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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

Then the magic began to work, because the witches charms began to wiggle around.
 "Myi I can almost hear the poor man bowling when my magic club bangs him on the headv' Minga laughed.
 And I can almost hear him bump ? when he jumps out of the window !' Munga laughed. But neither would have laughed if at this time they could have seen the poor man, for, instead of the witches magic working meanly, as the witches intended, it worked only good, as the Raggedys had wished. So, instead of a magic club hitting the nice poor man, he suddenly found a great big banana cake in his hand, while at his side, on the table, appeared a large bowl of fruit punch with ice in it. So the nice man divided his goodies with Raggedy Ann, Raggedy> Andy and the hobby horse and they all enjoyed the cake and fruit punch as much as you would have enjoyed it, had you been there with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

frequently and don't worry about re- treatments.
 If he likes walking encourage him in it on Saturday and Sunday after moons and try to take genuine delight in trees and grass even if the sun is hot. If he likes swimming hie thee to the beaches and work up little swim ming or hiking parties now and again, if possible all taking along a picnic lunch. If you have any talent or a musical instrument watch his tastes in music and try to play the kind of 1, things he likes. Remember that the pleasure he derives from your com paniOnship is balanced by the pleasure you derive from his and you must make some return for all the extras
 "lf your talents or opportunities do not rise above the level of a betting party then for heavens sake give him that, for even that can be done with a tenderness and modesty and reality of affection which will not only not de- grade but will unfit you both.
 And if all this irks your independ- ent spirit, remember that friendship the kind that really counts and makes itself felt-is not an easy, simple thing that any one can have. It is a fine art demanding much care and taking thought and no little self-sacrifice.
 Tn conclusion-and this is most mportant-please do not regard him as a general exchequer in which you have unlimited credit. Put yourself in his place and imagine how you would feel if you had to foot one bill after another and were never invited to the girls home or to even be in her com pany without constantly keeping your hand on your money roll. Men are arrant towards and only few great souls rise above the base fear of being thought cheap skates And so they will splurge and call themselves all sorts of names afterward and all that is fatal to friendship. So when you go to a show insist firmly on balcony seats, switch him off the idea that sodas, sundaes or midnight suppers must follow every time and when you dine out (which should not be too often) do not pick out the most ex- pensive place nor the most expensive items on the menu. Believe me, there are few things that the average young man with his eye on the future will be more grateful for than solicitude for his pocketbook, and he may even refrain from jumping off the dock at the thought that a girl might take him seriously"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

ga and Munga Witch, for while the Raggedys were doing this the two witches, after rubbing magic medicine on their bumps, said to each other. After this I shall not quarrel with you! l think it would be lot better, Sister Munga, if we should work our magic together and get the two magic books away from the Raggedys!' Min ga said.
 'Yes"' Hunga agreed, "that is good plan First, we must work magic on the poor man so that he cannot help the Raggedys when we try to capture them"
 So the two witches agreed to work magic on the poor man! Real mean magic! And they got out their charms and mumbled the magic words to make the charms work. II shall give him a lot of real hard thumps with a magic club!" Minga said. And I shall give him lot of jumps so that he will jump right out of the house on wheels and get a lot of hard bumps" Munga said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
Boy Tells Girls How To Please
 Stern Sex
By BETTY VINCENT

NoW girls, at last we have it! A
 IN letter telling just how q chap expects sstiS when apOS he calls. ss. R sB. E" of of this city has written a very clever letter ward girls. It's chock full of tips, ways to entertain and a dry humor and it may help you a lot the next time Bill and Harry calls.
 ''The modern girl is selfish, she is, !" begins the modern young man, "and seems to be engaged in a great game of Put and Take with Take alP turn ing up continuously. Many girls have complained recently, It seems that ev- cry fellow we so out with always expects something in return when we get home for taking us to the movie or to dance.' Of course, he shouldn't expect anything! Not even an invita- ton to come around and spend the evening quietly in her home. He should supply them with theatre tickets, be their escort at dances, feed them fat with candy and ice cream mixtures, perhaps even contribute moisty to the taxi companies for their sweet sakes, and then go home with the noble feel ing in his bosom that they will go with him gladly any time again.!
 But alas for human naturei After couple of months of this, virtue ceases to be its own reward. = Muti- nous questions rise within him. Why he asks in his simple, graphic idiona, should I always be the goat? Do these James take me for Rocke- feller or somethin'? Where do l get off?" An echoing answering What? and nothing else gives him an uneasy feeling that he is being strung along
 Now, let me hasten to say, be- fore savage tongues are unleashed, that he is probably exaggerating the case, but hasn't he grave reasons for thinking thus? The selfishness may be thoughtless and unintentional but it is there and as, unfortunately enough, the average young man is not a trained psychologist, he is more than unlikely to deal with the fact without bothering to trace it back to it's causes in woman's social position and to his own share in contributing to this state. His way of dealing with the situation will naturally be the easy and direct one of continuing his restless search for something better.
 ''Of course, I speak only as one in- dividual among the great mass of my perplexed brethren, but my words may have some saving grain of wis dom. Let us lay down as our funda- mental premise, then, that no lop- sided friendship can endure there must be reciprocity. Follows -our grand rule;
 "If you are so fortunate as to have a home make him welcome there and do not make him feel that you would much rather he took you to a show In fact, much feminine advice to the contrary, I can't see that you will suffer any loss of prestige if you invite him to your home and make the time definite. Men hate to invite themselves. If he likes cards, learn some good two-handed games, like cribbage, two-handed bridge, .s double solitaire, casino; also search diligent- fly until you find two reasonably good players and give little 'foursomes'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

will be year tomOrrow-on the Fourth of July-since was hurt" said the boy in bed. "I don't remember much. had a bunch of torpedoes and rockets, and big crackers and something happened. They all seemed to go off in my face. guess I got too close to them. Any way, I'm blind now, and I lost my arm. You won't play with firecrackers, woll yOu-tomorrow? he entreated as he held Jimmie's roses against his face.
 And Jimmie, feeling very sad and sorry, groped for the blind boys hand. m say l won't" he promised. m come up here instead--and bring some ice cream-and we'll have party-just you and l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

fused and completely at his wits endi he fell into Sardou's clutches.
 Well, what are you, a cs.-ot or { turnip?" Sardou demanded.
 but, mon, monsieurs-," the pooi wretch began.
 No but monsieurs Are you car rot or turnip?
 Permit me, monsieur"
 "I will not permit you. Are you q carrot?"
 No, no, monsieur!"
 Then you are q turnip"
 No, no, monsieur, no! T."
 "Hells fury! Either you are a car. rot or you are damned turnip. You have to be one or the other"
 "B-but you are mistaken, T." T? Mistaken?" shouted Sardou. "Ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
PERHAPS HE WAS A CHEESE But Victorien Sardou Chased Unhap
 py BIunderer Among Vegetables,

Legend-for the theatre lives on leg ends, and it would seem that all of them are neither wholly true nor wholly false-has it that one day, while Victo- rien Sardou was conducting a rehearsal of his Carrot King" fairy play, mu- sic by Offenbach, at the Theatre Gaite, some unfortunate gentleman, who had come in quest of seats, strayed onto the stage in the midst of the rehearsal.
 At that moment Sardou was busy ar ranging the ballet of the carrots and the turnips and, with extraordinary animation, was trying to distribute the vegetable roles among the actors. The stranger was caught in the jam. Con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
Hearts of T,Oo
CHAPTER 170

CHAPTER 17O HAROLD SUMNER did not reply H immediately to Lois Horton's as-
 sertion regarding her sister. She wondered if he had heard it.
 "Yes," she repeated thoughtfully, Marian can make anybody love her."
 The statement sounded almost like challenge. The minister responded to it.
 Not anyone" he corrected.
 "Oh, don't you think sop Lois asked innocently. .I do not mean anyone she did not want to have like her. But if she set out to win a mans heart she could do it. And," with a little laugh, ''the queer part of it is that her own heart is untouched. Yes-as l said a while ago, she is wonderful"
 Of course you are in a position to know your sister," Harold Sumner re- marked judicially-"and I am not. Yet while I agree that she is attractive and bright I do not consider her the kind of girl man would love deeply. But" with a laugh he tried to make right "I can only judge of other men by my self"
 l dul JuubAuS bJ OChNNAOA hO her." Lois observed sweetly. Then, lest he think her capable of feline tactics, she added: "I was thinking especially of George Dixon"
 "Oh, yes, Dixon! believe he is es- pecially fond of your sister" There was actual relief in the Rev. Harold's intonations. For a moment he had an awful suspicion that this girl might have seen or suspected-but of course she had been thinking of young Dixon
 (Which reminds me-" he hurried on, II was wondering only today if that young man was aware that Miss Ma rian employed at DeLisle's. l suppose you do not know.
 "Oh, yes I dol" Lois contradicted. q happen to know about his share in the affair because that was one of the things that Marian did not mind my knowing. She told me that George Dixon had secured the situation for her. I would have guessed it anyway, for he used to take her out evening after evening on business, they both said. Later she told me that she had taken the position she has held ever since. And, by the way, George Dixon brought her home from the place Friday night"
 (To Be Continued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
DOUBLE WEDDING TAKES PLACE

Announcement is made of the double wedding of Miss Ruby Morine Loggins to Mir. William A. Green and Miss Myr- tie l.. Faucett to Mir. H. T. Bolton, the ceremonies being performed at the Dix ana Methodist church Sunday evening at o'clock with Rev. Sam Lester of ficiating.
 Mir. and Mrs. Green and Mir. and Mrs. Bolton are well known church workers in Dixana, where they make their home. After a short wedding trip they will reside in that place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
MyNeighborSays

Always pull the leaves that would be under the water from the stalks of flowers before placing them in a
 vase. The leaves that stand above the water should be left uncut. If the bark is peeled from such hard stocked shrubs as roses and lilacs, so that there is no bark life on the stems below the water, the flowers will live much longer. "A little pow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

work with my little red magic book would not be strong enough to over- come the witches magic! !"
 But we could change the charms so that they would not work anything but good magic, couldn't we, Raggedy AnnT Raggedy Andy wished to know.
 Maybe we can If we both work to- gether and you read from the little green magic book while I read from the little red magic book !"
 Let us try it!" Raggedy Andy said. Il will hunt for the right page while you hunt for the right page in your book, then when we are ready we will both read at once p'
 So this is just what the Raggedys did and when they had finished read ing they put their magic books back in their pockets.
 'There!" Raggedy Ann said, II hope that does 1t And that we shall not be bothered with the witches chas- ing us again"
 It was a good thing the Raggedys thought of changin the charms of Min
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

Mistaken? Imbecile! Get out \ Get out at once v
 And the poor devil was collI the actors and hurled bodily oul stage door. And the chronid sures us, he went mad. Still, ' quite believe that, as it is the r of theatres to give sensational
 ments to the most trivial tendei Robert de Fiers, in Le Figaro,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
NEW KIND OF cow

Mir. Brock purchased a fine Holstein COW, of which all the family were proud.
 One day visitor said to Marjorie, the 3-year-old member of the household 'I suppose you have all the nice creamy milk you can drink n6w!"
 Yes .hplied Marjorie, since we've E.t,a,,i A Ssteam cow" ISngae Friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

 should be clipped every day.
 Always have bottle O onion juice in the kitchen. It is such a time saver. It may be prepared by forcing onions through a meat cutter, and then squeezing the pulp through a coarse piece of linen. The unpleas- ant smell may be removed from the hands by washing them with soap and water, rubbing we'll with pumice'
 Have a small horseshoe magnet Tn your workbasket fastened to the end of tape or ribbon of sufficient length so that it can be dropped to the floor to pick up scissors or nee dies.
 Folding napkins, towels and table linens in thirds lengthwise instead Of quarters when ironing, gives much handsomer appearance.
 To starch white muslin or lawn blouses, etc, make hot water starch (thinl, add two or three drops of liquid gumarabic, stirring with an or dinary wax candle for minute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

dered charcoal in the water acts as a preservative. The ends of the stems should be clipped every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
Social Calendar

Ladies' Auxiliary of A. o. H. will meet Thursday at 2 o'clock at Knights of Columbus hall.
 
 The Psychology Study club has dis continued its meetings until October. The ladies of the Avondale Method ist church will have a barbecue in Avondale park July 4 to raise funds for the completion of the new Sunday school building, which they are build ing on the corner of Fifth avenue and Fortieth street, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
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| "Now, I 'spect we shall not be bothered with Minga and Mun- ga, the two mean old witches, for a long time !'' Raggedy Andy said, flor when they quarrelled and rolled from the front porch of the house on wheels the rubber tires went over them, plump ! blump!' like that !"
 "Oh, as soon as they get home they will work their magic and be all right 1" Raggedy Ann said. | Raggedy Andy said, You see, both witches have some very magi- cal charms p
 "Oh, I tell you what you might do, Ragge< dy Ann !" the nice poor man said, you might work the magic on the witches charms and have the charms come here to you i; then you would have their charms and they could not work magic on you !"
 No :" Raggedy Ann laughed, that would not work, for you see. their charms be- long to them, not to me, and as they are very powerful charms the magic I might
New Britain herald., 1924-02-25

"Is your grace often east of Temple Barr" was her next rallying question.
 Are yon?'' ouoth he, possibly for lack of better answer.
 ''So seldom that the coincidence transcends all that yourself or Mir. Dryden could have invented for one of your plays"
 Life is marvelously coincident," the Duke reflected, conceiving ob- tuseness to the proper wear for the innocence he pretended. "Coin- cidence is the salt that rescues ex- istence from insipidity."
 So? And 1t was to rescue this that you rescued me; and so that you might have opportunity for rescuing me, no doubt yourself, you contrived the danger"
 T contrived the danger?" He was aghast. The contempt of her tone had cut him like 8 whip. It made him see that he was ridiculous in her eyes. and His Grace of Buckingham liked to be ridiculous as little as an- other, perhaps less than most. How can you think it of me?'
 Think it of your" She was laugh- ing. "Lord!sI knew it. sir. the mo- ment saw you take the stage at the proper cue--at what you would call the dramatic moment. Enter here, very gallant. Oh, sir, Fam none so
New Britain herald., 1924-02-25

little stretch like that. It must be mess in the traffic of summer time"
 Tt is.'' I affairmed emphatically,. with the memory of an unfortunate Sunday trip Nividly before me. On Saturday afternoons, Sundays and holidays, the motor cars extend from Greensboro bridge back almost to Roslyn in an unbroken line, two, three and where the road will permit, four abreast. Getting them through here is like pushing them through the neck of bottle. But from now cn the roads are wonderful and Flush ing. which we soon will reach, is one of the oldest and most picturesque sections of Long Island. You'd bet ter take good look at it. for it's in a transition period. It always will be beautiful. but the last of the big old farms and country estates arc being broken up into smaller home sites and the coming of the subway means its final transformation into the city. of which it is already technically a part"
 "hdt pllN, tidTIleL SdlO as we ran smoothly along the streets, first of Bayside and then of Flush. ing, that. the city ever should touch a place as beautiful as this. Just look at these houses. Every one has an air of honey seclusion. each looks as if it belonged to cultured, beauty-loving people. Just imagine them transformed into apartment buildings !''
 l could not help my lips twitch- ing into a smile. She had trans- lated my talk of the city invasion literally and visioned the imminent destruction of everything home.like in the beautiful suburb. But I was saved the necessity of explanation. Her husband broke into a ringing laugh.
 "1 wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Harriet" he said genially. 'I don't believe we'll sec sweat shop tene. ments along here in our lifetime"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-25

with Mir. Summers because he per. suaded Leslie 10 become one Of the patronesses at Miss Terriers matinee II seems there has been more or less talk about Mr. Prescott and tho Per. fer girl, but If can read the cards right Leslie knows nothing about This. You know, in a case or this kind the wife is the last person to know about it.
 Of course when Nr. Prescott found otit Leslie was going to do this imagine. although he said not hing about it, they had a row royal and she came out on top. because the day I was at the matinee she and a number Of the other popular young women in town were supporting Miss Perier whiie she vas doing thc society act.
 It made me laugh. Bee. for these women would not have looked at Paula Perier d year ago. She prob. ably was then a much better woman than she is nov. They feH all over themselves to be nice 70 her.
 Remember. am ieaying Leslie out or this. I think she Is one of the sneetest girls I have ever known.
 Under ordinary circumstances would he cnyrins her that good look ing husband of hers. but Leslie de- serves everything in Inc world that is good. even that doubtful posses si0n--a a good-iookins husband.
 I didn't Eet 10 talk to your Dick Summers. As ] heard Leslie talking n him about you thought an inter. view with tp-n of your friends in one day would afmo-; bc moro than bs could stand. did. however. have feu words to say to Paula Perier.
 While l was speaking to her Les lie Tas talking tery earnestly 10 Mr Summers and saw tbg French girls eyes turn That gay very often. A isst [ said rather naiicioHslys
 Don't y5u think Mrs Prescott is beautiful? have known her very veil for many years and she is as good as she is beautiful
 That French girl looked me quiet ly in the sye and said:
 -Ts r nof true ee Of today de- clare good ness most UninteresiiHse fCoDyrirht 1914. NEA sersice. Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-02-25
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tBy Dr. Clifford c. Robinson) NASAL CONSTRUCTIONS

Careless habits of dressing during the rapid changes of weather in Feb ruary and March will often lead to temporary conditions of nasal or sinus troubles.
 If not promptly attended to, it of ten leads to serious nose and head complications.
 The bones of the nasal cavities con- tain four pairs of air spaces, which act as communicating tubes or canals with the nasal passages. Often through very slight causes or simple attacks of invading germs the mu. cous membranes of the passages be- come inf1amed and infected.
 If these nasal attacks are carefully attended to the infection of the sinuses is not apt to occur. Do not on any account neglect slight cold, nasal discharge or any unusual con- dition.
 Any nasal or throat infection affects the passages and mucous membranes to such an extent that it often be- comes chronic and in many people al- most defies curative treatment. The pus-germs caused by nasal sinus infec- tion, particularly in children, fre- quently lead to bad cases of bronchitis heart disease and Bright's disease.
 Neglecting to treat such light at- tacks at once, may also lead to much greater disturbances in the access sorry sinuses of the skull.
 Not only does this neglect produce the disease condition mentioned. but proper nasal growth fin children Is often retarded to such an extent that the nasal passages arc never suffi- ciently developed. In such cases the nasal passages in adult life arc some- times no more developed than those of a small child.
 Such condition produces great defect in facial growth and expression. Sometimes the nose itself becomes twisted to one side by muscular efforts to breathe properly.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-25

Total calories, 9S3. Protein, 25i; fat, 1s3; carbohydrate, 546. Iron, .Gl9l gram.
 Shredded cabbage is amazingly good simply dressed with lemon juice. Any one would like it.
 Cherry Salad (IndiyiduaD
 Twelve large white cherries, ta- blespoons cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon shredded almonds, dash nutmeg, salt and paprika, ounces lettuce.
 Remove stones from cherries. Mix cottage cheese nuts. nutmeg and salt. Fill cavities of cherries with mixture and arrange in nest of lettuce. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
 Total calories, PIP. Protein, 61; fat, s3; carbohydrate, 11S. Iron, .ooi5 gram. ...I
 Eat And Gain Weight
 Six large sweetened stewed prunes, waffles + cup uncooked cereal, 2 heaping tablespoons cheese fondue, 1 cup shredded cabbage, cup cream of pea soup, 3 ounces broilod cod steak, S-4 cup stewed tomatoes, stalks celery, cherry salad, cinnamon apple, i-6 cocoanut cream pie, 1 piece mock angel cake. 1 tablespoon whipped cream tablespoons maple sirup, { table cream, tablespoons creamed potatoes. 3 toasted crackers, 7 slices rye bread, slices whole wheat bread 2 tablespoons butter, 1 pint whole milk, 1 tablespoon whipped cream dressing.
 Total calories. 122. Protein 40: fat, 97o; carbohydrate, i7i2. Iron .0i69 gram.
 If you find it difficult to drink milk use 1t in cream sauces for vegetables and in cream soups. Be sure that you use at least one pint of milk daily and more if possible. Cocoa and hot or cold egg-nog are good and make milk easy to drink.
 Tho cherry salad for this diet is made with cream in the cottage cheese and rich whipped cream dressing masks the whole.