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The Washington herald., 1916-01-03

Oh, you can't tell the first day.
Helen answered cvasively.
Although she had decided not to keep
Ellen, she did not want to admit it
Somehow Warren always sided with
the maid. He always managed to make
her feel that she was difficult and hard
to please
When they went in to dinner, Helen
found that whatever Ellen's other fail
ings she was undeniably good cook.
The soup. purcc of tomato, was de-
liciously smooth and creamy, and the
roast and vegetables exceptionally
well cooked. To Hclen's surprise, she
brought in plate of light. flaky din
ncr biscuits.
Say, she's peach" was Warren's
satisfied comment "These biscuit.
make hit with me- Well hold on &c
her"
But dear, cooking isn't everything
| She doesn't serve very well, and She
| "Oh, hang the servingi If she give.
US eats like this. we don't care how shs
| sings 'cm on"
| And she's very obstinate" pursued
Helen. "She doesn't want to be told :
thing. Besides she flatly refused tc
wear a cap"
Well if she can make these biscuits
who cares a whoop what she wears?"
But every maid wears cap for din
ncr-it looks so much better"
| Huh, you try to rig up an ordinar,
hired girl to look like Felice, busting
the parlor in the first act. What w
want is somebody to pitch in and do thu
work. II there's any style to be put
on around here-weli attend to that"
"Oh, it isn't only the cap-it's her
whole attitude. She doesn't want to be
shown anything. She wants to do thing:
her own way"
Then for the love of Mike why dom
yor let her? Don't be always picking
at her. That's why you can't keep :
girl"
Cant keep sirlw flamingly. "Wh,
Warren, I DO keep them-a great dea
longer than most women. had Ann;
nearly a year"
"Yes, and before you got her-for F.;
while there you had one week YOU'RE
not content to let a girl do her work
you're eternally nagging at her. Anc
every girl you get you expect NOR
/ from-you keep adding new frills-"
Warren, you know that isn't true
The work here. is easy. Look wha
Mrs. Stevens maid has to dol Therein
four in the family, and"
! That's all right about Mrs. Steven
I'm talking about YOU. For twenty
1--WE monti, you expect a paragon
combination cook, waitress, LADY,
maid, laundress and whatnot."
Its NOT twenty-five. We pa
twenty-seven if she does the washing.
well, twenty-seven then. 1t used T.
be twenty-five, and you paid lsundres
two dollars a week. Now you've Gu
out the laundress and expect the cir
to do the washing for two dollars
month"
But, Warren, our washing's so smal
and she doesn't have your shirts an,
collars. Why. she didn't object at al
to the washing"
"She didn't, eh? Then when Vol
get one that's willing to do the work
and darned good cook at that-yo,
raise Cain because she won't wear
dinky little tidy on her head No won
der they'd rather work in sweatshop
than for women like you. Half of yo'
don't know what you want Huh, al
archangel with a reference from abov,
! couldn't satisfy you'll"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03

less than powder. Now, don't clean
one piece at time--laffcr them all
over first and let the lather dry. Then
as you polish, lay them in this large
dishpan and scald and rinse Them
thoroughly
"Yes, ma'am. / know how to clear
silver-you don't have to show me-"
Ellen, ] intend to show you about
ALI. the work. You must expect &c
take orders. told you when engaged
you that ! wanted girl who was will
ing and agreeable"
But its no use telling me things
know already" argumentatively.
I'm afraid Ellen, il you're begin
ming like this, we'll not get along yer,
wei" And Helen swung through thu
pantry door. convinced that she woulc
not keep the girl.
At two O'Clock, Mrs. Stevens camt
by with the car. As rule, Helen die
not leave new maid alone the first
day, but for trustworthiness Ellen!
references had been excellent.
When Helen got back at five sh,
hurried out to the kitchen where Eller
was stringing beans. She had changet
her blue work gown for black servin,
dress and fresh white apron. But sh,
was not wearing the bow cap that Heller
always required for afternoons.
"Oh, Ellen, didn't you find a cap
Wasn't there one in the drawer witt
the apronsf"
Gap? l never wear no caps"
"Of course you'll wear a capl"
vcrely. 81 never had girl who didn't.
mo, ma'am, | won't wear a cap fo
nobody. / was waitress at Mrs. Reed
for FIVE years, and il | didn't wear on,
waiting, ! don't have to for genera
housework," with a disdainful empha
sis on the general housework"
81 am very sorry Ellen, that | forgo
to speak of this before engaged you
But you'll have to wear a cap if 20,
stay here"
I'll go when you want me to-that
for you to say But I'd feel like mon
key with one of them things on m,
head"
Helen bit her lip. The girl was yer,
much in earnest. If she insisted OF
her wearing cap for dinner, she woult
leave at once. That would mean the,
would be without a maid over Sunday
for tomorrow, Saturday, was only
half day at the employment agencies.
Ellen was now washing the beans,
dull red. darkening her face as she ben
over the sink.
In hesitating. awkward silence, Hell
en- stood lingering box of baking
powder on the shelf beside her.
well, Ellen, since you've such
deep-rooted prejudice against cap
Pm going to humor you in this. Blu
you must understand that in othe
things you'll have to do as l tell you
OF course couldn't have a girl who't
try to dictate to me-"
"Yes, ma'am, but it's only the cap
I'll not fly up about anything else"
Very well we'll see But you mus
not object to being told. You can
work anywhere without having to TAX
orders" Then, less severely: "We al
ways have a gravy with the roast. No
too thick. You can use a little of tina
kitchen bouquet to make it brown
About the table-no, never mind, III Sc
it for you tonight"
Just then it seemed easier to set tn
table herself than to show Ellen.
1t was after six when Warren 60
home
did she Gomez" as he flung off hi
coat. "How's she DOING"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03

This series is continuation Of
their Married Life.- produced by Ma
bel Herbert, Urner for four years. 'sThe
Married Life of Helen and Warren"
appearing exclusively In this paper, In
the only series now being written by
Mabel Herbert Urner.
Washing
Tuesday-Ironing
Wednesday-Extra cleaning.
Thursday Bathroom and nickel.
Friday-Silver.
Satprday-Eura cleaning.
Every dsy-Go over apartment with
sweeper Dust. Do bathroom.
Oil floors on the Ist and 18th.
MYTH brisk determination Helen
" tackled this neatly written
schedule under the kitchen cal.
endar She would start in the new maid
on a strictly methodical basis. There
must be no carry-over of one days
work TO another.
Heretofore in breaking in a maid she
had tried to begin easy. That was a
mistake, for the girl always resented
any additional work afterward. Now
she was going to begin HARD So il
would grow easier.
Helen had been feading a great many
articles on domestic science, and was
fairly bristling with efficiency" ideas
A peremptory ring sent her hurryine
to the door. II was the new girl in a
I long black coat, carrying a straw suit
case. She was about thirty, with red
dish-brown hair and an air of capability
when you're ready, III tell you
about the work" Helen showed her
into the maids room. You'll find the
aprons in that second drawer
Yes, ma'am,' putting down her suit
case. "lll be right out
In few moments she appeared look
ing neat and competent in blue work
ing gown and large white apron.
Now, this is the way | have the work
arranged" Helen showed her the sched-
ule. Extra cleaning means to clean
one room thoroughly. There are eight
rooms, so that gives each a thorough
cleaning once month"
yes. ma'am."
This is Friday, the day for the sill
yer, but I'll show you about that wher
you're through with the other work
L Ou IL llllQ dii llc ClcdnltiR tnlHSS mere,
opening the broom closet in the pantry
Now there's one thing I'm very partic'
ular about-the busters and flooi
cloths. You must never put them ava,
dirty
81 never put anything away dirty.
with a note of resentment"
Ignoring this comment, Helen led tn,
way TO the library where she showed
Ellen how to brush off the chairs rur
the sweeper over the rugs, wipe ur
the oiled floors and dust"
"Oh, you needn't tell me that
know how to do a room"
well, every one has different way
trying to be patient, "and want you Il
know mine"
1t was plain that Ellen was intoler
ant of instruction and that her dispo
sition was an antagonistic one.
However, she was a fast and eff
cient worker Though she had mo-
started until after nine, she had all tn,
rooms and the bath done, and wa:
ready for the silver by twelve o'clock
Helen had carried the drawer of fla
silver and the large pieces from the toI
of the sideboard out to the kitchen ia,
Bile
I've use this silver soap-it scratche.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
OUT BY WATER ROUTE.
Prisoner Wins Freedom by Provins
He Can Drink Aqua Purs.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Jan. 2.-Sentenced to drink
a glass of water as a penalty for his i'm
bibing too freely of a stronger liquid.
John McNaughton. 72 years old. proved
equal to the occasion by drinking the
water and gained his liberty in the
Southern Police Court today.
Naughton pleaded that yesterday was
his birthday and in celebrating that
event and ushering in the new year he
drank too much. Then he said he would
rather have a drink of water than of
liquor. Not believing he was capable of
drinking water, Justice Levinson told him
II he could prove his ability to do so he
would release him He did.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
PUT TWO ROBBERS TO FLIGHT.
Boonsboro, Nd, Man Held Up o.
Lonely Road, shows Fight.

Hagerstown, Nd, Jan. 2.-wiliiam H.
Hutzell, who lives mile from Bons-
ooro. was held up by two masked men
on lonely road while returning home
late at night. Though attacked by both
of the robbers, Hutzell defended him.
self and succeeded in knocking one of
his assailants down. The other robber
pulled Hutzelrs overcoat over his head.
rendering him almost helpless. When the
roober who had been knocked down re-
sained his feet he leaped a fence and
Ned. The other robber. taking fright,
released HutIell and ran.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
DAVID DUNLOP DEAD.
Petersbars Tobacco Magnate Sac
cumbs Suddenly.

David Dunlop, of Petersburg. Va, one
OF the wealthiest men in the State and
we'll known here as a director of the
American Tobacco Company, died sud
denly Saturday at his home, according
to word received by Peter Taylor, jr.,
me mayer Of the Bellevue Hotel, one of
his close friends.
Mr. Dunlop was 43 years old. He owned
big tobacco farm near Petersburg and
Tor many years was leader in tobacco
concerns. He was especially fond OF
horses and had a valuable stable.
He is survived by two sons.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
Central Powers Protest to Greece

Athens, Jan. 2-The central powers,
with Turkey and Bulgaria, today made
a collective protest to the Greek gov
erament regarding the arrest of their
consuls at Saloniki. Premier Skouloudis
made formal reply that Greece already
had lodged complaint with England and
France.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03

The Ningpo end of the Chinese railway
which Is to connect that port with Hang
chow and Shanghai was formally opened
at the end OF 1872. The lines have only
been laid as yet, however. to a distance
of twenty or thirty Ii (about ten or If
teen miles,.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
To Be Married in London

London. Jan. 2-The enxsserpeut Of
Herbert Goldsmith Squiers. son OF the
late Herbert G. Souiers. formerly Amer
ican Minister 70 Cuba. and Ethel Mar
guerite, daughter of Myles Kennedy. the
famous British yschtsman, is announced
The wedding will take place In London
on February 2
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
FIRE IN BIG OFFICE BUILDING.
Frhy's history Structure DamaR Re,
to Extent of 100000.

New York, Jan. 2.-Fire caused 800 900
damage in the Fahy's twelve-story build
ing at % and 81 Liberty street and 4
Maiden lane early today.
The fire started in an elevator shaft
in the basement and burned its way
to the fifth floor, when It spread to
many insurance and Jewelry ofiices there.
The firemen had great difficulty in fight
ing the flames because of narrow hall
ways.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
RAcTIcAL HEALmIALN
OLiHianW nWkitney,flll
That Bugaboo-Heredity.


work. baS =
$
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.
Iope N houd be ressedc CT q
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
Finds Negro Waif, Three Dsys Old

A colored baby. three days old was
found on the sidewalk in front OF the
Terminal raaicsb Company's ONCE. at
twentieth and M streets northwest, yes
terosy by A. Cooper, an employe of
the company. The child was sent 10
Chndren's Hospital
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
Answers to Queries.

Tennis: Here Is paste to remove
freckIes and brown spots: Salicylic acid,
50 grains; bay rum, ounces.
Apply twice daily with absorbent cot
ton. A slight roushness follows; reduce
with cold cream.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
Asphyxistes Her Child.

New York, Jan. 2-Chsrged with
asphyxisting her daughter, Agnes. 70
years old. Mrs. Emma SpIesel was placed
In a cell today. Her husband found the
child dead and the mother also suffering
from gas. The woman said she wanted
TO die because OF Qusrrels
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
The Safest Investments

Are those that do not huctuate during dis
turbed conditions OF the money or stock mar
krts. First deed OF tnst notes first mort
xascsl well secured on real estate in the Dis
triet of Columbia, constitute "gilt-eds IN
TesrmentS They do not depend upon the
financial responsibility Of individuals or cor
porations for their stability and are exempt
frum taxation as personal property. We can
sapply such investments in amounts from Ssp
Upward. Send for booklet. Concerning Loans
and Investments.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03

A device consisting mainly OF four
Welsbsch lamps has been made use OF
by Western physician for the purpose
of demonstrating the amount Of alcohol
In samples Of patent medicines
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03
By MABEL HERBERT URNER
0rE1natsr ef "Thef HsRfieA LheS Author ef ~fks Js
NegiseseA wife, sTAs wsDas Aisssss
Over-Exacting.

tcopyrisirs. iss. by Mccur. x.v.up~ synai....,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-03

Nstional Tlester
Fridsy Sfts-beon.
January "a. IN
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SO. aS Sm
seats nov on
-sls 81 Drops
E3th and G.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-12-07
LOCAL ADVERTISING MEDIUMS

Two things are certain: One is the
farmers do not appreciate the posi-
bilities of the county weekly as an ad-
vertising medium; the other is that
the publishers of country newspapers
do not appreciate the possibilities of
the nearby farmer as a source Of ad-
vertising. If either party realized the
profits that could be made by such
local advertising there would be more
of it done.
Most of the advertising done by
farmers Is done in the farm papers,
and there can be no question that such
journals are the best mediums for the
man who has for sale any considerable
quantity of anything that other farm,
ers might buy-livestock, poultry,
seeds, land. and so On. But many
times a farmer has things to sell that
the people of his own town could use;
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Ole DUO
6 STARTER
BY ALBERT LEE

T<HlS might have been a dissertation o the psychology of Clothes,
j but it isn't. 1t is a short talk on the efficiency of clothes.
a new suit of clothes acts IS a tonic, a bracer; adds self respect and
makes others respect you. Why?
Frankly, we don't know.
1t is one of those subtle yet direct "via the brain" affairs that work
a change IN and m narvelouly impressionable man, as light envelops
and dlspels the gloom from a fair land on a foggy morning.
We know a e. outfit makes us feel fit and ready to meet our fell
lows, and W e should accept the fact, even if we cannot tell why.
We should also keep in mind the more important fact that "extra"
clothes make for efficiency.
A man can do better work in almost any line if well dressed. His
earning capacity is increased, and a stock of clothing that will enable
one to dress appropriately and seasonably, with frequent changes, will
be a good investment for any man or any woman. especially those in
active business life.
SO trade up. If thousand persons who need them buy a thousand
extra suits of clothes 10000 persons will be benefted-the weavers, the
taiors, the merchants and the families of ALL
Nothing is so strangely indicative of character as clothes, and neat,
well made, substantial clothing of modest cut and material will prove a
valuable ally to the Ia o woman fighting uphill in the battle of life.
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SURPRISED MISS JERMSTAD

Last Sunday about rs people gather
ed at the Jermstad farm home for a
surprise on Miss Anna Jermstad, the
occasion being her birthday. Miss
Jermstad was the first white girl born
in the county and has resided here
ever since. She has devoted her whole
life to making other people happy. She
has been a model in every way and
has brought sunshine into the lives of
all who came in contact with her.
To show her they appreciated her,
the many friends brought her a hand
some present and on behalf of these
friends Rev. Benson, of the Lutheran
church, presented the gift in a nice
talk. Refreshments followed and all
had a good time. About half the crowd
was from the city and the balance
from the country.
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regret that they could not give another
entertainment twice as long. The
only regret is that the day was all to
gether too short. Those that did not
get to see the work that the children
did for the club certainly missed a
rare treat.
The children of Argo So earned some
valuable prizes in the club work at
Bookings December 2nd. Sigma Green
took first prize on a kitchen apron, End
prize on overall patch. 3rd prize on 6
buttonholes and Ord prize on bread.
Isabel Green took 2nd prize on fancy
apron and Christa Green 3rd prize or
fancy apron. Beulah Otteson took 1st
prize on bread, LIST on patch on over,
alls, 2nd prize on fancy apron and 3rd
prize on kitchen apron.
Miss Mary E. Blakely spent Thurs.
day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with
home folks.
Joe Bechen attended the movies at
the Fad Saturday night. He certainly
had a delightful time.
Mesdames Bechen and Nielsen had
dental work done while they were in
Brookings one day last week.
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CORRESPONDENCE
ARGO

Jens Hortness and family, who have
been visiting at Jim Nelson's, autoed
to Bookings the fore part of the week
and spent several days at John
Blakely's.
Messrs. and Mesdames Russels and
Beckens autoed to Waterfowl Satur-
day and did their Christmas shopping.
Misses Isabel and Christa Green
spent Saturday and Sunday at the
home of their uncle, Nels Reshoi, who
lives in Brookings.
James Nelson and family ate
Thanksgiving dinner at the home of
Mrs. Nelson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bockys, who live neal Astoria. Mrs.
Nielsen and children remained until
Saturday with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Jensen ate
Thanksgiving dinner with the l%atter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Green.
A large number of Argoites attended
the club work at Brookings and they
certainly were well pleased with the
delightful program. superintendent
blakely is to be congratulated in the
good work that he is doing and the e
cellent results that he is receiving for
ais untiring efforts. The talks given
oy Superintendent MAR and DR.. Peri
sho were enjoyed by all present. In
Iact the whole program was worth
going to. The music rendered by the
orchestra and the solos that Prof.
hedge sang and the music numbers
that were rendered by Miss Carlisle
were greatly enjoyed by all. The only
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-12-07
A WOMAN WHO BELIEVES IN Yol

cash come slow;
You may be hoeing b~ravely on a long,
long row;
Perhaps the goal you're seeking seems
so far away
That you wonder if the effort can be
made to pay.
But just when you are weary and the
world seems vile,
There's something happens to you and
it's all worth while;
For love comes in the picture, and your
dreams come true
When you find a little woman who be-
lieves in you.
When the world is blind and careless
thru the long, long years;
When it doesn't seem to bother with
your hopes or fears;
When your friends are very doubtful
and your foes are grim,
And everybody jeers you till your
hopes grow dim;
Still you a make the rifle, you can
come out best
In spite of many doubters and of all
the rest,
There's nothing under heaven that a
man can't do
If you have a little woman who be
lieves in you. -Ex.
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Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Sedan and fam
lily autoed to Oldham Sunday to visit
Mrs. Sedam's brother, Earl S. Martin,
and returned the same day.
friends in Bookings last Friday even.
ing.
The electric light men started to set
poles and wire houses Tuesday. We
are elated to know we shall have lights
within a few days.
Mrs. George Bursting gave a dance
in her home Saturday night.
The Brelsford and Olson families
visited at the L. B. Hakes home Sun
day.
Wm Young has rented the restaur-
ant from c. W. Davis and has opened
it, and wishes to announce he is ready
to serve the public.
Misses katherine, Madge, Edith and
Master Bud Wilson and E. w. FELTON,
were entertained at the John FELTON,
home Friday TO a six o'clock dinner.
The teachers of the Bushnell public
school all returned from Watertown
on Wednesday evening.
MI. c. A. Ripley, who lives in
Thomas, met with an accident while
getting off Of the train in the city of
Aurora Saturday night. Her many
friends in Bushnell sympathize with
her.
M. Wexler, Of Brookings, was in
town buying hides last week.
The Home and Foreign Missionary
Society met at the home of H. B. Eel
ton last Friday.
Misses Laura. Fern and Florence
Judo were visiting their sister in
Brookings Sunday.
M. and Mrs. V. N. Norton pleasantly
entertained the following families on
Thanksgiving Day: Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
lis Chambers and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Garrison and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. b. FELTON, and family.
M. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, accom-
panied by Miss Hazel FELTON, who is
teaching south of Bookings, autoed to
Brookings Sunday afternoon.
Otto Olson and family were in
BroOkings Saturday to do shopping
and TO attend the Industrial contest.
Joseph Bairey and family, of Brook
ings, attended the dance at the George
Bursting home Saturday night.
Miss Lillian Sedan enjoyed a weeks
vacation last week there being no
school in Bookings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ralston took in
the show Friday evening.
M. Quinlan and family were visit
ing in Parnell Sunday.
j. d. Mcmillan and family moved
into their new house three miles east
of town last week.
Miss Mildred Burnham, who teaches
east of White, was home for Thanks
giving.
The Bushnell town board held their
regular monthly meeting Monday even
ing.
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SIOUX VALLEY

Fine weather for December and we
hope it will continue
Oscar Steen and Ruth Hollands
came up from Madison and spent Sat
urday and Sunday at the Steen home.
Elmer Steen went to Madison Thurs
day, returning Friday night.
Blanche Laddusaw was operated on
for appendicitis at tine Volga hospital
Monday. She is getting along nicely
Mr.. Elverude and family moved to
North Dakota Monday.