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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
TAKE PLACE OF MEAT
DELICIOUS VEGETABLE SOUPS
FOR THE HOT WEATHER.
Something of Novelty Is One Cali
ing for Fresh Garden Peppers
Onion Soup Brought to Per-
lection In France.

An housekeeper whose family
doesn't care very much for flesh food
in summer can find any number of de-
licious vegetable soups to take the
place of meat decoctions, and having
once formed the habit of using them
it is likely to be a. lasting one.
The following soup, calling for fresh
garden peppers, is novelty: Mince
three large peppers and three small
onions together and stew them gently,
till tender, in little butter-about
two tablespoonfuls- brown
ing. Then thicken to paste with a
generous tablespoonful of -four and
gradually stir the mixture into a quart
of boiling milk. Season with salt and
pepper. Gradually add also, stirring
well, the yolks of three eggs, and then
remove from the fire Immediately and
serve very hot with croutons. Do not
let it cool long or it may curdle. If
one or two of the peppers are a
bright red, instead of green, they will
lend pretty tints to the soup.
For French onion soup, which re-
turned travellers describe as food for
the gods, fry four onions in two table
spoonfuls of butter or very nice soup
fat. The latter is to be preferred be-
cause it is cheaper. When they are
quite brown add a scant half cupful
of -four, stirring all the time. When
the flour is brown mix in carefully Ga
little at a time) about three pints of
boiling water or stock. Season the
whole with salt and pepper and put
the soup near the back of the stove,
where it will merely simmer for half
an hour. Mash two potatoes and add
enough warm milk to them to make a
PURGE. Stir this PURGE into the soup
and if too thick add a little fresh
milk. Then strain and boil ten min
utes. Serve very hot with croutons.
The following combination of rice
and lettuce makes a delicious soup:
Have ready the large leaves of three
good-sized heads of lettuce. After
draining, chop them up and put them
in saucepan with about a fifth of a
pound of butter and cook for five
minutes, stirring frequently. Stir the
whole into two quarts of white stock.
Season with tablespoonful of salt, a
teaspoonful of pepper, half a tea
spoonful of grated nutmeg and soup
bouquet. Stir in also four ounces of
wellcleaned rice Cover the kettle
and let it cook for three-quarters of
an hour. Then strain the soup
through a fine sieve. Let the soup
heat once again, but do not let it
boil Stir in a pint of sweet cream,
and gerve very hot, with croutons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
THOUGHT 1T WAS BALL GAME
Man Returning Late at Night,
Drenched With Ice Water, Calmly
Asks for Rain Check.
Wasn't it awful about Mr.. wuggle
thorpe?"

Wasn't it awful about Mr.. Wuggle.
thorpe?'
What happened to him?''
Haven't you heard about it? He
came home night before last in a per.
fectly awful condition"
How do you mean?"
my dear, how do you suppose /
mean? He had been attending a stag
dinner at some club
ooh! Dear me, why will men do
such things?"
But you haven't heard the worst of
It. He stumbled up to the front door
and ratified around there for a long
time without being able to unlock it,
and then he went to the side Of the
house, where he stood under his
w1fe's window and called so loudly
that all the neighbors could hear"
Il shouldn't have let him in if had
been in her place"
''She didn't. She opened her win.
dow and emptied a pitcherful of water
on him."
ut was what he deserved"
Yes, and the absolute depravity of
the man was shown when he looked
up while the water was being poured
on him and asked for rain check"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Boiled Cider Sauce.

Delicious for fruit pudding. Rub to
a light cream, two cups of white
sugar and three-fourths cup butter;
beat into it gradually one-half teacup
boiled cider. Just before serving set
into kettle of boiling water; heat it
hot, but do not let it boil. Pour over
pudding made as follows: One cup
buttermilk; one-half cup sugar; one
tablespoon lard (melted), flavor vanil-
la, one egg. Put in enough -four to
make cake batter; one teaspoon bak-
ing powder sifted in -four. Put cherries
or any fruit in teacups, three table
spoonsful; fill cups to one-half full
with batter. Put in steamer and steam
one hour.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Chocolate Sponge Pudding.

Beat lightly two eggs, add one cup
rul of sugar and beat for three min
utes more. Then add one cupful of
flour, into which has been sifted one
teaspoonful of baking powder. Stir
we'll and add half cupful of boiling
water, season with one teaspoonful of
vanilla extract, pour into square pan
and bake in moderate oven. When
cool cut in two inch squares and pour
over cream made as follows: Place
in a double boiler one' pint of milk,
and when hot stir in half cupful of
sugar, into which has been mixed one
tablespoonful of corn starch, bar of
Hnsweetened chocolate, grated fine,
and small lump of butter. Stir until
smooth and pour over the squares of
cake
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
so Mr.. HASKINS ATE NO EGGS
Autnor' Globe Trotter and President of
National Press Club, compro-
misses on Shortcakes.

Frederick Haskins, author, globe
trotter and president of the National
Press club, often regales his friends
with incidents occurring on his trips
through the country in search of
copy" Lippincott's magazine says.
On one occasion, according to Fred
die" he arrived at a tumble down
southern tavern, where he was forced
to spend the night. Upon arriving at
the breakfast table the following
morning, he scanned the menu and
decided that eggs were the least sus-
picious article of diet thereon. Ac-
cordingly he ordered some.
"Ah wouldn't jes' recommend de
aigs' mornin', boss" said the negro
servitor.
Whats the matter? Are they
spoiled?"
No, sab; dey amt spoiled"
We'll, are they cold storage eggs?
mo, sab; dey amt col storage
aigs, neither
Then, what's the matter with
them?" queried the hungry Haskins
well, eff yo' mus know-we amt
got no aigs s mornin'," came the I'M
willing reply.
Haskins ate corncakes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
She Was a Buster.

Mrs. Sutton advertised for a woman
to do general housework, and in an
swer a colored girl called, announcing
that she had come for the position.
Are you a good cook?' asked Mrs
Sutton.
NO, indeed, don't cook" was the
reply.
Are you a good laundress?"
Il wouldn't do washin' and ironin' =;
it's too hard on the hands.
Can you sweep?" asked Mrs. SUIT
ton.
NO" was the positive answer. I'm
not strong enough
Well" said the lady OF the house
quite exasperated, may 1 ask what
you can do?"
81 dusts," came the placid reply
Everybody's.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
sALLOW FACES
Often Caused by Tea and Coffee
Drinking.

How many persons realize that tea
and coffee so disturb digestion that
they produce a muddy, yellow COM
plexion?
a ten days trial of Postum has
proven a means, in thousands OF cases.
of clearing up a bad complexion.
A Washn. young lady tells her ex-
perience:
All of us-father, mother, sister ana
brother had used tea and coffee for
many years until finally we all nad
stomach troubles, more or less.
We all were sallow and troubled
with pimples. bad breath, disagreeable
taste in the mouth, and all of us simply
so many bundles of nerves.
We didn't realize that tea and cor
fee caused the trouble until one day
We ran out of coffee and went 10 DOT
row some from q neighbor. She gave
us some Postum and told US 10 Try
that.
Although we started TO make H.
we all felt sure that we would be slch
if We missed our strong coffee, put We
tried Postum and were surprised 10
find it delicious
We read the statements on the pkg,
got more and in a month and a nan
you wouldn't have known US. we all
were able to digest our food without
any trouble. each ones skin became
clear, tongues cleared of, and nerves
in fine condition We never use any
thing now but Postum. There is MOTH
ing like it Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t is e1-
planned in the little book, The Road
to MELVILLE, in pkgs.
Fxar r.,d the above letter. A new
enc aupears from time to time. Inc!
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

you know" said Miss Oddways,
looking critically at picture friend
had purchased, chat landscape does
remind me so of Mr.. Vermilions work
You've seen his pictures, of course?"
NO" said the friend, frankly, 81
haven't
Not seen Mr.. Vermilion's paint.
ings! Why, my dear, and you an art
connoshure! I understand he has 3
picture in every saloon in Paris
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Shock for a Brother.

John" said an eminent physician
YEARLY, entering his home after a
hard days work, John. if anyone calls
excuse me-"
Yes, subj" agreed John. the old
family darkey.
Just say" explained the doctor
That the masseur is with me-"
A little later the doctors brother
called-called and received the shock
Of his life
4 want to see the doctor at once
said he.
"Yuh can't do it, sur" solemnly an
nounced the old darkey, turning up his
eyes till the whites alone showed
''Yuh can't do it, sub. The doctor, sub
am wild de Messiah. New York
Evening Sun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Imporrant 40 MotIners
The Moons Offspring.

Looking out of the window one eve
ming, little Marie saw the bright, full
moon in the eastern sky, and, appar-
emily, only a few inches from it, the
beautiful Jupiter, shining almost as
brightly as the moon itself. Marie
gazed intently at the spectacle for a
moment, and then turning to her
mother exclaimed:
"Oh, mother, look! The moon has
laid an egg!"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
New Tea Table.

The latest thing in tea tables is one
that can be used as a table or a tray.
1t has folding automatic legs and is
in the shape of tray q by IL inches
and "a inches high when the legs are
opened.
Some of these combination table
trays are of plain mahogany with
brass handles. others are inlaid; still
others are Of satin wood, plain or in
laid, with plated or sterling silver
rims. The table can be utilized for
cards by means of a board covered
with green cloth that fits into the
tray.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Borax for LAUNDERING Lace.

In laundering lace bows and so
forth, try rinsing in solution of
borax which will give them just the
required stiffness. Two heaping table.
spoons to five quarts of water is the
proportion. This is also good for thin
white waists. Better than starch
Home Department" National Maya.
zine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Her RuIina Passion.

The woman who had chased dust
and dirt all her life finally reached st.
Peter.
Come in, you poor, tired woman"
he said, and held the gate ajar.
But the woman hesitated.
Tell me first" she said, how often
you clean house?"
The saint smiled.
You can't shake off the ruling pas
sion, can your" he said. "Oh, well, step
inside and they'll give you a broom
and dustpan instead of harp
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
An Idle Threat.


"Then," he cried tragically, then
you reject me? And for my hated
rival?"
Yep" she answered cold1y, but
colloquially. "Yep to both questions y
"Ha! Then I owe the fellow a
grudge. 1 have long owed him SO
And now L will pay both debts at once
and he will fall dead!"
Lighting his cigaret at the hall gas
jet, he departed with hooking laugh
But the beautiful girl was not
alarmed. She knew he could never
carry out his deyilish scheme. For
she knew that he never had $40 in
his whole life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Mixture of Caution and Economy.

At the Union depot few evenings
ago a mother who had gone to see her
daughter, a miss of about Is years,
safely started on journey, was heard
to give the young lady the following
words of advice just before the train
started. Nov, good-by, my dear.
Take good care of yourself and re-
member not to be too free with strang-
ers on the train. But IL nice looking
man should speak to you be polite to
him-he may buy your supper for
you. kansas City Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

Pete-What do yer t'ink of Cheeky
Bill havin' de nerve to tell dat lady in
de wayside cottage he was a sport,
and never ate anything but club sand
wiches?
Weary-And did he get one dere?
Pete-WeIl, he got de club, but not
de sandwich.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Just as Good.

"T should hate to be Grump. He
seems to be unpopular with every
body"
you've been out of town for a
while and don't know what you are
talking about Grump is the most pop
ular man in town.
"Then he must have changed his
disposition
mo, but he inherited a fortune"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
You Know This Fellow.

Burlington" said Dumley, started
to tell me today how terribly ashamed
he was"
Eyes," interrupted Wise, 81 know
his habit Whenever he wants to
brag about something he's particular
ly proud of he always begins Well,
I'm ashamed to say-'".-CatholiC
Standard and Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
An Illustration,

What do you think of the up
iift,' Mr.. Dibbs?"
"Oh, the 'uplift' is all right in its
way, but some of these modern up
lift movements remind me Of the
strong mem we sometimes sHe in
vaudeville"
tIn what respect?"
There is a prodigious amount OF
straining and Juggling to lift weight
that is comparatively light"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
AnnaIlinu Mistake.

"At the prayer meeting the other
of the pastor, Brother Jollifer made
the most awful blunder you ever
heard or"
What was it?" inquired Mr.. Hard
esty.
He started the hymn, Tell Me the
Old, Old Story to the tune Of Has
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?'"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
The Prairie Wolf,

'eWhy do you refer to your favor
tie candidate as the prairie wolff?
well, it's customary to give a pop
ular aspirant some animal name. And
he's one of those fellows who man.
age to get just out of gunshot range
and then bark and boiler til nobody
can Sleep"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
IL Often HAPPENS,

Chow did you happen to lose your
girl?"
81 entertained her so lavishly while
we were engaged that she acquired
expensive tastes. Then she wisely de-
clard that she would be unhappy with
anybody but a millionaire, which I
wasn't"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
a Terrible Fix.

what is she proper thing for
man to do wien his wife asks him for
money and he hasn't any?" queried
Nuwed.
ooh. there isn't any proper thing to
5o in those circumstances" replied
Oldwed. Anything he does will be
wrong"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Cleaning Velvet.

Nothing cleans velvet hat or gown
like another piece Of velvet. A small
piece held firmly in the hand and used
like brush will produce excellent re.
suits
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

The Professor-In 140 wasps' nests
there are an average of $4,000 insects.
The Student-Why, professor, l dis
turbed just one nest one day, and I'll
bet there were more than $4,000 in
that Onei"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
loo MANY of Them.

"The wickedest man, when strick-
en- by remorse, doesn't regret his past
any more than Miss Sereleaf regrets
her past"
Good heavens! What is there in
her past to make her feel so sad?"
Nothing but years"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

A better thing than tooth powder to-
cleanse and whiten the teeth, remove
tartar and prevent decay is prepare
ton called Paxtine Antiseptic. At
druggists, 25c box or sent postpaid
on receipt of price by The Paxton
Toilet Co.. Boston. Mass.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
The Heirloom.

A Pittsburg drummer in a small
town dropped into place to get bite
to eat. The place looked familiar, but
he didn't know the proprietor.
Been running this place long?" in
CURED the drummer.
NO; just inherited it from my IA
Their"
"Ah, yes. l knew him. I recognize
this old cheese sandwich on the coun
ter"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Evidences Of Exnerlence.

What makes you think that man
has had experience with saflboats and
canoes?"
HE doesn't show any inclination to
get into any of them"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
His View.

Hewitt-This place is 1000 feet
above the sea level.
JeWett-But the sea isn't on the
level; it always makes me sick.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Name to Fit.

'eWhat did you call that chap?
PARSLEY"
But that isn't his name.
'T know it; 1 just dubbed him that
because he is always in the soup.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Their Need.

Seedy Applicant can bring tears
10 the eyes of the audience.
Theatrical Manager-Huh! We
want somebody who can bring the au
tience-Puck
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
A Carrying Friend.

"a college offers me a degree for q
million
do you want to be a college
YOUTH"
NO; but I'd like degree"
ooh, why spend all that money?
Join the boy scouts"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Stop the Pain.

The hurt or a burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and soc by
druggists. For free sample write to
j. W. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
She Knew It.

Stella-This is the presidential year.
Bella know. The farmer we
board with keeps eight bull moose
that chase you every time you go out.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Gettinn Bid of 1t.

Tyres-I tell you the man who
takes care of his own motor car has
good deal on his hands.
Byres-Well, soap is cheap.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

Is Mrs. Ginet a welI-informed wom-
Bn?"
Well, she's on 4 party wire. Life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

All women are more or less cred
ulous, and some have faith in their
husbands.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

If your digestion is little off color Q,
course of GARFIELD Tea will do you good
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

Lest you forget when next In need OF
laxative remember the name GARFIELD Tea. "
trial will convince you of its merits.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, sOftens the gums, reduces inbamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

1t makes a girl awfully ashamed to
let man kiss her without first putting
up some sort Of bluff,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

l say the degree OF vision that
dwells in man is a correct measure
of the man.-Carlyle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

When God calls, the safest step we
can take is straight ahead.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

A truthful fisherman always knows
where to draw the line.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24

When a man is down and out his
friends are soon up and away.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
A Surface oninIon-

"There is one good thing about q
swimming contest"
What might that be?"
There is no ground for complaint"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-24
Invariably.

PA, what's political knavery?"
What the other sides doing, my
con-"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-08-09
BEGINNING LIE.

II is a sad thing TO begin life with
low conceptions OF II. II may not be
possible for young man TO measure
life; but Il is possible to say; Il am
resolved 10 put life TO It's no5lest and
best use."-T. T. Munger