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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-11-29
CHAPTER XII.
OHshore.


"You ask me, 1 think very excellent
quick cure''
Sum Fat tenderly adjusted the can
vas brace, and then with infinite care
inserted the foot in a high-cut canvas
tennis shoe.
He stood up, beaming with benevo-
lent interest. "Zou take it easy one
day or two-no walk much-juSt loaf
no go see pretty ladies'"
$50 way, you heathen-go clean
your teeth" cried Whitaker, indig-
nanuy.
and I think be all we'll and
sound" concluded Sum Fat.
He waddled away, chuckling. Whit
aker got up, and with the aid of a cane
made a number of tentative expert
ments in short-distance Professionalism.
The results were highly satisfactory
he felt little or no pain. On the other
hand, he felt the advice to which he
had just listened was sound; it would
be unwise to attempt neighborly call
within at least another twenty-four
hours
He resumed his chair on the veranda
and sighed. 1t was late afternoon, and
he was lonely. He inclined to Sulks.
The trouble with him was Che began
to realize) that he had lived too long
hermit. For six years he had been
practically isolated and cut off from
the better half of existence; femininity
had formed no factor in his cosmos.
But now, of a sudden, he had been
granted flash of insight into the true
significance of companionship between
man and a woman who had some
thing in common aside from cOmmu-
nifty in their generation. Not two hours
altogether of such intercourse had
been his, but it had been enough to in
fuse all his consciousness with vague
but irking discomfort.
He had dashed himself into very re-
spectacle transport of resentful rage
when, CHANGING to lift his eyes from
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the flour and butter, little at Il time,
until all are we'll mixed. Flavor to
taste and beat vigorously with long,
light strokes. Bake in loaf or a shall
row tin
Banbury Tarts.-Malle the tarts as
usual or rs small turnover pies, fill.
with the following: A half cupful of
raisins a half cupful Of currants. the
rind and juice of half lemon, a
little jelly and sugar, if needed, all
cooked until smooth, then fill the tarts.
Boiled Ham.-Get good country
cured ham and soak overnight. Next
morning put it into boiler with
enough cold water to cover. add Il pint
of vinegar and four cupfuls of brown
sugar, one dozen cloves Let the ham
simmer three hours, then place it In
n shallow pan, skin side up, add some
OF the liquor in which it was boiled
and bake two hours, basting often.
When done remove the skin. Make
dressing of one beaten egg, two tea
SpOonfuls of sugar, one teaSpoonful of
dry mustard, One-half a teaspoonful
VI NSiSly Sctu. SpItdu iIlS over the
top of the ham, sprinkle with bread
crumbs, put into the oven, Let brown,
dust with pepper in spots the size of a
half dollar.
Baked Hubbard Squash.-Select well
ripened squash, cut in half remove
the seeds, scraping the inside to re-
move all the membrane. Bake III the
shell and when done. scrape out the
squash and mash with plenty of but
ter, salt and pepper to taste.
Chicken Pie-FOr chicken pie, cut
up two fowls and cook with an onion
and a slice or two of salt pork until
tender; then place in the baking dish
cover with a gravy made of the chicken
liquor, cream and seasonings thickened
with flour; cover with Il rich biscuit
crust in the form of biscuits as 1t is
easier to serve.
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Easily Made Lunch Set

A lunch or breakfast set Of doilies
is among the easily made gifts that will
please every housewife. They are
made of heavy printed cotton with
floral patterns on white grounds or
they may be cut from dainty patterns
in lowered cretonne. Three or four
sizes in circular pieces will serve to
dress out the table prettily and they
include one large piece about Is inches
in diameter for the center of the table.
There are six smaller pieces, about
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be folded up and made to occupy a
small space when not in use.
The bag at the bottom of the pic
ture is also made of a square. 1t is
of printed Japanese cotton, lined with
plain silkalene. When the two materi-
ais have been sewed together the four
points of the square are turned over
the smaller of two oval embroidery
hoops, and the second hoop is placed
over it. A Japanese tassel, on silk
cord, is placed at each side. The
cords, caught between the hoops, form
the hangers by which the bag is sus-
pended from hook or from any con-
venient support. Japanese prints come
in designs of strong, bold colorings,
and are artistic and attractive.
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The Chinaman Caught Him Half Way.

their absorbed study of the planks
composing the veranda floor, he dis
covered motor boat at the landing
stage. At once a smile of childlike
serenity displaced the scowl
The woman made the little vessel
fast and, turning, came swinging up
the gentle slope to the veranda, ease
and strength and JOY of living inherent
in every flowing movement.
No imaginable consideration, how
ever selfish, could have kept Whitacre
any longer in his chair.
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woven it is vanished with shellac.
This is a gift every woman will love.
A serving tray is made with a paper
bottom covered with glass and sides
and handles Of brown paper rope
woven over wire supports. A spray
of yellow jonquils is pasted on the
heavy cardboard bottom before the
glass is placed over it. This Is a
good tray for almost any purpose.
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IN THE FATHERLAND
INTERESTING BITS OF NEWS
FROM THE GREAT CERT AN
EMPIRE.
WHATS DOING I'M OLD HOME
Summary of the Most important Hap
penings in the Land of the Kaiser
Timely Items for the German
Readers.

An Austro-German proclamation to
the Poles, calling upon them to volun-
teer for the new Polish army, which
viii serve in intimate association with
the armies of the central powers, has
been published at Warsaw and Lublin.
The proclamation is signed by Gov
ernor General Beseler and General
kuk, and is as follows: 1.-THE rulers of
Austria-Hungary and Germany have
given notification of their resolution
to form of the Polish land delivered
from Russian tyranny the new au-
tonOmouS kingdom of Poland. Your
most ardent desire, entertained in vain
during more than a century is thus full
filled. The Importance and danger of
this war time, and regard for our
armies standing before the enemy,
oblige us for the present to keep the
admins alton of your new state still
in our hands. Readily, however, we
will give, with your aid, to the new
Poland by DEGREES those public insti-
tutionS which guarantee her CONSOLE
dation, development and progress. OF
these the Polish army is the most i'm
portant. The struggle with Russia is
not yet terminated. You desire to join
in it. Therefore, step to our sides as
volunteers in order to help complete
our victories over your Oppressor.
Bravely and with high distinction your
brothers of the Polish legion fought on
our side. You shall protect your cOun-
try under your own colorS and flags,
cherished by you above all. We know
your courage and your ardent patrio-
tism, and call you to arms at our side.
Rise, you valiant men, and follow the
example set by the brave Polish legion,
and in common work with the German
and AustrO-Hungarian armies and lay
the foundation for q Polish army, re-
viving the glorious traditions of your
war history by the faith and bravery
of your warriors"
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Work Basket and Tray

Paper rope is put to many uses, and
any number Of Christmas novelties are
made Of it. 1t is bought in bundles at
the paper dealers and woven over
wire, and 1t may be had in several col
orS and white.
In the picture work basket made of
brown rope is shown with its lid re-
moved. After the basket has been
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However" Is expression

where However" - . expression
lightened-"I dareSay you We're right /;
he's probably only some idle, light
fingered prowler. I'd keep my eyes
open for him, but don't really believe
you need worry much.
Within ten minutes he was off on his
lonely tramp through two miles Of
woodland and as many more of little
Travelled country, at dead of night, with
mailman in handouts for sole COM
pany.
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England Bars Opium and Cocaine

The importation of opium and CO.
caine into the United Kingdom has
been prohibited by royal proclama-
ton.
There has been considerable agita-
ton in England against the sale of CO.
came, which, it is said, has been used
in increasingly quantities during the
last few years.
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Still PopuIar as Ever.

Science, theory and the schools have
united to abolish Santa Claus. But
children are loyal, and today the
good, gift-bearing saint is as popular
az ever, and it will take a wrench
of more horse power than has yet been
discovered to tear his existence as q
fact from the heart of childhood.
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MAKE THESE FOR CHRISTMAS

shirred ribbon, but for man this
frivolous touch is omitted.
Everyone needs several pairs of shoe
trees, SO they are always sure to
please those who receive them. They
may be made in sets of three or four
pairs.
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For the Home Market.

'Have you any copy on hand, dear?'
asked the humorist's better two-thirds.
81 believe So" he replied. But Why
do you want to know?"
"Weil," she explained, christmas
will soon be here, and | will need
some chestnuts to stuff the turkey
with"
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strap. This is an alluringly pretty
slipper that may be made in other
color combinations to suit it to older
or younger wearers.
A second pair is knitted of light
brown yarn and has eiderdOwn lined
soIes of leather Quite deep exten-
sion is knitted at the back, which may
be turned up about the ankles. These
are appropriate slippers for n,en as
well as women, and are decorated
with small silk pompons.
A pair of wooden shoe-trees makes
most acceptable gift for either men
or women. In the picture the spring
of the shoe-tree is covered with yellow
satin ribbon shirred over it. The rib
bon is tied in a small bow at the heel
OF the tree and the toe is painted with
gold paint If the trees are to be
given to a woman three tiny chiffon
or ribbon roses may be set on the
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seven inches in diameter and six little
ones three and one-haIf inches In
width. The smaller sizes are for the
plates, and cups and saucers. Some
sets contain four doilies little larger
than the plate size for other dishes.
All are finished with an edging cro-
cheted of colored mercerized cotton.
The edging may be made separately
and sewed on afterward or it may be
crocheted through the material. In any
case a very narrow hem is to be
turned down all around each dolly
before the edging is put on.
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TRIMMING.

'Tm wondering how we'd better
trim our Christmas tree this year" re-
marked Mr.. Growcher.
"Why don't you consult your wifeP
"Im afraid to. She'd be sure TO
suggest Russian ssable or something
equally expensive"
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Nurses Hard Job.

Doctor nurse, you
must keep the patients cheerful, and
not let them get downhearted." Nurse
But what can | do, doctor? Six Of
them have proposed to me already this
morning"
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piece IoI IL ClidiiS6. nun
the meat with salt, pep
per, cloves, and allspice,
well mixed; then put 1t
in the baking pan. Pour
over it one cupful of melt
ed butter or less, add one
sliced onion, a sprig of
thyme, three sDrigs of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-11-29

I will make this day worth while. I
will play the game today with a warm
heart and a cool head. l will smile
when l feel like frowning. l will be
patient when l feel tempted to scoid.
/ will take personal command of my
self.
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NsAn. nlak n.eQ.
Not Cut Out for a Surgeon.

Bakers son didn't sue
coed as a surgeon" Robbins-"What
was the troube?" Hawkins-''Too abb
sent-minded He operated on one pa
tent for something that another fell
low had."-Judge.
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are held by bands of ribbon. Even a
teething ring finds a place in this
equipment.
Wide, soft satin ribbon, or gauze rib
bon like the pink in the basket in col
or, is tied in a generous bow to each
side of the handle and the bows are
Joined by length of it. They make
a beautiful finish to the best of pres,
ents for baby.
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pound cake of our grand
mothers. Cream two
thirds of n cupful of but
ter with two cupfuls of,
tiour@beat one cupful of
whole eggs until very
light. then add to the eggs
one and one-half cupfuls
of sugar and Il teaspoon
full of baking powder.
Add the cor mlNtnrn To
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of
pistol
rbsand dscoV
old Would the police
him. would have him
to Perhaps prob
I'm in instalment.
nstaImnts told how Hugh Whitaker thinking he
about o honor,
Immediately he returned New
and wealthy,
committed suicide
Whitaker
recuperating country Ember
them charming
mysterious young lady living nearby
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Pretty Nice.

How'd you like 20 have as long va
cation as Santa Claus every year?
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OLD-FASHIONED DISHES,

There E;ght have been better
cake but there never has been one to
equal the OI1-foShioned
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SEASONABLE DISHES.

When one is fortunate enough to
obtain a piece of venison, try splicing
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HeKIOEN'
fBINET s. s,

There is never q thing remembered so
As word with kindness fraught:
And never a sky with as bright a glow
AS you made with a loving thought
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-16
HEALTH OF WOMEN
WRECKED BY IGNORANCE
Avoid a Life of Misery and Ill
Health By Using a Celebrated
Physicians Favorite Pre-
scription

For every disease or ailment OF a
womanly character, no matter how re-
cent or long standing, the one. sure,
reliable remedy of proved merit is DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Women should never experiment with
unknown preparations; the risk is too
great. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is prepared from natures roots
and herbs and does not contain a par
ticle OF alcohol or any narcotic.
Women are earnestly advised to take
it for irregular or painful periods, back.
ache, headache, displacement. catarrhal
condition, hot flashes, sallow COM
plexion and nervousness.
For girls about to enter womanhood
women about 10 become mothers ant
for the changing days of middle ag'
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
should always be on hand.
It's temperance remedy that is ex
tracted from roots with pure glycerin
and its ingredients are published oil
| wrapper.
Any medicine dealer can supply it il
either liquid or tablet form. The cost j
modest, the restorative benefits trul
remarkable Write Dr. Pierce. In
valids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, for FIRE
confidential medical adyice.-Adv.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-16
NOTICE OF CHATTLE
MORTGAGE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that I'M
der and by virtue of certain chat
tie mortgage, made and delivered by
c. T. Boroughs to Clara Wheeler,
dated October 10th, 1915, and filed
in the office of the county clerk and
recorder of La Plata county, Colo
RADIO, on the 21st day of October
1915, mortaging, selling, assigning,
transferring and conveying to said
Clara Wheeler the following personal
property to secure the payment of
one certain promissory note of even
date herewith in the sum of one
hundred seventy-two and 90-1OO
($172.90) dollars due December 18th,
1915, with interest at the rate of
ten per cent per annum from date
until maturity and at the rate of
two per cent per month from matur-
ity until paid and providing, that in
case the note is not paid when due or
collected by attorney, that an addi-
tional sum of ten per cent shall be
added to said note as an attorneys
fee, to-wit; One sorrel filley, coming
three years old, weight about 1000
pounds branded " on left shoulder,
one Deering binder; one Hoosier drill;
one Mccormick mower; one spike
tooth disc; one cutting disc; two
Deer riding plows; one walking pillow,
and
WHEREAS said mortgage provides
that in case of failure of the payment
of said note or the interest there
on, the said MORTGAGE might take pos
session and sell said goods and chat
tells at public sale, and
WHEREAS default has been made
in the payment of said note and of
the interest thereon and the said
mortage is past due and the MORTGAGE
has taken possession.
NOW, THEREFORE, the under
signed will, on Monday, the goth day
of March A. d. 1916, at twelve O'Clock
M. at the ranch of C. T. Boroughs,
near Allison, in La Plata county.
Colorado, sell all the above describ-
ed property or so much thereof as
is necessary for the purpose of pay
ing said note, interest, attorneys
fees, costs and expenses of sale to
the highest and best bidder for cash
CLARA WHEELER.
Smith & Austin, Attorneys.
First publication March 9.
Last publication March 16.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-16

taken to the baggage car for accom-
modations. Some men on the train
volunteered to run the hand car to
Dolores after physician. Before
he arrived, the ubiquitous stork
called, left a lusty baby boy and took
his departure. The new arrival caus-
ed change in the plans of the par
ents and the family party left the
train at Dolores. AS token of APP
probation of the courtesies extended
by Conductor Sanders in the emer-
gency, the father announced the lad
would be called Grant.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-16
FARMERS. Prepnredness Program.

The preparedness wave that is
sweeping over the country is extend
ing to the farms. and the owners are
repairing their machinery, harness
and vehicles, in order to be ready
to begin the spring work as soon as
the condition Of the soil will permit.
Assured Of one of the best years
since this section was settled, the
farmers are making their plans to
increase their cultivated areas and to
increase the size of their stock herds
TO derive more profit from the uncul-
tivated portions of their farms. In
order to provide running expenses the
year around many who have never
patronized the San Juan creamery
are planning to milk cows and market
their cream at the plant Several
will raise a few sheep in fenced pas
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-16

For the first time in the history
of the institution, the High school IS
going to have a garden. Prof. Ro.-
decker is promoting the work. A
space 30 by $50 feet has been plow-
ed on the school grounds, and plans
are underway to make the new de,
parture a great success. A hot bed
for cabbage and tomato plants has
been prepared. Other work will be
under way as soon as weather con
ditions permit.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-16
KNOW THYSELF!

Read all about yourself, your system,
the physiology of life, anatomy. hygiene,
simple home cures. ETC., in the Common
Sense Medical Adviser" book of 1908
pages. Send to Doctor V. M. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, 8 dimes or 80 cents in
stamps for a cloth-bound copy, to pay
cost of wrapping and mailing only.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, William W. Bay and
f. f. James by their trust
deed, dated the 18th day of March,
A. D., 1911, duly recorded on the
14th day of March, 1911, in Book lis
at Page 81 of the records in the off
ce of the county clerk and recorder
of La Plata county, Colorado, duly
conveyed to the public trustee of La
Plata county, Colorado, the follow
ing described real estate situate in
the county of La Plata and state of
Colorado, known and described as fol-
lows, to wit:
"The northeast quarter of the north
west quarter of section % in town
| ship 35, north of range 10 west New
Mexico Principal Meridian in Colo
RADIO, together with all improvements
| thereon situate"
| To secure the payment of their
promissory note bearing even date
with said trust deed payable TO the or
der Of James A. Pulliam for the sum
of five thousand dollars ($5,000),
4
tenor and effect of certain interest
notes mentioned in said trust deed
and said principal note bearing in
terest at the rate of eight per cent
per annum from maturity until paid,
and;
WHEREAS, There has been a vio-
laton and breach of the terms and
conditions of said trust deed and
violation of the covenants and agree
ments therein contained, and;
| WHEREAS, Default has been made
in the payment of said principal
note due March 14th, 1914, for the
sum of five thousand dollars, and in
terest due thereon from March Id,
1914, and;
| WHEREAS, James A. Pulliam is
now the legal owner and holder of
said note and as such legal owner
and holder of said note, has in writ
ling notified the undersigned that he
has declared violation of the COW
enants of said trust deed, and has
elected to advertise said premises for
sale and demands such sale. and;
Il WHEREAS, Said trust deed fur
ther provides;
an case of the sale of the prop
erty herein above described by the
: trustee herein mentioned, it is agreed
that the purchaser may enter Inn
mediately into possession and enjoy
the rents, and profits thereof, pend
ing the period of redemption allow
ed by law"
And also provided in said note,
that
"If the sum is not paid when due,
the sum of ten per cent of the amount
of said note shall be allowed as at
torney's fees"
Y NOW, THEREFORE, Public no.
tice is hereby given that on Satur-
! day, the first day of April, 1916,
at the hour of 10 o'clock in the fore
noon of said day, at the west front
door of the county court house in Du
range, in the county Of La Plata and
public trustee in. and for the county
of La Plata, state of Colorado, will
offer for sale and sell at public VEN
due to the highest and best bidder
for cash, the premises above describ-
ed under and pursuant to the terms
of said trust deed.
Dated the goth day of February,
A. D., 1916.
! ]. W. TURNER,
Public Trustee.
First publication March 2.
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Jap Farmers.

Jap Farmers.
jim Kimsey has rented his Flora
Vista ranch to couple of natives
of the Japanese kingdom. The indus
trious men have the land plowed all
ready for planting. They plan to
raise early potatoes and expect to
have their seed in the ground in a
few days. Corn will form another
of their important crops. This will
be fed to hogs and marketed on the
hoof.