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Roosevelt Birthday Ball
Will Be Marked by Pomp
Guard of Honor VIII Include 100 Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines and 2OWhite House
Aides at Event Wednesday.

Pomp and circumstance will attend
on the birthday ball for the President
at the Shoreham Hotel Wednesday
evening next. A guard of honor. 10C
soldiers, sailors and Marines, with 20
White House aides, will form an aisle
from the main entrance of the hotel
to the ball room through which Mrs.
Roosevelt and her official party will
be escorted.
At the head of the steps into the
main lounge the party will be received
by Mrs. John. r. Williams, chairman
of the ball; Admiral Cary. r. Grayson,
honorary chairman, and Col. Edwin
M. Watson, military aide to the Presi-
dent. The Secretary, of State and
Mrs. Hull and other members of Off
cial society will be escorted to their
tables by members of the Floor Com
mittee.
Mrs. Joseph Letter, chairman of the
Committee on Decorations. Is using
American flags and those, of the 48
States as a brilliant background for
the ball. Programs, in the official
blue and silver of the ball. will be on
sale by members of the Music Com
mittee, of which Miss Audrey Camp
bell is chairman. Those assisting her
will be Miss Eleanor Roosevelt, Miss
Virginia Bacon, Miss Alicia Rodgers,
Miss Jacqueline Story. Miss Julia Dell
Zimmerman, Miss Marian Sl1ouse,
Miss Eliza Mitchell and Miss Helen
Wardman.
Col. Watson, as chairman Of the
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Roosevelt's Birthnight
Ball in Capital Leads
Fetes Throughout Land
President and First Lady Viii Hold One of
Most Brilliant Receptions for
Congressional Group.

where of a Presidents birth. And SC
on Wednesday night, from end to end
of this great country. will rise the
Glamour of balls and speaking bouts,
| and all over the land there will be a
pause to hear the President broadcast
his appreciation to the public.
From New York City, where a par
ticularly brilliant and costly ball is
being put on, to the simpler. but not
less notable. one at Goose Creek Tav-
ern, near Leesburg, or the one at
Vienna, Va, where the ladies of the
blue and the gentry of the Old Domin-
ion will dance. down through the Flor
ida resorts. where the rich foregather
for comfort, health and fun, and to
the Golden Gate of the West, these
parties are being put on, and from
thousands of throats will come cheers
for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
One of the largest and most modern
collections of original costumes repre-
sentfng the natural resources of
Nation has been designed for THE
Pageant of America" the feature of
the Presidents birthday ball in New
York, which will take place Wednes-
day at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, for
the benefit of the Presidents Birthday
Ball Commission for Infantile Paralysis
Research. The costumes, ranging in
motif from mountains to minerals
and fruits, will be worn by 800 debu-
tantes, society matrons and prominent
actresses of the stage and screen.
The pageant will close with the
birthday parade of the 81 maids of
honor, escorted by SO candle bearers,
each representing a year of the Presi-
dents life. Miss Margaret Delano, a
cousin of the President, is chairman of
the Maids of Honor Committee, which
arranged this part of the pageant.
She has been assisted by Miss Sylvie
Redmond, another cousin of the Presi-
dent.
The maids of honor representing the
decorations of the birthday cake will
be costumed in modern evening gowns
of white satin, will wear tiaraS of pink
roSebuds with wells, and will carry gar
lands Of rosebuds. The candle bear
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Treasury Secretary
And Mrs. Morgenthau
Entertain Tuesday
Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Wallace Also to
Have Dinner Guests.

The Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Henry Morgenthau will enter
tain at dinner Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Morgenthau also will be
hostess at a luncheon tomorrow in
her home on Kalorama road.
Mrs. MOrgenthau'S brOther-in-law
and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Warner
Josten, who have been visiting the
Secretary and Mrs. Morgenthau. re-
turned to their home IN Northamp-
ton, Mass, late last week.
The Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Henry A. Wallace will entertain
at q dinner Tuesday evening. With
their guests they are likely to attend
the Presidents ball given by the
Young Democrats that evening at the
Mayfiower.
Miss Lyla Townsend, daughter Of
Senator John G.. Townsend, jr., will
give lunch party at the Shoreham
Thursday In honor of Mrs. Stewart,
wife of Representative George Stew
art Of Delaware, recently elected.
Miss Townsend viii have as her
guests at the Shoreham for several
days this week her sister, -in-law, Mrs.
Julian. Townsend. and Mrs. John
Townsend, Sd, who will be among
her guests at the luncheon. The two
visitors also will attend the White
House reception Thursday.
Representative and Mrs. Lloyd
Thurston Of Iowa will entertain at
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Floor Committee, will have assisting
him Capt. Wilson Brown. naval aide
to the President; Col. E P Moses. Mr..
Wilton j. Lambert Mr.: Edward l..
Reed Of the State Department and a
group Of officers from the Army, Navy
and Marine Corps.
Mr.. Raymond T. Baker, chairman
Of the Executive Committee of the
ball, emphasizes that 0-per cent OF
the proceeds from the ball will be
distributed through the Children's
Country Home. thes Children's Hos
pital,. Child Welfare. Columbia Hos
pital. and the Junior League. for the
care of little children in the District
of Columbia afflicted. with infantile
paralysis. Cooperating with Mr..
Baker and other members Of the Ball
Committee Is the doctors group,
headed by Dr.. Harry Kerr, which is
doing great work in helping make
the party a huge success this year.
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! Mr. and Mrs Charles Nelson Riker,
who were guests Of Mrs. Riker's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs William F. Dennis
on r street for some time, have re-
turned to their home in Kentucky.
They will leave there early this week
TO motor to Florida to spend the
month of February. and Mr. and Mrs.
Dennis will join them there.
Miss Virginia Mackey has Joined
her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Crandal
Mackey at their home on Mackeys
Hill, Va, after a series of visits in
the West and Middle West. which
included Los Angeles, Kansas City,
and st. Louis. While in Los Angeles
she was the guest of Col and Mrs
Thrasher. and in Kansas City she
visited Miss Mildred Longum in her
home there.
Mrs. Ogden L. Mills Of New York,
wife of the former Secretary of the
Treasury, was among the visitors at
Pinehurst, N. c.. early last week. Mrs.
Mills visited her father, Mr.. P. S. P.
Randolph of Hampstead. Long Island.
who has Winter home there, and was
guest of honor at a luncheon given
by Mrs. Randolph.
Lady Lister Kaye Of London will
arrive in Washington tomorrow for
her annual visit to the Capital and
will be a guest at the Mayfiower for
the duration of her stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w. Grosner
sailed yesterday on the Roma for a
trip to Egypt and the Holy Land.
They will return TO Washington the
middle of March.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Shawhan are
at the Shoreham from Charleston, W.
Va. Mr. Shawhan is director of con-
SerVatlon for West Virginia and will
attend the sessions of the American
Forestry Association in convention at
the hotel this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Mac
Cracken will leave the Capital tomor-
row for Jacksonville. Fla, to attend
the annual convention of the Ameri-
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Minister of Austria
And Nine. Prochnik
Entertain at Dinner
Honor Guests Are Chief
Justice and Mrs. Charles
Evans Hughes.

The Minister of Austria and Nine
Prochnik entertained at a dinner al
the legation last evening in honor OF
Chief Justice and Mrs. Charles Evans
Hughes.
The Minister of Sweden and Nine
Bostrom entertained at dinner last
evening, followed by musicale at
which the guest artist was Nine. Goete
Ljungberg, Swedish soprano of the
Metropolitan Opera.
The Minister of Venezuela and Sc
nora de Arcaya have issued invitations
for supper party Sunday evening,
February 8.
Senorita Isabel Arcaya, daughter of
the Minister and Sonora de Arcaya,
and Senorita Maria Gil Borges. daugh-
ter of the assistant director of the Pan
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Mrs. Hill, a Bride-Elect,
Entertained bv Mrs. Erwin

Mrs. Henry Parsons Erwin enter.
tained a company of 18 at luncheon
yesterday at Abremont, her home
overlooking Rock Greek, in honor Of
her cousin. Mrs. Anthony Hill, who
is her house guest. At the luncheon
the engagement of Mrs. Hill to Mr..
Willard P. Smith of Glen Rock, N. j.,
was announced. Mrs. Hill is the
daughter Of the late Mrs. Harold
Trower. who lived at Capri, Italy.
where Mr.. Trower was British consul
for many years. After his retirement
they continued to make their home
on the island and Mrs. Hill recently
returned to this country from a
visit with Mr.. Trower. Mr.. Smith
Is son Of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
James Willard Smith of Brooklyn
and the wedding Is expected to take
place in Washington during the
Winter.
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The democratic Jefferson is said
to have kept the date of his birth
from the people that he might escape
60 great and brilliant an affair. Not
90 today, for part of every campaign
Do the blazoning forth Of the when and
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Miss Richards Speaking
On Congress- Legislation

Miss Janet Richards, at her talk
on Affairs Political and Interna-
tional," tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock at the Willard, will further
review the pros and cons of joining
the World Court, also the ups and
downs of congressional legislation for
the past week. Foreign affairs in the
Orient and further comment on the
gold content" Of the dollar will also
be reviewed. These talks are clarified
by the use Of large maps.
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Minister From Austria to
Hear National SYMPHONY

His eXcellency Edgar Prochnik,
Minister Of Austria, with his guests,
will occupy a box this afternoon at
Constitution Hall in honor of the
special concert to be given by the
National Symphony Orchestra, Hans
Kinder, conductor.
This special program has the gen.
eral title Music of Vienna" and
will include Schubert'S Unfinished
Symphony" Mozart's Overture to the
Magic Flute" "Allegretto" by Haydn,
and four compositions by Johann
Strauss. including the Beautiful Blue
Danube Waltz"
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Mrs. Ickes viii Speak
On Indians. of Southwest

Mrs. Harold L. IckeS,> wife Of the
Secretary of the Interior, will speak
Saturday evening, February 2, at
regular program of the School Mems
Club, which will be held this month
at the National Park Seminary. Her
subject. will be THE Indian. Of the
Southwest" a.
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Secretary and Mrs. Dern
Guests at Woodrine Tea

The Secretary of War and Mrs.
George H. Dern will be the guests
in whose honor the Assistant Secre-
tary of War and Mrs. Harry W..
Woodring will give reception from
to 6 o'clock this afternoon at the
Mayflower. Mrs. Earl Mcfarland is
in charge of the tea table and among
those alternating at the tea and
coffee urns are Mrs. Marcus A. Cool
idge, mother of the hostess; Mrs.
Robert U. Patterson, Mrs. Arthur Mac
Arthur, Mrs. George S. Simonds, Mrs.
Louis H. Bash, Mrs. Matthew A. De-
laney. Mrs. Samuel Hof, Mrs. Kenyon
A. Joyce, Mrs. Harry B. Jordan, Mrs.
Richard H. Jordan, Mrs. George S.
Patton, jr; Mrs. Paul B. Malone and
Mrs. Earl North.
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Miss Frances Perkins
At Home on Wednesday

The Secretary of Labor, Miss Fran
ceS Perkins, will be at home this We'd
neSday afternoon.
Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, wife of the
Secretary of Commerce, will observe
her first at home this season, We'd
nesday afternoon and will receive
from to 6 o'clock in her home at
3100 Woodland drive.
Mrs. Michael MacWhite, wife of
the Minister of the Irish Free State,
will be at home this Friday.
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hardwoods and its foliage quakes 50
much Of the time it has even been
called the aspen-leaved birch.
Along the coast from Nova Scotia
to Delaware, northwest to Lake On
tario. where the soil is gravelly, or
along the borders Of s%amps, you see
many of these trees. They rarely
reach a height Of 40 feet. The slender
branches are horizontal and have
dancing foliage
In April the flowers Of both types
blossom the male or staminate ones
in terminal catkins either single or
paired, and the female or pistillate
ones are one-half inch long catkins and
are pale green The buds are slender
and brown and the leaves are alter
nate, simple and from 2 to inches
long. They are a lovely dark green
above and lighter shade underneath.
Because they hang on slender, twisted
stems the least little breeze makes
them tremble.
The seeds are unusual, about one
inch long, blunt, cylindrical cones
dropping and covered with downy
scales. The little nutlet is oval and Is
provided with a broad wing.
The white Of this bark does not rub
OF on clothing The wood is used for
shoe pegs, wood pulp, fuel and spools
The true value Of the white birch is
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Bark

1T Is thought that this well-known
surname derived its origin from
the fact that the residence Of one
of the first to assume the name was
near a park. In ancient times park
consisted Of a large tract Of wooded
land inclosed and stocked with deer
or other beasts or fowls of the chase
The surname Parker Is derived from
the Office of a parker-or one who
superintends the park.
There are several separate and dis
tinct families in the United States
today who bear the names Park. Parke
or Parks. Some families of that name
in New York State and some of the
New England States derive their line
age from Robert Parke, who was born
in England about 1880, came to
America in 1880 and settled In Con-
necticut. Cyrenus Park, his descend
ant, went to Canada, where line of
Parks exists today. Some of the de-
scendents of Robert Parke went to
Pennsylvania, one of them Simon
Parke, who was born in Plainfield,
Conn, in 1869, and later went to
Pennsylvania to claim land owned by
his father, Nehemiah Parke. He set
tied in Franklin, Susquehanna
County.
Arthur Parke, another Pennsyl-
vania settler, appears to have estab-
lished his home there before 1920, in
Chester County, emigrating from
County Donegal, Ireland. He repre-
sented family Of Scotch Irish Pres
byterians. Samuel Park was a settler
in Washington County, Pa, about the
year 1894. He. too, had been q native
OF County Donegal, Ireland
Park, Parks and Parkes in the
South were represented by a number
of early settlers in Virginia. Ebenezer
Park, one Of the pioneers in Kentucky,
was the son Of John Park of Virginia.
He married Tabitha Mills of Salisbury,
N. c., where they lived for a time.
Later they moved to Madison County,
KY, with their family of 10 children.
thus establishing a healthy race of
Parks in that State. Descendants of
this settler are now found living in
many Southern and Middle Western
States.
The coat of arms here shown was
confirmed to Thomas Parke of Wis
bich in the Isle of Ely in Cam
bridgeshire, England, and is the one
most commonly used by American
families bearing the name.
Copyright 1935)
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stone wall on the edge Of the Old
Orchard, and there was Polly Chuck
taking sun bath on big fiat stone
on the top Of that wall.
If Johnny was glad to see her-and
of course he was-he didn't show 1t.
You see, he still was in bad temper
because of his jealousy Of that other
Chuck. What are you doing way
over here?" he demanded Grossly.
Just exactly what seem to be
doing-taking a sun BATH" replied
Polly.
You could have done that just as
well on your own doorstep" grumbled
Johnny.
No replied Polly. ut is much
better here. Besides, didn't want to
stay there. I spent all Winter In that
house and I wanted a change"
You had no business to want
change" growled Johnny. That
house was good enough for you last
year, so it ought to be good enough
for you this year. How did you sup
pose was going to find you If you
went away?"
You didn't seem to find it neces-
sary to stay at home yourself when
you came out this Spring." retorted
Polly.
"Oh, that was different" replied
Johnny rather lamely.
so you say!" snapped Polly.
You were planning to go with that
other Chuck" accused Johnny
Polly opened her eyes wide and
looked interested. rs there another
Chuck?" she asked innocently.
You know there is" snarled
Johnny, for he was in very bad
humor.
Polly shook her head II didn't
know it until now" said she. Where
is he? I think I would like to meet
him"
You know we'll enough where he
is" growled Johnny.
"It isn't the least bit of use for me
to tell you that I don't, because you
wont believe me- I don't, neverthe-
less. You may as we'll tell me where
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Bedtime Stories
Polly's Independence.

he is, for If you don't I shall 60 look
ing for him." retorted Polly.
Johnny just gritted his teeth. He
was too angry to speak.
"Is he big? Is he handsome? Is
he young?" asked Polly In the most
provoking manner, and when Johnny
refused to answer. she added: You're
jealous, Johnny Chuck. That is what
is the matter with you-you are jeal-
ous."
mo such thing!" retorted Johnny.
"Oh, yes, you are," replied Polly.
you're so jealous that your eyes are
green. Tell me about this stranger.
Do you think I will like him?"
You won't see him If I can help
it," growled Johnny.
Suddenly an angry light blazed in
Polly Chuck's eyes. Johnny Chuck, ("
said she, you just go along and mind
your own business! You attend to
yours and I'll attend to mine. I am
going to 60 where please and see
whom please, and you won't have a
thing to say about it. Now run along
and don't bother me anv longer. I've
seen enough of you for one while"
She turned her back on Johnny and
refused to say another word.
(Copyright. 1851
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and waited as you express It? Was 1t
the herds fault by any stretch Of the
imagination? she said.
Yes nam. 1t was their fault for not
coming back, Shorty said. and Miss
Kitty said, disagree with you and
you may practice waiting and waiting
another half hour after school. Have
you anything to say, Charles2 she
said.
Yes, man, Puds Simkins said. I
got here exter early to serprise you
by being the ferst one here, and so I
was and the ferst bell hadn't even
rang yet, and then I decided to wait
till the last bell and serprise you by
just being exactly on time, and a
watched till Mr.. Alexander looked at
his watch like he always does about
a half minnit before he pulls the
gong, ony instead Of waiting he quick
pulled 1t rite away and made me late,
so it was his fault for changing his
habits, Puds said, and Miss Kitty
said, Remain after school with Herbit
Judge. suppose the rest Of the class
Is just broken harted at having all
this time taken from the arithmetic
period, she said.
Meening we wasn't, which We
wasn't.
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BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

THESE graceful trees have the
birch habit Of outgrowing their
clothes and shedding them the
i year round. Watch how
strangely splotched their limbs
appear, and in big cities there are
old tattered birch garments scattered
over the sidewalks for all the world to
see. This is a family trait and by 1t
you can identify your birch neighbors.
There are 28 species Of the genus
Betula distributed over the Northern
Hemisphere. Ten of them belong to
North America. Seven or eight are
Asiatic and six European. The white
birch Of Europe extends through Asia
to Japan. In America many varieties
Of birch are cultivated.
This Is the only one Of our birches
that most resembles the European
white birch. And it Is the only one
that might be confused with the
canoe birch. It is not a large tree
and does not live to ripe old age,
like its cousins. It is one that serves
as a nurse tree for the slow-growing
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Summer Slipcovers.

Slipcovers made to fit your over
stuffed furniture for the Summer are
real investment. They protect the
upholstery from dust and spots, as
well as from the sun. Strangely
enough, when you remove the covers
in the Autumn you will find that the
furniture appears fresher and more
colorful than when you covered it
in the Spring. The time out" from
air and light seems to bring about a
true rejuvenation of the fabric. Be-
fore putting the covers in place be
sure that the upholstery has been
thoroughly cleaned, either with a
vacuum cleaner attachment, or with
a Whisk broom.
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pan. That is why Silver Dust is
on the grocery lists of so many
wise and thrifty housewives.
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How 1t Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.
We Cnu II n Bomb


X NOWN the world over is the bomb,
either in connection with violent
activities Of political asitators or for
military purposes.
At first thought there would not
seem to be any relationship between
the words bomb and boom: it is the
latter, however, which reveals the
initiative origin of the former.
Bomb comes to us frcm the Latin
bombus, this in turn being derived
from the Greek word of similar SPELL
ing and meaning humming or buzz
ing noise.
1t was originally. as it is today. a
projectile, subsequently an explosive
missile which made q booming sound
as it hurtled through the air. being
so called after this sound which it
made.
Copyright. 1935J
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BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
The wise. on watch whereer he goes.
old Mother Nature.
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Little Benny
BY LEE PAPE.

= FELLERS was late for school today,
being Shorty Judge and Puds
simkins, making Miss Kitty mad on
account Of the werst thing you can
be is late according to her ideer. and
she said, The least I can hope is that
1t was unavoidable in both cases, and
unavoidable meens ony one thing, 1t
meens through no fault Of your own,
so unless such Is the case please save
your breth and spare the valuble time
of the rest of the class. Now, Herbit,
have you anything to say? she said.
I was watching herds trying to
fly away with the same peece Of straw.
Shorty Judge said, and Miss Kitty
said, Well well, and how long did that
take, a half hour? and Shorty said
No nam, but then I waited and
waited to see If they would come back
and try to both fly away with the
same peece again, I meen another
peece, Shorty said. Ony they didn't,
he said, and Miss Kitty said, and
whose fault was it that you waited
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Muvver telled me I should do
somepin fer the Lord, so I hab gived
(Copyrisht, 1887
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Natures Children
White Birch (Betula Populifolia).

first as an ornamental and graceful
tree, to be grown along the borders Of
O stream. Here it leans over the placid
waters to admire its beauty, and its
roots keep the water to its established
route. AS nurse tree 1t Is most salts
factory. In its short span of life it
appears that the tree leaves a most
excellent record.
tCopyright 1887
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Waffle Tricks.

Cheese sprinkled over the top of
waffle batter after the batter has
been poured into a waffle iron gives
the finished product good flavor
and a brown crust.
For a good and filling food for
luncheon or supper. add one-half cup
cooked ham, chicken or veal to
your regular waffle recipe A we'll
seasoned cream sauce or gravy should
accompany this.
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: s4,, ,:s:;:s, Tin: and ,;,; ;;,;

V sA,s,'ss ,ssss:ss and s;,: ,s.;
satisfies hunger sensibly by
eating Kellogg's Rice Krispies.
It's so pleasant to hear Rice
Krispies crackle in milk or
cream and every spoonful is
delicious.
Rice Krispies are popular
any time. Nourishing and
easy to digest. Just the thing
for the nursery supper or bed
time snack because they in.
vite restful sleep.
Remember every Rice
Krispies' package has a
Mother Goose story on the
back. Children love them. At
grocers. Made by Kellogg in
Battle Creek. Quality guar
anteed.
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cound advice for anyone who
- hates the job of washing dish
es. This remarkable new soap
actually makes dish washing a
quicker and easier job than ever
before. Silver Dust dissolves in
stantly at the touch of water.
It makes such rich and creamy
suds that dirt and grease are
whisked away in no time. In the
wash tub or washing machine,
Silver Dust is just as great a
time-saver as it is in the dish