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a clearer vision of the real mans soul
hidden by my husband behind his sur
face fiippancy than had ever possessed.
DISCOUNTED sentences. phrases come
back to me in Dicky's rich. full, beloved
tones.
i've been an awful rotter to you.
sweetheart. But love you, little girl
How I love you! And you've been the
best little scout going. Be careful about
our boy. He'll probably inherit my id.
happy-go-lucky spirit, and my hellish
temper But I can trust you to change
all those thingA in him."
But at that CLOSED his lips.
You shall not say such things I
protested. And then. woman-like. in the
tide of my love and adoring admiration
of my soldier husband all his faults
were wiped from my memory, and the
words whispered to him were from my
heart.
IF our boy only grows up like his
father. sweetheart. shall be satisfied. .
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ODD FACTS

The locust tree was one of the first
American trees to be taken to Europe.
The musical acuteness of horses is
shown by the rapidity with which cav
airy horses learn the significance Of
trumpet calls.
Ffreplaces came into general use in
country houses in England in the 18th
century In earlier halls the hearth was
in the middle of the room and the smoke
found its way to the timber roof, and
then through the lantern in the centre
to the open air.
In japan there are 5000 cooperative
societies. 20ol of which are credit unions
These societies have a membership of
over half "a million. This represents a
really remarkable movement, inasmuch
as in 1900 there were but II cooperative
societies.
mantle of rich silk or cloth appears
to have been the usual prize for horse
racing in the 18th century; bells and gold
snafles were run for in the 18th century;
cups gradually came into fashion in the
18th century. Racing colors of silk and
satin seem to have been in use in Henry
Wills reign.
Those who pay enormous prices for
Turkish and Persian rugs and carpets
will doubtless be surprised by the dis
closure made in recent consular report
that many of these products of the loom
are made in Bulgaria, which. we are
told. is really the horne of the finest rugs
and carpets produced today. Carpets
have been woven in Bulgaria for $50
years but only within the last few years
has the industry become important
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9oodUqkt
Is StoHa%
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EI1asfrated b. 0r,seIle
HOW WOODEN DUCK WAS
CURED OF JEALOUSY.


THERE was quite a stir In the
nursery when Dotty tied her little
toy balloon to Horsie Gray's head
and went out and closed the door.
II knew it.' quacked the little wooden
duck. That's the first time she's BEEN
in 20 see us today"
'Is that why you sat over in the cor
ner with feather in your mouth all
day." laughed wooley Dog. ::'Jeaious!"
We'll. who wouldn't be-" purred Pussy
Cat. "Just for an old red balloon she's
forgotten US all. Oh, we'll. of with the
old love and on with the new-that's the
way with children" And purring to her.,
self. Pussy Cat curled up in the corner
and blinked her wise green eyes.
whats all this fuss aboutT' asked
Rubber Doll. bouncing out from the
little chair. where's our Dotty been
all day?'
"Out playing with a toy l,.tnoon ana
Wooden Ducks put out SO she can't
quack any more.'' laughed Tin Soldier.
Laying all jokes aside we should love
her enough to want her to play with the
toy that amuses her most. Let's not be
so fussy. Let's have q parade and lot
Hobby Horse lead the procession" Tin
Soldier beat three taps on his drum and
all the toys quickly fell into line.
They marched up one side of the nur-
sery and down tbs other. all save
Wooden Duck. She sat In the corner and
grumbled to herself.
why, think it's fun having a bal-
loon to float in front of us"' laughed
Pussy Cat, stopping before Wooden
Duck Come on don't feel fretful."
Sure. come on purred Pussy Cat.
"Dotty hasn't forgotten US. It's because
the balloons new. Besides. II she saw
you sulking that way she'd never like
you again."
II don't care!" quacked Wooden Duck.
| 81 won't stay If that red Balloon stays"
At this all the toys began to laugh.
They were having great time punch
and that until all of sudden-no one
| knew just how it happened. but. of
course. Wooden Duck was blamed-the
little toy balloon broke from its string
and landed on Tin Soldiers tin gun.
"Eang!' went a terrible noise, and all
that was left of the little balloon was a
piece of red rubber lying on the floor.
What a sorry lot of toys there was in
that nursery when Dotty opened the
door a few minutes later and found
her little balloon bursted.
She cried and cried until Daddy came
in and blew it up again and tied II with
a string. then gathering Rubber Doll in
her arms. Dotty kissed her goodnight.
! Wooley Dog. Pussy Cat and Tin Soldier
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A Memorable Talk.

His voice was troubled when he next
spoke.
Poor mother.' he said despondently.
Sometimes I'm afraid she won't be
here if-wben 1 get back"
1 raised my head suddenly and took
his face between my hands.
Don't you ever dare to say if
again. / commanded sharply. ut must
be always when And, dearest, trust
mother to me. God willing, I'll keep her
safe uphill you're back home again."
Ny sweetheart wife,' Dicky muir
INJURED, uttering the names I love best
from his lips. And for long time he
held me closely, both of us gazing into
the fire. beth brains busy with the tor
turing thought that 1t might be the last
time we should ever sit thus-the last
tine-dear God. give me strength
sent up the silent prayer over and over
again.
After a time Dicky began to speak,
slowly, almost solemnly. in a strain I
had never heard from his lips before. of
things far In the future, references that
nearly broke my heart. and compelled
to summon every bit of self-control
1 had to keep from breaking down. For
he talked. 1 think In part unconsciously,
as if he never expected to come home
gain
AS long as life shall last, as long as
memory is given to me, the remembrance
of that talk with my husband will be
etched upon my heart and brain. 1t was
our real farewell And in the moments
Of that soul communion think gained
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By ALBERT BARRETT sAYREs

is triumphant certainty in the will to
conquer. there's danger in overconfi-
oence in the matter of conditions
created by the war. This nation Vas
nation. and every person an indi
vidual should hold the same calm GER
tainty of thought-without slackening
through too great rejoicing-that was
held during the moments of greatest
danger.
Nor should the precautions taken by
citizens for the preservation of things
as they should be in the communities at
home be relaxed. One of the great home
agercies that has helped to victory is
the American Protective League. This
league, which is composed of private
citizens. who give of their time without
cost to the department of Justice the
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got a great. big kiss. and Dotty, hug
ging Wooden Duck tightly in her arms.
toddled off to bed
Sea-" exclaimed Tin Soldier. wooden
Duck cried before she was hurt. 1t doesn't
pay to jump at conclusions nor to be
jealous of each other. Our mistress
loves us all, and I'm sorry we disturbed
her toy balloon"
All the toys agreed with Tin Soldier,
and from that day to this, when new
toys come into Dottys nursery all the
other toys try to treat them nicely. And
Wooden Duck nearly breaks her jointed
neck to Guido the rest. perhaps because
she was so ashamed of herself.
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WINIFRE,D BI ACK M% 6GFf Remaking Life



tolerate
.ast
a worthless
cleanmnded,
happy
This only little passing episodAn your life Poor foolish
will
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I'D DING MY BIT"
Practical Suggestions Individual Help

Army Intelligence, the Naval Intelli-
sence and other departments of the ma
tfonal government. including the draft
boards. has done much to preserve the
nation from internal disasters planned
by the enemy.
There is branch of the American
Protective League in every state. city,
town and county throughout this coun-
try The attorney-general has declared
before Congress that 1t has proved in
valuable to the department of justice
Therefore. if you've been active in the
league, still continue the good work.
And if you have merely assisted by turn
ing over incontrovertible information
that has helped the government in the
past. continue to do so. that assurance
my be made doubly sure
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.6|5s;:||!|sss5'
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, DEC. 8
By Genezfeve Kemble

SUNDAY AND MONDAY, DEC. IS.
Sundays pursuits and interests. as
well as all else that might be consum-
mated on this day. are under propitious
sidereal influences, Sol and Jupiter be-
ing parallel and Sol and Lunar in sex
tile aspect. both indicative of success.
satisfaction, and prosperity in whatever
may be attempted. although a degree Of
caution must be observed against du-
plicity.
Those whose birthday 1t is may have
a prosperous and gratifying year. A
child born on this day will be kind.
generous. popular and respected. but
should not be too credulous. confiding or
trusting.
Monday promises to be a busy day.
though with the most fiourishing activi-
ties centred in domestic social or at
fecfionaI AFFAIRS. for these are under the
benignant rule of Venus, in sextiie as
pect with the Moon Outside Of this
sphere. however. prospects are not who'll
ly encouraging. as Saturn and Moon in
opposition wields an obstructive, de-
laying and disappointing influence, a
situation enhanced by an adverse Uran-
neys or removals.
Those whose birthday 1t Is should at
tempt no important change or journeys.
should shun losses and guard their
health. A child born on this day will
be artistic, affectionate. but unconven.
tionai or eccentric. and should not =
Into business on its own account
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Don't Hate-Forget


An a O
n
This
were
in of a make
heart the windows of
to
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has practlSed II 1Or observation anu
When he wills to accelerate his pulse
rate his pupils dilate and his breathing
also increases. No definite physical ex-
ertion Is made, but constant mental con-
centration is necessarily maintained
This. If course, becomes very tiresome.
and the fatigue which ensues calls for
frequent intervals Of rest.
Beats Increased at Will.
The heart beats begin to increase al
most Immediately. They are willed to
do so, and reach their maximum in
a bout 10 beats. Tracings made on black
ened charts with straws attached to the
young mans chest over the apex Of the
heart show that the number of beats
is increased at the same time that the
size of the beat or pulse wave Is short
ened. \ distinct rise of blood pressure
Is present with each acceleration from
the muscular effort as well as the rapid
ity of the heart beat and the mental
tension involved.
Other small technical differences were
recorded with acknowledges but
the large difference was only that of the
subjects curious, voluntary influence
over the number of beats of his heart.
Involuntary Muscles.
The heart, kidneys, brain, lungs,
stomach and the blood tubes of the hui
man cosmos are considered in phySi-
oiogy to be Involuntary structures. I'm
like the head arms. legs. eyes. muscles
and similar voluntary apparatus under
the will and volition> of all normal per-
sons, the involuntary ones are supposed
to carry on their work and harmony by
some inherent. vital spark of autom-
atiSm.
Indeed, Prof. Alexis Carrel of the
Rockefeller Institute has taught physi-
olosists and biologists how to grow bits
of involuntary fbres of heart muscles
upon certain artificial blood soils until
these particles reach a size and begin
to pulsate and beat like a whole heart.
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a real beau-either of you-please try
and have one of your own, and not try
10 snare one. It is a bad plan to think
that you agree to share a young mans
attentions, for it is always something
which leads TO a lot of trouble and
bad Friendship
Oh. dear girls. be glad You are still
little girls, Stop trying to be grown
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Secrets of Health and Happiness
Can a Man Voluntarily
Control His Heart Beat?
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRSHBERG


u VOLUNTARY acceleration Of the heart beat has
" been recorded at times, but most medical are
sceptical about such conditions, because in
stance has fallen under their about it.
however is now at end
young man. student of medicine in Boston, soon
be graduated doctor, with the help of a fellow
student has just put record in the Archives
cine September, 1918, the details his strange
power his heart He is physically fit sound
in mind. His heart muscles healthy and vigorous
This young discovered his ability to increase
the of beats o: his the course of his
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A D VICE TO GIRLS

securing his attentions. She is
very bold girl. and of type that we
do not approve. FIe still takes US out
occasionally. but We are not salts
fed with this, and want him to
choose between u.s. How shall We
settle this affair?
r. o. and &. W.
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women miss being attractive because
they have no sense of color. and invaria-
bly, land on a shade which accents all
their bad points and fails to take their
good ones into consideration.
Tan and green are the colors most ia
vored by women lacking in color sense.
Consequently these are much abused
colors. Both of them are lovely on
women with distinctive coloring. but
should never be worn by the woman
with "sallow" skin.
choose tan in relationship to their hair.
The high lights of blonde or ash hair
should never be sacrificed by the wear
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~ o. and K w: Settle the affair,
X my dear children. by letting the
young man strictly alone. This
is not because 1 approve of your atti-
tude toward the other girl, but because
you are only Is and far too young to
have sseethearts.
And when you are old enough to have
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

We are two girls of Is, and have
had the attentions of a boy of our
own age for some time. Neither
being of a jealous nature we are
willing to share him. but recently a
girl of Is has entered our circle, and
has succeeded to a certain extent in
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WHERE'S the ideal of the military in the light In
HIS eyes as he looks into HERS and beholds
= what ends forever the evasions that lay between
them and HAPPINESS Many time her glances
suggested armistice but he couldn't be content
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MY SOLDIER HUSBAND
ADELE GARRISONs CONTINUATION
REVELATIONS OF 4 WIFE
Happened adge Dichy Their Real G.odby

message from me some day. asking you
if you don't want to run up to camp to
see me for an hour or two. you'd better
hustle over, for that will be good-by-"
Il shall be ready every hour of the
day 1 said fervently, with the resolve
not to stir out of reach of the telephone
again until Dicky's squadron should
have left or been assured of a definite
stay.
Don't be foolish my husband said
but his tone showed no displeasure.
And now what about mother? Gould
she stand the trip over to Mineola, or
would 1 better tell her good-by tomor-
row."
Let her decide I answered prompt
ly, but 1 have heard her say that she
couldn't bid you good-by in publit
place for fear her heart would go back
on her.
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There sister, who happily married but now the
dissraclns
OF
wants to know
he
Poor with like that?
If what entirely of place in mans
them under the same
child all out into
Six Months VIII
to othe MANI?
Why don't
evenings disappearwith
somewhere
There hundreds and thousands
They be married and have perfectly
this
in of
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7 DREW involuntarily closer to Dicky
as I heard the long expected. yet
dreaded words, ION our way to
France" But 1 uttered no word of dis
may. only chung convulsively to him
for a moment until I could school my
Voice to answer him calmly.
Though / am a firm believer in the
smile, especially in public, yet knew
ness Dicky was temperamental enough
to wonder whether l really cared as
much as he about the parting. And I
was glad of the knowledge, for at that
moment I couldn't have managed a
the tears in check.
With a smothered little ejaculation,
Dieky lifted me from my chair at his
side into his lap and Graded me in his
arms as il I were our babe in the next
room. But he did it all in silence. L
guessed that he. too wasn't anxious to
trust his voice in these first moments of
realization of the parting which was to
wrench US from each other, perhaps for
ever
"Of course. you have no idea just
when,'' 1 ventured at last when I could
trust myself to speak.
-Oh, no. Indeed, don't actually
know that we're going soon. And you
mustn't tell any one that even limited
at such a possibility. Those things
aren't told to US until the last minute,
and we are not supposed to let you
know then"
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what to do to keep the hair light.
A-Clear liquid peroxide is what most
women use. 1t is applied until the
proper shade is obtained.
A. c. Q-Kindly give me a cure for
shingles.
A-Shinsles. IONA or herpes zoster re-
quires treatment for the blisters such as
ooric acid powder or orthoforrn. Treat
mert of the fnfectiva germs with adrenal
in solutions and citrates hexamethylene-
tetramine, grains in glassful OF water
every four hours. and sedatives to alIay
the enduring neuralgia torment helps.
Sahcylic acid. bromides and quinine may
be needed for the latter
G. H. Q-kindly advise what to do
for mouth breathing
A-You should have a thorough physi-
cal examination made of the throat and
nose by throat and nose surgeon
BROWN EYES. Q-Kindly advise
how to reduce my weight
A-You must not get more than eight
| hours sleep out of "a. You must keep
the intestines open and active and get
1a1iy outdoor exercise. You should re-
cuce the amount of sugars, Starches and
oils which are taken into the body. Food
| laxatives, such as uncooked bran and
green vegeta bes, help in the reducing
process. Drink lots of water. only be-
. tween times. Do not eat any bread. ex-
cept gluten, and it Is better to have this
. toasted.
; MRS. A. r. All you will send self
addressed. stamped envelope with your
query repeated I will be glad to answer
your questions.
MIR. g. F. NJ. Q-Kindly tell me what
will remove birthmark
A-Birthmarks are removed by radium
or operation.
r. NJ. S. AT you will send a.
stamped, self-addressed envelope with
your query repeated I will be glad to
answer your questions.
N. K l. o-Kindly advise me how to
remove warts.
A-Many warts require more radical
| treatment. such as a little caustic soda.
salieylic acid, 1 dram to the ounce of
collection. or the surgeons lance.
Dr. Hirshbsr1 toiH dnstDer questions
for readers of this paper on medical,
hyOienic and sanitation subjects that are
of general Interest. He cannot al.1dvs
undertake to prescribe or offer adpice
for indiDidndl cases. Where the subject
is not of general interest letters .ciH be
anstoered personally, if stamped and
addressed envelope is enclosed. address
ALL INQUIRIES to DR.. l.. II. Htrsh-
berg, In care Of this office.
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Making Assurance Doubly Sure.

There are many ways to stand on
guard There's the standing on guard
in the matter of food-in still working
with the energy and the devotion of
the crisis that is passing-in conserving
every resource of coal and every other
resource of the nation. and in still hold
ing the attitude of mind that has made
for victory.
Perhaps in this last lies the greatest
value for the morale of nation is the
surest source of victory. But as there
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Annie Laurie ufu ,celcone letters of
inquiry on subjects Of feminine interest
from young ico1,en readers Of this paper,
and scfH reply to them in these columns.
Letters to Miss Laurie should be dd-
dressed to her, care this office.
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Standing on Cunrd."

The war isn't ove- until the last man
Is home" No matter how great our
victories abroad, no matter how in
evitably complete may seem the success
won by our country and our allies, even
though peace may seem certain to abide
foreyer-which at the moment of writ
Ing seems assured-stand on guard until
the last man is home.
For during the adjustments of peace
and especially during reconstruction,
sporadic unpleasantnesses and seeming
ly unavoidable crises crop up at inter
walls. And those at home must stand
their guard during these times just as
they stood on guard when war was at
its height. to assure a lasting victory
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and
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TrHE mans good and his wife was good
woman-until the motherin-law stepped into the
picture.
And now the mans wife is at home, the
children neglected and the husband cpmes from
work to find dinner wife
The baby gets along best it in the care
of the motherin-law, who doesn't appear to care
much for it, and time along about midnight
two in the morning the mans wife
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Won't mother or + have a chance to
say good-by TO you?" I asked, and am
afraid there was a tremor in my voice.
He bent and kissed me before he an
Swered
That will depend upon chance" he
said. You know. of course. what a
leak is apt TO mean these days
Yes. I Know" I said with an ire
pressible shudder at the vision of the
lurking sea reptiles ever in wait for the
soldiers of civilization.
well, were not told any more than
we have to be, and we're not expected
to use our eyes either. But, of course,
we can't help seeing things and know
ing just about the day our squadron is
going, and the word will be passed
around in time for us to get our equip
ment ready. But we won't be allowed
to leave camp, so IL you get a phone
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-A-Many warts require more radical
treatment. such as little caustic soda.
salfeylic acid, 1 dram to the ounce of
collection, or the surgeons lance.
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Answers to Health Questions

MISS X. NJ. Q-Kindly advise me
what to do to keep the hair light.
A-Clear liquid peroxide is what most
women use. 1t is applied until the
proper shade is obtained
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