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feelers in black. The top wing por-
t1onS may be of one color and the
lower of another. Feather-stitch about
the pocket and around the entire bib
The tie strings can be colored tape.
Be sure the colors of all materials are
fast and will not run when washed
| for the bib has to stand frequent
laundering. Fortunately, the crepe
bibS do not require ironing. If a good
heavy quality is used, it will be suffi
GENTLY waterproof for children of the
age to use cooky bibs.
Colorful Style.
A set of three cooky bibs could have
one developed in canary colored Jap
anese crepe, with a lilac crepe pocket
on which the butterfly was made of
deep orange and brown tones, with
body and feelers of black. Another
could be done in cross-stitch on blue
pocket over a sage green bib, and a
third could be of unbleached cotton
cloth, with the pocket of print show.
ing some attractive scene in which
there were children or animals-the
sort that comes for child's room.
Practical Bibs.
Another set could have the bibs all
made of unbleached cotton cloth or
natural colored or cream white Jap
anese crepe. One of the pockets could
have bright colored flowers worked on
it in laZy-daisy stitch; another could
have a picture pocket of fabric, while
a third could have some appliqued
patchwork motif on it. These bibs
would be sure to sell fast at a fair or
bazaar if the price for the set was rea-
sonable, as it could very well be, for
the material costs little and the work
of making them is little. The novelty
is decided and the color schemes can
be most artistic. A set of such bibs
would delight a child as a Christmas
gift. Be sure the pockets tickle the
fancy of child. How about giving a
box of homemade cookies with the
hihCo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
How Queen Marie Talks.

There are some countries that have
been kicked about like a foot ball be-
tween different larger states, with the
result that they have frequently
changed their languages. For this
reason anthropologists do not con-
slider that the fact that two groups
speak the same or similar languages
is any indication of their racial kin
SHIPS. The Irish speak English, ex-
cept a very few; yet they are not Eng.
llsh. The tongues based on the old
Roman language are called romance
languages mot that they are neces.
sar1ly romantic), and most people
would say that Italian. Spanish.
portuguese and French are the only
romance. languages. But in the days
OF the Roman Empire, Rome for a
prler period held the province of Dacia,,
across the Danube. They soon gave
TINS up as too hard to defend, but
thelr language still persists, and Ru.
manian (notice the similarity of the
name to Roman) is a romance Slavic
language. as English is a romance
Teutonic language.
Now, what do YOU know about that?
Answers to Saturdays Questions.
]. a corolla is the inner series of
envelopes around the essential organs
OF flower, made up of the petals.
2. calyX Is the outer series Of en-
Velopes around the essential organs
or flower, made up of sepals.
3. A stamen is the pollen.bearing
or male part of flower.
4. An anther is the Sac-like organ
in which pollen grains are held.
B. Pollen is the fertilizing granules
of flower. contained in an anther.
6. A tuber is a storage organ grow
ing out from the stem, generally I'M
foreground.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Tuesday, December 81.

Saturn and Neptune are in behefic
aspect tomorrow, according to as
trology. Mars is strongly adverse.
1t is a fortunate day for all who
travel. whether by rail or by ship,
and augurs we'll for holiday happiness.
There is a sign of good luck for the
aged, who should be unusually happy
in family reunions under this plane
tary government.
Many men and women are to reach
advanc years, it is propheSied, for
the public health is subject to the best
possible direction of the stars.
Accidents may be more numerous
tomorrow than in ordinary circum-
stances, and special caution should be
exercised.
Much discussion of military matters
Is forecast, and great momentum will
be apparent among peace movements.
Prosperity appears to be indicated
for Great Britain, for her colonies are
subject to the most stimulating inf1u.
ences, but there will be many foreign
complications for the government to
deal with.
Discussion of medical methods and
of surgical operations will be wide
spread, it is forecast, owing to a pecu.
liar epidemic.
Diet now will come under the most
serious consideration, and food values
will be studied as never before.
Many persons will suffer fractured
bones under this sway, which tends
toward falls.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
the augury of Journeys that afford
opportunity for study and personal
improvement. This Is year of no.
nance and possible marriage.
Children born on that day probably
will be endowed with unusual charm.
Changes of dwelhng-places may be
numerous. Happy marriage is indi.
Gated.
Copyright 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
EAT AND BE HEALTHY
Dinah Days Daily Talks on Diet
The Right Food Is the Best Medicine

necessary vitamins. The only thing
ABOUT which to be careful is the vita
min G. Since heat or drying destroys
or affects this vitamin, and since it is
present in most raw vegetables and
fruits, the inclusion of vitamin c will
be made most certain by serving either
raw fruit at some meal or by serving
a raw vegetable in salad every day.
NJ. Nj. Do apples contain lime?
2. Are they fattening?
Answer. Yes. Also iron and
vitamins A, B and G. 2. No.
Readers desiring personal answers to their
questions should send self-addressed, stamped
envelope to Dinah Day. care Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
Salmon Sandwiches.

Remove the bones and skin from
one can Of salmon. drain and mince.
To the salmon add one-half a cupful
Of capers and one tablespoonful of
lemon juice. Add enough mayonnaise
to spread smoothly on thin slices of
bread. Remove the crust, cut down
the center and garnish with slices of
lemon and parsley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS

appearance of small. red pimples or
the back over the shoulder. blades.
These blemishes are usually called
goose pimples," and their appearance
shows that the skin needs more thor
ough cleaning, stimulating, and per
haps the use of an astringent or oil
would advise any one who is afflicted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
What Do You Know
About 1t?
Daily Science Six.

/. What countries border
China?
2. Where is Nepal?
3. What country lies between
Spain and France?
4. To what country does Ice
land belong?
5. OF what larger state is
Newfoundland a part?
6. What is the largest country
having no seacOaSt?
Answers to these questions in
tomorrow Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

heated wax crayon upon them in
various designs. For Halloween we
use orange candles and decorate
them with black; for Thanksgiving we
trim white candles with orange and
red. For Christmas, white candles
are decorated with red and green and
for Easter we trim green candles with
violet and pink
Copyright. 1e26.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
Saturdays PuzZlick

A clever young preacher named Ned
Was chucking some spuds in a sled
Though hard on his arm
The work had its charm
For il wasn't strain ON his head.
kGupyg.4I.s.. 1851
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

Prices realized on Swift & Company
sales of carcass beef in Washington, D. c.
for week ending Saturday. December Is,
1925. on shipments sold out, ranged from
eraged 14.66 cents per pound.-Advertise-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

with these pimples to invest in long.
handled bath brush and a bath spray.
With these simple implements il is
possible to cleanse thoroughly the
skin between the shoulders better
than by any other means.
After the scrubbing and rinsing, DRY
well and if the skin is inclined to be
oily and coarse give it an alcohol rub.
If it tends to be dry, rub 1t with u
little cold cream or olive oil. For the
average skin with enlarged pores and
goose pimples" a mild astringent
made of equal parts of glycerin and
witch hazel may be used.
Copyright. 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

Miss S., whose little iuneheons
IVA and suppers are famous among q
Get Of New York writers and artista,
won't let We print her name in the papers,
but she 10 % enthusiastic about 0orton's
Dse2 Sea Rec. 40 well 10 other 0orton
4ea Foods. that che was glad 20 aive out
this original recipe Of hers 20 the house
wives Of America. Try IT,
Flshesissc Co., Led. Gioueester, Mas
Write for FREE booklet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

can Gortcn's Deep Sea Roe
. ha1d.boiled eRgs, chopped 6ne
u eup soft bread c1umbs
) cups ereamsd sauce
teaspoon grated onion
u teaspoon salf
/ tablespoon chopped parslsy
A dash Of pap.ika
A grating Of nutmeg
Cover the roe with boiling water, saie
eighty and simmer Is minutes Drain,
season, and mash. Then mix well with
crumbs and esg and allow to cool. Shape
into croQuettes, dip in crumbs. then In
beaten egg diluted eighty with water,
then In crumbs again. Fry in deep fat
until brown. Serve at once.
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Across.
Copyright. 1926.l


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8. Questioning exclamation.
10. Feeble minded.
II. Mystics.
13. Nourishment.
IA. Electrified particles.
rs. Deviate.
u. Part Of the eyeball.
IS. Mohammedan proper name
20. Sixteenth Greek letter.
Il. Knitted cotton fabric
"a. Falsehood.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
MOTHERS
AND THEIR CHILDREN
One mother says:

One mother says:
My little daughters enjoy pretty
candles on the dinner table on special
days. We purchase plain candles and
decorate them suitably by dropping
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Copyright. 1e26.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

RE which tell before what
a matrimonial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08
Annual PLANNING MEETING

The annual plannig meetig of the
Starks Women's Branch of the
County Farm Bureau was held at the
Grange hall in Starks village Monday
under the direction of Miss Elizabeth
Lineken, with seven members being
in attendance. The following cleo
ton of officials to serve the coming
year was made: Chairman, Mrs.
Florence Hilton; secretary, Mrs.
Edwina Gray; clothing leader. Gladys
Gray; food project leader, Mrs. Alice
Waugh; millinery project leader
Mrs. Agnes Hilton; household man.
agement project leader. Mrs. Vina
Nichols. The work planned and map
out for 1927 includes the following
most interesting and helpful subjects
to the home maker; lamp shades,
square meals for health. selection of
material, hat ornaments, renovation
of furniture, basketry, health meet
ing with the county nurse in attend
ance, hat blocking, chair Gaming, cur
tains and hangings. The next annual
planning meetig will be held today
Wednesday at Ripley. and because or
the hard travelling there will be only
two other annual planning meetings
held this week and those will be on
Thursday at Palmyra and Friday at
Pittsfield Miss Lineken. the Home
ton agent will be present
at all of these meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08

sang at one of the churches where he
was soloist last year
Hon. l.. r. Folsom was In Augusta,
Saturday to attend a meeting OF the
Executive Council.
The village schools are to close
December II for the Christmas vaca-
ton Of two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wentworth
and son, Morris Of Oakland, were
Sunday guests of Albert Blaisdell and
family.
Edmund Taylor is planning to leave
this week for visit with relatives
and friends in Hartford, Conn, Hav-
erhill. Mass. and Rochester, N. III.
The members of Quinnebassett
Lodge I. 0. 0. +. enjoyed a chicken
pie supper on Monday evening CT
their hall after which the third degree
was worked.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore and
son. Thornton, were guests Sunday OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Blaisdell.
A pleasant surprise was given the
members of the Congregational par
ish on Sunday when at the close OF
the morning service, the church
clerk, Mrs. Maude Carr read the an
nouncement of the engagement OF
their pastor, Rev. Alfred Goodwin
Peacock to Miss Faith Katherine Ad-
diton of West Newton. Mas. Miss
Addition Is graduate Of Boston Uni
versity and is at present attending
Newton Theological Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08
Radio Is Aid To
Mass. Farmers

Amherst, Mass, Dec. 7.--(P)-
Farming by radio has made hit in
Massachusetts,. At almost any hour
of the day and early evening the
farmer can tune in one of the radio
stations cooperating with the Massa-
chusetts Agricultural College and
get some information that will help
him in his business
Do you want to know the up to-
the minute price of eggs, butter,
livestock, poultry or farm produce?
Just listen in every day except Sat
urday and Sunday to the market re-
ports from WTAG at 1890 and from
WBZ at p. NJ, the farmers pro-
duce market report from WEEP at
12:45, farm flashes" from WNAC at
l and livestock markets from the
same station at SOS.
On Saturdays the WNAC live
stock markets and the WIZ mar
ket reports are broadcast at the
same hours as on other days.
WTAG gives a weekly market. re-
view at 1890 and WNAC puts on a
farm news digest at o..
The farm school is conducted
through WEEP at 1 7. NJ. on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Tuesdays add variety with an auto
biography of bugs and rodents" at 2
from WNAC and the Massachusetts
Agricultural College forum at 7:15
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NORR|DCEWOCK

The snow pillow went down over the
Maine Central tracks on Monday
morning preceding the passenger
train,, for the first time this season.
Ed. Cogswcl has begun his duties
as night Waterman at the shoe fac
tory.
Roger. Gowell Of Lewiston, was an
overnight guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Verne Blaisdell, Friday.
Elmer Campbell and family of Will
ton, passed the week end with rela-
tives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Hussey and
daughter, Miss Virginia, Raymond
Finley, Mrs. Martha Russell and Mrs.
Adcssa Everett were in Waterville,
Saturday.
At the regular meeting Of Lebanon
Lodge A. f. and A. NJ. on Friday eve
ming, the work in the Fellowcraft de-
gree was eXemplified by the ne5f Off
GERS, District Deputy Grand Master
Willis Hodgdon of North Arson, was
present for the annual inspection of
this lodge. Ernest Buswell of North
Arson, was also present with Mr..
Hodgdon.
Ruth, the little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Damren is very i'll with
bronchial pneumonia.
Prin. John S. Tibbetts of the high
school, went to Fairfield, Sunday and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08

Kitchen" to be given by the class
of 1927 under the direction of Miss
Eleanor Troy williams Of Athens,
may have the seats reserved. Music
is to be furnished for the play by
Mrs. Marion 7. Oddy's orchestra.
Tuesday, Elmer e. Harris and Ell
don Boyd of the Somerset Creamery
were at A. A. Painters on the north
side of the river on Norridgewock
road to install De Laval milking
machine.
Allen w. Lander OF Shanghai.
China, who has been ineBoston on a
brief visit with relatives has re-
turned to Skowhegan and is a guest
at the home of his sister and hus-
band, Attorney and Mrs. w. Folsom
Merrill Of Water street.
At the next meeting of the Show
hogan Business and Professional
Womens club which will be held at
the 14th of December Miss Mary
Hegarty of Augusta will be the
speaker. Miss Hegarty Is the State
Publicity chairman and her subject
is to be Loyalty and Service. AT
this. meeting the roll is to be called
and each member Is requested to
respond to her name with song, a
story or quotation. Refreshments
will be served by q committee made
up Of Misses Mona Jones, Effie Nye,
ALA Kennedy and Addie Cover. 1t
is expected that the attendance con-
test will start with this meeting
with Mrs. Agnes Dunbar and Miss
Gertrude Carter acting as captains.
The B. P. W., is being represented in
the sale Of the Christmas seals by
Mrs. Grace Stevens, Mrs. Melissa
Dolbier and Miss Mary Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jon w. Fogler will
leave this Wednesday morning for
Washington, d. c., where they are to
pass several months as last year.
Mark Harville returned Monday
night from Cambridge, Mass, where
he has been guest at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. Holmes p. Pickett re-
| turned Monday night from Bar Har-
, Dor, where they had been to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Ficketts nephew,
Ralph Pickett, Jr., little Tad who
was killed by being run over by a
| truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08
BELGRADE

NORTH-Several from this place
attended the High school play, me
and OTIS, at Belgrade Grange hall,
Friday evening.
Willard Stevens was in Augusta
last Saturday on a brief business
trip.
Hugh Turkey Of Bath is visiting In
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Furbush.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Cook and
family were guests of Mrs. Cooks
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Went
worth, at Oakland, Thursday.
The Lakeshore Sewing Society met
with Mrs. Matte Furbush Thursday.
A pleasant day was passed sewing
for the family. A delicious vegetable
dinner was served which all enjoyed.
Those present were Mary Wallace.
Carrie Alexander, Vida Booker, VIM
ME Stevens, Minnie Cook, and to-
hostess, Matte Furbush The next
meeting will be held at the home Of
Mrs. Nina Bickford. Dec. Is.
Miss Mabel Turkey, who attends
Pennington Normal school, was call
ing on friends in town Sunday.
Walter Gleason, returned Tuesday
from Connecticut, where he had been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08

10 change the viewpoint Of several
million women as regards industry"
says Mrs. Benson. Because of the
persistent agitation OF some who make
their living by creating discomfort and
because Of others who are merely
ignorant. wornen's organizations are
still thinking OF industry in terms OF
what existed twenty years ago"
Mrs. Benson has made an intensive
study OF industry and legislation. She
spent the entire year lo24-l925 at the
Illinois state capital studying labor
legislation She was for two years
Illinois state conservation chairman,
U S. Food Administration two years
Illinois State Chairman of Thrift Edu-
cation, War Savings Division, u. S.
Treasury and conducted intensive
milk campaigns for the National Dairy
Council. She is a member of the
Illinois League OF Women Voters,
Women's City Club and Women's Ad-
vertising Club. the Government Club
and Secretary OF the Social Hygiene
League Of Illinois
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08

Owing to the Senior class play
Come Out Of the Kitchen" which
Is to occur on Friday evening De-
cember 10, at the Opera House, the
!. o. o. F. dance, which was to have
been held on that evening has been
post poned to the following Friday
evening, December II, when q mas
Querade ball will be held. Prizes will
be given to the best masqued lady
and gentleman. This promises to
be a big night for all local dancers
and all are cordially invited to attend.
Nay Varney will give his best music
for this occasion. The affair will be
held in the Grange hall.
The semi monthly meeting Of the
Ladies Auxiliary to Simon Peters
! Post will be held in the Legion room
Thursday evening, being called to
order at 1880. 1t is expected that
there will be a speaker. Refreshments
will be served by. the president,
Miss Esther Roderick and Mary Fos-
ter. Members are requested to bring
in at this meeting the tickets on the
Federal radio set which is to be given
away at the fair held on Saturday,
December IL at the Legion rooms in
the afternoon.
Because of the mid winter fair of
Z the Ladies' Social Circle Of the Cen
tenary Methodist church being held
on Tuesday afternoon, the meeting of
the Bloomfield Christmas Club. which
was to have been held Tuesday was
not held and will occur this Wednes-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Fay Reed on Bloomfield street at the
usual time.
Miss Elisabeth Linekin, Home
Demonstration Agent of the County
Farm Bureau, was in Starks, Mon
meeting of the Women's branch OF
the County Bureau.
Miss Alta Porter substituted In the
high school Tuesday for MRS. Ethel
NJ. Hight.
Because of the illness of John L.
Fish who was to have been the
speaker at the Town Improvement
Society meeting to be held Friday af-
ternoon in the parlors of the public
library, under the direction of Mrs
3 Nellie Wade Flynt, the secretary,
. Mrs Flynt has exchanged days with
Mrs. Lillian Smith, one of the direc-
tors. and Mrs. Herbert L. Nichols
will be the speaker and her subject
will be personality. Members have
guest privilege for this meeting.
- Donovan Cool, who has been
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John n. Cool of Bloomfield street,
returned to Oldtown, where he has
good position, Monday
- Mrs. Clara Doe of Bingham. came
- Monday. to visit her sister, Mrs. Ella
Hight at the home of their nephew
and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence b.
: Hight
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Football Letters
Awarded Skowhegan
HIGH School Gridders

The Skowhegan High assembly was
| held Tuesday afternoon at Engine
hall with Thornton Conant, president
| of the Student Council presiding. The
| following football men were present.
ed with certificates: Henry Lewia,
| Robert Viles, Urban Caouette. Carl
! Croce. Donald Storr. David Hawes,
and Kenneth Keene and the following
men were presented with letters:
Henry Lewia, Clayton Cronkhite. Ar,
thur Halle, Carl Croce. Raymond
Gilman, Lester Pickett, Raymond
Stoodley, Thomas Lewia. Urban
Caouette, Otis Johnson. Phillip
Jewett, Donald Storr, Robert Viles,
kenneth Keene and David Halves.
During the presentation which was
made by Principal Perley 8. Turner.
rousing cheers were led by Lawrence
Dysart and Eleanor Rowell. At this
assembly prizes were awarded to the
Skowhegan High students from the
Curtis Publishing Co. Forty-one re-
ceived prizes for selling at least three
publications. This magazine sale re-
Gently conducted netted the school
$102, all of which was given to the
Athletic Association.
The entertainment to be given by
the losers Of the contest to the win
ners will occur sometime next week.
During the closing part of the as
sembly Mrs. Gladys Hall Kicker. in
structor of Junior and Senior Eng
lish gave a resume Of "Come out of
the Kitchen" The play is to be given
Friday night by the Senior class,
Lucille Moore, taking the part OF
Olivia Dangerfeld. alias Jane Ellen.
Donald Storr, taking the part of
Scion Tucker, Cranes attorney and
guest and Clayton Cronkhite. taking
the part OF Charles Dangerfield, alias
Crindlebury, gave a portion of the
second act Of the play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-08
MRS MARGUERITE B. BENSON

Entirely apart from the hun,aru-
tartan standpoint, an employer cannot
afford to do anything but the best for
ins employee A contensed, fairly
treated worker, Is his best asset. Abuse
OF employees and success cannot 90
hand m hand" says Mrs. Marguerite
b Benson, director OF the newly
organized Women's Bureau of the Ma
tsouai Association Of Manufacturers,
which has just been ir,augurated in
recognition Of the growing Importance
OF women to industry.
The work of the bureau win be edu-
cational and its activities will be based
upon study Of the new social and eco
nomic problems, arising from the wide
spread and growing employment Of
women or the 572 occupations liste
by the United. States Census there are
only IS in which women are not found.
III any Of you have ever tried to
convince woman Of something
against her will. you will have some
conception Of my job. which Is to Try