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(1) Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins. (2) Members of the second Wilkins aerial
expedition to the Antarctic, left to right: Orval Porter, engineer: Al Cheesman
and Parker Cramer, pilots, and Captain Sir Hubert Wilkinc. (3) One of the air
planes in which Captain Wilkins flew more than 6,000 miles in the Antarctic. He
was the first to fly In that region. (4) One of the striking air views of the Ant
arctic. Captain Wilkins has made a complete photographic record of his pioneer
ing flights in the Far South,
’M not interested in doing
| what other people have
x done or going where
others have gone. I want to do
what others haven’t done and
go where no one else has gone
before.”
Here is the creed of the true
explorer. The speaker is Cap
tain Sir Hubert Wilkins—one
who, from his record of
achievement as a scientist and
explorer, is especally qualified
to speak for his clan.
Adventure and romance are
not dead!
Captain Wilkins has lived up to the
creed oi the true explorer. In 17 years
of exploration work in the Polar re
gions he has seen more land never
before observed by human eyes than
any other man. The figure is as
tounding—fuliy 540,000 square miles of
land in the Arctic and Antarctic that
he was the first to see. Much of this
vast acreage he has recorded for pos
terity in maps and pictures.
Some of this territory he saw first
on foot. Then, in more recent years
lie saw the sanio land —and a great
deal more-—from the air. In 1928, with
the late Car! Ben Eielson as his pilot,
he Haw from Point Barrow, Alaska,
to Spitsbergen. Fully 1,200 miles of
the 2,300 miles covered on this trip
comprised straight line flying over ter
ritory i.evor before seen. In two aerial
expeditions to the Antarctic his
straight line flying over land not pre- :
vlcesly observed totaled 1,500 miles.
it is figured that in flying of this
sort, the eyes can take in 100 miles
on either side of the course, making
200 miles in all. Multiply 200 by 2,700,
which is the total of his straight line :
flying over previously unobserved ter- |
ritory in both the Arctic and Antarc- I
.tic. and we got the 540,000 figure.
k Captain Wilkins has tramped on ■
*oot over a total of 5,000 miles of Arc- I
tic wastes. The total mileage of his ;
flights in the Arctic is 15,000, 10 per
cent of which was over territory never
before seen. In the Antarctic Cap
tain Wilkins lias flown a total of 6,000 I
miles, 25 per cent of which was over .
previously unknown land.
"And,” observed Captain Wilkins,
"although I’ve been through my full
share of difficulties, I’ve never had
.any occasion to ask for help.”
First to Fly in Antarctic
Captain Wilkins has conducted two
aerial exhibitions into the bieak Ant
arctic. On the first, late in 1928, he ‘
was the first to fly in the Antarctic ;
and his main discovery was that Gra- I
ham Land was a group of islands sep- j
arated from the Antarctic Continent I
by an ice filled channel, as against
the former theory that Graham Land j
was a continuous body of land and j
part of the Antarctic Continent.
The expedition’s chief flight lasted ;
9 hours. About 1.200 miles of hither
to unknown land were covered on '
this flight alone. With Captain Wil- !
kins on the expedition were the late ,
Lieutenant Eielson, Joe Crosson, pilot,
and Orval Porter, expert aviation me- |
chanic.
In the fall of 1929 Captain Wilkins |
set out on Ids second Antarctic aerial :
expedition. His aides this time were
Parker D. Cramer, pilot; Al Cheesman, !
pilot, and Porter. The expedition, in !
a few short months, pushed back the j
Antarct.c Continent oy about 8 de- i
greeg, discovered five new islands, j
charted about 1.200 miles of coastline. I
completed the location of 12 suitable ■
points for meteorological stations, de- i
termined that Charcot Land is an Is- I
land and not part of the mainland, as I
supposed, and obtained some valuable !
and new biological data on Antarctic
life.
Great things are planned by sci
entists and explorers for the imme-!
diate years ahead. A vast coneentra
tion of scientific brain and man power .
is projected for 1932 when an exten
sive International Expedition will get
under way. This project has the back
ing of great scientific organizations ;
and societies and already many coun
tries have signified their wish to be
partners in the undertaking.
Captain Wilkins' immediate part in :
the International Expedition’s work I
will be the carrying out in the sum- I
mer of 19.31 of his much discussed sub-'
marine trip across the North Pole, :
making his way underneath the ice. .
Plans for this trip in a submersible j
vessel are rapidly taking form.
“I’m firmly convinced this submers- j
tble vessel trip is the safest thing I've '
Outstanding Features
of
Sir Hubert Wilkins’Career
He has seen for the first time more
land then any other explorer.
He was first ta fly in the Antarctic.
He has flown more than 15,00 miles in
the Arctic.
He has flown more than 6,000 miles in
the Antarctic.
He has added to the known world 540,*
000 square miles.
He has had many narrow o&capes but
has never had to ask for help.
He insists that his submarine trip to
the North Pole is “the safest thing I
have planned to do in 15 years.”
planned to do in 15 years,” said Cap- '
tain Wilkins. "I actually believe it’s
safer than flying. Os course, there
are doubters who scoff at the idea,
but the ridicule of these people doesn’t
bother me. I'm used to that. Why,
as few years ago as 1919 people every
where said it was absolutely out of
the question tor an airplane to fly over
the Pole.”
"Just as people changed their minds
about the airplane, so they are chang
ing their minds about the submarine
and the chances for using it in explora
tion work i:i the Arctic.
Every Safety Factor Planned
“Every feature of the proposed
trip is being gone into. Every safety
factor is being worked out. We are
preparing for every possible emer
gency.
“From my Arctic and Antarctic ex
perience I know you never find a piece
of ice more than 20 miles across. Thus
we would be able to come up within
10 miles if and when we go under such
a large piece of ice. In other words |
we would bo able to rise within 10 |
miles of any given spot In the Arctic
Ocean.
“We will also have methods for cut
ting our way right up through an ice
barrier, if necessary—a telescopic con
ning tower, drills, and other apparatus
operated from the inside.
"Our maximum traveling speed will
be 4 miles an hour under the ice.
We will have a fuel range of 7,000
miles which will provide an ample
margin of safety for our trip of about
2,200 miles. I know the North Pole
is navigable. We will not go deeper
than 300 feet.
"Our work will directly tie in with
the proposed aims of the International
Expedition. Scientists want me to
proceed with this expedition to better
determine what conditions man must
contend with in the heart of the Arc
tic—to pave the way for the Interne
ticnal Expedition sb they will carry or
with the right tools for effective work
“It will be our aim to make a thm
ough study of the region so that w.
can inform the International Exped.’
tion of the difficulties to expect, the
dangers to avoid, Iha equipment to i
carry and how to go.
' WHEELER COUNTY EAGLE, ALAMO. GEORGIA.
“Another important objective will
be to make a preliminary test of the
possibility of developing trade routes
across the Arctic with submersible
vessels. If it is eventually found prac
tical for commercial submersibles to
make their way underneath the ice,
trade in the Far North could be kept
up for at least 10 months in the year
instead of the mere four months, as
at present.”
It is in the science of meteorology
that Captain Wilkins is particularly
Interested. He visions the timo when
the North and South Poles will be sur
rounded by meteorological observation
stations which will cooperate with the
stations in tho more temperate zones
in the study of atmospheric conditions
with the idea of making long-range
weather forecasts.
“It is known,” Captain Wilkins said,
“that there la a direct relationship
between conditions in the Arctic and
Antarctic and conditions in other parts
of the world. But much work remains
to be done to determine the full scope
and strength of the influence ths North
and South Poles exert on the weather
of other sections.”
Captain Wilkins started his polar
exploration work in 1913 when lie
joined the Canadian Arctic Expedition
of Vilhjalmur Stefansson, another fa
mous explorer. Stefansson’s expedi
tion was made up of a northern and
southern group.
His Career With Stefansson
Captain Wilkins served with Stefans
son for three years. Although he was
born on the southern edge of the
tropics in Australia, he showed him
self woll fitted for work in the North
and became one of the most efficient
men on the expedition.
.Stefansson’s aide and photographer
then entered the World War. Joining
the Australian forces, he went to the
western front in France as a photog
rapher. He was promoted to Captain,
was placed in command of the Aus
tralian airplanes, was cited several
times for bravery and at tho end of
the war was cited by the Commander-
In-Chief of the Australian forces as
the combination of the bravest and
most useful man of that entire great
army.
After the World War he began to
plan bis own Polar work in earnest.
In 1919 he made his first trip to the
Antarctic as second in command of
the British Imperial Antarctic Expedi
tion. The expedition did Its exploring
by foot and by boat. It was beset
by great hardships.
Knighted by King George
Captain Wilkins continued his polar
work. It was his aim to fly across the
Arctie. He encountered many diffi
culties in his efforts to accomplish
this but he was finally successful In
1928 when he and Eislson made their
memorable flight from Alaska to Spitz
bergen. They were the first and are
still the only men who have flown the
entire way across the Polar Sea from
the one continent to the other. He
was knighted by the King of England
for tills achievement. It was In the
same year that he started on his first
aerial expedition into the Antarctic.
Because of the great public interest
in the polar regions Captain Wilkins
is often called on to speak over the
•radio on his experiences there, his
latest radio talk being from New York
on May 28 over WEAF and 29 asso
ciated NBC stations as the feature
f the Mobiloil Hour.
Captain Wilkins, who in 18 years
.as never lived for more tham-G weeks
n any one house, now is in New York
Jity laying plans for his submarine
trip in the Arctic. He expects to board
the Graf Zeppelin when she arrives
in the United States early in June and
make the return journey with her.
For Representative
To he Voters of Wheeler County:
therewith announce my candidacy
for re-election as Representative from
Wheeler county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
Executive Committee. 1 sincerely ap
preciate the favors shown me in the
past, and if re-elected, I promise the
same faithful and impartial service
in the future as in the past.
Respectfully,
R. E. RIVERS.
For Representative
To the Voters of Wheeler County:
flaying for several years craved the
honor of representing Wheeler county
in the State Legislature, 1 hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for Repre
sentative of my county, subject to the
rules of the executive committee of the
democratic party, in September pri
mary, 1930. The vote and support of
all will be greatly appreciated. If
honored with the election, 1 shall ad
vocate the following amendments and
changes in our present laws, along
with others, to-wit:
I would advocate an amendment to
the fishing law of the county so as to
make same a state wide law, allowing
shorter closed seasons, or probably
no closed season for fishing with hook
and line, and make same uniform
throughout the state.
Also advocate a change of the tax
law so as to make “poll tax” pay
ment the only requirement for right of
suffrage.
Also a change or possibly repeal of
road tax law.
1 would favor a change in our bank
ing laws so as to provide liquidation
of closed banks by receiver under ap
pointment and supervising of our
courts of equity, which I believe would
lessen expenses of liquidation and
mean more for creditors of bank.
Also would advocate change in ap
propriations for education which I
believe would warrant larger appro,
priations for county schools in state.
I would advocate change in the
Motor-carriers’ Act, passed at 1929
session of legislature, so as to allow
farmers privilege of using their trucks
to assist each other in hauling their
products without being subject to the
bond and tax as now required.
Would advocate more economic
administration of entire state govern
mental affairs in general.
G. L. HATTAWAY.
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Formal Menus to Honor
। The Bride of the Month
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By JOSEPHINE B. GIBSON
Director, Hom? Economics Dept.,
H. J. Heinz Company.
AT this season all of us are In
terested in weddings, whether
or not they closely concern us
or our friends. Wo pause at shop
windows to see the beautiful
bridal clothes on display, and on
thuse over the splendid new home
furnishings that are featured in
the stores. June truly is a
glamorous month, and we find
these days all the more thrilling
if we are actively engaged in
planning parties for a bride-to-be
or in helping with arrangements
for her wedding!
The question of the wedding
menu is always worthy of serious
consideration, for on this all-im
portant occasion wo want every,
thing to be in memorable style.
In every case the food must be
perfectly prepared and served,
whether we plan for an elaborate
breakfast or tea. or for only a
simple buffet supper.
As there is so much else to be
taken care of in every household
on the wedding day, it is well, if
possible, to have moat of the
nuptial feast, prepared before
hand, or else turn over tho menu
details to a caterer or other
capable persons who make a
specialty of such affairs.
The following suggestions may
help you if you are confronted
with the ve'sy important task of
planning a wedding menu:
Menus For Wedding Suppers
I
Fresh. Pineapple and Strawberry
Canape
Molded Chicken Salad
/■
A Dinner in 30 Minutes
For Hurried Housewives
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By JOSEPHINE B. GIBSON
Director, Home Economics Dept.,
H. J. Heinz Company.
FIVE o’clock and the party is
over! But it is much later
than you thought —and you must
be home and have dinner ready
tn less than an hour!
Every woman has this experi
ence occasionally; and this is ono
of the times when a well-stocked
emergency shelf will prove a
genuine life-saver.
The quick-time meal, however,
need not come entirely from the
delicatessen store, nor need it be
one for which you must apologize.
With careful planning, it is pos
sible to prepare a well-balanced,
attractive meal In thirty minutes
—a meal to which you even could
invite guests with confidence.
The dinner planned below is
unusually excellent, and will show
how much may be accomplished
in a very little while. It you are
an experienced cook, you may be
able to prepare this meal in oven
less than the alloted time, though
ft may mean a bit of hurrying if
you are just a beginner.
Next time you come home late,
try this meal on the family:
Cream of Pea Soup
Crisp Crackers
Meat Patties with Bacon
' Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Pure Apple Butter Hot Biscuits
Fig Pudding with Ice Cream
, 1. Light oven, and put a pan of water
i and a skillet on to heat.
S. Prepare meat patties, and place in
the skillet to sear outside. Cover
and place in oven to bake for twenty
minutes. (Recipe given below).
3, Place a can of Cream of Pea Soup
and a can of Fig Pudding In the
kettle of water to heat. Heating
prepared foods in the cans not
Creamed New Peas in Timbale
, Cases
Spanish Queen Olives
Preserved Sweet. Gherkins
Largo Wedding Bell Mold of Ice
• Cream.
; Bride’s Cako
> Salted Nuts Coffee
II
• Cream of Pea Soup Crisp Crackers
i Spanish Queen Olives Celery
Chicken Breast with Mushroom
Sauce
Spiced Pineapple
Sweet Potato Balls
. Fancy’ Ice Cream Heart Wafers
। Bride’s Cake
Coffee
Menu For Buffet Service
' Pineapple and Strawberry Canape
Creamed Chicken and Olives in
Pastry Rings
Preserved Sweet Gherkins
■ Tiny Hot Rolls Celery
Molded Fruit Salad
* Bride’s Cake Molded Ice Cream
Menus For Bridal Teas
I
Molded Fruit or Meat Salad
Assorted Sandwiches
Fancy Ices Bride’s Cake
. Mints Salted Nuts
Coffee
II
Egg and Olive Sandwiches
Chopped Chicken, Celery and
Mayonnaise Sandwiches
Open Cream Cheese Sandwiches
with Border of Sliced Spanish
Olives
Pineapple Ice Bisque Ice Cream
Small Cakes
Bon Bons Salted Nuts
Coffee
only preserves their full flavor, but
eliminates danger of scorching, mA
* saves washing extra pans.
4. Mix and cut the biscuits. Biscuits
bake in twelve minutes, and they
3 take only a few minutes to mix. This
oven must be hot for the meat any
how, so why not enjoy the luxury of
t hot biscufts? They do so much to
/ ward dressing up a meal.
5. Put the crackers in a pan on top of
the oven to crisp.
6. Set the table, putting on bread and
) butter, and dishes of Pure Apple
[ Butter and Fresh Cucumber Pickles.
7. Prepare salad and place on table.
1 (Recipe given below).
8. Place biscuits in oven.
, 9. Fill water glasses, and uncover th#;
> meat.
10. Serve the soup and announce dln*<
J nerl The biscuits and meat can be
taken from the oven and served ।
after the soup course.
’ Meat Patties with Bacon".— I
J Use equal quantities of ground ]
beef and pork. , Season the meat J
, with salt, pepper and a bit of i
, onion Juice. Form into patties',
j and wrap a slice of bacon around i
, each, securing it with a toothpick, i
] Brown in a skillet, and then add '
1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup^and j
% cup water. Cover and bake in ■
; a moderate oven for twenty mim I
utes. Uncover during the last ■
few minutes of baking to allow j
the bacon to crisp. Serve with ■
Tomato Ketchup.
Tomato a.n d Cucumber,
Salad" Scal<l the tomatoes ind n
• move skins, or leave the
skins on if you prefer. Slice a llttto
more than half way through each to
mato, from the top, making five otsUfi
crevices into which slices of cucumber ।
■ or hard cooked egg may be inserted. If .
cucumbers are used, an unusual effect*
i may be obtained by scoring the sliced
• cucumber lengthwise with the tines jit■
a silver fork, to give each a scalloped*;
edge. Place the tomatoes on crisp let
। tuce and garnish with Mayonnaise Salad;
। Dressing or Salad Cream, which is a
; slightly tart, spicy dressing, particularly!
■ good with fresh vegetable salads. j