PAGE NINE
As School Gets Under Way Mothers Are
With Children's Food, Clothing and Health
Concerned
Problems
MEDFORD MAlIi TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1932.
GIRLS CATCH UP WITH BOYS
. IN WEIGHT IN TWELFTH YEAR
Jt takes ft long time to get there
but after twelve years' the average
girl finally weighs more, by about ft
pound and ft half, than the average
boy of the same age, aocorrtlng to ft
tabulation of weights and heights of
children made recently by a children's
specialist of ft large university. Every
year before the twelfth the boys
weighed' more than the girls. In
J height, however, the girls caught up
on the eleventh year. Following Is
the tabulation. ?
weight, lbs. 'Height, Inches
Age Boys Girls Boys ; Girls
1 20.5 . 19.8 30.0 38.7
3 28 5 . 25.5 32.5 32.5
3 81.2 30.0 35 0 35.0
4 35.0 34.0 38.0 38.0
5 41.2 ' 39.8 41.7 41.4
43.1
49.5
54 5
60 0
68 8
72 4
79.8
438
480
52.9
57.5
84 1
703
81.4
44.1
48.2
48.4
50.4
52.3
54.0
55.8
43 8
45 9
482
50.1
52.0
SVl
58.5
It Is pointed out that this tabula
tion la one of average weights for
boys and girls and need not neces
ssrlly be taken as the normal for
any Individual youngster. What may
be a perfectly normal weight and
height, say for a child of tall slender
parents, might not be normal for ft
child of shorter, hesvler parents.
Many factors enter into consideration
of a "normal" weight and height.
Propftr food, proper play and prop
er sleep sre vital to the well-being
of every child.
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r ' a '
' ir ' iihii r fimr-iiiiM.il &Ma
Mothcr knows that's Best"
This little girl, In play, Is talking
to her doll just as her mother talks
to her. Ot course Dolly wants to
grow up I ,
"What th' Teacher .Gives Us"
In many schools on the Pacific
Coast supplementary lunches are
served the children. Graham crack
ers and tnllk compose the lunch.
They'll Be Here Soon!
THE NEWEST IN SMART
MESH SHIRTS
and boys, they're worth waiting' for. The latest shadeB
'and the prices are surprisingly low. Watch our windows
for these shirts.
Lee's MEN'S SHOP
Next to Rialto ' K. W. Lee Phone 451-R
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One of Their Most Important Lessons
THRIFT!
- Children in the Medford schools are learning the value
of consistent saving through . , , .
School Savings
Which enable them to ave small amounts regularly
and earn
3 Interest
.This association, handling the SCHOOL SAVINGS ac
counts, is proud of its part in teathing this very im
portant lesson,
JACKSON COUNTY
BUILDING & LOAN
ASSOCIATION
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A Vexing Problem Solved
With a summer of carefree, health
ful outdoor life behind them, the
children of this city are now entering
the school year when the another's
problem of proper food, and play,
and other factors In youngsters'
health are perhaps more vexing than
during the months Just past, heslth
authorities agree.
Oraham crackers, with milk, can be
If the kiddles develop properly, physically and mentally, and get the most out of their school year they must be healthy . . . Good food such as fresh
milk and Health-giving Honey-Main urn reams and proper clothing is essential to healthy minds and bodies.
Honey Maid Grahams
: . . the popular "prescription"
- hone f Aip
'ttf2jKs. Mrs BRbWNI
; I OFFICE I '
Save Money Buy this 2-pound
family package of Honey Maids
REAL ENERGY ELEMENTS baked into crisp, flavorful
Honey Maid Grahams -are a "prescription" wel
comed by youngsters of every age. Honey Maids should
be a part of every growing child's diet, to provide that
extra bit of of nourishment, that appetite urge so neces
sary for bounding health. Nut-like in flavor; sweetened
with fine honey.
Save money buy the larger packages
Honey Maid Grahams ire crisp, crunchy bits of goodness chock-full
of bone-and-tissue-building materials. Keep a box within reach ... let
the children have Honey Maids at meals and "in-between".. Oven
fresh because they are baked in our Pacific Coast bakeries and sealed
in wax wrapping to preserve the original Honey Maid goodness and
freshness. Get the big green thrift package today your grocer knows
them as the "kind thai sells 10 fast".
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
"Uneda Bakers"
Jfoney Maid
ft. PAT. Ot.
GraM SLUMS
helpful In promoting growth and de
velopment of children, according to
school nurses who have had exper
ience with these two food products
as supplementary lunches. Analysis
ahows that these crackers contain
bone and tissue building element.
They are palatable and pleasant to
taste so children need not be strong
ly urged to eat them. . -
The Home Grocery
"SERVES YOU RIGHT"
Free Delivery
OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS
608 E. Main Phone 743
Thrift Packages
Jfoney Maid
Grahams
There's
Health
m
Graham
Crackers and
Save Now For College!
Why not start right now planning on the future ... It won't be long before
you'll want to go to college . . . Now is the time to plan ahead . . . place your
last summer's earnings in a
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
You 11 be surprised how rapidly ydu can accumulate a good sized fund
toward your expenses at college . . . Now's the time to do it.
The First National Bank
MILK
Phone 776-R-a
On Sale at The Home Grocery
Gilman's
"Grade A"
from
Gilman's Sanitary H.
DAIRY
Handicapped!
It's not fair to brand
your child as stupid if
he fails in school. Poor
eyesight may be the
cause.
Have His Eyes Examined
NOW!
Dr. Jud Rickert
OPTOMETRIST
222 E. Main
Medford
m
You Can't Study With
a Toothache
Bring the children here before ichool
etarti, have their teeth put in good
condition. They will be healthier and
better able to combat dUewe.
Dr. I. H. Gove
GUARANTEED DENTISTRY
23S Z. Main St., Upitain. Consultation free. Phone 872-J