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GREAT MOTHERS
Nancy Elliot Edison
NZS ELLIOT EDISON
was glad that, before her
marriage, she had had experi- |!
ence teaching in a public high school
in Vienna, Canada. Now that would
help her in teaching her son, frail
little Thomas Alva. <
Because of his uncertain health, he
had not been allowed to go to school
as early as other children. Finally,
when he did go, he couldn’t get the |
hang of things and his teacher had
said he was "adel Thomas Alva,
with his thin little body and his ab-
normally large head, crept home
miserably, crawled into his mother’s
arms and wept out his shame to her.’
That roused Nancy Elliot Edison’s
indignation. Addled, indeed! He
would never set foot in that school
again. So she began to give him les-
sons at home. Neighbors passing by |
would see them sitting out on the
front porch of the Edison house,
. absorbed. Thomas Alva indubitably
seemed interested.
Mrs. Edison explored her son’s
mind, developed his mental powers
by putting him through much difficult
reading. By the time he was twelve,
he had covered—with her help and
interpretation— Gibbon’s ‘‘Decline
and
Hume's “History of England,” Bur-
ton’s “Anatomy of Melancholy,” and
a Dictionary of Sciences. Li
' Perhaps this directed his scientific
trend. At any rate, it was not long
before he had set up an electrical
- laboratory in his mother’s cellar, fill-
ing it full of miscellaneouslitter which
he was ordered to clear out; but when
he explained what it meant to him,
she understood, and the laboratory
remained. She lived in fear and
trembling lest some day the whole
house be blown, bo _bits by one of his
experiments. Still she was wise enough
‘to realize that he must be allowed
to go on. .
Once, however, her patience was
sorely tried. Thomas Alva conducted
® new f‘experiment.”’” The idea was
;0 see whether, if one swallowed
enough seidlita powders, one would
be able to fly. He took an overdose,
was horribly ill, and was treated to a
sound switching by his exasperated
mother. His zeal remained undimin-
ished. 2
+ Nancy Elliot Edison’s early de-
all of the Roman Empire,”
NANCY ELLIOT EDISON
cision to conduct her son’s education
herself was in his own opinion the
factor which led to all his subsequent
development as the foremost inventor «
of his time. In later years, when he
had come to be known as the Wizard
of Menlo Park, he recalled the child-
ish tragedy of his failure in school,
and his mother’s loyal comforting.
“I determined right then afd there
that I would be worthy of her con-
fidence,” he said. Before she died, in
1871, he had given her ample justifi=
cation for her faith, ~~
This is the ninth of a series of
biographies of “Great Mothers”
prepared by the Golden Rule Moth-
ers’ Day Committee, of which Mrs.
James Roosevelt is honorary chair-
man, The committee, which -spon-
sored the nation-wide observance
of Mothers’ Day, suggested the fol-
lowing + paraphrase of the Golden
Rule: ‘“Whatsoever you would that
others should do for your mother
if she were in need, and whatsoever
your ‘mother would do for the
needy if she had an opportunity, do
for other mothers and children, vic-
tims of present-ray economic mal-
adjustments.”
Next Week: Catherine Alcott
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From The Play By A. E. TOMAS
(SyNopsis—Marcia Townsend
lives with her modern-minded
grandmother, Fanny Townsend,
in a Park Avenue Penthouse.
Fanny {s entertaining Oliver
llen, one of Marcia’s suitors,
while Marcia prepares for her
date with Sherry Warren, New
York’s handsomest heartbreak-
er. But Sherry arrives three
hours late and Marcia has gone
to bed. He enters her room and
demands that she go out with
him, giving her five minutes to
make up her mind.) os
~~ Chapter Two
i THE PERFECT LOVE MATCH
As Sherry re-entered the living
room, Fanny smiled at him trium-
phantly.
, “He marched his troops right up
y the hill and he marched them down
again,” she crowed.
“That's what you. think,” Sherry
answered complacently
himself to a drink.
Fanny snorted. “If
she goes out with
you now I swear I'll
disown er? ii She
turned and her jaw
dropped into a gasp
helping
Marcia stood in
the doorway fully
dressed
Making a grimace
of extreme disgust
Fanny muttered.
“Frailty, thy name is:
woman"
Marcia turned to
Sherry “Well, tramp.
get your coat on
Good night, Oliver
‘Night, Fanny.”
Sherry bowed to
Fanny “Au revoir,
ma petite—I'll wake
you up when we get
in
“That will be too
thoughtful,” she an-
swered sourly
Oliver turned to
Fanny with a puzzled
frown “Do you think
Marcia's in love with
— Sherry Warren”
And would marry
him?”
Fanny was silent
- for a moment. Then
she nodded. “Of
course she's in love
with him — and ;
means to marry him and would
rather die than let him know it.”
Under the dim light of some syn-
thetic night club stars Sherry and
Marcia were dancing together The
muted music held them in thrall
A breathless tension was between
them as if unspoken emotions were
now straining at the leash
“We do have great times to-
gether,” Sherry said caressingly in
her ear “And shall go on having
them ” #
“Yes” Her voice was tremulous
and throbbing Then she steadied
it. “Want to know why” Because
I'm the girl who isn't in love with
you - Remember me’”
Sherry looked at her with exas-
peration “You know half the time
1 adore you and half the time I'd
like to murder you Maybe I’m in
love.”
The music stopped and they
moved to their tables only to be
. brought up short as they saw
Sherry’s cousin Edgar sprawled in
one of the chairs.
“Sit down Marcia,” he said large-
ly. “Nice little nook you have here.
Champagne isn't bad either.” He
turned to) her, pointedly ignoring
Sherry. ;
Marcia suppressed a smile. “If
I'm not too inquisitive, Edgar, who
are you with?”
“You. Decided that a moment
ago just after I gave up trying to
remember whom I was with.”
“That’s a break for some girl,”
Sherry observed.
“And besides,” Edgar continued
blandly, “I've got a mission. I've
i
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| got to save you from this monster. |
Tell ‘me it isn’t too late.”
~ Marcia looked sad. “Alas, good
sir, he's made me no improper pro-
| posals—the swine.”
“What's the matter, Sherry,” Ed-
gar asked maliciously, “Are you
slipping?” cE
“Hurry up stooge—get drunk and
| go to sleep.”
Edgar patted Marcia’s knee. “Hor-
rible fellow,” he told her confiden-
tially, “has been ever since a boy.
And he drinks. Like a fish. Like
two fish. I'll go further—"
Sherry stood up. “Not with us
you won't. Taking Marcia's arm he
propelled her to the bar. “Want to
stay in this place?” he asked.-
“Where else?”
“Oh, I don't know—Ciro's—the
Casino—"
“Why is it,” Marcia began plain-
tively, “the minute you go some-
where you want to go someplace
else? You ought to settle down.
‘They seated themselves at the
bar, oblivious to some acquain-
tances—Caroline Brent and Dick
Marsh, who were beside them.
’
air.
“Two brandy and sodas,” Sherry
ordered He grinned down at Mar-
cia “So you want me to settle down
eh? Stick to one night club,” his
voice dropped significantly, “stick
to one girl—maybe?"
A harsh bitter laugh interrupted
him Caroline, nursing a nasty case
him “Stick to one girl says he”
‘Sherry moved uncomfortably “If
it isn't Caroline” He smiled feebly
“Yes, Caroline Your old girl.”
was the shrill rejoinder “Just come
back from the Riviera to cure a
broken heart”
“Caroline, please—
begged !
The girl turned on her venom-
ously = “Don’t feel sorry for me.
Save your pity for yourself You'll
end up just where all of us did He
doesn’t love you--he doesn't—" A
torrent of tears cascaded down her
face |
“This is just the place—" Tak-
ing her arm firmly, Sherry and Dick
led her to the door X
Marcia studied herself in the mir-
ror and sipped her drink calmly,
though her head spun with a dozen
conflicting thoughts.
“Hello, Marcia.”
stood beside her.
They both watched the departing
group. Jim shook his head. “Sher-
ry's girls ought to know what he is
by now.”
“l don’t like you saying that,
Jim,” Marcia said slowly, “but if
anyone has a right to, you certainly
have.”
”
Marcia
Jim Salston
Jim grimaced wryly. “Well,
Adapted By BEATRICE FABER
Diana's happily married again.
She's Lady Moulton now. And to
do Sherry justice he didn’t have
much trouble taking her away from
me. I still don't see, though,” he
added with a grim smile, “how he
escaped marrying her.”
Marcia gestured carelessly. “Just
like he's always escaped marrying
anybody I suppose.” ; ]
Jim's glance was sharp. “For.
heaven's sake, Marcia—-" He
checked himself and assumed a
professional air. “Hmm. Let me:
see your tongue.” Marcia obligingly:
stuok out her tongue. “Say ah-h.”
“Ah-h.” : , : Ly:
“Cough.” He put his ear to her
chest. $
“Very interesting.” Sherry stood
just behind them. :
Jim straightened up and regarded
him coldly. “Hello.” e
“Hello.” g
“I'd, like to have another consul-
tation,” Jim said gravely to Marcia.
“I'd like to see your license to
practise,” Sherry put in sharply.
Jim disdained him with a flicker
(
He assumed a professional
“Hmm. Let me see
your tongue.”
of drunkenness swung around on |
of his eyes. “See you later,” he
said to Marcia. “I
certainly hope my
diagnosis of your
case is wrong.”
“Nice friends you
pick up,” Sherry re-
proached her.
“How was Caro-
line?” Marcia coun-
tered acidly.
“Do I detect a
tinge of criticism in
your tone?” Sherry
asked with idle in-
terest.
She twisted her
handkerchief savage-
‘ly in her fingers.
“Sherry, 1 think I
hate you at this mo-
ment.”
Edgar burst in on
‘ [them bearing in tow
a large rather burly
looking creature.
“Marcia! You're sav-
ed Meet Mr Bat-
tling Duffy — cham-
pion light heavy-
weight back-pedaller
of South Brooklyn.”
- Duffy shuffled his
feet bashfully
Edgar now laugh-
ed uproariously and
pointed to Sherry.
| I've just paid Duffy
ten dollars and he's
going to take Sherry outside and
knock his block off.”
“No I aint. Mr. Warren and 1
is old buddies.”
“We certainly is,” Sherry said,
heartily shaking Duffy's hand.
Edgar moaned. “Wouldn't you
know it." Sal
Marcia stepped up. “Oh, Mr.
Duffy. would you show me how ‘to
backpedal?” she asked breathlessly
“Would you? Come on, let's get out
of here—just you and 1. Maybe
you're my Dream Prince come true
at last” 4
Duffy grunted. “lI don’t; know
about that ‘Dream Prince,’ ” he said
uncertainly . y
“And in the interests of this Per-
fect Love Match,” Sherry asked in-
cisively, “1 suppose I'm to contri-
bute my blessing—and my road-
ster?” 3 5
“Oh, .Sherry. Thanks so much,”
Marcia cooed. “Where are the
keys?" :
He handed them over with a con-
fident smile. “All right. Have your
little joke. I'll be waiting for you
here by the fire with my pipe and
my memories—for ten minutes.”
Marcia’s eyes were hard glitter-
ing stones. “Better leave out the
memories. It might get too crowded.
Shall we go, Mr. Duffy?”
Then, before Sherry could so
much as blink his astonished eyes
she had left with Duffy in her wake.
(Marcia has called Sherry’s bluff
and really left with Duffy. Does
she plan to teach Sherry a lesson?
Where is she going with the prize-
fighter? Don’t miss tomorrow’s,
thrilling installment.)
FOOD MARKE
Tae Fourth of July inaugurates
the real picnic season and with it
the season for cold plates. What better
cold foods can be found for hot days
than the succulent WATERMELON,
cold fried or stewed CHICKEN,
stuffed EGGS, ready to eat meats,
salads and fruits.
Ld
l1dvice—
and SPINACH. POTATOES are cheap
and ONIONS again cheaper than in
months.
Choose Melons
When you visit your market choose
MELONS, CANTALOUPES for cheap-
ness — good
ones are fragrant-—
Eggs Good Summer Food
Although first quality EGGS are
slightly higher, eggs are very reason-
able and a food that appeals to sum-
mer appetites. The breakfast egg has
increasing appeal as that of hot
cereal wanes. Egg dishes for lunch or
supper mean a minimum of time in
the kitchen for the housewife. Angel
cake is the ideal accompaniment to
fruit, ice cream, soft custard or gela-
tin desserts. The left-over yolks can
be used for thick, rich soft custards,
baked puddings, scalloped dishes,
French toast, coating eroquettes, gold
cake, and many other dishes. Angel
cake is easy to make and inexpensive
if your hand is light, your oven cool
and you use your yolks of eggs.
Butter Cheaper than Last June
BUTTER is now chedper than it
was a year ago. Many people who got
in the habit of using it sparingly can
now enjoy being generous with it.
SUGAR prices have again risen a
fraction. The prospect of a good
wheat crop has prevented further in-
crease in the price of FLOUR,
Vegetables Cheap
Read through a long alphabetical
list of vegetables and the answer to
most is nearby, plentiful, cheap, from
BEANS and BEETS, CABBAGE, CAR-
ROTS and CAULIFLOWER to PEAS
HONEYDEWS and HONEYBALLS for
sweetness and WATERMELONS for
coolness and refreshment and be sure
to save the rind for pickling. Serve
all melons cold.
California VALENCIA ORANGES in
the small sizes are cheap. Excellent
PLUMS are in market. It is still a bit
early for preserving CHERRIES but
the time will soon be here. BLAGCK-
BERRIES and RASPBERRIES are
moderate in price, HUCKLEBERRIES
fairly high. A few late or ever-bear-
ing STRAWBERRIES are still avail-
able. \
Meats Moderate—Fish Plentiful
BEEF, VEAL and PORK are mod-
erate in price, LAMB is relatively
higher but still a good value. FOWL,
FRYING and BROILING CHICKENS
and DUCKLINGS are very attrac-
tively priced. 3
FISH and SEAFOOD will be varied,
plentiful and moderate in price.
Here is a menu* made up from sea-
sonable foods which are moderate in
price. ‘
Picnic Meal
Cold Fried Chicken
Stuffed Eggs
Buttered Rolls
Whole Tomatoes
Celery Olives
Watermelon Cookies
Hot Coffee Gingerale or Rot Beer
* This menu tested and tasted in the
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if, for instance, you should want to
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|| MyFavorite Recipes
, powder and salt, and sift together three
Problem Children
Need More Rest
Correct Amount Of Rest And
Exercise Require Careful =
Study
By Dr. E. A. Farrington
"Director, Baneroft School;
Secretary, Special School
Association ; x
Rest for retarded children should
be individually studied and applied.
[n general, problem children need
more rest than the normal average, |
oe and regularity in the|
sleeping hours is of|
great importance. A
mid-day nap or rest|
hour should often be
continued long be-
yond the age at|
which the normal
child abandons it.
Exercise usually
requires deliberate
planning. The retarded child often
shirks exercise. This may be rec-
tified by arranging fixed hours for
open air walks and games, or for |
interesting exercises or free play in’
the gymnasium. fi ;
R ys and Heat i
Massage in selected cases is al-
ways useful. It increases the cir-
culation, improves local nutrition,
and stimulates the elimination of
waste products from the tissues. /
In the last few years, physio
therapy, or the application of phys-
ical means such as baths, heat, cold,
light, ultra-violet rays and elec-
tricity, to aid the curative process,
has been used with increasing bene- ;
fit in raising the health and nutri-
tion level of problem children. =
By various means outlined, the.
Dx, rarrington
child is gradually improved, thus
enabling him to progress faster in
his studies, and to make them of
Freel: ‘and more lasting benefit to
im.
3
1
by
Frances
Lee :
Barton
RIDAL parties call for cakes as
lovely as bridal lace—delicat®
white masterpieces with creamy’
frostings. E
. Bride’s Cake
812 cups sifted cake flour; 3Y% tedspoons
baking powder; % cup butter or other
shortening; 1% cups sugar; 1 cup milk or
water; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 egg Whites,
stiffly beaten. 4
© Sift flour once, measure, add baking'
powder, and sift together three times!
Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar grade
ually, and cream together until light and|
flufly. Add flour alternately with liquid, a,
small amount at a time. Beat after each
addition until smooth. Add vanilla; fold
in egg whites. Bake in greased pan, 11 xX
7.X 2 inches, in slow oven (325° F.) 50
minutes, or until done. Spread Boiled,
Frosting on top and sides of cake. Sprinkle;
with shredded coconut, if desired. gud
~ Anniversary Cake :
3 cups sifted cake flour; 3 teaspoons
baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cup
butter or other shortening; 2 cups sugar;
% cup milk; 3 teaspoon vanilla; 8 egg)
whites, stiffly beaten. :
+ Sift flour once, measure, add baking
times, Cream butter thoroughly, add
‘sugar gradually, and cream together .until
light and fluffy. Add flour, alternately
with milk, a small amount at a time,
Beat after each addition until smooth.
Add vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Bake
in three greased 9-inch layer pans im;
moderate oven (375° F.) ,25 minutes, or
until done. Frost with Boiled Frosting
(double recipe). X
Dixie White Cake
3 cups sifted cake flour; 3 teaspoons
baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 cup
butter or other shortening; 1% cups sugar;
1 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon extract;
1 cup shredded coconut; 4 egg whites,
stiffly beaten. i
Sift flour once, measure,
powder and salt, sift together three!
times. Cream butter thoroughly. add
sugar gradually, and cream together until
light and fluffy. Add flour, alternately
with water, a small amount at a time. |
Beat after each addition until smooth.
Add lemon extract and coconut. Beat une
til well mixed. Fold in egg whites gently, |
but thoroughly. Bake in greased pan,
8 X.8 x 2 inches, in moderate oven (350° /
F.) 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until done.’
Frost with Boiled Frosting. 2
; Boiled Frosting :
11, cups granulated sugar; 2/3 cup boils
ing water; 2 teaspoon light corn syrup;
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten; 1/8 teaspoon |
salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla, or 2 teaspoon
each vanilla and almond extract. {
Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. /
[Place over low flame and stir constantly
until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils. |
Continue cooking until a small amount of |
amount forms hard ball in cold water
or spins a long thread when dropped from
tip of spoon (238° F.). Pour ¥, of syrup
slowly over egg whites, beating constantly. /
Cook remaining syrup until a small
amount forms hard ball in cold” water |
(254° F.). Beat salt into egg white mixe
ture, add second syrup. Add flavoring, |
continue beating until cool and stiff enough
to spread. Makes enough frosting to cover -
tops and sides of two 8-inch layers.
5
add baking
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