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World Sees Bicycle Back Again in Popular Favor Vigorously Return* After a Lapse of Generation. Washington, D. C. ? The bicycle is back again. Census bureau reports on this transportation device show that 640,000 new ones were produced in the United States in 1935, the biggest crop in thirty years. "Massachusetts police chiefs are concocting traffic regulations for cyclists," says the National Geo graphic society. "Large cities have built special cinder-surfaced paths for them through shady parks. De partment stores offer pedaling in struction on indoor rinks or sta tionary wheels. "Weekly 'bike trains' carry the two-wheeled sportsmen, their cycles stabled in baggage cars, off to quiet country roads for a day's exercise beyond the reach of metropolitan street jams. Necessity There. "In Bermuda, for instance, where automobiles are banned, bicycles are virtually a household necessity for youth and age. The flat brick highways of the Netherlands are too good as cycling roads to waste, and in many parts of that land there are separate paths for bi cycles as well. GOWN OF WOOL LACE The cutaway feminized in this charming gown of navy blue, wool lace from Goupy-Rosine, Paris. A coral suede belt with a coral and gold buckle adds a bright note. "Police on bicycles patrol the ca nal paths of southern France. 'The ploughman homeward plods his weary way' no longer; he pedals. At sunrise peasant women briskly cycle to market, their geese for foie gras sitting in rows on handlebar trays. "The bicycle population of Koben havn, Denmark, is a third as large as the human population. Special police direct the two-wheeled traffic. "In Germany bicycle tours are popular. Plump frauleins tear along at 12 miles an hour, some holding cotton umbrellas over their heads. Industrial centers are also cycling centers. "Bicycles are widely used not on ly in England, but also in Ireland and Scotland. "Such widespread use of cycles is comparatively recent, for their earlier popularity was spasmodic. The first craze was for the walk bicycle, or pedestrian curricle, de veloped in France and popularized in England about 1820 by the Brit ish coachmaker Denis Johnson. It was simply an invention for walking on wheels, a wooden rail mounted on two grooved wooden wheels, pro pelled 'scooter' fashion. "Fifty years, however, brought radical changes. A monument is erected in Bar-le-Duc, near Verdun, France, to the French locksmith Michaux who suggested pedals for wheels. One of his dissatisfied work men ran away and patented the idea in the United States. In Bos ton carriage manufacturers began to turn them out, lumbering con trivances of wood. These 'veloci pedes' had wooden pedals shaped like large spools. A cord was pulled to put on the brake, merely press ing a wooden 'spoon' against the wheel to slow it. Revolutionary Step. "Translating bicycles into metal was another revolutionary step. Successively came wire wheels, then metal wheels with solid rubber tires, then tubular steel bicycles. The front wheel was enlarged to a diameter of five feet, to cover more distance with less pedaling while the rear wheel tagged along like a postcript, a foot high. "By 1870 this 'highwheeler,' or 'spider wheel,' was having its day. Six - day bicycle races started. Mounting stools were supplied at the race track for ascending the giant cycle, until builders began to construct small steps on the rear of the frame. "Frequent falls from this speedy model hastened its discard and cleared the way for the 'safety' bicycle, with wheels of the same size. Pneumatic tires, invented by an Irish veterinarian for the com fort of his little son, and ball bear ings contributed to the comfort of the cyclist. The craze was on again, ushering in the Nineties, whose cy cling days are celebrated in song. By 1896 it was estimated that the United States had four million "uike' I riders." AMAZE A M INUTE SC1ENTIFACTS BY ARNOLD Y7' PREPARING FOR \ Mt. Everest - British aviators have flown over Mount Rakaposhi in the Himalayas, 2S,5SO FEET HIGH. u\ High s/Voltage J A NEW r ELECTRICAL [generator j GIVES A [ VOLTAGE OP THREE MILLION Feb 2^ visitor/ ? The ground hog is ALSO CALLED WOODCHOCK, BOCK CHUCK AND MARMOT. NO WEATHER PROPHET IT , DOES hfr APPEW UWT1L MWCHJ LIFE'S PURPOSE By LEONARD A. BARRETT Kepler, when he discovered the three laws ol planetary motion, ex cl aimed: "I thank Thee, God, that I can think Thy thoughts aft er Thee." A cele brated scientist once remarked to the writer who was visiting in h i ? laboratory, "Here is where I discover the hid den secrets of na ture." Both of these statements clearly indicate that we are living in an orderly world which is con trolled by law and not mere chance. The reign of law alwayi presup poses reason or purpose. Nature throbs with a definite and convinc ing purpose which ia clearly mani A "WILDCAT' STAR "Duke" Vance, veteran guard of t Northwestern university'! basket- , ball team, is responsible for much of the success of his team this season. "Duke" is a sure shot at the basket. tested when we sincerely investigate her methods. In the summer time, we have , abundant harvests, and fruits of the j orchard. Nature's purpose in her , productive processes is to create ] food for the sustenance of life. Deep , down under the earth's surface are , inexhaustible beds of coal, rivers ] of oil, countless areas of gas, all of , which minister to the security, com- , fort, and well-being of the race. We cultivate our gardens in order that , we may enjoy the beauty of rich colors, fragrance of roses, and the symmetry and loveliness of Sowers. Nature's purpose is to enhance the , environment, as man, in turn. In terests himself in beautifying that environment. Supreme purpose is evident in all of nature's methods. If the world is shot through with purpose, if every common bush is afire with law and order, then sure ly, we expect to find the same true when we consider the crowning work of creation, human personal ity. But is it true? Do we find purpose dominating the human race? Much time is spent in argu ing whether this is a friendly world. If a proportionate amount of time were used to discover the underlying purposes which motivate the works of the human race, there would be less energy squandered, and more enthusiasm expressed. Have yon ever honestly asked yourself the question, "What is the directing purpose of my life? er Why am I alive?" What is the most important factor in a man's life? Is it the strength of his body, the keenness ofhjs'mind, or the sincerity of his Character? Surely, all are important aspects, but the latter is of dominant con cern: for a man's character shows what he has really accomplished ? with body and with brain. The only permanent impression one leaves upon life is the pure gold of a sincere character that commands the respect, trust, and loyalty of others. Mind and body are of no greater importance than the char acter they enshrine. Purpose of character is "a boundless task in whose infinitude, as in the unfolding light and law of love, abides our hope, and our eternal joy."_ 9/fe ^Vou jWTo/c? By Lydia Le Baron Walker The Chain Keeps the Glass Door From Hitting and Breaking the Light Globe. ~P HE homemaker can, by simple devices, save her furniture and furnishings from getting marred and it the same time protect paint and wall paper in her rooms. Also in limilar ways she can guard against breakage, and entanglements of loor fastenings that are annoying -ather than disastrous. For exam ple door stops can be made to do more than prevent doors from hit ;ing the wall, and lengths of chain :an be put to unusual uses of pro tection against accidents. Door stops can keep furniture from rubbing against a wall back rf it. The stops may be screwed into Jie base board, or into the furni ture itself, in some instances. The itops should be positioned where the rubber tips will strike the base ooard or panelling of the wall, and not where they will come in contact with plastered walls or wall paper. Protection When there is a chest with a lid that must be raised often, and which would scrape the wall back of it each time it was opened or shut, the wall can easily be safeguarded. Screw two door stops into the base board behind the chest to keep it |ust far enough away from the wall to allow space for the lid to open and ihut freely, without touching wall or woodwork. The edge of the chest lid also is not marred when this is done, so the door stops do double duty in protective ways. Before leaving the subject of door stops, let me suggest their use as legs for low footstools. These can be made at home. Cover a small strong wooden box with a piece of carpet, or make a needle-point cov er of cross stitch. Pad the top of the box slightly before fastening on the cover. Screw four door stops to un der side of box, and a smart and neat foot stool results. The wood of the itops can be stained any tone of wood to match furniture ini the room. When a china closet, door swings open it sometimes catches in an-; other door fastening. This annoying occurrence can be avoided by secur ing a length of small-link chain with screw eyes to door and frame of closet. Occasionally such a door, swinging wide, would strike a ceil ing light globe unless held in check by such a device. The chain should always be long enough to permit doors to open as wide as possible without danger of damage. G Bell Syndicate.? WNU Service. My Neighbor Says:^ ; I Wash the mouthpiece of the tele phone frequently to keep it in sani tary condition. ? ? ? Turn potted plants from time to time so that they will grow even. As the days grow longer the foliage will become more luxuriant. ? ? ? With fish of all kinds, serve baked potatoes, pickles, pickled beets, to matoes, cold or hot slaw, chow chow, catsup or some such relish. ? ? ? Keep a cork on the end of the crochet needle when not in use and the needle will not work through the basket and become broken or lost. ? ? ? Lay a small lump of washing soda on the sink drain occasionally and pour boiling water (or hot water) on it. It cuts grease that may be accumulated there. C Aaeoclated Newspapers. ? WNU Benrlee. Collects Dime Novels as Hobby Charies Bragin, a retired business man of Bioo^yn, N. V., ctuects dime novels as a hobby. Hi* collection, part of which he is shown examining, is one of the most valuable in America. Recently he refused (1,000 for ? collection of 191 copies of the Frank Read* Library. One of the copies in his collection recently brought $425 at an auction sale. They're So Simple to Sew! OT only the sun, but the moon as well, will rise and set on these new styles created by Sew Your-Own. This timely trio is one of the most wearable ever offered the members of The Sewing Cir cle. Yet, and you'll love this, there isn't a complication or a single trick detail to bother with in the whole program. Pattern 1981 ? Pajamas so com fortable, restful and entirely satis fying that the alarm clock will have to ring twice ? no foolin' ? that's the boast and even the promise of this newest two piece outfit. It goes through your sew ing machine like a dream, and really is one made up in satin or one of the vivid new prints. For lounging, the long sleeved version in velveteen or silk crepe is a knockout. It is designed in sizes 14, 16, 18 and 20 (32 to 42 bust). Size 16 requires 5 yards of 39 inch material, with short sleeves 4% yards. Pattern 1207 ? If your day begins at the crack of dawn with a stand ing invitation to prepare break fast in nothing flat, or there abouts, this is a house dress you can well appreciate. It's on in a jiffy and is just the thing for a two - handed expert breakfast maker. The lines are clean cut and slenderizing. It has a large pocket that's helpful, and general prettiness that is conducive to one's mental and physical well being. It is available in sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, and 50. Size 36 requires 4% yards of 39 inch material, with long sleeves 4% yards. Pattern 1918 ? This blithe little blouse will add spice to your wardrobe at this time. Not only is it the essence of smartness and the last word in style, but the first word in simplicity, which is impor tant to you who sew at home. It Is feminine as to collar, delicately slender of waist and highly orig Burdens of the Day It has been well said that no man ever sank under the burden of the day. It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can bear. ? George Mac Donald. inal throughout. You may have it with short or long sleeves, as you prefer. It is designed in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 (30 to 38 bust). Size 14 requires 2 >4 yards of 39 inch material, with short sleeves 1% yards. Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., 247 W. Forty-third street, New York, N. Y. Patterns IS cents (in coins) each. C Bell Syndicate. ? WNU Servte*. Gas, Gas AH theT1me,Cam*t Eat or Steep **The gas on my stomach woo so Iti I could not oot or sloop. Even my heart soomod to hurt. A friend sttf ossted Adlsrika. Tho first dooo I took brought mo roliof. Now I oot OS I wish, sloop lino ond never feft better." ? Mrs. J as. FiUor. Adleriko sets on BOTH upoor mm* lower bowels while ordinary loxstlvso oet on the lower bowsl only. fiesiEa f lives your system a thorough cleane ng, bringing out old, poisonous matter that you would not bsiieve wss in year system and thst has been ce using gos pains, sour stomech, fe your boi witn AdtsHka sim see how good we feel. Just ons spoonful rslleveo OAS and constipation. At all Leading Druggists. Burden of Wisdom He who knows much has many cares. ? Less ing. FAIN IN BACK NEARLY MOVE V HER CRAZY " Got Quick RELIEF Byltabbfec Muadeawereao , sore the could * hardly touch them. Used Hamline Wizard Oil and found wonderful relief. J art nibbed it on and rubbed it in. Thooaada my Hamlina Wizard Oil worta wumfaa for stiff. aching muscle*. Why suffer? Get a bottle for speedy comfort. Pleasant Oder. Will not stain clothe*. At an ?lllnLJ HAMLINS WIZARD OIL For MUSCULAR ACHES . nd PAIS ^ Due to RHEUMATISM N EU R ALG I ? LUMBAGO CHEST COLDS Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Cold Millions have found in Calot^Jjs a most valuable aid in the treatment of colds. They take one or two tab lets the first night and repeat the third or fourth night if needed. How do Calotabs help Nature, throw off a cold? First, Calotabs are one of the most thorough and dependable of all intestinal elimi nants, thus cleansing the intestinal tract of the germ-laden mucus and toxines. Second, Calotabs are diu retic to the kidneys, promoting the elimination of cold poisons from the blood. Thus Calotabs serve the double purpose of a purgative and diuretic, both of which are needed in the treatment of colds. Calotabs are quite economical; only twenty-five cents for the fam ily package, ten cents for the trial package. (Adv.) ADVERTISED BARGAINS AUR readers should always remember that our ^ community merchants cannot afford to adrer tise a bargain unless it is a real bargain. 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