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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNE, ONT., MAR. 24, 193S Of Special Interest to Women Readers POWDER . . By REX BEACH Synopsis Ben Furlong, a young but practical oil man and driller from the Pennsylvania field, drifted into the Texas oil Country, broke and looking for work. Finally he fetched up at the Durham home where live an elderly aunt, recently widowed by the explosion of a powder wagon, and her niece, pretty Betty Durham. . . . Perhaps because Of his smile, Betty cooks some food for Ben and while he eats he learns the aunt, in town on business, has an Oil man, Tiller Maddox, sinking an oil well for her. ... A short 6 Inch bolt worked loose from the rigging and is In the bottom of the well. Work has been suspended for days as the crew ^flsh" for the bolt and operating funds dwindle away. . . . Furlong offers to give a hand but Maddox objects. . . . Betty insists and overrules Maddox so Furlong fashions a tool which brings up the bolt. ... On the order of Beta's aunt, Furlong is given a job. . . . Maddox shows his dislike for the new hand, especially because Ben and Betty are so friendly. While the two are In town shopping one evening, Maddox cal',s upon the aunt, demanding •he help his case with Betty or there will be no well, . . . Now go on with the story. CHAPTER V "Did you drop that bolt in the well?" Mrs. Durham bleated, in dismay. "I ain't sayin' I did or I didn't. But remember, if this well ain't a producer, you're Mowed up, and It ain't a-goin' to produce till there's a Mrs. Tiller Maddox to see it and to get her share! We bargained that out, long ago. Yes, an' I ain't afraid of you goin' back on our deal, either. You don't dast." 10c a day buys a new guaranteed REMINGTON PORTABLE TYPEWRITER with all essential features FREE-CARRYING CASE TOUCH TYPING INSTRUCTOR Remington Rand Limited Toronto :0t CHILDREN of all ages thrive on "CROWN BRAND'! CORN SYRUP. They never tire of its delicious flavor and it really is so good for them--so give the children f'CROWN BRAND" every day. , Leading physicians pronounce "CROWN BRAND" CORN SYRUP a most satisfactory carbohydrate to use as a milk modifier in the feeding of tiny infants and as an energy producing food for growing children. "I--I'll try again." "You better do more'n try. I'll give you just one more chance. If she don't come across, I want you to go visit your folks Saturday evenin', an' leave her here. Understand?" For a moment Mrs. Durham stared at the speaker, then she said: "Tiller Maddox, you're a dirty dog!" "Say! I've took all the back talk I can stand for one day. You heard me. You do like I tell you, an' you needn't to get back from your visit till Mon- Not until Ben and Betty had finished their shopping and were on their way home did he tell her about the trouble he had had with Maddox that morning. - "He let on he was fooling, but of course he'll fire me the first chance he gets," Furlong predicted. "Oh, Ben! Why did you do it?" "We were bound to tie into each other sooner or later. * You can't choose a time to get fighting mad; it's as much as you can do to pick good footing." "Aunt Mary won't let him fire you. She doesn't trust him any more than I do." "Say! What has he got on her?" Something Queer The girl did not look up from her driving. She fetched a deep breath as she said: "I'd dearly love to know. There's something queer about it. . . . Uncle Joe was a sweet, easy-going man and she rode him with a Spanish bit. She never would have let him take me in, when my folks died, only I did all the work. But he sure loved me. When the oil excitement came they rowed and fought for months. Whenever he got an offer she claimed he was trying to give the farm away and threatened to go to law. I told you about that. He stood it as long as he could; then he up and announced that I'd been more of a daughter to him than she'd been a wife and he aimed to give most of his money to me anyhow, and then he made that lease with the Planet people. That's how Maddox came. I think she'd have poisoned me, if she dared, after what uncle said. When he was killed I supposed, of course, she'd throw me out, but she didn't. No use to do it, I suppose, inasmuch as he hadn't left any writing. As a matter of fact, she was better to me than she'd ever been. That's what makes me wonder sometimes--" "Wonder what?" "If he didn't tell Tiller something. Something that makes her scared of him. Sometimes she acts like it's only because of him that she's nice to me. . . . I don't know what I'd do if she sent me away. I haven't got a red cent. There isn't a living soul I Ben passed his arm around the slim, girlish figure and drew it to him. "That'll be about all for you!" He kissed the cheek next to his and Betty hungrily pressed her face closer. "Good thing you aren't an heiress-- and me with less than a hundred dol- COULDN'T EAT COULDN'T SLEEP . .# health. Mrs. A. H., montreai, writes, "Ihad years of liver complaint and dizzy headaches - bowels irregular, crippled with kidney trouble too --no appetite--no sleep. Many laxatives gave me cramps. I tried Fruit-a-tives and my health greatly improved." These famous fruit juice, herb, and tonic tablets cleanse and strengthen the liver, help stomach, kidneys, intestines. Troubles go. Health must improve. 25c. and 50c. All druggists. Issue No. 13--'38 Lie Detector Test Aids the Lovelorn Reveals Complexes, Shows All Things About Themselves That They Didn't Know The lie detector has gone domestic. It is now an associate--and a successful one--of advisers to the lovelorn and of consulting psychologists who specialize in untangling family troub- Points Way to Remedy Dr. William M. Marston, of New York, who originated the blood pressure test he has used on all sorts of people from International spies to misunderstood husbands, told about it this week. "The detector finds out things about you that you, yourself, didn't know," he said. "Usually a session of questions and answers under the instrument (its right name is sphygomano-meter) shows what is wrong and points the way to a remedy." The way it works is simple. The subject is attached to the Instrument which records a jump in blood pressure whenever a falsehood is told, and the examiner starts a line of questioning about the problem to be solved. "Usually within a few minutes the true or false answers will uncover some repression or hidden trait--frequently entirely unknown to the subject--which is responsible for the trouble." Adjusts Personality Sometimes doubting women and men consult the detector to learn if they really are in love and should marry, he said. It's a wizard on personality adjustment cases -- uncovers hidden egos and complexes and points the way to their correction. RELISHES With a Flourish Cocktails, appetizers and relishes *o the meal are as the frosting to the cake--the imaginative, glamorous flourish that makes a meal an outstanding event rather than a routine performance. It is only in recent years that the custom of starting the meal with a cocktail has gained such wide popularity. Soups used to be the accepted way of opening dinner but the ease with which the modern housewife can open a can of tomato juice or fruit cocktail is a good reason for the spread of this habit. Besides, we moderns eat less and lighter foods. Soups tend to fill one up too much to enjoy a good dinner whereas an appetizer just sharpens the appetite and lends an elegant touch to the Too many housewivei serve the same cocktail again so we are giving a variety of ideas for appetizers which will brighten your meals and show your originality. FRUIT COCKTAILS may be made of plain or mixed fruit juices, tart combinations of fruits and fruit juices, a single tart fruit such as grapefruit, served alone or a mixture of tart fruit and a fruit ice or sherbet. To prepare fruit, remove all skin and membrane, cut in pieces_of serving size, and chill thoroughly. Serve ice cold in cocktail or sherbet glasses, carefully arranged, and garnished with mint, a colored cherry, preserved ginger, bright jelly, or whole ber- e prone to ries. Emerald Fruit Cup 1 package lime jelly powder. 1 pint warm water. Laura Wheeler Crocheted Frock Is Made in Easy Mesh ........IT' . 1 .Crocheted dress pattern 1720; An inexpensive party frock in crochet with roses for a finishing' touch. Pattern 1720 contains directions for making the dress in sizes 4 to 8 (all in one pattern); an illustration of it and of stitches; materials required. Send 20 cents in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to Wilson Needlecraft Dept., 73 West Adelaide St., Toronto. Write plainly Pattern Number, your Name and Address. "You behave yourself, or you'll wreck this car," the girl warned him. Maddox carried out his intention. He discharged Furlong on Friday night, explaining that the well was down, and the next morning Ben broke the news to his sweetheart. Betty was indignant. She was for appealing to her aunt, but he refused to permit her. He promised to let her hear from him in a day or so. Betty's face was flushed, her eyes were shining, when she entered the house after he was gone. She was surprised to find her aunt awaiting her. "Tillei when yo began. "Did he?" "He talked a lot about you. Tiller's a fine man, dearie--" Betty broke out irritably: "Don't let's start that all over again." "Oh, your head's full of Furlong, I suppose! But what's he got? Nothing. Not even a job. Now Tiller wants to marry you and--you better do it." "You know very well I'll do nothing of the "May: and i LCANADA-I93& 0ORAM ^gjjj IMPERIAL TOBACCO'S EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT On a National Coast to Coast Network will." Mrs. Durham's lips set themselves in lines of inflexibility. "If you got a smitch of sense you will. D'you want to be poor all your life or d'you want to be rich?" "I tell you I won't! I won't!" declared the girl. "The big, black, greasy "Now don't fly off the handle till I'm through. I've been pretty good to you--" "I've earned my keep ever since I came. You'd have paid more for a hired girl than I cost." There's Gratitude! "Oh, hush up and let me finish. We alius fight like this. Your Uncle Joe cared a lot for you and--and I want to respect his wisbes. When that well comes in this farm'll be worth -- I don't know what. Anyhow, my heart's set on seeing you get a good home and have everything. How'd you like to live in a fine house in Dallas?" "What ails you? Are you losing your mind, Aunt Mary?" "And you can have 'em if you marry Tiller. Marry Furlong and you'll spend your life over a cook stove." "How can Tiller give me things like that?" "I'il give 'em to you." After a moment Betty inquired, curiously, "How much will you give?" It was Mrs. Durham's time to hesitate, her words came with an effort. "I don't know--mebbe a quarter in-t rest." "Humph!" The exclamation was one of scorn. "There's gratitude for you! Mebbe if it's a real big well I'd do better. You--you've got to do it, Betty!" the widow cried in distraction. "If you don't he'll ruin everytning. He said so. If that well don't come in the farm ain't worth--" (To be continued) 2 cups mixed fruit, diced and chilled (pears, peaches, cherries, pineapple, etc.) Dissolve jelly powder in warm water. Pour in shallow pan. Chill until firm. Cut into %-inch cubes. Combine with fruit. Pile into sherbet glasses, adding a small amount of fruit juice to each serving. Serves 8. Olive Relish 1 package lime jelly powder 1% cups warm water *4 cup vinegar Vi teaspoon salt % cup stuffed olives, sliced V2 cup sweet pickles, sliced Dissolve jelly powder in warm water. Add vinegar and salt. Chill. When slightly thickened, fold in olives and pickles. Turn into individual molds, filling them % full. Chill until firm. Unmold on crisp lettuce. Serve as relish with fish. Makes 12 half-molds. Egg Appetizer 3 hard-cooked eggs 1 tablespoon anchovy paste V-z teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Dash of paprika 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chop- C slices bread, cut in %-inch slices S/2 cup Russian Dressing. Cut hard-cooked eggs in halves, lengthwise, and remove yolks. Blend yolks, anchovy paste, seasonings, and parsley to smooth paste. Refill whites and chill. Cut bread with 3-inch round cutter. Toast on one side only. Spread with butter. Cut out centres with l^-inch cutter, and place chilled egg in each circle so that it sets firmly. Pour on Russian Dressing. Garnish with water cress. Serves 6. Russian Dressing 1 tablespoon chili sauce Vi teaspoon paprika V* teaspoon vinegar 1 tablespoon pimiento, finely chop- cup mayonnaise Combine ingredients and blend. Chill. Makes % cup dressing. Hot Mayonnaise Puffs 1 cup mayonnaise 1 egg white, stiffly beaten Canape crackers Fold mayonnaise into egg white gently but thoroughly. Pile on crackers and toast under broiler 1 minute or until delicately browned and puffed. Arrange on platter. Canapes Cut stale bread in ^-inch slices. Shape with cutter in squares, circles, strips, triangles, crescents, or any desired shapes. Toast or saute on one side and spread toasted side with highly seasoned mixtures, such as finely minced sardines and lemon juice, chopped parsley in butter, viar and minced onion, olives cheese, etc. Garnish each canape with border (chopped hard-cooked egg, cream cheese, chopped parsley, minced olives, or other suitable mixtures). Decorate centres with garnishes, such as pimiento stars, green pepper cut in fancy shapes, sprigs of parsley, fillets of anchovy, grated cheese, mayonnaise, sliced olives, oi tiny slices of tomato. Serve on individual plates as first course of dinner, or pass on tray for buffet sup- Household Hints The best method of cleaning fabric lampshades is to brush with a soft brush until all the dust has been removed. Parchment shades can be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Recessed mirrored shelves in a small dining room are both decorative and useful and add a modern touch. Aluminum, though it is affected by acids and alkalis, is easily cleaned with fine steel wool. It heats quickly, holds the heat, wears well, is light and not too expensive. One of the quickest, simplest and best enjoyed first course appetizers is a halved grapefruit or Ugli fruit. Garnish centre with maraschino or mint cherry. Ever tried combining peanut butter with mashed bananas for a sandwich filling? The children--and the grown-ups too--will beg for more. Give spinach an air of elegance and piquancy of flavor by serving it with Hollandaise sauce. Ana don't forget the garnish of hard-boiled egg slices. Cotton picking is the most costly >peration in cotton production. WORKS IN 2 WAYS ON DISCOMFORT OF r^3> ana stir 3 "A&riKliV hi \ , tablets in >/3 glass of 3 W Jkwater. Gargle twice- / _ aJv^M ™::zi ™; \ (BE Here is what to do: Take two "Aspirin" tablets when you feel a cold coming on--with a full glass of water. Then repeat, if necessary, according to directions in each package. Relief comes rapidly. The "Aspirin" method of relieving colds is the way many doctors approve. You taks "Aspirin" for relief--then if you are not improved promptly, you call the family doctor. • "Aspirin" tablets are: made in Canada. "Aspirin" is the registered trade-mark of the Bayer Company, Limited, of Windso-, Ontario. Look for the name Baye:- in the form of a cross on every tal .let. Demand and Get ^ ASPIRIN Hassock Is Back In Home Favor Upholstery Materials Range From Satin to Leather; Fur Cloth Approved The old-fashioned hassock is coming back into the home furnishing picture, and is available in many different shapes. In the bedroom it is placed at the foot of the bed and usually covered with the same colored material as the spreads or draperies. It may have rows and rows of fringe hanging to the floor. Some are upholstered in satin materials and others in leather. They are very convenient and satisfactory for game rooms, too, and for other informal rooms where the family usually gathers. For modern interiors the hassocks get larger and larger--even four feet in diameter and placed in a corner of a living room, where the covering might be fur cloth resembling leopard, tiger, bear or angora. Should Iron Along Thread Of Goods Ironing clothes is sometimes quite a problem, but when the best method is understood, everything becomes much simpler. The iron should always be moved along the threads of the material, either lengthwise or crosswise. Clothes except pongee, should be ironed damp. Sheets are usually folded in half. Table linen is folded in half and again in fourths. These folds should be changed occasionally. Pierce's A-nuric Tablets have been found very ben«b-cial. The action of