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“ Miracle on a llridfie"
By FLOYD GIBBONS
NOW it’s a well known fact, boys and girls, that ad
venturers have adventures, but why is it nobody ever
gives a thought to adventurers’ wives? They have adven
tures too—particularly if they travel around with their hus
bands like Grace Stanley of Fairview, N. J.
Mrs. Stanley is the wife of the lntc Col. King Stanley, a traveler
and adventurer of long standing. During the four years that she trav
eled with him, she says she hnd enough adventure to fill an encyclopedia.
But the one that gave her the biggest thrill and also the worst fright
happened down in the wild and woolly state of Texas in the spring of 1926.
Grace Stanley and the colonel were taking a trip by auto
mobile from Texas to Shreveport, La. Just beyond Marshall,
Texas. Uioy ran Into a severe storm—and when storms are se
vere down on the Texas plains, they’re severe, and no mistake.
This one was a combination of thunder, lightning, rain and hail
The rain eanir down in sheets. There was no cover in sight,
and nothing to do but go on.
They were getting close to the state line when the car came
to a bridge spanning a deep cut through which ran the tracks of the
K. C. and S. railroad. As they hit the end of that bridge. Grace heard
a DEAFENING CRACK. A sudden flash of light almost blinded her.
The car came to a sudden stop and the air was filled with a sulphurous
smell. Lightning! Hud It struck them? With her heart in her mouth, \
Grace raised her eyes.
There were three people In the car—her husband and the driver in
the front seat and Grace herself in the rear. The men. up front, were
all right. Grace breathed a sigh of relief. Bjt at the same time some
thing inside of her was telling her to sit still—not to move even so j
The Driver Gel Out on the Running Beard.
much as a single muscle Without moving her head she turned her
eyes to the right. The sight she saw there FROZE THE BLOOD in
her vein*
The belt of lightning had ripped “way the entire earner of the
bridge. The car was standing on three wheel*, teetering pre
cariously ever a fifty foot chasm. Its fourth wheel—the left rear
one—hanging FAR OFT OVER STACK.
Then the Car Started to Sag.
The men in the front seat weren't moving, cither. They sat stiff
and motionless, with grim, set expressions on their faces Then, slowly,
the car began to sag to the right-tow ard the broken, tw isted wrecked
side of the bridge
There wasn't any time to waste. Quickly they talked the matter
over -decided the only thing that could save them was to shift as much
weight as possible to the left side of the car. Grace, who was in the
pear scat on the right side, directly over the dangling wheel, couldn't
move because the seat beside her was filled with luggage It was up
to the driver and the colonel to do the shifting
The ear settled a bit more Grace held her breath as she felt
herself sinking The driver opened the door, slid over art his seat and
got out on the running board Both he and the colonel were big men—
both of them weighed in the neighborhood of twv hundred pounds—and
Grace found herself breathing a prayer of thankfulness for that In an
agony of suspense she watched while the driver got out and her hus
band slid over in the seat to take his place behind the wheel
* A« this time," wars Grace, "the ear kepi aa seizing down
toward the right It was prehaMy ewiy a mutate *r Is*, hat it
seemed like a thousand years. I bagged as close to the baggage
aa the Mt as I ceald. bat *UH the car settled, ft leaked as if
we were going eve* la spile af all sar effaces. '
Saved k> Truck l>riv er IVitli a Hope.
The cokeiel too. was ehmbung out cm the ramming board maw—shifting
his weight as far to left as pwsMt Sbfi the car sagged, tni there was
nothing more they could do tf they stopped frona the r-rsr..rg hard the
car wvuld go over If Grace tried to move, it rr.ght tartush ,-ost the
vvbralKm needed to seed the car off the bodge and down to the tracks
dfty feet blow It was a heartbreaking lihatMV rvath was runrg
her i* the thee and nobody dated to do anytfiurg about it
But at that same nwcscr.i help was at tgist a tauS truck sk*
around a comer from the opposite dinct.a. and the dr.ver saw
what had happened He stopped cm die gas and came ifimittirg toward
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Agsdk Grace was afraid to breathe Would the v .bcatve. set .g
by the truck srai them over the s.de*
Bn* the driver af that track had a tot af presemce «f -nil
Atom, he had a rape. Me leaped tram to seat ««k the rape to
his hand. Wiped 1 are wad the front *f the car and shew made 1
fast to the tar side af the Wedge.
tT;k the tepe holding the car. Grace ceuU get out She aid me
cotoeex went around to the back of five aistoeocfcOe to jesa t&e truck
driver, who was excitedly «y*g that nothing bit a tocrwcto had saved
Them. The fellow was rtfk hxv The Lghtarg had curled ag the man
week of die brsdge bke so nauck straw, Ctee af the curls had rigged
a£ tod right tire* sad comgdeto$y named omf s-dse f tie car Acoaer
<wl had caiaght wade? the car itself—and that was the cm*y heg Sha:
had kept them from going over.
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BRISBANE
THIS WEEK.
21.720 Miles in 18 Days
Some {.allies' Hals
Gen. Holler's Penee Plan
12 Ladies Good and True
H. R. Ekins, first-cliss news- j
paper man, has gone around the
Arthur llrlabnur
globe by air
plane, covering j
24,720 miles in 18
days, 14 hours,
56 minutes. Such !
a trip seems
wonderfully fast
now. Soon it will ;
seem wonderful
ly slow. Air prog
ress is rapid. Be
cause it was done
scientifically, by \
machinery, the ;
eighteen -day
trip seems less
romantic than
the Nelly B 1 y
seventy-odd day trip that beat Jules
Verne's ‘‘Around the World in
Eighty Days." Nelly Bly. clever
newspaper woman, knew how to
make it Interesting, going out of
her way to travel by elephant,
camel, jinrickshas, etc. Flying
around the world costs about SS.000.
Some day some woman, let us
hope, will balance her fashion
budget, decide just what she wants
to wear, and then wear it. as men
have done, but the day is far away.
These are some of the hats from
which you* wife, daughter, sister
will choose this season:
Hats shaped like East Indian war
shields, hats heavy in gold em
broidery; flat pillbox turbans, gold
braided: Russian style hats off the
face, with tall tiara fronts: hsts of
Persian lamb and embroidered felt;
small toques, dipped down front and
back, covered with soft feathers,
"the military touch predominat
ing."
Why, do you suppose, do women
take so much trouble to spoil faces
and heads naturally bea tiful? It
cannot all be the fault of hat
makers.
Gen Smediey D. Butler, retired
fighting major general of the United
States marines, asks the Women's
Christian temperance union to
start a campaign against drunken
automobile drivers, and also help
peace by working for a constitu
tional amendment forbidding the
President or congress to rend troops
out of the country.
You cannot change men by leg
islation. as was discovered in our
prohibition mistake; you must
change the men from the inside.
For the first time in history. New
Jersey, selecting a jury all women,
has surprised some annoyed others.
Why* For ages women have been
judged and sentenced by individual
men or groups of men. They have
been ducked, branded with hot
irons, put m the stocks, beheaded,
hanged, burned alive
Is there injustice m turning the
thing around for a change; at least
no twelve women would burn or
duck anybody.
Lloyds. British insurance con
cern. will insure you against any
thing happening, if it “guesses'
that it will not happen; it usually
guesses correctly. It refuses to in
sure aga inst w ar sir .king England,
although until lately the charge foe
that insurance was only cue-fifth of
oee per cent ; hV pounds fee ..V XV
pounds msuraace.
ktretoly a Lk-yd s possesses a
te'. ge-ece “ha. hg orgaruxatxac
does oct lie so think of war w-.th
airpuar.es added.
Xm fr» the East interests
Arnertoas* they right have to pay
die hi J a pur and Sosa sgpofei
nvtcCy to he on the verge of war.
are sad to have 10 tsaderTtaadsg
stoat tn.rgs at the east that w-oulu
arohe iyr.iag the 3r.yt of prof
uMt kettoas and :gi» !\s does
rot pjease Sr.Ui hut that ts the
hsne» if Japu-n. Eus» a sons Eng
land.
lr teces .org tyng near. in— or
der a BaJeasan a p-assenger " dp
per” plane, to MR SLHK.JM and
carry foetyf-xr passenger*, res des
a crew of sus.
The pate very hast, cat* po iKK
Bbiso* w- thou.': twirg os hael a
range that wewriif hrng X aor-oss the
Aidaoc naeey ± it ever wanaed
te core Pa.x r.d a bai -at
etpbsies nsdead of passerger*.
The Srstft Cathode haerwresy xv
nrg a; Vaytocct CcCiege. Cirtoi
Stwcr-ory pcesanng. femexcces c-jc
to JT...S.TT and perseesde'* af the
CatowCc chasrri a Sea. a. "r-tanhii
of do a a > Sundress to owr ances
tors. Or October 25 wX Cathabc
churches n Ireland »u ti*» ag
co.. lemans Pot the relief of Spuc-ad
Cathodes. Viiieo coos as Catho
de ' as ire-lard or any aatooww sesus.
2ronr. us ChurrdcT of Iirpw..«s. a
message of syzsgwoSy to sae
{iwnoas at kfaddtd
England wad Frwnre nr kegsr
poioao w any pr-oaectaost ter Ses.
0mm n case of war so toe nrw
log leogvun ways wl wlaw-n woe
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Satin-Clad Brides Go V ictorian
Rv CIIFRIF. NICHOLAS
THE importance of period fash
ions for evening this year means
that they will be rejected in the
gowns worn at many smart autumn
and winter weddings There is a
quaintness about the early Victorian
fashions that especially offers al
luring possibilities tr brides who
would have a '"picture" wedding
scene.
Young brides with slender figures
ca*. wear becomingly these demure
gowns of Victorian inspiration in
silk taffeta or heavy slipper satin.
The lovely gown pictured creates
romance and poetry for the modern
wedding scene This 1936 version
of a Victorian wedding gown is in
terpreted in traditional ermine-white
(Hire silk satin. The basque buttons
quaintly down the back. The full
sleeves give the broad shoulder ef
fect that accents, by way of con
trast the slender girlish waistline.
The bride carries a prayer book
with gardenias.
Of course one s bridal party must
cafry out the idea so the flower
girl has a period look m a Victorian
cream s.Ik taffeta princess dress
that is gored to fit at the waistline
with a widely spreading skirt which,
by the way. stresses the new length
for little girls party dresses this
season. This wee maiden ties a
lavender silk ribboc in her ham and
carries a bouquet of purple asters
and cream colored gladioli with a
silk tulle frill
The bridesmaid befittingly wears
a cream, sdk satin Victorian gcwa.
The fuD sleeve, slender line and
back fullness are important stye de
tails that present-day designers art
definitely introducing is them new
est creations A demure LrJe br.aa
silk net bocme*. adds to the q_ir:
ness of the costume. The flowers
she carries are purple and cream
asters.
If one prefer that the attendants
dress colorfully rather than keep
strictly to cream satin, they may
wear pert gowns in autumn hues
of peau de soie or silk taffeta with
puff sleeves and full skirts. As
quaint and as “period'’ looking as if
she had stepped form the fashion
pages of a Godey appears a brides
maid who is gowned in a frock of
lavender silk taffeta with a tiny
wine-colored silk velvet hat sur
mounted with three hyacinth blue
ostrich tips. An armful of purple,
rich red and cream asters adds to
the color glory of the picture.
One thing is certain, whether she
is a classic bride in traditional satin
or in soft clinging fabrics, or a
bride in quaint frock of Victorian or
directoire inspiration, she will be
dressed in silk of one type or an
other.
This year it is good style to hava
one’s attendants wear the same
styla and the same fabric as one’s
own gown, only in different colors.
If desired, the bridesmaids may
all wear the same color, or that
which is novel and new, different
shades of a basic color giving some
what of an sombre effect to the
group as a whole.
For the important evening en
semble. smart trousseau will in
clude a black velvet evening gown
wh-ch will make the bride look like
a re-uicaraation of Sargent’s famous
“Hadame X. ' Top it off with a
matching hip - length s.lk velvet
laokat and it can be worn on the
ueneymuun for dinner and formal
wear.
© Western Newspaper L'oioa.
SILVER LAME GOWN
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SILHOUETTES BACK
TO FORMER TRENDS
..'1st vtien we re getting used to
nipu Pr-iad iharlders. (lures, perky
Utur* unies and important long
uter-. along tome Paris dispatches
with he leave that styles which im
mediately allowed the war are be
pnnrng a make their -niluence felt.
That means a ieat. plain, slim sil
auuarte.
St sn'1 iniv mws from Ps ris that
nitinaies he rend. A London de
tainer rends wer street frocks in
■h« novest g woolens made on
«*»«ht ines v.th inly discreet, ex
:er*iv uikomrt .irrtistations .if the
iiurtn on rmminq, at Pelt, sleeves
and imam anally m he skirt above
t flUift 1 -dialled Pit n the center
fruit--u muting walking easy Even
iiniim ora sometimes made an
aurugnr ines
F»dr*cg Vfark Styles
far Aaronm. Vntn Wear
3Lcn iaurcs always signalise the
n- st' if he fashions of autumn
a'-t w-nri" 3. cia antes and Air Aar
n’esisg dungs will ie ised. and
ua w-J. v? mrraspondingiy re
acutcim*.:'. =i-g*u towers and feath
«a at *eiWK tampr-se the heme of
re mw Tailing— FIowers in aiack
ih-mer ir~» «sne-;aJv food Am i aa;
duit n gmtat ta cert ip * .a:t. Sl;nv
msr ssturre ir jainr i ie w autumn
Tiere n a stuaJow ittle Hack
•tvs ulUms v :h i i a g.. a g
saummtt unit fesamums that s mr
Aewacht lux *e yr>mc settle Am* a
dal winch a irmwn uar if Hack w
sapped ay perk? red .and vine
utlnpiuiue lowers.
aiming Fir a
F ir tapes if aiming alack rara
ruu m:ra inn P-arsian. Som wa-.st
u dmes-niar'er . ea f t a wth
*psarr*d summers well ae a Snnr
nt uuuee if wet'-drsssssd sontea.
J ir mue uularts rtn the casts of
anas'? dmae-dier* oaesniues. gray
vruf in green worn, h—two apyx on
;.u.d and e.-ipar.l v p ruA
A Trio of Trim Togs
1^50
1812.
1691
This trio of trim togs offers an
appealing variety to the woman
who sews at home. There is style
and economy in every design,
and a sufficiently wide range of
sizes to accommodate most any
wardrobe.
Pattern No. 1950, the tunic, is
one of the season’s smartest, fea
turing a modish stand-up collar
and just the right amount of flare
or "swing.” A grand ensemble
for any youthful figure. Simply
and inexpensively made, this
clever pattern is designed for
sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20; 30, 32,
34, 36, 38 and 40. Size 14 requires
three and one-eighth yards for the
tunic in 39 inch material and two
yards for the skirt. Five-eighths
yard ribbon required for the bow.
Pattern No. 1891 is a perfect
fitting princess wrap around or a
coat irock with a reversible clos
ing. It has everything demanded
of a morning or utility frock—
style, slimming lines, slashed set
in sleeves, one or two patch
pockets, simplicity of design, and
a double breasted closing which
is smart and compelling. Avail
able in a wide range of sizes, 14
to 20; and from 32 to 48, this
versatile frock will win a favorite
spot in your clothes closet in short
order. Size 16 requires four und
three eighths yards of 35 inch
material.
For liny tots, pattern No. 1812
has all the adorable qualities you
Mrt. Ruth
Owon Rohda
Grapefruit Jelly King
14 cupfuls grapefruit juice,
4 cupful orange Juice.
4 cupful lemon juice.
24 tablespoonfuls gelatin (gen
erous measure).
14 cupfuls sugar.
4 cupful cold water
l cupful hot water.
Soak gelatin in cold water live
minutes Boil sugar and hot water
three minutes, or until clear; pour
aver the soaked gelatin and stir
until dissolved Let cool, then add
fruit juice, a few grains of salt and
pour into ring. Set aside in cool
place for several hours to harden.
■ W Nl s '
i Till CZSFtl CHfflUft
TV* other people .sttgy
indoors h.t n i^ht
And 5;t in leather chitrs
tround the h<$ht.
trjt I 50 oct ts\d spread
my winds ^nd fly
.-cmi spervi the
evening with
the st^rs .
xrvi sky ^
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like to associate with darling
cherubs. The pattern includes a
waist and pantie combination, as
well as the frock and will serve
for party or playtime wear with
equal facility. Utterly simple in
design and construction, it will
slide through your machine in a
brief hour or two and be a source |
of never ending delight to your
style conscious daughter. Avail
able in sizes: 2, 3, 4, and 5 years
and suitable for a wide selection
of fabrics. Size 3 requires just
two and five-eighths yards of 35 or
39 inch material, plus three
eighths yard contrast for the col
lar and sleeve band.
Send for the Barbara Bell Fall
Pattern Book containing 100 well
planned, easy-to-make patterns.
Exclusive fashions for children,
young women, and matrons. Send
fifteen cents for your copy.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept., 247 W.
Adams St., Chicago, 111. Patterns
15 cents each.
© Hell Syndicate.— WNU Seivice.
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paint! Thousands I
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Just rub it on rub it in. Acts quick. Re
lieves that terrible soreness. Loosens up
still, ruby muscle*. Has a pleasant odor.
Will not stain clothes. At all druggists.
A (ienuine Smile
Smile i( you mean it. Otherwise
look sincere. It is more becoming.
AFTER YOU EAT?
After r.'o ( • 'h a meal can wu be sure
of rouv <t, Bh\rw!u| chittinatjon. Get
ref ot v no loatfti* { jhat cause* gas,
iutdu>\ hc.ui.-uhov l'*kt M.'.rw*u
h>r <)uu V, |'k'4**t\t thwiniww. EacIi
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