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New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

Raggedy Ann ana Raggedy And! and Mrs. Mingls and the magica hobby horse thought the Thingun was very nice creature.
 And of course he was! Thingums as you can easily see by the picture are queer looking, but then, lots of queer looking peopleAare nice. This only goes to show that you can not l always tell by appearances whether people are nice or not! You can only really tell nice people by the nice things they do for others. And so, when the Thingum thumped the mean selfish, old Zumzee so hard he ran bowling away through the: woods, Mrs. Mingle asked the nice Thingum to take an easy chair. on her front porch and have some ice cream sodas with the Raggedys and the magical hobby horse and herself.
 Thingums are almost as fond of ice cream sodas as little boys and girls and he had nineteen ice cream sodas before he had enough. But this was not so very many for Thing ums are empty clear down to their angles and then too, these were mag ical sodas and would not give any one the tummy ache.
 Anyway, the Zumzee will never come back here and bother you again, Mrs. Mingle. I'll bet a nickel" the Thingum said just as loud thump- ing was heard coming up the path towards teh house.
 Someone is in a hurry!" Raggedy Ann said.
 A little man came running out from the path when he saw our friends on the porch and cried, What do you think, Mrs. Mingle, I had the incest magical charm you ever saw and a strange creature took it away from mel"
 Was 1t the Zumzee? ?" the Thingum asked.
 He didn't tell me his name." the little man replied.
 Why! Mister Mungle, it must have been the Zumzee!" Mrs. Mingle said.
 Just you get upon my back!" the Thingum cried. T will run after him and see!"
 So MT. Mungle jumped upon the Thingum's back and away they crashed through the bushes taking a short cut through the woods.
 In a few minutes te Raggedys and Mrs. Mingle heard the howle of the Zumzee coming through the trees and soon out from the path he dashed straight for Mrs. Mingle's front porch. Following came the Thingum with Mir. Minsle upon his back.
 Catch himi" the Thingum called and Raggedy Andy jumped fropi the porch and caught the Zumzee's legs. This made the Zumzee fall to the ground and before he could get to his feet. the Thingum took Mir. Mingle's ma gical charm from the Zumzee. Then the Thingum gave the Zumzee two hard thumps upon the back and sent him bowling away into the woods.
 Thank you ever and ever 50 much, Mir. Thlnsumi" Mir. Munsle said. This is such g nice magic charm I did not wish to lose It."
 "oh! You are quite welcome!" the polite Thingum said. T anne very glad you have the magical charm back again."
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
EAT AND LOSE WEIGHT

EAT AND LOSE WEIGHT
 Breakfast -Four tablespoons stewed blueberries, gluten puffs. cup hot skinned milk.
 Luncheon-One slice lean cold boiled ham, stuffed tomato salad, thin slice whole wheat bread,
 Dnner-One slice vegetable roast, 2 tablespoons creamed kohl-rabi, 1-2 cup fruit salad, slices rye bread.
 Bedtime-One cup skinned milk.
 Total calories, 1o74. Protein, POS: fat. 34s; carbohydrate, 4S2. Iron, .01S4 gram.
 vegetable Roast
 Two cups finely chopped new car rots, cup new peas, 1 cup diced potatoes, E cup English walnut meats. tablespoons butter. 1 table spoon minced mint. tablespoon salt, IA teaspoon pepper. teaspoon sugar, i egg, vegetable stock to make moist, ? tablespoons coarse breadcrumbs. Cook peas, carrots and potatoes in water to barely cover until tender, | but not broken or mushy. Drain from water. Beat egg slightly and add vegetables, nuts and seasoning. Mix with fork and add vegetable stock if necessary to make moist. Turn into a buttered baking dish. cover with crumbs, dot with bits of butter and bake 20 minutes in moderate oven. M
 Total calories, 1S ,s. Protein, 165; fat, 692; carbohydrate, 449. Iron, .0079 gram.
 EAT AND GAIN WEIGHT
 Breakfast-four tablespoons stewed blueherries, i cup uncooled cereal, 1 sliced banana, F cup creamed dried beef on toast, 1 cup cocoa. 1s cup cream.
 NIid-morning lunch-One cup whole milk. graham crackers.
 Luncheon-One cup cream of spin ach soup, 2 tablespoons croutons, 1 slice cold boiled ham, 2 tablespoons creamed potatoes, stuffed tomato salad, cheese and nut sandwiches. 1 large glass iced chocolate.
 Afternoon tea-One large glass tea punch, 2 Boston brown bread sand wiches.
 Dinner--One slice vegetable roast, tablespoons cream sauce, table spoons creamei kohl-rabi, F cup fruit salad with whipped cream dressing, slices rye bread, table, spoon butter.
 Bedtime-One cup whole milk.
 Total calories, 3927. Protein, 401: fat 1928; carbohydrate, 1898. Iron. .0201 gram.
 This stuffed tomato salad is masked with a mayonnaise dressing.
 Whipped cream is used to top the iced chocolate.
 A rich cream sauce accompanies the vegetable roast.
 These details will pad any menu with fat.
 During the summer months try 10 use very little sugar on cereals, The fresh fruits are using much sugar in their preparation for serving and un- less little thought is given this angle of your diet you may find yourself eating more sugar than is good for you
 Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
MY HUSBAND'SLOVE
 Rss Phs. REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

| light and erent into bed beside me not ten seconds before the noise in the marks apartment appeared to burst into the hall, and Mrs, Marks's shrill voice arose in what l surmissed to he another frantic attempt 10 signal Lillian,
 .Mhat's the use of dislurbln' those ladies in the front9 fll never he able to look them in the face again, They dent know nothin about all the mess, They think I'm resneetahle-"
 "stow the gaff." deeper voice replied. "That fellow came into this building. I saw him, and he can't get out sgsin-I'ye got the entrance guarded, but I'm going to get him nov. if have to search every hat In the building"
 Lillian put her lins ,to my ear
 "When they knock here, act just as you would if awakened from sleep at this hour by such eommo- tion."
 I had but a few seconds for the preparation of my role. Almost be- fore she had finished speaking there came an imperative knocking. and the deep voice we had heard sounded raueously through the panels.
 "open in the name of the Law.'
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

beautiful hat with feathers and every thing; even a silver sword
 My! The Thingum was delighted to get such fine magical present and in three minutes he was dressed up just as nice as could be.
 Hal" Raggedy Andy said. Now we shall have to call him Captain Thingum and the Zumzee will be sor- " if he ever tries to bother anyone while Captain Thingum is about" And everyone cried, "Hurrah!" three times and were so pleased they all had to hlve seven moro 'ce creac scdas and Captain Thinsu s~as very careful not to spill anv on his nc new suit.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
ON aEALTH-- FIRST AID HINTS

When Mir. Mann of Anytown start ed on his vacation in his flivver he carried in his pocket a short list of first-aid hints. which might be needed in an emergency.
 Some of these were:
 Snake bite--Tie cord tightly above the wound; suck it thoroughly and either cut adjoining parts with sharp knife or cauterize With white hot iron at once.
 In some parts of the. west snake- bite victims have been known to slash bitten section, inject sunpowder and ignite 1t.
 However, 1t Is now possible to buy
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

a specially prepared cauterizing out it, which is great improvement on the more primitive remedies.
 Sun-stroke--Get patient into shade. loosen cIsthing, apply cold water to head.
 Poisonous insect strings-Carry iodine swabs for use in cases where stings and wounds may become in- fected. For milder bites of insects a solution of saltwater or weak am- monia Is good.
 Burns-Cover with cooking soda, placing wet cloths over if. Also olive oil and soda, or olive oil and white of egg,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Letter from Ruth Ellington to Leslie
 Prescott

Letter from Ruth Ellington to Leslie
 Prescott.
 Dearest Leslie: It just seems to me that am a pig when I realize how happy l am and think for moment in what trouble and sadness you must be. You have one little ray Of com 'o,t, for saw by the papers yester- day that Mir. Hamilton had come through his operation successfully, and seemed to be getting along very well.
 Now, of sourse, another iomplica- tion confrorts you. Tke item that saw about your father was sent out by the Associated Press, and 1t will probably be in Jacks home paper as we'll as here in New York. In a week or two at the most peo- pie will be wondering why you do not come home, and I'll bet the women are already wondering why Jack does not go to you.
 Dear, why don't you try to get something out of Alice - little jealous viper! Isn't there some way that you can make her confess to
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
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T shall work some nice magic for the kind Thingum." Mir. Mungle said "Oh my! I don't wish any reward for helping you, MT. Mungle!" the Thingum said.
 T know it, nice kind Thingum!" Mir. Mungle said. But I wish to work some nice magic for you anyway!" So Mir. Mungle with his magic charm made a fine soldier suit for the Thingum, with shoulder straps and
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

table for the world, Now he knew how deeply he had bitten into the pride of Jerome underwoadi for even in the intimacy of the family circle unerwaod had not confessed his hu- initiation al the crank of the iivper, He had heen hidden from the family sight as he toiled,, and new he was hiding inc story Too had. thought the Wreck, that he had not marched the whole family up where they could see,
 He carried the soupsplstes hack to the kitchen, where he found Sally standing in the middle of the noor. her hands elasped and an anxious look on her face,
 ''is if all rlght?" she whispered.
 Sure it is." he said.
 The grin on his face meant more than his words. Sally hreathed deep. ly and exhaled a long sigh,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

"I was getting anxious" she said You were gone so terribly long Didn't they ask you lot of ques tions, or anything?"
 "They're too busy telling each othe how they were held up by four men, he observed.
 "Four?"
 "Yes-the liars. Four desperadoes Underwood says. Me" The .Wrecl peered down at his white jacket and apron and smiled wryly. "Me-I'm four desperadoes."
 Sally did not join in the smile. She was ready to admit that he was one desperado, at the very least.
 "Tell me everything they said Henry"
 i've got to go back. Give me the next tray full I'll tell you about il afterward. I'm getting some infor- nation now" .... Sally hurried with the tray and the Wreck went back to the dining room, Underwood was still drumming on the table. He glanced at the tray as it passed him, ceased drumming and | IlNelcu ilIS CJc OIl lllC OuiClCJICs lLNC Cil dyspeptic, which the boss of the ranch was not, would have viewed it with attention. The Wreck was &C., tually proud to carry it, for not only was it an object of beauty in itself, but Sally had found things to garnish it with, so that 1t was art in a frame.
 Two minutes later Underwood looked up from his plate and fixed his glance on the Wreck.
 Say, who made this omelette 2" he demanded.
 "The cook. sir"
 Biscuits, too?"
 "Yes, sir"
 And the coffee?"
 Yes, sir"
 The large man helped himself to another mouthful and fingered over it.
 Not the same cook who was here last summer" he announced.
 NO, sir.'
 "Who is he?"
 "It's a lady, sir-my wife"
 The Underwood family sighed con- fortably, in unison.
 At last, father, we've got some- body who can cook" said Harriet. Remember how awful it was last summer?"
 The boss of the ranch nodded and reached for the omelette platter.
 Tell your wife that she's a good cook" he said. "Tell her to keep it up. Tell her to have fried chicken tonight, and Drowned potatoes, and beans, and corn, if she's got any-and more biscuits. Coffee, too. And I want her to make some pie. If she hasn't got stuff to make pie out of, we'll send for it. And tell her to cook lot of everything"
 Harriet Underwood frowned and glanced at her brother.
 Remember, father, the doctor said"
 The doctors in New York;" in- terrupted Underwood. What he doesn't know will never get into his bill. Don't forget, Williams-what- ever you said your name was-have your wife keep right on cooking"
 The Wreck, passing the biscuits again acknowledged the command with nod. He was hungry himself and he hoped there would be some- thing left of the omelette, although he could see that the chances were against him. He did not need to be told that Sally Morgan could cook; he knew it before they did, back at the BarM, where Sally often shooed her mother out of the kitchen and ran things to suit herself.
 People can eat more out in this observed Underwood, ap- parently talking to himself. "It's the dry air and the altitude. Back In New York" There was an uncertain tinkle of the telephone bell in the next room. | He numbered hastily out of his chair Tn answer to it.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
The Astonishing Thing That Hap pened In Madge,s Apartment


 swifl as was the plunge Of lhs slight boyish figure through our door
 lllian's movement 10 meet II Was sxifter still. She had risen 10 her feet as she heard the sIealthy openr ins Of the hall door, and Il was her hand that closed the door behind the entering hguFe,
 "Gyet up." she had whispered in that moment. "and take this nashr light. Don't turn II on until l tell yon." =,
 had oheyed her. and the door had scarcely closed when l heard her low commands
 .'Ths light, MadEe!"
 Wondering, embarrassed. conscious of my disordered negllge, l eheyed her to look straight Into the wonder fui black eyes of Mollie Faweeu, clad in mans attire, cap crowded close over her hair. Lillian snatehed 1t of. even as she spoke. and l saw that the girls hair had been clipped Into . "boyish bob" enabling her better to carry out the impersonation.
 "welI Make It."
 "Get out of that rig as quickly as you can!" Lillian tersely commanded stoopinE to the girls shoes. "ill manage these. Madge hold the aashlight upon these faces. That's better. Are they close behind?"
 "Im afraid so." The girl spoke for the first time. and I noticed that. though she was breathing hard, as if che had been running, her rich voice had a composure almost equal- ing Liliian's own.
 "we'll make it, think" Lillian said. removing one shoe and begin ming on the other, the girl mean while working at top speed on the un- familiar buttons of her coat and shirt. She had just removed these when we heard sudden noises as Of aitercation coming from the rear apartment and the voice of Mrs. Marks raised in one quick. sharp scream as quickly silenced.
 Don't take anything more off," Lillian whispered, rising with the masculine shoes in her hand and with a delft movement thrusting them between the blankets and the mattress of our bed. "Madge, hand me that nightdress and open that box"
 She slipped my niEhtdress over the girls head and I obediently opened the box and drew out the mysterious thing for which Lillian had secured tbe city. It was silky, blue-black wig of hair with two long braids--a wonderful thing of its kind. I saw even in tAe cursory glance which was mine as Lillian fairly | snatcher 1t from my hands and crammed 1t down over the girls boy ish bob.
 A Voice At the Door
 Lay this coat and shirt flat be- heath our sheets and then go to bed," she said again in whisper, as | she took the fashlight from my hand and led Mollie Fawcett through Ihe door which she had left open into the bedroom and bade her get nto bed with Mamie.
 Pretend to be asleep and don't wake too easily" I heard her whis- per as hastily disposed of the dis ;arded coat and shirt and climbed nto bed on top of them.
 Lillian joined me in another in- 'tant flashing her light around the ioor to make sure that no tell-tale 'vidence of Mollie's masquerade had 'een left. Then she snapped of the
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
EasHioA sERFmE- RAT FUR WRAP

Whats in a names Common palm tree rat of the Caucasus called bar unduky" by great French drsssmaker, Jean Paisu, and made into a charm ing summer fur wrap, trimmed with red fox,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

A weekend means from Friday afternoon or from Saturday lunch to Monday morning. The usual time chosen for a house party Is over a holiday. particularly where the holi- day falls on a Friday or Monday. 50 that the men can take Saturday of and stay from Friday to Tuesday or Thursday to Monday
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Continued in Our Next Issue
Smoother Finish

She-Since our engagement has been broken off. I will return the comb and brush set.
 He-Why? she-1t will make parting easier.- Ohio State Sun Dial.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Black Chiffon

Black Chiffon Black chiffon is being used very charmingly for coat dresses and de- spite the fact the material Is perish- able 1t follows very close, tailored lines.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Sets Colors

Borax helps set color, 50 little added to the water in which cotton clothes are to be washed Is of great advantage.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Cooking Peas

Cooking Peas
 Cook peas in a small amount of boiling water, adding more as 1t boils away. Salt when done. You may save the water in which they were boiled for soup.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
pI,ms for Tanning

Plums for Canning Plums for canning should be sweet, juicy and unbruised. They should not be too ripe.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

Cakes and Cookies Use one level teaspoonful of baking powder to one cup of flour when making cakes and cookies.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

Filling for Mattress A filling of dark hair is said to be preferable to one of white for hair mattress, since the white must be bleached and this relieves 1t of its springiness.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Neat Appcarance

To paint all the tin containers in which you keep your food color that harmonizes with the kitchen wall will insure a neat appearance.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Rux New Ruhhers

It is better to buy new rubbers for your fruit cans than take chances on old ones which may be defective and spoil your fruit.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Gossip;s Corner
For School Girl

For the school girl the dress of navy blue flannel or red with sep arate guimpe of white lawn or linen cross stitched in peasant designs is very effective.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

Removing Coffee stains Pour boiling water through coffee stains. but soak tea stains first In cold water.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Use furpentine

Use TufpenIIne Turpenilne will remove spots from an unfinished floor.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Holds Up Picture.

Holds Up Pictures Large needles will hold light pic lures safely on the wall and will not injure the paper on the, wall.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
White silk Clothes

White silk Clothes
 When white silk garments are to he laid away for some time, wrap them in dark hlue tissue paper to prevent them from becoming yellow.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13

There is an efficient new aluminium egg poaeher on the market from which the egg cups may he removed and the poseher becomes q regular trying pan,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Cut Thin Slices

CUt IHm SIICeS
 You will get the best results with eggplant If you pare it, cut it in thin slices, wash, sprinkle with salt
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

The Nervous Wreck" an eccentric young easterner is driving Sally Nor gan from her fathers ranch to the railroad station when they run out oi gasoline, The occupants of a pass ing car refuse 10 lend them any, and the Wreck takes i've gallons at the point of a gun,
 Later they are held captive at a ranch along the way because the foreman. Charlie MeAween, needs a cook, and Sally fills that need, They discover that the wealthy owner Of the ranch. Mir, Underwood, is the owner of the car which They held up. Underwood and his boy and girl are expected to stay at the ranch for sev- eral weeks. At the risk of being recognized. the Wreck waits on them in the dining roomf and overhears their discussion of the highway robbery,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-13
Egg Poaci,er

and pres. over night before cooking
Evening star., 1924-09-24
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET

CHICAGO, September "a Omitted
States Department of Agricultural
Hogs-Receipts, 16, 1000; uneven; most
ly steady at Tuesdays average: fairly
active demand; top. 1915: bulk good
and choice $50 to 225 pound weight
10.00a1035; better weighty butchers.
largely 9.S5a10.OO: bulk desirable 14O
to $50 pound Kind. 9.50a9 30: packing
sowS, mostly S.60aS.9o; majority bet
ter strong-Weight slaughter pigs. S1o
a9.25.
Cattle-Receipts. 10000: fed steers
and yearlings steady to strong; year
lings and handy-weight offerings ac-
tive; spots higher; Western grass
steers, steady to 10 lower; top
yearlings, 1150; several strings
11.00a11.40: handy-weight, Il.25a
11.35; best weighty steers, early,
1880: average weight, 149l pounds;
mostly weighty bullocks, 1925 and
below; plain kind downward to $50:
in-between kinds fat she stock, dull:
tending lower; well conditioned year
lings and heavy beef heifers firm:
bulls strong; vealers steady, TO %
lower; mostly 25 off; bulk to packers.
11.00a11.50; few 1900 and above; out
siders paying 12.OOa12.5O: several
loads Western grass steers to killers
6.50a6.I5; one load upward to $50;
stockers and feeders fully steady.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000: early sales
fat native lambs steady a 25oa13.O0;
few outsiders 1910; sorting mod
crate; good Montana lambs, 1875:
around Is lower; bidding around %
lower on balance fat range lambs:
best held above 1925; sheep and feed
ing lambs steady; few fat ewes, Asa
$50; good to choice feeding lambs,
12.75a13.o0; some held higher; short
mouth breeding ewes e.76a7.o0
Evening star., 1924-09-24
CHICAGO GRAIN PRICES.

CHICAGO. September 24-LiberaI
new export business in rye led to a
fresh upturn in all grain prices to-
day after a weak start. A wave. of
buying swept over the various cereal
pits as soon as the fact developed
that European demand for rye was
unabated. In the wheat trade, how
ever, there was free selling at first
on the part of commission houses,
largely of a profit-taking character.
The wheat opening, which ranged
from half cent lower to s. gain, with
December 1.3424 to 135 and May 141
to 141 Il, was followed by moderate
general decline and then by a sharp
advance to well above yesterdays
finish.
Favorable weather eased down corn
and oats until rye and wheat be-
came strong. After opening at Il
lower to q advance, December los Is
to 1861 the corn market underwent
a sag all around, but then Shove
gains.
Oats started at 4 off to % up, De-
cember 511z to SIS. Later all de-
liveries showed something of a set
back and then scored an advance.
Provisions went higher with grain
Evening star., 1924-09-24
RAILROADS DO MORE
WORK WITH FEWER MEN

The average number of hours
worked by each employe in the year
1928 was 1854, compared with 1888
in 1920 These are Interstate Com
merce Commission figures.
The freight business handled by
the railroads in 1928 was . per cent
larger than that of 1920
The average number of employes
in 1928 was 1,S57,713, or 165,119 less
than in 1920.
In other words, in 1928 the rail-
roads handled a larger traffic with
fewer employees. who worked a fewer
number of hours, than in 1920.