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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06
It's Crooked Thinking

A PING his betters, that Iowa
L n farmer would have gone about
the business in a subtler way.
First, he would have thrown his
wife and best friend together with
out giving them the slightest excuse
to suspect what he had in mind.
Then he would have arranged
with some detective agency to catch
them in compromising position, or,
if that proved too difficult, to
frame" them.
Then he would have hired some
eminently respectable lawyer to
bring suit for damages in connection
with his lost love.
Win, draw, or lose, his conduct
would have been beyond reproach,
according to law.
One hears much about the alleged
breakdown of our moral concepts.
Some lay it to flaming youth"
some to science, and some to the
Volstead act.
This writer believes that a great
deal of it is due to the crooked
thinking which attorneyism cleverly
has so draped with the appearance
of logic and responsibility.
BY and large, lawyers are fine
people, but their profession makes
for an Immoral attitude. It is
largely civilized version of trial by
combat. 1t functions on a theory of
indifference as to whether the side
it serves is right or wrong. 1t carries
no convictions into the courtroom
Winning cases, regardless of whether
they ought to be won, is its major
objective.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Are there two William BOyds ap-
pearing in talking pictures?
Yes. One has been appearing in
Lady Of the Pavements." He has
been on the screen for years. The
other William Body, who appeared
in THE Storm" was formerly a
stage actor.
What railroad in the United
States operates the greatest number
of miles?
The Southern Pacific, operating
1851 miles
What is the base pay of master
sergeant and corporal in the
army?
Master sergeant, s126 month and
corporal S42 a month.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06
TunneY Said No

DUT Tunney told me that all
ID these raids into his privacy
were bore and an annoyance.
Striking a somewhat theatrical
attitude he exclaimed: 81 want to
get away from it all! I want to
get into the sclitudes of the great
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Ideals and opinions expressed
in this column are those of
one of Americas most inter
esting writer's and are pre-
sents j without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude of
this Daper.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

bewildering fairyland of sugar
buildings, figures and bric-a-brac
in his confectionery shop.
Monday: From top to bottom of
the United States in twelve hours.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06
Spurious Humility

II liner, as a professional poet,
IN never thought for a moment
that poets were fools or Insignificant
puddlers in the pool of ultimate
values.
He thought well of himself and
Of the art in which he dabbled.
He was indulging in a wholly spur
ious humility.
AS a matter of fact, his major
contention is at least subject to de-
bate. I'm not willing to grant that
even the worst tree is a production
which dwarfs the best poem.
I've seen scraggly scrub pines
which were not fit to be mentioned
in the same breath with AN Ode
to a Grecian Urn" The poem has
and will last longer, and its foliage
offers more refreshment.
I might as well admit that much
of nature worship leaves me outside
and agnostic. I can take my noun
tains and my sunsets like gentle
man or leave them alone. Not
every peak is impressive, and the
clouds sometimes marshal them
selves into colors and combinations
which are distinctly ham,
1t wouldn't be at al bad ar
rangement to have no sunset per-
mitted without the personal ap-
proval Of Turner.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Francisco confectioner and
sculptor, who resides at 1916
O'Farrell street. The violin first
was modelled in cardboard, and
finally modelled in sugar with a
gum tragacinth. Hubner has a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Following is the explanation of
Ripleys Believe 1t or Not" which
appeared in Fridays Times:
The Sugar ViOlin-ThiS strange
instrument was made and is
played by Adolph Hubner, San
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Bobby Jones may escape some grueling competitic
by going in the movies, but he'll still have his CALLER
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06
Daily Thought

Mercy and truth preserve the
king; and his throne is upholden
by Inercy.-Proverbs 20:28.
Mercy to him that shows it. Is
the zule.-Cowper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

"Thars gold in them thar bills" said the hus-
band caustically as he looked his wifes state
ments
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Then there's the Chicago gunman who sprayed
his miSchievous with bullets in the belief that to
spare the rod" is to spoil the child
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

The best quality of hard winter wheat says the
department of agriculture, is produced in the United
States Is this calculated to make the Russian reds
turn green with envy?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06
Old Guard Logic

Two of the most prominent Republicans entering
the senate at the short session of congress were
Dwight Morrow of New Jersey and Jim Davis OF
Pennsylvania The problem of the G. o. P. bosses
in the senate presumably, is to make the best pos
sible use of these for the benefit of the coun-
try-or at any rate for the benefit of the party.
1t is no secret that senate business is by
mttees Committees hold the power of life and death
over legislation. What happens on the floor of the
senate is good for public consumption but it is in
the committee rooms that the wheels go round and
the wires pulled
Hence the interest in the committee assignments
Of Morrow and Davis
Among other vacancies, the C. o. P.-or the Re
publican committee committees, to the official
title-had empty seats on the committee of banking
and currency and the committee on education and
labor.
Morrow, it will be recalled, has had a speaking
acquaintance with the problems of banking and
rency as partner in the House of Morgan Davis,
it also may be recalled has been secretary of labor
under three Presidents.
So Morrow, the banker, was assigned to the labor
committee; and Davis, the labor expert was as
signed to the banking committee
There also naval affairs committee vacancy
But since Morrow, as delegate to the London naval
conference, knew something bout the subject, that
job was not given to him, but to Davis who knows
nothing about it,
Such is the wisdom of party leadership.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Residents of Linoleumville, Staten Island, N. Y,
have changed the of their town to Travis Prob
ably because they felt they had been walked on
enough
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06

Earl Sande jockey, is giving vocal recitals this
winter Expecting 10 strrup little change in the off
season, Ell?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-06
My SwifteSt Pain

MY swiftest pain comes from
WI such articulate folk as are fond
Of saying that they prefer trees to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11
Jellied Lobster.

Soak two tablespoonfuls of gelatin In
half cupful Of cold water, then dis
solve in two cupfuls Of hot soup stock
or canned consomme and COOL When
1t begins to thicken add two cupfuls OF
cooked and faxed lobster, one teaspoon
full Of chopped onion, half a cupful of
chopped celery and two teaspoonflls Of
chopped green pepper. Put into loaf
pan and chill until set. Remove from
the mold onto a platter and spread with
jellied mayonnaise made as follows:
The Mayonnaise. Soak one teaspoon
full of gelatin in two tablespoonfuls OF
cold water, then dissolve over hot water,
Add one cupful of mayonnaise little
at time, then chill slightly. AS it be-
gins to set spread 1t over the lobster
loaf rs you would ice cake. Decorate
at once In any design preferred, press
ing all garnishes used into the jellied
mayonnaise. Sliced pickles, stuffed
olives or pimentos make good garnishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11
Becoming Couture.

Dear Miss Leeds Il am A years
old and am the mother of nine healthy
children and I myself am In perfect
health. / would like 10 know il my pro-
portions are all right: / am feet Z
inches tall. weigh 128 pounds: bust, sc
inches: waist, 30 inches: hips, a. inches:
ankle, 9& inches: calf, Is inches; between
calf and knee, 10 inches; at garter line,
IL inches I wear a No. shoe.
have beautiful dark brown, naturally
wayy hair, medium rosy complexion
and large brown eyes. use no c0s-
metics. except q little powder i do al
my house work and work In the open,
too.
My lips are rosy. have round oval
face. What would be a becoming
coiffure? now wear my hair coiled low
at the nape of the neck and dipping in
waves on my forehead.
/ stand perfectly erect and every one
says I look 10 be about rs years old
CONSTANT READER.
Answer-Co ngratulation to you on
having such a lovely big family of
healthy young folkSl And congratula-
tions to those children who are blessed
with such happy, youthful Tnotherl /
have published your entire letter. as
felt sure it would be an inspiration to
many other women 1t proves again
that good looks and youth can be re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11

The woman who likes animals should
have head or full figure Of her favor
lite represented in this way in the cor
ner Of sports handkerchief. The
horsewoman chooses head of her ia
vorite mount. The design shown today
may be used for this purpose or 1t
may be applied to the end of an ascot
tie to give q novel bit of decoration.
Cut the material to be used for the
head, like the head shown in the
sketch, allowing quarter of an inch
on all sides. Then cut piece of stiff
paper or cardboard precisely like the
head and with the aid of this turn In
the edges of the cloth and basic down.
Then press the material with hot
iron, and put into position on the COR
ner Of the handkerchief or scarf. Sew
around the edge with even stitches and
then finish by working the eye, mouth,
ETC., with embroidery cotton.
The same motif may be used effec-
lively to trim children's dresses, or
rompers by way of departure from the
more usual applique teddy bears and
kittens and rabbits.
Now the cut-outs and appliques are
in fashion and are likely to remain
so for some time 1t lis good plan TO
save designs of this sort in large en-
velope or note book kept with your
sewing equipment.
Copyright. 1e3o.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11

The ccllarless neckline rolled In revers
Is generally becoming completed with
bow tie. The wing fared hounces be-
low the elbows on the cuffed sleeves
give chic detail
The skirt is tricky. It's really very
simple. The pointed panel at the CEN
ter-front detracts from width. Invert-
ed plaits at either side Of the panel
provide the necessary flare to the hem.
Style Nc. C-930 may BE- had in sizes
16, 10, 20 years. SO, SO, 90. 40 and A.
inches bust.
It's an excellent model for wool Jersey
and lightweight tweed.
Canton crepe, travel prints I'm fiat
crepe, crepe marocain and velvet may
also be used for this interesting model.
Size 36 requires two and one-half
yards 54-inch with three eighths yard
27-inch contrasting.
For a pattern Of this style, send IS
cents in stamps or coin directly to The
washington Stars New York Fashion
Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth
street, New York.
We suggest that when you send for
this pattern, you inclose 10 cents addi-
tional for a copy of our new Fall and
Winter Fashion Magazine. A copy
should be in every home, for of course
every woman wants to look her best
without great expense, and this baok
points the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11
BEDTIME STORIES = =. T s~s:.,.

, deserted So It seemed to Peter that
everything was wrong. Yes, sir, every
thing was wrong, and more discon--
tented small person than was Peter
Rabbit you never saw.
Suddenly Peter pricked up his long
ears. Then he sat up, for 1t seemed
to him that he could hear better sit
ting up. Anyway he could look around
better. IF didn't hear some one sing
ing then my name isn't Peter Rabbit, "
muttered Peter. ''It wasn't very much
of a song and it was one I never have
heard before, but it was song. Now
who of my feathered friends would be
singing at this time of year? Most of
them left long ago for the Sunny
South. Besides don't know any who
would sing in the dark at this time of
year. / have heard Whitethroat the
Sparrow sing in the night, but that
wasn't Whitethroat's song and White
throat isn't here anyway"
For long time Peter sat there lis
tening, but the song wasn't repeated.
Finally he squatted down again and
discomfort took possession of him once
more. He didn't even notice that the
clouds had broken and few stars were
peeping through. Not even when sweet
Mistress Moon appeared and her slvery
light made white patches among the
trees did Peter take notice. Yes, indeed,
Peter was out of sorts.
And then Peter heard that little song
again. There was no doubt OF it. His
ears hadn't fooled him as he had be-
gun to think they might have That
song reminded him of the singing of
some of the members of the Warbler
family and yet was not exactly like the
song of any of the Warblers he could
think of. a Anyway the Warblers had
gone to the Sunny South long since :
The song had seemed to come from
near an old partly rotted stump or
from the stump itself Peter wasn't
sure which. He looked eagerl' for a
glimpse of the singer, but he looked
in vain. He saw no one 1t gave him
funny feeling. 1t did so. But though
he had funny feeling, because that
song was new and strange and because
he could not see the singer he no
| longer felt out of sorts. No, sir, he no
longer felt out of sorts. That song had
chased the gloom and blues away. Also
IL had awakened his curiosity, and when
Peter becomes curious he becomes happy
in trying TO satisfy that curiosity.
Peter waited expectantly for that
song to be repeated. He waited a long
time. He had about decided that the
little singer had gone to sleep when
once more he heard that song It GER
tzinly came from somewhere around
that old stump. Peter did not move
for fear that he might alarm the little
singer. but he looked and looked and
looked. Alas. all his looking was in
vain. Not bird was to be seen. Peter
had no more idea than before who that
singer might be. With the passing of
every minute he became more curious
Who could that singer be-?
(Copyright. 1897
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11

place by an officer and put on with a
show of courage. Just recently, a
dashing bachelor major, invited to at
tend a rather swanky affair, brought. his
to light. W.: sad shake of his head
he told of his experience:
II got my dress coat up to my shout
ders, the collar hooked and the TOP
fastening in place. CTIe was a slim and
dapper lieutenant back in 1910 But
right there quit.
Those coats we're a snug At when
made. / had to use button hook ia
couple 'em up in front even then. Nov
with the top hook caught, the rest OF
the coat draped around me like q Sena-
tors cutaway.
"Too bad That coat cost me 80
bucks, and I've worn it only three
times new one would set me back
500 or more And what assurance
have I, If I order a new one from my
tailor, that an order won't come down
in q year or two requiring a new model
mo, sir. It's o. d. for me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11
Orange Sherbet.

Soak one teaspoonful of gelatin in
half cupful Of cold water for five min
utes, then dissolve in one and one-half
cupfuls OF boiling water Add one and
one-half cupfuls of sugar, one cupful
of lemon juice, one and one-half cup
fuls of orange juice and the grated rind
Of two oranges. Freeze in refrigerator
to mush, stirring once during the
freezing. Beat one pint of heavy cream
until stiff and add half a cupful of
sugar and a little salt. Separate the
yolks and whites of two eggs and beat
the yolks until thick and lemon colored
and the whites until stiff, then add to
the cream. Combine with the frozen
mixture and continue the freezing, stir
ring twice during the process.
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Ny Neighbor Says:

Pickles of an kinds kept in
open Jars should be looked over
frequently, at least every six
weeks during the Winter, and II
they should seem to be turning
soft, they should be removed from
the vinegar. then the latter
(Yinegar) scalded, for every gal
Ion Of vinegar one cup sugar
added, then turn this mixture
boiling hot over the pickles.
To mold cookie dough that Is
to be sliced, use the parafin
cardboard containers butter is
sold In. They make a perfectly
shaped brick of dough.
For an easily prepared maple
icing mix confectioner's sugar
with maple strip and add a little
butter or cream to keep 1t soft.
To prevent old potatoes from
becoming discolored when they
are boiled, add q slicetof lemon to
the water.
When you use molaSses in a
cake It should always be baked
In a moderate oven, never a very
hot one.
(Copyrisht, 1880
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FOOD PROBLEMS
BY SALLY MONROE.
Mashed Potatoes.

Good mashed potatoes may be made
by this method:
Select potatoes of about the same
size, peel them and carefully remove
all blemishes. Cover with slightly
sailed, boiling water, and cook for about
80 minutes, according to size, until the
potatoes are almost done. Then pour
off all but cupful of the water, cover
the pan securely, and place it over a
low flame to steam. When the potatoes
are perfectly tender, take of the cover
and let the water evaporate.
Have ready a cupful of top milk or
thin cream, heated in a double boiler.
Mash the potatoes, adding the hot, rich
milk. Add plenty of butter and just
enough salt and pepper. When the
potatoes are well mashed, beat with a
big egg beater until they are creamy,
adding more hot milk. if necessary.
These potatoes should be smooth and
creamy and without Jumps. The steam
ing and then the evaporating of the
remaining water make them tender and
easy to mash.
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

tained when one n healthy and has the
right viewpoint toward life.
Your weight is absolutely correct and
the proportions excellent. / am sure,
however, that you must have made o
mistake when you say your hips measure
but ~ inches The perfect hip measure
ment for q figure with 36-inch bust
Is about 40 inches.
I doubt II you could improve on the
couture you now use. Keep the waves
wide and close to the head. A very
smart style at present Is 30 part the
hair on the side, draw it rather sharply
of the forehead and then bring It down
again In rather wide dip Just above
the temple. Have another dip come
over the ear and then draw the hair
back into coil OF bun at the nape Of
the neck. DO not wear this coil very
low unless you have long neck. Dress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11

suit Peter at all. So Peter was feeling
out Of sorts and was cross. Little Mrs.
Peter declared that he got out of the
wrong side of the bed, but of course he
didn't for Peter does not have regular
bed. Anyway he grumbled and COM
planned and everything was wrong
Even when he did get q chance to slip
away from the deear Old Briar-patch
70 the edge Of the Green Forest he still
grtimbled to himself.
He hoped to find his big cousin,
Jumper the Hare, but Jumper was no
where about. Anyway Peter couldn't
and him, and this didn't make him feel
any better He wanted some one to
talk to, but the Green Forest seemed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-11
CREAM cARRoT souP.

ecrape and CRATE four medium
sized carrots, add one pint boil
ing water. a slice Of onion, two
cloves and a bit of bay leaf;
cover and let simmer one hour.
Melt two tablespoons butter. blend
10 two tablespoons -four, then
add by degrees one quart hot
milk and stir smooth. Stir the
tnickened milk into the carrots
season with pepper and salt, cook
until boiling point is reached
strain and repeat before serving.
tcopyright. 1890
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DOROTHY DIx's LETTER BOX
What Is True Friendship? Straight Talk to Girl
Who Chatters About Nothing.

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(Copynsh -"
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furnishing her home In the quaint old
style.
This chair, or It might really be
called two-place sofa, would be very
comfortable and just the thing to place
beside a fireplace. In fact, pair of
these grouped with a fireplace would
be pretty nice, especially If there were
a little luncheon table between them.
One of the long, narrow tables would
be attractive for this, and the only
lighting aside from that derived from
the fireplace should be candies in pewter
holders
The covering for q barrel sofa of
this type might be chintz, calico or
sateen, lowered chintz being prefer
able. If put on in sIipcover fashion
it viii be very practical.
CCopyright, ie30)
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sword belts and
cooked hats that
would have made
John Peul Jones
green with envy,
have them COM
pletely outclassed.
Take, for exam
pie, the case Of Ad-
rniral Pratt and
Gen. S u m m srall.
One is the chief of
n a v al operations,
the other is chief
of staff of the
Army. Look them
over as they set
out, say for the
White House, to
attend the annual
New YeGT recep-
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Home in Good Taste
BY SARA INLAND.

One Of the quaintest early Ameri-
can chairs Is made out of barrel. OF
course, we have barrel chairs which
are really not made out of barrels; yet
some manufacturers still make them in
the old way, both being unique and
charming.
Now we find in the stores the double
barreled chair and 1t is going to be
especially attractive to any one who is