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New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
DESTROY FEAR

Don't do this and don't do that" were admonitions of the mothers of Anytown, as well as of any other part of the world.
 It is quite natural that a mother should warn d child against various dangers, but to put definite fear into the heart of the child is some thing quite different.
 The proper procedure is to ex- plain carefully the conditions of a thing which a child needs to fear whether it be automobiles or dis ease, And it should be a sense of caution rather than of fear that is implanted.
 The offices of nerve specialists are crowded with cases of fear
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth
 Burke.

Letter from Leslie Prescott to Ruth
 Burke.
 My Dear Ruth: l have very little time or inclination for writing let ters, but I feel thatyou should know what Is happening here.
 This morning mother called me into her room and told me the doc tor had informed her last evening that dad was dying. Although I had suspected that this was The case for some days, I would not allow my self 10 affirm it, and the announce ment came with the heart breaking shock that I imagine the knowledge that death Is creeping steadily up to rob us of one we love, always brings 10 everyone.
 Poor, poor mother! For the first time in all my life I saw her this morning perfectly bewiIdered. utter ly at loss. She did not seem to he able to think. Like a rudderless boat at sea, she seemed tossed about here and there with no hope of res cue. One moment she would speak Of something perfectly irrelevant, and the next she seemed to realize the stark truth, in all it's terrifying reality.
 Leslie" she said, T cannot seem 10 think of myself without your father You and Alice, my dear, have been much 10 me, and l do not think either of you have missed anything that mother should give you, But, Leslie, some women are more wives than mothers, and Lave been one of those whose whole thought, whole love, whole life must go out when the man that was her husband goes"
 But mother" I said, don't you know that Alice and l will still be here with you? Isn't that a little comfort 10 you? You cannot be wholly desolate while we are alive"
 Yes" she answered wearily, but you have your own lives to live. 10 ONCLs hhu" Gldll bb left stranded and alone, a battered beaten wreck upon lifes shores.
 Leslie, what will become of me What shall l do? How can I bear it?
 Why should life seize upon g woman, and after whirling her into the great current Of passion and love and marriage--after letting her hold in her arms close--cIose-the one being who has always had the magic power to unlock her heart suddenly snatch her man from her and throw her bodily into the awful morass of loneliness and despair What will In any way make up for these years of companionship ce- mented with the joys and sorrows of years?
 Leslie. Leslie, I can't let him go and leave me! Pray God to take Ele with him. Only my body will be left behind. anyway. All my thoughts. all my spirit, all my joy of living he VII take with him"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

tard cups with mixture and bake 20 Breakfast-Baked apples, rolled oats, thin cream, creamed dried beef on toast, potato and spinach finn
 bales, corn mullins, orange marma-
 Jade, milk, coffee.
 uncheon--Cau flower all gratin, broiled lamb chops, brown bread and butter sahdwiches. grapes, milk, tea.
 Dinner-Noodle soup, roast loin of
 pork, candied sweet potatoes cream
 ed carrots, stuffed tomato salad, whole wheat bread and butter, sliced peaches, plain sponge cake, milk. coffee.
 A child under six years of age should not be given the dried beef
 for breakfast. He may have a bit
 of the jelly part of the marmalade
 on his toast, but none of the rind,
 Two or three flowerettes of cauli . flower should be put aside for d fourAyear-old child before the vege- 'o'i" 10 piCPdich du STdllll. II s so easy to broiI 3 mb chop for his luncheon that it's really the only thing to do when the dinner meat is planned to please the man of the house. Meat oncs a day is the rule for a child under six, and noontimc is the ideal meal for it. Potato And Spinach Timbalcs Two cups hot riced potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, eggs, F cup flney chopped spinach, F teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons hot milk. 1 Add milk, butter and salt 10 pota- toes anr beat well. Beat in yolks of eggs with spinach. Add whites of eggs beaten until stiff and dry.
 Half fill buttered timbales or cus-
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
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nEGIN HERE TO-DAY

Malcolm Finley, returning from Japan, is invited to Flower Acres, the Long Island home of Douglas Raynor, husband of Nancy, who Is a former sweetheart of Finley's. Fin ley discovers that Raynor Is tyran- nizing over Nancy and Is incensed At Flower Acres are Ezra Goddard, friend of Finley; Nancy; her de- voted brother, Orville Kent; Douglas Raynor: Raynor's sister, Miss Mat tie, and others. Finley realizes that he is regarded with suspicion by Raynor and Miss Matte because Of his old love affair with Nancy. This --and the constant abuse Raynor heaps upon his wife-anger Finley extremely. Raynor overhears n conversation between Finley and Nancy and. orders Finley to- leave the house. q promise that if you will remove your presence l will at once transform myself into the most gentle, loving and kind-tempercd of husbands" he sneers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
minutes in D moderate oven.
 Caulinowcr an Gratin


 Caulihower all Gratin
 One medium sized head caulif1ow- CT, F cups milk, tablespoon flour, ? tablespoons butter. tablespoons grated cheese, E teaspoon salt. 1-s cup dried bread crumbs, table spoons melted butter
 Remove outer leaves and stalks from cauliiiow'r. Place in cold water. head down, for half an hour. Drain and put in saucepan, head Up. Cover with boiling water, add 1 tea spoon salt and boil gently until ten der, about 10 minutes. Drain and separate into fowerettes. Put in buttered baking dish and cover with the sauce, made as follows: Melt butter, stir in flour. slowly add milk, stirring constantly. When thick and smooth add salt and cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Pour over cauIifower and cover with crumbs well covered with melted butter. iIake in a moderate oven until nice ly browned and serve at once.
 Candicf Sweet Potatoes
 Three or 'fonr sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt.
 Pare potatoes and cut in halves lengthwise If they are fat" Cook in boiling water until tender, but not broken. Add salt when patatoes are about half cooked. Melt butter in a shallow pan with cover Add, potatoes and sprinkle with sugar. Cover and bake in a hot oven 20 minutes, Turn pieces Of potatoes at the end of 10 minutes to be sure their whole surface is well coated with the butter and sugar mixture.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

neurosis." These are people with nameless fears and when their minds are trailed back to childhood it is frequently found that nameless fears were implanted in them for years.
 " Teaching of caution is instinctive. It is to be found in the lower ami mals, but the parent should be most careful not to confuse it with fear. For fears are terrible things and lead to depression and general un- fitness for enjoyment.
 Don't frighten the children with 1 threats of the bogey-man.
 Don't frighten them with fears and threats.
 Instruct them, and there will be no need for threats and fears.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Operation as Partial
 Cure for Paralysis

Chicago, Oct. 15.--An operation which is believed to offer a partial cure for rigid paralysis was per- Lformed here yesterday by Dr. J.,G. Hunter, professor of anatomy, and Dr. N. D. Royle. orthopedic sur geon. Both men are attached to the University of Sydney, Australia. Dr. Hunter, who is 27-years-oId is re- puted to be- the discoverer of the method whereby the operation is performed.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

ply 10 this, for they felt that the little sailor was right, so they sat down and ate every cream puff there was upon the dining room table.
 We can eat as many as we wish.' MT. Sanky told his wife, cause the cream puff bushes are just. filled with more!"
 I'm glad that we only gave the fat sailor two!" Mrs. Sanky said That leaves just that many more
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
RUB RHEUMATIC,
 ACHING JOINTS
 AND STOP PAIN

St. Jacobs oil stops any pain, and rheumatism is pain only,
 Not one case in fifty requires ,n- ternal treatment. Stop dragging! Rub soothing, penetrating St, lac obs Oil right into your sore, stiff aching joints, and relief come ill., stantly. St. Jacobs Oil is a harm- less rheumatism liniment, which never disappoints, and cannot burn the skin,
 Timber up, Quit complaining. Get small trial bottle of old, honest St. Jacobs Oil at any drug store. and in just a moment you'll be free from rheumatic pain, soreness and stiff ness. Don't suffer! Relief awaits you. St. Jacobs oil is just as good for sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, back aChr, sprains.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

You can never say another word O me, of any sort whatever!" And in fury Finley left them. e
 He was sure he had made fool of himself Sure he had harmed Nan rather than helped her.
 Finley went to his room, but he did not at once begin to pack his
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

It was five minutes to seven then, time to begin to dress for dinner. And then, though not listening in- tently, Miss Matties ears were startled by the sound of a single shot.
 Indeed. at first she didn't recog- nize it as a shot. So often a SUD- posed shot had been a blowout or a burst tire, that now, when it was really a shot, she naturally thought 1t something else. For moment no sounds followed, and then various light footsteps could be heard below.
 Still minimizing of tragedy, Miss Hattie stepped out into the hall, and, though hall and stairs were as yet unlighted, she felt her way to the banister rail and started slowly down the stairs.
 When half way down she could discern white figure standing in the door between the hall and the sun parlor, but as she went on, the figure which she knew to. be that of Eva Turner went through the door, way and the next instant the lights of the sun parlor were flashed on.
 Miss Matte scurried the rest of the way down and peered through the hall door into the sun room.
 On the floor lay her brother in an ungainly heap, near him stood Nal colm Finley, an automatic pistol in his hand,apd by the door. her hand still on the light switch, stood Eva Turner.
 She was not looking,at Finley, but in the opposite direction, toward the west door of the sun room.
 And at that door. in another mo- ment, appeared Nan, white and terrified.
 Then, as Nan stepped into the room. orville Kent also came in from the south side, through the outside door that opened on the lawns and flower beds that ran down 10 the brook.
 What is it?" he cried: then. catching sight of Raynor's fallen figure, and taking in Finley with the pistol, Kent sprang across fhe room to put his arm round the shaking form of his sister.
 Move, somebody. Do some thing!" came from Miss Turner in an hystcrical shriek.
 "oh. Douglass" Miss Matte cried. and tottered to a chair.
 "Who-who did it?" gasped Nan, her voice almost inaudible.
 Who did it?" mocked Miss Tur- ned. There he stands-with his weapon still in his hand!"
 II didn't do it." Malcolm Fin ley said. and quickly added, q don't think l did"
 "Oh. you don'tv and Miss Tur- ner's scorn fell on him. Well, then, Mrs. Raynor did it! As came to this door I heard the shot, and be- fore I could get the light on saw you both--'
 How could you see without the lights on?" asked Orville Kent, sternly.
 Ezra Goddard came then, shocked and wondering: Hatfield, the butler, appeared. and several maid servants huddled in the background. Somebody must take charge here" Goddard said, going toward the stricken man; perhaps he isn't dead"
 Oh" said Nan, her frightened eyes staring, Isn't hep
 Hush, Nan" said her brother, "wll you let me take you to your room ?"
 No, no, orry, l must stay here I must! You stay by me"
 "Yes, Man." and Kent placed her in big chair, and then sat near her.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
The Unexpected Aid Marion Brought Madge

My confident promise to Dicky that l would manage his mothers tripto Marvin if he would leave the matter 10 me loomed terrifyingly before me as the door closed behind him, and l began to look over the garments he had brought to me for mending.
 With other old people and chill dren, Mother Graham shares the propensity 10 gricvous disappoint- ment if anything she has counted on is denied her or even postponed. That she had set her heart upon go- ing to Marvin early in the morning, I knew, and just how to alter her plans had no idea as yet.
 was determined, however not to permit myself to be oyerbornc by her disappointment into driving her in myself, unless the repairing of Dicky's clothing should take much less time than l estimated. Once nearly had gone to sleep at the wheel of the car and the terror which swept me for that instant never had been cflaced from my memory Tho mcuding l saw in front of mo would occupy me far into the night, and l would not risk driving with only two hours sleep as I sfould have to do, If | com pIied with Dickys request.
 I looked over the clothing meth odically putting In one pile those garments which needed only the sewing on of buttons, in another those that required but slight mend- ing, and in a third the really difficult things, tagged tears which called for the closest attention and the ut most skill l possess.
 "Nayn't I Help You?"
 Marion's knock sounded on the door before I had finished sorting them, and in response to my sum- mons she entered, with Junior as ever close to her heels.
 Junior wants 10 play with his train, Auntie Madge," she said, land his grandmother said he couldn't have it in her room, and that it was in here anyway"
 Unconsciously, I knew, for Mari on's innate and trained courtesy is always exquisite, her voice reproduced Mother Graham's s carping tones, and suppressed both a smile at the innocent bur lesque and sigh at the distraction which my small sons imitation of being a railroad engineer would prove.
 "Of course, Marion" said resign edly but put it over near the win dow. I have all this sewing over here"
 Her eyes widehed at the sight of the clothing, and into them came an excited sparkle.
 "oh! Auntie Madgc!" she ex- claimed. "Mayn't help you? You know l won a prize at school for mendng, and Mother has had me taught sewing for long whie.'
 "A Face-Looking In!"
 "Yes, I know" I responded. smil- ing, and remembering Lillians whimsical declaration that she did
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

things. He sat down by window and gazed out over the flowers to the sea and sky, and let his thoughts grow calmer and more practical.
 Was there no way he could help Nan? No task would be too hard, no service too difficult, if he could but make up for the trouble and annoyance he had caused her.
 For he had small doubt but that Raynor would wreak on his wife the anger he must feel toward himself, Finley.
 A long time he thought and sighed as he pondered.
 And then, instead of packing his kit and starting for the train, he bathed and dressed and presented himself on the western terrace just as tea was being brought there.
 Finley did not look at his host or speak to him, but as there were present most of the family, and a few neighbors, this omission was not noticed.
 "Oh, yes, then you may" she beamed. After pass the buns we'll talk it over."
 Finley had seated himself, not near Nan, but where he could watch her. In fact he was beside Miss Matte, who was more than ready to entertain him.
 And it was during one of her long and rambling discourses that Finley, watching Man. again saw that quick, furtive motion as of dropping some thing in Raynors teacup.
 "Saccharine. sure" he thought. She can fool him then" he thought. But seems to me she could fool him oftener and better than she does"
 Tea over, they fingered on the ter race. Another gorgeous sunset was under way
 Rarely does that old sun get chance to sink to rest in such bed of beauty" said Eva Turner who was always loquacious at tea time.
 There she goes" cried Dolly, as the last of the great flaming disk dropped out of sight. And I must go, too, or mother will blow me up sky-high. Who'll walk to the bridge with me?"
 "I will" said Orry. who was born cavalier, and likewise fond or gay little Dolly
 But they tarried until the other guests had taken leave and then, as they sauntered across the lawn, down toward the bridge over the tiny brook that separated the two estates. the sinister dusk was creep ing fin from the darkening horizon.
 I'm jealous of your other Prince" Kent bsntered. and Dolly said, seriously, He isn't really mine, he's Mans"
 Nonsense! What has Nan to do with Princes?"
 "Oh, it doesn't matter that she's married to that old hobgoblin. I mean that cant stop her loving her Prince"
 !, Don't, Dolly it isn't nice for a little girl to say things like that" Nice or not-its true talk. You see, Nan ought to have married Mir. Finley in the first place."
 Hush, Dolly" Kent spoke sternly. "Nan's my sister, and l forbid you to gossip about her." Al right, orry. I won't Miss Matte isn't your sister, is she? May , I talk about herr"
 Yes, If you like" and the young man smiled.
 , Well, she's a meddlesome Matte. What do'you s'pose she's doing now? She's looking down here at us,"
 The two were on the bridge now, the little rustic affair that added picturesqueness to the scene. Dolly had turned and was looking back toward the house.
 What sharp eyes you have" Kert said, looking, too. q can scarcely see her. The dark comes quickly"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
sssu0N sERvcE NAVY BLUE BROCK

Plaid wool in soft blues on a gray background offers a note Of relief to this navy blue frock with its original neckline and sleeve trimmings, The wide leather belt is in a very deep blue and empha- sizes the slenderness of the line.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Embroidered Velvet

Bridge gowns are featured this season in style pageants. being a little more ornate and elaborate than the usual afternoon gown. Elm broidered velvet is liked for tbese outfits.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
For Early Fall

The tailleur of plaid kasha cloth is particularly smart for early fall and is worn with the most severe and untrimmed felt hat.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Turn Bristles Down

Never let hair brushes lie with the bristles up while drying as this softens the bristles and also softens the glue which holds the bristles and brush together
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Curious Fad

Necklaces of pearls with loops of the beads going down the back in- stead of the front are one of the surious fashion fads of this season.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Ostrich Fringe

Deep ostrich fringe is used on eve- ming wraps and evening gowns to give the effect of huffiness and light ness without any weight.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Lettuce will keep fresh for a week if you put 1t in cloth or in a paper bag. then put it in a pail and keep on the ice or in a cool plscA.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Worn Outside Sleeve

Bracelets are worn outside the sleeves of the new gowns, and they are of all widths and types.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

To Clean Covers The covers of cloth bound books may be sponged with chloroform if they seem badly soiled.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Powder Conipacts

Powder Conipacts Jeweled powder compacts come in very expensive combinations of siI- yer and platinum or in semi-precious stones and silver,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Gossip;s Corner
New t'oioi's

New COiors Champagne and putty colors are very much in evidence in coats and two-piece costumes for winter
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

salt Toughcns Meat Never add salt to uncooked mcat
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

? FABLEs ON HEALTH
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Keens Intfnce FrnsI.

(Continued in Our Next Issue)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
SANTA TO VISIT
 INDUSTRIES HERE
Operation Heads Plan For Pleasure Of
 Riddles

Nearly all industrial companies of the Birmingham district have requested Santa Claus to visit their properties during the next ten days or two weeks and make merry with the boys and girls whose fathers are employed in the min ing towns of Alabama.
 It is understood that this request has been granted in every instance the re- suit being that the children will be en- tertained and remembered during the holidays.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company, department of social science, has outlined its parties dur ing the holidays. Plays will be given at some of the operations, while old fashioned Christmas trees will be ar ranged at others. The practice of chil- dren exchanging presents with their companions will be followed and in all instances the kiddies attending the Christmas trees will be remembered Celebrations along these lines will be held at the Ensley school, Edgewater Bayview, Docena, Winonah, Westfield and in all the main villages.
 Similar events also will be provided by the DeBardeleben Coal corporation the Sloss company, the Pratt Fuel and others. The company schools will be dismissed along with the county schools under whose general supervision they are operated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
The WeU-Dressed Man
 By Beaundsh OCCASION
The Two-Finger Glove

Some one, with a knack fer poppy grams, has remarked that trifles make up perfection, but perfection is not trifle. And q potential effusionist wrote that 'so the little minutes, humble though they be, make the mighty ages" and so forth. Now comes the French with a proverbs that "the nothings in dress are everything to appearance" All of which is a good deal like declar- Ing that water is wet, sugar is sweet and fire burns. Mems dress is self evidently an affair of incidentals, be cause the essentials allow but few and slight variations of effect. For ex- ample, your suit may be single ebreasted or double; it cannot be anything else. Contrariwise, women's clothes rob the rainbow, plunder the periods and filch the fashions of the world since it be- gan, from ancient Phoenicia down to modern Paris.
 The two incidentals of ones dress most sighted are gloves and shoes. Yet, these are all-important to correct appear ance, because they bespeak that at tention to details which differentiates the smartly turned out man from the shoddy smart. Gloves and shoes bear the hardest burden of wear and, there fore, should be most carefully watched and most frequently replaced. Wear neither until they wear out. Cast them aside before they begin to cast reflec- tions upon you.
 Among types of gloves or mitts for confessedly cold-weather use that are gaining wider vogue, because they are uncommonly practical and comfortable,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
WANTS WATCH KEPT
 ON RIBBLE HOME
Abernethy Sentences Defendant
 In Liquor Case

Judge H. B. Abernethy Monday or dered officers of his court to visit the home of W. A. Ribble, Route s, at least once a week after he had sen tenced Ribble to pay a fine of S25O and to serve 90 days at hard labor after heinz convicted of violation of prohibition laws.
 Mrs. Jennie Ribble, mother of w. A. Ribble, was fined $50 on the same of fense, and a third defendant, charged with disorderly conduct, was told to shake the dust of Birmingham from his shoes."
 The trial Monday followed raid about 10 days ago by deputy sheriffs in which six gallons of liquor is said to have been confiscated. Over 40 wis istors were at the Ribble home when the raid was made.
 Occurrences in this home are the most outrageous that have been brought to light by county authorities since my administration" Judge "Ab' declraed. '.tAnd hereby command of ficers of this court to visit this place each week" Palmer Bell, attorney for the Ribbles, stated that he plans to ap. peal the case.