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The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-03-11
WITHIN SO YEARS

usr passed the telephone first talked
of communaton began wi,h Belts simple words: Mr.
Watson, come here want yoyT
with men, and vision Of great
service that might be the could be found That all
that beginning, there has within fifty years
phone system such unknown anywhere in the world Two
thirds Of the worlds telephones in the United States Practically
every Improvement in the art is American product.
To-Day instead of telephone workers. there nearly 100000
in the Bell System Instead there 100000
in the system that serves you.
than 5ooooooc each day. saving and money and
bringing comfort and convenience millions of people.
their money Bells toy have become
army 10000 security holders making the Bell System
the popularity owned public service in the world
LOOKING the fifty years the wisdom Of those who
pioneered the business stands relief From beginning
they sought bring within the reach of anyone, anywhere
To that goal they centralized research and development
work. thus avoiding wastefu expense and effort and giving each
Bell Company thousands Of improved devices and methods the
lowest They centralized purchasing and manufacturing
the lower prices resulting omarge volume buying and
standard apparatus that would harmony with the rtothe
system wherever it was placed
every seventh person country telephone there
scarcely hamlet without it's service The nation made
neghboFhood through your telephone All this within fifty yea
MHT@a WHAr II the paa may properly be
- sidyed gauge The effort and the purpose Of succeeding
Clio years. To gioe the 6t 5ervic The loea possible price
%z still the policy and the aim Of s0sry Ben organization
Hmeans that yoa assured and n he aAu Of g0Uiag and
useful service.
ashanti
President
NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Reddy Has to be Shown
By Thornton W. Burgess

He mentally is truly blind Who fails to keep an open mind.
 Old Mother Nature.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Menus for the Family BY SISTER MARY

Breakfast - Orange juice. ce- real, thin cream, crisp broiled bacon. scrambled eggs, rye toast, milk, cof- fee.
 | Luncheon Creamed spinach with broiled tomatoes. graham bread, frozen fruit salad, toasted crackers, milk, tea.
 Dinner Dreaded veal outlets, scalloped potatoes and onions, but tered new beets, head lettuce with Russian dressing, tapioca cup, whole wheat bread. milk, coffee.
 The dish suggested in the lunch con menu is most attractive.z The surrounded by a ring of broiled to- matoes. Hard cooked eggs can be put through ricer and sprinkled over the top of the spinach for an additional bit of color. It doesn't take minute longer to make this appetizing combination dish than it does to "dish up" each vegetable separately and actually saves a dish when time for dish washing. Frozen Fruit Salad
 One package Neufchatel cheese, tablespoons mayonnaise, 1-2 cup seeded white grapes, 1-2 cup shred ded pineapple. 1-2 cup diced peaches, 1-2 cup heavy cream, Z tablespoons lemon juice, IA tea spoon salt.
 Work cheese with a fork until blending thoroughly. Whip cream until firm and beat in lemon juice
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

I'm certain that Elkins has forgot ten it. Did he send you a notice ?'' asked MT. Robinson with assumed surprise.
 No, Dad, didn't get any notice, and I expect I would not have thought of it myself, as everything seems to be going on so well, if Symington had not called upon me for money to start the expedition, which I am financing"
 Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, my boy, but I'm sure the. work can- not be done today. Elkins will not be able to come. He has been very ill"
 That's all right, MT. Robinson" l broke in. Both Elkins ST. and Jr., are going to be here. I'm expecting them any minute That was all ar ranged by telephone this morning. Mr. Josiah Elkins is feeling quite we'll today and he thought the drive would do him good. He said that with what small help he could give him, his son had been working on the papers for a long time and they were practically finished" You certainly have been on the job already as business manager, Miss Dean," said MT. Robinson, with a smile that was cross between ad- miration and sheer. I did not think 1t was necessary to tell him that Jerry had found it all out for me through his father. who was also a client ofthe Elkins. I merely contented myself with a nod.
 My eyes strayed again to John Meredith. This time-I caught an expression on his face which was entirely different from any I had ever seen there before. It was one of interest and appreciation. I would almost say that he had received a distinct thrill. AS soon. however, as he caught my eye his face settled back again into its sad indifference.
 Elkins, father and son, were an- nounced and we proceeded to seat ourselves.
 Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, Inc.)
 Tomorrow -, The Showdown.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness

BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN
 Editor Journal of the American
 Medical Association and of
 Hygeia, the Health Magazine
 The vacation season gets people out of doors into the woods and the uncleared spaces.
 There the city dweller wanders rashly about paying little attention to unaccustomed hazards just as the visitor from the country on his iaunt into the metropolis is likely to cross diagonally in the middle of the block.
 A peculiarly unpleasant experi- ence for any one is the painful trri- tation and itching that are the &C., compartment of exposure to the sap, broken leaves or branches of poison ivy, oak or sumac.
 A few people seem to be natur- ally insenstive to these substances but the majority respond to contact with the painful symptoms enumer- ated and some people are so sensi- tive that they need have only the slightest indirect contact before responding with serious inflamma- tion of the skin.
 One in IS Susceptible
 The susceptibility to poison of this type or resistance to it seems to run in families. About one person in eighteen is especially sensitive. The thickness of the skin seems to have something to do with it and, per haps for this reason, animals are not likely to be affected.
 If a person is particularly sensi- tive. he can. prevent much of his trouble by covering exposed portions of his skin with a solution of iron chloride, 5 per cent in a half and half mixture of alcohol and water, either before or immediately after going into a district known to con- tain poison ivy, oak. or sumac. The iron chloride has the power of neu- tralizinS the poison,
 Best Treament | According to J. B. McNair who has given special study to this poi son, the best general treatment for the condition is the same as that which might be given to super ficial burn of the skin.
 The parts affected are first bathed with the solution mentioned to over come the poison; the skin is then dried and melted paraffin painted over it so as to protect the parts i concerned from the air or any other contacts. A thin sheet of cotton is l then laid over the melted paraffin and then more paraffin painted or the cotton. This makes light, firm, ! and clean protective covering. 1 Scientists working in various re- search laboratories have attempted to develop anti-toxins for the poison ous sap of the ivy, oak and sumac but thus far none of these have been established as successful in any con. siderable number of cases.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
Quicksands of Love
 Adele Garrison's New Phase of of q Wife

carefully taken down and put away the delicate hangings and furnish ings, once they had been up and in- spected, so that they should be fresh for the young girls arrival. But now. with her coming a matter of day or two at the longest, ! knew that I must attend to everl smallest detail at once.
 Madge's Plans Are Interrupted.
 'I happen to know that this | one of Katie's busy days" l sai, guilefully to Katherine, ''so l sha have to do whatever is necessary my self. Of course the room was tho oughly cleaned and freshly decor ated, but l think by now it needs touch of the vacuum and the dus' cloth. And of course all the curtains and fripperies must be put in place. Have you time to help mel" She looked at me with a faint comprehending smile.
 "Yes, you dear MGchiavellian per son, I have, and am mighty glad of the chance to work off my glooms. I'll go up with you at once" I went first to Katie in the kitch- enette, with a word of warning to l take care of Junior, still asleep in my room, and then Katherine and I mounted to Mary's room and swiftly put 1t in order. When the last ac- cessory had been added to her dress l ing table, and shaded lamp. a de-
 
 glass, and book had been placed i upon the small table at the head of her bed, we walked to the doorway and surveyed our handiwork with pardonable pride!
 Tt only lacks flowers" Katherine said. But at their present prices one can't do much in that line?"
 "I know" I said ruefully. "The room calls for roses, lots of them, ! but a single blossom in bud vase on her dressing table, will have to represent that family. But I'm going to indulge myself in two small pots of growing pink tulips for the study table and bookcase. I'll get them tomorrow morning"
 But my modestsplan was never carried out, for the next morning, just as Katherine and l, with Junior an excited third, were preparing to go for the plantss had planned, a rap came at our door, and Mrs. Peters, the apartment housekeeper' handed me a florists boX-an i'm lmense thing from the open end ,of which extended the unmistakable stems of rare and costly roses.
 Copyright, 1926. by Newspaper Feature Service, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

Graywing's eyes began to snap.
 See here, Neighbor Fox" said he lit is quite clear to me that you do not believe what I have told you. There is a fish that builds nest. l didn't say anything about the fish sitting on the eggs. If you are going to doubt what say, l simply will
 refuse to tell you anything more about the seashore."
 T beg your pardon, Mir Gull. l beg your pardon Reddy hastened | to say. "Of course 1 believe what you tell me, but some folk like to 1 joke, and l thought you might be l joking me. 1 did, indeed. I'm sorry. But you see the idea of fish build ling a nest is so new to me that l really couldn't believe you were in earest. l certainly should like to see | one of those fish nests. In fact, l
 cannot think of anything that I ! should like to see more. If you
 should find one of these nests. Neighbor Gull, would you be willing
 to show it to me-"
 Certainly" replied Graywing,
 getting over his indignation. Ger tainly. I'll show you the very first
 one I find" "Is-is-is it likely to be on the ground. or in bushes or where?" in quired Reddy with a little hesitancy. Graywing laughed right out. "I zaz ,,o,, a,.n efiII +11ipl-ipu of hirIc not of fish" said he. How do you suppose a fish could build in bush? A fish might make a nest on the sand under water, but hardly would be likely to make a nest on the ground outside of the water. We are talking of fish now"
 Reddy grinned. T know said he. "Of course. But 1t is the very fact that we are talking of fish that has
 made it so hard to believe that one can make a real nest What kind of
 fish did you say makes this nest?" "I didn't say" replied Graywing. i"Probably if I did say, you wouldn't be any wiser than before. Excuse me
 now, for I have an engagement" |Graywing spread his wings and started off.
 1 Don't forget that you are 10 show
 me one of those fish nests when you find one" parked Reddy.
 "I don't believe you really believe lit yet" called Graywing. l Reddy grinned. "I am trying to-" | he replied.
 | Copyright, 1926, by T. w. Burgess)
 The next story: "Reddy Sees the | Nest of Fish"
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

A Distinctive Afternoon Frock of
 Burgundy Crepe is Trimmed With
 Gold Cloth, Stitching and Fur.
 Deep, rich red - the glowing tone
 of age-old wine - is the most prom inent color in the fall day mode. It is used for the simple type of taiI- ored morning frock. as we'll as for the more decorative afternoon cos tune. It is particularly smart when
 enlivened with touches of gold--a
 trimming note also important at present.
 Burgundy colored crepe, combined with gleaming gold lame, makes the afternoon frock sketcbed today. The lame appears in pleated insets on the front of the tunic blouse, and on the cuff sections. These motifs. in addi- tion to enriching the dress, supply the flaring motif so important in an elaborate frock of this character.
 A further note of ornament is seen in the fur on the edge of the tunic and the gold embroidery
 which trims the sleeves, collar and neck-line. This consists of delicate tinsel thread stitching, interspersed with tiny gold beads and spangies. The hat is a graceful, wide-
 brimmed shape of velvet, the same color as the dress. It is trimmed with a narrow gold ribbon.
 The tunic blouse of this Bur gundy crepe afternoon costume is belted at a low waiste-line and bor-
 dered with dark brown fur.
 Copyright, 1928 (EFS)
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
A Box of Roses is an Unexpecte,
 Gift to Madge.


 My ruse for diverting Katherine's attention was apparently most suc- cessfuL although l was sure that the little nurse was forcing herself to show of interest in the plans was making for welcoming Mary Harrison. Dicly's young niece. That she longed for the seclusion of her own room and the opportunity to give way to her morbid introspec- ton concerning Hal Meredith's fare well letter I was sure, but I ruth lesly held her to attention, because I was sure that pre-occupation with other problems than her own was the only thing for her.
 With Mary Harrisons tempestuous and temperamental nature in mind, I knew that l would have my hands full in guiding the girl through the kaleidoscopic new experiences which would be hers. Philip Veritzen's newest protege, the potential dram atic star with whom he hoped some day to startle the theatrical world, would be in world entirely differ ent from her old sheltered school girl existence. It was regime of strict discipline, hard work, sav- age criticism. with only those re- iaxations which Philip Veritzen deemed necessary for her develop ment. The girl was only sixteen. and though her will power and ambition would have done credit to much older woman, I knew that there would be many times when bitter Encouragement and even rebellion would be her portion.
 Madge Prepares Mary's Room
 Her dead mother was only mem ory, and-most poignant tragedy for Mary-not loveable memory at that. Her Aunt Harriet, devoted to the girl though she was and loved by her in return, had no real under standing of her niece's restless tenn perament. There was left to Mary no other close woman relative ex- cept myself, and l was only such by the accident of marriage. But be- tween Mary and myself there had sprung up very real alleStioh' anu I do not think I could have been much more excited or happy over planning a welcome for my own daughter if I had one, than for my husbands beautiful young niece.
 I knew that Mary was both artis- tic and beauty-loving, and Lillian and I had arranged her room like the heart of a rose' with that in mind. But mindful of the dust which any city apartment entails, l had
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

The night when Tony Gaines had and kissed her-kissed her. A wave of, loneliness and long ing so strong that it was like actual bodily pain swept over her, and she shut her eyes as people do who are in great agony.
 Coming, Bright Eyes?" Les Pur- cells voice cut through the dark ness. Loud and coarse it was.
 But Merry did not answer him. She was halfway back to the house when he spoke to her.
 Mons was standing in the gloom of the vine-covered porch watching the whole proceeding. There wasn't much that Mons missed, everi
 "Tell him I'm sick! Merry said to her as she came up the sagging steps. "Tell him I've got a head ache! Tell him anything you can think of! Only get rid of him! Get rid of him" Her voice broke on something that sounded very like a sob to Mons sharp ears, and she ran past her and into the house.
 She took a crumpled bit of pews- paper from the blue satin handker- chief box, when she was back in her bedroom, and smoothed out its creases with her fingers.
 A line of romantic verse that she had heard somewhere, flashed into bar hrair or cha Iolyad at if "I have been faithful to thee, in my own fashion,"
 And she had been faithful, too to Tony Gaines-in her own way, that night.
 (TO BE CONTINUED) Jimmy makes a discovery. Answer Ii ing Merry's question with Because he told me so." In Chapter XLIV of "The Petter" tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

and salt. Combine with first mix
 ture. Skin and seed grapes before measuring. Pare and dice peaches.
 Add fruit to dressing and turn into
 a mold. Pack in four parts ice and 1 bart salt and let stand three or four hours. Remove from the mold and cut in slices. Serve on crisped and chilled lettuce.
 Wrap a dish towel wrung out of very hot water around the mold and the frozen mixture will slip out easily.
 Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, InC.)
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

Of course it doesn't do to believe everything you hear, or even every thing you see, but neither does it do to refuse to believe. You should al- ways have an open mind, ready to believe facts when they are shown you. This was the spirit of Reddy Fox.
 Graywing the Gull had stated that there is fish which builds nest. You should have seen Reddy Fox look up when he heard that. There was suspicion in those eyes of his. He suspected Graywing of trying to fool him. Did l understand you to say that there is a fish that builds
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
AN UNDERSTANDING

I could not tell whether MT. Rob- inson was angry or frightened. but the blood rushed 10 his face until it wao fairly purple. l knew, however. that he understood by the questions that had said nothing to Joan and would not do so unless he drove me to 1t. AS far as was concerned the episode was closed. After slight hesitation he said:
 Yes, I found the bottle. and I surnised that 1t was you who left 1t there. Thank you, very much"
 was sure by the way he spoke that he knew never would betray him in any way to his stepdaughter
 The door opened into the drawing
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
HER}z!M5!N!\ WAY
 oya Girl of Today

room and entering l was very much surprised to find John Meredith al- ready standing near the mantel. He must have come in through one Of the long French windows, for we had been standing in the hallway.
 Hello, John" said Mr Robinson. casually.
 Hello. Dad" answered John Meredith just as impersonslly.
 What brought you here to the city, where you have not been for so many years?" his stepfather in quired
 T wanted to be present at the settlement of loans and my estate. which was to be made today"
 "Are you sure it's today. John.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23

q nest?" he inquired.
 Graywing nodded. That is what said, Neighbor Fox" said he.
 Do you mean it?" inquired Red dy
 This time Graywing tossed his head. ''I am not in the habit Of say ing things that l do not mean" said he very sharply.
 Just what kind of a nest does this fish build?" asked Reddy.
 Why. nest. a regular nest" re- piled Graywing.
 T suppose" said Reddy, you'll be telling me next that this fish sits on the eggs and hatches them out. like a bird"
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
(TO BE CONTINUED)

Jimmy makes discovery. Answer ing Merry's question with Because he told me so." In Chapter XLIV of "The Peter" tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-23
The Beauty Doctor
BY NINON'
Demonstrated by Hazel Hurd

Demonstrated by Hazel Hurd
 CONDITION - Rough, irregular outicle.
 DIAGNOSIS-Some skins have tendency to become hard and to de- yelop hangnails and they need to he kept pressed back in shape, and .,ept soft and unbroken.
 TREATMENT-Every night, an 0oint the base of the nail with vase line, and then push back gently with an orangewood or ivory stick. Do not press too hard, as you may in iure the nail. After washing the hands, push back the cuticle. Never cut the cuticle as this makes the edges hard and thick, and has been known to result in serious infection,
Evening star., 1926-01-22
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Evening star., 1926-01-22
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Many are White---fOr
the Graduate
In this group Of SIS Spring frocks
nst drri1'cd from Nc1o York

On time for girls eagerly planning for half
yearly graduation. Dresses made of a splendid
grade of fat crepe with the new manner of neck
and girdle-tinv tucks and shirrings that are very
smart. Misses sizes
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Evening star., 1926-01-22
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-28
Negro Memorial and
 Indemnity Fund Bills

Washington. April 2S CT --- The house turned it's attention today to two controvcrtcd hills~onc propos- Ing an appropriation Of $30,D00 for erection of q monument to four Nc gro regiments Of the American J;X. poditionary Forces. and tn" other providing for disposition Of the $tl0,000 received from Persia be- cause of the murder of Major Robert W. lmhrie, American vice counsul at Teheran, two years ago.
 Both were reported by the foreign affairs committee over vigorous minority opposition. It would pro vide that, in addition to SGQ,000 al ready paid 1mbrie's widow by Per- sia, she be given S95,000 out of the $11Q,000 received by the American government. The remainder would be used for education Of Persian students in this country
New Britain herald., 1926-04-28
John L. Lewis to Work
 For Governor PinchOt

lia2Ieton, Pa, April gS tP,-John |" Lewis, international president of the United Mine Workers, will cam paisn in Pennsylvania tho week of May 10, in tho interest of tho candid. acy of Governor pinchot for thn re- publican nomination for United States senator,
 This was made known noro today by Thomas Kennedy, international secretary treasurer Of the Mmcr'a union The Itinerary has not hoon definitely decided upon by May I0 and May II will be spent In the soft coal fields of western and central Pennsylvania, and the remainder of the week in the hard coal regions of the eastern part of the state.
 The officers Of the five districts of the United Mine Workers in PrnnsNl- Vania recently endorsed the candid. acy of Mir. Pinchot.
 Tho primary will ho held May 1f The other candidates seeking the republican senatorial nomination are Senator George Wharton Pepper and Congressman William s. Ware.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-28
MYSTERIOUSLY MISSING
Ne" London Insurance Man Not ~aCn since Monda>-poiiCc Com ~hlCr Foul Play Theory.

New l.oniou Conn.,, Aprtl @E tPj-- HEsJ,roGs circumstances surround 'H,- dls1rptarancc Of William Shr1G "n it1. io. Metropolitan InaTunc" H-fri who vanished Monday noon aml has not h""n seen or heard of since as far as known hy inc police. BrH,l'd 10 Ad}" had about }3"0 in collection mou'y with him at th" mHc Ot his disappearance several .h"ori's have bon advanced as tu 'ltr csus- of '1" dlsappcaran"". His 1un.ly far h" is a suicide. roli"r ar, con>ji'rin2 'oHj pla:
 Leaving the local insurance ollie" Il ahou, oWn o'clocG. Monday prr- ~nmuhly 10 mah- rourrlions 'hr s'At brard concerning th, luuu uas a"n hjs automnldIt. recently Iur- rbaset. Na4 founl abandoned unr 'hr l#r-r hathbmi>,e at Ocean H,.7rh .rH ri n.,r,oo' roataInuc $@no iu lH rSonal cheeks aod sou, 4mau r.auar.
 Tolr.r orr" oor,hs On th.. ca,. 'm.aH @u' a' la." hour hai uu' ,pnu# st, fr.n., of Iar man