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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
STOPPED SHORT
Taking Tonics, and Built up on
Right Food.

The mistake is frequently made OF
trying to build up WORKOUT nervous
system on so-called tonics.
New material from which to rebuild
used up tissue cells is what should be
supplied, and this can be obtained
only from proper food.
Il found myself on the verge Of a
nervous collapse, due to overwork and
study, and to illness in the family"
writes a Wisconsin woman.
my friends became alarmed be-
cause I grew pale and thin and could
not sleep nights. / took various
tonics, but their effects wore of
shortly after / stopped taking them.
My food did not seem to nourish me.
Reading of Grape-Nuts, determined
to stop the tonics and see what q
change of diet would do. ate Grape
Nuts four times a day with cream.
and drank milk also, went to bed
early after eating dish Of Grape
Nuts.
I'm about two weeks I was sleeping
soundly. In short time gained
weight and felt like different woman.
Grape-Nuts and fresh air were the
only agents used to accomplish the
happy results" There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Ever read the above 1etterf new
one appears from time 70 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

soning makes or mars the dish. Fol.
low directions when you find the kind
your family enjoys, use care in meas.
urements. and always taste the food
many times to make sure that the
seasoning IS enough.
Emergency Soup.-Take a can OF
salmon, drain off the oil and rub the
fish through a sieve. Add one and a
half teaspoonfuls of salt to a quart OF
scalding hot milk, stir in the fish and
four tablespoonfuls of flour that has
been blended with two tablespoonful
of the oil from the can; cook until
smooth. and serve with dash Of red
Pepper and a sprinkling of minced
parsley on the top of each cup Serve
with toasted crackers
Corn Chowder.-Fry a half pound
of diced salt pork in a big saucepan
until brown; add one sliced onion and
cook until light brown; then add four
sliced potatoes that have been par.
boiled ten minutes. a can of corn and
q pint of boil ng water; cook until the
vegetable are tender, then add q
quart of rich milk, pepper, salt and q
half dozen crackers which have been
soaked in little milk. Serve with a
cracker on each dish of soup. Cod.
fish may be used in this dish n place
OF corn and Is most satisfying
chowder. Add the salt, fish, shredded
and soaked, with the milk at the last.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
The Optimist.

Charles F. Murphy, the Tammany
leader, praising optimism, said:
when / am looking for CHEEKY,
bracing optimism, | often think Of the
street musician playing Christians
Awake on a cornet in the midst of a
driving snowstorm on Christmas day.
THE snow fell. the wind blew, and
the musician, standing in deep drift
footed away when lady passed.
1.-THE man looked down at his shah
by attire and said to himself proudly
and enthusiastically:
"'How lucky it's only my shoes
that's full of holes. They don't show
at all in this deep snow Washing
ton Star.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

from prunes that have been soaked
ever night. then gently simmered un.
til tender. DO not add any sugar, as
there is plenty Of sweetness in the
fruit itself. Press through sieve
and mix with few chopped nuts;
spread on buttered bread.
For delicious dessert, take this
prune pulp prepared as above. mix
WI little sweetened whippe cream
and heap on rounds of sponge cake
that have been soaked in a little of
the prune juice Sprinkle with
chopped nuts and garnsh with a fine,
shapely prune.
Prune Pudding. - Mix well two
beaten eggs, pint of milk, cupful
pitted, cupful of bread crumbs. If
sponge-cake crumbs are used no sugar
need be added; if bread, add sugar
enough to sweeten, and a pinch of
salt. Bake in a slow oven until firm.
Serve with whipped cream or lemon
sauce
Prune JeIly.-Stew two cupfuls of
well-washed prunes that have been
soaked over night, until soft; pit and
press through a colander; add an
ounce Of gelatin that has been softened
in cold water to cover; add lemon
juice. and sweeten to taste, then add
half cupful of boiling water; turn
out to mold after it has been well
mixed and the gelatin IS thoroughly
dissolved. Serve with sweetened
whipped cream.
Prune pie may be served in more
than one way. Bake a shell, fill with
the stewed fruit, cover with a me-
ringue and brown in the oven. Or put
into an uncooked pastry shell, fill with
prunes, cover with latticed strips of
pastry and bake Serve with whipped
cream or meringue.
Stand to your work and be wise. GER
tain of sword and pen,
Being neither children. nor gods, but
men in the world of men.
-Kipling.
Usefulness is the rent we pay for
room on the earth.
Don't save all your smiles for the
parlor. Use few in the kitchen.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
}ahoKOITN3
d@ABKE$'

lamb
Rabbit.-This is delicious dish
when young tender rabbit is to be
served. Wash and wipe the meat
carefully, cut 1t up in serving sized
pieces. brown in a little hot butter,
then add water and a tablespoonful
OF vinegar or two, cooking slowly I'M
til tender. Thicker the gravy and
serve as one does fricasseed chicken.
Life Is not estimated by what you get
out of It; II is to be estimated by what
yru put into it.-W. j. Bryan.
Unflnching labor conquers every
thing.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

dragging sensation across my loins,
difficulty in collecting my thoughts
and was troubled with short
ness Of breath. Dodds Kidney Pills
have cured me of these complaints.
You are at liberty to publish this let
ter for the benefit of any sufferer who
doubts the merit of Dodds Kidney
Pills."
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
soc. per box.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
Satin Tailored Suits.

In the tearooms of the smart hotels
tailored suits of heavy weight OF
satin are frequently seen. The coats
are usually in empire effect, with far
ing hem and trimmed with fur. The
skirts are generally of moderate width.
never in the exaggerated fullness. The
dull, soft tones prevail.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

In this world great deal of the bit
terness amongst us arises from an
imperfect understanding of one anoth-
er.
Energy and determination have done
wonders many time.-Dickens.
Why. then. methinks. tits time to
smile again Shakespeare.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

of the chapter in
which it is found.
1t will be seen
that King David
was driven from
his place by the
rebellion under
Absalom. 1t was
a dark item in
David's history,
ard his prospects
for final victory
were not very
promising. Some
of mis- most inhu-
entail frie n d s
were turning from
him, and his pop
ularity seemingly
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
Botanical Phenomenon.

A remarkable botanical phenomenon
Is the fact that while the state of Wis
consin has been plentifully supplied
with hemlock, Minnesota. for many
miles separated from its neighbor by
nothing but the st. Croix river, has
almost none of that timber. except one
tiny spot of 240 acres.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
Nu. h1et n,eeQ
long-lost Found.

"Ah see yo' is housecleanin'." said
Mrs. Snow White. YES" replied Mrs.
Marsh Green, "dey is nothin lax NOV.
in things round once in awhile. Why
l des come ercross a pair oh slippers
under de bed dat All hadn't seen fob
five yeahs. Dallas News.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
Hioh Neck Ruffles.

High plated neck ruffles of tulle are
worn by stylish women at the theater.
Usually they form huge tulle butter
fly bow at the back of the neck and
are fastened to the neck of the thea
ter wrap.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

that about the V-shaped neck. In
both gowns the necks have shorter
openings at the back of the neck than
at the front.
These are inexpensive and dainty
models in simplymade lacy garments
that make one marvel at the beauty
of the fine weaves of cotton.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

III pTICt IHHI CHTy
should be served
often in families
where there are
children and work
ers who take little
active exercise.
Prune Sandwich.
-Ramova tho nitS
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

Most or the fOIICWlng
are too costly for every
day use, but on rare &C.
casions we may all in
dulge.
NesseIrode Pudding
Make a custard of two
cupfuls of milk, two cup
fuls of sugar. five egg
yolks. and a pinch of
salt. Cook in a double
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

bdIlSIyIIIB soup. To
serve a well-sea-
soned soup, atten.
ton must be paid
to it's preparation
and the combina.
ton of seasonings.
Just a pinch or a
grain of enna Gen.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

refreshing. / felt
heavy and sleepy
after meals, was
always nervous
and tired, had q
bitter taste in my
mouth, was dizzy,
h a d q GA I 1 n &
specks before my
eyes, was always
thirsty had n
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

viding the cook has the
proper appreciation for
the wonderful flavor that
right cooking and nice
seasoning will produce.
The true hunter enjoys
the gamy flavor Of all
kinds of meat and does
not wish it removed. A
wild duck, If not old, will
nounr 10 ,,,., oI.oLIo
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
ITTAI
THE GITTITE
BY REV. B. B. SUTCLIFFE
Extension Department Moody Bible
Institute Of Chicago

TEXT-Then said the king to Ittai the
Gittite. wherefore goest thou also with
us?-II Sam. 1919.
To get the setting Of this text we
must read at least the first % verses
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
In Maklna Wash Skirts.

Put washable skirts on to their stiff
inside belts by means of a strip of
snappers and there will be no belts
crumpled end ruined In the washing.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Mr.. F. c. Case of Welcome Lake,
Pa, writes: II suffered with Back
ache and Kidney Trouble. My head
ached. my sleep was broken and I'M
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

boiler until smooth, strain and add \
half cupful OF pineapple juice, three
cupfuls of cream and a pint of chest
n''ts that have been boiled tender and
passed through a potato ricer. Then
freeze as usual. When frozen. line a
two-quart mold with part Of the mix
ture, add to the remainder one cupfu)
of candied fruits, finely minced; one
half cupful Of Sultana raisins and six
chopped chestnuts (uncooked). Fill
the mold and pack in ice and salt; let
stand three or four hours to ripen.
This quantity will serve IL amply, and
Is entirely worth the work of prepare
ton, for it is truly most delectable.
Nougat Ice Cream.-Make a custard,
using one cupful Of sugar, two cupfuls
Of milk, five egg yolks and half
teaspoonful of salt; cook and strain
When cool, add two cupfuls of cream,
whipped; then add fourth of cup
full each of chopped filberts, walnuts,
almonds, and hickory nuts, e teaspoon
full of almond extract and the we'll
beaten whites of the eggs folded in.
Freeze as usual and allow to stand
for four hours.
Pistachio Ice Cream.-Pound four
ounces of the blanched pistachio nuts
in a mortar, add few drops of rose
water to form a paste. Add one cup
full of cream and one of sugar Mix
all together with another cupful of
sugar and three cupfuls of cream, six
eggs. Cook until smooth and thick.
then freeze as usual.
There are two days about which
man should never worry, and these
are yesterday and tomorrow.-Robert
j. Burdette.
Each day the world Is born anew to
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
ontlmIstic Thouoht.

II is not the greatness of mans
means that makes him independent 30
much as the smallness Of his wants.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
SAvORY GAME DISHES.

The household where game may be
served is indeed fortunate one, pro-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
Prevention and Intervention.

An ounce Of prevention is worth a
pound of Intervention, but 1t must be
used at the right time.-New York
Sun.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
NoJRISHINS SOUPS.

There is no dish which 30 touches
e spot when tne Is tire ed as a hot,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

Loves Accomplishment.
Knicker-Love is blind
Bocker-And sufficiently deaf to
read the lips.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
SOME CHOICE DESSERTS.

For very nice occasions one likes a
dainty. pretty and satisfying dessert.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
THE LUSCIOUS PRUNE.

Prunes are so wholesome, so easy to
prepare and withal so reasonable
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

The best armor is to keep out OF
gun shot.-Bacon
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

There are two days about which a
man should never worry. and these
are yesterday and tomorrow.-Robert
j. Burdette.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

Each day the world Is born anew to
him who lives II rightly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-20
THE WAR TO-DAY

Further developments in the
HeH.. movement wa Europe u0w
await. EHe presentation uf tae fore
mai reply af fine entente allies 90
go. proposals uf tine ceut-a. pow
ers David IIHyd-GcurgH. the
British premier and Premier
BRAND #t France have indicated
lHar .HI- reply wiz speedily be
forthcoming.
Military operations iH the Euro
p.au H#Id ui war are at "a IUW chb.
IHr driving campaign Of Field
MARSHAL Euu NackeH~gu Ia l5U-
Wan.a seems nearly at au end. IU
aHE EVENT. whether or NOT some
further move 90 au Important n8-
Cure is .B contemplation iu this
war theatre. the reports show
comparative quiet % De- prevailing
Ht present.
Nu $3.50 Franco Belgian front al
$50 there is a IAN with the quoting
down Hi the recent activity at
ferdHu while lutest reports from
both the Russian md tustro .ltai-
Ian fronts SHOW little but artillery
tucls and skirmishes.
in Macedonia. the reports show
rains and fog prevailing with no
military movements with the eX-
ception Of patrol engagements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-20
DAY III CONGRESS


SENATE.
Senator NcWiaUde urged rnmpro-
mise food control BIN before COM
mrrrr committee.
Resumed consideration ri Dis
t-ict 81 Columbia prohibition bill.
HOUSE.
Considered urgent deficiency ape
preparation bill.
Rear AdmiraiS Strauss and Crit
fin testified before the naval affairs
committee. General CrOZier APP
peared before military affairs COM
mittee~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-20
- cRLTLr oILTe -pApER.

Amsterdam. via London. Dec Co.
The Deuteche Tages Zeiraug says that
Major Moraht has ceased 10 De MILE
tary critic Of the TaEebIatt and has
joined another paper 1T lis supposed
that he was unable 70 agree with the
Tageblatts attitude during the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-20

Assoc iatc q Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-20

Member of Audit
Bureau of Circulati0na
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-04

did not tally with answers to Similar
questions asked him on the witness
stand. but the witness would neither
affirm nor deny all OF the transcript,
He admitted he may have made such
answers to Wilkerson's questions,
However he did deny making the
statement with reference to the early
Monday morning automobile trip, III
that il all had to explain would be
all right"
That part of the court room reg
ularly reserved for the audience was a
solid mass Of spectators and many per-
sons made pilgrimage to the court
house hoping to wedge their way into
the crowd, but were disappointed and
never able to get within hearing dis
lance of the court room.
Following up his cross examination
Beeson asked NOEL II he hadn't de-
posted $3.50 in the Villisca National
Bank on Nov. IA. He had.
Where did you get that money!"
From the yillisca Building and
Loan Association
He denied that Wilkerson was pay
ing him for his testimony.
Also he said he had not met McCaun
at the time of the alleged conversation
'Will You swear to this jury that you
overheard w. b. McCaull this night?
No, sir"
However, he believed it was McCaull,
tho he would not say definitely.
He was saked if he and Wilkerson
had been together last night. He didn't
remember.
Then Beeson took him back to the
night of the conversation. He said. on
being questioned, he was out the first
time about two minutes and then Wen.
back and got ON some carpet slippers
and went out again. He had not heard
anything that he could distinguish the
first time.
What did you go back for then?"
Cause | wanted to-"
He stayed until the men left the
building, he said
NOEL said he could not see the men
to recognize them except when tine
cigar lighter was flashed.
Closing, Beeson asked why is Il
that you can answer questions for
Mitchell while you can't for me?"
Because he makes them more clear
and definite"
On the redirect testimony Mitchell
again tried to get the corroboration OF
Noelfs evidence by DR.. Cooper adj
mitted by asking:
What did Doctor Cooper tell you In
my presenter"
But an objection was sustained.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-04
laxative Husbands.

A Jacksonville citizen. who for rea-
sons best known to the courts, Is being
sued in New York City for divorce, has
advanced theory as to the origin OF
his matrimonial troubles that calls for
the profound consideration Of the many
who have no present intention of taking
the same road. For, II his statements
mean anything. he himself has been the
victim of apparently innocent habits
which ordinarily would not be expected
to land him in his present predicament.
The troubles, according to the de-
PENDANT lii the case, have az sT3||s: o1ss
of his having talked too much. 1t ap-
pears that he was wont at times to con-
verse freely with the present fair plain
tiff about his former wife. This aroused
her jealousy and led to reprisals that
have proceeded to the sad end now
reached. mo man should ever talk
about his first wife" the defendant
AYERS. 1T is like feeding your own am
munition to the enemy's cannon, only
to have 1t fired at yourself. It gives
your wife too much material to use
against you"
No doubt the resort to belligerent
smiles is due to the present great war
and not to an association of ideas in
which matrimony could have any UNI
derstandable part. At the same time
one feels that the gentleman is right in
his conclusions. Yet how to maintain
the proper judicial poise may readily be
the great question. Much evidently de-
Ponds upon the woman or the man in
any similar situation that can be con-
ceived Given the peculiar bias Of mind,
10 lence would be as provocative OF wrath
| as would ioquacity. II he is not talking
Of her. that in itself becomes highly sus-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-04
Billy Bunny and His Friends

and setgoff lippity- hop up the Friendly
Forest Path. Bobby Tail and Feather
head also picked up their books and
followed. It was mighty good thing
that old Barney the Owl had called
down to them 'Ding-a Ling, ding "a
ling!" for Just as they reached the
top OF the hill where the Forest Path
turned down the other side they heard
the schoolhouse bell going, Ding
dong! ding. dong! ding, dong!"
Hurry up!" cried Billy Bunny.
wen be late" And away he hoped,
iippity, linpity. iop! 4-
Professor Grow was standing In the
doorway waiting for the last scholars
to come in. All out Of breath and
scared to death, came little Billy
Bunny. His brother, too. felt pretty.
blue. and Featherhead felt funny.
They thought their teacher standing
there gave them very angry stare.
Perhaps he did but soon he went and
DER his platform desk he bent, while
Silly Bunny and Bobby Tail slipped in
their seats with faces pale. Then up
stood sstern Professor Crow and said
some scholars are so slow, that If they.
stop upon their way they wouldn't get
to school all day.
Don't you be slow tomorrow night.
but get your paper while it's lightly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-04
News of Eldora.
.inl tn Times Republican.

Special 70 Times Republican.
E.ldora. Dec. 4.-Miss Clara Shekels'
a teacher in the Des MONIES punlo
schools. who had been in Eldora visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Shekeis'
and other friends, returned TO her WORK
Sunday.
Mrs. II. 7. Slower, who has been here
visiting her daughter, Mrs, Ebert FOL
lett. east of this city, returned SUNDAY
to her home in Des Moines.
Miss Miriam Wills, an instructor IN
the schools of Fairfield. who had been
in Eldora visiting her mother, Mrs.
Jennie Wills, returned sunday to her
work.
Miss Miriam Thomas is home from
visit in Des Moines with her orotner'
Harold Thomas.
Miss Myra Whited returned Sunday
IN her school work in Ames after a
short visit in this city with relatives
and friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-04
DUTCH SUSPICION AROUSED.
Japanese Make Demand That Island
Be Surrendered

Correspondence of Associated Press.]
The Hague, Netherlands, Nov. 90
If Japan gets Java and Sumatra from
Holland as present the hundred
thousand emigrants in the United
States can be recalled, SO that America
VIII also then be satisfied" declares
the Japanese eX-minister and publicist,
fusaburo Takekoshi. in his latest con-
tfibution to n well known Japanese re-
view that has served once again to
fan Dutch suspicious regarding the
Land Of the Rising Sun. Il therefore
think that country is in entire agree
ment with out policy he adds
Should Germany prove victorious, ne
argues, she will get the British and
French colonies. and Java and Sumatra
VIII also fall into her hands; IL the
var ends indecisively. Germany Will
cede .Alssce Lorraine to France in ex
change Tor French possessions like
AMMAN and Tongking in which case
the position OF Java and Sumatra will
be seriously threatened: while il, on
the other hand. the allies win Great
Britain viii turn egoist, and in that
case the fate of those islands will
cause, Japan much anxiety. I'm view
or these considerations, reasons
Yusaburo Takekoshi, sit is Fbetter for
Japan TO demand Java and Sumatra
from Holland now, for the powers
at present4-leave Japan free hand
and do nothing but nurse her friend
ship and goodwill" He further urges
the necessity Of Japan, as an indus
trial country, having more. tropical
territory whence in time OF, need it can
Get its raw materials. and on the other
hand throws doubt on Hollands record
in the matter Of preserving neutrality
in it's colony. and on Its, future ability
iC this respect, thus rendering the
East Indies potential handy basis
for Japan's enemies.
Dutch press emphatically refutes all
suggestions that the Netherlands has
not strictly carried out the duties of
| ne utrality in every instance. and while
not inclined to exaggerate the I'm
pcrtance Of such solitary utterances
as the foregoing IT considers it wise
that the nation not let this campaign
escape it's attention. "waged as it Is
| by man Of influence in Japan against
the highest interests Of our country"