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    THE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA.
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Soon Birdmen Will All Be Machine-Made Aviators
WASHINGTON. A machine tlmt ennblcs you to experience nil the physical
sensations of flying and to test your fitness for aviation without once
losing your hold upon the earth, has just been adopted by the wnr department
for use In training its pilots. It Is
rings are driven by small motors so
that they revolve within each other. Tho "boat," In which the pupil sits, Is
suspended from the Inner ring, and Its movements may be controlled by either
set of rings. The motors which control the boat may be operated from within
by the pupil or from the outside by the Instructor. Tho prospective pilot seats
himself In tlin hour vlili the Itwti'iirtnr sits, with Ms hand on the control,
alongside his machine. The instructor can put his pupil through all tho
motions ojf a machine in tho air by operating the controls, wlilcji nr0' connected
to the machine by means of wire batteries. After several demonstrations of
looplng-the-looo. dipping, gliding nnd volplaning, the pupil Is permitted to
operate the machine by the controls in the boat. The test is even more severe
than that of actual flying. If the neophyte has anything the matter with his
heart, nerves or stomach which will disqualify him for flying, tho orlentator
will bring tho fact out at once.
It used to take a hero to tackle the game.
Soon the blrdman will be machine-made.
Congress Not Going to Stand for the Red Flag
CONGRESS Is not going to stand for the red flag in the United States. May
day demonstrations, signalized with the waving of red flags in various
cities, have served to emphasize the determination of congressional leaders to
force enactment of legislation which
will prohibit and penalize such demon
strations. '
While the propaganda committee
of the senate has had the subject
under consideration and probably will
submit a bill on the Issue, there is
one senator who is not going to wnlt
for a committee to initiate such legis
lation. He is Senator New of Indi
ana, who submitted an antlred Hug
1)111 at the last session which went
'down in the flood of unenacted meas
ures on the closing days of congress. Now tho Indiana senator is writing
another 1)111 and lie plans to Introduce it as soon as the new congress Is con
vened. The measure, particularly directed against tho lannrchlst propaganda
movement now agitated In the United States, has already been tentatively pre
pared, nnd although subject to revision before presentation to congress, it will
be substantially as follows concerning the red flag: '
"That tho display or exhibition at any meeting, gathering or parade, public
or private, of any flag, banner or emblem, symbolizing or Intended by the
person or persons displaying or exhibiting the same to symbolize a purpose to
overthrnw by force or violence or by physical Injury to person or property or
by the general cessation of Industry,
of nil government. Is hereby declared
Provision Is also made against the
words and the use of the mails.
Tho penalty for violation of the act
imprisonment for not more than Ave years or both
"There is entirely too much consideration shown to the class of peoplo
-who employ the red flag in this country,'
Laboratory Experts Now
HAVING perfected methods by which bits of wood can bo put together so
that the whole Is as strong as an unbroken piece; having made wood
.almost as resistant to moisture ns iron, and having learned how to season
done, and is now doing, it is not
stretching probabilities to predict that within u few years it may be possible
to build n wooden house, for less than wooden houses cost now, which will bo
at lenst as fireproof as a stone house ond will rival a stone house In lasting
qualities.
T.o5R of wooden structures ly fires duo very largely to oarplpssnes. In
the opinion of the laboratory experts, nnd they do not refer ta carelessness in
the use of matches and cigarettes, either. They say that the faulty use of
wood in building is the cause of many fires, nnd they are carrying on investi
gations to determine Just how wood can safely be used.
Tho 'experiments are accompanied by others In the making of wood fire
proof. Tho experts say that there Is no renson why wood, the cheapest and
most pliant building material, should be discriminated against because of its
inflammability and its lack of lasting qualities. Both of these shortcomings
can and will be overcome.
The forest products laboratory bad been puttering along for years until
tho war stirred It up to real activity.
Many of the things it discovered In war can be applied to peace.
War evidently is not an unmixed evil.
Wanted: Half-Cent Piece for Paying Luxury Taxes
COMMUNICATIONS have reached the treasury department urging the coin
ing of a half-cent piece as a means of making exact payments of revenue
taxes, but there is no Indication that the department will favor tho proposition.
Agitation on the subject, report-
cd from Chlcngo and other cities, It
was stated by treasury officials, would
bo successful only If sufficiently strong
to Induce action by congress. Such ac
tion would be necessary before a coin
of a new denomination could bo Issued.
Inasmuch as tho extra hulf cent
which tnxpuyers are required to pay
on numerous articles goes into the
treasury, its officials would not be like
ly to tako the lead in a move which
would cut oft a portion of the revenue.
Members of congress, as the direct representatives of the people, might cham
pion the proposal.
Officials of the Internal revenue bureau are trying to prevent profiteering
through greater increases In prices than Justified by war taxes. Tho regula
tion for the collection of the luxury tax has been framed specifically with a
view to tills end. It is provided that It must bo made clear to tho customer
Just what tho prico of the article is and tho amount of the rax.
Although the luxury tax has been In effect only a short time reports of
profiteering aro reaching tho revenue bureau. Revenue ugents say violations
will not bo tolerated.
Under the revenue law falso representations aro subject to n fine of not
more than $1,000 or Imprisonment of uot moro than ono year, or both.
probable that this device, known ns the
Ituggles orlentator, will be a feature
of all flying schools, and will enable
civilians as well as soldiers to de
termine without risking their lives
whether thoy arc lit for flying.
The machine consists of two sets
of steel rings, the larger one of which
Is 12 feet In dlnmeter. One ring re
volves In the horizontal plane and tho
other In the perpendicular plane. The
the government of the United States or
to be unlawful,
use of tho spoken, written and printed
is a flue of not more than 55,000 or
says Senator New.
Predict Fireproof Wood
green wood in a few weeks, the ex
ports of the United States forest prod
ucts laboratory are setting out to do
what seems to the layman tho Impos
slble that is, to make wood fireproof.
These remarkable studies in the
use and properties of wood are being
carried out nt tho forest products
laboratory at Madison, Wis., which
does its work In conjunction with the
University of Wisconsin. In view of
tho work which this laboratory has
TO MAKE
half -ctnr
coins
wjEMf-iBevi ' ''warn
To Utilize Embroidered Monograms.
Take the embroidered Initial or
monogram from old bolster and pillow
cases and use thciw on now slips. Cut
letter from old slip, leaving a three
inch square around It (letters for bed
linen are usually two inches), then cut
the material to form nn oval leaving a
small margin to turn under. Sew to
the new slip, then outline with em
broidery cotton to conceal stitches.
Outline another row one-fourth of an
Inch from the first and work eyelets
at Intervals between the rows to form
a medallion. Tho result Is oven pret
tier than when first embroidered.
Turning a Dress Skirt.
If a skirt has become faded or soiled,
It ?an often be turned to good advan
tage First, clean It as thoroughly as
possible. Ulp one seam, turn and
baste carefully before ripping another.
If there are plaits refold, following
the old creases, making what was for
merly the wrong side the right. If the
skirt Is a good hanging one, any home
dressmaker can do thework satisfac
torily, for It Is not nearly so difficult
a task as to mnke a new one. One
senm at a time Is a much better way
than to rip all the seams apart before
beginning to baste.
When Sewing Taffeta. ,
Use a thin, fine needle for sewing
taffeta. The blunt end of a needle long
used Is liable to pucker the goods, and
tne stitches will not be even. A henv
ler needle may bo used In sewing
China silk.
To Sharpen Scissors.
Cut them rapidly on the neck of a
small gluss bottle, or better still, on a
ground glass stopper. It trues the
edges and makes them cut like new.
Take a fine file nnd sharpen ench
blade, being careful to keep the same
Neatness in Frocks for Children
The dresses brought out by mnnu
facturers of children's clothes tills st-ii-son
ought to bo a great help to moth
ers. Neatness Is characteristic of tin
new designs and nentness is the first
thing that mothers must teach tluir
little ones. Little girls acquire good
tasto in dress unconsciously and the
responsibility of cultivating It rests on
the mother. She will be safe In se
lecting the clothes turned out by spe
cialists In children's wear for her little
ones If she doubts her own gifts and
intuitions In the selection of frocks.
A frock for the times when our little
miss must "dress up" is shown at the
left of the plcturo above. It Is minle
of swbis organdie, ns crisp and fnli
ns snow. A wide hern and eight pin
tucks above It speak for tho attention
given the skirt, while the bodice re
joices In hretelles of narrow swlss em
broidery at each sldo and a "V" at tlu
front filled In with plain orgnndle wih
tiny pearl buttons at each side. Tho
embroidery outlines the neck, ami a
little, prim bow of ribbon calls atten
tion to it. Tills same ribbon make- a
pretty sash that will complete the hap
piness of the very young lady wh"
to wear It and help teach her t ho
careful of hor finery.
At the right of the picture a new
model for a very little girl show- a
quaint frock with batiste body nd
gingham skirt. There Is not much to
siiy of It, except that It. Is pretty nnd
rffol looking, for the picture tclN all
Its simple htory. The square pod ' ts
an cut op the bias of tho goods nnd
htwc n border of batiste at the
Jl'ten plain ehambray Is used um"U(1
niiKlp as they had at first; file tlli
rnigh places are all taken out. Tut n
little oil on the edges of the blades
and snap together. Then wipe off all
the oil.
When Stitching Seams.
When stitching heavy white cotton
r linen, rub tho seam to be stitched,
with hard white soap, and the needlo
will not cut the material.
To Prevent Pricking the Fingers.
One accustomed to doing needlework
of any kind Is aware of the discom-j
fort caused by the needle pricking the
linger which holds the underside of,
the cloth. This can lie prevented if the
worker will moisten a small strip of
court plaster and stick It on the end
of the linger.
To Freshen Oriental Rugs.
A mixture of borax, ummonln nnll
water is excellent and will not lnjuro
the rugs. To one pint of water add
two tablespoonfuls of powdered borax)
and one tahlcspoonful of amnion In,
stirring well. Apply while the water
Is warm with a small brush, rubbing;
against the nap. When the entire rug1
has been gone over wipe In the same
direction with the nap with a soft,
cloth which will not lint. Then brush
with tho nap, using a dry brush. After
this treatment the rugs will be silky,
clear and with a better sheen. This
was told by a nntlve rug dealer.
Demand for Waistcoats.
The demand for waistcoats has al
most completely submerged tho sep
arate collar vogue that has been such
n feature of the coat suit.
Belgian Blue Is Popular.
The brilliant, sea-fresh Belgian blue
Is as popular as It ever was. It Is a
favorite facing for big, black lints.
of batiste, with plaid ginghams and
with striped cotton materials. Ono
new touch in this little frock appears
In the pointed front that laps over
from left to right nnd Is fastened un
der a small bit of needle-work by way
of ornament. The sleeves are elbow
length, with turned-back cuffs, and
there Is a small turnover collar.
Feather stitching Is more liked for fin
lulling these little frocks than hem
stitching.
Bead Work.
All kinds of beud work Is so much
In vogue that amateurs will hall with
delight any suggestions. To havo
good results proper tools must bo on
hand. Procure line straw or long-eyq
crewel needles. Use fine linen thread
and wax it. Haste tho canvas to thin
goods, such as lawn, on tho wrong
side of tho design if It be a bag of
solid work, so it will not pucker.
Sprond beads out on a soft white
cloth for dark beads, and tho light
ones on a dark surface, then work
only In a good light, not facing it.
Do not work until tired and restless.
It will not pay.
Always tho Sash.
Tho summer dress, whether of silk
or cotton, lias a sash, which may be of
wide or narrow ribbon, or of soft
crushed satin. It mny nssumo the form
of chllToii streamers, or may bo a bow
made of tho dress material.
g
THE hiGHT WAY..
In all caiea of
DIstompor, Plnkoyo, infill
onza, Colds, otc.
of all horses, brood mares, colts,
stallions, Is to
"SPOHH THEM
33
On thoir tonrruo or In tho feed put
Bpolm's Liquid Compound. Give tho
remedy to all of tlicm. It nets on tho
blood and glands. It routs the disease
by expolllnir the disease rrermo. It wards
oft the trouble no matter how they are
"exposed." Absolutely free from any
thing Injurious. A child can safely tako
It. Bold by druggists, harness dealers,
pr sent express paid by ttio manu-
xaciurers. special Ascnta Wuntcu.
SPOHN MEDICAL CO.
NO TASK FOR THE TIMID
Photography Today May Be Classed
Among the Occupations That
Require Nerve.
The adventures, reported recently,
of an expedition that penetrated Ilrlt
Ish East Africa to securo motion pic
tures of big game In Its native Jungle
reminds ono strikingly of tho change
that has como over the vocation of
photography. In the beginning pho
tography was as mild nn occupation
ns any; It called for a pleasing ad
dress in tho photographer, and for
conversational tact to encourage the
sitter to forget that tho camera was
watching him, but It was not adven
turous, and the tlmldest might excel
at It. Then the newspapers began to
use the camera, and tho photographer
had often to be a man of courage.
But the motion plcturo Industry goes
even farther. Hold and brave must
be the man wiio successfully takes
pictures of Hons, tigers, and other
denizens of the Jungle in their native
haunts.
If You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best
Have you ever stopped to renson why
it is that bo many products that arc ex
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain the article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that lias real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who' have been
benefited, to those who arc in need of it.
A prominent druggist says "Take for
example Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Itoot, a
preparation 'I have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re
sults, as many of my customers testily
No other kidney remedy has so large
sale."
According to sworn statements" and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used tho preparation, the success ot Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact,
so many people claim, that it fulfills al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uri
nary troubles and neutralizes the urio
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle of
Bwamp-Root by Parcels Post. Address
Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingliamton, N. Y.,
and .enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large nnd medium size bottlac
for Bala at all drug stores. -Adv.
Dubious Indignation.
An Amerlcnn motorist, stopped ly
n Scotc'h constnblo for Bpcedlnt'. hint
ed lirondly tlmt ho might pay to be
let oft'.
"Wlmt, sir!" cried the constable.
"Dae ye suggest tlmt I wld tnko n
bribe? Dae ye dare to Insult me, sir?"
"Ob, excuse me," said the Amerl
cnn. "I rcnlly "
"Hut, now," put In the constnblo,
"supposln I was that kin o' n man.
how much wld yo be Inclined to bIo?"
Not So Slow.
"What a quaint llttfe vlllngel Ah
I live, there are some old men pitch
ing; horseshoes on the public square 1"
"Yes, bit those old codgers are not
as far behind the times as you may
Buppose. Any one of them can give
you tho wnrmest argument on ')Vhat's
the Matter With Uufisln that you
ever listened to." Birmingham Age
Herald. Atmospherlo Injustice.
"But, my friend, you must remem
ber that the rain falls on the Just nnd
the unjust alike," remarked the chron
ic quoter.
"Wrong again," returned tho man
with the furrowed brow ns ho gavo up
tho hunt, "the unjust are usually found
carrying tho umbrellas which belong
to tho Just."
Saluting Everybody.
A nurse at Kunston approached the
bed of u patient to take his tempera
ture. no said to her: "Do I saluto
you. too?" Ho had tuken tho Influenza
the third duy In camp.
Its Class.
"I have Just been rending Poo'b
story, 'A Manuscript Found In n Bot
tie.' "
"What do you think of It?"
"It Is u corking story."
Of Course.
"Ilero Is n speaking likeness of
Foch."
"Does, it speak In French?" Bos
ton Transcript.
Happiness Is
merit.
n mntter of adjust-
When Vour Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy
No Smarting Jost H;e Comfort. 00 cents at
brofslsts or malL Write for Free lire Hook.
UIUUN1S KYK BttMUDY CO..CUICAUO
GOSHEN, 8ND.sU.S.iU
It's u erent misfortune not to have
Judgment enough to keep silent at tho
right time.
Prudence Is tho wing plucked from
some pnst folly.
NEW SOUTH WALES
INFORMATION BUREAU
Sinttr Duilding. 149 Uroadwtr, New York City
Will be plasd to ftn4 OoTernment Hnlletlni
or amwetr anr lnqnlrlva rrKirdlDir opportu
nities for rnriulnc. Mock raiting, fruit growing
mining and IntMlment In Now Sontb Yile
AUSTRALIA
1IUY ZMi AClti; OIL, KKASH, rlgUt In th
trend uf davelooment In Pecos County.
Texaa. 1'OH TWISNTT-FIVM DOLL.AKU.
Utologlata my thla will be the blggeat Oil
field known. Aa new wella come In. value
of acreage Increases tremendously, Texaa
oil lease bought less than year ago tor
FIVIO OOLI.AItB per acre now selling (or
thousands ot dollars per acre. Millions being
made over night In Tex. Oil. Act Immediately.
Wire or mnll order to Texas Amalgamated
Oil Co.. 103 H N. Houston St., Ft. Worth. Tax,
nOlTKK Sufferer Don't Opernle Get Dr.
Hayaaen'a Famous Qoltre Preparations (pain
less & non-fltnlnlng). Used over SO yrs. Thai
It. II. Itaynsen Co., Dep. 7, Seneca 1'alls.N.T.
W. N. U., OMAHA, NO. 22--1919.
Nebraska Directory
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Omaha, Nebraska
EUROPEAN PLAN
Rooms from Jl.00 up single, 75 cent h up double.
CAFE PRICES REASONABLE
FILMS DEVELOPED FREE
When Prints Are Ordered
Print 2 Wx3M. 8 ctnts; 3Vx4M, 4 cental
postal card size. 0 cents, postpaid.
Beaton Photo Supply Co.
tSth& FarnamSta. Omaha, Neb,
IN OMAHA
Henshaw Hotel
UUROl'UAN l'LAN
T. J, O'llrlon Co., Props.
11.00 WITHOUT OATH
I1.W Ul" WITH I1AT1I
15th knd Farnam St., Omaha
If Not Already Represented Wo Wan
a Dealer In Your Town for
Che
Cronm of aU
ICE CREAM
1IOX O, OMAHA
Let Us Make a New Gar Out of Your Auto
We bnlld to order a solid Victoria ton with
bereled nlato glasses on sides and rear) or Coup
Uody, Hodun, Sport or lloadater IJody.
rain tliifr. Blip Covers, etc Our pal nt department
pats 18 paint operaUons on a new paint Job. Kqntl
to the bust factory work. Write Department No. t,
Win, I'felfTor Auto A Carrlaeo Works
ItU At. U,rtk St., 0il, B.V. fkt X)Ur Tftt
Also build Cabs and Truck llodlea
THE CAR AHEAD
Six-Forly-Five
Standard equipment. Ample power. Investi
gate thla car before buying. Write or oll (or
catalog aud our proposition to dealer.
KNUDSEN AUTOMOBILE CO.
8107 ITarnam Street Omsht
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
and OARAGE MEN
If your motor leaks compression, foulotho
spark plugs, and smokes badly, the trouble
Is usually due to loose pistons and poorly
fit piston rings.
We make a specialty of reborltiK cylinders and
fittinsnew piston and ring. We have highly
skilled machlnista to do thla work and we abso
lutely guarantee every lob. We do all kinds of
machine work and at art inn motor and generator
repair work. Call or write out ot town work
given prompt and intelligent attention.
J. T. STEWART MOTOR CO.
SERVICE STATION
21st and Leavenworth Street, Omaha
Telephone Doug la 4250 F. A. Lundgren. Supt.
ELECTRIC SERVICE on
automobiles
We repair and supply
parts for all maker of
electrical equipment
used on automobile.
Antnoniea
inted raetory representatives for Atwater
Mre. Co., Hilar Motor Lighting Co., Colombia,
(e Battery, OonneotlcntTel. & Hleo. Co., Detroit
Kent
Htonure
lllectrlo Starter Co
Urueto Hlectrlo Co., lllectrlo Aato-IJte Core.. I
son Mfg. Co. illerllng Magneto). Omt A JJavls.
Tne K-W UnlUon Co. (Magneto). North Hast
1J1SCO UlBOiTIO DUIIK1I W.
suor., unci
loo.
es
Illeo
trio Co., l'eriuallfe Btoraji
Co., Spirts-
Wlthlngton Co. (Sparton Horns), eplltdorf berrlo
a. Hr.l ivi.. Vm Alrklen (k. I HDeedmeters). Ward-
Leonard Klectria Co., WetUnghouse Hleo. A Mfg. Oo.
Auto Electric Service Company
Jcultlon )
nieotrlo Htnrter I SPECIALISTS
(Jtorage Jluttery )
2108 Faroam 2&st OMAHA. NEB,
(Sim