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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
IDEAL HUSBANDS

According to a questionnaire filled out by University of Minnesota CO., eds. the ideal husband must be mod erately good looking. athletically in- clined, morally clean. respectful to- ward religion, healthy, appreciative of the good and beautiful things of life. well trained socially. optimistic and good natured, chivalrous. That's all. And this list somehow recalls to us much shorter and sin. pier defini- tion of the ideal mate, contained in an English music hall song which Kip ling quotes Cor composes). Thus: "E must be man of decent height,
 'E must be a man of weight;
 E must come home on a Saturday
 night
 In perfectly sober state;
 E must know low to love me, 4
 And e must know 'ow to kiss And if 'e's enough to keep us both
 can't refuse i'm blissp l, 
 Is romance dead? Do the men and women of today know how to feel. or hope to inspire. the great love? If not-Why?
 You ask why romance has de-
 ~. eiiih ehe reason IS that men are afraid to take a chance" writes TX. M. A. il. S." "A man feels foolish If he is acting up to romantic standards. If he begins to talk sweet nothlngs or to breathe vows of life- long devotion, there is always the danger that the girl will laugh at him ana no man wants to have that happen. AS a result he makes sure that his protestations of undying love are couched in such language that he can always defend himself by saving he was joking. Safety first-not TO- nance.
 Tn olden days declaration of love carried with it no proposal of mar riage. In those days you could tell a girl you loved her and there were no breach of promise suits to c,1rb a mans romantic impulses.
 Another thing that has led to the decline of romance is lack of time. Love making, like all other pursurrs demands time and care if success be desired. The modern. man can,r dance constant attendance upon his beloved, or beloved-to- be, because he has to earn his food. So, often. does she have to earn hers. He sees her at the end of the day. when he is all tired out; or at the end of the weex when he wants Q rest.
 Moreover, there are too many re- strictions upon him. Where can he talk to her in burning words of his love? If he does it in the street he is considered crazy. The parks are too. open, and homes are too full of nar. ents and such like dampers of ardor Restaurants and theatres are too public; movie palaces too vffar- besides, he will be told to shut up.
 "P. SIX. M. A. M. S. stanfis for Aenneth Montmorenoy Algernon Montjoy Stone, nom de plume Von see. have some dickerings of TO- nance in me yeti"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

have 8 Nah Jongg set, and let Mrs.
 Kittingly try her luck-why, she did
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
GIFTS FOR GIRLS

The young man who is not engaged may not give young woman jew elry. No matter how many dazzling necklaces or earrings flash at him in the stores he must count them off his list if he wishes to be strictly conventional. Not bracelet nor even the plainest ring must he consider unless the girl is his fiancee. Nor must the young man, who is not en- gagged, consider furs, nor, in fact, anything to wear. But with these exceptions he may select his Christ mas presents unhampered.
 Now then there are fans-oh, ador- able ones to match evening gowns. There are Oriental scarfs (and these are not considered in the same class with things to wear) which are both dainty and exquisite. Every girl who dances or goes to tho opera will ap- preciate them.
 And speaking of opera-opera glasses make a charming present. A kodak also makes a delightful gift.
 silk umbrella is something every girl adores. While handker- chiefs do not sound very attractive, beautiful box with a very exquisite brand of perfume. they may be de- cidedly interesting.
 Flowers, candy and books are a young mans standby. There Is noth- ing young woman like quite so much as1 to receive Christmas bouquet. A five-pound box of sweets will also appeal to her, although 1t Is true they will not exactly arouse any sentiment. This is a gift for the chap who merely boasts that they are "pals" and the affairs is purely platonic. But books may be both platonic and a lover's gift. A set of any of the standard works bound in leather makes an ideal present and one every girl is proud to show to her friends.
 For the girl who is musical a leather music roll, or a good selec- tion of new music is an appropriate gift. =,
 For the girl, who sews there are wonderfully wrought work baskets and sewing tables. +
 Leather writing portfolios and writ ing materials are attractive. Beaded bags( leather bags and handbags make useful. gifts.
 The girl who boards or shares a bachelor girl apartment will appre- ciate something for her room or home. A reading lamp, tea tray or chocolate set would be most acceptable.
 
 When making cold starch mix it dSHn n yri nf tfo1r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
DOMESTIC DAYS
By ROY |. MCARpELL

Mrs. Jarr was peevish. What kept you so late?" she whimpered. You know this Is Gertrude's evening out and we have an early supper in consequence Now, please, don't say you were detained at the office by extra work"
 Well, I'm awfully sorry" said MT. Jarr. but Rangie and l stopped In Sofs place at the corner to buy few cigars, and we threw dice to see who'd pay. Then Rafferty, the build er came and challenged us to chuck for a quarter a throw: Slavinsky, the glazier,. dropped in, Sol took hand, and we were sticking him and l didn't like to break away. Besides, l won s2.75. and you can have it.,
 T wouldn't touch itr' cried Mrs Jarr indignantly. "Oh, Edward, don't you know it's wrong to gambler"
 'Yot, don't call that gambling, do you?" asked MT. Jarr. Gee! A fel- low works all day till his mind Is -dull as lead, and little good-natured ~excitement brightens him up. We've z got to have little fun In this life. - You know. Well, how did you get along today?" he added to change the subject.
 "Oh, all right" replied Mrs. Jarr. I had a nice visit from Mrs. Wrixley You know, her husband owns these apartments. And she's so nice to me ever since she met me at Mts. oltS ver's.'
 What did the landlords lady want?" asked Mir. Jarr.
 Why. Mrs. Wrixley Is so interest ed in her church, and they are hav- ing fair, and she has a booth, and there is a beautiful Nah Jongg set and she thought she'd go around among her friends and chance 1t off, She had envelopes in which there were numbers running from 1, to 100. Whatever number you drew you paid Whatever number you drew you paid that many cents.
 "Oh, I know that game" said Mir. Jarr. "They tell you all the high numbers are gone. Then you take three chances and draw s7, 95 and 7S The prize is subsequently, drawn by No. 2, the single chance held by very wealthy person."
 That's what l was afraid of, but Mrs. Wrixley is such a dear thing and when I told. her I'd take her up to Mrs. Kittingly who is crazy to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
THE SEWING BASKET


 We all feel exceedingly luxurious if we possess charming negligee, even though no one but ourselves see 1t. It really gives us a certain sense of poise and restfulness in the few hours snatched from busy day if we can change to something grace ful and lovely, and merely forget everything over a cup of tea and a book But then, the question of ex- pense pops up, and we can't seem to find enough money for as sweet a thing as we want. Most of us keep with a character all it's own. AL though if you analyze it it is cer- tainly not far removed from the cloche.
 Each hat of this character is dis tinctly individual in feeling while apparently belonging to the same family. Most of the shapes retain the small proportions, taking on odd twists and tangents of their brims to make them stand alone in the long array of headgear.
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wipe his eyes with her pocket hanky. The one with the blue border on it.
 Come right in, MT. Gingerbread man" Mrs. Cookie said. Raggedy Andy and little Weekly helped the soggy Gingerbread man into the house and put him in chair just as one of his gingerbread legs fell off.
 "Ah!" the Gingerbread man sighed as his leg fell on the floor. "I just reached friends in time, for l never could have hoped on the other leg while it was so loppy and soggy"
 ''Where did you come from?" Rag gedy' Andy asked the Gingerbread man.
 "Oh, let's fix him up before he tells us his story" Raggedy Ann said as she brought can of molasses and glued the Gingerbread mans leg in place again.
 The Gingerbread man sneezed so hard his two raisin eyes fell out and rolled across the floor. See" Rag gedy Ann said, "The poor Ginger bread man has caught cold! We must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
FILM FABLES
By DON ALLEN

Once Upon & Time there was a General Manager whose Bump of Ego was a Permanent Advertise ment for Anti-Lean. His Great-I-Am tendency had been Incubated, and Nutured in the Warmth of the Main Office of Big Film Producing Concern until the G. M. thought he was Reclining Beautiful and he In- wardly Dared any one to get Out of Step for a Single Manoeuvre. Self Esteem shouted out loud that he was So Good they couldn't do Without Him.
 And then there Came to Pass the Great Retrenchment. The Old Man Whetted up the Scythe, and the Old Basket wouldn't hold all the heads that were topped Off. When the President suggested the c. M. touch off the Fireworks under the G. M. 8 Assistant the G. M. just Couldn't See It with Binoculars.
 we Can't Get Along Without Him." he expostulated. He's the Smartest Man in the Departmentn'
 And the President Attached a Tomatos Overcoat to the Coat Tail of the G. M and after he had Served out his Two Weeks Notice the As sistant was given the right to write "G. Mo after his name on the Frost ed Glass Door.
 Moral: A man can be too good, even for the movies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

One of the worlds most amazing coincidences: On the east coast of the Old World and also of the New World. almost exactly half way around the globe apart, lies two islands. They resemble one another in shape. are nearly the same size. one 29, the other 22 square miles in area. Each has the greatest harbor on its side of the globe, each is the center of prodigious shipping and commerce. Both are damned full of people. Years ago Great Britain had possession of both, now only of one. These two antipodal and coincidental island centers of Oriental and Occi- dental activity are Manhattan and Hongkong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

have 8 Nah Jongg set, and let Mrs. Kittingly try her luck-why, she did it"
 Did what?" asked MT. Jarr.
 "A very friendly and ladylike &C., tion," replied Mrs. Jarr. Mrs. Wrix- ley is one of the very few women l have met who want to be fair and honest with everybody, and when she heard I couldn't afford to risk the chances of drawing the large num- bers she was just as sweet as she could be, and she steamed open the little envelope and let me take 5, 4 5, 6, and 8. We agreed it wouldn't be fair to take out 1 or 2.'
 And you talk about my gambling?" cried MT. Jarr.
 well, I'm sure you can't say this was gambling replied Mrs. Jarr Ladies don't gamble. Now give me the s275 you were talking about so much!"
 And Mir. Jarr produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

New York has more big bridges and subaqueous tunnels than any three of the worlds other great cities combined
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15

Today is the day of the new" cir
cults, writes H. A. Duncan, In the New
York Globe. New adaptations. novel
variations Of standard circuits, are be-
Ing daily developed and published
Every effort is being turned toward the
simple. the easy.
One Of the Interesting developments
In this recent period of Circuits is
the one shown, which is probably the
original ''single circult-single control"
hOokup. 1t will be observed that there
is actually but one variable tuning
element, and that is the variable con-
denser shown at C-L
There are but two coils to wind. and
as there are no taps at all to take of,
the winding is Of the simplest. The
primary coil p consists of about 15
turns Of No. % single or double cotton
covered wire, wound evenly in one
layer on three and half inch tube.
For the secondary winding % turns
Of wire are used, and this winding is
placed on the same tube as the pri-
mary. but about one-quarter of an inch
away. Both windings should progress
In the same direction.
Tuning Device.
As has been explained, there is but
one variable tuning device, the variable
condenser C-1. which has capacity Of
about COL mfds., and which is con-
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nected directly across the winding s.
The rest of the components of reg
ular vacuum tube set, the vacuum
tube. rheostat. dry cell or storage bat
terry, the high voltage "B" battery, ETC.,
are all shown In the diagram Of con-
nectiOns.
1t is important that the "a" and
"B" batteries be connected correctly.
The diagram shows the exact polarity
Of these two units.
II. after all Of the component parts
have been assembled us shown In the
diagram, the set will not Oscillate, re-
verse the connections TO the secondary
coll. To bypass the radio frequency
currents in the plate circuit, small
phone condenser across the phones
will help, although 1t Is not necessary.
With single circuit tuners II Is best
to use short antennae for sharp tun-
ing. That is to say, the antenna
used with the set should be cOmpara-
lively small. and not over 20 feet in
total length. An antenna about so
feet long Will be found to work ex-
ceedingly well.
In fact, the author has used this
circuit with an antenna only 20 feet
long, made of a wire dropped out of
the window. and the tuning on local
stations was Incredibly sharp for this
kind Of tuner.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
Every Twist of Dial
Produces Odd Squeal

II the receiving set employs regen-
eratlve action the operator should give
care to the manner in which the fla
ment current is regulated on the de-
tector tube.
A regenerative set sometimes acts
as a miniature transmitting station.
and great deal Of troublesome and
needless Interference can be created
In a neighborhood by this type OF re-
ceiver. The bowling that is heard
In receiving set is generally due to
the users OF regenerative sets tuning
dials in an effort to bring in distant
stations.
Much of this Interference can be
eliminated II the operator keeps his
filament at low temperature. BY
observing this rule not only will the
life of the tubes be prolonged. bur
receiving conditions viii be made
much better for neighbors who may
be trying to tune In at the same time.
The amount of energy that can be
radiated from rcgenerative recelv-
er is directly proportional to the bril-.
liancy Of the filament Of the detector
tube. A good idea is to twist the dIals
as little ns possible. since every twist
produces a peculiar squeal In the sets
OF nearby listeners.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
Double.crossed Him.

Leach played me "a mean trick the
other day." complained Robinson.
"What did he dot"
"Iie was visiting Mt our house, and
boasted before the whole family thai
he had never been III in his life"
II don't see anything mean about
that.
Perhaps not" snorted Robinson.
But one night. not more than month
ago, told my wife had to go and
sit up with him through Il malaria 1T.
tack |"
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15

soning with butter, salt and pepper
and bind with an egg. II the nuts are
plentiful they may be Used entirely
II not use bread crumbs mixed with
the chestnut paste.
Chestnuts cooked and chopped.
served with nm equal part Of apple
and celery, make a delicious salad. US
ing mayonnaise dressing to moisteL.
AS soup mashed cllestnuts put
through sieve and served as cream
soup Is not The least disappointing.
Chestnu cooked. blanched and
served In heavy lemon sirup poured
over Ice cream Is dessert de luxe.
For the company table i.ish Of figs
prepared as follows will be found de.
licious:
Stuffed Flcs.-Mash cream cheese,
moisten with heavy cream and season
highly with salt and cayenne, then
make Into balls thre, .4ourths of an
inch In diameter. Wash and dry the
figs. make an incision in each and stun
with the cheese balls. Arrange In piles
on plate covered with lace paper
dolly.
Chicken onsomme-Disjolnt four.
pound fowl and cut In pieces. Take
four pounds of veal from the fore
quarter. Put into kettle with one
onion. two stalks Of celery. eight slices
OF carrot. one teaspoonful Of pepper
corns one-half bay leaf, four cloves.
two sprigs of thyme and two sprigs
OF parsley. Cook slowly for four hours.
removing the fowl as soon as tender.
Add salt and pepper. strain and cool.
Reheat when ready to serve
Nodded Cheese With Preserves.-
Mash cream cheese and press Into
cone-shaped mold. Remove from
the mold to serving dish. Cover
with whipped cream sweetened with
powdered sugar and pour around pre-.
served strawberries. currants. cher
ries or gOoseberries.
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ing are few good ways
OF serving this wholesome and odorous
vegetable:
Stuffed cabbags.-Select hard
head. cut away the outside leaves, then
soak In saIted water to dislodge any
insects which may be lurking within.
Drain, scoop out the center, being
careful not to destroy the shape, and
fill with II force meat prepared Of n
quarter of u pound each of choppe,i
ham and veal. then pound to a pulp
season with salt and pepper. parsley
and n grating of nutmeg, little
chopped green pepper, and bind with
half-cupfui of bread crumbs and the
yoiks Of two eggs. Tie in a cloth. GOV.
er with boiling water. and cook until
the cabbage is very tender. Place IN
hot chop plate, cut into wedge.
shaped pieces to serve.
Cabbage Puree.-This is soup
which will prove an addition to any
repertoire of such dishes: Chop n
small white cabbage with one onion.
one stalk of celery and tablespoon.
ful of parsley. Cook in boiling, salted
water. When very soft drain through
n sieve and pound to n pulp. Put
over the fire in saucepan. two table.
spoonfuls Of butter and when bubblInp
hot add two tablespoonfuls of flour:
rook until smooth. add a pint OF rich
milk. season to taste and serve with
n beaten egg stirred In the Inst thing
Banana Cream Ranekirs.-Whlp two
cupfuls of heavy cream until stiff. heat
five eggs without separating Have
ready one cupfnl of bananas chopped
fine. Stir the fruit carefully into the
cream without destroying Its lightness
add the eggs with half cupfu of
sugar. fill buttered ramekins and bake
in n moderate oven until pufred and a
delicate brown. Serve Mt once. MS II
falls as soon as cool.
Creamed or Ladies' Cabbage.
the cabbage until tender. season high.
~ with salt and pepper and add gen.
erous portion Of butter md a handful
nf crushed crackers. Heat cupfu of
rich milk and add to the cabbage
which has been shredded and cooked
until tender. a
N.a hl4r~s4e
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
Radio on Lifeboat.

Two of the lifebOats on the man.
moth liner Leviathan are equipped
with complete radio outfits. Each boat
Is 35 feet long and is driven by rs
horsepower engine The wireless an
tennae are 30 feet long with u natural
wave of 70 meters. The lifeboats will
be able to send messages at least 80
miles. If the experiment proves sue
cessful, many more liners may be
equipped in similar manner.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
RADIO LAND

: We have had Dreamland, No
. mans land and a thousand other
Glands" surrounded with mys-
.. terry and romance. Few Of us
have failed to delight in the de-
scriptions of what Alice found in
Wonderland. But compared to
Radioland, they were all places
restricted In their delights.
Fairyland has always been as
sociated with the relief of the
troubled. the reward of the vIr.
tuOus and the triumph Of the
lovely personality. Who does not
remember the transformation Of
Cinderella; the glorious tranfor-
nation of the handsome prince
who was for 50 many years des.
tined to live in the form of a
frog?
But the story OF Radioland
furnishes more surprising &C.
compllshments than Fairyland.
1t has ail Of the romance and all
Of the beauty Of Dreamland. It's
boundaries are far beyond the
limits Of No-man's land.
Greater than all Of the won
ders of Wonderland. In the fact
Radioland Is reality. 1t is the
land that furnishes each day
some astonishing accomplish
ment for the pleasure and bene-
fit Of tie people. Romance. edu-
cation. wealth and health are
dealt out In 1t as II by magic.
To the islands I'm the middle of
the ocean and to the poles Of
the earth It sends Its benefits.
No imagination can fathom what
1t may do In the future.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
cutieura for Sore Hands.

soak hands on retiring in the hot suds
Df Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This Is
only one Of the things Cuticura will do
If Soap. Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet Observation-Disclosures.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15

corrected Immediately. THIN. dry.
wispy or fading hair is quickly invige-
rated, taking on new strength. color
and youthful beauty. "Danderine" IL
delightful on the hair; refreshing.
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasyI
Any drug OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
Great stuH.

What kind of time did you ha. Mt
:he picture show last night?' inquired
Heloise the head waitress of the rapid
Are restaurant
Say, listen!' replied Blonde of the
same establishment. II was there with
ny Beloved, and somebody stepped up
to MS as we was going out and intro
iuced us to each other"
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
Why Pay Money for Knobs When an
Old Spool viii Do the Triek7 Sand.
papered and EnameIsd They Have
4 Good Enough Appearances for Most
PURPOSES,

smooth. This forms the knob which
should be painted with several coats
of black enamel. The machine screw
is inserted through the hole In the
knob and lever. made from piece
of brass. frightened to the knob with
Q nut
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15

Prosperous people are apt to lose
their sympathy for the forlorn and
unsuccessful. but those who have
not succeeded are In touch with all
sorrow and. failure and misery, and
the unsuecssaful class is such q
large one that to belong TO 1t i'm.
plies free masonry with nine
tenths Of the world.-Eliza Orns
White.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15

~~' - sNSf W &sS Sb bSSssS'o VI
Stations.
sary to turn the loop in order to re-
ceive strongest signals from any par
ticular station. A simple method OF
turning loop without handling the
wires and entangling the leads has
sometimes been u problem to the ex-
perimenter. This method controls the
loop by simple gear arrangement.
When the front dial is turned tile gear
at the end Of the rod passing through
the panel engages with the gear on
the upright which supports the loop,
and the loop Is revolved. The ends Of
the loop wire are brought to two switch
levers held to the upright and revolve
with the loop. Each makes contact
with circular brass strip on top of
the cabinet. From each Of these strips
wires are led to two binding posts OH
:he front Of the panel.
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
An Old Spool Can Be
Used for Switch Knob

A simple switch knob may be made
from an old spool and used for small
sets.
I The top of spool is cut or at the
groove and sandpapered until II is
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
Scheme for Mounting,
Turning Loop Aerial

The arrangement suggested by the
diagram Is panel mounting for loop
aerial. By means of the dial on the
front Of the panel. record may be
kept Of the directions Of certain sta
tions or the angle at which 1t Is neces-
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
WOMEN! DYE FADED
THINGS new AGAIN
Dye or Tlnt Any Worn, Shabby Gar
nsnt or Drapsry.

Each 15-cent package Of diamond
Dyes" contains directions SO simple
that any woman can dye or tint any
old, worn. faded thing new. even II
she has never dyed before. Choose
any color at drug store.-Advertise-
ment,
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Very Little.

Nell-I hear May and her husband
had a quarrel over her new one-piece
bathing suit; what was the trouble?
Bell-Oh, II didn't amount to any
thing-just little scrap
The Holly chieftain., 1923-11-15
HI, Presence.

When we have broken our god of
tradition, and ceased from our god of
rhetoric, then may God fire the heart
with His presence-Emerson.