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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08

or sleep. My mind is filled with
his detestable triumph, his snug
ness at home while I fight through
hot day after day down here. At one
moment 1 want to write her a scald-
ing letter, at another I find myself
weakening into tears of pity and
love. If she has really betrayed
me, I can never forgive her. But
how shall know? If she has just
been foolish-but no, those phrases
quote above mean more than that.
I am miserable. miserable, miser-
able. What position shall I take?
What can l do?"
You can do, my dear Captain
Jerome, what thousands of other
husbands and wives, with all sorts
of new problems to face, must do
after the war. You can come home,
meet your wife, look your changed
circumstances in the face, decide
where you will live and what line
of work you want to take up, find
house, settle down to matrimony and
forget the past. If you want to be
happy-if anyone wants to be hap
py after this war. it must be by a
heroic closing of doors. 1t may be
that Doris charm and beauty and
leisure were not proof against temp
tation. Well, you chose her for those
very qualities; you didn't want
sensible, modest, faithful little wom-
an who would keep your house and
your memory safe.
War develops abnormal situations.
in which men and women act as
they would never act ordinarily.
There is going to be an enormous
amount of Strengthening and adjust
ing to be done when the war is over.
1t is for every one of us to lessen
the grand sum total of that uncom-
Portable process as much as we
can. 1t is for every one of us
to overlook, forget, forgive in every
direction; not to demand explana-
tons not to rake up the past. not
to indulge suspicion and curiosity.
Doris is evidently little fright
ened herself at the length to which
she has carried this filtration But
being beautiful, young, idle and rich,
she will presently embark on an
other. Steel yourself not to bother
your head about them. When you
come back, expect welcome from
loving wife, build your lives to-
gether as if there had not been this
grim interruption. and whatever you
do after you have given peace
time marriage fair trial, let mat
tiers 60 on as they are now, and
solve tomorrow's problem when to-
morrow comes
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
Composing Concert Music
Found to Be Improbable

Composing concert music in
the United States is so un-
profitable that even the most sue
cessful composers have to earn
their livelihood in another occupa-
ton, says Golfers. A major or
chestra pays only from S25 to $50
for the right to perform a SYM
phonic work, while most choral
societies, small orchestras and
chamber music groups seldom
pay anything.
One famous symphony, although
performed many times by lead
ing orchestras, earned only SITS,
or 1920 less than the composers
expenses.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08

Less bacon will be needed to
season baked beans If it is run
through a food chopper before
adding to the beans.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
Cattle Beetles Breed in Lint

By doing thorough job Of fall
housekeeping, housewives can keep
down the damage done by carpet
beetles. In many cases of severe
infestation the breeding place of
these pests has been found in cold
air registers and similar places
where lint has been allowed to accu-
mulate over long period of time.
Eventually the larvae came out
and wandered around looking for
more food. For that reason, thor
ough housekeeping is essential to
eradicate these insects.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
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If the whiskS of your broom are
worn so short that they no longer
give clean service, cut all the sew
ing threads except the top row.
Then when the straws become too
short a second time, cut the top
row of stitches and resew closer
to the handle, using fine wire if
no needle is at hand.
When spiced peaches are opened
this winter, be sure to save the
Juice. 1t makes delicious basting
for broiled or Drowned sausages.
Cover discolored ceilings with a
solution of thick starch. Let it
dry and then brush off-and the
marks, too!
Orange or lemon rind may be
grated before squeezing the fruit
for juice and dried for later use.
After grating, place where it will
dry thoroughly and store in tight
container.
Add a teaspoonful of household
ammonia to quart of water. Use
this to sprinkle over ferns grown
In the house once or twice a
month. Ferns will take on a rich
green color.
Leather shoes that are difficult
to polish should be rubbed over
with cut lemon. They will shine
beautifully afterwards.
One high-wattage bulb is more
economical than several smaller
ones. One 1O0-watt bulb gives so
per cent more light than four
25-watt bulbs and uses the same
amount of current.
Less bacon will be needed to
season baked beans If it is run
through a food chopper before
adding to the beans.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
ACCOUNTING SUSPICION

Far harder to bear than tropi-
cal heat, calling insects and the
danger from the enemy is SOL
dier's haunting fear that his ,Uife
may be wandering from him in
his absence. When he has her
yelled admission in ,Uriting that
she has been untaithtul. the Bit
ter chagrin is almost n1addening.
What can | do, asks an I'M
fortunate officer. 81 am in a state
Of indescribable agony. cannot
eat or sleep. If she has really be.
trayed me, l can neuer forgive
her,"
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
ThisHome-Mixed
Cough Syrup Is
Most Effective
Easily Mixed. Needs No Cooking.

Easily Mixed. Needs No Cooking.
Cough medicines usually contain q
large quantity Of plain syrup-a good
ingredient, but one which you can
easily make at home. Take 2 cups Of
granulated sugar and 1 cup of water,
and stir few moments until dis
solved. Or use corn syruo or liquid
honey, instead Of sugar ). l'up.
Then get from any druggist ~
ounces Of Pinex, pour 1t into a pint
bottle. and add your syrup. This gives
you full pint Of wonderful medicine
for coughs due to colds. 1t makes a
real saving because it gives you about
four times as much for your money.
1t never spoils, and tastes fine.
This Is actually a surprisingly eff
fective. quick-acting cough relief.
Promptly. you feel it taking hold. 1t
loosens the phlegm, soothes the irri-
tated membranes and makes breath
ing easy. You've never seen anything
better for prompt and pleasing results
Pinex is a special compound of
proven ingredients, in concentrated
form. a most reliable soothing agent
for throat and bronchial membranes.
Money refunded If it doesn't please
you in every way.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
Can't Suing Classics

For more than two years, the
British Broadcasting corporation
has ruled off the air, in Difference
to listener sensibility, all jazz and
swing versions of themes which
have been taken from the COM
positions of the great masters,
such as Chopin, Schubert, Tchai-
kovsky and Wagner.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08

COME of the husbands who
~ are enduring terrible hard
~ ships in far away places
are naturally worried because
the little woman at home is hav-
ing such a hard, dull, lonely
time.
Other husbands have the prob
lem of Capt. Jerome Blank, who
writes me from Guadalcanal.
There is not man down here"
says his letter, who is not sick for
home. Every one of US talks of it,
dreams of it. Through heat and ia
Ggue, insects and prickly heat, long
hikes through rough grass, long
waits under the simmering midday
sun, the men talk of trees, and the
shady porch at home, and MONS
cooking. We know we have to get
through this and we'll get through it,
but Lord, how we want the day to
arrive when we can start for home!
well, what I'm writing you
about, Mrs. Norris, is my wife, Dor
is. I'm ~; she's % and extremely
lovely. Sometimes l don't dare let
myself think how lovely she is.
After a most unfortunate first mar
riage I was divorced II years ago;
six years later l met Doris, who
had also had an unhappy young
marriage. Both our former part
nerS have found other mates, so
that we felt entirely free to marry,
and for two years our love story
was unclouded and exquisite. Then
came the war, and I came out here.
Doris cried bitterly on the dark day
I said goodby to her, and the mem
DRY of her lonely little figure turning
away haunted me.
But now it's all different. She is
living in group of friends, who
like herself are idle, with plenty of
money. She is having a whirl of a
good time. It is all dancing, drink
ing, card games, country clubs. She
goes to races and night clubs, buys
new frocks and hats; is in Florida
with one friend, going to Santa Bar
bara with another; she visits a lux
urious Adirondacks camp and never
in her life had such a gorgeous
time
One Mans Name.
'Of late months the name of one
man has been in her letters, or rath-
er has been conspicuously dropped
from her letters. But my jealousy
supplies his name. He is a rich
and attractive young fellow, de-
barred by a mild stomach COM
plant from active service; idle,
amusing and INSCRIPTIONS. Dislike
of him and envy of him have been
burning me up for weeks; l cannot
get him and the thought of his ad-
miration of my wife, out of my
mind.
Nov comes letter from Doris
that has set me on fire. She is
making long stay with her moth
er, thing she never wanted to do
before. She says she is sorry and
ashamed little girl who played too
long with fire. and that when
come home there is something
must forgive her. Also l am not
to believe anything Margaret or Sal
ly write me. These are my sisters.
She says she is done with Tony
forever
Mrs. Norris" the letter ends,
"this has thrown me into state of
indescribable agony. cannot eat
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS
Shirtwaist Dress Good Standby

at shoulder and waist, set-in belt
are distinguishing details on this
attractive model.
Pattern No. 8625 comes In sizes "a.
So. 80. 40. AZ. "A. as and 4S. Size SO. short
sleeves. requires AS yards of 39-inch
material.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current war conditions. slightly more time
is required in filling orders for few Of
the most popular pattern numbers.
Send your order to:
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-12-08
Classic ShirtwaiSt

TOR smart good looks, the shirt
waist dress is tops. Its trim,
well fitting lines make it a stand
by in every wardrobe. Tucks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10
FOREWORD

The author, Col. Robert L. Scott Jr,
served under my command from July l.,
1912, to January 9, 1913, as commander OF
my fighter force. The only criticism OF his
actions as group commander tOas that he
consistently scheduled himself as a pilot
on all possible missions. He led all types
of combat missions but specialized in the
most dangerous, such as lOng-range flights
to srafe from minimum altitude Jap air.
drOmes, motor vehicles, and shipping deep
for me to forbid his participation in COM
bat missions in order to enable him to dis.
charge the many other duties OF a group
commander.
His story is a record OF persistence, de-
termination, and courage from early boy.
hood. Having determined early in life that
he had to fly, he Opercame all obstacles in
he tOGy to the attainment OF his ambition.
This story alone should be an inspiration
10 every American boy. Having become a
military pilot, his determined struggle to
meet the enemy and his glorious record
first, as "One Man Air Force" and later.
as commando, Of the american Fighters in
China, should be an Inspiration to all Amer
leans OF all ages.
Colonel SCOTS group Of fighters ALWAYS
operated against greatly superior numbers
OF the enemy. Often the odds ,oere fve to
one against them. Their planes and equip
menf ,cere usually battered by hard usage
and supplies were extremely limited. Both
Scott and his handful OF pilots had one re-
source in unlimited quantities-courage.
They also possessed initiative and a never
failing desire to destroy the enemy. They
Wore themselves out doing the york OF ten
times their number. They demonstrated
time and again that American pilots and
planes are superior to the Japs. The re.
suits which they achieved PROVE fndisput
ably that the enemy can be destroyed or
driven from China il adequate equipment
and supplies are made available. The Of.
fensive spirit displayed by Scott and his
early pilots lives on in the men toho re-
placed them. They impatiently a,oait the
sceapons needed to drive on into the heart
OF Japan and to final Victory.
C. L. CHENNAULT.
Major General, A. U. S.,
Commanding, 18th Air Force.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10
CHAPTER 1

Even the angels in heaven must
have shrugged their wings after the
few seconds Of my first fight. For
back home in Macon, Georgia, in
1920, I must have been, even at age
twelve, the "vandal' type. There /
climbed the steeple of the Baptist
Church. and from the belfry took
twelve whitish pigeons, carried them
to a tent-meeting of Holy Rollers,
and at the tense moment of fanatic
prayer released them. can re-
member nearly splitting my sides
laughing at what happened-the
darkies were rolling on the sawdust
floor. They were rolling their eyes
and yelling, Gideon, Gideon-hal-
leluiah-glory, gloryi" suppose the
pigeons really did look Ike doves
Of peace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10
AUTHORS NOTE

My decision for the title Of this
book was probably made back there
in Running one afternoon as the
doctor dug those five rivet heads
from my back. They had been driv-
en- in when Jap explosive bullet
hit the armor plate behind my seat.
To keep my mind off the pain the
big Cantonese intern Of Doctor Man.
gets kept talking to me. He seemed
to find it hard to believe that I few
the little fighter alone - that I
dropped the bombs-fired the six
machine guns - changed the fuel
tanks = navigated and landed the
fighter. Finally, with disbelief in
his eyes, he looked at me and said,
Colonel, you are up there all alone
even talk over the radio when you
shoot the guns?" AS / waited for
him to go on with another question,
I heard the old doctor say, mo,
son-you're not up there alone-not
with all the things you come
through. You have the greatest CO
pilot in the world even if there is
just room for one in that fighter
ship-no, you're not alone"
/ believe when this war is over
that we will be closer to God than
at any time in the past. believe
this because I have seen instances
of real faith on all fronts. Take for
instance: Just the other day song
came out, Coming in on a Wing
and a Prayer" That could have
been conceived as title or as the
theme of the song only by some real
event. A ship landed with an en-
CINE shot away-the fuselage Quilted
by fire and the plane riddled with
bullets. One of the war correspond
ents hurried out to the wounded pi-
lot and asked, ''How in the world did
you bring this ship in p" The
pilot shook his head, smiled and re-
piled, II don't know-ask the Man
upstairs"
We who fly are going to get to
know that Great Flying Boss in the
sky better and better. My personal
ambition is that He permit me to
60 again into combat against the
Jap or the Hun; that He help me
just a little to shoot down a hun
dred Jap shipS-even a thousand.
Then I hope He let's me come back
to tell another story. I'm going to
name that one-the sequel to this
one-GOD rs STILL MY CO-PILOT.
r. L. S.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10
Out of Sight

Out Of Sight
Two men got on bus and sat
down. Later the bus became
crowded and one of the men closed
his eyes. "Heyl What's the mat
ter?" asked his friend, "are you
sick?" 'No," said the first, "but I
can't bear to see ladies stand"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10

These well proportioned shelves
were designed especially for anna
teur hop1ecEaffeTs to make, with
the simplest tools. A compass saw
from the five-andzdime. will cut
the curved shelYes Of the end units.
Because the shelves were de-
signed by hop1emaker, a simple
tmethod of cons fucting them with
me open dust Space at the bottom
was worked out and special
thought was given. to the width
and depth Of shelves SO that they
would have the maximum useful
ness and still be made Of stock
sizes Of lumber.
: NOTE. Pattern 270 gives full size pat.
tern for the curved shelves Of these book
cases and large diagrams with dimensions
,of all the straight pieces. ALSO a com.
plete list Of materials required and Illus.
trated directions for each step in the con.
struction Of the units. To get this pattern
enclose IS cents with name and address
and send direct to: 4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10

WHETHER you have a house
w Of your own or whether you
move often, unit book shelves are
the answer to many problem.
They may be scaled to fit almost
any space; you may add to them
as needed and they may be shift
ed from one place to another &C
cording to your mood. They may
start in the living room and end
in the children's room or In the
kitchen. The units may be divid-
ed, multiplied or used in various
combinations.
You need no special skill to
make the three units shown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10

GO YOU want a Corde bag! Too
~ expensive to buy? Then Gro
Chef either of the beauties pic
tured-inexpensive and easy to do.
Rich Corde bags crocheted in squares or
triangles. Pattern 936 contains directions
for purses; stitches; list of materials.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current war conditions, slightly more time
ia required in filing orders for few Of
the most popular pattern numbers.
Send your order to:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10
hats LucE

hats Luck
Spoofy-1 fell over 40 feet today
without getting hurt.
Goofy-Did you land on a
feather bed?
Spoofy-No, just stumbled
through a crowded street car.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10

A girls idea of a stepping stone
to success is generally a diamond.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10
Acid INDIGESTION

Relieved I'm minutes or double money back
When stomach acid causes painful. suffocat-
nrescr;Se ne edcnes Known for
symptomatic medicines like those in Bell ans
Tablets. No laxative. Bell-ans brings comfort in
Nffy or double your money back return Of bottle
10 ~. 25e at all druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-11-10
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Retired for Sure

Retired for Sure
Rastus-How come yo' all amt
workin' again, Sambo?
Sambo-Ah's retiah'd, Rastus.
Rastus-Retiah'd? Why yo' amt
got no money!
Sambo-Dat am right, Rastus,
but All was tiah'd befoah, and now
Abs tiah'd again, so Abs retiah'd.
No Barrier
Joan-l hear your neighbor sUas acct
dentally shot in the head ,Uhile hunt
ing. Is his condition serious?
Jasper-No, guess not. The bullet
just ,Oens in one ear and out the other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-30
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICT of WATERBURY. ss. PRO- BATE COURT, Dec. 26th. 1944. ESTATE of ANTONIO DiSTE- FANG. late of the town of Wa terbury, in said district, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request. ed to make immediate payment to
 GIUSEPPE DiSTEFANO,
 Executor. 30 Bronson St., Waterbury, Conn. Per Order of Court
 Attect:
 JOHN J. HOWARD. 12-2s-3t Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-30
159O--WBRY.-96

 Warren Sweeney, News 11:05-Let's Pretend 11:10-The Billie Burke Show 12:00-Theater of Today 12:30-Stars Over Hollywood 1;00-Grand Central Station 1:25-News
 1:3O-Report To The Nation 2:0G-Of Men And Books 2:15-Turning The Tables 2:30-Carolina Hayride 5:00-This Land Is Bright 3:30-Syncopation Piece 3:45-Orange Bowl Preview 4:00-Report From Washington 4:15-Report From Overseas 4:3O-Assignment Home 5:00-Philadelphia Orch. 6:0O-Quincy Howe and the News 6:15-People's Platform 6:45-The World Today 6:55-A Musical Highlight 7:00-The Mayor of the Town 7:30-America In The Air S:00-The Kenny Baker Show S:30-The FBI In Peace and War Si55-Bob Trout and the News 9:00-Your Hit Parade 9:45-symphony of Melody-Allen 1O:15-Here Comes Elmer 10:45-Talks Il :00-News 11:10-Local News 11:l5-George Olson Orch. 11:30-Les Brown Orch. 12:00-News
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-30

For the 18th consecutive year the National Broadcasting Company will broadcast play-by- y-play &C., count of the famous Rose Bowl game Monday, Jan. (NBC, 4:45- 7:30 p. m.,) And for the 9th. con- secutive year, Bill Stern, NEG Di- rector of Sports, will be on the fif- ty-yard line for NBC's exclusive coverage of this classic of the grid- iron season.
 The Bowl game this year will bring together two of the greatest civilian teams in the country, Southern California and TenNessee Both have impressive records, and the contest will mark the second time since Pearl Harbor that an Eastern and Western representa- tive will meet to fittingly climax California's Tournament of Roses.
 David Harding-Counterspy' had been trying to arrest a very clever German agent for years, but with out success; the agent walks into the "Counterspy" headquarters and amazingly enough, asks for protec- tion in "The Case of the Smoke Screen Spy" on Monday, Jan. l, at g D. m, over Station WATR. His explanation baffles Harding" for a while but the sleuth realizes that . deadly red herring is being drag ged across the trail. Don Mo Laughlin plays the title role in the series directed by Bill Sweets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-30
NOTICE

TRicT of WATERBURY, ss. PRo- EST RATE TM GogRP Dt psSi ISwRESIcE sisSI l''t. 5 PRENDERGAsT, late of the town of Waterbury, In saIa district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors Of said estate to exhibi thlr claims for settlement. Those who neglect 10 present their accounts, properly atteHted, within snid time, will bo debarred recovery. All persons indebted Co said estate arc reQuost- cd Co make immediate payment 10
 FRANCIS E. FElfLleY,
 Adminintrat0r. tol Meadow St, Waterbury, Conn. Per Order of Court
 Atfonti
 MxR0UnRITn N. TAHy, tas3n-ft Asst. sCiefk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-30

Jean Tighe, new singing star, scored so sensationally during her Lombardo guest appearance a couple of weeks ago that she has been signed as the permanent feat ured singing attraction of the new series of WATR-WJz Blue Network broadcasts of Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians which has its premiere New Years Day, Monday, January 1, at 10:00 p. m.
 Discarding it's musical auto- graphs" form at the new Lombardo program will consist of three long medleys of tunes of the past, pres ent, and future. Miss Tighe will sing one song in each of the medleys.
 The new program will be heard every Monday at 1000 p. m., EWT., and the final musical autographs show will be heard tonight, Decem- Der 30, at 10:00 p. m.
 What makes Tallulah tick? Hed- da Hopper will try to answer that question when she pays a Hats Of" tribute to the unpredictable Miss Bankhead on the "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood program on Monday, January l, at 7:15 p. m., over CBS stations. The cinema world reporter has some untold an- ecdotes to relate about the vivacious actress.
 Saturdays "Gag -Of-the-Day"
 At Hollywood night spot, singer Dick Haynes met his dim-wit friend Luther Twitch sporting a shiny gold medal. "Is that some thing new, Luther?" asked Haynes, admiringly.
 ''Oh, I'm hero-I saved girl"
 How did you save a girl?"
 Last night I went out with two girls, and I saved one of them for tonight!'