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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

Good cheer is the best of appetzers. Pro-
lessor Pawlow has discovered that the amount
and the efficiency of the gastric juice are at
fected by the anticipation and enjoyment OF
food and that the gastric juice thus poured
out at the beginning of a meal, which he has
called the appetite Juice is the most power
full and active. Happiness and laughter (but
not Stiffness or horseplay) should therefore be
encouraged at meals
A child should not be fed when excited,
angry, cross, crying unhappy or overtred'
Under such mental stress no gastric nor IN
festival Juices are formed, and food cannot be
digested When child is very tired the sys-
tenn is too exhausted TO do the work OF d.
gestion, and heterogeneous foods (such as meat
or eggs then are positively injurious Some
times child is cross simply because he is
hungry, and then feeding will help put him
in happy mood. conducive to digestion.
Otherwise it is better to give only small
quantity of easily digested food, such as frult
Juice. thin Cruel, vegetable BROTH toast or milk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
BY NARY l.. READ.
Director, the HOfhercraff School,
New York City.
THE FEEDING OF CHILDREN.

Copyright 1916 tn, Tribune Assn
~ NE OF the most important factors IN
the wellbeing of any individual Is
~ right feeding in childhood, especially
in early childhood One Of the chief causes
of sickness and death among young children
is their wrons feeding OF the thousands OF
babie, and young children who die in this
country every year from preventable causes
statistics show that more than 1000 every
month die directly from wrong feeding.
most conservative estimate would be 1000 Ill
on any one day from the same cause. Fur
Their wrong feeding weakens the system so the
child is much more susceptible to infectious
diseases.
Not only the general health OF the indi-
vidual, but also the teeth, the digestive sys-
TEN. the nervous system. the quality OF men
tai activity, power of will and strength OF
character are profoundly affected by the foods
and regime of feeding during childhood.
The intelligence of the mother or the nurse,
the grandmother the father and the friend
has far more TO do with the right feeding OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
The Awakening.
BY LILLIAN EICHLER, Aged Is.
GO be continued

The buds reopen with delight
To greet the pleasant, warm sunlight;
The butterflies in colors bright
Are nutterng DER the Gow'rs.
The garden is now pretty sight
The brides sing with all their might,
The busy bee in sunshine bright
Seeks nectar from the now'rs.
And why is all so merry and light!
Why, don't you know that Winters in flight
And Spring is here to give delight
And open up the now'rs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
CHAPTER v

CHAPTER V.
Wake up, Wake up! and sing your song
As ire roll merrily along;
Aboue the meddo1o sings the lark,
So let US sing aboard the Ark.
IkT>HERE goes the Weathercock." cooed the
Dove, flying over to the window and
looking out over the bright blue ocean.
Tell him III get up in minute" yawned
Marjorie
The Dove did as she was bid, after which she
commenced TO sng
There's robin in the 7coodland,
There's robin in the sea.
But they are just as different
is different as can be.
The ono that's in the forest
Has feathers and tail;
The one that's an the ocean
Has q scaly coat OF mail
The robin in the forest
Could ncUer take s1cim;
The robin Of the ocean
Could ncver fly or skim
1cross a grassy ucado1c,
Nor fly up IN a tree,
But he can do all kinds Of stunts
Within the deep blue sea.
where did you learn that" asked Marjorie,
sitting up in bed
There's another verse" coocd the cove, and
she commenced to sing sgain
The robin Of the 7coodlGnd
Has pretty crimson Uest;
he sings merry, bLtheSome song
Ind ba,ids a cOsey nest.
The robin Of the ocean
Has fms that look like 5ciHgs;
he doesnt build a nest at all,
lie gruntS. but neUer sings.
But both Of them are robins,
4, some of as hare hcard--
Hfhoagh the Ocean ones FISH,
The Uoodlond ones bird.
"Cock a-doo9lc do" croved the Weatherccck, as
the Dove finished her song "Hurrah for you'll
You arc The poet Of the Arb"
"Oh. no!' replied the modest little Dove. That
is not my own. Ny mother used TO sing that
song 10 me when ! was a Doyelet"
els that ao7' answered The Weathercock, in
tone Of relief /, was evident that he was glad
10 end that he had rival in the poetry lire.
By thls time Marjorie had dressed herself, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

S. Beauty in service.
Every service OF a meal is an opporturir
to cultivate ncatness daintiness. courtesy sell.
reliance, self-control. Every meal has II,
potential significance of religious servic,
and a banquet, bringing as it does renewed
life and good fellowship. Serve food dainlr
Keep a flower or fern or green leaves on IT,,
table.
Q. Suficiency.
This applies (a) to the total quantity Of
energy and fuel foods, or what is technically
called caloric sufficiency, and (b) to the qusn.
tity and proportions Of each of the food Ell.
ments, technically called a balanced ration
Careful studies of dietetic needs have bee
made within the last ten years, and the a;
proximate needs at different ages are now &
exactly determined that adequate feeding net,
no longer be guesswork These two points
caloric suffciency and proportion Of food e.
ments-wll be taken up in detail in the nsr
article.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
ARR WOW GIVING YOUR CHILD THE FOOD HE NEEDS

PrOfeCfiO OF food from dust and insects.
Bread and cake wrapped in moisture proof
paper. butter under glass. milk in eieaD-
trimmed. covered bottle.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
Have a Garden,


Begin now to think of that little
garden in the back yard, everybody
who has a back yard. Such a modest
enterprise has much to do to restore
the harmony Of life. If you don't get 4
radish, a tomato, a bean or a lei OF
peas, you will get something greater
pure air, sunshine, exercise and COM
panionship with nature, which are q
richer crop than all the truck in the
garden. 1t is a great thing to watch
things grow. They make a man
grow, too; add health and
strength to every part of his body:
give him a clean conscience; makB
him love his wife and enjoy her
v~ictuals. Tending a little garden
makes a good citizen out Of a man:
gives him better thoughts; makes him
kindlier to his neighbJYe. and gives a
gentler accent to his voice. And then,
If he should raise anything in the gar
den, how happy he is to gather 1t and
take it into the kitchen and lay it ON.
the table, saying to his wife: These
are some Of our own raising; amt
ehey fine?" That's lfe-grander than
going to church in an automobile
Ohio State Journal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

9NAAN
o~Vo
LOOK TO THE VACANT LOT
A Little Cleaning Up Of the Space
Now Will Result In Profit In
the Future.

Owners Of unimproved property in
this city who wish to sell it should
take heed of q suggestion that comes
from Minneapolis, where the matter
has been under practical considera-
ton. This is that any lot of ground
offered for sale has a better chance
OF finding a market II 1t is kept in at
tractive order than II neglected and
allowed to present an unkempt, unat-
tractive appearance. OF course, as a
mere building site, IT makes no diff
ference to a prospective purchaser
whether a lot is neatly tufted or ia &
veritable dump laden with trash
Building operations are not deferred
by refuse. But there is something
psychological in the appeal of a we'll
kept vacant lot that gives it q pulling
power" over a Undiscovered, weed
grown, u~nsightly place.
The cumulative effect of well-tended
vacant properties reaching to a stand
ard of orderliness throughout the city
is unmistakable. Every real estate
wner with property of this character
to sell is interested in attracting the
attention of buyers from outside. Such
buyers are more surely drawn to a
city that presents no ~unlovely aspects
than to one that is peppered with eye
sores.
The cost of keeping a vacant lot in
order is slight and it should be reck-
oned by the owner as part of the over-
hAaI ahor-o a1A~- MIL, Nha 41No-aoA
It has been suggested that this cost
may be added to the price of the prop
erty when it is sold. However it in
borne, whether by the owner or the
ultimate purchaser, it is a good in
vestment. 1t makes for quicker sales
and meanwhile for a more attractive
city, which in itself is an asset shared
by every owner of property.
This is the season to consider this
question. Already the preparations
for park work are under way. The
ground in the public reservations is
being raked, trash is being hauled
away, and in a few weeks the city win
be blossoming. Every owner of a va
cant lot should consider his bit OF
ground as part of the city's park syE-
ten and put it in order just as care
fully as the ~tree-grown spaces under
the care of the government are
groomed for the season. The house
holders are expected to keep their
front parkings and lawns up to a
certain standard of n~eatness, and sure
ly those who own land on which there
are nc improvements should be under
the same obligation. - Washington
Star.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

hair coiled or puffed on top of the
head, with short curls at each side of
the face is n arrangement that is in
the experimental stage. In another the
hair is combed to the top of the crown
and tied there with narrow ribbon
formed into a bow and ends. The hair
is turned into a long outstanding puff
or loop.
The most promising of coiffures re-
Gently shown calls for waved hair part
ed at one side and arranged in coils at
the back of the crown Three short
curls are placed at one side on a level
with the lobe of the ear. There are
no styles in which the ears are uncov-
cred, although in some a glimpse of
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

it is permitted, Just enough to display
a Jewel.
The couture pictured is a familiar
style Of the type most fashionable
and is shown as developed for eve
ming. The hair is marcelled and coiled
acrogs the back of the head just above
the nape of the neck. Three short
curls are pinned in below the coil.
An arrangement of the hair in a
short French twist at the back sur.
mounted by n long puff suggests the
return of the psyche knot. The front
hair is loosely waved and parted at
the middle in a very shallow part.
This is a graceful style and becoming,
which is more than can be said OF
the most popular of of-the-face Golf.
fures. Even to youthful faces they
are somewhat trying and they lend
nothing of softness to older ones.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
Value of Flower Shows.

Preparations are already under way
1T flower shows, and it is pertinent
to ask, What is the permanent value
to those who attend?" Mere attrae-
tons will not permanently endure
with any considerable Measure of sue
cess. They must educate as well. In
order to interest you must instruct
All love best what they know most
about. The more one is instructed in
horticulture the greater will be his
appreciation of plants and flowers
Every exhibit should be a bureau Of
information regarding fundamental
knowledge. Every attendant should
be a mine of information regarding
details. A feast for the eyes will not
alone attract the best attendance, but
a feast of the mind as well surely
will.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
CJAN. FEB

dates" and months" should be in
heavy clear type. Arrange and paste
the printing in the manne shown in
Fig. T.,
The perpetual calendar in Fig. 8
10 made of a cardboard box Of the
kind that slides into a sleeve lover
Gigs. 9 and 10). Cut the openings A.
B and c Zig. 81 through the sleeve
cover, and paste the three strips d
Zig. 10) upon the box bottom for the
month" day" and date" strips to
slide upon. Fig. IL shows the rela-
tive length and width Of the slide
strips, and Fig. IL the arrangement of
the calendar letters and numbers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

ing. A few sheets can be purchased
for the purpose at a nearby store
You will likely have to paste together
two or more sheets to make one large
enough for your kite framework. The
paper should be placed on the outer
face of the bow-stick, and should be
allowed a little fullness, instead of
stretching it tight as on the hexagonal
form of kite.
Attach a belly-band at the intersec-
ton Of the bow-stick and vertical
stick Gig. u, and make 1t Of the right
length SO when held to one side 1t
will reach to the end of the bow, as
indicated in Fig. /. Tie the flying
line securely at this point, and the
kite will be ready for its maiden
flight
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

supported by narrow straps. 1t sur
mounts a skirt which is just one
tlounce after another until four of
them have fully occupied that space
from waist to instep. They are fin
ished with narrow hens.
Color plays a part so important in
the bridesmaids gowns that taffeta
silk is a happy choice in materials.
1t ONE in so many beautiful colors
and changeable effects. This will be
appreciated by the bride whose aim is
to make a fascinating background for
her own Incompatible white.
The o~ld-fashioned poke bonnet
shown in the picture is covered with
plated chiffon and has a soft crown.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

the front Of the case from cardboard,
with the opening of the right size so
there will be a margin of about one
quarter inch around the calendar, and
make the margin around the opening
about one-half inch wide. Mark out
back B with front A as a marker, and
glue enough of the strips c along the
side and bottom to make a thickness
a trile greater than that of the six
calendar cards.
To assemble the case, bind together
A and B with paper Tapped over and
glued to their edges. Paste a piece
Of tinted paper on the front to con-
ceal the binding strip. Fig. 2 shows
how to fasten a cardboard strip to
the back of the case to support the
calendar.
Perhaps you would prefer a perpet-
ual calendar to the kind just de-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

There is a small wreath at the edge
with little roses set far apart. A big
and sprightly bow with long sash ends
Is perched at the back. so quaint a
costume is suitably completed when
the maid carries a basket of flowers
rather than a bouquet.
The return of the always-loved big
leghorn hat, trimmed with roses, to
high favor. should not be overlooked
by those who plan for hats that may
be useful after the wedding. Wide
brimmed hats for midsummer made
of g~eorgette crepe and trimmed with
flowers offer the bride a choice for
her maids that is sure to please them
and all those who see them.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
I'm Woman'S Realm
Individual Style Of Couture Means Much to Woman-0ld Styles Of
HaFdressng Are Revved-0uaint and Picturesque Co.'S
tune for the Brides Attendants.

1t is the manner Of dressing her
hair more than by any other means,
that a woman can establish distinction
-an individual style in her appear
ance. In this m particular she can
afford to be independent of fashions
and adopt for herself whatever is best
suited to her. But in her couture, as
in everything else she likes a change
and she may experiment with any OF
the new incoming styles in hair dress
ing in the chance Of improving her ap-
pearance or by way of variety.
Along with the revival of old styles
in apparel have come revivals Of hair.
dressing from by-gone periods. The
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
Belief In Jonahs.

The belief in Jonahs is contrary to
the order of the universe as man most
slowly and painfully, by the use of all
his spiritual faculties, has discovered
that order. Whatever the explanation
of extraordinary events may be. the
superstitious explanation is not true.
To entertain II for a moment Is to
~enervate the mind and to misinterpret
the universe. That may not be safely
done even in t%rifies, for none OF Is is
far enough away from the dark fears
of the savage to take risks. We need
to be almost superstitious in u fear
of superstition, as a reformed drunk.
ard needs to avoid wine.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
COT Her New Hat.

why is it." asked the inquisitivs
husband, that you never ask anyone
II your hat is on straight. as l SO often
hear other women dot" well. II you
must know" replied his wife. at is be
cause l love you SO much" But / fafl
to e what your love for me has TO 90
with IT," why. just think how tf
would disgrace you II l were to caI1
hnyone's attention to the only hat 4
have had in three years" And that's
why. ON the very next occasion she
went out. she appeared IN tho latest
creation OF the miliiner's art
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

pow-string, and tie it securely to the
notched ends.
Fasten the bow-stick at its exact
center to the vertical stick, placing IL
exactly 4 inches down from the top OF
the vertical stick, as indicated in Fig.
8. Drive a couple Of brads through
the two sticks, to hold them together,
and then reinforce the connection by
wrapping the joint with strong linen
thread, crossing it in the manner
shown.
With the two sticks properly Joined,
connect their ends with the framing
string, stretching 1t tightly between
the sticks and tying to the end nails.
The strong lightweight brown pa
per now so generally used for wrap
ping paper makes an excellent cover.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

scribed. The calendar in Fig. 5 re-
quires a small cardboard box for a
case CA, Fig. g.. Remove one end of
the box, then cut away the bottom,
with the exception of a margin OF
one-quarter inch along the sides and
remaining end. Back B Gig. g. fits
between the box sides, and extends an
inch above them. Glue it's edges to
the sides of the box.
There are sixteen calendar cards
Zig, y, two for the days" eight for
the dates" and six for the months"
Cut the date" cards two-thirds of the
length Of the day" cards, and the
month" cards one-half of the length
Of the date cards. The calendar
pad from which you cut the days"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

"Think We Hired You to sleep Here?"
supporting himself against the wall.
1t was the night Waterman.
Randall went up and beloved in his
ear. Kimball started and looked at
him vaguely. He had been nine
months in the corporations employ
ment, but that did not assuage Ran
dall's anger.
You're a fine watchman!" beloved
the treasurer. You can get your
money in the morning."
Mr.. Randall" the man began to
stammer.
Not a word, now. Think we hired
you to sleep here, l suppose?"
He left the discounted man and
walked back to his desk, growing.
One could trust nobody. Thieves
might enter while Kimball was sleep
ing. He forgot all about the books.
To Randall's indignation and aston
ishment his seat was no longer empty.
A tiny, neat little girl, with fiaxen
curls that hung about her shoulders,
was seated in his chair, scribbling all
over his plotting pad. Anger rendered
Randall mute.
Then the little gil. looked up and
smiled at him. Something in Ran.
dall's heart seemed to rise up and fill
his throat. Minnie had smiled like
that-and this child looked like
Minnie.
well! Who are your" demanded
Randall grufly..
I'm Leonora, and I'm not a bit
afraid of you." answered the child.
How did you get here? Kimball
brought you. eh?"
The child nodded. HE often brings
me, only he tells me not to let you
see me, because you're an old Crouch
II guess I'm an old crouch all right, y
said Randall.
But you can't make me afraid OF
you" said the child. People say
you're terrible. Papa says So"
Il guess l am. Somebody's got to
be-"
I'D hate to be you," said Leonora.
hhhudh BidISu al uST. AT uIbI ne
could not find words to say. He was
thinking that he hated to be himself,
At last he found his tongue. kim.
BALI" he beloved.
The Waterman appeared. He stood
looking in dismay, first at the child
and then at the treasurer.
Got any good reason for being
asleep on duty?" Randall inquired.
The watchman's face flushed heav-
lily. Il was up all last night with my
sisters husband" he answered.
That's his child"
Randall began to notice that Kim.
ball had the speech of an educated
man. Strange that he had not no.
ticed 1t in those nine months!
He's getting over an attack OF
pneumonia" continued Kimball.
What does he do for a living?"
asked Randall; and yet he could not
imagine why he was interested.
well. sir, like me. he was brought
up in a rich home, and we were both
MASTERS In our youth. / couldn't turn
my hand to anything, and he's the
same. l guess we're both sorry now.
He was Waterman with Wiley com.
pany till 1t dissolved"
Yes. know" Randall sneered.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
Old
Crouch
BY H. M. EGBERT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


Copyright. 1916. by w. @. Chapman.)
'Old Crouch" as Randall. the treas
urer. was called, was the hardest mem.
Der Of the corporation. This much
was universally admitted. Nobody
eve went to him for a raise of sal
airy without a sinking heart, for what
ever Randall did was done grudgingly.
Yet the few who were in the know
were aware how deeply the acid Of
life had eaten into Randall's soul. His
only daughter had died, five years be-
fore, Just after graduating from Vas
sar. His only son had gone to the
bad and run away from home prior to
that. Once the boy had come to the
fathers door; but Randall had sent
out a curt message by the servant
that he would not see him.
OF late Randall had been conscious
that he was growing old. He had won
dered whether he might not have dealt
with the lad more kindly. He had
heard nothing of Horace since that
visit, which had been shortly after
his daughters death. His wife had
died years before; he was alone in
the world, and his enlightenment made
it a gloomy one.
He was working at the office late
that night, for the spring rush OF
business had started; then the de.
partment managers were overworked,
and Randall had to check up their err
rors, which were numerous and annoy
ing. Having to consult the books, he
rose from his desk and went into the
large bo~okkeepers' room. A mar was
leaning over a broom, his eyes closed
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15
Decoration of the Home.

n is not "a matter OF taste" when
we accept for our homes decoration
those forms of beauty which we do
not alphabetically understand; it Ia
o matter of intellectual laziness.
We take what is smart for the mo-
ment without a question Of it's fitness
and a~daptability for our individual
needs, and in SO doing we lose that
greater delight, which is the soul OF
art and which is u only thorough
sincere study and search of the dec
Orative fundamentals upon which tho
artists and lovers OF the beautiful have
built.--House and Garden.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

It is the privilege of the bride to
select the style that shall govern In
making the costumes Of her maids.
Just how quaint and picturesque the
modes of today allow them to be may
be gathered from the illustration Civ.
en- above. This costume looks as If 1t
might be a faithful copy of a style
worn by some demure maid who -four.
ished a century ago.. But both the
gown and the bonnet are products Of
1916 and, worn together, they testify
to the brides y for the picturesque.
The gown is made of taffeta.
The tight bodice with mid. Victorian
shoulders is outlined with a rufle and
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-15

The little desk calendar in Figs. 1
and 2 has a cardboard case Gig. 81,
and six calendar cards Zig. ~. First
make the cards, then the case. The
size of your calendar pad will deter
mine the size Of the cards. Fig. 4
will give you an idea of the relative
size. The card tops must extend
above the case as shown. Use a light
weight cardboard or heavy letter pa.
per for the cards. You will see by Fig.
4 that n month Of the calendar is
pasted upon each side Of each card. Cut