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HAWK TRUTHS

"Now, If they say you're bad, there
ls truth to it." said Mr.. Hen Hawk,
.'but they say a great deal about me
that isn't so. / am accused OF many
things / do not do"
"What does that mean2" asked Mr..
Cooper's Hawk.
at means" explained Mr.. Hen
Hawk. "that they say do many lad
things which l do not. BY accusing
me of these bad actions, they state
that I do them.
"And / don't.
"Of course. I'm not perfect. Well
after all, who is? I've made mistakes
and have done wrong things. That Is
natural. 1 try to improve. try tc
do better.
"Surely, all that is to my credit"
"Nyhat does it mean when you say
those good things are to your creditT
asked the Cooper's Hawk.
"That means" said Mr.. Hen Hawk,
"that there are many good things to
be said for me, as things that are to
nv credit are things that are to my
favor"
"Oh, yes, oh, yes" said Mr.. Cocper's
Hawk.
81 fly slowly about and have a great
deal of dignity and style, I'm told. l
eat many horrible insects and do a
great deal Of good that way.
"Of course / will admit like to eat
the insects, but still it is nice to do
good work and to like it. too
'I do a great deal more good than
harm, and what is more. folks often
gossip about me and mistake ME for
others and sag that I do horrible
deeds that do not do at all.
ut Is most unfortunate"
"Well," said the Cooper's Hawk,
perhaps it Is better to be as / am
Now I am dangerous. I'm just as
dangerous as Mr.. Sparrow Hawk is
good and helpful.
81 have small cousin. Master
Sharpshin; just as bad as I am! Ev'
cry bit!
1--WE like to do as much harm to
pigeon families and chicken families
and some of those other nice and del
icate and tempting little families as
Is possible.
Really, Mr.. Hen Hawk, you should
live up to yo ~utation instead OF
behaving so much better.
"That is the way we do.
1--WE nest quite early in the spring
not too early, but when it begins to be
nice and warm.
"Those little SparrOwhawks are Ger
tainly good-natured creatures.
"They like to 20 to the cities ant
places about the cities so that the
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repute, but there Is no fruit richer In
food and with marked medicinal value.
One pound of prunes will furnish more
nutriment than the same weight OF
lean meat or bread.
Prune Bread.-To a pint of light
bread sponge prepared with milk add
two tablespoonfuls Of sugar and
graham flour to make a stiff batter.
Add a cupful Of steamed prunes that
have been stoned and cut fine. Turn
the dough into the pans and let rise
then bake in moderate oven.
Prune Scones.-Cream one-quarter
of a cupful Of butter, add one-haIf
cupful of sugar, one beaten egg and
one cupful of -four sifted with one
half teaspoonful of baking powder.
Add one-quarter Of cupful Of mashed
drained prunes, roll the dxlgh into
q roll and cut in rounds; dust with
sugar and bake in a slow oven.
A prune omelet is one which the
family will like. Stew, stone and mash
the prunes, using cupful, adding a
little sugar If needed, spread over the
omelet just before turning.
chiIdren's Supper Dish. - Rub
through a sieve one cupful of cooked
prunes and the same quantity Of
cooked rice; add sugar to sweeten, II
needed, little grated lemon peel, an
egg yolk beaten and thinned slightly
with water; cook until well heated
through. Serve with cream and sugar
hot or cold.
Prune Bread Puddine.-Butter slices
of stale bread, cover with hot milk,
add layers Of stewed prunes and re-
peat until the dish is full. Bake In a
moderate oven until we'll heaesd
through. Serve with sauce prepared
by cooking a pint Of water and table
spoonful Of cornstarch mixed with
two tablespoonfuis Of sugar; when
we'll couked add a cupful of orange
juice. A beaten egg may be added and
cooked in the mixture, II a richer
sauce Is required
Prunes put through sieve and add
ed to the morning cereal is good
dish for the children.
When making prune pies add one
third as many raisins as prunes and
the flavor Of the pie will be Improved.
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Chop one-half pound of steamed
prunes, add two tablespoonfuls OF
sugar, a third of cupful Of boiling
water and a tablespoonful of lemon
Juice. Mix and cook in double boil
er until thick enough to spread on the
cake This filling spread on bread or
toast for luncheon or for sandwich
filling is delicious.
Apples may he cored and baked un-
til nearly cooked, then the centers
filed with raisins and prunes. Cover
with a meringue and bake until brown.
Serve as a dessert with cream and
sugar.
Gelatin Prune Dessert.-Soak one
half pound of prunes in two cupfuls
of water overnight. Cook them In
the same water until soft, then stone
and cut them into quarters. To the
prune liquor add enough boiling wa
ter to make two cupfuls. soak two
tablespoonfuls of gelatin In one-half
cupful Of cold wafer. Add one-half
cupful of sugar with quarter cupful
of lemon juice to the hot liquid. Strain
and add the prunes and chill. Stir
while cooling to prevent the prunes
from settling. Serve with sugar and
cream.
Apple Pudding.-Beat one egg. add
to it a third Of teaspoonful Of salt,
two teaspoonfuls Of sugar and a cup
full of thin sweet cream, then add two
cupfuls Of flour mixed with four tea.
spoonfuls of baking powder. Grease
a two-quart pudding pan, half fill with
pared and quartered sour apples,
spread the batter over them and steam
in a steamer two hours or bake in a
hot oven. The apples If not easily
cooked may be cooked little before
adding the batter. Serve with lemon
sauce or sugar and cream.
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"Don't Ask My Opinion"

people who love birds, but who must
see birds will see them.
"They're handsome little birds, too,
with their long tail and their long
sclssor-like wings.
"They build their nests in the holes
of dead trees.
"Yes, they're lovely creatures. But
we don't want to be like that.
"Then there are the Duck Hawks.
There Is nest Of them along some
cliffs not far away from yonder river.
They're relatives of very noble and
famous European hawks.
They're very, very brave. Oh, yes,
they are without fear. it Is said, and
will strike while flying If there is dam
ger near.
"But for us-let us be harmful and
lead wild lives"
Dear me-" said Mr. Hen Hawk, at
seems too bad to think that you are as
you are, and don't mind and that |
mind Il because I'm supposed to be
what I'm not
Better take my advice and do some
of the things folks say you do"
"No," said Mr.. Hen Hawk, "even II
/ am unjustly accused l cannot act
differently.
81 really, really cannot"
"Oh, very WE'LL" said Mr.. Cooper's
Hawk. Don't ask my opinion then"
"There Is no harm in asking It."
said Mr.. Hen Hawk, "as long as l do
not follow it,"
"True, true" said Mr.. Cooper's
Hawk, "but am not offended. /
wouldn't want to be thought perfect,
or even moderately good. 1t wouldn't
appeal to me at ALL not at ALL"
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IN AN ORPHANAGE

Troop 26 of the Pacific Hebrew or
manage in San Francisco has won a
high place under the enthusiastic lead
ership of julius /. Kahn. In spite OF
the fact that the freedom OF these
boys is somewhat curtailed by the con-
ditions Of institutional life, they man.
age to get in some hiking and camping
and are splendid good turner's" Scout
Harry Pepper was voted the troop win
ner in a good turn contest for the
wear 1921. The act which won him this
honor by vote of the troop is as fol-
lows: The boys were expected to clean
up q hall which had been left Uttered
and disorderly after an entertainment.
What was their surprise, therefore, the
next morning to find the hall as clean
as If the brownies had been at work
all night. But Harry Pepper was the
brownie. He had spent his good hours
working while the others slept.
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Carrying On With the
American Legion

Tombstones, and even war memoir
ialS, are being bought from Ger
many by English and American cities,
because Germany is able to underbid
other markets.
Breezy letters from hometown bud
dies are being sent wounded Kansas
soldiers in a hospital at Fort Bayard,
n. NJ. The barrage was set up by
Kansas posts Of the Legion.
A pilotless plane Is becoming the
sensation Of the yillacoublav airdome,
France. Controlled by wireless from
the ground. the plane circles far and
wide over the countryside.
Commander MacNider one senator
and one representative will form
President Harding's commission to
control the erection of American var
memorials on European battlefelds.
From the breasts of II members
of New YOrk's police force will CLEAN
a new badge, the French police medal.
This number and several secret serv-
ice men have been awarded the medals
with citations for the excellent care
they took of Marshal Foch and Premier
BRAND when the two notable French
men visited this country.
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BOY
Sou s
p p
Conducted by National Council Of the Boy
Scouts of American
SCOUTS, COMMUNITY ASSETS

When it comes to the community
Good Turn" boy scouts are right on
the job. The following report for
1921 has just reached the national
council of the Boy Scouts of America
from Atlantic City, New Jersey:
The boy scouts of Atlantic City as
sisted voluntarily all good movements
for civic welfare. Listed below are
q few Of the many civic good turns
in which they participated.
l. Assisted in the annual Atlantic
City pageant and bathers' review as
aid to King Neptune, ushers, mes
sengers, etc. Also took part in all
the events, entering two floats.
2. Assisted four times per year IN
delivery of invitations to naturaliza-
tion school conducted by the United
States Department of Labor at the
Illinois Avenue school.
8. Distributed propaganda for Near
East Relief drive. .
4. Conducted Roosevelt week in AT
Iantic City putting before the churches,
schools, clubs and individuals the lie
of this great man.
5. Assisted in the celebration OF
Mothers day.
@. Assisted as messengers during the
National Education convention In April
for one whole week.
Z. Assisted as messengers during
the national convention, Masonic Or
der of Gottos.
g. Distributed 10000 bags for the
Atlantic City hospital during Christ
mas week.
8. Collected food for the poor and
distributed same during Thanksg1V"
ing and Christmas week.
10. Assisted the Visiting Nurses as
sociation in the sale and distribution
of Christmas seals.
II. Assisted as messengers during
the fifth district conference OF inc
Rotary club at the steel pier aho
Vernon hall.
IL. On many occasions collected the
boxes throughout Atlantic City for the
permanent blind relief fund.
13. Assisted as ushers and mes
sengers at the National Paint, OIL aid
Varnish association at their conven-
ton at the Hotel Traymore.
IA. Participated in the annual Me
mortal day parade Of the 6. A. Il.
Is. Promoted Good Book week con
Quoted by the Atlantic City public
library.
16. Assisted rs aides and messengers
at the convention of the United States
Chamber Of Commerce at the Million
Dollar pier in April.
II. Assisted the Atlantic City Un'
derwriters' association in distributing
posters about the city for Fire Pre-
ventlon day in October.
1S. Distributed printed matter for
the China Famine relief in April.
10. And many other small commun'
ity "good turns" of which we have NO
record.
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then, all bearing a family resemblance
to the incomparably beautiful crepe de
chine that antedates them. This Is
the crepe chosen for the exquisite
gown shown here with draped boz
ice and sleeves. 1t is generously be-
decked with crystal beads set about
the neck and down the top of the
sleeves and about the bodice where 1t
blouses over girdle similarly
adorned. The skirt is almost covered
with these twinkling crystals, but they
are left off the long, bias sash Of the
material which falls in two pointed
ends at the left side, where short
drapery is placed over the hips. Clus-
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How Did That HapPen2

Willie was only seven. nevertheless
he was allowed to go for an outing
with the choir boys. His little suit
was brand new when he set out, but
when he returned the entire seat OF
his trousers was gone.
His mother met him at the door on
his return, and said: "Oh, Willie. sure
ly you didn't walk home like that?"
"Its all right, mother" replied Will
lie. "No one saw me, for / walked
all the way backwards"
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BELIEVES Ia SCOUTING

Governor w. II. McMaster, who was
one of the thirty or more gubernatorial
heads who became officially tender
foot scouts during the twelfth ami
versary Of the Boy Scouts of America
Is q stanch believer in scouting, par
tlcularly In the scout oath and law,
and even more particularly in the
good turn. "There is no investment
q boy can make" he told the scouts
on the occasion Of his investure, 'that
is so sure of winning a quick return
as Kindness" and he went on TO sug-
gest that the person most deserving
OF all of a scouts thoughtfulness and
devotion Is mother" He advised
every boy to 60 home and Kiss his
mother, and to follow up the kiss by
doing everything, big or little, that
would help her or save her In any way
from worry.
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Y M c. A. HELPS PRISONERS
Men Confined in "Disciptinary Bar.
racks" at Governors Island,
Appreciate Training.

Thanks to the Y. NJ. c. A. many Of
the disciplinary barracks" maintained
nv the United States for its soldiers
who fracture the rules that govern the
buck private and officer alike aren't all
dark walls and dar living. Such a
one is historic Fort ay at Governors
island, New York lrbor, where be-
tween 200 and 800 soldiers are usually
confined, most of whom are "in' for
minor offenses. A few, however, are
being cared for" only a few days,
prior to their taking up longer resi-.
dence at Fort Leavenworth, the army
prison.
Col. John Z. Hunt was commanding
officer of Fort Jay during the World
war and he introduced "Y" activities
for its inmates. Since that time the
secretaries have kept up their work.
The "Y" Is housed in the first build
ing of its kind the organization ever
built in this country. Every Wednes.
day the confined men are allowed to
attend the "sing- and about It's
of the men make the walls reSoupd.
The Sunday evening religious service
is even better attended, more than 200
taking part.
Another feature of the work is the
teaching of volunteer instructors OF
educational subjects. Spanish and
French courses. together with reading
writing and arithmetic, are proving the
most popular subjects. The men show
a desire to absorb as much knowledge
as possible during their period Of con
finement.
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In an effort to obtain compensation
and disqualification Ar eX-service men.
Although he was born in Holland,
Mr.. Hollenga had little difficulty in
mastering the american" language.
AS a speaker for the Legion In all
parts of the country, his oratorical
ability has become so well known that
he is called BILLY Sunday of the Amer
lean Legion"
A citizen of the United States for a
number of years, Mr.. HOllenga volun-
teered as a private shortly after war
was declared. He was soon made a
drill sergeant, but found no joy in this
squads right" career because OF mis-
desire to get to France. He obtained
transfer to Base Hospital 50 and
served with this unit overseas.
When the war ended Mr.. Hollenga
spent more than year organizing
chambers of commerce in the South,
and then served as a field represent
ative for the Legion. He was later
appointed director of organization at
Legion national headquarters and
served in that position until National
Commander Hanford MacNider sent
him to Washington as personal rep
resentative to aid disabled ex-serVlce
men in obtaining justice from the gov
ernment.
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Two Pretty Afternoon Models.

their neck openings and the treatment
Of the arm's-eye. Color and color COM
binations also lend them interest. The
suit pictured is in dark blue piped
with white, and has a V-shaped neck
opening. 1t fastens with buttons on
the left shoulder and has separate
trunks. Jersey cloth in two-colof COM
bination makes the suit for young
girl. Itlhas a semi-fitted body and the
trunks are Joined to the overgarment,
which fastens on the left shoulder.
The arn's-eye is built out with fold
of the lighter coiored Jersey. This
youthful suit makes possible many
pretty color combinations and Is very
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-05-11

Tn THE drama of summer fashions
L for afternoon crepe continues to
hold the center of the stage. Its bright
rivals, sprightly taffetas and distinc-
tive foulards, cast in important roles,
play their parts equally well, but the
exquisite texture Of crepe lends itself
to drapery and there is flare for
draperies. SO long as 1t lasts the
suppleness of crepe will make them
eminent in the aristocratic COM
pany of silks that foregathef in affairs
of afternoon or evening.
Various new crepey weaves with new
names, are presented every now and
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stores in eight states wnere' articles
made by disabled fighters ace sold.
She is national chairman Of the auxil-
isry's American committee and has
specialized in the formation of citi-
zenship clubs and organizations OF
children Of ex-service men.
Before engaging in auxiliary work.
Mrs. Johnston appeared as concert
artist in many western cities. This
she relinquished for activity in be-
half of ex-service men.
Her husband, DR.. NJ. c. Johnston, is
a big game hunter and has brought
down mountain sheep, elk, deer ana
bear in the Rocky mountains ana
moose in the Canadian woods. Mrs
Johnston has accompanied him on
many hunts.
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cheers of the American Legion. Waro
o. Gilbert of Kokomo, Ind, one OF the
Hoosiers' pitchers, went back to col
lege after IL months as balloonist
in France. Emmons Clay of the catch-
Inc staff served 10 months as goo'
When the Legion men in Seattle dis
covered this they turned out anu
wished the pair good luck.
From Seattle the Indiana party went
straight to where the sun rises. There
japan college teams will be taken on
but they will be the guests Of Waseoa
university of Tokyo. So great mas
been the interest shown in the visit
that the Japan university has guaran-
teed the American players S15'oOo lot
expenses. Baseball has been intro
duced In. Japan before. Two other
American college teams have Travelled
the Pacific and shown their wares.
Tokyo has an American Legion post
and its members are planning to show
the ex-service men much Of the Orient
and its attractions during the Indiana
teams stay.
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ters of flowers, made Of the crepe, are
set on the girdle and sprinkling OF
beads sparkles on them.
A simpler and more youthful model
appears in company Of its brilliant
rival, but It has distinguished charm
of its own. A full skirt with deep
facing Is cut in scallops and has
novel adornment Of roses that head
loops and ends made of crepe folds.
The roses are set about the girdle
and on the sleeves, which are seal
loped and draped.
Swimming suits like these shown
here are known as Annette Keller
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Beaded Erock Effects.

Beaded frocks had such an ex-
tended vogue that it seemed they
must be replaced by something new
this year but not so. The shops are
still resplendent with lavishly beaded
evening dresses, and afternoon frocks
have beaded decorations. The fash
ionable three-piece street suit has
beaded blouse. and even the sport suit
often has lingerie blouse with the
bright touch in beads. Several buy
ers, lust back from Paris, confirm the
reports that beads are the leading
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CITIZEN OF TWO COUNTRIES
Frank Sinclair, Historian Of GAINESVILLE
(Wis.) Post, Honored by
Bourges, France.
The average American newspaper
snortinc editor considers himself

lucky to preserve
a mere semblance
of citizenship, but
Frank Sinclair,
who holds that
osition on a
Janesville (WiS.)
newspaper, bears
the distinction Of
being a citizen Of
two countrieS-or
at least Of two
cities.
Sinclair, who Is
historian of the
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Difficult to Comprehend.

Father was trying to explain Stand
ard Time" to little Harry, but Harry
was not sure that he understood.
after all, it is no great matter,
said father. You are now only in
the fourth grade. When you have
gone to school longer, you will learn
MI about it."
"NLaybe so," said Harry with re-
assuring smile. "The teacher says
that even lots Of eighth grade boys
and girls don't understand longitude
and gratitude. e."-Wayside Tales.
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IIIS ysIIILIIsslE sIIIIle
Crepes Play Leading Roles;
New Annette Kellernans i


man models. If you swim, II you are
perfect thirty-six and If you are wise,
you will wear Annette Kellerman
bathing togs when you go for your
daily plunge this summer. But these
"ifs" are important. The knitting
mills know it and turn out other suits
for the surf and sands, that are less
revealing than these elastic, form
fitting models and much kinder to
faulty figures. But the Annette Keller
man is a Joy to swimmers, not to mem
tion spectators.
These models show variations that
are worth considering, In the shape OF
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SCOUT DOESN'T TELL NAME

The Anaconda (Mont.) boy scout
who found and restored to Its owner
valuable ring is no doubt still chuck
ling over the wide publicity which was
given the incident, for he never at any
time gave his name, and apparently
has no intentions of so doing. A re-
ward was offered to establish his lden-
tity but he never came forward to
claim II. Evidently good turn Is a
good turn to him and nothing more, as
II Is with all other scouts.
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MEDALS ASKED FOR LIVE SAVER

Application has been made to the
national court Of honor for life-sav-
Ing medal to be awarded to Eugene
McGlone, student of Centenary COL
lege at Shreveport, La, who saved the
life of Sam Brand at the risk OF his
own in February last. The two boys
were on a raft which broke, letting
them down into the water. McGlone
could swim, but Brand could not Nc
Clone pushed log to his friend and
towed him to shore.
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Aberdeen, S. D.,
n national vice
president of the
American Legion
auxilla has
sacrificed a ca
reer in music for
A m e ri ca n i s m
work and TO aid
In relieving the
condition of sick
and wounded ex-
service men.
Mrs. Johnston Is
IN charge Of
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Sincere.

"Sir," said the youth respectfully,
81 am a poor man and you are q mil.
lIonaire. know il seems preSumptuous
In me to aspire TO the hand of your
daughter, but my love for her is 50
great that l must overstep conven.
tiOns."
The great man seemed interested.
"But | have four daughterS-which
do YOU wiSh?' he asked, not unkindly.
"Oh, sir" replied the lover breath
Iessly. "Tll leave that to yOu."-Ths
American Legion Weekly.
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N4uu MlAtweaQ
Found Out.

Bishop ]. S. Flipper said In an ad-
dress In Atlanta:
"Be sure your sin will find you out.
An Atlanta family had parrot that
took sick, and they sent 1t downstairs
TO be treated in the servants quar-
ters. The parrot remained downstairs
several weeks. Then 1t was brought
back, cured, to the drawing room.
But always, after that sojourn
downstairs, the parrot could never
hear bell without eyclaimins.
Grossly:
""Oh, let the devils ring again"
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fresh Frui [ 8,
pruneS are q most
desirable fruit.
The ordin a ry
method of Serv-
| n g p r u n e s
(boarding house
style) has put
them into dis