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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
SOME ADVICE FOR "

pFNHE letter signed :" Unhappy ' which
 appeared in the Corner a while
 ago has called out a number of re- plies and commentts. One of these
 printed in the Helping Hand; some of the others I give below. There is a certain similarity in the advice of sew sral of the writers, but enough diversity exists in the counsel offered to make in- terasting and. I hope helpful reading, not only for Unhappg-" herself but to others who. like her nay be afflicted with self-pity.
 The first gives &z.aantsresting personal experience:
 1T have just rsad the letter written by Unhappy, and am tempted to write a. few lines that may perhaps give her new line of thought certainly syrnpa- thizs with hen although I have never been of an envHc1s disposition and always try to make the best of things.
 "If Unharpy' will just look around her at the plain little place and try to imagine how she would feel if it was all taken away from her at once, perhaps she will appreciate the few things she has and place a higher value upon them. Let me tell you of an experience had.
 My husband, who is a noncommis- sioned officer in the army, and were to- sether at his station at Fort Crockett, Galveston. during the terrible storm last Aus,lsttand we lost absolutely everything ,va yosaessed. All of our furniture, china. nictures. clothing, and Jewelry went. In fact, we had nothing but the clothes we were wearing, and we almost lost our lives getting through the water to the fort.
 "Affer the storm was over and real ,zea that all my treasures were gone, little intimate things with memories connected with them, pictures of my dead motner' something that all the money in the world could never replace, do you wonder that I felt as though I could never be happy again? For days was in stunned con- dition and couldn't seem able to pull my self out of it.
 After the water went down we went back to where home had been and, wandering around among the rubbish, l found few little things that had been mine. I don't think you can blame ma when I tell you that shed my first tears over the little Indian basket with one of the arrowheads I had collected still in it.
 Then the regiment was moved over to Fort Sam Houston and am now planning to start over again. I am making new couch pillows and other things, and have In my mind a great many plans for beau tifying two or three rooms. I am grateful that my life was spared, grateful for the good husband have, and more grateful for my sight, which enables me to enjoy he beauties of nature. of which I am
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Canterbury bells, mignonette. and sa1via seeds. I will gladly give in return some dahlia bulbs that certainly have beauti- ful flowers. I would also like to have some foxglove. Bird of Paradise, and nl- pinus if I am not imposing too much upon the good nature of the Cornerites.
 "H. G. K ''I wish some one could supply me with a few flower seeds. would like some jackbeans, the purple and white, and a few morning glory seeds. These espe- cially want, but would be glad to have any others that could be spared to me.
 E. K" The bond of sympathy which unites flower lovers is so strong that have no doubt of receiving early application for both these addresses from Cornerites who will try to grant the requests made for the means to make the garden beau tiful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
:. ss Aid 10 the Deaf.

want to say to Cora B. and to all others afflicted with deafness that the hone made ear tubes are great help for this trouble. I had wealthy friend who had been to aurists and could have af- toided anything, and she used these tubes. Take those made of cardboard such as are used for sending pictures and pam- phlets by mall. Cover them with silk or csa'to and hang by ribbon around the neck for convenience in carrying. Have S short tube if you need one-my friend had two, one short, covered with black silk, and long one covered with white silk. She always used them to convey sound and found them effective. I hope this may answer the need of Cora B. and of cthers afflicted as she is. B."
 such aids to the deaf are always in de- rnard and I am glad to print them here for the beneft of the many who suffer from impaired hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

Tt Is all very well to be ambitious and to desire to better ourselves. We would be poor citizens did we not feel that. but that desire must be a stimulus. not an obsession. The ddscontented women need a little more Bible reading. Do you sup pose Christ had any such envious feeling as those women tell us they have? Those who feel as Unhappy does lose the joy and uplifting influence of com panionship with God because they are busy looking to see how their neighbor does it.
 '' am truly sorry for such women be- cause they are missing so much happiness in life Let them pattern after Christ and not society! AUNT MAUD" <
 Other letters are in much the same vein. Here tg one of them;
 Dear Unhappy: My sympathy goes out to you in your evident desire for true contentment. While we should always be trying to make our homes prettier and better, discontent will only hinder. Beau tiful surroundings are not necessary for & happy home, but cheerfulness is. A happy home, no matter how plain, is with in reach of all if the father and mother work together.
 Will you not try for six months to follow the suggestions which followf When was a child I read 8 story of poor woman who was always cheerful and when asked by some one how, with poverty and i'll health. she managed to keep 80 happy, replied: Count your mercies, child.
 1T began then to follow that plan After going to bed would lie and count over my blessings, always beginning: am thankful that was born in the United States, going on with my home, which, though plain, was comfortable. and the list grew long. First of all put now that I am Gods child. Try this. please.
 "Then remembering that we have loving Heavenly Father who watches over us and takes care of us. form the habit, morning, noon, and night, of really thanking him for all your blessings for home, your husband, your children; that you are one of the workers, not the idlers, etc. Do this from your heart; you caE do it in the midst of your work
 Third, make special effort to teach your children to see their blessings; bring them up to recognize the happy things they have, the gifts of sight and hearing, the beauty of sky and field, the flowers. birds, and stars. know young mother, about 30 years old, with four children, who has done her own work, given home for several years to an orphan brother and sister, who sings in a church choir in a neighboring city, yet Is always wonderfully bright and cheerful. She has
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eral years. I always inclose little finan- cial help if only dime at times, as have a good many to remember, and I often receive letters of such deep grati- tude that they seem out of all proportion to the small donation. It is such a lit tie thing to do out of the wealth of good health and other blessings that come to us. E. No
 More of such sunshine work is being done in the Corner and elsewhere than any one knows except the dear Father of us all. There is no question that he marks it with love and approval. The suggestion as to inclosing the little sum of money is worthy of imitation by some of the rest of us. A stray coin or two or three stamps seldom come arniss to those who have to struggle for necessities.
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passionately fond. I have read some where that if you are truly grateful for small blessings. more will be added unto you, and until that time comes am go- ing to be satisfied and happy. r.
 Surely " Unhappy" has had no such bitter experience as this in her fife. Per haps if she had it might have given her a different standard of values and put matters to her in their reallight
 The next letter is from one of OFT val ued Cornerites who has sent Us many helps and hints which have proved help
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Nom Abundantlu SuppLied.

xtM N letter to your corner asking eeNH for Bibles and Sunday school
 papers has brought so many
 responses. We are now
 abundantly supplied and ask you to withhold any further supplies of these articles coming to us. Our little school fiourished and did a world of good in the summer. It has been followed by . larger one and have turned some of the supplies over to this Sunday school and the good people who are leading it. want to thank you and all the donors so much for all their gifts and know the Lord will bless them all for their hearty response to my appeal. The people out on the homesteads are so glad to have help of this kind. I. w. s.
 This response will hope, reach the eyes of all those who sent to this school the help which is so gratefully appre- ciated. It Is always a comfort to know that the efforts one puts forth to re- neve the needs of others have fulfilled their design and I am thankful that the Bibles and Sunday school papers were sent in such plentiful measure. The good they will do is of enduring value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Books and Toys for Boys.

have read the Corner for years and come to is now for help. have three. small boys, the eldest 6 years old, and wos i'd like to ask for some picture books or story books to read to the eldest and some toys for the two smaller ones. We are trying to buy our home on monthly payments and since our income is not large and the cost of living is high we never have any money left to buy such things for the children. Let me say that l would be glad to do fancy work in re- turn for these things. can crochet lace and make pretty doilies and would be happy to do so. I will pay postage or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Wants a Camera.

Do you think any of your kind readers might have camera for which he or she no longer has use? My circumstances are such that cannot buy one. but T. have wanted one for long time and will gladly pay the postage on It if some one will make me the gift S.IS
 Cameras are always in demand and I have not very glowing hopes that the re- quest of this Cornerite may be granted. Still put it here on the chance that some one may see 1t who has camera to give away and in the hope that this may soon eoLe about
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for their kindness. will make some cup doil es for Cornerite who would like them. M. A. P"
 4Ls is from 8 correspondent who asked for vegetables. etc, and received them in measure which moves her not only to tbe thanks she expresses but also to a desire to do something for some one else. Her kindly offer will no doubt find early accordance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Imalid Wa1ts q Canarp.

"I have been helpless invalid for about eight years and it would be great comfort to me to have canary as com pany. Is there any one in the Corner who can give me one? E. M. s."
 This plea, I hope. will receive gener- ous response. Invalidism is sad and de- pressing enough at the best. no matter what means are used to alleviate 1t. and the presence of a bird may help to cheer the shut-in. will be happy to give the address of the writer to any one who can afford to help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

fui to all who have read them and fol- lowed them:
 '' Having read Unhappy s letter, I feel called upon to express my views. I hope every reader of the Corner will pom der over the letter well. for there is a great lesson in it for every one of us. The circumstances may not be the same in each case, but the remedy is the same for all and that is know thyself.' Remem- Der, He that conquereth himself Is great CT than he that taketh city
 These women whom you quote as hay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Recipe for Dun1pLings.

have often thought would send to the Corner my receipe for dumplings, which think is far better than any other I know When the chicken or other meat has boiled until tender sift one quart or more of flour, add salt to suit the taste, and then stir boiling waterloo sure it is boiling-into the flour with spoon until you have a dough stiff enough to knead with the hands. Roll out thin, cut into strips, and break in short pieces into the boiling liquor containing the meat. When the last piece has gone in allow all to coor a minute or two. then remove from the fire. When this stew is properly made I think it is the best ever eaten.
 "I. B. S. A"
 There is no doubt that l. B. S. A. has confidence in her recipe-a confidence born of experience. hope others of the constituency will try it and prove it's ex- cellence for themselves. Such individ- ual recipes are always welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Stem Without Meat.

'' I do enjoy the Helping Hand. and sav- ing leftovers is my speciality. have made delicious stews without a speck of meat in them. One day I had two uncooked potatoes, half a cup of canned tomatoes, half cup of cooked oatmeal and some slices of bread and butter. cut up the potatoes with half large onion. cooked them together seasoned the water highly, and used little butter When done I added the tomato and oat- meal and then toasted the bread, and all my little family declared it was the most delicious meatless stew I had ever made. l added about quarter of tea spoon of chili powder to the stew fif- teen minutes before removing it from the fire.
 [" make delicious candy out of grape fruit rinds as well as from lemon and orange peels and by adding a cup of nut meats just before the candy crys- tallizes it is made the most delicious of all my home candies.
 You might suggest to some of the women who need new cookbooks that many of the different manufacturers of food specialties print coekbooks and give them away free. They can be had for eae asking.
 "I have found this old world is full of trouble, but I also find the bravest, truest hearts and most noble characters have sometimes come through the hottest nres. MRS"
 I wish I could have printed all of this letter, for the example it presents of courage in the face of trials should be an incentive to all of us. But respect the correspondent wish that most of it should remain confidential and thank her for having granted me the glimpse of her life. The suggestions she sends about cookery are welcome and I wish she would send us in detail the recipe for
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parcel post on the things sent the children. I hope some day can help some of the other readers. H. G,
 I am sure there must be extra story books. pictures, and toys to rejoice these small children,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Wants Embroidery Patterns.

Will you kindly ask f any one has some embroidery patterns to give away? Some one may own some that have been used and are no longer wanted. I am learning to embroider and have only a few patterns and I certainly would be pleased if any one who has such designs would send them to me. E. M. P"
 There are plenty of the Cornerites who have such patterns as are asked and shall be glad to supply the address of this applicant
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as she displays in this letter. know the warm hearts of mothers, actual and pros pective, we'll enough to be sure she will have early and cordial answers to her appeal I shall be glad to send S. G.'s address on application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
To Beginners in Music.

"I am sending few piano pieces to one Of .Ee applicants for music Let me say for the benefit of those interested that my brother never had music lesson until he played in an orchestra. He has been the leader of al orchestra now for good mary years. think if one cannot afford lessons great deal can be done by cor resl ondence and then later perhaps one can afford to go to good teacher and finish. JF. J."
 A word of encouragement for those who are unable to manage to take music les sons with a competent teacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

ing the same or similar faults that Un- happy possesses are women of taste, re- finement, and possibly more than ordi- nary intelligence, One may not reason with them because they know how un- reasonable their faults are, One must shame them. appeal to their pride and self-respect. All such women require Is self-control and being able to adapt them selves to circumstances
 There are petty traits in nearly every character. but are we to let those ten dencies rule us. or will we overcome them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Needs Things for q Babp.

Will you let me write to you once again? have received so much from the Corner that I only wish I could do more in return. l expect to become mother in March and I thought if any one had rubber sheet or any other things for baby or pieces of stuff that could be converted into clothes should be so grateful for them It is great respon- sibility to have little one and one feels so sad when not able to give it the re- ception that one would wish am sure you will understand
 Here are some recipes for dishes to be made in an emergency:
 Apple Tapioca-Chop one large apple into medium sized pieces and place 1t in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Doing Sunshine Work.

have been interested in doing lit- tie sunshine work for shut-ins for sev.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

DINNER. Chicken soup [left overl. Broiled steak. O'Brien potatoes. Creamed carrots. Suet pudding. Coffee. * !: FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Baked apples. Cereal. Fish balls. Toast. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cheese fondu. Baked potatoes. Graham gems. Crackers. Cheese
 Tea. DINNER. Cream of carrot soup. Boiled codfish with egg sauce. Mdsueu potdtoeS. Stewed celery. Orange roly-poly pudding. Oranges. Coffee. .e < SATURDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Bacon and boiled eggs. Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Creamed fish [left overl. Potato puffs. Mullins.
 Jam.
 Tea. DINNER. Cream of celery soup left overl. Broiled chops. Stuffed potatoes Boiled cabbage. Rice pudding, Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Requests for Floper Seeds.

. Win you plead in my behalf? want @ much to have some fuchsia. larkspur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

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Doilies for Comerite. received all right the articles which were sent me and thank the Cornerites
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07

out lawful right to lawfully. marry
plaintiff. And to have adjudged and
decreed that plaintiff by reason Of
said ceremony did not acquire any
rights in the property of plaintiff then
owned by him or since acquired, and
no right TO the use of the name Ottie
kile. Said marriage ceremony being
conducted in said county of Cherokee
on or about the day of December,
1911
ANA that unless the said Ottie Hem
ry be and appear at this Court, at the
next term thereof. to be begun and
holden at the Court House in the City
OF Butler, in said county on the first
Monday of February, 1917. and on Or
before the first day OF said Term, an
swer or plead to the Petition in said
cause, the same will be taken as con-
fessed and judgment will be rendered
accordingly.
And it is further ordered. that a copy
hereof be published. according to law
In Tn" Butler Weekly Times. news
paper published in said County Of
Bates. for four weeks successfully,
published at least once Il week, the
last Insertion to be at least thirty
DAYS before the first day of said next
February. 1911. Term of this Court.
IL. O. MAXEY.
Circuit Clerk.
y True Copy From the Record.
Witness my handsQnd seal of
tSealn the Circuit Court of Bates
county. this 4th day of De-
crmbcr, 1916.
II. O. Nancy,
SIT Circuit Clerk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07
60-Year-Old Wedding Cake.

Mountain Grove. No., Dec g
At the sixtieth wedding amniver
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cand-
Ter of this city. which was cele.
brated at their home here last
Sunday. a piece of the special
cake that was baked for that oc.
casiOn, sixty years ago, was shown
to those present. This wedding
took place on November 26, 1850,
at the residence of Capt. James
Ward in St. Louis, Mo. The cere
mOny was performed by Rev.
Francis J. Clcre. the pastor at
that time of the st. John s church.
John Gambler at that time was a
commissary clerk on the upper
Mississippi.
The venerable couple are the
parents of Mrs. Judge Young Of
this city and of W s. Gambler, a
pioneer merchant, banker and
of this place. They
have resided here thirty-three
years of their sixty years Of
life.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07
ORDER or ~ HI4ICATION.

:;u,,.,r OF -; M isst. 49, -
In the Circuit Court. February Term
1911. In Vacation December 9Th 1915.
James w. Harrison. Plaintiff
VS..
Richard Davis Bullock and Anna Mauo
.McLcod Defendants.
The Stat. of Missouri to the aDov,
named Defendants, Greeting.
Now at this day comes the Plaintifl
herein, and files his Petition allegihG
among other things that Defendants
Richard Davis Bullock and Anna Maud
Mcleod are both nni-r, S'utn, of the
State Of Missouri
WhereUpon, ii is ordered by the
Clerk in Vacation that said Defendants
he notified by publication that Plain
them in this Court. the object and gen
eral nature of which is to have ad-
judged and defined the respective in
terests of plaintiff and defendant, in
and to the following described real
estate tO-Wit:
The North half u-2) of the South
teen 1t). Township. Forty-one '4n
of Range Twentynine 900 Bates
county Missouri
And to obtain an order and Judgment
If the court for the sale of said real
estate. and the partition of the pro
ceeds of said sale among the parties
plaintiff and defendant according to
ment of the expenses of the proceed
ings. Plaintiff claiming in his petit
ton to be the owner Of an undivided
Tour-ninths t4-0 OF said premises. and
that defendant Richard Davis Bullock
Is the owner Of n like amount and the
defendant Anna Maud Mcleod is the
owner OF the remaining undivided
Ninth.
Davis Bullock and Anna Maud Mcleod
be and appear at this court. at the next
term thereof. to be begun and holden
at the Court House in the City of But
Ter, in said county. on the First Mon
day of February. 1917 and on or hefor"
the first day Of said Term. answer or
plead to the Petition in said cause. the
same will be taken as confessed and
Judgment will be rendered according
~.
And it is further ordered, that a copy
hereof be published, according to law.
in The Butler Weekly Times
newspaper published in said County
of Bates. for four weeks successfully.
published at least once a week, the
last insertion to be at least thirty days
before the first day of said next Feb
ruary 1917 Term Of this Court
Fl. O. Nancy.
Circuit Clerk
A True Copy From the Record.
Witness my hand. and seal of
dSeaD the Circuit Court of Bates
county. this 5th day of De
cember 1916
H. o. Nancy.
st Circuit Clerk
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-12-07
Sheriff Sale in Partition.

j. II. Ewing, Lewis Ewing. Edwin
Ewing and Susie Ewing. ed
win Ewing and Susie Ewing,
being minors. join hcrci4 by
Lewis Ewing. their duly APP
pointed, qualified and acting
guardian. Plaintiffs.
Against
Ewing +. Davis. Lowell V. Davis,
W. b, Ewing Emma kincaid,
Milda Keys, Loretta Hughes,
y. c. Ewing, Sclesta Clary and
Tuna Rceder, Defendants.
In the Circuit Court of Bates
County, Missouri
BY virtue and authority OF 4
decree and order of sale made by
the said Court, in the above en-
titled cause, and of certified
copy thereof, dated November
Goth. 1916. will on December
18th. 1916, between the hours of
nine o'clock in the forenoon, and
five o clock in the afternoon Of
that day. ut the front door of the
Court House, in the City of But
Ter, in Bates County, Missouri,
sell at public vend,c, to the high
est bidder. the following de-
scribrd real estate viz.
The south half of the North
west quarter and the Nortl
west quarter of the Nortl
vrst Il tr7tr trr ut .+rrtru1-
Thirteen OBJ. Township For
ty-tWo 90. Range Twenty
nine. go. in Bates County.
Missouri.
Tor cash IN hand ON the approval
ot the Sa lc by the court.
IIARNE JOHNSON.
G-td Sheriff.