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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

be more likely TO read the present
number of the Financial News. And
then ihc train started, and ! was left
alone with the humorist.
Al Chichester we separated, as I
had 10 stop there, and he went on 10
Southsea. For some time after
remembered the man who had com
pared himself almost mournfully with
Caesar and Napoleon and began tn
think there might he something in his
theory that humor belongs only to the
poor
had to realize, for instance, that
All the humorous characters of fiction
were poor Neither Shakespeare. nor
/ Dickens, nor George Eliot had at
/ tempted to make rich man funny.
Even Sam Weller, the only humorist
who has passed into the language, was.
| ! had 10 admit not able To earn more
than a pound or so week.
| did not expect to meet again the
man who had suggested these things
| to me. For have come across many
good men In railway carriages. and we
have exchanged cards. and 80 on. bur
we have never been able TO clear up
that point interrupted by the arrival
at a station. had. In fact. given the
man up and wondered only whether
he had been able TO spare the time
to see a joke.
But the other evening, when was
walking along the street. some one
touched me on the shoulder, and when
turned ] saw 10 my surprise this
man who had been sentenced by my
friend the humorist, two months ago,
tc read all the back numbers of Punch.
say ! recognized him; but when
hooked closer ! thought Il was certain
had made mistake. For he was
not the man who had argued with me
I'm the railway carriage. His face was
worn, and II was clear his clothes were
not new, and that his hat had Not been
lately ironed
II wac only, in fact, when he spoke
that was sure OF him. For he said
AS you see, / have lost NEST of my
money. And l want you to tell me
those stories again, and those jokes
I've got time To laugh now. What
were they?"
did not stop TO congratulate Tho
man, but told him the best story
could remember.
Thank you" he said, and asked M
for match.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
THE LAW ON BUTTER
RENOVATION

The United States department OF
agriculture has published the follow
ing amended regulation relative to
renovated butter:
Regulation 15.-Whenever any man.
ufacturers package OF renovated but
ter Is empty II shall be the duty OF
the person who removes the contents
thereof TO destroy utterly the tax paid
stamp on such empty package. Any
person having in his possession empty
renovated butter packages the tax
paid stamps on which have not been
destroyed will be liable TO a heavy
penalty.
Original packages Of renovated but
ter for export only may be covered
with cloth, jute, or burlap provided
that there be stenciled on the cover
ing Of the package in black letters on
white background, the words, Reno
waited Butter" in one or two lines, In
full.faced Gothic letters not less than
ono inch square. The words For
Export Only" must appear in one line
one inch below the words Renovated
Butter" in fullfaced Gothic letters
not less than three eighths OF an inch
square. These markings are to be
the only markings on one side or sur
face OF the package.
Where possible, inspection will be
made before the outer covering is put
on the package. II. however. inspec.
tion be necessary after the outer GOV,
erings have been placed on the pack
ages, the exporter or his agent will be
required to remove the outer covering
from any or all packages designated
by the inspector.
Nothing in this regulation shall be
deemed TO change or dispense with
the requirement of Regulation 25 here
of in any way.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
That "FInicky" Taste.

Many one prides himself upon his
dainty taste in eating, when he should,
on the contrary, be ashamed of him
self for an over-critical, 'finicky" epi-
cure.
In the east there is proverb which
says: He that has true faith in an
Omnipresent Being, may eat all that
exists"-which is only another way
of adjuring us to be sensible and re-
.frain. from too close inquiry into that
which we put into our stomachs.
The dainty lady who looks with hor-
ror at the coarse fare of the street
shoveler, may exercise infinite care in
the selection OF her favorite brand of
candies, or utmost thought as to the
make and quality OF her particular
taste in cake. For II is not the quan-
tity we eat which makes for gluttony
1T is the capricious palate, the over
nicely in food of which we ought to
be quite as much ashamed.
How often we hear the words: II
Just simply can't eat this" or my
folks won't eat IL cooked any way but
that" or even my children have To
have their meat prepared this way or
they won't eat IT,"
All forgetting that 1T Is not the food
which entereth into the mouth OF a
man which defileth him. but the appe
lite with which 1t is eaten" and ex
treme care and thought put upon that
:. we eat. except. of course. for the pur
poses of hygiene and price. is worse
than wasted. And those children are
especially unfortunate whose parents
humor their every whim at the table
Il is they who will suffer the most in
after life II denied that which pamper
ing has taught them to expect as a
matter OF course.
A gypsy woman stewing rabbits
over a camp fire, and dishing the
soup with a tin cup. may be coarse
sight. but 1t is a question of environ
ment rather than taste, and signifies
less attention to the material things
OF earth than does the exquisitely pre-
pared salad or the "filet-de-something
or-other." served at my lords table
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
THE RssENT-MlNDEp MAN.
Blunders on New Way Of Making
Himself Feel Foolish.

~ achieved a new record the other
day" said the absent-minded man. Il
thought I'd done all the foolish things
a man could do, but | hadn't. dis
covered a brand new stunt
Being always thoughtful. ] decided
before ] started uptown on the sub
way to buy several tickets. Then I'd
be fixed to hurry back TO my down
town Office after my dinner without
having to wait. Which did.
That is, bought the tickets all
right and went uptown TO dinner.
After the meal l hurried TO the Times
Square station and was rather
proud as ! shot down the steps TO re-
member that l had bought the tickets.
Two or three minutes later after one
local had Numbered by ] found my
self at the ticket window and poking
my green ticket through the wicket
with request for one.
"Of course every absent-minded
man expects TO walk out Of store
either without paying for what he has
bought or without picking up his
change. i caught myself In a new,
variation OF that the other day.
Il went into the barroom OF a
Broadway hotel and called for drink.
II was a mixed drink. and while I
waited / looked at the headlines Of an
evening paper Also ] flshed from my
pocket dollar bill with which to pay
for the drink.
IT'S a well-kept bar and with each
drink the bartender puts out a smalf
dolly. A minute or two later ! stood
AT the cashiers desk wondering why
he didn't hurry the change. A second
look told me that had left the check
on the bar and was insisting on pay
ing the dolly with the bill.
Car fares are q perpetual source
OF trouble. My pet trick is TO give
the conductor a dime. get nickel
change and hold Il in my hand be
cause II isn't easy to put money back
in ones pocket I'm a crowd. Then
when the conductor passes by again /
give him the nickel. ] think ] do that
on an average once a week. and half
the time the conductor keeps the Ave
cents The other half he looks at
me, shakes his head in pity and
! passes on while J blush. New York
| Sun
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
"Lspereau aux Tomatoes"

In plain English, rabbit with to-
matoes.
Pulp one pound of cooked tomatoes,
and mix with three tablespoons of
stock. Line 12 outlet molds with this,
and fill them with the following mix
ture: Take some cold rabbit (previous
ly cooked), and mince It. Then mois
en- with white sauce made OF the stock
in which the rabbit was boiled, thick
ened with -four and cream. Add half a
pint Of whipped cream. and three Ia
blespoonfus OF liquid jelly; cover
with more of the tomato sauce, and
leave them to set. Turn out and serve
with any nice salad. Any cold game
may be served in this way, and you
will have a good luncheon with nc
other meat.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
aananas lmported oreen.

II is a familiar fact. that bananas
are imported green, but It came as u
new thing TO a visitor to the banana
district in Colombia TO find that
bananas are not permitted to ripen
on the plant even down there. They
are cut and set TO hang somewhere
until they wither ripe. as the phrase
is. Bananas do not have TO be vel.
low 10 be ripe. That is only the color
OF the skin when Il has dried up. To
the person who is accustomed to eat.
ing bananas only when they are yel.
low II seems odd to peel them when
they are green and find that they are
perfectly ripe within and fit to eAs-
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
Suqar-Savinq.

Many a woman begrudges her chill
dren plenty Of sugar spread on the
bread and butter who will stir II quite
recklessly into fruit or sauce which is
boiling. This is the wrong economy.
Sugar is a necessity with growing chill
dren; they should have all they want
(unless, of course. II Is plainly an un-
natural craving). Give it to them on
their bread, but do not put II into any
fruit while the latter is boiling. Sugar
boiled with an acid is converted into
glucose which has less than half the
sweetening power of sugar In. its orig
inal state. SO II is plainly seen that
the fruit should be first boiled and
the sugar added when 1t is cooling
Then one pound OF sugar will go as
far as two put in during the cooking
process.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
New Enaland Notions

Whether they deserve II or not, the
fact remains. there is a prestige Ell.
ioyed by the New England housewife
which the western woman respects.
Time. of course, will show the bene'
fits OF the New England example. The
following hints had their origin in
towns still under the atmosphere of
Priscilla.
Use No. paint brush for greasing
tins or griddles.
Sage cheese is best for Welsh rab-
bit.
Instant relief for Indigestion is af-
forded by taking teaspoonful of
glycerlne in a little water Immediately
after eating.
When pouring hot fruit into a glass
dish or jar, place il on wet cloth !;
this will prevent the cracking Of the
glass.
Always soak raisins in cold water
before stoning.
Bread crumbs are much better than
cracker crumbs for covering articles
to be fried. They do not absorb the
grease.
Instead of eggs--this suggestion is
offered, with the assurance of several
who have tried it. that it is success
full. Use grated potato instead of an
egg. For every egg called for take a
potato the size of an egg, peel and
wash well, and crate into the sugar
and butter which has been well
mixed Use little more favoring
than usual, and beat the mixture with
an even stroke.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
Culaine Quarlea-

Why will some homemade soap
float, and another kind sink?
The soap which floats is that which
Is freed from excess OF pork fat The
mutton or beef fat is lighter
What is the meaning of the words:
"a Ia Newburg" attached TO a recipe
for lobster. chicken. ETC.? The title re-
fers TO the sauce which is made OF
thickened cream. eggs and, usually, a
dash OF some sort Of wine.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
"Guess AaaInn Pie.

To a cup OF split cranberries add
one-half cup seeded raisins, a cup Of
sugar. one OF water and spoon OF
-four. Boil. and when COOL add half a
teaspoon OF vanilla. This is enough
filling for two pies with strips on top
The mixture of berries, raisins and
vanilla is pleasing and indefinable.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
Chestnut Soup.

To half pint OF boiled and mashed
nuts. add half pint of boiling water.
the same of milk. a dash of pepper
and celery salt. Thicken with a little
-four. and when smooth add half a
cup of cream and the beaten yolk OF
an egg. Take from fire, beat until 1t
foams. and serve hot with sailed
crackers.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
Sweet Potato pie.

Boil and mash sweet potatoes, add
ing a little milk before straining. Beat
into the potato one egg. a half cup
sugar. salt and dash of nutmeg. Add
two cups milk and bake in open crust.
This has the iiavor of-squash pie. but
Is richer.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

when two or three are gathered in one
place"
The Lord has promised to bestow his
grace.
But, maybe. for the will God takes the
deed.
And though I'm far from learned, In
pious creed.
have the feeling that spite I'm a
sinner.
! am not all alone while getting dinner;
He knows how much I'd like to 60 you
see,
And sends a Messenger to stay with me.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

Bigger Proft.-It costs no more to
raise a pound of poultry than II does
to raise a pound OF pork. yet the poul.
try sells at a much higher price than
pork.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

Not SO Hard.-The production OF
good, clean milk is not the compli
Gated business II has often been re-
garded. II simply requires intelli
gence and care.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

Feed Roots.--Roots have a most
healthful effect on the digestion and
assist in the assimilation OF the grain
foods. Dairy COWS relish thsnA
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

A Good RatIon.-One good ration
in fact. an ideal one-is: Corn. eight
parts; bran; two parts; meat scrap,
one part; clover or alfalfa meal, one
part; middlings Of some kind, FIVE
parts.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

Child. I'm ashamed of you"
The baby laughed: why. mamma. dear.
When they passed cake or bread,
I could not say: No. thank YOU cause
Yes, thank you, ma'am,' | said.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

iiS tillluItu At iiit party
Were awfully polite"
Said little Bess. FOR every
ones
Behavior was just right.
when any OF the kids
were asked
To have more cake or
bread.
Or apple pie, or cocoanut.
No. thank you, they all
said"
Then Bessie's mother
asked: "Of course
You said: No, thank
YOU too?"
Bess shook her head: the
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
THE RULING PASSION.

That he the Valleys Shadow" soon
must pass.
There was no thought of fear; Jones only
said:
"rho flower withereth all flesh IL
grass"
They further urged: "The bishop shall
we call?
A priest? \ Baptist? Unitarian
lie only shook his head NO shrift ]
need:
I've always been vegetarian"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24

carefully thought out as far as regards
this herd. Some critics might perhaps
object that the buildings and yards are
almost too well done. Cleanliness is
attained in some places by the erec-
ton only of temporary sheds for the
animals, and these are periodically
burnt to the ground-a most effectual
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
SUNDAY MEETING.

HE gossips of the village
are repeating,
How queer 1t is I'm not In
Sunday meeting.
I'm there OF evenings. and
on Wednesday night:
But Sunday mornings
never-it's not right.
They tell me I'm beyond
the pale"-a sinner.
But II | went. who'd get
the Sunday dinner?
It's hard to know some
times, just which Is
right,
But somehow, then. my
duty seems I'm sight.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-02-24
A POLITE CHILD.

S--HE children at the party
Douglas Island news., 1909-09-29
The New Governor

The News is requested to announce thas the Honorable Walter E. Clark will take the oath of office as the gov. ernor of Alaska at the court house in Juneau on Friday afternoon at2o'cIock. Judge D. E. Cushman, of the United States court, will administer the oath' and all citizens are invited to be pres ent at the inaugural.
Douglas Island news., 1909-09-29
The Douglas Island News,
THRLocAL FIELD.
Making and Keeping

Do what thy manhood bids thee do; From noue but self expect applause. He noblest lives aud nobiest dies Who makes and keeps his self-made laws
 The Kasidah.
Douglas Island news., 1909-09-29
Curtain stretcbers at Jensen.

Curtain Stretchers at Jensen.
 Milton Kelly is still on the sick list. For tailor-made suit, s2O up, see Rogers.
 George Stevens returned last week from Seattle.
 See the moving pictures at the Opera House.
 Valuable presents given away at Feusi's. See his ad.
 Jensen carries fine line of Onyx Cooking Ware.
 Iron Beds, Springs and mattresses a large variety-at Jensen's.
 F.A. J. Gallwas is making extensive repairs to his residence on Second street.
 Paul Fletcher, brother of Mrs. Fred Henson, came up from the Sound on the Jefferson.
 The Ladies' League of the Congrega- tional church will meet tomorrow after noon at the church parlors.
 Miss Pearl Mackie is again at her post in the Douglas postofRce, after a vacation spent at the A.-Y.-P. exposi- tiOn. Anton Krasel-shop on Second street cleans and repairs clothes with neat ness and dispatch. Prices very reason able.
 H. M. Miller, representing the Equit- able Savings and Loan Association, of Portland, Ore, is making a canvass of the Island.
 A line of beef teas, clam bouillon and other condiments for hot drinks arrived on the last boat for the Doug las Candy Kitchen.
 J. Quigley and wife, who have been residents of Douglas for several months, left on the Jefferson for Seattle where they will again make their home.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Femsi entertained pr. Julius Heubner, Mr. Paul Bloed- horn, Mrs. Adam Hopp aud Mir. Chas. A. Hoop at a"Germsu" dinner last Sunday evening.
 Miss Annie Mccormick, who has been visiting with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Richard Mccormick, of Treadwell, for several months, left Sunday for San Francisco.
 Orders for Ice Cream or Fresh Cream left with the Douglas Candy Kitchen delivered any place on the Island. Homemade candy speciality. Phone 4-7. Sweet Tulip Cones.
 Mir. and Mrs. John L. Bayne left Monday for the States where they will reside in the future. They made many friends during their short stay in Douglas who will follow them with good wishes.
 The News office acknowledges call from Judge States on Monday. The Judge is a pioneer citizen of Southeas- tern Alaska who has linked his fortunes with those of the country. Coming generations will credit his efforts and honor the prospector and the man. May be live forever.
 Under the head of Grief, the Sitka Thlinget hands out the following shot at the poor editors: "While at work in the inner sanctum of the Thlinget office not long since, good old native friend of ours entered with very un- happy cast of countenance, and, shak- ing his head, said, Too bad, too bad, all newspaper men in jail, too much cultuS wah-wah, but Che added as his face brightened) you all right, you honest. :" The Ladies' Society of the Swedish Lutheran church will hold sale in the basement of the church on Friday even- ing, October Sth. A goodly collection of pretty and useful articles, made by the members of the society are to be offered to the good people of Douglas and Treadwell, whose support of this undertaking is earnestly asked and will be heartily appreciated. Refresh ments, including ice cream and other delicacies, will be served during the evening. 4a@
Douglas Island news., 1909-09-29

D1ED.-Edward O'Rourke, for many years a resident of Douglas, died yes terday morning at the St. Ann hospital of cancer of the stomach. Funeralser- vices will be held this afternoon at the Catholic church. Very little is known about the deceased in spite of his long residence here. He was a sufferer from salt-rheum, it is said for forty years, and bore his af1iction with remarkable patience. Very few realized what he suffered. The body will be laid to rest in the Douglas cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
Clarion News Items.


Clarion, June ga brother arrived
from Pennsylvania yesterday morning.
just in time to gladden. the heart of Mr..
Crawford by his presence during his
last hours. Funeral services will be
held from the Congregational church
Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Mr..
Olmstead.
Mrs. Emma Buschbaum Is a guest at
the home of Mrs. NJ A. Jensen. Her
home is in Aredale.
The annual picnic of the Wright
county Sunday schools was held at
Goldfield today. A special train ran
from Bows at 10 o'clock, taking on-
all along the line.
r. L. Humphrey is home from Ma
bridge, S. D., where he has been in the
employ of a real estate firm
Mrs. w. A. Monroe and little son
Meade, spent Sunday at the home of
her aged parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. S.
Converse, at Estherville. Both Of them
are lying very critically ill at their
home. and their death is momentarily
expected. They are we'll known to
some of our citizens, having visited
here several times
1. F. Jensen sold one of his auto
mobiles to Mr.. Kamrar, at Webster
City, delivering the same the first of
the week. Frank Yarnell accom-
panied Mr.. Jensen to Webster City, re-
turning home on the train Sunday eve
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
PHILIPPINE TRADE MILLIONS.
Total Value Of Imports in 1903 is EST
mated at S29, 196.12O.

Washington, June 22.-Pending legis-
lation for closer commercial relations
between the United States and the
Philippine islands lends especial inter-
est to a statement of the commerce of
those islands just compiled by the
bureau of statistics from the summary
of the commerce of the Philippine is
lands, prepared in the bureau of insular
affairs Of the war department. 1t shows
the total value of imports into the Phil
ippine islands in 1908 as s29,1s6, 12o.
Merchandise, imported free of duty in
connection with the construction of the
railway systems of the Philippine
islands, amounting in 1908 to $1,74I,-
312, and merchandise imported for the
use of the government, are not in
cluded in this total of $29,1S6,12O.
The official figures Of the United
States government of exports to the
Philippine islands in the calendar year
1908 show that total value Of all mer-
chandise declared for expectation to
the islands. s9,906,697; while the Off
cial figures of imports from the United
States into the Philippine islands, ex-
elusive of government free entries and
supplies granted free entry in connec-
ton with the construction of the rail-
way systems of the Philippine islands,
in the same calendar years, are but
s5.1O1,s36, the discrepancy occurring
chiefly by reason of the fact that the
Philippine figures do not include sup
plies granted free entry in connection
with the construction of the railway
systems of the Philippine islands and
free entries for governmental use.