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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-09-24
FOR GROOM JEWELERS."
How to Make q Tin Bread Box Look
Artistic.

How to Make q Tin Bread Box Look
Artistic.
We live in an age Of condensation,
box couches, folding furniture and
corner kitchenettes, SO any device that
has its twOfold purpose use and beauty
should be interesting.
One woman who lives and sleeps in
the same room, yet manages to convey
the impression to strangers that there
is a whole suit at her command, has
a box for cakes and crackers that js
60 charming that other feminine room
dwellers" will be grateful to her for
passing it on. 1t is really merely the
common or kitchen variety of covered
tin box that can be bought in heshouse
furnishing department of most big
shops or even in the ten cent stores 1t
you get there OF your lucky day.
This special tin box has been glori-
fed. It is covered with Powered Gre
tonne to match her charming draperies
and chair covers. The c%retOnne is put
on snugly. for q single wrinkle is fatal.
and kept in place with a good paste.
The base of both box and lid. the edge
the box that the lid fits over, the hinges
and the little staple-like clasps that
keep the lid in place are left free from
the cretonne and gilded.
The box looks merely an ornament
when in its place on a flower and book
Uttered table, but. the initiated know
better. 1t is big enough to hold crack
ers, pretzels, little cakes, even part OF
a loaf cake. and keep them fresh and
safe from mouse marauders. And 1t
is a most comforting canned pantry on
one of those nights (Which seem to
come to most people sometimes) when
sleep refuses to come and hunger pos
sesses one.
Smaller boxes Of the same sort are
also for sale at a tri1ing cost. These.
covered in the same way, make pretty
receptacles for candied oranges or GIN
ger or bonbons or other delicacfes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-09-24
IN. THE BUD.

IN THE BUD.
YOU'D scarce expect one Of my
To speak In public on the stage:
And II I chance to fail below
Demosthenes or Cicero
Don't view me with a critics eye.
But pass my imperfections by.
Large streams from little fountains
flow.
Tall oaks from little acorns grow.
David Everitt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-09-24
A French Dainty.

Tenderl0in and mushrooms is the
plain name in this country, but this
way of doing the cookery is purely
French.
Peel six mushrooms and take out the
stems. Then drop them for five min
utes in cold salted water. Take them
out. dry on q fresh cloth and put them
in the plat with a %teaspoonful of but
ter. Cover the plat with u saucer or
breakfast plate. set it W the blaze
and saute the mushrooms for fifteen
minutes without. u%ncovering. Then
dump them in n hot little vessel. cover
that and keep warm until the steak is
cooked.
Scrape the tenderloin steak with a
knife, cub it over with the cut side Of
u lemon and put on a faint dust Of salt
and pepper. Then place the plat with
all the mushroom taste and a little Of
the sauce.o over the fire and when piping
hot put In the steak. 1t should brown
a little on either side, but still be pink
inside. When cooked pour the mush-
rooms back into the pan, add a pinch
more Of butter IT the sauce has dried
out. cover the plat, set it in the over
for three minutes and serve ut once.
AS mushrooms draw their own juices.
only enough butter to start them cook.
ing must be used when they are first
prepared.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-09-24

Chocolate Cake.
One-half cake Of chocolate, one.half
cupful Of sugar, one-half cupful Of
milk, one egg yolk and q pinch Of salt.
Cook in double boiler until smooth. i.
One cupful Of sugar, one-half cupful
Of butter. creamed together well; add
two eggs beaten light, n cupful, Of
milk and one level teaspoonful Of soda
dissolved in milk, two level cupfuls Of
-four and one tablespoonful OF vanilla.
Mix this with the other. beat well and
bake one-half hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
HARMFUL sEAMEN's ACT.

When President Wilson decides to look over the seamen's act which goes into operation the first of November for the vessels of this country and next spring for foreign vessels, and which has raised such a storm of pro- test from all sections because of the obstacles which it throws in the way of the increase of the merchant mar inc of this country, it is rather a be- lated but nevertheless a wise move,
 Being made apparent months in advance of it's effectiveness that it is a detrimental piece of legislation and informed that there is real doubt about the enforcement of it's provi- Bions against vessels Of foreign na- tions, it is only natural that there should begin to be some realization of the gross mistake that has been made This country has always been anx- 1ous to build up its commerce. It wants to see the American flag occupy B more prominent place son the high seas, and yet it has been watching with regret the tendency in the other direction. For the steamship lines which it now possesses to be driven put of business is a serious matter when the country is passing through a period that permits of greater de- Relopment of foreign trade.
 The country has strenuously op- posed and caused congress to kill the dangerous ship purchase plan. Through an expression from Ihe trade organizations of the country the gov srnment has again been informed hat it has no sympathy with such an dea, and it is also brought face to lace with the fact that it has worked against its own interests by this sea mems act. It was law which called Ior veto when 1t was first presented 10 the president but now the only Iensible course remaining is to elimi- late it's harmful provisions. Thus far
 he harm is only anticipatory but it las started preparation for action in he wrong direction.
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DANIELS NAVAL CHANGES.

Ever since Secretary Daniels aS- stunned his duties as the civil head of the navy he has been putting into operation changes which have had no regard for the past and abolishIng certain arrangements with apparently no respect for the reasons for which they were originally established. The latest is his order disposing of the system of naval aides. This, it is true, was created during the term Of his predecessor but it was not a po- liticaI move. It was done for the good of the navy and upon the advice of such an acknowledged naval expert as the late Admiral Mahan- Even though MT. Daniels looks upon it as the pet project of his predecessor, in view of the backing which it re- ceived then and receives now among men who are qualified to express their opinions on advisable changes in the administration of the navy, there is nothing creditable either in the change, or the manner of making it, which the present secretary has brought about.
 The naval aide system when adopt ed by this country not only had the approval of almost the entire list of fighting officers of the fleet but it was recognized by foreign countries to such an extent that it was adopted abroad Thus for MT. Daniels to set himself up as a civil expert who un- derstands naval conditions so much better than naval experts of this and foreign countries that he is willing to knock out one of the best steps that has been taken for a long time in be- half of efficiency and replace it with one of his own construction. shows what danger menaces the department. It is in keeping with the other Daniels changes in the navy. If he is given chance enough he will manage to get the navy on q tissue paper basis.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
What Are We Coming To?

MT. Editor:-Great Caesars Ghost!
 What are we coming to? Conditions are getting worse all the time. As the number of automobiles increases the faster they go when it should be the other way, and a large part of it can be laid to the little young ire sponsible cigarette smoking come-ups that ought not to have a license. Be- cause Harry or Freddie and his in dulgent, doting mama think he can run @ car just as well as anybody is no reason why he should be allowed to make life miserable for the rest of us mortals Whats the matter with the licensing board? Whats the matter with the legislatures? Of course, there are those at the age of 21 that can be depended on (and they are deserving very small and they can afford to wait. No license to run an automobile should be granted to anyone under 25 years of age, and between that and 30 the in- Vestigation should be particularly strict, both in regard to competency and character. When I see a car go by at a speed of 30 to 40 miles an hour it makes me boil. Of course, if the driver of it was the only one whose life was in danger I should say, Go it, the sooner there is a funeral in your family, the better it will be for hu- manity,' but I don't want to be a vic tim and I don't want my friends to be victims of his insane folly or cussed- ness. Every newspaper has its list of accidents causing destruction, suffer ing and death as a result of the speed mania. Our officials should, by close observance and strict compliance with what laws are on the statute books make it emphatically understood that public highways are not race courses.
 Then, again, this matter is of partic- ular interest to all tax payers as it is the high speed of the automobiles that
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 raises the old Harry with the roads, The expense of repairs increases all the time, and our taxes are high enough now, and it comes out of the fellow who don't use an automobile just the same.
 Of course, we are very glad to have good roads state roads, and that the state stands large share of the ex- pense of repairs oh such roads, but who is the state7 Cut down the speed of the automobiles and the cost of re- pairs will be cut down in proportion. As last word I want to repeat what have expressed in a previous commu- nicatioh that the only way to actually control the situation is to make and enforce law prohibiting the use. sale or manufacture of any -propelling vehicle to be used on a public highway capable of greater speed than 20 miles an hour. A large percentage of auto mobile users would be better satisfied, and those who would not be satisfied ought not to be considered. Safety first should be the only consideration.
 UNCLE BILLY.
 Eagleville, June 26, 1915.
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Panama, Bangkok split braid, Mi- Ian, leghorn. felt, silk, gabardine, kid and linen are all used for sport hats. There Is a tendency this season to combine materials. Brims of straw hats are faced with silk or linen, which may be of a pastel shade. The upper portion of the crown and edge of the brim may be of silk or crepe and the upper part of the brim and lower DOT ton of the crown of braid. Almost any combination that is in good taste is in style. Striped silk hats in awning effects are seen in black and white and in striking colors combined with white. The trimmings and under brimS of these hats are usually of white. Ribbons are used in various forms on sport hats. Rosettes, bows and bands are used in contracting colors and in black and white. Kid trimmings are used to a great extent as well as an owls head and occa- sionally a flower. Quills are arranged in odd ways on outing hats.
 ~ The summer hat of straw or lace trimmed with flowers is prominent. There are usually of medium Size. The flowers either surround the crown or the brim in wreath style. Nosegrays or single flowers may be used instead. As a rule all trim they are also seen arranged in an at the side. The all-white hat of combination of the two materials, is much in evidence. The trimmings consist of wings, quills, ribbon and d0WarG
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stake which are not referred to and bearing thereon even Great Britain could not have expected that there would be no further protest.
 In the note to which Great Britain has made reply the important question involved was the interference with commerce between neutral ports. A blockade of a belligerent port was not questioned and it was not the de- parture from the prescribed method made necessary by the change in naval warfare, which moved this country to protest. but it was the stopping of trade between ports Of neutral countries. It is delicate question because of the excuse that can be offered that such commerce, while it may be between countries not engaged in the war is actually des- tined for a belligerent nation. Great Britain points out that any interfer- ence with American vessels has re- suited in the purchase of the cargoes or short delays, but this country in sists that blockade methods should not be applied to neutral ports.
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PASSPORTS.

After all the trouble that was ex- perienced by some people who were caught abroad when the war opened last August. and the difficulty which confronted others even though they had had their papers designating them as American citizens 1t would natur- ally be supposed that the first move made by those who are going to Eu- rope in these times would be to obtain their passports. It must be expected that all of the belligerent nations are going to scrutinize foreigners with ex- traordinary care and those who are found without proper passports must be prepared to be looked upon with suspicion. Where regulations exist they must be observed and in that re- spect the people from this country can be treated no different than any one else.
 That a traveller is thoroughly con vinced in his own mind that he is an American citizen does not give any substantial proof to the authorities of another nation, and 1t is foolhardy for him to think that he is going to be shown any special favors. Though it ought to be unnecessary it is a timely warning which is given by Am bassador Page in his complaint against such travellers in Great Britain with out means of identification, especially when it is known that men who have posed as Americans have been giving the British no little trouble That the steamship companies should look after it's patrons in this respect must be ad- mitted but no one going abroad should overlook such a protection which he owes to himself. Otherwise much in- convenience if not trouble is assured.
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GREAT RRlTAIN,s NOTE.

By it's last note to this country con- )erning neutral shipping and the lights thereof there is a disposition hown to point out the concessions which have been made by that coun- ry to American ships and the hu- nane treatment which has been ac- orded neutrals, in contrast to meth ds which have been pursued by oth- ITS. but that statement does not set Ie the matter. There is much therein rhich is appreciated from the fact hat it indicates a disposition to do he honorable thing and to respect
 be rights of others even to the pro- ection of life and property, but it is bt to the point. Matters are at
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USING LEFToVERs.

Of course, in using '1eftovers' something new must be added.
 Tough steak may be finely chopped, seasoned with salt, pepper and onions, and fried in little cakes.
 A nice stew can be made of the pieces of cold beef. Cut them in small pieces and cover with water, boil till tender, add an onion, carrot, pota- toes, a little turnip, spoonful of rice, pepper and salt. Serve with slices of toasted bread.
 Scraps of veal, mutton, lamb or lean pork, alone or all together, make a fine meat pie. or, finely chopped up, may be heated in tomato sauce.
 Remnants of fowl of any kind can be served with cream sauce; mashed with a dash of mustard and served on toast; used as sandwiches. The bones of fowl slowly simmered in wa ter for a long time give the founda- ton for a rich soup.
 Chop pieces of cold ham finely, sea- son with onion and mustard and use for sandwiches. with scrambled eggs or in hash. Horseradish makes a good seasoning for this.
 Cold potatoes may be fried, mashed, creamed and used in salads.
 Other vegetables may be used in hash or stews, or as a vegetable salad Cold beans and corn warmed up in milk make a fine succotash. Cold rice can be made into a pud- ding or used in mullins and griddle cakes.
 Make hash and balls with leftover fish. Chop cold oysters finely and add to poultry dressing. Dry and pound all stale bread and use for rolling croquettes and fish in. Fry cold oatmeal or wheat in butter and serve with cream and sugar. Waste not, want not,' is the motto which should be hung in every kitch- en; every kind of food left over can be utilized in some way.
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PEACE TALK

Even though there was only the best of motives back of the peace talk and efforts in connection with the present war it is quite evident that it is a long way off. Despite the fact that the kaiser says that peace could be declared at anytime if he said SO, Miss Jane Addams finds as the re- suit of a visit to and a discussion with authorities of the belligerent nations that there is no disposition to talk peace. There is a determination that war shall be carried to a decision. This only bears out the statements which have been made by Col. B. M. House to the president and others fol- lowing a study of conditions in Eu- rope and it is also in keeping with the declaration of Premier Viviani of France when in reply to a critic in the chamber of deputies he said that France will go to the very end. The task will be hard and it may be long but we shall go through" His state ment bringing uncomfortable applause from the house showed how thorough ly he represented Frances position.
 There is plenty of evidence of de- termination and hope on both sides. There has been a great expenditure of money and a tremendous sacrifice of life but the war has not been waged to point where either side can enter into an agreement that would be sat- isfactory or that would prevent a re- currence in the near future. There are demands which either side would make at the present time which could not be obtained and any attempt to reach such an understanding now would simply mean an armistice to be followed by a resumption of hostil- tiles. This is so thoroughly recog- nized by all concerned that none is ready to listen to peace talk.
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ANTIDoTEs FOR POISON.

The first thing to do in case of poisoning is to summon physician without delay, telling him what has happened, so that he may bring a stomach pump and other necessities with him.
 The next thing to do is to give the patient an emetic. The sooner and more complete the vomiting, the better chance for recovery. Whatever Is given should be repeated and repeated until complete nausea empties the stomach.
 If there is a tendency to drowsiness, the patient must be kept awake by exercise.
 When it is not known what poison has been taken. follow these direct ions:
 Mix in a pitcher of warm water two heaping teaspoonfuls of common salt and one teaspoonful of mustard to each pint of water. Give glass after glass until vomiting is severe.
 Also give the whites of one or two eggs, or a cup of strong black coffee.
 Carbolic Acid-Doses of weak spirits of ammonia, if the patient can swal- low. Stomach pump as soon as pos sible.
 Oxalic Acid-Magnesia or chalk and water in large doses. repeated ire quently. Ammonia - Vinegar in frequent doses.
 Opium or Laudanum-Emetic of mustard and water; keep the patient in motion and use a stomach pump as soon as possible. Also give strong black coffee.
 Acknowledgements or better, fresh ly prepared hydrated oxide of iron
 Corrosive Sublimate-White of eggs mixed with water until patient vomits freely.
 Saltpeter - Mustard and water. Afterward give mucilage and small doses of laudanum.
 Oil of Vitriol or Aqua Fortis-Large doses of magnesia and water
 Do not cease applying remedies while waiting for the arrival of a physician.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

If almond meal is too expensive a skin cleanser you will find ordinary corn meal an excellent substitute. Fill the bowl with warm water dip in the washcloth, sprinkle with meal, and bathe the face thoroughly. No soap will be necessary and the surface of the skin will be left beautifully soft and smooth.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
CLEANING RUGS AND CARPETS.

Sweep thoroughly. then scrub with warm water in which has been dis solved one pint of oxgan (at drug store) to three gallons water. Rinse well and wipe dry with coarse cloths. This will cleanse a large rug or car pet of grease spots as well as bright ening colors.
 Boxes of tins of crackers make good wrappings for the children'e school lunches
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

The manicure file should be sharp enough to cut through the fingernail the tough inner lining of the nail. After the first filing. cleanse the nails with an orange wood stick that has been dipped in peroxide of hydrogen and then in pumice stone. This will bring out the little shreds of inner lining which must be removed with the beveling file or sandpaper. Stains may be treated with lemon juice.
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Asparagus Maria.-Cut into pieces a, bunch of asparagus and put in a saucepan of boiling water to blanch for about three minutes. Remove, drain and put into another saucepan with a small quantity of warm water, butter, sugar and one onion. Set the pan on the side of the fire and simmer gently for half an hour; take out the onion, add a thickening of egg and cream, stir it well and turn the whole on a hot dish and serve
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STORING BLANKETS.

When storing blankets it is a wise precaution to wrap them well in newspapers and to lay pieces of cut up yellow soap in the folds. Moths dislike soap, and also printers ink; so if both have a place in the blanket box the blankets are not likely to be touched by these insect pests.
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RECIPES.

Chocolate Cakes-Egg whites, two; powdered sugar, one cup; cinnamon, one tablespoon; grated chocolate, two ounces; stale breadcrumbs, one cup; vanilla, one teaspoon. Beat whites to a stiff broth. Add sugar gradually, and continue beating. Mix grated chocolate, cinnamon and bread to- gether. Add vanilla and beat thor oughly. Drop with a teaspoon on but tered paper. putting them two or three inches apart. Bake in moderate oven twenty minutes.
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CLEANING SERIALS.

For cleaning the spirals in bed springs use the small. round nipple brushes that can be bought in the and 10 cent stores. two for five cents. Cut the end bristles a little if they are too big and tie piece of tape in the loop of the handle, so as to make 1t easier to hold on to.
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FOR THE SILVER.

If the family silver is to be packed away for any length of time it should be thoroughly cleaned and then lightly smeaFed with fresh lard and then put into the bags. And when 1t is taken out it should be plunged into a hot, soapy bath. Dry and polish with chemois and it is ready for use,
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Mildew spots on linen should be rubbed with scraped chalk. The mix ture Is rubbed in and the linen spread on the grass. It should be wet little from time to time as it dries. The spots ought to come out in two appli- cations
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USE SALT.

To clean willow furniture, scrub well with coarse brush and water that is strongly saturated with salt. Then dry with a soft cloth. Salt not only cleans willowware. but prevents it from turning yellow. Straw mating may be most successfully cleanes in the same way.
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To save Thaw's life it was neces- sary to prove him insane He was declared to be an incurable paranoiac. The struggle was successful. To es- cape the law and give him freedom it must now be proved that he is sane in spite of the incurability of his trou- ble, but money does wonderful things
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ones head and tell characters by the curve of bone beneath the brows, as- sert that the woman with a low fore head is mentally inferior to her sisters of classic brow.
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

The simple habit of holding the chest high and the head erect will do more than anything else to retain a youthful figure, The moment the back bends-good by, youth!