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New Britain herald., 1930-07-19

Egret the Great White Heron hardly knew what 10 make Of things. He had been shot by one of those two-!egged killers with terrible guns, but had blamed Farmer Browns Boy for it. You see, he thought all ot those tao-legged crea- lures were alike. As q matter Of fact. Farmer Browns Boy had frightened the hunter away and so had saved F,grets life. Then he had caught Egret and brought him home, where he had made 2 comfortable pen for him in the barn. But first of all te very carefully examined that wound ed wing and put medicine on II 10 help it heal He was very gentle about it-very gentle. indeed,
 Egrat, believing that Farmer Browns Boy was responsible for his pain and fright, struck q him when ever he got the chance and once hc narrowly missed one CT Farmer Browns Boys eyes. Farmer Brown's S Boy was more cautious after th-t. He went down 10 the Smiling Pool and got some frogs and nlnnoWs to feed Egret. At first. Egret would nor touch them. but when he thought TO one was watching. he swallowed one of those minnovs. Right then and there he discovered that he was hungry. Two more minnows and a couple Of small frogs went down that long white throat. He felt bec- ter then. II is curious, but true, that no matter what our troubles are, 9 always feel 8 little better after d good neal.
 Egret began to watch Farmer Browns Boy He discovered that Farmer Browns Boy was always gentle. He always spoke in q soorh- ing way. Egret began to change his mind.
 This fellow doesn't seem to mean me any harm" thought he. Per haps he wasn't the one who caused me all this pain and trouble, any way. I guess I won't try to bite him any more. I won't strike at him un- less he gives me some real reason for doing SO
 So it happened that almost at once Egret end Farmer Browns Boy became the best Of friends, Esl et would allow TO one else 10 touch him, but Farmer Browns Boy could do what he pleased with Egret. Ton see, having changed his mind, Egrat went to rfe oth,r extreme. He actu- ally looked for the coming ot Farm CT Browns Boy. Perhaps that was because Farmer Browns Boy seldom failed to bring him a fish or frog or some other tidbit. He would let Farmer Browns Boy examine and dres. that injured wing and never once offer to strike.
 It was queer life Egret was liv- ing. He who had always lived n swamps or marshes, in far places where he seldom saw man. was no" living in one of mans own build- irgs. There vas nothing familiar 10 him. The only water he ever say was in the pail from which he pick eG out his fish. Yet Egret wasn't altogether unhappy. He never had 10 go hungry and he was always sate.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
|a4 Menus qfMs Day kE2'
By Mrs. Alexander George

By Mrs Alexander George
 4 sunday Tea Menu
 Egg cheese loaf, creamed mush- rooms. buttered rolls, plum jelly, cake fruit dessert, iced coffee.
 Egg Cheese Loaf, Serving 6
 tablespoons butter, tablespoons flour, cups milk, 1-2 cup soft bread crumbs. 1-2 cup cheese, cut fine. 1-2 teaspoon salt. IA teaspoon pepper. ? eggs, well beaten, 1 table spoon finely chopped onions, table spoon chopped green pepper, had cooked cggs, sliced,
 Melt butter and add flour. Mix well and add flour and cook until thick sauce forms. Stir constantly during cooking. Add rest of in gredients and beat minutes. PoIr into loaf pan that has been greassd and bake 30 minutes in moderate oven. Jnmold carefully and sur round with creamed mushrooms.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Madge. Deeply Hurt and fingered by the Slurs Against Mary Contained in Phil Neritzen's Letter, Sees Its Value as a WeapOn

Madge. Deeply Hurt and fingered by
 the slurs Against Mary Contained
 in Phil Veritzen's Letter, Sees Its
 Value as Weapon
 I gazed at Noel curiously as he asked me what possible reason he could have had for keeping the rheratening letter, with it's shame- fQl slur against Mary which lis .2the1 had o-itten to him.
 "Yes. you're real. Noel I said at last, I did not suppose there WIS such naiyete left in the world. But 'su me first. for it IS vital, did yoE reply 10 your fathers letter ?'
 No he gave me no address
 Good, Now think. Does anyone srov that you have destroyed it?'
 You know che answer 70 that better than do,'. he answered nrorptly. Mrs Bickett. O. course, knew that received a letter that morning and .hat I must have burn d it. She saw the ashes in tAa bowl You say that Mary knows I had later. and that you anow it. l nev2r told anyone a0Clt r.
 Hts Face in the Dust"
 Then We are safe" said. Prom ise me this now that If you see your father ur4er no circumstances Will YOU let him know that you destroy d that letter
 "Of course not i: you wish ir.' re returned. "BI--wont you tell nle uhyo"
 Because unless your :a,her las -akAn complete leave Of his senses h. must realize by this time what 2 pit te has prepared for himself. Blachmai and threats like those aren't considered quite chubby in our best social and legal circles Social ostraclsm - and possible Imprisor- ment-those arc the things we could hold over his head f only YOU had not destroyed that letter
 The ghost Of a smile touched the corners Of hIs grim lips and l flash ed a comprchendlng answer to if.
 Yes. I know, but oh, what hoi% 5lackmat that would be. compared Q p hat he is attempting,
 Then you think" Noel hesitated that perhaps his anxiety 10 see ;he due to his wish 70 get back his .etrer
 I repeated an old phrase 70 my self. Out Of the mouths Of babes, ' for Noel is SO sirgularly unworthy and unsophisticated that l am not prepared for his occasional flashes O. rare insight.
 1T hadn't thought Of f, Noel I told him truthfUlly. but ! am think ing now. I believe you have hit upon the reason for rart of his anX- iety. at any rate. I am very sorry to believe f for one reason.
 What - wny2" Noel stammered, F i- aype i'd
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Creamed Mushrooms

tablespoons butter, table spoons flour, i cup cooked or fresh mushrooms, 1-2 teaspoon salt, l4 teaspoon paprika. ? cups milk.
 Melt the butter and add he flour. Blend and add mushrooms Cover with lid and cook slowly until mushrooms have browne1. Add milk. salt and paprika and cook until creamy. Stir frequently.
 Cake Fruit Dessert
 1-2 cups flour. teaspoons bak- ing powder. 1-S teaspoon sast. 1-2 cup sugar cgg, 1-2 cup milk, l teaspoon vanilla. tablespoons but ter. melted.
 Mix all ingredients and beat 3 minutes. Pour into shallow pan which has been fitted with waxed paper. Bake 5 minutes in mol crate oven. Cool and add the fruit mixture.
 Fruit Mixture
 1-2 cup sugar. tablespoons floor. l cup water. 1 ess. well beaten, Is teaspoon salt, tablespoons lemon juice, 1-2 cup diced peaches, 1-2 cup diced pineapple, i tablespoon butter.
 Blend the sugar and flour. Add water and egg and cook until mix ture thicxens. Stir constantly, A ld rest of ingredients. Cook min utes Cool. Spread on top tie cake. Chill. Top with whipp Il cream and cut in squares.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19

New York, July 19.-Amerioa must save its children from stand ardization if it is to save it's soul!
 That is the plea of Adrienne Morrison. famous mother of he three Bennett sisters. Constance, Barbara and Joan.
 Miss Morrison herself is an ac- tress of importance, having play cd 'n many well-known roles, in- Cluding Shakespearean ones. She
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
EGRET CHANGES HIS MIND
By Thornton W, Burgess

The b!goted to truth is blind And so can never change his mind.
 -Egret the Heron
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Herald's Daily Pattern Service
Make This Model at Home Smart Frock with Detached Caps
 Pattern 1889

Make This Model at Home Smart Frock with Detached Cape
 Pattern 1889
 New Britain Herald, 15c Practical
 Pattern
 By Anne Adams
 This stunning model, worn now without sleeves Or cape, is perfect for early Fall when the cleverly scalle1ed sleeves. and graceful cape, are added. It is unusually easy to make, too, as all the raw edges may be bound for a smart effect. Note the harmonizing skirt line.
 Pattern 1889 fashions delight- fully of shantung, flat crepe, kasha. flannel or linen. A plain color . . light or dark shade or print might be chosen for equally good results. The cape may be attached permanently or may be snapped on. Buttons add chic touch.
 May be obtained only in sizes 14, Is. IS. 20, 32, 34. 36, 3S and 40. Size Is requires 7-S yards of ?s inch material
 No dressmaking experience is necessary to make this model wit our pattern. Yardage for evei size, and simple, exact instruction arc given.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS G5c) in coins carefully wrapped, or stamps, for each pattern. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER and SIZE wanted.
 Our BOOK of PATTERNS for adults ard children including trans- fer patterns, is FIFTEEN CENTS. Beck with pattern, 25c. Address all mail and orders to New Britain Herald Pattern Department. 243 West 17th street, New York city.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19

is of the seventh generation of ac- tors in her family, and made her first stage appearance at the age Of $ months, in her fathers arms.
 American children are the most patterned infants in the whole world" she said. The uni versal desire on the part Of Amer ican parents to have their off spring successes" in the money sense of the word, is standardiz- ing the young to a deplorable ex- tent"
 Opposes Machine Influence
 Miss Morrison feels there are many ways to counteract the ma chine influence Of the machine age in which we live. That is cf course, if parents are wiling to seek them out. She expressed it:
 Teach children to use their
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
NAME DOTS

Your newest hankies may have your name. colorfully worked in very fine letters inside little cir cles which make polka dots.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
HCRIEO\T.I T.

HORIEO\T.L !. S=ra'cr iron. E.lnar,a. 6. Whore is Portland" Il. Wrath. lz Mother-of-pAar IA. Native metal t5- TaiIlees cat. l6 ChU0l. IT. To pierce. 1S. Thread injection 2. Parts ~f collars 24. After what country arr straw
 hats named? oS Nimh,r 2a. liar on horres recks 2o. I1hmns g. To Irc,e &3 Propcgt- .c1. 34 Orbs 3c sun god 8. One in card- A. Wing 4I Fish 43. To remain. A Fabric. A. Afresh. A. 10 feel contrition 43. Tie whole.
 VERTICAL ], Hlghest rcGrrcIa~ o- C2rth. ? Age 3. Bog f. WItlin E. Backs of neck. {. Lowest deck :. Note
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
THE BEAUTY BOX
BY Helen FoHett-

Prominent collar bones are q
woman'S own doing. by stretch
ing the back bone, lifting the
chest, carrying the head high,
the Scrawniest collar bones will
do a hide away. Arms should
be held back, never slumped
forward. Massage does little or
nothing in the business of over
coming shelves of chest bones,
but exercise will develop mus
cles which win form flattering
upholstery.
The mottIed ''pebbly'' COM
plexion is benefited by face
packs made by mixing rich
milk with almond meal. The
pack should stay ON for 10 or
Is minutes, then towels wrung
out of warm water should be
laid on. The Juice of half a
lemon taken in water before
breakfast every morning has a
whitening effect upon a skin
surface that is sallOw and poor
OF texture, .aaiL...i, l.4R-,s.,...
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
CORRECT
MANNERS
MRS. Cornelius BeeckTnan !

Gift From a BaShfuI Man
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
I have a very nice girl friend
who is about to be graduated
from high school, and / would
like to give her a present on this
happy occasion.
have taken her to the thea
ter once. q am very bashfuD
We graduated from the same
grammar school together, and I
would like to know if it is cor
rect that I should send her some
little gift.
She is not allowed to wear q
corsage, which I thought would
have been quite appropriate.
NERVOUS JACK.
In spite of the fact that she
viii not be allowed to wear a
corsage bouquet, the most appYo-
pirate present that you can send
her is flowers. A book also is a
discriminating present to send
her, If flowers do not appeal to
you-flowers that she cannot
wear. Books, of course, are an
especially consistent present for
graduation. A congratulatory
telegram of "The Day" might Of
fer for you the best wishes"
that it is difficult for you to say!
Come again to my column.
Jack, and perhaps If you let me
answer some of the questions
that are in your mind you won't
be nervous" any more. "Nerv-
Gus" is a word that you should
never allow yourself to use
either in speaking or writing.
It is one of the most dangerous
words in English, I think, for it
has a vicious way Of mesmeriz-
ing the user into being nervous
just by saying it. Ever notice
that?
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
"Ready? Silas Wayne killed by his ?"
''MISS HARD BOILED"

had the feeling of a woman in a
new gown who suddenly discov.
ers in public a large price tag
attached.
She swept past the heckIers,
her head high. She must not
allow them to shake her conf
dence in herself.
Mrs. Dexter emitted a gasp Of
astonishment, Of admiration,
when Raquel entered the room.
Don't you really think 1t is
too daring for me?" she asked
tinnidly. THAT suItry red, with
the deep decollete at the back
almost to the waistr
"Nonsensep Alphonse expos
tulated. Nothing is too daring
when it has beauty as It's reason.
And your back, madame-it Is
one Of your best features-I
might say the best"
Mrs. Dexter flushed. This ad-
miration from a man startled.
yet pleased her.
III there could only be
something sheer In the deep v,
fIesh-colored chiffon or net"
she said. TT would have the
same effect, and still. one would
not feel So-So-bare."
NO" stubbornly from Al
phonse. 1.-THE effect would be
lost. IT must be so, or not at
all. One does not compromise
with beauty"
Then you would advise
me-"
ITO decide on this model,
The Washington times., 1930-07-05

sieur Alphonse viii find them
out and discharge them?"
Not On your bank balance.
Haven't you noticed any trou-
BILE that comes up always looks
as If it was your fault? Some
thing on which they can pass
the buck? That dress you're
fussing with. It makes you
look bunchy. I'll bet you my
life it's some trick they've
worked. So it'n seem as If the
fault was with your figure, and
not with the dress"
Il don't know what to do
about it, I'm sure" Raquels
nerves were so edgy from a sue
cesSion of annoyanceS iC was as
much as she could do to control
them.
Send it back to the work
room," Greta advised. Say you
won't wear such mess. That
you will call it to the attention
Of Alphonse if it is not back in
Is minutes, perfect. III bet you
get a tumble. They'll know
you're onto them"
Greta'S suspicion was we'll
founded. The gown was return
ed within the time specified by
Raquel. It looked the same, to
the casual eye, but the lines were
changed. 1t was no longer a
bunch. 1t was svelt and chic.
Two models, meeting her with
apparent caSualnesS, watched
Raquels progress down the hal1
to the exhibition room. They
Uttered and whispered. Raquel
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Wayne Murder Case = Gripping A5"ts,y N0el =
TELL IT TO ELSIE!
By Elsie Robinson

Is it q crime for a mother to
let another woman tend her
children? While the mother
takes a job to give those chill
dren a better chance2
Will junior and sister go
straight to the dogs If Mama
herself, in person, not q movie,
doesn't wipe their noses and
stuff down their spinach with
her own two hands?
Clarence Hoben says it is
and they wiIl--and gives US a
mean look as he says it.
The argument began with
Eve and Laurence. Laurence
rernember?-was the gentle
man who was only able to earn
IS per week. AS a consequence,
Eve and the two babies were
living in an airIess flat in q
shoddy, unhealthy neighbor-
hood. It was a living death
for Eve, watching her babies
pining for the fresh air and
happiness they needed. But it
didn't bother Laurence so long
as Eve stayed in the home
where a woman belongs"
But / won't mind working
a Bit" cried Eve. "And then,
when we're both earning
money, we can rent that dandy
little bungalow where the chill
dren can play in the sun all
day-and get James old negro
nanny to watch them. And
wen be able to give them de-
cent food and some sort Of a
future
But Laurence wouldn't hear
Of it.
Think what the other feL
lows would say IL my wife
worked!" he cried in horror
and went into a fit Of
sulks when Eve tried to argue.
Eve stood it as long as she
The Washington times., 1930-07-05

The body is contantly get
ting rid Of waste material and
the four avenues Of eIimina-
ton are the skin, the kidneys,
the lungs and the intestinal
tract. To keep them all active,
and that means to have a
clear healthy complexion and
bright eyes-it is necessary to
bathe daily, drink six or eight
glasses of water . day, drink
fruit Juices, eat bulky vegetables
ana wash out the lungs with
fresh air.
Too much starch In the food
Is sometimes responsible for
hoilS and pimples. Starchv
foods should be wen cooked;
oatmeal should boil for two or
three hours. Fats, butter and
oils must not be cooked much;
they undergo chemical changes
when heated. The longer eggs
and meats are cooked, the less
easy they are to digest. -
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
In the Shadow

Dale stood half in the shadow,
In q corner Of the room, as the
district attorney told Of the
findings of the police doctor.
Dale was in a position that vii,
fred Sands could not see at
whom he was gazing. When
the announcement had been
made Robin Dale went to the
telephone. He called for the
office.
"Say, what are you doing?"
asked Jardin, who had come to
find out what Dale was doing.
Sarge, there'TI be a lot of the
boys arriving Soon-if they come
while I'm sending my story in.
keep them out of the room, will
you? and Sarge, I'd
like to mention your name in
this story but 1t wouldn't sound
50 good with you being present
and seeing the murder COM
Initted and not knowing who
did it Hello, that you,
Pop? Here's your story! Better
get plenty Of paper because it
was plenty mixed up. Oh, wait
just minute Mr.. Sands,
I'm sending this story in SO the
papers sure to have it first. Is
that ckay? When I mention the
guilty party you can have Jar
din ready to make the pinch.
I don't expect you'1l have any
fuss about it"
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
No Value

"It doesn't seem to be any
thing Of value. He merely
confirmed the fact that Silas
Wayne died from the dagger
wound. We half expected
that poison played a part in
this tragedy because of a sedi-
ment that was found in a glass
Of water that stood on Silas
Wayne's desk. But it proved
to be nothing more than a
harmless powder in common
use among persons who are
affected by SleepleSsnesS."
'That is about what I an
ticlpated. The findings are OF
very great value because, If
they had been anything else,
1t is possible that you would
never put your hands on the
criminal, despite the fact that
eight people actually saw the
crime committed"
'DO you think you know who
the guilty one is??"
II know who it is, what the
motive was and how the crime
was committed"
''Ttiat covers a lot Of terri
tory, young man. said the dis
tYict attorney with the trace of
o smile.
"I wish you would announce
what Or. Wattles told you. I'd
like to see the reaction on the
culprit. I'll be watching the
guilty one as you speak"
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
ADVICE TO
LOVELORN,
BY Beatrice Fairfax
noanestic Partnership

&GCSbAC E@ESACESu1p
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
I have an alnest perfect
husband and could be a really
happy woman except for one
thing. I never know how much
money we can spend. My huS-
band will not even tell me
what his salary is, and gives
me only a dollar at a time. /
cannot help reSenG1ng this.
YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER.
Your husband is entirely in
the wrong, my dear Young
Housekeeper. It is impossible
for a woman to run a house
hold Sensibly and economically
unless she knows, and sees,
what she has to do ii with. 7.
wonder, whether, possibly,
through some Of your young
married friends who already
understand about budgets, you
couldn't ''SelI' him the budget
ideas so that you two could
agree together how much Of the
income is to go for rent. how
much for food. and so on.
Keeping within ones schedule
is an interesting game. But
friction win develop, even I'M
happiness, unless your husband
can soon learn that you are
his domestic partner and must
be treated as one. tal~.i...I.
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
CHAPTER VI

= CHAPTER VI
! Gloria was soon released
from the gag and it was dis
covered that. outside Of the
added nervous shock she was
Cnhurt. Her miraculous eS-
cape from the fate which had
overtaken Silas Wayne and
Claude Wayne she attributed to
the. fact that in her struggle
with her aSsailant, after the
lights had gone out, she turned
and thus avoided the knife as
the thrust was made.
During the excitement and
Sl1e explanations, DR.. Wattles
had come in. Wilfred Sands
had gone with him to a corner
Of the living room, where they
remained for some little time
In animated conversation. Dale
permitted them to finish and,
as DR.. Wattles left, he inter.
cepted the district attorney be-
fore he could make any. an
uouncement.
I'm rather anxious to find
out what the doctor discov-.
cred"
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
YOUR RULING
STAR
BY William Shwader-
THE YEAR AHEAD
For Those Whose Birthday Is
JULY s

So48 v
IF July 8 is your birthday
during the coming year you
may be somewhat hindered in
doing the things that you have
planned. Don't force things in
an unpleasant manner or take
an antagunistic attitude, as
these difficulties are tests OF
character. Better opportuni-
ties will come later when you
have proved your ability to
meet disappointment. Be sure
of your affections and also
those on whom you bestow them.
Important dates: Avoid ex-
cesses OF all kinds, take no
risks and maintain routine
from July through August, Sep
tember to October is, December
90 to 81, January 4 to Z,
March 90 to 81. April 4 to Z.
Good for general affairs, make
efforts to advance your inter
ests from August 8 to Is, Au-
gust "a to September 10, Octo-
Der Is to %. January IA to 81,
February 10 to %, June 81 to
IS. Contradictory dates show
two opposing influences.
A child born July 6 should
have a good mind and travel
considerably. He may be too
sensitive and should guard
against becoming moody or re-
pressed. He should learn mod
GRAFTON In all things.
TIE YEAR AHEAD
Fer Those Whose Birthday Is
JULY Z
II July z is your birthday
during the coming year you
win be under unfavorahle in
fluenceS from the unusual and
disruptive planet Uranus. Ere
quently unexpected unlaeavalS
come along to, disturb the. calm
and peace-but often the
changes make way for q new
order that is needed. This is
not propitiouS time to seek
new employment as ventures
started at this time will not
turn out as you desire. In
portant dates: Avoid eXceSSeS
of all kinds, take no risks and
maintain routine from July Z
to 81, August to 81, Septem-
ber / to II, October / to 4, Z
to 10, November Is to 10, De
cember 26 to January Z, Feb
ruary IL to IS, March % to 80,
and the month of April, 1891.
Good for general affairs, make
efforts to advance your interests
from August IA to II, August 27
to September Ia, October as to
90, January Z to %, February
20 to 25, April IA to 20, June
% to %. Contradictory dates
show two opposing influences.
A CHILD born July z will
have q life more or less af-
fected by sudden and un-
expected happenings. He will
probably travel and should be
successful in a business or pro.
fession connected with home
or its Surroundings as interior
decorating or designing.