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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
TO KNOW THE FIGURE
Fortune Hunters Mother Was Not
Dealing In uneertaIntles, u
She Could Help II.

Miss Jeanette Glider, the brilliant
critic, toyed with a pink and gold
mustache cup Mt the mustache cup
tea concluding the Bad Taste exhsbi.
tion in New York.
The mustache cup" said Miss
Glider. holds It's own even better
than the hand.painted cuspidor. But.
after all. there Is spiritual as we'll as
material bad taste. and n spiritual
bad taste exhibition is now In order.
In the forefront OF 1t Id put the
fortune hunter Not all our fortune
hunters come from across the water.
I heard of one the other day who be-
longs to the oldest family in Amer.
lea.
"Bu! his family is very poor. and
SO he and his mother have decided
that he must marry for money. They
were discussing recently. the pair OF
them. a western girl.
Her fortune Is large but vague.
said the mother. BESIDES, she II
gauche. Her feet are broad and Hat
She has gold front tooth. HeI
French IL execrable. She
"'Oh. I could make something out
OF her. the young fortune hunter as
serted confidently.
Yes, but how much-that's th'
question. said his mother"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Rice Croouettea.

II you try this recipe you will pro
nounce It very satisfying. especially
at this time. when the price OF meat
is SO high. When boiled rice is served
be sure not to cook It too much. OF this
take two cupfuls and put It on the
fire In a double boiler. add to It one
gill OF milk, salt and pepper to taste.
one teaspoonful OF onion juice. four
CRATES Of nutmeg. the grated rind and
Juice Of half a lemon. one tablespoon
full OF grated cheese. and the same Of
chopped parsley. Boil three-quarters
Of an hour. then stir In the beaten
yolk OF one egg. Turn out on fat
dish to cool. When ccid enough to
handle easily form into croQuettes
dip into beaten egg. then in fine bread
crumbs. Fry In deep boiling fat
Serve very hot, with or without tomato
sauce.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Valuable Information.

A happy couple we're on their way
to Scotland. They had to change
trains at Carlisle. and an oblising por.
ter, while struggling with the lug.
gage, noticed that the young lady's
hair was dotted with rice. He ap.
preached the young man and. pulling
a folded paper fromm his pocket, said. {.
"A present for you, sir. with the
company's compliments.
Indeed" said the traveller: what Is
m7
"A railway map, SIR"
"Oh. thank you. but what are these
marks in blue pencil?'
That's the beauty Of II. sir; those
marks show just where the tunnels are
and their length. Tit-Bits.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
That Scrap OF Cheese.

Whether II be cream cheese. the
snappy variety. RoQuefort or any Other
variety. do not throw It away! Mash
II with a fork and add II to that little
bit OF French dressing left from last
nights salad course. Add also gen
erous dash Of paprika. and II this doer
not make a sufficient quantity. add cat
sup. II sounds like an awful mess,
but really is most delicious II added 70
the ordinary chopped cabbage and eel
cry, a spoonful Of which placed on Q
crisp lettuce leaf. TO which Is added .
slice Of tomato. makes an attractive
and appetiIing salad,
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Too Late.

On an Atlantic City pier. gazing
sadly out over the blue water, a vet.
eran OF the Civil war talked about
the late General Sickles.
"A good man." he said. "a brave
man. but a most theatrical one. In
the black tragedy OF his youth. he was
kind to his wife. but something
marred. something vitiated his kind
ness-I think II was theatricalism--
and the poor young woman died two
years after he took her back.
Once. at an army reunion. ! heard
Sickles rebuke man who was run
ming down wives and marriages.
Sickles said with queer smile, a
significant smile, perhaps:
"'Ah. jim, the trouble with the
average married man Is that he
doesn't know what a jewel his wife ia
till he comes to put her In casket.' %
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

well, and now have two fine baby
girls. I cannot praise Lydia e. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound too highly
for what It has done for me. I always
speak word In favor Of your medicine
to other women who suffer when have
an opportunity. - Mrv. H. T. Wins,
l225 Freemont Ave-, Kansas City, No.
Read w hat Another Wosnsu ssyss
Cumming, Ga--"I tell some suffer.
Ing woman every day Of Lydia q. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and what n
has done for me. I could not eat or
sleep, had . bed stomach and was N
misery all the time. could not Do ny
housework or walk any distance without
suffering great pain. I tried deetoes'
medicines and different patsat msdl.
cines but failed 10 get relief. ny hus-
band brought home yousvsgstabls Cem.
pound and In two weeks couId ct any.
thing, could sleep IKE healthy bohy,
and walk long distance without feellne
tired. ! can highly rscommsaA yuur
Vegetable Compound 10 Wumsa WHO
suffer - did, and you are at liberty -
use this letter. "-Mrs. CnAnlsD HAo.
LEY. r. 8. Cumming, Ga
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
RECOGNIZED WORK OF ARTIST
Negro Quick to Hand Out What
Might Be Called important Piece
Of Misinfornstion.

Charles II. Knight. the artist. whose
reproductions Of dinosaurs and crea-
lures Of long ago are known the world
over, prefers. however. to be known
as a painter and sculptor Of modern
animals. He has worked from the liv.
ing model as much as possible. and
this has taken him to the zoos In
many cities. He was telling his ex-
periences at the ZOO In Washington.
"One afternoon an important look
ing negro came alor& with his best
girl" he said. They stopped for a
minute ard looked at the sketch !
was making OF deer.
Yer know what he am doin'. don't
yer?" asked the negro Of his com
panion.
"'Mebbe' answered the woman.
Does yoh?'
Shoh. He's making landscape
oh one er dem habitats Dere's moh
habitats in dis ZOO than anywhere
else In der United States.'"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
ADVICE FOR SALAD MAKERS
hints From France. Where its Prspa.
ration 10 IN Ar, viii Be Found
Of Much Value.

There 10 an art In preparing salad.
A French chef accuses Americs rs Of
Ignorance concerning It.
He says the leaves are seldom
treated properly before being put In
the bowl. He advises the following:
Salad leaves should be inspected
carefully with each faded or bruised
spot removed.
They should be washed In four wa.
ters to insure perfect cleanliness.
Then all should be placed In per
fectly clean cloth.
Gather this cloth by the four cor
ners and shake It until no water
sprays from the leaves.
Put them In cool place until 1t ~
time to serve the salad
Then remove the leaves from the
cloth and dry each one carefully.
Tear the big leaves with your I'm
gers.
Put the crisp white little leaves In
bowl which has been rubbed with
garlic.
Then place the shredded large
leaves upon them.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Use two tablespoonfuls OF oil. and
then pour little vinegar upon the
oil. as It mixes better this way.
Twist and turn the lettuce until
they are all covered with dressing.
No mustard should be used on q
delicate green salad.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Lacking In Seif.Assertion.

Abner Appledry-Jay Green amt
got no more pride and independence
about him than a rabbit.
Ashton Allred-Say, he amt?
Abner Appledry- Nah! Whenever
he takes a ride on the cars he never
stamps up and down the aisles nor
stands out on the back platform. to
show everybody that he knows his
rights, but just sits still in his seat
like he was In church!--Puck.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Surprised.

THAT ball game was most interest
ing" said the man from abroad.
What feature OF the occasion i'm
pressed you most?"
The crowd. ! don't recall having
seen such large assemblage Of peo-
pie with nobody dancing the tango"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Modern Rualneaa Man.

How was the game. Plimson?"
asked Withersly.
Don't ask me-" growled Plimson.
Just as was starting for the park q
man came I'm and insisted on talking
business to me the whole afternoon. y
That's tough. He took up your
time and you got nothing"
"Oh, l made $1,000. confound the
luck"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

II have come to ask for the hand
young man.
Have chair" said her father
kindly. Il presume you have made an
estimate of what II will cost to keep
my daughter in the style to which she
has been accustomed"
Il have. sir"
And your fgures?"
Ten thousand dollars a year
I'm sorry. my boy" said the older
man. but I cannot AFFORD to throw
away $4,000 a year. Another suitor
has figured he can do II for $1,000"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Waehln0ton PIE.

Take one cup Of sugar, one-half cup
of sweet milk. one egg one and one
half cups Of -four, one-fourth cup o
shortening, two teaspoonfuls OF bak
Ing povder and lemon extract.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
kAen Il In Your Stable.

For external use on horses nothing
that we know Of equals Hanford's Bal.
sam. Many trainers use II az q leg
wash because It keeps the skin In hne
condition and should cure lameness.
Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
vvnsssvss You Nssd . 0sssrsi Toass
Take DRIVES

Tts Old Standard Groves Tastelss
ekili roaic l. equally valuable - .
Ss~csrsi Tonic because Il contains the
vii known tonic properties Of QUlNiNR
ssS IRON. II acts oA the Liver. Drives
IN HsIsria. Enietss he Blood and
Sslids sp sis wheis $ 1ssA 80 esas
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

Hanfords Balsam Of Myrrh 10 itself
an antiseptic and the use Of any other
remedy before applying II 10 unnsces.
sary. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
No Wonder.

Il used to go to the theater Just as
a tired business man would"
why did you give II up?'
Il found that II was the plays that
were making me tired"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
MRS. WINN'S
ADVICE TO WOMEN
Kansas City, Mo. 1.-THE doctors eoId
me would never be . mother. Every

m onth We patno
were 20 bed that I
could not bear NY
weight on one foot
I began taking II.
dia E. Pinkh . me
Vegetable Com
pound and he'd not
finished the first bot
tie " b en- I felt
greatly relieved and
I took II until it
-. a<1~ snA ~rsss><1 ~mS0
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

Some men use kindness-if they
cant find club.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

II IL better TO be honest than rich,
but there's no reason why man
can't be both.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

No. Maudie. dear; a fellow doesn'
have to indulge In iced drinks TO ge
q skate on.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
our figures ?"

For fresh cuts apply Hanford's Bal.
sam. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Not lltarapv.

jail visitor-You say that love for
books brought you here. my man?
Prisoner-Yes. mum. pocket books.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
We'll Kept

Il wonder how II 10 that Goodfellow
keeps his friends SO long?"
He doesn't wear them out"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

II you wish beautiful. clear. white
clothes. use Red CroAs Rell Rlue. At al
good grocers. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

When you buy ham. and II 10 hard
and salty. try soaking It sliced 10
milk overnight.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

For proud flesh use Hanford's Bal.
sam of Myrrh. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

Even In warm weather some people
will put hot dressing on salad.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

try Anrinc Eye Kennedy TOT. ned, veal Waiery
lust Eys Comiort Wnte for BOOK OF the Eye
~ man Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

Red Cross Ball Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

For gals use Hanfords Balsau
Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

The horseman wants . check rein,
but the baseball fan prefers . rain
check.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Oaly on ..BROMO OUININn,

To Get the genuine. cell Tor suii sams. LAxA.
TIVE BROMO ouiNlNB. Lesk fss sisassurs Of
3. ". GROVE. Cusss co,A 10 0ss Das. ssops
eoush I'D hsadsehs. snd vegts e9 eol1. sSs.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

A teaspoonful Of castor oil poured
n the roots of dying palm. or . for
Iorn asparagus fern. will make II grow
like magic.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
RIaht and Left hands.

II our right hand Is not to know
what our left does. II must not be be-
cause II would be ashamed II II did
Ruskin.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

LIABLE EYE WATER. bSnt hun. Adv
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

when bacon 10 good and swsst the
lean 10 arm and bright aAd W fat
cutie vhita
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

"Was the rumor confirmed
mo. A careful investigation OF the
report proved II to be confirmed
rumOr."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

One profession at which II is abso'
lutely necessary TO begin at the foo'
A that Of the ,chiropodist.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

How To Give Qulalse To Chlldrsa
tRBRlL!Na !: the trsds-msrh naas sivss 70 N
ast 10 tahs and dose not disturb The stomach
Chlldsss take u and esvss know \ ls ouinins.
Also especially adsptsa 20 sduiss vho cannot
cause nssvousnsss nos sinsing 10 Shs hssd. Try
h Tie asst tine zoo neea Quinine ecs any pur.
pose. Ash eos e-osscs evioiual package. Tho
ssns pnbRlLINs is bsews 70 6ettls. as esass.
You never can tell. Many . bare
faced Me 10 told By . man with whis-
kOrs.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24

Cysss OlA yesss, 0thsf Remedies Wont csa
The werss esses. no matter Of how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful old sehsbis Dr.
Postss's Antissptie Healing OIL rshsves
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-06-24
Lacks Glitter.

Consistency is a jewel"
That's all righ'. but you cant work
II off on the girl instead of a diamond
ring"
Williams news., 1914-08-27
NEW EXPERIENCE FOR BARBEF
First Time He Had Shaved Man Whose Face Had an Equal
 Growth of Hair.

Capt. w. V. Lucas, who was an off, cer in the Fourteenth Iowa regiment, tells an amusing story of an incident that occurred during General Prices raid into Missouri in the last year of the Civil war. The story appears in Pilot Knob" by Messrs. c. A. Peter son and J. M. Hanson.
 "On arriving at Pilot Knob the aft ernoon before the engagement of the Twenty-seventh, went into barber shop to be shaved. Suddenly, when the barber had shaved only one-half of my face, the long roll was beaten. left my chair instantly, and reached my company, half block away, with one side of my face. shaved smooth, whereas the other displayed a two weeks growth of beard. I did not complete the shave until six days afterward, when a colored barber did the job at Rollo, 75 miles away. While working the dirt and sand out of the long side,' the fellows curiosity WIS excited, until he could no longer refrain from comments.
 nevah see a face befo', sah, said he, dat one side was richer dan de odder; but yo's is, suah!'
 My explanation seemed to afford him great relief."-Youth's Compan- ion.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Wilson's VindicatIon.

President Wilson has had a heavy load to carry in the last few months. The domestic problems confronting the administration would, of them selves, have been sufficiently difficult. He has had in addition the burden of the distressing situation in Mexico.
 He has been swamped with advice from persons familiar and unfamiliar with the conditions. By one group he has been urged to recognize Huerta. By another to intervene and establish an American protectorate. Through all the conflict of opinion and the storm of criticism he has kept his head and steadily adhered to the policy laid down months ago.
 The Star recalls with satisfaction that last December 1t expressed conf. dence in the presidents purposes and ability regarding the Mexican situa- ton, and urged that his policy be up held by the nation without regard to party lines.
 MT. Wilson's wisdom and his self, reliance have amply vindicated the views then expressed.-Kansas City Star.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
False Alarm.

Truth came up out of her well one day with so merciless a look in her eye that disqufeting rumors sprang into circulation. Was she about to take over the dominion of the world ?
 A group of gentlemen made haste to hustle up. Ma am! Ma'am!" they protested breathlessly.
 Well, who are your" demanded Truth, with ominous coldness.
 Publishers, 1T you please, ma'am. Er-the advance notices of our books, you know-er-er. In short, ma'am, we need the money!" stammered the gentlemen, in much confusion.
 It was impossible not to feel a cer- tain compassion for them Well, we'll see what can be done," said Truth, not unkindly.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Macadamized Road In West Virginia.

Macadamized Road In West Virginia exceptional features as to topography, character of road materials, methods of construction and maintenance, ad- ministrative organization, methods of road financing, and traffic conditions. From these lists 100 counties will be selected, and in these counties the division of road economics will make intensive studies.
 This investigation is prompted by the fact that there is at present very little knowledge as to the most ef- fecttve and economical methods by which county can develop it's roads. At present the methods of financing local road improvements vary from calling on farmers for certain num- Der of days labor in lieu of a road tax. construction, to bond issues or main- tenance of roads from dramshop license funds.
 The department will study all of these systems with the view to deter mining what system or combination of systems works best in actual prac-
 
 tise.
 There Is, moreover, at present no standard system of keeping accounts for road building and maintenance, and as a result, while some counties know to a penny the purpose for which money was spent, others have no definite check or reporting system. Among various counties with the same conditions cost for excavation or other labor Is anything but uniform, and many counties, because of the ab- sence of definite knowledge, fail to use local and cheap materials, and construct roads which are unnecessar- fly expensive for their purpose, or which will wear out before the bond Issues are redeemed. The investiga- tion will include a careful study of the use of convict labor in road con- struction.
 In connection with the scientific study the departments highway en- gineers will advise freely with local officials as to improvements, and thus give each county visited the advantage of direct cooperation, engineering su- pervision, and assistance.
 These investigations, it Is believed, will yield important economic data bearing especially on the benefits and burdens of road improvement and showing the extent to which financial outlay under given typical conditions is justifiable.
 The heads of state highway depart ments are manifesting great interest and are cooperating cordially in this work. These data when obtained will be published and thus made accessible | to all county and state road officials
Williams news., 1914-08-27
PROVES LAWS VALUE.
All Sections Benefit Under Bank
 ing and Currency Law.
Money Received for the Huge Crops to Be Garnered Will Stay Where 1t Has Been Earned and De-
 velop Country.

The United States will contribute more than 5,OOO,O0O,OO0 bushels of grain to the worlds food supply this year. The major part-two. thirds or three-quarters of the whole of this vast yield comes from the West. Under the new banking and currency system, money paid for this huge crop will stay in the West to be used in actual development, in stead of being forwarded to New York to help the stock gambling op- erations of Wall street
 Under the old plan of concentrated reserves, money paid for a western crop gravitated into three great cities, mostly to New York There, it was placed out on call loans, and used to mark stocks up and down at the pleasure of captains of finance. Vest ern builders could not get western capital to finance a western enter prise without buying the O. K. of some investment banker with Wall street connections.
 When the new plan is in complete operation, the reserve money of any district will stay right in that dis trict. Western crop money will be available for western development in the West. It will be on hand to build new silos, new railroad equipment, new machinery of all sorts-and this without paying tribute to the money lords of New York
 It is this fact which makes the new banking and currency law admittedly the greatest piece of constructive re- form the country has known in gen. eration; and it is this fact which gives added significance to the huge crops of the present season. When money stays where it is earned, prosperity is on a sound foundation
Williams news., 1914-08-27

A very wide molre ribbon in nattier blue is sewed about the brim edge, and at the crown line. From there it Is brought over the bandeau and turned under the edge. The fitness is disposed of by gathering the ribbon in at the crown line and at the edge It disposes itself in scant irregular folds when sewed down to the hat. After the ribbon is placed, band of leghorn Cor other braid) Is sewed about the edge of the underbrim, form ing border to- the facing.
 The top of the hat Is covered with wide chantilly lace in cream white, which extends from the center crown to the edge of the brim
 A sash of ribbon with a cluster of small chrysanthemums make the pret- uest of trimmings for the top of the hat. The upward curve of the brim at the left forms the natural resting place for a full bow of ribbon with ends hanging over the hair.
 For youthful face hat of this kind forms bewitching background
 JULIA eoTToMLEY.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Cultured Tramp,

There came to the kitchen door of a certain household in Philadelphia a ragged hobo, who took his stand against the doorjamb and gazed long ingly at food displayed on the kitchen table.
 lady of the house. Are you equal to the task of saving and splitting half a cord of wood?'
 Equal to it, madam" said the tramp. with courtly bow. "The ex- pression is inadequate am superior to it''
 And he went away.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Better Conditions Sure.

Business is dull in Canada, duller than it is here, and yet there is a high tariff there. In Europe there is business stagnation everywhere. In our own case we have an added dis turbance because of an unquiet, per plexing neighbor whose condition dis tracts attention from our own affairs There is also the failure from our old regime which breeds caution in be- ginning the new But we have on the other hand the certainty of bumper crops, and hence a certainty of hattar y.onditinns-
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Express

A German princeling went to pay a visit of ceremony to a small but an cient and honorable city situated upon a branch line of railway. His serene highness had just stepped from his private car upon the bunting-decked station platform. Greetings had been exchanged with the local receiving party.
 And what" said the prince to the burgomaster, "are those children do- ing there on the tracks?"
 Serene highness," replied the bur gomaster. lowing low, those are the young maidens of the city who ran before and scattered flowers in front of the locomotive of your highnesses train."