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Evening star., 1932-09-14

IN HE young Cowbird in the nest
of Chippy the Chipping Spar
row was peeved. He was very
i much peeved. He had what ne
had wanted, the nest to himself,
but he wasn't getting more than his
share of the food and this wasn't at
all to his liking, for he Is naturally
greedy. He was born that way. Left
to himself, he probably would have had
that nest to himself anyway, for
he would have crowded or kicked the
baby Chippies out before they could
fly. He had kicked ore out. 1t was
then that Farmer Browns Boy had
interfered. He had lined a small berry
basket with soft grass, put the fallen
Chippy in it and then taken the two
others from the nest and put these In
the basket-nest also. The basket he
had fastened securely to the branch
two feet from the nest.
Chippy and Mrs. Chippy were nearer
to being happy than at any time since
the eggs had Matched. Now they could
freely feed their own chilcren with nc
danger of having the food snatched
from their mouths by the greedy young
Cowbird. So the little Chippies. get
ting their full share of food, grew rap
idly. Chippy and Mrs. ChIppy fed the
young Cowbird, as they felt in duty
bound to do, but only after their own
babies were satisfied. cespite the fact
that he clamored Justify every time
they appeared with food He could sec
the others being fed and worked him
self into a great rage, but that was al
he could do.
So it came about that by the time
he was able to leave the nest and gel
over to the other nest the young Chip
pies were ready to try their wings and
the young impostor was no better Oh
than before. All he could do was to
follow the others as they followed
their parents. Whenever food was
brought to one of the young Chippies
the greedy young Cowbird would rush
to seize it, but usually was too late
He was duly fed in turn, but got nc
more than his share.
The young Chippies were soon hunt
ing food for themselves, but not so the
young Cowbird. Long after he was
quite able to care for himself he fol-
lowed his little foster mother about
crying necessarily for food. He was
now twice as big as Mrs. Chippy.
did you ever see anything so dis
gusting and ridiculous in all your life?'
demanded Mrs. Robin of Mrs. Blue
bird as they watched Mrs. Chippy
feeding the big, hulking fellow.
"I never did" declared Mrs. Blue
bird. II don't know what Mrs. Chippy
is thinking of to allow him to impose
on her so. I spoke to her about it the
other day and she said that as long as
he was so helpless she felt it her duty
to feed him. He is no more helpless
than I am. He is simply lazy. As
long as she will feed him he won't
take the trouble to feed himself. Just
listen to him beg! He would rather beg
than work. I declare, lose all pa
tience with Mrs. Chippy."
''It is disgrace to the Old Orchard,
asserted Mrs. Robin, indignantly. Mrs
Chippy has been imposed on so long
by that impudent, lazy beggar that
she seems to think that she must keep
on making a slave of herself. AS long
as she does he will let her. ! guess 1t
is born in him. He is his mothers own
son. Sally Sly was too lazy to build a
Evening star., 1932-09-14

Importance of properly chosen food.
Where, however, money TO be spent
for food Is limited to minimum, 1t
family with all of the necessary min
erals and vitamins To supply an
adequate number of calorieS would be
possible on a much smaller amount Of
money, but the body is particular about
satisfying more than heat and energy
| demand
Ali the organizations which have
been giving relief to destitute families
have been attempting to educate the
housekeepers to buy wisely with the lit
| tie sums available. The Bureau of
Home Economics, and the President S
Emergency Committee have been try
ing to help every one whose lowered
income must be stretched to cover ne
cessities, to buy and use food wisely.
The family food guide proposed by the
| Bureau of Home Economics has been
published before on this page, but it
will bear repetition:
Every Meal. Milk for children;
bread for all
Every Day-Cereal in porridge or
pudding Potatoes. Tomatoes (or or
anges) for children. A green or yellow
vegetable. Milk for all.
Two to Four Times Week.-Toma-
toes for all Dried beans and peas or
peanuts. Eggs especially for children). .
Lean meat, fish or poultry, or cheese
The food needs for one week for a
family group appear In considerable
Evening star., 1932-09-14
What Woman's Touch Does to Home
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

road. We had noticed the doilies were
circles of linen with very, easy cro-
cheted edges, little more than rows Of
chainstitch loops, each loop beginning
and ending in the center OF two ad-
Joining loops in the preceding row.
There were four rows Of such loops
with two picot stitches in each
loop positioned to come between the
stitches joining loops together. This
Is the simplest Of all .crocheted edging,
but 1t Is dainty and lace-nke.
We spoke to the woman who served
US, saying we liked this homehke touch
to the table. Her reply indicated 1t
was she who ran the place for she
said:
Il thought at first that I'd have table
oilcloth mats, but concluded would
make these instead. They seemed a
little daintier. I'm glad you like
them"
We told her the scrap of conversa-
tion we had overheard, and she was
pleased, but no more so than when we
said we should certainly come again
when we passed along the road, as we
occasionally did.
Copyright, 1922
Evening star., 1932-09-14

heat. They are easily tanned and very
curious. When frightened they race
toward their home and then turn at
the door to see what it Is all about.
In the wild state this trait has cost
many a one his head.
In captivity they enjoy dried bread.
oatmeal and milk; fresh meat twice a
week, unless they are hunting. They
are thrifty folks and always hide food
which Is not eaten. Then when hungry
later on. they seek the cached food and
feast on it. This trait is so fixed that
only enough food must be given to
them at each meal, as their health de-
pends upon clean quarters as well as
fresh food.
When they are feeling slightly under
the weather. they are put on diet Of
warm milk. hot mush and tallow.
The black-footed ferret Is found on
the Western plains. The white-foo
family is yellovish white and about IA
inches long, and has become used to
being domesticated When angry one
Kisses and spits like cat. and can put
up good fight He is very easily
tanned and is an interesting pet. The
black-footed ferret lives on prairie
dogs, rabbits and rodents.
tCopyright. 1920
Evening star., 1932-09-14
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

the family. She ground grain by
pounding 1t between stones, and then
baked bread in a crude oven. 1t is
believed that the bread was thick and
hard, and had a sour taste. Water
needed for the house was obtained from
a river, canal or pool, and was carried
in a jar poised on the head.
Besides her cooking. the housewife
spun thread and wove it into cloth.
Sometimes she wove more cloth than
was needed by her family; and then
she could take cloth to market to ex-
change for other things.
Despite her rather hard life, the
Egyptian woman seems to have been
looked upon as the head Of the house
hold. The poor hut in which the
family lived, and the small plot OF
ground around 1t. usually belonged to
her. An Egyptian child would tell his
name by saying he was the son OF a
mother Of such-and-such a name, and
would not mention his father.
In Syria, during this ancient period,
were women who covered their faces
with wells; but Egyptian women did
not do so.
(For History" section Of your scrap
book)
Evening star., 1932-09-14
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

condition, heredity and mental outlook.
A woman in good health should be sble
to keep youthful appearance until the
middle fortie5; few may keep smooth,
clear skins after this period, but usually
the menopause makCs decided change
in personal appearance. At this time
a more mature type of beauty should
replace tie earlier form.
But to return to the woman of IS
with premature wrinkles. The first
thing I would advise is a thorough
physical examination by doctor to see
If she needs medical treatment. She
should build up her weight to the aver
age for her height at age 30, which is
usually considered ideal for women
above that age. Her eyes should be
examined, as frowning may be due to
eyeStrain. She should make point of
sleeping more at night; a nap in the
afternoon will also be helpful. There
is nothing like sleep to smooth out
tense, tired lines on the face. She
should be outdoors at least two hours a
Gay. Attention to diet is also important
Regular exercise to tone up the muscles,
massage the internal organs and to
stimulate the circulation and deep
breathing are essential.
The external care of the skin should
of course. not be neglected. 1t must
be cleansed thoroughly once day with
pure, mild facial soap and warm
water. All the soap must be washed
of and a final cold rinse given. After
the skin has been blotted dry massage
cream may be patted on. The whole
face should then receive an upward
pattering massage for five minutes.
The excess cream may then be wiped
off. The next step is to go over the
skin with an astringent lotion. Muscle
oil may then be patted on the eye and
mouth wrinkles and left overnight.
Next morning wash the face without
soap, dry, apply powder base and
powder.
Evening star., 1932-09-14
N A T u r E. S
c H IL D R E N
White-Footed Ferret.
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

~ VEN In the days Of Pnny, the
l. ferret was used for rabbit and
rat hunting and its presence In
IL England can be traced for more
than 900 years. When using
the ferret to rout the rabbit from his
burrow and bring it to his master or
chase it from its abode, the ferret was
muzzled, but on q rafting expedition
he was made to understand he could
60 as far as he liked.
During the great World War they
played their part, and thousands of
rats which were making life unbear-
able in the trenches were soon a
memory.
For many years ferrets have been
raised for the sole purpose OF annihat-
ing the destructive rat, whose board
bill amounts to many millions each
year. Farmers who are pestered with
rabbit burrows have sought the services
Of this famous hunter.
AT very tender age the young
ferret's education begins. He is taught
above all things to be obedient when
called and soon learns his name. Young
rats are given to him at first to handle.
Soon he is an accomplished wrestler
and the youngster graduates into the
class of expert hunters. In handling
them, they are grasped by the shoulders
and neck, and placed before the rats
burrow or runway. Knowing what Is
expected of them, they proceed to
make good. Their name even means
ito find with keen and persevering
search"
The rearing of ferrets is a substantial
business and requires training for it
10 be successful undertaking. They
are housed in dry goods boxes and have
runways in which to exercise. They
must have plenty Of clean food and
water and their apartment must be
kept clean. They seem to need a place
TO be by themselves and at times seek
seclusion.
From 4 to 10 baby ferrets arrive in
May or June. Sometimes there Is a
second group of children in September.
They are albinos with red eyes, long
necks and slender bodies They must
be kept from cold winds and excessive
Evening star., 1932-09-14
Nourishing Food for Family Which
Is Living ON a Minimum Budget
BY EDITH M. BARBER

detail in the bureaus publication, THE
Family's Food at Low Cost" The al
lowance of bread for four adults is
from 20 to 25 pounds a week; -four,
4 pounds; cereal, to z pounds; whole
milk, fresh or canned, to IA pounds
potatoes, Is to 20 pounds; legumes, l
10 3 pounds; tomatoes, fresh or canned,
or oranges, 6 pounds; other vegetables,
fresh or canned. including some Of
green or yellow color, and inexpensive
fruit, fresh, canned or dried, 20 to Is
pounds; fats, pounds; sugar, includ-
ing some refined cane molasses, 5
pounds, and lean meat, liver. fish,
cheese, eggs, to 10 pounds.
Evening star., 1932-09-14
Everyday Psychology
By DIR. JESSE W. sPRowLs.

The social world is made up of
mlxers-poor and good. Since We have
little to do with the poor mixers, we
rarely take the trouble to find out
what's wrong with them.
Poor mixers are, in the first place,
noted for frankness rather than tact
Frankness, as this world goes, is the
one thing We all dislike. The differ
ence between frankness and tact is only
smile. The poor mixer fails to smile
when he states plain fact.
In the second place, the poor mixers
are noted for their SensitiveneSs rather
than for their concealment of it. 1t
isn't correct to say that some persons
are sensitive and others are not. All
human beings are sensitive. The poor
mixer takes his feelings too seriously
and disregards those of others.
Evening star., 1932-09-14

in home frock, featuring the new di-
agonal neckline and fitted silhouette.
Women who take pride in their every
day dresses will Immediately respond
to this trig style. 1t is No. 1874.
Sizes 80. "a, 36, 38. 40, AZ, A, 46, 48.
Size SO requires 334 yards CT 36-inch
fabric or 33s yards Of 39-inch fabric
and 3s yard of 36-inch or 39-inch con-
trast
To get a pattern of this model send
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number and size of each pattern or
dered, and mail to The Evening Star
Pattern Department. Washington, D. C.
Several days are required to fill orders
and patterns will be mailed as quickly
as possible.
Evening star., 1932-09-14
DILL A1VlL OlO1N1lIO ". Burgess.

nest and take care of her children and
they are too lazy to hunt their own
food so long as they can get some one
to do it for them"
Scrapper the Kingbird came along
just in time to overhear this. 1T looks
to me as If 1t is about time for us to
interfere for the sake Of the good
name of the Old Orchard" said he.
Interfere in what way?" asked Mrs.
Robin.
Get together and drive the young
beggar out of the Old Orchard over to
the Old Pasture, where his mother and
the rest OF his family are replied
Scrapper "Once he has been sepa-
rated from Mrs. Chippy, he won't
come back"
"WeIl do it?" cried Mrs. Robin.
And they did. to the great distress of
Mrs. Chippy, but also to her great
relief.
(Copyright, 1922
Evening star., 1932-09-14

marmalade, should
these be placed on
individual plates
and one served to
each guest with a
bread and butter
knife, or should
the marmalade be
served in q sepa-
rate dish for the
que ts to help
thenselves?"
(From a man.
A ms W er: You
should ave a
tray. 1t can just
as well be of tin
as of silver. Cloth
goes under tray,
but cloth is not
half so necessary
Evening star., 1932-09-14

gress to bring the two to settlement
of their difficulties.
He is an athlete himself. Before he
came to Congress he won a name Tor
himself as an amateur boxer. Even
now he visits the gymnasium OF the
House Office Building to do shadow
boxing for exercise. When he can f1nd
his friend and colleague, Purnel OF
Indiana, there, he boxes for a Few
rounds.
Britten's political career had its be-
ginning in probably as strange way
Evening star., 1932-09-14

with the 1000 nu-
triments necessary
II to that we
add plenty Of sun
shine, natural OF
artificial, or a lit
tie cod liver oil, or
even enough Of an
irradiated food ,
we have a recipe
for good nutrition
It is really sad
when we find NAL
nutrition a m o n g
C h / ] dren and
adults, as is some
times the case, to
ind that the cause
is only carelessness
or a lack OF
- u ..
Evening star., 1932-09-14
MY Neighbor Says:

The action of frost on a partly
empty window box is not good for
the box. If boxes are to be left
out all Winter, after first heavy
frost has destroyed flower plants
they should be replaced by low
growing evergreens 6 to 10 inches
in height.
Wire paper clips may be used
very successfully to hold pleats
in position when pressing skirt.
Fasten the snaps of a garment
together before putting the ar
ticle through the wringer. This
will prevent the crushing and
breaking of the little knobs.
When the leaves ef gladioli
change to brown at the tips and
yellowish near the base, then Is
the time to dig up bulbs.
(Copyright. 1922
Evening star., 1932-09-14

lCAA Va AAAAAASAo-
Britten. short,
br o a d-shouldered
and of athletic
build. has been
working tow a r d
that end since the
two a C a d e m ! e S
broke. As chairman
of the Naval Al
fairs Committee Of
the House, when
the Republicans
were in control. he
used all the inf1u-
ence of his posi-
ton to reconcile
the two schools.
On various occa-
sions he initiated
movements In TOn-
Evening star., 1932-09-14

i that going a gutter
WE gory mother love tenderness but in reality they often
to O.
into muh and lack grit to thing resist
temptation.
dope OF when little Johnny bumps his he wants
mothers breast the mother coddes him and the
longer
mother children time
- and
little thing
child
a the other into coward.
What need for mother to pity them but for her
achieve they
enough need their
remind that not handicap
side Of the who doing the
things the world poverty and hardship boys
Evening star., 1932-09-14
Being Thirty.Five.

q what age should q woman
n expect to lose her be1uty?
II when do frown wrinkles, paren-
4 thesis lines and sagging chins
become inevitable? One Of my
readers who signs herself ''Thirty-Five"
asks these questions. Only a year ago
she could pass for q girl Of rs, but now
she looks her age and more.
Normally the transition from youthful
to mature beauty Is gradual. When 1t
comes abruptly in the thirties. as in
this case. the cause Is likely to be a
period Of Ill health or worry, an increase
or a loss in weight. BY maintaining
good health, a tranquil mind and correct
Evening star., 1932-09-14
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Evening star., 1932-09-14

weight one can avoid sudden loss of
good looks.
How long q woman can retain a line
less, youthful face depends largely on
her type, as well as upon her health
and the care she gives her skin. Women
who rely on external treatments alone
are sure 10 be disappointed. There is
no soap, cream or lotion that can keep
face young regardless OF ones physical
Evening star., 1932-09-14

OF ner SKID III IIldC IIldIlIeT.
In ancient Egypt, for reasons best
known to themselves, many women
caused themselves to be tattooed. The
marks were made on forehead or chin,
and could not be washed away.
Women of olden Egypt also gave false
redness to their lips by using rouge.
Around their eyes, they sometimes
formed black lines, with charcoal.
Some Egyptian women had the hair
shaved from their heads, and wore
wigs; but others kept their own hair.
Oils and dyes were used on wopen's
hair, and we have reason to believe
that at times their hair was dyed blue! !!
Daughters of the wealthy spent much
time on vanity; but daughters and
wives Of ordinary folk had to spend
most of their hours in the struggle
for existence
Arising at daybreak, an Egyptian
housewife would prepafe breakfast for
Evening star., 1932-09-14

DECISION Of the Army and Navy
- to resume athletic relations gave
perhaps no one a greater kick In the
Capital than Representative Fred Brit
Evening star., 1932-09-14

as tray. Put teapot on right, sugar
bowl, cream pitcher at back cups and
saucers in front or at left side. Sliced
and buttered bread would best be
Evening star., 1932-09-14
Star
+ a t t e n s
Diagonal Closing.

Diagonal Closing.
Simplified illustrated instructions for
cutting and sewing are included with
each pattern. They give complete di-
rections for making these dresses.
Here's a smart example of fashion
Evening star., 1932-09-14

w YE were at a wayside eating
place, which was not COM
wv mercial as lunch stand,
nor so smart as a tea room,
when I heard one woman
et an adjoining table say to another:
"A woman certainly appreciates a
Nomans touch. Look at these plate
Evening star., 1932-09-14

w YHEN the budget allowance
for food Is liberal, the prob
wv lem Of providing interest
ing, nourishing meals for
the family is a compare
lively simple matter. Plenty of milk,
eggs. vegetables and fruits, with the
addition of meat, sugar, cheese and
Ash. provide us almost automatically
Evening star., 1932-09-14

cloth or the bare table? How should
the cups and saucers be placed in
relationship to the teapot, sugar and
creamer. If serving nut bread and
Evening star., 1932-09-14
A Born Beggar.

The lazy rather beg than work
And useful labor try TO shirk.
Old Mother Nature.
Evening star., 1932-09-14
|DorothyDix|
Mothers
to Blame
for Many
Failures
MdDkish
Sympathy
Is Mental
Poison

other the newspapers published story
marched a
that boy going a quiter.
Evening star., 1932-09-14
Ways of 0lden Egypt.
CUSTOMS OF WOMEN.

N YOWACAYS we sometimes meet
N men who have "tattooed" arms
| VI or chests; but it is seldom that
/ a woman spoils the appearance
Evening star., 1932-09-14
Tea Trays and Plates.

<% EAR MRS. POST: In serv-
~ ing tea for two or three
and using a coffee table
- without a tray, should one
,,ro cnnnll hpnn ctinhpd
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81 Legal Bids and Proposals
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
posals will be received by the Director
of the Indiana State Highway Commission
at his Office in the State House Annex in
trail Standard Time September ~. 1892,
/ WHEN all proposals will be opened and
read.
The work contemplated is the boring Of
/ approximately eighteen test holes. totaling
! approximately seven hundred and thirty
iineal feet Of rock. and earth borings for
re 9ihs i2pn 1s tG Of yiaduSt over the
K. r. co. and the tracks of the Indiana
/ Harbor Belt R. r. Co and of the Michigan
Central r. R. Co on Indianapolis Avenue
Hammond. in Lake County
Inc plans and specifications may be ex-
aamined at the office Of the state Highway
Indianapolis. or copies thereof will be
! forwarded free upon request
Each bidder, with his proposal. shall
NE corporate surety bond payable to
/ the State of Indiana in the Penal sum
the, amount eof his proposal. with good
the Director, SUCH BOND SHALL BE
QELf IN THE FORM PRESCRIBED BY
Law AND SHALL BE EXECUTED ON THE
FORM BOUND IN THE PROPOSAL.
STANDARD QUESTIONNAIRFs AND
EINANC1AL STATEMENT EACH BIDDER
9 THA .p FILh IN NV WITH THE PROPOSAL
TIONNAIRE bound in the proposal. Prior
s 50 GhITTng rs proposal for this letting. HE
CIAL STATEMENT on State Highway
Form A. D. 1T which form will be fur
niShed upon request
me right is reserved by the Director to
reject any or all bids or to make the
award on any basis that in his iudgrsnt
Is most advantageous to the State Of
INDIANA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
>. J. BROWN. Director
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LAWN FENCE-32-inch, 100 feet to the
roll, 3d. 90-inch kitchen sinks. SIS each:
Big Four Unclaimed Freight Station cor
ner Capitol and South ST.
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HOHNER-Accordion regular $780, now
S16750. Terms Pearson Piano Com
pany, 1913 North Pennsylvania street,
Lincoln 5515.
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HARDWARE Paints aud glass. lowest
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