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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23

ing money, which came from pecus,
meaning cattle.
>. Yes. 1t is believed that the
Millikan or cosmic rays recently
discovered help to create the ionized
layer of the upper atmosphere along
which the radio waves slide and
through which they cannot escape.
3. Yes. In Hawaii over so per
cent of the net veined leaves plants
are found nowhere else in the world,
indicating that there has been no con-
nection with other lands for many
geological ages.
4. Yes. In Germany as many as
five crops Of feathers have been pluck
ed from goose in one year. rs the
loss of a feather seems to act MS o
stimulus for the growth of another
.. Yes. Bananas seem to ripen
best in the dark ar 4 temperature of
from 40 to So degrees Fahrenheit
with humidity of about 30.
g. Yes. Cream usually contains
more bacteria than the milk on which
it rises because Of inverse sedimenta'
ton due to the rising of the fat glob-
ules. On milk containing 10000 or
100000 bacteria per cubic centimetcr
the cream will contain normally from
200,000,000 to n million bacteria per
cubic centimeter.
Z. Yes. The llama, the alpaca, the
guinea pig, species of duck and
one or two kinds Of dogs were do
mcsticated by the Peruyians.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
POINTERS ON ETIQUETTE
Going to a Ball Unescorted.

ca rds to mutual friends of both Of US.
How should 1 sign them? l.. NJ. b.
A widow uses the same name that
she used when her husband was liv-
ing. Therefore. on your visiting cards
and for all other formal cards you
still use Mrs. Henry Brown"
Mrs is never used in the direct
signature of a letter. Therefore your
letters to people who do not know
your formal name and your business
and professional letters, should be
signed like this:
Yours very truly,
Mary Smith Brown.
(Mrs. Henry Brown
(2) 1t is not necessary, you know,
for people in mourning to send Christ
mas cards, because your friends will
understand that you are to be excused
from social obligations of all kinds.
However, if you wish to send them, it
is very kind of you, and it is, of
course, proper.
If you are sending one card for
your father and yourself, then the
only thing to do is to sign the names
under the greeting. Like this:
Mrs. Smith Brown.
Robert Allen Smith.
In other words, the names would be
signed as IL they were the signature of
q letter.
Copyright. 1895. Premier synd., Inc.
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DEAR MRS. REECKMAN :

We are two girls of twenty-one,
from out Of town, and were given two
tickets to a large Exclusive evidently
from the price paid for them) public
ball and we are perplexed as to wheth-
er it would be breach of etiquette TO
go unescorted to this ball in evening
dress. A READER.
II would not exactly be a breach of
etiquette for two girls to 20 to pub
lie ball unescorted ard in formal
clothes, but / should think that it
would be a most uncomfortable and
embarrassing thing to do. You might
wear informal dress and 60 as on
lockers, or you might get two more
tickets and invite two young men to
90 with you as partners. If you go
alone and do not know anyone there,
it will be embarrassing, l think, since
you will not have partners for the
dancing.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23

How eomplacent, oh my Daughter,
is man, before marriage.
Lo, he saith, "Whithersocver THOU
desirest to 20, there We shall go: and
whatsoever thou desirest to do, that
shall We dol For. il is all the same to
me, so that we-be-together.
But. after the honeymoon. he saith,
WHY wilt thou drag me to a dane,
ing party. when thou kuowest that
abhor it? And, wherefore must
toddlc after thee, when thou callest
upon the Joneses; for thou knowes,
that they bore me 70 asphyxiation ~
Before marriage. he joyfully follow,
eth thee TO the studio tea, and adj
mireth the picture. He sitteth beside
thee at the concert and holdeth thine
hand during the music.
But. after the wedding. he saith
go thou, my Beloved. and leave me
in peace. For, this highbrow singing
shattereth mine ears. And, as fol-
this art-stuff, it is all ''the bunk
And | know not the top Of futuristiC
painting, from the bottom thereof
Before marriage, lover sigheth
IL could sit beside thee, in this moon.
light, forever."
But. after marriage, he saith, M,
for bed Wherefore dost thou seel
TO linger longer in the night-air, anc
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
Brown Rice Custard.

Brown Rice Custard.
One-half cup brown or unpublished
rice.
One and half cups water.
One-half teaspoon salt.
Put into a baking dish with lid on
and bake in the oven 80 to 40 min
utes, adding a little more water II
needed TO Keep rice from drying be-
fore il is tender.
Beat two eggs slightly, add two
cups milk, one-half cup sugar or one
fourth cup honey. oue-half cup seeded
raisjns and one-balf teaspoon CHINA
mon. Add the rice and set the cas-
serole or pan in another containing
water and bake in moderate oven
till custard Is set. Too long cooking
will cause the custard to separate or
curdle. Serve with cream or va
nilla sauce.
Whole Wheat Waffles.
Two cups whole wheat flour.
Three fourths teaspoon salt.
Four teaspoons baking powder.
Two eggs.
Two tablespoons melted shortening
One and one-fourth cup milk.
Mix and sift dry ingredients. Com
bine beaten egg, shortening and milk
Mix we'll and bake on ungreased cleo.
trio waffle iron or creased iron II
used on gas. Be sure to heat the iron
between ench baking.
Cornmeal Mush Cooked Long.
Cornmeal swells more than any
other cereal therefore a larger guam
tity of water is needed than for oat-
meal, for instance.
Long cooking not only develops a
pleasant flavor but breaks down the
starch cells.
For every cup of cornmeal use five
cups of water for long process. Have
water boiling. add one teaspoon salt.
Stir in the cornmeal and stir till II
boils. 1t will spatter, so unless you
care to stand over it constantly. put
it into a double boiler or fireless
cooker and cook two to three hours.
Baked Beans.
Since the process is rather long l
suggest using a generous quantity OF
beans and making enough for more
than one day.
One quart Of white beans. Soak
over night. Drain. cover with water,
add one teaspoon salt and cook till
skins burst.
A crockery bean pot is best for
baking, though other utensils may be
used.
Scald a 10-cent piece Of salt pork.
Cut into sections and bury it in
the beans, which have been seasoned
with salt and pepper to taste, four
tablespoons honey or molasses and one
teaspoon mustard. Add enough water
to Just cover the beans. Cover and
bake slowly six to eight hours. The
last half hour pull the pork to the
surface and leave lid off to brown it..
Remember that the pork is salty, so
DO not salt beans too much.
Leg OF Lamb Mint Sauce.
Have the butcher pull off the thin
skin from leg of lamb.
Get it the night before you intend
to use it. Rub it with salt and pep
per. Put into ice box.
! In the morning allow three hours
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23

Bobby could hardly take his eyes
from his book, so absorbed in it was
he.
What are you reading, Bobby
asked finally.
The Snow Queen" answered Bobby
politely. but scarcely looking Up from
"Ah. Hans Christian Anderson" I
exclaimed. "How well remember
those stories"
Bobby finished his story. rubbed
his eyes, and closed the book. How
did he ever think of such beautiful
stories. Foxy Graudpaw
Fairies Of his brain" replied.
They told them to him."
81 wonder what he was like" unused
Bobby. DO you know, Foxy Grand
pa"
"He was a Dane" I replied, "and
! know that he was the son of avery
poor cobbler."
"Tell me some more" urged the
boy.
"Let me see If I can remember I
went on. Hans Anderson lived in a
little town called Odense in Denmark,
] think. and although his father was a
shoemaker, he was very studious man
and read many books after he had
finished work. And by his side was
his tall, lanky son, Hans, who read
with him.
"But his father and mother were
not very strict about the education Of
their son, and he did not 60 to school
raot,la rlv Hans was a mn ri icul q NJ y
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23

Myrtle wants to know how she can
acquire taste for good books" y
There are serious reasons why Myrtle
should acquire this taste as speedily
as possible. She has married young
newspaper man whose family and
friends all have genuine love for
fine writing and stimulating thought.
1t is a very amazing new world to
Myrtle. Hitherto she has been with
people whose idea Of successful eve
ming was 10 roll back the rug, put on
a new record and then hop TO il. A
care free, noisy bunch of Live Wires
who gave not a thought of the Hign
Hats.
Then Myrtle suddenly fell in loy'
with one of those despised High Hats
and now she finds herself stranded.
They all try 10 be nice TO her, but
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
How to Press
Clothes
By Hannah Wing

Brush the dirt out is one rule il
prolonging the life and usefulness nj
clothes as fine particles of dirt veal
the fabric and cut the fibre. Re
move all spots on clothing at ono,
before dirt can get into them anC
il one would appear at ones best
keep garments well pressed at al
times.
But good pressing is an art anC
bad pressing is worse than none. TX
press we'll one must learn TO use an
iron skillfully, and TO make good US,
of steam. No hard and fast rul.
about the amount of steam required
can be given; but, in general, tn,
heavier the material is, the mort
steam and the hotter the iron needed
For heavy material, a thick press
ing cloth is necessary 10 carry suffi
Gent moisture and steam the garment
being pressed. For thinner material
such as silks of all kinds, less steau
and thinner pressing cloths are &c
quired. Neither should the iron be sc
hot for thin as for the thick ma
terial.
There is no material, unless il !:
chiffon. that cannot be steamed slight
ly. BY steaming slightly is meant
wetting a thin piece of cloth, wiring
ing it as dry as possible, the dry
ing it even more with the hot frou
BY patting it with the iron until it i:
just damp, before using II on the
material to be pressed. This thin
damp cloth will give just a small
amount of steam and may be used on
almost any silk material.
The iron should be hot enough T.
snap sharply, especially If a dam.
cloth is to be used.
DO not use the finger tips tc
sprinkle water on any kind of ma
terial. Always Use a cloth. In thi:
way only can you be sure of an ever
amount of moisture and a flat. well
pressed seam.
When pressing material, whatever il
may be, if it is supposed to be straight
when finished, be sure to lay j
straight on the board. Do not la
a seam, a pleat or hem on the boarC
in curve il you expect it to com,
out straight; it will be a curve thai
will stay if you have steamed
it in.
Keep the iron in motion in ordel
not to get sharp and sometime
deep crease where the edge OF the Iror
comes.
Always press on the wrong side o
the material and always with tn,
grain of the goods. II for any reason
1t becomes absolutely necessary TO u.s.
an iron on the right side, special pre-
cautions must be used first place ;
dry cloth, then a damp one over thu
place to be pressed. Then just pa
the cloth with the iron. being carefI
not TO make shiny place.
The ironing board must be well pad
ded. Newspapers make one OF tn
best possible pads. Separate the sheets
and lay them on the board one at 4
time, tapping the edges. until there il
a layer about one inch in thickness
Then trim them around the sides, fol
lowing the shape of the board.
Cover this pad with several thick
necces Of cloth, stretch these Tight,
and nail them to the board. The GOV
err and the padding must have n
seams, folds or wrinkles that ma,
leave their print on the garment tina
is to be pressed. Adjustable cover
may be used over this TO KEEP tn
board in good condition,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
MEDITATIONS OF A WIFE
Married Strangers.
BY HELEN ROWLAND


TO gaze at the moon. while the mos.
quitoes devour thee?"
Before marriage. he exclsimeth,
How stunning thou lookcst in that
hat! Yea, thou rcsemblest a million
dollars and n moving picture queen,
in onc"'
But after marriage. nc saith.
Where didst thou GET that HAT!
And why doSt thou seek to dress like
a Follies Flapper? For, we are going
TO dinner party and not to a mas
querade."
man 81 UNDERSTAND him. Yes
we are so congenial,'
For, before marriarr. all a mans
tastes are thy tastes, and all his ways
are thy ways.
Whithersoever thou leadest him. he
is happy. For. he knoweth not where
he is nor why he is there. only that he
is BESIDE thee!
But, after marriage. he awakeneth
from his sleep-walking, and is Him.
self, again.
And. behold. the woman who hath
welded Perfect Soul-mate" findetn
herself married TO TOTAL
STRANGER.
SELAH.
Copyright, 1926, King Features Syn, Inc
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
Do You Know That

The well from which, according to
a Mohammedan tradition, Hagar drew
water for her son, Ishmael, is Within
the Great Mosque of Mecca, and itS
waters. used by pilgrims, is said To
have miraculous powers.
Adolphe Monticello, a French paiat-
or of Italian descent. used no brushes
in painting his pictures. He applied
the paint direct TO the canvas With a
palette knife on which he squeezed his
colors from the tubes.
An attack on a fleet of English
fishing trawlers by a Russian squad
ron in the North Sea, October II,
1901, ia generally referred to as the
North Sea Incident. 1t cost Russia
the sum of s325,000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
5 Who Said 1t and Where

Education is \ better safeguard Of
liberty than standing army
This sentiment was uttered by Ed
ward Everett in one of his "Orations.'
1.-THE silent organ loudest chants
The masters requiem"
Emerson made this sage obserya-
ton in "Dirge."
"How like a mounting devil in the
heart
Rules the unreined ambition"
Unbridled ambition is devilish,
Willis declares in "Parrhasius."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
Helpful Hints

To prevent sausages bursting, prick
them thoroughly and cook them
slowly.
Powdered camphor sprinklcd over
the mattress and under the covering
dust sheet will hel pto keep moths
away.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
A Widows Signature.

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
/ lost my husband few months ago.
How should 1 sign letters-"Mrs.
Mary Brown" or "Mrs. Henry Brown
or no Mrs?
(2) My father is living with me,
and / wish to send out Christmas
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23

struggle which no eye can see. battle
never quoted. Fought on many bat
q" ground laid in secret places of this
strife no trace is found save in weary
faces. Self, the foe they conquer
there: self, who Stays the spirit,
though 10 flags upon the air show
the warriors merit. Though no drum
be sounded then. though no word be
spoken. they should bear. as fighting
men, victory's bright token.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
TABLE TALKS
Recipes
By MILDRED KITCHEN
Recipes

for cooking it. Put into a deep kct'
tie with about two cups of water and
a bay leaf after rubbing it with gar
lie.
Keep the lid on and simmer slowly
till tender. 1t may be roasted IN
the oven the last half hour and gray!
made from the liquid or served just
ms il comes from the pot. IL is
juicier by this method than whor
roasted entirely.
Mint Sauce.
one-hah cup chopped mint leaves.
Oue-fourih cup vinegar.
One-fourth cup water.
one tablespoon honey or sugar.
Let steep one.hslf hour. II may
be strained, thickencd, colored green
and fresh mint leaves added just as il
is served.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-23
THE RHYMING OPTIMIST
Victory.
By ALINE MICHAELIS

Some were heroes Of renown, famed
in song and story, men who won IN
yictor's crown, tasted deathless glory.
Long and bitter was their fight, grim
the war they fashioned looking ever
toward the light, theirs was zeal i'm
passioned. Long the world their tale
has known, taught the young to love
them for their splendid deeds that
Shone like the sun above them. Yet
another victory often goes unuoted,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-10
STILL IS TaVORTTE

The continuing devotion with which genera. lions of the German people have worshipped Queen Luisa, wife of King Frederich Wilhelm III of Prussia, Is reflected In the numerous floral tributes banked high about her monu- nent in the Tiergarten in comm emoration of the 150th anniversary of her birth.
 Among the flowers and wreaths were dozens of poetic tributes panstakngy written in pencil on no.epaper or cardboard One verse lamented 'the depths to which your Germany has sunk" IL urged the youth to rise and throw off the "crown of thorns''-the Versailles treaty and the Dawes plan-whch has been plnced on the country's once proud head.
 Queen Luise vas regarded as the most beau- tiful and charming woman of her time Though history tells but little of her, she en- deared herself to her people as few women in German history.
 Ii is recalled that during the world var and !nfation period tilouSan nds of persons too poor to buy enough to cat filed past her monument at anniversary time. each deposting only a few wild flowers until the greens were blanket cd with blossoms
New Britain herald., 1926-04-10
DOINGS IN FOREIGN CAPITALS
LONDON.
Social Season, Which Nears an End, Has Been Remarkable Because of Unusual Popularity of Dancing.

London, April i0-The London social season, now nearing its close, has been remarkable for the popularity of dancing and for the new innovations in dance floors and lighting effects which the dance vogue have introduced into the most select private homes of Mayfair. This Is In part a result Of the competition of tho fashionable night clubs which hostesses have found they must meet In order 10 keep their guest list filled.
 The glass dance floor is the most popular novelty. and these have been laid In the ball rooms Of many fashionable residences The glass is treated 80 it will not be too slippery. lights are placed under the glass and the whole floor Is laid on thick white rubber cushion to give the desired resillency Mrs Arthur J, Stanton of New York is one of the American hostesses to install such floor.
 Another new effect Is provided by instala- lions outside private ballroom windows from which lights of many colors may be used 10 flood the dancing space. Miss Mary Brown, the novelist has a steel floor in her ballroom which reflects light with the brlliance of a mirror. A pneumatic dance floor is being laid at the Savoy hotel 10 give guests the experience Of dancing on air"
 Floors laid on springs are passing out. What is sought now is smooth, firmly laid floor suitable to the slow movements of the waltz and tango and eliminating the "shimmy' ef- feet which has been in vogue.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-10
BERLIN

Berlin April lo-An international theatrical convention. with fl nations represented. in- cludtng the United States, France, Great Brit ain and Germany, will be held in Berlin in June. This was announced by Gustav Rickell, president Of the German Actors Alliance, at a recent luncheon in honor Of James K. Hackett. hailed as the dean of Aemrcan actors given by the American Luncheon club of Berlin.
 The object of the convention will be to es- tablish permanent machinery for cooperation between the theatrical professions Of all coun- tries. The meeting will consider the plan Of Firmin Gemier, the noted producer of Paris, who proposes an international season every two years, with international casts touring the principal cities of the world. These troups would carry with them specially constructed portable theaters, which Nj. Confer says would be necessary to provide perfect acoustics In all places.
 MT. Eackett. however. expressed the belief that the portable theater would not be neces. sary in the United States. where there are plenty Of playhouses whose acoustics are the best that can be provided.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-10
TRANSFORMATION COSTUME

The Monte Carlo transformation costume" which may be changed in minute or two, ac- cordlng to the occasion, from q street suit into tea or garden party dress. Is the latest in- rcntion Of the Paris dressmakers.
 The Transformation" ensemble consists of cape, skirt and frook The frock Is made of crepe Biliis in d dainty shade and Is per tectly suitable for dinner wear In the city. The skirt and cape are carried out in English tweed, the skirt being buttoned over the dress, only the blouse of which then shows and which tn turn is half covered by the tweed cape.
 The wearer starts out on her shopping tour appearingly soberly dressed in tweed ensem. ole with silk crepe blouse. As dinner time approaches, however, she goes to meet her friends at the restaurant or hotel and simply takes off both her skirt and cape 10 appear smartiy dressed in her light dinner frock
New Britain herald., 1926-04-10

Madame Calve Protests Against Sys- tenn Which Permits Marian Talley
 to Appear in Leading Role So Soon.

Paris, April 10 Madame Emma calve, the great singer, has broken the silence Of her re. tiroment on the Riviera long enough to pro- test against the system which has permitted nineteen year old Marian Talley to appear in leading role at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
 'No singer should he subjected to such n test without at least ten years preparatory work on other stages" Madame Calye declar- cd. Singers must be moulded slowly and gently. Otten such breaks into new atmos- pheres are rulnous Those who criticized Miss Tastys performance forget what a strain she was under I laugh now but the night first sang at the Metropolitan--after II years sing ing In the capitals of Europe-I was frlghten- ed almost 10 death"
 Too much publicity at an early age and not enough hard work are the ailments affecting the present senetation Of vocal students Madame Calve asserted, When was stu dent every waking hour was spent in study" she said. Now there seem 10 be so many df- Yertlng influences that 1t is a wonder singers are produced at all. To become a great singer one must first have the voice, and then one must have the determination to learn every trick in using i Great singers are produced ever 50 slowly But 10 great singer that slow hard work Is the essence of life"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-10
LEAGUE IDEA VERY OLD

Those who have been concerned over plac- ing of the honor of having first conceived the idea Of the league Of nations have been aston lshed by the suggestion of Professor II. A. Giles of Cambridge. noted student of the cul- ture and history Of China, that China made an attempt to create such league 54G years before Christ.
 ! What is now China was then divided into a
 number Of separate Independent states sev- eral of which were larger than France Of Germany Of today. 4 covenant was actually signed by representatives Of various states with ! q view to putting an end to var. But two
 states held out and the league failed 10 come into existence. Three hundred years later the states were brought together by warke meth
 ods under the Chin dynasty.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-10
SOCCER CHA MPIONSHIP
Bethlehem Steel Eleven and Ben Millers of St. Louis Meet in New York 10 Decide Title.

New York, April 10 LT--Two pro- fessional soccer teams of power. the Bethlehem Steel eleven of Bthiehem, Pa, and the Ben, Millers of St Louis, meet here tomorrow for the national championship.
 The finals of the cup tie play ai- ways have produced interesting soc cer with never a "rout" in the Ii years of their history. There have been only two ties and on five occa- sions victories were scored by shut outs. The Bethlehem team saw that three opponents went scoreiess in the championships.
 Bethlehem's record for the Anleri. can league season shows tremend. ous scoring power while the Ben Millers bring one of the greatest de- lenses in the country.