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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
EDUCATIONAL FAIR
FOR JACKSONVILLE
Many Notables Expected to
Attend December ST
WANT TAX REPEALED
WANT TAX REPEALED
w. H. Gregory, the Travelling Man
Who Attempted Suicide in An
Nniston, May Recover-More
After Postoffice

Admission. November Especially
James L. Sibley, who is in charge of the
educational fair to be held at the Ala
bama Normal college at Jacksonville next
month. the first Of the kind in the south.
was In Admission Monday and Tuesday
with view of enlsting the support OF
the people of Admission in the movement,
In which he was very successful.
The fair will be held on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, December ST.. Thurs
day will be good roads day, and a feature
will be the address by State Highway
Engineer Keller of Montgomery. Farm
ers' institute day and mothers day will
be observed on Friday. and speakers will
be present from the Alabama Polytech-
mic institute and from the farmers DEM
cnstration departments over the state.
Saturday will be school DAY. devoted to a
meeting of the school improvement asso-
citation and awarding of prizes. All coun-
ty teachers, State Superintendent willing
ham and State School Supervisor N. r.
Baker have been invited to be present
on this day.
Besides the general school exhibits there
will be exhibits of sewing. cooking, draw
ing, manual training work, maps, compo-
sitions on subjects of local interest. etc.
The prizes for poultry alone aggregate
over $500. and there are also handsome
prizes for girls canning clubs and boys
corn clubs.
Gregory May Recover
w. II. Gregory, the travelling salesman
who tried to take his own life by swal-
lowing poison enough to KIN several ordi-
nary men Monday night at the New Will
mer hotel in this city. will probably re-
cover. according to information given out
at Sellers hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Dependency is said to have been the
cause of Gregory's rash act
New Applicants for Postmaster
Judge j. C. Wilson, a well known cotton
man and manager of the prohibition
campaign in Calhoun county, has an
nounced his entry into the race for post
master. and he will probably make for
midable candidate. Another man who
promises to make strong race is
Kennedy, a former Annistonian, but now
residing at Montgomery, where he is sec
rotary to the Alabama railroad commits
Sion. He has been in Admission to see
Congressman Blackmon, and will make a
hard fight for the place, which is also
promises to make a strong race is S. p.
Williamson and C. r. Barker, although
Mr. Barker has addressed his applica-
ton to President Taft and will not apply
to the Wilson administration for reap
pointment.
Want Tax Repealed
A large number of petitioners are ex-
pected TO appear before the Admission city
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13
New Applicants for Postmaster
Want Tax Repealed

A large number OF petitioners are ex-
pected to appear before the Admission city
council next Thursday evening to make
protest against the tax of 81 placed on dry
closets and sewer connections In the city
of Admission at the last meeting of the
council.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

Cotton at this market is now selling
for more than IL cents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

Postum Cereal Co, Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
When ironing. place a folded rag

When ironing. place a folded rag
under the feet and notice how much
less firing the days work will be.
When we spend n little more time
in planning and furnishing our kitch-
n and the maids bedroom, We will
perhaps have reduced. the servan,
problem a little towards its lowest
terms.
The one who presides over the
kitchen must learn to take scrupulous
care Of all utensils. The life of a
kitchen utensil depends upon Its care.
besides much of our delicateIy flavor
ed food loses its fneness II prepared
in dishes hat are not Immediately
clean.
II n has ever tasted fish in a
dish Of choice preserves that has
been opened with a can opener not
properly cleansed after 1t has been
used to open fish. the need is obvious.
The manner in which dishes are
washed is often the test by which
other household duties are perform.
ed.
All utensils subject to rust should
be carefully dried before putting
away.
II one 10 to close the house for a
vacation see that the stove and IRON.
steel and other unstable things are
carefully creased.
The ice cream freezer Is often ut
terly ruined by allowing the salt wa
ter to. stand u h pail. rusting the
hoops and spelling the hardware.
Sleeves and graters are best cleaned
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
bushels. Beginning Sept. 20, so cars
will move.

bushels. Beginning Sept. 20. 50 cars
will move.
The Cogswell Crop.
Cogswell Sargent Co.)-Estimate
500 acres of potatoes are being grown
in this locality. with an average yield
Of IS bushels per acre. Last years
acreage was $50 and crop was 100
will be shipped out from here. the
stock moving from Sept. Is to Oct. 1.
Acreage and Yield Larger.
Buchanan (Stutsman Co.)-Esti-
mate the potato crop in this section
at 1000 acres. this season as against
500 acres last season. The crop
should also yield heavier. 125 bushels
per acre as against 100 then. Car
loads should begin rolling about
Oct. 1.
The Hillsboro Crop.
Hillsboro (Traill co.l-carlot ship
ments Of potatoes will commence
acreage at 1900 against 800 last year.
The average yield per acre is placed
at $50 bushels as compared with 225
last season.
Hoople( Walsh Co.)-Around 1000
acres are in potatoes here this season
which Is the same as last. Estimates
place the yield at 100 or more bushels
per acre as against 80 last season.
Beginning the first part Of October
z5o cars should be shipped.
Forty Cars.
Park River (Walsh co.)-Beein-
ming in October probably 20 ears of
potatoes will be shipped from here.
Buford civilians Co.)-Only about
Is acres were planted to potatoes this
year, and an average yield Of 200
bushels is expected.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
What to Eat for a Week
By Marion Nell, M. 6. A; in Table Talk Maxazine
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
Breakfast.
Steamed Figs
CreSco GritS
Fried Mushrooms on Toast
Shirred Eggs Vienna Rolls
Dinner.
Macaroni Soup
Roast Loin of Pork
Potatoes Mashed Turnips
Corn Salad
Cheese Puffs
Chocolate Eclairs Coffee
Supper.
Veal Sandwiches
Frozen Cantaloupes
Ginger Biscuits
Pineapple Punch
MONDAY.
Apricots Cresco Grits
Fish Cakes
Baking Powder Biscuits
Coffee
L Tleu ONSteIS Sauce ldTlaTc
Celery Salad
Nut Sandwiches Cocoa
Dinner.
Bouillon
Roast Fillet of Veal
Green Corn Mashed Potatoes
Spinach Salad
Cheese Waters
Fritters Coffee
TUESDAY.
Breakfast.
Fruit
Oatmeal with Milk
Broiled Steak
Fried Potatoes
Graham Rolls Coffee
Lunch.
Savory Rice
Peach Ice Cream Rock Cakes
Lemonade
Dinner.
Tomato Bisque
Lamb en- Casserole
Beets Potatoes
Cheese Crackers
sounle Coffee
WEDNESDAY,.
Breakfast.
Catalogues
Oatmeal with Milk
Broiled Ham Potato Cakes
Corn Meal Gems
Coffee
Lunch.
Broiled Smoked Salmon
Scalloped Tomatoes
Junket Cocoa |
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
DAINTY TO
PLEASE AN A

Cooking intended for invalids
should be very carefully prepar-
ed. Overheated beef tea or beef
Juice are like the leathery white
of egg. They should be heated
over water. The most appetite
ing way of serving raw beef Is in
sandwiches. The round Of beef
Is good for this.
Use bread at least a day old.
cut 1t thin. even slices and re-
move the crust. Scrape the raw
meat and spread on the bread
like butter.
Put the sandwich together. and
place in a hot oven long enough
to brown the bread. but not
cook the meat. which will be a
pale pink. Spread a very little
butter on the toast and serve at
once.
Oysters call for the same deli
cate cooking, and they should be
served as soon as the gills begin
to ruffle. An invalid often ap-
preciates an oyster put on
square Of toast and allowed to
stay in the oven till the gills curl.
and then served with . little
butter. salt. pepper and lemon
iuice.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13

The kitchen is often the last room
in the house to plan for or equip.
when 1t should be the first considera-
ton. for 1t is here that the large ma
jority Of women spend the greatest
part Of their time.
When 1t is possible to have the
things we want, II our tastes are
simple. a painted wall is good. for it
can be cleaned and kept sanitary.
A small-sized kitchen is the model
these days. We have graduated from
one walked a days journey getting
three meals a day.
A kitchen cabinet holding all the
necessary cooking materials: a zinc
covered table. a good. weii-placed
sink high enough to wash dishes in
without STOPPING Gone may have
words with the plumber before you
get 1t high enough II you are an av-
erage woman in height. for they
seem to have a ~deep-seated desire to
place all sinks the same height, re-
gardless Of the woman who has to
use it). and a sink draining board at
the end. are all necessities.
One interesting housewife has a
picture hung In her kitchen wall that
is an inspiration to her. When wash
ing dishes she can enjoy its beau
ties and its presence is a constant up
lift.
We have passed the day Of back
breaking iron kettles and the kitchen
utensils may be as artistic In coloring
as ones taste desires.
A small rocking chair is a great
addition to the kitchen comforts. for
one may often drop into 1t for a mo-
ment when waiting tor a cake to be
baked. OF while preparing fruit or
vegetables.
Linoleum on a soft wood floor is the
easiest on the feet for a floor. and
1t is so easily kept clean. The moor
should harmonize with. the wall COL
or. but be darker.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
BUTTER AND EGGS
. ARE ABOUT TO
!. ANATE
While They Go up Fruit is
Starting on the Way
Down.
SWEET
COME TO TOWN
Cranberries, Too, Are Here
and Selling at Is
Cents.

Butter, the price Of which has held
steady during the summer. is begin
ming to show a change. and the
change is upward. 1t is reported
rather scarce today. with prices rang
ing from % to % cents. This is the
beginning Of the annual fall and Win
ter climb, and from now on the house
wife will not expect cheap butter.
Butter Is reported scarce n increas-
ing In price in other markets. partic-
ularly in the east.
Eggs, which also have been steady
during the summer weeks. are In
the same class. They have COM
menced the fall increase in price and
before long will be selling at Is and
80 cents a dozen. Today. they are list
ed at 20 to % cents. depending on the
quality. If the housewife wants the
egg with a clean bill Of health. h
must pay the highest price.
The movements that have taken
place in the fruit market tell a differ
ent kind Of story. With the advance
Of the season the prices Of many Of
the fruits have been going down very
materially. as the supplies OF M
market have increased.
Alberta and Crawford peaches.
which a week ago were selling at 90
cents and a 81. are today retailing at
Is and SIS cents. Flums also show
aedecline in price. selling at 90 cents
to 1925 a case. Pears are scarce this
week. and are retailing at from 1928
to $2.75 a box.
Apples Of this years crop are now
coming in from many states. all the
way from Maine to California. Large
quantities are being shipped in.- mt
the prices have been working lower
They are retailing at $3.50 to s1.7b
a box. Crabapples are also very
plentiful. and are lower this week
than last. They are bringing 50 cents
a peck and 81 a bushel.
Grapes are coming in plentifully
and sell at 20 and rs cents a basket.
The first Of the Malaga grapes have
bee nreceived, but for a time they
will be out Of reach Of the poor mans
po%cketbook. They are retailing at SO
cents.
The flrst Of the cranberries were re-
cetved this week. and are selling at
Is cents a quart.
Potatoes and practically every 9TH
er. vegetable continue to be a drug
on the market. Dealers have an over
supply Of potatoes. and can only get
Is: cents a peck for them. The first
Of the sweet potatoes were received
this week. They are from the Jersey
crop. and are selling at five pounds
for rs cents. Other vegetables are
very plentiful and sell at a very low
figure.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
NO MORE

New York. Sept. 13.-Curfew will
erers on the Great White way" ac-
cording to a ruling today by Magis.
trate Cornell. whose court hat juris.
diction over the district. The court
announced that 1t hereafter would
hne anyone arrested after midnigh,
on Broadway would could not show
that he had business there. There
were hfteen arrests last night in a
roundup Of loiterers on complaints
that out Of town guests Of hotels were
being annoyed by we'll dressed young
men who were making a business OF
standing about the hotel entrances.
tiabitues OF the district who heard
the MAGISTRATES ruling declared that
It meant an epochal change in the
atght. aspect OF the district II he held
10 his announced purpose.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
MORE POTATOES
THAN LAST YEAR
Yields are Cut Down in Some
Places, However, on Ac-
count of Blight.

The current issue Of The Packer is
largely devoted to notes from the
field in central and northwestern
states and 1t contains reports from
nine counties in the state in regard
to the condition Of the potato crop
in this state. The reports indicate
that the acreage this year is consid-
while the yields in some places will
be cut down on account of blight.
The reports of the better farming ex-
perts throughout the state show that
this blight has resulted in the ruin
of thousands Of acres of potatoes and
in several counties, especially in the
west central portion of the state from
25 to SO per cent of the crop will be
a failure.
The following reports are published
in The Packer:
Darcy (Barnes co.)-Around 1000
acres are in potatoes here. this season
as against 800 or 900 last year. On
account Of blight and rot yield will be
only fair. Shipping will begin in two
or three weeks.
The Hickson Crop.
Hickson (Cass Co.)-The potato
against 266 last season. The yield
per acre should be the same as last
year-75 bushels. Estimate so cars
will be shipped this season.
Expect 200 Carloads.
Larimore (Grand Forks Coz
About 300 acres Of potatoes are in
cultivation here this season compared
with 400 last year. Average yield per
acre Is expected to be about the same
-14O bushels. 1t is estimated around
200 cars will move from here, be-
ginning about Oct. 1. Ohio, Burbank
end Carmen are the leading varieties.
Thompson (Grand Forks Coz
Probably 400 acres are planted to po-
tatoes in this locality compared with
$50 last year. Yield should be about
the same. $50 bushels per acre on the
average. 1t Is estimated by some that
50 cars will be shipped out Of here.
the movement beginning in October.
A Larger Crop.
u.pham (McHenry Co.)-Acreage in
potatoes here is 400 compared with
ESQ last year. The crop should turf
out about the same. 100 bushels per
acre. Estimate about so cars will be
shipped commencing about Oct. I.
Five Hundred Acres ut DraytOn.
Drayton (Pembina Co.)-Around
500 acres are in potatoes this season
as against 20 last The Yield
should he about the same as then
100 bushels per acre. Beginning Oct
ears will move. A warehouse Il
building here and the crop will be
handled through it.
Better Crop.
Walhalla (Pembina Co.)-Around
$50 acres are in potatoes here al
against150. last year. The yield will
run 125 to $50 bushels-last year 100
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
WILL ARB1rRArE.

Washington. Sept. l3.-The confer
ence between the southeastern rail-
roads and representatives Of their con-
ductors and trainmen over the ques-
ton Of an increase I'M wages were
brought to q close today by the rail-
roads agreeing to submit the matter
to meditation under the Erdmann act.
Efforts by tho railroads to have tho
matter arbitrated met with refusal by
the employees. Charles p. Neill, Unit
ed States commiseioner Of labor. and
Judge Martin A.. Knapp Of the Unit
ed States commerce court viii b the
mediators. -.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
with a small vegetable brush, shakes

with a small vegetable brush, shakes
dry and allowed to stand near the
heat until we'll dried. 4
The Dover egg heater will soon be
useless II put into the water, $&cogs
n all. The better should be wash.
ed carefully without wettins the cogs,
then dried in the heater.
Cracker crumbs used for covering
Of dishes when baking are better Il
melted butter is used than4if bits of
butter are dotted I'VE the dish.
Bread crumbs. are better for COW
crumbs. which are morafabsorbent..
Chop suet In a cool place. mix with
-four. and 1t will blend better in any
dish used. =
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13

Boiled Tripe Cream Sauce
Stewed Celery
Mashed Potatoes
Beet Salad
Cheese Straws ~
Peach Tapioca Coffee
Breakfast.
Grated Pineapple
Farina
Broiled Chops
flashed Potatoes
Entire Wheat Gems Coffee
Lunch.
Celery and Corn Fritters
Baked Pears
White Mountain Cake
Lemonade
Clam Broth
Halibut Creole Tomato Sauce
Caulitlower
Mashed Potatoes Celery Salad
Cheese Waters
Rice Meringue Coffee
FRIDAY.
Breakfast.
Grapes
Cereal with Milk
Fried Perch
Dreamed Potatoes
Pocketbook Rolls Coffee
Dinner.
Baked Corn and Beans
Burberry Pie
French Cakes Tea
Dinner.
Soubise Soup
Steak and Kidney Pie
Boiled Onions Mashed Potatoes
Cucumber Salad
Cheese Biscuits
Peach Shortcake Coffee
SATURDAY.
Breakfast.
Baked Apples
Cresco Grits
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon COTE. Potato Scenes
Lunch.
Fish au Gratin
Potato and Beet salad
Dessert Iced Chocolate
Dinner.
Rice Soup
Roast Loin Of Veal
Roast Potatoes
Carrot Salad.
Fingers Apple Pie
Coffee
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
EIGHTEEN HAVE ACCEPTED.

Washington. Sept. 13,-The state
department announced that up to date
eighteen nations had accepted the in
v%itations to participate in the Panama
Pacific exposition in San Francisco in
1915. These are Bolivia. Canada, Co.'S
IA RIGA. Cuba. Dominican Republic,
Ecuador. France. Great Britain. tpro-
Visionaly). Guatemala, Haiti. Hondu-
ras. Japan. Mexico, Nicaragua, Pana.
ma. Peru. -Slvador and Uruguay.
IT is not explained Just what con
ditions r attached to the British
provisional acceptance Of the invita-
ton.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
Tried and True Recipes
Dry Cornetl Beef HASH.

Remove all the bone. gristle and
skin from cold roast. beef or corned
beef and chop fine. Use 9 little fat
meat. II liked. with the lean. Have
ready an equal quantity OF. hot. we'll
mashed potatoes. or twice as much po-
tatoes II preferred. Season the pota-
with salt and pepper. but do not
add milk. Put into your spider a
large tablespoonful Of butter and just
enough hot water to. the bottom
Of the pan. When the butter Is melt
ed. add the hash. owe and let 1t sim
mer until it has absorbed the water
and formed a brown crust on the bot
tom. Do not stir. When dry and
crusty, fold over like an omelet, slip
onto q hot dish and serve. If YOU pre-
fer to. use cold potatoes. cnop very
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
CHICAGO BEAT NEW YORK.

Chicago. Sept. 13.-Chicago in Aug
ust was the leading postofice center
In the United States. Figures made
public today show that the Chicago
office excelled In receipts the New
York Office. its nearest rival, by $29,-
274.30 for the month Of August. Re-
ceipts for Chicago for August were
$l,S32,4SS.69. while New York re-
ceipts for the same month were 81
9O3,214.39. 1t is the first time the
Chicago p%ostoffice has outrivaled New
York in receipts.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
FRIErCHIE ANNIVERSARY.

Frederick. Nd, Sept. 12.-Today
marked the semi-centennial annivers-
airy OF the entry Of the Confederates
into Frederick City. when occurred
the incident Of Barbara Frietchte and
the nag as related in Whittier's i'm
mortal poem. Though some later his
torians have been inclined to doubt
the truth Of the poets story, the
main TACT as to Dame Barbara's pa
triotism was long ago established. The
local patriotic societies are now en-
gagged In raising funds for a monu.
ment to Mrs. Frietchie, who died
within a few months after the event
which made her famous.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
SOME USEFUL HINTS
FOR YOUNG HOUSEWIVES

Side combs may be polished with
nour which has been thoroughly dried
In the oven. Rub this we'll on the
combs with a piece. Of flannel. As the
hour becomes dirty use fresh, and be
sure that the flannel rag is perfectly
clean before 1t is applied to the
combs.
A simple and easy way to remove
soiled spots from a rancoat is I ocut
a raw potato in slices and then rub
this well OF the spots.
Throw salt or cornmeal on burning
kerosene; 1t will quickly smother the
hames: but be sure not to put water
on it, as this will only make it spread
more.
To remove oil machine stains from
q cloth skirt without leaving a stain
cover the grease spots with an appli-
cation OF French chalk or gasoline,
taking the precaution to insert under.
meath the material a piece OF blottins
paper to prevent a ring being percept.
ible when the grease has been re-
moved.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
Tomato on,elet.

Put into a small frying pan a tea
spoonful Of olive oil or butter. When
hot add three slices Of tomatoes cut in
four pieces each and cook three min
utes. aso with a saltspoonful Of
salt and a dash OF pepper. Have ready
four eggs beaten light. add the toma-
toes. In a clean omelet pan put a ia
lightly with q fork until d%elicately set.
then let the omelet slip to the edge Of
the pan by raising the dish slantwise.
Turn in the edges Of the omelet. let
1, rest a, moment longer to set. then
s seFn over o" st01@ 'hot platter and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13

blueberries to three-fourths cup Of
sugar.
PUMPKIN P1E-To one cup Of
stewed pumpkin add one cup milk,
one-half cup Of sugar. butter size Of a
walnut. two we'll beaten eggs. one
fourth teaspoon cinnamon, half tea
spoon Of ginger and pinch Of allspice
and cloves.
NoTE-Mrs. Eddy a y most PEG.
pie don't bake their pies long enough.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13

PIE cRUsT-one cup -four. one
half cup shortening and enough water
to make a soft dough. Must be kept
cool while working.
APPLE PIE-Use Duchess apples
only. These require no navoring Of
spice whatever. though 1t may be
added IL desired. Use one cup sugar
to every six apples. Fill the crust
and bake.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
Minnesota's Champion Pie Maker
Tells How She Builds Her Pie
THE CHAMPION PIE MAKER,

WHERE SHE LIvES-2211 Oliver avenue. n. Minneapolis.
WHAT SHE HAS DONE-Captured the majority of the first IN
miunns for pics a the Minnesota state fair for five years. Before that
she took pie premiums in Wisconsin and South Dakota.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
Lamb Ttmbales.

Six cups of finely chopped cooked
lamb. left from Wednesday,; 2 cups of
fresh bread boiled in 1 cups of milk:
yolks OF 1 eggs. 2 teaspoonfuls Of salt.
whites Of I eggs. Bake in creased
molds in a pan of boiling water o v
cred with a creased paper. Serve with
tomato salce.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-13
Cream Of Cheese Soup.

Put / quart of milk into a saucepan.
add x pound of grated cheese. salt.
pepper and red pepepr to taste. Rub
together 1 heaping tablespoonful of
butter with / heaping tablespoonful Of
-four; add it to the cheese mixture;
stir smooth and thick. Beat yolks Of
2 eggs with a little Of the soup mix
ture. then add rest Of soup. Serve
with crouton.