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New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

By what malignant fate the Acme company just at this time should get into row with the billboard com pany beats me.
 Of course, as usual l had to be the goat. 1 did not dream that the particular billboard outside my apar1 e ment would have, the very day com plained Of fl. Paula Periers name slapped across it in black letters.
 Bin Gregory came 10 me and told me he thought had been very fool ish 10 make such an exhibition of myself over the sight Of my old girls name outside my window. and when l explained matters to him he laughed until ] could have cnoked him easily and looked upon his grim ming face turning black, with joy.
 I wrote a letter 10 because ] knew that 1T I did not she would probably come to my office-and told her would not bc able 10 see her while she was in town. She would not have fl that way at all. she sent me very compromising telegram saving she must see me.
 Then. Syd. I capitulatci, swal- lowed my pride and called up the only woman that thought could help me out-Ruth Ellington. told her wanted 10 ask her for some advice and also 10 return the six thouss nd dollars that l had Uf hers and ap0lo- gize
 Sine told me ! had better come over 10 her office that afternoon and infimate1 sIln would no. sec me under any circumstances f it were not for Leslie. told her that t was for Leslie that ] wss asking her ad- vice. She softened g littlo at this. but could almost fee' thn cold air coming through the phone sH during the interview. was on aesi.es and pins until fl aas time 10 20 tO her shop. In J5ins 20 had 10 pass the Criterion theater and Syd. the line in front was nearly block long. four abreast. Many of thc people in the line knew me.
 think ! suffered az did those peo- pie who had to go down through two lines of torfures and be mauled by them with sticks and stones. IL was worse for me. however. beca use ] could not run the gauntlet. I had 10 walk slowly and act as though ] did not mind their curious faces.
 l srriyud at the lingerie shop door without mlshap and was glad when it ciose5 upon me. even though tte reception I received was not any 100 c5rsfal.
 CCogsrighL 1924. NEA Service. Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

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(By Dr. c. 0. Robinson)
 PAINTING

Poor ventilation, attacks or nervous terror from trying or almost danger ous situations, in which the one af- fected becomes hystericai, or accidents to ones person, where there is loss of blood, frequently cause fainting. Another cause results from certain kinds of illness, where great stress of mind seems to be involved. Terror which may seize one in serious situa- tions such as fire, riots or wrecks, are even more dangerous to life and limb as the stricken one becomes helpless and often Is unable to recover in time to avoid serious accident ani even death.
 I well remember an accident that occurred in Chicago. some years ago. which gives another angle to the fainting cause. This was a run. away in which woman was concern ed. She semed to have complete con- trol Of the situation and managed to hold and guide the frightened animal until he had become calm. then she suddenly lost consciousness and fell into the street. She received serious injuries.
 Here was case of sudden collapse. due to the realization that disaster had been averted, All the bodily forces had been engaged in aiding the brain to guide and direct, causing inc creased cerebral activity. The sudden withdrawal of these forces brought . blood loss to the brain and fainttnU resulted.
 l'pinting Is also associated with tn~ ternal helnorrhaee or bowel bles1p ing. This kind of fainting is alwAyU sguoen and frequently results h . peIHous falling from sitting posture Co tne floor.
 Aaor.er point is the ceasing of res .g4se,l,h ln genuine fainting fits Artas hcal r.sprution will aid this condS- .ion proaptly. In ordinary cases the t.suna oI the patient in supins posls lion with inc application of such rs- atotutiNes as gentle massage and tAA cold head and facial baths will sufics.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
CHAPTER VIII. Mr. IilhcItslgc Advise.

Toward midnight, when all the guests but i;thcredge had departed. and the candles lighting the dis ordered room were giuttsring in their sconces. the Duke sat alone in coun- cil with tho younger libertine.
 The Duke unburdcned himself. bit- terly and passionately.
 Etheredge smiled.
 You're 9 prodigiously ungratefuI fellow. You go clumsily to work and then you blame me for the fail- are of your endeayors. Had you asked Inc. could have told you what must happen with a parcel or fools who haVent learned the art Of carry ing their wine in decent, fashion. Had she arrived al the appointed time. whilst they were still sober. all might have been well. She might lave come 10 share. in part. at least. their intoxicatioH. and so she would hate viewed their antics through eyes that wine had rendered tolerant and kindly. As 1t is. you merely of- :' nded her by disgusting spectacle: and that is very far from anything that l advised"
 Be that as # may" said the ill., humored Duke, there is laugh agains, me that is to be redeemed. l am for directcr measures now"
 .aDirecter measuresz" Etheredge's brows went up He uttered a must cal scornful laugh. '1s this your patience 2"
 "A pox on patience ."
 Then she Is not Tar you. Wait a moment. my sweet Bucks. I have no illusions as to what you mean by di- rect measures. You are probably more sober than am; but then I am more intelligent than you. Out Of my intelligence let me inform your obffety.~
 sioh rome to the point"
 T am coming to t. ii yon mean
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voices in quick colloquy, though we , could not catch the words. Then the machine turned into the road
 from which l had backed, and its headlights came flashing toward us. For one breathlcss instant. at a curve. the light reached our car. | Would the men see lis? l did not realize that was gripping my brother-in- laws arm until, Ewhen the car had gone on without halting, he put up his hand and took mine down,
 You have some grip, Madge, I'll say that for you," he said in a low bantering tone. which I knew was intended for my calming. Whats the answer to this trip of that car through here? Bootleggers?"
 To me, excited, tense with the idea that in some way the detective had found out our intention Of taking away the Harrison children and had devised a trap for us, the words fell upon my ears with blessed reassur- ance. I remembered the activities of the family across the road. and the fact that Harry Underwood. ap- parently familiar with the aban- doned wood road, had used it when he ineNplicably had aided the wound ed bootlegger to escape.
 The road came out in the pasture, at the extreme limit of the farm, a lonely spot sheltered by trees. At night it made an ideal rendezvous, butt could not believe that they would be able to carry many bottles or kegs across our fields without danger of discovery. Then I remem- bered that a few yards from the pasture bars branch path diverged, one which I had seen tangled with underbrush. The conviction seized me that the tangle was but blind, and that on the other side of it the road had been made passable. '
 At any other time I would have been eager to track the mysterious car. and to find out if my suspicious were justified. But now my only emotion was relief at finding that we were not the quarry Of the men in the other car: my one desire, a swift departure from the place in which we were hidden.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

and .u-ithout asking. he took the cream puff.
 ''Do not eat that unless you change the tUo little pigs back to their right form," Raggedy Ann said, but the magician laughed and walked out the door.
 "Ha. ha. hal" he cried. That's the time I fooled you. Now that have the Burning Stick. you can all whis- tie." and he began eating the cream puff He had only taken two bites when h. changed into little pig. for Eaggedy Ann had given him some of his own magic pan cake in the cream pun.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Me eAdysnturesj MgystyAnn A aud Ra9seAyAnly G lszdts !y 1sArny Gru<'|e s

The mean old magician sat upon the Hoolygooly's front porch.
 And l shall sit here until you let me in so that l can take the Magical Burning Stick" he cried.
 "You shall never get it!" Raggedy Ann replied from inside where she and Mrs. HooIygooiy were feeding cookies and cream puffs to two little pigs. The two little pigs were llar- ry Hoolygooly and the nice lat. kind policeman. Raggcdy Ann and Mrs. Hoolygooly recognized them b"cansp. although they were little pigs. they still wore their own clothes.
 And if you do not open the door pretty soon, I shall change you all in- 10 little squcaly pigs" the mean Ina- gician hoalcd through the key hole.
 How did you change Harry Iiooly- cooly and the nice kind. Tat police nan into pigs" Raggedy Ann asked.
 "Ha. ha. hal" the magician laugh ed. 'I made two magical pan cakes and as soon as they took a bite they changed into pigs"
 Raggedy Ann did not say anything 10 Mrs. Hooiygooiy. bnt she saw a piece of inc magical pan cake stick ing from one little pigs pocket.
 She took this, and without the gfh- CTS noticing. she mixed fl right in fine cream Of a great big large cream puff.
 Eaggedy Ann put the cream puff into her pocket and went 10 Jhe door.
 "Will you change Harry Iiooly- gooly and the nice policeman back into their own real selves g'' slle asked the magician through the key hole.
 Indeed. shan't unless you give me inc Magical Burning Stick first. '' the magician replied.
 "Oh, no." Raggedy Ann said. If us should give you the Burning Stick first. then you would run away and rot change them into their own shaps."
 Then if you will open the door and put the Magical Burning Stick where can see it. ] will come in and change them. Then you can give me the Burning Stick"
 Raggedy Ann put all inc cookies and cream pufs away except the one she had in her pocket. This sha put in a dish and placed t upon the table
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
RENDERED SURPRISE PARTY

A hDtn shower was given Miss Anna Gortain last Thursday evening at the homo of her sister, Mrs. klasz of ASA Park street. A host of friends were present and a very enjoyable evening was had by all. A mock marriage was also featured among the evenings frolic together with games, after which buffet lunch was served. The bridc-to-be received many both use- ful and beautiful gifts. Miss Gorfain is to become the bride of R. Levinson of Holyoke, Mass, on April 6.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

Along the winding wood road, Ions abandoned. which led from our pas ture to one of the lesser -traYeled thoroughfares Of the section, 1 drove my car with its precious freight, The main patted increasingly upon the ton Of the car. and the trees on either side of the road swayed menacingly but my lights and automatic wind- shield cleaner functioned admirably, and l made fairly good time to the place where the wood road joined the other. When we started l had told every one of the occupants Of the car to watch for any other car light, and Mary. the brightest and most re- sourceful child. save Marion, whom l ever have seen had promptly wrig- slcd herself into a position where she could see out of the rear window. Just before we reached the opening into the wider road, she spoke eN- citedly:
 There's just a twinkle away off through the woods that side, Auntie Madge. Maybe it's a house, but it looks as if it were moving"
 At my right there was an opening in the bushes into which a car could be backed. I spoke to Edwin quick ly.
 Please take the fiashlight and see fl the ground in there is hard enough to bear the weight Of the car, so that We can get out again easily if back in now"
 The words were hardly out of my mouth before he was down inyesti- gating.
 "All right he reported. climbing on the running board. Never mind watching the back. m tell you when to stop"
 With his aid had the car backed of the road in few seconds, and disposed it in such fashion that no one passing in the dark would know it was there. l turned off head lights and engine, and turned to in- vestigate Marys discovery.
 There's no house anywhere near. Mary" I said, ''so it must be a car"
 Tt is" she exclaimed. See, the light is growing brighter !'
 We will wait until it passes" cautioned. Quiet, everybody"
 Why are you doing this, Mar garet?" Harriet Braithwaite asked in a low tone. but her husband, as he climbed in beside me, spoke per- emptory Hush !' which silenced her, but did not give me any comfort, for I was busily asking myself the same question,
 Ii was no part of my plan to have anybody witness the emergence of our car from the old wood road. Such an appearance would be suffi- cient to set the tongues of the coun- try-side wagging even if no direct harm 10 our plan came to us. But should have been sufficient precau- tion 10 have turned off light and engine. The other action had been the result Of one of my intuitive lunches which seize me occasion ally, and which generally have found it we'll to heed. even though they appear to be bizarre in the extreme.
 The light came on steadily. and We heard the throb Of an engine. Ii was coming at m ordinarily fast pace, butt wondered if my imagin- ation were playing me false--surely it was slowing up--yes--it was stop ping directly at the opening into the wood road.
 Above the muffled throb of the engine we heard two masculine
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

beloved Of tho people. ana tar noou i oi the pcopic oi bohaoH al d, s D, not one l should care to in.. ts,. 'I Duke Of BlrkiHgnan. 4..,a .. 8 war 10 excite them, a.Ia 5lsl ,.l .5,.... of the plagag io scare thcin Ll.J ...s,4,- ing cAaD4dations ot c-.nsse.ic.. ! There are preachers, too. s.,Hs ,y and down the 1ohD. prociIinliag tI,at this is visitation Of GOu Gp0a tn, new Sodom. The people arc iiS.rn. ing. They are beginning to ionit 70 Whitehall as the source Of ai the offenses that hay provoked the wralh oi Heaven. And they don't losc niu. They don't understand us, and--to be plain---our names. yours and mine and several others. are beginning to stink in their nostrils. Give them such an argument as this against you, and they'il sec the law fulfilled. Never doubt that The English arc an casy-going people on the surface, which has led some fools to their un- doing by abusing them. The spot where His Maiosty's father lost his Lead is within easy view of these win doNs.
 And so l tcil you that the thing which you intend 10 do, which would be fraught with risks at any time, is certain destruction to you at this present The very cminenee upon which you count for safety would prove your undoing. The fierce light that beats upon a throne beats upon those who are about it. A more .1. less risk 10 himself than you would run"
 His grace discarded at last his in- creduious scorn. and gave himself up 10 gloomy thought. Ethercdge. lean- ing back in his chair. watched him, faintly. cynically amused. At length the Duke stirred and raised his hand some eyes to his friends face.
 Don't sit there grinning-damn you!-adyise me-
 '"ro what end. since you won't fol- tow my advice7"
 "Still. let me hear it. What is it?"
 Forget the girl. and look for easier game. You are hardly young enough for such an arduous and tir. ing hunt as this"
 HIS EIhtt NlDl TOT scoffrr. and swore that he would I not abandon the affair: that, at what 1 ever cost. he would pursue t.
 Why, then. you must begin by effacing the bad impression you have made tonight Pay her a visit on Monday at the theater to tender your most humble apologies for the dis graceful conduct of your guests. Hsl you known them capable Of such 1 abandoned behavior. you would never have bidden her make one of such a company. You will profess yourself 1 glad that she departed instantly; that is what you would. yourself, have ad- tised."
 "But I pursued her My lackeys sought 10 staty her coach."
 ''Naturaily-so that you might make her your apologies. and approve a departure which in the circum- l stances yon mus have urged"
 ''You think she sill believe me?" His grave was dubious
 That will depend upon your act I ing. and you are reputed to be some | thing of an actor God knows yon played the mountebank once to some l purpose. Have you forgotten?"
 NO. no. But will 1t serve, do you think?'
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
HoHENTHAB SPEAKS HERE

l.. l.. c. Hohenthal of South Man. chestor. a prohibition advocate, will speak at the Norden Bungalow at . o'clock this evening under the aus pices of Nordcn lodge, I. o. c. T. An appropriate program has been ar ranged. Miss Mildred Berglund will render vocal solos accompanied by Mrs ITilda snygg at the plano. A recitation will be given by Elinar Johnson. The proceeds of this affair will be donated towards the tenn perance cause in Germany.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

Then she got the M8gica Burning Stick from the kitchen and placed it in the corner Of the room.
 sThen she went and unlocked the door. 'Ccrua in" she said 10 the ma gician. Here are tl" two little pigs. Chang them back into the Police man and Harry HoolygOoly.."
 The magician lookoi around the room end saw tho Mag.cai Burning Stick. "1 must hold the Burning Stick" he said as he took the sticl; in his hand. Tleu seeing tho cream puff on inc p'a'g he said, An" see you have something nice to eat hcre."
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the third dose 1 felt better. took 1t four times day for two years, getting better all the time, and now for four years l don't have any pains. After taking the medicine for two years had snother cbild-a lovely baby girl now four years old-the life of our home. I <o praise this medicine. It is Godsend fo women who suffer with female troubles and especially for pains at the r.eriods. l surely was very bad once, snS I know that Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound saved me from an oue~stion. i" - Mrs. JosIE M. SHAW, Foute No. 1, Cambridge. Maine.
 A counfry-gide canvass of purchasers of Lydia Fl PTnkhan's Vegetable Com re1rd rsT,orss gs Oiit Of ryerT i1g were benefited by t. For sale by druggists
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scorched places in cottons and linens can be removed by vetting with cold water and laying in the sun. repeating as often as the nois- ture is dried from the cloth. until the stofs have disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
BAuT & COOLEY MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Hart X Cooley Co. Inc, will be held at tho offices of the com psny on Thursday, February 21, at 2 o'clock.
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NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

Jidollt Sltt stiN tilts kdit w IiiO figure of the Duke advancing toward her, his eyes narrowed. half-smile on his full lips, both hands outheld in welcome. He moved correctly, with that almost excessive grace that was his own, and he at least showed Tho sign of the intoXication that marked the guests at this Circean feast. But that afforded her no re- assurance. From pale that they had been, her cheeks-her whole body, it seemed to her-had famed a vivid scarlet Now it was paling again, paling this time in terror and disgust.
 fascinatedly shc watched his grace's advance for a moment. Then incontinently she turned, and fled. with the feelings of one who had looked down for a moment into the Dit of hell and drawn back in shud- dering horror before being engulfed.
 Behind her fell a dead silence of astonishment. It endured whilst you might have counted six. Then a great peal Of demonac laughter came like an explosion to drive her fearfully onward.
 She reached the hall, darted across this. and across the vestibule. her light silk mantle streaming behind her. and so gained at last the open door, stared at by laekeys. who won dered, but made no attempt 10 stay her.
 Too late came the shout from the pursuing Duke ordering them to bar her way. By then she was already in the courtyard. and running like a hare for the gateway tEat opened upon Whitehall. out O. this the baekney-eoach that had brought her was at that momcGt slowly rambling. Panting she overlook it, just as the driver brought il to a hat in obe- diencc to her cry.
 ITO Salisbury Court" she gasped. Drive qiiiekly."
 She was in. and she had slammed the door as the Dukes lachcys- three Of ihom--ran alongside the vehicle. bawling their commands to stop. She flung half Of her bod5- through tho window on the other side 10 countermand the order.
 Drive on! Drive quickly, in Gods namci'
 Had they still been in the court yard. it is odds that he driver would not have dared proceed. But they were already through the gateway in Wbitchall itself, and the coacn swung round to the left in the direction of Cross. Here in the open street the driver could defy the Dukes lackcys and the latter dared rot make any determined attempt to hinder him.
 The coach roiinu on. and Miss Far qnhaiwon sank lack to breathe at last 10 recover from her nameless terror and 10 regain her calm.
 The Duke went back with dragging feet and scowing brow to be greeted by a storm of derision upon which In more sober mood his guests would hardly have venturcd. ile attempt I'd to laugh with them. to dissemble the extent 10 which he had been galled. But he hardly made a suc- sess Of it, and there was distinct ill., temper in tbc manner in which he 1ung himself down into his great hair Mir. Etheredee. leaning across bliss ilowlen, laid d white iewclcd hand OF his friends arn1.
 He alone Of all the company. al- 1 hough he had probably drunk more l ieeply than any. showed DO sign Of TtoHicatian beyond the faint flush i about his ewes.
 'I warned you" he said. that the | iitle prude is viri uous. and that she Fili r'quirc much patieEcc. This is TOUT chance to exercise it.
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complete.

stir until dissolved. Add sugar and when cool add lemon juice. When beginning to jelly add prunes. Turn into mold and let stand until tlrm and chilled. This rule will serve eight persons.
 Total calories, io47. Protein, li2: carbohydrate. 9S5. Iron .0022 gram,
 Eat and Gain Weight
 Juice 1 lemon, 1 cup cereal with 6 dates, slices bacon, l cup oyster stew tablespoons macaroni and cheese, tomato and crass salad. 3 ounces boiled corned beef large boiled potato, IA mcdium-sized head cabbage, teaspoon horseradish. tablespoons spinach, l-i cup cream sauce, l-i cup fruit compete, able spoons prune pudding, ? cornmcal mullins uoasted), slices whole wheat nut bread. ? slices whit" bread. 3 tablespoons butter, l-i cup cream, teaspoons sugar, tablespoon mayonnaise, tablespoons whipped cream, 1 cup cocoa, 1 pint whole milk.
 Total calorics. 3359. Protein, 42S; fat 1924; carbohydrate, i707. Iron .0201 gram.
 Lemon Juice
 Juice 1 lemon, 1-4 teaspoon soda, teaspoon sugar, l cup hot or cold water.
 Put lemon juice, soda and sugar in glass. Add water. Drink slowly.
 This is delicious ais well as beneficial drink.
 The oyster stew for this menu should be made with rich milk and plenty Of butter. ...a
 The macaroni and cheese can be as rich with cheese as the cook de- sires. The more cheese the moro .alories.
 The fruit compete for the gaining menu includes banana and raisins as well as pineapple and orange. Sugar is added to taste.
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stained M.n,lens

To remove stains on coiored goods. particularly on wool materials, sponge with alcohol containing a little ammonia. i.ln1
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

EilE1s bdLl l.iiaAAit l had to go to bed, and the doctor told me l simply had to go under an opers-
 ton before l could get help. l saw your
 advertisementir the paper. and l told my husband one day to get me a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's getable Com rrgIrd Before I took
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NIering,e

Add a quarter Of a teaspoon of baking powder to your meringue ts keep it from falling.
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sink Boards

To prevent discoloration and a watersoaked appearance, the drain boards Of sink should be oiled and vanished frequently
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Gossip;s Corner
Sleeveless Waist,oat

The sleeveless waistcoat that but tons up snugly with pearl or crystal buttons is a popular accessory with the tailored suit.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
scarf Important

The scarf figures this year not only as separate accessory, but as part of the blouse or coat and is the con- centration point for the trimming.