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SUCH IS LIFE?Easier to Do! By Charles Sughroe |\ CONT UKEl , SPINACH J (?RETEWOl f ^ \-rb uvteJLL \ /L VT \ i MO, llu Y_^rt> Exrvr^y \ 1?Tr v Determine Sources of Night Sky Light C Chicago and Texaa College Professors Make Study. Chicago.?Although the huge 82-ineh telescope of the McDonald observatory, joint project of the University of Tex as and the University of Chicago, on Mt. Locke, Texas, is not yet completed, an Investigation already Is under way near the new observatory to determine the sources of light In the night sky. Using an old 12-lnch refracting tele scope which was presented some years ago to the Yerkes observatory of the University of Chicago by Dr. C. E. Hale, assistant Professor C. T. Elvey of the Yerkes staff and Dr. F. E. Roach of the McDonald observatory have been recording the light of the night sky with a recording photo-electric photometer designed by Doctor Elvey. The light of the night sky is made up of direct starlight; starlight which is scattered both by the earth's atmo sphere and the matter in Interstellar space; zodiacal light which is concen trated In the ecliptic but which may extend over the entire sky; and of the light originating within the atmosphere of the earth; the permanent aurora. This aurora is not the polar aurora, or northern lights, although it is related to It. Many Study Problem. Many investigators have studied the problem of the composition of the light, and a general investigation by the Dutch astronomer, Van . Rhijn has shown the following percentage com-1 position: Direct starlight, 18 per cent; starlight scattered by the earth's atmo sphere, 5 per cent; zodiacal light. 43 per cent; aurora, 15 per cent, and scat tered earthlight, 19 per cent. It is well known to astronomers that there are large fluctuations in some of the sources of light, particularly of the zodiacal light and the aurora. Lord Rayleigh found that the light of the night sky undergoes large variations, with a range of eight-fold between the smallest and largest The variations are sometimes fairly rapid, Doctor Elvey having found in his work at Yerkes as much as a 25 per cent change in brightness of the sky within a period of two hours. There also are daily variations in the inten sity of the auroral light in the night sky, which in some parts of the world I reaches a maximum about 2 a. m., and ! in other parts is at its maximum just after twilight has ended. These large variations have made de tailed analysis of the light difficult, be- j cause during the several hours required to cover the sky, there are many changes in the light. To make possible observations in a ! brief space of time Doctor Elvey de vised the recording photo-electric pho tometer. It consists of a very sensi tive galvanometer which measures the output of the amplifier. The recording is achieved by shining a lamp on the galvanometer mirror, which reflects the light to a ?lit behind which is a mov ing sheet of bromide paper. Deflections Recorded. The deflections of the galvanometer are then recorded on the bromide pa per, which is directly connected to the photometer so that it moves past the slit as the instrument is rotated around the vertical axis. With this instrument a complete record of the brightness of the sky on a ftircle parallel with the horizon can be made in approximately five minutes, and the entire sky can be observed in about an hour. A check of the variations in light during this time can be made by observing a giv en region of the sky several times. Doctor Roach already has obtained over a hundred tracings with the in strument, from which he and Professor Elvey have determined the axis of the zodiacal light, the cone of light that can be seen rising from the horizon after sunset and before sunrise. Contrary to general belief, the axis does not coincide with the plane of the orbit of the earth?the ecliptic. Ob servations show the morning zodiacal light is displaced to the north of the ecliptic by as much as five degrees. A series of evening observations indi cate that in part of the ecliptic the zodiacal light was near the ecliptic, apparently crossing it The astronomers expect that a de tailed analysis of the tracings will give the relative amount and the distri bution of the light from various sources contributing to the total light from the night sky. Dictator of Siam Col. Ptiya Babol who now rules as dictator of Slam following the ab dication of King Prajadhlpok. Shar ing his power with a national assem bly, he commands the army and navy and has the armed forces to support his government AMAZE A MINUTE I SCIENTIFACT S ~ BY ARNOLD 4^ Massive bergs/ ^ The largest icebergs are. those which break from the great ice barrier sur rounding the Antarctic continent. Some are as LARGE AS 500,000,000 CUBIC YARDS. Hcavy air - AA Tue earths atmos phere weighs eive 9UATRJLUOH TONS, YET THIS IS ONLY ONE MIL LIONTH THE MASS OE the solid earth, s-tg Little as ufE UV1N6 SPECIES OP UNICELLULAR j BBNSS ARE SOMETIMES^ AS SMALL AS ^5 000Jj OP AN INCH IN ' m DIAMETER . ^3 Lrin ^ WNU Mnrlc*. Let Your Light Shine By LEONARD A. BARRETT The world Is like a mirror because It reflects our moods. That "things are mum a? jou look at them" is a true aphorism. Two persons facing the same condition and living in exactly the same neighborhood may receive contra ct i c t o r y reactions from the same en vironment. The one whose philosophy of life is that of Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch will see hidden re RonrfM nf lichf nnrl beauty in surroundings which many persons would consider barren of any such possibilities. As the marble re sponds to the genius of the sculptor, so our environment reflects the thought and intents of the heart. We can see no beauty in a glorious sunset unless there is a sense of beauty already with in us. The man who described the Grand canyon as a great big dump would probably be unable to see in the thundering Niagara anything more Helen May Try Comeback Helen Wills Moody, former Ameri can women's tennis champion, who was forced to retire from the game a year ago because of back trouble. Is prac ticing in California and may attempt a comeback. <^%^rJ~/oUSQ(\ofS By Lydia Le Baron Walker THE satisfaction or having attrac tive housework frocks reaches far ther than the woman who wears them. The effect of suitable attire, plus Its becomingness, is more far-reaching. It has its influence on everyone who is of the household, and such other per sons as may happen In during the morning or the working hours. It is not so far back that It Is beyond the rememDrauce ui ui?? older generation of homemakers, when discarded afternoon or even old party dresses were made to serve more than their original pur pose by being worn earlier in the day as housework frocks. This was thought to he an economy measure. But the utter un suitability of gar ment to tasks, final ly won the battle between the desire to have the right working togs, and the mistaken no tion of thriftlness. Slender women, especially those who are youthful can wear smock frocks well. The stout person should avoid them. Apart from the convenience of the loose fit ting one-piece smock, there is a sug gestion ot artistry connected with smocks and studios, that appeals. But unless the garment is becoming it does not fill its requirements. On large women the smock becomes something of a glorified Mother Hubbard, too loose, and therefore gives the impression of greater weight. Some Good Features. A housework dress should be suf ficiently ample to permit the wearer to stoop low without straining the seams. There should be one or two pockets, preferably set-in pockets as these do nor catch on knobs, etc. The sleeves should be short or elbow length, un less the wearer needs the warmth of long sleeves. So many times the long sleeves must be rolled back, that the shorter ones are preferable. Flowing i sleeves are inappropriate or those wide at ends. A figured material will not accent every slightest mark as occurs with flat colors. Wash goods should be used. Some times a summer dress that Is out of style can be made over Into a house frock, and sometimes the style of the dress as It Is, requires very slight changes to make It ap propriately serve its more mundane purpose. W^tever the requirements of a house frock may be It should have the added feature of being becoming In cut and color. To Look Attractive. The woman who wants to look at tractive and who doesn't, has one sure means at her command. It would be used more if it could be obtained at a beauty parlor, and be paid for In dollars and cents. But this Is some thing beyond price, yet It can be had without spending a penny. It Is hav ing a pleasant expression. This never falls to attract attention. It Is the one sure way to the hearts of others. It has warmth and beauty In It. Homely features react to It. Fine features without It cannot have the same pull of attraction. The pleasant expres sion is a magnet. It has drawing power of attraction. When you ride in a trolley or sub way, take a look at the faces In It How many have pleasant expressions? I have ridden In these conveyances many times when not a single face wore a pleasant expression. Some were definitely unpleasant Some were sad, some heavy, some tired, some bold, some furtive, some curious, some in dignant, but few if any that radiated sweetness or the beauty of a pleasant mind. ?. Bell Syndicate?WNU Serv'.ca. Latest in Spring Hats Fine brown straw trimmed with white, green and brown striped ribbon. I modeled by Roxane. My Neighbor Says := Fruit stains In linen may be removed by sponging them with lemon juice and then washing with hot water. If lem on is not available, borax will be found Just as effective. When preparing nuts to use In cake or frosting, instead of chopping, place nuts in a paper bag and roll with a rolling pin. ? ? ? To remove mildew stains from white linen, boil them in a water to which two tablespoonfuls of peroxide have been added to each quart & ths Associated Newspaper* WNU 3wrv.es. than wasted horse power. A person who would have friends must show himself friendly. The light that shines from your personality makes your world. If you radiate sunshine and Joy you will discover the same In other people. If you are selfish and mean you will find the same reflected back to you. We always see in the other person the fault that lies deepest in our own personality. This law. which seems like a paradox, also afTects the lives of other people. Emerson said, "A great institution Is hut the lengthened shadow of a single man." True?not only of Institutions but of individuals. Henry Ward Beech | er bought a newspaper from a poorly clad boy on a day in midwinter. He j remarked, "Poor little fellow, aren't I you cold?" The boy replied with a I smile, "I was, sir, before you passed." It is said that Philips Brooks could J change the mood of a passing crowd on a rainy day in Boston because of his contagious and fascinating smile, j We are told that "it takes sixty-four [ muscles of the face to frown and only fourteen to smile." Even nature has made It easier for us to have Joy in our faces rather than hatred or anger. Browning makes Plppa say, "Where fore repine?with thee to lead me?O day of mine." Let Your Light Shine! c. W??t?ni Newap&per Union. Bears Catch Salmon Bears in Alaska are expert at catch ing salmon. Two of 5,000 Claimants of Big Estate From far and near, from all parta of the United States, and some parts of Europe, some 5,000 claimants, or their representatives, have come to Phila delphia to contest for the estate of the late Walter Barrett, wealthy snuff manufacturer, who died in 1805. His widow died In 1930, and It Is maintained that she did not follow the provisions of her husband's will In disposing of the estate, and so the Issue Is being fought out In court at Philadelphia. Two of the claimants are pictured: Left. Mrs. Clinton Schaffer and daughter of Parker Ford, Pa., and Mrs. Lawrence Kldd and daughter of Baltimore, Md. "Dust Storms" Figure on All Pages of History Ko one who has not been in one of the dust storms which have swept the western plains for more than a year can appreciate their devasta tion and the apprehensions of the people in the region extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Slave lake. Science knows full well the po tentialities of this terrible phenome non. It tras innumerable records of other soil transformations brought about by the wind. Much of the rich er soil over vast areas In the United States was carried there by dust storms. An analysis of dust falling in Missouri a year ago revealed the characteristics of soil in the Da kotas. All soils are easily identified by their mineral content. The Da kotas had been exposed to drouth for a number of years. The soil was deprived of its protective vegetation. Thus, when the wind blew, the soil was carried away to be deposited In other state*. To most of us who live where moisture is sufficient for human needs, it is difficult to realize that the dust storms have been raging, ai winter. Neither snow nor rain has been sufficient to keep the dust down even in mountainous states like Col- j orado. Heavy rain* have flooded the lower Mississippi valley, but the shortage of moisture has gone right | on in the plains. Whether in Texas or Saskatchewan, the wind has only to rise and the dust is blown. If any thing, the dust storms have been worse than ever in the last two months. They have actually buried fences, piled dust high around houses and bams, covered up crops. They are destructive alike to man and beast. No form of life can withstand them day after day very long. Needless to say, the dust phenome non has greatly altered the food sit uation in the United States. It af fects meats and grains. I: is in part responsible for the increased cost of , living. The AAA plan * limit the production of spring wheat has been abandoned. How can there be too much wheat when the wh-?at states' are the chief victims of t e dust" The drouth reduced com las: year Hard for Japanese to Master Own Language The hard--" j.'b of the Japanese student I* to >arn his own language. Ad i*-d to its own difficulties are the difficult >s ?"...n^se: f--r m-'?iem Japane>e contains a sprinkling of n re than 3C"*? Chinese characters. The primary student toils over his earn language seven hours a week in class, seven hours a week at home, a total of fourteen hours a week for six j years. At the -end of that time he has mastered only about 3.'?>' of the j Chinese ideographs (each having five I or six different meanings). He can read a newspaper. But he is still baffle*! by a mazanine or book, nn l?r?s written la the most colloquial speech. Even university students have a very uncertain knowledge of the lit erary language. It is suppose*! to be used In the composition of letters, ar ticles, books. A young friend of mine in Tokio Imperial university principal institution of learning La Japan, confesses that his uncle rare ly hears from him?because any let ter to him must be written in the old literary form, and its composition is a long and fatiguing task. Even the greatest scholars cannot write without a good dictionary a: hand. Educated men find It eanler to real Japanse classics In an Eng Ush trans'at. >n than in the original.? Willard Prince, in Asia Magazine. Dr. Pierce * Pleasant Pellece are cixe orig inal little Lrvrr Dills put ap $U yean They regulate aver and bowels.?Adv. ''What's Your Hurry?** "Darling, answer me. I am cc the rack."* "So is your hat." came a deep voice from the ha". Whereupon the y ;unz man took t c hint, h < h-al piece and his departure. to a minimum. If It persists this year, there will be no reserves of corn left. From surplus induced by excess production in onr own and other countries, we are in danger of passing to scarcity due to drouth and dust. Records of drouth are readily traced in the rings of trees. There arc records of other droutM in the plains as bad as or worse than the present drouth. This is not, how ever, an assurance to science that we may now be witnessing the be ginnings of one of those deserts in which nature delights. It was when the Southvest became a desert that the Indians moved in.to Mexico. Life follows the moisture-bearing air cur rents. When they passed from the region south of the Mediterranean to the region north of the Mediter ranean, life followed them. The Asi atics have long been accustomed to packing up and following the mois ture-bearing winds. Science would not care to assert its entire apprehensions of the dust storms in the western plains. They may be the consequences of Just an other drouth. Or they may be the beginning of the end for ail that region where the buffalo grazed. Sci ence knows what has happened. What is to happen Is on the knees of the gods.?St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 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