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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
ON THE ROAD TO PLENTY.

Prosperity has been slow in re-
turning, but it is hitting the high
places at last.
From all parts of the country come
reports of renewed activity. Factor
les are resuming operations on full
running time; industries that have
lain dormant for years are springing
into existence again; labor is in de-
mand everywhere, and gold is pouring
into this country in an endless stream.
1t is the history of this country
that following a period of depression
comes a long period of prosperity,
and all reports indicate that the pros
perity of 1916 will be the greatest we
have yet known.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
NO NEED OF JAIL.

The following statement appears in
the Mail of Los Gatos, a prohibition
city in Santa Clara county, California:
During the last four months it has
cost Los Gatos rs cents for prison ex-
penses. One person was arrested dur
ing this period and rs cents was paid
to take him to the county Jail at San
Jose. This is a mighty good record
for a city of $500 people. Another mat
ter-Los Gatos has been without a Jail
for months"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
Grapefruit With Apricot Brandy.

Wipe grapefruit and cut In halves
crosswise. With a small sharp pointed
knife make a cut separating pulp from
skin around entire circumference; then
make cuts separating pulp from tough
dividing walls. Remove tough portion
in one piece by cutting with scissors
at stem or blossom and close to skin.
Sprinkle fruit pulp generously with
sugar. Let stand ten minutes and
serve very cold with one-half table
spoonful Of apricot brandy to each por.
ton and garnish with candied cher.
vies.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
YOUR BEST GIFT.

In looking around for something
appropriate to send to your friend or
relative at a distance for a Christ
mas present, just remember that your
friend is always interested in the do
ings of the folks at home, and that
the one thing of all others that he
or she would appreciate is a years
subscription to The Pleasantville
Press.
1t is about the cheapest present
you could make, and by far the most
to be appreciated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
VEST vIReINIA,s STAND.

"West Virginia" asserts Commits
sioner Fred o. Blue in a recent inter
view, will never again permit the le-
galized sale of alcoholic beverages,
and will never again enter into part
nership with the liquor business.
"We will never go back to it for the
purpose of raising revenue and it is
an insult to the intelligence of our
people to suggest it."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
TRAFFIC AND FARMER.

If all the distilleries and breweries
we're closed the farmers market for
corn would not be affected. The liquor
traffic uses less than 212 per cent of
the five leading grain crops of the
land.
For every bushel of grain used by
the breweries and distilleries more
than forty-four and three-ifths bush
els are used for legitimate purposes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
SERMON ON TEMPERANCE.

Perhaps Kitchener, being an Irish
man, was in the congregation when the
priest gave the sermon on temperance
which ended with the impressive
words: Drink is the ruin O. the coun-
thry. TITS drink that steals your
wages. IT'S drink that makes ye beat
your wives. 'Tis drink that makes we
shoot at your landlord, and tits drink
that makes ye miss him."-The INDIE
pendent.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
A CHRISTMAS GOoDY.

have been cut in bits. Whip one and
one-fourth cupfuls of cream and sweet
en- with two and one-half tablespoon
fuls of sugar. Cut in the fruit, nuts
and marshmallows. Place in a mold
and pack in salt and ice for n hour.
Serve in parfait glasses or in glass
sherbet cups.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All persons are warned against
emptying the contents of %cesspools
and sewage of all descriptions any
where in Egg Harbor Township with
out having obtained a permit therefor.
All persons violating the law in this
matter will be prosecuted to the full
extent.
ERNST lille, M. D.,
Health Inspector for Egg Harbor
Township.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
ALCOHOL A DEGENERATE.

There is not one drop of alcohol in
nature. Alcohol is produced by de-
composition of sugar, by leaven and
ferment. 1t is of low birth, a degen-
crate. 1t Is the decomposition of
vegetables, fruits, grain IT sawdust.
1t is the garbage of plant life; the
offcast of vegetation's functional proc
esses; the discarded elements of de-
cay ed life.-Doctor Eichelberger.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
MarshmaIIow Puddinq.

For this Christmas dainty chop one
fourth of a cupful of candieda cherries
and soak for one hour in enough rum
or sherry to cover. Mix with one-half
cupful of nut meats and one heap
ing cupful of marshmallows which
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICE,

On and after January 1, 1916, all
permits to cart garbage in Egg Har-,
Dor Township will become null and
void. All persons carting garbagel
in or through Egg Harbor Township
after that date, upon conviction, wiz
be fined $50 for each and every Of
fence, according to the law.
ERNST lille, M. D.,
Health Inspector for Egg Harbor
Township.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
DECORATIVE AND TASTY.

Mash one-half crelm cheese and add
six chopped pimolas, one tablespoonful
of chopped parsley, one-fourth tea
spoonful of dry mustard and enough
French dressing to moisten. Fill to-
matoes with mixture. Serve with
mayonnaise dressing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
CHRISTMAS GOODIES.
Many CONNECTIONS For the Riddles Car
Be Made at Home.

Corn balls are always a favorite with
children and may be easily made dur
ing the crisp days of winter. Pictured
in this Illustration is a move way of
utilizing corn balls which would bring
joy to the heart of any youngster.
First, of course, the corn must be
popped. Pick over, discarding kernels
that have not popped, and put in a
large kettle. There should be three
quarts. Sprinkle with one-half tea
spoonful of salt. Melt one tablespoon
full of butter in Il saucepan and add
one cupful of n.olasses and one-half
cupful of sugar. Bring to the boiling
point and let boil until mixture will be-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

Why do your Christmas shopping
out of town? If it's a fad it's an
expensive fad, for you can buy better
goods just as cheaply at home saving
time and worry and car fare. Besides,
every dollar kept in circulation here
adds to the prosperity of this COM
munity.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
Tomato Salad.

Skin six small tomatoes, cut a slice
from stem end of each and remove
soft inside. Sprinkle inside with salt,
invert and let stand one-half hour
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11
NOTICE.

All persons are warned not to dump Rub
bish in Egg Harbor Township. Violate
will be vigorously prosecuted.
r. H. SHEELE, Prest.
VIM. HAUENSTEIN, Sec.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-11

Can't look well, eat we'll, or feel
well with impure blood. Keep the
blood pure with Burdock Blood Bit
ters. Eat simply, take exercise, KEEP
clean, and good health is pretty sure
to follow. $1.00 a bottle.-adv.
Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothing. Doan's Ointment
is fine for skin itching. All drug-(
gists sell it, SOC a box.-adv.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Soma Old Riddles.

As l went through a garden gap
whom should 1 meet but Dick RedcaR
a stick in his hand, a stone In bis
throat II you guess this riddle III
give you a groat. Answer.-A cherry.
Thirty white horses upon a red hill
Now they tramp, now they champ,
now they stand still Answer.-Gums
and teeth
A house full, a yard full, can't catch
q bowl full. Answer.-Smoke.
Nature requires five, custom gives
seven, laziness takes nine and wicked
ness eleven. Answer.-Hours OF sleep.
/ have a little sister. They call her
Peep Peep. She wades through the
waters deep; she climbs the mountains
high, high, high. Poor little thing
she has but one eye! Answer.-Star.
What flowers are always under your
nose? Answer.-Tulips.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
CIRCULAR SKIRTS.
The Gored Models Are Likely to Win
Out In Popularity.

The eored Models Are Likely to Win
Out In Popularity.
Every woman who remembers the
last time that circular skirts were in
vogue win call to mind the great diff
Guilty experienced In maintaining an
even hem
The circular sides were bound to
stretch and sag despite all the efforts
Of the skiIlful dressmaker to the con-
trary.
And, although the circular shirt is
featured among the new seasons
models. there can be little question but
that the gored adaptations VIII win
out eventually.
For those who do not mind odd
devices the hem introduced by Premet
Of Paris win make a strong appeal
The hem Is the outcome really Of
the effort to eounteract the sagging
tendency Of the circular model II Is
scoOped away at the sides, thereby In
dicating a longer line at the front and
back sections.
In the course Of time the sides drop
a little bit, and the hem balance Is
thereby maintained
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
sehsma For Card Party.

At a card party Of six tables the
hostess assigned the table by colors
in this way: She had her little daugh-
ter distribute four flowers Of a kind.
and each table had a vase Of flowers
in the center Of the kind given TO the
guests.
For instance, four guests received
red roses. and they went to the table
having the vase Of red roses in the
center. The four pink roses found
their places, the four yellow and the
four pink tulips and the four yellow.
etc.
Scores were kept, as usual. on hov-
er decorated cards, and at the end Of
the game the vases and flowers were
awarded as prizes. They were remOv-
ed from the table during the game
One would suggest baskets instead Of
vases, as they are somewhat newer
and much In favor as prizes, or some
Of the very attractive flower holders
might be used. Guests are always
pleased with them, and no one minds
having more than one.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
For Spring Holidays.

Such bewildering assortments of
place cards, favors and table decora-
lions are to be found in the shops that
the hostess need not lack for sugges-
lions along these lines. Flags. of
course, predominant as a decoration for
the Lincoln day as well as the Wash.
ington birthday celebrations, while the
crimson heart holds its own as a sug-
gesuon for st. Valentines day, and
nothing yet has been discovered which
can take the place Of the shamrock and
harp as typical Of st. Patrick's day.
For the hostess, however, who is
striving to find something original one
would suggest as a centerpiece for the
Lincoln day table huge bunch Of cot
ton bolls, which are In themselves
very dainty and pretty and suggestive
Of the southland The whole plan Of
decoration may be carried out along
these lines, using miniature colored
dolls, log cabins, banjos, etc.
Then q menu card might be arranged
naming the different dishes after the
battles OF the civil war.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Eaa cananes For Lent.

Take four eggs. three mushrooms,
two anchovies. six capers, one tea
spoonful Of tarragon vinegar, one tea
spoonful Of butter and eight small
rounds Of fried bread Boil the eggs
quite hard. Take or the shells and
cut them In halves across. Take out
the yolks and chop them up. Chop
also the capers and mushrooms; soak
the anchovies, dry them and remove
the bones; chop the anchoyies. Mix
well together with enough salt and
pepper to season and add the tarragon
vinegar. With this stun the whites Of
the eggs, neatly piling the mixture to
q point Put a small piece Of butter
on the top Of each Have the eight
small, neatly cut rounds Of bread fried;
make the eggs stand, one on each, put
them into the oven to get quite hot
and serve at once.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Cookery
Notes
Lsntsn Meat Substitutes.

With the approach OF Lent, when the
supply Of meat win be cut down.
housewives are interested in knowing
how to substitute for it foods that
will supply equal nourishment
Meat Is not a necessity, though It has
many points In its favor-that Is, It Is
palatable, capable Of much variety In
cooking and Is fairly easy Of digestion,
with the exception Of veal and pork
Foods best adapted to take the place
OF meat are eggs, milk and cheese, and,
for those who are leading an active
life, pulse foods, such as peas, beans
and lentils. These heterogeneous vege-
tables have excellent meat value, but
are not easily digested In large guam
tities by those leading sedentary lives.
Remember that cheese Is a highly
concentrated food, so should be mixed
with starchy foods, such as macaroni
bread and rice. Nuts are highly nu-
tritious and capable Of being converted
into many attractive dishes. Pine ker-
nels, almonds, walnuts and haZelnuts
are good meat substitutes, while Bra
Zil nuts and cocoanuts are oleaginous.
Chestnuts alone contain any starch
Too much meat Is not healthy IN
less one is expanding a great deal OF
energy. Vegetables make a satisfac-
tory and wholesome diet, especially
when they are supplemented by fruits.
With the exception OF beans, peas
and lentils. which contain a large
amount Of proteids, vegetables are val
liable for their potash, and salts are
a valuable part Of diet They contain
cellulose, which gives the needed bulk
to food Winter vegetables should be
kept in a dry place.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
A Funny Animal.

The armadillos live exclusively IN the
warmer parts OF the earth. II you
were to meet one. you would know IT
Immediately by the peculiar strong,
horny plates with which its body Il de-
Tended When attacked these odd ami
mails roll themselves up, wrap their
tails round them, and raise the whole
array Of sharp edged scales with which
their body is covered, and bid defiance
to almost any enemy except man
They live on ants and termitea, or
white ants. as they are called. They
capture the insects by thrusting among
them their long. slender tongues. Gov
cred with a gummy substance. When
the tongue is covered 1t Is quickly
withdrawn, and the ants swallowed
To gain access to the ants the anna
dillos are furnished with powerful
claws to tear down the dwellings OF
their prey. The natives OF the coun-
tries where they live consider them
great delicacies when roasted In their
shellA-St Nicholas.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30

The outfit illustrated here Is a con
venient one for the outdoor girl. II
includes one Of the new tiaring skirts
with ample fullness, the skirt being
fashioned with the hip yoke and a
broad stitched hem Worn with sepa.
rate blOuses. to suit the fancy, skirts of
this type are featured for spring. With
this skirt is donned lightweight wrap
Of cotton corduroy. 1t has the high
waist line and the directoire collar
trimmed with self covered buttons.
The natty little hat Of straw Is turned
up very much at one side and adorned
with a little feather fancy.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Tho Game of Birds.

Have as many small tables a. you
have sets OF players, and the sets may
include as many young people as can
be seated at a table. Provide a box
Of pasteboard letters for each table
and place them face downward The
first player draws a letter and lays it
face downward, calling its name The
first player that speaks the name OF
the bird beginning with that letter
wins 1t and also the chance to draw
another. The player winning the great
est number Of letters Is entitled to a
prize, while the one who guesses the
least should be presented with an
elaborate fools cap.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
On 81. Valentines Day.

st. Valentines day Is always a day
for much entertaining. A suitable CEN
terpiece would be a plaster cast of
the goddess Of marriage. Arrange a
wreath Of orange blossoms or bride
roses at the base of the statue and
around her neck place garlands Of
small pink flowers, to be distributed
later among the guests. Instead of
place cards use a small gilded bow
and arrow at each place, writing the
name of the guest on the arrow and a
quotation appropriate to that guest on
the bow. Serve as many things in
heart shapes" as possible.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
MRS. GRACE WILBUR TROUT.

One of the most effective workers
IN the suffrage movement IL Mrs.
Grace Wilbur Trout Of Chicago, who
was among those who led the women
Of Illinois to victory in their campaign
for the vote. She is one Of the most
popular clUbwomen In her state and
uresident of the Illinois Equal Suf.
trage association. The work Of the as
ISOLATION has been by no means d.
minished since the granting Of the
franchise, for the organization has
courageOusly faced the problem Of or
ganizing and educating the women vOt-
srs Of the state. 1t is now necessary
10 teach them to realize their civic du-
ties and responsibilities and to show
them what can be accomplished by in
teIigent and conscientious citizens
who have the ballot. This work Is en-
rrely nOnparisan-
Mrs. Trout is a handsome woman, a
witty and convincing speaker whose
aid is sought in every state where a
pruwOman's suffrage campaign is be-
ing Waged
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.

Rusty looking silk can be made clean
and new looking If spOnged with the
water In which potatoes have been
boiled
To remove machine grease from
clothes without taking the cOlOrs out
rub the spot with a solution made Of
cold water. ammonia and soap.
To remove tar stains rub the spot
nrst with lard and then with soap.
Leave for an hour and then wash In
hot water sOftened with ammonia II
traces still remain rub with turpentine.
To clean a hairbrush mix One-half
eupful each OF salt and 6our and rub
through and into the bristles- Shake
out and the brush win be clean and
white. This does not soften the bHis-
ties as wsshIng does.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Good
form
For st. VaIsntins's Functions.

ror St Valentines Functions.
The heart Is the accepted symbol for
St Valentines day. and place cards
Tor the dinner or luncheon table cut
out Of red or white paper In this shan
can be easily decorated.
The pairing on of dinner companions
on this evening is easily done IL the
names OF famous lovers of history are
borrowed to help you in a modern plac-
ing OF guests or members of the FAM
LILY. By writing or printing the names
on cards a very easy arrangement Is
possible.
Romeo and Juliet, Dante and Bea-
uice, Petrarch and Laura, Antony and
Cleopatra, Darby and Joan, Sleeping
Beauty and Prince Charming are some
suggestions for pairing.
The woman's name should be placed
on one card, the mans name on an.
other, and the two lovers should seat
themselves in adjoining chairs at the
table.
Little Cupids form a very important
part OF the decoration. Their artistic
arrows and forgetmenots are also good
to use as decorative accessories. These
can be drawn or painted, and II traced
from tissue paper or regular wax trac.
ing paper can be done with satisfac-
ton and quickness.
Verses from the poets found in any
collection OF poetical quotations will
help you in a further appropriate dec
Grafton OF place cards.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Dinner Combinations,


Any vegetable harmonizes with beef
Serve caper sauce only with mutton
With fricasseed meats serve baked
potatoes.
Serve tomatoes In some form with
veal
Serve potatoes plain boiled only when
new.
With roast chicken serve mashed DO
tatoes, onions and tart jelly.
With roast meats serve potatoes
mashed or roasted In the pan with the
meat
For dinner salads use only the sim.
pie green salads with French dressing
With roast pork serve baked pota.
toes, a green vegetable and a sour ap-
pie sauce.
With broiled steak serve creamed 20
tatoes and a crisp fried vegetable like
eggplant
With roast lamb serve mashed pota.
toes, green peas or string beans and q
mint sauce.
With roast beef serve potatoes baked
in the pan and a sweet watermelon or
peach pickle
For a family dinner serve a clear
soup, meat, potatoes or a starchy vege-
table Ike rice or hominy, green vege-
table and dessert, or meat, potatoes or
a substitute. a salad and dessert, or a
cream soup. a made dish OF meat and
potatoes and dessert
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
THE LINEN GOWN.

Models That Forecast the Summer
Modes For This Type Of Gown.
No summer season can be considered
altogether complete in sartorial sense
without linen. Linens great drawbacks
Is that it wrinkles easily, but even
this defect cannot detract from the
high estimation In which it is held by
the majority OF women. For the Palm
Beach costume heavy white linen is
combined with embroidered linen, and,
following the fashion established last
year, there are many attractive exam
pies OF colored linen frOcks and suits.
A charming dress included In the
wardrobe Of a belle departing for
southern resorts was made OF light
blue linen Of medium weight. It ex-
plotted a skirt with a deep yoke, to
which was hung the plated lower
section. These plaits had a one inch
heading. and they were pressed fatty
from top to bottom.
The blouse was fastened with black
satin buttons quite to the throat, where
there appeared a choker OF soft white
linen covered with embroideries. The
long sleeves had narrow cuffs Of the
embroidered linen, and the essential
belt was introduced in one Of black
patent leather.
To go with this dress was a hat or
fine white straw, faced with black
satin It's shape inclined to poke out
lines, turned up at the back to show
q narrow bandeau OF pin roses.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
MILLINERY MODES.

Real metal roses are found on mil
Hnery.
Black takes the lead among Ostrich
plumes.
Glass flowers and fruit appear OF
some hats.
The transparent lace brim appears
on hats for evening wear.
Large velvet flowers are much used
for the trimming OF small hatA
II is rumored that the spring MILL
merry viii be a 6at contradiction OF the
jaunty. the dashing and the military
note
Hats wreatbed with noWerR with
tapping brims. hats distinctly pictur'
esque. are to run in opposition 70 the
present fashions.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
piana's Wrap.

The athletic girl usually prefers q
wrap Of some fabric other than her
skirt, and her choice usually falls on a
Norfolk Of corduroy or a knitted sweat.
er, the latter in the new striped or
checked designs.
She wears no hat, or II she Is OF the
unusual sort. anxious about her com
plexion. a chapeau Of corduroy. satin
or soft straw gives the crOwning touch
to the costume. The pedal extremities
are shod with buckskin or canvas OK
fords. with heel low rather than other
Wise
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Hard In tha Hall.

whats the matter with the stove
pipe hat, 1 wonder?' asked the um-
brella OF the cane.
Hes stuck up because he's always
on top" answered the cane.
'Pooh, pooh! ] don't think he's such
q much" said the umbrella. IF IT
wasn't for me be would have all the
starch taken out OF him many tines
Philadelphia Press.
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Cake 5akina Hints.

II the cake rises rapidly in the middle
like a pyramid and cracks It Is cook
ing too quickly. A well cooked cake
should be fat on top when done.
Cake tins, patty pans, ETC., are easily
cleaned by boiling. Put them In a
saucepan with some soap powder and
water, boil them for about an hour
and they will be found clean and new
looking. Soap and soda or bOrax may
be used instead Of soap powder If pre-
ferred
The broad ax., 1915-01-30
Leather Belts AGAIN.

Leather belts. by the way. are to be
revived As a matter Of fact, they
have already arrived. as evidenced in
certain Of the spring models Of morn
ing and afternoon costumes. as well
as In some Of the linen frocks made
for southern wear. The belts are not
only of patent leather. but also Of dull
suede. in dark brown. In blue and
green. as well as in the pure white
For early season costumes the smart
belt appears to have superseded the
girdle.