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WELL
THE OF

DIR. FREDERICK II. GREEN
Editor of "HEALTH"

THE longer a child goes TO school,
the more physically unfit 1t
becomesl
This is a startling statement. yet
1t is apparently borne out by the
records of tn recruiting service of
the United States Marine corps.
1t ought to cause serious thought on
the part of parents and teachers.
The marine corps, as everybody
knows, is the prize fighting body of
the United States. Soldiers and sail.
ors have to pass a severe physical ex-
animation. but the "leatherneck" must
be practically perfect. physically. Out
of Hop applicants for the marine
corps, only 316 were up to the re-
quired physical standard.
But the startling thing is that the
records show that the longer the boy
went to school. the less fitted he was
for the marine corps.
The United States public health
service found among 1885 white
children in Maryland. Virginia, North
and South Carolina. that 49.3 per
cent had defective teeth that "A per
cent. had never owned a toothbrush
and that $50 only used one occasion
ally. In most of the rural schools, 40
provisions were made for physical
training or for correcting physical
defects.
There are 24.Ooo,O 900 school children
In the United States, 100000 of
whom. or 25 per cent. have some de-
feet of vision, some SO serious that
mental development and health are
seriously handicapped. Eighty-seven
per cent of the knowledge we acquire
Is gained through the eyes. A school
child with defective vision can only
acquire 10 per cent as much knowl-
edge as the child with good eyes, yet
only twenty states require examina-
lion of the eyes on admission to
school and in only thirteen does the
law apply to country schools.
We are spending. every year, mil
lions of dollars for building n equip
Ding expensive schoolhouses and we
are sending to these schools 6.000,OOO
who nave eyes so defective that they
cannot see to learn their lessons. The
little red schoolhouse" has turned
out some great men. but It is evidently
MISC turning out large numbers of de-
fective and crippled school children.
That isn't either good sense or good
business. Wouldn't 1t be better to
build a little less elaborate school
houses and put some of the money
into caring for the children's eyes. so
that they al see when they get into
the classroom?
Wouldn't 1t be wise to devote a
little less time to training the child's
mind and a little more to training his
body7
, 1926-01-06
OUR HOME ADVANTAGES NpARA11ErpD

As the year 1925 closes the United States stands 8 tho
morus prosperous nation. Less than $50 years after the
founding OF our government we have out-stripped in sn;ritno1
a"o material progress every other country on the globe.
Inc outstanding feature of our government which every
nerca snoud appreciate is the opportunity which it offers
to exercise individual initiative, enterprise and ability to devo1
op ideas along any line of honest endeavor.
This is not a land of privileges for a few and Oblivion for
the many. Any man who has energy and perseverance can rise
Arom N lowest to the highest position in industry. religion.
politics or whatever his choice may be. Each man and woman
has the opportunity for a fair start regardless of the bandi-
caps r disadvantages of ancestors.
1t is no wonder that a nation wbere euerv fo,,;lu
IL own goal to strive for without hindrance from either
political, religious or social sources, should have developed in
a manner unparalleled in the worlds history.
The family of plain John Smith gathers around its bonnti-
fully filled Christmas or New Years table, it should bear in mind
these facts. The Smith home will be typical of millions of other
American homes. 1t will be warmed by a modern heating plant
Dinner will be cooked on an efficient stove which in in
stances will be heated by gas OF electricity.
Water for the table will come through modern plumbing
ron sanitary sources which furnish an amending stream for all
household purposes, including the modern bathroom which has
placed homes head and shoulders above those of other nations.
Music during the meal may be furnished by piano. phono-
graph, or the more modern radio which will bring to the dinner
table the opera, news, music or lectures from points which NAV
be actually thousands of miles distant. In the evening the home
will be flooded with light through pressing a button; and the
telephone, that Indispensable article to the American fanlily,
will offer communication with loved ones or friends who NAV
Re in the next city block or 5000 miles across the continent.
Alter dinner the family will probably take out the automo-
bile, whether it be a 5000 secondhand flivver or a $40 900 en-
closed palace on wheels, and go for a SO or 1OO-mile ride over
paved highways, or to some play OF entertainment g tho mood
strikes them.
This is not an overdrawn picture. 1t is typical of the
average nome IN every town, village and city in the United
states. 1t is s commonplace to most of us that we are prone
TO forget the background OF sound government which has made
it possible But at this season of the year, when it is the
endeavor of all the world to appreciate the blessings it has re-
ceived, it is well for us in this nation to be doubly grateful
for the opportunities which we have.
Each Of us individually, should determine in our own minds
is not weakened, but made stronger with age; and that the n.
Portunlty and freedom guaranteed to the individual and in
dustry under our constitution, is not curtaled or destroyed,
but enlarged and strengthened.
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in trade for advertising space in
the local paper. These ads are
either to sell wares, or to locate
local agents to sell them.
We are very proud to say that
these letters go into the Herald
waste basket. we refuse the offer
for a two-fold reason. First because
we endeavor to buy everything we
a at home, and second because
do not wish to aid in any way
the peddler, and mail order bust
ness.
When we note one of these ads
in other papers, which we n sor-
ry to say we do frequently, we are
plumb disguised with the policy of
that paper, which is really back
biting the community which sup
ports it.
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TO LIMIT RADIO BRoADCAsTERs

There will be no more licenses issued for the operation of
radio broadcasting stations by the Department of Commerce.
eXcent IN emergency cases, until Congress has regulated radio.
In the cases where the Department has agreed to the
installation OF new stations and owners have invested a con-
siderable amount of money on this assurance by the Depart
ment, these stations will be given official wave lengths.
This action on the part of the Department of Commerce
has become absolutely necessary and will no doubt result in the
lessening of interference, and will give to the listener a better
reception.
1t is acknowledged by the great majority of radio experts
that the time has come when the government must do some
thing in the matter of regulating radio activities.
, 1926-01-06
THE TAX

Treasury department estimates American People will pay
Tor all kinds OF taxes, direct and indirect, the round sum of
10 billion dollars in the current fiscal year.
This means that about 81 out of every 81 of the national
income goes for support of various forms of government
federal, state, municipal and county.
The tax burden cannot go on increasing. 1t is doubtful
whether 1t can be maintained at the present rate without serious
consequences.
Federal taxes are being pared from every angle and it is
now up to states, counties and cities to follow the example.
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1926 ANTO LICENSES

1926 Automobile licenses are be-
ginning to appear on Park county
cars, and are very attractive. The
figures are in white on a green
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CHRIST CHURCH

10 A. NJ. Church School
IL A. NJ. Morning Services
Rev. A. n. Beatty
Pastor
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For Shame. Mr.. Printer.

Frequently we receive letters from
eastern concerns, offering ties, a
few pair of hosiery or other articles
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background. AS usual j. NJ.
q" throughout the ensuing year.
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The Chicago Evening Post, in
a recent editorial, severity con-
dennis the prevalence of salacious
literature on the newsstands. Cen
sorship is a thing we have never
liked when applied to art and lit
erature and drama" says the Post,
but the %debasing of any of them
for the purpose of concentrating
prudent appeal is an offense which
cannot be tolerated, even though,
for the sake of protecting youth,
it may be necessary to deprive the
adult of the right claimed for him
to enjoy filth. 1t is another in
stance where personal liberty must
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The hand that rocks the cradle
doesn't roll the cigaret.
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wife enters with lady friendsI
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prulent appeal is an OffenSe which
cannot be tolerated, even though,
for the sake of protecting Youth,
it may be necessary to deprive the
adult of the right claimed for him
to enjoy filth. 1t is another in
stance where personal liberty must
be curbed for the common welfare"
A new broom may sweep clean,
but it always wears put.
Figures compiled by the Ameri-
can Bankers Association show that
the per capita savings, comprising
saving deposits of all classes, for
the year ending June 30th last
was for each ~inhabitant 1904. This
was a gain of SIS for each inhabi-
tant over last year.
An English paper say 'It is
now stated that United States Sen
ator Wadsworth, a New York re-
publican will campaign for re-
election next year on a wet plat
form" If his platform has not
been wet heretofore, it certainly
has been slippery.
The only thing wrong with any
country is the people.
"The American citizen: The man
who looks up to nobody, who looks
down on nobody, but who looks
straight into the eyes of everybody"
Thomas R. Marshall.
Asserting that "jazz is soul mu-
sic" a South Dakota cowpuncher
urges KOA to broadcast "HoIy City"
and a few other "oldtime fox trots"
during the next dance program over
the Rocky mountain b~roadcasting
station. I'm almost due north of
Denver" the letter continues,
where horses run wild and the
weather goes to sixty degrees below
zero. When it's too cold to sleep
I sometimes stay up all night list
ening to radio programs"
Did anyone get a NAH jongg set
this Christmas? We noticed last
week a down town east department
store was offering 50 sets for 35
cents.
Gov. C. j. Morley, in a drive for
reduced taxes, has dispensed with
the services of the entire law en-
forcement department of Colorado.
By his act there are over 200
agents without a job. Gov. Morley
also used the X on several other
state officers in his drive to "cut
down" expenses.
Bobby Burns day is to be cele-
brated at Thermopolis Jan. 25th.
This day during years gone by, was
a momentous one for the little town
of Meeteetse, until the busy days
of the war period discouraged the
practice.
The demand for politness is great
but the supply is short.
After legal fights of many months,
and the spending of thousands
of dollars Sen. Wheeler of Mon
tana has at last had the charges
made against him by the govern
ment wiped from the slate. Guilty
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A new broom may sweep clean,
but it always wears out.
, 1926-01-06

1.-THE American citizen: The man
who looks up to nobody, who looks
on nobody. but who looks
straight into the yes of everybody"
Thomas r. Marshall.
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M2

one of natures
noblemen is tn fell
Ter whut swallows
his chewin' tobacco
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The only thing wrong with an,
country is the people.
, 1926-01-06

but the supply is short.
After legal fights of many months,
and the spending of thousands
of dollars Sen. Wheeler of Mon
tana has at last had the charges
made against him by the govern
ment wiped from the slate. Guilty
or not guilty, Sen. Wheeler should
lave had a fair trial and a speedy
one. This method of dragging a
matter along until the public has
forgotten the case, or the Witness
es have all died or disappeared, is
the n thing which should be
changed in court procedure.
, 1926-01-06

Did anyone get a NAH jongg set
this Christmas? We noticed last
week a down town east department
store was offering 50 sets for 35
cents.
, 1926-01-06

An English paper says, at is
now stated that United States Sen.
ator Wadsworth, a New York re,
publican will campaign for re.
election next year on a wet plat.
form" If his platform has not
been wet heretofore, it certainly
has been slippery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-20
HER!QWN WAY
 oYa Girl of Today

something that was quite foreign to anything in the restaurant. He wasn't there at all, and, Oh, Judy, he looked so sad. You know, l al- most spoke to him. thing I would have If his wife had not come up and told him to hurry, that she was tired and wanted to get home She said 1t had been a stupid party that she hated parties without anything to drink,
 He didn't say word, just turned to her mechanically with a sigh and followed her out.
 There's one comfort about it, Judy, if he didn't seem to See me. he didn't seem to See her either and she was right under his nose"
 With a groan Mamie threw her hands over her head. l don't know whether she went to sleep directly or not but I'm sure l did.
 The next morning before was ,lp -MamieS and ] both slept until after nine, for when we both worked at the restaurant at night we didn't go back until noon the next day a messenger brought me a package. In it l found a gorgeous new brocaded silk bag which l opened 10 see q vanity case, q small lipstiCk in a case, q bottle Of perfume in a case. lovely embroidered handkerchief and Il brocaded purse in which were two one hundred dollar bills and one fifty.
 Mam!o forgot her own troubles at the sight of my treasure troye.
 Now wasn't that splendid of Mir. Hathaway" she exclaimed. He has made those people come across with enough to fit that bag up with all thos" gorgeous things and the two hundred and fifty hesidcs,'
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 TOMORROW Bcarling the Lion
New Britain herald., 1926-04-20

know all about those whom he hunts; 10 know all about what they are likely 10 do. So then, when he goes hunting he is prepared for any thing.
 But since the coming of MT. and Mrs. Ringncck he Phcasants, Reddy had found that even so clever q fox as himself could learn. The Ring necks were a constant aggravation 10 Reddy Fox. He knew without he ing told that they must he the very test of eating. and from the time he first saw them he made up his mind that sooner or later he would have a Pheasant dinner.
 Now. Reddy had often hunted members Of Bob Whites family. H. often had hunted members of Mrs .Grouse's family, He knew just what to expect when he vas hunting them. He knew that il was their habit in both cases to keep perfect. ly still when they suspected they were heinz hunted. They would keep still in the hone that tho hunt Ter would rass b,. fe R.t3y th-ns- 2
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'eddened lips and sighed.

'NHNNbNh iIp bilN bibhNhs
 Shall We walk?" he asked.
 Together they turned back to the street again.
 Do you know" said he as they fell into step, "Thcre has been something l have been wanting to say to you for long time.'
 She looked up at him interestodly. What was it?"
 Hc pondered moment and then continued. Do you know, Miss Morton, that l have been wanting to speak 10 you about something. but l suppose it is none of my busi- ness? Something that I think you ought to think about?"
 Her look was inquiring. but he had difficulty in going ahead,
 You sec," he said, tits like this. We saw Mr, Morton in that cabaret the other night. And we have saen him with that girl he calls Noua. Now here's what I wanted 10 say. you're his adopted daughter, and everything like that, but wouldn't it be better for you, as q young girl. if you lived some place else?"
 Audrey whirled on him. What do you mean?" she cried.
 1T mean I think he isn't the right man 10 be your guardian and to live in the same house with you" He stopped abruptly
 Audrey, stepping back q pace, slapped him in the mouth.
 fTO Be Continued1
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Quicksands of Love
 Adele Garrison's New Phase of
 -Repeldtions Of q Wife

Ii was not so much jealousy of my husband which was agitating me T faced that fact honestly--but rage al Edith's offieiousncss. Yet it was several seconds before l could command myself enough 10 call the magazine office in which Dlcky spends so muck of hts time lately.
 A decidedly grump office girl an swered my call and l guessed that she was being compelled 10 stay beyond her usual time, and strongly resented the fact, But when asked for Dlcky. 1t was not his yoce, but that Of Edith Fairfax which answered.
 ''Lo! Madge." she exclaimed with cheery aplomh when she had come to the telephone. Isn't it too bad that Dcky's just stepped out% We've been in q conference for hours, and he and the other man went out for a breath of air. Is there any message l can give him?
 T am on my way to the station 10 meet his sister" answered, and I'll call him from there, so he can tell me where he can meet us."
 "Oh! but, Madge." she said fur riedly "I don't believe he possibly can meet you for hours, We've not half finished. and it's most inl- portant, Can't you manager"
 She was italicizing every other word, and I could not push back the captious mental comment that she might be efficient, but that she certainly was fussy.
 Madgc's Rage Cools.
 "That will be for Dicky to de- termine," I said cooly. Tt Is his sister whom l am to meet, and he must take the responsibility of of- lending her. I'll call him again from the station.'
 "Tll tell him the second he comes in," she said, land he can leave message for you If he can't man. age to come 70 the telephone him self"
 Somehow managed a casual thank you" and good bye" with out betraying the rage I felt at her smooth insolence. But when, upon reaching the station, called the office again, I did not have to wait but 8 second or two before hearing Dicky's voice.
 That you, Madge?" he asked. "Wait a minute till I get on the booth"
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that because Mr. and Mrs Ring neck the Pheasants were in q way similar to the Grouse family and
 he Bob White family, they would act in the same way. More than once Reddy had caught young grouse by springing just as it took 10 its wings and before it was really started. He had seen both MT. and Mrs. Ringneck fly and he thought , them little slow.
 "All | have to do is 10 get with in jumping distance of one of them" said Reddy to himself, and I'll have one before they can get in the air. So Rcddy spent a great deal of time thinking about and planning to catch those PheasantS. He first learned their favorite places. Then he learned when they were most likely to be in those places. Then he felt that he was ready to catch one.
 Now Reddy's wonderful little nose can follow the scent left by the feet of a bird just as Bowser's wonder ful nose enables him to follow the scent left by Rcddy's own feet. So it was that one morning he found the Pheasant scent very strong. Instantly Reddy began to follow it. In a few moments he didn't need to put his nose to the ground, for he could smell MT. Pheasant just ahead Of him. You see, a Merry Little. Freeze was blowing toward him. You should have seen Reddy then. He owed without a sound. He placed each little foot so soft fly that not leaf rustled. His nose told him that Ringneck was very very near.
 "I'll have Pheasant dinner this time" thought Reddy, and licked his lips. That fellow isn't more than a jump or two ahead Of me"
 Slowly. but cautiously now. he crcpt forward and he kept right on creeping forward. II was more than two jumps, It was more than twice two jumps. Reddy began 10 be puzzled. Why didn't he catch up? He moved a little faster. It made no difference. He could still smell
 Ringneck the Pheasant just q little bit ahead of him. He moved still faster and still he didn't catch up. Reddy was learning something. IL came to him ali last that Ringnecl; was running. Reddy ran. too. It was then that Reddy learned that Ring neck puts a great deal of trust, in
 those rather long legs of his and that they can carry him very swift
 iy. II was some lime before Reddy
 could get near enough 10 make ! RinEnock take tn his wings. When nt last hC did. they were some dis tance from where Reddy had caught lthe first scent.
 Copyright, 1a2s. by T. ". Burgess) ' The next story; Mrs. Grouse Pre-.
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BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

AUDREY MORTON, wildly in love with her guardian, HARRY MORTON, runs away from home because she is jealous of Morton's other women friends. She is found in a small village near New York and returns home.
 At the end of yesterdays install- ment. she has just telophoned 10 MONA, one of her rivals, to come to her apartment while Morton sleeps.
 Morton, handsome, middle-aged, attractive to women and rich. has lived in New Britain for 15 years, without the gossirs there ever learn Ing his past or what his business is. He also maintains an apartment in New York and divides his time be- tween the two.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 tIhe names and situations in this story are fiCtitiouS.) CHAPTER Y
 It was 0 wondering and very sleepy Mona who presently appeared at the Morton apartment.
 Audrey met her at the door, and laying her finger on her lips, plcdg- cd her 10 silence until they were in Audrey's own little study, with the doors closed and locked.
 "I haven't had any breakfast" protested Mona.
 Audrey gave 8 little cry of con. cern. and ran into the hall.
 Firing some breakfast up 10 my study" she told the butler, "as soon as you can. but don't make any noise. MT. Morton is tired, and mustn't be awakened"
 "What's more" Mona went on, when Audrey returned, "I didn't get to bed until about four o'clock"
 Audrey sank back into a chair. "Oh, Mona! I'm so selfish! You've hardly had any sleep at all." Mona went to mirror that hung over Audreys desk, and inspected her face. Producing a lip-stick, she remade the bright crimson bow on her lips With vigorous brush from a rouged cloth, she frightened her checks, and dusted q little powder over them.
 Turning her face from side to side, she appraised the result and, apparently satisfied, sat down.
 q thought Harry-Mr. Norton was sick or something she said. IShe hlinked sleepily. What did you want, Miss Morton?"
 "Can me AudroT,' urged the girl,
 "All right" said Mona. "Thc folks I meet hardly ever are Miss or Mister We just call them by their front names. and hteyre comfort able. I'll feel better calling you Au drey."
 Audrey brought her chair close to the other girl. "You know that lct- ter I wrote you? The one that came special delivery? Did you show that to MT. Morton?"
 Audrey was waiting for him in the drawing room. When he $ NV her he stopped suddenly.
 "What in the dickens have you been doing to your facc?" lie de manded.
 Mona started.
 'Did he say I showed 1t 10 him H'
 Audrey shook her head. "No, he didn't. He wouldn't tell thing like
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Menus for tie Family

Breakfast Canned cherries toasted shredded wheat biscuits with hot milk, broiled cottage ham, rye mullins, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon --- Stuned onions with white sauce, bran bread, prune whip boiled custard, milk, tea.
 Dinner-Baked shad with raisins, new potatoes in parsley butter, beets in orange sauce, graham bread, pineapple sandwiches, milk, coffee.
 The housekeepcr who likes to serve meals just a little bit differ ent' may find something new in this dinner menu. The pineapple sand "iches use shredded fresh fruit well sweetened between thin slices of sponge cake or angel food. The sandwich is then masked with whipped cream.
 Baked shad with raisins Is not an everyday dish but it quite de- licious, and worth while.
 Baked Shad With Raislns
 One good-sized shad, 1 or thin slices salt pork, tomatoes. 2 table spoons butter, 1-2 cup seedless raj sins, 2 tablespoons minced parsley. l-2 teaspoon salt. 1-3 cup cold water.
 Have the shad split and cleaned. Place slices Of salt pork on the rack Of a roaster and put fish on them. Cut tomatoes in slices and arrange through the center of the fish. Spread each slice generously with butter. Sprinkle with raisins and parsley. Add salt and pour around the water. Cover roastcr and bake in moderate oven for 45 minutes. Serve on a hot platter and garnish with slrigs of parsley.
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