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THE ALTO HERALD. ALTO. TEXAS
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What and where are the Pil-
" Hercules?
ie cross is to Christianity
that is to Mohammedanism?
In what direction does the
revolve?
Hiow many words does the
contain?
Who said, "The future of the
marches forward on the feet
children"?
Are many wills broken through
litigation?
7. What is the largest single in-
surance risk in (he wortd?
8. What is a muckna?
9. What is the oldest known toy?
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1. The opposite rocks at the en-
trance to the Mediterranean sea
at Gibraltar, known as the Gibral-
tar rock and Mount Hacho.
2. The crescent.
3. The earth revolves from west
to east.
4. The Bible contains 773,690
words.
5. Phillips Brooks.
6. Fewer than ten wills in a
thousand are broken through iiti-
&L ga'.ion.
Hj, 7. The San Francisco-Oakland
B^ridge. Two of its policies, cov-
ering property damage and use
and occupancy, amount to $44,-
000,000.
8. A male elephant without
tusks.
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Cheerful Outlook
The game of life looks cheerful
vhen one carries a treasure saf.
fin his heart.—Schiller.
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unprepared
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start. If you wear out your bat-
tery in a hopeless tusste with
congealed summer oii. If you
tmrn out bearings bccausc cotd-
stificned oil couldn't get to
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winter with sludge, carbon and
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BUSINESS:
P/et/ge
After two days of denouncing the
New Deal in convention speeches,
the National Association of Manu-
facturers adopted a "platform of
American industry" which was nota-
ble first because it was a consensus
of U. S. industrial leadership, and
second, because it was only mildly
critical of the New Deal. Points:
(1) to labor, the association pledged
the highest income possible, a
healthful environment, security, sick-
ness and accident protection; (2) on
collective bargaining, a defense of
the worker's right to choose his own
union, smattered with mild criticism
of the national labor act; (3) to con-
sumers, a pledge to seek greater
value of products; (4) to investors,
clear reports of stockholders and
maintenance of a sufficiently strong
capital structure.
POLITICS:
Detfey .SettJo/7
Overnight America learned it had
a potential presidential candidate to
oppose Franklin Roosevelt, should
he seek a third term next year. At
Princeton, N. J., a Gallup poll was
released showing New York's Dis-
trict Attorney Tom Dewey trailing
46 per cent to 54 per cent in a
mythical race with the President.
Significantly, most Rooseveltian sup-
port came from low income and re-
lief classes, but it was equally sig-
nificant that the President had more
strength than in a similar "trial
heat" last May. Carefully avoiding
premature commitments, the Gallup
summary warned that anything can
happen between now and election.
Not too enthusiastic was the na-
tional reception to Tom Dewey's
opening campaign speech at Minne-
apolis. Hinging his entire argument
on a forgotten and unimportant
Rooseveltian comment that "our in-
dustrial plant is built," Candidate
Dewey challenged: "Shall it be said
that new America is matured and
completed and overbuilt and incap-
able of further expansion and new
achievements? ... I say no, with
resentment and anger."
Wisely, he left unsaid any opin-
ions on how he would solve prob-
lems of agriculture, labor, business,
finance and unemployment. But ob-
servers hoped he would not be si-
lent too long.
ASIA:
R/tttt Jer Pressure
Busily scattering diplomatic on-
slaughts in every direction the Jap-
anese government found its "new
order" program for the Orient ob-
structed by two Chinamen: (1) Wang
Ching-Wei, popular candidate for
puppet Chinese ruler, who blunder-
ingly blasted peace talks with the
U. S. by printing four anti-Ameri-
can articles in his newspaper; (2)
old Marshal Wu Pei-fu, "China's
only honest war lord" and probably
the Japanese government's real can-
didate for puppet. Marshal Wu up-
set Tokyo's plan the most: He died.
Evidently deciding to make the
most of Wang's blunder, Tokyo for-
feited the American friendship she
had made by agreeing to pay U. S.
claims for property damage in
China. Using pressure tactics, the
foreign office indicated displeasure
over increased American naval
strength in the Pacific, indicating
that Japan may wax friendly with
Russia unless the U. S. changes its
tune.
RELIEF:
Hunger ttt O/no
Toledo's schools were closed and
20,000 reliefers lived on limited ra-
tions. Dayton and Akron also felt
the pinch. In Cleveland, where 16,-
000 were even deprived of the white
Hour and apples formerly given
them, somebody noticed that gar-
bage collections were smaller. Part
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OcHooL Lesson
By HAROLD L. LUNOQUIST. D. D.
Dean of The Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago.
(Released by Western Newspaper Union.)
Lesson for December 17
MAYOR BURTON
(Mio*! unhappie!! man.
of this problem was dumped in the
lap of Gov. John W. Bricker, who
promptly dumped it right back.
When New York's Mayor Fiorella
LaGuardia asked him to take care
of the "starving people," the gov-
ernor suggested that he clean up his
own back yard. In Washington,
WPA Administrator F. C. Harring-
ton denied the governor's accusa-
tion that Cleveland's acute problem
"is due at least in part to political
manipulation of WPA."
The most unhappy man in Ohio
was Cleveland's Mayor Harold H.
Burton, who got a blunt refusa
when he asked the governor to cal
a special legislative session to dea
with the relief problem. The final
blow came when his city counctl de-
manded that he restore full re-
lief" immediately to single persons
and childless couples, who were cut
off "so that children mtght eat.
Moaned the mayor: "If anyone
can tell me where to get the money,
I'd like to know."
PARABLES OF THE MNGDOM
LESSON TEXT—Matthew !3:38. 3t 33.
44-46.
GOLDEN TEXT—IncMne your ear. and
come unto me: hear, and your sou) shaM
live.—tsaiah 55:3.
Teaching by parable, a method
so often used by our Lord Jesus
Christ, has many advantages. A
parable (which is a story relat-
ing events in common life to teach
or illustrate spiritual truth) is use-
ful in stimulating interest and at-
tention, in making the truth clear,
in fixing it in the hearer's mem-
ory, and in attracting for further
instruction those, who are interest-
ed even as it eliminates those who
make no response. Jesus was the
master of this art of teaching. Oth-
ers have learned from Him.
The interpretation of the parables
of Jesus has brought forth much
difference of opinion. The impor-
tant point to bear in mind is that
the interpretation must be one con-
sistent with other scripture, as well
as with our Lord's own revelation
of its meaning when given. We
have His own interpretation of the
parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:18-
23), but He did not interpret the
other parables of our lesson, leav-
ing it for us to carefully seek their
meaning and gladly receive their
instruction.
!. Take Heed How You Hear (vv.
3-8).
This parable is rightly called the
parable of the Sower for our Lord
so named it (v. 18), but as we read
it we see that the lesson it teaches
relates primarily to the four kinds
of hearers of the Word of God.
There are some who hear and
their hearts and minds have so long
been the common road over which
every worldly influence has passed,
that it has become so hard the Word
of God finds no lodgment, but is
quickiy carried away by the birds,
which are the "vultures of worldli-
ness" and wickedness (see v. 19).
Reader, if your heart is like that,
ask God to break it up. Let us
all shun those hardening influences
which destroy our susceptibility to
God's Word.
Others there are who hear and
the seed takes root, but the soil is
so shallow that it has only a quick
growth which soon withers. These
are those whose life is largely emo-
tional, thrilling to a new experi-
ence, but not ready to face trials
and the responsibilities of life (v.
21). As long as the Christian lifa
looks attractive such shallow folk
want to be counted in, but when
they learn that it involves sacri-
fice, they are gone. Shallow souls,
pray God to give your life depth
and real meaning and worth.
Others hear and receive the truth,
but soon permit the cares of life
to choke and destroy it (see v. 22).
This pictures modern life so aptly
that one could dwell with profit on
the vital lessons here taught.
Thank God, some of the seed
brings forth a rich harvest! There
is encouragement for every teacher
and preacher of the Word of God.
Notice (vv. 8, 23) that if we should
bring forth a hundred-fold it would
be tragic to bear only thirty or sixty.
)!. Beware of the Power of Evil
(vv. 31-33).
Just as the mustard plant was
never intended to grow into a tree
in which the birds would dwell, so
Christianity was never intended to
be a nominally Christianized world
empire in which ungodly men, the
dark birds of the evil one (v. 19),
should find comfortable lodgment.
Unfortunately, that is what much of
professing Christianity has be-
come. Let those of us who love the
Lord beware that we are not mis-
led by )t.
The parable of the leaven teaches
the same lesson. Always in the
New Testament leaven stands for
evil (see such passages as Matt.
22:16-21, 23, 29; 23:14, 16; I Car.
5:6-8; Gal. 5:9). It is any influ-
ence that weakens testimony, en-
courages hypocrisy, formalism or
worldliness. Who can deny that
this leaven has spread throughout
the Church? The Evil One is pow-
erful. Let us beware of his power
and of his leaven.
!H. Value Redemption Aright (vv.
44-46).
In interpreting this parable we ob-
serve that obviously the sinner had
nothing to sell with which to buy
salvation, even if it were to be
bought, which we know it is not
(Eph. 2:8). We do give up some
things to follow Christ, but are they
not the worthless and degrading
things? On the other hand, He
gave us His all, even to the shame-
ful death of the cross. This He
did for His own people, Israel, and
what we are even more interested
in. for the Church.
Let us value our redemption
highly. We have been purchased
with the unspeakable price, the
blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let
us then heed the admonition of the
apostle Paul, "Ye are bought with
a price, therefore glorify God in
your body and in your spirit, which
ar. God's" (I Cor. 6:20).
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Analyze Subject's Personality
Before Selecting Gift for Him
HAT to buy mother,
father, brother, sis-
ter and gweetheart is
a perplexing prob-
lem every Christmas.
Most stores can give you
specific tips, and probabiy
there's something definite
you've already decided to buy. But
in case you're stiil puzzled here are
a few general tips:
For Mof/tcr;
Buy her something she wouid not
ordinarily buy herself. They tell
about the young housewife who
bought a woolen muffler for her hus-
band's hard-working mother, and a
fluffy, impractical gift for her own
mother who already had everything
she needed. By error the gifts were
switched. The young housewife was
horrified but both mothers were
pleased beyond words.
Practicality is a nice thing but it's
nice to give a kitchen-chained moth-
er something besides househoid
equipment. Like perfume or bath
salts or a bed jacket. Or a pair of
sheer chiffon stockings. She'd also
like a necklace or bracelet, or a
carefully chosen set of costume jew-
elry to dress up last year's clothes.
These are just a few tips—the stores
can amplify them a hundred-fold.
For Fat/ter;
Ties, mufflers, cigarette cases or
hose are always acceptable but
you've only scratched the possibili-
ties there. Does he have a hobby
that needs encouragement? Does he
have a peculiar weakness for some
sport or a certain type of clothes
which he's intentionally discouraged
because it's extravagant?
In the clothing line, besides the
first named items, you might look
at smoking jackets, cuff links or a
tie clasp set with his birthstone.
Maybe he needs exercise for that
waistline. Answer: Athletic equip-
ment. Most men like games for
fireside entertainment, or they'd
appreciate a lunch kit for hunting
and fishing trips.
For Stster or Sweetheart;
Flatter her tastes, and make it a
distinctly "from-me-to-you" sort of
gift. Jewelry is a favorite standby.
Then there are books (which are
regaining favor as gifts), a pair of
gloves, a desk set, book ends—or
how about a real, live dog to stress
the "Love me, love my dog" angle?
For Brother or Sweetheart;
If the young man is particularly
close to you there's an extremely
wide range of gifts. Otherwise an
expensive, elaborate gift might ex-
press too great an interest and you
might therefore be wise to stick to
the books-and-handkerchief line.
Proper choice of gifts requires a
cool analysis of the man. If he likes
the outdoor life, follow the sports
motif. If he works inside, how about
a memo pad or a desk set with a
large blotter and leather accesso-
ries? Generally speaking, avoid
tricky gifts and follow your sales-
person's advice.
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stretched cloth sewed in the back
as in steps 1 and 2. The wig is
made as in step 3.
The diagram shows how the
tubes and the head are sewn to-
gether. Sew across the top of the
iegs to make the doll jointed. Sew
the arms down and the tips of the
feet up as indicated. Sew clear
through the head when adding the
bead eyes about half way between
the top and bottom. This shapes
the cheeks. A few stitches in red
make the mouth. The pleated
skirt is cut straight. The trou-
sers are slightly shaped in the
crotch. The sweaters are made
from the striped tops of children's
socks.
NOTE: The 10 cent edition of
Sewing Book No. 4 is now ready
for mailing, as well as the 10 cent
editions of No. 1, 2 and 3. Mrs.
Spears has just made quilt block
patterns for three designs selected
from her favorite Early American
quilts. You may have these pat-
terns FREE with your order for
four books. Price of books—10
cents each postpaid. Set of three
quilt block patterns without books
—10 cents. Send orders to Mrs.
Spears, Drawer 10, Bedford Hills,
New York.
Goose Is Favorite
For Yuletide Feast
And Easily Fixed
Goose, which is the traditional
Christmas fowl just as turkey is
Thanksgiving's dish, is easily pre-
pared and is delightfully tasteful if
handled correctly. Not until recent
years has goose been properly ap-
preciated, largely because it hasn't
been prepared properly.
Geese vary in weight from 8 to 12
pounds or more. Watch for soft feet
and a pliable bill (if you dress your
own bird) as an indication of proper
age for cooking.
An excellent dressing is the apple-
and-raisin variety, made with the
/Mow 20 to 25 nunMtcs to t?te
pound /or roasting hirti tn 325-tfe-
gree overt.
following proportions: One pound of
apples, peeled and diced; one-fourth
pound of raisins; one tablespoon of
brown sugar, and three cups of
bread cubes. Salt to taste. Al-
though this dressing is dry. the
juices from the bird will make it
tasty.
Removing fat is a simple process.
First wipe the bird dry, inside and
out. Place in a covered roaster in
a 425-degree oven for 30 minutes to
start warming. Remove from oven
and cool. Remove fat. Repeat this
process twice.
Then stuff the goose, close the
opening of the body cavity and tie
the legs together. Weigh the bird,
allowing 20 to 25 minutes to the
pound for roasting in a 325-degree
oven. Roast with breast side down.
You don't have to baste the bird
as it roasts, but orange juice with
grated rind may be used if desired.
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Company coming for Christmas
dinner? Or just the family? In any
event you'll want a Christmasy look-
ing table and it can be accomplished
easily and inexpensively. Here are
three suggestions:
A large bowl, preferably of wood
and filled with shining fruits (a
bunch of grapes on top) gives a
festive air. You can lay a wreath
of holly about the bowl and use tall,
slender candles grouped about it.
Lace gunners or doilies that reveal
the gleaming table top complete this
informal picture.
For an all-white table, use a white
table cloth for your background and
a miniature Christmas tree in the
Center. For ends of the table, white
tapers in <%hde!abra are excellent,
and around their bases use simulat-
ed snow, cotton sprinkled with tin-
, .Flowers,, while more expensive,
make.a beautiful table. An arrange-
ment of' pompon chrysanthemums
and r6(f in a low bowl, bedded
by sprays of long-needle pine and
frosted with cones is particularly
attractive. A bit of holly gives it
a definite Christmas air. The en-
tire arrangement needs few more
than a dozen flowers. Such an ar-
rangement should be kept low so
it will not hide the folks across the
table. For a long table, make the
arrangement long; for a round table,
make it round.
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a cold follow the directioas in the
pictures above—the simplest and
among the most effective methods
known to modern science to get
fast relief.
The Bayer gargle wilt amaze
you—casing throat rawness in a
hurry. And the Bayer Aspirin taken
internaliy quickly relieves the other
painful cold symptoms.
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Culture's Effect
The value of culture is its effect
on character.—Maugham.
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Wordless Poem
A picture is a poem without
words.—Comificus.
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