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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
THE ARERDONrAN AGAIN

A man was arguing that Aberdonians had no sense of humor, and instanced a case where man entered cigar shop and was told by the dealer that if he bought 1000 cigars of certain brand he would get present of d hand some dinner service, if 2,000 he would get gold watch, and if 5000 grand piano. .,s..
 And" added the customer, "If I smoke the 5000 I shall probably get a harp"
 This story was told to man in Aberdeen, and it did not raise smile. Two days afterwards the Aberdonian called upon the story-teller and said, T see that joke of yours. It would be so much easier to carry a harp than a grand piano" ."-Edinburgh Scotsman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
CHAPTER KY
WEEK sped quickly past and Joan discovered that looking after

CHATTER AV
 A WEEK sped quickly past and A Joan discovered that looking after
 an active little boy as well as giving an eye to the household was quite arduous. Hitherto, apart from looking after her own studioe-and of course the housekeeping demanded in that estab- hshment was practically nil-she had never shouldered the responsibilities of u household. Being the youngest of the family her sisters had directed the affairs of the home after her mother died, for Joan was always in the pur- suit of some whimsy and almost dis dained domestic matters.
 The petty needs of a house and everlasting attention to details irked her dreadfully and if she had not rented her studio, she confessed to herself more than once, she would have returned to New York. But as she went from room to room the charm of the old house soon had her in it's grip and she was thrilled with the artistic possibili- ties it possessed.
 She has learned from Rosanna about the tragc death of the mistress and realized with genuine sorrow what a difference it must have made to the home when that bright spirit disap- peared. Although Rosanna had not been installed until after her death, she had known her well and loved her. As far as she could Rosanna had tried to keep things right for Rupert, but she was growing old and the various house. keepers who had come and gone had not helped to maintain the beauty of the home.
 Joan talked with Rupert about some of the changes she deemed essential and some renOvations that were impera- tive, and he, delighted to find that she was taking a real interest in the place, endorsed all her suggestions
 Busy as she was all day, and she realized that until she had systematized things somewhat she would never have a minute to devote to her writing, she generally managed to keep a short vigil at her window before she retired. So far she had not seen any more lights, nor had she had her suspicious aroused again by any mysterious comings or goings of the farm hand whom Ruptre had told her was generally known around the place as Rags" because of the untidy condition of his clothes.
 One morning as she sat alarming Sonny's socks, shadow darkened the glass door that opened on the porch. The door was flung open and Rupert entered. As he pulled the door to-, he started to take off the rough homespun coat he generally wore around the farm He seemed very excited, but when he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
HAS NEW BOOB" GAME
Successor to Beaver" and Tortoise
 Is More Elaborate

Is More ElaDOfaU0
 Games at the expense of the harm less outsider have been oddly popular in England for the last year or two. At first it was 'beaver," in which the play CTS scored on the boards of the persons they passed. Later it became "tOr- toise" and the unfortunates condemned to tortoise shell spectacles were the victims-American barred, not as a matter of international courtesy, but because it is popularly believed in Eng land that all Americans wear them.
 Now the game has taken different form. ' You play it on the top of the London bus. The players go in pairs, and by conversing loud enough to be heard-which is scarcely an English habit-endeavor to lure their fellow travellers into correcting their blunders that they purposely make.
 For example, as the bus huns past Hyde park corner, one player turns and remarks to his partner, who sits far enough off to justify distinctly audi ble tone: Look, that is the Marble Arch and here is Kensington Gardens" :" And as the bus passes Burlington house he exclaims Here we are at the war office y
 If any good Samaritan is tricked into correcting this erroneous information, the first player scores. If, however, the corrector himself makes a mistake, his tormentor wins the whole game.- Living Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

helped the sky sailor from the tiny row boat on to the magical boat.
 "Geewhilikers !! the man said when he sat down in chair. That's the first time I was ever shipwrecked way up in the air I thought I would never be rescued! It is very lonesome way up here, miles and miles above the earth without anything to eat, and noth- ing to drink I am very glad you hap pened to sail by this wayn
 Raggedy Ann hastened into the cabin and soon returned with large plate of cream puffs, doughnuts and two glasses of ice cream soda water.
 The sailor was very glad to get this. And, when he had finished eating he said: T was sailing upon a tug boat last night, and had gone to sleep, when all of a sudden I felt the boat whirling around and around. I did not know what was the trouble and when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
By Branner

Captain told everyone to get into boats and pull for the shore, I got into that little teeny weeny boat for all the rest of the crew got into large boat. My! It was dark. And the wind howled and there was lots and lots of water. But this morning, when I awakened, I was sitting in the teeny weeny row boat way up here in the air and guess still must be dreaming" The little Captain and the Raggedys laughed at him. "No you were not dreaming" he told him, You were in the same water spout we were in! So now that we have rescued you, you must promise to stay with us until we reach the earth again!'
 ''I spect I will P the sailor laughed as he looked down over the side of the boat. Ut must be miles and miles down there, and I guess it would sting my feet if jumped down that far!'
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| The meadows and the forest green Are beautiful to see.
 Before him terror swiftly speeds;
 Behind him grief makes moan l Ills heart Is light, and yet, alas! Iris hard as flinty stone.
 A NYWAY, that is the way it seems l A to the little people of the Green
 Meadows and the Green Forest There is nothing they can do but hide | or run or fly, and there is no place where they can feel perfectly safe even for a little while, for even when he is still far away his terrible gun strikes them down. And so there is no joy in the beautiful autumn season. Instead of season of joy, it is season of fear, of terror, for the little people of the Green Meadows and the Green Forest, and they cannot understand why this should be.
 Lightfoot the Deer Jay hidden in a thicket near the edge of the Green For est thinking of these things, wondering why those who seemed so glad to see him about in the summer should sud- denly seek to kill now, and his heart was heavy, for he could not understand it at all. So far no hunter had found him, but he knew that it was only a question of time when one would, and then he would have to use all his cum ming and all the wonderful speed of his slim legs if he would save his life. All the time his big ears were set to catch the very teeniest, weeniest sound, and his wonderful nose tested every Merry Little Breeze that came that way for the dreaded manssmell.
 Presently along came Sammy Jay in that silent way of his which some peo- pie are unkind enough to call sneaky. It really isn't sneaky at all. You see, Sammy wears such bright, handsome coat that he is easily seen, so if he wants to keep out of sight it doesn't do for him to make a sound. Right through the thicket where Lightfoot lay stole Sammy Jay and Lightfoot didn't know it. Sammy looked down at Light foot and his sharp eyes saw how Light fOot's big ears were listening for every sound and how his keen nose was all the time gently shifting. He knew just what it meant. He knew that Light foot was listening and smelling for danger.
 Now, while Sammy Jay isn't hunted by most hunters, as are Mrs. Grouse and Bob White and Bobby Coon and Peter Rabbit and Unc' Billy Possum and Lightfoot the Deer and some others, there are a few hunters who will shoot at him just to try to get his bright blue wings, or because they haven't seen any one else. So Sammy takes preci- ous good care at this season to keep as much out of sight as possible, and he hates the hunters as do all the other little people. But, being such a smart fellow, he doesn't wait, as so many have to do, until the hunters find them. No, sir, he goes hunting for the hunt CTS. That is just what he does. He says he knows better what to do when he knows where the hunters are. So he slips silently about looking for them.
 That is what he was doing when he passed through the thicket where Lightfoot lay. He was glald to know just where Lightfoot was. So far as he could he made it his business to know where his neighbors were. Can you guess why? Because down in that
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with the car. "ITl telephone about 12 if ye're coming home for dinner, other wise, just expect us when. you see us" she said as she left the room.
 Goodbye, Rosanna," shouted Sonny, for this was a new adventure for him. q won't forget your present"
 (To be continued).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
ANIISING AND USEFUL

An amusing gift for college youth
 Is an ink-well in the form of china clown lying on his back with his feet in the air The soles of his shoes hold two quill pens, while. his waistcoat serves as an ink-well. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

was just about to turn the switch to down" when Raggedy Andy, who had remained out upon deck, cried, Look here! Do you see that little speck way over there? Maybe it is a meteor"
 The little Captain got his spy glasses and looked at the speck. My good ness!" he cried. What do you SUD- pose it is?" he asked the Raggedys. Then before they could guess, he said, Tt is a man in boat and he is way ing his arms at us"
 Maybe he has been shipwrecked from an aeroplane and he is trying to attract our attention so we will rescue himI' Raggedy Andy said. So the lit tie Captain went to the switch and turned it so that the little magical boat sailed righ up to where the man sat in q tiny row boat. But he had no oars.
 The Captain and Raggedy Andy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
CHENILLE SCARFS

Among the interesting sport scarfs recently brought over from Scotland are those made of chenille in beautiful soft rich colors. They are woven by hand and are very light in weight, but sufficiently warm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

Roasted meats have better flav- or than baked ones. The meat should be first placed near the coals to scar and then drawn back to cook at loV- CT heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

Put pieces of toasted bread into soups or gravies which are too salty, take them out in q few minutes, and it will be found that the bread has absorbed good portion of the salt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

After washing and drying woolen blankets, hang them on line in the open air and beat them well with carpet beater. This raises the fluff and the blankets will look almost as good as new for years if they are treated in this way every time they are washed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

If your youngsters are having a Halloween party, try this stunt which amused my children last year-making paper bay funny faces. Each child is given a bag on which he can paint any sort of face that suits his fancy, then he blows up the bag and fastens it tightly with a string. The heads are often very comical and make lots of fun at little party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

It is probable that the very fact that he was a clergyman made him weaker. He was less on his guard because, per haps, he did not expect to be assailed by a violent passion.
 A condition of self-righteousness is dangerous thing unless it is founded on experience. It is not the man who knows that he is likely to fall in love who is carried off his feet; it is the man who is certain that such a thing can never happen to him. He is taken by surprise. Having had no experi- ence of the strength of passion he has less chance to fight it.
 Righteousness is a strong armor only if it has been tried and tested. Right eousness that is only a complacent state of mind is worse than no armor-it de- ludes the possessor into thinking he has shield and can protect himself when all he has is pose and his way safety lies in running away.
 This particular case I cite seems to be in many ways the outcome of a strangely impractical and unworldly habit of thought.
 The woman insists in a womanly way that she never really wanted to kill her husband but the clergyman kept telling her to- She seems to be strongly imbued with the idea it was quite natural for her to do as she was told. A not very common attitude among our sex.
 And the clergyman. One wonders why the simple expedient of divorce didn't occur to him. Doubtless he con sidered divorce wrong but one would naturally suppose that double mur- der would seem to him still more dubious expedient. At any rate, he has certainly succeeded in making out an excellent case for divorce. It seems simple, pleasant and humane in contrast to his rigorous solution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

Heat a. lemon thoroughly before squeezing and you will obtain nearly double the quantity of juice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

ing Sammy had given. As for Sammy, he ehuckled as Lightfoot bounded away and the hunter shook his fist angriiy in Sammy's direction. .t
 Next Story: Lightfoot's Cunning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
My NeighborSays
Paint on window panes may be re- moved with vinegar.

Before heating milk in a saucepan, boil rapidly few spOonfuls of water (enough to just cover the bottom of the pan). The milk will not burn, however fierce the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
We Women
Straight Tbinkinp Needed

A CLEKGY GYMAN poisoned ms Wlte "A and a woman poisoned her hus-
 band so that they might marry each other. Two hitherto staid and re- spectable members of society committed a ghastly, cold blooded crime-why?
 Public feeling in their community rose so high that the prisoners were strongly guarded for fear of lynching. In spite of our all too lenient attitude in regard to murder no 1eniency or sympathy should be wasted on these two-least of all for the clergyman.
 Yet it is quite likely that this clergy man had a greater temptation than the average murderer, for whom the more sentimental portion of the public finds excuses and pity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
WINNIE TWINKLE
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 ~A&AsAA ~% NaSee3y : eAnhN

AnaI IS a very fine magical boat the Wizard made for you, Captain :" Rag gedy Ann said to the little fat Captain as she and Raggedy Andy and the Cap tain and the wooden hobby horse sat out upon the deck eating cream puffs and ice cream cones.
 Far down below them they could see the earth just like a great ball and great "pop corn'' clouds just like g e a t masses of white cot ton floated by.
 T spect maybe we had better sail down to the earth again l" the little fat Captain said, Its so cold up here, the ice cream cones get too hard ! Let's sail back down to the earth ! What do you say? ?"
 T spect maybe it would be more fun !" Raggedy Ann said. There isn't much chance of having an adventure way up here !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
LittIe Stories For Bedtime
Lightfoot Gets Warning
fBy THORNTON BURGESS,

The hunter with his gun set forth,
 And light of heart Is he; The meadows and the forest green
 Are beautiful to see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

Before him terror swiftly speeds;
 Behind him grief makes moan. Ills heart Is light, and yet, alas!
 Iris hard as flinty stone.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-11-28
MAY CUT OUT WASTES
AND NOT CUT WAGES

New York, Nov. 22.-Wall street
has finally heard Of the terrific wastes
in industry and suggestions are made
that these wastes be cut, rather than
wages.
Apparently the idea is held among
industrial leaders," says one financial
writer, "that the prevailing cost basis,
in view of immigration restrictions,
can be reduced to better advantage
through high operating economy
rather than by paying employees less. "
Textiles is the one industry that
persists in following the old course.
Wages are being lowered in morgan
lied mills, though President Nc
Mahon of the United Textile Workers
has challenged these employers 10
eliminate waste and put their plants
on a modern basis, rather than lower
the purchasing power of employees.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-11-28
PUBLIC SHOOTING
GROUNDS BILL
UP IN DECEMBER

Sportsmen and eonservationists
were urged to work for the passage OF
the Game Refuge--public Shooting
Grounds bill by representative Robert
Seholes of Peoria in an interview
yesterday.
As the title of the bill indicates, II
provides for purchase by the Federal
authorities, of game sanetuaries, and
rest grounds for migratory birds, and
at the same time provides for shooting
grounds where any man carrying u
Federal license may hunt, subject, OF
course, to such regulations as may be
necessary.
According to Mr.. Shoales this legis-
lation IL passed will mark great
stride towards maintaining the Ameri-
can ideals of sport for all, In con-
trast TO the European system where
only the wealthy have nm interest in
the game or are permitted to shoot.
Such condition Is rapidly develop
ing In the u. S. and, If immediate
action is not taken TO secure large
areas Of land for conservation of our
game as well as providing a reasona'
BILE amount of sport for all Of US,
all hunting will soon be In the hands
of very few wealthy clubs.
This bill comes un for a vote at the
next session of Congress in Decem-
her. All expense of purchase Of land,
control and maintenance will be
borne by the hunters without one cent
added TO general taxes. Write your
Senator and Representative in Con
gres sat once, enclosing a marked
copy of this newspaper and tell them
that you want them to support this
bill.
At the next session Of the Illinois
Legislature the sportsmen will submit
a similar plan for Illinois, but the
passage Of this Federal law must
come first. Get behind this finest
piece Of conservation legislation ever
introduced in State or Nation; and
see that it becomes law.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-11-28
STANDPATS HOPEFUL;
LABOR AGGRESSIVE

New York, Nov. 22.-Republican
victories in the elections are expected
to have an "unfavorabe effect" upon
Legislation sought by trade unions, ac-
eording to a report made to the ma.
tional industrial council, at its semi
annual meeting in this city. The
council is a federation Of a score Of
anti-union employers associations.
These employers, however, were
told that they must face the same
old fight and that the principal con-
tests will be on the federal child labor
amendment, to secure state compen-
sation insurance laws, limitation Of
hours for wage-working women and
anti-labor injunction legislation. The
latter is referred to by the employers
as an effort to secure further i'm
munity from state laws"
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-11-28
COMMUNITY CHEST
PLANS CAMPAIGN
START NEXT WEEK

Efforts of the Community Chest
committee are now completed to
start the big campaign for funds
early next week. 1t was hoped that
the committee would be ready to begin
work Tuesday.
An elaborate preparation has been
made for the campaign. A complete
organization of workers will be in the
field and the campaign will proceed
until the amount of $40, 900 is guaran-
teed.
Whether the campaign will start as
early as Tuesday, E. S. Swigart, pub
llcity head, could not determine when
ne last reported at this office.
This week The Review will carry an
ad indicating the totals that are to be
asked. In proportion to the popula-
ton the demands are not large. The
per capita cost will amount to SIPS.
In other cities the per capita for
charity annually reaches 81 and seldom
falls below S1.50.
The committee is to be commended
on the rapidity of it's work in COM
pleting a thorough organization. That
the response will be in excess of the
demands is expected in view of the
vide interest taken in the new plan.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-11-28
Can Oonfrol Z. K. Car.

Washington Nov. 22.-The United
States supreme court has ruled that
the interstate commerce commission
has the authority to issue preference
orders for the use Of railroad freight
cars.
The decision makes the commission
the dictator Of rolling stock whenever
ii is Of the opinion that a shortage Of
equipment, congestion Of traffic or
other emergency exists in any section
of the country. The decision also IN
dieates the Capitalization Of power
that the commission is extending over
the railroads.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-11-28
AS THE WORKER
SEES HIS WORLD
summary and Digest Of I'm.
Pertaut Events Of the Week.
Here and Abroad.

Three miuers Killed in nine at MAJ.
isouville, ny, wrecked hy explosion.
Deaths Of five more men bring tod
LEI explosion On cruiser Trenton 20 Is
Preliminary agreements made 10,
formation Of European steel trust
RowdyiSm marks election meeting'
in Great Britain.
An income tax returns since Jan.
.uary !.
Mrs +, l. Dohney produces in court
famous missing signature of Alber'
b. Fall 20 500 600 no,e.
Thirteen breweries indicted Tor VIC
lation Of prohibition law by Federal
grand jury at Philadelphia.
Car loadings reach new peak toi
year,
Crew Of q perish when Swedis>
steamship sinks.
Car hits school bus near Lorain
0hio-three killed. Il hurt.
Surgeon General Cumming, hom,
from Europe, says United States lead,
world in health.
Riys win by more than $4,000 ma
lorty in liquor plebiseite in Provlnc'
Of Ontario, Canada.
Bloody clashes over Soviet seizure
Of grain reported IN southern Russia
Punishment is always wrong, say'
Clarence Darrow. noted lawyer, II
newspaper article.
Lew Doekstader, famous minstre
and blaokfaoe comedian, dies az ag'
Of 6S.
Business in Middle West reportst
as holding up we'll.
Clifford NJ. Holland, noted tunne
builder, dies at Battle Greek, Mich.
One hundred American marines
rushed TO Peking
Christians may fight In just war
United Lutheran Church holds.
President elect Gales of Mexico ar
rives in New York after trip abroad
Convicts strike In West Virgins
penitenhary.
Packers attack court decision hold
ing them strictly to meat business.
Secretary of Labor Davis leaves ihi
extensive tour of South America
where he will study immigration
methods.