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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Scrubwomen Invents Knee Saver

That many a woman has invented la
Dor and health-saving devices for her
own use. which would benefit the general
public if they were known, is proved in
the case Of a sCrubwoman Of Chicago.
who constructed. in order to save her
knees. a pad about three inches from
the floor to run on little wheels. The pad
rests in a cast iron frame with a guard
across the front. The wheels are ball
bearing and the whole device perfected
since she has been persuaded to put it on
the market. II has been found to save
time as well as wear and tear when in
use in hospitals and office buildings, as
VOL IS in the homo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
WANT PUBLIC HEARING.
schwerdtfeger's Attorney Petitions
District Commissioners.

Attorney Frank ]. Hogan yester-
day appealed to the District Commits
sioners to give Private William A
Schwerdtfeger. of Engine Company
No 6, a public hearing. on his appli-
cation for a pension. The fireman
was injured during a fire in Seventh
street more than a year ago. The
retirement and pension board of the
fire department recommended that he
be retired.
Corporation Counsel Conrad Syme
handed down a decision that mas
much as the fireman had been a suf-
ferer from epilepsy since boyhood, be
was not entitled to a pension
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

The combination of plain and figured
fabrics is featured in midwinter gowns,
of which the sketch gives a very good
illustration. Like its forerunners of
the fall and early winter the model has
the appearance Of little suit, but in
reality il is a onepiece affair. The skirt
is hung from a sleeveless bodice lining
of white washable silk, and over this
the blouse is mounted.
The salient note in the skirt is the
double line of cord shirrings placed be-
low the hips and combining the fulnesS
Whereabouts. Below the shirrings the
material flares to make its own founce.
and IT is weighted at the bottom with
narrow ruche of old blue taffeta-
which contrasts effectively with the
spotted blue and white of the foulard
COMPOSING the skirt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
No Famous Descendants
From Youthful Unions

A Chicago man recently offered 500
for the proof shat any great men have
been produced by a. family practicing
eanIy marriages throughout a century.
In other words. he claims that three
generations to 100 years are all that
there should be to result in vigorous
descendants, as a protest against re-
cent medical opinions in favor of
youthful marriages. which, II constant
" carried out from parents to chill
dren, would average four generations
to a century
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

OF this same kIue the blouse is made.
There are litIie pocket introductions
on either siIe of the front and these
show embroiueries in gay colorings.
Sleeves with a greater degree of full
ness are gradually making their APP
pearance. and. as indicated in the
sketch, they partake of bishop char
acteristics, although IN a very modified
way.
Within the next few weeks we shall
note a greater use of corded shirrings
and founcings Their particular use is
to give the stand-Out effect to skirt
edges with undulating hens. Many of
}IoIo5 10 ,Son Se1nod I,itS
a narrow plated quilting of the dress
material or some contrasting fabric.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
WARNING TO HOUSEWIVES.
Markets Supt. sherman Says Crooks
Are Abroad.

Superintendent Of Weights, Measures
and Markets John H. Sherman has issued
a warning to the housewife to watch out
for the INSCRIPTIONS huckster, many OF
whom are giving short weight in the sale
Of apples and potatoes.
The Superintendent urges that the house
wives cooperate with his department in
order that these swindlers may be prose-
cIIted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
sauerkraut AIsncIen style.

According to the acridty of the sauer-
kraut soak-frst in tepid Waterfront
five to ten minutes. For pounds OF
sauerkraut put ounces of butter in a
pan. When very hot, add a large onion
finely chopped, and ten jumper berries
crushed MOisten with a light broth
not too salty and keep simmering on
fire for two hours Fifteen minutes be-
fore, mix the sauerkraut slowly with two
grated raw potatoes and lay on top of it
s quarts of apples; cover, let cook.
serve with thin slices of bacon, slightly
fried. Serve with it any kind Of roast
game
This way to cook sauerkraut has the
advantage to be very easy to digest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
The Vanishing Race.

The decrease of Indians and the in
crease Of half-breeds are two of the
startling facts brought out by the thir-
teenth census. OF the 265.6S3 persons
classed as Indians only SIS per cent are
full-hloods. So per cent are mixtures,
mostly with the whites, and 81 per cent
undetermined mixtures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Picked EeIs in Beer.

Two cells cut in two-inch pieces,
twelve small onions, twelve small mush-
rooms, thyme, two bay leaves. parsley.
half glass beer. one-fourth glass good
vinegar, two spoonsful olive oil, slat,
crushed pepper. Boil all these prepare
lions for ten minutes and let it stand for
two days. Serve cold.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Punils, Parents to Organize.

Parents and guardians OF children at
tending the H. D. Cook School will hold
an organization meeting in the audito-
rum of the school this evening. They
expect in forming an association, to
bring about greater interest in the well
fare of the children.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
DR.. Fry to Talk to Women.

DR.. Henry D. Fry will talk to the Ma
tional Society OF Keep Wells in st. Johns
Parish Hall on Friday evening. His sub
ject will be The Critical Period Of a
woman's Life" DR.. Fry will touch upon
the question Of Twilight Sleep" After
the lecture any one can ask questions.
All women are invited to attend. Lee
lures before this society are without
charge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
MORE LEAGUE ENTHUSIASTS.
President of Sunshine Society Joins
Made in U. S. A. League.

Made in U. S. A. League.
Mrs Cynthia Westover Alden, Of New
York City, president general OF the In
ternational Sunshine Society, has become
an honorary chairman and member OF
the national committee OF the Woman s
National Made in L. S. A. League. Mrs.
Alden says: Being truly American, II
will be no hardship to live up to the
membership pledge for the welfare of
our country
Another great organization Of women
was represented today in the adding of
Mrs Rata A. Mills. Duke Center. Penn
sylvania, most worthy grand matron of
the Order of the Eastern Star, the Ma
sonic woman order. to the list Of hon
orary chairmen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Pork Chop with PaprIka.

Fry four pork chops to nice brown.
Lay them in a pan on a bed Of smoth-
cred onions; sprinkle with paprika: season
with salt and pepper. and cover with
sliced potatoes. Add a glass Of beer
and some stock. Cover tight and bake
in the oven. for one hour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
In Place of Potatoes.

Potatoes are doubtless a valuable ar
ticle of diet That much is admitted by
all dieticians. But there is such a thing
potatoes are not good for those who are
predisposed to rheumatism. Moreover,
they are fattening. Hence the best
planned diet. would show frequent substi-
tutes for potatoes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Slice a few onions very fine and brown
them in butter: add a spoonful Of -four
and a half teaspOOnfull Of caraway
seed. Let It brown very slightly then
add a glass of beer and a quart OF beef
broth. Let boil for half an hour and
serve with toasted bread.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Hot Peach FIambre with Honey.

Peel nicely four peaches; then poach
in a very light. vaniIla-favOred strip.
When cooked put them in a chatting dish
with a light apricot sauce and two
spoonsful OF honey.
Add three pony glasses Of kirch and
one Of maras chino. also three pieces Of
cut sugar; then light with a match and
serve.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

COMBINATIONS of plain and figured fabrics will be feature of
the spring and fashions Onepiece dresses with
effects combine the plain material the coatee, while the full
skirts are of the figured material
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Egg, hard boiled and minced fine with
a silver knife, mixed with chopped stuffed
olives and mayonnaise, and spread be-
tween thin slices Of white bread and but
ter Hard boiled egg, minced when hot
and mixed with butter. spread between
thin slices of whole wheat bread.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
North Dakotans win Dine.

A dinner and celebration meeting will
be held by the North Dakota Association
of the District on February p Secretary
Joseph +. Miller is arranging plans
Rolla P. Currie is president of the society
and Loren C. Nelson 10 vice president
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Rice. macaroni. noodles. spaghetti.
hominy, chestnuts-all of these things
can be substituted occasionally for po-
tatOes with good results Hominy, in the
form of croquettes or cakes is especially
good with poultry and game. Rice Is
generally accepted accompaniment OF
chicken. Spaghetti combines well with
beef and so does macaroni. Boiled chest
nuts and chestnuts prepared in various
ways can be served once each week in
place of potatoes for an almost indefi-
mite time without becoming as monoto-
nous as potatoes become. Rice appears
every day on old Southern tables and is
never considered tedious
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Sandwiches for Tea.

There have been teas and receptions
without sandwiches, but not many. Sand
wiches constitute one of the most relia-
BILE standbys of the hostess, and she is
glad of new combinations in the way Of
filings Here are a few suggestions:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

little flour over 1t. another layer Of
onions; then a layer of beef and cover
it with onions: fill half the pan with
beer: season with salt and pepper:
cover the pan very tight and let cook for
two hours on a slow fire.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
MADE IN u. S. A." PLEDGE
F Or
Readers Of the Herald.

Any interested in the Womans National Made in u S. A.
League by signing this pledge and sending the
headquarters of the Woman National Made in u S. League SOB
Munsey Building, Washington D. c. This chance show your
patriotism and help feOwcounymen and all parts
the United States There dues and obligations except make
effort o keep the pledge r
Having read in The Washington Herald about the Made u S. A.
League pledge myself for the welfare of country, while
lasts demand and buy whenever possible everything Made u
S. A. and urge my friends to do likewise"
Name
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Boiled halibut shredded fine. mixed
with mayonnaise and a few chopped ca
pers, spread between white bread and
butter. Sardines pounded to a paste.
moistened with lemon juice, and spread
on brown bread, topped with crisp
piece of lettuce and another slice of
brown bread, buttered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Beef Stew FIemish Beer.

Cut a beef flank in pieces two inches
square; put in a sauce pan layer Of
sliced onions, one layer OF beef; sprinkle
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Church Body Appeals for Aid.

The advisory board Of the st. Mat
thew's Church Debt Association has is
sued an appeal for subscribers to the
fund to reduce the church debt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Cream cheese. moistened with sweet
cream until it is Of the consistency Of A
rant, topped with another slice Of bread
and butter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

watercress, chilled on the ice. each
sprig dipped IN mayonnaise, spread be-
tween white or brown bread and butter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

A paste made OF the yolks of hard
boiled eggs. pounded in mortar or rub
bed with a wooden spoon in a bowl
mixed with tomato catsup, spread be-
tween whole wheat bread.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

A paste made of hard-boiled egg yolks
and sardines and mayonnaise, spread on
a slice of white bread. buttered, and COW
cred with a slice of buttered graham or
whole wheat bread. This is a variation
on the harlequin sandwich which has sew
erAl alternating layers of white and
brown bread used together
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Minced chicken and minced sweet pep
per, mixed with thick mayOnnaise, and
spread between buttered slices Of white
bread.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Minced cold lamb mixed with minced
capers and shredded crisp lettuce leaves.
Thin slices of cold lamb laid between
crisp, white lettuce leaves. drenched with
French dressing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19

Rice, Of course. should be carefully
cooked There is a Japanese code of
rules for young women that says that if
a woman knows not how to cook rice
properly her husband has just cause for
divorce. The Southern housewife of the
past felt almost as strongly about rice
as the japanese. 1t was her pride to
serve rice that was fiaky, dry, and mealy
The soggy, sticky mass that some per-
sons called boiled rice would have
brought bushes of shame to her cheeks.
There are two good ways of cooking
rice. One is to put it in a double boiler
with milk or water and cook il slowly
until it is tender. 1t must absorb all the
moisture by the time it is cooked. On
the other hand, II must be plentifully
supplied with moisture when it is cook
ing and expanding or else it will not be-
come properly soft. The other way of
cooking it and the one adopted generally
in the South, is to put the rice over the
fire in a big kettle of rapidly boiling
water. The very motion of the water
helps to keep the grains from sticking
together and the heat bursts the starch
cells and SO makes the rice mealy. 1t
must, of course, be carefully drained
when 1t is cooked in this way.
Macaroni and spaghetti can be served
in dozens OF different ways Properly
boiled they are both delicious il served
simply with butter. pepper and salt. It
seems to be a fact that il Is better to
put macarOni and spaghetti over the fire
in cold, slightly sailed water and bring
them to boil than to put them over the
fire in boiling water. In whichever way
they are cooked they must be OCCASION
ally stirred to keep them from sticking
and they must be cooked until they are
tender. Then they should be blanched by
dipping them for a moment in cold water
They are then ready for further prepara-
ton or for serving with butter and sea-
soning. They can be put in a ashallow dish,
covered with crumbs and melted butter,
with grated cheese, with tomato sauce,
with tomato and chopped pepper, with
cream sauce and grated cheese, with
stock and seasoning-with a combination
Of any Of these things-and Drowned in
the oven.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-01-19
Tomorrow 5 J11eru

Fanny must run down to Briarfield
and buy some mullins and Crumpets'
--Charl0ttc Bronte.
BREAKFAST.
CRACKED WHEAT
COILED EGGS MUFFIRS
COFFEE
LUNCHEON.
DREAMED CLIPPED BEEF
BAKED POTATOES
CHOCOLATE CUP CUSTARD
COOKIES TEA
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
(BY C. c. JONES.)
Literary Society Meeting

Literary Society Meeting
Last Friday, March 5, 1915, the
Crisp-Lanier Literary societies met in
joint session. An excellent program
was rendered consisting of music, re-
citations, readings, and an impromptu
debate, etc. The subject of the debate
was, Resolved, That the Phonograph
is Better Means of Education Than
the Moving Picture" The subject was
we'll championed on both sides. The
judges rendered their decision in favor
of the negative side
On account of the quarterly examin-
ations this week, there will be no eX-
excises tomorrow afternoon.
Girls Win Game
The Americus High School girls
basket ball team literally "mopped up
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y THOUGHT FOR THE DAY \
WOMAA>S LITERARY CLUB

The Woman's Literary club met this
afternoon with Mrs. E. L. Carswell on
Lee street, and an interesting program
was given. Miss Emma Mae Borum
read a group of Abigail Adams letters
as follows: "A Glimpse of Madame
Helvetius"; Opera Girls in the Last
Century" and Washington in the Sew
ond Presidency" Mrs. E. L. Carswell
read an essay, "The True Criticism"
by Savor D'Ossoli, and poem, "The
Drowned Mariner" by Elizabeth Oaks
Smith. Mrs. Frank Cato gave Della
Bacon and Her Initiation of the
Shakespeare Bacon Controversy" and
Mrs. Cato also read a splendid paper
which she had written on Women in
American Literature" A poem Der
nadine De Borne" by Lydia Huntley
;Sigourney, was read by Mrs. Il. R. FL
lis. Current topics discussions was
led by Mrs. Lawrence Brown, on Art;
Mrs. Daisy Gnospelius on Literature,
and Mrs. Robert Maynard, on Science,
and the world-at-large.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11

easily have been removed. Ill-health
and sickness are tremendous drains
on our time and energy, a we'll as our
finances, and it is a beautiful thing for
a woman to feel that by her own care
and good sense in making use of the
help that modern inventiveness has
given her she may practically insure
the good health OF all those about
her. Betty Lyle Wilson, in South
ern Woman's Magazine.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11

with the Albany quintet last Friday
night. TheS rang up score of Is to
in favor of themselves quite nicely
This was the third game that the Hi
girls played the Albany bunch. The
other games before this we"s victories
for both sides, each team winning one
game of the two. The rubber was
played with most satisfactory result
so far as Americus was concerned.
Through the efforts of the Rees Park
Civic club, the girls now have a fine
court to practise on. 1t is combina-
tion tennis and basket ball court that
will afford much pleasure to tennis
as we'll as basket ball players. After
the basket ball season is over the
tennis sharks will reVel to their hearts
content?
Quarterly Examination This Week
The fountain of youth has been found
at last. 1t is at the High school, and
shows itself only when quarterly
exams are to be pulled off. The foun-
tain of youth so long said to be nix is
reality If anyone is dubious on this
subject they should visit the High
school this week and see 1t in action
The origin of this curiosity was in the
quarterly exam rule. The youthful
geysers gush forth with moaning
sound such as this: Il made A all the
way down, EN- l don't th1ak you ought
to make me stand 'em all just because
l made one little C in department last
month"
q. D. c. Contest Friday.
The pupils who are in the essay
contest gotten up by the state organi-
zation of the United Daughters Of the
Confederacy will meet at the High
school Friday morning to write their
essays. There is a prize offered by
both the home chapter and the state
organization for the best essay Of be-
tween one thousand and fifteen hun
dred words on THE Causes That Led
to the War Between the States" 4
good many of the students will try for
these prizes, for it has been made com
pulsory in some of the grades. The
best essay submitted by students OF
Sumter county school gets the prize
offered by the local chapter, and is sent
in for the state prize.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11
WOMAN'S MISSION

There can hardly be a more beauti-
ful mission than that of a woman who
sees to it that the children of her
household are given the happiness and
efficiency that good health insures. A
housekeeper is guardian of the good
order and serenity of her home, but
even more than these, she is respon-
sible for its healthfulness, and in this
it is not only unselfishness and devo-
ton in the matter of good nursing
when illness actually comes that
counts, but care and wisdom in the
prevention of sickness that shows the
highest affection. l once knew a
mother whose love for her frail and
ailing children had passed into pro-
verb for it's unselfishness during the
many long spells of illness to wfich
her family were subject. Yet she
never stopped to thing, through all the
days and years of anxious nursing,
that the unspeakable condition of her
refrigerator and the neglect of pro-
per drainage, even in the healthful
country neighborhood where she lived,
were causes for disaster that might
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11
WEEKEND HOUSE PARTY

Miss Elizabeth Eldridge will enter
tain five of her friends with a Friday
to Monday party this week. The hos
tess will give dinner for her guests
on Friday night, and many other pleas
ures have been planned for them
Those invited are Miss Cordelia Gate
wood, Miss Mary Hudson, Miss Evelyn
Bell, Miss Ruth Macarthur, Miss Mary
Hawkins.
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VOTES FOR WOMEN

FOIES EOK NUMEN
\ 4 y y 4 \ 4 4 n r \ \ 4 4 4 4
Oh, yes, my mother, dear old heart,
Led me along the narrow way;
With steadfast soul she played her part
And made me what am today.
Her work she did with skilful hand,
Not stupidity, by rule and rote,
And yet 1 cannot understand
Why she should think she ought to
vote.
My sister, Mary Ann, is known
For legal talent near and far,
By taking down the bars she's shown
That women can improve the bar.
Her pleadings, so the judges say,
Are clear and strike lofty note;
And yet will you explain, l pray,
Why Mary thinks she ought to vote?
My daughter, Agnes, yes, indeed,
Had four years training at Bryn
Mawr,
And proved that women can succeer
At anything they're fitted for.
She runs a modern dry goods place,
From baby clothes to table d'hote;
And yet she really has the race
To say her sex deserves the vote.
My wife asks calmly, We'll, my dear,
Aren't you an ardent suffragist?
Don't you think woman's duty here
Is getting votes. not getting kissed?"
She shakes at me a warning hand,
And when the ballot comes,' says
she,
"I'll cast two votes, you understand,
One for yourself and one for me-"
Percy Shaw.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11
No APPOINTMENT MADE
As YET To VACANCY

The position of receiver for. the
Americus National Bank, made vacant
by the death of Mr.. A. w Smith, has
not yet been filled by appointment at
the hands of Comptroller Williams.
There are several applicants for the
place, and the appointment, Il is aE-
pected, will he made this week.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11

We show our appreciation OF yoEr
patronage, in giving the best grade
wood at the lowest price. Wheatley
Bros, Phone 1888. advt
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11
SECRETARY M'AOOO
TO UNDERGO OPERATION

WASHINGTON, d. c., March IL
William A. McAdoO, secretary OF the
treasury department and son-in-iaw OF
the president, was taken to hospital
late today. suffering with appendicitis
An operation will be performer either
tonight or early in the morning.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11
Notice.

On February 22d, 1915, I sold my
business, located at No. 209
W-Lamar street, Americus, Ga, to V.
Petropol Co., who assume all obliga-
tions after said date.
This March 10th, 1915.
A. L. SMITH.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11
MRS. SHEFFIELD TO BE
AUCTION HOSTESS

Mrs. Edwin D. Sheffield will enter
tain the Wednesday Auction club one
day this week for her cousin, Mrs.
Thomas Daniel, of Atlanta, who will
be her guest.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-03-11

Mr. Glenn Hooks has leased the Ivey
residence on Lee street, one of the
many pretty homes on the southside,
and will take possession at once.