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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29
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Mr.. and Mrs. o. V. Bailey and fam
ilv left Sunday for their home in
Portland after spending the past
ten days visiting relatives and friends
in this city, and in the country, also
a sister in Boise and brother at Sho-
shone.
Harry LeVay contest manager tor
the Craftsmanship contest being put on
by the Tribune. spent Saturday and
Monday in Parma and the surround
ing country in the interests OF the
contest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Kipp and Miss
Leatha Kipp accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Waldo Eby on a hunting trip In
the mountains above Sweet, over the
weekend
A marriage license was issued at the
county clerks office Friday to l.. l..
Young of Nampa and Miss Coral I'm
derwood of Minnesota. Mr.. and Mrs.
Young will make their home in Nam
pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Clark and
Warren Snavely spent the week emo
on a fishing and hunting trip in the
Ola country. They report fair catch
of fish and number of birds as the
net result of the outing.
For clings and free stone peaches
come to one half mile north Lake
View school, Joe Howry-Adv
Frank and Harry Meek spent Sun
day in the Ola territory on the trail OF
the grouse
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Earle Boyes and
young daughter and Mr.. Boyes' mo-
Their and sister left Saturday morning
for brief outing at Payette Lake.
less Gowen, Caldwell Kiwanis club
delegate to the district convention a
Ogden last week, took advantage Of
the opportunity to combine his vaca
ton with that trip. He will not re,
sumo his place at the post office unit
the expiration of his vacation.
Nerve Mcconnell, commander o
the local Idaho national guard unit i:
leaving Wednesday morning for Camp
Perry, Ohio, where he is to enter
national military shooting tournamen
as one of the members of the Idaho
team.
Mrs. Jennie P. Flemmer ant
daughter Marion have returned iron
three months visit in Chicago.
Carl Tyler, c. J. Westcott and MI
and Mrs. D. w. Stainbrook spent Sun
day fishing on Manns creek, abov
Weiser By walking several miles, tn
party was able to find locality wher
fishing was good and a day of fin
sport resulted.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

Miss Margaret E. Ball returned
home Sunday after weeks visit with
her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Hughes OF
Boise.
Mrs. Della Watts who has been the
house guest of Mrs Robert Farrar the
past week left Thursday evening for
her home in Salt Lake City.
DR.. and Mrs. Paul Dutton of Port
land are visiting relatives and friends
for a few weeks.
Mrs. Love Miller Smith entertained
Friday evening with a dinner at the
Palm in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. V.
Bailey and children of Portland. The
invited guests were Mrs. S. S. Foote
of Middleton, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar J.
Paine and daughter of Boise and Mr..
and Mrs w. H. Lawrence.
Dr. and Mrs. ]. w. Cue entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. o. " Bailey and chill
dren of Portland with a seven o'clock
dinner at their home on Cleveland
Blvd. Saturday evening.
Mrs. Robert Farrar entertained a
few friends last Thursday afternoon
at her home on Belmont street with
Lr.Irra -, lanor 1f har
Mrs. Della Watts of Salt Lake City.
Mrs. F. L. Crews was awarded the
high score at Bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Murphy enter
tanned few friends with a dinner
Monday evening at their new home on
Fillmore street, in honor of their fiji
tenth wedding anniversary. The In
vited guests were DR.. and Mrs. w. J.
Boone and Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Blatcn-
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Robinson and
Miss Mabel Robinson motored to the
Thousand Springs Saturday and spent
until Monday visiting their son and
brother Sidney Robinson, who is en-
ployed there.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Paine and
daughter Dorothy of Boise visited rel
atives and friends in this city Friday
evening.
Frank Weaver spent Thursday in
Boise on business.
Mr. and Mrs. o. Royce returned
Wednesday from Portland where they
spent two weeks visiting relatives.
Mrs. Curtis Hayden and Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Jones returned Friday evening
from a two weeks visit to the Yellow
stone Park. The trip was made by
auto.
Wanted, three gentlemen boarders,
423 Cleveland, three blocks from City
Hall. Adv.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR SALE, FURNITURE-Compl
furnishing for six room house; con,
sisting of two bed room sets, dlnirs
electric stove ice box, overstuffed dav-
export and chair vacuum cleaner eie =,
trio sewing machine. VIII sell al ,,e
any part, priced right for quick SIT ~.
Call mornings before or evenings 7ettc
er at $40 Blaine st. law
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29
SELLS INTEREST

Ray Turner Saturday disposed of HIS
interest in the Saratoga News
stand where he has been associated
with James Boone. Mr.. Boone will
continue in that business. Mr. Turner
has not announced his plans for the
future.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

Purdy-"That new tangled Doc
tor can tell you just how long you
are going to live"
Bickey-"That's fine. I'll go see
him. Pm just dieing to hear"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR RENT-Two rooms close to the
Washington School. Phone 74S-J.
72-73p.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

6o5 LOANS MAY BE SECURED FOR
Any purpose on farm lands, irrigated
lands, to buy or build homes, city or
farm, under our first mortgage certi-
fcates. Bankers Reserve Deposit Com
pany, Gas & Electric Bldg, DenveaI .
Colo. Il-eSc
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

WE WANT 10 BUY HALF MILE OR
Less of used wire fence 26 inches or
more high, in any length, just so 1t Is
strong enough to hold geese back. D.
w. Rice. 71-72c
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR SALE-Pure- bred Jersey bull.
coming two years old, not registered.
Fine Individual Phone 713, w. C.
Postlethwaite. 68-72c
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR RENT-Down stairs apartment at
1924 Cleveland Blvd. Phone 7S6-J.
71-72-p
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

WANTED-To buy second hand furni-
ture or goods of any kind. Alva J.
Stewart, Cor. 9Th and Arthur. Phone
80 or 1893. a5tfc
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

TAKEN UP-One smooth -mouthed bay
mare, small white strip in face, right
hind foot white. branded triangle IT,
thigh. Weight about 900 pounds. In
quire J. L. Edlefson. phone 1913.
68-74c
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

HOUSE AND 8 LOTS AT 1917 FILL
more. no membranes. For rent or
sale; or will trade for house with small
er tract. Small encumbrance not OBJ
1ectionable. DR.. Dora A. Weymouth.
72tfc
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR SALE FURNITURE-Oneb brass
bed. one set steel springs, one mat
tress, one dresser. two rugs, ITO Bel
mont. 72-75p
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

WANTED-Furnished house of about
or rooms for months from early
September. Must be modern Willing
pay good rent. Phone Hall, 28O 72-73p
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR SALE-2h dozen Rhode Island
red hens, good layers. 1103 Chicago
Tito
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR RENT - Light Housekeeping
rooms furnished or unfurnishsesa .
14th and Main. 70-1sc
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

FOR RENT-Grain and alfalfa pasture.
mary ward. Middleton. TIP
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

WANTED-Salesman; 800. 90 and COM
mission to sell guaranteed cord tires
direct from factory at lowest prices
Goodstock Tire Co, 11O6 s. Michigan
Ave., Chicago, Illinois 72-77c
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29
Band Concert at
Park Friday Evening,

Another band concert will be CIV
en- Friday evening of this week at
park. The program fol-
lows:
|. March-"Father of Victory. ....----.
D. Selection-"Echoe from the Me-
tropolitan Opera House Tobain
8. Concert Waltz-"Mo onlight on the
Hudson ..---.-..-----.-.------Hermann
4. Dance of the Serpents" Buccalari
S. Descriptive, Mill in the Forest 49,
Eilenberg
E. Selection, Chocolate Soldier" ..-.....
.....-...........---.... Strauss
Star Spangled Banner.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

ALITTLE WORSE
Sutton sees
lrate Pa.
A kick. Thud!
Ia, Ia!
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29
kEE n INTEREST
IS BEING SHOWN
IN THE BIC SALES
NJ A N SHIP CLUB
Many Have Joined In
Effort to Take Auto
mobile and Other Prizes
Offered.
WORK ONLY WILL WIN
Statesmen Report People Are Taking
To Project and Subscribing
Years In Advance.

Continued from First Page
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

Carl Tyler, C. J. Westcott and Mr..
and Mrs. D. w. Stainbrook spent Sun
day fishing on Manns creek, above
Weiser. By walking several miles, the
party was able to find locality where
fishing was good and day of fine
sport resulted.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29

Mrs. Jennie P. Flemmer and
daughter Marion have returned from
a three months visit in Chicago.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-08-29
X 4 X X r X y T. X X X X X y 4
X LOCAL AND PERSONAL !

Miss Margaret E. Ball returned
home Sunday after weeks visit will
her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Hughes o
Boise
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
TURKEY PRICES DROP,
 PLENTY IN NEW YORK
No. Western Fall to IS Gents, Texans to il Gents. Market
 Editor Reports.

New York, Dec. 22.-Turkeys should be plentiful and reasonable in price, according to P. Q. Foy. editor of The New York Daily Market Re- port. MT. roy said yesterday the moderate weather of Wednesday had permitted the free arrival into the wholesale market of turkeys, thus cleaning up delayed stock that had been on the rails because of cold weather.
 "A great many carloads of Texas stock arrived too late for Thanksgiv- ing and have been in coolers and sold recently at from 40 to 45 cents," said Mr. Foy Yesterday the wholesale houses on Washington street and in West Washington Market districts, as we'll as in the Chelsea district were congested with turkeys and prices fell to 4s to 50 cents on No. Western. While good Texas birds were sold at from fl to A cents.
 Some dealers who purchased their stocks early at cost of from 52 to 54 cents will be compelled to charge
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
FORD HITS REPORTS
 HE BACKS FASCISTI
German Articles Part of Organlucd Propaganda Against Him. says
 Nlanufaoturcr.

Detroit Dec. 22.--There is little doubt In Henry Fords mind that re- cent articles in the German presA suggesting he may be backing lzthe Italian Fascisti movement. are part of some organized" propaganda move ment 10 discredit him at home eid abroad.
 'The suggestion that l am f . nc ing any such movement as the Fa- scisti In Italy is ridiculous" he aaid.
 T am more than glad to have the Faseistl for friends-because friends In every class of life do no one any harm and enemies are not to my lik- ing. But l cannot conceive of myself or my lieutenants sponsoring any movement which contemplated tho seizure of governmental power. Still less can I conceive of my financing such a scheme.
 Propaganda. suggested to some radical minded writer by some one in Germany, probably an American vis- itor, is the way I would classify this article. You know I am always be- ing attacked by propaganda.
 '1a Is fact that rumors about my self and the company come in here by the hundreds every day in ths week."
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
TREASURER TO GET
 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
All Public Collections to Be Turned in Every 30 Days

charter amendment requiring all
 who collect or handle city funds to
 make monthly payments to the treas-
 nrer. was adopted last night at a
 meeting of the revision committee.
 Under the present rule some officials
 make semi-annual reports and large
 sums of money are held up until those reports are submitted. The sys- tom Of reporting will not be changed, but under the proposed amendment money will be turned over more regu- larly, 1t was explained by Corporation Counsel J. H. Kirkham, who prepared the amendment.
 The committee also voted to recom- mend an amendment to place the con lroi Of all properties owned by the city and not specifically placed under any commission. under the board of finance and taxation, that board to lease properties and collect rentals.
 No Action on Purchasing.
 No action was taken on the matter or employing purchasing agent, as It was desired to hear figures prepar- ed by Representative-elect E. w. Christ.
 Senator E. F. Hall, chairman of the committee. opposed the proposal to retire all policemen who have served 25 years and who desire retirement the policemen to be placed on the pension list with half pay. He said such move would cause the downfall or the pension system as it would soon become burden. While in the leg isiature, Senator Hall made thor ough study of pension systems and his talk in opposition to the new move- ment was convincing. By unanimous was decided to drop the proposal.
 In the police and fire pension funds. it was decided to have one member of each department on1 the board of 1 trustees, the man to be named by the | department and approved by the common council
 Water Department Suggestions.
 Chairman w. l.. Hatch of the wa ter board was heard on proposed | affecting that depart ment. He urged that charter right | be given for the sale of water in Plainville and Newington, both towns having applied for water service. The board also sought charter right to as- l. sess a penalty of 10 per cent for non- rayment of water rents on time and | 6 per cent interest each year.
 Chairman Hatch presented a plan Tor the extensions of water mains through which all abutting properties would be taxed. Those actually en- toying service would pay for what water they use and in addition would join with those not using water in li making up 10 per cent of the cost of he extension, payable annually for 10. ears. The tree recommendations of the water nard were taken under con iteration. it
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
STATELY TREE NOW
 GREE7S THE PUBLIC
Ez-Soldiers to Decorate Court .x Oi Honor

At the meeting of the Municipal Christmas Tree committee held last evening at o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms it was reported that $350 has been received to date for the tree fund.
 Veterans of Eddy-Glover and Wal ter J. Smith posts have been asked to meet at the American Legion rooms on West Main street on Sun day afternoon and from there march to Central Park in body. They will leave the center at o'clock, headed by the Philharmonic band, and will proceed to the Court of Honor on Walnut Hill park to place Christmas wreaths on each of the monuments.
 The exercises at the tree, which has already been put in place on the northeastern corner of the Central Park, will be held at 5:30 o'clock. The following is a list of carols to be sung: "Christmas Eve" "The First Noel" "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" "Hymns for Christmas Day" Tt Came Upon the Midnight Clear" Joy to the World" 70 Come, All YeI Faithful" 70 Little Town of Bethe- bem," Silent Night" Under the stars" "The Christmas Tree Carol"
 A new feature to be introduced in New Britain for the first time to ush- CT in the new year is being planned by members of the Christmas com mittee. On New Years eve it is planned to have four musicians, pre- ferably two cornetists and two trom- bonists, to play carols from the bal cony of City Hall on West Main street from 1l:30 until 12 o'clock midnight. Harry c. Jackson and George Mathews have been appointed com mittee to arrange for this.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
RADICALS FREED ON RAu,

Benton Harbor, Mich, Dec. 22.- All the remaining radicals in the. Der. rin County jail at St. Joseph, were released yesterday afternoon. Ar. engagements were completed by which Joseph Szak. Norman Tallentire, Charles Erickson. Seth Nordling and Eugene Bechtold were freed, under joint bonds of $25,OO0, pending the opening of the trial January 15
 Eyebrant Wesseliuso, counsel for the prisoners, completed arrange ments for the reduction of the $10,- 900 individual bonds of four of the 16 reds now at liberty to $5,000 apiece, and the s20,000 thus released with s6,000 additional, was applied as bail for the five who have been in jail since the raid in the sand hills at Bridgeman last August.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
DAWES HITS OUT AT
 POST OFFICE SHEET
Points Out Where the Present
 System Is Lacking

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Genefal Charles G Dawes. former director of the na tlona, budget, today made public wha, ne termed the Submerged" balance sheet of the post office department. Ii
 showed deficit of s16,10S,00o for the first three months operation of the postal savings this year.
 me Chicago Tribune printed what it said was a reproduction of the bal ance sheet, accompanied by a letter rom J. 2. Knapp, vice-president of lhe Otis Elevator Co, who assisted in making ont the report.
 Liabilities of the post office depart mcnt.a according to the reproduced re- port, ss*wf1 s140.S46,590 for the first three aanths of the year and assets were s124,64s,59o.
 II have endeavored to produce a true picture of the post office opera tlons by taking the regular post office accounts alone (which alone do not give the true picture) and adding to them what they lack" Mir. Knapp's reproduced letter reads.
 T believe that each government de- nartment can be successfully placed 'n this basis. When accomplished, consolidation of them will produce 'a'ance sheet and operating state- nent of the United States" it con luded.
 "Bureancrats" were charged with ttempting to throttle the government T statement by Gen. Dawes re- 'arding the post office balance sheet. |
 Although the balance sheets had | ostmaster general Gen. Dawes said e had heard nothing of the post of ce balance sheet and declared the overnments accounting today to be
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
BACKWARD, TURN, ETC."
Town Crier in Sydney. N. $. w. Call
 cd on Job When Newspaper Strike Closes Plants. AZ

Sydney. N. S. w, Dec. 2a. = The town bellman of Perth who had been idle for 70 years, was revived during the newspaper strike when all news papers were compelled to close down. It lasted five weeks.
 The strike began when the propric- tors refused to accede to the demands of the mechanical staffs for increased wages. The men walked out and threw a cordon of pickets around each office. which prevented employees from entering the buildings
 The strike brought to the people of Perth forcibly the part daily news paper plays in their lives. Public houses and coffee stalls, in order to satisfy the general demand for in formation, began posting real and imaginary cable and telegraph news Auctioneers and stores found that few buyers attended their sales with out the usual advertising. Motion picture screen advertisements writers began to work overtime.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
WIZ

Westinghouse. Newark).
 bS5 ?. m.-Something for Every body copyrighted stories by the Youths Companion.
 5:45 D. m.-Conditions of leading industries by k. D. WychoY, editor of the Magazine of Wall Street
 e:4S p. m.--Resume of sporting events, otc.
 6;Oo p. m.-Musical program.
 ZOO p. m.--Bedtime stories.
 7'4S p. m.-Musical program by the Misses Mabele Cowan, pianiste; Kathlyn Holey, soprano; and Virginia Parkinson. violinist, of Orange, N. ]. S:SO p. m.-Concert by Andrcas Arup, baritone, of Brooklyn.
 9:1o p. m.--Concert by Eva Emmet Wycoff.
 1o;O1 p. m.-Concert by the Aida Brass Quartet of Brooklyn.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

(General Electric Co.,. Schenectady
 6:00 D. n.--Produce and stock market quotations. News bulletins.
 6;3O p. m.-Santa Claus talks to children.
 6:45 p. m.--Children's program of Christmas stories, Miss Gladys Lott, reader
 7:45 p.s m.---Concert program.
 lO:S0 p. m.-Late concert.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
WBZ

(Westinghouse--Spr;ngfield)
 1880 p. m.--Uncie Wiggily Bedtime Story. Market reports.
 7:45 D. m.--"Modern Ways in An- cient Times" from the Youths Com panion.
 500 p. m.-Special Christmas pro gram of baritone solos by John Rob- erts, of Trinity church choir; auto harp and harmonica selections by Fred w. Davis.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
NEGRO CONVENTION.

Kansas City. Mo. Dec. c2.--A national convention of negroes, under the auspices of the negro national educational congress will be held in Washington, March and 9. accord ing to the announcement of J. silas Harris. president of the organization here today.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

the consumers 5s to SO cents Two of the leading retail dealers in Wash ington Market were offering their fancy Western turkeys at so cents and the Texas birds at 55 cents late We'd ncsday, lowered their prices, and one stated that another cut would be made today"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
VOICES M THE AR
KDKA

Friday, December 22, 1929.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

The American woman has been criticised somewhat since last cleo Ion for neglecting the political priyf- eges suffrage gives her.
 Abroad, however, particularly in England, ,American\women are de- ;ldediy Tn the political limelight and 'ssumlng many positions formerly ield exclusively by men.
 Lady Ancaster, formerly lsloise i'reese or New York, has just been made an English justice of the peace. der husband holds high official position.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
WGI

(American Radio and Research Corp. ;i Medford Hillside. Mass) v 6:So p. m.--Boston police reports. Late news flashes. Early sport news.
 9:SO D. m.-Evening program:
 l. Concert by New England Staff Band of the Salvation Army. Staff Captain Young, director.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

kDkA
 tWestinghouse. East Pittsbnrgh). i. ,, 6ib p. m,-special dinner concert by kDkA Little Symphony Orchestra, 7'lb D. m,-News. Trl-weekly let ter from Farm and Home.
 7;3O to S:30 ?. m.--Santa Claus will be In his workshop and will have some of his assistants there too to answer telephone calls from the kid dies S'sO p. m.--"i. Literary Moments" by Marjory Stewart
 s'Oo D.. m,-Concert by Helen clough, soprano; George w. Best, bass. and R. R. Baker. vlolnist, from KDkA Little Symphony Orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

"a disgraoeful and archaic system"
 He said the disappearance Of the balance sheet could not be dismissed as "a great fuss about nothing"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-19
VEXED WIFE FINDS
 NAP IS BEST CURE

WOOSTER, Ohio, April 19. - When I became vexed l took a nap. It has done wonders in calming me down"
 In these words Mrs Louis B. Hod- ard, seventy-eight, of this city, eX- plained the success of her married life, which has just reached the six tieth milestone.
 MT. and Mrs Howard a few days ago enjoyed their siXtieth wedding anniversary dinner, which was pre- pared wholly-except for the cake by Mrs. Howard.
 MT. Howard, eighty-one, also helped to preserve the family har- mony.
 When I felt quarrelsoma l always left the house and stayed away until ! got over my spell" he declared.
 Mrs Howard admitted that staying at home constituted no small part of her secret of happy home.
 My husband never came home and found me gone," she said. "Once when my sister died, I was away from home five weeks. But that was my longest absence"