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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-28

A ToNsoRIAL journal issues an
a edict saying that if women con-
tinue to bob their hair they will
become bald! OF course the statement
is attributed to a man.
Hair has always played an important
mart in our lives and It still continues
to do so. For years it has been claim
ing a lot of our attention and 1t has
taken us a great deal of time to achieve
some effects. Judging by the space de-
voted to our hair by the newspapers:
magazines, etc. it seems to be one OF
the most important topics in the world.
We had so much trouble with long
hair that it is relief to find those
who have long had short hair worrying
about what is going to happen to us
now that we have joined the ranks.
In the days when we were meek
modest am retiring, not self-supporting
and dependent on our lords and masters
we wore rags, stuffing like horse-halr
known as rats" false hair and even
wires. to build out our hair and to
make pompadours. l can imagine moth
ing more ridiculous than seeing wo-
man fuss over some OF the eccentric
head dresses of bygone days.
And now that we have tired ana
found bobbed hair entirely satisfactory
some male expert hairdressers decree
against short locks and insist that we
take to false curls, bands and switches
until our own hair grows long!
History provides some excellent in
formation on the subject Of hair.
On February IL, 1855, petition was
presented to King George the Third
Of England by the master wigmakers
of the day. In those days wigs for men
were considered the correct thing, and
in the petition the wig-makers said they
were greatly distressed by marked
decline in their business. This, they
petitioned, was due to the fact that
gentlemen were beginning to wear their
own hair.
1t is reported that the king answered
eraciously. But the public, sensing
ludicrous side of the petition, published
a fictitious petition from the body car
penters in which the king was implored
to wear a wooden leg, and to enjoin all
his servants to appear in the royal
presence wearing wooden legs in the
interest of the body carpenters Of Great
Britain.
e is Just about time we show our
hitter disregard of threats of dire ca
lamity-and baldness-by universal
bobbing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-28
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III bet 1t made a
very loud noise when
Daddy Bear rolled
the three men down
the hill and they hit
against the trees and
broke the barrels
which they had over
their heads p Berry
Bear said.
"Oh. yes! It must
have sounded very loud
to the three men !"
Berry Bears daddy
laughed. "for, you see,
they had the barrels
over their heads 40
that / could not cuff
their ears, but when
l gave them each a
hard push, they could
not tell where they
were rolling to and
did not have time to
get out of the bar
rels :"
ANY way, I hope
they do not return
and take away the
nice photograph which
Raggedy Ann wished
for us with her two
magic books !" little
Rags puppy dog said.
Never fear, little
Rags puppy dog 7"
Mama Bear laughed.
Daddy Bear will
watch from our house
all the time and if he
sees the three men
shopping around your
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-28

You can get a fine polish on the
kitchen range If you wash it with.
warm water and soap before black
ing?
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

When Raggedy Ann, with her magic book wished that Gerald the Giant would think that he saw his house fly to pieces, she did that to teach him a lesson. Gerald the Giant had just taken Raggedy Ann's house on wheels and had thrown it to the ground and of course he had broken it all to smithereens.
 But when Raggedy Ann wished for the Giant to see his house still sit- ting upon the rock where 1t had all ways been, the Giant left the Rag gedys and ran to his house to see If all the furniture was still in its place.
 Then Raggedy Ann with wish, made her little. house on wheels as good as new.
 Now if we can just get Gerald the Giant to return the little old woman's magic charms, we will return them to her and go on about our business." Raggedy Ann said to Raggedy Andy and the hobby horse.
 "Oh! hope that you can!' the It, tie old woman said. flor I live all alone in the deep, deep woods and without my magic charms l do not know what l shall do! l use them to make nice things for the little tiny creatures who do not know how to work nice magical things!"
 Raggedy Ann took her pocket hanky and wiped the tears from the little old woman's eyes. Do not cry Aunty!" Raggedy Ann said. We will I, n magic charms to you!"
 Then Raggedy Ann went up and knocked with her rag hand on the Giants door.
 What do you want" the Giant asked. If you hurry and go along, l shall let you go, but if you stay and bother me. l shall coms out and take everything away from you' You had better be satisfied that I haven't all ready done that!"
 "1'n tell you what I want, Mister Gerald Giant"' Rasgedy Ann said. You took away the. little old wom- ans magic charms and she needs them to work magic with; for she lives all alone in the deep, deep woods. Now you must give them 10 me!''
 "Indeed!" the Giant howled. 'I did rot know they were magic charms! Now 1 am sure that l shall keep them. Thank you for telling me. Rsegedy Ann!"
 Now you just hand them right out here. Mister Giant" RaEgsdy Ann said
 "Hai Indeed, ehan't." the Giant replied. T shall work magic right away with the little old woman's charms and if they are any good. I shall surely keep thsm!"
 Of course Gerald the Giant was ever 90 much too large for Rassedy Ann to take the charms from, so she knew
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
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come, and my marriage has gone on the rocks. Only you have known, dear, just how 1 have nursed every joy and tried to prolong every happi- ness that has come to me in the last three years. Only you know how much I have forgiven and tried to forget. It has been of no avail. Jack will never forgive me.
 Three years married-the fatal three years. You know that psychol- ogists say that if one gets through the first three years of married life, the chances of being able to bear the load are not so bad. l once heard Jane Addams talk about this. She said the first year of marriage the husband was very proud of his wife, and the wife kept her house very splendidly and paid great deal of attention to him. Even in the sec- ond year when the first baby came, the husband was willing to carry the baby and once in while trundle the baby carriage, If there was one. He got rather tired, though, of teeth ing and colicky babies, and by the time the second baby came in the third year, unless he had good deal Of stamina, he simply deserted the poor little hard-working woman with two children.
 Well, my dear. I have found that human nature is alike in all classes of society, and even Jane Addams' generation. which, of course, is that before mine, shows the same pro- clvities in the male that we have now.
 Copyright. 1924, NEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
A daily menu for the stout snd 'hinb
 FAT AND LOSE WEIGHT

RrsRkfast-one-h half eRntalaupe, ! crisp pieces whole whest teast, hot water,
 soup. 1 stuffed beet salad, 1 gluten roll, ? tablespoons prnne whip,
 nimeF-0ne thin slice cold roast hem 0eanl. l-s emp baked beans dessert spoon eatsun, tablespoons spinach salad. 2 peaches sliced,
 Rediime-One eup skimmed milk,
 Total enlories, iies, Protein, sas; fat, soe. carbohydrate, 66s, Iron. ,6l7a gram,
 When you indulged in baked beans sou will. of course, not rsrtake of the meat in them,
 About three ounces ol lettuce ars planned for the two salads, The spinach salad is served with lemon luico.
 stuffed Beet salad tIndi, idunl)
 One medium. sized beet. i-f orange. . tablespoons chopped nuts, 2 tahle- spoons minced celery, teaspoon shredded green pepper. 1 tablespoon cottage cheese.
 Boil beet nntil tender. Drop into cold water and slip skin. Scoop out center Combine cheese, nuts, celery and pepper, season with salt and pep nor and fill heet Put beat on bed of lettuce and garniah with sections of orange free from skin.
 Total calories, 11s. Protein. ss; fat. 4s; carbohydrate A, Iron .oooS gram. EAT AND GAIN WEIGHT
 Rreakfast--One- half cant9loupe. cup cooked cereal with raisins 1 3 cup cream, tablespoons fish hash. graham muffns, 1 grapefruit mar malade cup cocoa.
 Mid morning lunch-One orange egg-nog, ? oatmeal cookies. I.rncheen-One cup vegetable soup. 1 cheese crackers, stuffed beet salad, 2 toasted mullins, i tablespoon butter. tablespoons prune whip with tablespoons boiled custard. Afternoon tca--0ne large glass Iiced tea with 1 tablespoon sugar and i tablespoon lemon juice, 2 ginger sandwiches, Dinner-Two slices cold roast ham. 2 tablespoons crcamed potatoes, 3 cup baked beans, 1 desscrtspoon cat- sup, 4 tablespoons spinach salad, 1 tablespoon French dressing, slices rye bread tablespoon butter. 3 peaches sliced with 2 tablespoons sugar and tablespoons cream 1 chocolate drop cake.
 Bedtime---One cup whole milk.
 Total calories. 1882. Protein, 431: fat, 1712 carbohydrate. 2179. Iron, .020a gram.
 Orange Esg-Nog Nndi,iduaD
 One egg, tablespoon sugar, juics of 1 largo orange, tablespoons cream, few grains salt, grating of nutmeg.
 Combine salt, sugar and orange iuice. add to egg and beat until well mixed Add cream and continue beat ing. Strain into a large glass with 2 tablespoons crushed ice. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve with sprg of mint in the glass.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth

Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth
 Ellington.
 So you went to New York, dear Ruth. to meet Walter?
 Of course, by this time you know l was called here by my fathers se- rious illness. Poor old dad! He has to have surgical operation, and we are preparing him for it today We will take him to the hospital tomor- row. The doctors, however, say they think he will get we'll and be quite healthy if the operation is suc- cessful. You see, dear. there is all ways an if.
 Of course, am exceedingly ner- vous and worried about him. It is unfortunate that coming just at this time should be this trouble I am hav- ing in my own family.
 Before I begin to talk about my self, I want to wish you all joy pos sible with this sweetheart of yours, who has been so faithful. I don't want to discourage you at all, but just at present would not be a good person to consult if the con- sultor wanted an affirmative opinion on marriage. l wouldn't marry any man on earth, even if I thought he vas as splendid as know you think Walter Burke is at the present mo- nent.
 Ruth, that terrible catastrophe that we were afraid was looming up has
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
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to be stalled m flvIer m tho middle of an oasis, no matter how charm ing. was irritating beyond all patience
 She climbed out on the rear deck of the little roadster. gathered her skirts and leaped. landing clear Of the snore, un among inc bushes
 There's package Of sandwiehes in the back ef the ear. Get 'em out she commanded, And hand me my coat, too. l want Il 10 sit on, You might give me the small grip, too And then I advise you tn come out of that water. Ii may feel good now but it's liable to get cool after dark and first thing you know you'li have rheumatism. And If you get rheu' matism you'l have something real to worry about"
 The Wreck did all the thinea that she commanded, She opened mo package Of sandwiches apporiloned half of them equally and wrapped up tho remainder,
 "Woll need the rest for breakfast" '" she said. Get your bucket out again and draw some water. I'm dreadfully thirsty, We'll keep that bottle Of coffee until morning"
 They sat under cottonwood, ate sandwiches and drank out Of tho bucket. When 1t grew dark he wad- cd ont 10 the flivver and switcher on the lights. But they were pointed the wrong way. so that the adven- tnrcrs received only an indirect bcne- At from the glare. He thought 1t would be better If they transferred themselves to the other side of the stream, but Sally said she had gone as far as she intended 10
 Do you honestly think you can get that thing out Of the water?" she asked.
 He snorted scornfully
 Not that it's likely to be of any particular use. even If you do," she added. "I expect to be walking to- morrow"
 The Wreck strode away among the cottonwoods. For once he seemed anxious to avoid argument. When he returned, Sally had curled her. self up under the tree, with the coat over her, and was preparing for slum-
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
MY HUSBAND'SLOVE
 Aa.. Rss Phs.s s REVELATIONS OF A WIFE -
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be willing to pause for some refer eRee en ms part te Harry Under wood, whose good loaks and eonrils manners had so fascinated her | saw sysry plainly and knew also that any rellsenee an my paH would he construed by her ridleulausls enough ss jealous reluctance ta taik Of my gentleman friend But ! told myself with q WTY little smile that 1 would rather incur her sfhlr cal disappra, than desesnd io jest ing with her
 "I am taking some tea tn Mrs underwead,n ! said, putting as lnneh eerdiality in my tones as l could manage,
 "oh, is she siek'" There was auiek dismay in her tones, some. thing more than the solieitude which knew she ordinarily would feel for Lillian. whom, she greatly admires,
 No" replied, but she Is er- tremely tired. and there is nothing that so refreshes her as a cup of tea"
 "lli tell the world you said q mouthfui thera." Mrs Marks re- joined, and then with sidelong glance at me. said naiyely' "Let me take it in to her. want 10 ask her something while she's all by herself, and it will save you the trip"
 Surely. If you wish" returned surrendering the tea tray to her. and going back Into my kitchen with an odd. resentful little feeling against both my neighbor and Lillian, .pr which scored myself nerevrs, But felt childishly like an outsider in my own home as ] sat in the tiny kitchen waiting for the termination of the conference - fl appeared nothing less Tn the front room.
 At last heard our living room door open, and my neighbor came rapidly down the hall. She was breathing rapidly and her face was flushed with excitement as she paused at the door.
 Mrs. Underwood wants 10 see you right away" she said, and without waiting even 10 hear my answer she rushed on to her own apartment as if her life depended upon her haste.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
Are Mw, Marks and Nellie tp to
 some sMisea siuRts

Despite my suspicious eoneefnlns Mrs, Marks, the sound al her dlsF iressed sohbing appealed to nay sym pathiss. Evidently she vas thorough b teFTofized by her husbands warn ins. hut there was nothing ! could as for her even if l had wished to aid her, and In another minute me cessation of her low walls, and me sound Of her high heels tapplns ie' lsfminsdly across the floor, told me That she was bent upon action instead af useless weeping,
 | seized the chance 10 tiptee 10 the door, unlock it and pull lt alar' The latter movement l made with an extra bit Of noise. that she might think I had just entered the kitchen
 She patently was paying no stten- ton to anything outside her own room, however. for the next thing ! heard was her voice calling a tele- phone numbers There was some thing In her low hut excited tones that made me listen lntently. and l was not surprised when she had received her number 10 hear her say breathlessly: *...
 That you, Mollie?"
 She did not wait for q reply, but rushed on as if she had not s second to spare,
 Thank the stars I'm in time. I was afraid you'd gone. Listen here. kid. Petey's on. What's that?" - evidently some startled ejaculation had come over the wire-"Yep, to me and you both, so for the love of Mike. be careful What's that?-- watch the usual place? You bet, dearie
 'Tu Tip Her on"
 "Ill be right on the job unless Petey comes back-you know" she continued. can't stay here, then. but you've got that key. haven't you? We'll. use 1t if you have to! I'll tip her of to look out. What's that? Oh! Yes. that's a good stunt, but look out you don't get pinched. Gee. but I'm worried. shan't sleep . wink till you're safe back again. Goodbye and good luck"
 Tho receiver clicked upon the hook, and when heard rapid move ments around the apartment. I de- duced that my neighbor was don- ming more conventional attire than the blue kimono and high -heeled slippers without stockings which are usually in evidence when one knocks at her door. Mechanically I went on with the preparation of the tea I had promised Lillian, and had but just placed the steaming pot upon the tray when my neighbours door opened and her high heels came pat tering down the hall. coming to a sudden stop at my open door.
 "Oh!" in patent astonishment. Are you back? I didn't hear you come In. Whats the big idea? ? Didn't your gentleman friend feed you enough that you're making tea?"
 Mrs. Underwood Wants You!"
 That she was not too excited to
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
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she had to fool the Giant in some manner so she sat down upon the Giants front porch and thought and thought.
 Finally Raggcdy Ann smiled and held her magic book, the little red one which she carrier in her apron pocket. And pretty soon she heard the Giant mubbling to himself, T shall fix the magic charms and make a. wish for Raggedy Ann's house on wheels to run away through the deep, deep woods and jump over tho cliff" And Raggedy Ann continued to smile broadly 10 herself.
 Presently the Giant gave a great howl and put his head out the wil- dow.
 "Wow!" he cried My house is rocking this way and that! l am sure
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
ON HEALTH-- THE VACATION HARDER
ON HEALTH

also easily carried and many good dishes can be made from them.
 Dried fruits of all sorts arc easily carried: prunes, aprlcots and apples being more generally favored @
 A slab of bacon should keep with but slight attention. Hardtack, rusks or zweiback substitute for bread.
 Flap jack flour Is a general favor- ite for breakfast: also goodly sup ply of coffee or tea. timed milk and, if desired, eggs and almost all vege- tables can be obtained in dried condition.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

When it came time for his vacation to start Mir. Mann of Anytown might be found busily packing the family flivver with tents and blankets and cooking utensils and foods.
 What to take for the vacation larder is always a problem.
 This depends largely upon the dis tance of the camp site from some handy store.
 But camper can always bank on few old reliables: rice will take the place of potatoes and is far more easily carried. Dried lima beans are
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

it is about to fall to pieces down up- on my hesd!" Then Raggedy Ann said, Give me the magic charms!" So the Giant threw the magic charms out of the window and Raggedy Ann picked them up. T shall just let him think the house is still rocking until we get miles away!" Raggedy Ann said 10. herself as she ran down to the little house on wheels where Raggedy Andy. the little old woman and the hobby horse were waiting. Then as the littie house on wheels sped away through the woods, they could hear the hovls of the Giant as he stood with his head out of the window, imaging that his house was rocking violently this way and that.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
HrGIN HERE TO-DAY

Sally Morgan, haughisr ef the owner of the Rar,M ranch m Men' tans. has to go a distance of ss miles from the ranch 10 catch a train for the east, where she intends to huy a trousseau for her wedding to Sheriff Boh Wells. Wells Is unable to ride with her "a the station. so the "Nervous Wreck" an eccentric young customer who Is visiting al the ranch, offers ta take her to the station in his little automobile,
 The sheriff redienles the suggestion, hut Sally and the Wreck set out any how over the rough, narrow 'rail' The trip is a hard one, and In time they gre completely lost, Sally he- gins to regret that they attempted to make the journey.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

Der.
 Better get a coat and find yourself place." she advised. ''Well need to make an early start"
 You'd better sleep out in the car,' he said.
 Why"
 "It's safer. If anything comes along"
 She laughed; he was such ridicu- lous tenderfoot, with such funny ideas about the west.
 What do you expect? Indians?" she demanded. No thank you. I'll stay here where I'm comfortable. I've got gun, anyhow, so don't worry"
 Suit yourself" he answered, and an instant later she heard him slosh- ing in the stream
 You going to try to sleep in that car?" she called. "Because you'll never get any sleep, trying to fold yourself up in that"
 "I'm not going to sleep" came his voice, irritably. T never do sleep. I've got insomnia. I'm just going to
  If you want anything, holler." "Ill holler," she promised, and smothered laugh.
 A few minutes later, as she was becoming drowsy, she was aware that he had switched off the lights. After that it was very dark under the cot tonwoods, and very quiet, safe for the cool rustic Of the stream. which was ceaseless and soothing Sally's last conscious mental effort was a dim hope tha tsomethng would come along to give him good scare: she wanted to find out how he would re- act. Perhaps a coyote might bark. But if single coyote lifted his muzzle and hoHled within a mile of them, Sally did not hear it. She slept like healthy young animal.
 The Wreck felt something punch ing him between the shoulders He strengthened up in the seat, slowly opened his eyes, blinked them and found the glare of sunlight dazzling. The thing punched him again, and ing on the bank, prodding at him with a long stick.
 Hi, you!" she called. Do you know it's after severn"
 "G' morning" said the Wreck. "Why didn't Sou call me?"
 Gall you? I've been fairly yelling at you. I've scared every iack-rsb- bit in the county. but you never budeed. Is that what insomnia does to you?"
 "I must have just dozed off" he mumbled as he yawnad and stood up to stretch
 "Oh, yes"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
OTTO BRANSTETTER DIES
Was Formerly Secretary of the Sos
 cialist Party-Iuncral Tuesday

Chicago, Aug. 4.-Funeral services for Otto r. Branstetter, former na- tional secretary of the socialist party. who died in a hospital last Friday, will be held tomorrow.
 MT. Branstetter in one of his last activities for the socialist party, toured the country in 1928 with Eu- gene V. Debs. Last February, after he suffered a broken leg in an acci- dent and the injury led to complica- tions and developments which even- tually resulted in death.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
Can

I've got safe full of thankful let- ters testifyingsto the mighty healing power of Peterson's Ointment for old and running sores, eczema, salt rheun, ulcers. sore feet, broken breast, itching scalp. chatins and blind, itching and bleeding piles.
 T. G. Rokestrom, of sos Larains street, Detroit, writes: 'I suffered with piles for over 2t years-nothins did me any good. After my fourth box of Fe.ersons ointment am nearly cured It is the greatest oint- ment l ever heard of" S5c, soc.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
.arroWer searfs

searfs for fali appear to be trihe narrower than those for summer. but shswls have lost none Of their size or their brillianey of color and design.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
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CLEVER COAT FOR SPORT

Burberry makes clever decoration hy trimming this white leather sport eoai with inisTlaeing leather circles Of many circles sPPliqasa on the coat
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

Many groceries dcteriorate with long storing and prove to Do much more expensive in the long run than if you buy in small quantities and keep getting fresh installments.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
Buy Large IisI,

Buy a large Ash and use the loft- overs rather than a small fish for one meal, because there Is less waste in proportion 10 the amount Of meat
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
Knitted Coats

Knitted coats will be popular for fsll wear and are made te follow closely the straight close lines of the cloth models,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
Lace tsiopks Al

Extremely delicate lace clocks are seen on the new light hosiery that is being imported from Paris,