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New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

Breakfast-Stewed prunes, cooked cereal with thin cream, broiled bac- on, diced potatoes warmed in cream sauce, brown bread toast, grape jelly, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon-Creamed celery with poached eggs on toast. baked pears, graham cookies, milk, tea. Dinner-Scotch broth, baked ham, baked potatoes, spinach, fruit salad, Camembert cheese, toasted crackers, milk, coffee.
 With the exception of the ham and crackers and cheese four-year- old child may eat any of the dishes mentioned on the menu for the day. His bacon should be broiled unth crisp.
 The Scotch broth Is "hearty" and nourishing and makes up for the lack of meat, particularly since eggs were included in the luncheon. Creamed Celery, Poached Eggs on
 Toast
 Two cups diced celery, IF cups milk, tablespoons butter, 2 table spoons flour, # teaspoon salt. ]s teaspoon pepper, 4 poached eggs, 4 squares hot buttered toast.
 Cook celery in as little boiling water as possible to prevent burning until tender. Melt butter, stir in flour and slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Add celery, salt and pepper. Any water clinging to the celery should be used with the milk in making the sauce. Pour creamed
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
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The Raggedys and the Wizard and Walter and his mama and daddy and the wooden hobby horse followed the fat little sailor until they came to the edge of lake in the deep, deep woods.
 There is my boat" the little fat sailor said. Isn't it fine one?"
 Indeed, It is" everyone agreed as they looked at the pretty white boat
 We will 20 aboard and have lunch.p the fat sailor said. All my crew have gone home to visit their mamas, for they always wanted to mutiny and become pirates! Andsas you know it is against the law to be pirates, gave them all two years vacation with pay and I hope they never return"
 The little fat sailor began climbing the rope ladder up to the deck of
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
ADVISES ALL ID
 WORK ID BE HAPPY
Mrs. Sarah Mills, S7, Laughs at Youngster Of 65 Called '"'Aged'

"W6rk". Just one word rbut 1t contains the whole philosophy of life for Mrs. Sarah, E. Mills known ef- fectlonately as Mother MiIis'. Mrs. Mills has just celebrated her S7th birthday anniversay and when inter- viewed told Herald representative that keeping busy was the surest way to live long and die happy.
 Mrs. Mills spends most of her time between the home of her son A. A. Mills of this city and her daughter and the latter's husband, Mir. and Mrs, Fred Griswod of Cromwell. She was born in Rocky Hill and lived for IS years in Newington. Her husband, Gustavus D. Mills. died A years ago, leaving a widow and six children. Among the children is A. A. Mills of tkis>city, treasurer of the Rotary Club. first vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, chair man of the mercantile bureau and president of the Master Plumbers association. Others are Harry c. Mills of Hasbrook, N. J., Warren w. Mills of Newton, Conn.,, John O. Mills of Westerly, Rhode lslaAd, Mrs. w. O. Hayden of Windsor and Mrs. F. W. Griswold of Cromwell. Mrs. Mills today has seven grand children and three great grand children.
 Mrs. Mills says person is only as old as he or she feels. When she lost her husband who died rather suddenly, she was shocked and for time lost all interest in life. She finally realized that she should have diversion and came to the conclu- sion that the best way to keep young was to keep busy. When l keep kbusy am happier" she said, pairing pan of apples for an apple pie, as she spoke.
 Asked what she thinks of modern tendencies to extreme in dress and styles, Mrs. Mills said she can under stand how it might be wise for some 1 girls to bob their hair, but felt that i many did it because it was fad. Of the extreme short skirts she said they were ridiculous.
 She said she read a newspaper headline few days ago which spoke of "An aged man." Reading farther down she was much amused to find that the aged man" was a young | ster of 63
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

No, q dishonest one" Tho retort rose to my lips, but closed them uon it. with curious reluctance to Int nicky know the real reason for my ridiculous excursion,
 l told myself that it was because | did not wish 10 have him go rush ing around Inc grounds and into pos sJhle danger as he certainly would do if showed him tho footprints ] had seen. and over which We were even now walking, But there was something deep in my consciousness which was stronger even than my fear for him, something which bado me wait and investigate by myself the odd thing which had happened.
 "l'll Take Mts'lr ln."
 "l thought the cat was on the root and couldn't get down." l pre- Naricated smoothly as Dicky as- sisted me through the window, He looked down at me oddly.
 'Tcll another one. old dear" he lN lH'N Attl V lNFN1lN bA llNNu aI- ticc. You've too much Puritan. in your makeup 10 reel 'em off in the style affected by your noble young husband, But keep your little se- cre;s-" this with a magnaminous wave of the hand, Far be it from mo to pry when you get your Sher- lock ltnickers on. How about the mcnding?'
 Part of the things are done" I said. The rest III finish tonight. I'll bring the rest to you as fast as finish them."
 He looked down at the pile of clothing I put in his arms with an abashed. rueful expression.
 By love, I did hand you an arm full, didn't I?" he> queried. I'm really ashamed of myself about this afternoon. I'll tell you what. I'll take Mother in, myself Itll drive me nearly wild, but I guess l can stand her shopping around for one day"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

celery over hot toast, drop poached egg on each piece, and serve very hot.
 Baked Pears
 Four large pears, teaspoons lem on juice, 4 tablespoons sugar, butter,
 Wash pears and cut in halves, Remove cores. Put in deep but tered baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar and put halv q teaspoon lemon juice in each cavity. Dot with but ter. Pour three of four tablespoons boiling water into dish to prevent burning. Cover dish and bake two or three hours in a slow oven. Any juice that cooks out of the pears should be poured into the cavity left by the core. For a "dressy" dessert serve pears masked with whipped cream and garnished with mara schino cherries.
 Graham Cookies
 One and one-half cups graham flour, + cup bread four, table spoons butter, 1 egg. 1 cup brown sugar, F cup milk, teaspoons bak. ing powder, F teaspoon salt. F cup chopped raisins, F teaspoon cinna mon.
 Cream butter and sugar. Bea egg well with milk, Mix and sitl baking powder and bread flour. Add to graham flour with salt and cinna mon. Add dry ingredients to- sugai alternately with milk and egg. Ad raisins and drop by spoonfuls onto buttered and foured cookie. sheet Bake 20 minutes in moderate oven
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

into trouble." the little fat captain shouted back. Just think how your mama would feel it she knew you were going to become pirate, Red Higgins"
 T spect you are right, Captain! l never thought of that" Red Higgins replied. T guess I shall not become pirate after all"
 At this, sixteen big men with grizzled whiskers and red faces caught hold of Red Higgins anl gave him lot of thumps with their fists. Yes, you will be Captain" they cried. we want the fercest one in the crew 10 be our captain and you are the fercest,"
 It did no good for Red Higgins 70 tell the men that he was really very tender hearted, they pulled him be- low and tied him to his bed in the cabin.
 Now we will put up the sails and sail away" the cried. "Then when Red higgins gets out upon the water he will soon forget his mama and become very fierce pirate"
 So they all stuck ont their tongues at the little fat captain and began putting up their sails.
 What shall we do?" the little fat captain cried. They are very rude and are certain to Income niratrs sI I asked you all to come sailing with me, and now l haven't any boat at all" And the little fat captain sat down and cried and cried
 Don't cry" Raggedy Ann said Maybe we can fool them and re- capture the boat for you" And she Tad 10 give him three cream pufs before he could quit crying.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

ercise, particularly for the toes. Sit on the bed with feet paralleling Stretch out toes and then, pull them in, as though they were -clutching at something.
 Rising 10 feet. start walking about the room, gripping at the floor with each step. Be careful not to grip with the foot upon which the weight of the body rests
 If these exercises are kept up, along with other setting-up exer- cises. strengthened foot muscles will result within short time.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
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poated KarI's name l kne' that as far as he was concerned, all was to be q sealed book in the future. T am also going to telegraph to Sydney Carton, if you don't mind. We've always been such great friends. and l, too, feel the need of someone to counsel with just al this time.
 Your father, Leslie, has placed a great responsibility upon me, and he has asked me to share 1t with no one, not even Karl"
 He has asked you take charge Of the business?" l said quickly, Yes, dear"
 Before he could tell me more, he was called away
 You can sec, dear, this is going 10 make a great change in all our lives. I will write you some more when it is all over.
 Lovingly,
 LESLIE. Copyright, l9o4, NEA Service, Inc.) TOMORROW: Wire rom John Alden Prescott to Karl Whitney.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
MORE FOOT EXERCISES

There are any number of good exercises for the feet, as Mir Mann learned from his physical instruct or.
 In addition to those that previous ly had been given here were a few more to try in the morning directly after rising;
 Sit on the edge of the bed with legs crossed. Let foot hang loosely and then begin making circles with the foot. Do this first with right and then with left foot.
 Foot gripping is another good ex-
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth
 Burke, Continued.

Convusivcly I threw my arms around Johns neck, as there came to me the thought of that certain day when there must be separation between us.
 Every day I shall pray" ] said that death shall take me first"
 Leslie, Leslie, you must not give way like this, dear, you will make yourself sick"
 But it is so cruel to separate those two people, l cannot, even now when we have been such a short time together contemplate a life without you. Think how much more tragic it is for mother, Of whose life dad had become an in- tegral part"
 John drew me closer in a way which told me that he, too, could not think of life without me. It was a moment l think, when all false pride left both Of ug-a mo- ment in which we kneE how de- pendent we were upon each other.
 What. then, will # mean 10 us in the future, dcar?" l asked, when you have grown more necessary 10 me than now? l could not bear it II know l could not
 Yes, yes, you could, my girl for you can bear what all widows of the world before you have borne. Ib,-4 r-.,, r,,,,s+ ., o4 4l,;,ly oF tI,,t D, r,,- dear heart, We have years and years together, and we must plan all the good times possible, and We must bring that dear mother of yours into them as far as she will come, and, we must love 10 the ut termost and live all there is to live in every 24 hours, so that when the time comes when the hours can no more be counted together, We can say to death: The joy I have had, you cannot take from me
 Leslie, dear, lets have no more misunderstanding
 Gently I put my hand over his mouth. I did not want him To abase himself, l wanted all our quarrel ings and bickerings to be put out of our lives and the grave closed and sealed.
 I wonder if some day tkere will come a time when l will remember this conversation l guess l am too greedyof happiness, too wishful Of joy. That is the reason I am afraid of what time will bring 10 me.
 l presume l want John to be a superman--and l am far from being a superwoman.
 was hrought out of my sad reverie by Johns saying:
 Dearest. l hate to leave you, but ws must telegraph to Alice ana Karl. By the vsry vay he re-
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sister."-
 The others were introduced, both Finley and Kent acknowledging their names by the slightest mods and some servants were designated.
 Detective Dobbins sat dawn and as he rolled his beady black eyes from one to another he rubbed his hands as if in active enjoyment of the situation.
 "Who was the last to see MT. Raynor alive? ?'is he began, In a most workmanlike way.
 That is the regulation question, MT. Dobbins," said Goddard. But, as usual, 1t is almost impossible to answer. If MT. Raynor was shot by the hand of another. that in- dividual was, of course, the last. one to see him alive. Now, of that we have no knowledge. If, on the other hand, MT. Raynor committed suicide"
 Suicide" cried the astonished Dobbins. T have not been told that there is any suggestion of that"
 He looked like a man suddenly defrauded of his rights.
 Its not question of suggestion, MT. Dobbins," Goddard went on, suavely, but of investigation. And a rational investigation must con- s!der all possibilities.
 Quite so-quite so." Detective Dobbins began to wish that MT. Goddard had never been born.
 Well" he resumed after a mo- ments thought, "let us put it this way, then. Which one of you were among the last to see MT. Raynor alive?"
 "Ah, that's better" and Goddard smiled approval. T can't answer that for all of us. We were all to- gether on the terrace having tea. After tea we still sat there until dusk began 10 fall. Then several neighbors who were with us started for their names. And we, the mem bers of the family and household, dispersed to our rooms to dress for dinner"
 "All of you here present were at tea with Mir. Raynor?"
 "Tes,' said Goddard, and others nodded.
 Who left the group first?"
 The guests from the neighboring houses" Goddard replied.
 And next?"
 T did" Orville Kent said: "I went with one of the guests, young lsdy from the Fay place, next tc thfs."
 And after MT. Kent?" Dobbin. queried, his black eyes taking in the expression on each face.
 II think went off next" FinIe, said, unless Miss Turner, the nurse preceded me. Of that I'm not quite sure"
 I'm sure" Nan said: Miss Tur. ner did go before Mir. FinIey-sht went 10 the pantry 10 see about some matted milk for my husband. And then my husband rose and went himself into the house"
 And from the house into that room-that sun parlor, I believe you call it."
 "Yes," Nancy agreed. That is he must have done so. But when he left me he went into the house."
 You were then alone at the tea table. Mrs Raynor?" ! The tea table had been removed MT. Dobbins, some time since. But yes. I was then alone on the west terrace, where we had tea" What did you do?" Do? Why nothing. IEstamo ment, thinking I must go and dresi for dinner. but delaying a few mo ments 10 enjoy the soft evening air and tho fragrance of my flowers"
 And you sat there until"
 'Until--" Nan repeated. far away. reminiscent look in her eyes.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
BOYS BAD. SAYS PREACHER

|, Rheba Crawford, the Salvation Army Captain who won the sobri- uuet of "The Angel of Broadway" for her soul saving work in the theatrical white lights section of New York year or so ago, and was allowed to get out of the army on account of the publicity, has stirred St. Petersburg, Fla, with similar sc tivitics in the hotels and public places. Despite the fact. she says that modern. girls swear, drink gin play poker and wear little, they are better. than the boys. and are just as good or just as bad as the boys want them to be.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
LAWYERS CALL FOR
 PROGRAM OF PEACE
International AsSociation'S Con- sress Represents 20 Countries

Stockholm, Oct. 17. -. Interna tional good will, peace, and increase cooperation are reflected in the pro posals and decisions of tho Interna tional Law associations congress hel here recently, attended by 400 del, gates representing 20 different coun tries. One of the most importan recommendations of the congres calls for more humane treatnien of prisoners of war, protecting then under International law, preventin' exploitation by forced labor, am providing for control of their treat ment by a neutral power.
 The aerial derense committee O. the congress worked out1and submit ted a bill for a new law stipuIatint legitimate objects for attack lg air forces, and forbidding all aerial war fare with the object of terrorizine the civil population, Sir John Fisher Williams of England called upon all law experts in the-word for thor ough revision Of international in the interests of peace in order tc form a new basis for internationa! intercourse. A committee was ap pointed by the congress to work on these principles.
 , New and strict laws preventing un fair international commercial compe. tition and granting equal rights and privileges for foreign merchants in the courts of all countries, per manent international civil court for commercial arbitration, and strict rules defining the apportioning Of liabilities and risks in trans-oceaniC commercial transactions, were some other problems brought under dis cussion for definite solution within the near future.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
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The body of Douglas Rayner is found in the early evening on the floor of the sun room at Flower Acres, his Long Island home. Ray nor has been shot through the heart, Standing over the dead man, pistol in hand, is Malcolm Finley, former sweetheart of Raynor's wife, Nancy. Eva Turner, Raynors nurse, stands by the door with her hand still on the light switch. In @ moment Nancy appears, white-faced and terrified. orvilel Kent, Nancys brother, comes In from the south side of the, room. and then Ezra Goddard, friend of Finley, with others, enters upon the scene. Tt was either Mr. Finley or Mrs, Ray nor who fired that shot," accuses Nurse Turner. At last, to the satis- faction of the party, the police ar- rive on the scene to conduct an in vestigation.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
What the Footprints on the Roof
 Disclosed to Madgc

So Marion had been right after all, in thinking she had seen face looking in at Us through my hcd- room window. l made q mental apology to the child as, by the aid ot my hashllght, l saw the print Of feet on the ycranda roof outside the window It was all tho more fer vent an acknowledgement because knew that must never ffghten her by telling her that she had been cor rect in her surmisc.
 Conjecture, fantastic, and tcrrlfy- ing, began to have its way with he. Marion had referred 10 the lurking figure as he" and tho word brought slender rcISsuranrc. Curiously enough l did not feel fear at the thought of an ordinary burglarious marauder.
 The presence above all others which I dreaded was that of wo- man, the woman who had traied her sinister shadow across my life since the first year of my marriage. If Grace Draper had escaped the es- plonaso of Harry Underwood who had told me he would make 1t i'm possible for her to come near me!
 l caught my breath in hysterical relief as l saw that the Footprints while not large for man. were still not made by Grace Draper's slender, high-Srched feet
 l raised the sash still farther and clambered out upon the roof. scrut- inizing the footprints carefully. At first l thought they were made by bare feet then I realized that there were no separate toe prints such as naked feet would have left. On the other hand, shoes of the ordinary kind never had made those flat, shapeless impressions. Bedroom slip pers woolen ones, moccasins, sandaIs-some one of the three vari- cities of footgear had been worn by the mysterious marauQCr
 Leaning over the flat roof, I swept my flashlight from side to side, al- though I knew it to he futile gos- ture. Then a window at the other end of the vcranda, Dickys shot suddenly upward, and my husband leaned out changing Cruff Who's theren" 10 an astonished;
 "Madge! What in hla2cs arc you doing on that roof? stand perfectly still until l come and get you. Why, you blasted little idiot, you're likely to fall and break your neck"
 Why Madgc Hcsitated
 Why is it, I wonder, that rough ness if accompanied by alarm for her safety, always thrills a woman when evinced by the man she loves. I adored the .raucousacss of Dicky's voice, but I answered him lightly, as I moved Al the window.
 bit slippery and I'm never dizzy"
 He had sprung out of the window as I spoke, and now came swiftly toward me, grasping my arm firmly as he reached me,
 That may all be, but just take it from me" ne quoted grimy, you've going to go through this window faster than you came out. Whats the big idea, anyway, of this Dio- genes lantern business? Were you expecting to find an honest man on thp Veranda roof H"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

The chief. whose name was Pell, remained in the sun parlor with the physicians, but after a few moments there, Detective Dobbins, who had been assigned to the case, came into the living room and looked inquir- ingly about him.
 T am Ezra Goddard" said the spokesman. "a friend of the late Mir. Raynor. This is Mrs. and Miss Matte Raynor-a
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
FAsuiok SERVICE ELABORATE WRAP

One of the seasons most elabo- rate wraps is this one of beige volora, with ostrich fringe. Much of its chic is due to the snug-fitting sleeves and the way the wrap is pulled closely about the hips, II is worn over simple crepe dress of the same shade as the coat.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

Nothing shows less consideration for others than 10 whisper and rat tle programs and giggle throughout B theaier performance. Very young people like to go 10 the theater in droves and ruin the evening for others about them.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
To Clean Furniture

To clean carved furniture try this; Dip good-sizcd round bristle paint brush in kerosene and hang in the open air until it seems perfectly dry. Then use it for dusting.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

Never throw away any bones or meat scraps left from roast Put In cold water and cook for several hours and you have a good founda- tion for vegetable soup.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Sleeves prnnlinenf

The sleeve is getting considerably more attention than it did for a while, and cuffs, puffs and slashes vary the monotony Of the long plain sleeve.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Use a Lemon

To make the meat of chicken juicy and tender rub the fowl in- side and out with q cut lemon be- fore you cook it.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Pearl Necklace

The necklace of pearls with imita- ton emeralds introduced rather sparinely is the jewel fad of the moment.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Popular Style

A style that is new and sure to be popular is the straight, threc-quar ter length cape of leopard or tiger skin.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Gossip s Corner
Seal POnular

No fur will he more popular for trimming purposes this winter than seal, both forgowns and wraps.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Plaid Materials

lnscts of plaid materials brighten up the dok dress of kasha or serge that is kept dark and untrimmed for practical reasons.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

II you keep your brown sugar in an open crock In the refrigerator it Will never get lumpy.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17

and cuffs of street gowns are very narrow, merely used to outline rather than to swathe.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Iron IenrthViSe

Always iron tucks lengthwise until dry, pulling them straight before using the iron.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Smart EIIr

X smart fur for this season Is clipped leopard cat. It has the vir- tue of being. comparatively inexpen- siye as well as stylish.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
New Scarf

A very attractive new scarf con- sists in three layers of georgette crepe, one black andone white and one gray.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Blistcred Materials

RlistCred materials in heavy wcaves suitable for coats and wraps are now and attractive.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
For Patching

A good way 10 patch knitted un- der~ear is to cut the patch to fit,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-17
Narrow Bands

Bands of fur used on the coll~rs
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Use Open Crock

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