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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
Peter Rabbit Saves Bobby Coon

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There are heroes who are heroes
first In thought and then In fact.
others are made into heroes.
| Quite by accident. in fact
REAL heroes are those who do brave
deeds knowing all tho time just
what they are about, what risks they
are taking, what will happen IL they
fail, and yet doing the brave deeds Just
the same. The other kind of heroes are
not real, true heroes at all, but are
treated as If they were and are made
just as much Of as If they were. They
are the ones who do what seem to be
brave deeds, but which In truth haven't
been planned at all, but have been done
unintentionally, People, who in trying
to save their own lives happen to save
the lives Of others always are. called
heroes and are looked up to and made
much of when In truth they are not
heroes at all.
Peter Rabbit is this kind of a hero.
He saved Bobby Coon's life. At least
Bobby Coon is kind enough to say he
did. Anyway he made it possible for
Bobby to escape from angry Buster
Bear. So Peter is called a hero and
has been made much Of. Everybody
says that he was very, very brave. But
right down In his own heart Peter
knows that he doesn't deserve any of
the nice things said about him. True,
he did save Bobby Coon, but he didn Z
do it purposely No sir, he didn't do
it purposely. Perhaps he might have
If he had thought Of it, but he didn t
think of it. What he did wasr't the
result of thinking and planning at all.
but of not thinking; of carlessness and
heedlessness, if, you please. But 1t made
a hero of Peter in the eyes of his friends
and neighbors just the same You SEE
it was this way
When Buster Bear tore open the
tall old stump in which Bobby Coon
was sleeping Peter had been watching
from behind big tree. He had seen
Buster Bear lose his temper. He had
seen Bobby Coon climb the growing
fiercely. He had seen Bobby jumr
over into the slender, young tree grow
ing near, and Buster Bear promptly
dropped down and rush over to the foot
of that young tree before Bobby could
get down out of it. 1t was all terribly
exciting Peters heart was all with
Bobby Coon. Peters heart always is
with the one who is being hunted, no
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
What Is Duty
Of Accyepted
Suitor
BY BETTY VINCENT

= = * .
When a young man has decided he
wishes to marry a young woman. what
are the first steps he should take?
II this young man and his parents
are very close friends he will naturally
make confidents of them first: He
may need financial assistance from his
father and he will need his mother
assistance in many respects. After
he has informed the members of his
own family of his intentions. his next
step is to proceed to-ithe father of the
young woman whom he wishes to marry.
In all probability. this father will be
quite well aware Of the subject the
young man wishes to breach. And If
2, the young man has been calling for
six months or year he may feel
quite certain that the father will ap-
prove Of him If there have been no
previous objections. 1t is quite fit
ting and proper that the young man
inform his father-in-law Of his finan-
cial condition and prove that he IL
able to support the girl whom he wish
es to marry.
As soon as the young woman g
father accepts the young man as his
future son-in-law etiquette demands
that the parents of the bridegroom
elect call at once. This means that
the call should be made within the
next day or two. If the father is out
OF town the mother must call, taking
her husbands card If the mother is
III, then the father must call and ex-
plain matters, leaving his wife's card.
II the young man is an orphan his
uncle, aunt, cousin or some relative
should call in the parents place.
The young man should consider his
hancee's taste before selecting the
ring. A solitaire diamond set in
platinum is the conventional emblem
OF the engagement to-day, but many
young women would prefer an Orien-
tai ring or some original setting.
Although it is not obligatory for a
young woman to give her fiance an
engagement present, many young
women still prefer to cling to this
more or less ancient custom. A pair
OF cuff links, waistcoat buttons, "a
watch chain or fob, a key chain.
leather monogram calling case or bill
folder or a cigaret case would make
an appropriate. gift. She very rarely
gives him ring.
The engagement ring is Worn for
the first time in public on the day of
the announcement, which Is usually
In the form of a party or an ''at
home at the young girls home.
A soon as the engagement is set
tied between the Immediate families.
both young people write to their
aunts, uncles and cousins and inti-
mate friends. This is usually done
before the engagement is announced
through the papers or BY card to more
formal friends.
Next Article.-The Engagement Party
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

in sight. He had taken the chance
to climb down from that tree and run
away BY leading Buster off for just
those few minutes Peter had saved
Bobby Coon, and though he hadn't done
it purposely, he got the credit just the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

ptmples that were very
sore. They itched bad
~ causing fneto scfatch
and irritafe the affected
parts 90 that ! could
not stand my sleeves to
touch my arms. I could
not put my hands In
water and was unable 10
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

same. He became a hero. This ID 3
funny old world, isn't it!
Next Story: Buster Bear Regains HI
Lost Temper. TX
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
EDUCATI0N

eeRent-"Just think Of it, your frs,
Gay at school. What did you learn
today, dear7' - 80 ''
Dear--.To cross my eyes an stick
ont my tongue at the same time.
New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
| Mrs. G.. Bowman
Tells How uticura
Healed Pirnples

"About two. years ago my hands
and arms broke OUT with little. red
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
EASY

Nothing is impossible"
Can you eat soup with fork ~
asked the smart gink.
Certainly" replied the philosopher.
Waiter, bring me some jellied con-
somme. Courier-Joufnal, Louisville. 4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
Ar MONTE CA45TgSli.lss' Z

AT MONTE CARLO & =
How long do you expect to be
here? - :
AS long as my money holds OUT
"Well, I'm going back tomorrow my.
self"-Life. 9s.vl.s5 -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

There are heroes who are heroes
First In thought and then In fact.
Others are made into heroes.
Quite by accident. in fact.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

A dollar or two will bring Springs
glorious flowers into your yard. Our
seed comes direct from most famous
horticulturists--packed fresh in our
own sealed packets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
Random Notes

y AIRS. w. C., Gewin slefsf for Tampa,
Fla, yesterday to attend the Women s
Council of the Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Plans Organization
Of Reserve Officers
At Dinner on Feb. 20

The first definite steps toward the
organization of the members Of the
Officers Reserve Corps i'll this vicinity
were taken at a meeting Tuesday noon
at the Business Mems Lunch on Water
street. Four members of the Officers
Reserve Corps in this city met at the
luncheon table with Captain Il. J..
Potts, L. S. A., who is located in this
city in connection with the work Of the
organized reserve.
The organizing committee of five
laid plans for n get-together dinner at
the Augusta House on Friday evening,
Feb. 20. when reserve officers and for
mer officers of the L. S. Army during
the World War who are eligible to the
Reserve Will assemble from all over
kennebec county. \ special program
or entertainment will be arranged for
TINS dinner meeting, including musical
numbers under the direction of Colonel
Keith Ryan of the National Home.
speaker of considerable promi-
nence will be present at the meeting
and Will address the assembled officers
on the formation OF the officers Re
serve Corps, and will discuss the mat
ter of mobilization. All members of
the .. X. &. who can be reached in the
kcnnebcc valley will be invited to the
meeting on the Goth and letters of in
Nltat'on will he mailed at once to those
officers who are listed as members of
the Resgve. Others eligible will be APP
pfl$ed of the date, place and purpose
OF the meeting through personal con-
tact and publicity.
Those present at the luncheon meet
ing yesterday noon We're Capt. X, ].
Potts, Capt. Frank +. Sprague, Cant.
Lester Al. Hart. Emery O. Beane and
Herbert \. Folsom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Augusta Folks In
Florida Program

At n recent meeting of the Maine
society held at st. Petersburg. Fla,
F.. c. CARL of this city and Buxton,
who is winterns there, gave an in
teresting talk on Maine. He showed
by actual figures what has hardly
toen realized by Maine people: that
there are three times as many tour
lists visit Maine in summer as come
to Florida in winter. only. OF neccs-
sity. their stay is shorter. Maine
has much to offer it's visitors. in it's
superb coast line. its mountains and
its beautiful lakes. Added to this the
hracinG, mild air. the products of
the garden. the fishing and the nunt-
ing second to none in the country,
make it little wonder that the
thoughts Of the nation turn to Maine
for rest and recreation when sum-
mer comes.
Miss Kathleen Sylvester. grand
daughter of the Carlls. who Is with
them, also took part on the program.
rendering n violin solo. Her Offering
was warmly received and she re-
Sponded to an encore. Little Miss
Sylvester entertained several times
at the society last winter and has
much talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Ladies Will Present
Unique Entertainment
Rotary Ladies' Night

The Rotary Club will observe
Ladies' Night on Friday evening of
this week at the Augusta House. The
luncheon will be at the usual time,
and word has gone out to the mem
bers that the occasion is entirely in
formal as to dress. 1t is also called
to the attention of members of the
club, that because of the large num-
Der who have signitied their inten-
ton of attending this affair that
each Rotarian will only be allowed
one ticket besides his own, for lady
or one guest.
Though the event of Friday even
ing is not really Il leap year party,
the arrangements for the entertain
ment have been entirely turned over
to the ladies, or EotGryAnnS as they
are called in the club. The commit
tee representing the Rotary-anns ,
rot announced the program but it
is understood that they have several
unusual features to present. and will
carry out their part Of the arrange
ments for the function in their US
ual thorough manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
KOussinoc Chapter,
d. A. r., Successful
Annual Card Party

The annual card and sewing party
OF Koussinoc Chapter, ID. a. r., was
a big success Tuesday afternoon at
the Augusta House, with over 300
present. Much credit of the sue
cess OF the party is due Mrs. Will
liam II. Fisher and her efficient en-
tertainment committee. Miss Alice
S. Reynolds is the regent and Mrs.
Martha 3. Harrington is vice regent
OF Koussinoc Chapter. The proceeds
of the Chapters annual party are
for charity.
Whist playing was the chief
amusement of the guests, while
many chose to play nah jonSg and
other piled their needles. Refresh
ments of ices were served by corps
of efficient Mattresses.
Previous to the party. the council
held a session. Delegates were elect
ed to the Continental Congress, to
be held in Washington as follows:
The regent, Miss Reynolds. her al
ternate, Mrs. VileS; delegate, Mrs.
Wyman: delegates a!ternates. Mrs.
Morse, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Williams,
Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Brickett.
Delegates chosen for the, State
meeting to be held in Bath. March
10 and 20. are: Regent. Miss Key
nods, Mrs. Niles, Mrs. Fisher. Mrs.
Philbrick. Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Wyman,
Mrs. North. Mrs. Edwards; alter
mates. Vice Regent Mrs. Harrington,
Miss Russell. Mrs. Gay. Mrs Brick
EFT, Mrs. Bilodeau. Mrs. Lathbury,
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. McGunnigle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
WEBER POND

The farm bureau and branch Of ex-
tension service will hold day meet
ing with Mrs. W. f. Strong Tuesday,
Feb. u. Project leader: Mrs. Eliza
beth Royal will give the program
Those not otherwise solicited please
bring pastry.
ii. l.. Gardner Of the firm Of Crow
ley and Gardner surgical and hospi-
tai supplies, Boston. recently passed
a few DAYS with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. +. Gardner.
Everett McCone OF riverside Drive
IS hauling lumber from the Smell lot
recently purchased by Carroll Smith
to the saw mill of Joseph Shaw.
Miss Henry of the state board of
charities was n business visitor in
the place Friday.
Willard f. Strong. Jr.. went TO
Orono Sunday. having recovered suf-
ficientlv from his recent Illness to re-
sumo the work of his senior year at
the university.
An cnjoyab BILE meeting Of the
Christmas club was held at the home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Try SunflOwer Seeds
On Geld Climate EARNS

Durham. New Hampshire, Feb. f.
ca. P)-lf the climate is too cold
for corn. try sunflowers. Tho agri-
culture experts at the University Of
New Hampshire have received re-
ports from county agent d. A.
y Brien of Coos county, the norther-
most New Hampshire county. indl-
eating that the substitution works
wen there from the standpoint of
botn the farmer and the COW.
The growing season in this county
is too short for the successful pro-
duction of ensiiage corn. Since 1920
number of farmers have been eX-
terimcnting with sunflowers, and
MIR. OBrien believes that the crop
has proved worth while. The stalks
grow rapidly and show good resis-
lance to frost. When cut up for
storage in the silos they are turned
into n feed of high quality for dairy
herds.
TIE hairy or winter vetch also is
coming into popular use in Coos
county. as nutritious hay. The
plant grows wild in that section and
also has been cultivated AS 1t is a
ieSume 1t is valuable both for feed
ana SOIL Improvement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13

OF local young people under the di-
rection of Brian JcWett, for the benc-
1T of the Manchester Elks Christmas
Charity fund. presented its first per-
formance before capacity house at
the Strand theater last evening ="
Manchester Mirror.
Bimbo' is the princess of melody
and laughter. The best show of its
Kind ever offered Augusta theatergo-
ers and will fulfill expectations in
every respect.
Don't forget about the seat sale this
rning,-remcmber the price of the
paStcboards is S1.10 including tax.
That advance tickets must he ex-
changed at the Opera House BOX Of
flee for reserved seats, that for ONLY
40c additional. which includes tax.
best seats in the house may be OBJ
tanned. and that only six seats will be
sold to each person.
The management has announced
that special car will 20 to Togus
after the show. on Tuesday evening.
Get your seats now and avoid dis
ppOintment-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13

T McCabe and others gave sketches
of Lincoln. The next subject will be
Longfcllow.
i. T. McCabe was at home for the
week end.
ILr. and Mrs. d. Emerson were in
Newport Thursday evening and as
sisted in the installation of Grange
officers.
The village school will close this
week.
Alton Hilton is loading hay at West
Palmyra for Sheldon Bracket.
George Brewer is ill with pneu-
monia
Miss Rena u. Emerson was week
end guest at the home of her grand
parents.
II. II. Fuller was in Skowhcgan on
Friday where he attended meeting
of the Somerset county Farm Bu-
rcau. -
Mrs. Charles Allen was in Augusta
recently on business.
The many friends of Miles Snow
man will be glad TO learn that he is
still gaining as fast as can be OK
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Splendid Reports On Bird
Station To Ball Bird Club

Last fall the Ball Bird club voted
to establish feeding stations for
the birds to enjoy through the win
ter months. Up to date two stations.
one at the head of Capitol street and
the other at the harrington school
have been kept in splendid condi-
ton and the birds have shown their
appreciation by stripping them sew
eral times. AS this is the first sea-
son of such an undertaking it is
hoped by bird lovers that individuals
will take 1t upon themselves to have
their own stations another winter
AT the last meeting of the club
II was decided to take up the study
of Nature generally. commencing
with the next meeting, along with
the study of birds. This will include
trees. flowers. ferns, mushrooms,
butterflies. moths. as well as birds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13

This morning at $50 o'clock tickets
will be exchanged at the Opera House
for reserved seats to "Bimbo" the
Elks big musical Extravaganza that
is to he staged Monday and Tuesday
evenings. February 1919 in the OPP
era House.
Director ERIN" Jewett put the
Bimbo army through their PAGES last
night at the Elks Home and the
hOwls of laughter from other MEM
bers of the cast is but one of the
indications that this number will
make a crashing hit. Without the
slightest exagcration this is one Of
the funniest acts ever put on in the
city and will be a roof raiser.
"Bimbo" is just the cure for sea-
soned grouchcs and for the blues,
and action it is a musical show far
above the ordinary and with its
dainty dancers and novelties will he
long remembered. Just to see George
Martin dance the hula, aided and
abbettcd by Arthur Soule. Frank
Bilodeau. Earle Hayes and a host Of
others would make a frozen face
thaW.
ne MOuelS VIII ulSpi2S DeaOt4-
full gowns. the latest creations of 1924,
and have a speciality that is sure to
be pleasing.
'Jazzing the Nursery Rhythms"
sung by James Campbell and Miss
Antoinctte LaCombe is a very pretty
act and is sure to register exception
ally well. Both Mr.. Campbell and
Miss Lacombe are splendid singers
and the song is particularly fitted for
their voices.
'Bfmbo' was staged a few weeks
ago by the Manchester. y. IL, Elks
and here is what some of newspapers
had to sap about it" Mayor
George Trudel and party. occupying
n lower box. watched Nanchesters
talented actors with interest. At the
conclusion Of the last act he pronoun-
ced it one of the best Of it's kind ever
presented by local pconle in Man.
chester. All of the numbers
were especially prepared for the
p!av. Union.
Easily eclipsing anything which
has been presented in amateur dra-
matte circles in this city for some
time. "Bimho." a romance of the
South Sea Islands. staged by 4 group
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
School Notes

Gale School closed Friday, Feb.
8. after a nine week term Edna
Lcnfest and lola Snowman were
visitors the last day.
Mr.. Clifford visited the school on
Thursday Of this week. He gave
Q. K. in spelling to II pupils.
Ten pupils have not been absent
this term. Their names are: Edith
Lewis, Edna Sallcy, Clyde Lewis.
Florence Parsons. Kenneth Parsons.
Albert Day, Oscar Day, Elwin
Hughes and Elsie Hughes.
New sash curtains have been
hung at the windows by the Wash
ington League.
The Washington League held n
regular meeting Friday afternoon.
the president, Edith Lewis. presid
ing. On account of the absence of
the secretary. Edna Sally served as
secretary pro tenn The program
consisted of readings from Current
Events and songs by the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Girls Club Notes

The first meeting of the newly
formed Current Events class at the
Augusta Girls Community club will
be held this Wednesday evening,
40 O'Clock. Twelve meplbers have
signed up and this Is considered n
goodly number for round table dis
cussiohs. Roland Cony of the Cony
High School faculty. is the teacher.
The newly formed psychology class
will hold its first meeting on Friday
evening at the clubhouse. DR..
Virginia Gay-King will give a talk
upon Posture" which will be of
much interest to all the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-13
Radio
Programs
TO-DAY, FEB. 13

DxA-Wsstanghou Electric, East
Ptttsbursh, Pa, $40 xilocycles, Pre-
ausncy. 32e Meters, wave Length.
Eastern Standard Time
$50 p. n. Dinner concert by the
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Orchestra. Gregorie Scalzo, direc-
7so P. N. "what Constitutes. "
sion" by a representative Of the
sanitation committee, Allegheny
Medical Society.
7.45 p. N. The children's period.
500 p. NJ. Market reports from the
studio of the National stockman
SIS p. N. why You Should Visit
Europe This Summer" Charles
Latus Of the Pittsburgh Post.
So 3 3 n n Arlington GhGsrt, time signals.
Weather forecast.
wBz $50 Xilocycles, Frequency,
Westinghouse Electric, Springfield,
Mass. sa7 Meters, Wave Length
500 P. NJ. Dinner concert by the
WBZ Quintette.
7.3o P. NJ. Bedtime story for the kid
dies.
Humorous program. g
Story for grown-ups by orison s.
9.55 r. N. Arlington time signals.
100 p. NJ Program of chamber mu-
sic by the WIZ tlulntelte ,dnu
Kathleen f. Delehanty, pianist.
WGY-Schenectady, n. Y, .7eo Kilo-
cycles, $50 Meters, General Electric
Company
| 800 p. N. Produce and stock market
| quotations.: news bulletins.
| $50 r. NJ. adventure Story" (cour-
tesy of Youths Companion).
Silent night.
wJZ-2roadcast Central, SO West
42nd Street, n. =. City. ASS Meters,
$50 Kilocycles
700 p. NJ. "Under the Cocoanut Tree"
shadowland story, by Florence
Smith Vincent.
7.35 T. NJ. Dance program by Irving
Seller and his Cafe Boulevard Or
chestra
745 =. NJ. "The Progress of the
World" Review of Reviews
500 7. NJ. Dance program by Irving
Seller and his Cafe Boulevard Or
chestra.
$50 =. NJ. A City Officials series talk
by DR.. Frank J. Monaghan, COM
missioner of the Department of
s45 +. NJ. Recital by Irving Ohio,
tenor. accompanied by Mrs. Ohio.
, 900 =. NJ. Using Gelatine for Health
Pierce of the New York Tribune
1880 p. ~ NJ. T. s. ny ROVE en- director
general Of the Pan-American
1915 p. NJ. Recital by Jean Smith,
pianist.