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Evening star., 1929-01-04
Three Pounds a Week

Skinny Winnie has berated me time
and again because I candidly confess
like EN- plump. Then, too, devote
so many articles to handing out SYM
pathy to Corpulent Cassie and outlining
painless methods of reduction. AS
Skinny says, Of course it doesn't matter
if I'm that kind of person. but I might
now and then lay aside my question
able admiration for-well, let us not
use the epithet the frail one applies to
the other Sort-long enough to give
some useful information Tor readers
who want to put on more flesh.
That's the way I like en-. 1t is
only the kind that doesn't want to get
plump-you know the kind I mean.
have no grudge against the holy frights.
/ suppose 1 Sympathize more with the
plump people because they are so much
easier to sympathize with. What ]
mean-aw, shuckS, the truth is that
once you've braved the somewhat cold,
forbidding aura that surrounds your
emaciated quarry, you generally md
the poor thing is quite pleasant to get
along with, provided no charlatan has
already fitted the unfortunate with the
ohSession Of colitiS. IL
Evening star., 1929-01-04

sault. Having di-
vested himself of
this impulse he
would slide to The
floor again and
perhaps walk on all
fours around the
restricted area of
his cage. Then he
would resume his
sitting posture and
stare at the funny
looking creatures
outside.
His father had
been a great. strong
brute, possessed Of
sufficient strength
TO break half a
dozen men in two
L. xS ..
Evening star., 1929-01-04
DEAUl1 OHAlS BY EDNA KENT FORBES

spill. but not much, and you'll have a
dozen hangers for your clothes, nicely
perfumed, to give their scent to every
one OF your dresses and suits.
Take a piece of cotton or silk the
size and shape of your bureau drawers.
Lay pad Of cotton on this, sprinkle
with perfume. and cover this with silk
or some bright. silky material. These
pads will keep your undertakings per-
fumed. You'll not need more seen:
than this.
P. S.-Stop using the lotion on your
hair and wait for the natural shade to
return to it. If you have been using a
dye, it will be advisable to clip off
as much of your hair as you can. and
continue to do this until you meet the
natural shade which will be coming
out from the scalp with the new growth.
j. V. S. N.-Rolling is one method
for reducing the hips, and any other
form OF exercise, such as circular move
ments, in which most of the exercising
takes in the muscles all about hips and
back.
MRS. T. LII shall be glad to send
you the formulas If you include a self
addressed. stamped envelope for the
mailing.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
Split Pea Soup.

Wash and pick over half a pound
of split peas and soak them overnight.
Cook with four cupfuls of water. a
pinch of baking soda, two tablespoon
fuls of bacon cubes, one small onion
sliced and a tiny pinch of Summer
savory. Cook slowly for about three
hours, or until the peas are very soft.
Press through sieve and slightly
thicken with tablespoonful of butter
or bacon fat rubbed with tablespoon
full Of -four. Season with salt, pepper
and add few drops of table sauce to
each helping. Serve with toasted crack
ers or crOutonS.
Evening star., 1929-01-04

that width at shoulders balances
width at hips. She knew also that
flowing lines in scarf or cuff, If not
overdone, were flattering. She had
chosen a grayish beige crepe de chine
for one dress. The scarf softened the
neck line as it reached from one
shoulder seam across back of neck and
fell softly over the other shoulder. The
hips were nodded, but a bloused waist
line blurred them.
Another dress was made of wine
red transparent velvet. 1t had the sur
plice line which was continued in a
clever fashion by drawing the material
through the belt toward the hip and
Evening star., 1929-01-04
Panned Oysters

Allow six to eight oysters to each
serving. Pick over carefully to remove
any bits Of shell and drain thoroughly.
Melt two tablespoons, of butter in a
heavy frying pan, add two dozen oysters,
paprika, and cook for six to eight min
utes, or until heated through and until
the edges curl. Serve on thin slices of
buttered toast and garnish with sprigs
of parsley and slices of sweet pickle.
Evening star., 1929-01-04

light. Below the
light was a sign
advising drivers
that : h ey might
turn left on the
green signal. TAX
ing the sign at it's
word the motorist
turned left. He
W as aStonished
when a policeman
approached him
and began to call
him down for max
ing the turn.
But the sign
says I can turn on
the green light"
said the driver.
T,00kiNO oro,,oA
Evening star., 1929-01-04
Apple -Horseradish Sauce.

To cupful of thick, slightly sweet
ened apple sauce allow one tablespoon
full Of horseradish. Mix we'll. This
makes fine relief with rich dishes,
such as roast pork or roast duck. The
amount Of horseradish may be reduced
II 1t is very strong.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
OXTAIL SOUP.

OXTAIL SOUP.
Separate two oxtails in sections
and brown in beef drippings. Re-
move meat, add six sliced onions
and two sliced carrots to drip
pings and cook until yellowed.
Add two quarts water to Drowned
meat and vegetables, bring to
boiling point and simmer slowly
until meat is nearly tender. Then
add three or four large potatoes,
sliced thin, season to taste with
salt and pepper and add one cup
strained, canned tomatoes. Con-
tinue cooking until meat Is ten
der. 1hicken with six teaspoons
flour, dissolved in little cold wa
ter. Serve hot.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
NANCY PAGE
Wise Woman Dresses to
Age and Figure.
By FLORENCE La GANKE.
By FLORENCE la GANKE.

Folks always said that Nancy came
by her unerring clothes sense honestly
and fairly. Her mother, Mrs. Lee, was
noteworthy example of we'll dressed
mature woman. She was not slight, but
ample of figure. Because of that she
chose dresses which did not bind or
reveal generous curves. She knew that
plump arm demanded a loose sleeve,
Evening star., 1929-01-04

year Is divided into four distinct sea-
sons:
A new car in the Spring.
Anew tan in the Summer.
Anew face in the Autumn.
A new husband In the Winter.
This Is a slow season. The hus-
bands have been known to vary with
all four seasons when business Is good.
(Copyrisht. 1929, by North American
Newspaper Alliancs)
Evening star., 1929-01-04
DAILY DIET RECIPE
HEARTS DELIGHT.

Cream cheese, 6 ounces; solid
vegetable shortening, cupful;
salt, u teaspoonful -four, 2 cup
fuis; apple jelly, II cupful; chop
ped pecans, IA cupfuls.
MAKES ABOUT 20 PASTRIES.
Cream together cheese and
vegetable shortening. Mix flour
and salt and work this into the
shortening and cheese. When it
is like pie crust set in ice box to
chill thoroughly. Roll out thin
on slightly Toured board.
Spread with jelly and sprinkle
with nuts. Roll like jelly roll.
Cut in y Inch pieces. Place on
a creased baking sheet. Bake in
hot oven (400 degrees) about 10
minutes, or until they brown.
DIET NOTE.
Recipe furnishes some starch,
fat and protein. Lime and vita
minis A and B present. Can be
eaten in moderation by normal
adults Of average or under
weight.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
MINCE PIE.

MINCE PIE.
Cook together one cup beef,
two cups apples, one teaspoon
each salt and cinnamon, one-half
teaspoon cloves, one-fourth tea
spoon nutmeg, one cup sugar, one
cup molasSes, two-thirds cup
raisins, one cup cider vinegar or
one-half cup water with juice
two lemons.
Evening star., 1929-01-04

Dr. Elizabeth D. Mcdowell of Teach
ers' College. Columbia University, who
made series of experiments on 7.138
children. found that there Is no appre-
ciable difference between the ability Of
the suffering and the non-stuttering
pupil.
Evening star., 1929-01-04

OF the dishes with which our an
cestors were wont to make merry over
at Yuletide, the place of honor must
be assigned to the boar's head. Next
to the boar's head, peacock pie was
the favorite Christmas dish.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

"The reason I come home was be-
cause Pug's mother didn't like 1t about
us pilin' dirt on the floor so he could
show me how their vacuum cleaner
works."
(Copyright, 1927
Evening star., 1929-01-04
BEEF ON TOAST.

BEEF ON TOAST,
Grind as for hash leftover
boiled or roast beef. Make white
sauce, add meat and cook till
thoroughly heated, then season
with salt and pepper. Place on
squares of toast and serve at
once.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Oranges.
Oatmeal With Cream.
Beef on Toast.
Date Mullins.
Coffee.

LUNCHEON.
Baked Beans, Pepper Relish.
Hot Brown Bread.
Mince Pie, Cheese.
Tea.
DINNER.
Oxtail Soup.
Fried Liver and Bacon.
Boiled Potatoes.
Brussels Sprouts.
Lettuce, Russian Dressing.
Cracker Plum Pudding.
Coffee.
Evening star., 1929-01-04

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Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

pressor operating an ordinary gauge pressure Of 80 to 100 pounds loses about 1-3oth of it's capacity for each 1000 feet altitude it has. That means that his compressor will only deliver about 90 percent of that 75 cubic feet or 67 1-2 cubic feet. Then during the summer months the thermometer often gets up to 80 and 90 degrees at his cabin. Each 10 degree rise means a further reduction of over two percent in the capacity of his com- prsssor. His compressor won't DC big enough to run one drill. And the chances are that he will have a lot of leaks in his air lines too" By this time they had reached |t the cabin. Supper over. Jack start ed to wash the dishes while Larry rummaged around in a box under the bunk. Pretty soon he emerged dragging out some books, and re- cumcd the conversation where it had broken off an hour before.
 Nov here is some dope l got
 on air compressors while I was talk
 ing the short course in mining at
 the Alaska College four years ago.
 He scanned the pages and read:
 Data necessary to have when se- 'ectino an air compressor. l. Kino
 If power. a. Steam, b. Electricity
 c. Water, d. Internal combustion
 engines. 1. Gasoline, 2, Kerosene
 3. Crude oil or Diesels. 2. Volume
 of air required Depends upon, a
 Number of drills. b. Kind of drills
 2. Other machinery to be run b.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19
SON IS BLIND

MT. and Mrs. c. c. Hamelbacher are passengers on the Admiral Rogers with their son, about 12 years old, enroute to Juneau for special treatment for the boy who lost his sight about a year ago. Their many friends hope the treaments will give the lad his vision again.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19
TALES FROM HILLS
 SERIES STORIES
 !. FUR MINING MEN
A SERIES OF PROSPECTING All TICLES BY DEAN PATTY,
 ALASKA COLLEGE
CONTINUATION OF RECENT MINING ARTICLES FOR AL
 ASKA PROSPECTORS

"What he didn't see was state ment to the effect that the com pressor was rated at so many feet of free air at sea level and at 60 degrees temperature. His mine IS up there in the Broad Pass country and must be at least 5000 feet high. As remember it, a com
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

SHEAFFERS LIFETIME FOCN- TAIN PENS AND PENCILS AND ISHEAFFERS SKRIP. THE SUC-
 LESSOR TO INK. Schallerer's AL
 aska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19
TONY GOING OUT FOR
 FIRST TIME 25 YEARS

Twenty-Five years is long time but it has been just that length of time-a quarter of a cen- tury- since Irony" Kvas, restaurant man of Kodiak, has been Outside.
 Today, he is in Seward, an out going passenger on the Admiral Rogers and is going t1 take a chance in the wild and wooly East.
 Irony" is known throughout the width and breadth of the Ter ritory and it is few camps that have failed to see him during these past 25 years.
 Cleveland, Ohio, is his desti- nation and after spending a few weeks with relatives he plans to return to the land of his adoption, Alaska, in March.
 compressed air, 6. Maximum s''ro - saer tn,aoerature f. Gauge pres sure desired at drills, g. Distance from compressor to working place
 s'Wn" ] can answer the first question right now, easily enough 1,arry." We can't use steam fol we haven't any wood or coal. It i< lao miles to the nearest electric plant, and we can't use water pow CT in the winter"
 "No we couldn't use it in the winter but we could in sumrnr That little stream below the tun. mel has plenty of fall and believe 1t carries >'.''l. water to fuf /. small z r,mpre-
 "Sc we could" agreed h;s part ger, I've Workeo on irrigaCio4i | California If you get any dope in that book telling us how to cal culntc the horsepower can figur out the ..,..) .;., of water flowing.
 Gro be continued9
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PAGE FIVE

The herd of buffalo which was imported from Montana and plac- ed on range in the Delta district last summer is readily adapting itself to the new environment, ac- cording to the Fairbanks report
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19
Eaten Crane & Pike Stationary SCHaLLERER'S ALASKA SHOP.

1T. 6, Coast and GeGdetic Surv,, Charts and Tide Tables. SCHe' ERER S ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

Jack Lien, fur buyer, was among the local arrivals today from the Westward on the Admiral Rogers.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

BRUNSWICK PHOTOGRAPHS AND RECORDS. Schallerer's Alas ka Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

Ladies and Genus Tailoring and Hats Blocked, Adams 91. Peyser's Tailor Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

Brunswick Monographs and Re
 cords. SCUALLERER'S ALAShA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

Fine assortment of pipes 10 cents to S7.5O quality. SCHALLEREH 5 ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-19

Brown & Hawklns-Quality First.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Here's How to Reduce
 Amount of Income Tax

Washington, D. G., Feb. 21. - When time comes to file your in- come tax return, you can be thank full for owning an automobile. Ac- cording to the American Automobile association, motorists are g:S,ted tax exemption on eight :e'nts this year. The deductions allowed are:
 Registration and drivers licenst fees, state personal property and municipal taxes; gasoline tax where it is a consumers tax" and not a distributors tax: interest on money borrowed for the purchase of car: all expenses including 20 per cent depreciation. incident to maintenance if passenger, car Is used for business: personal loss to passenger automobiles used for pleasure; damages to a pedestrian. provided the care was used for bus mess at the time of the accident: loss sustained when an automobile use for business is traded in on a new car; insurance on cars used for business and the amount of finance charges on a purchased car which covers interest and risk on loan, but not the amount covering premium on insurance to protect finance com- pany's interest.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
V|NCENNES H0NORS ! HERO 0F COLONIES
George Rogers Clark Won Northwest" for United States

Vincennes, Ind. Feb. 21. P1The scroll of century and half rolls back February 25 in pageant and pa rade and George Rogers Clark, his friends and enemies. will tramp through Vincennes, hallowed by their struggles.
 Indiana will commemorate the capture of Fort Sackville from the British February 25. 1779, and dur ing the ceremonies the first issue Of Clark sesqulcentonnial stamps will be put on sale. Illinois, Michigan. Wis consin and Ohio which. with Indiana were formed from the Northwest territory wrested from the English by Clark, will be represented presi dent Coolidge is expected to send a message. He was invited to attend
 The Clark sesquicentennial spon. sors intend to build a Clark shrine here. and a bridge across the Wabash river is to named after the warrior The federal government has been asked for a s150,00O contribution to the shrine.
 Vincennes, rich in early history contains several buildings and homes linking the territorial past to the commonwealth present.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
PASTOR WILL DINE
 THOSE HE MARRIED
Honeymoon Reunion Is "Just Informal" Says Rev. Alison

Bridgeport, t'eb. e1 (UP)-Rev. Alexander Alison, Jr.. wants it un- derstood the honeymoon reunion" he's holding in parish hall tonight is nothing scientifc-just an informal gathering of folks.
 We have no special motive and don't expect to accomplish anything in particular" the ruddy-cheeked, huskey 55-year- pastor explained today. I've invited most Of the 400 couples I've married during 12 years in the First Presbyterian church to come down to the parish hall to- night, eat chicken dinner, hear : some good music, listen to interest ing speakers and then chat together about married life. , ''The Ladies' Aid has prepared a fine menu and I've received more than 15O acceptances," he continued.
 Rev. Alison's reunion will bring together old and young. widowed and divorced. and his guests will range on the social scale from clerk to millionaire.
 Not Many DlNOrcGS
 II don't expect many divorced couples" said the clergyman. I'm proud to say the divorce rate among my couples is very low"
 Tables have been set up in the long, low -ceilinged parish hall and churchwomen were busy this morn ing laying out plates, silver and pa per napkins.
 The guests will be marshaled out side the hall, Alison said, and promptly at 6:3O will file into the dining hall to the strains of Lohen- gren's famous Wedding March" played by stringed orchestra. After the guests have been seated . soprano will sing "Oh Promise Me" and T Love You Truly" This probably will be a better op- portunity for these people to appre- ciate these songs, which on thelr first hearing they were too emotion ally agitated to appreciate" ex- plained the pastor. tongue in cheek Six speeches Listed Alison will act as toastmaster, in- troducing the six scheduled speak CTS who will run the gamut of home problems.
 Common Pleas Judge Earl Garlick i will discuss the divorce evil: Merrill l.. Beach, banker, will talk about thrift; High School Principal James | c. Moore will deal with the topic "School and Home;" Loren Sturges will explain insurance; Captain Har- old Eddy will tell about militarism ' and Rev. Valentine Smith Alison ot Il Springfield, Mass, son of the reunion sponsor, will speak on religion and the home. '
 After that, the party will be . free for-all, according to Alison, and ! anyone who thinks he has some thing worthwhile to contribute about marriage or the home is free to speak-if he can get the floor.
 T don't know if we will get any 1 where" said the minister, but Il 1 will be interesting. A representative group of the persons I have united in marriage during 12 years is 6 l pretty good cross-section of life dur ing that period"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Colonel Lawrence's Latest
 Status as British Nation. al "What.Is.It" Creates Public Demand for Facts

London. Feb. 21. N-Col. T. E. Lawrence. mystery man of the British government services, is again filling the spotlight as the great, national ''What-is-it?" ...
 Once known as the "UncroGned King of the Arabs" Lawrence k now labeled by the whisperers as :'tuper-spy" of the imperial inter- ests in India. .t.
 Aroused by the silent hero's fur tive return to England from Bom- bay. . puzzled public is demanding to be let into the secret of Law rence's alleged activities agains: Soviet influence in Asia. 2
 It was as "Aircraftman Shaw" in the Royal Air Force that Lawrence the most unsuccessful dodger oi publicity in modern times-went out for tour of duty in India many months ago. When he came bac: recently he fed the flames of popu. lar curiosity by fleeing all reporters and calling himself "Mr. Smith,"
 Travelled Third Class
 Just simple enlisted man in his Majesty's air service. is the explan- ation which official quarters have blandiy issued when frequently tax ed about Lawrence's status, and the romantic young bachelor traveled all the way home in this character as third class passenger.
 But-his admirers want to know why did he take his meals in private throughout the long jour. ney? Why was he disembarked al Plymouth by a naval tender, and then waited upon by an admiral!
 In recent months rumors of Law. ence's operations in performance oi missions" in India have followe one another at short intervals Some of them have been denied others have been ignored by au- thorities.
 Wherever disorders have occurrei in the Indian possessions. there tho
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

up at the front corner post. contin- uing in graceful line to serve aa a support for the visor. The result is an unusually good-looking effect at the front of tho body enclosure.
 In general. all models reflect the latest modes in design and trim. Their appearance ts enhanced by the use of one-p piece crowned lenders of graceful sweeping contour. Radiators are of greater depth, and there are new style head lamps, matched by cowl lamps mounted on a cowl band. all chromium plated. Narrow yer tical louvres, set back from the ra- diator line. aid greatly to the ap- parent length of the hoods.
 Throughout the line. the bodies reveal careful effort to meet the de- mand for comfort. appearance. and durability. Spaciousness is consist ently attained in all models.
 The smaller cars show the same painstaking attention to comfort, convenience, and looks as the larger cars. For instance, the upholstery IuAtcTlul OI lIl6 SIllHltC8l lloOtl l6 Chase mohair. and the body has a luxury usually associated with cost Her cars. being fitted with arm rests with inset receptacles containing a notebook and mirror.
 Model S37, the largest of the line naturally has special deluxe fea- lures of interior trim and equip ment., Genuine walnut window and wainsc0ting panels, the latter hay ing pewter inlays. and special panels worked in the fabric on the doors are among it's exclusive effects. Six detachable wheels are standard ed in fender wells.
 equipment; spare wheels are mount
 A notable feature of the line is the consistent similarity of design and equipment in all chassis. Fea- lures formerly used exclusively in the larger and higher priced models now appear in the smaller models as we'll
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
''Uncrowned King of Arabs" Now
 Seen as Spy on Soviet in India

mystical Lawrence was presumed to be. gaining information for his government.
 Mixed in Afghan Affairs
 "Aircraftman shaw" persistent "underground'' reports have de- clared. has been the head of an ex- tensive. all-seeing intelligence ser vice on the Afgnan-Indian border. Again. they said. he was working his strange magic on the internal af- fairs Of Afghanistan.
 These reports. the initiated say. were circulated by Soviet agencies which charge that Lawrence Is the chief of propaganda service against the Russian government and influence.
 Not long ago. fakir sitting in the duat at an Indian funeral was arrested. and 1t was the general be- lief in that district that he was Law renee, carrying on his romantic activities.
 Wherever communistic agitation has famed out in Southern and Western Asia. there fantastic stories have placed him in all the mystical draperies Of the east.
 ,'. Protest Masquerade
 But now section of the Britisl, public is insisting that the truth he told about "Aircraftman Shaw" They protest that it nonsensical and ,,p1 iUpif3ad IA onotipuo c,,,b o v,,,c querade of the shy. scholarly man who with patience. tact, will power and amazing physical endurance. or ganized restless tribes of the Ara bian, desert and made possible the destruction of the Turkish armies in Arabia and Palestine.
 ''If he is doing special duties." an influential London journal demands. "Colonel Lawrence should be trans ferred to another sphere and given the appropriate status.
 If he is not, the air authorities should consider seriously the effect of his ambiguous position on of ficers and men. as well as on pub lie opinion here and abroad"
 Another paper suggests that if Lawrence really desires personal privacy. he should retire into the classic shades of Oxford.
 Dut the greater part of the Brit ish public would feel an acute. sen. timental loss, if their adventurous sphinx should ha stripped of his TO- mantle glamor by any commonplace explanation of his miraculous" ac- tivities, or restored to routine duties