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The first news I'd had of Bill since
we had both left school came in an |
urgent invitation to come and live
with him a few weeks In “the great |
heart of nature.” From the post
mark on the letter “the great heart
of nature” appeared to be along a
river in the northeast part of the
United States, The name of the
river, and that of the village through
which it ran, were on the outside of
the envelope. 1 had liked Bill a lot |
when we palled around together, and,
as 1 was out of a job 1 packed up a
kit containing what I thought might
be needful, purchased a rallroad
ticket and set forth. What Bill's job
or avocation was 1 did not know.
But he appeared to be able to feed |
an extra mouth for a while, and 1
was willing to take a chance.
I arrived at midnight, but he was |
waiting for me. Around and
the station was a midnight pall, back |
of which 1 supposed the great heart
of nature was beating solemnly, We
talked of old times as he drove me |
through a road neither side of which |
was visible, but surface
of which was a lit Ar- |
rived at his abode, a two-room log |
shack, offered me a drink, and |
observed : i
the bumpy
Hine
#1 iran
Le UnNsSeting.
he
“I'll show you around the place in |
the morning. Tell you about it, too. |
But you're tired and sleepy now i
There's your shakedown in the cor- |
ner. Roll in, for we'll be up and |
doing at daylight.”
I think I fell asleep instantly, but
not asleep for long. 1 was awak-
ened by the impact of a body of
some sort on my stomach and thrust.
ing forth a protecting hand my fin-
gers came into contact with some-
thing furry. Naturally I yelled. Also
I sprang nimbly out of bed
“What's up?” inquired Bill drows
lly “Did Jake bother you?”
“If Jake weighs about four pounds
and is covered with fur he did,” 1 re
plied. Who is Jake?”
“No harm In him. He's just a
tame badger. Go to bed, Jake, and
behave yourself.”
The ray of a flashlight investigated
the darkness, and rested at last on
two shining greenish eyes in the core
ner. “Take a look at him, and you
wor't worry about him. I'll tell you
more in the morning.”
The tones were reassuring, but 1
remembered that as the flashlight
made its circuit It had revealed sev
eral other pairs of optics, some
green, some red, some yellow, and
all apparently directed at me.
“What Is this?" I asked. “A zoo?"
“I'l tell you In the morning
when"
“You'll tell me right now,” I sald.
“If I'm in a den of wild animals I
want to know It.”
“They aren't wild. They're just
a few friends of mine I have made
in the heart of nature. You'll
be pals with ‘em when you get to
know them. Now go to sleep like a
them in the morning.”
I might have attempted to follow
this advice, had not I put my hand
on the blanket in order to locate the
portion of the bed from which I had
emerged. The hand met
hing cold and
was the sound of a low
neighborhood.
“What's that? I ered.
“Probably lob, He
get acquainted. Take him
scruff of the : and put hi
the blani
quietly
with some
and there
growl In its
clammy
Just wants to
by
h you ane
daybreak. ust
weitedl.™
demanded.
“Dan't
81
fy
i
would
was
Besides there
intain lion around
and if they
can't tell what they'll do.”
I made up my mind that it
better to bear the fears that I
mot
a
gathered the blanket about me
irousing a snarl from Bob as 1 did
80, wrapped it around me up to my
chin, and sliding quietly to the floor
lay awake for the remainder of the
night,
Just at daylight 1 was awakened
by a sensation of smothering and
found that it was necessary to re
move a moderately heavy black ob-
Jeet from my chest before I could
rise. ‘he black object gave a snort
as he was evicted, and scurried away
ing sound, and 1 observed with con-
siderable pleasure that it had leaped
to Bill's bunk and aroused him.
But the dispute I had anticipated
did not take place. Instead Bill said
sleepily: “That's right, old fellow,
crawl In and get warm.™ And 1
assent as it burrowed its way under
the bedclothes,
3y the dim light of the
examined my own
carefully, evicted a couple of squir.
rels and a garter snake, and shutting
out all possibility of approach, by
woods, where we could ohserve the
brutes in their own habitat.
Hardly had we gone ten steps from
door before a large
NOGRe
pa stood for a minute eyeing us
ET ~
“They
But suppose one of
wounded
“Well, then we'd climb a tree. And
ive to hurry.”
3 4
then
Bin
iii
remembered
revealed to that
that as a boy 1
needed somebody to help hi
ii
fond f
of adventure, an
a farmer ten 1
observed In his a
api
|
thins
ant
¢ You would grab at a ch
he sald, “I've got
¥. and 1 think we
pried
RE
happen
wi 1if
id
ils wars
san rule
0
t I was sorry to dis
him, so when 1]
town | pers i n man who
done me a dirty trick and
thought 1 had forgotten It to go up
and help Bill out. 1 hope he enjoys
himself as much as 1 did
& 1
however, got
{ back t«
il Byndicate ~W Bervios,
Marvelous Dwarf Trees
Only the Japanese cultivate the
unique art of growing dwarfed trees
in pots for room decoration. Some
times these little trees, even after
hundreds of years, sre less than two
feet In height, yet thelr proportions
of stem, branch, and leaf are pre
served with fidelity. Pots containing
groups of six or eight fine ones, sug-
gesting a forest, have frequently been
gold for thousands of dollars. —Ex-
change,
that breakfast was on the fire,
During the meal I learned that he
had been sent up here by some asso
clation for the study of biology In
the wild state, and that he had been
collecting and taming a few crea-
tures for observation. There being
no way to get out of the place till
that night I complied with his re
quest to take a walk through the
Skin To
dtching. hness,
cracking Soy reg
and improved with
soothing «
DN
esinol
Isn't it fortunate, a dietetic au-
thority remarks, that the sources of
Vitamin C are foods which almost
every one likes so well? The other
day I remarked that it was a good
thing that there was no danger of
getting too much Vitamin C. and that
we were past our fear of many acid
fruits in the day's dlet.
Of course there are persons who
find that these acid juices do not
agree with the condition of thelr di-
gestive tract. These are, however,
usually persons with some distinctly
abnormal condition, such as hyper-
acidity of the stomach or an irritated
condition leading toward ulcers
the stomach, Again the note which
1 have made so often! Hyper-acid-
ity and acidosis are two completely |
different conditions. Acid fruit julces
are acid only until after
and are alkaline after absorption
It is these natural acids which neu-
tralize acid products of the digestion
of such foods as ments and cereals,
Do not think, however, that
must eat quantities of these foods to
prevent acidosis, which is an uncom
occurrence when we have a
adequate diet. If we
enough fruits and vegetables to fur.
nish 3 vitamins
we will ju natural tee
of
digestion
you
mon
good LIB
us with inerals and
by disease
creates it the 1
é
Of
Baked Bananas With
Peel
Marshmallo
marshmallows
» or four
Baked Tomatoes.
Be 4 ’
kKed
iespooy
teasp ne
teaspoc
thin squa
pepper
ish the tomatoes
slice from the top,
from the center, and sprinkle the in
gide with salt. Make
| the cooked eggs (chopped), the salad
oil, salt and pepper, onlons and pars
ne cl
res
and
Cut
a thin
not reason out the cause of
this unnatural condition?
t Your first thought may be, “I
must eat more.” That's not all. You
should enjoy what you do eat. Fre-
quently, the blood cells are low...
and this, perhaps, is what makes
ou feel weak. If this is your trou-
le the stomach may not be calling |
for sufficient food. Fost to eat may |
be lacking. But what a difference
8.8.8. makes when taken just before
meals, Just try it and notice how
VO sp Petite and digestion im rove,
8.8.8. stimulates the flow o -
tric juices and also supplies the
precious nineral elements BO Deces-
sa ~cell and bemo-glo-bin
up bung. Do try it. It may be
bow You = need to brush
away present t over
health condition Sn
Do not be blinded
bo vi by the efforts of a
the world’
reat blood
e "medicine
of bacon,
(375 degrees Fahrenheit),
Glaced Carrots,
Bb cups nliced carrots
2 cups water
8 tablespoons
é
BUEAr
tablespoons butter
Wash and scrape the carrots and
cut into thin slices,
water, until almost
about fifteen minutes, Add the
gar and butter, and cook, uncovered,
covered,
thick sirup.
©. Bel lHeate. ~WNU Service.
United States Produces
Little, Uses Much Tin
tin has varied in the last ten
from about 143.000 to 186.000
tons. About dne-third of this is pro
a British
Axia ; next in importance ar
Bolivia and the
} less importa
Ch
possession in southern
mines of
it pro
East Indies, an
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ducers are Nige
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gian Cong
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Why Cliildren Need
a Liquid Laxative
The
from
porary reliel children get
wise dosing with harsh
cathartics may cause bowel strain,
and even set-up irritation in the
kidneys. A properly prepared liquid
laxative brings a more natural move
ment. There 18 no discomfort at the
time and no weakness after. You
don’t have to give the child “a double
tem
ot
Can constipation be safely relieved
in children? “Yes!” say medical men.
“Yes!” say many mothers who have
followed this sensible medical advice:
1. Select a good liquid laxative. 2.
Give the dose you find suited to the
system. 3. Gradually reduce the dose,
if repeated, until the bowels are mov-
ing naturally without aid.
An approved liquid laxative (one
that is widely used for children) is
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The
mild laxative action of this excellent
reparation is the best form of help
or children — and grown-ups, too.
The dose can be regulated for any
age or need.
Your druggist sells Dr. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin.
«ss It is the
+ + + that circulate among
ourselves, in our own come
munity, that in the end
build our schools and
churches, pave our streets,
lay our sidewalks, increase
our farm values, attract
keeping our dollars at
home to work for all of us.
i
A fact gdatherer has pointed ont
the average familly spends as
much annually for chewing gum as
for the care of its eyes, and this in
uncared for defective
people have
ASK THE MOTHER
who has made
this change
The average mother
gives any laxative the
family may be using,
while family doctors
give children a liguid
id of suitable
ingredients, suitable strength, and
in suitable amount.
If you want to know just what a
tremendous difference this means to
any youngster, just inquire of any
mother who has tried it!
She knows that a bilious boy or
girl needs a gentle liquid laxative
when constipated, and a little less if
dose is repeated until bowels seem to
be moving regularly and thoroughly
without need of help.
Use a ligmid laxative confuinir
senna {a natural laxative). Califogpiz
Syrup of Figs has the right amount
for children’s use, and this rich, fruity
syrup does not harm or upset a
child's system.
Get a bottle of the rea
Syrup of Figs at any dr
1 California
UID
lax: tiv
ut any help.
is purpose
ip of Figs,
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FEEL TIRED, ACHY-
“ALL WORN OUT?"
Get Rid of Poisons That
Make You Ill ‘
8 a constant backache keeping
you miserable? Do you suffer
burning, scanty or too frequent
urination; attacks of dizziness,
rheumatic pains, swollen feet and
ankles? Do you feel tired, nervous
~all unstrung?
Then give some thought to your
kidneys. Be sure they function
properly, for functional kidney dis
order permits poisons to stay in
the blood and upset the whole sys.
tem,
Use Doan'’s Pills, Dooan's are for
the kidneys only. They help the
kidneys cleanse the blood of health.
destroying poisonous waste. Doan's
Pills are used and recommended
the world over. Get them from any
druggist,
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Quick Healing
Skin Frritations
If you suffer with pimples, eczema,
Ta chafings, ions or other
distressing skin trou begin Saday
to use Cutienra Soa
Ointment. Bathe the affected
s with the Soap, anoint with the
tment. Relief comes at once and
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