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New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
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est-to-God dissertation on marriage on her own marriage by Louise Clos ser Hale, who was big enough, brave enough and fine enough to write this parapragh:
 Not for an instant have I believed that marriage is a holy Alliance. Wha. Is so holy. so gasping about 1t all is the way we poor creatures take on this awkward linking as the sculptor takes rough clap for the maxing of a group anf pours his heart aud mind into the modelling of it, grows old with it-goes on with it-until something very beautiful and blended stands for the effort. A successful marriage is a triumphant monument to the powers of endurance"
 Sometimes when I sit down to write, knowing that no one will ever read what have written---unless you, lit- tie Marquise. haunt this secret place where was hidden your own secret love life--I am all unstrung. It seems 10 mo I cannot endure 10 build the monument any longer
 It seems to me that if is crumbling at my feet. I do not know which way to turn for comfort. But after have written down not only the facts of my annoyance or unhappi- ness, but my reactions to the facts and unhappiness, I can always see my way clear to some way smooth ing out the rough places on that monument and building it little higher toward heaven.
 It is such silly little things that bring on Encouragement.
 I do not really know why it Is that I dislike so much to welcome people that I love before gaping crowd in a railway station. have tried to explain this to Jack hun dreds Of times. l have tried to make him understand that it makes me se1f-conscious and I find that I am dramatizing myself for the benefit of those who are looking on, or those that feel are observing me. instead or wholc-heartedly being glad he is home agaih.
 But. he always forgets this. He always wants me 10 meet him at the station. for what reason do not know. for he is always nervous and irritable and he always wants to get to his business. He always makes mo feel as though were a very small and unimportant part Of his life. on this the first moment he sees me after he has been gone from mo long time.
 IT he would just come in and go immediately to his work. perhaps calling me ID 10 say "Tiello!" and then come home at night to good dinner and n smiling wife and rest, it would simplify matters so much: but I euess that Is not to he.
 So must always meet him in public place: not because he is 20 anxious to see mo. for after giving my cheek a little peek he always becomes nnryoIsIv excited and hur- ried and wants to get rid Of me. Naturally he wants to go to his of- flee
 Al day. after received that tele- gram from him. I kept saying to my self, 'T will not ro to the ststion." 'sus ss usual ended by going down The next morning early.
 Copyright. 1924, NEA SsrtiCe, Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
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"Well!" Raggedy Andy said one day after they had been in old Witch Wigglns' house at the top of the great oak tree for nine days. Are we going to stay here always, Raggedy Ann?"
 Dear me! hope not" Raggedy Ann replied. Even though old Witch Wiggins is locked on the front porch and even though we are very com. fortable here inside her cozy house, and even though there are lots and lots of picture books and fairy tale books to look at. And even if the witch's magic ice box keeps us in nice food: still. it would be much nicer if we could take our two magic books and leave the mean old Witch behind."
 "T would be much nicer running around through the woods and having lots of adventures!" little Rags puppy dog said.
 Indeed it would, little Rags" Raggedy Andy agreed. But how can we escape the mean old Witch? She stays right on the front porch all day and all day and there is only one door in the house and that is right where she stays"
 s2aggedy Ann said. ''Then we could take them some dark night while the mean old Witch is asleep and all three of us jump from the back window and escape through the woods!"
 Tt is far to the ground!" little Rags puppy dog said.
 "Oh. yes!" Raggedy Ann agreed. "But we three are made of cloth and stuffffed with cotton and it would not hurt ns even a weeny teeny speck 10 fall that far, Why! Rasgedy Andy and I have jumped from the top of the great yellow and white pop corn clouds down 10 the earth and 1t did not hurt one speck'"
 Do you think, even if we take the invisible magic books and escape. that we will he able 10 find a way 10 make the bpoSs become visible, Raggedy Ann7" little Rags asked.
 That Is what I am afraid of. Iit- tle Rags" Rageedy Ann replied. You see, the two magic books were made invisible by old Witch wiggins. and maybe she is the only one who can change them back So that we can see and read from them!"
 ''Then" Little Rags puppy dog said, " nust get old Witch Wig
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19

off your coat. I ought to have asNs" YOU before. And can't oner you anything-some coffee, some wine!
 He shook his head. T had dinner before came, and I must be gettihs on. want to go down home to' night"
 Her face lit up sensitively.
 ITO the Red Granger"
 "Yes. Have you been there!
 "Once."
 Tt is a fine old place. It has been let since I went abroad. you know. but the lease was up last month. shall live there myself now"
 "Yes." He was buttoning his coat
 If there is anything I can do TOT you" he began hesitatingly. hope you will remember that I am Nigel's brother. If you are needing money"
 She looked surprised.
 "Thank you: have all want But there is this flat and the furni- ture: I don't know what to do with it."
 He glanced round.
 'sThe best thing would be to sell everything. You had better get right away; there Is nothing so painful as memory"
 He took her hand. You must not stay here alone" he said decidedly 'I will think what can be done and write to you"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
What Did Lillian Promise
 Mrs. Marks?

Lillian slumped down in her chair as I talked, propped her elbows on her knees and cupped her chin in her hands.
 It was a posture as familiar to me as 1t was comforting, and when l had finished talking, l shaded my eyes with my hand and watched her silently until she rose from her chair and stretched her arms above her head.
 '.Madge, dear" she said. twill you let me take care of this situation foI a little while? You are too nearly concerned to get the right perspec- tive on it.
 If you only would :" I breathed gratefully, for I infinitely dreaded the task of presenting another ultimatum to Mrs. Marks concerning the costly furs she had brought so unceremon- ously to my rooms.
 That's all right, then" Her ac- cent was one of relief. "Now, dc you happen to know whether the gifted Petey is now resting in the bosom of his family, or is he sojourn- ing elsewhere?"
 .T am sure he is away from home, '' I replied. He always is at this time"
 'So far, so good" Lillian rejoined "Now, if you'll approach the Marks apartment and ask the chatelaine to favor me with few minutes of her improving conversation here in your living room, shall be most grateful. If Petey is there, you'll have to stall. and leave that to your imagination. But If the lady is al leisure. bring her in here, and then --do you mind camping in your kitchen for little while? I'd like to talk to the dame without even your presence"
 Mrs. Marks Is Suspicious
 "of course" l said gratefully. 'I'll lug my favorite small rocker and a magazine there, now, and I shall be most comfortable"
 "I1i take the things there" she said promptly. while you go on to the other apartment. Which maga- zine?"
 She turned to the table at which Dicky had been reading.
 "Any one." answered truthfully, and sped down the hall to the rear apartment.
 Mrs Marks opened the door wide, and by the hospitable gesture with which she invited me in. I knew that she was alone. She is always timid, circumscribed and holds her door open only crack when her hus- band is at home. gave her Lillian's message, and instantly her eyes nar- rowed.
 'What does she want to see me for7" she asked. T ain't done noth-
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19

gins to tell us how 10 make the magic books sisible!"
 "Aha!" Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy laughed. That is very fine idea. little Rags puppy dogl But tell us how we can get her to tell some thing she does not wish to tell!"
 "Yes! Just you tell us that, little Rags puppy dog" Rsggedy Andy added.
 "TImm!" little Rags unused. T wish that I could tell you, but I do not know how to get the mean old creature to tell! If I could talk, would find a way perhaps!" And little Rags puppy dog looked so sad, Rag
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 Remember, the Vegetable Compound has record of fifty years of service and thousands of women praise it's merit, as does Mrs. Wilke.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Private Text Book upon "Ailments Peculiar to Wo- men" will be sent you free upon re quest. Write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Company. Lynn Mass.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19

gedy Ann wiped his shoe button eyes and gave him soft squeeze. Never mind, little Rags," she said cheerily. we will find some way of escaping from the old Witch wiggins.
 Then Rageedy Andy gave a whoop of joy, for, while snooping around in the witch's kitchen. he discovered a tiny door. and opening the door. he saw a little faueet and six little glasses. Heres a soda water foun- tain." he cried. And when he turned on the faucet. that is just what 1t proved 10 be. so in two minutes. the mean old Witch wiggins and all their troubles had been forgotten. for there Is nothing quite as good as soda water to cheer you UT.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
ON HEALTH-
WATCH THE HUMIDITY

The only time that Mir, Mann of Anytown interested himself in the temperature was when it fell to 10 below zero in February and jumped to 1oi in July.
 When he felt chilly fin the sitting room at home, he never stopped to reason whether his own state of health or the heating arrangement was to blame. He took 1t for grant, ed 1t was the furnace. And mean while the thermometer lay in the garret.
 Like most people, the word
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

Dolly. a governess. is in love with her poor suitor, Robert Durham. When Nigel Bretherton, who has money, falls in love with her, Dolly gives up Robert and marries Nigel. The marriage proves an unhappy one.
 When war is declared Nigel is glad to enlist. He leaves Dolly in the care of his friend, Mary Furni- val. Mary comes to live in Dolly's fiat. Dolly goes for a walk and by accident meets Robert Durham. He tells her that he has prospered and that now he has plenty of money.
 When word comes that Nigel has been killed in action, Dolly marries Robert in London and sails with him to America. Nigels older brother, David. calls to see Nigel's widow. He mistakes Mary for Dolly.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19

humidity was a word and nothing else. Yet lack of humidity causes i'll health, catarrh, general discom. fort and many diseases of the mucous membrane.
 If room, at 6s degrees, isn't warm enough for the occupant. it's not the heat, but the humidity, and water should be evaporated to bring the moisture up. In other words, it's water, rather than coal. that is needed. And water is cheaper.
 When you think of temperature think of humidity as well.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19

|l could not get my health back after lit. 1 suffered with pain almost con- |stantly. My sister
 came to help take |care of me. and she Twas taking Lydia '. |Pinkham's s Vegcta- |ble Compound for nervousness and a run down condition. She hadme try some If if and in a very
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

T came straight to you. I am afraid you must have thought me un- kind-unfeeling, if you saw the let ter I wrote. l was sorry as soon as it had gone. came home earlier than had really intended in the hope of seeing Nigel before he went to France. If he got my letter."
 Tt was sent here: he never saw it."
 "I am glad"
 The silence fell again: the mans eyes were wandering round the room. It was comfortable and tastefully fur nished. but he thought of the Red Grange---its lofty rooms. and price less pictures. and thought that his brother must have loved this woman
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19

]
 Mary's eyes followed the direction of his gaze: 1t had fallen on the little table where lay the few possessions of Nige,'s that had been sent home after he died.
 She indicated them with a hand that trembled.
 "A friend Of his sent those back aftcr--afterwards There is a letter { for you amongst them--we have not opened 1t. It was written tho night before he was killed" Brethcrton walked over to the table, and stood looking down at the little collection. They might have belonged to any man--the pipe, the shabby tobacco pouch, the little bundle of letters. David Bretherton put out his hand and picked up a little gold locket lying conspicuously there.
 This was our mothers" he said.
 "Yes," said Mary duly. She could remember in happier days when Nigel had worn it from his watch. chain; she had not touched it since it came home--she had not been able to bring herself to move any of tho little things since Dolly had put them there.
 David was lingering the little locket; it was flat, and engraved with worn monogram.
 He touched the little spring, and the case opened.
 Mary was watching him listlessly. CHAPTER VII. The Photograph
 After a moment he turned, and looked across at her.
 This is your photograph in here" he said.
 She started, wave of color rushed to her pale face.
 My photograph! Oh. no--"
 He came across to where she stood. He held the little trinket to her, open on the palm of his hand.
 T am sure this is your photo- graph" he said again.
 She bent toward him, wholly doubt ing. then she gave a little stifed cry.
 Her own face looked back at her in a miniature from the gold case: an old photograph which she had given to Nigel long ago--so long ago that she had forgotten 1t until this mo- ment, when she saw it so unex- pectedly.
 David shut the case with a little snap.
 Tt is yours" he said.
 "Yes--I had forgotten. gave it to him so long ago"
 There were tears in her voice, and tr- sss ~r that long ago-before he was married when she had hoped-when she had believed that perhaps some day She checked her thoughts with bite ter sigh. How long had he carried that photograph with him? She was afraid to try and answer the question. She wondered duly if Dolly had seen it, and if so, what she had thought.
 David was watching her.
 You have known my brother some timer" he asked.
 Nearly six years"
 He turned away. He vent hack to the little table and laid down the locket gently, as if 1t were something he were afraid of hurting. .f Across the room Mary watched him.
 He was not in the least like his brother. she told hsrseTf achingiy: and yet-she v-ss fiercsly glad that he was not. She could not have borne 1t had he looked at her with Nigel's eyes, smiled at her with NiRe1's lips.
 This man vas taller. thinner. more delicate looking; his hair was brown. too. NigeI's had been fair. with . boyisf kink in it. this mans vss straight
 more manly. perhaps. more reliable: she realized this vaguely. even while
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Irse Bread

When cooking cabbage or cauliflow- CT drop a piece of stale bread Into the water just as 1t starts to boil and let it stay in for about 10 minutes before you skim 1t out. Much of the objectionable odor will have been absorbed by It..
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Coat Linings

The Things to the newest coats are almost more interesting than the exteriors. Sometimes they are a com bination of light and dark silk ar ranged in horizontal stripes. or they may be embroidered or beaded in elaborate designs.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Cleaning Rugs

Rugs with very light grounds may he cleaned by sprinkling with corn starch mixed with one-sixtn its bulk of prepared. chalk. Let the starch remain several hours, then brush off and, If possible. have the rug in the sun before putting it down again.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
DAILY FASHION SERVICE.
DIRECT FROM PARIS

Here is new Paris creation, the work of one of the most fashionable end expensive designers-yet it could be copied quite successfully by any skillful seamstress. Just a straight sleeveless frock with few ruffles knowingly placed.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Silence Cloth

A bedspread that has become shabby and worn in places often has enough good material in 1t to make a silence cloth for the dining table.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Handy Faucet

Some of the newest plumbing equipment includes combination bot and cold water faucet which swings out over the sink or folds out of sight at one side.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Fur Coats

Tailored fur coats for spring are the latest wrinkle. An attractive white fur is made on tailored lines with a notched collar and all the edges are bound with black silk braid.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
RNts

Any leftover beets that have been served with butter and no vinegar may be creamed for the next meal by chopping them in coarse cubes and serving with white sauce, allowing a cup of beets to cup of sauce.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
PIeuting

The pleating used this summer on frocks is very fine and very fiat and hangs perfectly straight.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
TahIa Covers

Very attractive covers for card tables may be made of black sateen embroidered slightly in bright-colored wools.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Ginghan Curtains

Bingham curtains are good for the kitchen and bathroom because they give a pleasing note of color and may be laundered as often as one wishes,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
All-Mhitc Hat

The all-white hat is quite the smartest thing to wear with the all- black satin or crepe suit.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
AFTER AN OPERATION
Mrs. Wilke Couldn't Get Back Her Strength Until She Took Lydia E.
 Pmkham's Vegetable Compound

Rochester, Minnesota.-'T had very serious operation and it seemed as if
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Gossip;s Corner
Blocked Designs

Hand-blocked designs on chiffon yoile. linen or silk are very smart. Sc are printed scarfs and accessories.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
GOfhl Combination

The hat and scarf to match is a combination that is ideal for the tail- leur. In plaid or printed silks they are most effective.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Printed Silk

The coat-wrap of printed silk bound with satin or crepe of a plain color is very smart for afternoon wear.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19

(Continued in Our Next Issue)
The Washington times., 1924-12-18
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
OBSERVE CHILDREN'S DAY

The Tooth anniversary OF the
American Baptist's Publication society
was celebrated with a Children's day
Festival at the Baptist church Sun
day morning, beginning at 10 o'clock.
Music adapted from the classics form
ed a program called 1.-The Golden Cen
fury Garden" The program was as
follows:
Dialog-The Revs. Samuel Cornelius
and Noah Davis.
Song by the school.
The waking of the flowers.
Spring and Tulips"
Song by the school.
Message of the Daisies.
Song by the primary department.
The spirit of the Society.
Growth of the garden.
Song by the school.
Interlude-"Welco the Spirit of
Denomination.
The Golden Autumn.
The Professional, Golden Century,
Fruits Song.
The Golden Opportunities of the
New Century.
The Golden Century Offering.
The Golden Century Hymn by the
School.
Closing prayer by pastor.
Prayer song by school.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18

died last summer. The only remain
ing member of the family, Jerry, re-
sides at Dubuque. He, with all the
sorrowing family and number of
cousins from Platteville, were present
at the funeral which was held at the
Hurricane church where Mr.. Potter
had been a worshipper. He was a
consistent member of the NJ E. church
a good neighbor, devoted husband
and an indulgent father. The esteem
of wide acquaintance with the fam
lily was shown by the large concourse
of people in attendance. Rev. John
Birrell of Lancaster spoke consoling
words and beautiful singing was rem
dered by Mrs. t. Cottingham and Lot
tie Grebe. Interment was in the GEM
etery nearby.
"Ben." as everybody called him,
lived always quietly with his family
and immediate friends. While most of
his boyhood friends had heard the
eternal call or had gone to new fields
of labor, he lived his years among the
hills he loved and cherished and
found his greatest joy in work and in
the circle of his home.
God has made the love of life so
strong that fear of death is natural.
But faith in Christ, his atonement,
and his resurrection, and his blessed
promise of Immortality has wiped out
the dread of the grim messenger. Oh,
the comfort in the blessed words:
Thou shalt abide with me in para
disc
We've learned farewell often through
these years,
-welcome-where there are no
tears,
But joys supernal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
OBITUARY-BENJAMIN POTTER

UARY-BENJAMIN POTTER
eff we but knew that through the
closing door
Some one we love would enter never
If we but knew some heart beside our
own
Had walked in dark Gethsemane alone
Oh, what largess would our love be
shown.
If we but knew"
Benjamin Potter was born in New
castle, Ohio, Oct. 90, 1849, the son of
Levi and Rebecca Potter. With his
parents he came to Platteville in 1S-
SIS. One year later the family removed
to Waterloo, Wis, where he resided
until 1915, when with his wife he
came to make his home with their
youngest daughter, Mrs. Jesse Will
liams, at Hurricane.
soil, late of Cassville, was celebra-
Potter entered into eternal rest from
their home May 8, 1924. A year ago,
the golden anniversary of marriage
with Miss Alkaline Eversoll, daughter
of the old veteran Rhinehart Ever
soil, late of Cassville, was ceelebra-
ted. The worthy old couple were the
parents of six children-the first, a
son, died at birth. There survive Ed
ma, Mrs Fred Chapman, Mabel, Mrs.
Lesliee Burton, Blanche, Mrs. John
Elwell, all of Waterloo-Ena, Mrs.
Ed. Kerr of this city-and Belle, Mrs.
Williams of Hurricane, also sixteen
grandchildren and two great-grand-
children. Mrs. Potter's brother, John,