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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20


w ty years of marriage,
v gets tired of his wife,
neglects her, hurts and insults
her, and openly admits that he
wants to be freed to marry an
other woman, what is the wife
to do?
This isn't a new problem,
but the shock and helpless
ness of it make it seem eter-
nally new to every woman to
whom it comes. Sometimes this
shock, coming to her at bad phys
ical moment, almost upsets her rea-
son for a time.
Such a danger seems to me very
close to Emily Baker, who writes
me from big Massachusetts man.
ufacturing town. Emily will be
fortunate if she can hold to her rea-
son and keep her balance in the
months ahead. IF she can, I think
I can promise her happiness and
serenity when this time has gone by.
A Quarter Century Of Work.
Emily is so; she has been mar
ried q years. She has a married
daughter living in the West; mar
ried son living near her, and
young daughter and son still at
home. She married for love, worked
hard as a young wife and mother,
never had a servant until a few
years ago. For a whole quarter
century she washed, cooked, busted,
made beds, dressed babies, served
meals, helped school-children with
their lessons, packed picnic bas-
kets, trimmed Christmas trees.
"Tom always came first with me-"
says her tear-stained letter. "Din-
ner every night included something
that Daddy especially liked, the
children must be respectful, consid-
crate of him when he was tired,
they must remember his birthday.
They all love him dearly, as indeed
I door did.
"My younger son, now called by
the draft, is closely devoted to his
mother. But my unmarried daugh-
ter, Aida, thinks her father can do
no wrong. And he is doing wrong
now, my good, patient, generous
husband Of few years ago. Aida
works in his Office, and also working
there is a woman some 10 years
older than she, divorced, with boy
of five, very beautiful and unscrupu-
lous. She has my husband COM
pletely bewitched.
Feels Old-Useless.
"He began by being irritable and
unreasonable with me, and i'm
patient because I was so often nerv-
Gus, tired, and sensitive. I feel my
self to be old, gray, useless and
homely these days, and what ! see
in my mirror only confirms the inn
pressions. But need tenderness so,
and the security of my homel And
those are just the things he proposes
to take away. He is handsome, rosy,
strong and young at So, and seems
years younger than i.
"Tom wants divorce. He wants
to bring his young wife here and
have her keep house for him and
Aida when Don goes to camp in
June and 60 west to visit my
daughter when her baby comes. He
says I am to 60 to Reno, stay with
Betty as long as ! like, visit
anywhere I choose. ! cannot ex-
press to you the forlornness of this
prospect without him and without
any one of the children, who have
been all my world for so many
years! I am not baby, I am not
plying myself, but under no cir
cumstances could I compete in beau
ty and charm with fresh girl of
Is, who is fattering Tom to the point
when he is complete fool over
her.
"Alida is the sensible, practical.
l. A. 4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20

she loves both parents, but that as
Joan is madly in love with Daddy
and Daddy with Joan, and as no
body's happy under the present ar
rangement why not break it all up
and try the new one? When I cry
about this, and l can't help crying,
she says, oh, now, Mother, men
hate women to cryl Brace up. It'll
all come out right. You wouldn't
want to hold Daddy if he wanted to
be free, would your
81 don't know what 1 want.
Shame and pain and memories of
the days when my babies and hus-
band loved and needed me are so
mixed up in my heart that I seem
half-crazy. Will you tell me what
to do? Must surrender everything
these years have meant to me to
play the game'?"
The Path to Follow.
My dear Emily, playing the game
in this case means continuing in
your own home and your own life,
ignoring what you can of insult or
hurt, enduring the rest, keeping your
self as calm and friendly as if none
of these storms was raging over
you, and showing to an ungrateful
man the patience and kindness that
may be obtained in only one way:
the way of constant prayer.
What Tom is doing, thinking, ask
ing and planning is not your imme-
diate concern. What YOU do, think
and plan most emphatically is. See
that you make the most of yourself
in every way. Even a middle-aged
woman can be a pleasant sight, if
she is freshly and appropriately
dressed; even gray hair is charming
if it is brushed to silky brightness
and trinity braided or curled. Your
interest in books, current events,
radio programs, gardens and flower
arrangements, the supervision of
meals, the details of club or hos
pital, prison or charity or orphan
age responsibilities, will reflect it.
self in a brighter outlook on your
own fortunate life. Brush aside the
absurdity of a man of SO embarking
upon new love adventure, tell
Aida you will not discuss it, and
assume once and for all the dignity
to which your useful and beloved
years entitle you.
Years of Harvest Time Ahead.
BY all means visit the married
daughter and welcome the grand
child. Make it a long visit. Make
much of Toms grandfatherhood;
perhaps they will name the baby
for Tom. Write Tom reports, ask
Aida for news of the household
in short, proceed as nearly as you
can along normal lines. Another
few months or a year at most will
see your physical and mental crisis
ended, and you will be in for years
of health and activity and high
spirits. The fifties are wonderful
years; to a woman like yourself,
who has earned the right to spend
her leisure in the ways she likes
best, they are golden harvest time.
But to weather this particular
time, you must steel yourself to
bear your husbands selfish incon-
siderateness. He will come back,
and you will forgive him. And if
the crystal vase of those early years
of trust and devotion has been bro
ken, it is for you to show the world
that the cracks weren't very seri-
Gus, that they could be mended, and
that you meant it when you said.
way back in 1914. ''for better or
for worse"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20
Should Be introduced

"Those new people across the
road seem to be very devoted" said
Mrs. Jones wistfully to the news
paper which hid her husband.
A rustic of the paper was the
only reply she got, but she was used
to that kind Of response. q
EVERY time he goes out he kisses
her, and goes on throwing kisses all
down the road. Edward, why don't
you do that2n
s.Mei'' snorted the man behind
the news. 81 don't know herl"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20
LOST AFFECTION

What Would you do il your husband
fell in love with another woman?
You'd you give him up, or would you
live a heart-breaking existence, knosU-
ing he no longer cared for you? Kath-
leen Norris offers a far happier solI-
ton to a woman who has to face this
problem after q years Of married life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20
Overcast

overcast
The Hollywood film director who
had lunched very unwisely returned
to the studio for an interview with
q distinguished author. His visitor
was waiting. The director sat
down and took up what he thought
was a manuscript, but what, in
reality, was the local telephone di-
rectory. This he studied gravely for
some moments before saying:
"Say, this isn't bad lii tale, but
you'll have to cut down the number
of characters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20
By KATHLEEN NORRIS

w THEN a man, after twen-
w ty years of marriage,
v gets tired of his wife,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20
HARD WORK

Mistress Sarah, be sure you put
plenty Of nuts in the cake.
Sarah Deed I amt goin' to crack
no more nuts today. Nah jaw done
aches sure 'nough already.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-06-20
SEE DEMONSTRATION

see DEMONSTRATION
II can't tell you how thrilled am
with the performances. labor saving
features, and beauty of my new
NESCO Kerosene Range.
Before You buy, insist on seeing these
new NESCOS demonstrated and
learn about their many convenience
features and their fine cooking and
baking qualities. You'll find just the
model to fit your individual needs"
simplifled operasioW
''The large, scientifically designed
oven has q reliable heat indicator and
Il fully insulated with efficient glass
wool. Fuel tanks are easily accessible
and powerful burners provide in-
slant heat In various desired degrees.
There's an enclosed storage space for
Idle utensils and removable burner
tray that keeps the stove and floor
clean without back-breaking drudg-
cry. Staggered burners allow me to
use 8 large utensils at the same time
and the convenient table top provides
much needed extra working space"
Declare a housewives holiday and
hurry doIpn TO see the neEO NESCO
Ranges at your dealer tod0yi
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09
DICKY MODS

I beckoned 10 Dieky and handed
him the receiver
ASK him what to do about
lillian" ! whispered, and he
nodded comprehendingly as he
closed the door OF the booth.
The colloquy was short this
time. and when ne came out Of
the booth again his hrows were
knitted as they always are when
something is pulling him
Dad saws there will ne no use
In telephoning Lillian tonight.
He talked TO Harry tonight, and
Harry told him that LII, taking
Miss -Whitlock with her. had
gone out, ostenSiblv to a cinema,
at the nurses urging. But
Harry feels sure that she j. fol-
lowing out some line of investi-
cation OF her own, and he does
not know when she will he back.
She asked Harry to stay I'm the
house while she was gone, so
that II Marion should call. he
would he there"
l Choked back sudden tears al
the thought of the lonely. heart
breaking vigil Marlon'S mother
and stepfather were facing. and
my husband gave me comfort
ing pat upon my shoulder
II know, old dear" he said
comprehen5,inglv but there's
nothing we can do about H."
WORST OF ALL
That's the worst of IL ALL"
/ said, "our utter helpleSsness."
II wouldn't say that my nus
band answered. "Nhen YOU see
Mary tonight. you are likely to
find out some exceedingly Valu-
able clue. BY the way, Dad says
that no matter how late the
hour, you are to telephone him.
using his private phone, of
course, then the rest Of the
family won't he diSturbed-and
report 20 him what Il says. In
cidentally. Mary will eat up that
n thing"
"Yes, won't she ." I answered
with an absent little smile al
the memories OF MarN'S love of
melodrama which his words
called up. But 1 really was pay
Ing little heed 10 what he was
saying. All my attention was
focused on Lillian's absence from
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09
A Sequel TO Marriage Meddlers

home. In what strange paths
were her feet wandering in
search for her child?
Dad agreed with me-" Dicky
went on. that you must get a
good sleep tonight, and go over
10 LIS early tomorrow. pre-
pared to stay as long a. Is nee
esSary. He seems to think lii
will need you tomorrow, sorely."
why q" asked IN quick
alarm Has he heard anything
Neutrality-suspicious. Marion
! did not dare put more Of my
fear into words. but my husband S
reinsurance was prompt.
Not thing, disturbing. or
otherwise" he Sai1 AT least,
II he has, he's keeping II 10 him
self"
Then why should Lillian need
me specially tomorrow -
asked.
Dlcky heSitated percepuhly.
and ! knew instantly that some
tninC drastic was facing my old
friend
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09
Pitfalls Of Love By Adele Garrison

Harry" ! faltered IN quick
alarm
yes" Dicky answered gravely,
Dad say-that- Harry is getting
ready to take up his own line
of Investigation, and probably
will start tomorrow. You know
what that means"
CONTINUED Tomorrow
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09

i the essence
in this par
tic III ar I'M
dertaking."
o h +, o (
e q u rse !
mustn't talk
10 them" !
told h j m
promptly but
j was an ef-
fort TO get
the words out
Cheerily for
I would have
given much
10 have heard
the boyls h
- q q = n
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09

Junior and Roderick in eager
questioning. and the pra',le Of
nv small daughter. Faith
THAT IL wise" my father an
swered- added warmly Thank
you-and understand. my dar-
ling. Now, good-by. MAY l
speak 20 Richard again, please -
"Of course" / said taking my
dismissal philosophically I'm
call him"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09

THE CHILDREN are per
fectly we'll" my father reas-
sured me. "as are all the rest
of us. I would like Ia have
you talk 10 them. but--don't
you think II might upset them
they do not expect it--and time
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09

IL BoastinC
2i- Tracts ~ wood and.
23-sluEElsh,
1d-Sharpens a razor.
2T-R0rn
gs-Planet
3a-Lone drawn speech,
3i-AgricuituriEt.
81 Plant
33-Covering with = narrow band.
34-Amicabie relations
55--Cut the outer part from
81 Beats The wings with Impotence.
80 Level
50 Permits
43-Dry. - ptne.
48-Greek letter.
47zConcerninE
- Indefinite article
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09

Answer to yesterdays puzzle.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09

HORIZONTAL
Run hare in Washing
-Wtdelf known.
ll-FursueE
- Layer
tt--lntenstional language.
Is Tasteful
i7-Note Of the scale
is--Part # curved line.
20 Territories.
n Evergreen tree.
y Persian fairy.
- Place
25-Sacred
rs Poem
2s Sensitive 70 pain.
90 Wild growth
30-Melody
3i--Conflagration
30 Best
81 Breathe quickly.
35-Through
s6-Pierce with dagger
- Init II work
80 Savage
a. Mineral spring
g. Par Of to be-
90 Thin
So Prouaun
as Pertaining 20 grsin
IS Gaseous hydrocarbon.
So Buid
5i-Airs.
VERTICAL
Fragment
TASKS
SUN god.
4-Utiize
#eor1tfH ~ flower.
6-Winnowe
DANISH tsrr-toriat division.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09
KING OF the ROYAL MOUNTED

~ eoATS STDCk RleHT UNDER THAT HOLE N TuE
LCS9- HEA HsH--Nt'EN HE SEES THESE PRETTY
FLAMES LEIL CONE 10 AN I'LL az CEAoN Ia IA
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-09

Sciences west Terrors
Aimed at war of Total De
struction." Gases More Horrible
Than ANY Ever sed Before,
Delayed Action Poisons, Bac-
terial Death MistS. Crop De-
stroNing Insects and Blights,
Flame Gases and other Night
mares Of the Laboratories Wait
ing for the Signal When the
Real "All Out" Comes. Read
This Startling Double Page IL
Illustrated Feature In The Amer
lean Weekly. the Magazine Dis
tributed with Next sundays j.
sue OF The Detroit sunday
Times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
NEW EXAMINATION
 PLAN SUGGESTED
Draftees, Volunteers May Be Called Before Board
 of Physicians

Local Selective service draft boards are contemplating inaugurating a new system of physical examinations for draftees whereby volunteers and selected youths will be examined in the same place simultaneously.
 Currently the plan being used is considerably different than the one under consideration. Tonight, fol- lowing the regular procedure, local youths will be given physical exams by a registered physician at his of- flee.
 Under the proposed new plan sev- eral physicians would be in attend ance the same night at the same place and examine a much larger number of youths. Presently only one night week is set aside for exams and only when an order is pending. Under the new plan 1t is believed the results will be more beneficial to the draft boards and selected youths and prove more ap- pealing to the assigned physicians.
 Connecticut will be asked to sup ply 1919 men in the army's fourth requisition which will begin Febru- ary IS, the day after the third in- duction ends, it was announced this morning.
 The new induction period will come so close on the heels of the third draft because Fort Bragg, N. C., where 5000 of the New England draftees will be assigned, will be ready for occupancy at that time. In the fourth draft New England will be asked to assign 4592 men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
BY ELMER c. WALZER IIInited Press Financial EditOrl


 New York, Jan. 28.-(UP)-Activ- ity in railroad shares featured an otherwise quiet, firm stock market today.
 Atlantic Coast Line featured in activity. rising A to 17 1-8. Pere Maruuette Prior Preferred made a new high at 51 up 11z. Southern Railway issues were actvie and strong. Small gains were noted in Santa Fe, New York Central and Southern Pacific.
 Steels had minor gains. Wheel ing Steel rose nearly a point. Ana conda was firm. Chrysler and Gen. erla Motors had minor advances. Paramount was active. Mail orders held steady. Douglas Aircraft rose nearly point.
 Continental Baking issues were firm with the preferred up a point. Ingersoll Rand Preferred gained nearly 3 points and the common more than point. Numerous spe- cial issues were up a point or more.
 Four other issues and half point gains, Savage Arms at 46, Ameri- can Tobacco B at 71A, Pere Mar uuette Priro Preferred at 50, a new high, and Atlantic Coast Line 1894
 Minor gains were noted in Lima Locomotive, Chrysler. U. s. Steele, Santa Fe, General Electric, Com monwealth Edison and Consolidated Aircraft
 Insignificant losses were made by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
COSMOS
 by Iron Quill

God of our fathers, known of
 old
 Lord of our far-fiung battle
 line
 Beneath whose awful hand we
 hold
 Dominion over palm and pine Lord God of hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget-lest we forget!
 CANADA
 Some years ago while this writer was passing through Cal gary, Canada, he attended Sun day afternoon session of the Pub- lie Forum, conducted by an Eng fish lady in a local playhouse. The session was opened with the British National hymn, God Save the King" The audience stood on their feet and not one voice was silent. The volume of sound was strong enough to al- most raise the roof. But after the meeting, this writer suggested that the following Sunday the meeting be opened with the Canadian National hymn, % Canada, and close with God Save the King"
 When, however, the organ play ed the first bars of the Canadian National hymn, the audience stood up, but only a few voices joined in the hymn. The truth broke with startling vividness on the committee, the Canadians did not know the words of their own national air. So the Sunday fol- lowing printed copies of % Can ada" were circulated among the audience, and the results were satisfactory.
 KISS THE FLAG"
 In normal times London's great Hyde Park is free to open air forums, and anyone with pana- cea for political ills can stand upon soap box and ventilate his views. Some time before the World War this writer was pass ing through the park, and paused to listen to a labor agitator who mounted on soap box delivered a scorching tirade against the Brit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
BOY SCOUT WEEK STARTS FEB. Z
Troop B Lines Up COm= memOratiOn Program;
 Service Parade Due

Scoutmaster Frank Duren of Troop No. 32, Boy Scouts of America, attached to the local corps of the Salvation Army, announced last night that plans are just about com pleted for the observance of Scout Week from February 7th to 18th. On Friday at TOO p. m., the Scouts will have skating party and on Saturday night the Patrol Leaders are participating in a Leaders Course scheduled to be held at Wilby High school. The boys have all been invited to take part in the Divine Service parade to be con- ducted at 6:30 D. m. in the Chapel on Cherry street on Sunday. In this service the boys will be given an opportunity to rededicate them selves to observance of the Scout oath and laws. Monday night is down on the program as charter night. Representatives from Scout headquarters will be present and will publicly hand to the boys their registrations for another year. Major Clifford c. Brindley of Hartford headquarters of the Army is to speak that night The parents and friends of the Scouts are being invited as special guests that even- ing. and the mothers will be asked to assist in providing refreshments which will be served after the cere- monies.
 Michael Swata, of Naval Recruit ing headquarters in Waterbury, has agreed to show the Scouts several Navy films on Wednesday evening, February 18th, at TOO p. m. The Girl Guard Troop is being invited { othiS event ard each boy and girl has been asked to bring at least one friend of Scout age. Thurs day night the boys will be all by themselves. and an informal program of games. athletics, and general fun Is being arranged by the Scout master. The Scout committee which is assisting actively In the plans of the Army's Scout Troop include the following members: Nils Hiding, Raymond Ladden, secre- tary; Charles Rietdyke. treasurer; Edward Ayotte. Joseph Donahues Harold Fitzgerald. Paul Duren and Harry Dengston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
FIVE COMPANIES
 RESPOND TOCALL

Five companies responded to a fire at the apartment of MT. and Mrs. Vincent Spinelli on the first floor at Il Bishop street shortly after l o'clock this afternoon. The fire was noticed by MT. Spinelli who immediately extinguished it and in the attempt suffered first degree burns of the right arm. He received treatment from Deputy Chief Mar tin J. Campion. Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh was in charge of the fire apparttus.
 Lieut.. Eugene Legge, of the fire marshal's office, said that no ap- parent damage resulted and blamed the cause to an overflow of the kitchen range oil burner.
 Last night firemen from head quarters extinguished rubbish blaze across the street from the station in the rear of the Chamber of Commerce building at 2 Field street. Hand extinguishers were played on the fire. No damage was done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

Damages totaling 60,000 are asked in four civil actions arising from an automobile accident in Lenox, Mass, January 12, 1940. Four boys, through their mother. Four boys, are plaintiffs in the suits. Thomas and John Richard Lane each seek s25 900 damages from the Citizens Manufacturing National Bank, Wa terbury, administrators of the estate of George w. Bacon, Waterbury, driver of the car in which the Lane children were passengers, Elizabeth Lane, mother of the boys, instituted the suit in their behalf. John Lane, father of Thomas Lane, seeks S5,000 damages, and John Richard Lane, father of John Lane, seeks 5000 damages.
 All complaints state MT. Bacon lost control of his car while descend- ing a hill and crashed into truck. Damages sought are for injuries the Lane boys allegedly suffered. At