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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
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Do you ever see funny things in your rambles about town? do, and the funniest are usually asso- ciated with children. They're not al- ways funny, some of them verge on pathos. But they all go to show parental pride, love and sacrifice. !. Right here, to digress little, let me put in an apology. Sometimes hammer parents, not excepting my self and my own faflings, but don't think, pray you, for one moment that l ever lose sight of the fact that parents are making the big sac rifice. that the love they bear their children is almost the only thing in the world that counts, and that these facts outweigh by thousands of tons any puny criticism from a columnist.
 car, for this happened on a car, a woman was standing beside me, please believe, waiting. Her arms were full of bundles-she looked like a cartoon, poor soul-bundles piled up to her chin. Dangling on one finger was bird cage.
 The car came.
 Cant I help your" I suggested.
 'If you'll just take this cage" she panted. T can't see the car-step.'
 took the cage and caught what think was a loaf of bread as it slipped.
 End of Busy Day
 "Oh. dear, I'm nearly dead" she sighed when we and our bundles and our cage were settled inside.
 You know" she confided, "our dog killed our bird this morning"
 "Oh. dear!'
 "Yes, he did. We've had him a year-the dog, I mean But Chirpy got out and our dog got him. Chirpy was dead in one bite. I couldn't get the children off to school they cried so, so I had to promise them an- other bird--to-day.
 "But there was all that washing to do-this is our wash day-and I just didn't see how I was going to manage. So I just says to myself the sheess can wait till tomorrow and the bath towels and the pair of blankets off Davy's bed I was go- ing to do.
 T put on my hat andl coat the way l was-Im a sight--and then I grabbed the cage and came in to town"
 They'd have put your bird in a little box," I said.
 "Oh, would they! I wish I'd known. lugged this thing the whole way in! Then the store windows looked so good I kept gathering
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
FIRST AID-H0AIE
 REMEDY WEEk
National Movement for Pr vention of Suffering and
 Salvage of Lie
FILL MEDICINE CHEST

Chicago. March i7 - America'e national movement for the preven~ ftion of needless suffering and sai- wage of life through preparedness for emergencies 's,as birthday March 15-21. Fixed for housecIean-a ing time, the tenth anniversary Of First Aid-Home Remedy Week" then occurs. "Fin That Medicine Chest Now" is the slogan of actioi..I The National Association of Retail Druggists sponsored the event in 1929, and the National Wholesale Druggists association, National As socitaion of Retail Drug Clerks, with numerous state pharmaceutical. associations, have massed their en- ergies behind the effort to educate the ma asses to be ready to act in time of unexpected accident and sudden illness.
 Secretary Sam c. Henry of the N. A. R. D. forecasts superlattve success for the plan. It received it's earliest okay from pr " E. Weiss and was dedicated to the drug world by Sterling Products. Inc which is giving a surprise party" to every druggist in America. Re- placing the old streamers. a colorfui poster representing filled medicine chest displaying the slogan of each past success. "Fill That Medicine Chest Now is calling national att tention to. the annual better mer-s chandising- greater advertising sprinc festival of helpfulness.
 Dr E. L. Newcomb.. secretary of the N. W. D. A., prophecies that First Aid-Home Remedy Week. because of its valuable aid to allevi-: ate human ills. is destined to be thr subject of future gubernatorial proclamations, and Paul Mandabach of the N. A. R. D. C. says: Re sponse to the suggestions of the week IS sensible insurance for immediate
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The slim figure in masculine at- tire didn't board the train at either entrance. Jack watched one and Sue the other.
 Afraid of being watchedi Just as I thought" Jack nodded. Come on, Sue. quick! The taxicab. She will drive 1t back"
 He grabbed Sues arms and piiotJd her through the crowd quickly. Just as he opened the station doors the taxicab at the entrance rolled away.
 "So that's 1t, I'm parked across the street." Jack said. wen follow"
 It was raining again but they had the green of the traffic light for several blocks. The taxicab rolled on frenziedly, its red tail light blinking ominously.
 One free of the town and headed for the country, Jack slipped lower behind the wheel and let the car go faster and faster.
 We won't get close enough to let her recognize us, but we'll keep an eye on the cab and return it, he said. I'm afraid this is the end of Corrinne's after night rambles."
 Jack, it's late, isn't it?" Sue asked after while. And tomorrow is the trial, and what do we know. after all? Just that two pieces of writing are the same, and Sybil dressed like a man came to meet someone here tonight"
 "We have another clue, though. Sybil said she was going to a mas Querade party. It isn't Il o'clock yet. This whole act hasn't taken very long. We're going to call up her home and ask where the party is. say that just got into town and met someone. Harry Becker, for instance, who told me to come up. I'll be a fictitious person. If there isn't a party. and there isn't. |. there's some more evidence to strengthen our chain. We can prove on the witness stand that Sybil said she was masquerading merely for a party, and there wasn't party. Oth- erwise, they would ask us how we knew so much"
 Sue felt little more relieved as she sped along the road with Jack. His arm slipped around her and held her close. She had found the thing he wanted, she unused in a half asleep way. She had come through tears and fears, and other loves and laughter, and much sacri- flee. but she had found it. Jack was with her. He was in love with her.
 And far down the road the red light winked ominously and defied them to come nearer.
 They came to the edge of the city, mingled with the traffic, but kept the taxicab in front of them for a little while.
 Its safe now, don't you think. to wander past?, Sybil hasn't seen me-" Jack suggested pretty soon.
 Sue nodded and sat erect again. batting the dark curls into place as they tumbled under her close-fit- ting hat.
 The car moved on more quickly. swung alongside the taxicab, and then was held up by traffic. Sue was restless suddenly. She wanted to see the figure at the wheel of the cab.
 Jack stepped on the gas little
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

The rolled sandwiches were inn mensely popular. To make them Mrs Lacey took fresh bread and cut it into exceedingly thin slices. Then she cut off all the crusts, Choosing soft, pliable and creamy cheese she seasoned it well. Her usual choice was Philadelphia cream cheese, especially when she wanted Q white filling. Into this cheese she put some finely chopped chives or green pepper. The bread was we'll buttered, then spread with cheese. Next the slice was rolled like a jelly roll and fastened with toothpick. A wrapping of paraffine paper was used next. The sandwiches were put in cold place for a number of hours. At serving time the wrap ping and toothpick were removed, the roll was sliced crosswise and pinwheels of white and green were ready to be served.
 Had Mrs Lacey wanted to toast the cheese roll she could have used a yellower cheese, rolled the slice after buttering and spreading, fast ened with toothpick and then put under broiler for Q few moments to brown the crust. These are served hot.
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walking stiffIy, trying to assume an air of nonchalance.
 Don't let Bard scare you, Phil. called Eddy reassuringly.
 Phil shook her head, trying to smile. She could not force her voice. If. indeed Benito had Ginger If he were so clever an actor and so cruel man Alas, poor Gin ger.
 Bard closed ana locked the door of his room behind them and opened his case of drawings. He ran through them quickly. one after another, until he found the one he sought, Benito's shingled corner of the old house. with the flaming flowered vines, the slurring shadow of fummingbird painting ly poised for a nom mt. the gnarled old trees, the queer low attic win dow under the caves. Benito's bird- house, and on the sill, fat. ruffed, crouching pigeon.
 "B-Bard!" she faltered. "It--is!" But doubt came quickly. We can not be entirely sure, Bard. All pigeons look alike"
 NO. no, look. it is the same. He said they were doves. Did you no- tice the bird down stairs? That throat-look at the wings-they are longer than the wings of ordinary pigeons-yery strong. See what a rugged, shiplike build-no ordinary pigeon. Phil! No dove. That is the bird from Benito's bird-house. He put thas basket ill the car with us to-day when he was loading up."
 Phil went downstairs without a word and crouched beside the box. Yes, he was right. There could be no doubt. The bird on Benito's sill in Bard's Iicture was the bird in the basket that had come for the ransom for Ginger.
 "Oh, my poor child! What shall we do, Bard ? You are right
 "He must have accomplices,' said Bard, thinking quickly. T am sure Ginger is not on the place. The Iaccomplices have got her some where, but the bird will take the money to Benito. As soon as he gets it, he will doubtless rejoin his companions and they will try to get away with the money. If we watch Benito and follow him we will at least find where they've got her."
 
 "It must be. the three of them Angelo and Pietro. They are all in it together
 T suppose so. Let me go and be thereto see where they go-to follow"
 "But Bard, if they see they are suspected won't they get some sig nal to their accomplices and-put Ginger in great danger?" T won't jet them know I suspect them. will pretend we know noth- ing. Let them have the money-let them get away-but must find where they have her-make sure they do not harm her-unless it is too late. Let me take Eddy"
 Would Marker be better?" ''No. If he goes they will know they are suspected. Let us try what we can do"
 Tears screamed down Phils' face. "Go, my dear boy" she said, "and God help you. Do not let him know what you suspect. Let him have the money. Just try to find her. l will set the pigeon free at one o'clock-with the money
 When Bard suggested to Eddy that they take run out to Mill Rush in Ginger's car, he demurred at first. He was sure the next de- velopment would be at Doorndee and he wished to be in the thick o1 | it, felt there would be more need o1 their assistance there where Marker was - and the money. "Eddy, my friend" said Phil with white lips. T want you to go with Bard.p
 Eddy had no more to say and within five minutes they were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
BILL TO PROTECT
 WIDOWS IN WILL.

London. = Eleanor Rathbone, member of parliament from Liver pool. will introduce into that law body on February 20. bill which will make 1t impossible for man to disinherit his wife completely in his will.
 "All Latin countries, whose judi cial systems are founded on Roman law, have provisions safeguarding the rights of wives." Miss Rathbone says. At least one-third of the estate must go to the widow or the widower, if there are children, and one-half if there are not.
 "The bill am introducing will be much more far-reaching than those operating in Latin countries It will apply to both men and wom- en, though it is more often women who are the victims of the present state of the law"
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speeding along the counrry road to- ward Mill Rush, with Bard giving him a cryptic account of the last disclosure.
 Hum. not so good" said Eddy thoughtfully. Thanks for letting me in. "IIl take orders. How are these pistols? o. K? I'm afraid we'll have trouble. We'll, Holt's there. That will give us even num- bers unless they bring up the ac- complices. Where under heaven do you suppose they've got herr" would develop they could make mined to be constantly on the alert, to keep Benito in sight every mo- ment, and to follow up every chance clue that might lead to Gin ger.
 Advised Of their approach by the roaring motor, every one at Mill Rush was waiting for them at the gates and at first sight of the fa- miliar faces Jenky broke into nervous tears.
 What news, what news?" de- manded Holt.
 "Phil says they are to call for the money at l o'clock. She wouldn't tell who was to come for it, doesn't want to scare them off, guess. She wouldn't even tell Marker and he's pretty sore. But she thinks they'll probably bring Ginger here, or turn her loose on the road somewhere and she may come alone. So she asked us to come and wait in case she does. Everything O. K. here, eh?"
 ''Still as the grave" growled Holt discontentedly. Like Marker to bury me here alive so he can take all the credit. There won't be any thing going on in this dump. We'd be more help in town.'
 We didn't want to come either," confessed Eddy. But Miss Phil asked us and we couldn't refuse. suppose there is chance that Gin ger may be somewhere in the neighborhood."
 When after few minutes of dis connected talk of the possible de- velopments the others drifted away upon their own affairs. Benito fol- lowed the boys to the landing.
 (TO be ContinuedD
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Simple Health Rules

Eat simple food drink lots of water :. get plenty of rest and sleep and thus main- tain body resistance to disease.
 Avoid closing" except on advice of your physi- elan. Internal medicine so often upsets digestion and lowers body resist ance.
 On exposure to colds or any of their causes crowds. dry. overloaded air, sudden temperature changes, dust and smoke. wet and cold--use Vicks Drops immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
AUToIsTs' NEMESIS. QUITS

London - Luckless motorists shed no tears at the retirement re- gently of Constable George Welsher who in 26 years of action. served more than 5000 summons against niotorcar owners. Only 10 of this number succeeded in convincing the judge that Welsher was wrong. The test paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

10 keep fife from growing too dull in BeG Thrush, Iowa, GINGER ELLA T0LLIVEB, daughter of q minister and etcpdnughter Of the wealthy and fndulgent former PHIL VAN DOoRN, organized . Junior
 BARb HOLLOWAY, . young ar- tist, who was hoRoing through the country, stopped tu Red Thrush. Att tracted by Ginger, he agreed to stay and paint portraits ana decorate the clubhouse. He suggested sending to Chicago for NICOLO CALLENO who could cook and sing and struIn . guitar.
 But NicoIo could not come. In his place came three of his coun- trymem. ANGELO could play; PIETRO could cook; BENITO could sing. Ginger took them on. Be- ginning to realize he was in love with Ginger, Bard suggested leav- ing. But Phil persuaded him to stay longer as their guest. and she wrote to SPED RONEY, 2 former friend of Ginger's, and invited him. competition.
 PATTY SEARS to take care of Speed. When Speed wired that he was bringing liis sister she also persuaded EDDY JACKSON to come and Eddy decided to ball things. up by keeping Ginger and Bard separated. This he did. Speeds sisters nickname was COTTON! Ed dy devilishly contrived to keep her and Bard together while he stuck to Ginger and paired Patty off with Speed. Everyone had a miserable time.
 Meanwhile, Benito had made trip to Chicago and returned with presents for all and . plan to kid- nap Ginger and hold her for ransom. He bided his time. When Speed, not knowing how matters stood, told Hard that Ginger and Eddy were engaged, Bard determined to leave. And at that point of the proceedings Ginger disappeared. Shortly after- ward note was found, containing a demand for 43O,OOO. Phil immeeli. ately wired to Chicago for the money and . pair of private detectives. When the detectives arrived, they disclosed that Cotton was not Speeds sister, and Speed confessed they had been secretly married. An- gclO, Pfctro and Benito were qucs- tioned and their stories tallicd with e
 A basket containing carrier pigeon was delivered at the T0lliver home with instructions to fasten the money in it's pouch and release 1t. While they talked the pigeon es- capped in the room.
 NOW co ON, WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XXxvIII
 Bard stood on chair and gently released the bird. He held it firmly against his arm, his hand caressing it.
 'sOh. it's frightened" he said. Its heart is pounding. We must quiet it--to carry that money back for Ginger"
 The others were white with fear. If the pigeon had returned to its loft without the ransom money, would the abductors have taken it for curt refusal? And in that case, what of Ginger?
 ''Be careful, my dear boy" said Phil faintly. Put it back in the basket"
 ''It's a regular pigeon basket. said Bard, carefully $ closing the door. ''See how it is built for air. I'm going to take the bird away where 1t is quiet and give it water"
 So he took 1t in the basket to a corner of the quiet veranda, filled small saucer with cold water. tried to tempt it with seeds and spices from the kitchen. But the bird would neither eat onr drink Bard seated himself near it. tipped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

a teaspoonful of Vicks VapoRub in boil ing water and inhale it's steaming medi- cated vapors
 For deep-seated colds, of course, there is no better treatment than Vicks Vapo- Rub. At bedtime, rub it on the throat and chest and cover with warm flannel for it's long-continued stimulation and in- halation effect while you sleep.
 Added Protection for All the Family
 With Vicks Drops at hand to ward off most colds before they start-and Vicks VapoRub plus Vicks Drops to check colds that have been neglected or strike with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Another step tolUard the
 "Control Of Colds"
New Preparation by the Makers of Tcks VapoRub--Base NeD Idea for Prevention of CoLds--s Important
 Adjunct the Famous Vick Treatment

ditions which your own experi- ence tells you are apt to be fol- lowed by a cold-use Vicks Drops immediately. Apply with the handy dropper-stopper-at any time and in any place-at home, at school, or at work. Used in time, most colds can be avoided altogether.
 | 7 IAn Adjunct to Vicks Vapo- IRub in Treating colds :. If a head cold has been allowed to get a start, use Vicks Drops every two or three hours during the day or as often as needed for ooy,ofop.k oy,J ,.oliof 4 ,aSuhf v,oo1f
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Bradford, England. has announced 1t will not increase salaries of city employees in the next l2 months un- less legally compelled to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
BY ANNETTE


 The interesting scalloped detail provides the fashionable femininity noted in the smartest of day frocks. It's slenderizing too for the scallop- ed edge takes diagonal course across the bodice to correspond with the skirt treatment. that keeps the hips slender. The kilted plaits sway so prettily when the wearer moves. It's crepe printed silk so smart ly appropriate for general day oc- casiOns.
 Style No 219 is designed for sizes things up, and-1 hope the children will like this bird," she broke off. '"They say he sings" She lifted the cretonne cover of the cage and peeped in. She chirped encouraging ly to the small prisoner.
 'I think I'll give Fido away" she added. "If the children will let me"
 'I wouldn't" made up her mind for her. "Just keep the bird in his cage"
 I got off first. I hope someone helped her with her burdens. hope indeed that she'll always have help.
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 Scientific Control of COlds'
 This new product by Vicks not only supplies an important new aid in prevent ing colds, but is also helpful adjunct to Vicks VapoRub in treating colds that have taken hold'. Together, these two Vicks products afford scientific control of colds" never before available
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 of protection from the worlds, costliest ailment" and without the dangers of dosing. Like Vicks Vapo- Rub, Vicks Drops are perfect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

Journeys on the new air lines be- tween the Netherlands and the Neth-s erland East Indies will require F flying days.
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harder. Now they were passing. Sue and Jack both glanced in. Then they gasped simultaneously.
 NExT-More Complications.
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Vicks Drops New scientific aid in preventing colds, and adjunct to vicks VapOrub in
 treating colds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Together, Vicks VapoRub and Vicks Nose & Throat Drops Pro- vide a Scientific Control of Colds" Never Before Available in the Home

A UNIQUE new preparation h based on a new idea for pre- ventiOn of colds-is the latest development of the makers of Vicks VapoRub-the modern "no- dosing" treatment for colds.
 The New Idea of Cold Prevention
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

REMEMBER THIS. iladelphia-Many are the ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
NEW ORLEANS HAS BIG HEAD AFTER
 CELEBRATIONS
By BARRY J. HOLLOWAY

New Orleans. Feb 1S.-(UP)- New Orleans awakened to-day in sackcloth and ashes-and with a headache.
 Mardi Gras was ciimaxed with riotous merrymaking which extended into the hours of Lent and kept sleepy residents of the city awake until the breaK of day.
 New Orleans was a bedraggled city. The finery of Mardi Gras was just memory.
 Honors of Mardi Gras were given last night to Miss Adele Jahncke. debutante daughter of Assistant Sec retary of the Navy and Mrs Ernest Lee Jahncke. Miss Jahncke was Queen of Comus, the most exclusive carnival organization in New Or- leans.
 She was glitterinc picture as she entered her court dressed in white satin, entirely covered with rhine stones. Her train was golden cloth covered with shining jewels. Two pages carried the heavy train. At midnight the court of Rex joined that of Comus, and Miss Gladys Gelpi, queen of the carnival, shared the throne with Miss Jahncke and Rex and Comus.
 Merrymaking did not cease with the coming of Lent. Long into the morning hours people frolicked through the narrow streets of the French quarter, crowding night clubs, speakeasies and the gambling