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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
FRIGHTENED

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 would not have thought it pos sibe that everything could change so completely and so quickly as it did when the train started away from town. Up until that time. I had been eXntant with confidence In myself and now well, now l was sure, as I drew my breath with q little gasp, that was afraid.
 Carefully clutched the little black silk handbag in which I had pinned my money with q safety pin. I felt myself grow all over gooseflesh as l thought what I would do in strange city without any money.
 It began also to dawn on me that l really had thought nothing about what l was going to do with money when ] got there. ] began 10 tromble inside Of me. for I knew that had no training for anything. l could not do house. keeping, even, if il were necessary, as my mother had never taught me anything of that kind.
 bought d paper the next time the train boy went through inc car and began to look at the ad- vertisemcnts of "Jelp Wanted" Stenographcrs. bookkecpers, sales women secretaries nurspc tcIr- phone girls --- 1t seemed 10 me that there was q situation for every girl In the world provided she was trained for it. But. l did not know how to do one thing that seemed to be wanted by anyone.
 Before l got half way to Chicago l was almost ready 10 go back. It was the first time I realized that
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Menus for he Family
Rv SISTER MARY

Breakfast -- Grape fruit. toasted whole wheat biscuit with hot milk, liver and bacon, roheatod potatoes, corn bread, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon - Cream of pea soup, croutons, cottage cheese salad. whole wheat bread, ring of apples, milk, tea.
 Dinner--SWiss steak with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed onions, cabbage salad. raspberry trinc, crisp cookies. bran bread, milk. coffee.
 If canned fruit is drained from its juice and the juice made into jelly hy the use of gelatine and then the fruit and the stiffening jelly are combined and allowed 10 chill and become firm. the addition of garniture Of whipped cream and the sherbet or parlait glasses makes tempting 'tritie."
 Ring Of Apples
 Eight medium sized tart apples, l 1-2 cups sugar 3-4 cup boiling water, 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon, tablespoon granulatod grlatine, 1 tablespoons cold water. cup cur rant jelly. 1-2 cup shredded al monds, cup whipping cream, { tablespoons powdered sugar, 1-2 teaspoon vanilla.
 Combine water and sugar and bring to the boiling point. Pare and core apples and cut in thin slices. When the water and sugm are boiled to the crack stage add apples and cook 10 a thick marma- 1adc. Add cinnamon. Soften golH- line in cold water for ion minutes. Sir into apples and remove from fire, Turn into q ring mold first dipped in cold water. Let stand un- til chilled and firm. Unmold onto large serving plate, Whip cream until solid adding powdered sugar and vanilla when almost whipped. Fin center Of mold with whipped cream and pour over jnlly mcltod over hot 'vn'"r. Spread almonds on shallow pan and brown in hot oven. Sprinkle nuts over mold ana serve. The nuts of course are pre- pared while tho apples are cooking and are thoroughly cooled when needed
 Tho crack stage" Of syrup is reached when q little dropped into cold water hardens at onco and the threads formed in the wafer break with snap between the fn- gers.
 This is an excellent dessert for the women on a farm to keep in mind.
 Copyright, 1926, NJ3A Service,
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
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 Why should any old person let fcebleness ovcrwhelm them in these enlightened days? Surely everyone knows by this time that Cod Liver Oil contains more yitamines than anything else on earth and is the greatest body builder in the world.
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 Why not try being younger again why not grow stronger in body, in mind. in vitality? Why not take McCoy's Cod Liver oil Compound Tablets and drop years from your age in 30 days? We believe that q 80 days treatment will make you feel years younger--but at any rate try them for 30 days and If they do not happen 10 help you your druggist Is authorized to give yon your money back-60 tablets-G0 cents at any druggist. Be sure and get McCoy's-thc original and gen. uine.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
HER!QWN :!Q ) WAY
 oYa Girl of Today

IL was up to me. was alone and ----I was afraid.
 It was lunch time and although ] did not think was hungry. went into the diner, clutching my precious silk bag. I ordered q cold chicken sandwich and q cup of chocolate and l mary eled because 1t tasted so good. I ate my lunch con very lcisurely for I realized I had nothing else 10 do for the long afternoon.
 Finally I went back 10 my seat in the chair car and again scru- fini2rd the advertisements. l could see nothing in them where I could possibly hope 10 get q position.
 AS l nearcd my destination be- gan to be very nervous. Where should I go? My father had not even recommended hotel to mc. He seemed to think I probably would only be gone q week and that two hundred and fifty dollars would keep me handsomely until then. had been SO very cock-sure that I expect l had made him think that ] knew exactly where I was going and exactly what I vas going 10 do, and l knew nothing of the kind,
 IL was nearly dinner time an0 beginning 10 grow dusk when the ! train entered the station. asked he travellers aid which was the best hotel. determined to go there for the night and leave the details i Of securing job and a boarding place for myself until inc next day Copyright, 1926, NEA Service,
 TOMORROW: The Adventure starts.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

Reddy Fox grlnncd up at Mocker the Mocking Bird. as he sat looking down from high up in tree. "Mr Mocker," said he, "Ivc come way over here just to tell you how won- d"rfully like Mir. Phcasants voice your voice is. My. my, my, l never heard anything like it! Do you know. Mir. MoCker. you almost fooled me"
 Did F" asked Mir. Mockcr.
 "Yes," replied Reddy, you almost fooled me. If hadn't known better 1 should have said that that was Mir, Pheasant growing. Can you initiate any one else, Mir. Mocker?"
 Certainly" replied Mir. Mocker,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
pr, Braiihwaitc Suggests solution
 of Problems

Funny thing, Madge," Dr, Edwin Bfaithwaite's resonant voice Was like an organ note over the long-dlstanco telephone, "l was just about to call you, Harriet had about a dozen messages for you which she wanted me to give you as early as could get hold of you this morning.
 When will Harriet get in ?" in- quired We want 10 meet her. Of coursc,"
 Early this evening" he returned, "Haye you q pencil? I have her train number and everything jotted down, Take that and then m begin on her communications"
 Before you give me message, Edwin" l said, what Is all thie ahout9"
 What did Mary tell you?" my brother-in-law countercl, while I wondered if his reply were only ac- eident or a sparrng for time.
 That her aunt wished her to go 10 college, while she herself pro- ferred q dramatic career" I replied, feeling that I had passed on all that was necessary Of Mary's dramatic revelation to me,
 "Then she didn't tell you that she had bee nsuspended-with the prom ise of expulsion if the oftcnse were epeated---from the preparatory school 10 which we sent her" he said. but there was that in his voice which betrayed a secret sympathy with the offender,
 What did she do?"
 Staged a midnight paiama danc- ing revue among the girls. as near as I can find out" he returned.
 ''Is that all?"
 "All I know anything about" he returned. Harriet may have more information. Now, here are the
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

Hurry Mother! Even bilious constipatcd, feycrish child loves th" pleasant taste of "California Fig syrup" and it never fails 10 cleanse the bowels and sweeten the stomach. A tcaspoonful today may prevent a sick child tomorrow.
 Ask your druggist for genuins "California Fig syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Mother You must say California" or YOU may get an imitation fig syrup,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
If Mothers Only Knew

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 Used by mothers for over Se yrs. Sold by druggists everywere. Trial Package sent FREE. Atress
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BI3GIS HERB, TO-DAY


 is found murdered in Il cheap hotel in Grafton, Police lind womans handkerchief and the stub of a vel low thcater ticket
 Jimmy Rand. his son. goes to Bridgeport, where the thoater is, The stub is traced to Thomas To. garty, n political boss, who says he gave it to Olga Maynard, cabaret singer.
 Jimmy mets and falls in love with Mary Lowell, Later he encounters Olga, She fants when she learns police want her for murder. Mary. out with Samuel Church. a wealthy lawyer. Sees Jimmy lifting Olga into q taxi and lnisnnderstands,
 Olga tells police the handkerchief and stub might have come into pos session of Il man who picked her mp" two nights before the murder. Jimmy receives several mysterious warnings to leave Bridgeport, but ignores th"ul Later he is attacked at night hy two men. but escapes,
 With Jimmy and Mary estranged. Church gets Mary's promise to marry hln, Mary tells Jimmy this when they meet ande he, trying to hurt her, accuses her Of marrying for money.
 That evening Jimmy and Olga see the man they are looking for the man who is thought to have got the ticket atub--in an automobile, It is one Of the men who had attackcd Jimmy They follow in a taxi, but the man and his companion escape. They later recognize his picture at police headquarters as Ike Jensen.
 Jimmy, in need of job, finally finds one driving a laundry truck. Finishing up his first day he Sees Church and Mary in Church's road ster. Mary doesn't recognize him NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XNVII
 The hot color rushed to Jimmy's face, Half angry, half ashamed. he shifted gears yiciously and drove on,
 Had Mary Lowell soen him and deliberately refused 10 recognize him? There was no doubt in his mind that Samuel Church had seen him, Jimmy could still see that con. temptuous smile on Churchs lips and the p6escssiVc air with which ho had turned 10 Mary. IL was as if he were trying to ilout Rand with his ownership.
 He i'll an expensive foreign car and l in a laundry truck" Jimmy muttered. 'l cant blame her for not wanting 10 recognize mo, and yet I wonder if she really saw me-"
 His thoughts-as thoughts have an odd habit of dong-jumied back nnaccountably to the little curly headed boy he had seen that moru- ing-little Harry Smiff.' It would be wonderful, he thought, q home and little boy like that.
 He groaned It was no use think ing such thoughts.
 7. And Mary was going 10 mar ry Samuel Church . They would never have children as beautiful as the little boy he had seen that morning.
 Bitter reflection hcmmed in. Mechanically h& drove on. ..
 Mary had not seen Jimmy until it was foo late to let him know that she had.
 Church had called for her at the office, had offered to drive her home, She had assented without enthusi- asm and to Church's efforts to be amusing and conversational on the way home she had been unrespon-
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Your Health How 10 Keep It.
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(BY DIR. HUGH s. CUMMING)
 Surgeon General, T.. s. Public
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

Sammy Jay Loses His Temper By Thornton w. Burgess Fewer tcmpcrs would be lost, If people did but count the cost.
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

If was just about this time that Jimmy Rand was eating his supper in a "beanery," contemplating the evil aspect Of the world which al lowed the Churches to win the Marys. It was in this frame Of mind that he went home. to find news from his sister. Janet. that only served to add to his worries.
 Gro Be Continued).
Evening star., 1926-12-03
THE EVENING STORY

OF heavy wood falling against the side
Of the house.
What in the world-' Callie gave q
subdued scream. Tommy tumbled
from the back windowsill to the floor
sThe others rushed into the hall. Anna.
,illis came with her hands to her
throat. Her eyes looked startled In
the half darkness.
Where was it?" they all asked in
Il thought I was s.s-shot," slut
tered Tommy.
Go back to your posts" ordered
Mr.. Adams.
Again for time there was a still
| ness.
Father" cried Amarillis, do you
see anything?"
No"
Don't get in sight. And take care
of courself, please" Her voice was
anxiously solicitous.
Half an hour passed and no one
spoke. Tommy moved restlessly on
his perch in the back hall window.
Say, pop, can't we go to bed?'
"All of you turn in" answered Mr..
Adams. Tommy, think that was a
false alarm. There hasn't been a
sound on this side Of the house ex.
cept the wind in the poplars. I'll sit
up and watch. though don't believe
there Is any use."
There isn't any USE" called Callie.
THE bird has flown" She had gone
into the room in which Amarallis had
been stationed and turned on the
lights. The room was empty
Mr.. Adams did not go into a rage
nor have apoplexy nor do any other
violent thing.
Thank goodness it's over" he said,
and grinned. I've been expecting it
for some time
Why. uncle exclaimed Callie in
surprise.
Il wanted her to marry Ned" he
admitted, sheepishly, but long ago I
said no. and all my life I've been
consistent"
Evening star., 1926-12-03
stubborn, you mean." corrected

stubborn, you mean," corrected
Callie.
He ignored that.
II knew she was going when she
called and told me to take care of
myself" he said.
That's right. save your face" !"
laughed Callie. Promise you will for
give them
II suppose I'll have to. Amarillis
got her determination from her dad"
"Hurrah"' shouted Tommy, throw.
ing his nightcap into the air. Three
cheers for Amarfllis and her burglar!'
THE END.
fCopyright, 1026.)
Evening star., 1926-12-03
WAR MINES STILL FOUND.
Swedish Navy Reports Discover!

STOCKHOLM, December @.-
Floating mines from the World War
still are being encountered along the
coasts Of Sweden. Their number,
however is decreasing from year to
year. During the past Summer the
Swedish navy reports the discovery
Of 10 mines, one on the west coast
and nine in the Baltic. Last year 20
were found and the year before that
Al.
Most Of the mines are SO covered
with rust that they are not regarded
as dangerous. Nevertheless, they still
re- uire careful handling.
Evening star., 1926-12-03

An investigation of $4,000 rural
fires in Iowa showed that SO per cent
Of the loss could have been prevented
by reasonable precaution.
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Test AnSzOers

Here are the correct answers to
the questions which appear on page
six:
/. Norma Talmadge.
2. 1920.
3. 1474.
4. Picking.
5. Indianapolis.
6. 221 feet.
7. Democratic party.
s. March 4, 1927.
9. Chicago.
10. w. NJ. Jardine.
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: THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

elusive of military establishment, to-
tailed about 1879, 900, 900. About 20
per cent of the tolls have been col
lected in the last six years, indicat.
ing that, If transits continue at the
present rate the total construction
cost will be earned by 1874 at the
latest. If transits increase steadily
as the Government expects, the cost
VIII be earned much sooner.
Tolls for the present fiscal year
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BIG PART OF COST
EARNED BY CANAL

Bp Times Snecinl
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The
Panama Canal has paid for Is per
cent of it's cost.
In twelve years of operation end
ing Aug. Ia the big ditch collected
$145, 043.8S4 in tolls, the Government
announced today.
OF this sum about s56,24O,oOo is
net revenue.
Construction cost of the canal. ex-
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HEARINGS REVEAL
RAILROADS HARD
HIT BY BUSES
Amazing Growth of Motor
Truck Lines Shown to
!. c. C. Board.
BY Roscoe B. Fleming.


WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-Enorm-
Gus losses to railroads through the
competition of bus and truck lines,
and amazing growth of the latter in
numbers, equipment, and stability,
are shown by the bus hearings so far
held by the Interstate Commerce
Commission
The commission undertook a sur
vey of the bus and truck situation
sitter Congress failed to pass regula-
tory pns last winter.
Commissioners Esch, in charge Of
the investigation, said there were
about $4,000 buses, 500 900 trucks
and total of nearly 2O,OOOOOo
private autos, and the commission
wished to know what effect they
were having on the transportation
system of the country.
In Seven Cities.
Fsch and Examiner Flynn have
held hearings in Chicago, ST. Paul,
Portland, Rre., San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Denver and Detroit. They
will sit in Boston, New York, Ashe.
vile, Dallas, Kansas City and Wash
ington. before reporting to the COM
mission. The Washington hearings
at which Maryland operators will be
heard, have been postponed from
Sept. % to Oct. "a.
Meanwhile, copies of answers to
missionaries sent out by the COM
mission to all bus and truck
operators, railroads, State commits
sions etc. are being received. These
have not yet been compiled, but
list of its truck competitors alone,
furnished by the New Haven Rail.
way, covered more than 500 pages.
Hit Everywhere
Testimony so far taken shows
that the motor vehicles have hit the
railroads and interurban electric
lines everywhere. Private automo-
biles were blamed also, An officer
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were s22.9S1 ,055. collected from 5,197
vessels. This was the greatest year,
with exception of the record Of 1924,
when s24,2s0, 6O3 was collected from
$3.50 vessels.
In addition to tel net revenues,
the canal has earned more than S4,-
321,752 clear profit on business oper.
ations, including ship repairs, power
sale etc
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DRUGS ,

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Fall Shoes
S2.95, $685.,

Attractive fall shoes in pat
emit and coiored kid. Visit the
basement shoe department for
up-to- the minute. shoes at pop
ular prices. Prices ranging
&2.95 to S3.95.
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of the Chicago & Alton Railroad in
Illinois, testified that that road sold
22,251 tickets to the State fair in
1909. In 1924, he said, only 1884
were sold.
1t was figured there were 299 pri-
vate automobiles in Illinois to every
mile of road and seventeen busses
and trucks to a mile. There were
eleven bus lines in 1920; seventy
eight In 1925.
One Chicago shipper testified he
had shipped more than 100000
pounds Of freight by truck in six
months.
In Minnesota there was $3.50 lines
of bus routes which carried II 900 900
passengers last year. Last year also
there was $4,000 truck loads of live
stock, equal to 6,4S4 carloads Of
which the railways were deprived
shipped into st. Paul stockyards by
truck.
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So, 900 miles a month and carries
passengers to Salt Lake City. Kansas
City and other distant points for
about half the railway rate.
In many cases it was testified that
bus and truck competition had
thrown inteyurhans or small rail
roads into receivership, or had
caused them to be abandoned alto
Sether. This was particularly true
in Illinois and Indiana.
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In California.

In California, it was testified, there
are 655 automobile bus and truck
lines, which carried 30,534,000 pas.
sengers last year.
In Colorado, one bus lines covers
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Hit Everywhere

Testimony so far taken shows
that the motor vehicles have hit the
railroads and interurban electric
lines everywhere. Private automo-
biles were blamed also. An officer