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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24

An inner staybet is used to make
the joining of skirt and waist trim and
practical It's an easy thing to do
putting the two parts of dress to-
sether, but it must be carefully done
since much of the hanging and fit
ting of dress depends on it.
#, First the edges of the staybet
should be stitched as in the illustra-
ton. This is for firmness. Then
the lower edge of the waist is gather.
cd and hasted to the belt--wrong
sides together, Then the upper edgg
of the skirt is turned under, the skirt
is shirred and then basted on the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Wy HUSBANDS LOVE
Adele Phase
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

slippers--with the martyr-like insist
uncomfortable in any emergency, she
had remained In her night dress and
with bare feet while the excitement
was on.
Yes" Katherine answered, but
for that we can wait until Jim ar
rives."
Don't you want to fix up Group
tent"
Surely, but this other process will
do very nicely until we get the other
done, and a,few minutes won't matter,
one way orsthe other. There. there,
Junior don't be frightened Aunt
Katie'll take the old choke away"
Her quick eyes had detected the
beginning of another spasm. and with
deft hands she again put the bowl of
steaming fluid beneath the blanket
which Mother Graham held, and
soothed the child's tortured throat.
For the next hour and half the
room was a battle ground. Jim,
quiet effective, brought wood for the
fire, and set up Juniors Grip, which
| noted could not have been uesd since
/ left home. The child evidently had
been sleeping in his grandmother
bed during my entire absence, pro-
ceeding directly contrary to my ideas
of hygiene, but which there was no
slightest use trying to combat
But although | could not give as
sent to some of my mothcr-in-law's /
ideas, ] admired her crisp efficiency
as she aided Katherine in preparing
the Group tent---an ingenious arrange
ment of sheets over the crib--and |
stood by, a tower of strength, while
VIC fought the terrible choking spasms
which were wearing Juniors strength
down.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
JOHNNIE of the CIRCUS
and his CUFFY BEAR -
. Rx ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY

Yes, ma ami" said Johnnie. The
Fat Lady had stopped right in the en-
trance. He wished she would move.
She had already eaten her own
brcakfast-a big one-and she was in
no hurry, She began to pat Johnnie's
head. Being patted in that fashion
by Fat Lady is good deal like be-
ing caressed by pile-driyer.
''Ah. | see you're a shy little man.
cried the Fat Lady when Johnnie
squirmed away from her. You must
come to sec me and get better ac-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24

rectify the mistakes and climb out
of the miro as quickly as we can.
Even If we get smeared all over with
the mud and rottenness of the place,
it is best to scrape it off and wash it
away and leave the spot as far from
us as possible. No most of us, if VIC
have any decency at all, looking
backward is hell.
Great Scott, Jack! don't know
what there is about your troubles
that always make me drop into SER
mons. I'd much rather be out on the
links this minute trying to make the
fourteenth holC--whch you know, is
fery tricky on our country club
grounds-in three than writing this
letter to you. But someway felt |
had TO comfort you a little and tell
You that probably you are not the
first man nor tho last who has gone
through an exactly similar expert
cncc.
can no longer resist that four
tenth hole.
So long, sgd.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Letter From sydney Carton 10 John
Alden Prescott.

4tthth
Buck up old man! Buck up, There
Is no use in having a qualm of re-
morse about anything. When deed
is done it Is done. Worry over it is
the worst of all things with which the
human mind can torment itself The
only thing to do is to say. Il will re-
pair in every way any possible dam
age ] have done to anyone else by
this act of mine, and I'll do better in
the future"
II your affair with Paula Pcrier has
turned out as we think, then your
care and love for the baby is certain
ly a great reparation.
II you love Leslie as devotcdly as
yon seem to now there is no neccs-
sity of narrowing her mind about
things that were in your life before
you knew her.
Some people may think this is
rather cynical philosophy, hut they
are the people who usually make all
the trouble in the world. We poor
nortsls are always making mistakes,
always dropping into pitfalls and
the only thing we can do is TO Try and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
The Beauty of Health

Newspapers and magazines are dc
voting columns 10 magic or over
night beautifiers. There is a beauty
in health that is far more attractive
TO men than mere regularity Of fea-
lures of made-up complexion
Health should be the first essential Of
women who want to win and hold adj
miration, respect and love. At the
first indication of III health as indi-
Gated by dark circles under the eyes
q sallow complexion, headaches, back
ache. pain IN the side, neTvousll, .
irritability and melanCholia, WON'T
should take Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etble compound. the standard rem
edy for Soman's ills. which has been
proven TO help rs out Of every loo
omen who Try il.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE FAT
LADY.

Johnnie Green's Uncle Jim drove
the cream colored Arabian horses
along at a smart clip. 1t was dusk
when he pulled up before a country
hotel in a sleepy village. A man in
shirt sleeves came out.
1--WE want TO spend the night with
you" Uncle Jim told him.
The hotel-keepcr stared open
mouthed, first at the Arabians, then
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24

staybelt over the raw edges of the
waist shirrings In this way both
outside and inside of the belt are
smoothly finished.
If a camisole is used it should be
attached inside, to the right side of
the staybelt so that it can easily be
removed for laundering. .
This is one of the first principles of
sewing and may be used on any dress
that has a waist to be attached to a.
skirt. Illustrated is pretty new
frock that has deserted the straight
chemise lines for the newer bloused
and fiounced silhouette.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24

If possible. Put them at least two
feet down. Nature and the tree roots
will convert them into fruit and green
leaves. With a layer of coal. old
shoes will make hot fire in the
kitchen range.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Pipe Protection

Grease clogs the sink pipes Let
water from boiling hams or beef cool
and remove bgrease before pouring
the water down the sink. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Gossip:s Come,
Tomato Paste

When tomatoes are plentiful, wash
and soald them, strain through fine
sieve and boil until thick. Put in
glass jars. The. paste will be found
useful for fiayoring soups and sauces.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Wicker Furniture

Willow and wicker furniture in
natural finish may be restored to new
ness by scrubbing in warm boraX soap
suds. 1t should then be dried quick
ly in the sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24

The young lady across the way says
If she thought the saturation point in
the automobile industry had been
reached and she said all you have to
do is to have the chauffeur put on the
curtains when it first begins to look
like rain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Note from sydney Carton Ia Mrs.
john Alden Prescott.

hope you will like this pcrambu-
lator tthat is what the English
clerk called ~, my dear Leslie.
never knew there were SO many dit
ferent kinds Of them in the world as
I saw in tho shop where / went 10
select This ono.
| could not max" up my mind
which WAS the smartest and best and
finally called In a very pretty sales
girl 10 help in the selection. She
Immediately took the one that am
sending you; ono that had not even
seen before. She helped me also 70
select the pillows and robes, although
II was | who insisted that Junior
should have the erminc robe 10 Keen
him from the cold. She seemed TO
tAink il was very catravagant. hut
knew that nothing in the world vas
TOO cXtraHaeant = gift for jack
baby from his Oldest friend
SYDNEY CAi.-aN.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Dried J,elns

Dried beans and peas should be
soaked In cold water for eight or more
hours, then rinsed in fresh water and
put on to cook in cold water.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Chinese Motifs

Chinese coats, Chinese lines, Chi
nese blue and Chinese embroderies
are the noticeable features of the day.
Even pagoda hats have made their
appearance at some of the fashionable
resorts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24

Cover skirt and. sleeve boards first
with wooden cloth and thrn with re-
movable muslin slips with tapes that
allow them to be tied securely in
place. .U*"'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Plenty of Milk

Each child in the family should
have quart of whole milk each day,
either to drink, or used in foods.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Drained Wells

Wells are, draped at each side of the
hat and reach just to the tip Of the
nose. q,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24

If seamstress is hired to make
over old clothing. have everything
ripped, sponged, pressed and dyed be-
fore she comes. 1t will have her
time and your money.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-24
Old Shoes

Bury your old shoes-near to a tree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
Bucharest Grows
Fastest of All
Life Is BUSY One

Bucharest, June 10 CA. p. by MaiD
Bucharest is growing faster than
any city in Europe. 1t is spreading
out in all directions over the neigh
boring plains in an effort to house it's
population of million, which is still
growing. In 1913 the capitals popu-
lation was only 33S,000 which includ-
ed $4,000 Austrians and Hungarians
and $4,000 Jews.
Bucharest is the JOY city Of Europe.
Love and laughter, song and wine,
dancing and card playing are as dear
to the Rumanian heart as to the gay
est spirits in Bohemia.
The Rumanian eats five times a
day, and is ready for another repast
at midnight. He dislikes going to bed.
He loves his wine-jug and his cards.
And he would die without his rum
coffee and his gossip about the latest
scandal of the town.
The Gale Victoriei, Bucharest's
Fifth Avenue. is studded with pretty
women in the latest Partisan gowns
and jewels. Smart looking army Of
ticers in high patentleather boots
and blue and gold uniform strut
along the rialto, shedding smiles on
Rumania's lovely femininity. Among
these dashing Don Juans and 10th
arios one sees motley groups of gypsy
men and women with their numerous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
HEALTH MESSAGE CARRIED TO 10000 maine
PEOPLE BY PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

creased local interest and increased
local support for health work.
Thousands of pieces of health liter
allure have been placed in the hands
of manufacturers, medical societies,
clubs, oranges and other organiza-
lions on request. BY quietly placed
suggestions, from the Maine Public
Health Association. the number of
these requests have been greatly in
creased.
In short, the fight which the
Maine Public Health Association is
making for Healthier Maine" goes
on steadily day after day, week in
and week out.
Hundreds of volunteers in all sec
tions of the State and numerous local
societies and committees form an i'm
portant part of this great vehicle
for health. The exceedingly small
staff of the Maine Public Health As
sociation helps and stimulates this
entire work. New interest is created
where none exists. Existing interest
is crystalized into definite action.
New material and many forms of
active assistance are supplied exist
ing agencies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
Lincoln's Assassin
In Mystery Grave

Moline. Ill, July IA. P.)-with
lips sealed by an oath he said he took
more than half century ago, E. H.
Sampson of Moline. CLAIMS 10 ne the
only living man who knows what o,s.
position was made Of the body OF John
Wilkes Booth. assassin Of Abraham
Lincoln;
Mr.. Sampson. who is now 81 years
olo, was a member of the limited
states secret service detailed to dutv
at Ford's Theatre the night Lincoln
was shot there. He had served as one
OF Lincoln's bodyguards for several
months. He saw Lincoln shot. saw
Booth jump to the stage of the theatre.
was In the party that pursued him
saw Booth shot and helped transfer
his body to a United States warshin
In the Philadelphia navy yard. accord,
ing to recital of the events he has
Just given out.
according to SIMPSONS story. he
and Colonel Lafayette Baker. later
General Baker, were the only two men
VINO knew what was done with Booth.s
BODY. General Baker has been dead 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

More than 10000 Maine men. wom-
en- and children have been addressed
in person by representatives of the
Maine Public Health Association
during the past three months on the
various subjects connected with the
States program for health.
These health talks have covered q
wide range. Mothers have been ad-
vised on the important matter of
proper care for their babies. The
subject of proper diet for children
has been explained at scores of
meetings. How to care for the
teeth has been illustrated to school
children and parents in many COM
munities.
The important subject Of Health
and How to Conserve 1t" has been
presented at meetings of business
men, club women, farmers and other
representative groups.
The thing to do in the control and
prevention OF cancer, tuberculosis
and other diseases has been brought
to. the attention of thousands of in
terested Maine citizens by the spoken
word, by attractive exhibits and by
carefully written leaflets ana
pamphlets on these subjects.
Moving pictures and stereopticon
slides have beer used in many cases
to illustrate certain of these health
messages.
The teaching of health habits to
scores of thousands of Maine school
children through the Modern Health
Crusade has achieved even more
practical results during the school
year than ever before. From present
indications, Maine will break all
previous New England records in the
winning of national recognition in
effective Crusade work this year.
Lectures on the consideration of
vision-that important topic which
explains much of the so-called
"backwardness' on the part of GER
tain school .children-have been de-
livered in the normal training schools
so that increased knowledge may be
given our Maine teachers on what
to do for and with the child who has
defective vision.
Public Health nursing service has
been established in Augusta and help
has been given to the nursing SER
vices in Old Town. Orono, York
county and Franklin county. Pending
the completion of the organization
of the Penobscot County Public
Public Health Association. nursing
service has been supplied to a num-
Der Of towns in this county and to
many rural districts. Each of these
nurses make from 500 to 1000 calls
upon the sick each year.
A number of meetings nave been
held with va. ious groups at Water
vile and in Sagadahoc. Hancock and
Somerset counties in connection with
the development of local health
work. Conferences with health
workers in York. Cumberland and
Piscataquis counties and at other
points in the State have been held
for the purpose of developing in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

progeny, some Of the children without
a stitch of clothing. For this is the
land of Romany, Of the race from
which the gypsy fortune tellers and
vagabonds of the United States claim
descent. And the gypsy believes that
beauty unadorned is adorned the
most.
Rumanian women, who admittedly
are the most attractive and fascinat-
ing in the Balkans, owe their striking
beauty to their strain Of gypsy or
Greek blood, their dangerous eyes and
their olive compilations. They are
buoyant and vivacious, romantic and
pleasure-loving.
Both sexes in Rumania use per-
fumery, rouge and cosmetics in pro-
fusion. The cosmetic business is one
of the most profitable in Rumania.
The Rumanian men are tall, hand
some and dark. but are inclined to be
effeminate. They wear form fitting
jackets, waist bands and affect mon
acles and spats. This, of course, does
not apply to the peasantry, who are
sturdy. homely, energetic lot, and
constitute the backbone Of the coun-
try and it's chief hope for the future.
Although Bucharest prides itself on
being the Paris of the Balkans, and
French is spoken more than any 9TH
err foreign tongue. there is a great de-
sire on the part of the educated
classes to learn English. American
tutors are much in demand.
There are at present three news
papers printed in French, which is
the court and society language, but
it probably will not be long before a
daily paper published in English, will
be established. Queen Marie, who is
an accomplished writer. has publish
ed all her books in English, and that
is the language Of the royal family,
although both the king and queen
command facile use of half q dozen
other tongues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
DRISCOLL LAD IS
STRUCK BY AUTO
PAINFULLY INJURED

Starting on the run to follow his
older brother across Western avenue,
and becoming frightened and con-
fused by the approach of an automo-
bile, Arthur Driscoll, 8 years old,
turned to go back to the sidewalk,
but in spite of the efforts of DR.. A. HI.
Sturtevant, who was driving the
car. to avoid striking the lad. he was
hit and knocked to the roadway. suf-
fering painful but not serious in
juries, about noon Monday.
The accident occurred at a point
just below the driveway that leads
into the garage at the A. D. Ward
residence, 20 Western avenue. Arthur
and his 10-year-old brother. Harold,
sons of Jerry J. Driscoll Of 10 Weston
street, with another lad had been
playing in the vicinity. A closed
coupe car was parked by the roadside
at a point a little way below the
Ward driveway. The older Driscoll
boy and the other lad safely ran
across the avenue, and Arthur was
about to follow. DR.. Sturtevant
driving a Buick roadster, accom-
panied by Francis Hill was proceed
ing up the avenue at an ordinary rate
of speed. according to several who
saw the accident.
DR.. Sturtevant saw the first two
boys cross the street, but could not
see Arthur, who ran out in front of
the machine parked by the sidewalk.
until close upon him. He immediate
ly jammed on his brakes and turned
his wheel hard toward the sidewalk
in a frantic effort to avoid running
the boy down. The lad had become
confused on seeing the car so close
upon him and had turned to run back.
He was struck and knocked down.
and when the doctor brought his car
to stop squarely across the road.
front toward the sidewalk. the lad
was under the left side Of the ma
chine just in front of the rear wheel.
The older brother, Harold, who had
been a witness of the accident and
the other little playmate. were the
first to rush to Arthur's aid. He was
picked up by DR.. Sturtevant and
taken in his machine to his home,
where treatment of his injuries were
performed at once. Upon eXamina-
ton, it was found that the Driscoll
lad had suffered severe body bruises
and abrasions, with a scalp wound
and a dislocated jaw, the most seri-
GUS.
One stitch was necessary to close
the scalp ound, and il YVES reported
last evening that he was resting COM
fortably and was expected to make
a speedy recovery from the injuries
resulting from the unfortunate acct
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03
DRY SEASON MAGISTRATES SPECIAL CARE
IN HANDLING FIRE WORKS SAYS FIRE CHIEF

"The danger of firearms IL obvious.
but the so-called 'sparkler.' which has
become notably popular in recent years.
presents a serious hazard that is too
seldom recognized. The plaything emits
sparks that in themselves are not
harmful, but the wire core supporting
the sparkling element becomes white
hot and in that condition will ignite
inflammable materials.
For this reason sparklers have
caused many deaths, the victims usual
ly young girls wearing flimsy summer
dresses. Therefore prohibit the spark
Ter if you would protect your children's
lives.
"The thing for the public to remem-
Der is that the Fourth Of July is pa
triotic occasion, and that the best way
for the people to prove their loyalty
is to protect the, resources of their
country and the lives of their fellow
citizens. A safe and sane Fourth
means one that Is fireless."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-03

with the coming Of the Fourth Of
July and its accompanying fireworks.
special care should be taken that no
fires may occur to mar the observance
of the day." said Roy Small. chief of
the Augusta fire department, Monday
evening. 1.-THE weather has been UNI
usually dry for some time and the
roofs arc very inflammable. There
fore those who set Off any fireworks
should be sure that by SO doing they
will not start fire either about the
house or. what is even more serious, in
the clothing.
"Of course the children are the ones
principally affected by accidents on the
Fourth. and a judicious selection of
fireworks by the parent will result in
far less danger to them than might re-
suit If the child chooses his own pieces.
The safest way to stage a display of
pyrotechnics would be to have the oc-
casion a community affair and have the
exhibition under the direction of fire.
men equipped with extinguishers.