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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-20

morning to the grove and put food on it for birds, wild ducks and any other wild animls that need food and shelter. Then, tonight, I hung that large lantern with the strong light on top the tree to guide who ever might need it.
 Merry laughter rang into the night as nuts were cracked and corn popped Christmas morning MT. Harrison helped keep snow from driveways and path to the grove where the children carried food to a stack of fodder which the men had placed for the wild animals.
 Snow may be drifted high out side. But kindness inside of me needs never be blocked so it can not be scattered and be guide to others" Rachel unused after the happy Christmas of the worst win ter
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in the dishing up of this. delicious pudding. It was being formed into cone-shaped mounds, resembling Christmas snow.
 All eyes were now focused ex- pectantly upon the rich creamy mountains of rice and they could scarcely wait until they dipped their spoons into it's foamy depths Lois was blinking at Elm and care- fully chewing each individual rice kernel, so as not to miss the al mond. Elm was slyly winking al mother and smiling confidently Father was too pleased for words as he calmly viewed the whole situa- tion with satisfied enthusiasm, se- cretly hoping that he would not come upon the almond.
 Where on earth was the Christ mas almond? All had quite finished with TO sign of the coveted nut A strange silence pervaded, coupled with a surprised sense of dismay and appointment.
 Julia" called mother, to the girl in the Kitchen, have you eaten your rice pudding yet?"
 "Yes, Mrs. Allen" promptly res- bonded Julia
 What is the matter, my dear, you look so upset?"
 I'm sorry, Mrs. Allen, but I al- most broke my tooth on strange nut I found in the pudding"
 A louder roar of laughter than was ever heard before, permeated the holiday atmosphere as one by one they tried to explain the Christi mas almond to Julia. As the laugh ter ended, the "Glorified Christmas Pudding" once more faded away into tradition.
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and then they were all tumbling about in the snow, shrieking at the top of their voices.
 Martha scolded shrilly at them and they stood up, an abashed lit tie line of stair steps. The idea On Christmas, toop Martha chid- ed. Whatever is the matter with your ma, that she lets you make such a racket?"
 She's sick" answered the oldest girl.
 Sick Then all the more reason why you should keep still. Shame on you' The little group stood like statues.
 Martha tucked in the wisp o1 hair. You children come in here and sit still while I work, and IT tell you story" she invited. "Minc you wipe your feet
 T suppose it should be Christ mas story Martha began. "DC you know about the shepherds and the wise men?"
 "Yes'm' they chorused. We gc to Sunday school" added the old est girl.
 Then Martha asked her, "shal I tell you about Santa Claus?"
 Her face clouded a little Moth CT told us that" she answered so- berly.
 Oh" said Martha. She dustec the flour from her hands and turned
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-20
Hollands Santa

Children of Holland believe that St. Nicholas was a kind-hearted Spanish bishop who <, had heard about their land of dikes, wff1dmills and tulips and decided to pay it a visit, says Johan Hart in Picture Tales from Holland He arrived there long years ago on December 5, and began giving children pres- ents. Since then he has always re- turned on that night to fill the wooden shoes of Dutch children with gifts The children in turn leave out some carrots. or hay for his horse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-20
RACHEL'S LIGHT, CHRISTMAS EVE,
 A GUIDING STAR

Wonder if Harris would care? Shall do it, then ask him after ward?' Rachel Stanton, the morn ing of Christmas eve, looked admir- ingly at the brilliant tree in the pleasant living room, then hurried to brush snow from Harris, who, stamping in from the back porch, panted:
 I've cleaned the driveways to barns and road but will have to do it again today. What were you say ing?" he was interrupted by Rachel.
 The radio announces that the snow blow from Warnton has stuck at the corner and will have to be dynamited out. No one can get through highways farther than the crossroads corner" Rachel hur- ried to the telephones jingling.
 Tt was Martha calling. She and Gene and the children started here but are blocked in at home of kind strangers. I wish we could get food to the Harrison family in the Bottoms. They have no telephone, no near neighbors, and would freeze if they tried to get here through high drifts. Such winter! It looks as though our Christmas will be i've two,' she sighed at the color-l lighted tree
 Well, I see I'll have to shovel out the driveways again Harris announced, pulling on jacket and gloves
 Later when he went inside to warm his fingers he heard Martha humming and was thankful that she was cheerful over the disap- pointment of Christmas eve without her relatives. Odors of savory food and the attractive table with Christ mas colors, were inviting as he stamped in after evening chores were finished.
 Tonight will be the worst so far this winter. The wind is rising and snow blowing A terrible night. Sure ly no one would venture on high -why-where is the tree? Did you dump it outside because our company didn't come?" he looked, to be sure Rachel was sane, then at the empty corner where the tree had stood.
 "Yes, the radio announced the temperatures will be lowest of the season, so far
 "The tree, Rachell Did you throw it out?"
 That's exactly what I did-only I-didn't throw" a shout from out side sent Harris quickly to the door.
 Come in from the terrible bliz- gard, you poor frozen-how did you get here?" Rachel helped Harris unwrap five shivering visitors, Mi and Mrs Harrison and children.
 "Oh, it's been terrible getting here. But it was either to freeze and starve at home or risk getting here, : MT. Harrison wheezed.
 But, how did you?" Harris be- gan.
 "OutSide-see the dogs. We hitch ed them to the sled. The blessed creatures helped us over drifts which are now frozen"
 Steaming food was soon on plates and faithful dogs were tapping milk and broth near the kitchen range. How did you find the direction the way in blinding snow?" liar ris looked puzzled.
 ' Well, we got to the top of Kings Ridge in the pasture, and came to- ward the light. The light near your grove, back there" the visitor point ed toward the west. That light guided us"
 What light?" Harris stammered.
 Harris, dear, will you please carry our Christmas tree back into the house? carried it outside this
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-20
Just What
 Is Meant By Christmas

The first meaning of Christmas is that of generosity, inspired by the great gift. of God to mankind. The selfish sway, of the world < is broken at least for time, and the Christ Spirit is born in our hearts. Sometimes the exchange of presents is carried too far and becomes a burden instead of pleasure; but anything that makes the world un- selfish is beautiful and good.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-20

Two human skeletons, together with bronze busts illustrating the helemts and armor of Roman sold iers, have been found at Brough in Yorkshire, England. beneath the old Roman road from the River Humber to York. They have been placed in Hull Museum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-20

Beaver returned to the Royal, Nebraska section after an absence of half a century. Reason for the return was not known.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-20
How to Keep Tree Fresh
 At Christmas

If Christmas tree is set in water when it first comes into the house and is kept in water while it is part of the Christmas decoration, it will remain fresh and green for at least week longer. Water should be replaced as it evaporates. If the base of a Christmas tree is trimmed with sharp knife just before it is mounted, the pores will be left open. allowing water to rise in the stem to the living cells which are still trying to provide the tree with food and moisture. Spruce and fir retain their needles longer than most other Christmas trees.
 
 California is the only state in the Union containing areas of substan- tial size that lie below sea level
Evening star., 1936-01-27
Psychology
BY DIR. JESSE w. SPROWLS.
Tongue in Cheek.

livery now and then you hear that
old expression, Tongue in the
cheek" So and 10 said something
or did something that made the other
fellow stand with his tongue in his
cheek.
This description Of human behavior
has . very ancient psychological bear
ing. The mouth In all animals from
amoeba to man Is the most impor-
tant Of all the sense 'organs. That's
the place where information Is gath
cred, tested and prepared for dises-
ton. When you think something over,
you are testing its worth, its posi-
bilities for good or Ill, pleasure or
pain or digestion or indigestion. And
SO you roll your tongue about in your
cheek when confronted with . pux-
cling situation consisting Of nothing
but mental pictures.
After all your mind Ia the organ
that prepares your body for action.
What could be more appropriate ~ =
thought stimulator than to fall back
on that ancient method Of literally
taking . taste Of . thought. Your
tongue Is merely the physiological
indicator that your head ID full Of
ideas and D ready 70 60 to work on
them.
tosDsEishk 1e8o)
Evening star., 1936-01-27
-Sketched in Z washington Shop.

these Is q jar Of the new special
throat and neck cream, very rich in
oils for nourishing and rounding out
the contour. This is to be left on
all night, and Is used after you have
cleansed the skin, stimulated 1t, and
braced it with q muscle-tightening
cream that has pungent, spicy odor.
You will find the entire treatment
pleasant to use, with the directions
clearly given on each bottle and jar.
Besides this, there are two excellent
exercises for the throat given on the
little leaflet that you may fnd bene-
ficial.
IF YOU have trouble keeping your
l finger wave in good condition st
night we would suggest . clever little
cap that is inexpensive, light as q
feather, and does the job perfectly.
All the snug fitting sureness Of an
aviatrix flying helmet is contained
in . new coiffure-retaining cap made
of French net. 1t is invaluable for
keeping the curls intact while asleep
or during the process Of changing
your costume.
Altho the cap comes in just one
size, it is adjustable (because Of the
elastic in back) o<any head size and
it gently but firmly prevents the dis
array Of ones coiffure.
To put 1t on, stretch the elastic at
the back by catching hold at each end.
The forehead goes in first, then the
rest Of the head. Tie the streamers
under the chin or back at the nape
Of the neck
In removing, grasp the twin seams
on top Of the head, slip backward and
it's OF. without harming q single
hair. Pink, peach, blue, green, maize,
orchid, brown, black and white are the
colors from which to choose, and they
seem to be be becoming to any type.
X X X
IF YOU are proud of your finger
nails and have them just the right
length when suddenly an accident
happens and you break one running
the whole effect, don't worry, for you
can get new synthetic finger nails
that will look just like your own, or
better, which can be easily adjusted
and nobody will be the wiser.
This is a great little scheme, and
80 inexpensive. too. only 20 cents for
set including adhesive. The arti-
ficial nail may be filed to match your
own and also will hold any shade of
nail polish. They are water proof
and will not burn. This Is q pretty
convenient little thing to have on
hand.
The entire set, of course, may be
used If desired. For instance, a per-
son whose profession perhaps requires
very short nails might like to use these
artificial ones for evening on some
special occasion.
For Information concerning items
mentioned In this column call Ma
donal 5000. extension 385, between 10
and IL Am.
Evening star., 1936-01-27
Dorothy Dix Says
Efforts Should Be Made to Establish a
Bond of Friendship Between In-LaWs.

she has to pay an occasional visit
to mother-in-law; that she is SO
touchy that mother would no more
think of Offering her suggestion
about running her house than she
would to Queen Mary about buying
hats. And so on and so on.
A ND daughter-in-law counters by
saying that mother-in-law is
bossy and fault finding and she isn't
going to have any old woman running
her house and telling her how much
she should spend for her clothes. or
how many clubs she should belong to.
How this internecine warfare that
results In such wreck and ruin to so
many women can be avoided is diff
cult problem to solve. Some say 1t
is up to the young wives to save the
situation by taking the initiative and
wooing their husbands mothers even
more tactfully and adroitly and per-
sistently than they wooed their hus-
bands. They say that the daughter
in-law should soothe the mothers
jealousy by making her husband pay
his mother more attention than he
did before he was married. and feel
that she has not lost a son but gained
q daughter: that she should flatter
the older woman by asking her advice,
and that she should generally handle
mother -in-law with gloves.
But I think this is too much to ask
Of any bride. It Is expecting her
to have a wisdom and diplomacy
that takes years Of living to acquire.
So If the mother-in-law- -daughter-i
law imbroglio is ever settled 1t must
be done by the older woman.
The mother -in-law must make the
running. She must win her sons
wife by showing her affections, by
kindness, by little attentions. by
praising her for the things she does
well and ignoring her shortcomings
and by keeping her fingers out of
the brides pie. It isn't easy to win
the affection Of an in-law, but. be-
lieve me, you've got something worth
having when you do.
DOROTHY DIX.
(copyright. 1850
Evening star., 1936-01-27
Evening Chic

Exquisite models Of lace appear IN
black or white. also in soft pastels
and deeper shades. Aqua. sapphire
and flesh tint are three Of the IA
vorite colors.
One floor length formal uses
starched chantilly lace in flesh color
over a taffeta slip of matching shade.
A very frothy silhouette is achieved
by the twin -ruffled neckline. the ruf-
fled back bodice which forms a low
V-shaped decolletage and also by the
cascade of self-rufiles which flow
gracefully down the back of the skirt
to a trailing hemline.
A self-belt at the waist and two
toned trimming flowers at the front
neckline complete this lovely formal
to wear under Southern stars, at
dressy gathering in town or even as
q bridesmaids dress, it would be
very appropriate.
Evening star., 1936-01-27

under that Of their father-or even
their sisters, this way:
The Misses.
The MesSrs.
But separate envelopes are very
much better-unless expense is a seri-
Gus question.
Dear Mrs Post: How should an III
vitation to tea be answered? / have
waited patiently to read this in your
column.
Answer-A tea invitation usually re-
quires no answer unless one is asked
for. In this case, note is written in
the third person. although personal
friends of the hostess are much more
likely to answer less formally on their
own visiting cards.
Evening star., 1936-01-27

dwellers in Northern cities may find
fresh, juicy corn on the cob in the
market stalls-just shipped in from
the Far South In small, choice lots.
This corn is apt to be fairly expensive,
due to the cost Of raising and ship
ping, but for those of us who cannot
find this out-of-season dainty within
the scope of our pocketbooks there is
always solution.
Canned corn. dried corn and frozen
corn supply the answer. Small, tender
ears Of golden bantam may now be
had in frosted form. all ready to be
thawed, steamed and set before a de-
lighted family, smoking hot and tempt
ing. Plump, whole grains Of either
sweet white corn or the same golden
bantam may be had In the can. These
are often known as "niblets," to dis
tinguish them from the crushed,
pureed product that may be used in
puddings or where the larger grains
are considered indigestible. Then, Of
course, there is the dried corn. and
the white and yellow cornmeal; all
of these may be used in variety of
ways.
IN THE perpetual search for sonle-
thing just little new and different
with which to tempt my family, 1
lighted upon a new idea the other
day, which I am glad to pass along to
you for what it is worth. Choose
large, firm tomatoes. scoop out the
center. leaving fairly thick shell.
however. Mix the pulp with whole
grain golden bantam corn, plenty OF
butter, salt and pepper. and sprinkle
a few bread crumbs on top. Bake in
moderate oven until done. and just be-
fore serving sprinkle lightly with lemon
Juice. These stuffed tomatoes were
surprisingly successful, and have now
become a regular standby on the menu.
Command lima bears have always
been an American favorite-"succo-
tash" is, in fact. word handed down
to us by the Indians. Using either
fresh or canned beans, whole-grain
corn may be added, we'll buttered and
seasoned. BY the way. creaming the
Evening star., 1936-01-27

Many Delicious Dishes
May Also Be Prepared
Using Canned Variety
Whole Grains and Puree Type Have Special
Roles to Play on the Culinary Stage.
Make Purchases With This in Mind.

mixture adds greatly to the nutritive
value Of the dish and, therefore, this
method should not be overlooked by
the housekeeper who is struggling
with low-cost budget.
X X 4 X
DOACHED eggs, set on q bed OF
corn and stewed tomatoes, form
delicious luncheon dish; eggs scram-
bled with corn, accompanied by a
simple lettuce salad, make light but
satisfying meal. Green peppers may
be parboiled, stuffed with corn that
has been seasoned with butter, little
cream and milk, salt and pepper and
whipped to the consistency of whipped
cream cheat this mixture through In
a double boiler and baked in a mod
crate oven until done.
CORN TOAST.
/ small onion, finely chopped.
IL tablespoons butter.
medium can OF corn.
pint thin cream.
Salt, pepper, paprika.
6 slices Of toast.
Brown the onion in the butter, STIR
ring constantly so that it does not
burn. Add the corn, the cream and
the seasonings. Bring all to boiling
point and then cook gently for about
five minutes. Remove the crusts from
the toast, butter we'll and pour corn
mixture over the slices. Garnish with
parsley.
CORN SOUFFLE.
cups corn.
/ tablespoon butter.
tablespoons flour.
eggs.
l cup milk.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Melt the butter and then add, grad
ually. the -four and the milk. Add
the corn and the seasonings. Beat
the egg yolks until light, and add them
to the mixture. Last, add the stifly
beaten whites of the eggs. Turn into
buttered baking dish and bake for
about 80 minutes in moderate oven.
CORN SAUTE.
can corn. drained.
tablespoon butter.
minced onion.
Salt, pepper and paprika.
Mix the corn with the seasonings.
Mince the onion fine and blend with
the melted butter in a frying pan.
Add the corn when the onion begins
to brown slightly and keep stirring
steadily until the grains are nicely
cooked, which will be in about 10
minutes. Serve very hot, with little
more paprika sprinkled over the dish
as a garnish.
CORN OYSTERS.
can corn pulp.
eggs, lightly beaten.
teaspoon butter.
Pepper and salt.
Flour to bind.
Mix we'll together, roll into small
cakes and saute them In butter; II
preferred, they may be fried In deep
fat, like fritters Drain on brown
paper, serve very hot. with tomato
sauce.
Evening star., 1936-01-27

-HERE is no other one thing In
the world that has caused more
tears to be shed, and pro-
/ yoked more bitterness and
heartaches than the antagonism be-
tween mothers-in-law and daughters
in-law. For when mother and Johns
wife can't get along together 1t is
tragedy for all concerned. particularly
for tie poor, helpless son and hus-
band. who is torn in twain between
the two women who love him and
whom he loves.
The humorists to the contrary not
withstanding. most women are on
terms of friendly relationship with
their sons-in-law. Often, indeed,
there is q strong bond of mutual ad-
miration and affection between them,
but for a mother -in-law and daughter
in-law not to exist in state Of armed
neutrality toward each other Is a
spectacle so rare as to call for public
comment. Even when they are ladies
enough outwardly to preserve the
peace and treat each other with
deadly politeness, inwardly they are
seething with resentment and a sup
pressed desire to get into each others
hair.
It IS a pity that distrust and dislike
of each other should be SO common
between mothers-in-law and daugh-
ters-in-law, because it spells misery
for them both, whereas . cordial re-
lationship is a source Of perpetual
happiness and comfort to them. For
to the mother it means that she keeps
her son instead of having him alien
ated from her. as he Is sure to be II
she and his wife cannot agree.
X :: X X
ITO THE wife it means that, II her
L mother -in-law is her friend, she
has . powerful ally who will stand by
her and back her up in every time OF
marital discord and give her husband
the verbal spankings that she cannot
administer herself. And to the man
it means that he can peacefully blend
his old life with hts new; that he will
not be forced to the cruel choice Of
choosing between his wife and mother
or be harassed by their fights. Per-
haps there Is nothing for which q hus-
band Is more grateful to his wife than
he is for her getting along with his
mother.
Just why this idyllic state OF anairs
30 seldom exists it Is hard to say.
Nor Is 1t easy to say which one OF t :,
women Is to blame. Mothers contend
that the fault lies at the daughter-in-
laws door and assert that bride
comes into her husbands family with
q chip on her shoulder that she dares
any Of them to knock oil, particularly
her mother-in-law. They also assert
that the daughter -in-law regards her
mother-i -in-law as sort Of hereditary
foe anu hates her, sight unseen.
They say that the daughter-in-law
Is Jealous Of her husbands affections
for his mother and determined to
wean him from her; that daughter
in-law gets as green-eyed II mother
and son have . little confidential talk
as she would II mother were q blond
siren: that she drags her husband
OF to her people on all family fete
days aud acts Ike . martyr when