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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
GOOD TO REMEMB BER
HOUSEHOLD HINTS THAT WILL
BE FOUND OF VALUE.
Easy and Effective Method of Polish
Ing Floors-Removing Smoke
Marks From ceillnes-To
Marble Freshness.

When Polishing Floors.-Make a
thick pad of felt or velvet and fasten
it over an old worn-out and hairless
broom. This makes an excellent
polisher and saves the trouble of
kneeling on the floor.
To Remove Smoke Marks From
Ceilings.-Mix thick paste of starch
and water, and with a clean flannel
spread 1t over the mark. Allow to
get thoroughly dry, then brush off
with soft brush and the marks will
have disappeared.
When Cleaning Mirrors and Win
dows.-Sprinkle few drops of metal
polish upon cloth and rub over the
glass. Leave to dry, then polish with
a clean cloth. This is the quickest
and easiest way to clean them.
Before Sweeping the Carpets.-Take
an old round tin, pierce holes in the
bottom, and fill with common salt.
Sprinkle this over the carpet 1t pre-
vents the dust from rising, brightens
the colors, and prevents moths.
To Clean Marble,--Rub with a slice
of lemon dipped in salt. Leave for
an hour, then wash off. All stains
will be removed and a nice gloss Sc
cured.
To Clean Varnish and Paint-Rub
with cloth dipped in weak solution
of vinegar and warm water. Polish
with wash leather.
To Clean Gilt Picture Frames.-Put
gill of vinegar into a pint of soft
cold water. Remove all dust from the
frames, dip a large camers hair brush
in the mixture, squeeze it partly dry,
then brush the gilt, doing small por-
ton at a time.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
This Hen Lays Flat Eggs.

If In the days of Columbus all the
eggs had been like those laid by
one of six Black Minorcas owned by
Hugh ]. Lettimore of Al Clinton
street, Newtown, N. j., the great dis
coverer would never have been able
to do that famous egg trick.
And the reason Is that one of Let.
timore's six Minorcas lays an egg
that is perfectly fat at one end and
may easily be set upright. Except
for this the egg is like any other bit
of hen fruit.
But which one of the sextet con.
tributes the fat-ended egg is a mys.
terry. The first egg was found a week
ago. Lettimore, who says no one has
access to the coop except himself,
has watched very closely to see
which of the hens produces the freak,
but his vigil is in vain. Even using
a trap nest has failed, as the hen
makes her nest after the manner of
the ostrich The freak is attracting
much attention from the poultrymer
of Newtown.-New York World.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Maple Ice Cream.

This is not an inexpensive cream
because there will be needed the yolks
of five eggs, two cups each of cream
and maple sirup. Heat the sirup and
pour over the yolks Of the eggs that
have been beaten until light colored.
Stir constantly while mixing the sirup
and eggs, then cook until thick like
a custard. Cool in a bowl stirring
now and then. Add a teaspoon of
vanilla favoring and two cups of
cream. Freeze, using three parts ice
to one of salt.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
GOOD METHOD OF STARCHING
Way of Doing This Important Part
of Their Work.

When boiled starch is used, it
should always be first mixed with a
little cold water until it is smooth, and
then gradually mixed with boiling wa
ter and cooked. Some housewives add
kerosene, some little sugar. and
some butter, to insure brilliancy and
smoothness of finish. Whatever is
added should be thoroughly added with
the starch.
Many persons find it easier to use
always the kind of starch which does
not require cooking. This starch is
mixed with a little cold water. then
with boiling water until 1t becomes
clear. 1t is then ready for use. The
articles for starching are immersed in
the starch and wrung as dry as pos
sible, then thoroughly dried, sprinkled
and ironed
The finer the articles to be starched,
the more care should be taken In get
ting the starch of just the right thick
ness and texture and in drying the
articles thoroughly before they are
sprinkled for ironing.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
IMPORTANT PART OF LUNCH
Sandwiches, Properly Protected, May
Be Kept Appetizing for Almost
Indefinite Period.

If sandwiches are not to be used for
some time after they are made they
can be wrapped in waxed paper and
put in tin bread or cage box. Some
persons wrap them in a slightly damp
cloth and keep them In the ice box.
When sandwiches are carried for a
picnic lunch they sometimes taste Of
the box they are carried in. and II
they are wrapped in waxed paper they
carry better in a wicker basket
through which the air circulates.
Fruit sandwiches are more gener-
ally used than they used to be, and
are so delicious that they ought to
form a part of every sandwich repast
They satisfy a natural craving for
sweets, and are more wholesome and
more easily made than cakes or can
dies.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
HLest We Eornet.p y

That all nations are not ungrateful
is shown by the annual ceremony per-
formed in France by our American
ambassador. Every year, usually in
the presence of the many American
tourists then In the city, he places a
fresh flag upon the grave of Marquis
de La Fayette, in an isolated convent
cemetery In Paris. Although 1t is now
nearly $50 years since the gallant gen
,eral came to the aid of our struggling
colonies. his memory is still green in
the hearts Of our grateful countrymen.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06

He grimly told himself that now he
could really put his mind on his bust.
ness. But life felt empty and forlorn
enough.
The next morning he was called to
the telephone-by Roses mother.
Were at the town house." she said
quietly. Rose wants you to come
out right away"
Il can't" he answered, for he
thought he could not bear the torture
of seeing her.
"You'll-have to, Frederic, am
afraid" she replied, and hung up with
out further parley.
He seized his hat and took the first
car out to Carey place. Her mother
let him into the stuffy house.
You'll find Rose in the library" +"
she said a bit stiffly.
Wondering, still angry, but eager,
the young man went down the hall
and opened the library door. Rose,
tanned, lovely in her white dress, held
moment to resist and then took them
both in his. But he held her off at
arms length and searched her face.
Tears filled her eyes.
"Oh, Freddie" she said, "You-I-I
want your little ring l want to
keep it-always."
And me, too?" he asked a bit grim.
ly. DO you know yet whether you
want me for keeps?"
She laughed a little laugh through
her tears and came close to lay her
head against his sleeve while she held
to him with her brown, strong little
hands.
YES" she answered. 81 know
didn't want anyone but you the min
ute l saw l might-lose you. l guess
I've been pretty bad! But you're
good enough-for both of us, aren't
you"
Frederic Knowlton gave her little
shake. She was always an utter de.
light to his heart.
Copyright, 1913, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
To Make Handkerchlefs.

Elaborate as well as simple hand
kerchiefs may be made from scraps Of
lawn, lace and beading. Roll the
edges instead of hemming, which is
done by slightly moistening the
thumb and finger and rolling as tight
as possible. Be careful not to stretch
the goods. The more sheer the mate
rial the easier 1t is to do this roll
ing. 1t is not necessary to have each
row Of insertion or lace of the same
kind. The effect is prettier where
different kinds are used,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
chIffonade Salad.

Any of the vegetables In season,
such as lettuce, romaine, tomato,
beets, celery, etc. may be used as the
basis of this salad. The name comes
from the dressing which is made as
follows: Take one hard boiled egg
and mash it as fiuely as possible with
fork, add two pinches of paprikil.
pinch of salt. half a teaspoonful of
French mustard, a teaspoonful OF
hashed chives, two tablespoonfuls OF
oil, and three tablespoonfuls Of vine.
gar, Add this to the salad miV h
Wen, and serve.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
SAVING STEPS MEANS MUCH
Big Thing to Minimize Amount Of
Work That Is Necessary to Be
Done.

We might say that motion study
is a developed analysis of our old
foe, "step-taking" Wasted steps are
the chief cause of the fatigue Of the
housewife. Besides the chief remedy
of better arrangement we have step
savers like the kitchen cabinet, the
dish cart, revolving Lazy Susan"
trays for the dining-room table, and
other devices.
Chief among our list of labor-savers
is a washing machine, which, after an
extensive national investigation, was
classed so per cent. high as a labor
saver. The vacuum, or suction
sweeper mangles, meat choppers,
bread-mixers, silver cleaning pan and
many others have done much to abol-
ish the drudgery of .housework.
Fuel seems to be the largest item
Of expense in running the kitchen.
Any Device then, which will save fuel
should be considered seriously by the
economical housewife. The fireless
cooker the three-decked steamer, or
cooker, tea-kettles with 'insets" 80
that food may be cooked while the
tea kettle is used to heat water, lead
our list of fuel savers. Others are
the covered sad irons, the small
hooded covers or ovens for one hole
of a gas or gasoline stove and the
small portable oven, which saves u.s.
ing larger oven.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06

against the railway entering the vii.
lage. But he advanced no real reason
for his antagonism until the counsel
for the railroad asked him:
Mr.. Perkins. just what Is your OBJ
lection to our line?"
Then Perkins Strengthened up. He
looked defiantly at every one in the
room and said:
This is a small village We aint
got many folks here, If the trolley Is
brought here it will be easy to get
'out, and we might lose all the folks
we have That's my objection"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Spider Corncake,

One and one-quarters cups cornmeal,
two cups sour milk, one teaspoon soda,
one teaspoon salt, two eggs, two table
spoons butter, mix soda, salt and corn
meal, gradually add eggs well beaten
and milk. Heat frying pan. grease
sides and bottom of pan with butter.
turn in the mixture, place in middle
crate in hot oven and cook twenty
minutes. You can halve this.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Novel Pie.

To one tablespoon baking soda dis
solved in one cup boiling water add
one cup molasses. Put on to boil and
stir until light. Let stand while you
prepare breadcrumbs. Then take up
original mixture, add three cups -four,
one cup brown sugar, one-half cup
butter and rub. well together. Line
three pie plates with good pie crust,
pour in mixture and sprinkle bread,
crumbs on top.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Ginger Candy.

Dissolve one pound white sugar in
half pint water and boil until a thick
sirup. then add one teaspoon ground
ginger to little of the sirup and when
smooth stir 1t into TIE whole. Boil
until it threads, add the grated rind of
a lemon and boil again, stirring all the
time until the hard ball stage is
reached. Drop with a spoon in small
cakes on a buttered tin.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Boiled Rice.

After washing the rice put 1t over
the fire in plenty of actually boiling
salted water and let 1t boil fast for
IL minutes; then drain off all the wa
ter, place the saucepan containing the
rice in the oven with the door open
and let It steam for 10 minutes. or
until it is as tender as desired. Every
grain will be distinct and the rice free
from moisture.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
His Objection.

A trolley company was contem-
plating running its line so that it
would join a certain small town, at
the time practically removed from the
outer world, with growing city. In
the course of the hearings one farmer,
who was prominent in affairs in the
small town, argued persistently
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06

Why do all the mermaids in the sto.
ries sit on a rock combing their golden
hair?"
81 guess they are waiting there for
the marcel waves"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Unpleasant Result.

Nurse, is my temperature going
up?"
81 am sorry to say it is, sir"
80 am I, for so will my doctors
bill"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
On the Water WAGON.

why are you ordering starch wa,
ter?"
Because my wife is a temperance
worker, and my doctor ordered stiff
drink"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06

1t is probably the only place in the
world, outside of our country coun-
try, where Uncle Sam SO decorates
a grave.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Close Shave at That.

Bix-So you are now living in the
suburbs? Do you have to walk to the
train mornings?
Dix-No, run"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
Daily Thought.

Silence is a great peacemaker.-
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-06-06
FREDERIC KNOWLToN."

He savagely stamped and sealed the
letter and himself took it to tha Office
so that she would get it that night.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06
MANY ENJOY. MAY
FESTIVAL
TINCT SUCCESS.
Large Audience at Armory Pleased
With Choice Numbers on Program;
Good Sum Added to Treasury.

One of the most successful and
thoroughly enjoyed public entertain
ments given in Dallas for some time,
was the May Day Festival presented
at the armory on Thursday night,
May l, under the auspices Of the
Young Woman'S s section of the Dal-
las Woman's club. The program was
interesting and many Of the numbers
especially worthy of mention. Spec
ial notice should be given Mrs. HOl-
man, of Salem, violinist; Frank
Snyder and Miss Serr in vocal selec-
tions.
During the evening Mrs. Holman
appeared twice on the program and
each time she was greeted with en-
thusiastic applause and vigorously
encored. Her selections were hap
PLY made anf appealed to the audi
ence. 1t is not too much TO say that
she is one of the most accomplished
artists on the violin who has appear
ed in Dallas for many months. Her
tones are full and sweet and here
technique is faultless.
Frank Snyder whose voice has
been heard in Dallas on several re-
cent occasions, was at his best and
his selections pleased the audience
and won him merited applause.
Miss Serr also pleased her hearers.
In a beautiful mezzo-sQprano she
rendered two selections difficult of
execution and yet enthralling in their
effect. Her tones are full and pure
and every note was given with the
faultlessness that showed well
trained voice.
The work of the chorus was high
~ complimented and the various
folk dances brought forth generous
applause. Although it was declared
that the dancers would "respond to
no encores" the audience refused to
be satisfied with but one appearance
of the "Dutch dancers and vigor-
ously recalled them for a second ex-
hibition. Downey's splendid oFches-
ira rendered three very acceptable
selections during the evening and ad-
ded much To the program.
Financially the affair was a huge
success and $3.50 was the net result.
which will be used to furnish the
club kitchen at the library building
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06
MAY RESUME DRILLING
Operations at Whitaker Oil Well
Prospect to Be Again Started; to
Pull Six Inch Casing First Job.

With the receipt of the necessary
appliances, which are expected to-
night, operations at the Whiteaker
Oil well prospect southeast of the
city will probably begin this week,
according to the statement Of the
owners of the enterprise. The first
work will be the drawing of the six
inch easing and the clearing of the
bottom Of the hole of the accumulat-
ed mud and water The bottom of
the easing is badly bent caused by
the great pressure from the bottom.
and IL will be necessary to remove
this pipe and replace it with perfect
casing in order that the tools may
work properly The promoters ex-
press the greatest confidence in the
result of their present operations.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06
QUITS ALL RAILWAY SERVICE

After II years service as local
counsel for the Southern Pacific
company and affiliated companies,
Attorney Oscar Havter on May |.
severed his connection with the rail
roads and withdrew from all bust
ness of these companies in which he
has been engaged. including legal
work for the Salem, Falls CITY &
Western Railway company, the Port
land Eugene & Eastern Railway
company and the Independence &
Monmouth Railway company. For
many years before the Salem, Falls
City & Western line was taken over
by the Southern Pacific. he was gen
eral attorney for the former COM
pany. and last year conducted the nu-
merous condemnation suits incident
to the construction of the bridge
across the Willamette river and the
entrance Of the road into the city Of
Salem. Being generally known as
the railroad attorney some sur
prise was oceasioned by Mr.. Hay
ter's voluntary withdrawal. but on
being interviewed by an Observer
representative a. 20 the reason for
his action he tersely remarked:
o. Not a matter Of sentiment at all
7 couldn't afford 10 DO the work for
what the companies were willing 70
pay"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06
MAY OPEN THIRD SALOON

Although the Application was not
read. owing 10 some legal formality.
at the first meeting of the new eoun-
ell. % Is nevertheless a fact that
James Chitty Of Dallas. has made
an application for a retail liquor H.
cesSe and. IN the event that the same
is granted. will open a saloon IN the
building on Main street belonging 10
Dick Madison and now occupied BY
B. r. Watson a. a second hand
store. 10 j. understood that Chitty
has purchased his bar fixtures aud
is ready to open Immediately his u
eeuse is granted Mr. Watson j.
now disp0sing Of his stock prepara-
tory 10 vaeating the building by
Nav u.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06
FATE PURsUEs LAMB FAMILY
Andrew in Dallas Hospital When
Brother browns Near Molalla.

Andrew Lamb. whose home is at
Molalla but who had been working
for the past few months at Black
Rock. had been an inmate of the Dal-
las Hospital suffering with blood
poisoning in the foot. was released
Monday morning to permit him to
20 home. intelligence having been
received that his brother James
Bird Lamb. had been drowned IN the
river near that place at exactly the
same spot where another brother was
drowned 2S wears ago.
The body Of the elder Lamb was
found pinned under a wagon in the
Molalla river on Sunday. II j.
thought that he lost his life on Sat
urday. presumably when his team
ran away.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06

the city, and with all rights and
powers pertinent thereto, including
the right to use the streets and pub
lie ways for the purpose of laying
pipes and other necessary appurte-
nances. Such franchise shall be us
ed under such rules and regulations
and restrictions, including the rate
to be charged for such water, as the
council may from time to time pre-
scribe. "
This section has been overlooked
Continued on Page Four)
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06
STANDARD SCHOOLS INCREASE
Brush College Gains Coveted Points
and Joins Progressive Districts.

Brush College school in district
No. 81 has become standard accord
ing 90 Superintendent Seymour.
Miss Alameda Fuller j. principal
and Miss Helen Cook j. teacher. The
school board consists Of W. II Pei
ker. Ed Loose. r. J. Woelk and a.
r. Ewing. clerk The school census
is - and the valuation Of the dis
trict l. sl76.7j0. There is a special
levy Of two mills
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06

the names of those whom the coun-
ell knew to favor the work, would
very materially reduce the total
frontage on the remonstrance and
bring it below majority of even
the individual owners.
The names of the demonstrators
against the first permanent street
improvement of the city of Dallas
and the amount of their holdings ii
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06

'ay ietly, and without incident, ex-
are the applause from the crowd
packed the council chamber
= greeted each new official as he
rublsworn in, the newly elected
Hir and councilmen took their
lalle q in the council chamber last
following the final session of
Id council and the closing up of
usiness before it. After the new
iii had been sworn in by City
! llIo'tor Gregory Mayor VanOrsdel
Iol' his message. In addition to the
c-a7lage printed in another column,
" ided a few remarks in which he
red that he was in favor of hard
ice street improvement and that
do nothing to hinder the
IL. burt insisted that the water com
SUI be compelled to lay standard
ieds with lead joints and declared
'o9ould sign no warrant for hard
ice Improvement until this was
,lied with. He also wanted to
fly himself that there was money
7aSgh in the treasury to pay for all
st4t intersection paving. The may
d fnlarged upon the statements con-
" ed in his message regarding water
g.. and declared that a man who
been quietly investigating the
-titions stated that the owner of
Isl Dallas system had informed the
@a public service commission that
J,city owned the system but that he
.al leased it at a small rental and
'o5 everybody was satisfied with
rates.
Vffter the reading of his message
Mayor announced his committee
continents as above noted.
!: !. publications. for the position Of
lat policeman signed by R. A. Hen
- for city marshal by W. A. Hay
and for street commissioner by
F. Colson were laid over until the
Wy meeting and, in the meantime,
present officials will continue to
harge the duties as usual.
To Make Investigation.
41ayor VanOrsdel suggested to the
dnbers of the street committee
~ thorough investigation of the
iet work proposed and the condi-
is at the city rock crusher would
Aadvisable and promised to accom-
V them on such duties.
communication from the park
-rd recommending the expenditure
$3.50 in improvements at the park
read, and received the endorse
at Of the Mayor, but no action
is taken.
resolution for awarding the entire
K hauling contract for the output
d the city rock crushing plant for
-I3 to Adams and Martin, in ac-
idanee with their bid as submitted
1.-THE last meeting of the old cOun-
{ was read but was laid over for
ial action until the next meeting
1.-THE eouncil.
; An applieation for a saloon license
, ned BY JamCy Chitty and enclos-
check for $500. the amount of
Il annual license, was not read but
4 over for action on Monday
hit.
Following which the council ad-
uned until Monday night, May y.
Z Old Council Finishes.
'fhe contract made and entered in
I between the city of Dallas and
= Clark & Henery construction
snpany was read during the session
I the old council The contract pro
,les that the company shall begin
,rk within 80 days from the date
signing the contract and that the
,rk must be completed by August
A penalty Of S25 per day Is pro
ded as liquidated damages for
.ch and every day beyond the above
ife that the work remains unfinish-
l ait.,eRgh It Is provided that the
~ may extend the time upon prop
showing by the paving company
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-06
Mayor VanOrsdel Pledges
Administration TO Policy
of Progress in City Affairs
First Message Promises FuIment Of Prediction Assurances
of Taxpayers Ticket Quarterly Statement of City
Finances to be Published; Reduction
in Water and Light Rates
Advocated
s+**+*+*++**%* +**+**+*+***a
Principal Points in Message,


begun before any contracts are let
Statement of the cys finances be published three months
check finances
system of bookkeeping
reduction that Dal
higher water than other city in
+ the valley.
charged Oregon Power
+ !