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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Splendid Opportunity to
Bring Out Facts

He testified the workmen were frstclass,
high-grade and inspected by the Co.'S physi-
clan to be sure they were all In proper phys
ical condition: also testified that state reports
showed that Co. pays better wages than the
average and he thought higher than any in
the state.
r. B. Martin. Asst. Supt., testified Grape
water. Anything else? mo, sir" Postum
made Of Wheat, Wheat Bran and New Orleans
Molasses. Statements made on his expert
ence Of about 10 years with Co.
Testified bakers are required to wear fresh
white suits, changed every other day. Said
had never known any OF the products being
sent out that were below the high standard
of inspection. Asked II any one connected
with the Postum Co. had instructed him how
to testify. Said. mo, SIR
Horace Brown testified has been with Co. 8
years, Worked in GrapeNo bake shop.
Testified the whole OF the flour Is composed of
Wheat and Barley. Attys. tried to confuse
him, but he insisted that any casual visitor
could see thatnothing else went into the -four
Said machinery and floors always kept clean.
So these men were examined by the Week
ly'' lawyers hoping to find at least one who
would say that some undergrade grain was
put IN Or some unclean condition was found
somewhere.
But 1t was no use.
Zach and every man testified to the purity
and cleanliness.
As sample, take the Testimony Of Luther
w, Mayo.
Testified been with Company about 10 years.
Now working in the bakery department max
floors are kept clean and the raw products as
they go IN are kept clean. Also that the
wearing apparel OF the employees has to be
changed three times a week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

into little OF the soldering acid and
afterwards rubbing over the solder.
This process is known as timing
the iron, and is necessary in order to
make the solder adhere to the cop
per and spread evenly. The iron
must be retinned as often as the
coating burns off. Soldering irons are
sold by the pound, the price depend
ing upon the market price OF copper;
however, the ruling price Is about 40
cents pound.
The use OF tools Is OF great value
as an educational feature, especially
when the work Is carefully performed
The boys on the farm should be en-
couraged IN the use of tools, but should
be held responsible both for the care
of tho tools and the character of the
work performed with them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
FOR FRICASEE OF FOWL
Directions by Which You Can Pro
duce Dish That Will Make
Hit With Father.

Take a fowl as plump and tender
as you can get, clean it thoroughly
and wash inside and out in saleratus
water. Wipe dry, rub inside and out
with dry saleratus, not 100 much, ana
let lay over night The next morning
wash off the soda, cut up, taking
pains to disjoint it properly put into
kettle and nearly cover with cold
water. Rub first with salt, pepper
and a little sage. Bring TO boil,
then set back, closely covered, where
It will just simmer until 1t is done.
When it is very tender remove the
chicken from the broth, keeping hot
Skim off all the fat from the liquor,
set It where it will boil up well, Sea
son more if needed, and add one pint
of cream if possible, or rich milk.
Let come to boil, then draw to
back of the stove and stir in quickly
the well beaten yolk Of an egg and
tablespoon of chopped parsley. Have
the chicken arranged upon platter,
leaving hollow in the center. Take
hot cream OF tartar biscuits, split and
lay in the hollow upon the platter.
and then pour the cream and egg
gravy over chicken and biscuits and
serve at once. A little rice may be
added TO the gravy, cooking we'll in
the liquor before adding cream and
egg When this is done make crisp
delicately Drowned triangles Of toast
and serve in place Of the biscuits.
Sometimes, when using the toast in
place Of the biscuits, fry thin, lean
slices Of bacon until they are crisp
and golden brown, then arrange the
toast upon the serving dish, place the
bacon upon the toast and the chicken
upon that, then pour the gravy over
all as usual.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Now About Clean Food
Another Splendid Opportunity to
Now
Another

When the weekly" which sued US for libel
because we publicly denounced them for an
editorial attack on our caims) searching
for some weak spot" they thought best to
send n. Y Atty. to Battle Creek summoned
20 OF our workmen and took their sworn state
ments before a Commissioner.
Did we object? No, On the contrary we
helped all we could, for the opportunity was
too good to be lost
Geo Haines testified he inspected the wheat
and barley, also floors and every part OF the
factories to know things were kept clean.
That every 80 minutes sample OF the pro-
ducts was taken and inspected to keep tho
food up to standard and keep out any impur-
tiles also that 1t is the duty Of every man in
the factories to that anything not right
is Immediately reported Has been with the
Co, 10 years.
Edward Young testified had been with Co.
IS years Inspector, he and his men exam
ined every sack and car Of wheat and barley
TO see they were up to standard and rejected
many cars.
H. e. Burt. supt, testified has been with
grain obtainable. That the Co. kept corps
OF men who do nothing but keep things clean.
bright and polished.
Testified that no Ingredient went into Grape
Nuts and Postum except those printed in the
advertising. No possibility OF any foreign
things getting into the foods as most of the
machinery is kept closed. Asked II the fac
tory Is open to the public, said "yes" and TT
took from two to three guides constantly to
show visitors through the works" Said mono
of the processes were carried on behind closed
doors.
At this point attys. for the Weekly" tried
10 show the water used was from some out
side source. Testified tho water came from
Co.'S own artesian wells and was pure.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
NECESSARY TOOLS FOR
MAKING NEEDED REPAIRS
To Obtain Efficiency of Farm Machinery and
Implements Should Be Mended
PronptIy-Best Is Cheapest

needed, then purchase al! at ono time.
and a liberal discount can generally
be secured The selection Of the tool
outfit will depend upon the scope and
character of the work to be performed.
A soldering iron is very useful and
saves much annoyance, both in re-
pairing farm machinery and cooking
utensils. For general purposes one
and one-fourth pound soldering iron
will be found satisfactory. Where
continuous work is to be performed,
two irons are necessary, IN order that
one may be heating while the other
is in use. Soldering irons should be
heated only in a clear charcoal fire
or in blue flame OF gas, gasoline, or
alcohol Before using q soldering iron
il is essential that the tapering cop
per point be filed or ground until
bright and then coated with solder by
first dipping the frightened hot point
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

Elements, harness Or buildings This
is an age when appearances count for
much, and a farmers standing In the
community is frequently governed by
his farm equipment
Under most circumstances it will
pay TO secure tools of good quality, al
though fine exterior finish IS not es-
sential Tools Of very inferior quality
are offered at low prices. but they In
variably prove a disappointment to
the purchaser. The name OF the
manufacturer is a sufficient guaranty
of the quality Of many tools. and the
purchaser is advised to secure only
chose that are sold under guaranty
from either the manufacturer or the
dealer When contemplating the pur.
chase Of a collection of tools. make n
careful study to see just what ones are
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Younn Ace Pensions.

Young-age pensions! Why not? r.
ties. honors, riches, pensions and most
other good things are. as a rule, post
poned to a period OF life when the ca
pacity for enjoying them has been
blunted. Australia was one of the
first countries to adopt old-age pen
sions, and now Labor member Of the
commonwealth parliament proposes a
complementary scheme OF young-age
pensions. He would start by pension
Ing the fourth child at birth. The fact
that three had previously been born
showed that the parents were doing
their duty and deserving well of the
state. The young age pension would
reward industry and encourage the
birth rate."-London Chronicle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Left Both Satisfied.

1t all happened on one of those few
surviving pay-after-you-enter cars.
"Oh, insist on paying, Gladys" said
the brunette. You paid coming
down"
mo. l shall pay" declared Gladys
with equal f1rmness. What II l did
pay coming down-didnt you buy that
last package of gum?"
Let me settle the quarrel. ladies"
suggested the diplomatic conductor.
why not use the denatured form Of
Dutch treat?"
What's that?'
We'll, you each pay the others
fare"
And that was the way they solved
it.-Cleveland Leader.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
kia Rulinn Passion.
ready

The young man waited for the mill
ionaire's reply.
Il don't blame you for wanting to
marry my daughter" said the latter.
And now how much do you suppose
you and she can worry along on?"
The youth frightened up.
Il think" he cheerfully STAN
mered, that 100000 we'll invested,
would produce a sufficient income"
The millionaire turned back to his
papers.
VERY WELL" he said, II will give
you 100000, providing you raise a
similar amount"
And the young man went away sor-
rowing
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
A Younu PHILOSOPHER.

Time Is relative quantity. Some
minutes seem like hours, and come
hours seem like minutes. How to con-
troll this flight Is beyond most persons,
but the little boy mentioned below
seems to have progressed pretty well
for q youngster.
The teacher was surprised to see
that he remained perfectly idle all
through recess, and accordingly asked
him why he did not play.
Cause" he said, slowly, at makes
recess too quick II l play, and l want
It to la-a-ast," -Youth's Companion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
With BED Peppers.

Sweet red peppers are an improve
ment to the meat stew, pie or rag
out. to creamed fish dishes and to
other entrees. Some persons use
them with the canned corn which one
must go back to for the winter. The
peppers should be Invested Of their
seeds and be shredded fine. They do
not need long cooking. Some persons
who use them in salads shred them
in sailed water for three or four min
utes to make them a little more ten
der than If they are used uncooked,
With cabbage salad they are delicious
chopped fine without cooking. Stuffed
with seasoned bread crumbs or rice
and meat and baked they are at their
best
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
SUCCESS WITH
GAS ENGINES
Amy Farmer Can Secure Valuable
Assistance From Caroline
Machine ifHc wiiI Give
II Proper Care.

CRy CLAHENCE o. MAINE0sEl
Farmers who shelter their machiu-
cry ln tie field during the winter are
not apt TO make much OF success OF
the gasoline engine IN farm work The
gasoline engine is a very handy
power, and is deserving Of widespread
popularity It VIII I'M many inches on
a goodsized farm, and very few Of us
have begun 20 know its value Bat It
must be wel cared for and kept well
housed for there are certain condi
tons under which it operates that are
simple bun inexorabe 1t will balk
quicker than mule II the conditions
are not right Any farmer can get
valuable assistance from gasoline
engine II be viii give Il proper care.
lts care is very simple First comes
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
CRy w. r. BEATTIE)

To have the conveniences for the
repair of farm equipment at hand is
one of the very important things on
the farm
Breakdowns are most frequent dur
Ing the busy season, and much valu-
able time may be lost driving to town
or TO the nearest shop for repairs.
Much OF the loss and annoyance
from breakage may be avoided by
carefully inspecting and mending
weak parts of the farm equipment
before the rush Of the seasons work
begins The proper time TOR making
such repairs as may be anticipated is
In the winter when there is little else
on the farm that can be done.
Every farmer should have work
shop and a supply of tools of good
auality with which he can repair i'm
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Johnny Cake,

One quart of milk, two well-beaten
eggs, butter and lard each the size of
an egg. one tablespoonful OF brown
sugar one teaspoonful OF soda, two
tablespoonful OF -four, sufficient In
dian meal to make a thick drop bat
ter. Melt the butter. mix all the in
gradients except the soda together
and beat for ten minutes. Add the
soda dissolved in a tablespoonful of
hot water, beat for moment longer,
pour into buttered pan of such size
that the cake will be not much more
than an inch thick and bake slowly
in moderate oven. Serve hot, break.
ing it into squares.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Ended the CONTROVERSY.

On the steeple of an old UNIVERSAL
is church in Bath, Me, there is a
wooden figure of an angel. 1t is not
remarkably fine specimen of art. and
has always been somewhat laughed
about, especially because Of its high
heeled shoes. The Bath Enquirer re-
calls the story that former pastor OF
the North Congregational church once
accosted a devoted Universalist with
the question: "Mr. Raymond, did you
ever see an angel with high-heeled
shoes on its feet?" why, no." an
swered Mr. Raymond, Il can't say that
I ever did; but did you ever see one
without them?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Old Women In Maine.

Gray has quintet of ladies whose
age is over ninety years. Mrs. Enoch
Merrills age is ninety-nine years and
eleven months, while Mrs. Lois B.
Small reached her ninety-eighth birth
day on November 6, and both of these
ladies' are bright and active. Mrs.
Mary A. Frank was ninety-six last
September. and Is in her usual health.
Mrs. Hannah T. Rowe is ninety-one;
Mrs. Mary Leighton also is ninety-one.
-Kennebec Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
We're All Her Friends,

A pretty story OF Miss Ellen Terry
and gallant young playwright has
gone the rounds OF the Players club.
Miss Terry attended In New York
the first night of this playwrights
latest work and at the end OF tho
third act he was presented to her.
She congratulated him warmly.
1T is very good" she said. Your
play is very good. indeed. and I shall
send all my American friends to see
It."
'In that case" said the playwright,
with a very low and courtly bow, my
little piece will sell 100000 tickets"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Rreakinn II Gently

Callahan was stopped on the street
by Father Clancy. The good priests
countenance took on a sad express
sion
What's this, 1 hear, Callahan
asked he, about your breaking Ho-
gan's head last night? And the two
of you friends for years."
Callahan seemed somewhat taken
back. Sure, I was compelled to do
it, your riverence," he explained apol-
ogetically, but out Of consideration
for that same frindllness, / broke 1t
gintly, your reverence. "-Lippincott's.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
q CLEANING precaution.

If you do not want 20 make rings OF
tina or other cleansing fluids put blot
ting paper underneath or hold the
fabric rather tightly over thicb
Turkish towel or folded pads Of
checsccloth or other soft material.
If this is neglected the dirty fluid
that soaks into the material fails to be
absorbed and spreads badly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Fruit Cake Without Eqos.

one cup molasses, one cup butter
milk or sour milk, one cup BROW
ugar, one cup butter one teaspoon
Zach Of cloves. cinnamon and nutmeg
me teaspoon of soda dissolved In
title hot water, one quart -four. on
ID Of raisins. citron and other frui
much rs ,ou like. This makes
..rge cake or two email ones.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Oranqe Omelet.

Half the rind Of an orange grated
finely and three tablespoonfuls OF
orange juice. Beat separately the
yolks and whites Of three eggs. Sweet,
en- with three tablespoonfuls OF pow
dered sugar. Add the sugar, rind and
juice to the eggs. Stir In the whites
and turn into hot buttered omelet
pan When a golden brown fold and
serve on n hot dish.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

Two cups graham flour, two cups
bread flour, half cup sugar, one tea
spoonful salt, slit together; add two
cups sour milk half cup molasses. one
cup boiling water, one teaspoon soda
one cup walnut meats chopped fine
stir we'll pour INTO two bread pans
let rise 90 minutes; bake In medium
oven three quarters of an hour.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

moved a table and Jones yelled 'Supe'
supel' We were dreadfully mortified"
II was at a dinner the other night
and Jones sat next to me. When he
saw the row Of spoons and forks and
knives beside his plate he beckoned to
the waiter. Say, boy, he hoarsely NUT
tered, L guess you spilled the spoon
holder.'"
We'll. it's lucky he's rich"
Amt it?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Thew Both Knew,

The fool said one day In the kings
presence, Il am the king" And the
king laughed, for he knew that his foo
was wrong,
A week later the king was angry, be
cause of an error he had committed
and exclaimed: Il am fool" And the
fool laughed, for he knew that hi!
king was right-Smart Set.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Tho Patient ToWnsmen.

$50 you got to work in spite of the
snow drifts?"
Yes. But l don't see why the city
folks should not follow the example O
country people and put up a strong
kick for good roads"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
A DiseouraqInq View.

I'VE must investigate this affair"
said the rural official.
What's the use?" responded Farm
er Corntossel. Il never saw an inves-
tigation that changed anybody's per
sonal likes and dislkes"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Same ThiuU,

Joakley-You're right; most people
worry over what they haven't got,
but know certain people who worry
because OF what they have.
Coakley-That SO? What have they?
Joakley-Nothing - The Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

Some people would drown with q life
preserver at hand They are the kind
that suffer from Rheumatism and Neural
gia when they can get Hamlins Wizard
Oil, the best of all pain remedies.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

of the saloon and sized up the situa-
ton. Well said he warmly, you're
Honest John, all right You saved the
horse"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
The Cache.

Knicker-We are told to do our
shopping early.
Bocker-I know it; my wife has al
ready concealed a forty -nine-cent tie
In the top bureau drawer
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
The Primitive Man.

Jones is SO dreadfully primitive"
What's his latest?"
why, we were at the opera house
the other night and a stage hand re.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
lite family laxative.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

Bring your will to your fate and SUIT
your mind to your circumotances.--
Marcus Aurelius.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
No Such Luck.

Wilson-Do you keep a second girl?
Bilson-No; we can't keep the forty
third.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Quick as Wink.

If your eyes ache with a smarting, burn
ing sensation use PFTTTT0S EYE SALVE.
All druggists or Howard Bros Buffalo, NY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
On the Ties.

First Thespian-Walking home?
Second Thespian-Yes, the railroad
cars are insufflciently heated.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
WHEN THE FLOW Is SLOW
Method of Overcoming One Difficulty
In Handling LiqS:ds in
Cold Weather.

In cold weather when liquids, such
flow irregularly and slowly and one
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
What 'appened.

Fate-Did you call?
OPPORTUNITIES, but she sent word
word by her servant she wasn't in
Harper's Bazaar
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05
Answered.

How can keep husbands lover"
Have you tried cold storage?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

People who borrow trouble always
give more than they get.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums in.
hammation ,alays palm cures wind COLO ia bottle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

is In haste, insert bent metal rub
Der or glass tube In the receptacle
above the liquid and half the time Is
needed to get the desired supply.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-01-05

what luck, my boy?"
"Oh! pretty fair. l got six winders,
two lamp posts and one silk hat al
ready"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01
Mammoth Guns to Guard Panama Canal

two ends of the ditch will be defended
by seven forts in all, three at the At
lantic end and four at the Pacific open
ing. These works will constitute two
systems of forts-the four at the Pa
cific end operating together. and like
wise the three at the Atlantic end.
The Notifications will all be under
ground. A hostile feet approaching
from the ocean will see nothing but
slope Of grassy greensward, whether
on the islands or on the mainland
There will be nothing visible to shoot
at, for the great guns will be hidden
in concrete lined pits, from which
they are uplifted momentarily by theii
disappearing carriages to deliver theil
fire. Quite distance in the rear OF
each Of the two groups Of forts will
be three large pits, each containing
four 12-inch mortars.
The locks of the canal necessaril-
are vital points, and these will be dc
Tended by field fortifications'-tha
is to say, well constructed earthworks
with six-inch howitzers, three-incl
field guns, etc. These works are ir
tended, of course, for defense agains
possible attack by land force. Tb
war department is going to maintai
a considerable body of troops on th
isthmus. 1t may be taken for granite
that the forts at the two ends of th
canal will be able to defeat any a
tack from the sea