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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Choose the Corset
With Great Care,

Two things should be considered in
buying Il corset-whether or not it is
entirely comfortable and whether or
not it gives you a shapely form. If it
is not comfortable, by wearing it o
may seriously injure your health. If
it is not suited to your build it will ma
terialiy detract from your personal ap.
p%earance, and it is the duty Of all of
us to look as we'll as we can. By this
is not meant that we should spend lust
as much as possible on Jul clothes. 1t
is not necessarily the woman who
spends the most money on her clothes
who makes the best appearance. The
woman who chooses her clothes
thoughtfully with regard to materials.
styles and colors will always be We'll
dressed and will appear at her best for
the reason that she will have no need
to think about her clothes while she is
wearing them, but can turn her whole
attention to other matters.
y well fitted, comfortable corset has
more to do with a woman's appearance
than many Of us imagine. Discomfort
makes case and grace impossible. and
an Ill fitting corset will spoil the ap-
pearhnce OF a pretty dress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Anecdote of r. Harding Davis.

The late Richard Harding Davis once
dined with Il Philadelphia whose hob
by was autograph first editions. The
man had first editions Of Kipling, Ste
venson. HoWells and all the literary
bigwigs. and in each book was a COM
~plimentary dedication to him signed by
the author.
But some Of these autograph dedica-
tons were looked on with suspicion,
and Mr.. Davis expressed this suspicion
iocularly at the dinner in question
when the host passed round the table
a fine old folio Shakespeare.
MI. Davis, manipulating Il pencil I'M
perceived, sent the Shakespeare back
to his host with these words inscribed
on the fyleaf:
ITO John Blank, from his affection
ate old friend and well wisher, Bill
Observation-Disclosures Bulletin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Serving Food In the Sickroom

Food served in the sickroom should
be served well. Properly cooked food
arranged tastefully on n tray will slim
illate appatite.
The things to be considered in serv-
ing food for the sick. says Miss Olive
Sheets. instructor in domestic science
in the Kansas State Agricultural col
lege. are cleanliness, attractiveness.
proper preparation Of the food and the
convenience of the patient.
1t is not necessary that the house.
wife have special equipment for serv-
ing the sick. but dainty linens, dishes
and silverware should be used. The
tray should be light in weight, durable,
easily cleaned and attractive in APP
p%earance. White enameled papier
mache trays are good.
A tray cloth that just fits the tray is
to be preferred. but a clean napkin
neatly folded will answer the purpose
The dishes on the tray are arranged in
the form that will suit the patient and
in as attractive a way as possible. Of
ten a color scheme can be carried out
in a we'll cooked menu. and this adds
charm to the sickroom meal. A flower
or a spray of leaves lends cheer. 1t is
not essential to have flowers from the
greenhouse. A daisy from the field or
a clover blossom brings a message
from the outside that brightens the
room.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Kitchen Kinks

Always use ice water when mixing
pie crust.
All bacon is improved by having hot
water poured over it before frying.
a t%easpoonfuI Of vinegar put into
homemade candy will prevent it from
becoming sticky.
Put plenty of butter into the cake
you wish to keep for any length of
time.
Ether is a good thing to use for re-
moving grease spots from clothing.
When marking linen handkerchiefs
with indelible ink, first starch the
handkerchiefs and iron them smooth.
They can then be marked clearly.
When making egg custard pies al
ways heat the milk to the boiling point
before mixing it with the eggs. The
undcrcrust will always be crisp.
o many iced drinks are bad in hot
weather.
Never use a very hot iron on mohair.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Home Cookery
Jelly Cake With Nut FiIlinq

Make the cake as usual and just
before rolling fill with a stiff fudge
icing made by boiling together two
cupfuls Of brown sugar, a cupful Of
sweet milk, lump Of butter the size Of
IN esq and a %teaspoonful Of vanilla
when done. Boil until it is thick with
out scorching and then beat as you do
Judge. Just before 1t threatens to get
too hard turn in u cupful Of nut meats
OF any kind and spread on the warm
cake. Roll and slice with a hot knife.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21

he suddenly found himself among an
excited throng. all of whom were
Cooking for Alfonso
One excited old lady began to ex-
claim shrilly when he was near her:
"Get u of the way," she cried.
How can l see what the king is like
if you will crowd me So"
Turning, with a smile, to the excited
old lady, King Alfonso whispered:
"king!" she exclaimed scornfully.
You the king! Don't tell me that,
YOU blackguard. Why, you're more
like some one who has come to blow
the poor boy up"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Calls Liver En- Casserole.

The liver should be left whole, weigh
ing two pounds. Lard with strips Of
salt pork. Place in tho casserole on a
layer Of chopped vegetables, using a
cupful of celery, one-half cupful each
OF turnip, carrot and onion (all meas
Ured after chopping) and Il little pars-
ley. Surround With the same, add a
scant t~easpoonful salt, one-fourth as
much pepper and a cupful Of hot Wa
ter. Cover and cook in Il moderate
oven for one hour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Washing Fluid.

One ten cent box Of potash, 10 cents
worth of salts of tartar, 5 cents worth
of dry ammonia, II gallon OF water.
Dissolve the potash in the water, set
on the stove and let come to boiling
heat. When partly cold stir in the
salts of tartar and ammonia. Put in
a jug well corked. Use one-half Of a
cupful to a boiler Of cold water in
which a cake Of hard laundry soap
has been cut. Wet the clothes first.
put in the boiler and let come to boil.
No rubbing Is necessary. This will not
injure the finest fabric.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Most and Least,

Fred was told that if he were to take
the castor Oil without complaint he
would get 5 cents to spend for candy.
Then his mother sent him to the orner
drug store with 10 cents-10 cents for
the Oil and 5 cents for the candy.
Arriving at the drug store Fred de-
cidcd to buy the SWeetmcats first and
told the clerk that he wanted Il nickel's
worth of candy
What kind Of candy d" Won WANT
asked the clerk
Gimme the kind YOU get the most
for Il nickel answered Fred,
The clerk complied, and Fred said
rather reluctantly
Now gimme SOME castor oil. l want
the kind You get Tie least for y dime.
pittsburgh Cilr0micln-Tnlegraph.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Just His Luck.

At breakfast the other morning a
Chicago woman regarded her better
half sternly and demanded:
tom. what did you do with that
letter to Aunt Clara I gave you to
mail last Tuesday,"
Tom clapped his hand on the breast
pocket Of his coat
WAS it to Aunt Clara" he asked,
hastily extracting from his pocket a
bundle of letters and miscellaneous
documents and looking them over.
"Of course it was. l wrote to ask
her to come and spend a month with
u.s."
MARIE" gasped Tom, I'll mailed
it"-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Stewed Lambs Hearts

Trim and soak hearts in cold water.
Make a dressing of breadcrumbs sea.
soned with onion, herbs. salt and pep
per. Drain the hearts. stuff with the
dressing and skewer the top to close
the opening. Put in a stewpan. half
V with boiling water. cover the
pan and put in the Over to simmer
slowly until tender. Thicker the
gravy, flavor with table sauce. boil up
and serve.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21

please state your name to the jury
John Jones'"
Your age:"
~"l'ifty-eiGht."
"Married?'
Then it was that John slid lower into
his chah. as a fash of determination
came into his eye. and he answered liz
a voice that could he heard distinctly.
Yes. very"
In the rear of the room u woman Of
go pounds glared at the timia little
witness as he Was seen trying to
conceal Il llalf-worried smile beneath
his struggling Observation-Disclosures
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
White Turnips and Peas.

Select white turnips the size of APP
pies, as round as possible. Peel care
fully ana cut off a slice at the bottom
so they will rest firmly on a plate.
Then scoop out the center and boil in
salt water, being careful not to let
them get so well done that they will
fall apart. Fill the center with cooked
peas and serve on a small, round plate
with a little dolly beneath the turnip
ems
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Parma Knife Wasta.

Adult pairing knife will waste enough
in one season to offset the cost of many
good ones. Every thick potato peeling
represents al ~inexcusable waste. One
or two good pairing knives should be a
part of the equipment Of every Kitchen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21

like Il certain recruit in England. He
was "A typical, cautious English store
clerk before he was taken into the
army. and he was not making very
rapid progress in military science as
it is taught to the rookie.
"'Chargc" yelled the drill sergeant
n day But the recruit stood stock
still.
""To whose %account?' he inquired,
With instructive caution"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21

would also have
revealed that there
lurked behind his
narrow and apol-
ogetic orbS q Ia
tent fire Indicative
of a past when his
life had been all
his oWn-a past
now long distant.
His general air
was that of one
having been de
lccted by the llin-
lister while hoeing
his garden on Sun
day.
Counsel for the
plaintiff in the
case proceeded to
ask him the usual
questions:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
GARRICK DISOWNED.
To Tell the Truth, Though, His APP
pearai.2e Was Against Him.

~ 49, ''SS 'Se'.'S b'''''s
Garrick's Lrother Peter lived at Lich-
field. On the occasion of some towns
man going to London Peter Garrick
addressed a letter to his brother David
III Southampton street, where he lived
then, requesting him to show the lions
or LonLon to their townsman, with
whatever civilitics he could confer.
The nan of Lichiicld arrived in the
great city. proceeded to Southampton
street and. on Knocking at the door,
was told that Mr.. Garrick was not at
home. being engaged to attend the re-
hearsai at Drury Lane thcatcr that
morning. as he must play -tbdel Drug
ger in The .Alchcmist" that evening,
when he would be sure to see him if he
did not find him before.
John of Lichfield. acting aGrccably to
this information, went to the thcater
and then went back to Lichfeld. where
he attended his w business and took
no notice Of Peter Garrick.
The latter, surprised at this neglect,
questioned him why he did not bring
an answer to his letter.
"Eccause your brother did not give
any was the conclusive reply.
Indeed" said Peter, that is very
extraordinary. What did he say to
YOU"
John of LichfielQ exclaimed: We'll,
Master Garrick, as you will have an
answer. you shall have it Take it as
you please. !! went to southampton
street. David vas not at home. They
said | might go to him at the play
house. Wen, they made me pay 8
shillings to so in, which I thought a
strange proceeding. IIowsoever, that
was nothing. When he did show him.
see!f on the stage he was the nastiest,
d~irtiest, shutting little blackguard that
ever set my eyes upon. | would not
speak to him nor see him or w him
as a toWnSman. though he is your
brother. So l came away and left him
to play his dirty tricks by himself."-
Pearson'S.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.


THE EXECUTIVE:
Vice President ...... 49,. Thomas r. Marshall
CABINET OFFICERS.
Secretary of State. Robert Lansing
Secretary of the Treasury. William G. McAdoo
attorney = G Is Ma '.. as, . e. MMscR 3 rniloa
Postmaster General ........ Albert Burlesou
Secretary of the Navy .. i. Josephus Daniels
Secretary Of Agriculture :. David \; Houston
Secretary of Commerce. -. William c. Redtield
Secretary of Labor...."..... William &. Wilson
U. S. SUPREME COURT.
Associate Ju~stices-Joseph MeKenna, Oliver
Wendell Holmes, William r. Day, Joseph
Mckenna, Willis Van Devanter. Mahlon Pit
ney, Charles evans Hughes, w. H. Reynolds.
UNITED STATES SENATE.
:. J. j. M Nscn,aa :.w ihheo5n
CONGRESSMAN.
George NJ. Young Valley City
7. D.. Norton Blsmarck
FEDERAL OFFICERS.
United States District Judge.....C. F. Amidon
United States Marshal. ......".. :. }. Doyle
United States Attorney 1900, Edward Engerud
Clerk of United States Court. j 4: Montgomery
Surveyor General ...............E A. Williams
National Bank Examiner Tyler
NollCClSlo L SuSSOll -. =, e. :. b'
STATE SUPREME COURT,
Chief Justice. Fisk
Associate justices A.. Nj. Ch,isuanson I. 7.
Burke, E. B. Co.'s, A.. y. Bruce;.x.:.,,:.
Clerk of Suprcme Cuurt."."....R.D %liosklns
STATE OFFICERS:
Lieutenant ii, Fraine
Secretary, of State ........,.,, Thomas nan
state Auditor. arr JofSehson
state treasurer ..bo!l!l otctHc
Attorney General. ..... Henry j. Linde
SUIT up hu5lio In ot fnshran Il y. : :. TayI"T
Commissioner of Agriculture. Robert Il. Flint
Commissioner Of Railroads.&c. p. N. Anderson.
W.. II. Mann, w. H. Stutsman. ..........,,
DISTRICT COURT
Judge Seventh District. ......W j. kneeshaw
Court Stenographer ...... Laura j. Daubenberg
STATE SENATOR'S.
Eighteenth District. Henry Mclean
REPRESENTATIVES,
Eighteenth District. Ole 7. Axvig
COUNTY OFFICERS.
County D. Eide
County Treasurer. MorS
Clerk Of the District Court. 90. S. Robertson
States Attorney ~. CRIMSON
County Judge.:........i.F. W; Bleakley
Superintendent of schools. -. Fred J. Keher
Comfy Surveyor. ....... Malcolm Darling
County Coroner. Dr.G Stromberg
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
First Com'r District. .........N Neil Nicolson
second Com'r District Sam Iverson
Third Com'r District Robert Lalng
Fourth Com'rD District. g.. Erickson
Fifth Com'r District. russell
CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor Jun a.. "
Aldermen 1st Ward John j. Boyd, Dir. 7, Smith
Aldermen md Ward. r. t. Burke, m Stranger
Aldermen 3rd Ward. 7, Il. Hankey,J. Eaigaiard
City AudltOr. =. ,'...'', ON thh, n
CITY Treasurer. -. john d. Milne
Chief of Police james Reed
Assessor H. Harlan
CIV Attorney ......W b. Dickson
CITY Justice ...... Joseph Power
Police Magistrate. A. ID. McNao
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Burberry Tea Cakes.

One egg. -four tablespoonfuls Of sugar.
salt, one-third of a cupful of shorten
ing, one and q half cupfuls Of sweet
milk, II and a half ~tcaspoonfuls of
soda, two teaspoonfuls' of cream tarter,
rounded a little; three cupfuls of flour
and. lastly, one pint of blueberries
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Red Raspberry Mullins.

Two cupfuls of flour, a pinch of salt,
II cupful Of sweet milk. one tea
spoonful of baking powder. one egg.
Stir we'll and add, last of all, one cup
full of red raspberries. Bake in muffin
tins in a hot oven.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Greeting the king.

King Alfonso Of Spain is given to
the habit Of mingling with his people
unexpectedly and un%annopnccd.
small town near Madrid and walked
about the streets. Hut the Of
his presence somehow cot abroad, and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Chance and PURPOSE.

Chance" drifts ever downward with
the current. "Purposc" with hard
work at its elbow goes upstream by
fierce fighting.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Bad Place to Talk Shop.

The trouble with some men" said
an observer, lis that they have such
an exaggerated sense of caution that
they cannot adapt themselves to new
conditions quickly enough. They are
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Rise Above Them.

Then welcome each rebuff
That turns earth's smoothness rough,
Each sting that bids not sit nor stand.
but go!
Be our joy three parts pain!
Strive and hold cheap the strain;
Learn. nor account the pang; dare, never
grudge the throe. Browning
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
0 The .
Book
The Norm That Turned.
A-

Just by looking at him as he sat in
the witness chair one could tell that he
harmless. but a close inspection
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
Educational Note.

do you think the colleges urn out
the best men?"
Sure. I was turned out in my fresh.
mar year"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21

white net. with corners Of collar and
revers daintily embroidered. edged
with val to match the heart shaped
drape of the jabot. Design by the AS
ISOLATION of American Neckwcar Manu-
facturerS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-09-21
What Housewives Are Glad to Know
Natty Neckwear a Fall Feature

Interesting "tiXings" for the neck
were never so charming nor individ-
ual. There is something piquant and
becoming for every kind Of blouse
and every woman. This picture is of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

Watch for "Theato" ad In the Vir-
ginian every Wednesday. Friday and
Sunday; 1t will be worth while.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

Is requested either before, after. or
during the course Of the performance.
Their feature test ia the transmits
sion of names" Prescott claims that
full names can be transmitted men
tally as easily a. the description Of
an article and proves his assertion at
each performance. by transmitting to
Miss Eden. the first and last names of
from twenty to Atty skeptscal persons,
seated In the various parts of the the
alter Rapidly IL also a remarkable
feAturo.
John Higgins claims and is willing
to support his claim by meeting an
othar claimant, to be the Worlds
Champion all-around jumper. His
record for the standing hop, two skips
and q jump Is As feet six inches
which was not eoualled at the recent
Olympic game at Stockholm. Mr.
Higgins has entered competition In
nearly every country and has yet to
Mr.. Higgins defeated the English
champion. George Derby. and the
American champion. John Watson,
for the Worlds Champion hop, skip
and q Jump. which is one of Eng
lands foremost athletic events.
In vaudeville Mr.. Higgins is doing
a novelty act that Il both interesting
and In which he shows the various
methods and kinds Of jumps.
One OF the best approximations that
has been given OF Charlie Chaplin is
the one attempted by Bert Wheeler
who Is the Bert OF Bert and Betty
Wheeler of vaudeville distinction The
two have an altogether satisfying pot
pourri OF comedy. song and dance.
and the Imitation OF Charlie Chaplin
Is one Of the highlights.
The vocal and instrumental accom-
plishments OF the men comprising
Ralph Dunbar's White Hussars is ma
terially enhanced by the lavish man
ner in which the singing band pre-
sents itself.
The men are costumed In the snow
white uniforms used by the German
Emperor's personal body-guard. The
uniforms against the dark backing
form a striking contrast and one that
Immediately appeals to the eye.
The White Hussars are uncom-
monty good and unusual musicians.
inasmuch as they sing as well as they
play. forming not only an accom-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
Famous Vaudeville
Stars for Lyrics
Thanksgiving Bills

Vaudeville artists of international
fame are among the offerings on each
of the two Thanksgiving week bills
announced by Manager Charles w.
Rex for the Lyric Theater.
For the accommodation OF the
THANKSGIVING Day amusement seekers
special matinee performance will
be given on the national holiday. The
extra afternoon performance begins
at o'clock. immediately preceding
the regular Thursday matinee.
Among the events extraordinary
THAI will distinguish the bill for the
first half of the week Is the engage
ment OF the marvellous Frescotts,
mental telepathists. mind readers and
demonstrators OF the psychic sciences
Prescott" and his co-worker.
Miss Hope Eden, during the course
of their offering. describe articles pre-
scented by members of the audience:
also call the serial letters and num-
bers appearing on any bank note.
Unwritten questions. compiled by the
audience are answered in detail. at
which time names of persons directly
connected with the question are
called, as we'll as the full name OF the
questioner.
The act is presented In one part
and absolutely no writing of questions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
DIAGHI EFFS BALLET
Russo. WEEKS FEATURE
But ALI Of Local Theass and Movie Houses Have Made
Especial Forts to Care For Holiday Needs Of Their
Patrons With Extra Good Bils-Dreaming
Ballet Into Being

To one accustomed to American
methods OF rehearsing dance groups
for the stage. with the accompanying
perspiration and profanity. the ope-
ration Of Serge de Diaghileff's Ballet
Russo. which opens for limited en-
gagement at the Academy tomorrow
night, In little short of weird.
They don't really rehearse any of
their ballots according to the Amer
lean ways Of doing it--they sit or
stand around and dream them into
being. This 10 in strict accord with
the Russian temperament, which. as
is well known. Is dreamy. For in
stance, before the afternoon premiere
of "Mephisto Valse." the new ballet
composed by premier dancer Waslav
Nijinsky, the dancers brooded over II
on the stage of the Manhattan Opera
House practically all night. while
various professors and maestros de
dance sat at intervals in the orchestra.
as far apart from each other as the
space would permit, brooding over the
production with the intensity of yogis
IN a seance. They seemed to be on
very poor terms. for they rarely ex-
changed words. Nijinsky, In partic-
ular, was wrapped In the profound
est gloom, and several times seemed
On the point of ending it all Now
and then. however, he would execute
q step. or issue an order in muff,ed
voice. An atmosphere of meditation
and mysticism pervaded the place.
A rehearsal is a queer thiEg any
way. but these rehearsals OF tae Bal
let Russo are the queerest of them all.
To start, one sees a forest of whiskers.
The property man. whose name is
Kemishoff. has a long cerise beard
and a solemn young face, The beard
looks rather new. il one can say such
a thing. He probably has not owned
IL fer more than five or six years
Apart from this--or including 1t. If
ne will--he is marvel of property
man.
He has the stage laid out into mag
mary squares. so that everything goes
into the same place with great pre-
ctsion and no noise and hustle. These
back stage engineers. however. be-
come pretty we'll acquainted with
American Vaccinations In the course
of their soiourn through this country
last year. Consequently, they have
picked up some American ways. and
others have been wished upon them
For instance. IkAboof Tssousky. first
mAchinist, otherwise head stage car
works. and an American stage hand
was heard to cali him Mike" He
wore Il beard until recently, but he
and II had some diff1culty with a win
dow In Pullman car on last years
trip between Chicago and Kansas
City. He seems to be popular. AS
this same stage hand phrased It,
mike IL a perfect bear around here"
The wardrobe mistresSes are the
two Mariea" II you want one call.
''zouda, Marie" which means. Come
hither, Marie IL you want the other
call. 'Zouda, Marie" In fact. IL you
want both. call. 'Zouda- Marie"
They wear gray shawis, have short
legs and walk terribly fast all the
time.
About this time. Serge GregorieT
stage mana ger, hove into view carry