FORGETFUL MAGGIE H, DEAR, dear, oh, dear” snid Ma “whatever will 1 do, I've lost my stocking and I'in get- ting dressed to go to the party, “It's one of my Dear me, where can it be? “Where could that stocking She looked and she looked looked. She pulled out her bureau drawers, she pulled out things from her shelves, oh, veel EEL best stockings, too. ”" go? and she Qut to Everyone. looked under chalrs, behind chairs, behind the bed. looked everywhere, and she kept calling out to everyone, “Please look for my anyone find my stocking?” Then she began calling “I'll give a penny to finds my stocking.” Quite often Maggie did offer a re- ward that, for thought It made people look for her things a lit. tle harder, and she was apt to ber things. Not for long, put them somewhere membered, For instance, “Now, I'll candy the mantlepiece instead of on the She bed, She under the Can stoc king. out: anyone who like she lose t she had re- of course, bu else than If she sald to herself: and put my to eat after lunch on remeber piece of side —————— ae ————— CTHE WHY of SUPERSTITIONS By H. IRVING KING ONIONS HE superstition ¢ of * all over the United medical virtues to onions peutically, they do not possess, superstitions vary In different tions but ascribe great power over disense the onion. In some parts of New England it is said that if you hang a row of fon a door guarded against the entry which might visitor. As threshold the any infectious which he may themselves, Therefore no accaunt eat onlons over a door, nssign thera The "OC. States which, all to on- ha dis- will any into it Crosses the or conta house of brought visitor onions 18 over the ease be by a the door Ei ous d of him you must on which have been hung The onion superstition comes down us from the Egyptians by way of the Lating. The Italians sometimes carry an onion in their pockets sas a protection against the evil eye which, according to an old Neapolitan writer, is very effective because “the devil respects the onion, the ancients having adored it equally with him. self.” By “the ancients” he evidently means the Egyptians with whom the onion was a sacred plant—a sort of vegetable god, powerful to protect if properly propitiated. The string of onions over the New England door way would make a citizen of Thebes in the reign of Rameses feel quite at home. (® by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) the over “dra ww igonge have out nto to “People who know what makes the wheels go round sometimes find out what stops them.” board, room for I'll be going Into the living right after dinner,” then would be sure to be looking for it the sideboard and would be saying: “But I'm sure it must be on the side. hoard, for | thought it would much better to have it in the where | was finishing my dinner.” So Maggle offered a penny reward for the stocking. It was true they things more when ward, It was hard on Maggie's allowance to have to offer so many rewards, but then she was always taking up every one's time in looking for things! jut the stocking, all by itself, back of the washstand where Maggie hadn't looked, where it had fallen when Mag gle had left them there when she had get up In the morning they'd all ready for the party, was quite sad and felt quite absurd, “She found the other stocking which ght on the look for me,” she on be so room did she hunt for her offered a re 80 he and she ob washstand the wns ri didn’t jected. “Or maybe didn't that she had pleked the other stock. ing up from the washstand. “But how can she say that I'm lost? I didn’t run away. [I'm right here, 1 can't go anywhere without'a leg to take me, “1 couldn't been anywhere, go anywhere. “Dear me, be found.” And then, Magg bered the stocking been on the washstand membered about It, looked back for the other stocking was, How glad she was have reward, She stocking she even know falling. 1 haven't intend to help and I don't dear me, | wish I could ie somel she had and she ow remem- on had re gshstand She of the wa and there It And she didn't to give a either. fortunate, and was glad to to not limp and useless the washstand. was indeed the stocking party and back of It was thinking. it was worn. (Copyright) 80 sO to lie, the stocking how little It 80 true, could do 000000000000 0000000D000000 How It Started By JEAN NEWTON OOUOOOCOVOVOVVVO000000C0O000 uy MAY exhilerate the surreptitious iy tramp rides in the car and doors to realize that In “Knight of the Road” wi have dubbed hin descended from the aristocrs In day call solicits the the ple nt humorously the whict “Knight same spirit in the vagrant a the term was applied agecoach days to the bold high wayman who took toll from travelers whom regarded as his legitimate prey. of occasional acts Kindness to his victims, or chivalrous action to women among characters took hold on popu Road” old st he Because of them, these lar imag: ination and romantic stories were wov en around them {ike the famous old English legends of the delightful out. law, Robin Hood. The original “Knight of the Road” however, tnkes us back still farther te no sham gentry, but to the true and literal knighthood of Europe dur ing and subsequent to the Crusades Our modern phrase had its beginning with their “Knight Errant,” “errant” meaning to wander, being derived from the old French errer, “to travel.” He was the wandering knight who after the objective of the Crusades had been removed, traveled through France and Spain In search of adven ture, of a mission, lance, (Copyright) of} cme Horse Centra! Feature of Gypsy Divorce Case The sacrifice of a horse was the central feature of a Scottish gypsy divorce 100 years ago. The animal was taken into the room of the wom. an concerned, and if it proved docile that was taken as an Indication that her behavior had not been very bad If. on the other hand, the horse be came violent she was considered to have been extremely vicious. Then the husband and wife wonld walk around the horse in contrary direc. tions, and finally part, walking north and south, never again to meet. The husband afterward at: the horse's heart at a solemn feast, and from time to time visited the grave to see that it hind not been disturbed. and to mourn over it. It was sald that there were occasions when the woman as well ag the horse wus sacrificed. 0 Still Hope Our generation has seen the first halting steps toward the abolition of war and more good Influences are at work In this direction than ever be- fore.—~The American Magazine. 0 Not Free Health Is not a gift of the gods, but is an Individual struggle.—W om- an’s Home Companion, 000000000000 00000000000000 Irene Bordoni 00000000000 000000000000000 — Dame Fashion Smiles B~ Grace Jewett Austin He was a pretty pink phant, and he had been nu right In this country, so that nationally speaking, he more hnportant to the United States than If he were alive, hed four tons and had been born In Asia, Right on the side of him, where If he were a real eleg cushioned might have Grace J. Austin. 1, wich a princess could ride, was a pottery basket which vias a safe place for the red, bl parlor matches artistic manufacturer pottery ele ide wis welg phant, a basket swung ue and that very has Miss Bordonl is among the Broad. way stage stars to enter the vitaphone pictures. She was born in Napoleon's homes town on the island of Corsica, went to Paris and won success, then came to the U. 8. A. She is to be seen in the singing, dancing and talk. ing screen version of her most recent stage success, “Paris.” seins Pos——— For Meditation 000000 By LEONARD A. BARRETT VOCOOOOOLOO0T RACE PREJUDICE one of the Indus- | astern city | reported of | udice under | A social worker In trial institutes in a large E recently two Instances § race pre} which came Lis personal super. wl The first wis that of a hoy eig years , Of Cae hteen age who secured a posit under an American of Het 3 Armstrong. The inl worker i ed for Mr, was aRsun name ther ered Inte Armstr were the su He disco that Mr. ander na ered a ise of ndyvance. that of a who He regis. | name of | ame was | mena ] h rmstrong, he was off that The other gave promi ment, Case wns boy of foreign pa his le tered ert Pow Boloskl rentage isure time in boxing. for a contest under the ers, while his real n His explanation for the act “Had 1 registered for under the name of Boloskl, my nome was called, the erowd yelled, "Kill the wap.’ but sn Powers wa Hows: inye 8 announced the Pio ‘Atta boy I’ Ine like these occur frequent. ly in the and social world, The enthusiasm and plock of many a boy is smothered for the reason that before he can even get a chance to demonstrate his ability he must first | overcome a deep race prejudice, If he is a foreigner, that ia has a foreign name though of American parentage, particularly Italian and Polish, he is fit once assigned fo servile work, while the other fo even though he may have less ability, Is given the posi. tion of trust and opportunity. In the social world wealth may In some In- stances overcome the barriers set up by race prejudice, but without this as set world of social and cultural values is practically closed to the Swinskis and Boloskis, In spite of the fact when we desire to enjoy fine music, we must go to hear the product of Italian schools and for art and many cultural realities we are de pendent upon talent other than that which our own country produces. Theoretically we claim that all men are born equal and have an equal right to the opportunities and advan tages this country affords: but, does It work out in practice? The elimina- tion of race prejudice does not argna for the equality of advancement re- gardless of ability, but it does plead for an equality of opportunity for all who claim the privileges of American citizenship, (E by Western Newspaper Union.) same | selled " idents isiness How, the (@ by McClure Newspaper Syndicate) Not far away was a pink-clad adorable boy who had just learned that week arkuble feat of turning somer- me Fashion hb 1d the one from the pink ele baby, rem much and suit was not comfortable doubit that becoming pink the rom of wearing, udying the hard Hovey, after Civil war access to many Er way that wis she which baby Just lately has been st Lic who was a baby just times, and she had baby pictures of Lim. and much waists underwear, It is very Im- probable that he could turn a somer- all by himself a! two years old It Is a genuine glory for American babyhood that the dsy of the little romper bere, he very ne ny after seeing the elephant nd he pink nretty pink. eeked young ; i in perfectiy bo aj erial. It was little ow dress of mat sleeveless ane had pretty upo there of litt It had a nar row helt { ik ith a small R row ne Crystng round buckle: It a8 ide plaits at the is a appy 1 lor as pink is year, she saw a thie other aching her morning, wearing a white with maize fell to he possessor of but the bright spirit o maize made it the hecoming possible Fabrien have lesson well. There Is nor a sober naize short jacket When close enough meet, the malze-wearer proved to grandchildren f the golden mos aAMmers their “piekle” snake” the grand never a while even of the green “ashes of roses” mothers has become we orchid” flower for the . 192%, Western Newspaper Unlon.) Tussah Scarf Draping Is Like Gypsy Girdle A very smart sports ensemble for summer is this Rodier jersey tailleur which features a tussah scarf draped like a gypsy girdle at the hips; a sim. flar scarf at the neck may be worn, Organdie Is Combined With Printed Batiste OLD FOLKS SAY DR. CALDWELL WAS RIGHT ip The basis of treating sickness has not changed sines Dr. Caldwell Medical College in 1875, mor since he placed on the market the laxative prescription he bad used in his practice He treated constipatic n, headaches, mental depression, sour stomach and other entirely by means of simple vegetable laxatives, herbs and roots. These are still the basis of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, ins and left biliousness, indigestion, indispositions of ser nd vig the r ¢ or constip and for you, in a mild Dr. Caldweil's chances with The And as you can and safe way by Byrup Pe psin, why get results using take Showing a colorful frock fashioned in | the basque model and made of printed | batiste combined with crisp organdie | of the same shade of rose. Black pip. | ing trims the collar, pockets and scal. | oped hemline, Printed Crepe Serves as Foumation for Lace! As Aa i frock, | Une sees | iace | msquerade nted crepe, serving ck lace black us use of various | ilo tion | in sports | been the hab- | trod uc arts clothes the rahle Duct ed only with summer pron atin, 8a term once associat. bri has in | more general use that | nonsheer sliks so suitable for this and that, PER = jes, become or less now are silhouette for rainy days very attractive The in the are both those designed to be fashionable resorts, and plainer rubberized fabrics, in pretty colors and are smartly yet are moderate in price. The poncho, | purposes, is par decorative, and some of the and more formal coats are quite lovely in color and very modish in cut. A French model of white water. proof moire, fulllength and carrying a belt, one of rubberized crepe de chine with a scarf collar, and another of washable kid In a soft shade of green are among late models from Paris Hats of these same materials are made In the felt styles, and some new shapes are made of duck or linen stitched in parallel lines, checks or other patterns. Galoshes are unlined and are to be had in ornamental cel ors, A Parisian house is sending some delightful accessories copled from those at the Lido-Venice such as large flat bags of linen and rubberized ma- terial, one of which, with a gay stripe, has space under the top for a short umbrella to match. New Chokers Are Made From Novel Materials A Chanel choker—which also comes in necklace length——is made of wooden rondels strung together and separated by exquisitely carved crys- tals in oval and globular shapes, The rondels come in natural tones and stained effects, while the crystals are white, clouded or In pastel shades. Moonstones and black onyx are used in choker and pin sets for wear with the black and white ensembles and for wear with the all-white cos- tume. The beads are round In shape, the onyx ones being faceted while the moonstones are smooth and shiny, Lelong Is using silk and leather cords for his new sports jewelry. Two or three strands are used, with modernistic flat pendants, the whole giving a collarette effect. In some only a pendant arrangement is used. Bracelets to match are made, dec New ACCOSSOries summer worn at the those of which come made which serves several ticularly slickers A bottle will all can last several months and use it. ‘It is pleasant to the taste, gentle in action, and free from narcotics, Elderly people find it ideal All drug stones have the ge nerous bottles, or write rup Pepsin” Dept. EB, Monticello, mf inois, . for free tris bottle. Servant Problems Betiaiiios sishop E, D. zon told a story in an dress In Nashvill “A little girl,” he began, “came } frog e rst isit to Sunday sch nne y yori in a : 48 80 HEN damp days, sudden changes in weather, or expos- ure to a draft makes joints ache, there is always quick relief in Bayer Aspirin. It makes short work of headaches or any little pain. Just as effective in the more serious suffering from neuralgia, neuritis, rheumatism or lumbago. No ache or pain is ever too deep-seated for Bayer Aspirin to relieve, and it does not affect the heart. All druggists, with proven directions for various uses which many people have found invaluable in the relief of pain. ASPIRIN Aspirin Is the trade mack of Barer Bayer Manufacture onosorticavidester of Balicylicscid Goodbye to Good Toffee Max Steur, the well known New York lawyer, sald on the Derengaria: “Gondbye to good coffee till we get back to God's own country again. “Every time I drink English or French or German coffee | think of the Oxford headwalter who muttered to his nssistant: ‘*That finicky American customer at the window table has ordered spe il, fresh made coffee, Keep him walt. ing 20 minutes” Men never experience, get too old to acquire orated with metal In buckle styles, CANT PRAISE IT ENOUGH Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Lydia E. Rikon oxciable Kingston, Mo.~“T have not taken anything but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. pound for 18 months and I cannot praise it enough. have taken four bottles of the Veg table Compound and now I and strong and fee 1 oo 1 pister-in-daw to take it after baby came and she is at I cannot praise Harnie V. Easrix Missouri.
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