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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
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80 cENWNEs
coRN,cLUB WORK OF VALUE
Increasing Interest and Enthusiasm
In This Labor of Boys and Girls
Which Does Much Good.
CIV O. IL. RENsoN.l

(By o. H. BENSON)
II is well-established fact that
both play and contest interests per
form a very important part In the
processes of education and have much
to do in creating efficiency for man
in the equation of social and indus
trial life.
The corn-club work is a very impor-
tant factor in the economy OF the
farm in directing boys who live in ru-
raj districts in the business as
profitable and notable profession. The
way in which the club work takes hold
Of boy is quite remarkable, and
from the enthusiasm created by the
club work and contests, greater inter
est in farm life is sure to develop.
We need the boys for the present
efficiency of the farm. and we must
have their work, their leadership, and
their influence for the future il Amer
lean agricultural and rural interests
are to endure and contribute as they
should to human comfort and pros
| perity.
Boys corn-club work should be con-
structive and permanent, and in or
| der that II may be so the following
| lines Of contest work are suggested
TO the club membership. These con-
tests should offer some relaxation from
the main line of work and should be
practical and recreative as well as in
structiye. The following are few
of the objects of corn-club contests:
1. To increase members interest
in corn in all of its important phases.
2. To secure better seed corn and
consequently better yields (Ali seed
should be returned to the eXhibitors.)
3. To give Industrial activity and
practice to club members for the en-
tire year.
4. To give members greater in
terest in club work through combined
play and contest methods.
S. To furnish profitable diversion
to the boys during the otherwise idle
hours of play time and vacation pc
RODS. IAN ounce or prevention Ii
better than a pound of cure"
To stimulate interest in the contests
the following premiums would be
most suitable;
/. Free trips and expenses paid to
district and state fairs, educational in
situations and chautauquas, etc.
2. Top buggy, saddle, gold watch
automobile, etc.
8. Clear title to one or more acres
of land Ito encourage land owner
ship
4. Farm implements. tool equip
ments, etc.
5. Thoroughbred pigs, cattle, horses
mules, pens of chickens
6. Club emblems, banners and pen
nants.
7. Manual training workbench
set of tools, camera. trunk, leathe
hand bag, writing desk. etc.
S. Poultry equipment such as In
cubators, watering and feed troughs
breeders, fences and gates.
8. Free tuition to short courses II
agricultural and mechanical college
and regular courses in colleges.
TO- Canvas tent, camp outfit, canoe
hunting equipment, baseball suit, suit
of 1clothes.
IL Dictionary encyclopedia, set o
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15

little V neck is finished with corded
beading, while collar of white batiste
flares away from the back and side Of
the neck.
The moderately full skirt gathered
to the hip girdle is straight and plain,
covered across the back and sides by a
long tunic, bordered around it's edge
with fur.
All the red tones are modish. and
mulberry is one of the best. The de-
sign, however, need not be confined to
this color treatment. Putty color will
be very good with dark fur or Russian
green with bands Of fitch.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
Interest in Long Tunie.

Although many dress skirts are in
circular cut, this is rarely the case
with velvet dresses, as the long tunic
is especially good in velvet. These long
overskirts, as they may be called, re-
quire weight in the cloth to make them
hang gracefully, and are, therefore, an
attractive style for velvet. Circular
skirts are very apt to hang unevenly
in velvet, as the weight of the cloth
drags down the skirt at the sides.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
Valuable Discipline.

''The first thing want You to do
in school," said Farmer Corntossel to
his son, lis to try to join glee club"
why. you never seemed 10 care
much about my music"
81 don't pretend to be any Judge.
But | want We to have a fair show.
i've looked those young meG over
an I've got an idea that when they get
through with you. you'll; either sing or
quit tryin'."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
Sled Which Folds Flat.

ing sled which is just being intro
duced. 1t is strong, simple in con-
struction and light in weight. The
runners, made of as-inch bessemer
spring steel, are SIS inches in length
and are securely attached with cor
rugated clips bolted to the WOOD top
with nickel-plated bolts. The top is
of dry han dwood, "a inches long, 11A
inches wide and ZIG inches thick.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
ModIsh coIors.

Colors that are modish include all
tones Of orange. reds that tone into
yeIlows, reds that become almost pink,
and reds that deity mingled ON the
pallet become a reddish petunia The
browns brocaded in gold are fabrics
de luxe and many of the reddish pur-
pies seem to have a tone OF gray and
are charming.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15

and butter Add, after the mixture is
well blended, the grated rind of an or
ange and a quarter of cupful OF
Juice. Pour into a well.buttered bak-
ing dish, ornament with whole nuts
and bake until firm. Serve hot with
hard sauce and whipped cream.
A hard sauce may be made by
Dreaming two tablespoonful of butt
ter, add cupful of powdered sugar,
teaspoonful of vanilla, and when
we'll mixed fold in half cupful OF
whipped cream.
Veal and Ham Pie.-Trim the veal
and ham into small pieces and season
with pepper and salt to taste. Chop
finely half cupful of mushrooms and
some parsley, put them into a stew
pan with one small onion chopped and
a tablespoonful of butter. Fry light
ly, then add a pint Of stock and sim
mer five minutes. Put all together
into a baking dish and cover with a
crust Bake and serve hot or cold.
Bran oems.--Take two cupfuls OF
bran, two cupfuls Of graham flour
sifted, one-half cupful of sugar, tea
spoonful of salt, one teaspoonful OF
soda and two cupfuls of sour milk.
Bake in gem pans.
Graham Bread.-Take two cupfuls
each of graham and white flour. sift
the latter with one teaspoonful each
of salt and soda Add a cuDflIl OF
molasses and enough sweet milk to
make batter, about pint. Add one
cupful OF raisins and chopped wal
nuts, we'll Toured. Bake in slow
oven.
To make ripe olives even more tasty
and palatable, soak them over night
in olive oil to which small piece OF
Glove or garlic has been added.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
IeEAG--N ~,<s.eN-.
one Who Can Appreciate.

why do you feed tramps who como
along? They never do any work for
you"
NO" said the wife. but it is quite
a satisfaction to see man eat
meal without finding fault with the
cooking
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
WINTER NOVELTY FOR BOYS
Folding Sled, Just introduced, Is
Strong, Simple in Construction
and Light in Weight.

Doting parents looking Tor Christ
mas novelties and one which will in
terest those having boys to take care
of will be pleased with the new fold
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15

Any kind of training is far more eff
fective and leaves more permanent I'M
press when exerted on the growing or
Eanism than whsn brought to bear on
the aduit.-WHnam James.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
Economical, Indeed.

SIS your wife so very economical.
them "Oh. yes, very Why, my wife
can take an old WORKOUT SO hat.
spend SIS on it and make it look al
most as good as new" Puck.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15


of the herbs or a
bit of garlic is an improvement. Give
the eggs six or seven whisks and pour
into a pint granite dish that has been
well buttered. Set this in the gas
oven and turn on both burners after
the dish has been put into the oven.
AS soon as the eggs have risen to the
top of the dish, trln off one burner
and then as soon as the eggs are set.
turn off the other, leaving the eggs a
few minutes longer. They must not
remain over twenty minutes, and
often fifteen minutes will be enough,
depending upon the gas pressure.
The lower part of the dish will be
tender and flaky, and the center
creamy, neither like scrambled egg nor
like omelet
Use potato or turnip cups for
change instead of timbale molds or
patty shells. Peel good sized pota-
toes or small turnips cut in halves
and slice off each end so they will
stand well, hollow out the centers
and cook the shells in boiling sailed
water Use these for any creamed
vegetable, fish or chicken, having all
hot and covering them with a rich
white sauce. A little filling goes fur
Their served this way and looks very
attractive. Garnish with parsley or
chopped chervil, or water cress.
Chop suey With Fish.-Put table
spoonful. of butter in a deep frying
pan and fry in it a pound of fresh
pork and a cupful of diced celery and
chopped onions. Cut the pork into
bits, cover with cupful of water and
a can of mushrooms with the liquor
from them. Cook slowly for an hour,
then add a cupful of finely chopped
peanuts and cupful of faxed tuna,
season highly and simmer for another
half hour. This is such an unusual
combination that it will be enjoyed
by those who are looking for new
! gastronomic sensation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
INTERNATIONAL
SUNANYSQlOOL
LESSON
by Il. o. SELLERS, Acting Director OF
Sunday School Course)
LESSON FOR JANUARY II
THE CALL OF GIDEON.

LESSON TExT--Judges 6:11-1a. $40.
read entire chapter.
GOLDEN TEXT-Blessed is the man
whom thou choosest.-Ps. ga.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
TRY THESE.

When a change from an ordinary
omelet is desired most appetizing
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
SOME GOOD EATING.

1t is not so important that there
should be a large variety upon our
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15

dish IL prepared
by beating up
three or four eggs,
adding two table
spoonfuls of cold
water, seasonings
of chopped pepper
or parsley, or any
~ tha harhq or a
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
1IHMNHEN
EGABLNEg

Every day brings to our door some
thing that is good and that will never
come our way TO do again. II we are
blind and do not see II, and insist
that our days are featureless. whose
fault is that? Opportunity does It's
part, and we must do ours.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15
Jonah's Tutor.

Who was Jonah's tutor.
Ans.-Tha whale that brought him
up.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15


inches from the base, each band end
ing in bow, one right above the 9th
er. A more elaborate basket can he
made by covering the whole with
metal lace or gold net. 1t is possible
to obtain somewhat the same effect by
stretching piece of old lace curtain
on an improvised frame of some sort,
gliding 1t very lightly with gold paint,
then removing it and applying it to the
basket,
The boudoir baskets are sometimes
lined with silk, as we'll as having an
outside covering of it. If such lining
is placed in the basket 1t should be
fastened only with large basting
stitches, SO that 1t can readily be re-
moved and washed when soiled
The silk wastebasket makes a
charming and imposing gift for the
holidays, and one which is not so ex-
pensive as its impression is favorable.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15

tables, but that our rood
should be well cooked
and daintily served.
Aim on d Pudding
Beat separately the
yolks of two and whites
of three eggs, mix to a
cream with four table
spoonfuls each of sugar
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-01-15

Velvet this year belongs as much
to the debutante as to the dowager.
The Jenny model Of Robins egg blue
pictured here may be worn at an after
noon bridge or foxtrot. The skirt is
banded with silver embroidered chlf-
fon and the blouse and sleeves show
friIIs of silver.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-27

fered up in behalf of the countries be-
yond the big pond. It is proposed that
another day Of prayer may find Him
at home. Such bIasphemy!
The bible says: '"They cry for
peace and yet there is no peace"
How true; they want a piece of this
and of that for themselves, but do
not grant the same right to others
Clements. ..
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-27

FROM THE TREE OF LIFE
Like many more things we may go
a little too far with our idea of neu-
TaEty and reach a point where it
loses it's virtue.
Twenty days to Paris" was a mis-
calculation, and if the same amount
of energy had been directed toward
London some diplomats believe the
inevitable might have happened.
Some eYiI-minded souls claim that
the day after the appointed prayer
for peace. the biggest battle was
fought. But this is not so, as many
more have been fought since. 1t is
about time we cease cTiticising and
learn to mind our own.
Some critics are of the opinion that
the Lord must have been on jour
ney at time the prayers were Of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-27

hOC 81 ant IAC 9es44AC 4Ae5AA@ " SSAASAD D
Clements. ..
IMMIGRATION BILL Good
Who are all the foreigners that come
to this country and what jobs do they
get when they land here?
These are points which should be
looked up. ...-
will say that the immigration bill
with the hteracy test amendment is
o. K. for President Wilson's sigma
tUre? Why, is the question. Be
cause when the immigrant lands in
New York, Boston, Baltimore or Phil
adelphia or any other port he tackles
anything in the line of labOring. A
big, strong, husky immigrant breaks
his neck to stick to the job, to make
good before the foreman or the SUI
perintendent, and by working for a
couple of cents less an hour the fore
man or the superintendent comes
around a few days later and says:
you other fellers viii have to hus-
tie" (meaning the laborers who
worked one year or more at the
plant) not noticing the Immigrant.
the new man.
Of course, to hold the job they all
pitch in and obey orders.
And, in the meantime, this immi-
grant is thinking of his countrymen
and how he will write them to come
over, that there is lots of work and,
that he can get them a job where he
works, and that the foreman likes
him, and that he makes SO a day lin
foreign money! and ETC., etc.
Well, it don't take long and this inn.
migrant has his comrades all work
ing in the plant. And by and by the,
oldtimers get a layoff one by one,
That's one point that happens in our
daily life.
Another immigrant lands here and,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-27

LETTERS TO EDITOR /
WoMAN's PoWER-Tis not an
gels we are wanting on this busy,
restless earth. It is NOBLE earnest
women who prize well the right of
birth; women who are looking up
ward, knowing well what life is
worth.
Women there have been who failed
men IN the hour of sorest need. And
the world has heard and cursed them
for the failure Of the deed. But of
woman soul-devoted, patient, seldom
do we read.
Better be behind the curtain and
to feel yourself a queen, than to lose
the power of ruling, though with
scepter you are seen; better be a
q6eenly woman than unWomanly
queen.
Every good strong deed of great
ness has a woman at it's base, or a
little child, with sunshine fresh from
heaven upon its face; watching care
fully the building that each stone fits
in place.
It is grand to be a woman, stand
ing very near to God, seeing, with her
heaven-bOrn instinct, every step that
he has trod; searching in. the dark
est science, till she finds it bright
with God.-Marietta F. Cloud.
FROM THE TREE OF LIFE
Like many more things we may go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-28
PEORIA WOMAN
TELLS EXPERIENCE

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frFrt t9FtaFr fr9w .efiErssi1a. Eas.
sr EfsE aat aftrr sFests1es % sfuas-
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Ese=F taF doctors. a.~frr and rrfi-
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stomach seer. end Go mr say that
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-28

Al iIiurlon is something we believe
ia 90 much that wc prefer 70 20 reality.
Happiness g. thc ability 90 create aud
maintain ones illusions on a paying
basis
Every Illusion should b. properly
agpported- some people are 80 mean
thar ~heu an Illusion rings their bell
ard asks for board and lodging they
slam che door on go face.
Il O. better 90 maintain one or 80
illusions in good style. giving them
constant care and noarishment than
90 is go have 90 many that you have 90
r4t too often from one 20 another.
Withou; illusions We should lay so
much stress on reality that life would
rot D. worth living Reality Itself Is
fhe hlsrrs; illusion o. All. bat the most
Improbable. because Il ~ the only one
ttaf paws 10 rcturu OF the Investment.
Life without illusions Is like ! bird
without wings.-L!fe-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-28

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-28

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-28
vUsIr DEPARTMENT CLOSES sra
aWN

Tie last meeting t1r ttF season of
.as music department OF tae Davtn-
pore w5maH's club var given weineE-
fsg az fle h5ur of 2iiss Elsie simon
ir camp Mcclellan vhrrc some 80 or
more mFmhrFs we're entertained with
trrF lr,.ehf.u5 program uifh Nrs
IS. e. Fridrrr1G iH charge. The pro-
Erau rae preceded hF a business ErE-
r.1H aren reports uf the officers. Mrs
q. j. uHFFau. Aitsr Helen scilert. sfrE
e. D. LiuEafrif. and 3iFs. q. G. FcIics-
son uFTr Submitted.
rar question of fhr department ar
raeslnF musical numbers for the gem
eraf eiub meetings uf the gear was
atFraasei az some length ANA thcrc
vas expression % regret that the mat
f-r could noe he adjusted 90 o. tn in-
Glade some attractive prorramE that
fHis coming year viii o. eircu 40 gre
uafinE club
a VERY tsilEhffai social hour follow
90 refFrFtmrafa.
The programs for the cominE year
for thc department were announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-28
CONTINUE CASE BUT
ACCUSED INDICTED

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-28

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Ffauurr.e ----..--... -artnarn
t-HH NEfiil
Ilss tfarF Orfr. ViH'Irs 1frE Wieder-
baum. cello. and AIiaE Esther
EiEErr. piano.
EFefF meetings of ESQ club WIN De-
mrI Eel che early faI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-17
LONDON FASHIONABLES
ARE HARD HIT BY WAR
Few Women Have Given Up Their
Maids But They Send Them to
Do War Work.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE war taxes
are hitting what used to be called
fashionable society rather heavily, but
there is little grumbling, for society
has deeply altered it's chief charac-
teristic, which before the war was an
abnormal self-centredness. Its prin-
cipal problem now is largely what to
give up without injuring some one
depending on il.
Young men servants are a thing of
the past, and the number of women
now driving their autos is sufficient
testimony Of the elimination of the
chauffeur. Many fashionable women
have even started garages, where 9TH
er women of their own class can be
taught the complete control of the
autos, which are mostly used now for
the benefit of the wounded and the
cOnvalescent. The many large hospi-
tails financed by private enterprise
are another call on the rich.
Few women have given up their
maids, but instead of employing them
exclusively to attend to their ward
robes. they send them TO do war work
for three or four afternoons each
week, or employ them in making COM
forts for the troops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-17
ARE NOW IN
USE IN BRITISH ARMY
New Use For Knives in Warfare.
Used as Trench Cleaners
After Assaults.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE official an
nouncement that steel helmets have
at last been adopted in the British
army is a welcome imitation Of what
has already proved a great success
amongst the French troops. An Of
ficer under Gen. Castlenau, in Cham
payne, has lately written testifying to
the great utility of these and similar
ancient and modern devices for pro-
lection in the trenches. The helmets
are covered with the same grey blue
cloth as the uniform, and even the
water bottles and other equipment
are treated in like manner The use
of the helmets has now become uni
versal.
A new use has been found for
knives by what are called the trench
cleaners" who. after the first line has
passed with the bayonet, follow on
and dispatch such of the enemy as Of
fer resistance. These knives are de-
scribed as a part of knuckle- cluster,
the blade being strapped to the back
of the hand. and can be effectively
used either as a weapon of offense or
defense.