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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
MANY COLDS DUE TO BATH
Not Always Easy to Account For, but
That Is One Of the Most Com
mon Causes of Annoyance.

One of the peculiarly aggravating
that its origin Is so difficult to trace.
It may have been caught while stand
ing before an open window, or riding
on a street car without sufficient wraps,
or finding a concert hail or church
drafty, but in the majority OF in
stances the question must be left I'm
answered. This is especially annoy
ling to the thoughtful person, for it
handicaps the prevention Of similar
exposure; we cannot guard ourselves
unless we know against what We need
to guard.
One of the most prolific causes Of
catching cold, however, is often over
few people seem to bear in mind that
rubbing with a towel after bath is
not mainly for the purpose OF drying
oneself. That needs to be done, OF
course, but If we take bath and
then merely dry ourselves with the
towel, we are deliberately inviting a
cold
If the skin be merely dried, much
moisture will remain This will evap-
crate quickly. Evaporation, as is we'll
known, is perhaps the speediest meth
cd of producing cold that exists. 1t
cools the skin too quickly, and Sc
we're cold is often the result.
The action of cold water, moreover,
holds the blood back from the skin,
leaving it without this warming pro-
lection.
The toweling after a bath should
be vigorous and prompt. The fric-
ton should be so energetic that the
skin becomes Redeemed, for the red
dening shows the return of the blood
to the surface. This will prevent many
colds to which people are subject
Another reason why we catch cold
In a bath is due to the shape Of mod
ern bath tubs. In many instances, in
order to cover the whole body, the
neck and shoulders are lowered into
the water, so that-especially among
men-the lower part of the head is
wet, enough to saturate a couple of
inches of hair above the neck.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

ease Is the forerunner OF any number
of troubles which cause i'll health and
disease The result to the blood from
overeating meat is as certain as the
use of drugs, always producing certain
results.
The great cry which goes ur from
many when advised to eat nuts instead
of meat is that nuts are so indlgesti-
ble." All highly concentrated forms
Of food are indigestible if eaten i'm
properly. Cheese eaten in big pieces,
imperfectly masticated Is one Of the
most highly indigestible foods, as Is
milk If swallowed In large quantities
as drink. Eggs IL hard boiled and
not finely divided are also difficult Of
digestion. Meat properly cooked and
partaken of in moderate quantity once
day supplies the elements we most
need. Yet we find those who are not
able to assimilate meat and the food
which takes its place more nearly Is
nuts. Nuts by our best authorities
and the fat Of mutton, without their
dement's"
Nuts are rich in proteid, the ele,
ment In lean meat which makes it 30
valuable, and they are still richer in
fat.
1t is the wise mother who teaches
her child to eat fat, as it is most es-
sential in producing good sound
nerves. Fat meat is often distasteful
to a child but plenty of butter, nuts,
milk. cream and eggs will supply It..
Another reason for the indigestibil-
ity of nuts besides imperfect masti-
cation Is eating them after heavy
meal or late at night.
The conclusion drawn from expert
opinion upon the food value of nuts is
that nuts are most valuable II eaten
properly. not between meals, but at
meals In the place Of meat or eggs and
not combined with them or with
sweets.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

tant state, where he was unknown,
and obtained a pastorship there. II
was there he met and wooed his first
and only sweetheart. Before he asked
her to be his wife he told her the
story. And she, ciinging to him, vowed
to let her love and trust accompany
them all their days together.
Two years later a man who had
known Williams in his own state came
to the town. The story became pub
lie property. A majority of the con-
gregation OF the First church stood by
him, but he resigned rather than
cause a split.
Again he started life anew, and in
ten years was minister of one of the
largest churches in Chicago. And
again the story came to light. Again
WViams began in a country parson-
sS
He himself accepted his chastise-
ment humbly, as his punishment, but
his wife never ceased to rebel against
the fatality that pursued him.
However, his seven years at Kings
ton had passed uneventfully, and then
followed the three at Elmer. They
were growing old now; earnestly they
prayed that the miserable secret
might be allowed to remain in its
grave.
Then, the day before, a man of the
old Chicago congregation. who was
visiting Elmer, had met Williams on
the street In the mans embarrassed
looks and hesitating words the parson
read, not only the remembrance of his
secret, but the fact that he had al
ready made it public property.
Jed" suggested his wife, don't you
suppose that tiff you hadn't resigned
from all those posts so precipitously
the people would have stood by your
He shook his head mournfuliy. "It
may be-" he answered, "but | couldn't
be the cause Of differences among my
people. No, my dear, we must leave
Elmer. Only there is something to be
done first"
"Yes, Jed dear?"
The old man rose and stood before
her; fire burned beneath the patient
humility OF his bearing.
Hitherto, my dear, I have-well
run away" he said. But this time
am going to make my confession be
fore God and to my people!"
'Jedl Not after all these years!"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
FOOD FACTS
What An M. o. Learned.

A prominent Georgia physician went
through a food experience which he
makes public.
1T was my own experience that
first led me to, advocate Grape-Nuts
food and I also know, from having
prescribed 1t to cOnvalescents and
other weak patients, that the food Is q
wonderful rebuilder and restorer OF
nerve and brain tissue, as well as mus
Gle. 1t improves the digestion and
sick patients gain very rapidly. just
as did in strength and weight.
II was In such low state that I
had to give up my work entirely, and
went to the mountains Of this state,
but two months there did not improve
me; in fact. l was not quite rs well
as when / left home.
my food did not sustain me and
It became plain that / must change.
Then began to use Grape-Nuts food
and In two weeks / could walk O mile
without fatigue, and in five weeks re-
turned to my home and practice, taxi
ing up hard work again. Since that
time / have felt as well end strong
as I ever did in my life.
"As a physician who seeks to help
all sufferers. l consider 1t duty to
make these facts public" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Trial 10 days of Grape-Nuts, when
regular food does not seem to sustain
the BODY, works wonders. There's q
Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, "The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever rend the above letter. A new
one appears from tine to time. They
are ge.uiac. true, sad fuli Of humss
| fnteroot
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

are acquainted with them.
Artichokes a la Creme.-Wash and
peel the vegetable and boil Is minutes
In plenty of sailed water, drain them
and add butter, little lemon juice
and cream fo- a sauce. Dish up and
serve hot.
Artichoke Soup.-Cut up a peeled
chokes, put into saucepan with two
tablespoonfuls of butter and fry for
eight minutes, taking care not to
brown. Then add quart Of white
stock, pepper, salt and piece Of bay
leaf, a sprig OF parsley and piece OF
mace. Allow to simmer for one and a
half hours, then rub through sieve,
using the back of wooden spoon to
put the pulp through. Put back into
the saucepan, add a cupful of rich milk
and a tablespoonful of butter and flour
cooked together. Serve with toasted
bread cut in small squares.
Artichoke OmeIet.-Mix five table
spoonfuls OF chopped cooked arti.
chokes with enough white sauce to
moisten. add salt, pepper and little
finely chopped parsley and allow it to
become hot. Prepare an omelet OF
four eggs, pour into an omelet pan
add the artichoke mixture, fold over
and set in the oven to finish cooking
Serve at once.
Artichoke a la Princess.-Take some
cooked artichokes, season well with
olive oil, a little mushroom, sweet
bread and cooked ham, all chopped
season with salt and pepper, pile In
the center of bed Of crisp lettuce
pour over hit of boiled dressing and
serve.
Artichokes au Gratin.-Cut boiled
artichokes in thick slices after cook
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

clined to make 1t watery If, boiled.
In buying fish the important factor
is freshness as spoiled fish is an ex-
ceedingly dangerous food for anybody.
The chief points to notice are fullness
of the eye, pinkness Of the gills and
brightness of the skin.
In testing Holsters. pull the tail
away from the body, II it springs back
it is in good condition. The best lob
sters and crabs are those Of good
weight.
Casserole Of Fish.-Pound half a
pound of white fish until smooth, add
slice Of bread which has been soaked
in milk. Beat together, put through a
meat chopper then through sieve,
add two eggs. two tablespoonful of
chopped meat, one tablespoonful OF
melted butter, salt, pepper and papri-
ka to taste. Mix well. Decorate a
fish mold or a casserole with slices Of
tomatoes, pour in the mixture and
press it down. cover with buttered pa
per, set in a pan Of boiling water and
bake 20 minutes in hot oven. Serve
with
DutSh Sauce.-Melt one tablespoon
full of butter in small saucepan, stir
in tablespoonful of flour. when we'll
blended add gradually cup of milk,
boil three minutes, then add one Ia
blespoonful Of vinegar, one teaspoonfui
of mustard, a dash of salt and the
yolks of two eggs: stir until II thick
ems, but do not boil. Serve hot.
Salmon cutlet.-Take a outlet
weighing a pound and half. Dry
1t we'll with cloth and wrap 1t In a
sheet of oiled paper or paper bag
used for cooking, fry ten minutes In
smoking hot fat, drain and serve in the
bag In which 1t was cooked.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
..........................
MAKING ATONEM emit
BY GEORGE MUNsoN.

The Rev. Jed Williams sat in his
chair inside the tiny living room OF
the parsonage, his wife by his side.
and neither spoke for long time. At
last the old man raised his head.
Thy sins will find thee out!" he
murmured. well. Eliza. this means
that we shall have to move out Of FL
mer."
Eliza Williams pressed his hand, but
did not answer him. What was there
to say? Her husband had once killed
man. Now everybody knew. 1t
meant the end of his ministry. and he
was too old to begin life anew.
They had been three years in FL
mer, and had come to love the place.
But, with the curiosity of small towns,
the practitioners had never ceased to
ply Mrs. Williams with questions. And
because she apparently wished to keep
her affairs to herself, they had become
more inquisitive still.
IF there's one thing people would
like more than another. jed" she had
said, only the preceding week, ''it is
to pry into the secrets Of peoples
lives"
II don't know, my dear" her hus-
band had answered. Folks are more
or less the same everywhere-a little
inquisitive, no doubt, but good at
heart. i am sure they are good.
must believe that, as a minister, Liz
zie," he added.
Jed Williams was fifty-five. Five and
thirty years before he had accidentally
killed a man. 1t was a fight; Jed was
hot-blooded and struck at the taunt.
His enemy fell and fractured his skull
upon the curb. Jed was two months
in prison; then he was found guilty
Of a minor degree of manslaughter
and imprisoned for one month longer.
When he came out he began to study
for the ministry. Because he had
killed man, he resolved to devote his
life to saving men. He went to a dis
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
TvplcaI Dairy Cow.

Most good mixers conform more or
less to the idea Of the typical dairy
COW having the great girth, big udders
and an enormous capacity for food.
The COW with the small paunch, small
udder and heavy forequarters is ex.
tremely unlikely to add much to the
total milk production of anybodys
herd. The right kind of COW has
large nostrils and mouth, clean cut
muzzle, clear bright eyes and shows
every indication of good health. The
COW that is nervous aud fldgety usu
ally 10 q poor mixer,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25


Soak paint brushes in coal oil then
wash in hot soap suds and they may
be used in any paint again.
To prevent a bed sore. freely lather
with CASTLE soap and let 1t dry in.
Never known to fail.
| This comes from good authority.
To make any fowl, young or old, ten
der and good flavor. After it Is
killed let it stand until cool, then sub
merge in cold water, being sure that
every part is under. Put a weight
over it and let 1t stand IL hours, then
remove, scald, pick off the feathers
and truss. The toughest chicken will
be juicy after this treatment
A sandwich or two of peanut butter
and white bread with a couple Of
olives and glass of grape juice will
make the best kind of a luncheon.
Spiced Roast Beef.-Take a roast
from the round three inches thick,
and with a sharp knife make an in
cision in the form Of a cross. clear
through the meat Into this insert
slice of bacon, rub well with salt,
pepper and sprinkle with -four. Put
the roast into the pan, pour over a
dressing made as follows: Half cup
of vinegar into which Is stirred a
tablespoonful of sugar, fourth of a
| teaspoonful of mustard, few grains
Of allspice. Add little water for
basting and cook slowly. This Is good
cold.
-1
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25


years ago." he answered.
Fortunately for his resolution that
day WIS Saturday. On the next morn
ing the church was packed as 1t had
never been since the beginning of Will
Jams ministry. His wife, seated in
her pew, could see the staring, eager
interest upon the faces of all. There
was Frances Minturn. the gossip Of
the town. the deacon's wife; she had
plagued her constantly with her ques-
tioning. And there was Della James,
the spinster sister of Peter James. the
trustee; both Of them sat wide awake
In their pews and apparently seeming
something in the air. But prayers be-
gan. and the pastors wife resolutely
turned her mind from these considera-
tions. Reverently she prayed that 1t
might be well with them. whatever 1t
might please their Master to lay upon
them.
The sermon began. 1t was said after
wnrd by those who recalled it that It
was the best sermon Jed Williams had
ever preached. But little remem-
brance of that remained when the
speaker changing his tone to one OF
intense conviction, added:
And now. friends. have to make
clear to you some personal history.
Years ago, when was boy, killed
man. 1t was a single blow, struck in
hasty passion-but II killed. l served
term of Imprisonment for it. When
l came out resolved to devote my life
to the service of men. and thus to
make atonement, If that were pos
sible."
Everyone was breathing hard all
eyes were fixed upon the speakers
face.
Il went from pulpit to pulpit" he
continued. leach time thinking that I
could live down the past. But there Is
only one way of living down the past,
and that is by humbly confessing ones
faults, not only to God, but to ones
fellow-man. / should never have
found the strength to do this today
had 1 not had reason to believe that
once more my old sin had come to
light. But now before l go, before l
leave Elmer forever, I want to make
this explanation to you, my friends,
trusting that you will pardon me in
your hearts and be merciful to one
who sorely needs mercy"
So saying, he stepped down from his
pulpit and prepared to leave.
His wife was waiting for him at the
church door. as they passed out alone,
behind the silent congregation. She
slipped her arm through his. Then
both became aware that throng Of
people was awaiting them, and. at the
head. stood Frances Minturn and Peter
James. The latter advanced and took
the pastor by the hand.
"Mr. Williams. we want you to
stay" he said. I'VE all want you. The
request is unanimous. We have never
had pastor Of whom we have been
prouder."
Williams looked at him In amaze
ment-
"But-but how can you speak for
the congregation" he inquired. you
have not had time to ask, to learn
how they feel"
Indeed, yes" answered the other.
THE matter was threshed out three
years ago before you came. You see,
Mr.. Williams" he added, Elmer has
known this all the time"
Copyright. 1914. by w. G. Chapman.l
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
Improved Churn Dash.

rapid and efficient medium for work
ing the milk from the butter, writes
Omer c. lief, in Popular Electricity.
The only restriction in connection
with this idea is that the dash must
be large enough to hold all the butter;
otherwise, some must remain on the
outside
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

eat too much meat,
even men VINO
work outdoors eat
more than is wise.
If there could be
a national ailment
it would undoubt-
edly be indiges-
ton. This dis
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
IMPROVED DASH FOR CHURNS
Advantage Gained 10 Container to
Lift Butter Out When the Churn-
Ing Is Completed.

The accompanying cut illustrates an
improved churn dash for the common
dash churn. The advantage gained is
a container to lift the butter out when
the churning is completed, and a more
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

SuHIIOWGT IdIIIIIy, WHICu
is cultivated for its tu-
bers. They are not de-
stroyed by freezing and
as q shrub make a good
background for smaller
plants in the grounds.
They contain litt ] e
starch, but have a flavor
peculiarly good and are
we'll liked by hose who
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
A Protest Checked.

"You don't send any more communi-
cations signed 'Taxpayer," said the
editor.
mo. OF late / have been so busy
digging up the money to pay taxes
that | haven't had time to write en-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

IlldTllldidut Oll tOp.
Cut angel food in
squares and cover with
orange marmalade and
cover that with whipped
cream for a dainty des-
sert.
s oda applied with
moisture to a burn eth
er acute or of sunburn
ELL 4n1rn o.,t tho Arn
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
Naturally.

II tried to induce the rest of the
congregation to put weather sign on
the church steeple.'
What was the result?"
1T was a vane attempt
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

a good dinner by
itself.
Care should be
taken In cleansing
a fish not to make
the opening larg-
err than necessary,
which disfigures
the fish and Is in
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
S21zeKTUITNR
aAbKE4$$0

grated brown bread crumbs. sprinkle
with cheese and arrange In dish.
pour over rich white sauce and
bake.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
Nothing Doing.

Madge-what do you thing OF this
place as a summer resort?
Marjorie-Its the limit! I rented n
hammock for the season, and there
liant a single man here.-Judge.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
sut6elent Reason Nowadays.

First Guest-Why on earth did those
folks give you SO much more cordial
welcome than they gave me?
Second Guest--Oh, that's easy. They
know I'm a vegetarian.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
Ie<Ac-Ek~,%s.eN-.
Shanel

Gertrude-Too bad Mildred couldn't
come tonight. She had to stay at
home to get the baby to sleep.
Millicent-Yes, Mildred told me over
the telephone that she could prove an
alibi.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

There is no action so slight nor so
mean but 1t may be done to a great
purpose, and ennobled thereby; nor Is
any purpose so great but that slight
acts may help it.-Ruskin.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

pie who are stuck up seldom stick I'D
for each other?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
THE JERUSALEM ARTicHoKE.

The Jerusalem artichoke is not the
artichoke proper, but plant of the
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25

To establish and maintain order, har-
mony and excellence In the territory
under ones own hat. will keep one
fairly well occupied.
Let us speak plain; there is more force
In names
Than most men dream OF; and q lie
may keep
It's throne whole age longer, II It
skulk
Behind the shield of some fair-seeming
name. Lowell.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
HOUSEHOLD ExPEDiENTs.

Serve vanilla ice cream in tall
glasses with teaspoonful Of orange
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
"ALL IN A NUT SHELL"

It has been frequently claimed
against us and with justice that we
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-09-25
ABOUT FISH.

Fish Is one Of our most valuable
foods and on occasion may suffice for
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-03-13
HIah Terms of Praise.

The late Doctor Dashiell was fond
of telling the following story on him
self. AS he was preaching on one 90
casion at his old home. an old colored
man who had taken care Of him when
he was a child was delighted with the
sermon. At the close of the service he
shook the doctor warmly by the hand.
and said: Larry, you's good preach
er. you's good preacher. tell you.
you's a soundin' brass and tinkin'
cymbal. Register.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-03-13
Work Of supereroaation.

Johnson had just recovered from
one of his periodical sprees to which
he was addicted. During the SOLDERING
off process he met the village Good
Samaritan who had often helped him
over the rough places in his almost
worthless life. Shamefaced and in a
repentant mood he confessed: well,
Miss Polly, certainly have been MAX
ing fool of myself again | found
didn't have to make many alterations
to complete the job"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-03-13
Evolution In FIyIna.

One of the most interesting exhibits
in the British museum is collection
of birds, showing the gradual evolu-
ton of flying creatures, from the
pterodactyl to the pigeon. The pur-
pose of the display is to provide avia-
tors and designers of aerial craft with
useful object lessons. An equally in
teresting exhibit Is that of burrowing
animals, which has been installed with
the idea that mining engineers may
profit thereby.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-03-13
up-to- Date German City.

Furth, Eavarian city OF 10000 pop
ulation, suburb OF the city Of Nurem-
beSg, has had in orera Jon for more
than two years II H.'cipal garbage
Incarceration plant tl.:,t is regarded as
a model of its kline, and which, in con-
Hection with a moderr sss,en Of garb-
age collection, makes tie lispcsal of
garbage Of this city nct ,aiy lie least
offensive and most saiit;ry possible,
but also matter Of Sctu / although
small. profit to tie municipality.