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SUCH IS LIFE? The Day of Days By Charles Sughroe W* OUR Anmiversa?^ &r COURSE IT IS MoT \ -xtiiS IS lUE PAY" YOU P&OMISH? to 0LEAW OUT 1HE CEllAR* Booms and Slumps Laid to Sunspots Various Crises Are Linked to Solar Activity. Cambridge, Mass. ? In line with the "suns pot theory" of economic and industrial activity, there has come from Harvard's astronomical observatory a declaration by Dr. Loring B. Andrews, astronomer, that suns pot activity can be cor related with such varied phenomena as weather conditions, economic tranquility and distress, wars, floods and international crises. While admitting the correlation between earthly phenomena and un usually active spots on the surface of the sun, Doctor Andrews, in dis cussing the subject, states that the actual source of the correlation must be sought in other solar pe culiarities which are correlated in turn with sunspot activity. Especially "amazing," according to Doctor Andrews, is the correla tion of economic prosperity and de pression with periods of sunspot maxima which has held true over a period of the past two centuries. Using this correlation, the astron omer states that "it would seem that all the king's horses and all the king's men cannot bring pros perity back again; but the sun can." With a sunspot maxima expected HITS FOUR HOMERS Chuck Klein, slugging outfielder of the Phillies, became the fourth baseball player to clout four home runs in a single game, when he achieved that distinction in a re cent game against Pittsburgh. in 1939, the Harvard scientist tenta tively predicts an increase in stock market activity at that time, for "as the number of sunspots mounts, prosperity turns the corner; as the number of sunspots diminishes, prosperity hides itself in a depres sion." "It may be pointed out," he con tinues, "that the (^6t suns pot maxi mum was in 1028, an epoch in the economic history of the United States to which one commonly re fers as the good old days." The last sunspot minimum occurred in 1933. Some one has mentioned an economic depression similarly dat ed." The blemishes on the face of the sun, with which Doctor Andrews finds so many correlations, have been demonstrated, according to the scientist, to be huge solar cyclones, whirlwinds in the solar atmosphere, accompanied by pronounced mag netic conditions. Each sunspot, he says, is a huge magnet as a result of the whirling of electrically charged particles within it. Sunspots have cycles of eleven years. Maximum spottedness has come in 1906, 1917 and 1928 since the turn of the century and mini mum spottedness in 1901, 1913, 1923 and 1933. , Since the sun rotates on its axis in a period of 25 days, Doctor An drews states that it is impossible for the earth to be permanently in the range of a sunspot or a sunspot group, but when the spots are near the earth, such terrestrial phenom ena as auroral displays, electric storms and effects on long-distance radio reception are noted. Sunspot Activity "All of these phenomena," Doctor Andrews declares, "show a close correlation with sunspot activity and particularly with the passage of an active sunspot group across the central area of the sun's disk; the aurorae, borealis and australis. perform beautifully, magnetic com passes oscillate to and fro over ? small amplitude centered in their normal position, and long-distance radio reception is either improved or hampered. In connection with the last of these it should be said that whether reception is improved or hampered depends upon the wave-length of the signals and oth er factors related to radio trans mission." The explanation of the correlation between sunspot activity and eco nomic prosperity and other items <3n ea:th is explained as being indirect ly caused by the solar phenomena. When sun spots are at a maxi mum, he finds, the earth's receipt of heat from the sun is above nor mal. Strangely enough, this does not make for warmer weather be cause it increases the evaporation of water from the earth's surface and therefore the weather is cooler than usual and there is increased rainfall. AMAZE A M INUTE SCIENTIFAC T S BY ARNOLD Inventive swiss SWISS PCOPU, MAN PO# ma*, ABE MOM THAN TMtU TlMfS AS I NVEMTIVt At OUAMS, COUR times nit French, five times tk* British, ano Six TIMES mow in vumvt than Americans. #>> Potato WATER' Twouom a POTATO APPt M&l ourn SOUD, IT 14 ' COMPOSED MOM than TuBtt ?u*?ti?* or w*IM . My HEART BEATS Evert twenty-pom moms owl's HEART bTatS 100,000 time*. UNIFORMITY IN VARIETY By LEONARD A. BARRETT No two leaves of the forest are exactly alike. Of the many differ ent kinds of trees, no two have exactly the same dimen sions. The beau ty of a tree is symbolized in its symmetry; but here again na ture publishes it self in many forms, reaching from particles and s p i c u 1 a, through transfor mations i n n u maroKla t r\ (Via highest symmetries which are sub ject to the dictum of variety. Flow ers show marked variety. A rose will vary in every one of the same species. Yet we m?y recognize the different roses by their correct bo tanical names and give them spe cific descriptions, both of form and of beauty. Nature is always con sistent though she would try to con travene her laws. She equips her self with one thing? old yet ever new ? the one thing needful: life. It is from lile that nature com- | GAY ENSEMBLE Gay flowers in red and orange tones with green leaves almost ap pear to be painted on the white background of this unusual silk print ensemble. The short box-like jacket has square shoulders and accordion pleated sleeves. pounds her creations and from it that she finds the power of uni formity in variety. Growth and reproduction are es sential characteristics of life, be cause all living forms are constant ly reaching a limit of growth, and dying. Living things reproduce themselves, but one of the facts of reproduction is that the species is alike in form, bat always slightly different. We speak of this slight difference as individuality. Every species changes all its individuali ties in each generation. Thus does "one touch of nature make the whole world kin," and yet is each touch an individual touch reveal ing variety in uniformity. We may classify dogs according to their breeds and distinguish a German police dog from all other species, and one German police dog from another. If the law of variety did not func tion, this would be a very monoto nous world. The differences exist ing in the species itself are a chal lenge to the spirit of investigation as well as an element of apprecia tive value. The law of variety is not difficult to understand, since variations are caused by both he redity and environment. The uni formity in nature is also evident when we remember that "ontogeny recapitulates phytogeny"? or the history of the individual repeats it self in the history of the race 'and vice versa. Every acorn is sub ject to the laws of growth, develop ment, and disintegration. A forest (^^r/YousefiofS ? By Lvjdia Le Baron Walker IT IS a good idea to go around *? with a screw driver and tight en screws frequently. It is amaz ing how many minor repairs can be avoided by doing just this very thing. Mechanical devices for la bor saving are apt to have a screw or two somewhere in their mechan ism, and unless these screws are kept tightened, trouble is brewing. Accidents also can be avoided by going the round of the house with the screw driver, and using it as needed. One of the kitchen utensils that must have the screws i n firmly is the cof f e e percolator handle. If one loses its grip, the person using the percolator, may get badly scalded. Be sure the screws in electric cord end pieces are secure. I know of one woman who had ? rather serious accident when the screws came out of the cord she was using with the electric flatiron. So don't for get to make good use of the screw driver on such screws. Soap Screws When a screw has to be renewed, or when the old one comes out and most be put back again, there is a little trick that will make the job easier. Soap the screw 1 Press oak can be produced in no other way. Would it not also be a very mo notonous world if every person looked exactly alike? Would we not all be victims of ennui if every person behaved in exactly the same manner? In spite of variety in the moral world, the aspect of uniformity saves us from our worst enemy, ourself. In the realm of moral values, the creative moral impulses are born from within by a power higher than ourselves ? a power "which makes for righteous ness." If we add to our faith, vir tue, to virtue, knowledge, and on ti the end of the octave of the high est spiritual realities, moral and spiritual nprms will manifest them selves in different ways, yet will they be true to their law of uni formity: individual reproduction in the individual mind and heart. The stable norms which know no vari ety in essence are the realities up on which character is developed. They govern conduct, enlarge per sonality, and are the principles . which emphasize right living which in substance is: "to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." ? Western Newspaper Union. the screw down into soap, and give it a little twist. Or, holding the head of the screw, just beyond the edge of the cake of soap, turn the screw around on the top of the cake, pressing the thread down enough to get it soaped. Now use the screw wherever it is wanted, and you will find that it is much easier to turn, and also it fits more securely. This is good, especially, when the screw has been used in the hole before, and is a bit loose. Screws should be very firm and tightly fitted.' There is no illumination for a dining table that is comparable to candle light. The tapers should be high enough not to intercept the vision of those looking across the table or else the candles should have shades. It is assumed in these instances, that the candles are near the center of the table. Candles that are not high, and are minus shades, can be placed nearer the edge of the table, and be satisfactory. Number of Candles It should be remembered that four candles are the correct num ber. Never use three, for three candles are too closely associated with church significances with a sad trend, to make the number suggest gaiety, and merry meals are good for the digestion. When the table is small, or where the candles are for decoration merely, and not for the sole illumination, two candles are satisfactory. During the summer when draughts of air are wanted, can dles, even the best of them, will drip when at other times they will not and the wax gets on the table. It is not the easiest thing in the world to get the wax out. If the candles are colored, the dye has been known to stain the tablecloth or centerpiece. Candlestick Doilies To avoid this little annoyance, let me suggest using candlestick doilies. These can be as simple as circles or squares of dull finish damask table oilcloth to match the tablecloth in color. They will be inconspicuous, and are recom mended for summertime cottage use, or for dining nooks in city homes, or for eating porch meals. Those who prefer better candle stick doilies, can make them of lin en embroidered in self tones, white, or contrasting colors, with scal loped edges. Or the doilies can be plain linen, lace edged. Unless the candles are of deep or brilliant dyes, these doilies are entirely suf ficient. For more precaution the circle or square of imitation damask oilcloth can be put be neath the candlestick doilies. C Bell Syndic*!#.? WNU Bertrlc*. The Colon Archipelago Colon is the official Spanish name for the archipelago popularly known as the Galapagos Islands. Colon is Spanish for Columbus and this is the name used by the Re public of Ecuador, to which the islands belong. Even a Genius Must Eat Donald McMurray, the thinking machine who completed a four-year course in ten months, and who now races for a master's degree, a year's work, in seven weeks, takes his food and drink from the hands of his bride, the former Evelyn Ehrlich, as he stiniies. STAR DUST .Alovie ? Radio JOE E. BROWN has been hav ing a grand time for himself lately. With his latest picture, "Earthworm Tractor," welcomed by the public as one of the funni est he's ever made, he started off on a vacation. Being a rabid baseball fan, he took in a few games when he reached the East enroute to Eu rope. In New York he went to a double-header between the Yankees and the St. Louis Browns, and pre sented to that sensational new Yankee outfielder, Joa DiMaggio, the award for being the most valu able playef in the Coast league in 1935. William Powell has sold his or nate home with the gold door knobs William Powell and is living in sim pler quarters. Those rumors of a ro mance between him and Jean Harlow still persist ? but apparently every body who's unat tached wants to marry him nowa days, and that in cludes girls who've never even seen him, except on the screen. Incidental 1.. xj , ruwcu is ic" garded by actors everywhere as one of the most skillful and talent ed members of the profession ? a tribute which is justly deserved. Apparently nobody's happy any more until they've seen Holly wood. Young John Jacob Astor and his wife are the latest recruits of note; they are on their way to the film metropolis in a private car. Bob Burns (don't tell me yon haven't heard him and his baiooka on the Bint Crosby broadcasts!) is haying honors heai>ed upon him. He worked in "Rhythm on the Ranfe" with Bing, so the picture'* premiere was staged in Little Rock, Ark., because Bob hails from the Ozarkj. Once upon a time The Revelers were the most popular quartette on the air. From time to time one of the sweet singers would drop out and make a name for himself all alone ? Jimmy Melton was one who did it, Frank Luther was another ? but somebody else would step in and the result would still be swell. You don't hear so much about them as you used to, but they're still on the air, at 6:39 afternoons ? and they're still one of the best. ' Cowboys have for years been known as devoted fans when West ern pictures are shown, a fact which puzzled one motion picture executive so much that he ques tioned some of them about it. He wanted to know whether they went because the pictures were so much like their own life. "Oh, po, they ain't like our life at all," one of them explained. "We go because maybe we think that's the way other cowboys go on." There'll be excitement on the air waves in September, when Major Bowes and his amateurs go into action at the same time as the "Showboat" broadcasts. Nobody's sure which program the great pub lic will prefer ? some say the listen ers-in are getting tired of ama teurs, and others claim that "Showboat" has been sailing too long. ? ? ? "San Francisco" is a grand pic ture, and is making money every WI1C1 C It S SUUWII, especially in San Francisco. Yet the Chamber of Com merce of that city is still trying to get Metro to take out the earth quake scenes! Very wise ly, Metro is refus ing ? lots of people go to see the pic ture especially to see them. The ' pic ture has added to Clark Gable uie pvpuicir uars uaoie 3 ioiiowing and has demonstrated again that he has a great deal of versatility as an actor. ODDS AND ENDS ? ? . Remember m Baby Peggy"? She's a big girl now, making a screen come-back under her whole name, Margaret Montgomery, and you'll see her in a small part in "Girls' Dormitory^ . . . Ginger Rogers had a birthday party recently, with tiny dancing figures representing herself and F red Astaira on top of the cake . . . When " Siring Time 1 is finished Fred will go to England with his wife and son for a vacation, and Ginger hopes to take m va cation in Hawaii before starting " Moth er Carets Chickens " ... It looks as if that fSjOOOjOOO suit whit& Paramount has brought against Samuel Goldwyn for sign ing Gary Cooper must possibly be a publicity stunt . . . Surely Gary can sign with anybody he wants to when his pres ent contract expires . . . The Tower of London was the scene of the pre-view of "Nine Days a Queen," an English pic ture based on the story of Lady Jama Gray. # Western Newspaper Union. Foreign Words and Phrases Abusus nan tollit usum. (L.) Abuse is no argument against the proper use of anything. Auri sacra fames. (L.) Ac cursed greed for gold. Bon chien chasse de race. (F.) A good dog hunts from instincts; blood will teU. Coute que coute. (F.) At any cost. Esprit des lois. (F.) The spirit of the law. Favete Unguis. (L.) Avoid ut tering ill-omened words ; main tain silence. In nubibus. 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