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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
The Crippled Lady Of Peribonka

ginning of 1t she settled any sugges
lions he might have had In his mind
It was as If she saw written in his
face what Lucy Belle had said to him.
She mentioned Mrs. Derwent's visit
and told him what she had said about
her work, smiling the others fears
away as absurd and without reason
and adding with very decisive little
note in her voice that to give up this
work or go away, as Lucy-Belle had
suggested, was the last thing she
would think of doing.
She had heard again from his wife
It was her third letter, and came from
Capri, where she was spending the
winter, painting. Claire had sent her
a little sketch of the vineyards and
the picturesque houses on their rock
cliffs. These letters, Carla said. would
always remain brightly in her mem
cries. they were 80 friendly and cheer
ing. She had answered Them and had
tried to tell Claire a little about her
own work, and Of the glory and beauty
Of the great forests and mighty rivers
near them. But she lacked the crea-
tive soul which his wife possessed
and could not adequately describe
them.
Paul knew that something of Carla's
real soul was gone even as she talked
to him
His own dragged heavily through
the winter. Spring came, and his
days at the pit were almost over.
August would see his work finished
| He did not know what he would dc
then he told Carla. Things were hap
pening In South America. He might
| 20 there. Carla's future was settled
for another year. The government
had offered her contract to remain
| with the children on the Mistassini,
and she had accepted She hoped
that within year Or two she might
be able to find place in Peribonka,
near her mother.
Late in May Pauls wife sailed from
Cherbourg and, to his surprise, was
| coming straight to Quebec to join him.
"That is wonderful of her." said
| Carla, her eyes shining with the light
which was always in them when she
was thinking or speaking of Claire
"She is coming directly to your
The day he left for Quebec he saw
her for q few moments to say good-by
II wish were a man-and you,
she said.
A radiance was in her face when lie
left her.
That evening, at dinner, Lucy-Belle
said to her husband: "Carla's school
was closed this afternoon. Beryl told
me she dismissed the children because
she had a headache. We must 60
over and see her"
II have been there" replied Der
went. 81 was bit worried when one
of the boys told me what had hap
/ pened, SO went over to see If she
needed me, and found her-crying."
"Ohl" exclaimed LucyBelle. snow
I lhink ! understand"
| She said nothing more to her nus
band about Carla Haldan.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Listeners Didn't Quite Get Shades of Meaning

II all depends upon how ynu say 1t
There was unce a Clergyman by the
name of Twitchel In the pulpit he
maintained gravity of Hammer AMI
EXPRESSION. but out of the pulpit was a
regular fellow Occasionally he would
II file emergency required Introduce
something queer In sermon for the
sake of arollsing the attention OF the
congregation.
Nne Sunday. seeing that his hearers
were becoming sleepy he pn,scd IN his
sermon and said: "Rrethren you
haven't any idea of the sufferngs VI
our missionaries in the new settle
ments, on account ut the mosquitoes
Tie mosquitoes In some ut these
regions are enormu'is. great man,
al them would weigh pound. aud
they will get on the logs and pnrh
when the miSsionuI es are going along.
BY this tiim all pars and eyes Wet
open and he proceeded tn finish his
discourse. Tile next day one nf the
church members called him to accOlinI
for telling lies in the pulpit.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
e*A&**A.*~ax**xxxx%****xx,
/ HOW TO LIVE
+ LONGER
{ By JOHN CLARENCE FUNK
+ A. NJ, Sc. D.
& Director Of Public Health Education,
Z State Of Pennsylvania.
symptom Hunting
Observation-Disclosures

TT is indeed surprising how many
1 people under q misguided idea OF
enjoyment develop and maintain a
fear complex In relation to their we'll.
being. For instance, muscle pain on
the left side of the chest cOnvlncingly
suggests q fatal heart condition. a
sore on any portion of the body Is
conclusive evidence of cancer. pain
in the neck Is the first indication Of
chronic neuritls, slight stitch In the
lower right side Is undeniable proof
of appendicitis, backaclie means kid
ney trouble and cough of more
than two days. standing is an estab
lshed case of tuberculosis
While 1t must be admitted that II
Is always sensible to have proper re
gard for the unusual manifestation.
even though 1t be but slight one, 1t
Is quite another matter to be forever
and anon interpreting this and that
little pain as an immediate Indication
of the necessity of surgeons knife
or as the first step In the journey to
the grave.
The super-egoist, who thus is con
stantly and for the time being, pleas
antly in mental furore, fails to real
ize that this grand and glorious world
has sufficient real trouble in 1t with
out borrowing imaginary ones.
Moreover, in addition to being a
downright nuisance to himself and
others, a person habitually thinking
in terms of personal calamity is like
~ to suffer from an unhealthy mental
backfire.
There are, and will continue to be
many millions of people in the United
States who will never become the vic.
tins of any of the major Ills to which
humanity sometimes is heir-a fact
which the alarmists do not appear to
appreciate.
For all practical purposes, barring
acute conditions. the annual physical
examination can usually be relied up.
on to guard one against the insidious
inroads of the major maladies.
Consequently, If you are symp-
tom hunter drop 1t from your sport
list and 60 in for something worth
while. Symptom hunting most decided
" Is poor game.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09

that all people cannot use Irritating
roughage, but the majority OF people
need all kinds to cleanse the alimen-
tary canal, aid digestion and further
elimination. When one objects to TAX
ing tablespoonful or two of bran
in a glass of water, add 1t to the
cereal, or make some:
Bran Macaroons.-Beat one egg, add
one-fourth of teaspoonful of salt,
one-half cupful Of brown sugar, three
tablespoonful Of melted butter one
and one-half cupfuls of uncooked bran
and such favoring as liked. Mix well
and drop by teaspoonfuls on buttered
baking sheets. Bake in moderate
oven until brown. These are small
cakes that the children may eat with
out harm.
Bran Muffins.-Take two cupfuls of
flour, one and three-fourths cupfuls
of milk, two cupfuls of bran, one
beaten egg, three and one-half tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, one-third
Of cupful of sugar, one and one-half
teaspoonfuls of salt and three table
spoonfuls of melted shortening. Drop
into we'll creased muffin pans after
mixing and beating we'll. Bake thirty
five minutes in hot oven. Sour milk
with the same amount Of baking pow
der and three-fourths of a teaspoonful
of soda may be used in place Of the
sweet milk.
Bran Date Bars.-Take one cupful
of -four, two teaspoonfuls OF baking
powder, one-fourth teaspoonful of salt,
one cupful of bran, one and one-haf
cupfuls of sugar, one and one-half
cupfuls of chopped dates three-fourths
cupfuls Of nut meats, chopped, four
beaten eggs and three tablespoonfuls
of milk. Stiff and mix the dry ingre
dents, add sugar and bran, mixing
we'll, then add the nuts and dates
Beat the yoIks, add to the milk. stir
this into the -four and bran, lastly
fold in the stilfly beaten whites of
the eggs. Bake In thin sheet In u
shallow pan. When cool cut into
strips and roll In granulated sugar
These will keep long time. Cut into
squares this makes delicious dessert.
Cover with crushed pineapple and top
With whipped cream and a cherry.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Insects Make Trouble
for Railroad Officials

A report from Coroceo, italy, re-
Gently received stated that train
was held up for some hours by a
swarm of snails which crawled on the
rails and made them 50 slippery they
could not grip. Two years ago e
swarm Of locusts disorganized the
railway between Mort and Fontenay.
le-Comte by settling on the permanent
way, and the same pests have more
than once caused trouble ON the South
African railways, wien train has
run into swarm crossing the lines
and their crushed bodies nave rem.
dered the rails too slippery for the
wheels to grip. Not many years ago,
also, swarm of bees held up the
traffic at Burgess Hill ,.ation, on the
Brighton (England) line, and Il sol
itary cockroach, by climbing into the
Geographic instrument in a signal box
once held up an express between
Toronto and Winnipeg for some COP
siderable time.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Walk. but Watch Out

THE other day asman was attempt.
Ing TO figure his bank balance
while crossing the street. His family
Is now figuring how much they will
owe the undertaken.
The point to this sad tale Is this
that when one is crossing street or
highway the main business Is to
achieve the other side safely. Ro-
mancing. calculating or plain absent
mindedness has no business being
mixed up with the procedure.
Thousands of emen and women who
should have known better get serious
ly injured, and some times fatally so
simply because they failed to realize
that the automobile will always have
the best of the argument in case OF
collision with pedestrian.
Lawyers. indeed. may plead for the
stantial damages are poor pay for a
permanent injury or an untimely de-
cease.
Whether one does or does moi
choose to leave this world by way uf
an automobile knockout, In nine cases
out of ten can he decided by the In
dividral himself. Certainly. health Of
ticlals cannot do much for him along
this line.
True. there may be worse and more
painful ways Of bidding adieu to life.
But that is a slight solace to him
who really hasn't any actual desire 10
leave sooner than Is absolutely re.
CURED.
Respect the killing and manning
power of the motor car. Give gas the
right of way by not getting in the way
Walk. but watch out
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Daily Though.

From the lowest depths. there is II
path to the loftiest heights. The tend
ency to persevere, to persist In spite ni
hindrances, discouragements, and I'm
possibilities-it is this in all things
that distinguishes the strong soul from
the weak. The man without purpose
Is like ship without rudtler-n
wnif, nothing, no man. Have a
purpose in life, and having 1t. throw
such strength. Of mind and muscle Int
your woik as God has given you.-
Thomas Carlyle.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09

VI v ~ = Z . Y INV
small bits. Sprinkle crumbs over the
bottom of buttered baking dish, COW
err with one-third of the cheese and
seas0nines using one and two-thlrds
teaspoonfuls of salt, one third tea
spoonful of paprika when the dish Is
| full add one and one-half cupfuls of
milk and set into pan OF hot water.
Bake In moderate oven thlrty-five
| minutes.
Junket With Bananas.-Place thinly
sliced bananas in sherbet cups. Pre-
pare one junket tablet by crushing 1t
and dissolving in tablespoonful Of
water. Add to pint of lukewarm
| milk and stir until well mixed. Pour
over the bananas and let stand In a
warm room until set. Flavor milk
with lemon extract.
kiddes' Delleht.-Beat three eggs
very light, add four tablespoonfuls Of
sugar, one fourth teaspoonful of salt,
one teaspoonful of vanilla, q grating
of nutmeg and II pinch of cinnamon ::
mix well and add to three cupfuls of
milk. Chill and serve cold
Apple SouffIe. four and one.
half tablespoonful of tapioca and
little salt to one cupfnl Of scalded
milk. Cook in double boiler until
the tapioca is clear. stirring frequent.
ly. Add onchalf cupfuI Of sugar, cool
and add the beaten yolks Of three
eggs, one-half tablespoonful Of lemon
Juice and one cupfuI Of grated raw
apple. fold in the stilfly beaten egg
whites and bake In rameklns or cas-.
serole set In water. Serve hot with
sweeiencd whipped cream, favored
with almond.
Cheese SoufIe.-Take three table.
sp0onfuls of quick cooking tapioca,
cook in one cupful of milk until the
tapioca Is clear Add one cupful OF
grated cheese stir until melted. cool,
add three beaten egg yolks, one tea
spoonful OF salt and fold in the stirfly
beaten egg whites Place In pan set
in water and bake until the souifle Is
firm. Serve at once. This serves four
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
AnAiling
CHILD

Are you prepared to render
first aid and quick comfort the
moment your youngster has an
upset of any sort? Could you do
the right thing-immediately-
though the emergency came with
out neutrality-suspicious. tonight3
Castoria is a mothers standby at
such times. There is nothing like
it in emergencies, and nothing
better for everyday use. For a
sudden attack of collie, or the
gentle relief of constipation; to
allay a feverish condition. or to
soothe a fretful baby that can't
sleep. This pure vegetable prepa-
ration is always ready to ease an
ailine youngster. 1t is just as
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09

"There never was mosquito thai
weighed pound" he said
'I'ut." replied tie minister II did,
say one of them would weigh pounr
said great many, and think mil
lion of them would"
But you said that they barked a.
the rlissinnaries.''
mo. no, brother; said they woui
get on the logs and bark. = I'ost."
Herald.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
On the
Funny
Side
LOST

The dishevelled stranger made his
way into the police station.
"Are you the sergeant In charger
he asked.
II am" replied the man in uniform,
who was seated at desk and writing
In large ledger.
"I'm lost" said the dishevelled man.
"You are-eh?" replied the ser.
geant. swell, if you can prove that
anybody's missing you. we'll take w
the case"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
CHAPTER vi

The browning point of anticipation
in Paul's six years of married life
was his journey to meet Claire. From
the Mistassini to Roberval, from Rob
erval to Metebechewan, and from
there down to Chicoutimi, where he
took the cross wilderness train tn
Quebec, he built steadily to the visions
which the increasing interest and com
radeshiL in his wife's letters had
helped him to create during the long
winter. That she was not following
her usual precedent OF going to New
York, but was coming to him. gave
him an emotional thrill which II had
not previously been his happiness t"
experience in his relationship with
her He believed that for Claire t.
divert herself in this way from home
her own people, and a host of friends
after an absence Of nearly 8 year
that she might come to him In
wilderness which she frankly detested
was almost dramatically significant u,
change in her attitude toward him
1t was the mystery of this change
which withheld from his feeling the
one thing which might have made u
a real passion Of expectancy and JOY
In none of her letters, which haG
drawn her nearer to him than she han
ever neen. had she spoken of love
Even in response to the wa: NEST
Of his communications to her she hnn
given him no definite satisfaction. eX
cepf TO write him In a way which
her closer to him. ard gave to his
ideals of her glowing, fleshly realit!
which excited and possessed him us hi
went to meet her.
ITO BE CONTINuED)
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Less Snow in Arctics

That in spite OF the freezing rem.
peratnre there is less snow in the
Arctic regions than In this country
has been revealed by official figures
The total annual precipitation Is sci,
dom more than ten inches, whereas
central parts Of the United States
have forty or more. The dry air
caused by the low temperature of
the Arctics. can give rise to little
rain or gnOw.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Hares Run Dog to Death

Hares led a greyhound death
chase at the recent South of Eng
lands Coursing club meeting at st.
Nicholas-at- Wade. Mrs. Softer Whit
burns dog, Wise Counsellor, won Its
course with Lord Dewar's Dodna by
bringing down the hare. Wise Coun-
sellor next followed second hare,
coursed it, chased 1t to the wood,
where it frightened out a fourth, ana
coursed this for some time. Joining
the dogs contestlng next course
Wise Counsellor collapsed and died.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Na,A.< Ml4lr clQ
Juries Not Universal

There are several nations which do
not have jury trials after the manner
Of the United States and the British
empire. France has abolished the
jury system In all civil eases and Ger
many revised Its judiciary to eliminate
the Jury In practically all cases.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09

harmless as the recipe on the
wrapper reads. If you see Chas.
H. Fletcher's signature, it is
genuine Castoria. 1t is harmless
to the smallest infant; doctors
will tell you so.
You can tell from the recipe on
the wrapper how mild it is, and
how good for little systems. But
continue with Castoria until a
child is grown,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09

pot When making
tea. 1t gives Il de-
lightful flavor and
m a k e s ordinary
tea taste like the
expensive teas.
Mild Rarebit.-
Cut one-half pound
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Anyway They Stared

An EinlOria school ma am. says tn,
Gazette, went to California last sum
mer and ate her first meal In dinins
car "Yes, wore my new kirlono II
TO breakfast" she said. 'and the wn.
everyone stared at me, they must have
thought 1t was pretty. "-Cupper's
Weekly.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
James Oliver Curwocd
WNU Service
"a, 1929, Doubleday Doran 3 Co., Inc.)
STORY FROM THE START


Introducing some of the peo-
pie of the pretty little French
Canadian village of Peribonka'
particularly the Crippled Lady.
idol of the simple inhabitants
Paul Kirke is a descendant OF
sister of Molly Brant, sister OF
Joseph Brant, great Indian chief.
He has inherited many Indian
characteristics. His father is
powerful New York f1nancier.
Paul marries Claire Durand.
daughter of his fathers partner
He is in charge of engineering
work near Peribonka. Paul's
wife Is in Europe. She dislikes
the woods. Paul becomes inter-
ested in Carla, village teacher
Paul writes his wife to join him.
Carla's mother. long an invalid.
dies. Claire announces her in
tention of Joining Paul on the
Mistassini.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Oil Can

Mazie-How was the new hoy friend
you dated with last nighti
Daisy-Well. he'd probably been
grand forty years ago when girl
spent the evening sitting on sofa
beside her benu. looking through the
family album.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Not Local Color.

The Old One-ies. this is a sunset
painted by my daughter She studied
abroad several years
The Young One-Ah. yesl under
stand now can't remember having
seen a sunset like that In our country,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Eiehter. Not q Writer

An old letter written by pnniei
f,Onne furnishes this specimen Of orig
innl spelling: - hope you win Wright
me BY the Bearer Mr.. gne. how YOU
Com on with My Horsis-l hear the
Indians have Killed Some pepel near
Llmstone."
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
ENJOYING a Joke

Matteossiun i tell you. you can
find man anywhere who enjoys !
good joke better than do
MitcllevelI,,-tiuesst huts so. nave
heard you lell the. same joke ~ times
nnd laugh at II every time.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
MAKING II lJseful

Mr.. Newgit How'll you linve your
new pearls; In a necklace ur u dog
collar?
His Wife, think dog cOInr's the
best It's so handy to tuck u nupkiD
In when we're dining out
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
The KITCHEN
GAIBl|l1|E
"a. 1890. western Newspaper Union,

"a, 1890. Western Newspaper UnIon.l
oh, East is East and West Is West
and never the twain shall
meet
Till Earth and Sky stand presently
at Gods great Judgment
Seat:
But there Is neither East or West,
Border nor Breed nor Birth
When two strong men stand face
to face tho they come from
the ends of the earth!
-Kipling.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Transferred the Attachment

Oldfriend-l expected to hear of
your marriage before this. If re.
member rightly there was quite an at
tachment between you and Miss Main
chance.
Lothario-That attachments broken
off. But she's suing me for breach
Of promise and put an attachment on
my bank account.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Lucky Dog

James--I've always had great luck
In love affairs.
Lucille-Wliy. what do you mean?
Aren't you unmarried?
James-Yes, that's just where the
luck comes in
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Tedious Quest

Captains of industry are forever
talking Of looking for S50,tN0 year
men. But they never say where they
are looking-rrobably to prevent
traffic jam.--American Magazine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Ouch ]

Cholly Chnpps- Yesterday was In
Mrs Pepper (sweetly) I'm surprised
you don't get tired of being alone 80
much!
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
The Outing

Tommy Good morning, Mrs.
Brown. Did you enjoy your holiday
Mrs. Brown--Hollday What hol-
iday? I haven't been away.
Tommy-Oh, l thought you had.
heard mother say that you and Mr..
Brown had been ut loggerheads.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Reason rot,sr.

Men who persist In stringIng the
week end from Friday until Tuesday
have their weak end ON their slloul
ders. Los Angeles Timea
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
L.ot'a Men Like That

"He doesn't seem to know his own
mind"
"Well, heard she was off visiting
her mother for couple of weeks"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
No Other Name for

Old Lady Observation-Disclosures
don't you have any profession?
Old Man digging ditch)-Nom, J
work.-Capper's Weekly.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
A Striker

Howell have to "punch the
clock" at my Office.
Powell Well, 1t has hands and can
strike back
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
AND so 1T GOES

"Life is peculiar thing, isn't lit
While one person is bright the other
is sad"
"Yes, and some people want to live
and others reside in Chicago"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Thrift
strike back

toiling friend OF yore met.
He was no idle sleeper
He worked himself most out OF debt
And then got in still deeper.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
A FEW BRAN DISHES

The value Of uncooked bran as u
laxative food is 80 well known that
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09

Many people talk themselves into
positions, but frequently they are
awkward positions.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
THIS AND THAT

Place one teaspoonful Of grated
orange peel or lemon peel in the ten
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09

1t need not be men
toned here. I'm
cooked, unsweet-
ened bran may be
used in combina-
tlon with any foods
to add roughnge to
the diet. One must
know of course
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1930-05-09
Pleasure. of Agitation

tS8S0t Sos 0b fNSseeSe'O"
We ask for universal peace
And undisturbed content.
And yet the Joy of life would cease
Without some argument