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Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Dear Editor:-I see so many join
ing the Children's Story Telling Club
so thought would join too. am a
little girl eleven years old l go to
school every day. l am in the fourth
grade. My teachers name is Mrs.
Gibson; she is very nice teacher.
ike her. There are forty-five children
in my grade Next September we will
go in a new school house. l have one
brother, his name is Donald. He is
& years old. We live up on the
bluff. We can look down over the
bluff and see Lake Michigan. /
liked all the stories that have been
up on the bluff. We can look down
over theb huff and see Lake Michigan.
liked all the stories that have been
written, and the letters have been
very nice. liked them very much.
We are going to have a new school
Victorola. If my letter is not too long
would like to see it in print.
You wrote a nice letter, Lorraine,
and it wasn't bit too long. l am
sure you must have beautiful home.
looked over Lake Michigan when l
was in Chicago and thought it love-
iy view. Write again. Our next let
ter is from Hazel Rice, who is proving
herself fine little club member
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

A simple design which worked in
Bulgarian embroidery together with
insertions and lace, trimmed neck and
sleeve edges as illustrated, makes a
very dainty blouse. Stamped on IA
yard of 45;-inch lawn, zoe; cotton for
working, zoe extra; perforated pat
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

er's name is Miss Price. / have to go
about three blocks to school. l am
Boy Scout of America, and every
two weeks we have meetings to drill
and practice. We are going to camp
out next summer. have a brother
and a sister. My brothers name is
Herman Drenton. My sisters name
is Clara Drenton. We live in town,
beside the Maccabee's Hall. guess
will have to close. Yours truly,
William Drenten.
There wasn't one bit Of danger of
your letter going into the stove, Will
lam, or the waste basket, either. 1t
was very interesting letter and very
plainly written. / have read great
deal about the Boy Scouts Of Ameri-
ca and | am sure their organization
is a splendid one to belong to. Camp
life is great sport, William. I spent
three months in camp on the Missis-
sippi river a couple of summers ago
and enjoyed it ever so much. hope
you will write real often, William.
Our next letter is from Anna Jowws-
ma, Dutton, Michigan.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27
1911
Consisting of an Over Dress in
"Chemise" Style and an Under
dress having a Waist cut with
Body and Sleeve in One and
Joined to a Two Piece Skirt.

Joined to Two Piece Skirt.
Many types of this style are now
in vogue, all Of which are especially
suited to slender figures. The style
here shown is distinctively smart,
and may be worn over any guimpe
or waist and skirt, that harmonizes
with the model. AS here shown,
white crepe was used with satin for
the underwaist and the part of the
skirt below the tunic portion of the
overdress. Braiding in self color
forms a pretty trimming. The sim
plicity Of this design and its easy
development, will at once recon-
mend it. 1t will be attractive in
velvet, serge or a combination OF
serge and charmeuse. Net or lace
could be used for the underwaist II
preferred. For linen and batiste this
model is also good. 1t is cut in four
sizes: ID, 16, II and Is years, for
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Dear Editor:-I have been reading
the stories in the Story Telling Club.
l am little girl eight years old. l
go to school every day. / like my
teacher very we'll; her name is Miss
Ashley. My Papa is dead. l have
two sisters; their names are Evelyn
and Mildred. l live with my grand
pa and grandma and mama and my
sisters. l will be glad when see my
letter in print. Yours truly. from,
May Peare Virgil.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

p. S.-The story that l like best is
"Show Kindness"
Did / spell you middle name right,
May. My name is Mae-that is my
REAL name; but l spell it wee bit
different. "Show Kindness" was writ
ten by one of our little members and
it was lovely little story. Now |
must say good bye until next week.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Dear Editor:-I have been reading
the Story Telling Club and think it is
just fine, so ! thought would send in
a letter. am nine years old. l have
four sisters and no brothers. have
two sisters going to school. My teach
er's name is Miss Bessie Knapp. / live
on a farm and like it very much. My
name is Wilma Anderson, Mancelona,
Michigan.
Thank you for very nice little
letter, Wilma. 1t pleases me to know
that you like the club so well. Write
again. Our next letter is from Iva A.
Croker, Bangor, Mich, who has writ
ten for our club before, | think.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Dear Editor:-I am a little girl
eight years old. / would like very
much to belong to your club. l read
the letters and stories every week
and enjoy them very much. For pets
have a cat named Tabby and some
rabbits. like the story of Glow
Mabel and Monty Played Indian" the
best. This will be all for this time.
Your friend, Anna Dorothy Hansen.
Anna Dorothy, | liked your letter
fine. One time Vivienne Edithcara
had rabbit--a teenty weenty grey
one, and il grew to be very tame. IL
would eat the nap off the rugs, and
follow me into the kitchen and get
on my dress tail. But the old cat
finally caught it, and Vivienne cried
and cried. Write another letter Anna.
Our next letter is from William Dren-
ten, New Buffalo, Michigan.
Dear Editor:-This is my first let
ter to you. If it is not as good as you
think put it in the stove. My father
is the car inspector on the Pere Mar
quette railroad. am only ten years
old and in the fifth grade. My teach.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Dear Editor:-I am little girl nine
years old. My name is Anna Jowws-
ma. We have two cats, four cows,
three calves, three horses and one
colt; it's name is Anna. l go to
school; l am in the fourth grade. My
teachers name is Elizabeth Night.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

A very effective waist design for
eyelet embroidery. Stamped on 2
yards of fine lawn or nainsook, price,
$1.00; perforated pattern, including
all necessary stamping materials, zoe.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

may be used. The design is very
simple and easy to make. The pat
tern is cut in six sizes: 80, 81, &c,
SO, 40 and az inches bust measure.
1t requires 1 yards of 36-inch ma
terial for medium size.
A pattern of this illustration will
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Dear Editor:-This is the first story
| have ever wrote to be published.
am eleven years old. l go to school
every day. My teachers name is Miss
Gertrude Bernice Wright. I am in the
fifth grade; think it is quite high in
school. / have passed every year.
have a twin sister named Doris and
little sister years old; her name
is Bonadine. We have two cute little
pets. A kitty named Flossy and
little dog named Trixie. They play
together very nicely. | will be very
glad when vacation comes so | can go
out to the farm to Grandpa's and
Grandma's. Mama and Papa, Sisters
and | go to the Methodist church ev-
cry Sunday. / thank you very much
for the pretty card. l hope this let
ter will be satisfactory.
Yes, Dorothy, Dear, your letter was
satisfactory, and am very pleased
to print it. And am VERY, VERY
anxious for my vacation to come so
that | can go and live on a farm for
the rest of my life. I was raised on
farm, Dear, away out in South Da-
kota. l hope you will write often,
Dorothy, and we would like to have
your twin sister Doris, write too. Yes,
and little Bonadine. Our next let
ter is from Anna Dorothy Hansen,
Elk Rapids, Michigan.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Ladies' One Piece Corset Cover, in
Round, Square or "Y" Neck Edge.
Suitable for call over" embroidery,
for lawn, batiste, cambria, nainsook.
crepe or silk. Any desired trimming
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-02-27

Our next letter is from Wilma An
derson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
HEAVY ADVANCE IN
 COTTON LAST WEEK
Reports of Drouth and Up- ward Tendency at Liv-
 erpool the Cause

New Orleans. August S.-The ad- vancing tendency of the Liverpool market and reports of damage by drouth in the belt caused rise In the price of cotton last week. fu lures standing 80 to 52 points over the previous weeks final quotations at the highest. The close was at net gain of 20 to 24 points.
 BuIlish sentiment was fostered. not only by the rise in features across the water, but also by the large spot trad Ing there. Liverpool sales on the spot for the week amounting to 52, 900 bales against 1000 the corresponding week last year and 37.o00 the same week two years ago. From the middle of tho week on buyers were further encour- aged by a better tone in southern spot centers and advances at important points in Texas.
 Reports from the belt were mainly unfavorable. much being made of the maturity of the plant Good rains were reported in the Atlantics around the middle of the week, but they at tracted little attention.
 The market was held In bounds by the continual talk that England was about to declare cotton contraband ol war. This was the main bearish in fluence and 1t may continue to be ar Influence of importance during this week.
 The condition report of 75.S last week was a surprise event to the bulls although they now are claiming thai the crop has deteriorated still further since the date of this report. Weather conditions fin consequence are now oi more importance than they have beer at any time this season Continued dry weather over any considerable portion of the belt. especially over Texas. would increase the buying movement while, on the other hand the trade believes that general rains would cause a sharp break
 From now on the trade will watcf closely spot mark cts in the early sec tions of the belt because there arc signs that buyers stand ready to take up early receipts much as usual I'm provement in the demand and any ad- vances in prices would be reflected quickly by the future market. A pooi demand and pressure to sell would. oi course. be A depressing factor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Rarlednc

"Will you please tell me how to make barbecue? ate some at luncheon the other day. It was nice, but it tasted to me like currant jam. And from what did 1t get It's name? What does it mean?
 MRS. R. s. T."
 Here Is an American recipe for the deli cacy: Stem large ripe entrants carefully. Weigh them and allow three pounds of sugar to each pound of fruit Get two more cups of juice from reserved supply of entrants. Put a cup of thls into the kettle with three pounds of sugar and cook five minutes. skimming closely. Then add pound of whole entrants and cook five minute longer. Strain the entrants out of the syrup and put Into bowl. Return the syrup to the fire and boil un- til thick and clear. Skim this, strain through a cheesecloth bag upon the cur rants, boil all together one minute, and put into jelly glasses. When cold cover with paraffln.
 The imported article Is made of seeded entrants. The seed Is extracted from much time and care. For my part 1 do not think 1t superior In quality to that made according to the above recipe. Ger tainly not so much better as to warrant the additional outlay of hours of work. I do not know why the name was given to the conserve. nor the exact meaning of 1t. Perhaps some of our French readers can answer the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, Aug. S.-(Special.)-Th final report of the Huntsville dispensary which covers the operations of May and June has just been issued. During that period the sales numbered 5s,S40, amounting to $24790.65, or daily average of s476.74. The largest days sale was on June 2S. second day before the closing. when the register showed that $l6l7.05 was taken in. The net income for the two months was $S1S405, and profits to the amount of $400O have been divided between the city, county and state. The total profits of the dispensary, which was allowed to operate little over three years, amount ed to $172.o24.4s. During this time the sum of ST, .oS has been paid to the city of Huntsville, like sum to the county of Madison and the sum of ST. A paid to the state of Alabama.
 Acting on the instructions of Mayor Humphrey, the street department has had force of men working during the last few days covering every pond and other depression about the city with petroleum. This was done to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.
 The City Baseball league has been re- duced to four teams by Abingdon drop ping out and the next weakest team Dal- las, being dropped. The league may be increased again next week by the admis- sion of two teams from the country. Games have been played all during the baseball season and interest in this brand of baseball Is about as keen as in any professional league.
 The Huntsville Chamber of Commerce has declined to make up a subscription of s400 that was required for the holding of the annual convention of the Alabama Good Roads association In this city. The committee that was assigned to make an investigation could not ascertain just where the money was to be placed.
 At meeting of the organization, Com missioner Lanier stated that the city com missioners expect to call mass meeting at an early date to ascertain the wishes of the people with reference to the finan- cial problems of the city government. The elimination of the dispensary, he said removed an income of about $25,0O0 a year which has been making the city's income and expenditures about equal for some time past. The commissioners may be compelled to double the privilege tax and water tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
g MARION $ HARLANOS \ HELPING HAND
 HeJzasyso,z Hyszxgd
Made Room Attractive

'I received the pennants for which l asked, and they make the room look so much better that I want to thank you, and the one who sent them. May God bless the Corner for the noble work 1t Is doingl If there is ever anything that I can do for the one who sent the pennants will do my best. SYLVIE H.
 We can imagine how the pennants light up the room. We please ourselves with picturing the effect upon the once bare walls. We know, too, that your heart is lighter and your outlook of life happier for the thought of the sisterly love which moved the stranger-friend to make tho gift While l hope she will never require your helping hand, I bedieve firmly in your will to end 1t should the need ever arise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09

Sweet Craekers-Cream together three tablespoons of butter with two of sugar Sift a quart of flour into the kneading bowl with teaspoon of baking powder Chop the creamed sugar and butter Into this as for pas try, work into dough with pint Of sweet milk. and turn out upon the kneading board. Beat with the rolling pin l5 minutes at least. turning and shifting constantly. Then roll into 8 sheet quarter of an inch thick, prick deeply with q fork and bake in q mod crate oven. When they are done sprin- lSle carraway seeds over them If you like. Some prefer to slft little pow dered cinnamon slightly sugared upon the top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
COMPARISON MADE
 BETWEEN SALESMEN
 NOW AND YEARS AGO
(Continued from Page Three)

blind tigers. We were in doubt whether to knock his block off or run him in as lunatic. The papers had been poking all kinds of fun at us TOT not suppressing them, and we were sore so when he sprung that proposition we did not know whether he was making fun of us or not. Tn. sergeant asked him what he knew about blind tigers and he said, Nothing. but some drummer fellow on the train had heard him say he was looking for some good shooting, and had told him what fine sport 1t was, and advised him to stop and take hunt with us; that we were a sporty crowd and would make it pleasant for him.. We explained what kind of an animal it was and he went sadly away, saying he guessed that fellow was spool ing him '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Shot on Lace Waist

Please tell me what will remove deep blue precipitation mark left from a coat on a white shadow lace waist? l have only worn the waist once, so do not wish to take 1t to the cleaners. Kindly answer as soon as possible. l shall watch for an answer DAHL READER"
 Precipitation stains are notorlously ugly and obstinate. Correspondents who have tried the following detersive assure me that it removes the blemish satsfactorlly Sponge the spot with the best quality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
NEW WORLD AUTO
 RECORD IS MADE

Worcester Mass. August S.-It was announced today that a new worlds automobile record for 25 miles on half-mile track was made here yes terday by Arthur Klein, who went the distance in 33 minutes and 59 seconds The previous record was held by Bob Burman, whose time was 38 minutes and 25 seconds.
 Klein made two stops. losing about 30 seconds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Refreshing on a Hot Day

"The season for cooling beverages is up- on us in strength will you please give us recipes for some that are not intoxleat- ing, yet refreshing on a hot day? The human system demands theml Moreover, the more palatable the soft drink the less danger that the laboring man or pantins boy dripping with sweat after the last
 run on the ball field will swig stronger 'restoratives.'
 s"MOTHER OF THREE FELLOWS.
 The mother is right! The fellows are to be congratulated upon having been born to such a sensible woman. The Cor ner is glad to help on the good work. Mint punch: Put into a big bowl a cup of granulated sugar and the juice of five lemons. Stir until the sugar melts, then add lemon peeled and sliced thin, and set in the ice until you are ready for it. Three hours are enough to chill 1t. Six are not too much. When you are ready to serve it, add a dozen sprays of green mint and full quart of pounded ice. Finally. a bottle of ginger ale. poured from height, to give "a bead to the beverage.
 Strawberry Punch-Squeeze the juice i from a quart of ripe berries and strain u on Il heapng cup of granulated sugar. When the sugar Is melted add the juice or a lemon ana TOUT cups ol Colu WaASi. ''~t in the ice for four hours. Stir well and pour into the punch bowl. Just before serving add half a cup of fine ripe ber- ries.
 Pineapple Punch Stir together one quart of cold water, two cups of sugar, and two cups of chopped pineapple. Add one-half cup of lemon juice, one cup or orange juice. strain, and dilute with Ice water and pour over cracked ice In glasses, garnished with strips of pine apple.
 Horses Neck.-Peel as many lemons as you will need without breaking the peel, bringing 1t off in one long strip from each. Make strong lemonade, plentifuly sweetened and fill the glasses half way to the top. Add cracked ice enough to bring the liquid within an inch of the top and fill up with a good quality of grape juice. Cut a curled lemon pairing in half and hook on the edge of each glass, so as to hang down upon the outside The grape juice imparts fine color 10 the beverage and improves the flavor. Ruby Bunch-Sweeten to taste the best quality of grape iulce-a quart of it-turn into a punch bowl half full of pounded | ice, and fill up with charged water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Call for Quilt Pieces

T see that Mrs. C. E. S. has quilt pieces to give away I will gladly pay postage for them if you will kindly send me her address. l sent the go-cart to a family also some children's clothes.
 MRS. J. r. NJ" And by so doing you deserve some thing better than the intelligence that the pieces you would like to have were given away before we heard from you We hereby issue q hurry call for another lot expressly for your bountiful self Let me know when you have received more than you can make up. Sister women will kindly note this call and show their appreciation Of this members generosity by supplying her modest want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
SWAPPERS' COLUMN
SWAPPERS' COLUMN

WILL swap for cash. cottage at St. Clair Springs on lot 105 feet by 210 feet: e l. tage in good condition and furnished;
 property carries right to use of spring
 water. Address Box 800, Birmingham. Ala. 6-l7-tr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Pickled Herrings

Kindly send me method of prepar ing spiced and pickled herring. should also greatly appreciate 1t If you would send a recipe for sweet crackers.
 MRS. 10. V. K"
 Pickled Herrings--Clean the fish and split in half down the back. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes, but not until 1t breaks. Drain very dry; wipe with a clean cloth and set aside spread out upon broad platter in cold place until the next morning. Make the pickle on the first day. as 1t must stand 24 hours before 1t goes on the fish. To two quarts of vinegar allow a dozen blades of mace and the same Of white peppercorns and cloves; two tea spoons of made mustard three table spoons of white sugar, and pint of the liquor in which the fish was cook ed. first skimmng off the fat. Boil up once and set away, closely covered until next day. Then take all the scum from In large quantities pick them out, pickle. Bring quickly to the boil, lay has begun again cook just one minute before canning. Have ready heated large rnouted jars. set them in a pan Of hat water, and pack the fish care fully in these. Fill up withthe boiling pickle from the kettle on the fire and screw on the tops instantly. Salmon and sturgeon-indeed. any fish--may be put up in this way. They will keep indefinitely if the jars are wrapped in thick paper and kept In a cool place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
SWAPPERS COLUMN

WILL exchange for Birmingham prop erty, 200 acres near Bay Minette Bald win county; elevated, fine fruit and truck land, $15 per acre. Address P-69, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09

of white wine vinegar, rubbing 1t gently but faithfully. Be careful not to have tho sponge too wet, so that the acid will run into the fabric surrounding the spot Wipe dry with soft linen. and lay in the sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Candied Grapefruit Rind

You published last spring an admir- able recipe for candying the rind of grape fruit. l put up some which has lasted until now. But-I am ashamed to confess it-I have mislaid the recipe and cannot recall it in full. Am I unreasonable in asking you to repeat 1t? And, please ma'a am, won't do 1t again
 MRS. J. c. D."
 You are forgiven this time. Having snned In like manner myself once and again. I am charitable to fellow-offenders.
 Scrape out the membrane and juice, leaving the peel clean. Cut into strips of uniform size with the scissors. and lay in cold water three times during this time Drain and lay the peelings in clean cold water. Bring to a boil. drain, and replace with fresh, cold water. Cook gently for i6 minutes after the boil be- gins again, drain, and cover with more cold water. Cook in the third water until the skins are tender and clear. Have ready in a saucepan a srup made in the proportion of one cup of sugar to one of water, and cook clear Put in the shred deed peel and simmer for 20 minutes. Leave in the sirup all night Next day drain off every drop of sirup and spread the strips upon platters in the sun and air. Finally, when they are cold and stiff, dredge thickly with granulated sugar. spread out again to dry and pack in boxes lined with waxed paper, with the same between the layers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
By Hop

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