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Think for a moment of the changes in political and journalistic affairs in the past four years, and rejoice that the World's Most Popular Radio Announcer has produced a readable book. Sociology THE CONQUEST OF NEW ENGLAND BY THE IMMIGRANT. By Daniel Chauncey Brewer. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. $2. This book carries alarm because of the hard, cold truth reflected in its vital statistics. They prove beyond a doubt that the indomitable Yankee stock which sought liberty of body and mind in the wilderness it conquered has paved the way for the destruction of its sons. Insatiable greed, political inertia, and the importation of more and more, and yet again more, foreign labor for its mills and factories has resulted in the children of immigrants being the rising Americans who populate New England, swarm in the public schools, and control the vote. The indigenous stock is in the minority and fast dying out. Mr. Brewer traces this state of things to a desire for new fields of activity on the part of the New Englanders, to the rush westward, and the industrial development which resulted in an influx of the foreigners to fill up the mills. In his final chapter he throws one ray of light on the page: "The Yankee's vote is inconsequential, but his leadership because of inherited wealth, exceptional ability and tradition, is unquestioned. If his sons and daughters wake to the responsibility . . . they will be given enviable opportunities to serve the public and their generation . . . because of the naïve regard which the new citizens have for the people they are supplanting." Children's Books MR. POSSUM VISITS THE ZOO. By Frances J. Farnsworth. The Abingdon Press, Cincinnati. 75c. Here are a dozen nature studies in simple story language for little children, in which Brer Possum and Ma Possum visit 'round at the Zoo and Auntie tells what they saw. There is only one picture; it is so clever that one wishes there were more. By Katharine Adams. TOTO AND THE GIFT. The Macmillan Company, New York. $2. A story for girls from twelve years old up. Toto is a little French girl who after the war lives in Rheims and later comes to America. Her patriotism and resource help her to help others and bring interesting things into her life. By Kenneth WHAT HAPPENED IN THE ARK. M. Walker and Geoffrey M. Boumphrey. IllusE. P. Dutton & Co., trated by Dan Jackson. New York. $2. We all know about the elephant and the kangaroo being in the Ark, but do you know that the Wumpetty Dump and the Scub were there too, or what happened when the elephant drank up the bath water? Oh, yes; there was trouble among the animals, and they haven't really been good friends since. This story, fitly dedicated to the very old tortoise in the Zoo, will make every one but ultra-reverential Fundamentalists laugh. The drawings are capitally done. In writing to the above advertisers please mention The Outlook I Free for All Marvin Gets in Deep HAVE read with interest Mr. Marvin's "Notre Cher Vieux Québec." I would like, however, to point out one error which Mr. Marvin has made in this article. He says that "vessels of more than 16,000 tons, or greater than 16 feet draught, cannot safely proceed up-stream from Quebec the 170 additional miles of shallower channel to Montreal." Mr. Marvin is quite wrong here. I note that the river level yesterday (at a time of year when naturally the river is at its lowest) was 29 feet. The port warden's regulations of Montreal demand a clearance of 2 feet 6 inches for all vessels, which means that Saturday a ship drawing 26 feet 6 inches could have gone up or down the channel quite safely. Vessels of this class are constantly operating in and out of the port. So far as tonnage is concerned, while the big Canadian Pacific liners do dock at Quebec, I am inclined to think (although about this I am not certain) that it may be as much a matter of speed as draught which has caused the Canadian Pacific Railway to halt its bigger liners at Quebec instead of bringing them to Montreal. As you no doubt are aware, the most serious objection to the deep waterways scheme, from Montreal to the head of lake navigation, is the fact that large and expensive ocean vessels would have to be operated through the canals at so low a speed that the overhead would more than eat up the profits earned. Mr. Marvin's mistake, while not a tremendously serious one, is none the less important, and The Outlook's reputation and standard of accuracy are so high that I thought I would draw it to your attention. Montreal, Canada, MAX E. J. ARCHIBALD. Hail, Columbia ! AY I supplement the high praise Mr. Lawrence Abbott gave the scenery along the Columbia River in his recent article? Quite evidently Mr. Abbott felt that some New York readers might accuse him of being unduly impressed with Columbia River scenery as against the Hudson or some spot nearer home. But let us summon another and a very impressive witness-Mr. John Fiske, the late historian and philosopher. Fiske had seen both Europe and America, but when he first saw the Columbia River and the very scenes Mr. Abbott describes he wrote to his wife, "Compared with this scenery the Rhine and the Hudson are nowhere." That is strong language, especially for Eastward Moves the Chestnut thinks that the farthermost chestnut tree in the East is in Norway, Maine. You will be interested to know that there is a chestnut tree standing within five miles of my home here. It is the only one that I have ever seen in Maine. It stands by the roadside against a forest of secondgrowth hardwood. It is near the division line between the towns of Holden and Dedham and is approximately one hundred miles east of Norway, Maine. It has three trunks, apparently having grown up from a stump. When I discovered this tree five or six years ago, it was apparently in a perfectly thrifty condition; but two or three years ago one section died, Assuming that the blight is the cause of My old friend the late John E. Bennoch, of Orono, Maine, many years ago successfully grafted the chestnut on our native beech. I do not know whether any of his trees are still living. Since the advent of the blight I have often wondered whether it would be possible to develop a blightresistant chestnut by this method. Should you happen to be motoring from I may say that I am more familiar with East Eddington, Maine. Why the U. S. Went Dry R. REMSEN CRAWFORD'S story, "Three MR. very interesting, moderate in tone, and We have two large parties, known popu- Then there are the women of the country. They will vote with the business party. They find that more bacon and meal, more church and school, more clothing and better housing, come along with the Eighteenth Amendment, and they will not follow the jazz wagon. The more intelligent of the labor party will do likewise. JOHN T. BRAMHALL. Chicago, Illinois. Seventy delightful days of adventure over balmy seas, through the subtropics, Cuba, the Panama Canal and its wonders, Peru and Chile. Across the mighty Andes, over the highways of the Spaniards, visiting the stately Latin cities of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. Then, a leisurely CruiseTour to the West Indies, the romantic gems of the warm Caribbean, calling at Trinidad, Barbados and Porto Rico. Cruise-Tour leaves New York, Jan. 27th. Comfort and luxury throughout, with expert American Express management, $1950. Experience the excitement of planning ahead. Send now for illustrated "Deck Plan, No. 5" containing itineraries, etc. The Pratt Teachers Agency 70 Fifth Avenue, New York Recommends teachers to colleges, public and private schools. EXPERT SERVICE Scientific Facts About Diet CONDENSED book on diet entitled A "Eating for Health and Efficiency" has been published for free distribution by the Health Extension Bureau of Battle Creek, Mich. Contains set of health rules, many of which may be easily followed right at home or while traveling. You will find in this book a wealth of information about food elements and their relation to physical welfare. This book is for those who wish to keep physically fit and maintain normal weight. Not intended as a guide for chronic invalids as all such cases require the care of a competent physician. Name and address on card will bring it without cost or obligation. HEALTH EXTENSION BUREAU SUITE YB 298 GOOD HEALTH BLDG. BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN That is an example of the practical usefulness of this booklet to those who are concerned about how federal and state taxes may affect the provision made for their dependents. The larger the estate, the more important this subject becomes. Among the salient topics with which this book deals, in text that is non-technical and easy to understand, are A discussion of Federal Estate taxes. The question of "multiple taxation" The status, from an Inheritance tax We shall welcome the opportunity to place this booklet in the hands of any one to whom it may be useful. Financial Department Conducted by WILLIAM LEAVITT STODDARD The Financial Department is prepared to furnish information regarding standard investment securities, but cannot undertake to advise the purchase of any specific security. It will give to inquirers facts of record or information resulting from expert investigation, and a nominal charge of one dollar per inquiry will be made for this special service. The Financial Editor regrets that he cannot undertake the discussion of more than five issues of stocks or bonds in reply to any one inquirer. All letters should be addressed to THE OUTLOOK FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT, 120 East 16th Street, I Personal Records N the house in which the writer was born there was a remarkable closet door. For something like half a century the inside of it, originally painted white, had been used to record the height of sons and daughters, nephews and nieces, cousins, and grandchildren of the family. Stocking-footed children had been backed against this door on birthdays and festivals, a book or ruler leveled across the top of the heads, and a pencil mark drawn to show their stature. Duly labeled with names and dates, this door was a unique supplement to the family Bible and a perpetual source of interest to both young and old. Something of the methodical spirit which originated and maintained this record is in every one of us, but by far the majority of us are abject failures when it comes to keeping adequate information about our personal business affairs. We may have a bank account and balance our books once a month with reasonable accuracy. We may even go so far as to keep a household budget. But how many of us have systematized our data on some of our larger business matters with a particular view to saving our own time and to holding our affairs in such shape that should we have to leave home for a considerable period, or should we die, those who look after our affairs would have all the needed information easily available? The average man simply carries in his head a miscellany of data which it would be a matter of a few minutes yearly to write down in permanent and usable form, but which a second party could dig out only at great labor. On March 10 a gentleman who possessed a few thousand dollars in securities hurried into his bank to get first aid in preparing his income-tax return. In going over it the tax specialist asked a simple question: "On what date did you buy the shares, and what did you pay for them?" The customer looked blank. "Blessed if I know! Some time in 1924, and around 158. Have I got to have it exactly?" The tax specialist smiled. "You should," he answered. "Haven't you kept records?" "Oh, I've got them somewhere among my papers. I'll try to find them tonight." The upshot-he didn't find them. I trust the reader will not think that the writer is attempting to advertise his own virtues, because till quite recently his own small personal affairs were in a sad state of disorder. One day, however, a circumstance arose which showed how important it was to make them shipshape. After more time spent in planning and in looking up data than in the actual recording, the following result was achieved: Having procured some ordinary 3 x 5 file cards (by the way, why don't people use these cards more for such purposes? They are cheap, they can be kept in an envelope or a box; they are easily replaceable; they are an ideal loose-leaf device without the disadvantage of covers and snappers), on one I wrote “Will” on the top line in large letters, for alphabetical filing purposes, and below "In custody of Trust Company, named as executor." On another, "Savings Account," but changed it to "Accounts" after discovering a forgotten pass-book showing a balance of $5.63. Underneath appeared, of course, the names of the banks and book numbers. Another card served to list what I called "fixed period payments," such as taxes, club dues, insurance, interest, and the like. The heading "Insurance" required several cards-automobile, house, furniture, life, and accident-the detail covering names of companies, amount of policies, policy numbers, premiums, and dates of premiums due. A supplementary card system was immediately suggested-namely, a diary showing dates for payments and warning a month ahead against expiration of policies and the like. Coming to investments, the card system was again invoked. The name of each security was written on the top line; below, the class or description of the issue, dividend or interest rate and In writing to the above advertiser please mention The Outlook dates, date and cost, number of certificate or bond; in addition, any particular thing about the security likely to be of special interest. All this is very elementary. Personal experience in advising about investments and in the settlement of estates is convincing evidence of the fact that the average man, be he efficiency expert or professional man, tends toward laxity in matters of this kind. His own business affairs are so familiar to him that he postpones describing them for the benefit, largely, of himself. Such a card index as is here suggested for personal business data can be extended to cover a large variety of items. Its essential purpose should be to be a home file and reminder, duplicated, if needed, in the office. It might well include miscellaneous information of the kind which the ordinary family stows away somewhere or other, never remembering exactly where. The advantage of this system over a memorandum book lies in its flexibility and adaptability to a variety of purposes as well as in its economy so far as first cost, upkeep, and space are concerned. Having adopted it himself, the Financial Editor unhesitatingly advises his readers to do likewise. It is a sound investment, costing little, and yielding a steady return at high rates of satisfaction and peace of mind. A WORD about brokers may be helpful. To some the word broker connotes wicked Wall Street and questionable transactions. To others it means mysterious wisdom. To a few who discriminate it will mean neither. A stock broker is a retailer of securities, making his living by buying low and selling high or else getting commissions on sales in which he has no other interest than to execute orders. The average broker knows more about securities than the average man who only reads about them in the newspapers. But the average broker's central interest is not to spend time studying the particular situation of any particular investor any more than it is the corner druggist's main aim in life to replace the family physician. There are, however, a few brokers in the United States, or rather a few brokerage houses, which honestly and earnestly endeavor to perform investment service of the kind referred to for their customers. To them all honor and praise. And to the average investor who is seeking the light one trite word of caution: Before you tie up with a broker, investigate him. W. L. S. You can read the whole booklet in 10 or 15 minutes, but Ythose those few minutes can mean to you, as they have meant to so many others, years of perfect safety and perfect satisfaction in the investment of your savings. "Fifty-three Years of Proven Safety" gives you the benefit of our 53 years of experience in the field of first mortgage investments, during which time no investor in our offerings has ever lost one cent of principal or interest. 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We also will send you our booklet, "How to Build an Independent Income," which describes our Investment Savings Plan, and shows the results you can accomplish by investing systematically at 62% and 7%. Board Wanted NOUPLE, quiet tastes, seek for summer, 1927, in uplying New England or Adirondacks, preferably overlooking lake, accommodations as only boarders in house or separate bungalow; two, three rooms, bath, electricity, with simple meals, good cooking. Offers or suggestions welcomed. 6,475, Outlook. Board-Rooms Unusual opportunity for college man or woman appreciating refined environment to obtain comfortable room in homelike apartment near W. 157th St. subway station. $7 weekly. References. 6,479, Outlook. BROOKLYN. N. Y. One or two large bath, non-housekeeping-in private family. Parquet floors and electricity. References exchanged. 397 Grand Ave. STATIONERY WRITE for free samples of embossed at $2 or printed stationery at $1.50 per box. Thousands of Outlook customers. Lewis, stationer, Troy, N. Y. PERSONAL STATIONERY-200 single 6x7 or 100 double sheets, 100 envelopes, $1.00. Get Christmas orders in early. Work guaranteed. Hicks, Stationer, Macedon, N. Y. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY SECRETARIES, social workers, superintendents, matrons, rousekeepers, dietitians, cafeteria managers, companions, governesses, mothers' helpers. The Richards Bureau, 68 Barnes St., Providence. HELP WANTED HOTELS NEED TRAINED MEN AND WOMEN. Nation-wide demand for highsalaried men and women. Past experience Major Blake's Automobile Tours unnecessary. We train you by mail and put BROOK BEND TAVERN Complete European service. For booklets, MONTEREY, MASS. A quiet, charming old tavern tucked away in the heart of the Berkshire Hills, one-quarter mile from beautiful Lake Garfield. Guests enjoy old-fashioned hospitality, excellent table; many rooms have private bath. Quaint country dances, cozy fires, artistic atmosphere; a perfect spot for complete relaxation of mind and body. September and fall season most beautiful of the year. Apply to Miss Elizabeth Hart, Manager New Hampshire BEMIS CAMPS OVERLOOKING KIMBALL LAKE The place you've always wanted to know about. Why not spend your vacation or weekends in this beautiful section of New England? Come and partake of health and happiness. Canoeing, bathing, fishing, tennis, horseback riding, mountain climbing-you'll find them all here. Nights around the camp fire. Private cabins in pine grove. Reduced rates for September. Address H. C. BEMIS, South Chatham, N. H. New Mexico RANCHO ANIMAS 4,712 feet elevation. Beautifully situated on the plateaus where the Rocky Mountains end and the Sierra Madre begin. A year-round playground. Quiet and homelike. Rates for a single room without bath and with 3 meals, $5-6 in cities and popular resorts, $4-5 in the country Real Estate FOR RENT OR FOR SALE At Wilton, Conn. Commuting distance from New York, 9-room house on a hill, with lovely view and fine air. Large piazza, 2 baths, electricity, hot-air furnace. Unusual water supply. Large barn. 4 acres ground with many fruit trees and grape vines. Address Owner, Box H, Wilton, Conn. New Jersey Select clientele. Horseback riding, motoring, TO RENT, FURNISHED in lovely home in pack trip into the mountains and Mexico. Make reservations now. For references and details write Outlook Travel Bureau. JOHN T. MCCABE, Animas, New Mexico New York City best residential section, 7 or 8 rooms and bath-4 bedrooms, sitting-room, dining-room, den, and kitchen; garage. 17 miles from New York, 4 minutes' walk from station. Adults. 6,471, Outlook. you in touch with big opportunities. Big pay, fine living, interesting work, quick advanceWrite for free book, ment, perinanent. Lewis "YOUR BIG OPPORTUNITY." Hotel Training Schools, Suite D-5842, Washington, D. C. HOUSEKEEPER and companion, working. Good cook, American Protestant gentlewoman, earnest Christian, under 40; slender, strong, active. Best references. For lady alone. Country summer. Permanent. $80. Give full particulars. The Manor, Dorset, Vt. LADY, cook-housekeeper, for six months in Florida country home with modern conveniences. Small family. Address Mirasol Grove, Estero, Lee Co., Fla. PRACTICAL cook-housekeeper for one lady owning home in Ohio. 7,197, Outlook. PRACTICAL nurse to care at night for elderly man in New York City. Dearborn, Carstensen Road, Scarsdale, N. Y. SWISS French teacher or highly recommended governess to live as member of family. Must be interested in progressive educational methods and fond of children. Congenial, happy surroundings. Apply to Mrs. Henry H. Perry, 200 Prospect St., Belmont, Mass. WANTED-Elderly woman to assist with housework; light work. Must like cooking and country life. Every consideration. $30 7,205, a month. References exchanged. Outlook. WANTED-Minister or teacher of experience wishing academic occupation, reinforce faculty teaching by tutoring preparatory boysas needed. Write Massanutten Academy, Woodstock, Va. WANTED-Responsible working housekeeper who can cook and supervise home for family of two adults. She can select her own helper. Or a competent husband and wife who can take charge of home. References required. 7,216, Outlook. WANTED-Trained, experienced social worker with executive ability for protective work among girls. Protestant organization. Ability to speak in public meetings desirable. Address Council of Church Women, Mrs. Ave., Scranton, Pa. Hotel Judson 53 Washington Sq. FOR SALE-At Woodstock, Vt. James H. Fuller, Chairman, 1657 Capouse New York City Residential hotel of highest type, combining the facilities of hotel life with the comforts of an ideal home. American plan $4 per day and up. European plan $1.50 per day and up. SAMUEL NAYLOR, Manager. 3 miles from village, 100-acre farm and small WOULD-BE WRITER, physician, wants co-operation of would-be authoress for dictation and typing. Box 140, Times Plaza Station, Brooklyn, N. Y. In writing to the above advertisers please mention The Outlook SITUATIONS WANTED CHRISTIAN woman, refined, cultured, experienced, desires position as secretary and companion to congenial person, or as social secretary in girls' or boys' school. Highest testimonials and references. 7,211, Outlook. COMPANION-secretary to elderly lady, by clergyman's daughter. Exceptional references. 7,186, Outlook. CULTURED young lady, holding best references and experienced in traveling, wishes position as companion to lady. Recent graduate of elocution school. 7,152, Outlook. CULTURED young woman, holding best references and experienced in travel, wishes position to chaperon one or two persons. Europe preferred. 7,195, Outlook. EDUCATED, experienced woman as dietitian or housekeeper. Now dietitian at girls' camp. Highest credentials. 7,201, Outlook. ENGLISH girl (22), good family, requires post as companion, preferably to American lady traveling Continent or living in America. Fluent French. Experienced traveler. Drives car. Excellent references given and required. Reply Miss Wilkinson, Aldeburgh Lodge, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England. EX-FOREIGN service officer desires to guide a small party to Europe or the Far East. 7,215, Outlook. EXPERIENCED housemother desires connection with school. Boys preferred, or high class institution. 7,209, Outlook. EXPERIENCED woman wishes position as supervising housekeeper. Capable of assuming full charge of home. Conscientious service given and adequate compensation expected. 7,214, Outlook. GOVERNESS: Normal-graduate, experi enced teacher and governess, Protestant, references. M. I. Skinner, 5618 North 3d St., Philadelphia, Pa. MANAGING housekeeper, middle-aged American Protestant, experienced in full charge large or smaller household. Efficient, adaptable, cheerful; fond of young people and the country. Unencumbered and free to go anywhere. References from present and previous employers. 7,208, Outlook. OPEN to engagement, cultured Virginia teacher. Advantages of travel, large experience. Would travel or tutor. Address Miss A. M. E., care of Mrs. Henry Page, Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va. TRAINED nurse wishes position as traveling companion to elderly lady, after January first. Preferably going West. 7,198, Outlook. TUTOR or companion to gentleman. Young man; English, German, French, piano, violin, besides elementary work; drives car, horseback riding, swimming, and other outdoor sports. References. 7,200, Outlook. WANTED, by college woman, position in university town-private housekeeping or housemother dormitory. 7,188, Outlook. WHO CAN USE man near sixty, college graduate with two degrees, experienced traveler, educator, writer, who has not lost enthusiasm? Will travel. tutor, act as secre7,213, tary; can typewrite; drives car. Outlook. YOUNG lady, teacher of physical training in New York City, desires position teaching dancing in private school or with special group of children. 7,217, Outlook. MISCELLANEOUS TO young women desiring training in the care of obstetrical patients a six months' nurses' aid course is offered by the Lying-In Hospital, 307 Second Ave., New York. Aids are provided with maintenance and given a monthly allowance of $10. For further particulars address Directress of Nurses. IDEAL New England home offered for little girl. $15 weekly. 7.174, Outlook. NEW York shopping without charge by an Reference required. experienced shopper. Hattie Guthman, 530 West End Ave., N. Y. C. REFINED lady desires to board one or two girls, not under six years. 7,206, Outlook. |