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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
LightfOOt Has An Exciting Day

" UCK is a poor thing to trust to.
 It is a very poor thing to trust to. It is about the poorest thing to trust to that I know of. Yet to a cer- tain extent Lightfoot the Deer had to trust to luck. He couldn't help himself. You see, the hunters were after him What for he didn't know. But that made no difference. The simple, plain fact was that they were trying their best to kill him with their terrible guns, and so he must trust to his ears, eyes, nose, and legs and also to luck, if he would continue to live in the Green Forest, or anywhere else, for that matter. He must trust to his ears to catch every little sound, the isnapping of twig or the rustic of leaf, made by hunter trying to creep up to shoot him. He must trust to his eyes to see every mov- ing thing near him. He must trust to his nose to catch the deadful man smell. He must trust to his legs to get him away from danger of which he al- ready knew. But he must trust very much to luck to keep from running into dangers while trying to escape from one of which he already knew.
 When Sammy Jay had warned him OI dppEOdCu OL n bA0b AuOAh ing Lightfoot had first made sure that it was himself the hunter was really after. Then he had swiftly bounded away to place where the ground was hard and his sharp hoofs would make no tracks, for he knew that it was by his tracks that the hunter was trying to follow him.
 Then he lay down in some thick brush at the top of a little hill where he could look back. By and by he saw the hunter stealing along like the shadow of death, putting each foot down with the greatest care, so as not to make a sound, and all the time watching the ground for LightfOot's tracks. He watched him reach the place where the ground was so hard that there were no tracks and there walk about in circles trying to find out in which direction Lightfoot had gone.
 It was very exciting. Lightfoot's heart went pit-a-pat, pit-a-pat, with ex- citement and fear. Would the hunter guess rightly? Would he find some lit tie sign which would tell him what he wanted to know? He was very patient that hunter.
 "He must want dreadfully to kill me" thought Lightfoot as he watched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
CHAPTER XVII

CONNY was in bed and Joan had just settled down to read when the
 door was opened quietly and Ros- anna appeared. "Oh, Miss Fairweath- CT, excuse me for interrupting you, but there was a telephone call when you were in town and as the master may not be home for day or two I'm think ing you should have the message. It was Mrs. Love, that's Mir. Sansome's sister-in-law, who calls up and she says that she's coming here tomorrow to stay for a while"
 "Then we'll have to get room ready for her," said Joan as she laid the book down on her lap.
 -'I've done that" said Rosanna, still standing as though she would like to say more.
 "Well that's all right" remarked Joan. T suppose she's been here be- fore"
 "Shure she has," answered Ros- ana, whose expression was one of deep disgust.
 'Then she must know Mir. Ransome's s friends so guess they'll be glad to en- certain her till he returns," was Joan's reply.
 People know her." vouchsafed Ros- anna as she turned to the door.
 "Well, if that's so," said Joan smil- ing, Il should think we'll get along all right till MT. Ransome comes back. I'm sure you've had busy day with your baking 50 if you'd like to retire early I'll put the lights out and lock up."
 Thank you, Miss" said Rosanna as she left the room.
 Joan's interest in following the for tunes of her hero was somewhat dis tracted and as she toyed with the pages of her book she wondered why Rosanna seemed so wrought up about the prospects of Mrs. Loves visit. EYi- dently there was some feeling against her in Rosanna's breast. She could not fathom it for she knew that Rosanna' s warm Irish heart was loyal to the memory of the little boys mother. Joan had seen her picture and had marveled at the sweetness of her expression, while Rosanna, with tears in her eyes, had declared that it did not do her jus tice at all for she had charm that could not be pictured.
 Perhaps, and Joan sighed faintly, Rupert was fond of the sister and Ros- old farmhouse, for it was evident that she did not care for her.
 Presently she resumed her reading and was soon lost to the other world. The old grandfather's clock struck ten, but still she did not move. Eleven pealed forth and as the last stroke sounded she heard a car approaching. For moment fear leaped in her heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
Heart s Desire
By MARY BELL

She had forgotten to lock the doors. Remembering her responsibilities she went into the hall and switched on the porch light.
 With her hand on the door, uncer- tain whether to lock it or fling it wide open, Joan stood silent for moment. Then she heard a footstep on the gravel led path. Her hand sought the key when she heard Rupert's voice say, "Good night" and her fears vanished. Opening the door quietly she stood in the hall as he entered. A look of pleas ure at his unexpected welcome shone from his eyes.
 "Well, this is thoughtful, Miss Fair weather, but how did you know was coming" he said as he closed the door behind him.
 "Oh, Mir. Ransome, don't flatter me, '" replied Joan with twinkle in her eyes. q must confess I sat up late reading a thrilling story. When l heard the car approaching suddenly remembered that I had forgotten to lock up as l promised Rosanna. To tell the truth l was really scared and that was why switched on the lights" Well, it's good to have some one waiting for ysu when you come home late and hungry" remarked Rupert as he flung his coat across chair.
 Haven't you had any supperP asked Joan solicitously.
 "No, suddenly decided after the sale was over that could get home in time for it if I, made the five o'clock express, but there was a breakdown somewhere along the line and so the train was very late and of course it has no diner," an- swered Rupert as he walked towards the kitchen.
 You must be dreadfully hungry then" said Joan and there was a glim- mer of concern in her gentian-blue eyes. Please let me get you something"
 "I don't want to trouble you, it's late. I can easily fix something. It won't be the first time I've done it, i" said Rupert smiling.
 But I'm here, and really I'm so wide awake know couldn't sleep for ages. Please let me do it for you?" entreated Joan.
 q will, if you insist, but I'm going to help you and as you're so wide awake I'm sure you must have an ap-- petite, so I invite you to share the meal with me-" and Rupert switched on the lights in the kitchen.
 q believe I'd enjoy a midnight meal. It's far more exciting than one served at a regular hour. What would you like?" questioned Joan as she turned towards the spacious pantry.
 "A cup of good coffee, and for the rest let's ransack the refrigerator" an- swered Rupert, suiting the the action to the word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
Rare Treat For Little 1heater
 Members

A rare treat is in store for the mem. bers of the Little theater this week when Mrs. L. T. Beecher, Birmingham's gifted artist, will read Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary"
 The first reading will be given on Thursday evening at :15 o'clock in the Little theater, and members may re serve seats by calling Main 9133 at any time on Thursday.
 The second reading will be on Fri day afternoon, and many who find 1t inconvenient to attend the evening per formance, will be delighted to learn of this matinee. The idea of inaugurating a reading circle has been most enthusi- astically received, and it is believed that a crowded house will greet Mrs. Beech CT, both on Thursday evening and on Friday afternoon.
 Most of the drama lovers of the Magic City are familiar with this talented art ist's work, and realize how delightful an entertainment the Little theater IS providing for its members in securing her services.
 Mrs. Beecher combines with rare appreciation a fine dramatic instinct that enables her to read with charm and force that can only be appreciated by those who hear her. Her enuncia- ton is splendid, and each subtle mean ing is brought out by her delicate nuances.
 Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" is a comedy filled with amusing incidents and delightful modern. It is the play Minnie Maddern Fiske created such sensation in, and one that holds the at- tention of the audience from the first. It will be great pleasure to those who hear Mrs. Beecher's interpretation to hear it read by as talented an artist as she.
 Mrs. Beecher has been an ardent sup porter of the Little theater since it's or ganization, and has now, by giving her services at these two entertainments, added a worthy contribution indeed. Members are urged to avail themselves of the delightful privilege of hearing this gifted artist when she appears this week. If the reading circle proves as popular as is now anticipated it will become a regular part of the Little theater's year ly program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
VIEWS WOMEN AS PICTURES Ed Howe Says There Are At Bettel
 Advantage In The Distance

Some women came to my house to dinner the other day, and began abus. ing the men. They said: Present com pany expected" but I begged them to enjoy themselves, and include me Every little while I said something to further provoke them, and they finally did their best.
 Ladies'" I said, you have no idea how ashamed I am of my sex" I told them of a man know, mar. ried three times, who solemnly declares he never in his life proposed marriage to any woman.
 T can easly believe the story" added; II never did"
 have heard it said of a great paint. ing: Don't go to close to it." In or. der to get the best out of a picture view it in the proper light, and from distance: don't crowd up, and get SC close a look that you realize the rough way in which it was made.
 Same way with women q said to them).
 I prefer to view them from a dis. tance: never closer than four or five feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
CHINA FLOWERS

The hostess who is looking for new and interesting decorations for her table will delight in exquisite flowers made of Dresden china to match her candlesticks and compotes. These come in the shape of roses, asters and car nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29

at him. But Lightfoot didn't move and
 the hunter didn't see him and at last
 moved away. When he was out of sight, Lightfoot was shaking like leaf.
 Two narrow escapes and the day not
 yet over! It was exciting, very excit- ing. And it was terrible. Cold fear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
Today's Thought By REV. KENNETH OWENS
I will restore health unto thee saith the Lord"
 Jeremia1,-SO-17.

Der every human life doth dwell A faithful and tender spell, That guides us when we lose the fight Through darkness to the morning
 light.
 His hand rests on the trembling heart. He makes the fluttering pulses start, And all along life's breadth and length He lends us trust and love and
 strength. He heals the flesh that sickness rends, He turns our foes to faithful friends He will restore His health to thee And grant thee life eternally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
sAPPHIREs AND PEARLS

The woman who has become tired of the pearl and emerald novelty jewelry will welcome the newer fashions of combining sapphires with pearls in ear rings, necklaces and bracelets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
FRINGE FOR DEPORTATION

An extremely smart afternoon frock of black satin revealed a most effec- tive use of bright blue fringe. It was arranged on the skirt in three tiers, each one looped under and caught with a narrow band of dull galloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29

many housekeepers use for silver, or any other silver powder may be em- ployed. The great thing to avoid anything likely to scratch the sur face. rss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29

It is good plan to remove the grease from plates and dishes with crumpled newspaper before putting them into the dish water. The paper can be burned afterward. This saves the unpleasantness of greasy water in the sink, the washing takes far less time, and less soda and soap are re quired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
My NeighborSays

If your sink drain seems clogged shake about one-quarter box of potash into it and let no more water ruin down. In the morning it will be clear and open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29

While boiling tough meat put into the pot a teaspoon or two of pure cider vinegar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
Holiday Boxes

One Mother Says:
 have, on a high closet shelf, series of holiday boxes which simplify the problem of decorations appropriate to the ever-recurring festive occasions throughout the seasons. One box is marked Easter" and is stocked with bunnies, painted eggshells, cards. etc. Another is Fourth of July and Wash ington's Birthday" with tiny flags, bunting, and other such articles. Then there are valentines Day." "Hallow- een," and crowning the year, Christ mas." These collections are added to from year to year, so that we always have on hand large supply of decora- tions for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29

clutched at his heart. He dared not move, and yet he dared not lie still. Next Story: Reddy Fox Is Hard
 Pressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29

Before placing sponge cake in the oven to bake, try sprinkling a little fine white sugar over the top. This forms the rich, brown-looking crust that makes sponge cake you buy look so tempting,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29
COIORS OF AITTIINN

Flattering shades of brown and the soft rich tones of bottle green and fuchsia are eonspicuously featured in autumn millinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-29

Aluminium should be cleaned with finely powdered whiting, such as
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-09-18
NOTICE OF SALE OF CERTIFICATES
OF INDEBTEDNESS

The City Council Of the City of Sank
Centre, Stearns County. Minnesota,
will receive sealed bids until 200
at the office of the City Clerk in said
City for the sale of certificates of in
debtedness of said City Of Sank Centre
in the aggregate sum of Twenty
said certificates ali being dated
October 1st, 1924 and being in de-
nominations Of Five Hundred Dollars
($500) and One Hundred Dollars
($100), three (3) of said Five Hundred
Dollar (s50O) denominations and five
co Of said One Hundred Dollar ($100)
denominations being due on or before
December LIST. 1925 and a like num-
ing. due on the LIST day Of December of
each year thereafter until all are ma
tured, and all of said certificates bear
ing interest at six per cent (6M) per
semi-annually thereafter on the first
days of December and June in each
year. both principal and interest to be
payable at the office of the Treasurer
the principal only. SAID certificates
provide that the segregation of the
principal and interest of any or either
Of said certificates in the office of the
notice addressed to the registered
holder thereof in the postoffice at
Sank Centr, Minnesota shall terminate
the accumulation Of interest. The said
issued to provide part Of the funds for
the improving of portions of Main and
Third streets in said city and which
improvement is known as special Paw
must s be unconditiona mai and ad accompan-
led by certified check for One Thou
sand Dollars ($1000) payable to the
order Of B. F. Dubois, City Treasurer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-09-18

ing contest at the Dairy Cattle Con-
gress at Waterloo, Iowa, and the Ma
tional Dairy Show at Milwaukee.
The contest at Waterloo is set for
Monday, September %, and the con-
test at Milwaukee for Saturday, Sep
TENDER Fl. o. G. Schafer, associate
professor of dairy husbandry, will
accompany the team as coach. One
year ago Minnesota's team was sew
enth at Waterloo and first at the Ma
tional Dairy Show held at Syracuse,
N. Y.
Russia Orders Seed Grain of State
"U"-The Russian Agricultural Ag-
ency of New York City has placed
orders with the Minnesota Expert
ment Station, University Farm, for
ten bushels each of Minturki and
Minhardi winter wheats, Mindum, a
spring wheat, Minota oats, and Min
sturdi barley, all of which were or
igiated at the Minnesota station by
the process of selection and have
proved on repeated trials to be di-
sease resisting and high yielding.
These varieties have been ordered for
export to Russia where they will be
given thorough trials under condi-
tons prevailing in that country. Or
ders for these grains have also been
received at the Minnesota station
from western and central Canada,
South Dakota, Illinois and other
states. With average yields of 25 to
80 bushels an acre, and high yields OF
so to 60 bushels an acre, Minturki
seed wheat is again in strong demand.
This wheat is uniformly of good quail
ity this year and sells for about the
same price as spring wheat. Write
to the Minnesota Crop Improvement
association. University Farm, for
it's list of inspected seed grain offered
for sale.
Minnesota Dairy Situation Sur
veyed-One-third of all dairy cows
in the state of Minnesota is losing
money, a third is making up for
what the first third is losing and the
other third is reaping profits for their
owners, according to a survey of the
state dairy situation, just completed
by the Blue Valley Creamery Insti-
tute. Better feeding and better
breeding is the solution of this prob
lem, the Institutes experts declare.
rThe state of Minnesota" con-
tinues the report of the Institute,
"has dairy cows in milk on 81 per
cent of her farms. In 1880 the state
had 221 per cent of all the dairy
cows in the United States; in 1924,
CPS per cent. In 1910 the state had
141 head of all kinds of cattle per
one thousand acres of improved land.
Now, in 1924, it has only 120 head.
A few head more or less matters lit
tie. Have they improved in fourteen
years? What will they be fourteen
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-09-18

years from now? These are ques-
tons on which the Institutes experts
will enlighten the farmers.
Farmers want happiness and con-
tentment. To get it they must make
money. There are two ways OF do
ing this-get more for what you pro-
duce or lower cost of production. A
quarter saved on the grain cost of
producing a hundred pounds of milk
by feeding better milk making grain
rations, dime saved per one hundred
pounds of pork or dozen eggs is
money ahead for the farmer. We
don't need more cows, hogs or hens.
We need better one. More efficient
animals mean lower cost of manufac-
turing one hundred pounds of milk,
pork, poultry, beef, mutton and
eggs.
''The average COW in Minnesota
makes only 4,016 pounds of milk,
and only 4.02 per cent Of all the
dairy cattle in the state are purebred.
Better feeding will raise production
and lower costs per hundred pounds
of milk. The daughters of good
cows, sired by purebred bulls, will
increase that production and still
further lower the production cost.
The same is true with other animals.
In 1919, the peak year, only 25 per
cent of the entire states income
went to farmers. That is not
enough, the Institutes experts point
out.
"There has been a rising tide of
popularity in intensive farming. AS
agriculture is brought face to face
with higher costs of production and
Minnesota's farmers find that they
cannot get by on highest priced land,
it has been necessary to turn to di-
versification. Defation has made
every banker and farm leader see
these things"
Brown Betty Easy to Make;
Grape Pie, Too-Bread Crumbs, ap-
pie sapce, spice and butter are easy
to assemble and when properly COM
mingled and baked spell Brown Bet
ty, simple and delicious dessert.
The crumbs and sauce should be ar
ranged in layers, say university food
specialists. Each layer should be
dotted with butter and sprinkled
lightly with spice, cinnamon and nut
meg. Add little lemon juice and
bake in a buttered baking dish in a
moderate oven. Serve with plain or
whipped cream or lemon or hard
sauce.
Those who like original dishes
might try their hand at making grape
pie. This is made, according to cook
cry teachers, by skinning the grapes
and heating a little to soften them.
They should then be rubbed through
sieve to remove the seeds. Add the
skins to the mixture, sugar to taste
and bake in any good pie crust.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-09-18

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-09-18

No bid for less than par and accrued
interest will be considered. The City
Council reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
Dated September 9. 1924.
J. F. COOPER,
Published Sept. 11-1s. 1921.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-07

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Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-07
Local Rotarians
Beat Border Club
at Volley Ball

In the volley-ball game played be-
tween the FL Centre and CalcXico
Rotary Clubs last evening at Calex
leo, Captain Joe King and five
other Rotarians upheld the reputa-
ton of the FL Centro club, by wal
Looping Calexico. in three matches
out of five. The first two games
were won by Calexico, but the last
three were FL Centro 8 by good
margin. The combination of Joe
King to Bob Worthy with Worthy
doing the killing act was good for
many points. King placed few
along the sidelines and back line
which no one could return. Johnny
Kepley was the big man on the fir
ing line and at one time made sew
en- straight points while serving.
II. Meyers, Bob Moore, and Bill La
vayea were in the game from start
to finish and did their share in Win
ming the games. 1t was the COM
bined team play of the FL Centre
team that brought home. the bacon.
A return match will be played here
Friday, March IA, at the new high
school gymnasium.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-07
RIlM0R DECI APES
FRANCE NOT in
FRIENDLY MOOD
Allen Says He Has No
Idea of Giving Up
Post

NEW YORK, Mar. p Major
General Henry Tom Allen, former
commander of the American army
of occupation in Germany, does not
intend to resign as the executive
of the American Olympic committee
because France objects to him.
General Allen did not comment on
report from Paris that he had
resigned as the head of the Amer
lean Olympic body.
81 IN still ON the Job and that
would answer the reports,' he saiG.
Reports that General Allen would
announce his retirement at a din
ner which the Olympic committee is
to give to New York sport editors
tonight were denied by his friends.
"The general will not quit under
fire. He will continue the work
of organization for the Olympic
team and he'll be in Paris on the
job if he wants to. be there one
of his friends said.
The American committee is peeved
at the attitude France has taken
on several major issues and if the
French committee should ask Gen
eral Allen g resignation the Ameri-
can team may be withdrawn.
The French committee says Cen
eral Allen showed he was anti
French when he was commanding
the American troops in Germany and
that he violated professional conf
dences in several instances when he
was writing memoirs.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-07
MAJOR ALLEN WON'T QUIT AS lie.
u. S. c. to Meet
"Oxy" Tomorrow
In Track Events
Nv United Press L.nsed wir.

LOS ANGELES, Mar. Uni
versity of Southern California track
team expects to win the. dual meet
with Occidental tomorrow afternoon
1t Eagle Rock by virtue of superior
y the huldlcs and weights.
In the 100 and 200, Yale Martz,
.. So.lt. sprint star, will cut lose
with some fast time against Cliff
Argue. Martz, who is yelling for
place on the Olympic team, ought
% be able to burn up the 100 yards
something under the usual 10 flat.
Thurmond Clarke, q. S. c., will
have some tough competition in
Johnny Powers and Tony Spangler,
former Santa Ana high school run
ner in the quarter mile. Clarke
easily won from Spangler i'll the
Az a. U. relays, but closer race
is expected tomorrow.
In the mile run Nick Carter,
Tiger, with the time of 429 2-5 s to
his credit, seems to haze the edge
on Mike Ellwood. In the two mile
race the Tigers should take two
places, as Giffen and Lavelle have
beth been clocked low enough to
win. Goodcnough is expected to
bring the Tigers a first in the pole
vault.