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The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Will Plant Wild Rice
 to Feed Game Birds

In order to provide feeding place for migratory game birds, and for preservation of wholesome conditions in Beaver Dam lake, a large amount of wild rice will be planted in the lake by Wisconsin Legionnaires.
 The rice IS great feed for wild ducks, and Is said to restore health ful conditions wherever planted. Its planting will be made by a group of Legion men under supervision of state experts.
 The Beaver Dam veterans take a great interest in the lake and its sur roundings, hoping to keep 1t as a To- cation 1or game fish, bird life and plant life. A few months ago, the Legion men seined the lake free of carp and rough fish, selling five car loads in eastern markets as result of their efforts. Then the state game and fish conservation commission pro- vided a carload of rescue fish," most ly game fish, which were planted in the lake.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
LEGION BOY SCOUT
 TROOP MAKES GOOD

Possibilities of a troop of boy scouts, when sponsored by the American Le- zion are seen in the recent report of the Leglon's troop in Collinsville, Okla.
 During the past year the troop ac- quired building of It's own, through the generosity of one of the local church congregations and the boys, as- sisted by the Legion men placed this in shape, wiring, painting and redec- orating and furnishing the building.
 One of the principal activities of the troop was undertaking of reli- gious census of the entire city. This was prepared for use of the local churches.
 The Legion maintains a free scout camp at Lake Euchee, whi ch is made the center for hikes and other activi- ties. One of these hikes was father and son" hike, on which the scouts were hosts.
 The troop Is entirely interdenomina. tonal and closely resembles the make up of the Legion in this respect. Eight Baptists, thirteen Methodists, eleven Presbyterians, eleven Christians, two Assembly of God, one Nazarine, and one Christian Scientist are in the troop.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Birds Supplied With
 Natural Feather Dye

You must often have watched duck preening herself and have noticed how every few moments she burrows with her broad fiat beak among the feathers of her tail. II Is curious how few peo- pie know the reason for this maneuver. The truth Is that the duck possesses an open oil gland just above the tall. The contents she uses for dressing her feathers, and precisely as If 1t were an artificial fluid such as we at times rub into our own scalps, says the Conti- mental edition of the London Mall.
 All water birds seem to possess this useful oil gland-useful because 1t is essential to all the swimming and div. ing birds to keep their feathers glossy and waterproof. Otherwise the plum age would become soaked and draggled and drag its owner down instead of helping to float it. If sparrow falls into deep water and gets its feathers soaked 1t simply drowns.
 There are some land birds which are similarly equipped. The hoopoe, speci- mems of which are occasionally seen in England, has It's own supply of bril- liantine. Some of the hornbills are equally fortunate. In the case of the treat hornbill the oil secretion in the gland is highly colored. The bright yellow of the birds neck and wings Is due to the frequent applications of this natural feather dye.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Aduantage in Working
 for SmdIler Concern

For some time past what I may call industrial doctors have been hunting for the cause of business slumps
 "When we find who starts them" Otto Mallery remarked to me, per haps we can find Il way to prevent 1t. AS you know, depression in one thing at once leads to decline in others"
 These surgeons of trade divide busi- ness into three sizes: Those which en- ploy under 21 persons, those which em- ploy from 21 to 100 persons. and so- called big business which employs more than 100.
 It seems that If you want to hold . job through bad times you had better work for small concern, observes Glrard in the Philadelphia Inquirer. When a business depression sets In likeness in large industries Is relatively far greater than in small ones.
 The Fullest class, or those employing under 21 persons, discharges relauveay much fewer than any other.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
The Personal Touch

"One of the oldest things about my business" said the clerk in the hat department, is to see how men De- have when they are buying new Kelley No, I don't know why a hat is called a Kelley I have never had customer upon whose head l put a hat who didn't touch it im- mediately after I had stepped back to see the effect of the new hat, and get a slant on whether the particular style was becoming. It seems that . man gets into the habit of having his hat rest upon his head in just one way, and he doesn't feel comfort able unless 1t does, and he Is the only one who knows the correct way to place 1t. Try 1t sometime. Place mans hat upon his head and see If he can refrain from giving 1t an ex- tra touch. I'll venture the assertion that he can't"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Veterans of Virginia
 ApproUe Registration

Success has attended efforts of Com mander John J. Wicker and other Legionnaires in Virginia In securing registration of veterans in that state, that all might vote in regular elections.
 This was made one of the principal objectives of the Legion during the past year, and according to reports from the states posts furnished Com mander Wicker, only few members of the Legion have not availed them selves of the opportunity to exercise their right of franchise. At least eight posts of the state have qualified with every member as voter. These are located in Strasburg. Louisa, Cape Charles, Smithfleld, Berryville, Abing- don and Marion.
 The work was under direction of citizenship committee. headed by Allan s. Clarke of Danville. and with mem- bers in every congressional district in the state.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
The Golden Horn

The Golden horn Is the name given to a beautiful harbor, an inlet of the Bosporus, near which stands the city of Constantinople. It is six miles long, about half mile wide at It's widest part and more resembles a river than a harbor. It Is deep, well sheltered and capable of accommodat- ing twelve hundred large ships at anchor On the eastern shore of the horn are the suburbs of Pera and Galata. The city of Constantinople now consists of collection of towns and villages on both sides of the Gold en horn. Galata Is the business dis trict, while Pera is the residential district, occupied by the homes of European business men, embassies and modern hotels and shops.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
@ 1flE O AMEQICAN LEGION (Copy fer This Department Supplied by the
 
PRIZE-WINNER AS
 YOUNGEST MEMBER

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Delaware, offered birthday cake to the youngest member of the organization. The cake was won hands down by the young lady whose photograph is reproduced. She Is Elizabeth Louise Nicely, and arrived only six months ago for permanent visit to her parents. She Is mem- Der of Delaware Post No. l. While Elizabeth did not eat any of the huge cake that was ornamented with only oue-half of a candle, she was the guest of honor at the card party also given In her honor by the auxiliary unit to the unit of the Laurence Roberts post of the American Legion, and did not trump anybody's ace which made her as popular as the prince of Wales.
 The auxiliary has many claimants for youngest members" While 1t Is certain that In Delaware little Miss Nicely is the champ" her record is surpassed in several instances.
 In Granville, N. M.. as soon as a name was given to the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Mills, she be- came a member of the Granville unit of the auxiliary. Incidentally this ar
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
To Unite Hard Knot

Sometimes knot seems to defy all ones efforts to get 1t united. Here is plan by means of which a knotted cord. strap, shoe string, or whatever 1t may be, can be loosened. Put some thing hard under the knot and then pound 1t we'll with a hammer. Beat the knot on all sides. Then drop on the knot little very hot water, or, if possible. dip the knot into scalding hot water for few minutes. In most cases it will be found that the knot can then easily be picked apart with the fingers. When 1t is still little hard to move use a skewer or similar instrument to pull the knot apart.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Bronze Medal for Courage

A bronze medal for the most courageous act during the year In the community has been offered by the Cleo J. Ross post of the American Legion in Titusville, Pa. The award will be confined to the city schools and candidates will have their stand ing in honor scholarship, leadership and service taken into final considera- ton as well as that of courage.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Merchants Interested
 in Legion Indoor Fair

How far the generosity of local merchants went toward the American Legion in Geneva. N. r., may be seen by the fact that donations for the annual indoor fair were insured for $2O.OO0. Every one of these dona- tions was given to the Legion for distribution during the eight days of the event. and to be on the safe side, post officials insured them against loss by fire for the big amount. The fair was held in interest of building fund of the Legion, the original goal of which was $15,OOO, but which was raised because of the excellent re- celpts of the event.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
ENDORSES LEGION

THE Michigan department of ] the American Legion recent ly held a concentrated member ship drive and called upon the governor of the state for an indorsing statement. Governor Groesbeck declared he was not only willing but eager to indorse an organization which he be- lieved was one of the most con- structive forces for good now at work in this country.
 From my observation" said Governor Groesbeck," the Amer can Legion Is most worthy or ganization. It has accom- plished much that Is of benefit, and the longer 1t exists the more good I believe 1t will bring about.
 It should not be difficult matter for the organization to secure the application of every man entitled to place on Its rolls. Through a greater mem bership you will not only be able to better your own conditions but can be of much more as sistance In every effort which has for its purpose better and more patriotic citizenship"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Fauors New Gyn,nasiuu,

Gov. c. c. Moore of Idaho has in dorsed the project of the American Legion to construct a new gymnasium building at the University of Idaho In recent letter to Paul Davis, state commander of the Legion, the execu- tive said that memorial of that na- ture would be constant reminder of the unselflsh sacrifices of the men who served in the World war. Gov. ernor Moore pledged his hearty SUD- port to the movement.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18

rival was made strictly an all-Legion affair. Mir Mills was commander of the local post of the Legion, and his wife, an overseas nurse, was mem- Der both of the Legion and the aux Hilary at the time. Doctors and nurses who attended little Miss Holloway Anne, for that Is her name, were Le- gionaires.
 But. according to all records, Miss Cynthia Ann Beyer of Duluth, Minn., is unbeaten in her record. The father, W. H. Beyer, is a member of David Visited post of the Legion, and the mother of the posts auxiliary unit Two weeks before Miss Cynthla's ar rival, she was made member of the David Visited unit of the auxiliary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Fauoy Schooling for
 Americans in China

Interest in schooling for Americans in China has grown to such an extent that LeHonnaires in Kings county, New York, recently went on record favoring establishment of such insti- tutions and offered their services in this direction.
 Under County Commander Edward A. Simons, a resolution was passed by the posts represented in the Kings County Council of the American Le- zion, urging that the national legisla- tive committee of the organization be instructed to seek passage of legisla- tion establishing such institutions in the Orient.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Fat Women Prized

Among the Bahuma tribesmen of Uganda the women are unusually fat, as corpulence Is looked upon as a sign of beauty. Girls, before mar riage, are not allowed to walk about. and are encouraged to drink as much milk as they can in order that they may become as fat as possible before their affianced husbands come to claim them. The latter they are the bigger the marriage dowry the parents re- ceive.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Aludys q Way

A thin man and fat man were seated behind lady who wore wide hat. The thin man asked her to re- move 1t. She ignored this request.
 "Sometimes the hair comes off with the hat" whispered the fat man.
 She proved 1t didn't in her case.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-18
Plan Georgia Contention

Among attractions listed for the an- nual department convention of the American Legion in Georgia this year were addresses by Wilder s. Metcalf, member of the Legion's national finance committee. and Gen. Robert L. Bullard. The convention was held in Savannah, June 5-7. Dances, boat rides and other events provided entel- tainment for the visiting Legionnaires.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
EAT AND GAIN WEIGHT

Four tablespoons shredded pine- apple. l. shredded wheat biscuit. ? crisp pieces broiled bacon, fried egg. cup consomme, cup cooked vegetable salad masked with ta- hlespoons mayonnaise, ? sardines, 1 cup cresp of asparagus soup. { ounces broiled shad with 2 table, spoons lemon butter new potatoes in cream sauce, cucumber jelly on watercress with 2 tablespoons French dressing. tablespoons string beans in cream, 2 pieces toast, ta- blespoon croutons. slices rye bread, 2 dinner rolls. i tablespoon currant jelly. 1 tablespoons butter. f-s cup cream, 1 pint whole milk. Is lemon meringue pie, strawberry cream pun.
 Total ealories. iots. Protein, 4.2; fat, 1S0Si carbohydrate, i7si. Iron. .0i9 gram. <
 The sardines can be used with the rye bread as sandwiches 10 accom- pany the vegetable salad. Remove the skin and back bone before using. The fish can he worked to a smooth paste with lemon juice or the flat sardine simply sprinkled with lemon juice. The food value will be the same.
 Don't forget to fry the egg gen Ny" 1ntenss heat and quick cooking will make the white tough with an uncuttable brown coating on the
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
Me' Aaysntu'>sj Ragys4yAna F 4Ra4se4yAnAy R Ca w Iehmy Sru<N<. D

Banzsn Was a conjurer, and he lived in the deep, deep voods He was strange man and wished to have his own way all the time.
 That was why he locked RaFeedy Ann and Raggedy Ann and Berty Bear in the little chicken coop until they poid for the pop corn balls they had eaten at his magical pop corn mountain.
 Rasgedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and Berty Bear did not know what to do, for they had no money 10 pay Banzan for the pop corn balls and when they heard footsteps coming fo- wards the chicken coop, they won- dered who 1t could be.
 And weren't they pleased when they say it was little Rags. the rag puppy dog. Gittle Rags puppy dog wagged his tail. "If could talk" he said, T would ask you what you are doing sitting there in that chicken coop with that cunning little Bear! But l can't talk, so I can't ask youi" And Rags puppy dog sighed deep down in his rag insides.
 Cant he really talk" Berty Bear asked Ragsedy Ann. He seems such a nice puppy dog!"
 Indeed! He is q very nice rag
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

i Rerty Bear" Rags puppy dog asked.
 well sir, little Rags puppy dog, |" Berty Bear replied, forgetting that rsgsscould not talk. "A coniurer Is Q second cousin to magician ard a third cousin to a witch!"
 Cant you turn the latch and lei us out of this chicken coop, little Rags?" Raegedy Andy asked. Why! Of course ] can!" Rags re- piled as he looked,at the catch. How silly of me not 10 think of letting you out first and then talking to youl"
 "Yes, it was silly!" Berty Rear said. We have just had very fine lunch and We are not hungry"
 Here you!" the loud gruff voice of Banzan, the eonjurer, cried as he came out of the house with large stick. Get away from that chicken coop. puppy dog!"
 And Banzan threw his stick so hard it hit the chicken coop right above little Rags head and bounced ten feet in the air. Little Rags ran off through the bushes. but the Raggedys and Berty Bear knew that he would return again.
 Don't lesme catch any more pup- py dogs around here!" Banzan howled as he picked up his stick and walked awaf.
 We hope you don't catch any" Raggedy Andy giggled. thens softly 50 Banzan could not hear, Because why? Because the next time. the lit- tie puppy dog will help us escapel That's why we hope you don't catch himi" And Berty Bear and Ratgedy Ann both joined in Raggedy Andye laughter.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
HISBR0!HERS M hM hMH \y5g IL, U 1o| K / @ NEA| SERVICE |J"S
W RUDZ AyREs / 0 NEA SERVICE

Bless your heart, no--stunned !
 bit, that's all. A friend of yours. il she?" Yes"
 "Oh! Then you can give me her name and address" Evans looked confused. T don't know her address--her name is Mary Furnipal." He hesi- tated, then added T haven't seen her for some time till this evening; we met accidentally. I don't know at all where she is living"
 Shell have to go along to the hospital"
 Capable hands lifted her into the taxi. Evans watched them unhappi- ly. They seemed to handle her so roughly, he thought, with q little shrinking pain in his kind heart. He was relieved when the policeman told him he must come along. too. He held her hand during the short ride to the hospitatl. Once, when the
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

puppy dog His name Is Rags. And Bags, this is Berty Bear"
 Little Rags put his pay through the chicken coop and shook hands with Bsrty Bear. T am very glad 10 meet you. Bsrty .Besr." Rags said. T hope vs shall become great friends"
 "oh. am sure we shall. littls Rags puppy oog!" Berty Bear said But just now t looks ss if the Rsggedys and l would have to stay here . long long time. for vs have no money 10 pay old Banzan. the conjurer!"
 sIs he a coniurer7" RagFsdv Ann asked. T never heard Of a conjursr before."
 What Id tas world is a c0njsrsT,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
EAT AND LOSE WEIGHT

Four, tablespoons shredded pine- apple, l shredded wheat biscuit. l cup eonsomme, cup cooked vege- table salad, ounces broiled shad with lemon juice, individual mold of cucumber jelly on bed of water , cress, l new potato with minced parsley, tablespoons string beans. 2 toasted gluten mullins, bran roll, l pint skinned milk.
 Total calories, 10sI. Protein, .e74; fat, 29a: carbohydrate. sos. Iron, .ot7a gram.
 In making your vegetable salad ar range the vegetables in neat sec tions. The eye must be pleased in order for this salad to be a success. The salad as calculated was made of two tablespoons asparagus heads, two tablespoons diced carrots, one tablespoon Rew peas, one tablespoon string beans and two tablespoons diced beets on bed of lettuce. Two tablespoons lemon juice seasoned with salt and pepper and a bit of onion juice was poured over the whole.
 Cucumber Jelly
 Two medium sized cucumbers, small onion, 2 stalks celery. table spoons chopped green pepper, ta- blespoon lemon juice, 1-2 teaspoon salt, Is teaspoon pepper. table, spoon granuated gelatine.
 Pare and slice cucumbers. Cook eucumbers. onion, celery and pepper in two cups of water until the cu- eumbers are tender. Rub through q sieve. There should be two and one quarter cups of puree. Add lemon juice. salt and pepper and bring to the boiling point. Pour over gelatine softened in cold water and turn into four individual molds. Let stand on ice until cold and firm. unmold and serve.
 Total calories, 26s. Protein, n: fat, i2; carbohydrate, I.o. iron, COOS gram.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
ON TEACHING BATH HABIT"

The scene presented in the Mann household when the "neck-and-ears" washing ceremony was performed was not materially different from that 10 be found wherever lusty lunged youngsters romped.
 The appearance of rag and brush was invariably the signal for walls and wriggling.
 Yet the lesson of cleanliness must be taught.
 Parents should make eyery effort to educate the children into entoy- ing their bath, A difficult and fre- auently unsuccessful task is this ofttimes when a boy in his teens Is being dealth with.
 Regular bathing times can be as- sociated with games in some cases
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

but it is preferable that the young sters be taught 10 enjoy the bath for ! its own sake.
 If, as a little toddler, the baby is taught to love clean body the task will be made easier in later years. Many parents wait too long before beginning the cleanliness education.
 When grown-ups themselves look upon the skin as a mere covering for the body. what can be expected of youngsters? The skin is an im- portant organ, and not . mere cov- ering.
 A clean skin carries of waste mat ter and daily bath aids in the health of the skin.
 Get the growing children in the bath habit.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

guardian Of the law WAS looking the other way, he bent his head and gently kissed it.
 Supposing she were dead. Or sup posing she were to die He could not bear to think of it. He wondered what David Bretherton would say, could he know. He knew that 1t was his duty to tell him, and yet--there was something so sweet in knowing that for the moment, at least, he was Mary's only friend. h the hospital they took her from him. People came and asked him a ness of the building got on his nerves: he would hate to die in a hospital he hated the idea of leaving Mary here amongst strangers. They left him alone in a small waiting room for what seemed an eternity. Presently young man who looked like e student came back to him. He held something in his hand.
 We found this on Miss Furnival," he said. There is an address writ ten st the back. Do you suppose it Is her own address, or would 1t be the address of her relatives"
 He held a locket to Evans. The young man took it hesitatingly. The case was opened, and q roughly printed amateur portrait of David Bretherton looked up at him from be- meath the oval glass.
 He turned it over mechanically. At the back vas written:
 Taken at the Red Grange, ssi- mont"
 For a moment he did not speak. His mind was in a whirl. bitter feeling of jealousy was stsbbins his heart.
 She must care for David then, or she wouldn't be wearing his portrait. He raised his eyes to those of tho man watching him.
 "She used to live ct the Red Grange, but that is some time SEQ. Her friends have left there now"
 1t was a deliberate lie, and he was bitterly ashamed of it the moment it was uttered. But he wanted 50 des- perately badly to have Mary in his care and keeping for a little longer. If the Brethertons knew where she was, and what had happened, they would come at once to claim her, even if only in a spirit of unfriendlf- ness.
 The young doctor accepted the er- planation.
 "You don't know if she has mother--or anyone, them" he asked.
 No" Evans was glad to be able to answer this question truthfully, at least. He did not know; he knew nothing about her beyond the little she had told him and the very little he had inadvertently discovered.
 'Js she-is she badly hurt?" he asked anxiously.
 The young man shook his head.
 There is a slight concusslon and minor injuries-thst is ali I can tell you at present. If you csn, call Sn the morning"
 Evans heart sank.
 You will not let me see her to- night, before I go?"
 T am afraid not. She would not know you. anyway; she is quite un- conscious"
 Evans went away unhappy and crestfslien. The He he had told about the Red Grange worried him. He vas naturally very strsiehtforwsrd. All the way home he vas haunted by the fear that Mary would die.
 He would have to tell the Brother tons then, and they would never for give him.
 He spent q wrstched night: he never slept a wink. He vss haunted by the memory of Marys white. un- conscious face. If she died. he would never forgive himself cr bs happy again.
 He vss up with the dawn. snd round st the hospital st an sbsurdly early heur.
 There vss no favorable nsvs for him.
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