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There can be no particular objection to the family skeleton unless it is per mittcd to wear a bathing suit.
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Some mon work the hardest to keep out of work.
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Mabel:-"Lizzie Coburn says Jerry Mucklepate came very near proposing to her the other night" Pcgey:-"That so?' Mabel:-"Yes. he told her there was a button off his coat"
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Facts and FancieS
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Almost any plan of redemption will work it mankind will.
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Tal,Ie of Factors

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Insurance Will Co to 3,038,- 2S3 While Cash Will Be Given to 3S9,5S3 Under the Bill.

Washington, May e0.-The soldiers bonus bill finally has become law.
 The measure, which has been the subject of a fight between congress and two successive presidents, was lepassed yesterday by the senate over President Coolidge's veto by vote of 59 to 26.
 This was margin of two votes more than the necessary two-thirds ma iority as compared with the 52 votes there were to spare when the veto was over-ridden in the house last Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-18
TODAY'S SHORT STORY

WHEN young Dan Keator asked
 w his wife, Kate, to go back with him to his old home to visit his people she flatly refused at first, then af- ter three days of argument on his side and many tears of misgiving on her part she finally consented, but went with rebellion in her heart. It is true she had seen Dams father and mother only once, the day of her wedding, but to her that brief glimpse was sufficient to last lifetime. Kate could close her eyes now and see just how the parlor entered the room and how among the many faces turned to greet her the noly ones she had been conscious of were old Dan Keator and his wife's. Old Dan was dark, ugly looking man, but if he had looked as her deserved Kate would have bent in homage before him. As it was, she only noted the stain of tobacco on his chin. As for Mrs. Keator, she was small of stature, with stringly, gray hair dragged back from her deeply lined forehead into a stras- gly little knot held by a wire hair-pin. Her eyes were narrowed with much squinting into pots and kettles and her thin mouth shut like a clamp upon the hard experiences of life. This feeling of digust towards Dams parents had been added to from time to time by their infrequent and rather illiterate letters. Even the fact that the letters often contained checks and substantial bills which meant some sacrifice on the part of the old people failed to wiring a spark of pity from Kate. She only knew that she hated the very thought of them and for three years had steadily refused to visit them in their home.
 Young Dan was of different temperament than Kate. He could see below the surface and realize what a sacrific his parents had made in order to give him the education which would enable him to make his way in the world without resorting to the grinding toll they had always had to endure in order to keep body and soul together. Dan sincerely loved his. parents and could not understand Rates attitude.
 The third morning of the visit was moving we'll toward noon when young Mrs. Dan daintily clad in a pink house dress with her curling pins we'll con cealed under a pink satin breakfast cap and her feet shod in white linen pumps, cautiously descended the narrow stairs. She took care to avoid the ragged holes in the stair carpet lest she catch her high heels and give herself a bad fall. The door at the foot of the stairs opened directly into the living room, and here she heeitated q moment as the odor of stale food caught her nostrils. Browning. she crossed the room and softly opened the kitchen door, but to her dismay she found herself look ing directly into the eyes of her moth er-in-law's grim face. The old woman was standing by the kitchen table peel ing very small potatoes.
 ''Well,' began the old woman bit. ing off the words, "have you got your face all painted and powdered up for
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the day, or are you going upstairs to sleep till night? It's most noon now Is it breakfast or dinner you'll be wanting? You know where the coffee is. and the tea-kettle's boiling. Say what you want and I'll get it for you"
 Kate ignored the old woman's ques- tions. With pretty deliberation she prepared . fresh pot of coffee and going to the cupboard helped herself to a plate of sugar cookies which had evi- dently been part of the other woman's morning work. She took her food to the dining-room and began to eat dain- tily. all the while conscious. however, of the untidy look of the table which looked as if hasty lunches had been prepared and eaten there. As she finished her breakfast curiosity got the better of her and she drifted back to the kitchen and casually asked where her hushbAnd was.
 "Why, he and his pa got up at 4 o'clock and went up to Bassett's lake, fishing," replied old Mrs. Dan. "They took their lunches and don't expect to be back until supper time. A grand day it is, too, and expect they will bring back fine lot of fish"
 "Fishing!' Kate scarcely breath. ed the word. Dan gone fishing with his father, thus condemning her to a long day alone with this dreadful old woman. Why she could never endure it. What had he been thinking of? She must get him away from here as quick ly as possible. Oh. why had she ever consented to come? Why had she ever married Dan anyway? Surely she had been a romantic fool to ever think she cuold entirely detach him from his early environment. In her rising anger she entirely forgot the three years of his kindness and protection which had taught her to love him so dearly. She caught her breath. she was alarm ed at the intensity of her rebellion and digust at the whole situation. She looked at her wedding ring and the impulse came to tear it from her finger
 Suddenly she was reused by the sharp ringing of the telephone bell on the wall at her side. Old Mrs. Dan hastily wiped her hands on her apron and brushing past Kate went to answer the summons.
 "Yes," the old woman said, "This is Keator's. Yes, Mrs. Keator.. What say that again. Yes. will" And as she hung up the receiver she rested her head against the wall an instant while her face went deathly white. She stood thus only for an in stant, whn she opened her eyes,
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ing hours the condition known as syncope, or fainting.
 It is q physiological fact that if we would possess health we must have at least eight hours sleep. more if we can possibly get it. The hours of rest before midnight seem to give a more sound and dreamless sleep than the hours one snatches after a night of excitement and pleasure-with the dawn near at hand and the daily task drawing nearer with the dawn.r
 The mental attitude upon going to bed has a great deal to do with the character of ones sleep. The person who takes his business and financial worries to bed with him is going to waken in the morning feeling tired and unrefreshed. Deep dreamless slum- Der is the only kind that brings rest
 Women are said to require more sleep than men, by at least an hour They seldom get it, especially during the younger period of life when the care of small children breaks a wom- ans rest and robs her of the required sleep whcih builds one's tissues up and repairs the tired, wornout cells that make for energy.
 Sleep is Natures miracle-m medicine. To the woman who is so busy about her housework that her nights sleep is restless time of tossing and ur- rest, the secret of learning to relax, to banish worry and drop into mental oblivion when one retires is one of the most priceless treasures.
 One sleeps best if one eats the heavy meal of the day at noon and lighter. more easily digesetd meal in the even ing. A warm bath. lasting at least half an hour, will help to quiet twitching muscles and make one drowsy.
 Never go to bed feeling hungry be- cause this too will keep one awake. A warm drink, a warm bath, a cool, darkened bedroom. and comfortable bed with lightweight, sufficiently warm coverings will all help to make one fall into the deep, dreamless sleep that is medicine to tired bodies and tired brains.
 Don't cheat your body of the sleep it needs to remain efficient and healthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-18
THE REVOLT OF
 SUSAN HYDE
By CAHoLxN BEEcHEB

surely could not be congenial to any one. As if she had read my thoughts she continued: You must not allow yourself to be flattered because Mir. Norton seemed pleased with your girl ish nonsense the other night. He is absolutely devoted to me. I never saw q man 90 in love with his wife as he is, and we have been married ten years"
 How nice" was my inane reply. q "Yes, and 50 unusual. Now I would be willing to wager that Mir. Hyde and Ruth Markham were doing the theatres and restaurants together in New York. Old flames, you know. And So well mated. Not that you aren't well mated. | wouldn't hint that you weren't. But Ruth and Mir. Hyde seemed so perfectly ideal"
 Then: What is your baby's name, Mrs. Hyde? l suppose 1t is named af- ter you
 NO. She i. named after Mir. Hyde's znother."
 "Why, of course. He was very fond of his mother--so I have heard.'
 Most people are. I am fond of mine. aren't you r The question as I put it sounded rather impudent. but I couldn't help it for the life of me.
 "Of course! But I think q mother should name and attend to the girls of a family, the father to the. boys" thought 90 too, but I would not give her the satisfaction of saying so. h. stead, replied:
 We all have right to our opinion. 1"
 You are very lenient with your husband" she recurred to MAnville- really I believed then, do now, to ari- noy me. .Not many young wives would allow him to philander the way he does. l am great deal older than you are, and if you will allow me I would advise you not to give him quite so much freedom. One never knows where it will end" In pretended apologetic tone.
 Why, Mrs. Norton. have no fear that Mir. Hyde will do anything he shouldn't do. I don't understand what you mean" was not loath to draw her out. to learn all she knew of Man vile and his affairs before I had met him.
 T admire you for standing up for him. But he is fascinating man to some women-and 1 am your friend when l tell you to stop allowing him so much freedom. Assert your rights as wife. I did when I first married MT. Norton and now he is as meek as Ia lamb. He used to be quite gay"
 T can imagine so. was all the reply made. But after she left told Mar tha that the next time she called I was mot at home,' although. I knew was shutting off my information supply.
 tTo Be C0nfinued)
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straiehtened her bent shoulders and called a number. A voice came over the wire and the woman seemed to gain courage as she said
 '''Dr. Day? My Dan and his pa have met with an accident. They are bring ing them home they will be here soon. Come.' As she hung up the receiver she turned to meet the frightened, questioning eyes of Kate.
 Our men are hurt, Kate; your Dan the worst. There is no time for fooling. We must have everything ready for them when they get here. You run up and get the beds in order and I'll look after the rest" Thus the old woman gave her quick orders and Kate had no thought but to obey.
 They brought young Dan in and laid him on the bed Kate had pre- pared. Kate knelt beside him, stricken, humble. helpless before the first great fear of her life. but old Mrs. Dan tore bandages and listened to the doctors orders. Only once did she lose her coolness, and that was when Dr. Day at Rates suggestion offered to send for trained nurse.
 No. sir I took care of my boy when he was baby; I'll take care of him now when he needs me-" she said firmly.
 And I've no doubt you, will do it successfully" Dr. Day laid friendly hand on her shoulder. Only you must remember it will be a hard pull. Mrs. Keator, and while your husband will be all right in a few days young Dan will be a long time recovering. You don't seem hardly strong enough to stand the strain.'
 I'm strong enough for anything where my boys life is at stake" re piled Old Mrs. Dan stoutly.
 For three days and nights the two women scarcely slept or ate, but they never faltered once in service. And
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Home Nursing

CAREIESSNESS AND COLDS
 When 17-year-old Mary Clark, came down to. breakfast one bright April morning her father looked at her ae- verely and said Those chiffon stock ings and satin shoes are ridiculous. You'll come home sneezing your head off tonight. It's open season for colds
 'Why Father. never catch coId!' replied Mary. And it's as warm as summer this morning-and my other shoes are scuffy."
 'sThen buy some new ones and if you have no thicker stockings than the ones you have,vn. buy yourself some stockings too, said Mfr. Clark reaching for his wallet.
 Mary was late for her appointment with the dentists. and late for lunch con erigaeement So she had no time to shop. After an afternoon in town and a walk Across the park, she came home to dinner and sneeSed twice be- fore the dessert.
 Did you buy those sensible shoes
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and stockings?" asked her father. Mary had to confess she had not.
 T meant to. but Flora and I walked in the park. The sun went behind q cloud and such a cold wind sprang np-Fm afraid I got a slight chill" she admitted ruefully. She sneezed again.
 After dinner Mir. Clark called the housekeeper--Mary was a mother less child-and instructed her to put Mary to bed after a warm bath, and to- give her mustard foot-bath in bed.
 "why father. it's 90 silly and old fashioned to make q fuss. about cold" said Mary. She did not want to go 10 bed.
 "A cold is often the fererunner of bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, and obscure and chronic nose and throat trouble" said Mary's father. "Sneezes are Natures danger signal. I am going to send. you to bed for three days, or at lease until that cold has entirely disappeared. I may be old fakhiened, but this time I am right. You young girls show no sense at all-the way you dress. One day you are all fnuffied up in furs and sweaters, the next you strip off your warm clothes and go around half naked-just because the sun shines and 1t feels like spring"
 So Mary had her warm bath, and her mustard foot-bath and much to her disgust was tucked into bed, with heat at her feet. an extra blanket over her and the windows opened wide. Then the housekeeper brought q very tall glass of scalding hot lemonade and her father stood over her and insisted that she swallow every drop.
 She fell asleep, perspired freely, and in the morning felt like getting up. But her father made her remain in bed for two days on light but nour- ishinx fluid diet. In spite of her fool ishness in. wearing party slippers and hose on q raw spring day, Mary soon was quite well again.
 Too many people regard a mere cold in the head with indifference, forget ting that often colds are forerunners of more serious conditions.
 If you sneeze and feel chilly, you may be sure you are catching cold.
 OO lOI uA1NSBGA0 NhCoCs "oAhAAAeS' Heed them and go to bed if possible for at least two days. By keeping warm, taking a mild cathartic and drinking plenty of water one may help the various organs and the skin 10 act more freely. They are thus enabled to eliminate the toxin from ones system speedily and the course of the cold is arrested.
 Precipitation is most desirable thing when one has a cold, but do not induce it by taking tablets and powders containing coal tar. Quanti- ties of cold water, if one is comfort ably. warm. will induce very free precipitation and help to 'break" a cold. If your gown becomes wet with precipitation, have the windows closed, rub yourself dry with a rough towel and put on a dry gown. But keep the windows open as much as possible, re- lax. breath deeply-and when you are well again, dress sensibIy and season ably if you would keep well.
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freshed each morning. For care in making this famous mattress insures you a soft and smooth and even sur. face, beneath which lie layer upon layer of downy cotton, each precisely alike in length and lightness. No lumps-no inequalities. Ask your dealer about our 60-day guarantee.
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Kate grew to rely upon the old won- ans judgment, and often when their hands touched in their ministrations to the sick their eyes sought each other and seemed to find strength mad com fort in their very nearness.
 Three weeks later. when Old Dan and Young Dan had regsined their health and the young people were about to return home there was sincere re- gret in Rates heart at having to leave her mother-in-law, and the kiss Old Mrs. Dan gave her daughter-in-law as she held her in a last long embraces at parting was a revelation to Young Dan, who over their shoulders gave his father a long and satisfied look, which was returned with one of perfect under standing by Old Dan.
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CHAPTER 2s


 COULD not sleep was so ex-
 cited. l went over every minute of the evening in my mind. l again felt indignant at Mrs. Norton because she had tried to make me uncomfort- able-if not unhappy. I thought of June and Alfred, how perfectly happy they were together, and what good times they had. was little envious, yet never thought of comparing Al fred and Manville, or wishing my hus- band were like him. I thought of Law son Mckee, his pleasure in me so frankly expressed, his compliment upon my appearance. A warm glow of pleasure suffused my entire body as I cuddled down between the sheets and closed my eyes. But after all my last thought was of Manville. also won Hdered if he had known Ruth Markham was in New York.
 The days of Manville's absence pass ed quickly. June and were together almost constantly. Lawson Mckee had called, seen the baby, and remained for tea. June happened to be with me. was go glad. I never had received a gentleman caller alone since my mar riage; none before except Manville. Her pfesenee removed all self-con- sciousness I might have felt had been alone.
 He admired the baby hugely-so he said--although after he left June made all sorts of fun of the awkward way he held her and she also declared he looked relieved when called Nancy and told her to take baby. I thought she was trying to tease me. No one could possibly be bored with my baby Hso then imagined. I know different now and realize that young child is not an addition to afternoon tea. especi- ally if one has for guest 6 bachelor. E
 I had one caller while Manville was away whom I would have rather not seen--Mrs. Norton. Yet when I greet ed her l felt a wicked sort of delight in knowing had been able to hold my own at June's dinner and would hold it now, no matter what she said. But l had not imagined how bad q half hour she could give me. She started in by telling me how very intimate Manville had been with ''our crowd before he met and married me. Then she told of how terribly surprised every one was when he married me instead of Ruth Markham.
 He was with her constantly when he was in town. She has pictures of him all over the house. I never saw such devotion. And they were So we'll mated, too. so near of an age, and ac- custoned to the same society. It means so much to a man to have congenial wife. you know, Mrs. Hyde. :"
 l wanted to say I was sorry for Mfr. Norton, but I didn't quite dare. She
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DIDN'T. WANT TO LET GO

The little son of a certain family. in playing with vase, managed after serera lattempts to get-,his hand through the narrow neck and was then unable to extricate it.
 For half an hour the whole family and one or two friends did their best to withdraw the fist of the iuckless of fender. but in vain. It was a valuable vase and the father was loath to break it, but the existing state of affairs could not continue forever.
 At length, after final attempt to draw forth the hand of the victim, the father tried last suggestion.
 Open your hand!" he commanded, land then draw it forth
 T can't open it, father.' declared the boy. ,ss
 Cant? Why?'
 'T've got my penny in it." came the reply. u
 Why, you young rascal" thundered his father, "drop it at once"
 The penny rattled in the bottom of the vase and out came the hand.
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MTNIATURE VANITY CAsE

Very compact and useful is a cylin- drical little vanity case of gilt. AL though hardly larger than a good sized lipstick. it is divided into segments each containing some necessary article. Mir TOT, puff, lipstick, rouge and powder are all included in this miniature af- fair.
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Tha Boon of SIaen

T don't see why I have to so to bed at nine o'clock" protested the lit- tie girl who always looked aggrieved at bedtime.
 And;
 If I could only sleep the clock around tomorrow morning, or sleep till noon at least" yawns the sister who has a secretarial position and must be in her office at nine o'clock.
 It's the way of the world. And sleep never seems more delicious than when it is denied one.
 Sleep, the sound, refreshing kind has been sung by poet and singer alike. Sweet sleep-that softer on the spirit lies, than tired eyelids on tired eyes"
 And yet we seldom stop to con template sleep-to consider that very justly it is said by scientific medi- cal men to be the true foundation of bodily health.
 We know that when we sleep Ma tuFe gfaciously directs the processes of renewal and repair of energy; that on these processes depends to a great extent the equal distribution of the blood, the normal and healthy circu- lation.
 The heart action is slightly de- creased when we sleep and that is why we require more coverings when in a fecumbent position than when we are awake and walking about.
 A slight anemia of the brain-a blanchine of the cells-gives us the un- consciousness that is sleep. just as a greater anemia of the brain, caused by shock or .iniEry giyes us in our walk
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RAJAH SILK FROCKs FOR GURUS

Rajah silk dresses for young girls are extremely practical and pretty. They are trimmed with appliques of other eolors and have little collars and cuffs of gray silk.