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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Baked Apple Pattles.

Take from the bread dough, when
ready to mold into loaves, as much as
would make one small brick" loaf.
into 1t work one egg. beaten with two
tablespoonfuls of sugar, using spoon
full or 30 of -four If too sticky to ham
die, but only as much as is absolutely
necessary. Roll out on the Toured
board until half an inch thick, then
cut In circles with large cup or cut
ter. Have ready some thick apple
sauce which has been stewed with
raisins-a half cupful to the pint
until the latter are very tender. Wet
the edges OF circle, in the center, put
one or more spoonfuls of the sauce
cover with second circle and pinch
the edges firmly together. Place an
inch or more apart on creased pans
let stand until the dough begins to
rise, then brush the top OF each with
little beaten egg yolk and bake In Q
quick oven.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Mean Neiohbors.

Referring to domestic scraps, Con-
gressman Samuel M. Taylor of Arkan-
sas told Of the meanest neighbors that
ever lived, or, at least, that was the
opinion of Mrs. Smith, who lived next
door.
Smith was going downtown one
morning when he ran across a friend
and the conversation eventually
drifted to a new family that had
moved into the house adjoining the
formers.
Il am sorry they came there" said
Smith, referring to the new neighbors.
"They are simply driving my poor wife
crazy"
That's hard luck" commented the
friend, sympathetically. What do they
do-have a domestic scrap every
night?"
eyes," replied Smith, "but that isn't
exactly what's driving mother bug
house. You see they fight in some
foreign language and she can't under
stand word they say. ."-Philadelphia
Telegram.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
BeFEsekeper

Try lemon and salt for ink stains on
the fingers.
To give plaster casts an alabaster
effect dip them into strong solution
Of alum water.
Two tablespoonful OF granulated
sugar to one white Of egg will make
excellent meringues.
When the rug curls up 1t can be
made to lie fiat by making 1t very
damp on the under side.
Elasticity is restored to rubber by
soaking it In one part ammonia and
two parts clear water until the desired
results are obtained.
BY slipping stiff collars into glass
or tumbler after they are ironed and
allowing them to thoroughly dry they
can be made to keep their shape.
Ducks to be good must be young
and fat. The under bill II the duck Is
young will break easily. The breas'
should be plump and fat.
To make new potatoes scrape easily
and to prevent the fingers becoming
soiled while preparing, soak the pota
toes little while In water In which 9
small piece Of common soda has beer
dissolved.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Locomotive Engineer Has
Remarkable Experience

have been thinking that word from
me would benefit those who may be
suffering as was before began TAX
ing your Swamp-Root, the great kid
ney, liver and bladder remedy. ] am
a locomotive engineer, employed on
the Tyrone & Clearfield Branch Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Three years
ago was afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble so bad that was COM
PEELED to lay off duty from my engine
and was in the care of two doctors.
However their medicine did not bene-
fit me. One day, noticed your ad-
vertisement, to send name and ad-
dress for sample bottle Of Swamp
Root. At this time my trouble had
reached q serious stage. sent for
the sample bottle and In three days
received a small bottle of Swamp-Root
which / took according to directions,
and by the time / had taken the con-
tents, could pass water more freely
I was so pleased with my experiment
that / sent my wife to the drug store
of w. III. Milick. Phillipsburg, Pa, and
secured a one-dollar bottle ! contln-
ued taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root
until was entirely cured Now when
ever | feel any pain or soreness after
being exposed to bad weather or hard
work, take a dose or two Of Swamp
Root. cannot recommend this rem
edy too highly, especially to brother
engineers who are more or less trou-
bled with their kidneys (more than
any other class of men,
Yours truly,
r. J. VAN SCOYOC,
1905 Lincoln Ave-, Tyrone, Pa.
County Of Blair O..
State of Pennsylvania
Personally appeared before me, q
Notary Public, II. ]. VanScoyoc, who
being duly sworn, doth depose and
say that the foregoing statement Is
true. Sworn and subscribed to before
me this 18th day Of July, A. D., 1909
H. b. CALDEWOOD,
Notary Public.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Worth KNOWING.

To remove the fat from broth or
soup, says the New York Sun, it Is not
necessary to allow 1t to become cold
as is usually done. Instead place
fine wire sieve on ice, until it is thor
oughly cooled and pour the liquid
through this. II the liquid Is partially
cooled, the fat will solidify on the cold
wire and the broth will be ready for
Immediate use,
Buttering bread or cracker on which
cheese is to be toasted improves the
flavor.
BY first scalding the milk and set
ting it aside to cool. baked or boiled
custard will be perfectly smooth.
The yolk of an egg, If placed In a
cup and covered with little cold wa
ter will keep for couple of days. The
water can easily be poured of when
the yolk is used.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

General Leonard Wood, chief of
staff of the United States army, has
had many expressions Of admiration
voiced as to his personal appearance
It remained, however. for humble
maid servant to apotheosize his looks.
A young girl--who, knowing the
general, worships him as her hero
always keeps photograph of him in
uniform on her dressing table. One
day, entering her bedroom suddenly,
she chanced upon her newly acquired
maid. who stood agape, with cleaning
eyes. holding the photograph in her
hand.
Startled into speech, the servant
asked whats he, miss?"
Hes an officer, Norah." The young
mistress deemed that answer suffi'
Client.
Gee, MISS" was the breathless
comment, as the maid put down the
picture lingeringly, "but amt he the
sweet-lookin' cop!"-Neale's Monthly
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
GIVE "SYRUP OF FIGS"
TO coNsTiPATED CHILD
Delicious "Fruit Laxative" can't harm
tender little Stomach, liver
and bowels.

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, your little ones stomach, liver
and bowels need cleansing at once.
When peevish, cross, listless, doesn't
sleep, eat or act naturally, or is fever
ish, stomach sour, breath bad; has
sore throat, diarrhoea, full OF cold,
give teaspoonfgl of California
Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all
the foul. constipated waste, undigest-
ed food a11p sour bile gently moves
out of itS1ittle bowels without grip
ing, and you have a we'll, playful child
again. Ask your druggist for DO
cent bottle of California Syrup OF
Figs" which contains full directions
for babies, children of all ages and
for grown-ups.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
FIxINGs FOR THE cRoQUETTE
Eaa and crumb Combination the Best
Method of Making and Applying
Mixture.


Break an egg in plate, beat slight
ly with fork and add one tablespoon
full of water. Place a fork and table
spoon in this mixture.
Fill another plate with crumbs.
Roll the croquette in the crumbs,
place upon the fork and dip the egg
over 1t with the spoon, covering ev-
cry part.
Drain and slide from the fork back
Into the crumbs and give the f1nai
shaping, covering with the crumbs
before handling 1t.
Be careful not to get the fork ana
spoon into the crumbs.
A wire egg-whip used in place OF
the fork is convenient for large. SOFT
croquettes.
To Prepare Bread Crumbs.-Dry
pieces Of bread thoroughly in open air
or slow oven. Crumble fine-a roll
Ing pin may be used. or run through
q food grinder. The crumbs may be
sifted, the finer kept in one jar and
the coarser In another.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Foroot the Password.

An old cavalry horse was in the
shafts and the officer was In hurry,
Taking the reins from the driver, he
shouted "Charge!" and away the ami
NAL galloped, stopping dead when he
reached the barracks at the word
Haiti"
The next morning an Englishman
wanted to catch the boat from the
quay. and the driver said, Sure, your
honor, there amt no horse in ould
Ireland who can go so fast"
He cracked his whip and shouted,
"Chargel" and away the horse went
Nearing the quay. Pat yelled. Jump
Tor heavens sake. I've forgotten the
password! NEW York Globe,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

There u not medicine for any pur.
pose more carefully made than 8 S. s. It
represents the highest type of medicine.
Its medical properties are Just as essen
tiai to well balanced health. IL the blood
be sick, as are the nourishing elements OF
meats. grains. fats and sugars Of our daily
food. s. S. S. is prepared direct from
native botanical material Not 4 drop OF
drugs Is added. Not drop of minerals
is used This is one Of the most import
ant things to know and to remembea
when your blood needs attention
II Is the most effective, the purest, tfas
quickest and most reliable medicine
known for poisoned blood. rheumatism
catarrhal infection. malaria. skin disease.
old sores and all afflIctions that show In
the blood. skin, joints and muscles.
An interesting book on the blood Ii
mailed to those who write. Get bottle
OF S. s. s. today. Il Is the worlds great
est medicine Insist upon the dealer
handing YOU s. s. S. and don't let him
crate about something that he can't ad-
vertise an free from iodide ct potash ana
other destructive mineral drugs.
If you have trouble getting s. 8 8.
write TO TIE Swift Specific Co, ao6 Swim
Bldg. Atlanta, Ca, tur LIST az square deal
stores.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Notice to Farmers.

Parties who are using Alamo Gas En-
oines in Oregon, Washington and Idaho
are hereby advised that The Western
Farquh0r Machinery Co., of Portland,
Oregon, are the exclusive distributors
of Alamo Engines, and carry complete
line Of extras and repairs for Alamo
Engines in stock.
Write US direct and save time and
money. We ship the same day by Par
eel Post. Special prices and easy terms
to you direct.
If your dealer does not handle Alamo
Engines, write US for catalog and prices.
We sell Traction Engines, Threshing
Machines, Saw Mill Machinery and Ir-
rigation Plants.
Write us stating what you need. and
we will mail catalog free.
The Western Farquhar Machinery Co.
3O8.to 314 East Salmon St.,
Portland, Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

The younger man had been COM
planning that he could not get his wife
to mend his clothes.
II asked her to sew button on this
vest last night and she hasn't touched
it." he said. At this the older man as
sumed the air Of a patriarch.
"Never ask woman to mend any
thing" he said. "You haven't been
married very long, and think ! can
give you some serviceable suggestions.
When want a shirt mended take 1t
to my wife and flourish 1t around a
little and say, Where's that rag bagP
"'What do you want Of the rag bagY
asks the wife. Her suspicious are
aroused at once.
"T want to throw this shirt away.
It's worn out | say, with few more
flourishes.
"Let me see that shirt, my wife
says then. Now, John, hand 1t to me
at once
"of course pass 1t over and she ex'
amines It,
"Why 1t only needs'--And then
she mends t.'-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRuFF
Girls! Try It! Hair gets soft, fluffy
and beautifuI--Get 25 cent
bottle of Danderine.

If you care for heavy hair that glis-
tens with beauty and is radiant with
life; has an incompatible softness and
is fluffy and lustrous, try Danderine.
Just one application doubles the
beauty of your hair, besides 1t imme-
diately dissolves every particle OF
dandruff You can not have nice
heavy, healthy hair IL you have
dandruff. This destructive scurf robs
the hair of it's lustre, its strength and
its very life, and if not overcome 1t
produces feverishness and itching OF
the scalp; the hair roots famish. loos'
en- and die; then the hair falls out
fast. Surely get "a 25-cent bottle oi
Knowlton's Danderine from any drug
store and Just try 1t.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
10 CENT "cAscARETs"
If BILIOUS OR CoS-ivE
Fer Sick Headache, Sour Stomach
Sluggish Liver and Rowels--They
work while you sleep.

Furred Tongue. Bad Taste. Indiges,
ton. Sallow Skin and Miserable Head
aches come from torpid liver and
clogged bowels. which cause your
stomach to become filled with undi,
gested food. which sours and ferments
like garbage in swill barrel. That's
the first step to untold misery--indi.
gestion, foul gases. bad breath. yellow
skin, mental fears, everything that Is
horrible and nauseating, A Cascaret
tonight will give your constipated
bowels a thorough cleansing and
straighten you out BY morning. They
work while you sleep--a lo-eent box
from your druggist viii keep YOU feel.
ing good for months.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
The price o. ) Distinction.

"Now sir" said the persuasive
philanthropist, I'VE want you to be
the chairman OF the big meeting which
we are to hold"
How much?' inquired Cassius Chex
YEARLY.
81 don't quite follow YOU"
"How much is the deficit that you
expect my subscription to meetr-
Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
A Martyr for His Country,

my grandfather amt got any arm.
COS he was In the war at Gettysburg"
boasted young woman Of years.
"My dad was in the war, too," said
another.
did he fight any battles. darling?"
asked an older person.
"Yes. Bull Run and Antietam, and
Chattanooga"
"And was he wounded?"
"No; but he had awful headaches
from the sound of the cannon!"-New
York Evening Post.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
SOUR, ACID sToMAcHs,
GASES OR INDIGESTION
Each "Pape's Diapepsin" DIsests 5000
grains food, ending all stomach
misery In five minutes.

Time it, In five minutes all stom-
ach distress will go. No indigestion,
heartburn, sourness or belcbing OF
gas, acid, or eructations of undigested
iood, no dizziness. bloating, foul
breath or headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed In regulating upset stomachs.
It is the surest, quickest stomach rem.
edy in the whole world and besides 1t
is harmless. Put an end to stomach
trouble forever by getting large
fifty-cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store. You realize in
tive minutes how needless 1t Is to suf-
fer from Indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder. It's the quickest,
surest and most harmless stomach
doctor in the world.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Supper Dish.

Cut a quarter of pound Of cheese
In thin slices, put in frying pan with
cupful of sweet milk. Add one
fourth of teaspoon of dry mustard.
pinch of salt and pepper and a piece
of butter the size Of an egg. Roll
half q dozen soda biscuits fine and
sprinkle in gradually. Turn at once
Into a warm dish. and serve imme-
iiately.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Why He Loved.

A woman prison missionary was in.
sistent that there was some good In
every one-even the worst Of the
prisoners. To prove 1t she sought out
the prison demon and found him fond
ly stroking'a a cat.
"A man who'll pet cat certainly
has love in his heart" she said to
herself, adding aloud:
do you love that cat?"
"You bet / do" replied the prisoner,
"He bit the warden this morning. -
Washington Times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Dried Apple Pie.

Stew dried apples soft In as little
water as possible: sweeten to taste
and add few strips Of orange peel
,r slice of lemon. favor with a very
little spice. Put all through a coarse
sieve. sweeten and season before put
ing In the pies, Stir In beaten egg.
Bake with two crusts. and heat be-
tore using.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Renamed hx tha lrI.h

When the duke OF Wellington waa
conducting the peninsular wars he had
with him several Irish regiments. One,
Of these stationed In Porto came to
ike the place SO much that the men
decided to make It immortal with
the O'Tooles and o'Haras. Hence
the town known to the Portuguese as
Porto has ever since been blasoned far
and wide to the rest OF the world as
oporto.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for
l8-page illustrated Eye Book Free. Write oil
about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise
as to the Proper Application Of the Murine
Eye Remedies In Your Special Case. Your
Druggist will tell you that Murine Relieves
Sore Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't
Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for Soc.
Try It In Your Eyes and In Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyeiids and Granulation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Green-Exed Monster

"Do you care for Browning" asked
the poetical man with the long hair
of the conspicuously dressed lady at
his right.
mot SO loud, please" whispered the
woman. "My husband has an awfully
jealous disposition"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Title TO Defend,

"What are you going to call the new
baby?"
REGINALD Claude" replied Mr.. Big
gins.
isn't Reginald Claude rather af-
fected name?"
eyes. / want him to grow up to be
a fighter, and l fancy that Reginald
Claude will start something every
time he goes to a new school. Wash
ington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Letter 20
DR.. Kilner & Co,
RiuQhaYntOIi. NY.

Prove What Swamp-Root VIII: Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. ", for a sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention this paper. Regular
tifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles
for sale at all drug stores.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Official figures. recently complied.
show that the United States broke all
records for mineral production last
year, the total value being more than
$2.072.66s.ooo.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
His Didn't stick.

Robert" asked the teacher, "did
you throw any of those paper wads
sticking on the Blackboard"
mo-" replied Robert. Mine didn't
stick."-Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

1.-THE Parents Rights League of
America" has been started in San
Francisco for the purpose of protect
ing the rights Of parents over children
and to counteract the "evil influence
of childless reformers.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
DISAGREED With Science.

Scientists say that 1t is much
easier to support weight than 1t is
to lift It.
Dix--I haven't found 1t SO. can
lift my wife quite easily.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Newfoundland is now regarded as
one of the most promising future
sources of supply Of petroleum within
the British empire. There are oil in
dications for 200 miles along the west
coast.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

An English engineer proposes to de-
fend his country in event of war by
suspending bombs from balloons,
which could be exploded from the
ground when approached by hostile
dirigible or aeroplane.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

The value OF gold produced in the
Gold Coast and Ashanti during 1912
was $2,045.465. the largest production
on record.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Mo Eear,

Doctor, | am afraid am losing my
mind"
swell, don't mention it and nobody
will notice the difference. Josh
Wink.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Experiments are under way in Ger
many with q view to utilizing the
papyrus and other reeds Of the Nile
marshes as fuel by drying them. re
ducing them to powder and forming
briQuettes.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
French Rice PUDDING.

To quarter pound OF rice. add one
tablespoon butter. half teaspoon
salt, one teacup sugar. grated rind OF
one lemon. half 9 pint OF milk and
,ne pint of water. Cook this slowly
In double boiler. When quite soft
remove from the fire and stir in two
we'll beaten eggs. Bake 20 minutes in
pudding dish. first sprinkling the
TOP with crumbs.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Laueiy submit. Why stand for IT. The
,nly reason why any store win try 70 sub
stitute something else for S. S. s. is the
hst for greater profit. s. s. S IS tie
rrsstest blood purifer known.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

"I am in great trouble, Nellie"
"Tell me, dearest, what it is-no
one has better right to share your
troubles than your fiancee."
II have just got married."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Can't Be Done.

Sillicus-What do you suppose Is
really meant by the luck Of fools?
Cynicus--I suppose the saying re-
fers to those who are lucky at love-
Philadelphia Record.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
Make Demand ForcibIe
Don't Be TrifIed With
Ask for 5. $. 8. and Don't Stand for The
''lust IS Good" Talk.

When man has the short change
game worked on him. he makes q noise
hat brings the Police. and yet that same
nan may walk into a store and have the
'Just as good game worked on him and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Constipation causes and seriously ag-
gravates many diseases. 1t is thor
aughly cured by DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
Tiny suQar-coated granules.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Radium ore has recently been found
in large quantities In the Ferghana
district of Russian Central Asia.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Artesian wells are gaining In favor
in London because of the expense at
tached to the "nicipal water service
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Five hundred and forty pounds of
blood pass through the heart In one
hour.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

The total amount Of money reposing
on the oceans bottom in the shape OF
submarine cables is $250,000, 900.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

The smoke nuisance costs the Amer
lean people nearly $50.00O,000 every
year.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

When a native of Ecuador wants
blanket he cut one from a demajague
tree.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

English engineers assert thai
enough coal to last the world 500 years
Is still available in Newcastle
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24

Labrador has an area OF 100000
square miles. but the population Is
only 1000.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-04-24
rha Burden of the Tlme,

Tho Burden Of the Time.
"Have any packages been brought
to the house, MAJ"
"Only the one your father brought
home last night"