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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16

A pair of sparrows nestcd on my
roof this year. They were good Amer
lean citizcns-energetic, happy, chat
tcrins and bustling about their little
home from morning to night. From
the first. the youngsters were Live
Wires. They wore Ma and Pa Spar
row to FRAGILE rustling for the menu
and grew by leaps and bounds like
young balloons.
Then came the proud day when for
the first time, they perched on the
edge of the nest and viewed the hori-
ION with delighted eyes. No joyous
young human adventurer was ever
more eager to be up and at it than
were those baby sparrows with their
pudgy little bills and diminutive tails.
An appealing picture!
But there was no sentimental yecp-
ing for Mr.. and Mrs. Sparrow. Those
eager flutterings of fledgling wings
had but one significance to thcm-lT
WAS TIME THOSE KIDS WE'RE
HUSTLING FOR THEMSELVES.
The parents needed a rest, the young
stcrs needed the experience, the tradi-
tions of the whole sparrow tribe de-
manded it. So after day or two Pa
and Ma gave them shove and the
youngsters are off and away to make
careers for themselves.
What a pity that VIC human parents
have forgotten all we knew when we
were first cousins to the sparrows.
Every day the fledglings pass
through my office
Flcdglings with pin feathers hard
ening into bitter spikes because they
are not allowed to grow into adven-
turing feathers. Who won't allow
'em? Mama and Papa Human.
Billy's %. He has worked since
he was IL. He's earning as much as
Dad is now. He has a job in the
city AM commutes. Forty minutes
every morning it takes to go to his
work--40 inutes every night he spends
in going back. And when he comes
back he leaves all his friends in the
city.
Billy wants to take a room in n
Bachelors Hotel in the city. He wants
to be near his Gang. They're n good
Gang, lively, healthy, ambitious young
sters, mostly in his own lne-auto
Salnsmcn. Several of them are mar
ricd. Billy would like to sit around
in the married homes at night like
the other fellows do. He'd like To
marry himself. BUT
Ma and Pa say it's his duty to
stay at home and help pay the eH.
penseS. Pa might be won over, but
Ma cries and takes on terrible when
he suggests leaving. So Bill stays
at home. Every day he seems more
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
LISTEN, WORLD Tim: s.! .s, ss.,s a: Nest
By ELSIE ROBINSON

csting young college graduates. Re
Gently they have taken an apartment
for themselves. They want Cora Ia
80 in with them. But when Cora
mentioned it at home Mother and
Aunt Rita had a FIT.
They pointed out, with tears and
gasps and snorts of rage, that they
had nothing. NOTHING to live for
but Cora. So she'll be an Unnatural
Monster il she deserts them in their
old age after all they've done for her.
Moreover, no Nice Girl would want
to live that way, anyhow.
This sounds both reasonable and
righteous, but is, in reality, bunch
OF blah. Ii Mamma and Auntie have
nothing else to live for but Cora. they
ought to be ashamed of themselves.
They're ~ and ~ years old, respec-
lively. They should by this time have
accumulated many interests and con-
facts which will make life worth liv-
ing. And if they have been too lazy,
stupid or timid to establish such in
tcrcsts they've no business making
Cora suffer for the same.
AS for No Nice Girl Living Away
From Home-that's more Blah. The
world is full of Nice Girls living away
from homeland profiting greatly by
the experience.
Billy and Cora need to be showed
out of the nest. Their present rebel
lion is Natures lusty protest against
hampering, unwholesome program
Unless Something or Somebody comes
along TO disrupt that program these
two young people are going to stay
soft around the bill and weak in the
hop all their lives. They'll be just
about as much use to themselves and
society as if they'd died in their shell.
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Foxy Grandpa's
Stories
About a Live TookhpieEs

About a Live Tookhpjc& y
Isn't it funny, Foxy Grandpel
said Bobby as We sat at table In hS
dia, "how at home and in soric oxh&
countries it Il considered very hnt6S
lite to pick your teeth. while In others
it is all right?"
Yes said. 1T Is strange But
you must always follow the customs
of country. Then you will never b.
conspicuous or attract unnecessary at
tention."
Il don't PICK my teeth where I
shouldn't" said Bunny, "but I often
attract more attention than is neces-
sary. Sometimes it is embarrassing
to me- he added modestly.
"Of course" laughed, people are
bound to he interested in you, Bunny.
Because not many rabbits travel
around like you do"
Il suppose So" murmured Bunny.
We left the city and went up into
the country by motor and one day we
stopped by the bank of wide and
very muddy river. We didn't get out
Of the car-for which I was thankful
afterwards-but just stopped under q
tree for a while to look around.
While We were sitting there-it was
very lonely part of the country and
the loneliest road you ever saw-we
heard n splash in the water.
Bunny and Bobby nudged me at the
same time and we sat perfectly still.
Splash. again and then out of the
water came an eye. Then head and
then waddling out on its four feet
came great big crocodile.
We never moved. We knew be
couldn't get into the car and We wers
safe from him. But would he stop so
that we could see him?
Bunny's lucky feet must have done
the trick, for that big crocodile stop
ped right where we could see him.
First he gave a great yawn and I
noticed that there was a little bird
lowering in n tree near by.
The crocodile yawned again and
then seemed to fall asleep with his
mouth open.
Then it happened.
Down out of the tree flew the little
bird and right straight into the croco-
dies mouth.
Again Bunny and Bobby nudged me.
All in and around that little bird
walkcd-right in the cavernous mouth
of that awful crocodile, which could
have swallowed him feathers and all
without turning hair-if he had any
hair to turn.
whats the bird doing?" whispered
Bobby, when he could stand it no
longer.
Eating what's left in the croco-
dies mouth. and also leeches and
other things which grow in his mouth
and make him uncomfortable" whis-
pered Bunny.
"Oh," gasped Bobby.
We waited while and for all I
know that little bird is still hopping
around inside the crocodile's mouth.
because when we left he was stiD
at it.
"They both seemed TO be enjoying
themselves" l laughed.
THE crocodile would be pretty UNI
comfortable without that Zic-Zac,"
said Bunny, you know that is his
name. And I've noticed a lot of for
eigners out here picking their teeth.
so l guess the crocodile wants to be
in style"
Yes ] laughed. Hes got a live
toothpick."
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Service, Inc.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Advice to the
Lovelorn
No Other Man
By Beatrice Fairfax.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAN:
L am married and have a daughter
10 years Cf age, have been separated
from my husband since the war. In
the meantime | met another young
man, whom | have learned to love Il
great deal. lie returns my love.
My husband has been sending me
money for my daughter ever since the
day we separated. About five months
ago, / met my husband by chance, and
after long talk, he escorted me home.
He has been calling at my home, and
taking my daughter and myself out
for pleasure about three times a week.
. He has asked me to forgive him and
start life all over again. In other
words. he regrets what he has done.
He wants to provide a new home for
my daughter and myself.
| have forgiven my husband and
would like to 90 back to him. But
cannot get this other man out of my
heart. | love him, more than my hus.
band, ut present. Please tell me what
you would do if you were in my posi-
ton. A. II.
Your duty is to your daughter, your
husband and your home. You are a
married woman and so you are not
free to accept any mans love save that
Of your husband.
Since he is repentant and you have
forgiven him, by all means go back
to him and let him provide Il home for
you and your daughter. Put the other
man resolutely ont of your thoughts.
Break off with him altogether. Such
friendship can only make troub,> for
yourself. your husband and the young
man. When you are busy making II
happy home for your husband and
daughter. you will soon forget your
fancy for the other man.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Mee}itations Of
a Wife
BY Helen Rowland
,Woman's Fatal Gift

.Woman's Fatal Gift
The great tragedy OF woman is that
she always SUFFERS before she is
hurt, as well as afterward.
Her gift Of uncanny presciencc. by
which she always knows when man
is going to do something he shouldn't
do or fail TO do something he should
do, is a curse-not blessing.
She knows. just by the way the
telephone tinkles, when he is at the
other end of the wire and is going to
break a date or a promise or one OF
the Commandments.
She is acutely aware that he is
going to. forget to mail the letter or
to return the umbrella. even while she
trustingly hands. it to him.
The very sight Of the new blonde
at the club dance gives her chill
because she knows he is going to make
a fool of himself over the woman.
She feels in her bones" that he i;
lying, when he assures her that he
will break away from the poker game
Mt midnight or that he hasn't had n
drink or that he won't forget to put
out the hall light-but what good does
that do herr?
She knows, months before HE does
that he is in love ~ith her-and has
the wedding decorations all planned
before he has discovered the color of
her eye.
She knows when it is going to rain.
when unlimited guests are coming.
when the. cake is going to "fall.
when the car is going to break down.
when she isn't going to enjoy the
party, when she is going to have o
headache, and when she is going to
DIE!
Man hay have to have barometers.
charts, weather bureaus and all sorts
Of things to tell him what is going TO
happen. But n woman is her own for
tune teller; and she doesn't need anv
seers or signs to foretcll a thing for
hcr-if it's n calamity
Feminine intuition is n curse that
was sent upon all the daughters Of
Eve, as punishment for the first
woman's foolish curiosity.
Eve wanted TO KNOW!- And
now she knows, everything BEFORE
it happens
That's why she suffers so!
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Fashions Fads
and Fancies
BY Mildred Ash

Flappcrs' flat-fastened purses are
of oblong shape and developed in the
brightest shades of lcather-just the
tones of the velour or stitched velvet
tailored hats worn when they are
carried. The little flap at the top
of such bag is held in place by he.
ing drawn through n stiff cross-piecI.
Gloves gather gaiety as the fall
season advances. TO match the hats
and purses spoke of above. they are
trimmed in the brightest kid facings,
pipings and appliQues. Cuffs con
tinually find new and divcrting ways
of attracting and holding attention.
although quito a number Of pull,on
and other cuffless types of gloves are
being worn by those whose preccpts
are followed.
The rules for fcrruleS say that they
absolutely must match the handles of
the umbrellas. Thick. carved handles
of imitation ivory, jade, amber or
coral are sen on the newest models.
that are shorter and more chubby than
ever.
Purses Of pearls. with designs
of rhinestoncs, Jet or imitation rubies.
emeralds or amethysts. are very much
the vogue for evening wear. Mounted
on an antique finish silt frame. such
an exquisite purse carries fittings
to match the frame.
The art Of AIgiers is brought to us
by the hand-loomed. fine wooden
shawls that are hand-embroidered in
the most colorful native designs. Very
large, these shawls, TO be had in
square and circular shapes. form a
completely enveloping wrap.
Gray as Dover fog Is the Dover
gray which Paris pronounccs the
latest and most approved hosiery
shade. This neutral tone is espe-
cially well suited to accompany the
green, blue and red hues of the au-
tumnal frocks.
Fulfilling all wishes for an ultra
smart slipper for street wear, the new
"Wishbonc Saddle" pumps have a
broad front strapping in the shape Of
wishbonc. This novelty effect is
developed in lizard skin on slippers
of suede or kid.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Yes or No?

Is it anywhere possible to draw
fresh water for drinking purposes
from the surface of the ocean?
.. Is there any other death valley
besides that in California?
Answers to these questions may be
found
]. Yes. Off the coasts of Norway
and Scotland fresh water from the
streams hes along the surface of the
sea without mixing to such an extent
that the fresh water may be used for
drinking.
>. Yes. There is a death valley in
Java where a gas seep gives off so
much carbon diOxidc that the lower
layers of air in the valley are COM
pletely filled with il.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16

and more out of the Gang-out Of
the world.
Twenty years from now Bill is go
ing to be one of those horrible, flabby
fussy old he-maids unless someone
gives him powerful shove from tho
nest, PRONTO!
Cora's %. She lives with her wild
owed mother and aunt. Cora has been
working since she was 10. She has q
splendid position in bonding house
There are two other girls thcre-inter.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Table Talks
Another Budget
BY Alice Irwin

I'VE are n young couple who have
been married three years. We start
ed without cent and have both
worked every day since. As a re
suit of our efforts we have n new
car all paid for, furniture paid for ex-
ccpt the piano, and $4,000 equity in a
double bungalow. We have always
tried to be as economical as possible,
but have never had budget Of a1y
kind.
I'VE had planned on my quitting
work downtown when we bought our
home, but almost Immediately after
ward my husband received an unex-
pected cut in wages. and now | am
afraid We cannot make ends meet
on his salary alone. We also had
to come down on the rent Of the other
side of our house. Please suggest Il
budget for our needs based on my
husbands salary alone, if you do not
think that that is impossible.
my husband receives $3.50 each
week and we receive S45 month rent
from half of the house. Perhaps once
every two or three months my hus-
band has a chance to work overtime,
and then, of course, his salary IS
more. but that cannot be relied upon
at all.
"Our payments on the house arc
SS5.42 each month, which includes j.
tercst. Payments on the piano are
$3.50 each month. Light, gas anil
water average about 81 month.
Taxes on the house last year were
500, but they will probably be more
for the last few years on account
Of street improvements. Life inSu.-
ance for both of us is $77.16 a year.
My husband takes the street car 10
work and carries his lunches. Laun-
dry is $1.26 week.
IL believe | have listed all our fixed
expenses. There should be something
allowed for upkccp of the houses, as
tenants are always getting things out
Of order. The food and clothing items
| leave to you. There are just the
two of us in the family.
Il hope you will be able to figure
out n budget that will cover all Of
the above. 1t is rather discouraging
to look ahead to working outside the
home for the next six years until the
trust deed on the house is paid up"
Indeed, it is discouraging: and it
need not be faced. BY careful man.
agemcnt-and it is clear that these
young people arc careful managers
the husbands earnings can be made
to cover all the absolutely necessary
expenses. Hero is the budget which |
had suggested TO them:
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] have checrfully omitted the item
clothing from this budget. Prob
ably both husband and wife have a
sufficient stock on hand and renewals
may come when the extra income is
earned. The $5J which is put aside
here for rent, plus the S45 receive
from the tenant, allows 800 month.
for the payments on the house and the
upkecp.
Such n schedule will be hard ut
first, since both Of these young per-
sons have probably been used TO econ
omizing less vigorously. But it can Lc
done and think | can promise that
IT will prove worth while.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16

That's why she suffers sol
Copyright, 1925. King Feature Syn, Inc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16

Eve wanted to KNOW!- And
now she knows, everything BEFORE
it happens
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Helpful Hints

To remove iron mould, dissolve a
teaspoonful Of common salt in a des-
sert spoonful of lemon juice. Stretch
the material over a basin Of boiling
water. and rub with the solution till
the stain disappears.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16

Feminine intuition is a curse that
was sent upon all the daughters Of
Eve, as n punishment for the first
woman's foolish curiosity.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Ii | 1! Lett

a Constructive Force in the Community
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Do You Know That

At the corner Of Berlin street the
policeman controlling the traffic
stands on an 'island" about eighteen
inches high
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-07
Kirkland Mail I rnck
Plunges Into Lake!
Runs Off Dock at
Madison Park
Ferry Slip

A TRUCK load Of mail Il In 20
n feet Of VRter of tho Madison
park dock. wednesday. while resl
dents or towns east Of tho lake vain,
ly walt Tor their carriers.
The truck slipped into is wet berth
quietly while the driver. George +,
slrston. was buying newspaper AZ
a stand
In the truck are mail bags for the
towns Of Kirkland. Monohan. Red.
mond lssaquah. High Point and
Preston, according 20 ". c. Wander.
wort superintendent OF railway
mails
Due 20 the depth Of the water deer
sea divers viii b. employed TO fas,en
rigging 70 the truck 70 bring u 10 the
surface The mail bags may be sx.
treated first.
Driver stratton was waiting az the
ferry slip for the ferry Lincoln.
witch plies between Madison park
and Kirkland. when be left the truck
for moment and went back 20 the
news stand
Hia attention was attracted by q
loud splash and he Surned in um'
90 sse the waters close over hii
truck His emergency brakes had
failed 20 hold.
Stratton, who has the contract
for carrying the mall. must eGtrieats
the mail and truck AZ his own ex-
pense. Vandervoort said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-07
TEACHER SLAIN
Wisconsin Chaperone Killed
by Man Who Ends Life

MADISON. Wis, Jan. Miss
Lora Palmer. rs. university in,
structor and chaperon at the
Frncch house, was shot and fatally
wounded today by +. X Bernard,
HibbinE. MINI.
Bernard blew his brains out few
moments after the shooting, which
occurred In the front room OF the
house Miss Palmer regained con.
sciousucss long enough TO reveal the
name OF the asasilant whilo she
was being taken to the general hos.
pitHh She became unconscious
again before she could give any mo.
tive for the shooting.
No one witnessed the tragedy.
Bernard. who was about % years
old. Is not listed as a student here.
Friends Of Miss Palmer believe the
tragedy resulted from lovers quar-.
rel. Miss Palmer and Bernard have
been sweethearts for considerable
length OF time. Il was stated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-07
Seattle Vets Get
Bonus Certificates

Scores of Seattle war veterans arc
receiving adjusted. service cortin,
Gates In tho form OF 2U.ycar en-.
dowmspt policies. payable in most
eases, January I. 1916 The Ger.
tifIcatsH were mailed from washing,
ton January / They call Tor the
payment Of various sums. accord.
ing to length ~ service, In cash, az
the expiration OF 20 years
Any bank or trust company e. au.
thorized, when tho policy is years
old, to lend certain amounts on II.
The amount for the third year is
about cents on the dollar: FOR the
10th year. 80 cents on tho dollar:
for the 10th year. 70 cents. and for
tho 10th year. 90 cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-07
Ghosts Scared Away!
Publicity or Prayer? Boy and Girl
Under Strange Influence; Three Die

4 S,ANTA CLARA. Cal Jan. T.
- Publicity or prayer have allaycd
the Santos ghost"
The spirits that for seven nights
have appeared nj precisely the
same hour to Adeline and John
santos failed 10 appear az all last
night. while hundreds Of curious
persons milled abou, outside the
Santos home.
Tho Santos family and their Por.
tuRucse friends shy that II was not
the publicity. that ghosts are not
afraid OF individuals or OF crowds,
but that the collective prayer Of
fercd by 200 Portuguese religious
enthusiasts Mondny night proved
sufficient to exercise tho ghosts
A background OF mcdigl mystery,
violent death and religious cnthus.
insm causes the Ehostly visitation
10 stand out as unusual phenomena.
according TO DR. Joseph Cation,
san Francisco psychiatrist who,
among scores OF other outsiders"
went TO the Santos home last night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-07
Pan Congress Booze!
Move Started to Force Lawmakers to
Ban All Drinking Parties

.yIrAsHiNsTuN Ia. Frsildr
w " naiieHaI 5nriety nius, stinuns
cut the rcd lantern of danger and
AJAX Where do wo 80 from horY
Representative t'pshaw, Georgia. told
the United Press today In comment
ing on the Scott divorce ease IN Al.
pann. Mich
stirred by tho revelations % Off.
ciai drinking ia Washington as re.
Vsaled IN The divorce action brought
b. Representative Scott. % Nicai.
gan. rEuinSi his wife, Upshaw de-,
mhndcd that every government off.
clal "slgn tho pledge or Eivc up his
position"
The Association Against tho Pro.
hihtion Amendment and Wayne II,
Wheeler. general counsel for the
Anti Saloon league, Joined in the de-
mand
The Scott case tends 10 add 70
the already overwhelming contempt
for the Voistcud act by otherwise
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-07

prohibited 4 policeman from shgHg,
ing 10 other business The service
sts.tlau. lie said would b. pntronlzcd
by an hiu brother officers,
Two months later. IN August, 1924,
Mra Tuills got 81, 500 more in dam.
HEc suit settlement and Fuqua per-
undel her 60 invest $500 more on
fhc promise that ahe could stop work
with earnlugs OF $3.50 a month from
her investment u ~ alleged
Just nu soon as the ii.f5o was In,
vested. Mrs futile charges Fuaua
repudlatsd the transaction. denied
hr had ever received any money
aud said "He would see her staryo
20 death before hc could pay her
anything and told her II shs knew
Hhai was good for her shc would
leave seattle
Tho ease MAS flied hy smith and
fiiloit, Dexter Horton building.
Its nothing bu, case of black.
mail. ruqua charged when Informed
% the sut. Further than that I
have nothing 10 say until I consult
M attorney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-07
ROADS DAMAGED
Freeze viii Cost County
$4,000, Is Estimate

Storm damages TO dirt and gravel
roads in King county will cost the
county $4,000. commissioners esti.
mated Wednesday Every piece OF
road machinery in the county has
been put in service since the recent
thaw left scores OF roads impossible.
Frost penetrated the roads in the
l6wlands about IL inches and when 1t
left the ground the roads became
honeycomtsd with water pockets.
Commissioner Dobson said.
The Enumelaw road high up in
the hills was not damaged, because
a heavy fall OF snow prevented frost
penetrating. six inches OF gravel
applied to the highline road TO Ta.
coma last year prevented serious
damage on that highway.
Dobson and Paul said IL will be
several months before all roads are
passable again.