WOODWARD & LOTHROP
1928
READY
REFERENCE
DIARY
1928
READY
REFERENCE
DIARY
Compiled and
Arranged for
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
WASHINGTON, D. C.
CONTENTS
Calendars, 1928, 1927 and 1929: 2 and 223
Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers: 5
Daily Diary (183 Pages): 6 to 188
How to Live Long - Fifteen Rules of Health: 189
Balanced Diet - How to Increase and Decrease Weight: 190
Foods and Caloric Values: 191 to 196
Weekly Budget Plan: 197 to 200
How to Save Systematically: 201
Daily Cash Account: 202 to 207
Radio Broadcasting Stations and Radio Log Chart: 208 to 213
Population and Trading Population of Leading Cities, States and
U. S. A.: 214 to 216
First Aid to the Injured and Help in Case of Accidents: 217
Antidotes to Poisons: 218 and 219
Personal Record: 220
Distances and Mail Time to Foreign Cities from New York City: 220
Insurance Record and Family Records: 221 and 222
Other Calendars, Religious
Memberships and Principal
Languages: 4 to 6
Prevention of Colds: 22 to 30
Color in Women's Clothes: 32
Women's Hair: 33
The Bible: 39
Casualities of the World War: 40
Biblical Weights: 49
Height and Weight at Birth: 53
World's Developed Water Power: 57
Wills: 69 and 70
Arctic and Antarctic Explora-
tion: 78 and 79
Great Inventions and Inventors: 80 to 84
Wedding Anniversaries: 86
Birthstones: 87
Longest Rivers: 88 and 89
Continental Altitudes: 90 and 91
Expressions Found in Music: 92 to 95
Contracts: 96
Hot Weather Don'ts: 100 to 102
Thunderstorms and Lightning: 104 and 105
Abbreviations Commonly Used: 108 to 122
Automobile Facts: 123 to 127
Kitchen Weights and Measures: 128 to 131
Average Height and Weight of
Men and Women: 132 to 135
Weather Wisdom: 136 and 137
Contents of Medicine Chest: 138 to 145
Value of an Education: 147 to 156
Radio Terms: 158 to 170
Food Classification: 172 to 177
Time Table for Cooking Vege-
tables and Canning Fruit: 178 to 186
Other Valuable Facts: 7 to 21, 31, 34 to 38,
41 to 48, 50 to 52, 58 to 68, 71 to 77, 85,
97 to 99, 103, 106, 107, 146, 157, 187
Copyright 1927, by R. R. Pub. Co., N. Y.
Printed in U. S. A.
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
NAME AND ADDRESS
Dr. Brelding, 18th & I.
Physicians Bldg.
Barbara Davison
TELEPHONE No.
Drawer F.F.
Vero Beach
Florida.
ON OTHER CALENDARS - 1928 A. D. corresponds to the
year 7436-37 of the Byzantine era, 5688-89 of the Jewish era,
2588 of the Japanese era and 1346-47 of the Mohammedan era.
It is year 2704 of the Olympiads or the fourth year of the
676th Olympiad.
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
NAME AND ADDRESS
TELEPHONE No.
ESTIMATED RELIGIOUS MEMBERSHIP: There are now
in the world approximately:
275,000,000 Roman Catholics
123,000,000 Orthodox Catholics
172,000,000 Protestants
6,000,000 Jews
303,000,000 Confucianists
221,000,000 Mohammedans
136,000,000 Buddhists
212,000,000 Hindus
21,000,000 Shintoists
137,000,000 Animists
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Very cold.
JANUARY
Sunday 1 Very cold day with bitter
wind but sunny. Went to hear Dr.
Sizoo in the morning and he
preached well. Dinner at 128 and
a nap but our room so cold
that I could not write letters. To
church again in the evening
and after ward came home to sit
with my feet wrapped in a blanket
until bedtime.
Monday 2 Still clear and very cold.
A late breakfast and a busy morning
After dinner we went to the new
Fox Theatre where I foolishly gave a $5.00
bill instead of a $1.00 and saw a very
mediocre performance. Walked up
to the A.U.U.W. to have dinner but they
were not serving. To Y.W.C.A. where we
had tea. Dinner at Child's, a long
walk in the cold & home.
PRINCIPAL LANGUAGES - It is estimated that more than
190,000,000 speak English, the most widely used lan-
guage. German is used by more than 125,000,000; Russian by
more than 92,000,000; French by more than 60,000,000; Spanish
by more than 56,000,000 and Italian by more than 41,000,000.
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Tuesday 3 Mother caught cold yesterday
and is not feeling very fit today.
I have been busy washing, putting
things away and writing the
Xmas notes which I should
have written last week. Went
over to Cora's for lunch today. She
came for us and we had a
very cosey time. Shopped futilely for a
silk sport dress.
Wednesday 4 Congress opened with a bang
today and we had nearly 200
new bills besides several dozen
of other things. I was not through
until after six-thirty. Mr. W. asked
me to have dinner with him
at the "Ugly Duckling," which I was
glad enough to do. Quiet evening
at home reading.
MODERN THEORY OF EARTH'S CENTRE - Many sci-
entists now agree that the centre of the earth is not, as was
formerly supposed, a flaming mass, but a large ball of iron
which has retained its great heat through the ages because the
materials enclosing it are non-conductors of heat.
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Thursday 5 Very busy day at
the office with many bills
to paste in from yesterday
and a lot of new work
for today. Senate adjourned
unitl Monday.
Friday 6 Beautiful day, mild and
sunny. Spent the morning
pasting bills and this P.M.
went at 2:30 with Mr. W. for
a long ride out toward
the Manor Club.
Quiet evening reading
the back numbers of the Free
Press.
CARE OF FURS - Water causes the skin to shrivel - do not
use it on furs. To clean furs brush outdoors with a stiff whisk-
broom - brush with the nap. With a clean cloth saturated with
gasoline, rub the fur thoroughly. Then restore the nap with
the whiskbroom and hang the fur in the sun to dry.
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Saturday 7 Had a busy day at the office
considering that it was Saturday
and the Senate not in session.
Mother in bed with a bad cold and
headache. Left at four and had my
hair shampooed. Spent the eve
reading and writing belated
Christmas letters.
Sunday 8 Got up early so that I would be ready
for the Dr. who came at 9:30 and found
Mother better. He advises inoculation for colds.
John called about 10:00 and came up
for an hour later. I went to hear the
Memorial Services for Clara Barton at the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Sen. Dale
spoke. Went to church at N.Y. Ave this eve.
Lunch at Child's afterward with Ruth S.
Feel I have taken cold today.
HIGHEST VOLCANOES: The ten highest volcanoes are:
Cotopaxi, Ecuador: 19,635 ft.
San Pedro, Bolivia: 19,423 ft.
Carahairazo, Ecuador: 16,515 ft.
Pichincha, Ecuador: 15,918 ft.
Karissimbi, Africa: 14,683 ft.
Clarence Peak, Fernando Po.: 14,683 ft.
Cameroon, Africa: 13,370 ft.
Colima, Mexico: 13,092 ft.
Mauna Loa, Hawaii: 12,675 ft.
Fuji, Japan: 12,395 ft.
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Mary Evelyn Arnoldi born today.
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JANUARY Rain
Monday 9 Realized today that I had a cold
again. Am for inoculation over the week-
end. Very busy day at the office
and very dreary outside. Mother very
much better. John was up to
spend the evening with us after a
busy day on his case. Mr. Marbury
getting on nicely.
Tuesday 10 Woke up with a sore throat which
was not improved by a chilly fog which
hung over everything. Had lunch with
Mr. Gibson. Saw Will Rogers swapping
jokes with Longworth. This evening went
to Gen. Fed. Club Reception where
I saw Mrs. Henry Slayton from
Morrisville. Noisy, hot, stupid
affair as all such are.
Home to bed, hoarse and ill.
THE HARDEST SUBSTANCE - The diamond is the hardest
substance known. It is the purest form of carbon which is the
hardest element. Other hard substances include corundum, steel,
topaz, beryl, andalusite, tourmaline, agate, flint, garnet and iri-
dosmium.
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Wednesday 11 Still feeling rotten - cough
and sniffles. Very busy day
in the office
Tuesday 12 cold a little better - Busy.
This evening went
to dinner with John and
he later came up for an hour's
pleasant chat. I took Mrs.
Slayton to dinner at the
A.A.U.W. Club. Ruth joined
us.
CONSUMPTION OF CRUDE RUBBER: The crude rubber
now consumed throughout the world is well in excess of 500,000
long tons a year. This is almost eight times the quantity con-
sumed twenty years ago and shows the tremendous growth of
the industry since the development of the automobile.
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Friday 13 Nothing particular happened
in spite of its being Friday the 13th.
My cold a little better today but
feel rotten other ways - lame
back, sore side, etc. Came
home early and took a nap
Went down to Willard and
had dinner with John. Did
not go to sleep until morning.
Saturday 14 Warm day, sunny and
pleasant. Went downtown at noon
to do an errand and had lunch
at W. & L.'s tea room - Busy at
office until four - then home
to get a nap. John took us to dinner
at the Union Station before he
left for N.Y. at 7:00. It has
been nice having him here.
ROMAN NUMERALS AND ARABIC EQUIVALENTS - I:
I - 1
II - 2
III - 3
IV - 4
V - 5
VI - 6
VII - 7
VIII - 8
IX - 9
X - 10
XI - 11
XII - 12
XIII - 13
XIV - 14
XV - 15
XVI - 16
XVII - 17
XVIII - 18
XIX - 19
XX - 20
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Sunday 15 Beautiful, spring-like day.
Not feeling at all well. Went to
church at U.P. where we heard a
very good sermon. Conference on
Cause and Cure of War begins
tonight. Went down to attend the
supper but found such a crowd
that we could not get in so went to
tea room where Ruth joined all. Later
attended the meetings.
Monday 16 Busy day, as usual.
Feeling rather low, lame
and pain in my back.
This evening went to the Cause
& Cure of War and enjoyed the
addresses very much. A [illegible] wise
young man from Columbia
spoke.
ROMAN NUMERALS AND ARABIC EQUIVALENTS - II:
XXX - 30
XL - 40
L - 50
LX - 60
LXX - 70
LXXX - 80
XC - 90
C - 100
CC - 200
CCC - 300
CCCC - 400
D - 500
DC - 600
DCC - 700
DCCC - 800
CM - 900
M - 1000
A dash line over a
Roman numeral mul-
tiplies it by 1000.
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Conference
on Cause &
Cure of War.
Tuesday 17
Busy day at office and
not feeling very well so it
dragged. Home to dinner and
then off to evening session of Conference
Which was most interesting. Mrs.
Anna Garlin Spencer and Mr.
James McDonald spoke.
Ray called to say that Cora was
very ill in hospital.
Wednesday 18 Very busy day at the
office with Mr. Heflin off again on
his anti-Catholic tirade which was
ably answered by Mr. Robinson Ark.
Not thro' until 5:30 then a grand rush
to get dressed for dinner at AUUW.
Club with Ruth and her friends.
Very pleasant. Attended the
evening sessions of the conference
on Cause & Cure of War. Pouring
when we came out.
VASTNESS OF SPACE - Although light travels at a speed of
more than 187,000 miles a second, we can still see some stars
which have been "dead" for many years because light from them
is still traveling to the earth. This furnishes an idea of the vast-
ness of the universe.
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Cold, rainy, dreary.
Thursday 19 Disagreeable day and a
long one. The Senate discussed the Reed
Resolution until late but as I wanted
to go to the conference Banquet Mr. Perkins
finished up my work for me and I
left at 5:30. Banquet very good. I sat
between two Democrats and listened to
a Labor member of Parliament who was
most interesting on England's new con-
ception of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Friday 20 Rather tired today but busy.
The Senate finally adjourned
until Monday which will give
me time to get caught up.
Cora getting on nicely.
MOST SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL DEVICE - The Knowles
Grid Glow Tube amplifies current passing through it 100,000,000
times. One-billionth of a watt operates it. The approach of a
hand sets it off before it is touched. When properly connected,
a dew drop falling on the wires will stop a train.
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Saturday 21 Senate met in session today.
Caught up my work this A.M. and
read "The [illegible] Women" until 3:00 when
I went downtown to get my hair washed.
Very cold day with high wind.
Met Mother, home to dinner
and spent evening sewing and
reading. To bed early.
Sunday 22 Beautiful day but cold. I went
to the hospital to see Cora instead
of to church. found her better tho still
pretty weak. Ray & the girls brought me
home. Then I met Mother, Ruth & Mrs.
Page at the Grace Dodge for dinner. In
the P.M. Ruth & I went to Takoma PK. to
see Chinese linens. Called on Bessie.
Back to Club & to Willard for supper.
Home to bed.
STEADY LOSS OF WEIGHT - If you keep losing weight
and are pale, go to a lung specialist and have him examine your
lungs thoroughly. Get plenty of fresh air and sleep out of doors
if possible. Eat freely of good nourishing food, including milk,
cream, butter, eggs, bread, green vegetables and fruit.
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Monday 23 Busy day at the office with
heavy list of bills, etc. Mother went
out to Mrs. Husband's to a D.A.R.
meeting this afternoon.
Tuesday 24 Mother went to call on Mrs.
Hallett today and found her
better but Emma very far
from well. Has to have x rays
for goitre. Cold tonight so we
stayed in Mother reading
"The Bellamy Trial" and I
struggling with my fur coat to
mend the rips. No letter from
John. Mrs. Dale has been very ill.
HEADACHES - These are often caused by strained or defec-
tive eyes. If you suffer from persistent headaches, have an ocu-
list examine your eyes. If you find that they are needed, wear
glasses to protect your entire nervous system.
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Wednesday 25 Cold day with wind.
Busy with many reports at the
office and we were rather late
getting through. Home for dinner
and planned to go to the movies
but it was so cold that we
thought better of it and stayed
home to read and sew.
No letter from John.
Tuesday 26 Clear, cold day. Anabel
Mathews called today to invite me to a
luncheon for Hope Thompson on Sat. Wired
John not having heard from him for 10 dys.
within a half-hour he called to say he
had been ill and out of the office with
bad eyes for several days. Mother and
Mrs. Grant went to see "The Vagabond King"
Tonight Ruth S. & I went to see "The
Patent Leather Kid " very good. Lame today.
MILES, NAUTICAL MILES AND KNOTS - The Statute
Mile, British and American, is 5,280 feet long. The Nautical Mile
is equal to one minute of latitude at the particular place in which
the ship is - it varies since the earth is not a perfect sphere. The
Knot is a measure of speed - one nautical mile an hour is a knot.
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cold & clear.
Friday 27 Busy, good lunch; Mr. C.
gave a gracious permission for
me to go tomorow: met the
Gov. of Kansas.
Saturday 28 Cold, snowy, day with wild
wind blowing, drifts and much
real look of winter. Finished
work at noon and went down to
1634 Eye St. for church. Miss Mathews,
Mrs. Leroy, Miss Mary Anderson, Director
of the Women's Bureau. and Judge
Ian Winkle were the guests but the
last named was delayed in a Senate
hearing so did not come. Nice time. Miss
STRENGTH OF ICE - Two inches will support a man. Four
inches will support a man on horseback. Eight inches will sup-
port a battery of artillery with horses and carraiges. Ten inches
will support an innumerable multitude.
Thompson sails on Sunday for
eight months in Europe.
Shopped & froze all afternoon.
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Sunday 29 Cold but clear. We went to
church at Calvary Baptist but Dr.
Abernathy was not there and it
was stupid. After dinner I
went out to see Cora and spent
an hour there. She is better. Waited
for a car until I was chilled
thro' and came home to spend
the evening warmly at home.
Monday 30 Still cold & snowy. Very
busy day at the office with many
reports. Had dinner with Ruth
at the Ugly Duckling - not very
good. Home & decided against
the movies after much thot.
Going to "Saturday's Children on
Friday. Do not feel well.
TELEVISION - Although many scientists maintained until two
years ago that broadcasting moving pictures by means of radio
waves was impossible, 1927 saw an actual demonstration of
Television. Not commercially practical as yet, the widespread
use of perfected Television not far off.
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Tuesday 31 Cold still. Have felt chilly
and jumpy today. Much work
reports, etc. Passed Merchant
Marine bill. Went with the
Dale's to the Vermont Association
meeting - very nice. Had it at
the Washington Club - much better
place than the Continential.
Very tired tonight.
FEBRUARY
Wednesday 1 More cold this A.M. & a
cold sore on my lip which is
not so nice. Had lunch with
Ruth at the "Ugly Duckling."
No letter from John yet
this week but he wired Mother
that Phil had returned so
she won't be able to go up for
Feb. 12th. I am afraid
INFECTIONS IN TEETH - They do not usually cause pain
in the tooth cavities and sockets - they may continue for years
without detection. Such collections of germs multiply and pro-
duce poisons which may be carried to other parts of the body.
An X-ray examination reveals most of these infections.
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Thursday 2 Woke up with a second
cold sore this A.M. also signs
of more cold and feeling low.
Finally decided not to try to
go to the White House reception
so called Mrs. Dale to that
effect and spent the evening
quitely reading at home.
February 3 Busy day but pleasant.
Snow melting, sun lovely. Home
fairly early early & dressed to go down
to have dinner with Ruth
at the Club after while we
went to see a very amusing
play called "Saturday's
Children" which I enjoyed.
Home to bed, rather tired.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - I: If you suffer from frequent
colds, have your nose and throat examined by a specialist. Hav-
ing nasal obstrutions and diseased mucous membranes treated
is a wise precaution for such conditions not only make you sus-
ceptible to colds but increase their severity.
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Saturday 4 Senate busy today with the
Int. Dept. Appro. Bill so I did not get home
until about four. Went down-town
I had a haircut got a birthday
present for Jean & had tea. Home for dinner
then on a trek up 16th to Dr. Miner's
office to be innoculated for colds. Arm
very sore in consequence so glad to
go early to bed.
Sunday 5 Queer day. Went with Sen. & Mrs.
Dale out to Takoma PK. Sanitorium
and stayed all day. Had treatments
for nose & throat, very Battle Creek
dinner with, for once, an excellent
baked potato. P.M. listened to the
radio at 3:00 retired to the
lower region where we were subjected
to hydroptherapy treatments consisteding
of being parboiled, chilled & enrobed.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - II: Adenoids, malformation of
teeth and malformation of dental arches in children interfere
with the proper development of nasal structures and upper
jaw, rendering them suspecptible to colds in later life. Nasal
surgery can often be avoided by giving these conditions in
children prompt attention.
Hope it may prove efficacious.
Home after supper & spent evening
listening to the Grant's radio.
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Monday 6 Busiest day we have
had and Mr. Miller ill so no aid.
Calendar day with many bills.
Home barely in time to get dinner
and go to the Dr's. Second inoculation
for cold. Result: Arm swelled up
& very sore, nervous and did
not get to sleep until nearly
morning. Low.
Tuesday 7 Damp rainy day and
very busy at the office with
Many bills coming over from
House. Mother went to hear
Herself this P.M. It was pouring
when I came home at 5:00 & I
took a nap after reading "Susan
Erntz's [Ertz's] "Now East Now West"
Late dinner but too wet to
go out to see Cora.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - III: Microbes that attack the
nose, throat and upper air passages cause most colds. Some of
these are believed to be constantly present. When the vitality
of the body is lowered, they begin to cause trouble. Usually,
colds are caught from other persons, probably by means of
inhalation.
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Wednesday 8 Very busy all day and
made several silly errors which
caused me a half-hour's extra
work. Went down to Miss Neuman's
new shop in the Commodore where I
had my hair shampooed and waved.
Had dinner all alone at the
Child's - vegetables and walked home
thro' a dense fog. Read all evening
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Thursday 9 Clear & much colder but
beautiful day. Very busy as Mr. M.
is not yet back. Expect John on
Saturday. Aunt Mary starts today
for Tampa, Cuba, & California.
This eve. Mother & I went to see
Dr. Miner. I had my third serum. Then
we stopped at the Columbia to see
"The Last Command. Very good.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - IV: Becoming thoroughly
chilled will often cause a cold. Since exposure cannot as a rule
be entirely avoided during the cold seasons, the body must be
trained to resist sudden changes of heat. Cool bathing - cold
bathing for those who can stand it - are desirable.
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Friday 10 Busy day, nothing
eventful. Ruth gone to Phil.
for the week-end. John wired
he cannot come tomorrow.
Letter from Jean enclosing check
for $100 for B.D.SA. scholarship.
Saturday 11 No session today so I
was able to get caught up and
cleaned up. All this by one
so went with mother downtown
to lunch then to dentist to look at
her teeth. Over to Conn. ave to get some
flowers for Cora then out to her
house. Home for dinner &
spent evening reading quietly.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - V: Extremely heavy coats and
wraps should be worn only during such exposure as motoring
and during very cold weather. Change your outer clothing with
the weather. Don't wear heavyweight underwear, especially if
you are an office worker spending most of your time in a warm
office.
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clear, cold.
Sunday 12 Got up rather late and
went down to N.Y. Ave. where we
had breakfast at Child's and then
went across the street to church.
Very good sermon on "What Is the
Sin of Jacob? Is it not Samaria."?
Home to work on Income Tax: had a
long nap. at six went down to the
Washington coffee shop for dinner. Then to
N.Y. Ave church but could not get in so
Monday 13 back to First Congre. movies - no
good. I hate movies in a church.
Busy day and I was tired so I did not
much care about going to D.A.R. but
we got dressed and went, paying
our good money for a taxi both ways.
Stupid people but fairly good program.
Little girl with a lovely voice sang. met
Mary Simpson Webner - nice. Home
very weary.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - VI: Over-heated rooms are as
bad as cold rooms. In ordinary homes, the temperature should
not exceed 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Adequate ventilation is es-
sential. Excessive eating is harmful for it may cause congestion
of the nose. Constipation makes perons susceptible to colds.
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Tuesday 14 Poured all day and this
P.M. simply came in torrents. Got
wet going home & have a bit of
cold in consequence. Spent
evening working on my
Income Tax figures. To bed
early. Finished reading "Barberry
Bush" - not so good as earlier
books of K. Norris. Too much deus ex
machina in form of spurious clergymen etc
Wednesday 15 Cold day. Still on the
public utility resolution. John telephoned
to say he would surely be here
on Saturday eve. Ruth has her new
car. She & I are going to the opera
to see "Die Valkyrie" tomorrow evening.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - VIII: Watery discharges from
the nose and a congested feeling in the head are due to exposure
and may develop into colds. Take prompt precautions - a hot
foot-bath lasting about 20 minutes, followed by a hot drink and
rubbing of the neck and chest with camphorated oil. Then go to
bed.
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"Die Walkure"
Tuesday 16 Busy day. Home to dinner
then dressed for the opera, met
Ruth & we sat from 8:15 until
12:15 listening to Althonse and
Godski in Wagner's bursts of
music. Did not get much interested
until the second act. Enjoyed the
last part. Went to Child's for a
bite of supper - home late.
Friday 17 Busy day with Alien Property
Bill up for discussion. My B.D.S.A.
and ΚΑΘ interests also demanded
part of my attention. Ruth came in
her cute new Ford to take me to the
Allies Inn for dinner and afterward
we went to see "Helen of Troy," a
very good movie, exceedingly well
done, clever and true.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - VIII: Avoid nasal douches un-
less prescribed by a physician. Avoid large doses of quinine
and whiskey. Dropping freely into the nostrils liquid vaseline
is a simple remedy - this should be done as frequently as three
times a day. In blowing the nose, avoid violence and close one
nostril.
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Saturday 18 No session today so I was able
to get caught up nicely and left at 1:00.
Went downtown at 3:30 to have my
hair done, then home to dress for
dinner at Mrs. Stafford's. We had
a very pleasant evening, a pleasant
talking over old times with Mrs.
Stafford & Mrs. Thurston & Mother
and were home and in bed early.
Cold, clear.
Sunday 19 We were wakened at 3:30 A.M.
by the Western Union boy with a wire
from John saying he would not be able
to come so we slept rather later, had a
good breakfast at the Congressional and
there went to N.Y. Ave. to church where we
heard a very good sermon. Home & read
Cosmo Hamilton's "Caste" until we were cold
so went to Mrs. Dale's to call, to Grace Dodge
for dinner and I went over to Cora's to
see her in the evening. Home to bed.
PREVENTION OF COLDS - IX: Do not sneeze or cough into
the air at random - avoid the spread of infection by using your
handkerchief. When suffering from a cold, use gauze or cheese
cloth in place of the handkerchief - burn them after using, les-
ending the danger of the spread of infection.
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Still cold.
Monday 20 Wire from John saying he
will come Tuesday to spend Feb. 22nd
with us. Shall not really expect him
until I actually see him.
Tuesday 21 8:00 P. M. Κ.ΑΘ. Busy
day at office and not feeling very
well. Home for dinner and down
to meet John at the train but
missed him so pursued him
to the hotel. He is fine and we
had a cosey evening together,
discussing income tax etc.
HEAT OF THE STARS - The heat of yellow stars like the
sun has been estimated at about 6,000 degrees Centigrade. The
heat of blue-white stars varies from 10,000 to 15,000 degrees.
The heat of red stars varies from 3,000 to 4,000.
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Clear day but
ending in rain.
Wednesday 22 Worked all morning but
left at 1:00 & joined Mother & John for
lunch at Child's after which we all
went by auto to Mt. Vernon, John's first
visit there. It was cold & damp & crowded
but interesting. Home for a brief nap &
then to the Willard for a most excellent
dinner which we all enjoyed. Home
for John's after dinner cigar & he left
at 10:30. Rotten night. Raining.
Thursday 23 Cold today. Had lunch
with Miss Virginia Smith, Κ.Α.ϴ
from Randolph-Macon College. Busy
afternoon. Josephine telephoned that
the B.P.W. meeting is postponed
until Monday eve, for which I
am glad. Have been fighting off
a cold all day.
COLOR IN WOMEN'S CLOTHES - A woman's eyes and
hair usually determine the ideal colors for her clothes. Most de-
sirable for the blonde woman with warm coloring is pink; for
the blonde woman with a fair skin, black is ideal. Brunettes
should choose good shades of red, pink, tan and lavendar.
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"The Three
Musketeers"
B.P.W. meeting
Friday 24 Busy day at office. Got away
at 5:30 & Ruth drove me to the
Club for dinner after which we went
to the National to see "The Three Musketeers"
no seats so we bought standing
room for $2.00 and stood for
three and a half hours, leaning
on a pillar. It was a beautiful
show & worth the effort. Child's
for supper & then home to bed, weary.
Saturday 25 Bright, clear, cold day. No session
of Senate but I was busy at the office
until two o'clock. Then home and mother
and I went downtown on errands, had
delicious tea at W. & L.'s, and got home
in time for a nap before dinner. I
am tired today and my back hurts,
probably due to standing so long
last evening.
WOMEN'S HAIR - Blonde-haired women have thinner hair
than black-haired women. The average number of hairs on the
head of the blonde woman is about 150,000; the average number
of hairs on the black-haired woman's head is about 110,000; the
average number of hairs on the red-haired woman's head is less
than 35,000.
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Clear & very cold.
Sunday 26 Woke up after a rather restless
night with a back ache and some
symptoms of a cold so decided to
stay in and be quiet. Had dinner
at 128 and spent the day reading
writing and preparing my notes
for tomorrow evening's speech. To
Congressional for supper: to bed with
snuffles.
Monday 27 Hectic day. 57 reports
and other things accordingly
so I got home just barely in
time to get dinner and go to the
B.P.W. meeting where I met Ruth
My talk went really very well.
The meeting dragged out into a
discourse upon convention
entertainment which was stupid
& very inefficient.
RACES OF MANKIND - Three principal races are now recog-
nized, these being the white, yellow-brown and black. The white
includes the Mediterranean, Nordic and Alpine. The yellow-
brown includes the Mongoloids, Malays and American Indian.
The black includes the Negrito, Negrilos, Bushmen, Melenesian
Negroes, African Negroes and Australian Negroes.
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Κ.Α.Θ meeting.
Tuesday 28 Tired today and still have
a bit of a cold. Tried to work up my
talk for this evening but could
not keep my mind on it. Had a long
car ride to Cleveland Park, pleasant
evening except that the preliminary
business meeting dragged so long that
we were late getting to our part. Miss V. Smith
helped greatly, also brought me home.
Wednesday 29 Woke up with a real cold
which came from sitting in a draft
last evening and not being very fit
anyway. I'm so tired of snuffles
and sneezes that I can hardly
stand another seige. Stayed in and
went to bed at 7:30: did no
good! woke up in the morning
worse than ever. Mrs. Fairman
Crane called on me today.
HOTTEST TOWN ON EARTH - Azizia in Tripoli bears this
distinction. In the summer of 1924, it was recorded at 136.4 de-
grees Fahrenheit. Azizia is about twenty-five miles south of the
Mediterranean Sea. In Death Valley, California, temperature as
high as 134.1 has been recorded.
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Thursday 1 Cold still. Quiet day at
the office. Still sneezing. Shall go
to see Dr. Breeding, Ruth's specialist
tomorrow morning.
Pleasant lady by name
Miss [illegible] Lewis came in to
compliment me on the Current
Events talk of Monday night.
Friday 2
HIGHEST WATERFALLS ON EARTH:
Stirling, New Zealand - 1,904 ft.
Ribbon, Yosemite Park - 1,612 ft.
Roraima, British Guiana - 1,500 ft.
Upper Yosemite, California - 1,430 ft.
Kalambo, South Africa - 1,400 ft.
Gavarnie, France - 1,385 ft.
Takkakaw, British Columbia - 1,200 ft.
Widow's Tears, Yosemite - 1,170 ft.
Staubbach, Switzerland - 980 ft.
Vettis, Norway - 950 ft.
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Saturday 3 No session today so I
got away early and was able
to get my hair done before dinner
This evening Ruth, Mother & I
went to see The Pirates of Penzance
which we enjoyed thoroughly
Ruth brought us home in the
new Ford. Wire from John
saying he was all right but
very busy.
Sunday 4 Went to church this A.M.
after first having gone at 10:30
to the Dr's. Throat better today.
After church joined Ruth at the
Club. We drove out to the Little
Tea House on the Mt. Vernon Rd.
but our dinner was very
disappointing. Got Mother & drove to
Takoma PK. Called on Bessie then drove
around Speedway until night. Tired.
HOW TO REMOVE ICE CREAM STAINS - Use ether or
chloroform to sponge the stained cloth and rub in powdered
French chalk when dry. Leave the chalk on overnight, brush-
ing it out in the morning.
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Monday 5 Cold better but decided
to have one more treatment so
went down at 11:30. Paid him
$14. Stopped at the Candle Stick
Inn for lunch. Slow service
but good food. Went to dinner
at the Club with Ruth. B.P.W.C. affair
Left early & went to see
"Old Ironsides" - movie good.
M.
Tuesday 6 Not feeling well
today - busy day in
the office.
WHEN MAKING DOUGHNUTS - To prevent doughnuts,
crullers and similar cakes from absorbing the grease in which
they are fried, add one teaspoonful of vinegar to the grease in
which you fry them.
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Wednesday 7 Very busy today getting
out copy for the U.V.M. dinner,
looking up addresses etc.
Thursday 8 Spent day sending cards
for U.V.M. dinner - that is the
part left after my usual work
was done.
THE BIBLE - It is now printed in more than 582 languages.
It was first printed by Gutenberg in Mentz, Germany in 1462.
The Old Testament has 929 chapters and over 592,000 words.
The New Testament has 260 chapters and over 181,000 words.
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Friday 9
Saturday 10 Senate in session today
but I left early at noon to get my
hair cut. Had lunch downtown.
Great excitement today because
some one took a bill from my desk
and did not return it. Kept me
an hour overtime hunting it to no
purpose. This eve. we went to the
movies to see "The Legion of the Con-
demned" but it fell short.
CASUALTIES OF THE WORLD WAR - The total number
of casualties of the World War, including soldiers killed,
wounded, prisoners and missing was 37,399,386. Of these, 22,-
094,900 were Allies. The total number, killed and died, was
8,543,515. OF these, 5,157,315 were Allies.
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Sunday 11 Warmer and ended in hard
rain. We went to church at N.Y. Ave.
and heard a fine sermon on the
average man. Home for dinner
and in the P. M. I went over to see
Cora and stayed for supper. Met Mother
at church 7:30: heard Marine choir
from Quantico Barracks, very fine.
Home, very tired, to bed.
Monday 12 Foggy disagreeable day following
a muggy restless night. Feel very tired
and given out in my back. Busy
day in the office finishing up
U.V.M. matters in addition to usual
work. Feel uncertain about the
success of the dinner. Planned to
go to a Hungarian concert but was
too weary. Walked up to the Library
for a half-hour. Couldn't find anything
I wanted.
TO PRESERVE WOODEN VESSELS - When not in use,
wooden buckets and washtubs should have a few inches of
water left in them. This will keep the wood moist, prevent it
from shrinking and consequently avert the leaks which often
result from the dryness of the wood.
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Thursday 15
Friday 16 Rained all day. Busy morning.
Left 11:30 and went downtown after flowers
for the party. Had wretched lunch in a dreary
place on H. St. Rushed back - busy all P. M. &
tho't Senate never would adjourn. Finally got
away about 5:35 - rushed home to dress &
got to Grace Dodge in time to arrange place-
cards, etc. Senators Greene, Dale & Waterman
finally did come but only 36 in all
because of rain; I was elected President for
1928-29.
IF A CHILD'S FIRST TEETH DECAY - If cavities occur
in a child's first teeth before the time for shedding, it is advis-
able to have them filled. The second teeth derive nourishment
from the first teeth and are led into their proper places by them.
In addition, the child needs good teeth for proper mastication.
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"The Gaucho"
Douglas Fairbanks
Saturday 17 The combination of coffee,
fatigue & excitement kept me awake
until very late so today I've been a
wreck, physical & mental. Came home
at 1:30, had a nap and went down to
the Hotel to settle for the party, also to F-St.
on some errands. Home to dinner
very tired. to bed early. feeling
very low after a scene at the
movies with Ruth & Mother - "The Gaucho"
Sunday 18 Woke up to find snow today.
Disagreeable day - did not go to
church but stayed quietly in all
day except for going out to dinner.
Read and slept and went to
bed early.
HOW TO TEST A HAM - Into the knuckle and centre run a
clean knife. When it comes out sweet-smelling and clean, you
may safely eat the ham. If the knife comes out in a smeared,
greasy condition and has an unpleasant odor, it indicates that the
ham is spoiled.
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Monday 19 Very busy day at office.
Felt better today. Were kept late
tonight by Senator Dale who put
in 21 bridge bills just at the
close of the session. Had dinner &
went to Vermont Society meeting.
Large crowd but program rather
flat. saw Roswell Austin which
was a pleasure. Came home early
with the Webbs. Did not feel well
Tuesday 20 Calendar day and hectic.
I had only partly prepared my notes
for the City Club address today, hoping
to have a chance to finish them
this A.M. but was kept so busy I could
not. Mr. C. excused me at 4:15 &
we went to City Club for speech and
dinner. Went off very well I
think. Dinner terrible.
THE SEASONS - Because the axis of the earth is tilted 23
degrees, 27 minutes we have changing seasons. Were the axis
permanently perpendicular to the plane of the earth's orbit, the
seasons would not change. Only in March and September is
the axis at right angles to the sun's direction.
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"She Stoops to Conquer"
Wednesday 21 Usual day in the office
Home for dinner and later
Ruth & I went to see Mrs. Leslie
Carter & Fay Bainter in Goldsmith's
"She Stoops to Conquer," which was
thoroughly delightful from start
to finish. Saw Lindy this morning
and dreamed of him tonight.
Thursday 22 Cold, windy March day.
Letter from Will Anderson
telling of Anna McGovern's
death. I am very sorry. I
liked her always.
PRINCIPAL SOURCES OF INCOME IN THE UNITED
STATES - In order these are: manufacturing industries, agri-
culture, mercantile business, personal service, the professions,
steam railroads, mining and quarrying, reconstruction, banking.
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Friday 23 Busy morning but, on account
of the death of Senator Ferris of Michigan,
the Senate adjourned after a very
brief session. After lunch Mr. Watkins
suggested a drive so we went down
by the river & across to Alexandria.
Back at 3:30 for a hairdressing appointment
and then home to dinner. Later went
to the Earle to see "The Shepherd of the Hills."
Saturday 24 Today the Senate was in
session until late and I was
very busy. It is still warm so
I put on a summer dress for
dinner. Really intended to go
somewhere tonight but stayed
home instead.
BOILING POINT OF WATER - Water boils at 212 degrees
Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Centigrade at sea level. When the
atmospheric pressure becomes lighter, the boiling point of water
becomes lower. On a mountain, for example, water will boil at
less than 210 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Sunday 25 Lovely day but unseasonably
warm. We went to church and
came home for dinner. I had a
nap and later Cora, Ruthie, and
Ray came to take us to ride. It
was lovely along the speedway with
hundreds of dafodial & crocus blooms
lending color to the scene. We got home
just before it rained which it did more
or less all night. Child's for supper.
Monday 26 Warm day - muggy. Busy
in office. Letter from Alfred Hodgdon
saying he cannot work for me this
summer. Ruth Sheppard went up
with Lindy today and I'm consumed
with envy. We were to go out to Riverdale
to a B. P. W. party tonight but decided against
it as we were both late home. Mother & Mrs.
Bier went to House Bldg. to see pictures & music.
I called on Mrs. Dale.
NUMBER OF THUNDERSTORMS - It has been estimated
that during the course of one year, there are as many as 16,000,-
000 thunderstorms on the earth. These occur most frequently in
Java and least frequently in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Thunderstorms are always occurring somewhere.
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Dinner at Club.
Tuesday 27 Beautiful day, windy but blue
and sunny. Office as usual.
Tonight went to the Club for
dinner with Ruth and heard
Dr. Elizabeth Rotten of Berlin speak.
Nothing remarkable - much colder
tonight. Ruth brought me home.
Wednesday 28 Nice day. Ruth came
over for us and dragged me away
from my cleaning in the room
to ride round the Speedway. Very
lovely. Packed up books, sent
fur coat to cleaner's and
was busy generally all
evening.
BIBLICAL WEIGHTS IN RELATION TO AVOIRDU-
POIS - The Gerah equals .002766 oz. The Bekah equals .02766
oz. The Sheckel equals .05532 oz. The Maneh equals 2.07 lbs.
The Talent equals 103.7 lbs.
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Thursday 29 Same as usual - routine
of day not exciting. Reported the
Agri. Appro. Bill so I stayed until
6:30 helping Mr. Perkins with
the amendments. Tired and to bed
early.
Rainy.
Friday 30 Busy day and I'm not
feeling well. Finally noon and I
hurried downtown to get some
flowers to put in Aunt Mary's
room, hurried back, ate an orange,
arranged the flowers and got back
to work. Home at 5:00 to dress for the
D. A. R. dinner - stupid program,
good food - some frightful freaks
but many nice-looking women.
Aunt Mary fine.
LARGEST STEAMSHIPS - The Leviathan, U. S., has a registered tonnage
of 59,957, while its sister ship, The Majestic, British, has a registered
tonnage of 56,551. The Majestic is slightly longer - 915 feet, 5 inches against
907 feet, 6 inches for The Leviathan. The Leviathan's breadth is 100 feet,
3 inches - two inches more than that of The Majestic.
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Saturday 31 Sad news this A.M. of the sudden
death in Ohio of Senator Willis: the Senate
adjourned at 12:10. Payday. Hal Mayforth
came in this A. M. here with B.B. team.
Cold day but Cora and I braved
it to go over to Georgetown to see the
U.V.M. team beaten 12-10 by G.U.
Home to supper with Cora and
stayed until nine. Home to bed.
APRIL
Palm Sunday.
Sunday 1 Aunt Mary did not want to
go to church so Mother and I went alone &
heard a very fine sermon by Dr.
Sizoo.
This evening Aunt Mary took
us to supper at the Grace Dodge.
We have finally got a room for her
at the Willard for Friday. John
Wylie is coming for the week-end.
TO STOP BLEEDING - Put your finger on the point that is
bleeding and keep it there. Once your finger pressure is put on,
there is no immediate danger and a doctor can tend to the rest.
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Monday 2 Very busy day. as usual.
Spent most of the evening
talking over G.O.P. convention
with Senator & Mrs. Dale. I
have about decided not
to go, even if I could be
elected delegate, which is,
of course, doubtful.
Tuesday 3 Mother took Mrs. Dale to
the Reuters lecture & luncheon
today. Tonight Aunt Mary
took us to the movies to
see "The Enemy" -
NEW SNAKE BITE SERUM - When injected within twelve
to twenty-four hours after the bite, a new serum counteracts the
venom of the three American poisonous snakes - the rattlesnake,
copperhead and moccasin. It is equally effective against all
three.
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Friday 6
Saturday 7 Senate not in session so I got
away early & spent a hectic afternoon
trying to get a hat. Bought mother a fur
piece for $65 - very pretty. Home late, very
tired and after dinner went down
to see Aunt Mary & met John W. who
came at seven. Great time getting
him a room finally did at a
queer hotel on Pa. Ave. Very tired.
THE WHALE - It looks like a fish but it is a mammal. It rises
to the surface of the water to breath because, unlike fish, it has
no gills. The tail of the whale lies horizontally in the water, in
keeping with its necessity of rising. The tails of fish are vertical.
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Beautiful roses from John today.
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APRIL
Sunday 8 Woke up to sunshine & birds.
To the Dale's for breakfast where we
met Mr. & Mrs. Tim Dale - very nice.
To church but could not get in until
late & then only to basement. Could hear
perfectly but rather disappointing for Easter.
To dinner at Willard with Aunt Mary
& John - then to drive around Speedway - to
tea at Mrs. Van Winkle's - long walk. Supper
& bed, late.
Monday 9 Cold, bleak, disagreeable
day. Capitol swarming with tourists.
Very heavy day at office. Went
down to see Aunt Mary this
eve. Went to see Harold Floyd in
"Speedy". good. John Wylie still
here & will stay until Wed.
Mother has a cold today.
THE PLATYPUS OR DUCK MOLE - Is is a curious animal
living in Australia. It has a bill and webbed feet like a duck but
its body is covered with fur. It lays eggs but suckles its young.
Scientists say it is a connecting link between bird and mammal.
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Tuesday 10 Rainy & cold. Mother ill with
cold contracted Sunday. Very busy, not
feeling at all well. Made many
mistakes. Eleanor Wortindyke and her
mother called on me today. Took
Aunt Mary & Ruth to dinner at
the club. To Fox afterwards where
we were joined by John Wylie.
Home late.
Wednesday 11 Rainy day. Place full of
tourists. Tired
AUTOMOBILES BY THE POUND - It has been estimated
that automobiles cost little more by the pound than coffee,
cheese, butter or tea. Popular makes of Sedans average about
$1.20 a pound. Pianos, phonographs, and radios average about
$1.50 a pound.
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Thursday 12 Terribly busy day and
I had to go to see Aunt Mary off
at 3:00. Beautiful day. Entirely
forgot my dinner engagment
with E, that we would have a
night session but closed at 6:30
with Farm Bill passed. It will,
no doubt, be vetoed. Spent eve.
quietly at home.
Friday 13 Busy day and Mother not
feeling able to join me to go to
dinner with Eleanor & her party.
I went to the Grace Dodge to meet
them and we had a very nice
time. Her Mother is a dear and so
is the little nephew; the friend was
probably bored with our conversation
for which I did not blame her as it
was political & personal mostly.
WORLD'S DEVELOPED WATER POWER - It is now more
that 30,000,000 horse power. The high price of coal has made
this development necessary everywhere except in Great Britain.
As a whole, Europe now surpasses the United States in de-
veloped water power.
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Saturday 14 No session today. Worked
in the morning on files. Went
with mother to shop in the
afternoon. Got a hat for myself
also. Ruth & I went to see
"Lucrecia Borgia" at the Little
Theatre this evening.
Clear, cold. night.
Sunday 15 Very weary this A.M. so did
not go to church until evening. Spent
quiet morning, had dinner at
12 & B. & went to D.A.R. tea at Willard.
We had a very poor supper at the
Commodore and went to church.
Fine sermon on immortality.
Church crowded.
WHEN THE BAROMETER RISES - Unsettled weather is
indicated by a rapid rise, settled weather by a gradual rise and
fine weather by a rise in southerly winds. After rain a rise
with dry air and increasing cold in the summer indicates better
weather. Wind and rain from northward are indicated by a rise
with moist air and low temperature.
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Monday 16 Usual busy Monday. Had lunch
with Ruth & we decided that $6 each is
too much to pay, even for the Metropolitan
Opera. Tonight Mother and I went to
the opening evening sessions of the D.A.R.
Congress. Many notables. Very pretty sight.
Mrs. Coolidge & Sec. D. F. Davis spoke. John
Garibaldi Sargent & Sir Esme sat on the
front row. Saw also Mrs. Frances Keyes. etc.
Tuesday 17 Cold, dreary day. Woke up feeling
most unfit - Did not eat any lunch
and when dinner time came
decided I could not endure 12 & B. St
so went downtown and had a lonesome
supper at the Happiness tea room,
afterward walked up F. St. in search
of a Saturday Eve. Post but failed to
find one. Home to read until mother
sent me to bed.
WHEN THE BAROMETER FALLS - Stormy weather is in-
dicated by a rapid fall with westerly wind. Storm with hail and
rain in the summer is indicated by a fall with northerly wind.
In the winter, a fall with dry air and increasing cold indicates
snowy. After calm and warm weather, a fall indicates rain and
squalls.
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Wednesday 18 Today we were very
busy all morning. I left at 3:30
to rush home & dress for Mrs.
Dale's tea which was very nice.
Too tired to go out this evening
so stayed home quietly. Still
have pain in my side. Saw in
Gazette that Nora Gallagher had
lost her baby. A great pity.
Thursday 19 Today I had Mrs. Geo. Robinson
and her neice, Margaret Crawford for
lunch with me at the Methodist
bldg. and later over here. Tonight Mother
& I went to D.A.R. where Ruth joined
me to hear Mrs. Wm Sherman Walker
speak on "Americanism vs. Internationalism"
mostly "I" - Sec. Wibur spoke very
briefly. We left early. Mother's new
dress came but, to my mind, is too large.
HOW TO SET GINGHAM COLORS - Soak the garment for
one hour in a solution of ½ cup of vinegar and ½ cup of alum
in a pail of luke warm water. After washing, leave the gingham
out in the sun just long enough to dry - not longer.
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Clear & cold.
Friday 20
Saturday 21
WEIGHT AND VALUE OF GOLD - The Troy ounce is the
unit of weight used; it contains 480 grains which are the same
as the grains in avoirdupois weight, but the avoirdupois ounce
only contains 437 1/2 grains. A fine ounce of gold (pure gold)
is worth $20.67.
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Sunday 22
Monday 23 Vermont Society Dinner
Pouring rain all day. Very late home
from the office so there ensued a wild
scramble to get dressed & to the Vt. dinner.
The Gov. & Mrs. Weeks were there, also the
Atty. Gen. etc. We went with the Dale's. Nina
& her family came, also Cora. Dancing
& cards supposed to follow but noone [no one]
much interested in either. Home late,
very tired.
THE HUMAN BRAIN - Its average weight is 49 ounces which
is 2.37 per cent of the total average weight of the human body.
The male brain is slightly heavier than the female brain, this be-
ing in keeping with the greater height and weight of the male
body.
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M.
Saturday 28 Woke up feeling low. Mother
also is all tired out and stayed
in bed all day resting up from
too much Supreme Court. Busy
morning at the office and
we worked all P.M. This evening
Ruth took me to a concert at the
Library which was very interesting.
Old instruments, harpschord, etc.
Sunday 29 Did not go to church today
partly because mother was feeling low
and parly because I needed a
rest. Bad cramps today and
came all over. Ruth came to
take me out to dinner and for
a concert. We just took mother for a
drive around the Speedway but
she got very tired and had to go to
bed at once I brought her graham
bread toast from Childs.
THE CATHODE RAY TUBE - It sends out streams of elec-
trons traveling at the rate of 150,000 miles a second. Using
350,000 volts, its inventor, Dr. W. D. Coolidge, has produced
as much energy as could be obtained from a ton of radium of
which less than one pure pound exists.
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Monday 30 Mother not feeling any
better today so she stayed in
bed all day and I was late
to the office from looking after
her but no one cared. The men
are very nice. Tonight she is
a bit more comfortable but
cannot eat anything
MAY
Tuesday 1 Mother woke me at 5:30 and
I found her really very ill, suffering with
faintness, nausea & a low pulse. I called
Dr. Miner who came about nine
and advised taking her at once
to the hospital. Could not get a room
until noon. Spent anxious morning. At
12:15 ambulance came and I went
alone to National Homeopathic Hospital.
SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD - These were the
pyramids of Egypt, the hanging gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Diana
in Asia Minor at Ephesus, the statue of Jupiter Olympus in the valley of
Olympia, the tomb of Mausolus in Asia Minor at Halicarnassus, the Pharaoh
of Alexandria on the Island of Pharos and the Colossus of Rhodes at the
port of the City of Rhodes.
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Wednesday 2 Beautiful summer day. I
got to the office early & left at 11:00 to go to
see Mother: found her a shade better.
Back to lunch & a busy afternoon. Ruth
drove me over again at 6:00 and
I stayed an hour. Later had dinner
at Child's & joined Ruth downtown where
we saw a pair show. Home & called John
at 11:30. To bed.
Thursday 3 Another lovely day.
Mother not nearly so well today.
I'm very anxious about her. Went
back tonight & Dr. Miner had
Dr. Birdsall in to see her. He
advises X-rays tomorrow. Feels
there is something serious causing
the anemia etc. Could not sleep.
NUMBER OF MALES AND FEMALES - There are at the
present time more males than females in the United States, the
ratio being 104 males to 100 females. In the District of
Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Rhode Island only there are more females.
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93° today.
Very warm
Friday 4 Mother not able to go
to have X-ray.
Saturday 5 Still warm & sticky but
not so bad as yesterday. I
think mother is a little better
today, tho she is still very weak.
The nausea is gone. John came
tonight & we went over to see her
at once. She was awfully glad to see
him. Rained tonight & is growing
cooler.
HOW TO STOP HICCOUGHS - Dip a lump of sugar in
vinegar and allow it to dissolve in the mouth or insert a tea-
spoon down deep into the mouth and press upon the tongue.
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Cold, rainy day.
Sunday 6 John here - we had breakfast
at Child's and later went over to
see Mother. She is not feeling quite so
well today - got too tired last night.
J & I had dinner at the Willard &
he left after another visit to the
Hospital. Cold, dreary evening.
Monday 7 Felt perfectly rotten today.
Mother better.
WILLS - I: The final disposition of a person's property is a
will or testament An addition to or change in a will is a codi-
cil. With the exception of infants, idiots and persons of unsound
mind, everybody is competent to make a will. In most states,
a will must be in writing.
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Thursday 10
Friday 11 Mother sat up today
for a while. I got an invitation
to go to Philadelphia next week
to speak at the conference of
Republican Women. If Mother
is all right I shall go. As it will
be a pleasant change from
the Senate for a day. Ruth
may go with me.
CIRCUMFERENCE OF A CIRCLE - Multiply the diameter
by 3.1416. For quick, general calculations, multiply the diameter
3 1/7. To determine the area of a circle, multiply the square
of the diameter by .7854, using 4/5 for rough calculations.
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Saturday 12 Very busy day and
I am getting very tired. John
came down on the late train.
Mother does not feel so well
today and is afraid of a
return of the nausea.
Sunday 13 We had breakfast late
& then went over to the Hospital.
Mother does not feel nearly
so well this morning and
cannot eat anything. I think
we had better have the X-rays
anyway. John went back
on the late train. He seems
very tired.
MORE WOMEN OVER 100 YEARS OLD - There are more
than 4,000 men and women over 100 years of age living in the
United States at the present time. Among these American cen-
tenarians, the ratio is about seven to four in favor of the women.
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Interstate Conference of Republican
Women.
Wednesday 16 Up at 5:45 and off to
Phil at 7:25. Called hospital & found
that mother was asleep. Ruth went
too & we had a good breakfast on the train.
Met Mrs. Rood, Okla. & Mrs. Wheatcroft,
Indiana, on the train. Republican
Club a lovely place - Mrs. Farmer
very pleasant & so had a good
time, catching Congressional back.
Found Mother pretty low-[illegible]
Thursday 17 Session until 11:00. John
came unexpectedly on night train.
This morning we took Mother to have
the X-rays & she stood it better than
I had expected, She is very tired tonight
lent I think is no worse. John will
stay until tomorrow anyway,
which surely is a great comfort.
I find that I'm dreadfully
tired tonight but had a night
session until 10:30
THE COMMON HOUSE FLY - This insect which breeds in
filth is responsible for a greater toll of life than all other harm-
ful insects and animals combined. It breeds so rapidly and at-
tains maturity so soon that in one season, a male and female
fly may hand down a posterity of millions.
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Friday 18 Mother is really better today &
the report on the X-rays prove most
reassuring. She is relieved of a
great fear and I hope she will
now get better. John is going to
stay until Sunday. He and I
had a nice dinner tonight at
the Station. I had a night session
scheduled but they stopped at
about seven.
Saturday 19 Mother still better. Very
busy day. Walked back from
the hospital tonight. Night session
again tonight but I was so tired
that I went home at 10:30. We
have had a thunder storm
tonight which cooled the air a
bit. I got to bed almost at
once but was asleep before the
Senate dome light went out.
BRIAR - This wood used extensively for bowls of pipes is ob-
tainable only in Algeria, Italy and the region along the western
Mediterranean. The hard root of the plant alone is suitable for
the purpose. It requires more than a half century for Briar to
mature sufficiently for pipes.
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Sunday 20 Got up early to join John
& when I got there he was just
awake so I had to wait almost
an hour. Mother seems much
better today. We stayed with her
until late afternoon and then
Cora met us - John left for N.Y.
& I went home with C. for supper.
Back to Hospital this evening.
Monday 21 Very warm this A.M.
and muggy. Had breakfast
at Child's; then to work as usual.
Lunch at Methodist Bldg. Very busy
afternoon with continuous session.
Ruth & I had dinner at Child's
& then drove out to see Mother who
is better today. Back until
9:00 P.M. then down to the Speedway
for a drive - Home & read until
11:00 - silly thing to do.
ABSOLUTE ZERO - The point at which bodies on the earth
are absolutely without heat is 459.4 below zero Fahrenheit and
273.1 below zero Centigrade. These figures have been determined
by observations of the contraction of cooled gases.
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Tuesday 22 Not so warm today. Slept
late - had hurried breakfast at
Child's - very busy all morning -
late lunch with Ruth - worked to
finish up by 5:30; home for a nap -
then Ruth came for me & we had a
good dinner at the station. Went
out to see Mother - she is better
but tired. Night session until
10:30. Mr. Parry of Indianapolis
Wednesday 23 called on me today.
COAL TAR - It is undoubtedly one of the most valuable min-
erals. From it we get dyes, disinfectants, anaesthetics, a sugar
substitute and a multitude of other products. Phenol which
comes from coal tar is one of the ingredients of Bakelite.
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M.
Thursday 24
Friday 25 Very busy day & not
feeling very well. Ruth came
and took me out to see Mother
who isn't feeling so well tonight.
no session so we went to a
movie but I felt too ill to
enjoy it. Hope I shall last
out the session.
ARCTIC EXPLORATION - Three Expeditions have
reached the North Pole. Robert E. Peary reached 90 degrees
north latitude in 1909; Commander R. E. Byrd flew to the
North Pole in an aeroplane in 1926. Roald Amundsen flew there
in a dirigible in 1926.
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Horrible day.
Saturday 26 Felt hardly able to go to
work but had to go, of course.
Frightful headache so came home &
took asperin at noon. Late closing
a nap. More asperin, tea & toast
for supper, then over to see Mother.
found her a bit better. Home to
bed, with head still bursting.
No church tomorrow, I'm afraid.
Sunday 27 Woke up late and stayed in bed
until eleven o'clock. Had breakfast &
lunch together at station and then went
over to see Mother - found her better.
Stayed from 2-5, when Ruth came
for me & we drove out Conn. Ave. to
Kensington. Back to the Club for supper
& pleasant conversation. Home to
wash my gloves & go to bed.
ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION - In 1911 Roald Amundsen
reached the South Pole. Captain Robert F. Scott reached 90
degrees south latitude in 1912. In 1909, Sir Ernest Shackleton
reached 88 degrees 23 minutes south latitude, within 100 miles
of the South Pole.
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Monday 28 Very beautiful day clear &
sunny but too busy to know much
about it Woke up with a great languor &
not keen for breakfast. Worked fast all
morning, Adjournment resolution
failed Boulder Dam filubuster on
night session. mother reported better,
have not had time to go over there.
Tuesday 29
GREAT INVENTIONS AND THEIR INVENTORS - I:
Aeroplane - Wright Brothers
Airbrake - Westinghouse
Arc lamp - Brush
Alternate-current motor - Tesla
Automatic car-coupler - Janney
Automobile -Duryea; Haynes
Block printing - Unknown Chinese
inventor
Carborundum - Acheson
Carding machine - Whittemore
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JUNE
Monday 25
Tuesday 26 College Week begins.
EXPRESSIONS FOUND IN MUSIC - III: Potpourri. - Fan-
tasia on popular airs. Staccato - Jerky, disconnected style of
rhythm. Sonata - A musical composition for the piano with
definitely constructed parts.
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JULY
Tuesday 17
Wednesday 18 "Romeo & Juliet", Hardwick
Greensboro.
Great success promised by advance
sale of tickets. Elspeth came to stay
with Mother, who does not feel at
all well today. Dress rehearsal
afternoon & evening.
THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING - II: When out-
doors take these precautions: keep away from prominent objects
such as trees; avoid crowds of persons who give off their
own nature warm vapors through breathing, these being con-
ductors of electricity; during severe thunderstorms do not use
an umbrella and remove your watch.
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Thursday 19 "Romeo & Juliet" was as
great a success as promised.
Friday 20 Mother very low this A.M.
temperature down to 95.5.
Dr. came.
EFFECT OF SOAP AND WATER ON SKIN - Contrary to
an impression prevalent in many places, soap and water do not
injure the skin of a woman's face. A good, mild soap should be
used and rinsed off thoroughly when the washing is finished.
Skin hygiene demands the use of soap and water.
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday 9 John came this A.M.
and I surely was relieved
to see him. Mother much
quieter and has had no
vomiting since early morning.
John will stay a day or two.
Dr. Farmer here today, advises
X-rays of gall-bladder &
will arrange.
Monday 10
AVERAGE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF MEN.
Age
Group
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
Ht. and
Weight
5'
113
119
124
127
Ht. and
Weight
5'1"
115
121
126
129
Ht. and
Weight
5'2"
118
124
128
131
Ht. and
Weight
5'3"
121
127
131
134
Ht. and
Weight
5'4"
124
131
134
137
Ht. and
Weight
5'5"
128
135
138
141
Ht. and
Weight
5'6"
132
138
142
145
Ht. and
Weight
5'7"
136
142
146
149
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Thursday 13
Friday 14 Craftsbury Fair
Rained more or less all
day and the fair was
not nearly so big an
affair as usual. I took
up my vegetables & got first
prize, second on tomatoes,
second on bread. Very few
flowers exhibited.
AVERAGE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF WOMEN.
Age
Group
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
Ht. and
Weight
4'11"
110
113
116
119
Ht. and
Weight
5'
112
115
118
121
Ht. and
Weight
5'1"
114
117
120
123
Ht. and
Weight
5'2"
117
120
122
125
Ht. and
Weight
5'3"
120
123
125
128
Ht. and
Weight
5'4"
123
126
129
132
Ht. and
Weight
5'5"
126
129
132
136
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SEPTEMBER
Saturday 15 Very busy day. Thelma
and I cleaned up the house
which was in dire confusion.
I got John ready to go and
he left after dinner.
New nurse came tonight
& Elspeth left for a week's
vacation. Mother is a little
better.
Sunday 16 Warm - quiet day.
Mother stronger, Miss Lannie
doing nicely. Did not go to
church. Not feeling very well
A.M. but better tonight.
Invited to Mrs Delanos for
tea but could not go.
AVERAGE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF WOMEN.
Age
Group
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
Ht. and
Weight
5'6"
140
147
151
152
Ht. and
Weight
5'7"
144
148
151
157
Ht. and
Weight
5'8"
148
152
155
162
Ht. and
Weight
5'9"
152
156
159
166
Ht. and
Weight
5'10"
155
159
162
170
Ht. and
Weight
5'11"
158
162
166
174
Ht. and
Weight
6'
162
165
169
177
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Monday 17 Warm - thundery.
Mother feeling better - sat up
an hour.
Mrs Lannie a great
success. Had lunch at
Aunt Kate's.
Tuesday 18
WEATHER WISDOM - I: A gray, lowering sunset, or one
where the sky is green or yellowish green, indicates rain. A red
sunrise, with clouds lowering later in the morining, also indicates
rain. A halo after fine weather indicates a storm. A morning
rainbow is a sign of rain, an evening one of fine weather.
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September
Tuesday 25
Wednesday 26 Highgate Springs today.
Drove to St. Albans & had
dinner with Mrs. E. C. Smith
Donnie Powers there & after
we drove out to Highgate to
a Republican Rally – Mr. Brigham
there. We had good crowd
& speeches went well.
Home tired & cold.
Mother got on pretty well.
No. 3 - CASTOR OIL, TWO OUNCES, TWO BOTTLES. Castor oil is a mild purgative.
Use half to one teaspoonful for infants, one to two teaspoonfuls for a child and
more for an adult. As diarrhea is usually due to irritating, decomposing matter
in the bowels, the best way to cure it is, first to get rid of this by means of a
purge. The effect of castor oil is slightly constipative afterward, but a laxative
diet will remedy this. A drop or two in the eye helps in removing any foreign
substance which may have lodged there.
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SEPTEMBER
Thursday 27 Very cold, rainy
day. Drove to Hardwick
for a shampoo & manicure.
To Dr. Easton's for dinner.
very good lobster & scallops.
Thelma not yet able to
work.
Friday 28 10:00 a.m. adjourned
annual meeting of Inter. Society
of C. E. at 41 Mt. Vernon St
Boston, Mass.
Snowed today
Cold & wet.
Mother very depressed.
Supper at Jean's.
No. 4 - SEIDLITZ POWDERS, TWELVE IN BOX. Seidlitz Powders are a mild purge
for constipation, sick stomach or bilious headache.
No. 5 - MUSTARD , POWDERED, TWO OUNCES. Mustard Powders are taken in a tea-
spoonful in a glass of lukewarm water to cause vomiting. Either mustard or
ipecac is a good remedy in convulsions in children.
No. 6 - SYRUP OF GINGER, TWO OUNCES. Syrup of Ginger is for cramp in the
stomach and diarrhea with cramps. Dose, one-third teaspoonful in a glass of
water.
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OCTOBER
Monday 1 P.M. Y.W.C.A. Fall meeting
Tuesday 2 Y.W.C.A. N.Y.C.
Cold, bleak day John W.
Merrill & I went to Montpelier
to Republican State convention.
Very interesting. Had a bad
attack of indigestion just before
dinner. Place so hot I could
not breathe. Home and to the
Variety Show at the Common.
No. 8 - FIVE-GRAIN BISMUTH SUBNITRATE TABLETS, FIFTY IN BOTTLE. Four
tablets powdered afford a safe remedy in diarrhea. It is better to gve a purge
first. After a free movement of the bowels, the bismuth should be given and
repeated, when necessary, every four hours. The food is also very important in
diarrhea. At first, eat nothing, then begin with boiled milk and gradually get
back to ordinary diet.
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OCTOBER
Wednesday 3 Y.W.C.A.
Thursday 4
No. 9 - CARBOLATED PETROLATUM, ONE TUBE. Carbolated Petrolatum is used
externally for burns.
No. 10 - BORACIC ACID, 3 PER CENT SOLUTION, TWO OUNCES. Boracic Acid is
dissolved in water. It is useful as an eye wash. Use it freely, with an eye
glass, as a bath.
No. 11 - CHLORATE OF POTASH. Dissolve one tablet slowly in mouth for sore throat.
No. 12 - SODA MINT is used in case of indigestion.
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OCTOBER
Sunday 7
Monday 8 Beautiful day.
Have a bad cold so
gave up my partially
Planned trip to Montpelier
to see Gov. Weeks anent
State B. of E. matters.
Mother better today.
THE 1929 READY REFERENCE DIARY
is now ready and in the hands of your dealer
Because the demand always exceeds the available supply, please
obtain your copy Now.
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OCTOBER
Tuesday 9 Burlington. Y.W.C.A.
10:30
Woke up with such a
cold that I decided not
to go to Burlington.
This P.M. gardened.
Wednesday 10 Newport 2:30
Women's Club.
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - I: Educational experts have
proven by statistics that aside from culture and a greater power
for enjoyment, the time spent at school and college is worth at
least $100,000 to each boy or girl.
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OCTOBER
Thursday 11 Burlington Rally.
Drove to B. early & had
an hour's shopping. Got shoes,
hat, dress, etc. Very good
meeting about 200 there.
4:30 Rutland A.A.U.W.
Friday 12 Beautiful warm, Indian
summer day. Helped with the
Friday's cleaning and the
P.M. worked in the garden.
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - II: Statistics covering ex-
perience of 100 business houses over a period of three or four
years show that about 90 per cent of the college men were suc-
cessful in rising to large salaries and responsible positions as
compared with 25 per cent of non-college men.
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OCTOBER
Saturday 13 Wind changed in the night
& it rained hard: much cooler
today. John came this
A.M.
Sunday 14
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - III: From a study of 5,000,-
000 men who had received no schooling, it was found that only
31 men had distinguished themselves in Business, Science, and
the Arts. This indicated that without any schooling the chances
of success are 1 in 161,290.
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OCTOBER
Wednesday 17 St. Johnsbury Acadamy
10:00 o'clock.
Got off at 8:30 - lovely
drive to St. J. nice time.
made a good speech, I think.
home by lunch time. Mother
did not sleep last night so feels
not so good.
John went back tonight.
Thursday 18 Rained nearly all
day so Merrill & I painted
etc.
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - V: Out of a study of 2,-
000,000 adults having a High School education, 1,245 had dis-
tinguished themselves in Business, Science, and the Arts, or in
this group the chances of attaining distinction are 1 in 1,606.
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OCTOBER
Friday 19 Morrisville - 2:30.
& 7:00.
Very hectic morning &
got off to M. just barely
in time. Made a poor
speech - no order to it -
ashamed of it. Had tea
with Miss Moody & then
home. no evening meeting
Satuday 20 Gardened vigorously
all day - Foster Slaer came
with team to draw woods dirt
& fertilizer. Made peony bed
and finished cleaning up
the garden. Mother walked
down to the garden twice.
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - VI: Out of 1,000,000 adults
who had received a college education, 5,758 had received distinc-
tinction in Business, Science, and the Arts. This proves that the
chances of attaining distinction for the college man or woman
are 1 in 173, a most remarkable opportunity.
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OCTOBER
Sunday 21 Colder but nice.
Mother better so Elspeth
went home about 9:30 for the
day. John Wylie in for dinner.
Mother went for a short ride
in the car. Margaret & Bill
Gallagher called. Thelma
& I took long walk.
Monday 22
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - VII: The chances of attain-
ing success are:
A man with a common school education has: 4 chances
One with a high school education has: 102 chances
One with a college education has: 945 chances
to the uneducated man's single chance.
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OCTOBER
Tuesday 23 Hardwick - P.M.
Wednesday 24
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - VIII: The untrained man.
He goes to work at 14 - reaches maximum income at 30. Total
earnings from 14 to 60 about $45,000. Not more than $2,000
is earned in the four years that would have given him a High
School Education.
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OCTOBER
Thursday 25 Brandon, evening
oct. 25 2 meals out
oct. 26. 2 meals out
Friday 26 Rutland.
VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - IX: The High School Graduate. He
goes to work at 18, passes the maximum of the untrained man within seven
years, rises to his own maximum of about $2,200 at 40, and continues at
that level for the remainder of his life. Earnings from 18 to 60 about $78,000.
The $33,000 more than that earned by the untrained man is cash value of
a four year High School Course.
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OCTOBER
Monday 29
Tuesday 30 Sheldon Springs
1 meal out
HEARTBEATS THE RESULT OF ELECTRICITY - Recent
experiments lead to the theory that the heart beats as the result
of electrical stimulus caused by the acid solution surrounding
the heart.
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OCTOBER
Wednesday 31 Georgia
1 meal out
NOVEMBER
Thursday 1
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - I:
"A" BATTERY - A means of obtaining electrical current for lighting the filaments of a
vacuum tube. The "A" battery can either be a dry cell or a storage battery,
depending on the type of vacuum tube used in the receiving set. The dry cell is
used for the 1 1/2-volt tubes and the storage battery for the 6-volt tubes. A radio
storage battery can never be used to start an automobile; however, an automobile
battery can be used with a radio set.
ADMITTANCE - The inverse of impedance.
AMPLIFICATION - The process of making signals louder.
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NOVEMBER
Friday 2 Milton - Post office Hall
8:00 P.M. Mr. Brigham.
Spent night with Mrs. E. C. Smith
at St. Albans.
1 meal out
Saturday 3 Home via Montgomery
Notch, Lowell & Newport.
2 meals out
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - II:
AMPERE - An electric current has a unit value when electricity flows at such a rate that
one unit of electric quantity passes a given cross section per second. This unit is
called the ampere. The abbreviation for ampere is amp.
AERIAL AND ANTENNA - The system of conductors designed to radiate or absorb electro-
magnetic waves.
ALTERNATING CURRENT - A current which reverses its direction periodically with time.
AMPLITUDE - The maximum height of a wave crest.
AUDIO FREQUENCY - A frequency corresponding to normally audible sound waves.
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NOVEMBER
Sunday 4
Monday 5 Hardwick Woman's
Club.
Busy day & went to H. this
evening to speak at Woman's
Club. Mrs Mc Mullen & Barre
there to talk on Kellogg past.
Very nice time. Home to bed.
Cold.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - III:
"B" BATTERY - This battery, either dry or wet, is a means of storing electricity of
sufficient voltage to supply the plate of a vacuum tube. The standard voltages of
the dry "B" battery are 22 1/2 volts and 45 volts.
"C" BATTERY - One or more small cells having a voltage generally between 2 and 10
volts used in the grid circuit of an amplifier tube.
CAPACITY - The amount of energy which a condenser can store up, measured in micro-
farads (mfd.).
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NOVEMBER
Tuesday 6 Election Day - good day
and big crowds out to vote
We took Mr. & Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Bailey,
Mrs. Anderson & Myrtie down to vote.
Mother not feeling very well today.
Jean left after lunch & Merrill.
went with her to Burlington to bring
the car back. I began to pack
up today.
Wednesday 7 Started packing in earnest
but Merrill was late & also had
to take Jean's car down to be stored
so we did not accomplish so
very much this A.M. Finished
cleaning up store room up in
barn, packed boxes, etc.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - IV:
CONTINUOUS WAVE - The form of wave which has a constant amplitude; used in radio
telephony.
COIL - A tube made of insulating material wound with insulated copper wire. The
winding can be wound in a layer or banked.
CONDENSER - Two or more sheets of metal separated by an insulator, called the dielectric,
which form a collector of electrical energy. Condensers are made in two forms, fixed
and variable. The abbreviation is Cond.
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NOVEMBER
Wednesday 14 Terrible day, hectic
with last things to do, which
including getting trunks off at
10:00, hair dresser at one, start for
Waterbury at 4:30. Mother all in
and hardly able to get on train
after resting at W. Dora & Charlie
met us for supper. Terrible night
with little sleep for anybody.
Thursday 15 Mother quite ill this
morning but John met us
with wheel chair and we got
to his apt. where she went to bed
and we had Dr. D'Alton. He thinks
she can go in a few days.
Thelma is to stay at 926.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - VIII:
FADING - The fluctuation of the strength of a radio signal, caused by atmospheric
phenomena. The distance between the transmitting station and the receiving set is
one of the main factors in fading. Therefore, the degree of fading depends upon the
location of the broadcasting station. Dead spots in the air which cause fading have
been known to move from place to place.
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Friday 16 Mother a little better.
I did some errands and
went up to 926 for dinner
I'm all in myself.
Saturday 17
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - IX:
FREQUENCY - Half the number of changes in direction per second of an alternating cur-
rent. Audio (or voice) frequency is applied to currents changing their direction
under 20,000 times and radio frequency currents change their direction over 20,000
times per second.
GENERATOR - Any machine for producing electrical energy.
GRID LEAK - A high resistance connected across the grid condenser to insure stable opera-
tion of a vacuum tube.
GROUND - A term applied to a connection to the earth.
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Sunday 18 John had to work today
Thelma went to church
but Mother & I stayed quietly
at home. Jean & Bunny came
down for a short call. J.D.W.
in tonight. we plan to go on
tomorrow
Monday 19 Because John had to be
M
away all day we decided not to
leave for Wash. until tomorrow.
John came home late this P. M.
Very tired & feeling rather ill.
I went out today and did
errands, got John some things
for house, etc. Alice English
was in tonight.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - X:
GROUND CONNECTION - Connection between apparatus and earth.
HARMONIC - Oscillations to which a circuit will respond in addition to the basic or
fundamental oscillations. They are manifested in a whistling or humming sound.
HETERODYNE - A receiver wherein local oscillations are produced by means of a direct
current arc gap and associated circuits and combined through a coupling medium
with the oscillation in the circuit.
IMPEDANCE - Total resistance to the flow of alternating current in a circuit.
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Tuesday 20 Left N.Y. 3:05. Mother
stood trip fairly well.
Arrived 109 First St. N.E.
and met a royal welcome.
Wednesday 21 Reported at office
this morning.
Beautiful, clear, cool day.
Mother pretty tired.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - XI:
INDUCTIVE COUPLING - When coils of two circuits are placed so that currents from one
can be induced into the other they are said to be inductively coupled.
KILOCYCLE - 1,000 cycles - expresses operating conditions of transmitting station.
MICROPHONE - Sound magnifier used in broadcasting.
NEUTRODYNE - Derived from the Greek work "neutro," meaning neutral, and "dynamic,"
meaning force. Therefore neutrodyne means neutralizing force. This neutralizing
force has been instrumental in popularizing the use of radio frequency amplification
in this country.
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Thursday 22 Office in A. M. Apartment
hunting in the afternoon. Found
nothing. Saw Bertha Terrill
for a few minutes at the Grace
Dodge Hotel. Looked in N.E.
for apartments. Found nothing.
Beautiful day.
Friday 23 Same as yesterday. Bessie
drove in this P. M. & took me up
13th st. to Central High where I
looked for apartments. Found some
at Clifton Terrace which might do.
Came back down 14th St. and
home to find Mother feeling
very mean.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - XII:
RADIO FREQUENCY - Frequencies higher than those corresponding to normally audible
sound waves.
RECTIFIER - A device for converting alternating current into direct current.
RESISTANCE - The opposition of a circuit to the flow of current.
SELECTIVITY - The power of a receiver to discriminate between simultaneous signals of
different wave lengths.
TONE WHEEL - A high speed commutator used to interrupt continuous waves.
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Saturday 24 Went to office and
wrote several letters. Then went to
K. St. to look at apartments. Found one
at 1800 K. St. which looked pretty good but
they object to a short lease. Home for a
sketchy lunch and out again to look.
Found nothing. Beginning to get
discouraged on this housing
proposition. Mother feels far from well.
Colder.
Sunday 25 Horrible day - Went out early to
look at apartments in N.E. Found nothing
furnished and only a questionable choice
unfurnished. Was caught in a species
of blizzard, snow, rain, etc. and
got very wet. P. M. Bernard C. took
me around in his car until
six o'clock. Found nothing anywhere.
Home tired, footsore & discouraged.
Mother feeling just a bit better.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - XIII:
TRANSFORMER - A device transferring energy between two circuits by the medium of
magnetic energy.
TUNING - The operation of selecting wave-lengths or frequency.
VOLTAGE - The pressure driving an electric current.
WATT - Unit of electric power.
WAVE-LENGTH - The distance between the maximum points of a wave.
WAVE-METER - A meter for measuring wave-lengths.
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Cold & clear
Monday 26 Very cold day and
I shivered at intervals all
morning This P. M. I went
down to 200 Mass. Ave &
finally decided to take an
unfurnished apartment there
for 6 mos. Went to E. St. to see about
renting furniture and think I
can make very good deal.
Tuesday 27 Not feeling well this A. M. and
did not sleep very well; not air
enough, I think. Busy at office
all morning. Had lunch at
home, went back to office until
2:30 and stayed home all
P.M. feeling chilly and not very
energetic. Mother feels a good
bit better today.
DIETETICS - A balanced diet is one that includes all the food
elements in the right proportion to meet the requirements of
nutrition. Foods are classified as Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats,
Mineral Salts and Water.
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Wednesday 28
Thursday 29 Gloomy day but we got on
nicely. Thelma went to church at N.Y. Ave.
with Mr. & Mrs. Jacoby and I stayed with
Mother. Not feeling very well - back & side
bad again. Mrs. Bier sent over our
dinner which was excellent. at 3:30
I went over to Mrs. Dale's and, much to
my surprise, we had another dinner
to which I could hardly do justice. Mother
sat up but not dressed.
FOOD CLASSIFICATION - I: Use in the Body:
Proteins are of the most important because they repair the tis-
sues of the body.
Source - Lean meat, milk, eggs, cheese, fish, dried peas, beans,
lentils, nuts and cereals.
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Not a good night. Mother feeling
rather low.
NOVEMBER
Friday 30 Cold rainy day. Worked
at office until two then went
down to 200 Mass Ave. in the
rain to take some kitchen utensils
etc. Found the furniture all
moved in. Went on downtown
to get dishes etc. & pay deposits on
gas & electricity. Thelma is all
in tonight. Very tired.
DECEMBER
Saturday 1 Colder & clearing. We
all slept better. Thelma quite
under the weather today.
FOOD CLASSIFICATION - II: Carbohydrates: Use in the
Body - Supply heat and energy and are stored as fat. They also
furnish the bulk necessary to good digestion.
Source - Starches in cereals, some vegetables (such as potatoes,
sweet potatoes and peas), sugars and dried fruits.
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Thursday 6 Moved today from
109 First St. to 200 Mass Ave.
and altho there is much lacking
here it seems like heaven after
the one room. Beds finally
arrived at about 6:00 o'clock
and we got them made so Mother
could go to bed right after
supper. She is pretty tired.
Friday 7 Today Mother shows decided
symptoms of a bad cold and
stayed in bed. Had the Doctor
and rushed around all
day trying to get things straight
ed out and comfortable in
the apartment.
FOOD CLASSIFICATION - V: Water: Use in the Body -
Aids digestion, regulates body temperature, and carries off waste
materials.
Source - All foods and beverages.
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Saturday 8
Sunday 9 Very cold but sunny. Mother
still ill with temperture of 102.1
Busy day straightening out and
putting away. The visiting nurse
came, also Dr. Miner. Thelma
went up to Mrs. H's. I took a
walk up to Mrs.
the
P.O. to mail
John's letter. Bad headache
all day.
FOOD CLASSIFICATION - VI: Protective Food: Use in the
Body - Necessary for growth and maintenance of health.
Source - Milk, egg yolks, butter, greens, tomatoes, cabbage,
onions, whole cereals, oranges, and lemons.
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Monday 24
Tuesday 25 John joined us for dinner
today which we had quietly at home.
Mother still coughs very badly and
hardly slept a half-hour at a time
last night but I think she is a
bit better than yesterday. Neither
Thelma nor I are much good
yet either. We opened our Christmas
presents this morning.
CANNING FRUIT - V:
Fruit
Cherries
Blackberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Time for Boiling
(Minutes)
5
9
8
6
Quantity of Sugar
per Quart (Oz.)
6
6
8
4
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Friday 28 Mother feeling a little
better today. We cleaned
and I went downtown to
shop. Thelma not much
help yet. Have the curtains for
the bedroom hemmed and
am only waiting for rods
to put them up.
Saturday 29
WHEN HANDS BECOME CHAPPED - Apply a mixture of
equal parts of glycerine, white wax, powdered camphor, sweet
oil and spermacetti. This should relieve chapped hands and feet.
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Sunday 30 Beautiful day. Not feeling
very energetic. Mother nervous &
restless. Heard radio sermon
but in P.M. radio went on a
strike. Bessie & Bernard came
for me at 4:00 & I went out to
Takoma for supper. Cold and
not too comfortable. Bernard
brought me home.
Monday 31 Very busy day. Housekeeping
all morning. Left at noon for
downtown where I shopped
had my hair done. lost my
pearl beads. Telegram from
John wishing us a Happy
New Year.
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How to Live Long
The Fifteen Rules of Health
AIR
1 Have Fresh Air where you live and work
2 Wear Light, Loose, Porous Clothes
3 Spend part of your time in the Open Air
4 Have Lots of Fresh Air where you Sleep
5 Breathe Deeply and Slowly through the nose
FOOD
6 Avoid Eating too Much
7 Do not Eat much Meat and Eggs
8 Eat Various Kinds of Food
9 Eat Slowly
HABITS
10 Have your bowels move at least once Each Day
11 Stand, Sit, and Walk Erect
12 Avoid Poisonous Drugs
13 Keep Clean and avoid Catching Diseases
ACTIVITY
14 Work hard, but Play and Rest too
15 Be Cheerful and learn not to Worry
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Name Mary Jean Simpson
Address
Birthday July 18
Office Phone Main 3120
Br. 926
Res. Phone Lincoln 397
Auto. Motor No.
Auto License No.
Watch No.
Bank Book, No.
Weight 145
Height 5 ft. 6 in
Date
My Will may be found at
My Doctor is F. H. Miner
My Church is United Presbyterian
My Minister is
Date of this Record
DISTANCES AND MAIL TIME TO FOREIGN
CITIES FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Adelaide, via San Francisco: 12,845 34
Alexandria, via London: 6,150 12
Amsterdam, via London: 3,985 8
Antwerp, via London: 4,000 8
Athens, via London: 5,655 11
Bahia, India: 5,870 14
Bangkok, Siam, via San
Francisco: 12,900 43
Bangkok, Siam, via Lon-
don: 13,125 41
Batavia, Java, via London: 12,800 34
Bombay, via London: 9,765 22
Buenos Ayres: 8,045 24
Calcutta, via London: 11,120 24
Cape Town, via London: 11,245 25
Constantinople, via London: 5,810 11
Florence, via London: 4,800 9
Glasgow: 3,370 8
Greytown, via New Orleans: 28,815 7
Halifax, N.S.: 645 2
Havana :1,366 3
Hong Kong, via San Fran-
cisco: 10,590 27
Honolulu, via San Francisco: 5,645 12
Liverpool: 3,540 7
London: 3,740 7
Madrid, via London: 4,925 9
Melbourne, via San Fran-
cisco: 12,265 26
Mexico City (railroad): 3,750 5
Panama: 2,355 6
Paris: 4,020 8
Petrograd, via London: 5,370 9
Rio de Janeiro: 6,204 17
Rome, via London: 5,030 9
Rotterdam, via London: 3,935 8
San Juan, Porto Rico: 1,730 5
Shanghai, via San Fran-
cisco: 9,920 25
Shanghai, via London: 14,745 45
Stockholm, via London: 4,975 9
Sydney, via San Francisco: 11,570 21
Valparaiso, via Panama: 5,915 22
Vienna: 4,740 9
Yokohama, via San Fran-
cisco: 7,348 20
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