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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
USING THE SEWING MACHINE
One Who Does Much Sewing Should
See That 1t Is Always in
Perfect Condition.

When much machine work has
be done, filling the shuttle is a con-
slant annoyance This can be part
~ obviated by threading the shuttle
with finer cotton than that used on
the needle. The sewing will be quite
as strong, and the shuttle will not
need refilling half so often as 1t
would if threaded with the same num-
Der of cotton as the needle, because
the spool will hold a great deal more
of the finer cotton
If you want your sewing machine
to do satisfactory work, remember
that it needs to be kept clean. After
every ten hours work it needs oil,
but all surplus oil must be carefully
wiped off afterwards Always work
it steadily, and never start or stop
with a jerk.
One dressmaker, whose machines
are noted amongst her sewing girls
for their smooth and easy running,
oils them once in every three times
with paraffin instead of the usual oil.
OF course she is careful that the ma
chimes are kept scrupulously clean. A
dirty machine can't be expected to do
good work.
When your machine is not in use.
see that the wheels are left so that
the oil holes are at the top of the
hub. This will save clearing away
the superfuous oil which trickles out
and causes the hub to catch the dust.
Before you begin to sew take an
odd piece of material and stitch back
wards and forwards before commenc-
ing ordinary work. If any oil works
up with the needle. as so frequently
happens after oiling or cleaning, it
will not spoil your material.
Treat a machine as a delicate in
strument, and keep it away from
draughts and damp.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
SHED THE BEST WAsHRooM
its Advantages Are Many, Where Such
an Apartment Is at the Command
of Housewife.

In case a woodshed is available,
with an old stove that can be used
there, these should be pressed into
service for washing during the winter
months The woodshed as a wash
room would necessitate a washday
which is mild and sunshiny, but there
is usually more than one such day in
each week; and when the health Of
the family is at stake the washing
can well be done on some other day
than Monday At best, the woodshed
would be cold, hence the worker would
need a piece of old carpet or linoleum
and warm bricks or a soapstone to
protect her feet while standing at the
tubs.
A small bench on rollers, made the
same height as the wash bench, will
enable the housewife to move the filled
tubs about without any lifting. Such
preparations on the day previous are
necessary in order to shorten the proc
esses on washday and hasten the dry
ing of clothes, for the earlier in the
day that some of the clothes can be
put on the line, the less need there will
be for the remainder to lie wet in the
house or to be dried there.
In case a shed is too cold for use in
all processes Of washing, it should be
used for those which send off much
steam, such as running clothes through
the washing machine. V ringer, wash
bench, boiler, basket and hamper
should be kept in this shed rather
than carried from the cellar and back,
or rather than keep doors open while
carrying them from the smokehouse
to Mushroom, as is sometimes done.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

over them despite the sincere friend.
Illness OF their greeting. Reynolds
spoke first.
Dick, he said, I'm mighty glad to
see you and you know it. But tell me
just one thing. You haven't come to
lecture. have your"
why" the other inquired with a
laugh, do you need it?'
4 might need IL. but don't want It,
and least Of all from you. Let's keep
off that stuff. will your"
Maybe. But you seem to be hunt
ing trouble. Wait till start some"
Reynolds poured out some of the
brandy that Frleda brought. Dick,
watching, saw that his hand shook
perceptibly Evidently there was
something more than the cold that
made the stimulant welcome
The old Bob of the bungalow days
who worked methodically and spoke
with quiet meaning was no more. Here
was a product of the game, or rather,
victim of ii. But man who had
lost $4,000 in a day, which was, per-
haps, his all. could not be expected to
walk tight rope. This Dick knew
and he felt the commiseration that he
longed TO express. But he bided his
time. Somehow he didn't feel much
more at his ease than Bob did
Where's Mrs. REYNOLDS" he asked.
DO YOU expect her homer"
Again Reynolds brows contracted.
but he forced a smile.
Mrs. Reynolds You're rather for
NAL aren't YOU? James gone to the
theater with the Brands and a party.
She won't be home till after midnight.
That reminds me-" he added. 81
haven't had any dinner. How about
your"
Il had a late luncheon" Dick re-
piled. Don't bother about me. If
you're going TO have something miSht
take bite. Something like one Of our
old time feeds, Bob"
His host pushed the button again.
Got anything TO eat in the house.
Frieda?"
certainly. sir. But we didn't hard
" expect you'd be home I'm afraid 1t
won't be much to offer-Mr. Dick"
Mr.. Dick doesn't want muS.
Frieda. and don't either. Just fix up
some coffee and somethingocold."
He turned and poured more brandy.
4 feel little nervous tonight.
Dick he said alphabetically. Sorry
you won't join me, but l wouldn't urge
4or the world"
They went into the dining room. The
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

Don't bring him in the first thing.
Let's haze a little talk just about our
selves Wait, haven't asked you what
you'd have"
Water for mine, Bob That's been
my program for year Nothing like
it,"
Reynolds pushed a button.
THE devil you say" he answered as
he turned to his friend. Il can't say
the same for myself like little bit
now and then, and It's cold out to-
night | feel chilled"
Bring somo brandy and ice water"
he ordered, as the maid entered. "And,
Frieda, bring large glass for Mr.
Meade"
Boo took out his cigarette case.
Sit down. Dick" he urged as he ten
dered the case you haven't cut
these out, too, have you?"
mo, not yet. I've tried cigars, but
it's no go. The little pills have their
charm, Bob, and they're one thing
place before dignity"
They lighted their cigarettes and
pulled for a moment in silence. Some
element Of restraint seemed to hover
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
(TO BE CONTINUED
VAST INDUSTRY IN URUGUAY
Millions of Pounds of Jerked Beef Are
Exported From South American
Country Annually.

Something over hundred years ago
the hacendados (ranchmen) of Uru-
quay complained to the government
that over 45O, 900 head of cattle were
being killed annually for their hides
alone The carcasses were thrown to
the dogs, or left on the rolling pampas
for the vultures to devour. Beef In
Uruguay was so plentiful that it was
something of a nuisance evidently. or
course that day has passed, but they
still have cattle enough down there
to convert some 100000 head into 49,
600 600 pounds of jerked beef In one
wear, most of which is sold in Brazil.
Cuba. Porto Rico, and other tropical
countries Perhaps but few people
know that the first great factory for
the production Of beef extract known
to the world was established at Fray
Bentos, a little city on the Uruguay
river about 100 miles above Buenos
Aires. the cosmopolitan capital of Ar
gentina, and that it is still operating.
FRAY Bentos has been called the great
est kitchen in the world. On some
DAYS $500 head of cattle are slaugh-
tered. then treated so as to get the
finest meat from them. the bones and
ribs. the intestines, tails, sinews, hoofs.
and other parts being reserved for
their various uses The company is
organized with a system of help to the
employees, for improving their phys
zeal. material and moral welfare. II
maintains an almost model city around
its factory. and has reputation for
enterprise and fair dealing which
gives it an enviable place in the bust
ness world.-San Francisco Argonaut
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
SYNOPSIS.

Mr.. and Mrs Reynolds move into their
new bungalow-S500 down, balance same
as rent!-on Staten Island. Dick Meade.
newspaper man, cynic, socialist. takes din-
Ter and spends the night. Dick warns
Bob against John Brand Bob's old school
mate, now a member OF the system,
who Is expected to cali Brand, Hudson
10000 70 use his position as chemist with
the United Construction company to
cheat the specifications for cement work
on the PecCs River dam. jams Overhear-
ing, asks Fob 70 accept. His refusal In
the face of their poverty. chills her.
make Bob earn" the $4,000. He takes
her for an auto ride and they are seen
ny DICK. She receives 500 "Consplrator's
money by mail from Brand. and in the
sudden change from skmping economies
and unpaid bills to ready money loses all
sense Of true moral values. The clandes-
tne auto rides continue Jane tries in
offer Dick arrives unusually early on
his regular Wednesday visit on the
heels OF Bob who arrives unexpectedly,
come Mrs. Collins James chaperon, ar
yayed for ride. and Brand with his
putO. The four actors are together on
conspiracy Bob again refuses to steal
the 10000 and Jane leaves hitnfor good.
unless he reconsiders Bob buries his con-
science and Jane gets her fine feathers.
They become social friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Brand. Dick disappears from their
life. Bob begins 10 tipple, Bob begins to
pay the price. Dick becomes "a muck
lietfniug "a broker. that Brand has dOu
hle-erossed Bob In the stock market and
that Bob Ia financially wiped out" He
goes 20 Bobs new home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
underdone Meat.

II a joint of meat should be too I'm
derdone to eat, and several slices have
been carved out, it can be cooked
again and served up as a fresh Joint
If the hole is filed up with mashed
potatoes and cooked in a brisk oven
for an hour. The Drowned potatoes
Will be much appreciated and the fact
that it is the second time of sending
1t to table will not be noticed
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
To Cook Cabbage in Half an Hour

Have plenty of sailed boiling water.
in which a teaspoonful of soda has
been dissolved. Plunge the cabbage
in, top downward; leave it uncovered
and let it boil until tender. That will
be from twenty minutes to half an
hour. Take it out into a colander;
drain well. put into a hot dish; add
lots of butter, some salt and pepper
and serve at once. It will be as deli
cate as caulidower and the color be
REFINED. as we'll as no unpleasant
od)r over the house such as is always
associated with boiling cabbage. Try
it once.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
cer+alnlv Not.

Patience-Do you believe in seats
for women workers? :.
Patrice-Not for all women workers
Why no+ for all?
why. tango teachers can't sit down
while working
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

Mrs. Kawler-I was reading
morning about those picturesque
diers England has brought from
dia.
Mrs. Blunderby-You mean tn
Sneaks and Gherkins. My dear. aT'
they wonderful? - Boston Even
Transcript
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
Drowned Flour for Gravy

Keep a quantity of Drowned -four
on hand for making gravy; you win
ind it saves a great deal of time. Put
several 9poonfuls evenly on the bot.
tom OF 4 baking pan and stir it over
a moderate fire until it becomes an
amber brown. Turn it into a bottle
and keep for use.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
CHAPTER Xxx.

After several Inquiries Dick found
his friends home and rang the bell
FrIeda answered It, but in the dim
light on the verarda and because OF
her wondrous change from a slattern-
ly domestic to a smart maid. he did
not recognize her.
rs Mr.. Reynolds inT
NO, sir" Frieda informed him, but
he may come any minute"
rs his wife homer"
mo, sir, she's gone out to dinner
and think she's going over to New
York. But Mr., Reynolds didn't expect
to go"
IF you don't mind. I'll wait" said
Dick He went in. My name is
Meade-Richard Meade" he added
without looking at the girl. you may
have heard Mr.. Reynolds speak OF
me"
He took OF his coat and as he hand.
ed it to her stared in quizzical way,
At last the truth dawned on him.
why it's Frieda." he exclaimed.
"Bless me, what a change"
The girl. not oblivious or averse to
the infection in his surprised greeting,
courtesied an acknowledgement.
Change is right, Mr.. Dick. You
didn't know me- did you ?"
Il should say didn't" he concurred,
with smile. why, you're all dressed
up like one OF those talking dolls"
She laughed and turned around for
full inspection.
The very latest model" she in
formed him. do you like it?"
Its dream, the young writer ac-
6nowledged. But never go back to
Staten Island with that rig on. There
are LOO soldiers at the fort over there
and the government doesn't want them
all to desert at once"
Don't worry Mr. Dick. I'm not go
ing back to Staten Island Mrs. Rey-
nolds gave me chance when she
came over here and you bet took it.
Ut took me some time 10 get ON to my.
self, but did at last aud now I'm
done with that sort of thing, believe
mel"
Friedas appearance confirmed her
boast
Nearly an hour passed. He read an
article or two in magazines that were
Uttered about the table. There were
books too, all OF the lighter sort-re-
cent fiction, and some of the higher
class humorous papers.
Everything in the Reynolds home.
so much as Dick had seen of 1t, be-
spoke the idler. Everything bespoke
case OF body and unwillingness to tax
the mind
quick step on the veranda cut
short his musings. Bob threw open
the door. At the sight of his visitor
he rushed forward with outstretched
hands
Why Dick" he shouted. and then
he fairly Rugged him.
You're tho last man expected 10
see here and the one I'd rather see
most You've kept away pretty long.
but it's better late than never"
We'll. you sort OF got out OF my
class, Bob replied his friend. respond
ing 70 the handshake WITH grip as
flrm as iron. And I've been away
good deal. too. Europe and all
around"
Reynolds threw of his coat and car
ried II TO the rack
"Europe?" he said as he turned.
what for. the paper?"
'No. haven't been with the paper
for some time, Bob. Left it shortly
well. shortly after saw you last. I'm
with the World Awake now. Quite a
Sob Things have been looking I'D a
bit"
Reynolds looked him over carefully
and fondly.
$50 would Judge" he acqulesced.
''Yea look 1t. Ps1perU1s. eh?'
From my point OF view. Nes." said
Diek Maybe not from yours and
Brands"
Reynolds frowned. Mention Of the
u.illionaire's maize irritated hint.
Don't rub 1t in. old man. he begged.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

One egg, one cupful -four. two cum
fuls bran. one teaspoonful salt, three
tablespoonfuls molasses. one table.
spoonful shortening. one teaspoonful
Foda, buttermilk TO make q stiff hat.
ter. raisins may be added if desired
Bake % minutes.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
To Make suecotssb In wIr+..

Take small white beans. soak them
IL hours and then put them ON tn
bon. When half done. add the corn
and let them bon until soft, vhsu
sd butter, salt and pepper.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

Tommy wish l was born .l0A'
Eddie-My dad says there BIB
sich thing as luck.
Tommy-Huh What do you !
a Teller who lives in town llaI
the winter quarters Of a circus y
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

II takes an unusually haI1s
woman to wreck a senslO's
train Of thought.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
GOOD COFFEE

Ifyou want a good, rich c3iite d
Godfrey's -
Gold Buckle Nothing Better
Silver Buckle 'Tis Fine
Broadway IT'S Good
The best for the money. toT So
all first-class Grocers. E. X V9a.'
& Sons Co., Milwaukee, WIS d.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

YoUR OWN DRUGGIST Will I'll 2 = - vs. :
Try Murine J., Remedy for Bea- x --.s-gla
Eyes and Granulated hgehoS; s,fe
lust Eve coufort. Write for Boo "a .lics
By mail Free. Murine ETe Remedy ~
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05

Drivers OF Moscow are not S1l''
TO carry whips
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-12-05
Who IA. Not Observed III

The total depravity Of inanimAte
hings.--Kathertns K C Walker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-20
THE THANksGIVING FEAST

The o1d-tilne Thanksgiving dinner was kind of cookery tournament In many large families, it was the custom for the different households tp take turns in entertaining tho en- tire clan. The housewife who had the dinner to give, felt that she must equal if not. surpass all previous rec ords. Consequently there was an ar- ray of deshIy delicacies fit to feed king. It was far in excess of the wants of even the large company as sembled.
 Persons of weak digestion viewed the onslaught with apprehension.e If they did not partake generously Of all the dishes, the hostess might take of fence. It might seem a reflection on her culinary triumph.
 There was not merely turkey, but often other fowl or meat or game. heaped on your plate. After the TO- tund bird had disappeared in the kitchen, the battle was but half done. A phalanx of pies and buildings was yet to be attacked. After it was all over, there was but little to do but crawl out to some quiet spot, and hope for the best
 Thanksgiving in many country households was time for display of your winter stock of provisions. The rural homestead might likely have a hundred mince pies stocked away. Jel- lies and preserves were displayed to the admiring eyes of the guests. It was an exhibition day of all the tra- ditiona1 housewife1y arts of the older American home.
 The modern idea of going to some hotel for dinner seems comparative ly a return to simple life. In money 1t is apt to be cheaper. It dissipates almost the last remnant of the orig inal home coming sentiment of Thanksgiving day. But it enables the housek eeper to skip hard day. with some bad moments.
 feast does not necessarily be elalbor- ate or very costly. If turkey roosts too high. the chicken is still a noble bird, and properly done, worthy of any gastrononaic critic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-20
Prsp1gsd Espseiiaily For 7ai, Ness.pap<r
GREPn 1EETEoR AND CHARMEUgE

In cutting, the belt collar section trnarked eo1. back and collar section marked (C1s are placed on a leng-thwiDe Fold of the cllarmeuBe. in the order given The sleeve Is arranged on 1engthWise thread The outer front and cuff sections are placed on a 1engthvise thread Of the crepe. ] The draped outside offers a few dim cu1ties which it would be well to ex- plain in detail First. pleat lower edge and front of front section. placing .s1s" on corresponding small ~os perfora- tions; bring double small e-oo" per eorafion at lower edge (6orward of pleat9 to double @ooss perforation near Under-arm edge and tack Adjust a buckle over pleats in right front as H. frustrated Center-front indicated by single small "o'' perforations at upper and lower edges. Close under arm seam as notched, close shoulder seam Gather lower edge of back between double "TTs perforations. Arrange on underbody. under-arm seams ever. bringing back edge of outer back to small --o'. perforation in nnderbody back. stitch lower edges together. Bring large @Oy perforation at shoul- der Do corresponding perforation in un- derbody front and tack Sew (large ~On perforation indicates center-frontS small -o'' perforation at undsr-arx searn. Adjust belt over stay, center backs even. Sew standing collar to shield as notched. adjust to position, centers even.
 buckle of crepe or of metal trims the front. Buckle and buttons should correspond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-20
FOR THANKSGIVING DAY.

Tn material age. 1t is hard to re- .a1fze the presence of inlnsteriaI forces around us. One naturally takes the good things of life that come as the outcome of chance. or our own zl<ilI and labor Perhaps the 1naiorIty1o Of people entertain no con- seious sentiment of thankfulness to any ono thing on Thanksgiving day
 ct no chance assenablage of at onle could ever make the tinfest flow er. Every object in life shows a,daD- aa.tion to e1xroundings planning s1a- perior knowIedge and power All must somehow it In with some higher end.
 In the main. people are happy as they gather around their Thanksgiv- ing day tables. Three-Quarter of the suffering is of our own causing. The rest is essential to life But were life all 5oy-fed, there would be an end to manhood and woman hood
 Thanksgiving day then anawers to a real function of the human heart Some power above has given us these
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-20
TO-DAY'S POEM
FROM .-rHE DAY IS COMING.


 Come hitarer, lads and hearken For & tale there is to tell, Of the wonderful days a-comdng Vhar, ali al1a.u be better than welIa For that which the worker wtnneth Shall then be his indeed, Nor shall half be reaped for nothing By him that sowed no seed. Then an mine and all thine shall be And no more shall any man crave For riches that serve for nothing But to letter a friend for a slave. And what wealth then shall be left when none shall gather gold To buy his friend in the market And pinch and pine the sold? May, what save the lovely city And the little house on the hill. And the wastes and the woodland And the happy fields we till. And the painters hands of wonder And the marvellous fiddle bow, .And the banded chofrs of music, All those that do and know. For these shall be ours ana an men.s Nor shall any lack a share Of the toll and the gain of living In the days when the world grows
 fair.
 -w1lliam Morris
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-20

with 1t2r
 Took it with him or hid 1t, said I. as November seemed to expect a reply.
 When comes to think 1t over [ was pretty sure he hid 1t, cos if thare'd happened to be any argument OF quarrel or trouble about it there might "a been search. and if the notes had "a been found on one of them they'd have dropped him sure. Next po1ne was where did he hide it3 There was the rocks and the river bank and the hut. But it was all notes, therefore the placed have to be dry, so pitches on the hut. That was right, MT. Qua Iiteh1''
 T couldn't have guessed better my self. said. smiling.
 November nodded. ''So up we goes to c, and there we finds them moa1- backs accusing the boss. Chris put the boots back in the shack and the bottle on the shelf An. old grndgs made him do it. But couldn't talI which of the tive small chaps iE was at that time. So I set the trap about the Iumberm4n breaking up the hut and Chris walks into that He knew if the hut was took down the notes 'ud be found You'd think the ground was hot under him until he starts to bring the police. and him the laziest fellow in c. The minute he offered to go [ knew I had him.
 stAnd you still think Chris robbed Dan?',
 Il know it. There was S127 that t.f be accounted for in the bundle we took of him. and $127 is just what MT. Close paid Dan.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-20
(Continued.).

.sHow did I know he was a light man? We'll, you saw those stones showed you He put them in pack or something and carried 'em to make them heavy tracks. I guessed from the set out one of them six had done it 7
 .sBut how P
 See, here's the way of 1t. I suspi- cioned some one in 0 from Dan Mi chaels' ease. And look at those i've holdups last year. Each one was done within ten miles of c. That showed me that the robber, whoever he was. couldn't operate far from camp. Then the dragging settled it. Don't you re- member the kettle had nothing in it?''
 I would have spoken. but November held up his hand.
 ssNo. know Thompson hadn't filled 1t, but he hadn't cleaned 1t either. We woods chaps always leave the tea