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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-03-28, Page 7TURNING PONT{ Bo Mary CHAPTEE`R. 1: dim livelier and his sister, Slane, with old-MacOdweil,, the foreman, operate ]l. Rancho de Las Palomae. They are on the look- out for a former .em:ployee, Jordan a drunkard and dope -runner, Once -they had Sordan in their grasp, but aa, escaped and threatened to get picks up a strange young man in ,his car. The stranger wants work and dim needs ranch hands, se Mac takes the. new ,man to the ranch. CHAPTER II Mac heard a smothered exclama- tion at his side and sensed the sud- den swerving of the big car. 'Strike a stone? Here, shut her off, there's one: of th' men—Sandyl" I}IacDowell roared as the car stopped, "you conte an' take th' mail in.—where's Pete Rooney? He tan run this car to th' garage. Here, you," he put his hand on his new driver's shoulder, "you go right up to th' house, front door there, an' . sec what Jane says about your stayin'—then you conte to th` quarters for eats, see?" The young man nodded, helping the ' old foreman to climb down; then he heard- lvfacDowell telling them about Jordan's escape. "Get your guns handy, boys," he sang out. "You know that snake; bell be after the yearlings again— he may -get here any timel" * * * The newcomer did not listen to the rest' of it; he turned away into the darkness and made a feint of going directly to the house. Half way he stood still; the lights from the windows flc. ed' across the short turf in long pools of radiance, reaching nearly to his feet. He caught the sound of dishes in the kitchen, and an open door gave him a glimpse of the Chinese cook busy at Isis task. In the distance some- where a man was singing lustily in Spanish; far off he heard the scarcely distinguishable sounds of cattle in the corrals. He moved swiftly under the lighted windows, trying to count them, then, sudden- ly, he heard Stenhart's voice! After all these years he knew it instantly, and his hands clenched at his sides until the nails bit deep into the. flesh. Something tightened in his throat, he could scarcely breathe. Then came a feeling of savage triumph; he had won out, he was here and Stenhart was here! • Slowly and cautiously, he took a step nearer; he was in the deep shadow of the house and the window ledge was on a level with his eyes. There was no curtain, and he had a clear view of the low- ceiled room. A trained nurse stood at a table beside the bed, dropping some medicine slowly into a glass, and the lamplight was focused on her white uniform; but beyond her, in the shadowed four-poster, lay the invalid. He had raised himself on his elbow and was talking to Stenhart heard it, lie sprang up In bed with a cry, his hands shaking - at his throat, his eyes staring at the darkness of the window. her, a slight flush deepening the color of his handsome face. The man at the window leaught the sharp clean outline of his profile, the fevered brilliance of his daric eyes, , tb e hallows in his cheeks. There was a look of mental conflict, Of unrest. "It's Mitten in," the outsider thought, with a kind of hitter satis- faction; "after all, it's bitten int" Then something, the daredevil in hint, made him lean forward and speak slowly, distinctly, loudly, one word: "Sherwin!" Stenhart heard it. rte sprang illi fa, bed with a cry, his hands shah• Imlay Taylor ing at his throat, his eyes staring at the darkness of the window. His tormentor, .aeing'it, laughed grim - dry, but he, saw the nurse turn, and come toward him. She must not find him there! Softly, swiftly, he dropped back into the night and made his way to the front door. "MacDoweid has just 'phoned front the garage how kind you were when he sprained his arm, and I sant to thank you,.. We, my brother and I, both think a lot of old Mac!" The girl had risen from her seat at Jim's old desk asshe spoke, and she faced him. He . saw the fine curve of her chin and throat, and the black -lashed blue eyes. She was an upstanding girl; she could run the ranch alone in Jim's absence. The men all looked up to her, held her in high esteem. The newcomer did not speak and she went on quickly: "Mac says .you'd like something to do about the ranch and we need men, any- way. "What—" she smiled frank- ly -"please tell me' -what you can do best? The man reddened. Of course ee had to expect something like this, but he was not one to whom false- hood- came easily, and to lie to a fine, frank girl like thisl But, after all, it wasn't altogether a lie! * * * "My last job was bookkeeping," he said, and then, as he saw the swift change in her 'expression, be added: "Not just the thing for a ranch, I'm afraid, but if 1 can turn my hand to something out-of-doors, I'd like it." "You're from the East?" her blue eyes considered him gravely, im- personally, and then she smiled. "I'm not sure but that you're a godsend! I've been trying to straighten up jim's accounts and it's perfectly hopeless, he's so splashy with ink and so bad at figures! rc be glad if you'd try He came nearer and began to turn them over, snatching at this strange opportunity to get into the house, the house where Stenhart was! I•Ie ran his index finger along under the name—written in Jim Keller's big sprawling handwriting, "'El Rancho de las Palomas'— you cling to the Spanish down here, elm?" * * * She laughed. "'Las Palomas' sounds so much better than just plain English. J3esides, there used to be many doves here—there are still. Can you untangle those figues, do you think?" "Surely I can—they're ciente simple. "Simple? I was all snarled up!" she laughed softly again. "Then you'll do this until Jim comes? 1—" she hesitated, blushing unaccount- ably; "I can't remake any terms—of course you understand that? My brother's the boss, but if you can wait—" "Oh, that's all right, you'll be feeding and lodging me, you seel" For the first tine; he laughed and his fact lighted up. "Money isn't the only thing I came West for!" The girl gave him a quick, ques- tioning glance, but his face was in the shadow and she made nothing of it. "Oh, 1 know—adventurel" she said, watching hive. He nodded grimly. "The great adventure!" he said, in an odd tone. (To 13e Continued) How Can I? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I wast- delica'c laces? A, This can be done effectively by wrapping them around a milk bottle, fastening the ends and dip- ping the bott:c up and down in. soapy water . unti' the lace 'is clean. Rinse the same way, using clear water. Long pieces of lace are best washed ;n this manner. Q. 'Tow can 1 make a good stuffing for pillows? - A. Old silk garments, cut into very fine ptecci, make an .,xcellent stuffing for pillows. They are soft and cool and as easily, shaken out as feathers. Q. How can T keep plants moist? A. Water-sc-ked newspapers twisted around the roots of the plants, against the dirt, will keep the plants moist. Q. How can 1 remove sun tan? A. Buttermilk applications will usually prove effect vc Or, unix Vs -ounce of glycerite 1 ounce of tcsewater, the juice of one small •lemon, and apply. Q, flow c 1 -remedy disfigur- ing scratches on wall paper? A. Moisten a stip of the paper which has Bean saved and then ' .carefully scrape off the coloring with a :short knife. App], this coloring to the scratch and when. dry it will scarcely he nutiseabl'e. PICTUR'E HAS A LOT OF SOCK FOR DOG FANCIERS To keep the floor of his shop from being all "littered" up by his 11 new pups, Paul Bongiovanni, New- ark, N. J., florist, simply slipped each pup into a sock and hung them all. out on a line,as pictured above,' He acted from experience. This is the second litter of 11 that their mother, an English springer spaniel, has produced in about a year. P. S,—Third from left is camera -shy. CHRONICLES B9 Gwendoline P Clarke of GINGER FARM • , An epidemic ' seems to have struck this district. No, it isn't measles or 'flu, or anything like that — and although it must be terribly upsetting I don't think it often proves fatal. The naive of this disturbance- is "selitis". Never heard of it? Well, maybe you haven't, but if you lived ;n this dis- trict and heard of farm after farm that had been sold or is up for sale you would know what I mean. Farmers froin the back concessions clear through to the :.ighways are selling out — and if that isn't "selitis" I don't know what is. * Why are they selling? Well, of course, that is their business, but if one may hazard a guess I would say some of them are quit- ting on account of ill -health, others because they are tired of fighting against odds all the time — lack of help, shortage of feed, paying through the nose for everything they must buy — yes, buying all the time at ceiling prices' and sell- ing touch of their own goods at less than the cost of production.- And now that there arc plenty of would-be buyers falling over them- selves to get a good place to live —and what probably they think is an easy living — tired farness see a good chance to get out from un- der — and they are taking it, * * But if they are returned men taking up land under the Veteran's Land Act, they will have a fight on their hands — and we certainly hope it will be a fight that will end in victory fo: then. And as to that, a lot will depend on 'the wives of these men, whether vet- eran's or otherwise. Pretty soon e,ll our surviving War Veterans will be home, some with a wife and small family, others planning to get married and settle down, while still others re- main in the unattached bracket. No matter in what category they fall there are anxious days ahead. Re- conversion applies not only- to ma- chines, but to Wren and women too. Partner and 1 went through it all after the last war and we know. Unfortunately one's knowledge isn't much help to this new gen- eration. Each must make his own way - learn by his own mistakes a 5 * Already stories arc coming to light of the difficulties some of these returned men are up against —particularly the married ones , of young wives who find things far short of their expectations with subsequent heartaches and misun- derstandings — to which the hous- ing shortage contributes in no small remeasure. Read the "want" advertisements in the newspapers -of young couples almost begging for one or two rooms in which to live. Can you think of anything more discouraging than this ever- lasting search for a place in which to make a home? * * * • Most of the boys who have come back were so glad to be home again, that, for a while, they were right on top of the world, Then they came up against disillusion- ment, disappointment, and unfore- seen rehabilitation problems. It seemed no matter what plans they made for the f ture they were con- fronted with obstacles. Some young fellows wishing to enter university found certain classes in tvhirh ;l.ey wsse interested already overcrowded. Others having their eye on some particular farm find bidders so numerous they have ab- solute': no time to think it over. It is.just a case of take it or leave it. Even •as I v rite a newscast is stating that some busincs: and in- dustrial firms are failina. to live up to their promises of re-establish- ment for returned men, Is it any wonder our boys are r stless, especially when, while we are presumably at peace, war clouds still hang ominously over the horizon. Are we going to let our boys down? They fought for us, now it is nu' turn to fight for them — to see that they get a square deal TABLE TALKS .. s . s Pancakes To achieve perfect pancakes, here are a tew "do's" to follow, and "don'ts" to by-pass as -recommend- ed by the home economists of the Consumer Section, Dominion .De- partment of Agriculture. Do not over beat griddle cake 1 atter — it stakes then tough. In fact we don't beau, but rather stir. _ only until liquid and dry ingredi- ents are blended and smooth. Ileat griddle slowly and as evenly as possible. A heavy skillet may be used instead of a griddle but the rim makes it more difficult to turn the cakes. To test temperature of griddle, drop a little -vater onto it from tip of- spoon. If the water forms bobbles whic.t 'dance" and rollaround, but do not sputter and evaporate innnediatcly, the griddle. is et the right heat. Some special griddles do not require greasing, but usually it• is necessary to grease therat by brushing quickly with a thin film of tat. Use" very large spoon or pitcher to pour bat- cakes touching each other. When ter onto grideli . Do not have pan - ARE YOU PALE WE9IRT Eo �� due to simple anemia You girls and women who suffer so from . simpleanema that you're pale, weak,. "dragged out"—this may be''ue to lark ol iron in olood. So try Lydia Ls. Pinkham's Compound Teeters with addce non—one of the Den some ways to help build up ted blood —in such,c4aes. Pmkuam'e Tablets are one of the most etiectwe iron conics you can buy! ISSTTE 13-1946 each cake becomes puffed and cov- ered with bubbles, but still moist, turn qui•kly. Turn only once. When brown on bottom, serve inn - mediately on warmed plates, last- ly and by no means of least im- portance . . . make plenty. Oatmeal Griddle Cakes IA cup all-purpose flour OR 14 cup plus 1 tablespoon pastry flour 3 teaspoons . Eking powder teaspoon salt 1/ cups quick .00king rolled oats - • 1 egg, well ,beaten. 1 tablespoon melted- shortening 1 teaspoon molasses 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk Sift togs''.er the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine with the rolled oats. Blend together the egg, shortening, mel' uses, water and milk. Add to dry ingredients anti stir only until smooth. Cook Fiery, Itching Skin Gets Quick Relief Bore Is a clean stainless penet- rating antiseptlo oil that will bring you speedy' relief from the itching and distress of Eczema, Etching Toes and beet. Rashes and akin trouble's. Not only does this healing anti- septic oil' promote rapid and healthy healing in open sores and .wounds,. -but boils and simple ulcers are also quickly releived. Inskin affections — the itching of Eczema is quickly stopped; the eruptions dry up and scale off lam -a very few days. 'Phe spine Is true of Barber's Itch, ,Salt Rheum and other slain eruptions. Yon can obtain tfoone's. emerald Uil al any modern drug store. Sunday School Lesson A People's Responsibilty for Its Government 1 Samuel 8:10-22 Golden ,Text — Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.- Psalm 33:12. Israel Desires a King The people were eager for a King. They made the had govern- ment of the sons of Samuel an ex- cuse for the change but Israel be- lieved if they had a king they would become a great nation. They looked only at the bright side but Samuel sets before them the exactions they would have to endure at the hands of their King. Not only would the king demand their sons and dauLhters, he would lay his hand upon their posses- sions. He would rob them of the fields, the vines and olive trees up- on which their living depended. He would be content with nothing less than their best and, more than this, they would see him hand their pos- sessions to his servants. All this trouble was to conte upon them be- cause they were not content to live under the rule of God. Man's Crowning Sin This sums up briefly what their position will be when the kingdom is established and the king reigns in the power and grandeur' which they had envied in other kings. They will literally become his slaves. They were determined to have their way; they were deaf to all warnings. Here we have the crowning sin of man which is that of self-will. Self-will spells disast- er slavery and misery -.red we can- not know peace and liberty until we say "No' nay wili, but Thine be done." Israel': False Step The Israc.it's Here immoveable, so God consents to ,ivt. thent a king, but in displeasure. Very often a father let., his son lt.'ve his own way but solemnly warns him of the consequences. Israel little re- alized what a false step it was tak- ing. The elders lived to see their requeat did not bring them the glory they expected. • God knows what is best for us so let us trust Him and submit to His will, ' on -slightly greasers griddle until golden brown cit both sides. Makes 18 4 -inch cakes. Chocolate Pancakes 2 egrs 2 cups milk 2 claps sifted all-purpose flour OA 21/4 cups sifted pastry flour 3 teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup mild -flavoured fat, melted 3 tablespoons cocoa Combine the well -beaten eggs with the n.iik. M: and sift the dry ingredients. Add milk andegg mixture. Add melted shortening and mix well. Cook on slightly greased griddle until brown. Serve hot with liquid honey or a fruit sauce for dessert. Makes 18 3 -inch pancakes. Garden Notes By GORDON L: SM1TI-1 Informality is Pecommended Usually an informal layout of flower gardens,- lawn and 'shrub- bery about the home gives the best results: The formal garden where there ' are straight rows, straight p.,ths,,and everything `is -just so is a matter for profes-ionals and large estates. With the average . lot in town o country there are too many straight lutes in any case, like driveways, foundation walls and fences. The main idea ingardening is to treats these and - soften taunt. To do this shrub- bery:is plante in irregular clumps around, but not' too close to, the house, with biggest groupings' at the corners and around the front porch. Variety may be added by the odd climbing vine. Unless the lrwn is generous in size; experts advise leaving the centre fairly open, with flower beds and shrubs around the edges and in -front of the fences -add driveways, Generally the bigger and taller flowers are planted at the back, but ?or the sake of vari- ety a few of these shout.; be brought forward. Instead of single plantings groups of individual vari- eties are advocated. For continu- ous bloom, consult a good Canad- ian• seed catalogue where such de- tails as season of blooming, color, height, hardin'ss at.d other essen- tial facts will b: listed. Sow Grass Early Grass makes its hest growth an the cool, moist weather of spring and fall, hence garden experts ad- vise doing lawn work just as soon as possible. This mans as soon as one can wally on the lawn without getting the shoes muddy. This ad- vice appliet both in starting new lawns and repairing old ones. 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