Evening Star Newspaper, September 28, 1936, Page 29

Bedtime Stories Unc’ Billy Takes a Hint. BY THORNTON W. BURGESS. hint 1s all some people need o transf slowness into °.3ld Mother Nature. NC' BILLY POSSUM was self-satisfled. Yes, sir, Billy was thoroughly self-satisfled. He was curled up in a hen's nest under Farmer Brown's barn. Of course, that hen had no business to have a nest under the barn. Unc’ Billy had found it and, what is more, he had found in it eight eggs. Such & feast! Unc’ Billy is very fond of eggs. Having eaten eight eggs, Unc’ Billy promptly took & nap. In fact, it was rather more than & nap. He slept there until almost break of day. When Unc’ Billy did awake he at first couldn't think where he was. However, he was accustomed to wak- ing up in all sorts of places, for often he doesn’t bother to go home just for the sake of going to sleep. In a moment or two he remembered. Then he chuckled. “Ah knew Ah was going to have good luck when Ah came over here from the Green Forest,” said Billy to himself. “Ah knew Ah was smart enough to get a good meal, and Ah certainly got it. Mah goodness, how good those eggs did taste! Ah won- der if there are any more around here.” Unc’ Billy licked his lips at the memory of those eggs. He yawned once or twice. Then he decided that he wasn't quite ready to move yet, 80 | he closed his eyes for another nap. The next time he opened them he could see light creeping in under the barn and he knew that jolly, round, bright Mr. Sun had started his dally | climb up in the blue, blue sky. “Ah reckon Ah done stay a little too long,” muttered Unc’ Billy. “Ah reckon it won't do for me to go out and show myself in broad daylight. Am might be seen by some one Ah would rather not have see me. Well, Ah reckon I can stay here comfort- Eggs “AH THINK, PERHAPS, AH BET- TER BE MOVIN' ALONG, BRER SKUNK,” SAID UNC’ BILLY, ably. Ah had just as soon spend the day here as anywhere else.” Unc’ Billy got up, yawned two or three times, stretched, and went over where he could look out from under the barn and see that it really was bright daylight. He stood there for a few minutes, blinking in the light. Then he went back and once more curled up in that nest. It really wasn't much of a nest, but it was as good a place as any, and Unc’ Billy isn't | particular. Once more he dozed off. ‘This time Unc’ Billy didn’t sleep very long. He was awakened by & somewhat querulous voice. “What are | you doing here?” asked the querulous voice. Unc' Billy blinked for a moment and then uneasily rolled over onto his feet. “Good morning, Brer Skunk,” sald he. “Ah didn't know your voice at first. Ah hope yo' are feeling fine | this morning. “What are you doing here?” repeat- SELECTED WILDMERE CTN.—1 DOZ. Mello-Wheat "5 . 15¢ Ovaltine - %= 29¢ ' 55¢ Fresh Prunes .o DEL Pecs MONTE = === SUNDINE (] JI.IICG ORANGE - - - Chili Sauce Fastidia Tea SALADA Cleansing Tissue BROWN LABEL Y Ib. pkg. &25¢ No. 2 29c 25¢ 12 oz cans SULTANA OR FAME e osz‘do IOC 17¢ S 23¢ 2 bots. |9C RED LABEL Y Ib. pkg. & of the ‘ all this grape [ unn! “‘" ‘“' % vfll “‘ wee! . b h - ‘money-5aving r AGP Store- I we.19¢ cious jelly- mlim!r Y° finest gropes s prices ot ¥ JELLY GLASSES doz. 3 9 c Grapefruit 5¢: Stringless Beans Sweet Corn - - Cauliflower - - ~ Brusse! Sprouts Savoy Cabbage THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, ed Jimmy Skunk in the same queru- lous tone as before. “Ah done just been taking & nsp,” declared Unc’ Billy. “You don’t happen to know where there are any eggs, do you?” asked Jimmy. Unc' Billy shook his head. “Ah don't know where there’s a single “But you know where there were some eggs,” replied Jimmy, touching un egg shell with his nose. With all those telliale shells lying about, Unc’ Billy couldn’t deny this. “Yes,” sald he. “Ah know Where there ‘were some, but Ah don’t know where there are any now.” “That's too bad,” replied Jimmy Skunk. “You see, I had set my heart on some eggs for breakfast. Instead of eggs, I find you. I'm disappointed, and when I'm disappointed I feel out of sorts. What business have you over here anyway, Unc’ Billy Possum? You belong over in the Green Forest, and I believe that people should stay where they belong.” Then Jimmy stamped with his front feet. Unc’ Billy jumped a little when Jim- my Skunk stamped. Jimmy stamped again, Unc’ Billy began to move. “Ah think, perhaps, Ah better be moving along, Brer Skunk,” said Unc’ Billy. Jimmy said nothing, but stamped the ground a little harder. It was a hint. Unc’ Billy understood it and took it. Under that barn was no plsce for him now. (Copyright, 1936.) First Aid to Stork. WAUKEGAN, 1. (#.—One of Waukegan's new police radio cars took a shakedown cruise with the stork and came through “approved.” Policemen Ben True and Donald | Duncan were riding in it when Frank | Zupansic rushed out of his home and | requested their help. They got Mrs. | Zupansic to a hospital two minutes before she gave birth to a boy. Seals as Mementoes. Special seals were given as memen- tos to members of the Egyptian dele- gation who signed the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty in London. and GUARANTEED 35 SUNDINE L] J UICE GRAPEFRUIT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, Nature’s Children Western Fox Squirrel. BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY. S THIS handsome fellow presiding at & “town hall meeting?” Or is l he feeling satisfie¢ with the world and himself for duties well per- formed, s good harvest, and a com- fortable home? By his size you can nehehonootmehrla-.-ben of his clan. When you luve the thrill of seeing one of the tribe in the woods you will know that his bushy tail of yellow is onellznmtheunothhmd.mm neighbor, the gray squirrel, and fur- ther, the true fox colors predominate. That is the real reason for the name. The Winter and Summer colors are about the same, though you will find several color phases in which buff, gray, white, black and reddish brown are combined. Look for the white nose and the yellow tail, with the red- dish brown fox tints in it. The home range is rather limited, about 20 acres, though less can be done with if food is abundant. Seeds and nuts of the trees are considered all that a fox squirrel would crave, but berries, insects and grubs are also enjoyed. He has cached every extra nut he cound find in the Autumn, and if the weather is not too bad, he can al- ways remember where his treasure houses are. If there has been a very @ SUNNYBROOK CTN.—1 DOZ long, hard Winter, he may have to 45- 3 ll‘/.u. 25C Matches ot e 3 rkes- 10¢ Evap. Mil Pink Salmon Cigarettes WHITE HOUSE - ANN PAGE With Pork and Tomato Sauce Popular Brands 15¢ Cold Stream 10¢ 3% ]7c 2 pkgs.. 25C CTN. OF 10 PKGS., $1.20 Nectar Tea ORANGE PEKOE Vinegar & & 10¢ 5 35¢ Oxydol ____1ge. ps. 18¢ Super Suds 1. pxe. 18¢ Lux %5' __3exes 17¢ (In Md., 3 cakes 19¢) Camay i __caxe 5¢ (In Md,, 3 coked 17¢) Palmolive %5 caxe 5¢ (In Md., 3 cakes 17¢) search the tree trunks, climb over the shrubs for an overlooked berry, or the fat Winter buds of the trees. He will not hesitate to stalk & small bird. He loves the sweet sap of the trees, and knows how to tap the trees for it. ‘When the jce has melted, things look brighter, as far as food is con- cerned, for his storehouses may be reached with ease. How very opu- lent he must feel. His warehouses, in old stumps, hollow trees, and in dozens of little pockets under the leaves may now be drawn upon. How- ever, the squirrels, as you know, are among the greatest tree planters in the world. To them we owe the fine nut forests. Whether the éxtra nuts are left to grow or-were for- gotten, who is to say? The squirrels have a marvelous memory and sense of smell, don't forget that. ‘The fox squirrel always has two types of home. The first is in & hollow tree. The door is a close squeeze. With the exception of the ’possum and owl, there are few neigh- bors that would try to oust him. The second is the result of his own labor and is made of leaves, twigs and sticks. It is a cool pent house, high up in the trees. It is roofiess, but he has been known to roof over an abandoned crow’s nest, make it wa- terproof, and put in a side entrance— southern exposure. He is loyal to his spouse, and the two have been known to live happily in one vicinity for years. In De- cember or January, the marriage vows are renewed, and in some instances, new mates are found. In the North, the babies are born as late as April, in the South the last part of January or later. The father leaves the nursery when the babies are born, staying in his pri- vate apartment, nearby, until his wife lets him know the children need his protection, too. They are about 10 weeks old now. They are frisky, happy babies, chuck full of curiosity. & ESTABLISHED 1839 STORES WILL OPEN DAILY AT 8 AM. STARTING OCT. 5th Your Co-operation Will Be Appreciated T1c SALE Sunbrite Cleanser Buy 3 cans for 13c and for 1c more get on additional can, making 4 --14¢ EMAND ENERGY GET A LOAF TODAY White LEAN SMOKED Shoulders Pork Roll Tavions. % . 24¢ Adams' Scrapple ™ 8¢ Bacon SUNNYFIELD 3, . pg. SLICED Cooked Hominy »= |2¢ Liver Pudding - - Ground Beef - - » KREY’S LEAN SMOKED Hams --- . Each 18¢ n. 20¢ 19¢ 29 6 to 8 Lbs. Shoulder Roast Cutlets - - - - - Loin Chops - - - - » Rib Chops - - - Shoulder Chops Breast of Veal Veal Patties - - - » 25¢ Ib. 1 9c The big part of an old fashioned boiled dinner FRESH VEAL" » |5¢ n. 43¢ -38¢ - 29¢ »2lc s |0c Prices Effective 12 Noon Until Close of Business, Wednesday, September 30, 1936. A 1936. From now on, they learn by exlmple.A and trial and error, what is good for all fox squirrels. By Winter they are self-reliant and by January will be interested in their personal love affairs and & home of their very own. By late Spring, they will be caring for a little family of their own, which, in a short time, will be playing tag and catch-me-if-you-can over the tree tops. Ten o'clock, and as long as the bright sun lusts, is the ideal time to watch fox squirrels. ‘To watch them store their Winter supplies is | a lesson in thrift and industry. (Copyright, 1936, Burned Out of Job Often. LOS ANGELES (#)—William B.| Mooney, bartender, has been burned out of his job four times. He was working on_ a steamship that burned in 1922. Four years later, fire de- | stroyed the Rio Janeiro hotel that em- | ployed him. He befell the same luck in & Philadelphia hotel in 1928, and this week a fire did away with his job in a tavern near here. He lost his clothing each time. 1,500 Statutes Chonged. More than 1,500 statutes relating to India have been changed as a result of the new India act, and bound in 40 volumes, they will be submitted to the British Parliament for approval. Made from Famous GORTON'S CODFiSH Loses Trousers in Argument. DALLAS (#)—Ross C. Hall, rookie policeman, nearly lost his trousers in an argument with a woman traffic violator. Directing traffic near the main gates to the Texas Centennial Owl Expert Rat Catcher. 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