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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

Good news, but not for US. A
member of the Swift Packing Co..
in an interview in Denver this
week made a statement that while
meat prices were high now, they
would go higher. He attributes
the high prices to the high price
Of corn and the scarcity of
stock. He also asserted that the
retailer was getting large profits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21
D. Of 4. installation.

The off ;e,s o the D. of H. lodge
recently elected we're installed at the
regular meeting Of the order last
Friday evening. After the regular
session OF the lodge and the installa-
ton of ofi:ers az elegant luncheon
was served. The new officers are as
follows:
Hattie Luse, P. C. of H.
Lizzie Allison, C. of H.
Lizzie Converse, L. of H.
Annie Triplett, c. of C.
Hattie 0rm, Usher.
Flora Smith, Recorder.
H. J. Smith, Fiuaucier.
Ora Smith, Receiver.
Ellen Smith, l. W.
Martin Moore, o. ".
DIR. Morrison, Med. Er.
County Commissioner Murphy ant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21
Claflin
From the Clarion.

John Grub and family have
moved on the farm just vacated by
Frank Jordan.
Mrs. Rich and children left last
weekto join her husband who is now
located in the Hardesty property
which he recently purchased.
J. W. Miller, o. F. Herthel and G.
P. Weltmer are in Kansas City this
week attending the Implement Deal.
ers' Convention.
d. L. Roahen has been suferinL
with lame back this week. He
wreDched himself in some manner
one day last week while getting hay
fromthe now to feed the mules.
Miss Katie Daniel who has been
assisting at the McCracken store for
the past four or FIVE weeks left the
first of the week for Holsington where
she will visit for few days before
returning to her home in Elinwood.
The stockholders of the Citizers
Lumber & Supply Co. held their first
annual meeting Monday of this week
The present board Of directors were
elected for another year as was also
the present manager. Eight more
shares of stock were sold at this
meeting.
Charles Evans, wife and baby
came home from Creston last Thurs.
day night. Charley is getting along
very nicely with his two broken arms
He was also considerably bruised and
scratched up from the fall he received
when the scaffold broke.
| Joe Cardwell and family left last
week for Plains, where they will
make their home on a farm which
Mr.. Cardwell purchased last fall
Joe made the trip overland and the
amlly went on the train. James
Fairbarn accompanied him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

From the message of Governor
Hughes of New York we learn
that the tax in that state which
corresponds to the inheritance tax
recently made a law in this state
brings in a revenue of almost
100000 annually. The tax on
E mortgages brings in almost $4,000
600, We understand their law
taxing mortgages, is similar to
the one that was vetoed by oGv-
ernOr Stubs last spring.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

At its recent meeting in Topeka
the State Improved Stock Breed
erS Association voted to buy an
acre Of ground on the farm form
erly' owned by the late W. A.
Harris, and to erect thereon a
tablet in his memory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

Hutchinson business men are
goers. Recently $4,000 was rails
ed in ten days time for a Y. NJ.
c. A. building. Last week in
three hours and a half they rails
ed over $4,000 at a public meet
ing to save their soda ash plant.
That is the spirit. We hope it
will spread.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

next thing to be done is for the
Democrats Of that county to give
the new publication their strong
est support in order that the pub
Usher can make a living and
preach Democracy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

Once more has Speaker Can
non denied the story that he will
relinquish the Speakership. "NOt
until my constituents retire will
Iquit, " says Mr.. Cannon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21
County Clerk Y,ulkiu were 10 Pitts
burg this week attending tn. annual
meeting Of county commissioners aud
county clerks.
Progress Club.

Progress Club met Monday With
Mrs. Connect. The author for the
meeting was Jane Austin aud her
work, Persuasion" was the book
discussed. Miss Taylor was leader.
Mrs. R. c. Russell gave a sketch of
the authors life and characteristics
as writer. Miss Taylor gave a CON-
prehensive review Of the book. The
club!adjourned to meet next Monday
with Mrs R. H. Moses al which time
special Kansas Day program vii
be observed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

Hard on the insurgents in Con-
gress. First, they are cut off of
the patronage list, then they are
cut off the list Of those who are
notified when the Republican eau
g Gus meets. Verify, l say unto you
there is something going to be
doing in politics in the year 1910.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

During the year 1909 not single
land transfer was recorded from
Clarence township. Doubtless some
sales were made, but if so no deeds
have been recorded showing such
sales.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21

The Usage County Democrat, ="
is the name of a new publication
started at Lyndon by Sylvester
Foster, formerly of Topeka. The
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1910-01-21
Wheat to the Acre
Considering Quality, Irrigation Market etc, the Wyoming lands
Cheaper than any other Land on the Market

Patented lands with water rights $40 to $50 except few
highly improved sections which hi her priced.
Land without water rights S12 SIS price depending
upon the location and distance probability
irrigation
TERS-On rights Onetrd cash. eleven to twenty
years reasonable terms the balance.
without rights third TO Onehaf cash. the balance
arranged Payments at cent interest
Our Free Excursion Train V % cfee app S me a
different points, the hOmeseek will be given certificate which entities
railroad dining accommodations all
lots the town site OF Coop
land the certificate
applied towards purchase price the land
lieu lots
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
Special Occasions

But, some will say, what of the spe-
cial occasions-home-coming days, we'd
ding anniversaries, or 4 wedding day it
sell? One must make special prepare
tons at such times
| grant that in the way OF providing
an extra amount of food extra work
is necessary, extra beds must be made
up, and IN every way more will be re-
quired OF the housekccpcr when the
family is enlarged for any reason. but
if health is frail omit the customary
invitation to return home, unless it is
understood that the visitors will do their
share OF the work which they make.
AS for the preliminary getting things in
readiness for them, there is absolutely
no reason why every room III the house
should be subj to all overhauling.
as is so customary; there is no reason
why the pantry should be overstocked
with rich cake and multiplicity Of
pies. Instead, let us do our friends the
honor to believe that they visit us not
for our loavcs and fishes, but for our
selves. and that the home which is
clean enough for us to live in happily
and healthfully, will be good enough for
them without extra cleaning, and that
our ordinary fare will be appreciated by
those whom We delight to honor with
our hospitality If, indeed, these friends
OF ours are accustomed to high living"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

Break an egg into saucer and then
! slip it all at once into the ring. Place
the pan away from the fire and allow
it to stand undsturbed until the white is
of the consistency mentioned. Slip 4
strainer under egg and ring and trans
| fer both to a square OF toast. RcW0cc
The rug last Eggs should be scrambled
over water and are very attractive sur
rounded with tiny points OF bread,
| toasted dainty brown. One OF the best
ways of cooking an egg in the shell IS
| to steam IL for five minutes over briSkly
boiling water. Another way is to cover
the egg with boiling water and take
from the FIRE; cover, and let 1t stand tor
SIX minutes
Another dainty way OF serving eggs is
to make a box of bread by cutting 4
thick slice and removing the inside, lcav-
ing the same thickness on sides and
bottom Spread with melted butter,
| toast delicious brown, drop in an egg
and place i'll the oven till the white is
set
When one has learned to cook eggs
and milk properly. the custards will not
be tough and full of coarse holes or half
whey, Cooked over water, whether soft
or boiled, and with very slow heat
they will be delicious.
]unket is valuable ally in invalid
cookery as it partly diGests the milk
and saves the stomach that much work
There may be difficulty in using it with
pastcurizcd milk. because this is some
times overheatcd MIR that is to be used
7vi'h jnnkrt mast not be heated dbopc
blood heat The directions on the pack
age should be followed exactly. An
ideal custard is made by heating one
half cupful OF milk over water to blood
heat, Add one egg well beaten and two
tablespoonfuls of sugar. Cook till the
mixture coats the spoon, stirring con-
stantly. Remove at once, and add three
fourths of Il oupful OF milk and one egg.
which have been blended thoroughly.
Flavor. and add ee-iourths OF a
junket tablet, then, after mixing we'll.
pour into the glass in which it is to be
served, All materials must be ready for
use before the custard is begun. and
there must be no delay after the custard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
INVALID'S FOOD SHOULD
TEMPT THE APPETITE
Both in Taste and in Appearance Utmost Intelligence Needed
in Preparing Nourishng Dishes and Attractive Tray

and then pour over some swcctencd
grape juice. Clam Juice and egg white
make a nourishing food The egg-nogs
are variations OF the egg and milk com
binations
Milk swcctencd is added to an egg,
and variety is secured by beating the
egg without separating white and yolk
at one time. and at the next time beat
ing the white very stiff and plling it on
top of the milk mixture. Originally
brandy was used for iavorlng; now one
substitutes swcetencd fruit juice. a
combination OF lemon, orange and pine
apple is very good, Egg lemonade is
refreshing and nourishing for any one
who is hungry, but too tired to cat
Make a glass OF rather tart lemonade
and add an egg thoroughly beaten, The
favor must be Just right and accord
ING to the patients taste Sometimes
il is best to strain the drink before serv-
ING. but some prefer to see the tiny cells
Of lemon or orange, A very thin slice
of fruit on top OF the drink is attractive
if one may be allowed to eat it, but not
otherwise.
Lemons and oranges are not always
necessary in order to make refreshing
drinks. "Tcn miles from lemon" i,
not a hardship if there is a stalk of
rhubarb handy Wash it and cut in thin
slices without pecling; cover with boil
ing water and set away to cool Swccten
and add lemon or orange Juice if con
venient. Tart apples can be treated in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

the same way, and tart jclies can be
melted in hot water, then diluted to taste
and swectencd. Nicely Drowned toast
can be covered with boiling water and
allowed to stand till cool, and the water
strained and served. A few pieces of
toasted bread broken into bits and
dropped into bowl containing a cupftl
and "A half of water and whatever slim
ulant is allowed, sugar to taste, little
grated nutmeg or lemon rind. or both.
gives the old-fashioned panada, which
is both nourishing and stimulating.
A variety OF gruels can be made with
milk that has been scalded but not
boiled. The thickening is supplied by
any starchy food like cereals or meals.
Cracker dust is excellent, and any sort
may be used. either toasted or plain
The advantage of the cracker cruel lies
i'll the fact that the starch has received
a more or less thorough cooking before
being used in the Cruel. The amount of
thckcnng is one tablespoonful of cereal
or two OF crumbs This is put into half
cupful of boiling water and cooked
directly over the flame until the water is
absorbed Onc-half cupful of milk is
added and the cooking finished over
water Onehalf teaspoonful of salt is
added before serving, The flavor is
varied by adding nutmeg, or lemon
Juice and sugar, cooking a few raisins
with the Cruel or beating an egg and
adding at the last
How to make good toast, and how to
cook an egg perfectly either in or out
OF the she'll, are two things known TO
painfully small number OF people
And yet both Of these things are called
Tor again and again in invalid cookery
Before cooking an egg it is necessary to
keep i'll mind that raw egg is more
easy of digestion than cooked one and,
consequently. that a cooked egg should
have as many Of the characteristics of a
raw egg as possible For instance, a
poachcd egg should have a yolk that is
not coagulated and the white must be
tender and jelly-like and be like an opal
in color instead OF white, like china
Butter pan and also large muffin
ring Put the ring in the pan, and fill
the pan almost full OF boiling water
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

rUST how to furnish the most
nourishment with the least tax on
q the digestive organs is the prob
lem for the one who prepares the
invalid's tray. No amount of good in
tcntions or unselhsh cndcavor can make
up for lack of intelligence or skill in the
selection and preparation OF food,
When it happens that one sort OF food
must be served again and again, nothing
but the highest intelligence makes it
possible to serve the too familiar articles
as something new. 1t is not always
necessary or wise for the invalid 10
recognize his food, A proper under
standing of food values teaches that the
same sort of nourishment is found in
the white OF egg and beef Juice. This
allows legitimate substitution of one
for the other, or makes possible variety
and attractiveness. White of egg NAV
be combined with water or milk and
the patient not he conscious Of its pres
ence If few drops OF lemon Juice be
used to mask the taste. When combin-
ing uncookcd egg and liquid for a drink
the two should be beaten with an egg
bcatcr or thoroughly shaken in tightly
covered fruit jar At another time the
egg white can be frankly displayed by
beating 1t stlti and dry and then piling 1t
IN an uneven mass in the center OF
wide-mouthed glass. Put a little shaved
ice on top and a bit Of powdered sugar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
Artistic
Mantel-
iieces

N vow that the holidays arc over
"; housekcepers all over the land
- y are beginning TO recoup from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
Some
Beautiful
Hearths

| The ironing, as before suggested, NAV
be almost eliminated, only articles Of
outer apparel and tablccloths and nap
| kins receiving more than hand-smooth-
ing. The washing should be done at
different times. only the large pieces be-
ing washed on one day, while the col
orcd clothes should be attended to alone.
If possible, however, | would advise
sending the large and heavy pieces to
a laundry which will, admit, take il
out of the clothes" Nevertheless, what
is thus taken out OF them will not be
taken out of the housewife who sends
the clothes--and the body is more than
raiment.
And-if by any possibility 7 could do
it would simplify the summer wors
by eating in the open whenever and
wherever | could. If | did not possess
a yard wherein to spread my table,
should spread it upon the porch, and
there I'd make believe camp out One
doesn't expect all the luxuries Of the
refined home when camping in the
woods; wooden plates are wholly allow
able, and my make-bclieve" would allow
me the same freedom and subsequent
and consequent immunity from dishpan
servitude.
Anniversaries
This article would not be complete
were | not to refer to the observance
of Christmas and birthday anniversaries
of children other than the one whose
birth has made all birthdays sacred and
worthy 70 be observed The Christ
chld's birthday should be above all else
day OF gladness and goodwill and this
can never be the case where one goes
beyond her strength or ability in enter
tanning or in the matter OF gifts. Let
US then exercise common-sense both in
our preparation for and in selecting the
articles themselves, beginning our work
long enough beforehand to enable Is to
finish it before the last moment-or il
the unforeseen occur, let us cheerfully
drop the cherished, unfinished work.
| rather than to wear ourselves out trying
to complete it. If our friends are worthy
of our love they would infinitely prefer
to have US keep sweet in temper and well
of body than TO receive articles which
have been made at the cost of our
equanimity or health, while if the cause
Of our work being unfinished lies in
our own habit OF procrastination, we
ourselves deserve to feel the sting Of
self-disappointnlen instead of grieving
our families by unnecessary illness or
fretfulness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
HOUSEKEEPER'S PLANS
MUST NOT BE TOO RIGID
Object of Programme is to Make Work Easy. Don't
Be Slave to Your System


mated all unnecessary "frills" from her
housekeeping. Laundry work had to be
done and by herself save as occasionally
her husband or possibly the boardcr was
able to give a helping hand, but she
saved herself rom utter prostration by
separating her .ncn. washing the larger
pieces on Monday when most rested by
reason OF The Sabbath, while the smaller
articles were washed on whatever day
was otherwise least occupied As for
ironing, that was conspicuous BY its be-
ing almost omitted from her duties,
sheets and pilow-cases, towels, under
clothing, stoc,args, all being smoothcd
while vet damp from the line, and folded
and hung upon the Lars to dry, while
only tableclothcs. napkins-and seldom
were there any ot III c, paper napkins
being used ordinarily handkcrchiefs,
and house drcsscs aud aprons knew what
hat-iron was.
AS for sweeping and busting. NV
friend lauehingiy stated that when the
dust was tee thick Size irew the curtains,
but the TACT was that she did endcayor
| to keen the house .oJliv spick-and- span
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
Take 1t Easy

In itself this seems most reasonable,
but to every housekeeper there come
times when headaches or more serious
illness, the arrival of visitors. important
business, or possibly even an invitation
to participate in some festivity, should
be and is wise reason for deicrring
the scheduled work of the day. 1t may
be said that so to interrupt ones plan
means hurry and confusion during the
remainder of the week, in order to
"catch up" with ones work. This is not
invariably the case, but il so it may be
that even in the ensuing hurry the work
will be better and easier done because
Of the rest, or the fact that other more
important Interests than the washing it
self have been first attended to. Most
certainly will this be so ii we are cult
waiting the plant of sclf-forgetfulness,
the flower of serenity. "The mind is its
own place
One of the neatcst women I ever knew
was also, possibly, the wiscst and cheeri-
est Privileged to board with her during
my teaching days, | learned to love and
honor her both for what she was and
for her methods. The mistress of a
large home, which circumstances decreed
that she must care for unaidcd she was
in such frail health that taking stranger
into her family would not have been
considered had not my need appealed to
her. Therefore, it was that she elimi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17
comes from the fire. nor should it be

comes from the fire, nor should 1t be
disturbed.
All that has been said about the cook.
ing OF eggs could be said of meat. Over.
heated beef tea or beef juice are like tho
leathcry white OF egg They should be
heated over water. The most appetiz-
ing way OF serving raw beef is in sands
witches. The round OF beef is good fof
this, Use bread at least day old, cut Il
in thin, even slices and remove the
crust. Scrape the raw meat and spread
on the bread like butter. Put the sand-
wich together, and place in hot ove9
long enough 10 brown the bread bus
not cook the meat. which will be 4 pale
| pink Spread 4 very little butter on tho
! toast and serve n once. Oysters call for
the same delicate cooking, and they
| should be served rs soon as the gills be-
gin to rutilc. An invalid often appre-
ciates an oyster put on a square OF toast
and allowed To stay in the oven till the
gills curl, and then served with little
butter salt, pepper and lemon Juice.
Sweetbreads call for the most delicate
cooking at low temperature.
Fruits are valuable as part OF the Diet
and are usually preferred raw, Apples
can be scraped, and other ripe fruit can
be reduced TO 4 pulp and sweetened.
| then folded into the beaten white of an
egg and served very cold. A few drops
of lemon Juice will keep the fruit from
turning dark, as we'll as develop tho
flavor,
Baked bananas are very good, and
can be eaten sometimes when the raw
ones are rejected. Remove section of
the skin, and cover the exposed fruit
with mixture of two tablespoonfuls of
lemon juice, the same of melted butter
and onethird of a cupful of sugar.
Bake III granite or earthen pan, and
basic often with the mixture. Bake
about twenty minutes or until the fruit
is soft and of delicate brown.
The white sauce mixtures give nour-
ishing food, Trimmed down with hot
mix and added to vegetable pulp,
thicker and poured over toast, gives
cream toast. which is preferred by many
to the plain milk toast
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-17

- V are beginning to recoup from
rha extra demands upon time
and strength and purse, in many
stances drafting out schedule which
they propose to follow that their work
may be simplihed. This is, Of course, as
it should be, for all housekcepers of ex-
pericnce can but adtn, that without
definite ideas regarding any course Of
action something is sure 10 be omitted,
Conceding all this, however, is it not
true that we housewives and mothers are
often guilty OF foolshly holding to our
plans when they would be more honorcd
il the breach than in the Observance
Occasions are constantly arising which
should cause us to utterly ignore the
carefully prepared schedule, and adopt
in its place a plan fitted to the occasio:
That there is value in having I pro-
granne for each days work no one will
more readily agree than does the writer
Of this article but the plea is for an
adaptable. adjustable one.
First Of all, let us consider the every
day conditions. Perhaps there is moth
ing that women look upon as criterion
of their work more than their washing
and ironing. Each housewife is as TO
methods, law unto herself; but almost
all who are not dependent upon outside
help are agreed that Monday is the day
for the work at the tub, while Tuesday
must inevitably be spent in ironing the
clothes which are piled white and dry in
the basket