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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
BAR-LE-DUc cURRANTs.
Two Picked Recipes For q Delicious
Winter Treat.

Two Picked Recipes For q Delicious
Winter Treat.
Take selected currants of large size,
one by one, and with tiny embroidery
scissors carefully cut the skin on one
side, making a slit one-fourth an inch
or less in length. Through this with
a sharp needle remove the seeds, M
at a time, to preserve the shape Of the
currant. Take the weight Of the cur
rants in strained honey and when hot
add the currants. Let simmer two or
three minutes, then seal as jelly. II
the Juice of the currants liquify the
honey too much carefully skim out the
currants and reduce the. strip at a
gentle simmer to the desired con
sistency, then replace the currants and
store as above.
The following recipe is less work,
but gives a nice preserve: Get the
largest size c%urrants, red or white, and
stem them without breaking. To each
pound allow three pounds Of sugar.
Take some ordinary currants and
bruise them while warm until you
have a pint Of Juice. Put half a cupful
of this into a porcelain kettle and
three pounds of sugar. Bring slowly
to a boil and skim carefully. After
boiling five minutes drop in very care
fully n pound of the large currants
and let simmer four minutes. Take
them out without breaking them and
boil the strip down five minutes or
longer If not very thick, as the cur
rants are sometimes less juicy than at
others. A few minutes more will be
needed at n time than another. When
thick skim well and strain through a
hot cloth over the fruit. Put into lit
tie jelly glasses and when cold cover
as in jelly making.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
- The -
Scrap Book
What Became Of tho Trousers.

What Became Of the Trousers.
OF Judge Parry's many stories Of the
Manchester county court that about the
comedy of a mans Sunday trousers is
one Of the best. In the plaintiffs box
was a woman, in the defendants an
elderly collier. The plaintiff stated her
ease, II lent yon mons missis my
mons Sunday trousers to pay is rent
with, an l want 'em back"
The defendant at first replied,
''There's nowt in it at ALL" Pressed
for a more definite reply, he scowled
at the Judge and protested, why, the
ole street knows all about them trOus-
ers."
But Judge Parry was not the "'ole
street." and he patiently encouraged
the defendant to talk until he got the
explanation. why yon woman an
my missis drank them Sunday trous-
ers.'-Westminster Gazette.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
10 too short.
Mo- u,e M Witnsas.

The lamentable case Of John Poor
Dog, an Indian accused Of stealing
hogs, an ofense to which he pleaded
'sNot guilty." is told thus by an Okla
homan: John Poor Dog was arraigned
before the Judge. who inquired where
were his attorney and witnesses. "Got
none" John Poor Dog said.
mo Witnesses" said the Judge, mo
one to speak for you who knows any
thing about this?"
John Poor Dog shook his head sor-
rowfully. "Only one man knows about
this" he said. Hes the one helped
me steal the hogs, and he's such a liar
he couldn't tell the truth. So I didn't
get him."-Exchange.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Carrot Soup.

"A good soup may be made by
cooking grated young carrots in
milk OF in milk and water in a dou-
BILE boiler. Use about a quarter cup
full of carrot to a cupful Of liquid.
Thicker with flour mixed with but
ter in the proportion of about half
a teaspoonful of each to every cup
full of the liquid. Season with salt
and q very little mace and strain.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread

Trivial blemishes are some
times the first warning Of serious
skin diseases. Neglected skin
troubles grow. DR.. Hobsonis Ecz
ema Ointment promptly stops
the progress of eczema, heals
stubborn cases Of pimples, acne,
blotchy, red and scaly skin. The
.antiseptic qualities Of DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment kill the
germ and prevent the spread Of
the trouble. For cold sores or
chapped hands, DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment offers prompt
relief. At your druggist, 50c.-
Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
PAPER ROPE FOR WEAVING.

lists This Summer.
Rafaa and reed have long been pop
ular for weaving, but nov give way to
the more practical material-paper
ropes. In using this article all neces-
sity of wetting. and singing disap-
pears. It is soft and therefore easy on
the hands. The lengths are greater,
minimizing the need Of continual piec-
ing, and the possibilities in color COM
bination make it far more adaptable.
Dainty blue rooms, pink rooms, yellow
or violet rooms may have woven waste
baskets, lamps and even whole desk
and bureau sets of matching color. A
soft finish is often preferred, but If
something more durable is desired q
coat or two of shellac will produce q
hard, glossy finish that will stand any
amount Of wear. The shellac will keep
the basket in shape and will shed dust.
1t makes no difference how intricate
the chosen shape may be, baskets can
be made In curved lines or straight,
with sharp angles or tapering lines.
This is because the foundation is Of
wire-easy to bend, yet strong enough
to hold a shape once formed. Reed
baskets n often uneven when finish
ed. fol. the material is springy and the
spokes vary in dexibilfty.
Even more popular than the baskets
just now are the butterfly rope trays
and the electric lamps. They. are beau
tiful In any home and also make hand
some wedding presents. The work
once started becomes Of absorbing In.
terest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Wonderful Animal.

"VUo0C1UU NU1Hn0Vs
Talking about the intelligence of
animals" said young Browne, "why, l
have a dog up at the farm that's sim
ply wonderful.
II was out shooting one day when l
found a large, handsome dog lying on
the ground moaning with pain. Some
rufian had shot it in the leg. l car
ried it home, bandaged the wound and
finally cured the poor beast. Some
months after that I was compelled to
travel on a lonely road after dark
when suddenly Ponto, who accom-.
panied me, began to growl :warningly.
The next moment a rufian stepped out
Of the bushes and put a pistol to my
head"
"Ah," cried the listener, II see!
Thereupon the grateful dog seized the
robber by the throat, while you
mot at all. The man robbed me
easily enough-took watch, purse, ev-
erything."
But Ponto?" :
IRAN of as fast as his legs could
carry him. That's the point, don't you
see? Animal instinct didn't want to get
shot again."-Rocky Mountain News
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Atme,ph.rie Resistance.

The resistance Of our atmosphere
materially retards raindrops, hail!
stones, aerolites and all other bodies.
which fall through il, and were it
not for the resistance it presents
every rainstorm would be disastrous
to the human race, as each drop
would fall with q velocity great
enough to penetrate the full length
of a full grown mans body. !
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
WooIsn stoekinos.

There are very attractive wooden
stockings made for sport wear. Some
Of them are striped and others have
clocks Of bright color.
Picturesque are the frocks with the
skirt trimmed with narrow outstanding
frills that are finished at. the bottom
with narrow ribbon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Rheumatism Follows EXPOSURE

In the rain all day is generally
followed by painful twinges Of
rheumatism or neuralgia. Sloan
Eminent will give you quick
relief and prevent the twinges
from becoming torture. 1t quick
~ penetrates without rubbing
and soothes the sore and aching
Joints. For sore, stiff, exhaust
ed muscles that ache and throb
from overwork, Sloan s Eminent
affords quick relief. Bruises,
sprains, strains and other minor
injuries to children are quickly
soothed by Sloan Mniment. Get
a bottle today at your druggist.
ADV.
Have you seem the new ladies'
fall suits at Holtan 's.-Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
r OF COMFORT.

Though sometimes email evils,
like invisible insects, inniet pain
and . single hair may stop Z
vast machine, yet the ehisf %.
erst Of comfort lies in not suf.
fsrins triHss to vsx one and In
prudsntIy eultivatins IN under.
growth Of small pleasures, since
very few great onss, alas, are
lot on long leases.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29

Sewing wanted, prices reason
able. Mrs. R. L.. Anderson,P Phone
116.-Adv 9-29.
For rent-living rooms in the.
Haugeberg building. See Holtau.
Mere. Co.-Adv.
Wanted-girl to wash dishes
Wages Sc per week. Washburn.
HOtel.-Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Aeeerdina % Rule.

"How is your mother this morn-
ing?" asked Mrs. Grey Of the small
boy who came with tie milk.
ashes BETTER he answered.
"Can she sit up?" went on Mrs,
Grey.
NO" answered the literal young
ster. *She sits down, but she stands
up."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29

Sacrifice.
Life without liberty is joyless, but
hfe without Joy may be great. The
greatness Of life is sacrface:-Ouida.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29

Lost.
The late Gilman Marston Of New
Hampshire was arguing a complicated
case and looked up authorities back to
Julius Caesar. At the end Of an hour
and a half in the most intricate part
OF his plea he was panied to see what
looked like i%nattention. It was as he
had feared. The Judge was unable to
appreciate the nice points Of his argu-
ment. II
"Your honor" he said, II beg your
pardon, but do you follow me?"
II have so far" answered the Judge,
shifting YEARLY about in his chair,
"but I'll say frankly that If l thought
I could find my way back I'd quit right
here."-Christian Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Life is too short.

Life 10 too short for any bitter feeling.
Time is the best avenger If we wait.
The years speed by and on their wings
bear healing.
We have no room for anything like hate.
This solemn truth the low mounds seem
revealing
That thick and fast about our feet are
stealing.
Life is too short.
Life 10 too short for aught but high en-
eaV0r-
love.
And love lives on forever and forever.
It links the worlds that circle on above.
IT'S Gods first law, the universe's lever.
In his vast realm the radiant souls sigh
never.
Life Ia too short.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29
Life 10 Too Short.

Life is too short for any vain regretting.
Let dead delight bury its dead. l say.
And let US go upon our way forgetting
The joys and sorrows of each yesterday.
Between the swift SUMS rising and it's set
ting
We have no time for useless tears or fret
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29

white net. The musquetaire sleeves
are finished with cube buttons, pend
ant from cords to match the cube tas-
sells on the girdle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-09-29

Have you seen the new ladies
fall suits at Holtan is.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
Stetson's, too, if you prefer

inefficiency. and one of the things that
is going to happen, now that we are go
ing to be up against the expert cost ac-
countan.s of the world, is that we are
going to become first-cIass economists,
and that American labor already distin~
guished for its efficiency, is going to
double and treble that efficiency. And
when that takes place and this great
stimulating air of the worlds competitive
brains has wrought it's effects upon us,
we are going to be, / hope, what tho
world has never seen yet a body of men
who do not want to prevail by the back
ing of their government. but by the back
ing of their skill and knowledge.
"A friend of mine was once invited to
attend peace meeting. He said he would
come with pleasure If he might be per-
nitted to explain that most of the men
sitting on the platform were engaged in
fomenting war, and when he was asked
to explain this pleasing measing he said:
I have looked over the list of the men
who constitute your executive committee
and almost every one of them is engaged
in doing things to excite the hostility and
disturb the national feeling of men In
foreign countries, particularly in the
orient which inevitably will lead to war
sooner or later. The combinations of the
modern world that are lasting are not
the competitions of physical force. They
are the competitions of intellectual force
Their competitors of businets either lay
the foundations of respect and mutual
confidence or the foundations of suspicion
and mutual hostility America has stood
in the past for that sort of political
understanding among men which would
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
CUT THIS OUT
OLD ENGLISH RECIPE FOR CATAR-
RIAL DEAFNESS AND HEAD
NOISES

If you know someone who is troubled
with head noises or Catarrhal DEAFNESS,
cut out this formula and hand 1T to them
and you will have been the means of
saving some poor sufferer perhaps from
total deafness. Recent experiments nave
proved conclusively that Catarrhal
Deafness head noises etc, were the dt-
rect cause of constitutional disease, and
ly temporize with the complaint and
seldom, if ever, effect a permanent cure.
This being so much time and money
has been spent of late by noted spe-
effective tonic that would quickly dis
pei all traces of the catarrhal poison
from the system. The effective pre-
scription which was eventually formu i
that deafness will soon be extinct, is
given below in understandable form, SO
that anyone can treat themselves in
their own home at little expense.
mint Double. Strength. about 75c
worth Take this home and add to it Il
pint of hot water and OF, of granu-
lated sugar: stir until dissolved. Take
one tablespoonful four times a day.
the distressing head noises. headache
dizziness, cloudy thinking, ETC., While the
hearing rapidly returns as the system is
invigorated by the tonic action of the
treatment. Loss of smell and mucus
dropping in the back of the throat, are
other symptoms that show the presence
of catarrhal poison, and which are often
entirely overcome by this efficacious
treatment. Nearly ninety per cent OF
all ear troubles are directly caused by
catarrh; therefore. there must be MANY
people whose hearing can be restored
by this simple home treatment.
Every person who is troubled with
head noises, catarrhal deafness or ca
tarrh in any form, should give this pre-
scription trial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
WILL DECIDE ON
JACKSON HIGHWAY
At EARLY MEETING
Executive Committee of the
Association to Meet in
Nashville in October
for Purpose

Columbus, Miss, September 25.--The ex-
ecutive committee of the Jackson Me-
mortal Highway association is 20 meet
in Nashville early in October for the
purpose of designating the official route
of the great thoroughfare and as the
time for the committee to assemble ap-
proaches local interest in the matter Is
constantly increasing
The contest will be between two tenta.
tive routes, one going from Nashville to
New Orleans via Huntsville, Montgom-
cry and Birmingham, and the other via
Florence, Columbus and Meridian This
route, which is generally known assthe
jackson military highway, is the one
that people in this section are working
for, and the one which they earnestly
desire to see selected.
AT a meeting held in Nashville last fall
the executive committee decided that the
route which had most nearly reached
completion by October /, 1916, would be
officially designated as the official course
of the highway, and it is believed that
the route on which Columbus is located
is much nearer completion than the COM
peting course. The route through this
equity 10 III oplSliuAu oiAoPc' oiiu' ~ AeAi
as can be learned, the only stretch of
roadway on the route that is incomplete
lies in Lamar county. There was some
dispute about the route through Lamar
county, but this dispute was settled at a
meeting held in Vernon several weeks
and work on the route finally selected is
now in progress.
Hon. 7. J. Locke, Jr., the local member
of abe executive committee of the Jack
son Memorial Highway association, is now
in New York, but will reach Nashville
in time to attend the committee meeting.
A party made up of Mr.. and Mrs. Locke
and Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Street, Jr., left
here several weeks ago for an auto trip
to the metropolis. They Travelled as far
as Nashville over the proposed Jackson
highway, and will return via the same
route.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26

let every man feel that his rights were
the same as those of another and as good
as those of another, and the mission OF
America in the field of wars commerce
is to be the same, that when an Ameri-
can comes into that competition he comes
without any arms that would enable him
to conquer by force, but only with those
peaceful influences of intelligence. a de-
about, for which everything softens and
yields and renders itself subject. This is
the mission of America, and my interest.
so far as my small part in American af-
fairs is concerned, is to lend every bit
of intelligence 1 have to this interesting.
this vital. all-important matter Of releas-
ing the intelligence of America for the
service of mankind"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
Yellow Fever Experts Return

New York, September 25-The yellow
fever commission of the Rockefeller
foundation arrived here today on the
steamship Brazos from San Juan, after
two months study of sanitary condi-
lions along the west coast of South
America. The commission, it was said
by Maj Gen. William c. Gorgas surgeon
general of the United States, and chair
man of the commission. will remain here
only long enough to obtain accommoda-
tions on the next steamer leaving for the
South American east coast. Although
Major General Gorgas declined to dis
cuss the result of investigation so far
conducted, it was learned from other
members of the commission that much
interesting data had been collected.
Among the countries visited were Chile,
Peru, Bolivia Ecuador and Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
Pershing Promoted to Be
MajOr-General in Army

Washington, September 25.-Secretary
Baker announced late today that the
President would nominate Brigadier Gen
eral Pershing, commander of the Amer
lean expeditionary forces in Mexico, to
be a major general to fill the vacancy
created by the death of Major General
Mills.
Colonies Eben Swift of the general
staff Francis H. French of the Twenty
first infantry, Edwin st. John Greble of
the Sixth Field artillery and Charles G..
Treat of the general staff will become
brigadier generals, succeeding Brigadier
General Pershing, who is promoted to
major general and Granger Adams,
Montgomery McComb and f. w. Sibley,
who are to be retired.
General Pershing's promotion does not
affect his assignment as commander OF
the expeditionary force in Mexico.
Announcement of the promotions was
made by Secretary Baker upon his re-
turn from Baltimore. where he talked
er the selections with President Wilson.
The Secretarys recommendations were
approved by the President, who will send
the nominations to Congress in Decem-
Der.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
Good Demonstration Work
Being Done in Russell

Girard, September 25-(Special.) PRO
lessor Boyd and Professor Pierson of the
Alabama agricultural extension work and
Farm Demonstration Sellers of this coun-
ty, have been busy for the past several
days speaking to the farmers of the
county, urging the planting of more food
and feed crops and the growing of better
cattle and hogs.
Much practical information is being
brought the farmers by these experts
and their efforts are being thoroughly
appreciated
After an illness of several months Mr..
John r. Garrett, former mayor of Cir
ard died at his home on Church street
at late hour last night. Mr.. Garrett,
who was 81 years old, has been a prom
inent factor in church and political af-
fairs of this country for 80 years. He is
survived by widow and a number of
prominent relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
If Too Fat Get
More Fresh Air
BE MODERATE IN YOUR DIET AND
REDUCE YOUR WEIGHT. TAKE
OIL OF KOREIN

Lack Of fresh air it is said weakens
the oxygen carrying power of the blood.
the liver becomes sluggish. fat accumu-
lates and the action of many of the vital
organs are hindered thereby. The heart
action becomes weak. work is an effort
and the beauty of the figure is de-
stroyed.
Fat put on by indoor life is unhealthy
and IL nature is not assisted in throw
ing it off a serious case Of obesity may
result.
When you feel that you are getting
too stout, take the matter in hand at
once. Don't wait until your figure has
become joke and your health ruined
through carrying. around a burden Of
unsightly and unhealthy fat.
Spend as much time as you possibly
can in the open air; breathe deeply, and
get from Eugene Jacobs drug store or
any druggist a box of oil OF korein
capsules; take one after each meal and
one before retiring at night.
Weigh yourself every few days and
keep up the treatment until you are
down to normal Oil OF korein is abb
solutely harmless. is pleasant to take,
helps the digestion and even a few days
treatment has been reported to show 4
noticeable reduction in weight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
DARK SILENCE. =

OAhh olLhNOE.
There is a play around at the Strand
of more than usual interest today. Every
one knows the wonderful powers of Clara
Kimbell Young as an actress of more
than usual talent. The actress is not
always the main thing in a play. The
play itself is one of the most vital
points that interests the spectators. 1t is
we'll to have a famous actor or actress
in the leading part to properly portray
the different emotions he or she may
be called upon to present, but unless
the play is of the type that attracts
attention and holds it, all the stars could
not make it a success Dark Silence"
with Miss Young in the leading role, is
the kind of film that is entertaining and
fascinating.
YOUTHS ENDEARING CHARM"
Mary Miles Minter in youths Endear-
ing Charms is most attractive Her
gripping personality plus her unusual
charm in portraying a character part of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-26
THE CHATTEI. "

| F you are one of those who enjoy the
unusual in acting as well as produc-
IL ton and theme, it will be worth your
while to attend the Rialto today and
view one of the greatest living actors
on the screen in a really masterful pro-
duction. E. H. Sothern is all that any
one could expect as an exponent of the
histrionic art, but Peggy Hyland the de-
mure and dainty little actress who plays
opposite him, is almost as clever in her
portrayal of the "chattel" as Mr.. So
thern. The play deals with a subject as
old as time but 1t deals with it in a
new and modern way that grips the at
tention of the audience every minute.
What is your wife? Is she your help
mate and companion, or is she your chat
tel, over whom you assert your lordly
rights and proceed to handle as if she
were chunk of clay? Sothern, in the
part he depicts, looks upon his wife in
this manner, but when she finally makes
him fall violently in love with her she
makes him pay the penalty. No review
of the production is adequate to describe
the play. 1t must be seen to be en-
joyed.