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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
STRAWBERRIES.

Doubtless God could have made
better berry. but doubtless God never
cid
The strawberry season will soon be
at hand, and as there is no berry that
is superior to the queen OF all berries
a few recipes and ideas on canning
may be acceptable.
First of all, there is no way OF serv-
ing the fruit more attracuvely than
fresh from the vines. garnished with
It's own leaves.
When we can strawberries. fruit
that Ia dificult TO keep O good color.
buy the berry that Is rich red all
the way through and use this method.
which. though not new, may not be
we'll known:
II you have Berries from your own
garden, the conditions may be ideal
II picked at night. before the dew
falls. they may be put in an airy, cool
place until morning. Hull them with
out washing. II possible. as little
moisture on the berries spoils the firm
ness and favor. II they must be
washed, do II quickly, and put the
fresh berries at once into the cans.
with one handling. when all the cans
are full. make a rich sirup. as rich as
liked. and pour boiling hot over the
berries. Put on the rubbers and seal
tight. Have large clothes boiler
half full OF boiling water. set the jars
on a long-handled skinner and plunge
into the boiling water. See that the
cans are covered TO a depth OF four
inches Put on the boiler cover and
throw several thicknesses OF carpet
over the boiler. Let the fruit stand
for twenty-four hours or longer. Take
out OF the water and store in cool
dark place. Such fruit will be fne
favored and beautiful in color,
Try all fruit canning this way and
see II the work is not much pleasant
er. The cans may be filled in cool
place under tho trees or out on the
porch, and with the hot sirup ready.
the boiler Of water prepared. fruit can
ming need not spoil the complexion.
In all fruit canning. rec that the
jars have been we'll steriliEed BY put
ting them with the covers into cold
water and bringing slowly TO the
boiling point Then see that the rub
bers are new and the Jars air tight
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
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flavor and variety which they give to
tain materials suited physiologically
10 our needs. Better far take iron
from the vegetable direct than from
a bottle. II 1T runs in our family not
70 like vegetables" II follows that we
are continually taking drugs 10 bring
about the necessary conditions which
may usually be produced by judi.
cious and regular diet OF vegetables.
II Is a noticeable fact that people
who suffer from neuralgia and kin
dred ailments. usually are limited In
their vegetable diet and are over fond
o, sweets.
Tho object OF cooking vegetables
is TO soften the fiber and SO render
them easier OF digestion.
II is not a simple thing TO serve
vegetables in palAtible and tasty
way. II Is necessary TO study the
food values OF different vegetables so
that we may more intelligently feed
our families.
Carrots. parsnips, beets and satisfy
are roots rich in sugar. Turnips are
less so. and beets. when old, are apt
TO be fiberous, and thus indigestible.
Spinach should be cooked without
water. after washing carefully. The
water that clings to the leaves viii
be sufficient When putting It into a
hot kettle, stir until II is wilted. then
toss often to keep It from sticking to
the kettle. Chop fine and season.
Serve with hard cooked eggs cut in
eighths.
Green vegetables in combination
with milk make acceptable soups
Such soups are highly nutritious for
children. Those to be recommended
are potato. cream OF pea and corn
soups.
In serving cucumbers. many cooks
think they are more palatable II
soaked for a while in salt water. As
a matter OF fact, the crispness and
del,cacy OF the vegetable are entirely
destroyed by that process.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
BY JULIA soTTomLsY.

ATO prettier millinery can be found
~ for the little miss than is pic.
tured here. Children's hats are
more elaborate than for many
seasons. but the choice OF materials
saves them from losing their childish.
mess. Simple laces. light and trans.
parent st-aws. small flowers and soft
lightweight ribbons. with high luster.
take away every suggestion OF grown.
up styles and leave us and the little
ladies' equally delighted with the sea.
sons offerings.
The first hat shown Is the familiar
corday model with puffed crown OF
lacy braid and brim facing OF the
same. The upper brim is covered with
two rows OF side plated chiffon or
null edged with lace. A collar OF rib.
bon is finished with rosette az the
side. made OF two ruffies OF the ribbon.
Small rose buds and foliage finish the
trimming. Children from six to sixteen
years can wear a design OF this kind.
The odd little hat In Fig. 2 is de-
signed for little youthful wearer. 1t
is made on n wire frame OF lacy silk
braid. The side crown is made OF rib
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
MORE ABOUT STRAWBERRIES.

Early in the season when strawber'
RE, are expensive, they may be used
as a garnish for dishes or in small
quantities.
For a change. try:
Strawberry custard.-Separate four
eggs, putting the yolks with pint OF
milk and four tablespoonfuls OF sugar
into a double boiler. Mix the yolks
with the sugar before adding to the
milk. Stir until thick and smooth.
Place a pint OF fresh strawberries In
a pretty dish, pour around them the
custard and add the stifrly beaten
whites. which have been sweetened
with four tablespoonfuls OF powdered
sugar. Set in the oyen to brown and
serve cold.
When making strawberry shortcake
roll out the cake rather thin and but
ter generously. then lay on another
cake. When baked they will split
without being soggy.
Strawbe rrIes In snow.-Pour ono
cupful OF cold water and one cup OF
sugar over half package OF gelatine,
When soft, add one cupful OF boiling
water and the Juice Of two lemons.
then the whites OF four well-beaten
eggs. Beat all together until light and
foamy. Just before II sets add pint
OF whole strawberries and pour into a
mold that has been dipped In cold
water. Serve with whipped cream.
Strawberry saIad.-Arrange tender
white head lettuce in the form OF
nests. Fill each nest with fresh
strawberries and put a tablespoonful
OF mayonnaise on each. When making
mayonnaise for this salad. omit the
mustard.
Strawberries mashed with sugar
(powdered). and favored with little
lemon Juice makes nice filling for
sandwiches. Thin sponge cake could
be used instead OF bread for the sand.
wiches.
A delicious pie Ia made by baking
a rich pastry shell and filling II with
sweetened fresh berries. Over the top
put a cover OF sweetened whipped
cream and garnish with quartered ber.
Hes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
ABOUT GREEN VEGETABLES.

Green vegetables form the ideal
salad. Salad Is a term that belongs
especially to class OF uncooked veg
etables, although now It has become
SO mixed that almost any combination
has that name.
Crsanned Celery served In an Edam
Cheese sheil.-Cook the celery until
tender, then mix with II a rich cream
sauce; put into the cheese shell,
sprinkle with grated cheese and bread
crumbs and bake.
stuffed cabbage-Cut on the top OF
cabbage. remove the center and
cook In q muslin cloth. to keep II from
breaking. in boiling water until ten
der. Mako a stuffing OF bread crumbs
and butter and seasonings and fill the
shell. Cover and bake. Serve with n
white sauce.
Frlcassee Of Parsnlps.-Wash, scrape
and boil until tender several parsnips.
Cut IN small pieces and add to a half
cup each OF white stock and rich milk
or thin cream. a blade OF mace, one
tablespoonful OF butter and salt and
pepper to season. Simmer a few min
utes, add a tablespoonful each OF -four
and butter together. Boil and serve.
Spanish eslad.--Cut into dice three
slices OF rye bread. Add an equal
quantity OF diced cold boiled potatoes.
three tomatoes sliced and one onion
chopped hne. Rub the salad bowl
with the cut side OF a Glove OF garlic
and pour over plenty of French dress
ing. Make the dressing by using
three tablespoonfuls OF oil to one of
vinegar, a dash OF salt and pepper.
Cress and pepper grass with French
dressing makes a salad that is also a
blood purifier.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
A New SILK

Among the newest and elegant silk
EN- fabrics which the season has called
into prominence is satin feutre, a very
lustrous weave, heavy of weave. beau
tiful OF finish, but soft and graceful
despite It's heaviness.
II is quite wide, as are the finer
silks, and is to be had in plain colors
in the new and fashionable tones, as
well as striped effects-the ground
one shade and tiny hair line OF con-
trasting color crossing It. The stripes
are single and not too far apart to be
unduly conspicuous.
For elegant afternoon or more sim
pie street dresses satin feutre is very
effective and will make very striking
toilettes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
TeIH:- Nka,<e.<A..
A Matter OF Training.

When Josephine was six years old
she was taken for the first time to
see trained animal show. and went
home much pleased with the perform.
ance. AS she Nes at times GLOW to
obey, her mother thought this a good
tire TO teach her lesscn, so she
said: Don't you think. Josephine,
that II dogs and ponies and monkeys
can learn to obey so well, little girl
like you. who Knows much more than
animals. should obey even more quick
ly?" "of course, would, mother" {"
came the instant reply. III had only
been as well trained as they have
been"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
Prohlem OF the Planets.

The amount OF ignorance not yet
removed concs sGning the planets is
very great" writes Mr.. r f. Grew.
I'VE do not know. for example. wheth'
or the planet Venus rotates. II II
does. II may possibly have life and
q vegetation like our own. though we
suspect that II 10 clothed in eternal
cloud. or Saturn's rings we cannot
say whether they consist OF millions
of tiny moons like brickbats or wheth-
er they may be even smaller still-a
veil OF shining dust. OF Jupiter we
can only say that II is covered with
clouds. though OF their substance we
know nothing and according to Pro
fessor Lowell and Sir William Hug.
gins some OF the bands we see on II
may be riffs In the clouds revealing
the body OF the planet. Little lines
criss-cross these bands. Photographs
OF Jupiter taken at Flagstaff observa-
tory, Arizona, seem to indicate that
these lines too are the upper clouds OF
Jupiter. But whenever we see a planet
we see II badly, Even Mars. the most
clearly revealed OF them all, is con-
stantly obscured by a refracting haze,
so that even OF the famous canals"
though nearly Ave hundred in number
only few are perceptible at time.
and an unskilled observer would pro
badly not make them out at all. Sand
storms. sometimes snowstorms. sweep
the surface OF the planet, and because
the winds OF Mars are very gentle and
slow moving these occurrences take
long time TO pass by.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
A Poetic Prosecutor.

John Burns. city prosecutor of St
Paul, was trying to show Judge Fine
hout why some young men ought to
be fined for tearing pickets off the
fence Of Mrs. Joe Goesik. Mr.. Burns
said:
81 know Mike Chicket tore of that
picket, and the lady took offence"
NO lady is charged with taking a
fence" replied Judge Tinehout. "and.
besides, this is no place for poetry"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
Making over Hems,I.eh.d Llr.r

Having a lunchcloth and several
traycloths that were beginning to
break at the hemstitching. found that
by sewing piece Of lace or fancy
open finishing braid over the
hemstitching | could make them last
much longer. and also look as well AZ
new.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
Hint for Traveller.

One girl, who is something OF a trav.
eler, has for her trunk large sheet OF
blue muslin. This is put In the bot.
tom OF the trunk before the packing
is started When everything is in II
is folded over the top OF the clothes
and firmly pinned with safety pins.
With this precaution the girl is sure
to find her garments as smooth at the
end OF trip as at the start.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
Treaty With Havana.

You are very foolish, George. That
is your third cigar, and you know
the doctor limited you to one a
day"
Yes, dear; but I've consulted
two othef doctors, and each has
allowed me one cigar. so that makes
threel"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
THE GREEN VEGETABLES.

The green or succulent vegetables
include many parts OF plants, as
shoots. leaves, stalks. stems and roots.
Vegetables are not only valuable as
food. but for the water and mineral
matters which they contain and the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
rabIa PopuIarltN.

They say Miss Lulu is very popular
when charity banquets are in ques-
ton"
so they tell me. She Is a regular
dinner belle"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
AntIeIpated.

Gerald want to ask you one ques
ton
Geraldine-It's none OF your bust
ness how old am.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22

U HE inner side OF every cloud is
0 bright and shining.
I, therefore turn my clouds about, and al
ways wear them inside out.
To show tho silver lining.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
Eneotlv. with Gold

Gloves OF the natural yellow doe
skin will be found effective with cos
tune which has gilt buttons or Other
decorations OF the most precious met
ais.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22

Tom-Making any progress in your
suit for Miss Millyun's hand?
Dick-Oh, yes.
Tom-Why, l heard her father kick
ed you out every time you called.
Dick-Yes; but he doesn't kick me
as hard as he used 10.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
HI HERBAcEoUs treat

" ~ HI HERBACEOU5 treat
~ 'Twould tempt the dying an
chorite to eat:
Back TO the world he'd tempt his fleet
ing soul.
And plunge his finger in the salad bowl.
Seren,ly full. the epicure would say.
Fate canuJt harm me. I have dined to-
day Sidney Smith.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22

bon shirred at each edge on a wire,
The brim is finished with the braid
laid in boxplaits. A childish wreath
Of small daisies and forget-me-nots,
with bows OF ribbon at each side, trim
the hat. A single tie (which may be
omitted) falls from the left side and is
fastened to the shoulder with little
collar pin under a pray OF rowers
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22

o THE duty which lies nearest
XR\ thee. which thou knowest 20
be a duty. Thy second duty will already
e.eom. clearer. -Thomas Carlyle.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-06-22
Eo-TCWsfEN"7 r. 77
5A.sS!cssssslltaaI

A ND Isaac brought forth tho
- s2&A- milk OF the goat. cool with
the mountain. and said to Abraham. "eat
and drink, for the sun Ia hot. that thou
mayest be cool"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
Spotted Mule.

James Martin out south of town
had his spotted mule in town
Saturday. 1t attracted a great deal
of attention and Mr.. Martin dis
played much patience in answering
questions especially in answering
the same question over and over
This little mule is certainly a Curl
Osity but unlike many freaks it is
not monstroity but a well formed
animal pronounced by mule dealers
as rather better than an average
mule colt. 1t is about three weeks
old and almost as spotted as a
leopard, the difference being that
the spots are not so regular in size
as those of the leopard. 1t might
be described as white mule with
brown and black spots There is
more white than dark and at a dis
lance it is hard to tell just what
kind of an animal it is, so pecu-
liarly is it marked. 1t is said Mr.,
Martin been offered a tempting price
for the mule but refuses to part with
it. The mother Of the mule is a
large light gray mare, five years
old and this is her first colt.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
Pasturlna Wet land.

When feed is growing scarce in the
spring, and the pastures look green
and inviting, it's a good time to be
careful. Remember that the first
"washy" growth of grass contains com
paratively little nourishment. 1t will
be poor feed for your work horses and
1T won't be very good for any class of
stock.
The most important thing to remem-
Der, however, is that if the pasture is
wet a little tramplinR by stock will
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
KEEPING THE SOIL ON FARM

One of the most important factors
in maintaining permanent soil fertili
ty, according to Professor y. II. D0are
OF the College Of Agriculture Of tho
University OF Missouri, is the proven
ton OF the washing of the fields. soil
lost in this way can never be regaincd
The Mississippi river carries 406 =
100000 tons of rich soil to the Gulf Of
Mexico every year. That amount would
be sufficient to cover a 640-acre farm
to a depth of nearly $50 feet. Think
OF the loss to the farmers all along the
valley, whose farms are quietly slip
ping away a little at time.
If there are gullies or bitches wash.
ing in your farm, stop them up. 1t is
not best to build a solid dam, for this
will not stop the wash Set some posts
in the gully, or stretch some wire
across. Back of this pile in some
coarse brush. Over the top of the
coarse brush, and uphill from it. pile
fine brush. Take about three or four
feet of depth this way. For a very
small ditch, the brush well tramped IN
will be sufficient.
When the rain floods down the gully
the brush will cause it to drop its load
of mud but will let the water go on
Before long the ditch will be filled III
to the height OF the brush, Then the
same thing may be repeated until it il
up to the level of the surrounding land
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
Chorus.
The Sisters.

What dainty little person Miss
Bookings isl" exclaimed a very
young man at an East end reCep-
ton one Monday afternoon.
Yes" az. eed his companion, la
conically.
Such a 1.-THE, perfect figure! And
those beautiful little hands! Surely
no manicurist could produce an eff
feet like that; it must come from
nature aided by rest
4 guess So"
But here's something I've al
ways noticed. See that gaunt awk-
ward girl standing beside her?
Girls always get some ugly person
to show them off by contrast. Look
at the big red hands of the second
one Amt it fierce? Who's that
fright, anyhow"
That's Miss Bookings older sis
ter. She washes and irons Miss
Bookings party gowns for her
! Cleveland Plain Dealer
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
See We0 ''
Monuments.

Last Thursday Misses Annie
Meyers, Ola Hagan, Erma Miles,
Donna Lundburg, Lucy Yates and
Lille Hagan, Messrs Albert Utter
back, Collins Buchanan, Daniel
Lundburg, Ernest Hagan, Hilleary
Hardesty spent very pleasant day
at Martins Ford. Miss Mamie
Carrico, Dick Hagan, viii Carrico
and AL Yates were also in the
crowd and all spent a very pleas
ant day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15

We like to see and hear a man
who is proud Of his native town.
He is an indispensable citizen, al
though he may be as poor as a
church mouse; but his name should
be written in LARGE letters at the en-
trance gate Of his town as an honor
to his memery, says the Lone Tree
Reporter We have such with us
and they are worth more to the
progress of our town than their
weight in gold. They know every
point of interest and of advantage
for miles around; and any stranger
falling into their hands will soon
learn everything that adds to the
honor of our town and will be more
favorably impressed. Such persons
overlook with true patriotism all
shortcomings and magnify with
honest citizenship every advantage
Ye grumblers mediate. - Record
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
Joesph Richardson Dead.

The sad news has been received
here that Joseph Richardson died
May % at Denton, Maryland. Mr..
Richardson lived here many years
leaving about seven years ago fOf
his old home in the east. His wife
Miss Virginia Rouse, died many
years ago. His daughter, Mrs, Harry
Jarman is resident of this city.
Deceased was a pleasant congenial
gentleman and had many friends
here, all of whom will regret to
hear of his death.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers

After July LIST, | shall be COM
PEELED to place all personal delin-
quent taxes in the hands of the
conStables of the townships for
collection. This will make consid-
cradle cost on you and | am anx-
ious to avoid it, so please come or
send in for your taxes and save the
additional cost, which | shall be
compelled to add if not paid by that
time. "A. C. DEAVER, Collector.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15

Your life will make the world
either better or worse. Which will
it be? 1t matters not what you may
be doing you can be a power for
good and do a great work in the
building up of humanity. Do your
duty, do your part in the great
work which the Grand Architect Of
the Universe planned for man to do.
The humblest citizen may be the
instrument through which the
Master may cause the most good to
be done
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
UNDERST ANDING
Sill SIGNS.

In studying his soil, the average
farmer secs a lot OF things that b" is
not able to interpret.
For example, d. the matter OF sol!
fertility. You know that Your soil Will
ra..o certain crop, well, but with 9th
els it will not do 50 we'll. What ele-
mrljs Of fertility are lacking, and
what should you do to the soil to make
It more productive? These things can
be answered only by the man who has
both practical knowledge and an IN
derstandng OF the chemistry of plants.
We know that there are three ele-
mcnts which are essential to the
growth Of plants There are LOT OF
Others, but they are not so essential
as to enter into this discussion The
three elements are, in brief, nitrogen
potash, and phosphorus.
Nitrogen exists in the soil in connec-
ton with the vegetable matter, or hui
mus. 1t is taken ont OF the air bY Snch
plants as cloyers. alfa.f&. "owp0aS and
the like, which are calic5 legumos II
there is plenty Of nitrogen in t"" soil,
the plants in it will have heavy dark
green leaves and heavy stems nat
is. the NITROGEN goes to make n'aVY
foliage growth
Potash and phosphorus are miner
ais which We have no w" o. IH'' ns'
as we can nitrogen, from tho AR me
especial part the" have to r.a" N 'he
growth of the plant IS to take Hlr' III
the formation Of tac ""'.n N'""'
takes considerable PHOSPHORUS Almost
cntirc'r using il IN the ~,a.p
IN order 10 give good 'fS"l'S. SOIL
must be well balanced Wit m" 'nre'
OF these clements. It must he rlch IN
I'll three. But how ar" \o' 10 ,''' 1t
is not possible to go out ana dig up n
shovelful and tell what per cent Oh
each it contains.
There is a better way than tha''
however, and by careful study any
farmer may learn to use II. II IS by
observing the way the plants grow.
For example, farmer had trouble
With his wheat He had a good farm
for he grew siNty-bushel corn crops on
it. His wheat, however, would gre"
we'll and look fine until time for it to
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15

Percy-Dearest, let me be the star
of your life.
Peggy-You'd better go, Percy. }
hear father approaching.
Percy-Oh! but | feel brave tonight
| shall be your star, even if he does
come
Peggy--Yes, but you had bette'
travel on your orbit while you have
time
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-15
Civ lncuhators.

Now is the best time to fight flies
and other insect pests. Many Of these
species spend the winter in the straw
and litter or in the manure pile. The
warmth of spring will revive the dor
mant ones and hatch the eggs, start
ing them again in their warfare against
the farmer The clcanest barnyard
will have the fewest flies next summer