Modesto News-Herald from Modesto, California • Page 13

--MODESTO XEWS-lrEBAMJ--AFHU tl, 1928 -PAGE 9BVBST LY2BOTJIKE Tour Conducted Under Auspices Of Farm Women Draws Much Interest Nearly 2TM persons participated In the "Better Homes Week tour conducted Thursday" under auspices of the Stanislaus County Farm Home Department, under direction of Mrs. Margaret Todt, home demonstration agent. The trip started at 10 A. with an inspection of a two-story brick model home in Modesto. The party then went to the Robert Frazer home in Wood Colony Farm Center, where healthful and attractive clothes for children were exhibited on living models.

Preced Ing the demonstration, Mrs. Todt introduced Mrs. Lloyd Terr-ill, county chairman of home departments, who briefly summarized the results of home demonstration work In ruial homes. Tells Of Progress She stated that farm women have learned ways of making their homes more attractive and comfortable, and have also mastered better and easier methods of managing their households. Better health has resulted from their knowledge of making clothing, correct feeding, first aid in emer- and care of the sick.

Mrs. Todt showed the good points 'TM. in children's Winter and Sum- Jiiiir filuepmg- suits, Winter and Summer underwear, knit sunbath suits, and also showed correct play suits for boys such as overalls or coveralls, straight line shoes end 1 wide elastic garters, and a girl's gingham play suit with bloomers to match and a small sunbcnnct. Mrs. Todt emphasized the charm and appropriateness of brilliant color In children's clothing.

She also showed visitors a correct bed for a child, with plenty of room and several light weight covers. At Hughson Homo The tour then proceeded to the E. A. Raynor home at Hughson, where the hostess showed a well arranged yard with many shrubs and flowers, and a successfully remodeled house. At noon, a covered dish luncheon was served at the Mexixcan section in Hughson, with Mexican women, under the di- lectlon of Miss Bernice Wood, Americanization teacher, as hostesses Coffee was served to the guests, and a short program presented.

A welcome song to Mrs. Todt was sung by Miss "Wood, Mrs. Loretta Rojas, Mis. F. Uriutia, Mrs.

L. Ramora, Mrs. P. Ramirez, and Mrs. A.

Fierro. Home department members replied with a song, and a hymn was sung. Mrs. Rojas Rave a brief welcome and Mrs. Urrutia told the story of the sunshine room.

Mrs. Ramirez told of the different things the Mexican have learned from their teacher, and Mrs. Urrutia sang a song in Spanish. Glee Club Sings io Hughson High School where the girls' glee club sang two numbers under the direction of Mrs. E3sie 3 Turd, and lantern slides giving a lesson inuti ition weie shown.

A display of various articles in reed, straw and wicker made by women in Miss Wood's Hughson basketry section were exhibited on thft lawn of the high school. They included (rays, flower urns and vases, tables, umbrella stands, bassinets and cradles, lunch and market baskets and dress boxes and couches. The members of the tour next inspected the W. L. Glaze home at Denair, a well arranged country home with a striking color scheme.

A recreational stou of half an hour was held at Turlock where he tourists played games in the park. The last stop of the tour was made at Mountain View School, where Henry Sylvester of Modesto spoke briefly on tho work of d-H Clubs throughout tho country. He said that each club does four types of a 1 individual projects such as raising a calf or pig, community projects which will be eradication of tho punctuie vino in Stanislaus County for this year, individual improvement work like fiist aid. and organized recreation which la being carried on In the 4-H Summer camps. Girls Give Program Girls in the Mountain View 4-H Ciub then gave a short program to give the guests an Idea of the work (hey do.

During the first year they had their club they darned stockings and made simple slips and dresses. The second year they studied color harmony, and made a more elaborate dress and hat. The third year they woi ked on furnf- ture for their bedrooms, covered hangers, made dressing- table i scarfs and shoebags, and leained proper care of c'othintr. I Tins year they aie continuing i bedroom improvement, by lacquering jars and vases, making paja- I mas. colored vastepaper baskets, sheets and lamps.

They have also given many picnics and programs. The girls demonstrated first-aid in A. GREEN was born near the Jordan River in the northern part of the southern peninsula in Michigan. He insists that being a Wolverine may account for his stature Following his birth, the family remained there for four years, later moving to northwest- Pennsylva-; nia, where Green spent his eaily childhood, a a attended the Grove City College, receiving bachelor and master of arts degrees. It was here that he met Miss Melva Stevenson, who later became his wife.

Mrs. Green also wag graduated from the Grove City College. For several years ha was engaged as prinipcal in academies and nigh schools in the East Then came the terk westward. "It took two says, "to land in California-" The first landing was in South Dakota, where for seven years he was pro- fefasor of chemistry and physics in the Redfleld College. Following that, he answered a call iiom Uncle Sum to in the chemical laboratory at Mare Island.

This occupied his time for three yeais, after which another three years was spent in the Smith- Emery Laboratories at San Francisco. The last seven years have been spent in Modesto, where he has taught in the Modesto High School and In the Modesto College. He is now teaching chemistry at the college. He has studied in Cornell' University, the University of Pittsburg. the University of Chicago and the University of California, Mr.

and Mrs. Green have two daughters. Dr. Arda Green of Cambridge, who is doing le- teaich work for Harvard University, and Miss Metta Clare Gieen, who is working for her doctor's degree in the department of physics at the University of California, Site Is Selected For Game Refuge After an extended investigation, the advisory committee named to choose a location for a game refuge and public shooting grounds in the San Joaquin Valley has selected a site near Los Banos, Merced County. Fred G.

Stevenot, state director of public works, has announced that the committee has recommended that the state fish and same commission acquire 3000 Forty-Six Boys Apd Girls To Interpret Selections From Shakespeare Forty-six hich school bovs and girls, representing twenty-three schools, will celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare by participation in the first sectional Shakespeare contest ever to be held In his vicinity, when they gather at Modesto College on Saturday to vie with each other for first place in interpretation of pssuges from ''the bard of Avon." The contest, sponsored jointly by Stanislaus English Teachers' Association, the local Drama Teachers' Association, and Modesto Col- ege, will begin at 8:30 Saturday Homing. AH contestants will regis- in South Hail and receive necessary directions. The boys will compete in the college auditorium while girls' contest will be held in the Little Theater. Schools represented In the competition are: Stockton, Modesto, Turlock, Sonora. Ceres, Livingston, Dakdale, Denair, Hughson, Oiest- imba, Patterson, i Lodl.

Tracy, Escalon. Manteca, Gustinr, Hilmar, Merced, La Giande, Tuolumne, Elk Grove and Linden. Selections are limited to thirty inos in length. Prizes be awarded to Uir bov and ftrl win- timg- first place and also to the high schools represented by the winneis. Modesto will be represented by Eleanor Stevens and Richard Ross Ducks and quail are particularly plentiful in the Los Banos area Is one of the most popular hunting grounds for the sportsmen in the San Joaqufn Valley.

case of a snakebite, and gave their pledge. Those who took part are: Nell Mlttel. Jessie Ruble, Louise Schneider, Ruth Priest, Mary Fra- Marian and Gladys Burkam find Gertrude Schneider. Have You Thought of Mother's 12 Hartsook Coupons Good as Gold and good until used, and will be honored at our Modesto studio A Few Suggestions Why not give or aend your mother a new WORTHWHILE jiofttait of yourself of Ilartsook to $5.00 each. Or a real minature oil painted on porcelain In gold-plated frame value for If some one that was near and dear to her and you have an old photograph or snap shot.

Have us copy and reproduce In any size or style; also can be made in a minla- tuie. Then if you are married and have children think of the pleasure--a recent photograph of her pi andchildren would give her; or Have her picture taken as a nnfl pi! hnv to rememher her by. HARTSOOK STUDIO 102i Street Bcaty Building MODESTO Phone 1319 Indians To Be Repaid For Land Lost Despite Treaties i I A BALMY Spring day on the banks of the Stanislaus Hiver near Kniglits Ferry, Indian chiefs of six tribes and government officials are gatered. It is an occasion of peace. A treaty is to bo signed winch is to give the led men a reservation- land that will be theirs for ali time and freo from the encroachments of the whites.

The treaty, not very long, Is road by a pompous government uieiupoLimUai, TIKU is translated into words that the Indians can undeistand. It is good. It is now to be signed by tho chiefs of the six tribes. First comes Cornelius of the lou- ol-umnes and, with a hand unac- cublomed to holding such a thing as a pen, he scrawls a rugged for his tribe. It is his signatuie; it bind a him.

Then cornea We-Chilla for the We-Chillas; he, too, signs it. In or- de' come Suc-caah-ke for the Sue- caahs; Pa-ki-no for the Co-to-pla- nenlis; Fe-Hppe for the Chap-pah- sims and Yo-mil-lo fo rthe Sage- wom-nes. It Is all mysterious to them, the formality attending the signing. Then there is a general handshaking. They disperse.

78 Years Ago This scene was enacted on the Stanislaus River, near what is now Knights Ferry, on May 28, 1S51-- seventy-eight yeai ago. I This was one of more thali a dozen tieulies made foy the government with California's Indians to insure the redskins of land that would not be gobbled up by persons who, crazed with the gold fever, swarmed to this state in the tUiva of old. the davs of Raid, tho days of '49, and staked out claims iudisci iminatelv. The treaties were duly made. Then were put In the senate arch- ves at Washington.

And, like documents that repose in archives, they were forgotten for more than seventy years. They never were ratl- 'led by the senate and approved by preident, so they were never binding. And so that land in Stanislaus, County the vicinity ol Knlghtrf Ferry and La Giange, sd' aside as an Indian reservation and supposedly safe from the h- ment of the white man, was tu the Indians in the shuffle of years Land In the reservation was sold and resold. After years, the Indians were gone. May File Suit Then, in 1928, after considerable agitation, an act was passed un o'er which descendants of California Indians may file suit against the government and, upon establishment of proof of iQfaS, be com pensatcd.

Fred A. Baker, federal examiner of the depaitment of interior, Is in Modesto this week enrolling descendants of Indians who at eligible to enter claims against the government for dispossession of their land, In volation of the treaty of ISSI. Fifteen Stanislaus County Indi an descendants had enrolled up tc Thursday afternoon. If, nttei examination, it la found thrir claims are valid, their case will be submitted to the government by the state's attorney, gcnerl, Baker said. Those who have enrolled are Mrs.

Ellen Guilniette and four children, of Salida: Laura Hadiick, Oakdalc, nnri Ihrpp rhflilrpn; Westi brook, Knights Ferry, and two chil- Arthur Westbrook, 246 Rue De Yoc, Modesto, and three chil- dren; Rose Cullings, Modesto, and CLOSING OUT STORE FOR RENT FIXTURES FOR SALE Hurry folks this store will soon be gone forever! Come Tomorrow! You'll find plenty of bargains WE two children; John Light, Fifteenth Street, Modesto. Provisions included To return again to tho treaty made on the bunks of the Stanislaus River, among its provib.mi. are the following: The 'government will give to each tribe one pair of pantaloons and one rod flannel shirt for each man and boy; ono Itnsey gowu for each woman end girl; 1000 yards of calico and 1000 yards of brown sheetings; ten pounds of Scotch thread; two dozen pairs of assorted scissors; four dozen thimbles; 3000 needles; one blanket for each man and boy; 1000 pounds of iron Jind 200 pounds of steel In addition to horses, oxen, bulls and cowa and various kinds of seeds. The Indians also are pledged to turn over to the authorities absconding slaves or from justice. i In the years that hava juissea since that Spring day of May 28.

1851. the six tribes that numoereU 4000 souls--the Indians of Stanislaus County--have, through penury; disease and official neglect, dwindled and faded away. Be Brief-- says the advertising expert. All right, we will. Hundreds of Wash Frocks Styled for Spring Sizes 14 to 63 KELLY' 917 TENTH STREET Ladies' Kayon Gowns Ilonvy I i rnj-no.

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Prove this to yourself. Just COMPARE prices. And, incidentally, compare quality, too. EXTRA SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY Globe "A-l" Flour Co. Sensational Offer! Here is the offer that, is taking the country by storm.

Cash In On It Here Saturday One 10 Globe A-l Flour 2 Packages Globe A-l Pancake and Waffle Flour One Green Glass Mixing Bowl One Green Handle Batter Spoon A reg. $2.35 value, extra special Same offer as above with 24 2 -lb. With 49-lb. sack $2.85 $1.43 Look! At These Extra Specials SWEET CHOCOLATE-- Riesener's sweet ground, 4 Lb. special J- can STRAWBERRY PRESERVES Enjoy pure, full 3-lb jars, ROYAL FRUIT GELATIN-AH 9 flavors pkgs.

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both for VINEGAR-- Pure cider, full quarts, reg. 25c, special FLUFFO--Pure shortening'. Extra A special Lb. Cans SALAD CORN OIL--Cudahy's pure, quart size, 49c POWOW The aristocrat of cleansers. CLOROX- Extra special For Bottles IXL SAUOE-- For Macaroni, Cans DEL MONTE FRUITS-- For salads, tall cans, special Saturday JLtfV- LIMBURGER CHEESE The genuine Wisconsin State.

Regular 60c special We have a fine assortment of Chocolate Ears, special on Saturday Superior Bakery Specials We have a fine assc Ears, special on Sa 3 for 20c 15c Regular 50c Apple Sauce Cake and a delicious 25c Coffee Cake, both Cracked Wheat Rolls, regular 20o special Saturday, dozen An entire new line of delicious Danish Pastry, Coffee Cakes and Pastry. Place Your Order With Us SUPERIOR BAKERY Grape Growers Remember our price to individual growers, but NOT to a on A BRAND SULPHUR is still, per sack This samo price includes any quantity. Extra Special Prices on SALT HAY SALT-100-lb. sacks, special STOCK SALT--Morton's 60-Ib. blocks ICE CREAM SALT--10- Ib.

sacks, special Choicest Vegetables ASPARAGUS--Green or white, direct from growers to us twice daily, special RHUBARB LETTUCE--Fancy heads, extra special large heads GREEN ONIONS--Young and very mild, large bunches Lbs. Lbs. JjJC For For Meat Dept Specials 21c Store No. 2 Open Every Evening and All Day YOUNG PORK--Shoulder roast, Ib EASTERN BACON--Sugar cured, light and lean, Ib FRANKFURTERS--Western A Meat special Lbs, POTATO SALAD--Home made, per quart.