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stand beside it might be a copy
Of a museum piece. The wing
chair, on the opposite side of the
fireplace. with its upholstered
back. is most unusual. and near
il coud be a little butterfly table
to make an inviting group. A
Welsh dresser Is at its best in
such a setting. and here we show
one with some old pewter on the
shelves. A ship model. if you
have one. Is a charming addition
placed on the dresser.
Placing Smaller Pieces.
Against the wall. near a win
dow. a desk would mean both
comfort and beauty A writing
table. with a lamp on il, and
portfolio and pewter inkwell.
would serve this purpose. The
chair for il should be a Wind
sor or a ladder-back with a rush
seat.
Put another Windsor chair
against a wall space. and some
where near a window. an over
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any OF them replied Mrs. Opossum.
and I've raised a good many
families in my lifetime. Do youv
mean 10 say you've never seer mel
carrying my children around7
What You carrying twenty chill
dren around with you? Why. Mira.
Opossum. you are making fun ot
me-" laughed Dicky. You couldn't
possibly carry that many children
around with you
Come. children" cried Mother
Opossum. and twenty little baby
opossums scrambled out from every
direction and ran to their mothers
side.
Want TO go with me-" BeforeI
the sentence was finished thossl
twenty little opossum babies were
on Mrs. Opussurn- Some or them
held on TO her back. others held tol
the hair on her sides. Some jumped
into the pockets IN her stomach. Just,
their little pointed noses sticking outl
Others held on 70 her legs. IN factl
Mrs. OnOssum looked as though shal
was covered with tails and headsl
and Dtcky had to laugh in spite "a
himself.
We'll. my goodness what a family
and what q funny way 10 carry
them" he laughed You certainly
deserve a gold row Mrs. Opossum
for you mist be a good Mother o
you wouldn't be happy with so man.
children"
II try 10 be a good Mother. Dicky.'
said Mrs Opossum, land IL ycu'I
excuse u now. Wen get ready WI
eat u supper. Here comes the
keeper OF the Zoo. Come and see Us
again. Dicky."
Indeed ] Will" promised Dicky.
Waving goodbye q the funny
little Mother. Dicky ran home 10
tell hts Mama about the newcomer
to the Zoo.
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Seek Causes When Baby Expels Food

iay BE- responsible This same
cause. too. may produce vomiting
In preparing the feelings tOr the
bottle-fed baby a certain quantity "
sugar is used This must be milk
sugar or corn ugaT At least. u is
true that the majority OF the au.
thorities do not think highly of cane
sugar for this purpose
OF course. ] rave no desire to run
counter 70 your doctor There are
some very famous physicians who
prescribe cane sugar II Is certainly
the fact thaf many babies thrive
upun IL
Perhaps we may conclude. a. In
the case n adults. that N depends
on the individual But II cane sugar
has been used. II IL probably wise
to change to another form I'm ase
OF frequent vomiting
But II the symptom doe- not dts
appear. II IL well for you u tell your
family doctor about II. so he "a All.
wise YOU after seeing tn baby
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mitted 10 feed too fast. the stomach.
may be crowded and Up m the
milk.
The milk may be the best IN the
world The mixture may be wisely
made But II the eager appetite OF
the child causes II TO gulp down its
food. vomiting Is almost certain to
follow
You must talk with your doctor
about this. He may find that the
rubber nipple has too large a hole.
This permits the milk TO Cow too
freely and the bottle may be smptied
in five minutes. OF course this Is
altogether too fast and vomiting is
TO be expected
While we are on the subject. let
me say. too. that the hole in the nip
Pile may be too small. The effect OF
this Is to cause the baby to use too
much effort in nursing. The milk
runs so slowly that II may take half
an hour or more 10 empty the
bottle.
In consequence Of the baby's ef.
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VI LOOKED at Katherine with a.

LOOKED al Katherine with a.
sudden fear clutching AZ my
heart
You don't mean Mother Graham
Is in danger OF dying because OF this
excitement" | gasped.
Katherine turned on me sternly.
II don't mean anything OF the
kind" she said. In fact, her heart
IS in better shape than II has been
for years. OF course. anger like that
isn't particularly good for a woman
or her years. and there's always a
possibility Of her collapsing from
r strong excitement But it's a
possibility. not a probability. remem.
Der. and ven II she did. you have
no reason TO blame yourself"
"Oh. but" | began. but she IT,
nored my interruption.
I'm going to repeat what | said
a few minutes ago. in words OF one
syllable or thereabouts." she went
on. "for you don't seem 10 grasp my
meaning al all. III you humor her
this time and give in to her. she'll
be twice as arrogant In the next
tantrum which Will soon follow. you
know that. II will be impossible to
humor her every time. and every
time she gets angry IL weakens her
just that much Think a minute.
You wouldn't permit Junior to have
his W way in a tantrum like that
even II there was a slight possibility
Of his collapsing because he was de-
MED his way. You'd count the terri
BILE cost 70 him later. OF course.
you're not developing your mother
In laws future character -" her
mouth quirked IN a mirthful grin
but you are insuring her and every
body else from misery and distinct
danger for her"
You're such a comfort. Katrina"
| breathed ~fervently. for she had in.
deed eased my mind OF an awful
fear.
I've only reminded you OF some
thing you know yourself" she dis
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AL these strivings from millions
OF minds produce a cumulative ef-
feet n IA forces civilization forward.
II also adds variety to life and
helps TO create interest In the mere
act OF existing
Continuous striving from every.
body pushes the level OF living for
the average eve higher and higher.
As individuals our strivings may
produce heartaches. especially II per.
sistent striving does not seem to
bring about desired results But we
all profit by the strivings OF others
And this we must never forget.
One need not advise anyone to
keep on striving. One does that In
spite OF oneself
A human being may become thor.
oughly discouraged and stop striving
for a while. But this cannot last
We lust cannot help striving-that's
ALI
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Loves Awakening n: s,. s;s,. s ~s.. q .
hadge Plans 10 Leore for Eastman pton in Hopes OF Meeting
Mary and Prince George There.
-BY AdeIe Garrison-

claimed But I'll try TO be 90 real
service later on. May I suggest
that II would be a good plan for you
TO make yourself conspicuous by your
absence this afternoon. Isn't there
something which calls you away?''
Indeed there is." I said. and told
ner OF my listening In on Mary's
telephone call
II feel like Katie IN her 'snoopi-
est moments" finished. but"
What choice had your she de-
manded comfortingly. We've all
agreed that she must Dc watched.
and you happened to be the goat
today. that's all there IS to that.
I think it's a splendid plan for you
70 20 70 Easthampton. You may get
a line on something II you acct.
dentally run across her there. And
with Katie gone. I may be able 70
get Mother Graham down 10 the
kitchen. / know nothing OF the
argument. remember, and III bet I
al fix up some excuse about some
favorite dish OF Juniors for which
I need her advice. When she's once
down there. she'll eat IL she's
hungry. never fear. Don't hurry
back. remember. | want plenty OF
time 10 WORK on this ~
The merry smile she flashed at me
cheered me wonderfully as left her
and vent TO my room TO think over
my projected trip TO Easthampton.
/ must leave ahead OF Mary and
Prince Georges. that was certain.
! would announce that ! was going
70 Sag Harbor. and then think up
some plausible excuse for having
driven on TO Easthampton II I should
encounter them there.
/ made another trip to the kttchen
just before luncheon. and to nv
surprise found Katie absent. As I
turned 10 leave. she appeared M the
door leading from her own quarters
with her hands clasped around the
handle OF a buiging suitcase.
CONTINUED Tomorrow.l
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The Home Kitchen
By JEANETTE YOUNG NORTON.
An Adventure IN Foreign Cookery.

A LMOST all cooks IKE to try
~ new dishes. To experiment
along foreign cookery lines IL
always interesting. All nations have
specialties that tourists do not find
at the hotels and restaurants. Like
ourselves. they have a number Of
honey dishes that are only served in
the real homes OF the people. We
will start with two Danish soup
recipes.
Rye Bread Soup.
Take three cupfuls OF stale rye
bread and cove 1t with a quart OF
water. Soak two minutes. then
squeeze out some OF the water and
put the bread through a sieve. Add
to the bread and liquid two quarts Of
near beer. a stick OF cinnamon. a
thinly sliced lemon. with pips re-
moved, and allow the soup TO boil for
ten minutes. Sweeten TO taste and
serve hot with whipped cream on
top.
Sage Soup.
Put five tablespoonfuls OF sage in
TO a saucepan with two quarts OF
water. Add the peel OF a fresh lemon
and boil gently for fifteen minutes.
Al AAO AAGAAAA4AAAEH h1oA III I0aA1 "a
two eggs with three tahlespoonfuls
OF sugar. Add a wineglass OF home
made wine. stir into the soup. and
strain into the tureen. or the plates.
Cuban Fish Dish.
Take six fish fillets. red snapper.
salmon or bluefish. Lay them in a
shallow. well-buttered dish. dust with
salt and pepper. pour over a cupful
and a half Of smooth ~well-seasoned
tomato sauce. sprinkle with grated
cheese and bake twenty minutes in a
medium oven.
italian Fish Pudding.
Boil two pounds OF fresh Goldfish.
flake, emove skin and bones. Take
a cupful and a half OF thin cream
and add 10 IL two tablespoonfuls az
melted butter. a half teaspoonful az
dry mustard, a little sugar, salt and
pepper and enough flour 70 make II
like a thin porridge. Cook. stirring
smooth, W to five minutes. then
remove from the fire and add the
fish and three eggs. Pour into a
buttered pudding dish and bake for
about three-quarters OF an hour
Serve with melted butter having a
little chopped fennel in II.
Spanish Chicken Croquettes.
Take a cold boiled chicken and
chop fine enough 70 make " cup
fuls. Add a cupful or rich. well
seasoned cream auc to which the
Juice OF an onion has been added
Mix with the chicken 70 a smooth
Paste. add a few fried bread crumb:
and roll into balls. F7atten slightly.
dip in beaten egg. then roll in very
fine Drowned crumbs and fry in hot
fat. Serve on a hot dish garniShec
with stuffed tomatoes. highly sea
soned.
Leg OF Mutton South African Style
Select a short thick leg Of mutton
Remove the fat and upper portion Of
the bone, fold over the meat anC
truss Lay in a marinade Of salt
pepper, a sliced onion. a bud o
garlic sliced. a sliced lemon. sis
cloves, and vinegar TO nearly cover
Turn frequently and haste 50 the
uarinade gets to all parts Of th'
meat. Let stand a night and day
until time TO cook IL. in a cool place
Lay In a creased roasting pan. anC
haste with a little marinade, q
which has been added a little OF tn
melted fat. Serve with apple or min
jelly.
Ravarian Potato Salad.
Slice three cupfuls Of cold boileG
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forts. a lot OF air is swallowed with
the milk. This may result In vomit-
ing.
Roughness In handling the baby
may cause the symptoms Bouncing
and jumping the youngster is i'm
proper at any time. especially lust
after eating.
III the nipple Is right and the feed
ing properly done. II will take the
average infant about a quarter OF an
hour TO empty the bottle II one had
to choose between feeding o rapidly
or too slowly the rapid way II TO be
preferred But II is better to have II
just right isn't 1T This should be
fifteen or twenty minutes.
in speaking about loss OF appetite
last week. ] told You that too much
fat. an excess OF cream. in the milk
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Words of the Wise

II 10 dsered,able for q man 10 Be-
ignorant Of that in which he is m
ployed daily. -Proverb.
Y kHOLC or no Irng or judging
the future but By the past.
Henry.
What narrow innocence il i
for one TO be good only &C.
cording to law. Seneca.
The universe Is fun Of magical
things patiently waiting for our vii,
to grow sharper. -PhiIpot,s.
Mankind v aiuGys hammer
for hGring been happy: so that
u you make them happy noIr. vou
make them happy trentv ye1rs
hence bU the memory Of IL.
Smith
The alleged power TO charm
down insanity, or ferocitv in
beasts. Is a power behind the
eye. Emerson.
Virtuous and wise he was. bu, not
severe:
he shll remembered that he one. wa,
young Armstrong.
That which makes panty or
others unbedrdbIe 10 as is that
ichich tcounds our otrn.
La Rochefoucduld.
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By HELEN kOUES
Director, Good Housekeeping
Studio

fBy Special Arrangement with Good
housekeeping Copyright i92sl
"HERE is an undeniable
charm in early American
Il furniture. which quite ex-
plains the tremendous interest
in its revival.
Furnishing any room begins
with the background. There are
various things that a be done
to the walls and woodwork: one
of the simplest and cheapest is
to paint both a delicate cream,
putty. green. peach. or warm
gray.
Selecting Your Colors.
If you want a successful color
scheme. settle the type of room
you want. find the chintz you
like, and then from the colors
in the chintz, choose all other
colorsl The background Of the
chintz frequently can be used
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The Stars Say
For Friday, Oct. rs.

10y bG4NENlLf hELlDLL
M NDER the most gracious re-
gency OF the Love Star. as
sisted by the ever oenignant
Jupiter. this should be a day Of mer-
riment. happiness and general prog.
ress and fulfilment. especially In
those things OF life deemed less
sordid. While domestic. romantic.
artistic and feminine things should
flourish. there is augury OF a sudden
change OF Journey. which. II is safe
20 predict. may be In connection with
personal affairs. Be discreet with
personal correspondence.
Those whose birthday II is are on
the V OF a rear OF much happiness
and qualification In the personal rela-
tons. with many fulfilled desires and
ambitions. These may involve change
or travel OF radical Importance. but
all should flourish. II is suggested
that caution and discretion be used
In signing all writings. 4 child born
on this day may nave many graces
and accomplishments. making for its
uccess and popularity in life. II
may be original. ingenious and have
an eventful or spectacular career.
o Venus. hall All hail immortal
Queen! Thou reign'st unb0uHded
DER the human scene.-Bohn.
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speaking. each individual is superior
or inferior 70 other individuals as
regards health. traits. possessions.
desires. likes and dislikes.
One Il strong and healthy while
another Is sickly. One is handsome
or beautiful. another ugly or de-
formed One "a boast Of a native
Intelligence. handed down to him In
his h~eredity. hat Is far above the
average. Another finds IL difficult
10 make his grades even in the
primary school. One is born In a
family OF ease and luxury and social
prominence. Another is OF humble
origin. And so II goesl
But these inequalities. often un.
Just though they may seem. en-.
gender striving.
II makes the boy or girl early in
his career determined to get what
ne lacks. And no matter how many
advantages he nay already have he
is motivated always to be something
different or to gain something diff
ferent from what he already 10 or
has.
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By ROYAL 5. COPELAND, M. ID.
United States Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner OF Health. NeE YORK Cir

Asst week told the mothers a few things
about a baby's loss of appetite. | advised
that the intervals between feelings be
heightened and the richness Of the mixtures
be reduced.
Today | want 20 speak about another uncom-
Portable digestive symptom. Anything that up
sets the stomach and anything that interferes
with comfortable digestion is a matter Of
importance.
Almost the only things a baby does are to
eat and sleep. If something interferes with the
sleep. or overturns the eating habits, the house
hold is in trouble. Mother cannot be happy if
her baby Is suffering. Her feelings will be
reflected in the attitude Of the rest Of the family.
One of the ailments or symptoms of a young
baby is vomiting of its food. II is not uncom-
mon, indeed, for the youngsters to throw up a
t;+4I, ,n.tae;aI tar -hn~.ly .gtarrr;rc UT;.L
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potatoes. Slice thinly a large Span.
ish onion and mix with the potatoes
Dust with pepper. salt and a little
powdered sugar. and sprinkle with a
little minced parsley n chive Fry
seven slices Of bacon that has been
diced When done. add 10 the fat a
little vinegar. a quarter OF a cupful
mix well then turn over the salad
and serve
Mexican Alligator Pear Salad.
Pare and stone a firm alligator
pear. Dice IL over crisp lettuce
leaves. dust with red pepper and salt
and sprinkle with onion and lime
juice. Garnish with sliced stuffed
olives. No oily dressing should ever
be served with the pear as Il Is oily
Itself
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| Answers TO Health Queries

n. y OIL nav oeen taxing
medication for sluggish elimination
for a long time and cannot DO with
M pills | have tried everything.
being careful Of nv diet etc. with
no results-would the constant TAX
ing OF laxatives prove harmful and
what a 7 do for gases?
A.-Watch your diet. including
more fresh fruits and vegetables.
drink plenty ~ water between meals
and take sufficient outdoor exercise
If you follow these instructions
you should benefit. For further par.
tirulars send a self-addressed.
stamped envelope and repeat your
question
NJ. r. Q.-Is kidney trouble her
editary7
A.-No.
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piles up the hundreds and thousands and millions.
The man who wants to achieve in politics doesn't
get as much fun out of wealth as he does trying
to reach this particular goal ne has set for him
self The woman who desires above all else to
excel in motherhood or art cares little for The
advantages and possessions she already mas.
What she Is after and mas not yet accomplished
appears as the ideal which will bring her the
largest return of contentment and 10y.
Usually we find. after we nave got what we
longed and worked so hard for. that it does not
satisfy as much as we dreamed il would.
The reason Is not 50 much the fact that our
imagination c~onjures up images that cannot pos
slbly be matched by reality-a truth that must
always be reckoned with-as it is the fact that
striving is lost when actual accomplishment is
gained. We often wonder why rich men seem to
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GOODNIGHT
)STORIES
-Hy Blanche silver
Dicky Has a Chat with Mrs.
OpOssum.

66XHTELL. wen. well.~ said
EN Dicky. as he steppcc I'D
TO thu side Of the cage and
Eazed Mr. al the little animal im.
prisoneki behind the bars so you'ra
MIR Oplbssum! I've never seen one Va
closely before In all my life"
'Theb help yourself 20 a great big
look. cihuckled the animal. "hu: I'm
Mrs ORossum and quite proud M IN
Mrsf Opossurn was covered With
whitis h-gray hair. her face winter
than ihs rest OF her body Hef hair
stood iout I'm all directions anc NADIA
Dickyf think OF hts own hair hefRn
he CO mbed II In the morning ~
legs lsere dark. her feet bIacN vita
white toes. Her ears were hiacL on
the ls5we r part and the rest of them
WERE white. Her long white tan
looked very funny for there wasn't
a hatir on IT, II made Dicky thiuk
OF n lions rat tail
"Cbf course. I'm not a beauty"
laughed Mrs. Opossum. when Dlckv
had Hooked her all over. hut m bet
theTte isn't a better Mother m Tho
whole Zoo. Why. not "A lady around
herd takes her children with her
wheh she goes out never tt.inE ~
leaving them at home alone. and 7
CARLY them with me everywhere I
go.f
How many children ave Won.
MrsL Opossum7" asked Dicky.
GUST ten times two" replied Mira.
Op9ssum proudly.
Twenty children" excIaimed
d. sky And did understand you
10 say you carried them with Won
wherever you went? I don't see row
yo1 could keep track OF e. many.
M. twenty childreni | should think
you'd lose two or three ever ina
YOU went away from the house .
We'll. up TO today. I've never loaI
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OIMPLY grand for the brisk Fall
-. day is the model pictured above.
which lends the swagger OF a
cape-line TO the severity Of gray
tweed. Shoulder flares grow out OF
the sides OF the garment and circle
with delightful dash. va seamings
lend even greater style-and the
whole IS topped with a trim stand-ur
collar OF dark gray caracul.
IL is a coat that will be no-end
serviceable-and always appear II
good style for informal wear about
town-even in the rain. since the
tweed will stand UP well in Indictment
weather.
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nEAR ANNIE LAURIE.

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ | am a boy twenty years OF
age and have been keeping steady
company with a girl the same age
FOR almost a year We have both
confessed love for each other
and ! some day expect to marry
her. am not In a position at
present to marry. but I am under
the impression that she expects
me 10 give her ar engagement ring.
Do you think that this Is neces-
sary As long as we both love each
other7 DO you think that I would
be more sure OF her love for me
II ! gave her a ring7
I know she receives dates from
other men. although she tells me
she doesn't keep them 7 know
that I am Jealous but am trying
not 70 show II. Do you think a
ring would put an end TO my sus-
picions as TO other mem
JOHN. JR
FOHN. JR.. II there Is no definite
u engagement existing between
you two. why shouldn't the lady
have other "dates'7 II you feel that
II would relieve the situation were
the engagement TO be announced,
WHY not give her an engagement
ring? X might ease your mind and
hers too.
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FIGHT FOR SUCCESS
BRINGS THE THRILLS
It's Not So Much What We Possess, but What We
Are Reaching For. That Gives Us Satisfaction
and Makes the Struggle Worth While.
By DR.. LOUIS e. BISCH
Eminent Psychologist

CIRiVlNG undoubtedly Yields the greatest happiness. II is not
so much what W e possess but that which we do not yet possess
and which we are still trying to possess. that gives the greatest
pleasure. The man who seeks riches Get a tremendons thrill a. he
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try to become richer still And why men at seventy don't retire
It's because such men realize the fun of striving Striving keep
their vitality alive and acts as a constant incentive to keep on living
IL is lucky. In a way, that We are not all born alike. Relatively