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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
BEGIN TO TAKE STOCK

No Sooner has the housewife re- turned from her vacation than she finds that she has to pitch in on her job. While she may have left her city apartment or home neat and or derly before going away, on her re- turn She finds that summer dust and Srime are imbedded everywhere. The change from summer to winter ap- parel means hauling out boxes and garments and laying away, and this also neccssltates real 1all house. cleaning.
 No section of the house requires cleaning so thoroughly and putting in oruer for winter supplies as does the pantry. It's surprising how many half-opened boxes of this or that cereal can be found, a package Of halt-used ralsins, or a bottle of oil now turned rancid. If cereals CT flour have been kept over the summer they are sure to have formed a delightful stamping ground for the various cereal moths" which are just as common as the moths which eat clothing. Don't use any cornlneal or flour that has been lying around un- less you first sift it--and then maybe you'll be surprised at what you find!
 Have fall stock-taking sale in your closet! You'll find remnants of this or that, short-ends of other SUD- plies and undoubtedly a lot Of stuff which must be showed off the shelves before you can stock up with new goods for winter. Many spices lose their value and strength if they have been opened or if they have been subject to damp air. Better get rid of such mustard and poultry season. ing and stale extracts and buy new; otherwise you will be spelling some of your good cooking. If you have not already done so, follow the plan of using small pint Mason jars with screw or spring lids to keep your cereals and spices air-tight. And wash off the shelves with a good disinfectant in the water, let them get very dry and leave the doors open to air before restocking your pantry.
 Plan your housecleaning and route 1t in an orderly way. Don't tackle everything at once and get yourself tired out the moment you're back from vacation. Save some of your stored-up energy as a winter reserve and don't pitch in too hard the first thing. Look over your houseclean- ing tools and see what is lacking. Elan to do separate tasks slowly and one at time, as airing the winter clothing, summing the blankets, put ting up the curtains and getting out the heavier rugs. Be sure you don't lay away any summer clothes that are soiled or stained, for, though
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very minute I saw you and want you for my wife. You needn't mar ry me now--wait as long as you ssy-but give me your promise, and I'll clear you of all suspicion in this terrible affair. On the other hand"
 There was pause, and then Anita said:
 "On the other hand?'
 T shall tell what l know about you and, well, you know yourself what chance you will have then of getting off scotfreen'
 flung up her proud little head.
 No, don't misunderstood. Not threat. But l admit, a bribe. Marry me, and I'll free you. Say no-and don't have to do thing. The law will do it all. You simpleton Do you suppose you can keep your secret once the law really beglns to hound you Cray is only just opening his eyes to your connections with the case. Lockwood has realized that you must be guilty, though he's try ing hard not to believe it. Old Salt Helpless and pretty-not because he thinks you're innocent-any more than his wife does.
 "The two Peytons hate you-for reasons of their own-probably be- cause you shared Lockwood away from the lovely Helen. But none of those things will matter if you take up with my offer. I'll carry you through with flying colors. You'll be not only freed from suspicion, but eulogized and beloved by all who know you. and IS my wife, you'll have a proud and enviable position"
 Miss Mystery gave the speaker look that not only took him in from head to foot, but seemed-to penetrate his very soul, and in a quiet, even tone, she said:
 "Rather than marry you-I would face the electric chair"
 The scorn In her voice. even more than the scathing words, themselves, enraged Trask.
 "Oh," he said, with ill-repressed fury, you would, would you? Have your own way, then, Miss Mystery and soon your mystery will be known and you may have your desire, and face the electric chair!'
 The girl rose and stood. waiting.
 "Go," she said, without glance or gesture.
 And in white heat of anger, Trask went.
 Now, dearie," Mrs. Adams said, coming in, "I don't want you to tell me anything. My husband bids me befriend you-and I will, so long as your case is uncertain. But If you're pAONSu u Dc Sul4ISI
 "Oh, don't fail me-" and Miss Mys- tery threw herself into the others arms. T am so lonely and so friend less"
 Why are you? Where's your folks?"
 Then Miss Mystery drew herself up, with forlorn little attempt at dignity, and said, "Id like to go to my room now. please"
 Upstairs she went, slowly, and as she neared her own room Lockwood met her in the hall.
 "Count me your friend" he said, simply. and held out his hand.
 T will" she replied, putting her little hand in his. and then, with one deep glance, each knew of the others love.
 Lockwood's was written plain on his face, and his eyes, usually so calm and cold were lighted with the intensity of his passion.
 This Anita read, and her own re-
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DREN < VOMANS SpHERE $ THE HOME

it may surprise you, there are moths and silver fish insects and other in- sect pests which love summer clothes and silk just as much as wooden fab rics. Indeed l state with shame that had a beautiful silk frock (care- lessly laid away) entirely riddled with holes because at that time I supposed that moths ate only woolen materials. Any garment or article to be laid away should be scrupu- lously aired and dried.
 Carefully inspect the wooden coats or suits you take from their storage and if, alas, they exhibit the much dreaded hole, be cheered to know that there are firms who do nothing else than paste and weave up moth holes with patches to match. This is also the best time to get done such as new collars on big brothers coat, letting down and pressing hens and all the small tailoring needed to make the fall wardrobe ready.
 Try to make out a purchasing sheet of canned goods and staple supplies you will need very soon. In a couple of weeks what is called the to the dealer. This means goods packed from this present summers yield. Now, if you only know how many cans of tomatoes or peas or beans, or how many pounds of dried prunes or apricots your family con sumes each week or month, you can buy economically and to tho best ad- vantage. Some day women will sit up and see where they waste hours of time and tons of energy in-just shopping. What they should do is practice buying or standard goods in larger quantities and at less frequent intervals
 A dealer would much rather sell you a case (two dozen cans) of peas at low or quantity price and deliver 1t to you at one time than to sell you 24 cans of peas at 24 separate time. and wrap 1t and tie 1t and take the clerks time to ring up the regis ter. And the housekeeper gains a much lower price and at the sama time Is sure that she has on hand n quantity of the preferred staples to fill her menus.
 To any one living in the suburbs with cool cellar much money can be saved by buying certain supplies direct by mail or by parcel post in quantities. For example, certain farms make a speciality of honey by
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<Adventurss # 4, KaeseAX. Ann, KooAeAy AnAy

'The two mean little old Witches haven't bothered us for long time!" Raggedy Ann said as she and Rag gedy Andy and little Nod Gnome walked through the deep, deep woods in search of the peanut brittle candy. Little Ned Gnome had told the Raggedys that he would take them to where the little Dwarffes made tha peanut brittle candy.
 "Are you sare you remember the way, little Ned Gnome?" Raggedy Ann asked after the three friends hal walked through the woods a long, long way.
 T did know where the place was. RaGgedy Ann!" little Ned Gnome said. But I cannot seem to remem- Der which way to turn to get there nowi"
 Then if we do not know which why to go, we must be, lost!'' Rag gedy Andy said. 2
 "ch. no, Raggedy Andy" Raggedy Ann said. we are not lost, because if we cannot find the way to the just walk along until we confe to some other place! And even If we get lost. 1t doesn't matter because we are in search of adventures any way!
 Of course, the +Raggedys and little
 
 two mean little old Witches, Wanda and Winda. were snooping along right in back of them. They do not know which way to go!" Wanda Witch whispered to Winda Witch. "Our magic charm worked fine and we have made the peanut brittle candy place invisible to them so they will just walk along and before they know 1t, they will walk right into our little house! Then we will capture them and take the Wishing Pebble and the Wishing Stick away from the Raggedys.
 And so the Raggedys and little Ned Gnome walked along through the deep, deep woods looking for the peanut brittle candy place and did not know that the two little Witches had charmed them into walking right into the Witch house.
 Finally the Raggedys and little Ned Gnome stopped, for, to Stheir great surprise. they found them selves inside house and there were chairs and tables.
 Why" little Ned sGnome replied. T do not knowr. Raggedy Ann replied. we walked right into someone's house and we didn't even know iti''
 'Ill bet nickel it is the Witches house." Raggedy Andy said.
 Aha" Wanda and Winda Witch howled as they came in the front door, You bet nickel did you, Raggedy Andy? Then you wiDi" and Wanda and Winda Witch looked in their pocket books to see if they had a nickel to pay to Raggedy Andy.
 Have you a nickel in your pocket book, sister Wanda Witch?" Winda Witch asked. "No, I haven't Winda!" Wanda Witch replied. "All I have is a lead quarter. We must run over tC' the store and get it changed so that we can pay Raggedy Andy a nickel and then capture him and Raggedy Ann!" So away the two creatures ran to the store.
 q hope the storekeeper finds out 1t is lead quarter and won't change it." little Ned Gnome said.
 Anyway" Raggedy Ann laughed. .'we won't wait here until they re- turn! We will open the door and run away and hide!' And this is what the Raggedys and little Ned Gnome would have done. only the two Witches had a magic door and 1t would not open from the inside "oh. dearr Raggedy Ann said
 And indeed. it looked as if this "Now, I suppose we are captured and we shall lose the Wishing Pebble and the Wishing Stick!"
 would prove true.
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sponse was quick and involuntary.
 Perhaps 1t was a rebound from the awful proposals of Maurice Trask; perhaps 1t was a heart finding it's mate-perhaps, remembering Miss Mystery's ways, it was mere CO., changed and they knew.
 Anita went on to her room, and throwing herself into a chair, sat long in thought
 What shall l do2" she asked her self over and over again. What can do? If only l hadn't taken the money-and the pin. Why did I do 1t? And he said Trusedell! How dare he know7 My eyebrows, sup pose. That awful man. And he'll tell-oh, yes, he'll surely tell-and that will poison Gordon's mind In such trouble as I?''
 tap at her door announced the maid with a note.
 Alone again, Anita read it. It was from Lockwood and begged an inter- view
 Please let me see you alone" 1t said; T don't know how best to man. age It. Will you go for walk with me now? There's time for a short stroll before dark"
 Hurrledly Anita flung on hat and coat, and opened ser door.
 LOCKWOOD was on the star.
 Going out?" he said casually, may walk with your"
 Please do," said Anita, and they started out together.
 I'm sorry enough to do anything that seems clandestine," said Lock- wood as they walked, but that feline lady, Miss Bascom, is watching your anything to criticize you for"
 A greateful look rewarded him, and then Gordon went on: Tell me, did Tread yorr eyes alright? Do you. can you care to know how I love you? How l have loved oyu from you care, Anita? May I love you?"
 But you don't know me-" she said in soft little voice. And you do know dreadful things about me?"
 T don't care for any of those things. If they're dreadful, they're not true"
 "Yes-they are true-some of them. And there are more dreadful things to know-that you don't even uspect-Gordon."
 The last word, spoken in the low est, tenderest of voices, completed said that, he might have been de- tered by her statements, but that softly breathed name stirred his pulses, and in the deepening dusk he found her hand and said:
 Anita, I want you-I love you none of these things count. I know you are in no way guiltlly connected with this crime-if you are mixed up with it, it is through force of cirrcum- stances, and anyway, I don't care who or what you are-I love you, believe in you and I want you"
 But it's all so dreadfrl-and I can't tell"
 Don't tell anything you don't want to-"
 But that man will tell. That ter rible Trask man."
 Lockwood didn't waver in his fe- alty of loyalty, but 1t was a blow to learn that Trask knew something of Anita's secrets.
 T don't care" he said firmly. T love you"
 (TO Be Continued)
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THE LOVE GAMf.
 A CITY
 ROMANCE BY VIRGINIA TEpEtNE VAKDiWgTn
CHAPTER 1e4

CHAPTER 104
 Winifred was glad when the dis cussion was ended. She was con scious of a slight constraint in her lovers manner after she had de- clared her decision not to marry for six months
 T suppose" he said at last, that you are acting upon advice"
 She drowned. T am acting as I think best" she retorted. You said just now that I was worth waiting for. Unless you have changed your mind, l prefer that we let the matter rest.''
 Richard looked actually startled at her sudden display of temper.
 Dear grill" he exclaimed. you know l have not changed my mind that I would wait a score of years for you if necessary! Only l cannot see the necessity"
 T can." she said. "And-if you love me, please take my word for 1t. Love implies trust"
 He appologized humbly for his seeming lack of confidence. After which he talked of other matters, avoiding all controversial topics. He kissed her tenderly on saying good night, and asked her to forget the first misunderstanding they had ever had.
 Tt will be the last" he promised solemnly.
 She smiled at him as he said this, and patted his cheek playfu1ly.
 "All lovers have their little quar- rels, I suppose" she said. "But I had hoped we would be the excep- tion."
 We arep he insisted. Just walt and see."
 T will" she laughed lightly.
 When her lover had left she went to her room and read for an hour be- fore putting out her light She want ed to turn her thoughts away from engagement and marriage. She felt slightly bored by the subject.
 Perhaps 1t was this reaction that moved her to go down to her ex-- guardians office the following day. She had called him up on the tele- phone first to ascertain if he were going to be in and could spare her an hour. He assured her that he could.
 (To Be Continued.)
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the quart can at a remarkably low price; others ship a barrel of ap- ples much cheaper than it can be obtained locally; maple syrup from the real, genuine Vermont trees is also sold direct in many cases; those who like special sausages of a kind that keep well in winter had better read the farm papers from Pennsyl- vania, and so on.
 The more this direct from farm to consumer buying can be practiced the better for the poor farmer who is having a hard time, and fer the consumer to secure special high grade food products at lowest prices.
 The summer va< don should have given the house. per new strength, and, above all, sp," with which to
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(TO Be Continued)
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A TIME IT DIDN'T WORK

What a handsome little fellow said the gushing visitor, desirous of making hit with her hostess.
 "Yes, he is a handsome boy, think"
 Indeed he is! He's the perfect image of the his father-the perfect image"
 Well, I don't know. I never saw his father. You see. we adopted him" "-Boston Transcript.
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return to her job. Possibly boarding house cooking has made her appre- ciate her own the more, and the in- adequacies of summer resort rooms caused her to return with real joy to her own home, no matter how humble. Let her start her fall house. keeping responsibilities with frightened viewpoint and . determi~ nation to make a quota of 1y24 sue cess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
snIrNn ADVICE

Curious One-And what advice would you give to the youth of to- day, that they may attain your great age2
 Centenarian-Don't die young,-- Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-22
THE MYSTERY GIRL

DETECTIVE STORY By
 
 Syndicate
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A NON-TIPPER

A NON-TIPPER Diner Gmpatiently)-Wh Who's wait ing at this table? Snippy Waitress-You are.-Boston Transcipt.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-05-12

Two temporary officers were ap-
pointed to take care Of the subscrip-
tions. DR.. Earl Weber was appoint
ed secretary and DR.. Waldo Turner
treasurer.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-05-12
Business League
Educates Public
Newly Formed Organization Is
Gaining Great Prestige
In st. Paul.

st. Paul, Minn, May 12.--The new
ly formed st. Paul Negro Business
League, which is functioning effec-
lively in the development and support
of business here, has issued state
ment in which 1t points out to local
leagues, the value of the booklet re-
Gently issued by the National Negro
Business League. The National body
has issued and has ready for distribu-
ton to any local league or interested
persons, booklet entitled The Local
Negro Business League, which sets
forth the methods of forming bust
ness league, suggests the mode OF
operation and gives a most helpful
program which, IL IL could be fol-
lowed by the coiored people in every
community, would revolutionize col
ored business and cooperative en-
deavor. The pamphlet, which was
compiled under the direction of Sec
retary Albion L. Holsey, is the result
of an intensive study of the plans
used by successful leagues in various
cities, and comprehends local needs
as shown by the inquiries which have
been received by the national during
the past few years. Our effort here
has been helped tremendously by this
complete and concrete little guide.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-05-12
Chapter Hosts
toDancing Party

The members of XII Chapter of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Of the uni
versity of Minnesota were hosts to
one of the prettiest dancing parties
of the season Saturday evening, April
25th.
The Minnesota Ball Room on the
Campus, with its spacious lounging
rooms. was the scene of this gala
event.
Over 200 guests enjoyed the en-
trancing music dispersed by a six
piece orchestra.
The Chapter consisted of fifteen
well known young men Of the Twin
Cities who spared no pains in their
hospitality. which was highly praised
by all that attended.
Delicious fruit punch was dis
pensed throughout the evening.
The chaperones were DR.. and Mrs.
Ii r. Hill, DR.. and Mrs. RS. Brown
and DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Reed.
The officers OF the chapter are The
odore r. Inge, president: w. Donald
Brown, secretary, and Albert M, But
Ter treasurer.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-05-12

The Social and Literary Club Of
Memorial Baptist Church had an im-
mense crowd last Monday evening.
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HOMAGE PAID TO
MOTHERS SUNDAY
At ALL CHURCHES
All Churches Will Have Special
Music and Speaking in Honor
of Best Friend.
ANNUAL OCCASION
OBSERVED BY NATION
Twin Cities Flooded by Deluge
of kilograms, Greetings,
From Every Source.
ANNUAL OCCASION
OBSERVED BY NATION

Mothers Day, Sunday, May 18th,
will be nationally observed as the day
set aside to give thought to the one
who is dearer to us than anything
else in life.
Our thoughts of mother should be
ever present no one makes the sacri-
fees of a real true mother nor is
there anyone to ever fill her place.
This Sunday will mark the day
that we pay homage to her. If she
has passed on to the greater land be-
yond, let us honor her memory. II
she lives let us remember her. too,
by some kind word, letter or token.
and show our true reverence and
love for her.
The beautiful custom of wearing a
carnation Is INDUCED by all to honor
her memory.
At all of the churches in the city
special services have been prepared
for that day.
Mothers, Day will be commemo-
rated at st. Phillips Episcopal Church,
corner McKubin and Aurora avenue.
under the auspices of st. Andrews
Brotherhood. The subject of the
sermon will be Mothers Love Is
Most Akin to Divine Love-"
Special services will be observed at
Camphor M. e. Church. Rev. David
Jordan will preach on True Mother
hood. a Divine Revelation" Solos
and general music by the choir will
feature the occasion. The church is
located on 18th and Broadway.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-05-12
Mrs. ". 7. Francis
Author Of Anti
Lynching Bill
Author of the Minnesota Anti.
Lynching Bill.

Mrs. w. T. Francis, wife of Attor-
'ney w. T. Francis, one of our most
prominent club women and civN
workers of the city, has the distinct
honor of being the Mother" of the
Minnesota Lynching Bill.
This bill was framed and put into
legal in February, 1921, by Attorney
Francis, then 1t was introduced by
Representatives Nordlin, Levine and
Christensen in the House at the State
Capitol on the 18th of April, 1921.
These same gentlemen were present
at one. Of the largest mass meetings
ever held in st. James Church. and
announced they would do the utmost
in their power to aid in the passage
of the bill, which is as follows:
= An act to prevent lynching; to fix
Indemnity for the dependents OF any
person lynched, and to provide for
the removal from Office of the sheriff
and deputy sheriffs having charge Oh
any person 1ynched.
Be 1t enacted by the Legislature of
the State Of Minnesota:
Section I. Lynching defined
Lynching is the killing of a human
being, by the act or procurement OF
a mob.
Section III. Damage may be recoy-
ered.-whenever any person shall be
l<nched. the county in which said
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-05-12
$10O,O]]vE GRO
SAN|TOR|UM TO
BE ESTABLISHED
Cooperation of Negro Fraternal
Societies Desired.
SANITORIUM TO COST
$4,000 PER UNIT
Noted Sulphur Springs Has Been
Donated by Lower
California.
SANITORIUM TO COST
$4,000 PER UNIT

Mexicali, Baja, Mexico, May-tfa-
cific Coast News Bureau)-Spe-
cial. Seeking an opportunity to
bring about a better understanding
between the Mexican people and the
colored Americans through the estab-
lishment of lasting memorial to the
increasing friendship between the
two races, one of the most important
meetings that has ever been held be-
tween the two races was recently
held in the beautiful San Francisco
Cafe in Tia Juana, Mexico. Among
those present were Lie. J. Inocente
Lugo, Governor of Lower California,
Louis G. Beltram. Mayor of Ensena-
da; r. d. Manriguis, Mayor of Tia
Juana; w. p. Jorres, Mayor of MeM-
cali; Jose. J. Monies. Chief of Police
of Tia uana; Robt. p. Fite of Los
Angeles, formerly efficiency expert or
the Ford Motor Co. of New York, and
Hugh e. Macbeth, General Counsel
Of the International Community Wei
fare League of Los Angeles.
As result of this conference,
plans were drawn and definitely con-
cluded to erect a 100000 health
sanitarium at the sulphur springs in
the Santa Clara Valley. Lower Cali
fornia. The sanitarium is to be built
in units, costing $4,000 per unit;
the first unit having been subscribed
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