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The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18

a little English, and, judging from
his clothing, as compared with the
rest of them, was rather prosper
Gus. as he had both coat and trous-
ers, or rather they had been coat
and pants before they became rags,
On his feet he wore grass sandals
and a coat of dirt as old as him.
self. He named over several hotels
among them the Astor, which we
selected on his say-so. We told
him to take US there at once.
The short December day was
drawing to close, and the dark
heavy clouds were beginning to Sift
the air full of fine snow. After Sc
curing rooms we paid the ricksha
man, giving him a few cents for
chow money with orders to report
at o'clock the following morning.
Disdaining the dry toast and
marmalade on the regular British
menu of the British hotel, we or
dered ham and eggs in true Ameri-
can style. Thus fortified against
the stinging air, we left for a day
of sightseeing. Cold and frozen as
the ground was, it was not cold
enough to kill the terrible odor
that was everywhere.
We had just left our hotel when
we were attracted by a small
crowd of boys who seemed to be
scrambling for something. AS we
drew near we saw a young son OF
Britain, well fed, well dressed, in
the center of a crowd of dirty, rag
ged, hungry-looking native boys,
some of whom had bloody noses.
The young Englishman had a hand
full of small coins. These he threw
into the air. AS they fell the Chi
nese boys would scramble for them.
AS they scrambled the English boy
would light into them with his
hard little fists and take the coins
away He had the blood flowing
freely, yet at each toss one or two
would be lucky and get away 4
British policeman stood by laugh
ing.
Entering another street, we or
dered our ricksha man to go slow
ly, as We wished to look at the
crowd. Here we saw many beg
gars. Peddlers of all kinds called
their wares, and coolies burdened
with all kinds of merchandise
chanted to their fayorite god to
give them strength.
In front of a little shop stood a
man chained about the waist to an
iron post. Around his neck he
wore a board like a great collar
On the board was small morsel
of food, which he was trying to
slide into his mouth. The board
was too wide to permit him to
reach his mouth with his hands.
We stopped and asked our ricksha
man why he stood thus. He asked
the man what his crime was The
victim replied that he had stolen
about 30c worth of food, for which
he had been sentenced by a British
police Judge to stand at that spot
for thirty days. During this time
he must beg his food and beg some
one to feed him. The owner of the
little shop had placed the food be-
fore him that morning, but, just to
have some sport, would not permit
anyone to put it into his mouth
We learned further from the
ricksha man that for minor crimes
the offender was locked in neck
| stocks and turned loose for from
ten to thirty days. 1t was almost
impossible for a victim to rest dur
ing the entire period as the boards
were square.
Leaving the downtown district,
fr0D+iD17od on para Two
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18
San Carlos Asbestos
Mine Resumes Work

Mining operations have been re-
sumed by the San Carlos Asbestos
Mining companys property on con-
tract basis. The company has a
market for the output of it's mines
and, with the price of fiber increas-
ing and a number of inquiries for
asbestos received recently, the af-
fairs of the company are steadily
improving. The board of directors
has taken under advisement a ten
tative offer to purchase some of the
company's claims.
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18
w. G.. McAdOO Passes
Through to HOlbrOOk

William G. McAdoo passed
through Winslow Saturday after
noon en- route to Holbrook, where
he spent Sunday visiting with
friends, DR.. and Mrs. Earl Taylor,
Mr.. McAdoO will remain in North
ern Arizona until the date Of the
snake dance, when he will be the
guest, with Freeman Older, editor
of the San Francisco Call, Of Gov
ernor Hunt at POlacca.
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18
Indians Will Ride Buffalo
Bareback at Gallup Affair

Wild buffalo will be ridden bare
back by Indian riders at the Inter
Tribal Indian Ceremonial at Gal
lup Aug. 26, q and %, according
to an announcement made by the
program committee.
Indians from six tribes will make
the attempt The buffalo have al
ready outrun some of the swiftest
of Indian ponies on the range
where they are grazing. Only one
of the herd has ever been mounted
before, it is said.
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18
Snowflake Votes 50 to 8
To Retain Corporation

The election last Friday to deter
mine whether Snowflake was to re-
tain its corporation called out a
good majority of the voters of the
town. When the ballots were
counted the tally showed SO votes
in favor of retaining the corpora
tion and votes in favor of its abo-
lition.
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18
Reported Oil Company
Buys HOlbrOOk Ranch

1t was reported in Winslow the
latter part of the week that the
Taylor-Fuller Oil company had
purchased the John McLaws ranch
near. Holbrook. The consideration
was said to have been $37,500
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18
Tax Rate for Arizona
Fixed by Commission

a state tax rate of 78c for each
800 of assessed valuation has been
officially announced, by the State
Tax commission at Phoenix.
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18
Local Man Gives Reasons
For Revolutions in China

Stephen Horton, Local Writer Tells OF COnd
tiOns He SmeIled Fifteen Years Ago While
Serving AS a Cob in the Navy Of Uncle Sam.
The Winslow mail., 1925-08-18

Continued on Page Two.)
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

magic on the magician and changed him into a puppy dog, and if he catches you in his castle, you will be sorry"
 Huh, Who's fraid of an old magician? Just you tell me that, Mister Strange Creature, shall follow you, because ] know that you know short cut to the castle and when I get inside the castle, I shall work magic on every single thing, 90 that the magician can never live there again. and l shall have it for my very own"
 "You'd better run home, Mrs. Grundy!" Mr. Tuney said. If the magician works magic on you, he may change you into a little pig again."
 But Mrs. Grundy wasn't 10 be turned back so easily and, when the strange creature led the way to- wards the magicians castle. the witch followed.
 Maybe when we get to a place where the trees and bushes are real thick we can run real fast and leave old Mrs. Grundy way behind!" the strange creature whispered 10 Rag gedy Andy.
 So. after awhile. when they came to real thick part of the woods,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Letter from Leslie Prescott to the Little Marquise, Care of the
 Snnraf DraMRr

Little Marquise, Care of the
 Secret Drawer
 As I 'take my pen in hand" to write you, dear secret contidante' wonder what your problems were in that far off time when you were the sweetheart of king.
 Were you very unhappy when you saw your kingly lover devoting himself to some other woman? Of course, he did make love to other women, for that is considered not only the prerogative of kings but of all other men.
 And, by the same token, you must have seen it, for notwith- standing that pleasing fable that love IS blind, any woman who loves man can tell when another woman Is in love with him, if she sees Ahem together.
 What did you do, little Mar Guise?
 Did you reproach your sweet heart and brave the anger of a king or did you keep 1t all to yourself and pretend to him that you did not believe that the man whom you had loved and who had vowed that he loved you could possibly be disloyal to you?
 I believe, little Marquise, that many a clever woman has brought her lover back to her feet by mak- ing him believe that she could not think that he would in any way betray her trust in him. So, I am quite sure that you never showed even if your heart was breaking,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
by Jokwuy NrueMe

the strange creature said, Now is our time, Let's run" And catching hold of hands, the strange creature, Raggedy Ann and the others all ran as fast as they could and left Mrs. Grundy the witch hehind.
 And the puppy dog, who was really the magician, ran along with them until they came to the back door of the great castle.
 The strange creature found the door key under the mat and un- locked the door and they all went inside and locked inc door behind them. Now let old Mrs. Grundy come" the strange creature cried. "she will not be able to get in- side"
 We must find some way to change the magician from a puppy dog back into his own shape again" Raggedy Ann said. For l know he doesn't wish to be puppy dog any longer!" The puppy dog understood what Raggedy Ann said, so he caught hold of Raggedy Ann's apron and pulled her towards an- other room. Of course Raggedy Andy and the others went along. And there, upon a table where the magician had been reading. was book of magic. It was very easy for Raggedy Ann 10 read in the book inc bnVy fp Rl b,, ni. back into his own shape and in two minutes there he stood
 "Ha" the magician cried. "I was afraid l might have to eat bones for the rest of my life l am very glad you changed me from a puppy dog, Raggedy Ann, And now that I know it isn't any fun being changed into Something you do not wish to be, I shall show you some of my magic" And thc magician took a little bottle Of rcd powder and blew some upon the strange creature.
 "Hokus pokus" inc magician said, for that is d very magical word, and as they watched Rag gedy Ann and her friends saw the strange creature change into a very nice little boy.
 Why" Lady Lindy said. Tt is Lundy. my own little boy who dis appeared so many years ago."
 And she took the little boy, Lun- dy on her lap and the two were very happy. And Raggedy Ann and the others were very happy too. And the magician said
 Now I know you are all as hun gry as I am. so we will all go in the dining room and have a nice dinner and then I shall tell you why little Lundy was changed into d strange creature"
 So they followed the magician into inc dining room and watched the plates Of food and the dishes Of ice cream float around in the air to every ones place and it was very, very lovely dinner. as you may well imagine.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
The Trick Which Jerry Ticer Plays
 on MalgC,

My promise to Lillian that l would return and take a nap while she also slept was one that deem. ed far better broken than kept. l was too excited to be sleepy, but l knew she was so faigued that in all probability she was already asleep. My going back into the room would only awaken her so decided 10 stay outdoors with the children when I should have found them.
 When I first stepped into the door. however, there was no trace Of them to be seen, gazcd search tngly around lawn and garden, barnyard and orchard. then lifted my eyes to the distant hill slope which is the farms chief charm. Just emerging from the cedars which top it came the little process sion for which l was searching. With the thrill at my heart which the sight of my small sons happi- ness always brings me ] began to walk swiftly toward the hill. l met them half way so slow and sedate was the progress of Lady" the old and decrepit horse beloved as much by Marion and Junior as by her owner, Jerry Ticer.
 Jerry, hired by Lillian to give the children an afternoon of horseback riding. had the pride of his office in every line of his figure as he walked at "Lady's" head holding her bit that she might not stumble unwar- fly and unseat Junior. My man. child. sitting stiffly erect, with his small heels drumming "Lady's' sides and his arms rigidly holding the bridle reins, was the most adorable figure imaginable = to my perceptions, at least. Marion trudged by "Lady's' side close 10 Junior, her eyes watching him so closely that frequently she stum- bled upon the uneven path though always fighting herself with the ability of children to keep their feet under conditions that would send an adult sprawling.
 The Exuberance of Childhood
 When I met them I turned and fell into place beside Marion, slip' ping my hand beneath her clbow to insure her remaining on her feet. She raised shining face to mine.
 "Oh, Auntie Madge'" she gur- gled. There never was such good time as we have had. Do you know I kneeled down on "Lady's" back and rode, and Jerry says l ought to be able to stand up on her back pretty soon."
 1T can stand up on her back now" Junior piped eXcitedly. Want to see me-"
 He drew one plump foot upward, while I darted behind Marion and seized him. At the same moment Jerry stopped the horse abruptly.
 Jerry" I said sharply, for my small lads sudden movement had frightened me, what have you been teaching these children? These things are dangerous. Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

Underwood would never permit"
 Don't get excited, Miss Graham" ." Jerry advised with the unconscious impotence Of his type. q hain't let the kids do nuthin' dangerous. always hold on to Junior when he stands upon Lady,. He's safer than he is sitting down while Marion there don't need nobody. She can keep her balance anywhere Besides lady shes just as stiddy as q rock, Look at her broad back. You couldn't fall off her if you tried l tell you what, Miss Graham, why don't you try her yourself? Then you'll see how easy she sets, just like a rocking chair"
 There was a gleam in his eyes which should have warned me, but the children gleetully and cnthus- iaslically seconding his proposal took my attention from him. l was surprised to find how strong was my own inclination to accept his ridiculous offer. To ride horseback gracefully always has been an un- fulfilled ambition which my pc Cuniary cOmmon-SenSe has prevent ed my gratifying. But l never have forgotten the happiness of one sum- mer of my childhood spent on a farm where there was horse which was permitted to ride. Marions s glowing face brought back to me q vivid memory of that glorious time, and with a sudden irresponsible im- pulse I lifted Junior from the sad dle. Then with a sobering second thought I looked around warily.
 Where is your father?" l asked, remembering the elder Ticer's ap- petite for gossip.
 Gone over to our place with Jim" Jerry responded, evidently reading my thoughts. "Jim's going to help him mend some harness. and he won't be back for an hour, If you'll jest come down this Gay bit, there's a big stump you kin use 10 get OH llS DdCh'
 Managed to Get on Horse"
 With the years of discretion sud- denly gone glimmcring, l followed Lady" to the stump, and despite my awkwardness managed, flound- eringly, with Jerry's help, to get on the horses back. l remembered enough of my childhood training to enable me 10 guide her without Jerry's protecting hand upon the bit. Up the hill and back again and around the orchard l rode, shutting my mental eyes to the ludicrouS picture I knew 1 was making and enjoying every minute of the ex- perience. When we came out upon the level grassy plot between the farmhouse and my beloved perennial garden I prepared to dismount. Then suddenly l clutched my reins tightly instead and gave a little scream of dismay.
 For as Jerry sounded a few pro- vocative notes upon a harmonlca which he surreptitiously had lifted to his mouth, "Lady'' suddenly whirled and circled around an imaginary track with mincing' dancing steps!
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

Breakfast - Orange juice, broil- ed bacon, soft cooked eggs, cream ed potatoes, bran and raisin muf- fins, milk, coffee.
 Luncheo Potato souffle, creamed spinach, brown bread and butter sandwiches, fig cookies, milk, tea.
 Dinner Tomato soup. baked white fish. scalloped potatoes. beet greens, banana pie, whole wheat bread, milk, coffee.
 With the exception of the banana pie suggested as the dinner dessert there are no foods mentioned on these menus that are not suitable for children of four years Of age.
 Care must be taken in serving fish to children. Be sure there are no bones in their serving. A child under ten or twIeve years of age cannot be trusted to eat fish without adult supervision.
 Potato Souffle
 Four large potatoes, 1-3 cup milk, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 tea spoon salt, 1-4 teaspoon pepper, few drops onion juice, eggs.
 Wash potatoes we'll and let stand in cold water to more than cover for two hours. Cook, without par ing, in boiling water until tender Peel and put through a ricer. Scald milk and melt butter in milk. Beat milk and butter into potatoes and season with salt, pepper and onion juice. Beat yolks of eggs until thick and lemon colored and beat into po- tato mixture. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and dry and fold into first mixture. Turn into a we'll but tered baking dish and bake twenty Ave minutes in q moderate even.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
FABLES

Here's something for you to read"
 And Mr. Mann chuckled as he pointed out to Mrs. Mann an article on Poisonous Cosmetics" appear ing in a leading magazine.
 Among the poisonous substances found in cosmetics, the article read, "are lead, mercury, arsenic and wood alcohol.
 'Dr. Cole reports a severe case of acute lead poisoning due to the use of hair potion applied in a beauty parlor. The lotion was found to contain 23 per cent of lead acetate.
 Cases of neuritis have been re-
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
s4hec echn8leA

that you were the least bit jealous of your king.
 1 think Ruth knew that the let ter l wrote to Jack would bring him 10 me immediately for ! , per suaded me to send it to him by special messenger, and as soon as had sent it she made some eX- cusc to leave.
 I didn't want her to go, for l felt that if Jack did not come, if some thing happened that he did not get the letter, or if he decided not 10 come, I should go mad with wait ing. Thus you see l am Confessing that 1 wanted my husband. AL though l tried 10 give him his choice Of staying away from me or coming back to me on d purely friendly basis, my heart l knew would be broken if he did not come,
 It didn't seem to me, however that the boy had had time 10 get there with the note when a taxi drew up in front of the apartment, As soon as I heard taxi stop in front of the door, l looked out of the window.
 Poor old Jack, I could fell from the very set of his shoulders that he had been and was still very un- happy My heart went out 10 him in pity. It seemed to me so un- fortunate that any man would give up the very best of life. the very sweetest, truest and fondest emo- ton he could possibly have for something that could do nothing else but break down his character and weaken his will.
 As Jack stepped out Of inc motor he raised his eyes to my window land then his shoulders sunk a little lower and with tagging steps he walked within the door below.
 Copyright, 1925, NEA Service.
 Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
ON HEALTH DANGER OF COSMETICS

ported from the same cause. Lead is also found in various face creams and enamels" the article stated.
 Tn one case the patient had paralysis of the face and limbs and was unable to walk as the result of the use of a certain Well-known enamel cream.
 Mercury sometimes is used in skin bleaches. hair dyes and face creams. Bleaches and freckle To- tions often contain chloride, or cor rosive sublimate.
 "A new hair dye, containing large amount of arsenic, is now be- ing widely exploited. Its use pro duces most disastrous results"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

If l don't have Lady Lindys magical wishing stick, how do you spcct me to find the way to the magician's castle with the golden towers?"
 Mrs. Grundy, the witch howled at Raggody Ann and Lady Lindy and Mr. Tuney and Raggedy Andy as they all stood in the deep, deep woods.
 We do not expect you to find the way" the strange creature told Mrs. Grundy. You have not been invited there. Besides, you worked
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

Serve at once or the souffle will fall.
 Fig Cookies
 One cup chopped figs, cup but ter 1 cup sugar, cups flour. 1-2 teaspoon salt, ? cups Quaker oats, ? eggs, 5 tablespoons milk, 3-4 tea spoon soda, teaspoon cinnamon l-2 teaspoon cloves.
 Half butter and half lard can b used in place Of all butter if pre- ferred. If lard is used increase the amount of salt to 3-4 teaspoon. Cream shortening and sugar. MiA remaining. dry ingredients. Beat well. Drop from tip Of spoon onto oiled and fioured pans. leavin about ? inches between drops. Bake fifteen minutes in 6 hot ovc.
 Banana Pie
 one-half cup sugar, 3 tablespoon flour, Is teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, l-2 cups sealded milk, } mediur sized bananas tablespoon lemo juiceS IA cup thin cream, { tabl' spoons powdered sugar.
 Beat yolks of eggs slightly. Sh in sugar, flour and salt mixed ant sifted. Add scalded milk, stirrin, constantly. Add milk slowly am keep mixture smooth. Cook il double boiler over hot water foi fifteen minutes. Cool and add lemon juice and cream. Peel bananas ann scrape. Cut in thin slices and ado to custard. Pour custard into bake, pastry shell. Beat whites of egg until stiff and dry. Beat in suga and spread over pie Bake eigh minutes in a moderately hot oven The meringue should color witt baking.
 Copyright, 1895. EEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

dulcet voice hailed the pedestrian.
 That you, Wragge?" 5
 q was hoping to reach the Tow CTS before you. sir. but I have had very busy day" the inspector r.- piled respectfully. .
 Jump up alongside the chauf- feur. It will save you half mile" |" said the great man affably.
 On arriving at the house Mir. Colne at once led the way to his study.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Spring Suits Feminine

Suits for spring have new and feminine charm. They are not se- vcrely tailored and are anything but but there is nothing fussy or intricate about them. The most popular materials are those with a very soft finish.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Won't Let Plate Slip

To prevent a plate from slipping when you set It on a cake of ice in the refrigerator, put can rub bcr such as you use on mason jar under it.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
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------- nAmy FAsHIo> sEt,uF "~-"----' LEOPARD COLOR FLOWERS

This new frock Is featured with flowers on the skirt which resemble a leopard's skin.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
To Singc a Chicken

To singe a chicken, use brown wrapping paper and there will be no blackened spots on the fowl.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

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New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
HORIZONTAL

HORIZONTAL 1. A crib for corn or flour or coal. 1. Summer, winter, autumn and
 spring. 10. To drink dog fashion. IS. Surface measure of plane
 region. Is. Metric liquid measure. . 16. Back part of the neck. IT. A plank. 19. An untruth. 20. A gear with right angle bevel. q. Comes in. 25. One who writes a book. 24. Direction of Cape of Good
 Hope from us. 25. Listens. 26. Half an em. 2S. A very heavy cord. 30. Dips (especially bait bob). 33. Bone. 35. Boggy land. 37. Frozen fluid. 38. Seventh note in scale. 3s. Trousers, vest and coat 40. The place where judge
 works. fl. Noisy. 42. Printers measure. 45. Silk worm. 45. Sick. 47. To exist. 4S. Shrub (source of indigo). 49. A hops kiln. 51. Variation of "a" (used with
 vowels). 52. High school banner. 54. Whether. 56. Pushed (town, candidate or
 stock. 5S. Not often. 61. To command. 62. Animal similar to a donkey. 64. To bring up. 65. To simmer, 66. A weapon. 6S. To assess. So. Possesses. 70. Compels. II. Interjection, hurrah.
 VERTICAL 1. Infant. 2. Presses. 8. Tidier. 5. Measure of cloth. 6. To be sick.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Isr Sleeve Boards

Sleeve boards are useful not only for ironing sleeves, but also for ironing small articles that need but little space.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
Cossip,s Corner
Shiny Nickel

Nickel can be kept bright and shining by rubbing 1t occasionally with paste of whiting or fine scOurer,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
;GHIIIIIlREN WH0 ARE SIGK[YI

Mothers who yalus the health of their chl- dren, should never Dc without MeTHN 0AfSI SWEET POWERS fek CHIIDKE, for use when needed. They tend to- Break up Colds, Relieve Peysrishness, Worms Constipation, Head ache, Teethingdisorders
 and Stomach Troubles.