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New Britain herald., 1924-03-14

w shall never eaIdrfe tHe sieEcB Magician. noa ae aft ee3rsg gf1 5han ags -a-aFt Estfsr.--'
 But EaEe ir Ann had snrpr3sn for al. sl.e opena4 her basktH aud asked thesu to gather ab5at her. Then she lUokfi 8t line la4.s-ls on all ths. bottles 0f fHaeic medicine unti .at. found ifr FigHr one. TyucHine each of hsr friends with q fet drots or fine magic me Iie5ne. ste Uas happy in g. ring therp zHE5aH down te tIfEf oeH aizr gain. EoT 0e shau folH3ss and caia ura shs- man sH Mazieian reit sgaa.-. isaEe 1f Am said
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Colonel Holes. soldieir and adyen- turer, returns to England. his native land, when war with Holland is de- cared His Grace of Buckingham hires Holes to abduct the actress, Sylvia Farquharson. Ii is dark when the Colonel carries her to the house Buckingham has rented.
 Upon their arrival Holes is horri- fled to see that Sylvia is an old sweet heart.
 Buckingham and Holes engage in a duel. The servants of the Duke render the colonel unconscious.
 When Buckingham attempts to em- brace Sylvia her dress falls from her throat, revealing purple blotch, token Of the plague.
 The Duke and his servants flee. Holes nurses Sylvia and saves her life. When the doctor pronounces Ter out of danger Holles leaves the house at night. The doctor goes with Sylvia to her oldShome.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Letter from Leslie Prescott to John
 Alden Prescott.
My Dear Husband:

My Dear Husband:
 l have a very nice plan to pro- pose 10 you. The nurse who has been taking care Of your mother l find is without relatives, and she has become tired Of the life and hard work which public nursing en- tails I sounded her the other day on the subject and find that at least for year she would very much like to settle down in some quiet, easy place like your mothers home.
 She is a very sensible young wom- an about 90 years old. and she secms to get along with your mother per fect1y. Indeed, I think it is she who made your mother so gracious to III" lately.
 I think she would b. glad 70 be- come your mothers companion and nurse, when nursing Is needed. for
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Alfred DurlSee Stood Up For BeSs Dean

Mrs. Birds driver drew his ram shackle car beside the subway kiosk and spoke hurriedly.
 I've got this straight. now, have T. That subway station''-he named it--'ip Brooklyn two hours from now"
 You have it--exact1y." Alfred re- piled gravely SIS he helped me out, and made a motion toward his pock. ct. I nudsed him sharply, and he took the hint and turned toward the subway stairs with me.
 Why didn't you want me 10 tip him ?" he asked. "I obcyed. as my mother and my wife have taught me to do when anything feminine speaks, but I don't undcrstand-"
 "In the first place, he would have been gone before you extracted the money. Tn the second place his car wasn't taxi, and giving him money might get him into trouble if policeman saw him; in the third place he wanted nothing which would attract attention to him and in the fourth place l do not know his status. He may he Mrs. Birds brother for all l know; and if he is, you would insult him by offering him a tip
 We were at the foot of the stairs when l finished and Alfred took off lis hat and made me q low bow, much to the amusement of the few people gathered near the ticket win doy. l am as used to his vagaries as to those of Diclly's but just now the fiamboyant gesture irritated me as did the words accompanying it.
 Your great grandfather must have been a Puritan minister" he said. Are you going on to your fifthly and siXthly and seyenthly?"
 Alfred is Contrite
 ''No, I'm going to stop right there" l said, conscious that my voice held q trace of testiness but not caring particularly. And please don't forget that until those Harri- son children are safely on board that ship. I'm not anxious to have any attention attracted to me either"
 I finished the sentence with forced little laugh, but Alfred l knew, recognized my real reaction AoNdfu lHe HoNstHhf,
 By love, Madge. I'm sorry he said contritely. "I feel like kicking myself up those stairs and down again. But as that would only make us a trihe more conspicuous, I'll content myself with D promise 10 be mum as an oyster till this stunt is oSer.'
 The laugh I gave him this time was not forced. It is as impossible 10 be angry at Alfred Durkee as it is at Dicky. The two men are much alike. But the involuntary mental comparison put all inclination 10 mirth from mo. l am no clinging vine. unable to be happy unless my husband is constantly at my side. but ] share with most women the normal longing for ones own man when there is q grave emergency confront ing one.
 "I Didn't Ask Her."
 Ii was no fault of either Dicky's or mine that circumstances hud left him with his mother and Junior on inc farm and sent mo on the hectic journey with the Braithwaites and the Harrison children, of which this little expedition with Alfred was part. The thought Of Mollio Faweett had marred seriously our relations but I could not repress q homesick little longing for his presence and aid and an unjust, unreasonable but natural
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
It's Form Fitting

From Paris comes Il very smart type of gown. wrapped closely about the figure from the shoulder to the knees, but with very fnli ruffle from there to the hemline. It is most effective in satins or crepes
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
The True EamilyLaxaiive

and worm erpelIer. Made of pure herbs. pleasant t0 the taste and effective in correcting constipation In old and young. Large sized family bottle s1.29; other sizes 5gc and 49e.
 Snrressfuiiv used for otrr . sears
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Ilrc.fnts Marl, :

Keep rounds of waxed paper under the dolly beneath a vase of flowers and your table will collect no white rings.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Dr.TruesE Elixir

A very few doses riehted him. His bowels became active and in a short time Robert became regular and his general health improved. VI Mrs. 0. \. Close. Waltham, Mass. Only one of many tributes to DT. TTtIe's Elixir,
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Gossip's Corner
Crisp Crackers

Cake. crackers, bread and ginger snaps will retain their crispness and freshness if kept in tin receptacles, but if they are kept in stone jars, they become moist.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Hot Dish stands

When your oilcloth covers for your kitchen table become torn you can cut the good parts into squares and osals to put under hot dishes.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Met Tile Iflonr

Never let water stand on n tile floor as il will destroy the setting. See that it is rubbed dry with thick cloth after being mopped.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Knitted Canes
Knitted

Knitted capes in white and in all eolors are shown for spring wear. Some of them are knitted to simulate accordion pleating.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
FASHION SERVICE. - OF FRENCH TYPE

Not all coats believe in being severely plain tlis season even though simplicity is the rule. This black satin model introduces panels of bias folds, and collars and cuffs that show true French ingenuity.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
"Helped My Boy" "a Mother Writes

"Our eldest son. aged eleven. was troubled with persistent constipa- tion until we began giving him
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Flavor of Fish

A little nutmeg improves the flavor of fish, particularly if you are using leftover pieces for cropuettes, tim- laics or anything of like nature.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
CHAPTER NNNI.
 The Ilt1fI-f aTt


 Had you asked Colonel Holles in sner-life how he had spent the week that followed immediately upon his escape from the house in Knight Ryder Street. he could have supplied you with only tho yaguest and most incomplete Of accounts.
 Without definite destination. or even aim beyond hat Of putting as great q distance SIS possible between
 imsclf and Knight Ryder Street lIollns ramr by way of Carter Lane into I'aul's Yard. There he hung a moment liesitatirg--for man may wei hesitate when ali directions arc as one 10 him; then h" struck east ward down Waiting Street. finally punging into the labyrinth of narrow alleys to thtnorth Of il. Here he might have wandered until broad daylight. but that, lost in the heart Of that dacdal, he was drawn by sounds pf rcvelry 10 a narrow door. from which q blade 0f light was stretched across the cobDies of the street.
 Two drunken roisterers. lurching lDFIHs HalWSt-I q HfiBHHFHts %uFuflEPA. Al inc sight Of him. arrested there. Then. with drunken iuconscqucEcc. tEty fell upon him. took him each by an arm. and dragged him, weakly resisting. ovsr the threshold CT that uucIran den. amid shouts Of iHscnsate. , ilariDus welcome from it's inhabi- tants.
 WIIen presently the Col0ne1-s eyes lad grown accustomed tU the light, isc took stock Of his surroundings. He found himself in a motley gather ing of eEil-loohing. raffish men and no ltss eFiI-iooAing women. h all there -aay hasr been some thirty of tlsefn Euddied together in that c0mpara- tivslv restricted spacc.
 If01Ies surveyed them with cold dis gt,st. sFlIilsi they stared qutstiUningly isnck at him.
 Tfe yielded to the inrtftablp. He Lad frw pieces iu his pecktt aud 7se spent one of these CT ItfrHt sack Iefers. that wild c8fnpaus br8&.c ID, and ifz mtmittfs cttrt tg tieir hamt.s.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

The three rooms that had com posed her home were situated on the first floor. and as they ascended to the landing they saw the three doors standing open. Two of the chambers were shuttered, and therefore, in darkness but the drawng-room, which directly faced the stair head, was all in sunlight, and even before they entered it they had q picture of the devastation wrought there. The furniture was not merely disarranged; it was rudely tumbled, some of it broken, and some was missing al- together. The secretaire stood open, it's lock broken, its contents rifled, a litter of papers tossed upon and about.
 Dr. BeamSSe and the lady stood in silence just within the doorway for a long moment. contemplating that dreadful havoc. Then Miss Sylvester moved swiftly forward to the secre- taire, in an inner drawer of which she had left considerable sum of money--representin most of her i'm mediate resources. That inner drawer had been wrenched open; the money was gone.
 What am I to do? Where am I to turn" she asked, and almost at once supplied the answer: q had better go from this accursed place at once. have an old aunt living in Charmouth. I will return to her"
 She had also. she added, certain moneys in the hands of banker near Charing Cross. Once she should have withdrawn these there would be nothing to keep her in London. But the doctor gently restrained her.
 It must be almost certain that the banker sine named would temporarily have suspended business and with drawn himself from n place in which panic and confusion had made an end of commerce for the present. It would be with difficulty that out of l london she would find any one to give her shelter.
 The realization of this unsupported thing, that she was doomed to inn in this dreadful city which se amed abandoned alike by God and man, inhabited only by the unfortun- ate and the unciean, q city of dead and dying, drove her almost to the utterinost limits of despair.
 Tho doctor set a comforting arm about her shoulders. You arc not utterly alone" he assured her gently. I am still here, to serve you, my dear, and l am your friend"
 My friend, if is beyond considera- lions. Who can help me now"
 "It is in helping others that VIC best help ourselves" he explained.
 "yes, yes. But how does it lie in my power now to do this?"
 In several ways, my dear, l will tell you Of one. By Gods mercy and i Inc loving hcroism Of a fellow-crea- lure you have been cured of the plaguc. and by that cure you have been rendered what is commonly known IS safe woman'--a person immune from infection who may move without fear among those who suffer from the pestilcnce. Nurse iecpers arc very difficult to find" He caused, pcering at her short sghtedly ] trough his specttaclcs.
 She rose slowly, her brows bent in bought. Then she uttered little aurh Of self-pity. And unless . 10 that. what else. indeed. am, l to lo?" sht asked.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14

Continued in our Next Issue,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-22
CHAPTER 8
CONDO
II IIHIVT
Drawings By Lee Wright
Story BY Hal Cochran

Inc great beast walked right in
In
out 1t had
n ephnts mouth the trunk dropped pocket
no time at ALL all Of
reached down grabbed
he
was going to be hurt Flip the meantime barking
Almost before Jack realized what had happened sitting safely
On eephants back Then
you'll have to get down this
JACK oidn know just how he going to obey ConnudD
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-22
Sure enough, there was Tom Thumb.

"How big is he?" asked the lion.
AS big as one of your eyes" said
1 the fairyman.
Ugh. l wouldn't be bothered,
said the lion. And he turned over
and went 10 sleep.
Then they went TO see the tiger.
Did you eat up Tom Thumb
asked Nick.
How fat is he?- asked the tiger.
Not fat al Vll," said Nick.
Then / wouldn't be bothered"
said the tiger, giving his tail a
whack against the ground to show
that he meant it.
Then they went TO see the bear,
did you eat Tom Thumb asked
How sweet is he?" asked the
He isn't sweet at allw said
Nancy.
"Oh. get out" growled the bear.
If | can't have honey l won't sat
anything"
So they all went back to the
house.
. what were you doing yester
day." asked Mister Mugs.
II made apple'butter." said Mrs.
Thumb.
where did you put it,"
''ln big croks in my cellar"
"Then that's where your son is"
declared Mister Mugs.
And when they lifted lid. sure
enough there was Tom Thumb, LOOK
ing like a Brownie.
ITO Be Continued.)
Copyright, 1924, NEA Service. Inc }
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-22

You'll never, never guess where We
are going next" said Mister Mugs,
as be started his little automobile.
"Where?" cried the Twins.
80 see Tom Thumb. He lives ia
0nce-Upon-a-Time Land, too, with
his father and mother"
Well, the little car went past seven
forests and over seven rivers and fin
ally stopped at a gate in front of Ii
farmhouse.
When they knocked at the door,
Mrs. Thumb herself opened it.
''Oh, DEAR" she sobbed. Isn't it
dreadful! You've heard the bad
news. of course"
What bad news?' asked Mister
Mugs. "No. we didn't hear of ary
bad news. What's happened:'
Its Tom - cried Mrs. Thumb.
Hes gone again. Once he was lost
down mouse-hole and once TIE
cow ate him and once the wolf COB
bled him up"
But when he came home the last
time We thought he was safe, and
now he's been gone since yesterday
morning"
well, then, II that's the case"
said Mister Mugs. well hunt for
him. That's what we came for.
to help anybody in trouble. For
although the stories all say, and they
lived happily ever after you can
never be sure. The Fairy Queen sent
us"
First they went TO see the lion.
did you eat up Tom Tlumb:' ask
ed Mister Mugs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
/ have been, waiting for you for a
long time. I saw in the paper where
you are coming pretty soon. They all
tell me that you are going to be poor
around this place this year. But do
wish you would bring me nice large
bicycle that has large rubber tires.
If you cannot bring me bicycle,
please bring me one of those large
dolls from the Variety store or the
old 5 and 10c store. want a wash
board and tub, so I can wash my
dolls clothes. !. My older sister Ruth
says that she willing for you to bring
her share for me. Mother says have
been good girl for this hold year. So
bring me nuts, candy, and apples and
don't forget my oranges. ! am going
to leave you a piece Of cake on the
table for you to eat. Your little girl,
n THELMA SPIDE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
I am a little boy years old, I just
want a few things. I want a electric
train, pair of hip gum boots, a pair
of, shoes, and some stockings, pair Of
bed room slippers, two wheel bicycle,
tool chest full of tools, a cap size
six and one-half, a watch, large box
of candy, some nuts and oranges and
apples and a foot ball. try to be
good, but Uncle Charlie won't let me.
Your little boy,
WILLIAM w. L. MASON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
LEAH GIBBoN

Dear Santa Claus:
I am little girl twelve years old.
I am in the sixth grade. Santa l
want you to bring me for Christmas,
a pair of bedroom slippers, pair. Of
stockings, ring, some pencils, tab
let, a ball, and some candy, oranges,
apples, bannas, nuts, and raisins: 1
think that is all Santa. Your little
girl, EDITH WILSON. !,
P. Santa don't forget my little
sister, she wants lot of toys, some
candy, oranges, apples, bannas, nuts,
and raisins. y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
I hope you are feeling fine this
Christmas Santa. I want lot, Of
things, but my father said he thought
you were short Of money this Christ
mas, so I will not ask for much, so
please bring me box of tools, a air
plane, and some fruits, candy and
nuts, and dear Santa don't forget my
little sister, of course she tries to
tease me and she gets my books too,
but anyway bring her a baby carriage
and a little stove, and some fruits,
candy and nuts. Wishing you mer-
ry Christmas I am your little boy,
JAMES HENDERSON.
P. S.-Dear Santa forgot to say
please bring me new suit of clothes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
I am little girl, three years old
and I want doll that says, mamma,
a carriage for it, a rocking chair for
myself and broom.
/ will hang my stocking, be sure to
fill it with nuts, and raisins, and leave
my daddy and mother something nice.
Thank you.
PAULINE BUNDICK LONG.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
I am good boy. I am letting my
finger nails, grow. Daddy told me if
/ stopped biting them you might bring
me a bicycle.
I would like to have bath robe
and desk and chair. Please bring
the other little boys and girls lots Of
WILSON DUNCAN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

dren, and some candy, oranges, ap-
pies, bananas, and some nuts and dear
old Santa Claus if you will bring me
a player piano / will give my blocks
to my little girl friends and / want a
Christmas Tree. From your loving
little friend,
MARGARET MASON. &
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
/ am girl II years old. ! want q
coat, a dress, pair of shoes, some all
wool stockings, bed room slippers,
color Nell rose, a pair of high top
over shoes for school. A book called
Arabian Nights, puzzle called the
United States, a box Of candy, nuts
oranges and apples. Your little girl,
ANNIE MAE MASON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
/ am getting along fine in my
books and l am in the fourth grade.
I want you to bring me a writing desk
and set of dishes and a, bookbag and
my brother wants automobile and a
coaster and a cowboy suit and pis-
tol. My sister wants doll baby,
baby carriage, set Of dishes. My Sis
ter is in the first grade, she is 6 years
old, my brother is in the second grade,
he is 8'years old, and am nine years
old. So I will close. Yours truly,
SYLVIA PAYNE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
will tell you what I want for
Christmas. I want a pair of gloves
and a pair Of shoes size 2 and pair
Of over shoes and big doll that goes
to sleep and says mamma and some
candy and some nuts and some or
anges and some apples and firecrack-
ers and sparkles. Please don't forget
these things what I told you to bring.
VIRGINIA GIBBONS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
I am little boy six years old and l
want you to bring me a nice big tool
chest, gun and foot ball and you
might leave me some pencils as I go
to school now. Please trim my tree
as you did last year and fill my
stocking too with candy, oranges, APP
pies and nuts. I am trying my best
to be good boy. Thank you.
ALAN LONG, Jr.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

/ am a little boy. seven years old,
and have been pretty good this year,
but if you will think of me, at Xmas
time, I will try and be real good af-
ter this. I want to help my mother,
and get wood in for my father and do
all can to help everybuddy.
So dear Santa I'd like to have a tool
box and some tools, and a two wheel
bicycle, and I'd like for you to remem-
Der all the boys and girls SO that ev-
cry one will be happy on Xmas day,
and all the year. Thanking you for
all the nice things you have gave me
in the past years, am, Very truly
yours, WILLIAM TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
I am little girl two years old. I
want you to bring me funny picture
book and doll baby and q monkey.
Also candy, nuts, apples and bananas.
With lots Of love,
MARY JANE W1LKERSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl nine years old. I
am going to tell you what I want you
to bring me. want new air shoes
some story books and some confect-
ionarys. Don't forget my mother and
father for they are very good to me.
Don't forget to trim my tree.
EDITH THOMPSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
plenty of pencils and tablet. I want
a workbasket also. From
FLORENCE PICKEN.

Dear Santa Claus:
I want ia doll that can say mama
and doll carriage and trunk and a
table and story book, furs and confec-
tionarys. From
VIRGINIA BAYLY.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: !
I will tell you what I want Christ
mas. I want a pair of gloves and a
pair of boots Is, and pocket knife,
and a paper cap pistol and some can
dy, nuts, oranges and apples, fire.
crackers and sparkles and banana
NJ ERNEST GIBBONS,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
Have tried to be a good little girl
and want you to bring me a pair of
roller skates, desk, dolls trunk, draw
ing book, paints and crayons, q horn,
and anything else you would like me
to have. Don't forget my candy, nuts,
and fruit. Your little girl,
ANNA D. MELVIN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
I want ring, pencil, and tablets,
a pair Of overshoes, doll that talks
walks and sleeps, and work basket,
we are going to move down to East
vile. Don't forget my little sister
just two years old. Bring my sister
and myself some candy, nuts and or
anges. Yours truly,
EMMA CORBIN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: us
/ will tell you what I want for
Christmas, I want a pair of gloves
and big cocoanut and oranges and
apples, firecrackers and box Of
sparkles and box Of bands and some
candy and nuts and mouth organ.
ALBERT GIBBONS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
I have tried to be good, and mind
my parents all the year, and Santa /
want you to bring me gun, pair of
gloves, a box Of pencils, ball, and
some candy, oranges, nuts and raisins
for Christmas. Don't forget my little
sister Ida Maude. Your friend,
COULBOURN WILSON.