE COAT HANGERS THAT
ARE CLASHING AROUND wtu ,nl a.
IN THE CLOSET; BENT
TO THE PROPER SHAPE,u�nu uu�a �NPi RAO
THEY MAKE SERVICE
ABLE HAT RACKS. A FEW INGENIOUS TWISTS WILL MAKE
SHOE HANGERS OUT OF THEM. IN THE BASEMENT OR CLOSET
THEY ALSO CAN BE USED 70 SUPPORT SWINGING SHELVES.
BY TOM GREGORY
TWO PAIRS OF Te0510811
HUNG ON ONE HARM
WITH SPRING CLOTHESPINS
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3N64P FOR T004!
IN *RS8MENT
THE CORKSCREW, FORMERLY A FAITHFUL
APPURTENANCE IN MANY HOUSEHOLDS, IS FAST
VANISHING FROM THE AMERICAN SCENE. YET,
THE NEED FOR A CORKSCREW STILL ARISES
FREQUENTLY IN MOST HOMES, IF YOU LACK THE
REAL ARTICLE, A CLOTHES HOOK MAKES A GOOD
SUBSTITUTE. THE HOOKS HAVE DEEP THREADS
WHiCH WILL BiTE INTO THE CORK SOLIDLY,
GLOW BULB. A fluorescent
light bulb that needs no electric
current. The bulb contains liquid
mercury, phosphorus particles and
neon or argon gas. It lights as
long as it's shaken. The swishing
about of the mercury produces hig
voltage which stakes gas glow so
that it can be seen half a mile at
night.
-CANADA PRODUCES SOME OF THE WORLD'S FINEST LUMBER
Canada has almost unlimited timber. From British Columbia fir to Mari.time.sprtwo
her lumber is in demand throughout the world.
lUh� Senim' %cils
This is an adaptation of one of a series of ad-
vertisements designed by The House of Seagram
to promote the prestige of Canada and help sell
Canadian products to the markets of the world.
The campaign is appearing in magazines and
newspapers published in various languages and
circulated throughout the world. The peoples
of many lands are told about the
quality of Canadian products and
see Canadian scenes illustrating
these products.
The advertisements are in keep-
ing with the belief of The House
of Seagram that the future of each
business enterprise in Canada is
inextricably bound up in the future
nada flat
of Canada itself; and that it is in the interest off
every Canadian manufacturer to help the sale
of all Canadian products in foreign markets.
• $ 4.
A campaign such as this not only helps Cana-
dian industries but also puts money in the pocket
of every Canadian citizen. One
dollar of every three we earn comes
to us as a result of foreign trade.
The more we can sell abroad
the more prosperous we will be
at home. It is with this objective
that these advertisements are being
produced and published through-
out the world.
ale Ea %c ,S'e rant
137 Arthur Pointer 1—Th