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Hpi j , \ * . ' \ *<, * •--ii'*^ / '• > f ^ _ ' * * % , > , » . ' . • * l T;* v -*\ , A ** f , r , i *•! lP»f«Two\, < . ^ < *, , vA -, t ,r f * *. t • • • - - ' . "* 1 Wmm BED GROSS NOTES National chairman Norman Davis toys, "Our challenge to the dictator tuitions can be made through our rap* ptort of the Redf Cross." --Ft--C-- , '• Donations to the Red Cross were A. A- Pfannenstill, $1.00; W. J. Pfanigpnstill. $1.00, and Mrs. John Pfanijtenstlll, $1.00. SLOCUM LAKE #V Does the local unit pay for materijUs yarns and findings? Yes, we reive supplies from our county chapat Woodstock and pay for every- .... -R--C--; ' By th£ vay, would someor Cp furnish us with an American for our room,? Thanks! ----R--C--- <f .. We have instructions to place a flag '^i our work room. --R--C-- /Wonderful teamwork is being ear- PLURDSALKE « T T * * ? 1 ' t- " * ' , { » r^X * j.. -F fr1~r H&1;< NnttjrfclMl Mr. and Mrs. Earl Converse and daughter, Frances, were callers at Waukegan last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wagner and two children visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wagner near Round Lake last Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Granger, Woodstock, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brooks Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Pa'ssfield of Volo spent last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell. Mr. and Mrs. 'John Blomgren spent last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson at Cary. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Adams of Johnsburg spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wagner. Wm. Landwer of Lake Zurich was caller last Friday at the home of Our ashington Letter mr •--By--• HiHbmI Editorial SOLON MILLS lied on by our volunteers. Alvera Gor-} Mr^and Mrs. RayDowell Minnie Green and Teresa Schlitt i ,Wm Frayer and Paul Ryan of Chl" • . -'-'v '* ki: K1 nan, go in advance of meeting on Friday juid cut out hundreds of garments ; t£at are made by sewers, r !•: "• --R----C~~ ' Amelia Seyfferth volunteered to make one dosen boys' shirts this week, flbe turned out several convalescent rafees last week. --R--C-- School nurse Joanne Rulien says her elass at high school is waiting for surgical work. Young Americans grasp the situation. May Jus ten's class has been in demand all year. Their sewing achievements are beyond criticism. cago were callers Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlett Henry. Mrs. Arthur Kaiser and son of Volo were callers last Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell and daughter, Dolores, were dinner guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis. Washington, February 4 -- While Congress is putting the finishing touches to the war powers measure vastly extending the emergency authority of the President, it still retains its inquiring mind into the management of the war. Perhaps there are advantages in this system of checks and balances. The average citizen feels, however, that Congressional probes are usually inspired by political motives rather than for helpful purposes. The mere threat of investigation by an expedition from Capitol Hill sometimes exercises a salutary effect on administrative officers who might otherwise run high, wide and handsome with the authority granted by statutes. Outstanding this week is the demand i?) legislative quarters for an inquiry into the Pearl Harbor tragedy entirely independent from the Roberts Commission which made the study immediately after the disaster. Ot Leslie Foss of Wauconda spent last course, the theory back of a separata •Salome Kane has kindly offered to fcr»d her Singrer sewing machine for We in the work room. •' £ . --R--O-- j Elvira Durland was absent Friday. 'Ae escaped answering numerous calls ftr assistance in every phase of the wk. • --R--C-- J Mrs. Edwin Bouma of Pistakee Bay i|. taking a course in Home Hygiene at (oodstock and will organufc-xlasses we are informed. • --R--C-- ' When workers from McCutttffit Lake Walk to the meetings and arrived at I 8:30 a. m., as was the case with Mrs. j Beetty and Mrs. Schlitt, Friday, we IfR that patriotic spirit. --R--C-- The check for $5.00 from the National Tea Co. was gratefully accepted Slid, by request, put into the War fond. Therefore, it was not listed with j tile local donations; hence, the delay *0d explanation of same. Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlett Henry. Mr. and Mrs. S. Swanson and daughter, Alice, of Highland Park were dinner and supper guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Blomgren. Mrs. Celia Dowell and daughter, Jennie, were callers at Waukegan last Friday. Miss Marion. Dowell of North Chicago spent the weekend at the home of h^r mother. Mrs. Celia Dowell. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodene of Mylith Park entertained Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kunmerow of Oak Park Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Pan teles of Chicaeo spent last Sunday at their cottage at Mylith Park. Mr. and Mrs. B. Ruthenberg of Oak Park were visitors Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodene at Mylith Park. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Mason of Chicago, who spent Sunday at their cottaee at Mylith Park, called oh the latter's brother, Jos. Stasch, at Burtor's Bridge in the afternoon. „ Mr. and Mrs. A. Pappel of Chicago spent Sunday afternon at their cottaee at Mylith Park. Call°rs the latter part of the week at the home of Willard Darrell were Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Cook, James Davis, E. H. Prior and Mr. and Mrs. Wm, probe is that the Roberts' findings Mrs. Emily Merchant returned home after spending several days in Zion with her daughter, Mrs. John Hotham> The Northern Illinois club met at Allen's restaurant, Woodstock, for lunch Friday, Jan. 27. The afternoon was spent at the home of Mrs. Florabelle Vogel. Those from here to attend were Mrs. Edith Buchert, Richmond, Mrs. Mary Perry, Hebron, and Mrs. Hazel Kilpatrick, Solon Mills. Miss Betty Aubert, who is employed at McHenry, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aubert. Miss Marguerite Osborn of Urbana is spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Osborne. Mrs. Edith Turner accompanied Walter Winn to Urbana this week to attend Farm and Home Week as a delegate for Solon, Richmond Home Bureau. Mrs. Willis Gardner entertained the Richmond Women's club at her hoiiae on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The topic, "Nutrition," was given by Mrs. Ben Winn. Mr. and Mrs. John Sanderson spent Sunday in Chicago visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Gardner enter* tained at a family dinner party Sunday, Feb. 1, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Johnson, Hebron, who celebrated their first wedding anniversary Twieefi T o l d Tales Takw singled out the naval and military j on that day. Present were Mr. and commanders for blame and white- {Mrs. Bob Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. washed their superiors. Whether this was actually the case is obviously a matter of opinion -- reactions upon which the lawmakers are asking for Gardner of Solon and Mrs. Johnson and sons, Lyle and Myron, of Hebron. The Solon Get-Together club held their monthly party at the schoola sweeping investigation. Already house Friday evening, Jan: 30. There steps have been taken to unify com-' were about sixty present. There was mands in the field as an aftermath of,» short business meeting followed by ^ TWENTY YEAR8 AGO farmers throughout this dairy seCj tion will receive $1.70 a hundred pounds for milk produced in February. Mrs. James Green has been familir arizing herself with the work at th* McHenry postoffice in anticipation of filling the «xtra assistant position ing the coming busy season. A five per cent reduction in wages became effective at the Oliver type- Tvriter factory at Woodstock last week. A wedding of more than ordinary interest took place at St. Patrick's church here at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week, when Miss Ellen M. Spencer and Mr. Thos. E. Phalin, two popular young people, were united by Rev. M. J. McBroy. THIRTY YEA 118 AGO the Hawaiian disclosures. It remained for Donald M. Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board, to boldly tell Congressional probers that their antics had a hampering effect on the efficiency of the community singing, cards and games for the youngsters. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge. Miss Vivian Kilpatrick of Chicago spent Sunday with her, parents, Mr. production program. With flat-footedand Mrs. F. Kilpatrick. bluntness the government's production Dinner guests in the home of Mr. chief stated that high-calibre leaders ! and Mrs. F. Kilpatrick Sunday were from private industry who are willing j Mrs. Lester Buchholz, Mr. and Mrs. to surrender large incomes for the I Leonard Malicki, Mr. and Mrs. W. , „ _ n duration hesitate to take an important j Malicki and daughter, Lednore, and ', ' Buch have rented the entire Federal post for fear of Congressional Mr. and Mrs. Ray Czepek and daugh- 1?-Wer or Buch building on smearing. Nelson pointed out the safe- J ter, Donna, all of Chicago. Word was received from Florida that Mrs. E. E. Cropley, 446 Trenton, Orlando, has been unable to be up for the past two weeks. Butter was declared firm at 86 rents on the Elgin board of trade on Monday. Jacob Leickem is driving a handsome new five-passenger Rambler car. The machine arrived last week and if a nifty looking wagon. Miss Hazel Bertam of Marengo fa' a new employe in the McHenry exchange of the Chicago Telephone company at this place. The east end of town will have an up-to-date gargae on and after the first of next month. J. R. Knox and ;V :isA Junior Red Cross will be organ-n „ , . *fcd in the near future. Miss Mabel jWa.uC°.nda: Hobbs of chairman guards which were taken before these experts were called to service including thorough investigation by the Gmen. Hitting the carping critics of business leaders in the defense organization, Nelson insisted that, "In the last analysis, it is the integrity, capacity and zeal of men which should govern their selection, and not the accident of their financial position and need." With the price control legislation mioo raaucj: „ . „ „ L amplifying the powers of Price Ad Woodstock will act as county I , u anVr Mrs- ^Robert Miller of Island ministrator Henderson, folks in all ----....... The Juniors are preparing M a e, T , U1T^r' a"<^|wal'cs l'f® are wondering what is receptacles to be placed in prominent Blom5ren ana W. E. Brooks | ahead for producers, distributors, replaces to separate you from your | ? v c?JPmurV1J an<* Smith of j tailes and consumers. War Producsmall change and swell their Red jand Elmer Rosene, Grays-1 tion boss Nelson has already vested Cross fund. RATIONAL FAKM LOAN ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETING ON FEB. 21 i rationing powers over consumers' Water street and open up for business the first of March. FORTY YEARS AGO SPRING GROVE Butter took a decided step in advance on the board of trade. The official market was made strong at 25 ft cents by the quotation committee. Jos. Justen received $1,325 for a car load of hogs shipped to market last Mrs. Joseph G. Wagner was hostess . week by F. K. Granger. to the members of her club at her ' En?e,n & Son have just finished home Tuesday evening. Five hundred a ,four burner gasoline stove and' furnished the entertainment and boiler for the new laundry. prizes were awarded Mrs. Frank May, Mrs. J. J. Freund and Mrs. John Lay received consolation. Travelers' prizes went to Mrs. Ella Siegler and Mrs. Wagner. Refreshments were served J. D. Lodtz is making many improvements in his tailor shop this week. The old wood awning will be replaced by a modern canvas awning, ^BDd new signs will be put up. LILY LAKE . Lake and McHenry county National •firm Loan associations will hold poods in the OPA, headed by Leon , following cbrds. I Henderson. No secret is made of the j Students of the University of Illifact that further rationing is due jnois who are enjoying a few days' shortly. Tires are already being ra- j vacation at their homes are Arnold I tioned, and preparations are being j May, Eugene Meyer and William (worked out to ration automobiles and iCrews, Jr. | sugar. Henderson's rationing will be ! Tommy Freund was a supper guest FIFTY YEARS AGO The Lily Lake Ladies' League held thp "Cott"Ee" Wed-!'to .rtfclM u™ed0nbrciv!!S.™ | »t p«ui'ft,' We are having some mild, springlike weather in this vicinity just at the present. Colds and influenza are making themselves felt in almost I Ul' ABNEg.- •v AlCAPP \ % I jwCPAjCH MS tOOj/J oGPOt post om Aeir annual meeting at the Woodstock h^lvfrs ian<* no* the government. Alloca- ^ seve"th birthday on Friday night.. { ^ Catholic church in, tion of materials and other suDDlies 1 Among those from here who at- 1. 18 v,"a8-« on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1892, * . " » 1 -- - 1 1 . 1 . . . . ^ I K t r 4 - 1 * A D a < * T V _ j 4 *"V pys. Si'. Community Hirt school, Saturday ' clff ™ h1 VMhet' M™ Feb. 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m. I y • rth/nl V,n<* Schavone. The Thp a P j , T .1 °f coffee and cake concluded a The president of the Federal Land most enioyable afternoon of St. Louis, Walter L. Rust, will attend a*>d aurear on the program. The Federal Land Bank, under his guidance, has madr- outstanding progress in service to the borrowers and efficiency in operation. The borrowers now o-**n all of the capital stock of the Federal Land Bank of St. Louis, which now amounts to $10,- are,820.00. In addition, it has an j Jean Novak. Wednesday. Miss Novak earned surplus of $12,074,708.04. j w»s a graduate of the Morrel grade The program committee also an-1 school in Chicago. nounces that arrangements have been Mrs. Alfred Seyfferth and Mrs. made to have Prof. O. Ulrey, Michigan ! Walter EinsDsr were Waukegan vis- Mrs. Joseph McDonald spent a few davs in Chicaeo last week. Mrs. Wilbert Swanson has returned home after spending a few days in Chicago. Mrs. Corbin was a Chicago visitor Friday. Mrs. Weiler and daughters attended the graduation of their niece, Beverly .Taan Xl/vitMTTT_ J • * & •> _ State College of Agriculture. He has i itors Thursday. made two trips to study co-operative Walter Einspar was a Woodstock enterprises in Norway, Sweden, Den- I visitor Monday. mark, Holland and other European i Mrs. Novak visited at the home of countries. His investigations and find- i her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wieler Fri. mgs are of particular interest to dairy j day. ' **™ers- Mr an<i Mrs. Edward Marsh and The present directors of the Wood- "Ichard, were Chicago visitors on .S|ock-Lake National Farm Loan asso- «ation are Ira B. Reed, president, Huntley; L. A. Huebsch, vice-president M»"delein: John Paulsen, Emil Mavis, Woodstock, and N. S. Weingart. McHenvy. The •presr-nt directors of th«» McHenry county association are: Cole Peterson, president, Woodstock: R. J. Leisch. vice-president Woodstock; Frank Costello, Wood •tock. L. W. Thompson. Woodstock, wtd Chas. L. Osborn, Richmond. Old Titles The Pueblo Indians of New Mexico own their lands by virtue of titles granted by the Spanish crown, thus antedating American supremacy. Hit Then Where It Hurts . . ..BUY BONDS! Make no mistake--this is a life or death struggle, lien are dying in your defense. Dying that America may be safe! Give, our fighting men th6 guns, tbe planes, the tanks they need I Bonds buy bombs. Every dime, every dollar you put Into Defense Bonds and Stamps is a blow at the enemy. Hit them where it hurts -- buy bonds I Bonds cost as little as $18.76 up-- sUmps as little as 10 oents up. for war production will be administer-^rtded the card party held at St i the Rev. Father O'NeiU, Mr. Peter ed as usual within the War Production ' Bede's parish hall in Fox Lake Thurs- 1 an<* ^8S Maggis Welsh, both of Board under the existing priorities I ^ay afternoon were Mrs. Albert Britz, ^??enr5^ system. (Mrs. Arthur Kattner, Mrs. George W. i m- Cove»> who was injured by a " " - - - - severe fall a week ago, is getting along as well as could be expected. Jacob Justen, of the firm of Justen Bros., has been on the sick list the past week. Government officials find it difficult i May and Mrs- A1 Schmeltzer. Mrs. to convince the housewife of sugar shortages. Rationing was selected as the alternative to marked price increases in sugar. Textile experts have tightened restrictions on the use of wool in women's and children's dresses. It is contended that the "per capita consumption" of wearing apparel will have to be decreased as tlje war continues, and women's coats and dresses in the future will have to be made from cotton, rayon and reworked and reused wool. Manufacture of textiles and clothing is being streamlined to produce articles for the armed fores first, and, second, to maintain civilian needs. This is only the start of the pinch that the public will feel as th« Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Skelly were visitors at Woodstock Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Nielson were Chicago visitors Monday. " - ' " Mrs. Claude Vachet visited at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs;-Joe. Estep, in Chicago Monday. Dinner truests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Wegener Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wirfs and son, Wayne Edward, and daughter, Roberta Mae. Other visitors were Mr! and Mrs. Walter Krinn of DesPlaines nnd Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krinn of Chicago. Mr. Cook of Chicago visited at the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. Walter Einspar over the weekend. Attention -- The Lily Lake School P.-T. A. will hold their monthly business meeting followed by the regular card and bunco party Friday evening at the Lily Lake school. Time--7:30. Everybody welcome. Members, please attend. The newly organized Red Cross uni< under the excellent direction of Mrs. Lottie Bransford is making great progress. More knitters and sewers will be appreciated. Report to Lily Lake school on Mondays. Cyclotron Treatment for Sarcoma Radio-active elements developed in the University of California at Berkley are being used in experimental treatment of a giant-ceiled | sarcoma on the leg of a patient. Substances made radio-active by bombardment with "deutrons," or "atomic bullets," are introduced into the blood stream. Here they focus on infected tissues with much the same effect of X-rays, but, because their effectiveness is limited to a short time, without tbe possible dangers. .. __ sentiment to determine what form of a tax bill will be advisable. The Treasury idea of collecting part of wages as revenue at source has incurred the opposition of powerful trade unions. It is actually analogous to their plan of gathering dues before their mem- Britz and Mrs. Kattner were the lucky winners of prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Britz and Mrs. Chas. Freund spent an evening at cards at the A1 Schmeltzer home on Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Straub of Chicago are the happy parents of a daughter, born Wednesday, Jan. 28. Mrs. Straub is the former Miss Lorena Esh. Michael Wagner of Chicago is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner, a victim of the flu. Mrs. Ray May and infant son spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller, near war progresses. Ring_ wood. The House Committee on Ways arid Sunday evening guests at the hom* Means has been taking soundings oft)f Mr. and Mrs/ Walter Brown were bers receive their pay. The unions ^erce home <>n Saturday night are now advocating wage increases to compensate workers for these deducto the Federal cash register. Likewise, they are attempitng to obtain a government bounty in the form of special unemployment pay for workers temporarily displaced by plants obliged to switch from a peacetime operation to full war production. It is unlikely that the new revenue measure will make much headway until the first installment of income tax returns are summarized after March 15. 5T ' Shooting Whales Troth 'fttato According to Penal Code 6260, California State Vehicle act, Chapter 18, Par. 180, it is against the law in California to shoot a whale from an automobile. REVOKE OVEE ONE THOUSAND DRIVERS' LICENSES IN 1941 A statement from Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes, issued in Springfield, showed a total of 1,264 drivers licenses were revoked during 1941, ranking from five days to one year. No time limit was set in sixtynine cases. Driving while intoxicated is the primary cause, insulting in 1,247 revocations. Judgments under suspensions for financial responsibility law numbered 1,666. Proof of financial responsibility was posted in 442 cases. An increase of twenty-one per cent in revocations over the year 1040 was reported. Judgments during 19ll increased nine and one-half per eent over 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller, Woodstock, Mrs. and Mrs. Edwin Freund, Crystal Lake, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer and Eddie Schmitt. A nice crowd attended the baked ham supper sponsored by the Women's Christian association held at the Mark Mrs. J. J. Freund spent several days the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Charles May, and fafnjly. SIXTY YEARS AGO The ice harvest on the pond by Shedd Jc Co.. is progressing rapidly, and the quality of ice secured is of the best. We are informed that C. B. Curtis and R. Bishop are making preparations to build a pickle factory on the west side of the railroad track iust opposite the factory of Cristy, Walker & The Work of Straightening up the bridge is progressing favorably and by the Hose of the week it will prpbably be all in good shape. H. H. Nichols has leased the store lately occupied bv L. Stoddard, next door to the postoffice. He will , open up with a fine stock of cigars, tobacco, fruit, oysters and confectionary SPECIAL CARE OF~ LAP BAGS IS URGED BY BROOK Hand Knit1 McHenry county farmers are urged .to take care, extra care of burlap 'bags so the available supply will do the many jobs expected of them is a bit of conservation advice offered by County Farm Adviser John H. Brock. This warning is more important when it is realized that our government has taken over two-thirds of our usual imports of burlap for sandbags and other war uses. This means taking care of the bags, both while they are filled or are empty. In storing filled bags, Brock urges avoiding stacking them so high that the weight will cause the bottom bags to bust. Hooks should not be used in handling bags and neither should they be dropped. They should be 8 to red in a dry place awpy from chickens or rats. After the bags are emptied they should be hung up so they will dry for prevention or mildew or rot. The empty bags should be stored in a high dry place where rats can't get to them. Usable bags should not haye coal placed in them, also kerosene and objectionable chemicals should be kept away from the bags. i a; Office Work Increases Only 2,100 of every 1,000,000 people worked in offices in 1870, before the invention of the typewriter; the proportion today is 33,000 per 1,000,000. Knit yourself a sweater for skiing or skating. You can do it in those Odd minutes you waste looking for something to do. Here's a stunning new design, in heavy white worsted with navy blue eagles and stars. It's easily dene with the help of charts. Removing Stains From Glass Old decanters and jugs frequently have unsightly incrustations. If these stains are obstinate, the decanter should be filed with tepid soapy water containing a little borax and let stand several hours. If this does not do the work, crushed eggshells should be added to the solution and the whole shaken to provide friction. STAMPS THUMBS UP FOR BONDS AND STAMPS' v, ;o3ter, illustrating how Americans^? hdpThe air to C«Hnn'Q1S *?el.ng chsplayed in the windows of 500,000 of ti.-> Rations retail stores where Defense Stamps--in denominalons from 10 cents to $5--are being sold. This is one of a enes of human-interest posters being prepared to xemmd of its part in the war effort. ' ? • C|t*SNAPSH0T GUILD PICTURING BABIES Want to make better baby pictures outdoors? Give the child a toy play with and snap Him In action. WAKINO baby pictures is Just "1 about the most appealing pastime in the world. First, because your baby is the most important thing ever for you. Second, babies are such natural subjects that it's almost impossible to make an uninteresting, or poor picture. But, eveh though the chance of error may be mighty slim, there is a chance. And that's why I'm going to discuss the subject today, and Offer you some tips. First, remember the only way a baby ever looks "natural," ot at ' ease, is when he is his normal energetic self. To make good pictures of your baby you must literally catch hint ish action, that is--doing something-- Vnd that's not as difficult as It souuds. For instance, did you ever know that the best way to get a baby to "pose is to give him a new toy to play with--something bright and •hiny? Try it sometime, and just watch the expression on his face. At one moment, you'll note, he teems very perplexed. And then-- iust like that--he's laughing. Pictures made at such moments are treasured always. By using such an approach you're sertain to capture all the baby's latural charm. And, the Aice thtpg £»• ' • V.- about it is that even after your bab|p outgrows his swaddling clothes, yo^ can still adapt the same technique to your picture-making without ttoa" slightest difficulty. Just turn it int a game. If the youngster is oli enough to be paying with buildi blocks, talk to him about it faS awhile. You might suggest a minop improvement here or there. Thetj^. | when he's really engrossed in bill. . game--quietly step back and mak{|> your pictures. * As for the technicalities of lag baby pictures outdoors, therfv are just three things to check on-» focus, exposure, and background. I§> ^ you own a box or other type o|f fixed-focus camera, don't get an^¥ closer to your subject than about, six feet--unless you place a portraif ? attachment over your lens. Witl|v this inexpensive accessory you can work as close as three or four feet, but if you plan to have your best pictures enlarged, that won't be necessary. Your photofinisher can enlarge any section of the negative, and elimfhate from the finished print all distracting or unnecessary surroundings. As for background, keep it simple --a plain wall or just the sky la best, and youH have no troubl* making top-notch baby pictures.