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Staler JournalUol X FEBRUARY, 1927

CONTENTS

Safety in Decatur 5

Our Marionette Show 8

New Oil Chemist 9

James Millikin University 10

Influenza Epidemic 14By Dr. M. W. Fitzpatrick

Radio for the Boss 16

Editorial 18

Prizes Awarded 19

Organization Chart 22

Household 24

Man in the Moon 41

Published monthly in the interest of the employesof the A. E. Staley Manufacturing Co., Decatur, 111.

Editor, RUTH E. CADE.Cartoonist, W. R. VAN HOOK.

Subscription $1.00 per year.

Applied PsychologyBoth the photographer and the mother

had failed to make the restless little four-year-old boy sit still long enough to havehis picture taken. Finally the photog-rapher suggested that the "little darling"might be quiet if his mother would leavethe room for a few minutes. During herabsence the picture was successfullytaken. On the way home the motherasked:

"What did the nice man say to makemother's little darling sit still?"

"He thed, you thit thtill, you little brat,or I'll knock your block off, tho I thatthtill," he explained.

••"Be sure," said J. A., "to look up my

friend, Mr. Lummack, while in the city.'*"Mr. Lummack?" asked his friend, ab-

sent-mindedly."Yes, Mr. Lummack. You can remem-

ber his name because it rhymes withstomach."

A few weeks later his friend returnedand encountered J. A. on the street. "Doyou know," he said, "I tried and tried, butnever could find your friend, Mr. Kelly."—Trumbull Cheer.

«»There isn't much to life but this:A baby's smile, a woman's kiss,A book, a pipe, a fire, a friend,And just a little cash to spend.

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SympathyThe harassed and weary-looking man,

the personification of genteel poverty,paused before the window which had beenhired by the Humane Society.

In the center of the window was thepicture of a large, furry animal, with awoebegone expression on its face.

Underneath was the placard: "I wasskinned to provide a woman with fashion-able furs."

For a moment the tired expressionfaded from the man's face.

"I know just how you feel, poor oldchap?" he muttered, "so was I."

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"Dey ain't no jestice no mo," mournedRufus to a friend. "Sam, ah's a sick man.Guess ah's gwine die, suah. Ah goes tode doctah, an' he says mah veins am tooclose. Says ah got very close veins an*de only help fo* me, he says, am to eatchicken brof free times a day, an' stayin nights. An' Sam, dat jes' kaint bedone!"

First Bozo—You're looking well thesedays.

Second Bozo—Yes, sir; I'm living on thefat of the land.

First Bozo—What happened—yourrich uncle die?

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A GOOD RULENever pass along an Unkind Tale about

someone else.Even though it's True!Because you're Not Sure it's entirely

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tale a wee bit in giving it to you.And that "wee bit" may ruin the Repu-

tation of a person who never did you anyharm I

None of us are entirely Good, or entire-ly Bad—

We've all done the Wrong Thing once!And all of us can use All the Good Will

and Friendliness there happens to be inthe World!

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First Man—I see you advertised for aman to retail canaries.

Owner Yes, are you a salesman?First Man—Oh, no, I just had a curi-

osity to find out how the little birds losttheir tails in the first place.

A middle-aged man is one who hasquit growing on either end, but continuesto grow in the middle. Doorways.

His ReasonCaller—Won't you walk with me as far

as the car, Tommy?Tommy 1 can't.Caller—Why not?Tommy—'Cause we're going to have

dinner as soon as you go.

Pre-War Stuff"The Modern girl's hair looks like a

mop," says a critic. But that doesn'tworry her. She doesn't know what amop looks like.

Boston Scrod. Perhaps"Most interesting man, that an au-

thority on fish culture.""Really! I never supposed that fish

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over the radio, today.Hub (tasting it) — Ugh! Doggone that

static! - Judge.

Doctor - You're getting along finelynow. Of course, your legs are still swol-len, but that doesn't trouble me.

Patient - Of course it doesn't. But letme tell you this, if your legs were swollenit wouldn't trouble me either.

How to Set the ThingIn a time of distressing drouth a har-

assed amateur agriculturist stepped intoa shop and bought a barometer. Theclerk was making a few explanationsabout indications and pressures, when thecustomer interrupted impatiently, saying:"Yes, yes, that's all right, but what Iwant to know is how you set the darnedthing when you want it to rain."

Lucky LadTeacher - Willie can you name me a

city in Alaska?Willie— No m'm.Teacher - Correct.

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Our idea of a brainy man is one whocan write Roman numerals up to a hun-dred. — Farm and Fireside.

Grand's the Word"If I stole fifty kisses from you, what

kind of larceny would it be?" asked theyoung man.

"I should call it grand," sighed thesweet young thing, without a quiver of aneyelash.

Pastor - So God has sent you two morelittle brothers, Dolly?

Dolly (brightly) — Yes, and He knowswhere the money's coming from — I heardDaddy say so.

- * -So many people taking themselves seri-

ously is one reason for the humorous sideof life.

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TomorrowKing Hassan, well beloved, was wont to say,

When aught went wrong or any project failed:"Tomorrow, friends, will be another day!"

And in that faith he slept and so prevailed.

Long live this proverb! While the world shall rollTomorrows, fresh, shall rise from out the night,

And new baptize the indomitable soulWith courage for its never ending fight.

No one, I say, is conquered till he yields;And yield he need not, while, like mist from glass,

God wipes the stain of life-old battlefieldsFrom every morning that he brings to pass.

New day, new hope, new courage! Let this beO soul, thy cheerful creed! What's yesterday,

With all its shards and wrack and grief, to thee?Forget it, then—here lies the victor's way.

—James Buckham.

The Fool's KissesKisses in a cluttered kitchenAre both pleasing and bewitchingWhen there's barley soup a-brewing in the pot,And a leg o' lamb a-roastingIn its gravy taties toasting,And the smell of apple pie a-piping hot.

Then the best of all good wishesIs a chance to wash the dishesAnd to kiss a cook that's fair and pleasing plump;Though she may be fat and forty,One so rosy can't be haughty,And a jolly cook can never be a frump.

—The Phantom Lover.

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Safety in Decatur

Decatur has talked about it a long time,and just a few weeks ago finally organ-ized a Safety Council. Various industrialplants in town and the city schools havebeen doing much safety work for a num-ber of years but this is the first time thatthe city itself has taken part in the cam-paign.

The Staley company has been an ardentsafety worker for practically its entirelife and the railroads have impressedsafety lessons upon their employes foryears. Still Decatur and Ma con countyhave been having more accidents thanseemed absolutely necessary and it ishoped that the new organization can beinstrumental in cutting down this total.

During the year 1926 there were fortyaccidental deaths in Macon county. Ofthe number of persons injured more orless seriously in the same time no recordcan be kept but, with the death total as abasis, it probably would be staggering.In a county the size of Macon, whichclaims 65,000 population, forty deaths byaccident is too high an average.

It might be interesting to review therecords as to the cause of these deaths.Motor accidents lead the list, for 19, oralmost half of the deaths, were caused byautomobile accidents. One or two per-sons were killed by automobiles crushingthem as they stood in the road fixing atire on their own car. Motorists willinsist upon stopping on state highways toexamine tires in spite of the printed warn-ings posted along those roads. Anddrivers will speed along those roads attop speed when they know they are tak-ing a chance, not only with their ownlives, but with the other fellow's as well.

Because motor accidents led this list itwas most appropriate that the DecaturMotor club take the lead in organizing theSafety Council. Industrial plants in thecity have hammered away about safetv inthe factory until the number of industrialaccidents in Decatur is noticably small.

There are 109 factories and four rail-

roads in Decatur employing thousands ofpeople. Practically every factory andrailroad is ful l of hazards but because theworkmen are careful and because theowners have taken every precaution toguard the workers, industrial accidentsare not many and deaths from such ac-cidents are extremely small.

During the last year three persons werekilled by interurban cars in Macon county,and six persons were killed by railroadtrains. Old timers tell us that there wasa time, not many years ago, when seriousand fatal accidents among railroad work-ers were so common that one expectedthem every day or so. The mark of aveteran railroader or factory worker wasa crippled leg, a missing foot or a four-fingered hand. Every fellow took achance, and safety appliances would havebeen regarded as "sissy".

Then the railroads awoke to the factthat their men were being killed andmaimed in alarming numbers. Other in-dustries awoke to the same fact about thesame time, and steps were taken to rem-edy the matter. These steps resulted inthe organization of the National SafetyCouncil which held its fifteenth annualmeeting last October. Each year theCouncil adds more members to its listfrom a widely varied field and each yearit increases its service to include moreand more industries and organizations.

Before the organization of the NationalSafety Council each railroad and factorywas working rather aimlessly trying toprevent accidents. Then the Councilcame into being, the safety engineer ap-peared and accident prevention becamea practical, well thought out part of everyworkers life. One proof of the success ofthis method is offered by the figures re-cently published by the Interstate Com-merce Commission which shows a 50 per-cent reduction in the loss of l ife by ac-cident among railroad employes in thefifteen years since the Council was or-ganized.

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The remaining twelve accidental deathsin Macon county during the year werecaused by various things two by scald-ing, four by coal oil burns, one by burnsfrom matches, three by drowning andtwo in construction work. Twelve peopleamong 65,000 are not many, but whenwe consider that perhaps all of thosedeaths could have been prevented ifsomeone had not been careless, twelveseems like a big amount.

Only one effective way to cure peopleof this carelessness has ever been found

and that way is to talk to them overand over again about the same thing untilthey finally become careful by secondnature. That is about all that the SafetyCouncil has done but it has done it art-fully and most successfully.

At the Staley plant for instance, thereis a constant war against matches. Men,when they come to work here are toldthat they must not carry matches out intothe plant and they must not smoke in theplant. But being human beings it is hardto make one telling impress them. So wetell them over and over, and posters areput up telling them, and once in a whileone forgets and then he is told person-ally. Generally, though, af ter a manunderstands the trouble one lighted matchcan start in a starch factory he is rathercareful to leave them in the safety zone.

Here at the plant, too, as in all otherfactories, workers are constantly urged totake care of small injuries. Many of theindustrial deaths of former years, it hasbeen proved, occurred because small in-juries were neglected. That is why mod-ern factories have first aid hospitals anda staff of nurses and doctors. If a manis injured, and we probably never will seethe time when there are no injuries, thefirst thought is the first aid hospital andthe nurse.

And the newly organized Safety Coun-cil of Decatur will do for the communityat large what the smaller organization,working through the national society, hasdone for Staleys' and other plants. Itwill point out to Decatur people their actsof carelessness. It will see that pedes-trians watch traffic more carefully atcorners, that jay-walking is discouraged,that fire-traps are torn down, that motor-ists observe traffic rules, and the hundredand one little things that no one takescare of because they are no one's par-ticular business, are cared for at once.

This Decatur Safety Council is madeup of thirty men and women, practicallyall of whom are connected with some bigindustry. F. W. Stone, who has chargeof our safety work and who has made astudy of safety for years, is on the Coun-cil. One physician, Dr. M. W. Fitzpat-rick, was one of the original group which

named the Council members. Dr. Fitz-patrick has been in industrial work foryears.

When this Council gets well under wayit is expected that Decatur and Maconcounty will have a much smaller percent-age of deaths and injuries caused by ac-cidents. But the Council can only bringthis about by every person in the citydoing his share by remembering to becareful at all times.

Our Globe TrotterRodney S. Thomas, our foreign field

representative, has been in Decatur duringthe past few weeks, after an extensivebusiness trip in England, Central Europe,and some of the Mediterranean countries.

Mi. Thomas has been gone almost six-teen months, during which time it is es-timated he has traveled at least 15,000miles. He has exchanged greetings witha host of our old friends and made theacquaintance of a number of new ones.

Leaving Decatur a year ago last Octo-ber, Mr. Thomas went first to England.From there he went to Egypt, Palestine,Syria, Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, andJugo Slavia, Hungary, Austria, Czecho-slovakia, Switzerland, Italy, France andHolland came next and then back to Lon-don. He sailed from England for home,arriving at Decatur the middle of January.

He has returned with a fund of inter-esting information regarding our businessprospects in each of the countries visited,and for this we feel indebted to thecourteous assistance and friendly co-op-eration accorded to him by each and ev-ery one of our agents and their customersas well.

Mr. Thomas is an experienced travelerand an exceptional linguist. We are gladto say he has returned in excellent healthin spite of his rather strenuous trip. Heis now enjoying a rest at his mother'shome in Chicago.

Mrs. Thomas, who accompanied him toLondon and through Central Europe,spent a few months in Paris with relativeswhile Mr. Thomas was in the Mediterran-ean countries.

Later on The Journal hopes to prevailupon Mr. Thomas to give us a story ofhis travels. He has been in some of theworld's most interesting corners and hisstory will be well worth reading.

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Jack Mintun says that we don't daretell about his alarm clock failing him be-cause he heard that ours failed us re-cently too. So we won't tell that story.

Discretion is something that comes toa man when he is too old to benefit by it.

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Smiles from the Sales Department

Ray G. Young and George Dean, of Spartanburg were here in December. Our L R Dickin-son from Boston liked our jokes. From the lower le f t Rodger Dawson and R. S. Thomas smileand at the right our W. H. Randolph, Jr., of New York.

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Our Marionette ShowSomething new for Staley folk is the

program which the Fellowship club issponsoring for Feb. 15. This is to be anentertainment by Jean Gros' famous mari-onettes and is on the regular Fellowshipclub lyceum course.

Marionette programs have been givenin Decatur before and Jean Gros himselfhas been here in previous years with hispuppets but this is the first time that wehave ever had such a program on ourlyceum course. So to us it is somethingdecidedly out of the ordinary, and some-thing which not only grown-ups, butchildren as well, will enjoy.

Marionettes or puppets as they some-times are called, are almost as old as theworld. The puppet of yesteryear andthe modern Marionette differ simply inthe many refinements of mechanism andideas and presentation.

In early ages the people employed themto depict certain phases of their beliefs,now they have found a welcome placein the entertainment needs of all classesof people.

The Marionettes appear on their ownquaintly devised stage, before scenerymade in proportion to their size, seatingthemselves on chairs by tables, drinking,smoking, talking, laughing, doing every-thing that a human being can do, and thendoing a wealth of extra tricks that no hu-man being can accomplish, all this accom-plished by a company of trained actors,musicians and puppeteers who have beenassociated with the art for countless sea-sons rehearsing week in and week out toattain the fine points of the manipulation.

The training of an individual for thework, takes at least six months of themost severe kind of work, both in thevocal interpretations and the correcthandling of each puppet. The onlookercan realize the difficulties attendant whenone considers that each puppet is balanceddifferently, requiring totally differenttechnique than its predecessor. The artof being able to concentrate on dialogueand the movement of the puppet at thesame time is the most difficult imaginable,and some particular mental make-ups sim-ply are never able to master this obstacle.

The artists engaged for this type oftheater art of necessity are most versatilepeople, capable of doing many things withtheir voices and also with instruments,not to mention possessing great imagina-tion to work the figures to give them aninteresting portrayal. A tenor, a bari-tone, a contralto, pianist, a cornet andtrumpet, drum puppeteers, not to men-tion other helpers who assist in the me-chanical details.

Of the plays offered this year we haveselected for our entertainment that oldfavorite—Mark Twain's "Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn." It is a play which isfu l l of fun from start to finish and thefact that it is acted by Marionettes in-stead of real actors adds to its interestrather than detracts from it.

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"enables the Marionettes to display all thetricks they can possibly do and that tothe tune of some of the most delightfulmusic ever written. The presentation isfor adults but the wealth of boyhood ma-terial involved makes it a most attractiveand instructive performance for children.At least we have a creditable performancethat parents can escort their children toand know that the evening is a worth-while one.

Due to the extraordinary interestcaused by the Marionettes and the manyrequests by enthusiasts to be allowed tosee behind the curtains, Mr. Gros haspromised to remove the large prosceniumcurtain and show the audience how thepuppets are made to do their tricks, byallowing puppeteers to be seen at workon the bridges. This will prove to be agreat feature of the performance as thecuriosity of the audience is always at highpitch when the performance is concluded.

This entertainment, like all our lyceumprograms, will be given in the high schoolauditorium. In the afternoon the sameMarionettes are giving a program therebut this program is under the auspices ofthe Decatur Teachers' association and theStaley company has nothing to do withit. Tickets will be sold for that perform-ance.

Our entertainment is in the evening,starting at 8 o'clock and is, like all otherlyceum entertainment, open to membersof the Fellowship club and their families.

OUR COVER DESIGNThis month's cover design was drawn

by one of our own men, C. E. Hollis.The subject is always an appropriate onein Decatur for Lincoln made this hishome for a short time and often stoppedhere while practising law in this part ofIllinois. The drawing is unusually welldone one of the best we have ever hadon The Journal, we think, and we feelthat we are to be congratulated uponhaving the services of such an artist asMr. Hollis.

Mrs. Henry Trent, whose husbandworks in No. I 7 building, was ill withmumps in January.

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New Oil ChemistBeginning the first of the new year

Maurice M. Durkee took charge of theStaley oil refinery. Mr. Durkee comesto the company from Baltimore where heis known as a chemist of ability and anoil chemist of recognized worth.

He was graduated from Columbia uni-versity in 1913 in chemical engineering.Practically ever since his graduation hehas had entire charge of vegetable oil re-fineries and has specialized in researchwork in oils.

He has been with the Southern CottonOil Co., the Hauck Food Products Co.,and later was technical advisor and plantmanager of the Newark Vegetable OilCo., a plant belonging to Lockwood &Co., of New York. In 1925 he went tothe Pompeian-Romanza Corp., the largestolive oil plant in the United States, aschief chemist. It is from this plant thathe comes to the Staley company.

In recent years Mr. Durkee's homehas been in Baltimore and his family willremain there for the present, probablycoming to Decatur in the spring.

Mr. Durkee comes to the Staley com-pany to succeed Geoffrey Govier who hashad charge of the refinery. Mr. and Mrs.G i i • c1 L r r iviaunce M. uurKeeovier leave early in February for Eng- charge of our oil refi

land where they will spend several months. from Baltimore.

Maurice M. Durkee came inery.

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RECORD-BREAKING BELTFrank Shubert recently brought in a

treasured page from "The AmericanMiller" of several years ago. He treas-urers this because it contains a story ofFrank and his picture taken in KansasCity in July, 1910. At that time Frankwas with the company which manufac-tured Hoyt Flinstone Leather Belting.

At that time the belt purchased by theSouthwestern company was the biggest inoperation at that time. It was I I 7 J/2 feetlong and 8 feet wide. In the picturewhich was taken of the belt and publishedin the American Miller, Frank is in aprominent place, and in the story inconnection with the picture he is men-tioned as the expert belt man sent out bythe factory.

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TO VISIT IN ENGLANDGeoffery Govier, chemist at the plant,

and Mrs. Govier, sail from New Yorkearly in February for England where theywill visit for several months. Mr. Govierhas been granted a leave of absence bythe company and it is possible that hewill do some research work while he isabroad.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Govier are Englishand have many relatives and friends there.They will visit with Mrs. Govier's parentsin the north of England.

BILL AND HIS MONEYAs many of you will remember, Satur-

day, January 15, was a cold, cold day,with the thermometer frozen stiff at 22below. Most of the men who had carsthat day were afraid to bring them out,and the street cars were filled beyond allthought of comfort.

Among those who struggled for aplace to put one foot on a street car, wasBill Kossieck, of No. 17 building. Billran for the car, digging into his pocketfor his six cents as he ran. And just ashe made the step he dropped a coin. Hewas sure it was a quarter and as soonas he got out to the plant he called uphis wife and told her to go out and huntaround in the snow for that coin.

His wife, being an obedient soul, gotout three pair of wool hose, a pair ofgoloshes, some sweaters and a coat or twoand then armed herself with the snowshovel and went out to hunt the coin.She searched carefully (but probably notprayerfully) for some time, but at lastgave up. She went back into the housegetting in there just in time to hear thephone ring again.

Again it was Bill, this time, telling herthat it wasn't a quarter he had lost. Hehad taken nn inventory of his coin andhad found that it was a nickle.

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James Millikin UniversityOne of the things which visitors to

Decatur must see first is James MillikinUniversity. Like all other Americans, weare proud of our schools and colleges,although it is often a silent kind of pride,and when we have a college we are espe-cially proud of it.

James Millikin University, which takesits name from its founder, celebrated itstwenty-fifth anniversary last year. Evenin new America that is not a great agefor a college, and Millikin is still so youngthat about all most citizens of Decaturknow about it is that it is here.

When James Millikin decided to give auniversity to the community, he selectedwhat was then regarded as a site wellat the edge of town. He purchased Oak-land park, a well wooded piece of ground"well out on West Main street." In fact,it was so well out that few people livedin that neighborhood.

Beautifully placed back from the streeton a rise of ground, the main universitybuilding was first erected. This building,which contains the Liberal Arts hall, hastwo wings, for engineering and domesticeconomy. In this building, too, are theauditorium, a« large as many moderntheaters, the library and the president'sand business off ices .

Later Aston Hall, the residence hall forwomen students, the lovely conservatoryof music, and the gymnasium were built.A large athletic field lies north of thegymnasium and in time other buildingswill bu put up.

But Millikin has added much more toDecatur than a group of well placedbuildings in a beautifully landscapedcampus. From the start the universitybuildings, campus and organizations havebeen thrown open to the community andthe community has taken advantage ofthis opportunity.

The campus, for instance, is used eachsummer by the Decatur Chautauqua asso-ciation for its programs. A broad, tree-shaded space in the rear of the buildingsis ideal for such entertainment, for it isback from all street traffic and the campusdrives make ideal parking space for thecars.

The university auditorium is also usedby many outside organizations, as is thelovely little recital hall—Kaeuper hall—inthe conservatory. The Westminster Pres-byterian church has held its morning ser-vices in the university auditorium everySunday morning for some years and willcontinue to do so until its new buildingis completed. The Decatur Music club,an organization of a thousand members,has monthly meetings in the university

auditorium, and the College club, Wo-men's club and various other organiza-tions use both auditoriums many timesduring the winter.

Through the university and variousuniversity organizations Decatur hasbrought to it many worth-while thingswhich might not otherwise find their wayhere. One of the most notable of theseis the series of concerts each year spon-sered by the conservatory. For the lastseveral years stars of the concert andoperatic world have been brought hereunder the conservatory management andall music loving Decatur has enjoyedthem. University extension courses bringlecturers here who would otherwise nevercome to the community.

All during the school year faculty andconservatory students give recitals whichare open to the public and which, judgingfrom their attendance, are appreciated bythe general public. Exhibits of workdone by the various departments alwaysbring out crowds of interesting towns-people.

So it would seem that James Millikin,Decatur banker and benefactor, buildedbetter than he knew 'when he decided togive a university to the community. Hisidea, according to Dr. A. R. Taylor,president emeritus of the university, wasto found a school in which the youngmen and women of the community couldobtain a practical education at small cost.While Millikin probably is not just theindustrial school which was originallyplanned, its worth to the community asa whole as an educational backgroundand cultural center has far exceeded itsoriginal expectations.

GREETINGSWe, the undersigned, do hereby issue

a special invitation to the ladies of thetrayroom to accompany us to the roofof No. 10 building at 6 A. M. Feb. 1st,there to partake of and enjoy a feast offive gallons of ice cream with us. Wehave also engaged a party to supply uswith all the icicles from the tanks of theplant for dessert (no feed houee bumswill be allowed to accompany the party).

(Signed) Ed GatesFrank Shields.

A. OF C. DIRECTORJ. H. Galloway, plant superintendent,

was recently elected to membership onthe board of directors of the DecaturAssociation of Commerce.

Gale Garrett, millwright, has been seri-ously ill for the last few weeks.

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Views of Millikin Campus

Reading from top—Gymnasium, Conservatory. Aston Hall and Liberal Art;, 1 l.ill

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Words of CheerFollowing a custom of some standing,

the December 20 issue of "With theGrain" was converted into a Christmasmessage. On the inside pages wereprinted the greeting of our President, Mr.A. E. Staley. The feature story of thisissue was an appropriate article entitled,"Where Chumship Should Reign."

The confession of a "calloused mindedfather", who had become so engrossedin the affairs of every-day life that he haddeveloped into a chronic "fault finder",formed the basis of the story. The sub-ject of the narrative, in one of his thought-ful moods, was overcome with a feelingof remorce as he gradually came into therealization of the fact that he was un-intentionally depriving his child of thefatherly affection that was due him. In-tent on making »Ttonement for histhoughtlessness, he entered the child'sroom where the little one lay asleep, andmake his confession.

The story was taken from "The ValveWorld", where reference was made to thefact that it appeared originally in the"South Works Review," published by andfor the employes of the Illinois Steel Com-pany.

In seeking permission to use the article,the request was made that the author'sname be supplied so that proper creditcould be given. Although permission forreprint was readily granted, we were in-formed that the originator's name couldnot be furnished, as the article was givento the editorial department by an em-ployee whose name they were never ableto ascertain.

Our sales d e p a r t m e n t was highlypleased with the many nice things said inresponse to their season's greetings.Thinking that many of our friends mightperhaps be interested in what our readershave said, we are quoting a few of theacknowledgments:

"Mr. has just passed on to mea copy of your Christmas number of Withthe Grain.

"The soliloquy published therein givesexpression to the most wonderful thoughtson the subject that I have ever readand how appropos of the Christmas spirit.It certainly plays on the heart-strings ofevery real man and father.

"Would it be asking too much to haveyou kindly send me, personally, say adozen copies? I shall circulate themamong my friends and thus help broadcastthis really fitting Christmas message."

"Your semi-monthly copies of 'With theGrain* reaches us regularly and we readthem with much interest.

"Your issue of December 20 has ar-rived and the writer has thoroughly en-

joyed reading the little gem, 'WhereChumship Should Reign,' and being afather of two, one boy and one girl, ful lyrealize the worth of the gem.

"May I ask you for two addintionalcopies of this December 20th issue inorder that I may have one in my hometo read from time to time as a gentle re-minder an danother to pass on to afriend."

"That article published 'Where Chum-ship Should Reign' hits the spotfi and Ishould like to be able to have a copy tokeep before my eye whenever I, as amother, am badly in need of a goodthrashing."

"You have my gratitude for printingthat repentant Daddy's confession in yourcurrent issue. This is Monday—yesterdaywas a day of inclement weather—a daywhen small boys must perforce remain in-doors and amuse themselves as best theycan — when their impatient, impulsivelittle spirits chafe at the restraints beingimposed upon them—I have two smallboys and I was engrossed with a most in-teresting book—and—last night I too sud-denly realized how utterly selfish I hadbeen throughout the day. A book, afterall, is merely a book—but—two little boysare something else again. So I know justhow that other Daddy felt—the futility ofhis confession since the baby mind "wouldnot comprehend it if the baby ears hadheard it—so—the man had to confess tohis own soul than which there is no moreterrible arbiter. We may well be thank-ful that the child mind forgets affrontseasily and the loving heart of a baby har-bours no resentment. The little ones—more fair and more sporting than adults—always give us another chance to makegood."

"Your little book "With the Grain* cameto hand this morning, and the writer readit with fatherly interest and somethingelse too, the article "Where ChumshipShould Reign "

"I have just read the little gem 'WhereChumship Should Reign* which you aresending out this year in the form ofChristmas Greetings. May 1 say that Ihave enjoyed this treat to the fullestextent, "

'Where Chumship Should Reign*. Ourthanks must go to you for giving us thistreat."

"We appreciate the beautiful sentimentsexpressed in this publication."

"Doubtless you have received numer-ous letters either praising or requestingadditional copies of your December issueof 'With the Grain'. The writer and allwho have had the opportunity of reading'Where Chumship Should Reign* havespoken most highly of it."

"I had the pleasure of reading your

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Christmas number of 'With the Grain* andthe article 'Where Chumship ShouldReign* realy is something worth while."

"We have read, with very much inter-est, your little magazine dated December20th, which contains the article entitled'Where Chumship Should Reign'."

"Would you kindly send me a copy ofyour latest issue of 'With the Grain' ofDecember 20? I want to give one to mymarried children, and I consider it a valu-able Christmas present."

"Want to thank you for Christmas andNew Year copy of 'With the Grain*—whether true or not surely has much in itthat reaches home."

"We are in receipt of your little circularof December 20th wishing us a MerryChristmas and a Happy New Year con-taining the beautiful article "WhereChumship Should Reign' and also 'TheShrine of Sleeping Childhood'."

"1 am the happy father of ten childrenand twenty grandchildren and I would liketo have a few copies of this litt le bookletto distribute to my children. I think itthe most beautiful and sincere expressionin this partcular that I have ever had thepleasure of readng."

"I have just read from your folder'With the Grain* under date of December20, 1926, 'Where Chumship Should Reign'and it so impressed me, and fitted myparticular case so perfectly, that I amasking that you be so kind as to mail meseveral copies of this for distributionamong my immediate friends, who, 1 amsure will appreciate this little gem ofwords for the guidance of fathers andmothers of this generation."

Boiler House ForemanA living example that proves the truism

that "actions speak louder than words"is that quiet little chap who has chargeof the Staley boiler house. Claude Thorn-borough is he who has that responsibleposition but unless you know him mightywell and have known him mighty well fora long time, you will never learn from histelling you how responsible that place is.

For compared to those silent men onereads about in fiction Claude is the Sphinxitself. And his is that .kind of silencetoo—not the dumb, stolid kind, but thesilence which does lots of thinking buttalks only when it has something im-portant to say.

Claude is the second generation of hisfamily to hold this job of his. For anumber of years before Claude took theplace his father, Thomas Thornboroughhad charge of the Staley boilers. Thosewho knew Tommy, as he was called allover the plant, tell us that he was one of

Claude Thorn bo rough, boiler house foreman

the best steam engineers in the country,and one of the truest fr iends in the world.

His son Claude came to the Staley com-pany in 1919, a fu l l fledged machinist,and took a job in the Staley machineshop. In 192 1 he entered the boilerhouse as his father's assistant and whenhis father died in 1922 Claude was madethe foreman to succeed him.

The Thornbo roughs are English, Tom-my Thornbo rough having been born inEngland. Claude was born in this coun-try, however. He is married and ownshis own home in East Wood street nearNelson Park.

WE BEG YOUR PARDONLast month we used a set of pictures

in connection with Mr. J. A. Wilson'sarticle on mercerizing, but we neglectedto give credit for those pictures. Thepictures showing various machines used inthe mercerizing process, were kindlyloaned us by the Tixtile-Fimshing Machin-ery Co., of Providence, Rhode Island.This company makes machinery of vari-ous sorts which is used in bleaching, mer-cerizing, dyeing, drying, printing and fin-ishing textiles.

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Carl Simroth was ill for a week, witha severe cold, but returned to work inthe middle of January.

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Influenza EpidemicBy Dr. M. W. Fitzpatrick

Within the last few weeks news itemshave appeared in the daily papers warn-ing us of an epidemic of influenza insome of the European countries. Wellmay we take heed of this situation. Any-one who will think back to 1918 andconsider the devastation wrought by thisscourge at that time may well be con-cerned about the possibility of anotherinvasion.

That the problem is serious may beseen from the statement that there were665 deaths from the disease in Bilboa inone week Just at this time Spain isexperiencing the tag end of an epidemic.Only a few weeks ago all England wasprostrate from its ravages. Other coun-tries of Europe suffered more or lessseriously from its visitation.

With our easy methods of transporta-tion, what is more natural than to antici-pate its coming to America? One ofthe most outstanding characteristics of in-fluenza is its rapid dissemination, yet itis never faster than our travel facilities.It makes its appearance first along welltraveled routes and then spreads to lessfrequented places. Isolated prison campshave been known to escape entirely inworld-wide pandemics, simply because oftheir lack of contact with the outsideworld.

With this situation before us, what arewe to do to minimize the danger of thedisease? We can hardly escape entirely;in fact, there is right now not a littleinfluenza throughout the country. Somesevere cases have been seen here in De-catur in the last few weeks. But thesilver lining is that so far the cases havebeen isolated and contact with others hasbeen guarded against.

Prominent among the difficulties in an-ticipating an epidemic of influenza is theprotean character of its attacks. In thepandemic of the 80's the nervous systemchiefly was involved, while in the 1 9 1 8scourge the respiratory system bore thebrunt of the attack. At other timesthe gastro-intestinal tract suffers mostly.

Not knowing just what to expect, we areleft to the necessity of general prepared-ness. We must realize it is a bacterialattack and in defense should marshal allthe vital forces at our command to over-come the invaders. We cannot burnthem or boil them; neither can we usechemical antiseptics for these would killour bodies while killing the germs. Ourbody tissues, our blood-making organs,must be relied on chiefly. In other words,we must keep fit. All depressing factors

must be shunned. Among these may beenumerated extreme fatigue, over-eating,starvation, mingling in crowds withoutproper ventilation, neglect of body func-tions or cleanliness, loss of sleep, etc.

Many individuals are able to keepthemselves in perfect health by avoidingextremes. When through some necessitythey are subjected to overwork, with lackof sleep and probably food, there is in-creased danger of infection whether it beinfluenza, pneumonia, bronchitis or acommon cold. A mechanic may stay onthe job many hours at a stretch and befair ly safe if he is given sufficient nourish-ment at proper intervals. An excess offood is worse than not enough. If hemust work in a wet, sloppy place with thethermometer hovering about the freezingpoint, his danger is increased. By allmeans his feet «hould be protected. Thereis hardly anything so depressing as cold,uncomfortable feet. Conversely, a warmfoot bath and putting on clean, dry hoseand comfortable shoes brings about a re-cuperation that is astonishing at times.What is said of the mechanic will applyto anyone else. An office worker maybe subjected to a comparable situation,although as a rule they do not work ina wet place. An office, housing sedentaryworkers, in which the temperature is toolow for comfort threatens the health ofeverybody in it. Influenza lurks there.An uncomfortable house is still worse.Colds are the fruit of too much fueleconomy.

It may be a new idea to many peopleto learn that overindulgence in food isoccasionally a large factor in causing headcolds, bronchitis, etc., but it is a factjust the same. We may have food spreesthe same as we may have liquor sprees.The explanation is that the excess of foodis such a tax on the vital processes ofthe body that there is not defense enoughleft to protect against the invasion of bac-teria. Along with this situation whenthere is overindulgence at the table thereis usually one or more other influencesfor harm added, as loss of sleep, .vitiatedair, and the like. As to the role starva-tion or undernourishment plays in sappingbodily vigor and thus inviting illness suchas influenza, little need be said.

Keeping the skin clean and active byfrequent bathing is one of our great aidsin promoting health. Some individualsfind their skin will get so dry and harshfrom a daily bath that they are uncom-fortable. To them it might be said thatthe use of less soap will be found of ad-

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vantage, or, if their work is such thatthey must use soap for cleansing, the ap-plication of an oily substance—-cold creamor other emollient——will greatly relievethe irritation of the skin. A daily coldshower with the use of little soap is notnearly so strenuous as it sounds. Onewho is not used to this form of bathingmight find it quite a shock to begin it atthis season of the year, but really afterthe first stimulation when the cold waterstrikes the body, the sensation of coldis not disagreeable, and the way the cir-culation is stimulated and the nasal pas-sages opened up well repays the batherfor his experience. In a former numberof The Journal it was stated that oneof the principal ways of curing or ward-ing off head colds was by efficient drain-age f rom the nasal cavities and adjacentsinuses. Nothing quite so quickly andefficiently opens up these passages in themorning as this same cold shower.

From these random remarks let it begathered that to guard against influenzawe must keep fit. To keep fit we mustavoid those things that have a tendencyto depress our vital forces, and shoulddo the things that give est and activityto physical being. We should work, weshould play, we should eat, all in modera-tion. We should sleep sufficiently.

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Happy New YearTo properly celebrate the passing of

1926 and the arrival of 1927, the StaleyFellowship club decided to have a party—a real party. The outcome of muchplanning was a dinner followed by a dancein the Elks city club.

For several days before the party agroup of men spent most of their timedown there decorating the big ball roomin red and green and silver. From a greatstar in the center of the ceiling silverfestoons led to the walls, transformingthe ceiling into a mass of silver light. Pa-per caps anl horns and plenty of con-fett i added to the carnival scene.

Two hundred persons attended the din-ner and the dance which followed. Be-tween courses at dinner the guests wereentertained by Jacqueline Fletcher, whosang, and by readings. Then, with E.C. Larsen presiding as toastmaster, sev-eral persons WM'e called on for shorttalks. In some cases they were short;for instance, the one made by Henry Pot-rafka. Others were noticeably longer, forexample, that made by Buss March.

Kenneth Keek's orchestra played andeveryone, including the orchestra mem-bore, had a thoroughly good time. Atmidnight the new year was welcomedwith horns and bushels of confetti. Ev-eryone present voted it a success.

Some New EquipmentTwo unusually large pieces of necessary

equipment have been added by the Staleycompany recently - a new switch engineand a new Brownhoist crane.

This engine, which makes five nowowned by the company, is the largest andstrongest ever purchased here. It will beused chiefly in the transfer of cars intrains between the main plant and thenew elevator. The locomotive purchasedis similar to the latest type of switchersused by the Wabash railroad, our near-est neighbor.

The Baldwin Locomotive Works got theorder and delivered the engine at theplant in Decatur Jan. 1 4. It is known asan 8-wheel switcher, 0-8-0 type, has astraight top boiler, a wide fire box, asuper-heater, brick arch and is the lastword in equipment. In working orderthe new locomotive weighs 219,900 Ibs.and the tender weighs 149,360 Ibs. Thetender carries 8,000 gallons of water andten tons of coal.

To say that the locomotive has a trac-tive effort of 51,600 pounds means littleto the layman, but to explain that it willswitch a good size freight train withoutcutting it into halves or smaller pieces,means much more. This means much toStaley trainmen, especially, for this newengine is much larger and capable ofmuch greater effort, than any of the othercompany engines.

The other new addition - the Brown-hoist — is also larger than any othersowned by the company. Since the Staleycompany uses a crane for as many pur-poses as women formerly used hairpins,the purchase of a new one is interestingto a large group of the plant people. Thisnew one is a 20-ton industrial crane andhas a longer boom than cranes used bythe company.

One of the many uses to which a craneis put by the Staley company is handlingcoal. Recently a 40 ton car of coal wasunloaded in our yards in 1 9 minutes,which established a record in this part ofthe country. That has been done herenot once but many times, for as soon asthe men found they could do it that rapid-ly they wanted to keep to that record.

ENTERTAINS INVALIDSKenneth Keck, our musical millwright,

had charge of the regular Tuesday nightprogram at the Decatur and Macon Co.tuberculosis sanatorium Jan. 18. Kenniehas a dance orchestra and it was thisgroup which played a program of popularmusic for the entertainment of the peoplein the hospital.

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Radio for the BossBecause Mr. Staley enjoys a radio

about as much as he does anything in theworld, the men at the plant decided togive him one for Christmas. The one hehad been tuning in on for the last fewyears was not as modern as some of thenewer ones. So he was talked into hav-ing a modern set sent out to his houseon trial and the longer he kept it the bet-ter he liked it.

In fact, he liked it so well that themen were afraid he would pay for it be-fore they could let him know that it washis Christmas gift. But they finally beathim to it, and in a most unique mannerannounced that the radio was his.

The announcement was made by wayof a broadcasting "station" rigged up bysome of the plant engineers in the base-ment of the Staley home. Then, whileMr. Staley was vainly trying to get some-thing he wanted, the "announcer," whowas Lynn Davis, broke in with the fol-lowing :

I beg the indulgence of our radio audi-ence for one moment. Please stand byfor a most important announcement fromthe Chief of Police at Decatur, Illinois.

This is Station W J B L, the Wm Gush-ard Dry Goods Company of Decatur, Illi-nois. We have a most important notice•which we are requested to place upon theair at this time. The city police depart-ment wishes us to warn all receivers ofexpensive Christmas gifts to be on thealert for a band of robbers and crookswho are known to be operating quite ex-tensively throughout this city, especiallyin the wealthier homes in the west partof the city. One of these gangsters wasapprehended last night and the police de-partment has come into possession of alist disclosing the names of those personswhom this band had intended to victim-ize and we hope that any of those listeningin who may be neighbors of the personson this list will be kind enough to get intouch with the intended victims immedi-ately and advise them of the situation.

The first name on the list of homes whoshould be given warning is that of A. E.Staley. A. E. Staley of College Hill, De-catur, Illinois. It seems from the confes-sion of the apprehended crook that Mr.Staley has in his home a new radio re-ceiving set which he has been trying outand which he has recently indicated hisdesire to retain. The police departmenthas been advised that a trusted employeeand supposedly friend of Mr. Staley hasbeen the innocent co-operator with thisband and that this employee is scheduledto call on Mr. Staley some time today,possibly this morning, for the purpose of

collecting in ful l payment f rom Mr. Staleyfor this radio set. One of the crooks orimposters, or this supposed friend, may atthis time be taking advantage of Mr. Sta-ley's southern hospitality. The man un-der arrest says that the negotiations havegone so far that Mr. Staley has prepareda check for payment in full for the radiothis morning. The police department,through this station, wishes to ask thatMr. Staley be warned immediately of thenature of the predicament he is in andasks that under no circumstances that hedeliver the check. The police have beennotified by Mr. Woods, local agent for theradio which Mr. Staley has in his posses-sion, that this radio set has been paid forand receipt will be found in the batterycompartment of his set. This is made outto a representative of his employees forpayment in full, the set being a Christmaspresent from his employees as a mementoof their love and affection.

In closing the announcer wishes to joinwith the other Staley employees in ex-tending to our esteemed co-laborer, ourgood-fellow of good-fellows, and to ourbenevolent and beloved boss the compli-ments of the season. Our wish is—thatyour cup may be filled with happiness,health, and contentment, and that notonly may this be your good fortune thisday or only for this wonderfully beauti-ful holiday period, but we hope that themeasure may be ever greater and yourpleasures, health, prosperity, happiness,and contentment may be multiplied overand over again in each of the many suc-ceeding new years.

"Speaking of being absent-minded,"admitted Johns Kuhns, "I lighted a cig-arette this morning, threw the box ofmatches out into the snow and put theburned match in my pocket."

That same week the same engineerwore two rubbers for the left foot tothe office one morning and then won-dered why he was walking in circles.

E. K. Scheiter and Rodger Dawsonwent to church in New York one Sundayrecently. When someone asked them howthey liked the minister they said, "Oh hewasn't such a bad egg."

Henry Marshal], of No. 1 7 building, andhis "wife, spent a few days visiting in Oak-ford.

Maggie Prell, forewoman in the trayroom, was ill the first week in January.

•*Walter Knackmuhs, of No. I 7 building,

was ill for a short time in January.

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Happy Birthday

This month, February, is another milestone in the career of our presi-dent, Mr. A. E. Staley. For it was in February that Mr. Staley was born,down in the North Carolina hills. Following his usual custom, he will,_ nodoubt, let the day slide by unnoticed. He is too busy to bother with trifleslike personal celebrations. Unless someone mentions it he will never referto the fact at all.

But we want to wish him many happy returns of the day. We mountinto such numbers that it will be impossible for us all to call on him per-sonally on his birthday and wish him well. So here is our collective hand-clasp and heart-felt wishes for many more happy, busy birthdays.

Live and Let Live

"Give us freely each day of the Spirit of Tolerance"—a whole bookin one sentence. Let me see the other fellow's side of every question before1 make a decision. Keep me from damning every thought with which I donot agree with "that is not right."

Everyone has a right to his own opinion. It is when he tries to imposethose opinions upon others, when he sees no good in the other fellow'scode that he becomes narrow and intolerant.

If every man built the same kind of house, every woman wore thesame kind of dress, every person liked the same music, books or movies,what a dull, uninteresting world this would be. Yet, if the intolerant fellowhad his way that would come to pass.

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Prizes Awarded

E. P. Imboden, Decatur, is famous all overthe United States and some other parts of theworld for the fine cattle he raises.

Checks amounting to $14,025.00 wentinto the early Christmas mail from Chi-cago to 88 prize winners in the contestconducted by the Associated Corn Prod-ucts Manufacturers, makers of corn glutenfeed, to encourage better feeding of dairyand beef cattle.

Included in the winners was E. P. Im-boden, of Decatur, who took third prize,For feeding beef cattle.

Mr. Imboden purchased these babybeeves in Kansas City April 23, when theyaveraged 500 pounds. They were the W.B. Mitchell, Marfa, Texas, Herefordcalves, and were developed on a ration ofcorn and cob meal, Staley's Corn GlutenFeed, with a little molasses and mixedhay.

Mr. Imboden's honors were not con-fined to the prize he received in the feed-ing contest. These cattle topped the Chi-cago market because of the unusual highclass finish and were sold at $12.00 percwt., averaging1 813 pounds, which salewas highly pleasing to Mr. Imboden, asthe calves doubled their purchase cost andmade around eleven to twelve dollars perhead.

This herd of 43 Herefords was fed fora period of three months on the aboveration, including 15% of Staley's CornGluten Feed.

The winners in the dairy groups hadcompleted a six months' feeding test un-

der rules prescribed by the associationand with authenticated records. In eachration at least 25 per cent of the grainfed was corn gluten feed.

The basis of the awards in the dairygroup was for the greatest net profit, de-termined by taking the value of the but-terfat produced (priced alike for all con-testants) from which was deducted thecost of the feed, roughape and pasture,also priced on a uniform basis.

Representative dairy herds f rom manysections of the country were entered.Wisconsin, with a large number of cowtesting associations, furnished by far thelarger number of entries. From the cornbelt, naturally, came most of the beef cat-tle entries. In some of the groups com-petition was especially keen. The close-ness of the final figures among the firstten best dairy herds was striking.

The contest, according to the associa-tion which conducted it, not only servedto bring out striking and specific evidenceof the value of corn gluten feed in dairyand beef rations, but it has provided val-uable information, based on actual ex-perience, showing the benefits possible inbetter feeding practices. To make thesefacts available to dairymen and feederseverywhere, the Educational Bureau ofthe Associated Corn Products Manufac-turers plan to publish them in suitableform for free distribution.

Following is the list of first winners inthe contest:

Dairy Cattle, Individual Herds: W. J.Schimmelpfing, Marshfield, Wis.

Cow Testing Associations: Curtiss CowTesting Association, Curtiss, Wis.

Breed Champions, Pure Bred or Grade:Grand Champion Pure Bred, Herbert S.Hager, Prairie du Sac, Wis.; Grand Cham-pion Grade, Martin Viste, Marshfield,Wis.; Champion Holstein, either pure bredor grade, Wallace Starr & Son, RichfieldSprings, N. Y.; Champion Jersey, eitherpure bred or grade, Herbert S. Hager,Prairie du Sac, Wis.; Champion Guern-sey, either pure bred or grade, Angus E.Lamont, Colby, Wis.; Champion Ayrshire,either pure bred or grade, Fred W.Schroeter, Grafton, Wis.; ChampionBrown Swiss, either pure bred or grade,John Ingold, Monroe, Wis.

Beef Cattle, Herd Prize: C. E. Lay-bourne, Springfield, Ohio; Bert DiVall,Lancaster, Wis., and E. P. Imboden, De-catur, 111.

Feed Dealers' Prizes: First prize,$500.00, M. C. Kline, Randolph, Minn,;second prize, $400.00, Horn Brothers,Muskego, Wis.; third prize, $300.00,Ralph Gutheil, Waukesha, Wis.; fourthprize $150.00, Rusk Mercantile Co., Rusk,Wis.

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"THE FOOD'S THE THING"Because everyone must have a hobby

these days, Harold Dunlap, sales, hasdecided to campaign against the unneces-sary fuss women make over table decora-tions. His lecture series has alreadystarted and several women who haveheard his talk have been almost con-verted. Naturally this is encouraging tothe young reformer.

Mr. Dunlap contends that the food isthe important thing. That no one caresfor fancy china, carefully laid silver, per-fect linen, and beautifully arrangedflowers. All anyone wants is FOOD,serve it as you may. With this as histext he has been preaching many a ser-mon.

Like other reformers, Mr. Dunlap hashad many dark moments. It was becauseof these dark moments that a recent in-cident stood out so shiningly in his life.One young woman, who had listened tohis talks, was about half-way convinced,and served a dinner, at which Mr. Dun-lap was a guest, with his cover laid as hehas so often said he desired oilcloth,tin and kitchen cutlery—but perfect food.And our young reformer ate it as theoccasion demanded with his knife.

As he is open for engagements, anyclubs which would like to hear his lec-ture are advised to get in touch with him.It might be wise to call him at once forhis lecture is much in demand. He evengives a demonstration if the women towhom he lectures furnish the food. Theonly stipulation is that there be plentyof food.

*B. M. SHINN LEAVES

B. M. Shinn, bacteriologist, left thecompany February first to take a positionwith the Armour company. He will beat the Chicago plant and his particularline there will be the mycology of meatpreservation.

Mr. Shinn came to the Staley companyalmost three years ago, just after hisgraduation from the University of Illinois.His home is in Kansas.

NAMED AS TRUSTEESA. E. Staley, Jr. and T. C. Burwell of

the Staley company were named as two ofthe six new members of the CommunityChest board of trustees recently. A. E.Staley, Sr., and J. H. Galloway have beenmembers of the board but their terms ex-pired this year.

There was some voice down in Okla-homa which Joe Rippie wanted to hearvery badly, evidently, for when the longdistance telephone bill came in it cost Joenearly nine dollars. He says it was worthit, though.

Dr. J. K. Dale HonoredStaley friends of Dr. J. K. Dale for-

merly chemist at the A. E. Staley Co.,were delighted to hear of a signal honorwhich has been conferred upon him. Dr.Dale has been chemist for the SunmaidRaisin Growers Assn. laboratories inFresno, Calif, for two years.

He has now been awarded a fellowshipby the National Research Council, for ayear's study in St. Andrews universityin Scotland. He will study under J. C.Irvine, reputed to be the foremost car-bohydrate chemist in the world.

Dr. and Mrs. Dale and their daughter,Mary Dudley, 13, left Fresno late in Jan-uary for Washington, D. C., and will sailin April for Scotland. Funds that ac-company the fellowship are supplied bythe Rockefeller Foundation.

The National Research Council wasformed during the war as a branch of theNational Academy of Science, and wasorganized for the purpose of correlatingall scientific activities in the UnitedStates. It has been perpetuated to en-courage and stimulate scientific research.

Dr. Dale, who is a Princeton graduate,has become increasingly well known inrecent years in the chemical researchworld. His specialty has been sugar, andhe has written a number of articles andtreatises for scientific magazines.

He came to the Staley company in 1922as a research chemist, specializing onsugars. In May, 1924, he left us to takecharge of the laboratories of the SunmaidRaisin Growers Association. Dr. Dalehas long been recognized as an expertin his particular line, and the best wishesof the Staley organization follow him inhis new work.

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SHOWER FOR BRIDEThree of the girls of the auditing de-

partment entertained for Marguerite Doo-ley Longbons before her marriage. Thehostesses were Grace Bales, MargaretHebert and Frances Hines, and the partywas given Jan. 5 in Frances Hines' home.

The affair was planned as a completesurprise for Marguerite. When she en-tered the house she found the girls allthere, clustered under a large pink andwhite parasol which hung in the livingroom. When she followed instructionsand pulled a pink ribbon she was literallyshowered with gifts.

During the evening the girls playedgames, with Dorothy Schmanski and Der-eatha Tankersley as winners. Refresh-ments were ices frozen as wedding bells,and cakes.

••No, that was not a riot. Just Vivian

and Hollis having their daily fight.

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Well, no, this is not a bridal couple, but itdoes look like one. It's Blanch Longbons ofthe sales department, and Otto Sutler, assist-ant starch sales manager. How Blanch evergot Otto into such a compromising positionis a problem, for until recently he has beenboth camera and girl shy. But Blanch has awinning way.

CLARKSON TO ARIZONAAlec W. Clarkson, formerly a salesman

with the company, is now living inPhoenix, Ariz., and according to recentletters is feeling much better. Mr. Clark-son was forced by ill health to give uphis work several years ago and for twoor three years was a patient in the De-catur and Macon Count}' Sanatorium.

Several months ago, his health havingimproved, he went to Texas and early inNovember he went to Phoenix. The cli-mate there so far has proved most bene-ficial to him and if it continues to agreewith him he may make that his home.

PRESENTED GOLD WATCHJust before he left Decatur to start his

four th term in the Illinois Legislature,John Clark was presented with a goldwatch and chain. The presentation wasmade by Henry Potrafka representing alarge number of fr iends of Mr. Clark.

Mr. Clark has been elected for fourconsecutive terms to represent the 28thdistrict in the Illinois legislature. Hishome is in Decatur and when he is notat Springfield making laws he is employedat the Staley plant. He is associatedwith Henry Potrafka, who has charge ofthe company houses.

Plant Organization ChartYears ago when this plant was small

Mr. Staley used to walk over the entireplant each day. He knew nearly everyman by his given name and he with afew close assistants not only knew themen but knew their capabilities, theirstrength and their "weaknesses.

In planning out the organization whichwith a few changes supplants that "whichhas been ours for the past several years,it will be noticed that directness of au-thority and simplicity in the structure arethe two rules which have governed themaking. System without red tape is theaim and it is felt that this has been ac-complished.

Until quite recently it has been gener-ally believed that the art of organizationand management was almost entirely amatter of personality. There is no doubtthat personality still is a large factor inmatters where men must be controlledand inspired to attain a common purpose,but it is equally clear that there are cer-tain well defined fundamental principlesthat can be applied to organizing indus-trial activities.

There are two kinds of organizationsgenerally recognized, the first being themilitary or line organization and second,a functional organization. Our plant isso highly developed in each of its func-tions that the former is the general prin-ciple upon which our organization isbased. To this has been added the bene-fits of another military principle—thestaff.

A simple line organization for largeprojects is insufficient, especially wherespecial knowledge of a wide scope of sub-jects is needed to properly administer theorganization. If you will refer to the or-ganization chart, you will see that Mr.Staley has his staff several men whocouncil with him on various subjects aswell as men who direct the actions ofother bodies of men. This is the differ-ence between the staff and the line.

There is nothing unusual about thegeneral arrangement of our organizationthat requires any great explanation. TheIndustrial, Finance, Sales, Purchase, Man-ufactur ing, Accounting, Traffic and Graindepartments all report directly to Mr.Staley as major departments. Each hasits own organization chart somewhatsimilar but of course smaller than thatshown here, which is to illustrate the re-lationship of the Manufacturing depart-ment to the rest of the plant.

The Manufactur ing department beginswith its head, the General Superintend-ent, the position being occupied by A.E. Staley, Jr., and reporting to him directfrom left to right will be found Journal,

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Power department, Research Branch ofLaboratory, our new Oil Engineer, theGeneral Engineering Offices and the CivilEngineering department. The depart-department of Safety and Insurance comesunder the President directly, although re-ports on many matters are also furnishedto the General Superintendent. It will benoticed that the activities of the Efficiencybranch of the Industrial department andthe operations of elevator "C" under theSales branch of the Grain department alsomake reports to Mr. Staley, Jr. Thisgives him a complete knowledge of theactivities of each part of the organizationwith which he must cooperate, and al-though impractical to show here, there aremany of the activities of the Industrialand Purchasing departments which comeunder his immediate supervision. Addi-tional minor departments which come di-

rectly under the General Superintendentare the First Aid and Medical branches.

Next in the direct line of authoritywho report directly to the General Su-perintendent is the Superintendent, J. H.Galloway, who with his assistants directthe efforts of the two main branches gen-erally known as the Mechanical depart-ment and the Process department. It willbe noted that the assistant superintendentsnow have authority over both Mechanicaland Process branches in the absence ofMr. Galloway. This applies especially tonight work. It will also be noted thatthe department designated as Mechanical,headed by Leonard Smith, reports directlyto the Superintendent.

The power engineer exercises directsupervision over the power house, whichin turn will direct the Boiler Room andit in turn the coal dock.

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It will be noted that the new construc-tion phase of Carpentry reports directlyto the General Superintendent rather thanto the Superintendent through the MasterMechanic, as do the maintenance and re-pair functions of Carpentry. Also theOil Engineer has direct and complete con-trol over Soy Bean operations and the OilRefinery.

The Laboratory through its controlbranch has no authority over the processin such matters as the choice of personnel,discipline and quantity of product, etc.,which matters will refer in a direct lineupward from the foreman to the superin-tendent. The laboratory's word, however,shall be absolute in the matter of quality.

Several other functions beside the me-chanical and process fall to the super-vision of the Superintendent, namely.Freight Inspection, Fire Inspection, Stores,

Timekeeping and the three departmentsknown as Yard Work, Garage and GrainInspection.

It will be noted that the element of dualcontrol or dual authority has been prac-tically eliminated in this chart. No fore-man receives either instructions or com-mands from other foremen, and the linesof authority run direct from the Presidentto the workmen. All foremen on thesame authority level are entirely inde-pendent of the others similarly situated.It is felt that the benefits of understand-ing this organization chart are obvious,for it not only provides perfect disciplin-ary control, but leaves no ground for mis-understandings as to authority, rights andduties.

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"Love is like an apple pie little crustand lots of apple sauce."

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Oven-Cooked Meats Are Best in WinterWhile we pride ourselves upon our advanced stage of civilization, we

are forced to admit that there are some things which we can still learnfrom the examples set by earlier people. Our European friends often tellus that the frying pan is the American housewife's worst enemy. As anation we run on the last minute plan. We crowd so many things intoour twenty-four hours that everything must be done in the quickest waypossible.

As a result, last minute meals—cooked quickly on top of the gasflame unless they come in a can already cooked—find their way day afterday to many American tables. And those who are familiar with the innerworkings of the human digestive system insist that such a continued dietof fried food is not the best thing.

Perhaps the original way of cooking meat was to roast it before anopen fire. Under modern conditions this open hearth method of cookingis almost impossible, but oven roasting is quite as effective. One of thechief reasons why so many people do not like roasted meats is becausethey prepare it for cooking under the impression that it is a fish, and needslots of water.

Roasts do need water, but not in large quantities. The best roastsare those which are seared quickly, and then put into the oven with asmall amount of water. More water can be added from time to time asthe meat cooks, but always in small amounts. Then when the meat isdone it is tender, well browned on the outside, and the liquid in the panis a thick, well flavored gravy.

BAKED PORK CHOPSFry three slices of bacon unti l crisp

and then pound to a paste. Add to this atrifle of paprika, a little black pepper andtwo teaspoons of flour.

Salt and flour lightly six pork chops.Then spread one side of each chop with

the bacon mixture. Place chops, baconside up, in buttered baking dish and bakein quick oven for thir ty minutes, coveredhalf the time.

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CURRIED LAMBpounds lamb flanktablespoon curry powdertablespoons flourteaspoon saltTablespoons butter or drippingssmall onionscups boiling water

1 teaspoon vinegarWipe lamb and cut lean meat into small

pieces. Sprinkle with curry powder, flourand salt which have been mixed together.Melt butter, cut onions in thin slices, addthe meat and stir and cook unti l meat isseared. Cover with boiling water, addvinegar and bake.

HAM BAKED WITH MILK

Place a thick slice of ham in a roast-ing pan. Cover with thick slices ofpotatoes. Dredge with flour, and almostcover it with milk. Bake until done.

PORK CHOPS DE LUXE

Fry two cups whole small onions inbutter until soft, but not brown. Mix onetablespoon chopped parsley, two egg yolkswell beaten, jnice of one lemon, salt andpepper. Place onions in bottom of but-tered baking pan, pour liquid mixtureover them, then cover with chops whichhave been seasoned. Cover with butteredcrumbs and bake until well browned.

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ROASTED TONGUESlice into the bottom of a roaster an

onion, two branches of celery, parsley, abay leaf, a few peppers, and a teaspoonof allspice. Add two tablespoons meltedbutter and brown slightly. Add one quarthot water, a half pint of tomatoes, afourth cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of saltand a half teaspoon of pepper.

Wash thoroughly a good-sized beeftongue and put into this mixture. Covertightly and put into the oven. Cook fortwo hours, turning the tongue over oncein a while.

When tender remove the tongue andput at once into cold water for a minuteor two and then skin. Keep the tonguehot until time to serve it. Serve it withsauce made from the liquor in which itwas cooked. Thicken this sauce slightly,add a few sliced mushrooms, some slicedpickles, a pimento and if desired, a half-cup of minced cooked ham.

NOTTINGHAM SAUSAGEi pound sausage meat

I teaspoon saltg teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley1 teaspoon grated onionj cup milk

2 eggsFry sausage meat until brown. Beat

eggs slightly, add milk, salt, pepper, par-sley, onion and sausage meat. Pour intocustard cups. Set in pan of hot waterand bake in moderate oven thirty minutes.Turn from molds into service platter andserve with currant jelly.

HAMBURGER SURPRISE LOAFOne pound fresh beef chopped fine,

add 4 rolled common crackers, I beatenegg. Mix all thoroughly, place a thicklayer in your baking pan, then spreada layer of oysters on this, another layerof the meat mixture; press down quitefirm and bake like ordinary meat loaf.Pour the liquor from the oysters overthe loaf just before baking.

HAMBURG ROASTPass 2 pounds lean steak and 2 or 3

ounces beef marrow through food chop-per. Add 1 tablespoon finely mincedonion and 1 tablespoon chopped greenpepper, J/£ teaspoon salt, 1 beaten eggyolk and % cup soft bread crumbs thathave been soaked in cold water andsqueezed dry. Mix carefully. Press intoa loaf shape. Place a slice of bacon onthe meat rack, arrange the loaf on thebacon and then cover with a slice or twoof bacon. Cook in a hot oven about 6minutes. Reduce the heat, baste with thefat in the pan and cook about 15 min-utes in a slow oven. Serve with brownsauce.

VIKINGER SAUSAGEI pound sausage meati cup bread crumbs

' eggI 0 large cabbage leavesFry sausage meat a light brown. Select

firm cabbage leaves from the outer por-tions of the head. Boil in salted water5 to 8 minutes until leaves begin to be-come transparent. Mix Sausage meat,well beaten egg and bread crumbs. Placeone tablespoon of mixture on cabbageleaf and roll up as a package and tie withstring Brown rolls in fat from whichsausage was taken. Surround with smallamount of liquid and cook slowly onehour on top of stove or in the oven. Re-move string and serve with cream sauce.

LAMB CHOPS WITH BACONWipe lamb chops, remove the lean

meat, wrap around each piece of meat avery thin strip of bacon, and fasten withwooden toothpicks. Sprinkle with saltand pepper, put in very hot frying pan,sear on one side, then on the othersprinkle with salt and place in hot ovenuntil bacon is brown and chops arecooked through.

CASSEROLE BIRDSOne pound beefsteak from round. Cut

steak in pieces about three inches square.On the middle of each square place asmall piece of bacon and sprinkling ofonion. Fold over the edges, making littlerolls of the meat, and pin with toothpicksin place. Brown in a little butter or pork.Sprinkle two tablespoons browned flourover birds,, add salt, pepper, bay leaves,pour over two cups of water. Cover andbake two hours.

SCALLOPED HAM AND TOMATOMix 2 cups bread crumbs with 2 table-

spoons butter, and mix 3 cups cannedtomato with 2 teaspoons sugar. Fewdrops onion juice, few grains pepper andJ/2 teaspoon salt. Put a layer of crumbsin baking dish, cover with half the tomato,then with I cup ham cut in bits, with re-maining tomato, and put remainingcrumbs on top. Bake one-half hour in amoderate oven or at 350 degrees F.

VEAL AND HAM ROASTLay a slice of veal steak in a buttered

roasting pan, dredge with flour and laya slice of smoked ham on top of this.Dredge this with flour and put on anotherslice of veal. Dredge this with flour,season and add a cup of hot water. Bakeone-half hour.

^ Lorin Smith, millwright helper, spentChristmas at his home in Morrisonville,

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Marguerite Dooley and Melvin Longbons look like a bride and groom from a fairy story,don't they? This picture was taken in their new home where their wedding reception was held.

DOOLEY—LONGBONSMiss Marguerite Dooley and Melvin

Longbons were married at noon Saturday,Jan. 22, in the parsonage of St. Patrick'sCatholic church, Rev. Fr. Hart officiating.They were attended by Miss Madonna Mc-Andrew of Mattoon, cousin of the bride,and Ruel Cochennour of Chicago.

The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs.Margaret Dooley, wore white Charmovabrocade with a ful l veil and carried ashower bouquet of bride's roses andbabies' breath. Miss McAndrew wore oldrose taffeta with orchid insets, and car-ried pink roses and babies' breath.

Following the ceremony there was areception and breakfast in the new homeof the couple, in 144 South Dennis ave-nue, where they will be at home af terFebruary I. Out of town guests were

Mrs. Hannah McAndrew and daughter,Madonna, of Mattoon; Mr. and Mrs. B. J.Longbons and son, Virgil, of Milmine;Mr. and Mrs. Tom Longbons of CerroGordo, and Ruel Cochennour of Chicago.

The couple spent their honeymoon inChicago.

Mrs. Longbons has been in the audit-ing department at the plant for severalyears and for the present will continueher work here. Mr. Longbons is officemanager in the sales department.

Mr. and Mrs. Longbons have just builta beautiful brick home in the extremewest part of Decatur where they havealready gone to housekeeping.

When the bride and groom boarded theChicago train they found all passengerssupplied with bulletins such as that on thenext page.

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llu? HtmtteiiEXTRY! EXTRY! EXTRY!

Meet the groom and meet the brideSitting there, side by sideNow all you people, EVERY ONEHelp them have a lot of fun.

LOOK FOR THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE FROMD-E-C-A-T-U-R

KEEP YOUR EYE ON 'EM

MR. MELVIN JEROME LONGBONS

VS.

MAMMA MARGUR1TE MINERVA DOOLEY(THE boss)

BOUND FOR CHICAGO AND PARTS UNKNOWN

SIDE LIGHTS ON THEIR PASTMargurite was once a country lassie, but braving the perils that threaten

on every hand—the unknown dangers and temptations prevalent in the largecity, she came to DECATUR to seek her fortune—and, !o, she is now, asyou see, the proud possessor of a thing of intrinsic value, one, Melvin J.Longbons.

Melvin is a brave lad, as evinced by his recent act of marriage. Notonly that, but he is self-made man.

At one time his home was in Milmine, Illinois. From now on he willcall Decatur his place of abode—to be exact 100 blk. South Dennis.

At first glace you may assume that Melvin is quite calm and collected—but he is not. WE KNOW. Cheer him up, by all means.

Withhold your sympathies, dear friends. This culmination of a veryromantic courtship is the result of much time and forethought. They havebeen courting nigh on to eight years, and this HERE is the climax.

ANY COURTESIES EXTENDED THE COUPLE WILL BE APPRECIATEDBY THEM

ANY DISCOURTESIES EXTENDED WILL BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATEDBY US!

HELP — HELP

THIS WAKE CONDUCTED BY THE "DIRTY DOZEN"

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Whoop—ee! Ride 'em, cowboy I The wild gang from Texas lines up to look us over. (That'swhat they said but really they wanted us to look them over and especially notice their hats—gallon size, every last one of 'em.)

Now, lad—ees and gentlemen, the noble looking youth on our left is from Texas, to be sure,but a long way from there. I t is none other than Handsome Jack Hixson, who skips about overthe state of Pennsylvania in the interests of the Staley company. At one time he did live inTexas, though, and when he saw these hats he couldn't be quieted until he had his picture takenin one. (Privately we think he wants the Stetson people to ask him to pose for an adv.)

All the others are the real thing—rough and ready chaps—nature's own noblemen, diamondsin the rough and all that sort of stuff, you know. Let us introduce them as they were intro-duced to us when they visited the plant a few weeks ago:

Dead Eye Dick Ma yes. Cactus Pete Moore, Rattlesnake Edwards, Arkansas Ike McMahon,Two Gun Hawkins, Wild Bill Hikok Banta. Wild Bill is the boss of the gang and brought themup here.

They're a grand gang and we hope they come again.

We wish to thank Mr. Larsen, presi- We wish to thank the Staley Fellow-dent of the Fellowship club, and all the ship club and the Staley employes formembers of the club for the nice Christ- the beaut i fu l flowers sent and the sym-mas basket which they sent us for our pathy shown at the time of the death ofChristmas dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. William Frye and Family.our husband and father.

Mrs. Ida Tuggle and Family.

I want to thank the Fellowship club for I want to thank the girls in the traythe flowers sent me during my illness. room for the flowers sent me during my

Newt. Simpson. recent illness. Maggie Prell.

Newt Simpson has been quite ill for A. J. Housel, elevator man at the millseveral weeks. house, was ill in January.

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T. RAY SHAWMr. and Mrs. T. E. Shaw received word

Jan. 16 of the sudden death of their son,T. Ray Shaw, in Kansas City Jan. 15.He was killed almost instantly when theautomobile in which he was riding wasstruck by an interurban car. T. E. Shawis watchman at the west gate at the Staleyplant and his son was well known to agreat many Staley people.

Ray Shaw was born in Decatur 35 yearsago and was educated in Decatur schools.During the war he studied aerial photog-raphy and was in France sixteen months.He was a member of several Masonicorders including Macon Lodge No. 21 R.

A. M., Stephen Decatur No. 979 A. F.& A. M., Beaumanoir Commandery, theConsistory at Bloomington and the Shrineat Springfield and Zohak Grotto.

Besides his parents he leaves threebrothers, Hary of Chicago, and Homerand Lester of Decatur. The body wasbrought back to Decatur for burial.

HENRY F. BOOSHenry F. Boos died in his home, 1 4 7 1

East Johns avenue, Jan. 5 after an illnessof a few weeks. He leaves his wife andeight children. One son, Sylvester, worksin the Staley boiler house. Funeral ser-vices were conducted from St. Jameschurch and the body was taken to Ef-fingham for burial.

MOTHER DIESJesse Robinson, a brick layer at the

plant, was called to Allenville, 111., Jan.6 by the death of his mother, Mrs. CurtisRobinson.

LOIS MAXINE MORENZLois Maxine, nine months old daughter

of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Morenz, 1052North Morgan street, died in the Decaturand Macon County hospital Monday night,Jan. 1 7, at 1 1 :30 o'clock. She was bornApril 1 1 , 1926.

Lois Maxine was the only child of Mr.and Mrs. Morenz. Mr. Morenz is on theStaley garage force.

MRS. ESTHER SHEETZMrs. Esther Sheetz died suddenly Jan.

I , while returning to her home from call-ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs.Francis Frady. Mrs. Sheetz leaves threedaughters, Mrs. Frady, Mrs. Edith Rob-erts and Mrs. Helen Conklin, of Detroit,and three sons, Louis, Howard and Wil-liam, of Decatur. Howard works at theStaley plant.

Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5with burial in North Fork cemetery.

We wish to thank the Staley Fellowshipclub for the baskets of apples and theChristmas baskets sent us. They wereheartily appreciated.

Mrs. Burley, Mrs. Yobski,Mrs. Parjani, Mrs. Markert,Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Knapp.Mrs. Goodwin,

We want to express our sincere thanksto the men in the packing house who sentus flowers at the time of the death of ourmother.

Howard Sheets and Family.

Blufort Rexroat, ice man at the plant,was on the sick list in January.

COAT CATCH Oco FI(?E AND ISSAVED Q^ -THE TKVIEL^/ AC.TION OP JOHM AUSTIN-

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Out in Nebraska people know about Staley's syrup and like it. One reason for this is be-cause W. B. Morrow, one of our salesmen in that territory, has taken his wife with him onseveral trips and she has demonstrated the syrup. This picture shows Mr. and Mrs. Morrowas they looked at a demonstration held in Scatia, Neb. Mrs. Morrow knows Staley syrup isgood because her father. Bill Heer, is our syrup mixer.

ISAAC TUGGLEIsaac Tuggle, aged 73, died at the fam-

ily residence, 2442 East Eldorado street,at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, January13. He had been in ill health for fouryears, troubled with a bad heart. He hadbeen seriously ill for only a few days.For the last five years he had been nightwatchman at the south gate at the Staleyplant.

Mr. Tuggle was born Oct. 17, 1866, inWayne county, Ky. He worked on hisfather 's farm until 22 years ago when hestarted in business for himself, devotingtwo years to farming in Macon countyafter which he moved to Sangamon coun-ty. He was five years there and in 1898returned to Decatur.

He started with only 260 acres butkept adding until he had charge of 730acres. He then took up all the land be-longing to C. J. Off and was general man-ager for 1 7 years of the Off lands.

Mr. Tuggle leaves his widow, Mrs. IdaTuggle and the following children, VenaMajor, Charles, Goldie, Hazel, Marjorieand Stanley. He also leaves one brother,Henry Tuggle of Coffeyville and two sis-ters, Sarah Young of Augusta, and AbbieYoung of Swain, Ark.

He was a member of the first Christianchurch.

Burial was in I l l ini cemetery, Jan. 16.•••

Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Luther Myer,2260 East Locust street, Jan. 19, adaughter. Mr. Myer works in the boilerroom.

•Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Otto W. Hert-

rich, 1 8 7 1 East Wood street, Jan. 4, ason. He has been named Walter Eugene.Mr. Hertrich is assistant foreman in thefeed house and Mrs. Hertrich was for-merly Helen Tilinski, and until her mar-riage worked in the Staley tray room.

Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Judge Parker,Jan. 4, a son. He has been named JackRichard. Mr. Parker works in the boilerhouse.

Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Walk-er, Jan. 18, in St. Mary's hospital, a son.Mr. Walker works in the auditing depart-ment.

Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bell,Jan. 1 7, a son. He has been named Or-ville Eugene. Mr. Bell works in the toolhouse.

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L. R. Dickinson, manager of our Bostonoffice, made his annual visit to the plantin January, looking as immaculate asever.

*Jerry Sheehy says not to put anything

into The Journal about him and womenfor he is a woman hater now.

It should be noted that Alice B. hasat last decided to wear galoshes. A goodtime to reach such a decision.

*William Curry, west gate watchman

at night, was ill in January.

George Smith, returned from Ken-tucky recently, is working in the machineshop. He went to Kentucky last Aprilbut has decided Decatur is a good placeto live, after all.

»Eli Moreland, machinist, has been ill for

several weeks with rheumatic trouble.

"I'm about the freest man in theworld," boasts Otto Sutler. Better watchyour step Otto. Jim Sleigh made thatsame boast a short two years ago—andnow see where he is headed.

William Hunter, of 1 7 building, andMrs. Hunter, spent a few days in Januaryin Carlinville with relatives.

Frank Rucker has sometimes been ac-cused of having little backbone so recent-ly he decided to acquire that neededarticle. He went to the country andcame back with a lot—but he ate it.

George Klein loves (?) exercise sowell that he "walked home one eveningrecently when the pavements, sidewalksand earth in general, were one solid sheetof ice. But what was a poor fellow todo, sezze: it was much too bad a day totake the car out. He got along fineuntil he got to the West Main hill. Thenhe began to slip backwards. So hesolved this problem of locomotion byturning around and walking backwardsand got home without any more trouble.

*W. H. Randolph, Jr., manager of the

New York office, spent a few days withus in January.

Rodney Thomas, representative-at-largecalmly dropped in late in January loadedwith pictures and> stories of fascinatingforeign lands recently visited.

Alice White is too tickled for words.She now weighs 99J/2 pounds. Imaginecounting your weight to the half pound.

Jack Parker, known down at the boilerhouse at Bouncer, says, "My new nephewlikes for me to rock him, for I know howa baby likes to be rocked."

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Mrs. Hall of the restaurant is soongoing to have to use the scales outsidethe time office instead of those in thestore room to weigh herself on if shekeeps on gaining.

*J. H. Thompson is the new night gate

keeper at the south gate. He has beenemployed until recently in the feed house.

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Notice Ed Smith's new sweater? Well,please do and tell him how grand itis. He is terribly proud of it.

*If, as A. E. Banta says, he is going to

devote more time to Oklahoma next year,we may expect to see him arrive nextwinter clothed as an Indian chief.

"Seitz is a wonderful photographer,"said one man when he saw the pictureof the Staley basketball team. "He madeDoc West hold his head up straight."

Sullivan Lee, of the track gang, was illfor a while during January.

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That New Year's party was one grand affa i r , according to the folks who went. Anyway,they all look happy, don't they> Dinner was served in the ball room of the Elks City clubbecause that was the only room at the club large enough to accommodate the crowd. Laterthe tables were taken out and the floor cleared for dancing.

If there is one coat too many in the C. M. Cobb, our purchasing agent, be-

traff ic office they just hang it on a nail lieves in making his exercise count. That

ig why he Jook a broom and helped clean

the ice am) snow off tlle pla,form of tne

r a c o c eoutside the window. It is generally there

when they go hack.

Cap Enlows was ill for a few days in manufacturing office building during the

January. recent storm.

Everyone at the plant, especially our railroad men, takes a personal pride in our new switchengine. It arrived about the same time the big snow did, but it soon shook off its white manteland got down to real work hauling long trains about the Staley yards.

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Decatur seldom has a twelve-inch snow, but when it does we take pictures of it. 'I hephotographer happened to be scouting around for lovely snow scenes after the recent stormand came upon this view of Mr. Staley's home on College Hill.

POT LUCK PARTYMr. and Mrs. K. D. Sherman entertained

a number of friends at a pot luck dinnerin the club house, Jan. 10. After dinnerdancing was enjoyed. Late in the even-ing a special request number was broad-casted for Mr. Sherman and his guestsfrom station W J B L. Out of town guestswere Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDevit, ofNew Berlin, III.

Joe Smith, who has been driving themail truck, is now working on the pipegang. Mike Sheehy is now driving thetruck.

"I'll have to shave this evening," mur-mured Banning, "for 1 have a date to-night."

Four new men in the garage lately areCharles G. Dressen, H. T. Majors, G. W.Hale and Ray Van Gundy.

•••That Junior Randolph was able to re-

turn to New York alive was not RodgerDawson's fault. Junior insisted uponasking Rodger, always in the presence ofothers, why his spats and stick, whichhe always wears in New York were not inevidence in Decatur.

SNOWBALL PARTYOne of the parties given for Marguer i te

Dooley before her marriage was a snow-ball party. The hostess was her cousin,Jessie Clipston. Snowballs of tissue paperdecorated the score cards and pencils, theprizes were wrapped in snowballs andafter the card play a huge snowball wasrolled to the feet of the guest of honor.Opening it she found it filled with smallerballs, all containing gifts. The refresh-ments were snowballs and ice cream bells.A bride's shower bouquet given the bride-to-be proved useful as well as artistic forit was made of clothes pins.

Carl Sutter visited the Staley plant dur-ing the Christmas holidays. Until a fewmonths ago he worked in the Staley ele-vator but in the late summer he went toChicago to take a position with the Ar-mour Grain Co. He has been employedat their Santa Fe elevator but recently wastransferred to their northwestern elevator.Mrs. Sutter and their two children accom-panied him to Decatur to pass Christmaswith relatives.

-»Don Hansen was home from the Uni-

versity of Illinois for the holidays. Asusual, he spent most of his vacation at theplant.

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Little Mary Katherine Mo ran lives in LosAngeles, but she has been visiting here in thehome of Judge Parker of the boiler house. Herparents are Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Moran.

ILLINI CLUB PARTYThe Decatur lllini club had its January

party in the Staley club house Jan. 12.A number of Staley people, alumni of theUniversity of Illinois, are members of theclub.

The following note arrived in Mr. Gal-loway's office one morning recently:

Jim: Please send up Sonny Myers.Luther Humiston and Lowell Gill havewiggled the stools in the restaurant looseagain. Sattley.

'Tis told of one of the men in themechanical department that he went uptown to dinner one night recently andraised a terrible howl because his dinnercheck was seventy cents. He seems tohave forgotten the good old days when hetook a girl out to dinner, paid a checkamounting to three or four dollars andthen rented a horse and carriage andtook her riding.

Ray G. Young, of the Spartanburg, S.C. office, made his first visit to the plantin January. He came under the leader-ship of the Spartanburg manager, G. A.Dean, that genial chap whose visits arealways so welcome.

*Tis said that since he has moved tothe country Greenwood doesn't have timeto wave his hair before coming to work.

Norma Jane Ooton was a year old about thetime this picture was taken. She didn't caremuch for the sunshine but otherwise she wasperfectly happy. Norma Jane is the daughterof Lawrence Ooton of the feed house and thegranddaughter of Bill Ooton, feed house fore-man.

ANOTHER CANDIDATECharles Hood, assistant to Cap Enlows,

announced to the boys in the reclamationplant that he will be candidate for mayorof Klumppville. Mr. Hood is one of theleading citizens of Klumppville. He hada little bad luck with his coach lately buthe says he will be able to haul the voterin the spring election in his two-seatedwagon.

Harvey Smith is going to vote for apreacher for mayor. It is suggested thathe wants the preacher's present job.

Charles Fitch, t inner foreman, is seriouslyill with pneumonia. At present he is apatient in the Decatur and Macon Countyhospital.

Clara—Well, Maggie, act your age.Magie—Gee, I'd hate to have to.

When one sees Jack Parker wanderingaround on the streets carrying a radioloud speaker or a kewpie lamp one natur-ally decides that he is selling those things.If business improves maybe he will opena store and stop peddling them about thestreet.

THE STXLEY JOURNAL

Grace Sutton and John C. Ruddock weremarried Dec. 30 in their new home, 2252 EastHickory street. The bride's father is LonSutton of No. 17 building and he is properlyproud of his lovely daughter.

SUTTON-RUDDOCKThe marriage of Grace Sutton and John

C. Ruddock took place on the evening ofDec. 30. Rev. Wilbert Dowson, pastorof the Grace Methodist church, performedthe ceremony. The ceremony took placein the new home of the couple at 2252East Hickory street. Forty relatives andfriends were guests.

The bride wore a frock of powder blueand silver, and carried a shower bouquetof sweetheart buds and baby's breath.

Mrs. Ruddock is the daughter of LonSutton who works in No. 1 7 building.Mr. Ruddock is the son of J. C. Ruddock.He formerly worked at the Staley plant,in the packing house, but at present isemployed by the Pennsylvania railroad inDecatur.

•» —SEATON-RIEDLINGER

Mary Seaton and Leo Riedlinger, bothof Decatur, were married here January 9.The ceremony was performed by JusticeC. W. DyArman. The bridegroom is apipefitter helper at the plant. His father ,John Riedlinger, is a carpenter at theplant.

K. D. Sherman, superintendent oftransportation, was ill for a week with aheavy cold early in January.

Dorothy Crow and Jesse Johnson were mar-ried Jan. 6. The bridegroom works in thetable house.

CROW-JOHNSONDorothy Crow and Jesse Johnson, both

of Decatur, were married Thursday even-ing, Jan. 6, at 8 o'clock in the home ofthe bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. RayCrow, 1422 North Church street. Mr.Johnson is the son of Mrs. R. C. McCol-len of Paris, 111., and works in the tablehouse at the Staley plant. The ceremonywas performed in the presence of 50 rela-tives and friends by Rev. Mr. Hall of De-catur.

The bride wore a dress of blue crepede chine, and her bridesmaid, Miss LillianLucas, of Decatur, wore a dress of creamcrepe de chine. Emory McCoy was bestman. The house was decorated in a pinkand white color scheme, which was car-ried out in the refreshments served afterthe ceremony. The bride was formerlyemployed at the H. S. Gebhart store.They will make their home at 500 EastEldorado street.

BECHTEL-CHANDLERFleta Bechtel and Newell Chandler

were married at the court house in De-catur, Jan. 4. The bride is the daugh-ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bechtel, 1060East Condit street. She has been em-ployed at the Paries plant.

The bridegroom is the son of Harbenand Mrs. Bertha Chandler. Hia father is acarpenter at the Staley plant, his motheris our plant nurse and he is a pipe-fitterhelper at the plant. The couple aremaking their home with the bridegroom'sparents.

Monty North, who formerly worked inour garage, called on friends at the plantduring the holidays. He is now workingin a garage in Oak Park, 111. He spentChristmas in Decatur with his mother,Mrs. Delia North.

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ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENTMr. and Mrs. A. S. Freeman recently

announced the engagement of theirdaughter, Kathryn, to Roger M. Dawson,son of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Dawson, allof Decatur. The wedding will take placein the spring. The announcement Wasmade at a small dinner at the CountryClub of Decatur.

Miss Freeman was graduated fromFerry hall in Lake Forrest, and has beenattending Mil l ikin university, where sheis a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Mr. Dawson was graduated from theUniversity of Illinois, and is a member ofKappa Sigma fraterni ty . He is in the ex-port department of the A. E. Staley Co.

WEDDING BELLS NEXTDark glasses and eye shades have been

seen in increasing numbers in the salesdepartment ever since Christmas. Theseblinders are especially necessary in thevicinity of Kathleen for her third fingeron her left hand is fairly blazing. Ohyes, Bill gave it to her.

Staley people have a lot of push. Therecent snow storm proved that. Everycar parked in Seventh street showed astrong desire to stay put, the day of thebig snow, but each one, in turn, was urgedon its way by the strong right and leftarms of various willing Staley men. BillPrice was one of the most willing pushers,and helped more than one helpless caralong its way.

John Kuhns, Leonard Smith and EarlLeek know all about raising chickens. Atleast they can tell you all about it if youare willing to stop and listen. But youmust get the three of them together toget the fu l l effect.

Clara Bauer Mossner, whose home sinceher marriage has been in Canada, spentChristmas in Decatur. Before her mar-riage two years ago Mrs. Mossner workedin the cost accounting division at theplant.

•»There is a rumor current to the effect

that Doug Williams knows what make ofradio he has now. It took him a longtime to find out but he says he knowsnow. He says he does not know who hasbeen prowling about in the alleys of theeast part of town, though.

Said Hollis Hise: "If that gets intoThe Journal 1 certainly will be mad atsomebody."

Wanted Information as to how to readan electric meter.

Ed Smith, Time Office.

Fleta Bechtel and Newell Chandler weremarried early in January. The bridegroomworks on the pipe gang.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARYMr. and Mrs. Henry Dubes on January

9 observed their forty-third wedding an-niversary. No formal celebration wasplanned because the family had all beentogether the week before at the Holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Dubes were married inSummum, 111., a tiny village in Fultoncounty. They have just two children,Mrs. W. J. Holiday, of Decatur, and Mrs.Don Geddes of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. andMrs. Holiday's two children are their onlygrand-children.

Mr. Dubes, who is an assistant super-intendent at the plant, has worked withthe Staley company since 1912 . In histime he has been a teacher and a preacherand he is a good millwright by trade.They own their own home in which theylive in East Prairie street.

Mr. Howell, one of our newest chem-ists, is spending his first winter in thenorth. In October he told one of themen that he had bought his year's supplyof coal—two tons. Nobody said any-thing but along in January someone askedhim how his coal supply was holding outand he admitted that he had added to hisoriginal supply by purchasing six tons.By spring his total probably will be muchlarger.

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Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dubes and their dog. Rags. This p i c t u r e was taken at the time oftheir fo r ty - th i rd wedding anniversary.

RESOLUTIONSTake a trip down to the starch ship-

ping office some day and ask anyone inthere to show you the nail where EddieLonergan hung his famous 1927 Reso-lutions. The resolutions are gone—torndown by some vandal or other but thenail is there—like X it marks the spot—and anyone can show it to you.

Then after you have seen the nail, asksome one to tell you about the resolutions.If Eddie is there the story will be short,for he will insist upon telling it and allhe will say will be,

"1 made one resolution—not to takemore than one drink at a time."

But if Eddie is not there, one of hisFRIENDS will tell the story, and then youwill hear it in detail—all about how Eddieis not going to dr ink any unti l the Fourthof July and how he is going to make fewertrips to Stonington, and how he is goingto try to learn to love Tommy Gogerty,and Mark Beck, and Charley Ellis, and theSeibert brothers, and how he is goingto be nice to widows who give him redroses.

It's a good story and is well worth any-one's time to go down there and hear it.

Bob Urfer, of the purchasing office,was quite ill for several days late inJanuary, suffering with a boil on the backof his neck.

LATEST CONTEST NEWS

Jack Fletcher almost defeated FrankSchubert, gum chewing champion, in acontest recently. Recent improvementsadded by Schubert, however, make it pos-sible for him to increase his speed 1 5R.P.M, making 60 chews per minute. Itia rumored that Jack Welch is enteringthe week after Washington's birthday.

Some time when the day is bright andthe old camera is in good working orderwe are going out and take a picture ofArt Deibert. He said we nearly brokehis heart by leaving him out of the pictureof the big engine, and he was standingright there too.

W. H. Broadbear, electrician foreman,and his small daughter, both had diph-theria in January. Mr. Broadbear wasparticularly ill.

Alice White returned to her work assecretary to A. E. Staley, Jr., Jan. 3. Shehad been away from the office for twomonths because of illness, but is muchbetter now.

*The girls in the New York office sin-

cerely hope that whoever helped them-selves to the "Copy of O'Henry" bars ofcandy, from the cabinet, thoroughly en-joyed them.

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Four generations posed for this good picture. In the picture from left to right are J. B.Riedlinger, carpenter at the Staley plant, with his granddaughter, Virginia Mardelle Riedlinger;his mother, Mrs. M. E. Riedlinger; her mother, Mrs. Anna Heussey; and E. C. Riedlinger. E. C.Riedlinger is the son of J. B. and the father of Virginia. He also works at Staley's. Mrs.Heussey, who is 90 years old, lives in Greenville, 111.

MOTHER DIES IN WESTNews was received by Mrs. T. C. Bur-

well, wife of our traffic manager, that hermother, Mrs. W. S. Dippo of Auburn,Washington, formerly Mrs. Ada R. Allenof Decatur, died in Auburn early Wednes-day morning, Dec. 29.

Mrs. Burwell left at once for Auburn.

There was much surprise expressed incertain quarters when Harvey Smith didnot go to Toledo for Christmas.

The boys on the bowling team are go-ing to take along a gallon of rubbing oilin the fu tu re so Al Crabb won't cool offtoo quickly.

WIFE IS ILLMrs. Jesse Robinson was seriously ill

for several weeks recently. Her husbandis a brick layer at the plant.

Leonard Smith has a rotten disposition.His life ambition is to beat a womanplaying cards.

Donald and Durward Pygman, who arestudents at the University of Illinois, spentthe holidays here with their parents, Mr.and Mrs. Joe Pygman.

• •»Vivian Pierce was all be-fuddled one

day recently according to Mr. Galloway.Otherwise, he said, why would she wearher dress with the buttons down the back?

THE STALEY JOURNAL

Why Staley Men Are Happy

Top ( l e f t )—Lynn Edward, son of Ralph Whitsitt ; ( r ight)—David Wright , grandson of FredHarless, Sr.

Lower ( l e f t ) — Dean Ervin Cox, grandson of Fred Harless, Sr.; (r ight)—Virginia Ruth,daughter of Claude Thorn bo rough.

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I Hear in the Moon-

That some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatnessthrust upon them.

That Julius Grabenhofer says it is marvelous how young men like himself have climbedthe ladder of success.

That until Mother Earth becomes uninhabitable the ladder will be there. The suc-cessful mortals like Julius will have to climb or crawl up that ladder. Moral—•the higher you go the greater you fall.

That Fred Klumpp is sighing for the good old summer time when the roses are inbloom.

That after the first of the year he begins planning the decorations of barren partsof the earth with flowers, shrubbery and bulbs.

That the greatest pleasure in Fred's life is going around inspecting the flowers andvegetables of his fellow employes and distributing prizes to the winners.

That Cap Whitten wishes a thaw would come soon. The sidewalks are too slipperyfor him and he makes too much noise when he falls down.

That for several years Whitten was night captain at the City Hall and he likes to visitheadquarters now and then where he used to rest and refresh himself.

That last week he paid a visit to headquarters on company business. Coming out ofthe City Hall he slipped and fell. Fortunately he was not injured, but he didleave his official seal on the sidewalk in front of that Roman building.

That radio and wireless messages received from Mother Earth will be printed in theMoon Journal every month.

That sighing to the Moon by Harry Walmsley and Alice White, Fred Klumpp andViola Goodman, Marie and Hollis were received and duly recorded in the matri-monial page.

That there "was a long message from Ray Scherer, Decatur, 111. It reads: Lone StarState, I am going to be married in June but how in the heck can I keep the execu-tive committee from broadcasting the happy event.

That as Dick Whittington and his cat became famous in song and story, so Joe Pol-lock and his vacuum pans became famous.

That Joe is always feeling the down legs of the pans; if they are too hot he coolsthem off, if too cold he heats them.

That Joe does not believe in thermometers. His sense of feeling developed by prac-tise and experience is so sensitive that by feeling the legs he can tell whetheror not his pets are performing satisfactorily.

Yours truly,

THE MAN IN THE MOON.

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On the Free ListIt was during the advance sale for *'The

Miracle." The first man in line was aScot, and the next a Hebrew.

"How many?" said the man in the boxoffice.

"What are the prices?" asked theScotchman.

"$1.10, $2.20, $3.30, $4.40 and $5.50"was the reply.

"I'll take one o' the five-fiftys," saidSandy, planking down his money.

"How many?" asked the ticket sellerof the Jew.

"1 don't vant any," said Isaac, startingto go, "1 chust saw it a miracle."

Author This is the plot of my story.A midnight scene. Two burglars creepstealthily towards the house. They scalea wall and force open a window of thehouse. As they enter the room, the clockstrikes one.

Grace (breathlessly)—-Which one?

"Fix bayonets!" roared the hard-boiledsergeant on the drill grounds.

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Showman—Fourteen children! Wait,I'll bring the monkey out to look at you.

The Blushing BrideThey tell us of the brushing bride

Who to the altar goes,Down the center of the church •

Between the friend-filled rows.There's Billy, whom she motored with,

And Bob with whom she swam;There's Jack, she used to golf with him,

And Steve, who called her lamb;There's Ted, the football man she owned,

And Don of tennis days;There's Herbert; yes, and blonde Eugene,

Who had such winning ways;And there is Harry, high school beau

With whom she used to mush.No wonder she's a blushing bride;

Ye gods, she ought to blush.

J. W. Luallen was ill during the entiremonth of December. He is able to beback at work now.

Henry says from the look onto Jerry'sface he knows he is in love.

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"I hear your brother has the hay feverpretty badly," said one man to another.

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"I got my start through picking up apin.

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Eliza Jane met her mistress just beforeChristmas with ominous announcement."Miss Mary, I got to leave you."

"Why, Eliza, aren't you satisfied withyour place)"

"Oh, yes, I'm satisfied aw right. Tain'tdat, mum."

"Well, do you want more wages?""No'm, tain't dat. I'll tell you how it

is. You recolleck you let me off a monthago to attend a funeral? Well, mum, I'mgwine to marry de corpse's husband."

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Irish patient, and as the man's wife wasshowing him out he said to her, "Yourhusband's not so well today, Mrs. Ma-loney. Is he sticking to the simple dietI prescribed?"

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Caught With Goods"Hello, my dear fellow, how different

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Wilson (angrily) : Professor, I'm sur-prised to hear that your chickens havebeen over the wall scratching up my gar-den.

The Professor (with dignity) My dearsir, that can hardly be regarded as aphenomenon. If your garden had comeover the wall and scratched my chickensI could have understood your astonish-ment.

Teacher—Tell me something about theIsraelites.

Student—I don't know anything aboutthem; we have electric lights.

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