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New Britain herald., 1916-12-26

The old-time Arab burnoose is seen again among the simpler evening cloaks.
 VeilS are often worn upside down; in other words, with the plain side over the face.
 For sporting, the newest combina- ton is the velvet jacket with a skirt of tweed.
 A little brilliant color is used to give interest and value to the simplest costumes.
 TOques of Oriental design and made entirely of feathers are greatly in evidence.
 Plum-cOlored cloth trimmed with gray otter makes a very. seductive COat-frock.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
Household Notes

Keep the stove shut up when not in use.
 An excellent bread is made with oatmeal
 Beef tea is not a food, but stinl- ulant.
 Flour should be measured after a single sitting.
 Boiled leeks are excellent with Iol- landaise sauce.
 Fish that is not thoroughly cooked is dangerous to eat.
 One pound of beef yields, four ounces of beef juice.
 The house should be flooded with fresh air twice a day.
 Leftover chicken gravy added to the potato soup will make it delicious.
 Celery chopped fine and mixed with cream cheese makes a good school sandwich.
 When buying pecan nuts, avoid those that have been treated with a bright red color.
 Beans should always be soaked in soft water overnight before being par boiled for baking.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
SEE |. :s,,s l. !l,zsa A.'

Perhaps we weren't pleased with the Christmas gifts we received, and the wonder why people will not con- suit our needs and wishes begins to rear it's ugly head.
 ''The Worldly Hope Men Set Their
 Hearts Upon"
 Or maybe we got what we wanted Chow I hate the commercial lism of that phrase!) and then we find our selves sensing the natness of having what we want and wondering what difference it makes, anyway.
 And in either case we will prob- ably be overwhelmed with a sense of the futility and absurdity of the ef- forts we and all the other Christmas crazy folks have been making
 Of course, the children are cross because they have had too much ex- cltement, and our, housemates or business associates, being in the same state of mind as we ourselves, are difficult to get along with.
 \. Cure For Mental Indigestion.
 What is the use of reminding YOU of all this, you may say?
 Well, l am going to take the lib- erty of offering a piece of advice Go l to bed early the night after Christ mas and get thoroughly rested. Then plan something for the second day after Christmas, a meeting wit some stimulating friend, a visit to the theater, aome gathering of friends, or just take a good long walk. Of all the cures for indiges- 1 ton of the mind, there's none can l surpaSs that.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
Pads and Fashions

' Shoe tops are slightly lower.
 Dainty handkerchiefs have net edges
 The aigrette is once more in vogue.
 Irish crochet is used on the new lingerie. Fringe continues to be q favorite trimming.
 Chic hats are made of black and white satin
 The most beautiful gowns are the most simple.
 There are charming little toques of beaver fur.
 Double-knitted skirts are likely to return to favor.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26

is the Mary Pickford attraction, the idol of the film world playing the lead in one of the features. There will be other big "movie" specials all week.
 Three good vaudeville acts hold the boards and the patrons have many things to entertain them.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-26
emu for Tomorrow

Breakfast
 Broiled Bacon
 Fried Eggs
 Buttered Rusks
 Coffee. Jellied Salmon SteWed Tomatoes Apple Pie Tea Dinner. Cream of Lettuce Soup Roast Loin of Veal Baked Potatoes Celery Salad Banana Chartreuse Coffee Ilied Salmon. Coat wet mold aspic jelly, decorate with small s of chervil and set on ice. Free d salmon from skin and bone, put into a basin. Add a lettuce en up into small pieces, one-half Il mayonnaise and one-half cup huid aspic jelly. Pour into mold, out when set and garnish with Fe leaves. cry Salad One pint cut up eel stalks sprinkled with salt and pepper. Prepare a French kpC Miy waI1 with ca1eru and on lettuce leaves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-12-07
MUST KEEP CHICKENS
COOPED UP IN AUDUBON

The city council passed an ordin-
ance at the regular meeting of that
august body last Monday night that
will bring joy to some of our citizens
and grief and dismay to others.
Some years ago an ordinance was
passed that prohibited the running
at large of all kinds of live stock. 1t
was intended at that time to include
chickens, but the section provided
that chickens could run at large
from November first until March first.
The new ordinance, as il appears in
today's Republican, which is an am
mendment to the old ordinance, COM
pels the owners of chickens to keep
them up every day IN the year.
In case chickens are found running
at large, they can be taken up and
taken to pound, where the owner
will be compelled to pay the legal
charges in order to again come into
possession Of his property.
We are making this explanation of
the ordinance SO that our readers.may
know its significance. The reader
would hardly detect the fact that the
amendment had specific relation to
chickens. Hereafter, owners of
chickens will be compelled to exercise
good Judgment for an unfriendly
neighbor could cause them much an
noyance and expense If the provisions
of the ordinance were not lived up to-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-12-07
HAVE A CHRISTMAS TREE

The Baby Welfare Clubs of the
city have decided to hold Christmas
trees at the various homes during the
month of December in connection
with the regular afternoon programs.
This proved to be especially delight
full to the children last year, so this
year the arrangements are somewhat
more comprehensive and elaborate.
The first of the series was held last
Saturday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Charles Johnson. when the divf-
sion, of which Mrs. John Kennedy.
is the president, held their meeting.
The Christmas tree was very beauti-
fully decorated and contained a pres
ent for each one of the children pres
ent. David Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Jones, of Ross, was rugged out
as Santa Claus and in a most dignified
and happ manner distributed the
presents to the little tots. At the
close of the program the hostess SER
we'd dainty refreshments to the men,
bers of the club. The Club of which
Mrs. r. ]. Loveland is the president
will hold their Christmas tree on
December goth.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. c "A. Detwiler. president; Mrs.
John Kennedy, vice president and
MRS. Fred Jones. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-12-07
ENJOY FAMILY GATHERING

One of the real enjoyable family
gatherings that was held on Thanks
giving Day was the gathering in of
the children of Mrs. George Stetzell.
at her home five miles and one half
northwest of town. All of the chill
dren but two were present. and for
good measure few intimate friends
of the family were included. At the
noon hour a sumptuous dinner was
served. The afternoon was spent in
talking over old times. but when 1t
came time to depart for their homes,
there was hesitancy. for all regret
ted to leave. The occasion was such
a delight that hereafter the gather
ing may become an annual affir.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-12-07
LOST TWO FINGERS IN sHELLER

Reinhard Rudick, son CT Otto Rud-
lex, residing nine miles northwest Of
sown, lost two fingers on his left
hand last week in corn shelter,
while working at the Bert Borkow-
skie farm. While in the performance
of his duties. his sleeve caught in the
machine and before he could free
himself his hand was caught. The
machinery was stopped and the in
Jured man was released and taken at
once TO a physician where the wound
was dressed. While IL is causing him
a great amount of pain, the wound
is healing and there is now every
reason TO expect that he will soon
recover 1t will, however. cripple
the hand and no doubt will experience
untold Inconvenience until he be-
come somewhat accustomed 20 work
ing with three instead of five fingers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-12-07

Mrs. Frank Beers, of Greeley town
ship. Both couples returned to their
homes the day after Thanksgiving
but kept their marriage a secret I'M
til it leaked out on them this week.
The contracting parties are well
known in their communities and have
host of friends who will join the Re-
publican in wishing them an abund-
ance of happiness. They contemplate
moving onto farms in the spring and
Will continue to make Audubon coun-
ty their homes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-12-07
SISTERS WERE QUIETLY
MARRIED AT HARLAN

The Misses Lilly and Mildred Ko-
paska, daughters of Mr. and Mrs.
julius kopaska, residing two miles
west of Hamlin, sprang a surprise on
their friends last week when they
were married by Justice Dunlavy at
Harlan last Wednesday, Nov. goth.
The former was married to Henry
Behlar, who has been working for
Alex Zinke this summer, and the lat
ter to George Beers, son of Mr.. and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-12-07
AN EXPLOSION TO-DAY
CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY

Shortly after noon today a large
can of carbide exploded in the base
ment of the home Of Mrs. Conrad Ras-
mussen three and half miles north
east of Elk Horn. John and Andrew
were in the basement at the time of
the accident shoveling some coal, and
when the explosion took place, they
were seriously injured by the flying
debris. Physicians were at once call
ed to the home. but at the time of
going to press it was too early to de-
termine the seriousness of their in
jury. The house was also quite badly
damaged
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09

OF stars, so GnaG the night was fairly
bright. No one was in sight, but pre-
sently heard the thump, thump, of a
man running over the turf, and who
should come painting down the slope
but Jake Warner, the keeper He
was in such hurry that he was nigh
as close as l am to you, sir, before he
saw me.
Z" Good Lord p he cried, jumping
back; and what are you doing here p
" Didn't you hear a shot fired p
I asked.
Not a sound of it, he said, with
a sull1y face on him.
1t surprised me more than a bit.
Indeed, 1 had begun to wonder if I
could have been mistaken, when there
came a CHATTER on the slabs of the
causeway, and man rushed out from
the reeds like a mad thing He gave
a little cry ike a frightened rabbit when
he caught sight of us, and tried to twist
away, but his feet slipped from under
him, and down he fell. Before he
could recover 1 was sitting on his chest.
90 I had no hand in it, he shouted
l swear to you it was not me. 1 was
to meet him on the island. He was
dead when / came to him.
"FDead- is dead?' asked Jake
very anxious.
q Sir Andrew Cheyne,' said the
man, with a shiver.
81 was that taken aback that he if
had made a run for it he might have
done so for all I could have stopped
him. AS for Jake, he gave yelp and
disappeared down the causeway, like a
rat into a hole.
I" Sir Andrew is in France l said,
for so Mr.. Roberts had told me not a
week before. You're crazy, man.
q Shut your mouth, you fool'-
those were his very last words, sir
Il tell you Cheyne is dead. Go and
look for yourself
q L must trouble you to come with
me, them said 1, taking him by the
collar.
eve walked down the causeway be-
tween the reeds, he in front and me
behind with my hand In his neck.
About halfway down we came upon
Jake, who was kneeling by the body,
which lay flat on its back. l had never
seen Sir Andrew and no more bad
Jake, so we had to take the strangers
word for it. When we found there
was no sign of life left in him, sent
Jake to get assistance. He came back
with Mr.. Roberts and two of the men,
who carried away the body up to the
house, while 1 arrested my prisoner and
walked him off to the lookup. We
found a loaded revolver upon him.
He refused to say who he was or to
make any explanation"
And afterwards ?" asked Addington
Peace.
1 searched the eauseway as soon as
it was light. There was nothing to
be found. But the evidence against
the prisoner seems clear enough, saw
ing the fact that the shotgun he used
has disappeared. He must have thrown
1t into the water. They viii drag the
lake for it this afternoon. We've got
the real murderer all right, don't you
think, sir ?''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09


YOU found him"
The dark stain upon the slabs between
the nodding reeds was sign-pOst suf-
ficient. The little detective took one
look at the spot, and then stood with
his hands behind his back, peering about
him
"Were the prisoners clothes wet?''
he asked quietly
No, sir; quite dry"
And how deep Is the lake ?''
From three to six feet deep, or
so I've always heard"
SIS there boat on 1t ?''
Jake keeps an old punt, I believe,
but the pleasure craft are under lock
and key IN the boathouse. They've
not been In the water for years, and
would leak Ike sieves-"
''That is all Go up to the house
and wait for me there I shall be
back In an hour or So"
The policeman saluted and retired
down the causeway, his heavy boots
gathering upon the stones
Now we can get to work, Mr.
Phillips" said the little man, cheer
fully, his eyes dancing with a pleasant
expectation while 1 am making a
little examination OF the causeway,
1 should be obliged if you viii wait for
me at the cottage on the island yonder"
The last thing 1 saw of him was a
neat boot sticking out from the reeds
into which he was crawling on hands
and knees.
The cottage was an Old-fashioned,
One-storied building. The red tiles
of its gabled roof had been delicateIy
toned by age until they had sunk to
a color very restful to an artists eye.
Wooden shutters blocked the win
dOws; its door Of stained and worm
eaten oak was firmly secured. A path led
through struggling laurel bushes from
the door to the lake, and walked down
to 1t to the loud cutlery of the nesting
ducks that rose with Tapping wings
about me and circled round 10 splash
into the water at a safe distance.
By dilapidated wooden landing stage
l stopped to light 3 cigarette. As I
threw away the match a ragged tear
IN the deep moss that covered the
planking caught my eye. I stopped to
examine 1t. Under the moss the wood It
self was splintered with a deep, fresh scar.
L studied the rest OF the landing stage
without result Neither the moss nor
the exposed patches of woodwork show
ed any similar signs. The one fresh
scar-that was all.
I was still considering the problem
when Peace joined me- He was In
high good humOT- For a time he
stared at the mark with his head on
one side Ike meditative sparrow, and
then. seizing me by the arm, led me
back by the way We had come
Picturesque, eh ~ he said, pointing
to the old pavilion 1t catches your
artistic eye Perhaps you VIII have
time to make sketch of it this after
noon"
Nonsense - 1 said, irritably enough.
Who shot this poor fellow ?'
No one"
What-suieide 20
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09

When the Book of the Wars of Men is done
And the story is truly per1ned
From the following page of the tale begun
To the chapter that holds The End
When the trumpets of peace the world around
Have blent In a chorus grand,
And the battle flag shall more be found
AS shadow above the land;
VIII we keep the Book of the Wars of Men
In high and an honored place,
That ch1dren's may be thrilled again
With the stories their eyes may trace?
VIII we cherish the book In faithful pride
That men of a future age
May acquant themselves with the who died
That the volume might have page?
VIII the Book of the Wars of Men tell truth?
Will it mngle the songs and cheers
With the sacrifice of the beardess youth
And the dew of mothers tears?
Viii it blazon in gold the noble deed
That won a forgotten fame?
VIII it tell of the gripe of ceaseleSs greed
That has wrought for nations shame?
o, the Book of the Wars of Mem It waits
Til the Weakening of the world,
Till the banners that tell Of scorns and hates
In the glory of peace are furled-
VIII we keep it to tell of the rolling drum
And the pealS that the fferS know,
Or to speak to the men of the.days to come
Of the way that they must not go?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-09

whereof it is said in the book of the of the
sea and in the brooks of ATnon."---Numbers, 22:14.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
Voice GONE, singer
SASHES HER THROAT
Landlady. Delivering Presents. Finds
Girl Unconscious on Floor.

New York. Dec 24-Her chances for
success as singer having been blighted
after months of assiduous study ami
practice. Miss Pauline Robinson. 30 years
cid. attempted suicide early today in her
apartment in No. 23S West Eleventh
street, the police allege. by cutting he
throat with a razor
The attempt, the police say. was the
second since last Thursday. She was
taken to ST. Vincent's Hospital Besides
the fresh wound in her throat the physi-
clans say they saw a cut partly healed
Miss Robinson was found unconscious n
her apartment by the housekeeper, who
entered to deliver to her Christmas pack
ages that had been sent TO Miss Robin
son by her mother
The landlady opened the door Just
enough to enable her to put the packages
In the room and then called to Miss Rob
inson telling her there was a surprise in
store for her. She received no answer and
peered into the room. Miss Robinson was
on the floor. On a dresser a few feet
away was a note addressed to her mother.
u read:
You would be scared 10 see me now.
I have lost my voice"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
jewish WAR Relief
funds CROWD MAILS
Contributions for One Day Reach
Mark of 100000.

New York Dec. e4-with checks and
pledges pouring into the Office of Herbert
II. Lehman. treasurer OF the joint distri-
button committee. by every mail the war
relief fund started by American Jews for
their compatriots in the belligerent coun-
tries is increasing by leaps and bounds.
Starting of with the 100000 sub
scribed at the big Carnegie Hall mass
meeting Thursday night contributions
have been coming in steadily something
like 800. 900 being the record for one days
total
Clerks employed by Mr.. Lehman are lit
orally swamped by the great number of
letters containing contributions to the
fund, thousands OF them being received
within a few hours.
I'VE know the results OF the meeting in
New York and nearby" Mr.. Lehman said,
because we began to hear on Friday
from those close at hand, and We hoped
that we should have a like response from
places farther away, but we did not know.
We know now, though, for today's mail
gives the evidence of fact. The checks
and pledges have been coming in a steady
stream, which has spread out over the
desks and tables In our office like a river
overflowfng its banks. We have had no
time to cut channels and open reservoirs
to receive the flood, but that doesn't
worry US. Well take care Of all we get.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
Secured Rumania with Fire,
Says Berlin News Agency.

(By the International News service.) }
Berlin tvia Sayville wtreless). Dec. "A
The Overseas News Agency today quoted
from a Jassy newspaper to illustrate "the
feelings OF the Rumanians toward the
Russians" The paper is quoted as say
ing:
There is not a Rumanian who did not
do everything in his power, but this strug-
gle is too hard As far as the Rumanians
are concerned, they do not die without
honor. But without honor are those who
dragged Rumania into misfortune.
The news agency adds:
This feeling is also confirmed by Ru-
manian prisoners. The suffering of the
Rumanian population as a consequence
OF the devastation of their country by the
Russians Is shown by an appeal issued
by the governors OF Bessarabia and Pc
dolia, which says:
AFTER the failures Of our H,unaniau
allies a large part of the population 1oi
Rumania fed without possessing suffi-
cient victuals. The severe cold adds to
the miserable position Of these people
Many of them frose to death on theil
way. All the government roads are lined
with innumerable corpses which remain
unburted.'
THE Russians in Moldavia ruthlessly
Irequistoned all victuals, horses and cat
tie, and behaved as II they were in an
enemy country. Just as they did in Po-
land, Russian incendiating detachments
set fire by torch to Rumanian villages
The population is thus deprived of shell
ter and food"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
WHITE HOUSE CAY RUSSIANS HATED
President andMrs. Wilson Pre-
pared for Festivities.

The President and Mrs. Wilson and their
household have taken on the Christmas
spirit along with members of the Cab
met. diplomats and others in and out
Of official life. and the holiday is being
celebrated as the prosperity of the coun-
try demands.
A huge fir tree has been set up in the
Presidents library at the White House.
and hundreds of tiny electric lights will
be switched on today. revealing a wealth
OF the glittering tinsel nothings made
to bloom only at Christmas time.
There are quantities OF toys for Ellen
Axson McAdoo. the Presidents little
granddaughter. and his great niece, Jo-
sephine Cothron, who with her mother
Is Christmas guest. and other children
will be asked in to see the tree and
receive gifts.
The President and Mrs. Wilson are en-
tertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Francis B. sayre,
of Williamstown, Mass, the Presidents
sCn-in-law and second daughter. and Ms
Wilson's brother and sister-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Rolfe Boiling. of New York
Miss Margaret Wilson, the President q
elder daughter, Is also at the White House
and with Miss Bones has superintended
the erection Of the tree and has bought
most of the toys for the children
The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs
McAdoo and their baby daughter will
Join the party tomorrow for the lighting
Of the tree and the children of the Cab.
met circle will also be there Mr. and
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