GUR COMIC SECTION > fr f \ \ ' , ' ? - Snoopie p o p ?y J. Millar Watt J2L 22. s A T T E R P O P By C. M. Paynt ?WW NOT SO BAD "My wile drive* me from home every morning." "My, my, I'm sorry to hear?" "Oh, nothing like that! My wile tiros the car." Comrades kip Two soldiers were stopped by a ?entry as they reported back to camp after an evening of much wine drinking. One was on the verge of collapse, but with the help of the other, still on his feet "What's wrong with this guyT" quizzed the suspicious guard. "Not a thing," spoke up the sol dier still able to navigate. "It's past his bed time and I'm only trying to get him home without disturbing his sleep! "?Foreign Service. FOOLED AGAIN ^ -.Tor irr ?a I el u RI?il ?aiks Fly? Oh, shucks, I thought it waa tomato aoupl r- BOOKS IN BRIEF No One Knows Fate of This Brave Lover By ELIZABETH C. JAMES ?npHE LADY OR THE TIGER," * by Frank R. Stockton, is a story of olden days, when a semi barbaric king in a far land held ab solute power over his subjects. This monarch had devised a system of justice that pleased him mightily. Instead of all the bother of trials that the modern world struggles un der, he had an arena where all trials took place. The defendant was put into the arena facing two doors. At a signal he opened one of the doors. Each door led into a chamber, heavily ? padded with skins and furs so that no sound issued forth. Behind one : aoor was a rero cious tiger; behind the other was a beautiful maiden. If the defendant opened the door with the tiger, jus tice declared him guilty and his pun ishment was instant. There was no delay ing of justice. If he opened the door with the lady, he was innocent and his reward was im Elizabeth i James ??nil In tVia 1 IliVUiU ? Ail. T? U J IIIB1 M. AVU H> W1V J fair lady instantly, for the king had _ a minister and chorus all ready for j the wedding ceremony. If the de- ( fendant already had a wife and family, that made no difference in . the proceedings, for the king was ' too fond of this method of justice 1 to change it for individual cases. ' AN EDITOR-AUTHOR Frank R. Stockton was attract- ; ed by stories of adventure. Pi- s rates appeared in some of his longer stories, and the action of ) "The Lady or the Titer" speaks i for itself. He was born in Philadelphia < in 1834. His writing career in cluded work as editor and origi nal writer. As assistant editor he worked on the staffs of St ) Nicholas Magazine, the Century, and Hearth and Home. His own writings were designed to amuse the public, not to espouse any cause; nor was he influenced by sectional traits in style. He died In 1902. Stockton was famous in his day as a humorist, this spirit first be ing evidenced in "The Ting-a Ling Stories" which showed his nimble, elf-like fancies. Never did he exceed the natural humor of "Rudder Range," a collection of short sketches on rural life first published in Scribner's Monthly. He was a keen observer ?f the feminine temperament, de riving humor from this source. Of course, the populace loved this ] method of trial. They always went ' to court in the utmost excitement, | because they never knew whether they were to witness fierce death or overwhelming happiness. i Lover Brought to "Trial." Now this king had a daughter who was the apple of her father's eye. But the princesa had an eye for the youths of the court. One of them was especially handsome, and the princess and this commoner had a love affair. All went along well un til the king heard 'of H. Then the youth was brought to trial, to de termine whether he was guilty or not in daring to love a princess of royal blood. The day came. The tiers of seats were filled to the top row of the arena. The whole city knew of the royal love affair and every one had come to see the trial. Presently the door opened into the arena and the youth walked into the vast circle. All the spectators sighed, for he was indeed a hand some young man and worthy of a princess' affection. He looked quick ly toward the royal box, caught the eye of the princess and knew in the flash of an eye that she knew which door led to the tiger and which to the lady. He waited for some sign. With an impatient gesture, imper ceptible except to the eyes of her lover, the princess brushed her right hand toward the right. What Happened? With no faltering, the youth walked toward the right door and opened it. The decision of the prin cess was given to her lover swiftly and with no indecision. But it had not been reached so easily. Night after night she had awakened bearing the sounds of his shrieks when the tiger hurled him self through the air upon his victim. But night after night she had been agonised with jealousy and despair when she thought of her lover wed to another woman. Anger and rage would descend to tear her very souL So the princess had endured great agony of mind to reach her decision. Frank Stockton, author of this story, finishes his narrative thus: "The question of her decision is one not to be lightly considered, and it is not for me to presume to set up myself as the one person able to an swer it. So I leave it with all of you: Which came out of the opened door? the lady or the tiger?" And he leaves the reader in this suspended excitement! m Ball Syndicate ? WNU Same* _ Farm Topics GIVE FLOCKS BEST HOT WEATHER CARE Ample Range, Shade, Green Feed Are Important By C. V. Parriah. Extension Poulti J in? . North Carolina Stat* OoOt|i. WNU Service. Poultry authorities agree that ade quate range, shade, and green feed are three essentials lor well-man aged flocks during the hot summer months. When growers are ready to mar ket their birds, those who have been careful to observe these essentials will find they have been well paid for their efforts. Where home-mixed rations for pullets are used, the following grow ing mash is recommended: 35 pounds No. 2 yellow corn meal, 20 pounds standard wheat middlings, 20 pounds No. 2 heavy oats finely pulverized, 12 pounds standard wheat bran, 4 pounds fish meal (S3 per cent protein), 2 pounds meat meal (55 per cent protein), 2 pounds dried skim milk, 2 pounds {round limestone or oyster shell, 2 pounds bone meal, and one pound odized table salt. Farmers having an adequate sup ply of milk may omit the dried Tiilk recommended in the above -ation. Because it is a valuable 'ood, milk should be given to poul try in some form. However, when fed as a liquid, t should be placed in clean, easily iccessible containers. Surplus milk should not be allowed to remain n the containers since it attracts lies. Plenty of water should be avail able at all times. If possible, it ihould be kept in a shady place. Along with the mash, birds should lave all the grain they will eat each norning. Blind Staggers' Among Summer Horse Ailments Hot weather is the time when the lorse disease encephalomyelitis, iometimes called "blind staggers," 'brain fever," or "sleeping sick less" is most likely to appear, say? [)r. R. A. Craig, head of Purdue's veterinary department. The disease affects the nervous system ot horses ind mules. In recent years, es pecially during the summer months, t has caused serious losses in the West, Middle West, and several states along the Atlantic coast, but may strike anywhere. It is an infectious disease and the symptoms generally occur in three phases. The first stage may escape notice as it usually is only a mild indisposition commonly accompa nied with a rise in temperature. The second stage is characterized by iistinct nervous symptoms which may or may not be accompanied with fever. In the last stage the horse may go down and be unable to rise, sometimes thrashing vio lently with the legs and head. Death usually follows when these symp toms develop. Encephalomyelitis may be easily confused with other diseases, Doc tor Craig points out. The symptoms are similar to other ailments of the central nervous system, and a vet erinarian should be called at the first indication of sickness. Although the chances for cure are greatest in the early stages of the disease, there is no remedy effective in all cases. About Raising Turkeys ? Turkey-raising is not difficult when properly handled, but there are some principles which should be observed. Turkeys should be allowed to remain in the open as much as possible, and never hatched by hens, says the Montreal Herald. Breeding stock and young stock should be kept away from barnyard hens, so as to keep them free from disease. If there is any disease in breeding turkeys hatch the eggs in an incubator, and rear the poults in brooders. Feeding the Pigs If you feed your pigs too many peanuts or soybeans, you haul soft pork to market and are penalized two cents a pound, says the Coun try Home Magazine. Packers know there is not much bacon left after soft pork is fried. But ? peanut-fed hog can be finished off with corn. The soybean-fed hog can be saved from disgrace if the oil ia first ex tracted from the beans. The beans should be fed as meal along with a regular balanced ration. Then there is less loss between the pack ing house and the dinner table, and less fat in the skillet. Storing Eggs Chopping dollars off the yearly food bill isn't so very hard, If you know the short-cuts, says the New York State College at Home Eco nomics. For instance, a large part of the money spent yearly for eggs can be saved, if quantities at eggs are bought when prices are lower, and stored in waterglaas for later use. Absolutely fresh eggs stored this way keep their flavor, whip well, and can be satisfactorily cooked in almost every way. Jl Few \ Little ( ALSO CORBECT A Sunday school teacher had. (or 10 minutes, completely held the at tention of his young auditors with the story of the prophet Elisha and how two bears had devoured 42 chil dren who had taunted the old seer on his journey to Bethel. "And now," said the teacher, wishing to stress the moral, "what does this story show?" Several moments of silence fol lowed and then a very small miss ventured this: "It shows how many children two bears can hold." Nothing Stingy The Reverend? Ah, Mrs. Newrich, I was just coming to ask you for a subscription towards a cot for the hospital. Mrs. Nev/rich (conscious of the re sponsibilities of wealth)? A cot? Get a double bed and have it put down to me. ? Philadelphia Bulletin. ON HER GUARD "Have you decided where you're going on your vacation?" "No indeed! Hubby might want to go to the same place I had se lected." A Miracle, Maybe The teacher was explaining the law of gravitation, and how it pre vented people from falling off the earth. When he had finished he invited questions from the class. "Please, sir," said one pupil, "what kept them on the earth be fore this law was passed?" Wrong Goes* Mr. Henpeck had been involved in an accident. When he "woke up" in the hospital he turned to his wife, sitting by him, and asked: "Where am IT Am I in heaven?" "No," she answered, "I'm still with you."? The Rail. Same Bat Different Visitor? Well, your baby is cer tainly a cute little rascal. Does he take after his father? Mother ? Well, yes, in a way. His father is not quite so cute, but much more of a rascal. His Work John? Your father is a very dis tinguished looking man with his gray hair. ? Jack ? Yeah, that's the way it is In this world? I did all the work and he gets all the credit. ? Farm Jour nal. Carried to Exeess "Was your wile's slimming diet a success?" "Rather ? she disappeared com pletely last Friday."? Stray Stories Magazine. Any Bargains T "How much are you selling kisses for, may I ask?" "Five dollars apiece, sir." "H'm. I suppose you won't be having a clearance sale later on?" More "Poise" Haughty One ? Sure, I've three fraternity pins. I've got three boy friends. Other Gal? H'm. That puts you a coupla chumps ahead of me. Dlny Dialogues "I gotta hunch." "Oh. I thought youse was just round-shouldered." NEXT! Barber? Bay rum shampoo, lirT Ardent Dry? Horror*, no I A dry rub, if you please 1 Base Remark Joe ? I been reading the sociaty page. It says here Julia left Wash ington alter a abort stop. Joed ? Jeepers! Isn't she ever gon na get over that yen (or ball play ers?? 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Sew around and around until the center oval is 14-inches long, then make the eight loop* shown in the next round? three along each side of the oval and one at each end. These loops should be 2-inches long. In working around the loops with the next rows, the trick is to "ease" the inside edge of the braided strip in just enough to keep the work perfectly flat, and to give the scalloped effect shown. As you work around, the scallops gradually straighten out and the rug becomes more oval in shape. NOTE : Every Homemaker should have a copy of Mrs. Spears' book SEWING, for the Home Dec orator. Forty-eight pages of di rections for making slipcovers and curtains; dressing tables, lampshades and many other use ful articles for the home. Price 25 cents postpaid. Ask for Book 1, and address Mrs. Spears, 210 S. Desplaines St., Chicago, 111. NERVOUS? Do you f??i so nervous yon want to screamt Are you cross sad irritable? Do you scold those dearest to you? If your nerves are on edfe and you fed you need a good general system tonic, try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made mj?sc tatty /or wemr*. For over 60 years ons woman has told an other how to fo "smiling thru" with reliable Pinkham s Compound. It helpe nature build up mora physical resistance and tbm helps calm quivering nerves and lessen discomforts from annoying symptoms which often ae? female funrtto? 1 dtsordsra. Why not give it a chance to help TOUT Over one million women have written in reporting wonderful benefits from Piakham's Compound. WNU ? 4 34-38 Wary of Choices Look out for choices. They run into habit, character, destiny.? Maltbie W. Babcock. HELP KIDNEYS Ta Gat Kid of Add and Poiaonoua Vut. To" U? M? to hmp roa