V
TWELVE MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE
Sunday, January 26, 1958
Juried Treasure
Family
Council
Pemneyi
a IT ACT rll OAW
Sugar Bowl With Cat
Cover Steal at $55
A covered , lugar bowl, In
clear glass, with square
handles and a shell design
on the side, had just been
auctioned off for $15, and
now the auctiioneer was hold
ing up another one.
It seemed to me Identical
with the first. Yet somehow
or other, there was a height
ened interest among the bid
ders particularly among the
women. It showed itself with
an opening bid of S15 that was
quickly topped by a series of
ethers, boosting the price
swiftly to $35.
The auctioneer paused to
survey the crowd.
"Surely there must be
more cat enthusiasts here,"
he said. "Who'll make it
forty dollars?"
"What does he mean by
that?" I asked the lady next
to me, whose S40 bid was
quickly topped by another.
"The cover has a cat on it
instead of a dog," she said, in
dicating a bid of S55.
She got it at that price.
"But what's so extraordin
ary about a cat being on the
cover?" I asked.
"The other one was a dog,"
she said. "To have a cat on
the cover is very rare."
Later she explained to me
that back in the 1880s when
the design was probably or
iginated, cats were rarely po
trayed in comparison with
dogs.
"Cats weren't popular then
as they are now," she said.
"Maybe it was because peo
ple were then so much near
er the time when , their an
cestors believed in witches
and regarded cats as their
familiars. In any case, I'm
very lucky to get it."
The other ladies evidently
thought so, too. The one who
had got the sugar bowl with
the dog on it felt that
she had paid a little too much,
but she made it plain that she
thought the $55 price was a
steal.
EASIER TO FIND U.S. GOLD COINS IN FOREIGN LANDS
A friend of mine, just back
from in East Pakistan, asked
me to take him to a coin deal
er. He had a gold coin, a one
mohur piece that had been
put out by the state of Cooch
Behar, one of the princely
states of India that has since
been merged with West Ben
gal to form part of the tie
public of India.
Though the coin had no date
on it in Arabic numerals, the
proprietor was able to identi
fy it as a piece that had been
put out in 1914. It was in ex
cellent shape, even though
there were a couple of minor
scratches on the side that
showed a lion and an elephant
supporting a shield.
It took a little while for
them to agree on price, but
finally they decided that $55
would be mutually satisfac
tory. My friend said there are
plenty of native money
changers in Pakistan who
have stocks of gold coins. They
know nothing of numismatic
values; hence they are more
than willing to swap a small
er gold coin for. a bigger one.
"It's the amount of gold
they're interested in," he said.
"Like this one mohur piece.
I got it for a ten dollar gold
piece."
"Okay," I said. "But where
are you going to get the
American gold pieces?"
He grinned. "You can find
American gold pieces almost
anywhere in the world but
the United States," he said,
"And in the Far East it doesn't
carry a much higher value
in certain places than Amer
ican or Canadian paper
money."
BOOK COLLECTING MANIA LEADS TO A RARE ITEM
"7
The book collecting urge
sometimes develops into 1 a
mania.
Jim showed me- a book the
title of which I had seen be
fore and one that I had never
thought of as other than a
very low grade collector's
item. It was "An Interpreta
tion of Genesis," by Theodore
Powys.
But the copy he handed me
seemed different from the
others I had seen. His was a
small volume, somewhat less
than six by four inches, page
size, and bound in blue
boards.
"Wasn't this the one pub
lished in New York back in
the late 1920s," I asked, "and
a, few years earlier, in Lon
don, by Chatto and Windus?"
"It's the same title," Jim
said. "But neither of those
was the first edition, and this
is. It was published way back
in 1908. It has only 99 pages.
You can get a full description
of it in Dr. Jacob Schwartz's
bibliography."
"I paid $100," Jim said,
"And I'm very lucky to get it.
Schwartz says that only 100
of them were printed and 50
of those were destroyed. This
happens to be one of the very
few known copies."
(Released by McClure
Newspaper Syndicate)
Is That So?
By EUGENE BURNS
Ranger-Naturalist
The sense of hearing is far
more acute in sleep than dur
ing waking hours. Originally,
It was a life-saving necessity
protecting the sleeper from
perils which might overtake
him.
And so, even today, sounds
are magnified to such an ex
tent that even the drip-drip
of a faucet can ;be truly intol
erable. Part of this is due to
the quiet of night during
which small sounds seem in
finitely louder.
Sound has an amazing in
fluence on all other senses.
Patches of color, so distant as
to be indistinguishable, can
be brought into the subject's
field of vision by the mere
sounding of a tuning fork
close to the ear. Many sub
jects can read barely legible
print with ease and speed
when a certain tone accomp
anies the effort. Tastes, odors,
and touch are similarly affect
ed by sound.
In contrast the perception
of sound is also affected by
color and brightness. The
ticking of a watch becomes
clearer under the influence of
.red; and considerably less dis
tinct in blue surroundings.
As a result, a tinny alarm
clock would seem much loud
er in a red room than a blue
one.
As one might expect, music
exerts very definite effects.
Depending upon its pitch, in- j
tensity, and timbre it can j
make blood pressure rise or
fall and piped into hospit- j
tal rooms doctors have found
that classical music can be I
soothing, relaxing and con- j
ducive to the promotion of
pleasant dreams. .
Shrink from Shrill Tonet
Both mind and body are
affected by what we heard: j
the rousing march has stirred '
the blood of men going into
combat; low-down "blues"
can induce a blue mood. We
shrink from shrill tones; our
flesh crawls when chalk
screeches across the black
board; lullabies lull us to
sleep; a strong and urgent
beat will excite the listener.
Other bodily reactions oc
cur too. By arousing pleasure
able emotions, some sounds
cause the digestive fluids to
flow more freely. Good food
and music make a great and
natural combination.
( Released by McChir
Newspaper Sydnicate)
Free: By special arrange
ment with the editors of the
Encyclopedia Americana, my
panel of judges will award
each week to the reader who
sends me the best true-life na
ture adventure, the best na
ture observation, or the best
question on nature and wild
life, a complete 30-volume set
of this world-famous refer
ence work in a handsome
Sealcraft binding. Each week
new submissions will be con
sidered. Sorry, I simply can't
answer your many friendly
letters. Please address your
letter to: Is That So! care of
Medford Mail Tribune, Box
575, Sausalito, Calif.
Sallv T Thp rhilri wnnlri '
be better off with me.
Myra M. She adores me
and I adore her!
Sally T. My brother and
sister-in-law were killed In a
tragic accident not long ago.
They left a 4-year- old girl.
Since that time the child has
been living with my mother
and my unmarried sister.
My mother is ailing and my
sister goes to work. As a re
sult, she has put the child
in a nursery school during the
day.
My sister, Myra, says she
wants to keep Dorothy and
bring her up as her own. Now
Myra is nearly 40 and unmar
ried, so it doesn't look as
though she'll ever be able to
make a proper home for the
child. I have three boys and
I would love to complete my
family with a little girl. I
really feel that the child
would be better off with an
experienced mother like me.
Myra M. Why do people
assume that a single woman
would not make a good moth
er? Dorothy has been thriv
ing with me, in spite of the
shock of her parents' death.
She adores me and I adore
her and she says she wants
to stay with me.
I have a very good job and
can give Dorothy the best of
everything. I am prepared to
devote myself to her wel
fare. It is true that I have had
no experience in motherhood,
but I don't feel that my sister
is so wonderful, despite her
experience. She does not have
a happy home. She and her
husband fight a lot and have
separated twice. I think she
has done a very poor job with
her own boys. In any case, I
don't see why she should
have everything she wants.
The Council: Despite their
genuinely loving motives,
these sisters have a great deal
of self-interest in this matter.
They should recognize that
the child's welfare is the only
important question.
Since they do not have the
objectivity to. determine this,
they should be willing to let
one or more competent out
siders offer their recommed
ations. A family service bur
eau would probably be best
equipped to delve' deeper in
to the matter and give advice.
Myra should realize peo
ple don't "assume that a sing
le woman would not make a
good mother." They do as
sume that in most cases she
cannot provide the best home
conditions for a child. A home
with a businesswoman and an
ailing, elderly woman, such as
Dorothy now has, would not
be considered the best choice
by most persons concerned
with child welfare.
On the other hand, Myra's
accusations about Sally's
home would have to be ser
iously looked into by un
biased parties. It is possible
that they could offer a third
alternative.
In any case, a decision by
competent outsiders might
take some of the bitterness
out of this struggle between
the sisters. Whatever happens,
it is important for this unfor
tunate child to have loving
relatives. She should never be
made to feel like a bone of
contention.
(Copyright 1958.
General Features Corp.)
Soles - Rentals
Folding
WHEEL
CHAIRS
Open Sundays and Holidays
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
HUDSON'S PHARMACY
613 E. Main Ph. SP 3-S34S
1 Block East Hawthorne Park
now
is the time
to call
MEDFORD FUEL GO.
Tel. SP 2-2111
Court & McAndrews
for
Mobilheat
Yes! S&H Green Stamps. Too! ,
DOWNTOWN MFDFORD
fl SPECIAL I Vn ' v.
m DMDfu Acer H Wbsm mWXm":-' -
j PURCHASE! ' j 1JhMP 10
PENNEY'S OWN AUTOMATIC
ELECTRIC BLANKETS
No finer circuit in any automatic blanket at any
pricel '
2-year replacement guarantee against
mechan;cal defects!
Now let one blanket take the place of all your
winter heaviest With Penney's Automatic you dial
the warmth you , want that warmth is maintained
no matter how cold your room gets. 10- nylon,
90 rayon blanketing with long-wearing nylon
binding. Pastel colors.
J 72x84"
twin or
fuU
PENNEY5
mi Ml IMIttl im m an ItUH
PENNEY'S, FAMOUS FOR WEAR
PENCO SHEETS
PENCO .... strong, smooth
muslins famous for wear, home
tested by millions!
Spectacular savings on Penney's own
brand sheets, famous for over half a
century. They're 144 thread count
per inch square super quality muslin
that wash and wear for years, among
the best of their type made in Amer
ica.
72"xl08" flat or twin fitted
, bottom ; i.
90"xl08"
1.93
2.49
&2
81x108" flat or
full fined
sanforized bottoms
BIG VALUE
NATION-WIDE SHEETS
Quality for quality you can't buy
better. America's top mills make all
f enney s sneets to top specifications;
with minimum sizing, extra strong
selvages, finest cottons, superb bal
anced weavers. And Penney's labora
tory tests them . . . backs them with
no "ifs or buts." Just try to beat them
for value . . . try to duplicate these
Penney prices.
72x108" flat or fitted
bottom
81x99" flat
42x36" cases
1.57
1.57
277c
V7
81"xl08"
full flat
or fitted
bottom
THRIFTY BUY!
CANNON TOWELS
Jumbo terry heavyweights at a
fraction of the price you expect
to pay. Carefree colors of pink,
white, rose and turquoise.
Face towels 16"x28"
Wash Cloths 12"xl 2"
Complet set
Km
1.17
Bath Six
20"x40"
PENCALE PERCALE
COLORED SHEETS
The same silken combed yarns
as in Peancale white. The latest
fashion is color. Priced at huge
savings.
72x108" flat or fitted
bottoms : 2.49
42x3 8 Vi" cases
21.19
1)69
In yellow, aqua, green, pink,
lilac. Sanforized
-avxios"
full flat or
fitted bottom
SHOP PENNEY'S FOR SAVINGS YOU WONT WANT TO MISS!
wmmM
SPECIAL
PURCHASE
100 WOOL
SPORT
COATS
14
88
Reg. Longs Sizes 36-44
Priced the lowest ever! Slim
! tailored models in rich
100 Wbol. weaves. You
can pay more but you can't
buy smarter. . Extra Special
Savings! Buy Now!
GIRLS'
WASHABLE DRIVING JACKETS
Hooded style in cotton poplin with plaid lining, Pellon
interlining, wooden toggle buttons. Sizes 7-12. '
4
99
SPECIAL PURCHASE!
MENS ALL NYLON FINGER TIP LENGTH
REVERSIBLE JACKETS
Warmth without weight. Nylon shell and nylon fleece
interlining. Knit collar and knit cuffs. Washable.
Good colors. Sizes S-M-L.
11"
WOMEN'S SANFORLAN
PLAID JACKETS
A grand selection of new plaids for
spring. 15 nylon, 85 wool for
warmth and washability. Sizes 10-18.
WOMEN'S
Washable DRIVING COATS
Hooded style in cotton popfin with
plaid lining, Pillon interlining, wood
en toggle burtons. Sizes 10-18.
MID-CALF
CORDUROY SLACKS
A rainbow of colors in smart cordu
roy fashion pants. Zipper back clos
ing. Washable. Sizes 10-18.
INFANTS' LARGE
RECEIVING BLANKETS
Fine quality cotton wraps generously
cut. Sanitized and packaged for protection.
MEN'S WHITE COTTON
T-SHIRTS
Combed flat knit. First quality cotton
with nylon reinforced neck. Full cut!
CORDUROY CRAWLABOUTS
AND SMARTALLS
Fine wale cotton corduroy machine
washes, safety stitched seams, bar
tacked at points of strain. Adjustable
suspenders. ' '
PENNEY'S SCOOPS THE TOWN ON
"MINIMUM CARE" SHIRTS
t4ow a white dress shirt you can ma
chine wash, drip dry and wear with
nary a wrinkle. Try one tomorrow.
Sizes 1 4y2-l 61i. 32-34" sleeves.
. . . ONLY ...
6
6
66
66
2E00
3H00
u
211 00
1
88
2
98
SPECIAL!
HEN'S
SUITS
100 WOOL
WORSTEDS and
FLANNELS
wvi'j
y 'pfcA
nil .- t mnWA
Longs s 4 I
ill patterns . K f ffr,
Pick of the m
and weaves in 100 wool
at a price you won't dupli
cate. Fine tailoring, top
styling. A suit value to beat
all suit values.
WOMENS' WOOL NYLON
REVERSIBLE SKIRTS
85 wool, 15 nylon. Like two for the price of
one. New bright plaids. Sizes 10-18.
8
SPECIAL PURCHASE!
MEN'S ALL NYLON WAIST LENGTH
REVERSIBLE JACKETS
Warmth without weight.. Nylon shell and nylon fleece
interlinina. Knit collar and knit cuffs. Washable.
Good colors. Sizes S-M-L.
7".
88