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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
BE WARE THE COUGH OR GOLD
 THAT HANGS IN

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulslon, an emulsified cerosote that is pleasant to take. Creomulsion is a new medi- cal. discovery with twofold action: It sopthes and heafs the inflamed mem" bEanes and kills the germ.
 Of all known drugs, creosots is rReognized by the medical fraternity AS the greatest healing agency for Nhe treatment of chronic coughs and lccids and other forms of throat ana 5nng troubles. Creomulsion contains, In addition to freosote, other heal ing elements which soothe and heal the inflamed membranes and stop the irritation and inflammation, while the creosote goes on to the stomach, is absorbed into the blood, attacks the seat of the, arouble and destroys the germs thatel&ad to consumption.
 Creomulston IS guaranteed satls- factory iA the treatment of chrome coughs and colds. bronchial asthma, catarrhal bronchitis and other forms of throat and lung diseases, and Is excellent for building up the system after colds or the flu. Money re- funded If any cough or cold, no matter of how iong standing. IS not relieved after taking according to di- rect1ons. Ask your druggist. Creo- muision, Co.,. Atlanta. Ga.--tAuv.I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
MYTH AND MAGIC
BANANAS

We have been led to believe that it was an apple that caused the fall of Adam, but ever-present iconoclast now tells us that there is legend among Asiatic tribes to the effect that it was a banana and not an apple that Eve ate in her search for knowledge. It tells us, too, that the banana was the most popular fruit in the Garden of Eden.
 Whether we accept the Biblical yer sion or that of the iconoclastic legand matters little, for science maintains that the banana probably originated in India at the base of the Himalaya mountains-and here may have been the location of the Garden of Eden, though nobody knows.
 It is not known how this fruit, now SO popular, originally came to Amer ica. There is no record that Colum- bus or any that followed in his wake found it growing on these shores. Known only to a small portion of our population living along the Atlantic seaboard generation and half ago, and considered by them tropical curi- osity, the banana has now become the fruit of the American masses, celebrat- ed today in wistful song.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
Getting Too Fat?
 Trv This-Reduce

People who don't grow too fat are the fortunate exception. But if you find the fat accommodating or already cumbersome, you will be -yise to follow this suggestion, which is indorsed by thousands of people who know Ask your druggist for Mar mola Prescription Tablets and follow di- rections. One dollar is the price the world over. Get them from your own druggist or send price direct to Marmola Co.,, 4612 Woodward Ave. Detroit. Mich. By doing this you will be safe from harmful drugs and be able to reduce steadily and easily. without starvation diet or tiresome exsr- cises or absurd greases and salves-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

first, then you would run away and not change them into their own shape '"
 "Thcn if you will open the door and put the Magical Burning Stick where I can see it, I will come in and change them. Then you can give me the Burn ing Stick"
 Raggedy Ann put all the cookies and cream puffs away except the one she had in her pocket. This she put in a dish and placed it upon the table.
 Then she got the Magical Burning Stick from the kitchen and placed it in the corner of the room.
 Then she went and unlocked the door. Come in!' she said to the Magician. Here are the two little pigs! Change them back into the policeman and Harry Hoolygooly!"
 The Magician looked around the
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lfof q whlfs the eonversatiohysgAs only lon safe topics. Then, n the ftters left the table Marian spoke gently, almost timidly: >
 Lois. I have been thinking that it would be well for one of us--you or I-- to have talk with Dr. Hasen about dad. It ean do no harm, and if he dad, mean--were to be i'll we would blame ourselves for not insisting on hia seeing doctor" .sa Lois agreed hesitatinely. sswhile do not consider it necessary, still 1 will not hold out against the idea. But, as the older, daughter. and father'st con stant companion. I think I am the one to speak to the doctor"
 Very we'll" Marian agreed. Only be sure to tell him
 She stopped abruptly and caught her breath as the telephone rang out its shrill signal.
 "Oh," she gasped, the color leaving her face. "Oh, Lois ]! It has come r (To Be Continued.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
By Branner

room and saw the Magical Burning Stick. T must hold the Burning Stick v he said as he took the stick in his hand. Then seeing the cream puff on the plate, he said, Anal" I see you have something nice to eat her!" and with out asking, he took the cream puff.
 Do not eat that unless you change the two little pigs back to their right forms!' Raggedy Ann said. But the Magician laughed and walked out the door.
 "Hh! ha! hal" he cried, that's the time I fooled you. Now that I have the Burning Stick, you can all whistle Y and he began eating the cream puff. He had only taken two bites when he changed into a little pig, for Raggedy Ann had given him some of his own magic pan cake in the cream puff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
SEWING BASKET

The high, close-fitting collar has come to stay. it seems. judging by the great popularity, which has welcomed its revival. This style is so different from the necklines of the past few sea sons that a dress decorated with one marks itself as strictly up to the minute in smartness. It is also re- markable thing that old dresses fixed up with one of them will take on new life and last a whole season more than it naturally would Take for instance, dress of dark blue tricotine which had for neckline just straight opening.
 This can be changed by sewing up the opening at one side till it reaches the throat and fastening the other side just as tight by means of fasteners. Then round out the little place left, so il will fit comfortably around the neck. For the collar get material to match the dress and take straight piece wide enough to reach from the base of the throat up to the chin, leav- ing plenty of folds. This will vary from four to almost six inches, as the wearer chooses. Leave three inches of material at the side for the flaring ruffle and fasten the opening with three or four nice looking buttons.
 Make cuffs for the sleeves. whether they be long or short, to match the col lar. Shirr then in place with folds, matching those of the neck and leave a nice big ruff sticking out. A suff of this kind is really most flattering to the hand, as it reduces it's size con siderably and gives a very graceful line. A collar and cuff set like this is best if made from heavy material. but a little experimenting will tell just what you can use well and what is not good for this type
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
CIaaptsr ae

Chapter se
 Az in the face of danger petty spites and quarrels seem insignificant, 70 now, while Marian Horton unused on the possibility of her fathers having a serious illness. Ill anger died from her heart. What did her spats with Lois amount to, anyway? And what did it matter that she had been cheated out of call from Mr. Summer? She was ashamed of her recent pettiness.
 She tried to convince herself that she was unnecessarily alarmed about her parents condition. He had not spent a day in bed in years. He in. sisted that he was only worried and had indigestion. Lois agreed with him in this opinion. Why then was Marian so anxious when she remembered how he had looked this morning?
 She asked herself this question often as she went about her various tasks. She told herself that her exciting ex- perience last night had set her nerves on edge. She tried to reawaken the joy she had felt at DeLisle's admiration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

pan cakes and as soon as they took bite, they changed into pigs."
 Raggedy Ann did not say anything to Mrs. Hoolygooly, but she Saw a piece of the magical pan cake sticking from one little pigs pocket.
 She took this, and without the others noticing, she mixed it right in the cream of a great big large cream puff.
 Raggedy Ann put the cream puff into her pocket and went to the door.
 Will you change Harry Hoolygooly and the nice policeman back into tehir own real selves?" she asked the Magic ian through the key hole.
 Indeed, shan't unless you give me the Magical Burning Stick first! p the Magician replied.
 "Oh, no" Raggedy Ann said. "If we should give you the Burning Stick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

of her dancing. But in spite of this effort her thoughts reverted to her father.
 Lois and she must protect him. It would be silly for either girl to remain angry with the other because of their morning quarrel.
 Lets be friends, Lois she sug- gested. Never mind who was to blame this morning.. am willing to take my share--in fact, I'll take all the blame if you like. But let's forget it. It is the only decent Christian thing to do." s
 "very well,.' Lois consented. You do not need to remind me what is the Christian thing to do, Marian, and I am perfectly willing to forgive and foregt."
 "Goodr' Marian approved. "So am I"
 Then she began to talk of impersonal matters. and Lois followed her lead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

floor and initiate the movements of bi- cycling with all the vigor you can put into it, for 10 or 15 minutes, two to three times daily. Swimming is an other wonderful exercise for trimming down the lower limbs. These move lnents can also be gone through in the privacy of your room, or better still, if. you can afford to go to natato- lium. and take swimming lessons, you will be delighted with the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
BEAUTY TALK
By DR. LILLIAN WHITNEY

Amy--Whoever told you to apply the remedy you mention to remove the obstruction in your nostril did you 8 great unkindness, as it will never do it, besides causing you great suffering for hours afterward as you tell me. Yes, by interfering with breathing your sleep would naturally be greatly disturbed, and cause you much dis tress, which you express in the man. ner you describe. There is only one thing for you to do, and that is to con suit nose specialist, or if you cannot afford to do this you can go to a nose clinic. There is one at St. Mark s hospital
 Vexed-I am indeed glad that,I have helped you many times before and thank you for your courteous little message. You will be able to remove the brown discolorations with the fol- lowing solution: Salicylic acid, 10 grains; bay rum. 3 ounces. Should this irritate the skin too much, add a little more bay rum and occasionally anoint the parts with a bland cream. The persistent treatment in this man. ner will in time peal off the top or scarf skin, leaving naturally colored skin in its place. .
 A Constant Reader-I am glad you learn many valuable things through this column. You are, of course, too heavy, fully 20 pounds overweight, If all your excess flesh is from the hips down, then you must exercise vigor- ously. You must not allow a day to pass without going through the neces- 'sary movements calculated to reduce your lower limbs. One of the best movements for this purpose is cycling Of course, out-of-door cycling is ideal but you can improvise method in your room with a chair slightly ele, vated so that your feet will escape the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

SNoWDRIFT-a pure, rich, creamy cooking fat-lsmad by the Wesson Oil people out of oil good as fine salad oil (You need oil that's good to eat to make cooking fat as good as cooking fat ean bel Then Snowdrift is packed in truly airtight bucket air- -butaseasy winding the clock) to keep
 it as sweet and fresh the day made-sweetand fresh all the way down to the bottom of the bucket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

Using snowdrift in your own favorite recipe is the best way to find out how good Snowdrift is.
 Remember tondd salt because Snow drift is sweet, fresh, and unsaltcd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

yician sat upon the Hoolygooly's iron t porch.
 And I shall sit here until you let me in so that I can take the Magical Burning Stick !" he cried.
 You shall never get get it '" Raggedy Ann replied from inside, where she and Mrs. Hoolygooly were feed ing cookies and cream puffs to two little pigs. The two little pigs were Harry Hoo- lygooly and the nice, fat, kind policeman. Raggedy Ann and Mrs. Hoolygooly rec ognized them because although they were little pigs, they still wore their own clothes.
 And if you do not open the door pretty soon, I shall change you all into little squealy pigs '" the mean Magician howled through the key hole.
 How d i'd you change Harry HoOly- gooly and the nice kind, fat policeman in- to pigs?" Raggedy Ann asked.
 "Ha! ha! ha '" the magician laughed. "I made two ma Cioa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
FROM THE WISE

There are two kinds of people in the world; those who fail and try again, and those who fail and don't try again. Fitch.
 If all wrong cannot be lighted by ourselves, then we must pave the way for this accomplishment by our chill dren's children.--Allison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

In Hawaii there has been developed machine for planting either sugar cane or potatoes with about one-sixth the labor formerly required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

Two electric buttons placed beside typewriter keyboard operate the line guide on new copy holder for typists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

A high power air rifle has heen de- veloped that shoots A .22-calibre bullet with sufficient force to kill small ami nal 100 yards distant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

lH cups flour < Sift flour and salt into bowl Cut in Snowdrift lightly and add just enough water to hold together, working very lightly. Roll on houred board to thin sheet. Place on back Of pic
 All Mea5tte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
Homemade Remedy
 Stops Coughs Quickly

The best cough medicine you ever used. A family supply easily aud
 quickly made. Saves about g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

pa1 and bake until rich brown Ii quick oven. Remove from back of pan, place inside of pan and fill with any cooked | ing. This is a very faky. l'ght, tender pastry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

MRS. rAYLoRs ma.J', SNOW DRIFT oy1ckprE CRUST & cup Snowdrf raoesp onfuls water Approximately VI Hl cups flour teaspoonful salt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
France SendsF inc Gobelin Gift
 To America ,.

srs~ere The recent completion of a magnifi- AZ .Fcent Gobelin tapestry to be given by France to Philadelphia calls attention S.to the famous factory in Paris, which ,..-1 has been producing tapestries for cen- s turies.
 France is to make the presentation
 as acknowledgment of the service rem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
WINNIE TWINKLE
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The mean old Ma sician sat upon the Hoolygooly's iron t porch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-29
X. of C.. Minstrels To
Beat All Other Attempts

1t is seldom that the music-loving
public Of Gardiner has the occas ion
Of watching and listening to min
strel show not only where all the parts
are taken by local talent but also
where the whole production from soup
to nuts is staged by local talent. Now
the Knights of Columbus of this city
are going to demonstrate that it is not
necessary to. hire some outside COM
pany to stage their show and the boys
have rolled up their sleeves and are
going to it, and when the curtain goes
up on Monday evening the audience
will see one of the best stage settings
and also perhaps the cleverest cast
ever assembled before the footlights
| in this city.
, Such oldtime favorites as Jerry Des-
| mond. John Sullivan. Simon Batter,
| Bill Gingrow, will deliver the goods in
| their several solos, and it will also be
q treat to listen to the harmonious
voices of chorus composed og 1vers
Harrington, the Connors boys. Tom.
Frank and Fred. and others too numer-
Gus to mention. Arthur Burns will be
interlocutor and will also render that
famous Broadway hit. THAT Old Gang
, Of Nine" and will be accompanied
; by the entire chorus. Mr.. Burns has
also been coaching the production.
A show would not be complete with
out the services of King. Desmond and
Monaghan, who will occupy the ends
and this year the boys have secured a
rare treat in Johnnie Logan direct from
the big circuit to balance up this eX-
tremcly fine quartet of tambo men.
Dave Kelley will direct the show
from the front with the able assistance
of Georfc Mansions premier orchestra.
For the second part the knights will
offer for the approval of the public
Dave Kelley and Eddie Harlow in
very unique southern musical sketch
which was written entirely by the boys
themselves.
Arthur Burns will give blacktace
monologuc with singing numbers which
are also entirely original.
Last, but not least. will come the
Concy Island Trio. composed of Mau-
rice King. Johnnie Logan and steve
Monaghan, with an original hit OF
mirth into which Will be injected
wooden shoe. buck and wing dancing,
eccentric dancing and soft shoe dane
ing. and as this Is the first time that
this particular trio have ever worked
together in this CITY this act alone
will he worth the price of admission.
Hooker Howe of Haverhill. Mass,
will furnish the costumes and scenery
and the curtain goes up at O'Clock
sharp Monday evening at the hlgh
school auditorium. with repeat OF
the full show at the same place on
Tuesday evening.
The admission will he so cents. Get
YOUR tickets early.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-29

very few know that in 1913 by act
of the legislature of Massachusetts,
the General Court it was called. a
man and his family and goods were
formally annexed to Hallowell from
Winthrop. Maybe he did not &C, on
we'll with the latter town However
that may he. he became legally a
resident of Hallowell without NOV
ing an inch from his front door. The
act reads as follows: "Be It enacted
by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives. in General Court Assemb-
led and by the authority of the same,
That Nathaniel Wing. with his fam
lily. and so much of his estate tbeing
a lot numbered ~ as lies in the town
of winthrop, southwest Of a county
road. leading from Hallowell to
Readfeld. be and the same hereby ~
annexed to the tow Of Hallowell: and
the said Nathaniel Wing shall here
after be considered an inhabitant OF
the said town of Hallowell. and shall
there exercise and enjoy all the
rights and privileges and shall also
be subject to the like duties ana re-
QUESTIONS as the other inhabitants
of said Hallowel1"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-29

lis Cleveland. "The New Church Or
gam" Harry Mayors, THE knight Of
the Spikes oled Shoes" Leona Hersum,
The Old Actors Story" John Mac
Hardy, THE Battle of Bannockburn; !"
James O'Brien, 1.-The Explorer"
As there is second division to
sneak today. the judges could come to
no decision as to whom should be
chosen for the finals. The manner OF
the award at the finals has been
changed this year. Fifty per cent. OF
the income Of the Tirelow fund Is 20
be given to tho best girl speaker in the
finals and 30 per cent. TO the best boy
speaker. From tho two divisions sneak
Yesterday and today five girls and FIVE
boys ard two altcrnates are to he
chosen for the finals. which will be
held in about two weeks. The fund
fund which provides the nri7os was tho
generous gift of Prin. o. w. BiGelow
of Maria Clark Grammar school This
year will mark the second annual
speaking contest under the terms of
this fund. The finals will he in CITY
hall and viii be pen to the general
public. The Judges IN the preiiminaries
are Rev. Mr.. Weber. head Of the State
School for Girls, Rev. Walter p. Brad
ford Of the Old South congregational
church. and Miss Abby Lyse Eveleth
Of the Hubbard Free library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-29
s. Gardiner Congregational
Church to Present Cantata
ON SUNDAY eyening. March End, at

On Sunday evening. March End, at
the regular 700 o'clock service. n
cantata entitled THE Life of Christ
will be given at the Congregational
church in South Gardiner. The
quartet, James Potter. tenor: Miss
May Jewett, soprano; Miss Marion
Lawrence. alto: George Perry, bass,
will be assisted by Mrs. George Per-
~. Rev. and Mrs. Andrew F. Swap
and the members of the Christian
Endeevor society. Mrs. Earl Morang,
the oNganist, will be assisted in ac-
companying the choir by n three
piece orchestra composed of Miss
Millie Pettigrove, first violin: Irving
Grover. second violin; Miss Thelma
Pettigrove. clarinet.
Much time and effort has been
spent on rehearsals. so that a fine
program 10 anticipated. The can
tata. with the exception OF one
number. is composed =. entirely Of
hymns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-29
MEETING S, of ". Auxiliary

At the regular meeting of Gen. c.
W. Tilden Camp. Auxiliary to the
Sons of Veterans, a Washington pro-
gram was given with the following
numbers: Some Things Washington
Did Not Have" Mrs. Eva Voburn;
Washington a Man of Prayer" Mrs.
Arthur Runnells; Character of
Washington, Mrs. Lila Weber:
Daniel Weber on Washington"
Miss Daisy Skillin: "Washington's
Birthday of the Future" Mrs. Lloyd
o. Powers; "A Red Letter Day" and
Washington q Bonus Advocate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-29
v 'ednesday Club Meets

The Wednesday Club held a most
delightful meeting Wednesday even
ing with Mrs. Frederick J. Murphy,
Water st. The evening was passed
in games and readings appropriate
for a Washington celebration after
which the guests retired to the Din
ing Room where a delicious lunch
consisting of crab salad, rolls. olives,
various kinds of cake, lemon sherbert
and coffee was served by the hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Thomas Vautour
and Miss Barbara Murphy. The next
meeting of the club will be with Miss
Marie Paterson. Vine st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-29
ADJUSTMENTS
1.-THE Acquittal' Playing Today at
johnson Opera House

No picture for some weeks mas
created SO much advance interest as
the feature scheduled for today. The
stage play was AN immense success
and is still on the road. The film YER
sion is a challenge to all who claim
TO he able to forecast final con-
illusions. 1t will be n treat to hear
the fellow who Is always telling in
advance how the story will end. for
this time he is going to be wrong,
and let us hope It will cure him Of
this petty annoyance to all unfortu-
nate to be seated about him or her
\ gripping. intense mystery. told
in scene after scene of action so
dramatic that 1t holds Its audience
spelibound. 1t does everything II is
possible for play to do to an att
dience. Suspicion leaps from char
acter to character.
Whether the leading man is the
hero or the william remains sim
lister question until the very last.
and, after one after another of the
Characters In the play have been
nicked, almost with certainty. as the
wanted criminal, dramatic climax
sends the mystery collapsing like n
house of cards. and the answer comes
in one great flash of surprise.-Adv.