Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 290, 6 December 1922 — Page 5

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND,. IND., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1922.

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Chapters From a Woman's Life

By Jane Phelps

MANY CHANGES IN THE J HOUSEHOLD Chapter 15 I bad no preconceived ideas that mother-in-law we're unpleasant, critical of the women their sons married. But in the first days ot Mrs. Page's visit, it seemed sometimes as if she went out of her way to make things hard forme. I was continually smoothing Jennie's ruffled plumage; corstantly worried about the dog, her food, drafts, and so on. Everything in tre house seemed

to revolve around Fido, I, told Walter

one night when I had been exasperated almost beyond endurance. "I know, dear! But it's mother's only weakness. I guess we all have, at least, one." I said no more. I would not complain of his mother to him no matter how uncomfortable I was. I had drilled Jennie upon points of service that offended her, held agreed to hire a cleaning woman to lighten her work, to raise her wages, before I could persuade her to wear a cap, and do the other things she declared must be

done it her visit were to be a comfortable one. Walter had flushed and looked annoyed when his mother disparaged Helen Ralstrom. I always thought him more attractive when he frowned, although I wouldn't h-ive told him so for worlds. It made his face stronger. I knew that his mother's criticism would not hurt Helen with him. One had only to object with Walter to make him the more !teen. He couldn't endure criticism of himself or his actions, his taste or hte judgment. And he had winced perceptibly when his mother expressed disapproval. Mrs. Page met our friends and was either dignifiedly gracious, or coldly disapproving. Claire Gordon she appeared to like and said:. "Miss Gordon is a dainty, well-balanced girl, but I don't understand your liking for Mr. and Mrs. Harter." She addressed her remarks to Walter, but I answered: "Mrs. Harter is a very old friend of Walter's." "Grace is all right. Mother, although she is a bit abrupt and unconventional at times," Walter broke in. "It doesn't do for a woman, especially a young woman to defy the conventions. They are the bulwarks of society. Her husband Is cynical, seems always to be laughing at something. I can't endure such a character." Again Walter replied: "George has been rather spoiled, lie's a great favorite with the ladies. Would make love to you if you'd give him a chance."

I wondered how he dared say such thirgs to his dignified mother. I knew I wouldn't. But she smiled and preened herself a little as she said: "Such men are often discriminating when they wish to be. He is wellmannered and perhaps I am wrong in my deductions. But on first acquaintance he isn't intriguing." How I wished Gtorge could have heard her. I had all I could do to keep from laughing aloud. Yet Mrs. Page's remarks had shown a keeness that astonished me. She had expressed exactly the fueling T always had felt with George: that ha seemed always to be laughing at soir ething, some se- : cret of his own. Thpt he was cynical, anybody cou'i see. For a time Walter came home very regularly; seldom was late for dinner. He took his mother and Fido to drive

when she wished, and we went often to

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told hfm, " a poor cne disgusts me." So although he always tried to select plays well spoken of, occasionally we would find ourselves at one that held no interest for her. Then she would insist upon leaving, no matter how well either of us migi t be enjoying it.

It annoyed me exceedingly. Before

she came we had been very economical in our pleasures, especially our theatre

going. I loved the theatre, and to be dragged home after the first act. or in

the middle of the second one was aggravating. Once I rebelled. I had seen Grace and George in the audience and I told Walter I would stay and return home with them; that I was enjoying the play. "It is astonishing what the uncultivated taste can endure," Mrs. Page said as they left, I Vriew she was displeased, that she would complain of me to Walter. But I didn't care. I wasn't a child to like or dislike a thing because she did. Tomorrow Fido Is III and the Doctor Called

proportion of one-fifth oatmeal to four-1 fifth of soap. , I . i William H. D. Sanitary files majr use one of these flies over the taardthe toilet counters of the department stores. After bathing the feet, and while the skin is still moist, gently Nettie J. Roling to Charles A. Tange ened portions of the corns. Never continue this filing to the point of soreness, as this treatment may be repeated as often as there is need for it; and, with most corns, this is all the attention they require. Rub olive oil or vinegar into the corns that are very hard or painful.

All Inautries addressed to Miss Forbes

In care of the "Beauty Chats" department will be answered In these cntumna In their turn. This requires considerable time, however, owln to the great number received. So if a personal or Quicker reply is desired, a stamped and

ceii-ainressed envelope must De enclosed with the nueition.- The Edi'or.

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes

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C enter ville Parent-Teacher

Meeting Monday Night CENTER VILLE, lnd.. Dec. 6 Mem

bers of the Parent-Teachers' association will meet at the school building next Monday evening. While the com

mittee in charge has not announced the

program for the evening, it is reported that a good meeting is being arranged.

A Christmas program will be given

by the Rebekah lodge Dec. 12 for the

members and their families, and the Odd Fellows and their families. The music will be furnished by members of

the latter organization, of Richmond. A grab-bag into which each person is ex

pected to place a gift will be one of the

features of the evening.

The greatest thing which the school can do for the child is to Impart to him an open-mindedness and a thirst for knowledge which will cause him to use his opportunities to continue his education throughout life. The school is

properly only the -introductory step in education. The readiest means of continuing one's education after school is by the reading of good books and periodicals, which contain the accumulated experience of the best thinkers and investigators and which are available in

the public libraries and elsewhere. Our democracy rests upon the basis of an intelligent citizenship, which requires a reading and thinking people who inform themselves regarding civic prob

lems and decide their course after

careful consideration of the issues involved. This knowledge can best be acquired by the thoughtful use of printed sources of information. The, school should send the boy and girl forth with the reading habit already formed. Value of Books. The practice of reading useful books will also help the pupil to succeed in his life work, whether that be agriculture or business or one of the professions. It will also afford him inspira: tion and consolation, and help him to meet the prblems of life with equanimity and courage. y A It is the duty of the school to teach

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the mechanics of reading. Beyond this and yet more important, it should teach its pupils to make actual useof their ability to read. The school should familiarize the children with good literature, and should instil in them a permanent habit and love of reading. Then they will know how to obtain information" and inspiration from books under all circumstances. With this equipment their education will continue throughout life after the few brief years of school are over. The pupils should learn how to use reference books, and to read as widely as possible in connection with their studies. They should also be taught the use of the public library. Every elementary and every high school should have in its own building suitable collections of books and periodicals directly accessible to the students. The plpmentarv school library

will give the best service when placed j in charge of a teacher acquainted with j library methods. Every high school I

libary should be organized and administered by a trained librarian, ranking

as a teacher. The school librarian should instruct the students in the use of books and libraries. These principles regarding school libraries are more and more being put into actual practice by our most progressive states and communities.

Called by Death

PAUL FRANKLIN TURNER EATON, Ohio, Dec." 6. Funeral services for Paul Franklin Turner, six months old, who dieJ Tuesday morning in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, in Dixon township, 10 miles southwest of Eaton, were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the home by the Rev. J. A. Albright, of Concord. Burial was at Concord.

MRS. MARTHA DAVISSON NjPW PARIS, Ohio, Dec. 6. Funeral services for Mrs. Mprtha Davisson, 83 years old, were held Tuesday after

noon at 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Davisson had spent all of their 65 years of married life in New Paris and vicinity. She is survived by her husband, George Davisson; two sons, Onier, of New Paris, and Preston., of Butte, Mont; one daughter, Mrs. Cora Sullivan, of Ashland, Kans , and one brother. Philander Ma.-8b.all, of New Paris.

ALWAYS ASK US FOR (SMBJUy3E Th Economy BAKING POWDER MATT. BRINKER ' 801 South 9th

WARSAW.. Ind. The" fire department motor truck speeded over a mile of Warsaw streets to locate a blaze at the rear of the fire station.

Real Economy It has actually been demonstrated, that silk garments in the long run are a real economy when properly taken care of. Who doesn't love the feel and beauty of silk stockings and undies. Of course you want them to look dainty and fresh at all times. You want them to last. Here's the one sure way of insuring their lasting qualities. Go to your nearest Grocer and demand Easy Task Borax Soap Flakes. Advertisement.

Rife Millinery Shop The Shop of Fashionable Millinery 138 South Twelfth St. Final Clearance Sale of Smart Hats at Greatly Reduced Prices Fur - trimmed Sheik Turbans made to your individual taste. Don't . forget, out of the high -rent district you get the benefit

Christmas Comfort

Slippers

For Every Member of the Family Give Him or Her a pair of Comfort Slippers. It is the gift that never fail3. MEN'S SLIPPERS Men's Felts, in all styles $1.35 to $2.50 MEN'S LEATHER SLIPPERS $2.25 to $3.50 LADIES' SLIPPERS Ladies' Quilted Satins $2.00 LADIES' COM FYS, all Colors $1.00 to $2.50 (Daniel Green Make) . CHILDREN'S SLIPPERS We have a very complete stock of all styles for the little tots ranging in prices at 75 and $1.00 Any merchandise bought here as Christmas gifts is exchangeable or money refunded. Beckman and Kreimeier 708 Main St.

Heart Problems

Hear Mrs. Thompson: A year ago my husband died ant left me with a little girl to support. After the funeral expenses were paid I had only two hundred dollars left which. I resolved

not to use unless I absolutely had to. My motuer came to live with us to take care of my liule girl while l worked. I have worked hard and have managed to get along so that I do not need to dip into my two hundred dollars saving. My brother has written to me and asked what I would 'ike for a Christmas present. I havo never had any help from him although he makes quite a little money and could spare a lit tl?. I have never asked fdr money and I have been brought up to think it is wrong to do such a thing. It would mean so much more to me than

anything else; do -you think it would j be all right to write to my brother! and tell him I would rather have the money he would put into the present?! I thought I could say that I don't want i him to feel that he must send much, but a little bit will trean more to me i than any present. ANXIOUS. You might suggest the thing you'

need most, but tell ynur brother that if he is wiliing you would prefer the money to the gift. He will not thins this strange, I am sure, because he understands your position and must admire you for getting along so well.

The right kind of soap Is Important. A recent Beauty Chat on soaps ha3 brought me half a dozen requests for more information. Most women prefer perfumed soaps and hate to give them up even though a plain soap is just as cleansing and mucn cneaper. Personally, I should say that the most useless place for perfume is in a soap, for when the skin is rinsed, if the rinsing

is done properly, there will be no scent left. If using perfumed soap is a pleasure, it is the most transient of pleasures., . -". .- The test of a good soap Is the lather it, makes, but no soap can be.-expected to lather in hard water. Every bathroom should contain a bottle of ammonia, either the plain kitchen or the perfumed toilet ammonia, so that a few be purchased at most drug stores or at basinrul of water. A quarter of a teaspoonful of powdered borax will do as well. For general efficiency there is nothing that, to my mind, excels castile soap. I purchase this generally in long bars of two or three pounds each, and take either the green or the white variety. Then I cut the bar into twoinch slives and set these away in a warm closet with a tiny air space between each slice. They last much

longer this way, for the soap bought in bars is always soft and uses up quickly. By purchasing quantities of castile soap in the sales it costs me very little. If castile is too expensive buy white curd soap, which is very cheap, pure, and which contains only a small proportion of caustic. If you buy this in bars it can be cut up and treated like castile. If you want a soap that is par ticularly for bleaching buy a white curd or white castile and melt It Arfd add very thick cooked oatmeal in the

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DON'T HURT A BIT! We wish to lay emphasis upon the fact that our dental work is NOT cruel and heartless.

Our FIRST care is for the FEELING of the patient. Our work is all done with SYMPATHY and HUMANITYTeeth extracted painlessly, asleep or awake. We have every known , device for prevention of pain. NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS

Union National Bank Building

Corner Eighth and Main Sts.

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Special Wednesday and Thursday Fancy Idaho Wine Sap Apples Delicious Eating and Good Keeping Stock Bushel Basket, $1.98

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"Note the Difference'9 Tomorrow, Thursday Morning, we will offer to the people of Richmond a loaf of Bread that IS different. Different in taste and quality. On the wrapper of each loaf of Honey Boy Bread is printed the exact ingredients that enter into the making of this wonderful food.

This loaf contains only pure cane

sugar, patent flour, malt, milk, yeast

and lard.

A loaf that we place on the market with pride as our greatest achievement in the art of bread baking:. Don't fail to order "Honey Boy" Bread tomorrow at your grocers every grocer in Richmond will have this big square double loaf tomorrow. -