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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
the daily dozen of little kindnesses.
 DOROTHY DIX.

Dear Miss Dix-I am |. young wid- ow and am in love with a widower who has asked me to marry him. He has two lovely little boys, and as I have no children and love children, am sure I could make them all happy home. But his people do not want him to marry again and refuse even to speak to me. Do you think that they would make trouble and come between us afterward? M. M. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25

But we have to pay price for all we get, and surely a perfect companionship, perfect love, and the knowledge that you have made woman extremely happy is worth the trouble of the little ap- preciation, the little compliments,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
SILVER TEA TO BE GIVEN AT MRS HOT I,COMR'S

Attractive invitations have been ex- tended by the Woman's Home Mis-. sionary society to an autumn silver tea, to be given at the home of Mrs. F. H. Holcomb, 1212 Twelfth avenue, north, Thursday. September 25, from to 6 o'clock in tn eafternoon. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
A CHINESE TABLE

To introduce note of color there is fascinating little drop-leaf table of yellow which has Chinese junks and sailors painted on its glossy surface.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25

Answer: A widower is old enough to know his own mind, and pick out his own wife, so go along and marry him and make him happy, and his family will come around after a while. And even if they don't you should worry. A woman has a little wit and subtle ty if she cannot hold her husband against his relations.
 DOROTHY DIX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
Successful Imitation
IIDILLY never stops talking about
 a thing" complained Bobby one

SSB a thing" complained Bobby one
 night after dinner. If he goes and stays on farm for three days he never stops telling all the things he done. And this summer he went to the Yellowstone park. It made i'm zagger- ate something awful He said there was 100000 chickens in his aunt's yard and when 1 ast how did he know he said anyhow there was twenty. Why, it took me and Sam two weeks to count to a million. and each of us counted only half and we didn't do another thing all that time but just count, so it's silly to talk about 100000 chickens Mamie Kelly bet we couldn't count that much and when we up and showed her we did, she wouldn't pay the bet. She says it ain't right to bet and it's just gambling, but I'll bet a hat if she had "a won we'd had to pay up. Mamie Kelly always makes me awful tired."-
 Except when you need help in arithmetic" suggested Bobby's father. T note that her society is quite well come then"
 'fOh, we'll admitted Bobby sheep ishly. "Of course, all the fellers get her to help when the lesson is awful hard. Besides, she always makes a,fel- Ter do something for her in exchange. She's awful close, Mamie is, and she talks and talks and talks before you can get her to say she'll help.
 That's where my old tennis ball went. I don't care, on account of it being punk anyhow. Maybe, when she tries to bounce it she'll wish she hadn't been so stingy for passed it to her in school and. she ain't had chance to try it"
 "She will very soon see that it is no good," said his father, severely. And then she will never trust you again"
 "She won't never see it," chuckled Bobby. Cause teacher she seen Mamie take it from somebody and told her to give it to her. Teachers got a rule you cant pass things around without losing 'em, and that balls swiped for good. Course teacher can see it ain't worth a cent, so she ait going to take the trouble to give it back. Anyhow, if she does, Mamie Kelly won't know but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25

Dear Dorothy Dix-I have been married about fifteen years and my wife loves eating out of my hand, and l love eating out of hers. She wants my company all the time, and I feel lost without her. never miss a chance to express appreciation of everything she does around the home, even if it is to notice that the floor is s.ubbed, S because I know she is looking for it and will be disappointed if 1 overlook it. Now this all sounds very nice
 and 1t is nice, but it has drawbacks, for l have to be very careful of ev- cry move 1 make for fear of hurting a little doting wife's feelings. She ex- poets attentions from me that nine- teen out of twenty wives don't expect from their husbands. What I would like to know isis it possible to over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
THE COAT DRESS OF AUTUMN

Inspired by the double-breasted coat of the Prince of Wales are new coat dresses of mems wear material which has design in indefinite small plaids and checks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
DANIEL-NELSON
 MARRIAGE TUESDAY

Miss Alma Nelson and MT. Paul Reed Daniel were quietly married on Tuesday, September 16, in this city.
 After a short wedding trip, Mir. and Mrs. Daniel will be at home in Mont g0mery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
Dorothy Dix's Letter Box

Does Man With Mean Disposition Ever Make c Good Husband? Can c Husband Overdo His Attemtiveness Alter 15 Years of Happiness? Shall She Merry WidoaUer Despite Fam,ily?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25

NE Y DEAR MISS DIX-What do , I'VE think of the adyisability of a girl
 marrying a man who has a mean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25

big coward to come out and strike her openly. He resorts to sneaky, un- derhandled methods of indulging his lust for cruelty.
 No man or woman with a mean disposition can make a happy home no matter what other Guali- ties they have, so my earnest ad- vice to all contemplating matri- mony is to look out for the dispo- sition first. Marry a man or woman with a sweet, generous, cheerful, kindly nature, and the balance will take care of itself. It is the disposition with which we. have to live. DOROTHY DIX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
A New York Furrier's Samples
 Sent to Us on Approval

Last week offered 2 long fur the rerraher than them We offered them patrons prices fully 4O9o under the retail market vaue- the result that quickly sold The of last weeks sale prompted the New York firm to submit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
10 Luxurious Fur Jacquettes

which offer today and omor prices you'll match
 gain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25

If you are contemplating tn. purchase of a fur coat, be sure that you see these you'll quick ly see the wisdom of buying one of them-for you save al most half.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13

The star viii print list Mon,
day Of the prizes. Any store OF
other establishment that cars 90
add TO the attaetiyenesa Of the
mile marathons from tho contest.
ants point Of view should get In
touch with the sporting editor OF
The star and LEI his gift be known.
Indications point TO tho biggest
field that has ever competed m
The Star events, Entries are being
received daily. and II Is hoped that
they viii continue 20 come IA.
The blanks appear daily on the
sport PAGE Of Tho star. and should
be mailed In 20 the sporting editor.
No fee Il charged. the only require.
ment being that the contestants
be registered members OF the Ana.
teur Athletic union. Norman Bar.
tells. Northwest representative OF
the A. A. a. can give any informa
ton regarding that He Is az the
Dexter Horton hank.
Miirie Konowalofl Ia the defend.
ing mems champion. while Blanche
stenmoe Is the girls title holder.
who will endeavor TO repeat her
isss victory.
The meet will be staged under the
personal direction OF Dad Henry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES TO BE OFFERED STAR MARATHON SWIMMERS
Tickets on Sale Wednesday
for Heavyweight Bout Here

A NIlCIPAriNG tho largest crowd
n that has ever soen smoker In
the Northwest. Promoter Nate pruN
man put tickets on sale Wednesday
morning Tor next Tuesday nights
tight between Floyd johnson and
Tiny Herman. two OF tho country q
leading hoaVyWclghts.
Tho show will he staged st the hall
park. and just about as many people
as want 10 can be seated inside 10 see
the contest.
Herman. thru his manager Jack
Lewis, declares that he haH been
cunning for a match with Johnson
for the pest year but that Floyd has
sidcStopped the issue They were 90
have met In tho semi.wlndup OF the
recent Dempsey, Firpo fight but
johnson Is said TO have held out for
more money.
Considerable interest has been ere
ated In Omaha. Nch. over the com,
ms scrap. Omaha Is Herman'a home
town. and he Is quite an Idol among
his townspeoplo.
Johnson h rounding up his train.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Demetzner Has
Winning Pigeon
in Long Race

PIGEON from the lon Of Aug
A nj Dcmetzner won the 1876
"A, rs from Ephra,a. Wash. after
ard race thru the fog sunday.
~ birds were released from Eph'
II. Al 6 a. m. and the winner
,rnsd here at iolo a. IN. Eighty
~, birds from Is lofts competed
x.u sunday the Futurity race
IN b. nown from Odessa. Wash,
"a miles. This Is the derby OF
=. Young bird series.
me results Of last sunday meo'
al yaris per minute, follow;
p,me,Eaer. gS9.Ss.: Dcmeyer
,uS Rauwens. esS; Dierteks 4
sveonnIer. ss2.st; Demetzner
ID "a. Eckhout. s05-s7; Cooper q
r.,es ssJsi. Vanhoutte. S9S4S.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13

ing work 40 the farm he bought fof
his father and mother near Auburn.
nruNman declares that paHisboards
for the coming affair can be pur
chased In Tacoma Auburn. Everett.
Br merton ana othcl Northwest
cities.
The promoter also declare, that he
Is considering having the supporting
card consisting ~ all heavyweight
bouts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Zbyszko Wrestles
Italian to Draw

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug is.-
stanalaus zbyszko. veteran Polish
Erappler. and Nuke Romano cham.
pion OF Italy. wretlnd spirited
draw az the auditorium here last
night.
The Pole secured the nrrt fan
with reverse deadlock and Ro-
ulano evened thingu up Just before
the bout ended with deadlock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
She Is Too Good
for Ohio's Golfers

Louise Fordyce Of Youngstown.
o. has Just won the Ohio state golf
championship for tho third success,
sive time. II may be the last time
she VIII play In the event. She
50 completely dominates tho field
that her entry robs the tournament
Of interest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
State Swim Meet
Sunday at Tacoma

TACOMA. Aug. 15.-The Wash.
fngion state swimming champion.
aAlps arc TO be held Sunday after
pon at American Lake. near here.
he Crystal Swimming club OF Sc
aitls- which holds the state cham
ponship. is sending another strong
Tam 10 compete.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Tiger Flowers Is
Victor by Knockout

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. AUG. ~,
Tiger Flowers. Atlanta. battered
Oscar Mortimer. Pacific coast mid.
dlcweight. into submission here last
night. Mortimer's seconds tossed
IN the towel after the ninth knock
down. which came IN the sixth
round.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Negro Heavyweight
Bout Is Called Off

HAMMOND. Ind, Aug. i3.-The
Teposed match between Jack John
son former worlds heavyweight
champion. and Tut Jackson. dusl<y
heavyweight aspirant. has been
zIled off because Of the opposition
q Governor Emmett Branch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Two More Rounds
in Golf Tourney

HIGHLAND PARK. III. Aug. Is.
Two more rounds were TO be
pzyed today in the junior Western
amateur golf championship tourney
here The low score yesterday was
a u turned IN by s. Al Foley.
Highland park.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Eight Survivors
in Junior Meet

CHICAGO. Aug is.-Eight sur
usors remained today in the nsh,
ar The national junior tennis cham
aonshlp Two youngsters each
,rn New York and Chicago and
&c nom Philadelphia. Cincinnati
san Francisco and Los Angeles were
a The running after the third round
naiehsS
II the doubles only three teams
rmain. one Of these Is 10 be elm
naied today and the championship
~ le decided tomorrow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
lO6th Shutout for
Walter johnson

Johnson. veteran Washington
pitcher hurled tho Tooth shutout
victory or his career and beat the
Indians. 10 0. Ho increased hts
strike outs TO $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Villa May Scrap
Cenaro Labor Day

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. AUG. IS.
Efforts are being made to match
Pancho villa. worlds flyweight
hampton. and Frankie Gcnaro,
ansrican title holder. for tho main
asgt Of boxing show In Floyd
FisEdmmons' arena Labor day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Expect Business Men
to Contribute Awards
Sporting Goods Stores and Others Connected With
Swimming Game Will Add to Prizes Given by The
Star; Biggest Entry List Is Certain
By TOM OLSEN

LIST of attractive prizes is being made up for the
a contestants in The Star mile marathon swims which
rin be held in the Lake Washington canal on Saturday
afternoon August % In addition to the two cups given
me winners and the medals to those who place by The
star local sporting goods dealers and those connected with
ne swimming game will contribute prizes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
Play Is Started
in Tourney Here

Play was 20 stRrt az Z O'clock
Wednesday afternoon in the Seattle
Tennis clubs annual tournament.
Six matches wero TO be played
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13
DADS NIGHT OFT

How did you find your wife when
you got home last night?"
Easily. Blu, II took me n long
time TO find home. Sydney Bull
ietin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13

The so-calied '1aziness'' OF inhab-
itants OF tropical countries is actual
~ a disease. medical expert says.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13

BclIboys In one OF London's larg-
est hotels receive special lessons In
voice cultivation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13

Shark flesh has always been con-
sidered dellcacy among the peo-
pie OF Japan and the Far East.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-13

Curious stones" pearl-like in
color, are found in the head OF a
fab native TO Peru.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Is Likely to Look Worse
Than a Mamma-made
Suit of Clothes.
HAVE PLENTY WINDOWS
Sunshine Saves Doctors
Bills-GIass Compare
lively Cheap.
By HUNT COOK.

4 few general principles that
should bc kept in mind when pre-
pairing To make the new home or re-
make the old one may be briefly
summarized thus:
Buy your lot VI reputable real
tor: one who knows local condi-
;ionS.
Build oily from plans drawn by
IN architect; q homemade house is
a greater mistaKe than a mamma
made suit Of clothes.
Permanent construction Q q : I $
loss in the long run; it means saw
ing in upkeep, insurance. etc.
1t is cheaper TO build up than Ia
build out.
Have plenty Of windows. sun
shine saves doctors bills. Glass is
cheaper than wood. brick or stone.
4 room is picture or daub.
II must have center of interest
and be built up of series of units.
Never lose sight of a rooms func-
tional fitness. II must serve the
purpose for which il was intended.
Plain walls and plain or unob-
trusive rugs make the best back
grounds. Let the highlights be in
the pictures. furniture. flowers and
sometimes the draperies.
Connecting rooms in the same
tore or in similar tones create the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
"This Is My Easy
Payment Plan

: Here's my plan, and III match it
against any other in the United States.
/ build your home on your lot. The
first cash payment is only 100 of the
original cost; you pay 10 of the prin-
ciple sum monthly, this INCLUD-
ING ALL INTEREST CHARGES.
Simple, yet surprisingly easy for the
most modest pocketbook. For ex-
ample; $4,000 home will call for a
first payment of only $500; your
monthly payments will be $40 per
month, with interest charges in
Guided. By this plan you have some
thing more than rent receipts to show
for your money - YOU HAVE A
HOME"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

effect of spaciousness. This is es-
pccially desirable in small housess
Strive for variety in unity. Every
room should have not less than
three colors to avoid mOnotony !:
two dominant, one a more sub-dom
inant; but not too many colors.
Avoid Eye firing Effects:
Avoid staircase effects on the
walls. These tire the eye as actual
stairs tire the legs. One, two or at
most three horizontal lines in any
room. Group small pictures so that
the top line of the group is parallel
with the top line of the large pic
lures or mirrors.
Hang all large pictures and mir
rors with two cords or wires tinted
the color of the walls, vertical from
sides of frames.
Hang all small pictures invisibly,
Leave large wall spaces: these cor
respond 10 rests in music. The
principles underlying one art are
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

| tone. and draperies of bright chintz
or crctohne over cream or ecru net
| or marquisettc. The chairs and
davenport or settee must not only
be artistic, they must also be com
! Portable. There should be book
cases, Of course, built in or port
able, secretary or spinct or other
form OF desk. furnished: table or
tables where required. The lighting
should be by the table lamps. wired
Cor burning alcohol or oil and by
drop lights for desk or writing tables.
with a floor lamp il there is n
piano. The center OF interest Of
the living room should always be
the fireplace in winter, group OF
open windows in summer. The
other units must relate to this one
To- make the picture. but not so in
timately as TO interfere with rea-
sonable privacy at desk or piano or
reading table.
Nowhere does the Korans line: "lf
| had two loaves of bread Id sell
one and buy hyacinths, for hyaeintbs
feed the SOUL" apply with such force
rs to the living room. Always try
to have flowers or a potted plant or
DOtu III tnlS room.
Features Of the Dining Room,
And HE him home at ev>Hins>
close
To sweet repast and calm repose."
Gray may have had in mind Il
calm repOse separate from that fol-
lowing the sweet rcpast. but ii is
safe TO say that unless it accompa-
nics nothing can induce it to follow.
Above all things. then, the dining
room should be one in which To eat
in peace and quiet and as its func-
tions are few and definite SO should
its requirements be. Rug i'll sub
dued tones, figured. that the sooner
or later inevitable Tor certainly
probable) grease spots may not
show; a tablt either oblpng or
round. according t. the rooms di-
mansions; the necessary chairs. not
too different from the other pieces
of furniture; buffet: serving table
near the pantry or kitchen door:
screen at the door-Dothing else is
necessary. 4 cabinet il there is space
for it and il one desires it, closed
unless it is TO hold real museum or
cabinet pieces. 1t would be quite as
good taste to display ones clothes
in a glass cabinet in the bedroom as
it is to display ones work-a-day china
and glass in the dining room. A tea
cart. muffin stand. fern box-all
these may be added but are not neces-
sary. Needless to say. the table
should be cleared between meals.
with only centerpiece or some
flowers or fruit in the daytime and
the extnguished candles in the even
ing. The walls should be paneled
where possible. with piece of tap
estry, maybe, or painting in the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

the principles underlying all the
arts.
All large pieces OF furniture
(grand piano and chaise lounge ex-
ceptedD should be parallel with or
at right angles To walls. This ar
rangement accentuates structure
dignity.
The Living Room.
The living room and the library
are usually one, except in the more
formal house: the Oldfashioned
parlor. thank heaven. has passed !:
the living room frequently serves
the purpCsc of all OF these. Its
manifold uses mean manifold re-
quirements. No room is harder to
achieve artistically, but like all
hard things to achieve it brings pro-
portionate results. Use a plain rug.
unless one is Immediately ushered
into the room. in which case foot
prints would show. Rug and walls
and upholstery may be in the same
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

il there is room for j, slipper rock
en- Where possible day-bed or
chaise lounge for the siesta. In the
guest bedroom fully equipped desk,
Including "A waste basket. Decora-
tons should be to suit individual
the guest room should
be neutral the springs and mattresses
neither too hard nor too soft, since
this room will be occupied By people
of various tastes. A bedroom should
be n room in which TO sleep in peace
and quiet. so for this room avoid
anything that is garish or stuffy.
Washable draperies are daintier and
can be kept fresher than those Of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

or without the necessity Of dressing
in cold room. Ii not possible. then
there should be some quick way OF
heating in addition to the general
heat. An open fireplace is an espe-
rial luxury--almost a necessity where
there Is illness. A comfortable bed,
or twin beds-involving good springs,
good mattresses. linen and covers that
are of sufficient length, an extra Gov
crlet for the feet. A bed table for
land with water bottle and tumblcr.
shaded light. book or magazine, pad
and pencil, perhaps a telephone. AT
least one comfortable upholstered
chair. one or two straight chairs and
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

heavy fabrics or silk. Bed draper
les are pretty, but they are unyani-
tary.
/ The hall in the average small
house, unless it be living room hall,
is merely an entry into the other
rooms. 1t should be more formal
than the rooms into which it opens.
A figured rug is practical and can be
artistic. A table with mirror above
it, smaller table COR flowers. one
or two straight chairs, these are
enough. II possible have closets on
both sides of entry door for wraps.
coats. hats, umbrellas. etc.
Copyright, American Homes BureaL)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
, ON ANY THORMAN HOME

The Better Homes Show starts to-
morrow. want every man and
woman who wants to own a home TO
visit the H. c.. Thorman booth and get
the full particulars Of my free down
payment offer l mean exactly what
| say-somebody who visits the Better
Homes Show will be able to pick out
any one of my fine-built homes and
10 per cent of the full purchase price
will be credited to him or her. There
are no strings tied to this offer-there
is no investment or gueSSWork. The
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

mantlcpiecc pancling. or tinted
walls with plates or bias reliefs in
a simpler room. Generally avoid
pictures in the dining room and as
the nestilence avoid wall broken
by plate rail and dropped ceiling
holding. Draperies should be Sim
pie and subdued, easily washed and
aired, lest they hold food odors.
Use side lights with candles for the
table.
Suggestions for Bedroom.
Where possible every bedroom
should have a private dressing room
or bath. or both; thus perfect ventil-
lation may be procured in oil wealth
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
As Thorn1an
Homes
Now Going Up

All sizes, all types =
right now | have under con-
struction As modern cot
tages and bungalows in
Highland Park, the Coun-
try Club Addition, and
other desirable sections of
town-every one a Better
Home" Join the happy
throngs of home owners
come TO my office the very
first thing Monday morn
ing and let's talk it over.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

Here is Texas fore
most home builder, H.
c. Thorman. Thorman
home owners don't ex-
plain the good points
of their homes, they
say that III. C. Thor
man built it."