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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
4nuou husband feels spend too much money houkeepnq

come back to that question: of telephone marketing little further on.
 In nearly every condition in life you must make a choice as to what coin you will pay in. I~have referred to this be- fore in the matter of buying low priced cuts of meat. The finer pieces may be cooked simply and quickly; the cheaper pieces demand time and trouble and sea- soning to render them palatable. The woman who has more of these commodi- ties than she has of money buys the less costly meat and pays thought and con sideration and work. instead of cash.
 The case is the same with regard to household accounts. If you can afford to lose money, to eXpend more than is necessary upon the provisions for your table; if your time is worth more than the cash you lay out in this way, then keep up your monthly accounts If. on the other hand, you desire to save the odd pennies and niclxes and dimes and to have them in your pocket instead of in the till Of your grocer or meat merchant, I ad- wise you to settle outstanding bills and begin now to cut out monthly accounts.
 If you are rot convinced of the wisdom CA eiiC NOulioCir d Hllle. ld axe the sum in cash which equals the last payment of monthly bill and put it by itself. Pay ready money for everything you get for the next month, taking pains to see that thsre is no unusual call upon your purse which will exceed the average cost of living. For example, this is the season of the year when you are putting up pickles, jams, and the like, and the cost of the fruit and sugar, etc., for these should be extracted from the monthly allowance for groceries. since you had nothing of the kind in the month with which you are making a comparison.
 Then at the end of the month look over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

WOULD like to have your personal be opinion and that of the Corner
 on the matter of household ac-
 counts,' writes L. J. M. Per
 haps l can show you better what I want by telling my dilemma.
 " In my girlhood home had little to do with the housekeeping, but knew that my mother always had everything charged. that the bills were handed to my father and that he paid them once a month. He was in comfortable circum- stances and I can't recollect any trouble about the plan My mother looked over the bills when they came in and if there were mistakes she found them and had them strengthened out,
 When I married, about two years ago. I took it for granted that I would follow the same plan. But perhaps I haven't as much sense about such things. for the scheme doesn't work we'll. For one thing we have less money to spend than my father and mother had and must be more careful about our expenses. Then l for get about the things I have bought and by the end of the month I can't recollect If it was three and half pounds of sugar or seven pounds that I got three weeks earlier. Of course, I keep the slips the grocer sends home with the goods-I have a spindle to stick them on-but it is an awful business looking them over and comparing them with the regular bill and adding up the columns of figures and l am afraid I get little careless about doing it.
 Anyhow, my husband feels we spend too much money on housekee ping. He isn't cross about it, but he just thinks we could keep house for less money if we paid cash, and while I want to do what he wishes I don't like paying cash. It is such bother, especially when market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

few cents a yard and if postage f paid on that sent to me will pay postage on that send. l can piece the lengths together in a short time; they will not make such pretty quilts. but will take the place of my blocks, for I need the bed clothes. So T will deal fairly. If only one yard can be sent by each who desires to make the exchange it will help me out.
 MRS. T. c. w." The exchange she suggests sounds req sonable to me and like one that will be welcomed by some of our many quilt makers. I will be glad to send Mrs. T. c. W.'s address on receipt of stamped and self addressed envelope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

He will give you what is left after the woman who goes to market for herself has made her choice of the best on the stand.
 So go to market yourself and pay cash, or at the worst have weekly bill. This is my opinion, as asked by L. J. M. What is the judgment of others of the con- stituency? She requests those as we'll and I hope shall receive them in plenty and print them on the page for her and for others struggling like her to keep house to the best advantage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

God; peace on earth; kindness. justice. and mercy to every living creature, both human and dumb!' C. A. B.
 The addresses sought by this corre- spondent were sent to her by mail and am glad to print the quotation she gives. l am only sorry that our rule against medical remedies obliges me to refuse to give the other suggestion she is kind enough to offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

the butcher intentionally cheats you. But there is a fatally easy trick in his knife of cutting off half a pound more than you wish or need if you are not there to see it done. When you are on the alert you will get what you ask for, or you can refuse to take the piece that has been cut. You can see for yourself also that the meat. poultry, and fish are fresh, that the vegetables and fruit are not withered. You can pick out what you want. instead of leaving the choice to the haphazard selection of the merchant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Magazines to Pass Along.

Can any one send me directions for making a hair switch from combings? I would greatly appreciate it. I have some magazines to pass along to any one caring to pay for postage on them; also some children's books. Mas B. M IT.
 do not know if any one who has not had professional training can make a switch from combings, but 1 print the request, secure that if the directions can be given in writing. they will be sent. The offer of magazines and of children's s books will be gratefully accepted by some one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

market had to offer She may go out
 with the idea that she will buy fresh
 peas and discover that these, which would have been sent to her in response to her order over the wire, are not up to the mark and that wiser choice would be string beans or squash or young beets. She may learn that for some market req son certain variety of fish is selling at bargain prices and is as good as the more expensive kind she would have bought over the telephone. Or poultry or eggs may be down and she may find 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

better to buy one of these than the article she had considered purchasing when planning her meals for the day.
 More than this. she has better variety in her bills of fare by going to market herself. She sees fresh fruits or vegeta- bies or other items she had not thought of while she sat at home and so is able to offer her household something different from the stereotyped menu all house. keepers are prone to drift into giving.
 I have referred to the likelihood of get ting better weight in meat if you see it cut off yourself This does not mean that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Cornbread.

Will you give me two of your best recipes for cornbread and corn mullins?
 "L s.
 The following recipe for cornbread is good baked in one loaf or in small pans; Beat three eggs light. put with therl a ta ablespoon of melted butter and one of white sugar. Sift teaspoon of salt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Anything Useful to an Inpald.

am reader of the Corner and feel the need of sympathy I am a widow and am slowly recovering from most seri- ors operation. l have souvenir booklets with colored embossed Lone Star flag and seal of Texas on covers and verses writ ten by myself which I would be glad to exchange for anything useful to an inva- lid. Mas. L. V. G."
 Who will take advantage of this offer? l will gladly send the address on receipt of stamped and self-addressed envelope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Like Clara Barton.

am intensely interested in your Cor ner but, like Clara Barton. z have no mission. have never had mission; but have always had more work than could do lying around my feet and I try hard to get it out of my way so as to go on and do the next My motto is: Glory to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Pickled Onions.

send a good recipe for piclxled onions: Use only the small. white ones: leave them in brine for week, drain. cock five minutes in another strong brine pour this off, and put on fresh water fer one day; drain again. put the onions ito Jars. and pour hot spiced vinegar on the m. Let them stand month before using.
 HI T. c. We are glad to get this recipe. It is useful at this season of year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Needed for a Cripplc.

am making a request for an old lady I know. who is crippled. She can sit in an invalid chair on the porch, but she needs a steamer rug or blanket to place around her, as she is thin and suf- fers from cold. also request an Epis- copal prayer book for her. as hers is worn out and some of the leaves are lost from it's use for twenty-five years The old lady takes an active interest in all religious things; she also loves pie lures and she would appreciate cheering letters. God bless the Helping Hand!
 MRS. J. M. H." Will not some one supply this old lady with the rug and the prayer book and Write to her the cheering letters she would appreciate? I shall be glad to send her address on application accom- panied by stamp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

and two teaspoons of baking powder with two cups of cornmeal and one cup of flour; add to this the fluid ingredients and beat hard. Turn into well greased pan or into small tins. Use lard in- stead of butter in greasing; the butter is likely to stick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
In Exchange for q Saddle.

<<V WANT to ask if there is any young ss woman who has some kind ot a
 | saddle she has no use for. 1 have
 a baby carriage I would trade for a saddle The carriage in good condi ton, but l have no use for it now I TO not expect much of a saddle in exchange, for I know they are high priced. I have colt that was given me and l want to make a saddle horse of it. l have often seen saddles lying around that tho one ever thought of using. I wish some one, who had such a saddle would think of me. ] would pay freight on it and would send the carriage parcel post. If no one wants the carriage in return I could do plain saddle. I could often give eggs for set ting or do some embroidery for Corner ite who lived near me. E. H. B.
 trust E. H. B. may get the saddle she wishes. Like her, l have often known of saddles which were no longer in use and it seems probable there is some such article lying forgotten in a stable or attic which would help E. H. B. in her effort to train her colt for saddle horse. The baby carriage she offers would be wei come to some mother or the white or col ored embroidery might be more attract i've Tn writing for this address l hope the stamped and seif-addressed envelope for reply will not be forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Ean7ilv in Need.

"I hope that some kind people to whom God has given health will take pity on poor family know. 1 think they are the most helpless I have ever known. There
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Tho Patterns Wanted.

One of the sisters of the Corner asked for the pattern of the silk lampshade thai appeared in the paper ] have two. but do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

WEDNESDAY,. BREAKFAST.
 Berries.
 Cereal. Bacon and fried green peppers Toast.
 Coffee.
 LUNCHEON. Remains of beef and kidney pie warmed over. Flashed and Drowned potatoes [left overl. Radishes.
 Crackers.
 Cheese.
 Tea.
 DINNER. Lima bean soup [left overl. Roast veal. Baked tomatoes
 Spaghetti.
 Berry pie.
 Coffee.
 A: # THURSDAY. BREAKFAST.
 Oranges.
 Cereal Fricasseed eggs.
 Rolls.
 Coffee.
 LUNCHEON. Baked bread and cheese. Stewed potatoes.
 Buns.
 Ginger snaps. Iced tea.
 DINNER.
 White soup.
 Cold veal Sliced tomatoes Warmed-over spaghetti. Green corn Floating island.
 Coffee.
 j; *
 FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Berries.
 Cereal. Picked up codfish. Whole wheat biscuit.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Spanish eggs. Corn pancakes [left over Cream cheese. Jam. Crackers. cocoa. DINNER.
 Clam broth. Baked blueflsh. Whipped potatoes. Spinach. Blackberry steamed pudding with hard sauce. Coffee. SATURDAY.. BREAKFAST. Oranges Cereal Poached eggs on toast. Popovers. Coffee. LUNCHEON. scalloped fish and potatoes [left over]. Saratoga chips. Lettuce salad with sliced cucumbeys Cookies. Tea.
 DINNER Spinach soup lleft overl. Hamburg steak. Fried egg plant. gf Cold slaw. essss Carrots. Peaches and cream.
 Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Clam fritters. Quick biscuit. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cold ham. Tomatoes and lettuce. Saratoga potatoes. Berries. DINNER, Onion soup. Roast beef. Fried egg plant. Squash. Watermelon. Coffee. 1: l: MONDAY. BREAKFAST. Melons. . Cereal. Bacon. Toasted biscuit left over] Coffee. LUNCHEON. kippered herring. Baked potatoes. Crackers. Cream cheese. Tea. DINNER Squash soup left overl. Cold roast beef. horseradish sauce Green corn. Mashed potatoes. Junket. Coffee. ;: s. TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Baked eggs. Rolls. Coffee. LUNCHEON Stewed kidneys Potato cakes left overl. Cookies.
 Tea. DINNER Corn soup left overl. Beef and kidney pie 1.-two leftoversl. Lima beans. Crowned potatoes. Peaches ard cream. Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13
Recltations m Negro Dialect.

.. want an old fashioned recitation called Mother Hubbard's Sermon 7; also one named Ken ky Philosophy and others in Negro ..dfect. l think these pieces may be found in any city library. but am far from such places I want them for some talented but poor children. What could l give or do in exchange?
 ' MRS. ]. G. H."
 Among our many Cornerites who are in- lterested Tn recitations l am sure those pieces desired will be found and supplied to this correspondent. l am not familiar with them myself. but there must be some one who knows them and will pro- vide them If Mrs. J. c. H. will watch the Corner am positive she will perceive some way in which she can be of use to one or more of our constituency 1 will hold her address and send it on receipt of application accompanied by stamped and self-adoresscd envelope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

<ly WOULD like to have your personal bs opinion and that of the Corner
 on the matter of household ac- counts,'' writes L. J. M. Per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-13

<<V WANT to ask if there is any young ee woman who has some kind of a
 saddle she has no use for. 1 have
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21
passed. TruthfuIness IN advertising

passed. TruthfuInees IN advertising
is an essential thing now. A man
can never succeed who misrepresents
the things he sells. We are learning
today that we must put out the right
goods. A big business can't be built
on untruths and ct the expense Of an
other man. It's cooperation and not
competition that WINS"
The speaker now turned his atten-
ton to the political field. 1.-THE time
is coming in America when a city's
affairs must be run the same as those
Of a great business house. The poll
tician has no place in the new form
of government When body Of mer-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21

chants organizes they soon realize
that steps must be taken 10 make
the city government business gDyN
eminent / predict that the tfrno will
come when this body Of merchants
will take up the government Of this
city and run it."
DR.. ScoviIle spent some tfms fn ex-
planning the Dayton, Ohiu. form OF
government. which grew out Of a
great disaster, and the great results
that had been achieved in that city
thought busfnes government. He
said that when the European war
closed, that the world would look to
the United States and that This coun-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21

try had Q big chance to become ths
industrial and commercial lsades. In
tsrnal affairs had to be conducted in
the right manner. however, be said-
New Water RoN1e.
The speaker told Of the ad1ntaeoa
arising from the completion Of tie
Panama cana1 He described the t1ade
route down the Mississippi and
through the canai 10 all parts Of the
world He called this fiver the artery
Of the country and predicted Chat =
world commerce could b hulk up On
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21
LOOK FOR THIS SIGN
IN T HE WIN w

number Of nationally known adver.
Users whom he said were helping the
retailer to move his stock. He said
that this advertising was not enough.
though, that the retailer should seize
the opportunity to do locally what
the big advertiser was doing nation
ally "One-third should go to produe-
ton" said DR.. ScoviIie, land two
thirds to the selling end. Publicity
makes for success.
TruttTfUlness In Advertising.
There was time when the news
papers were filed with fake and I'M
truthful advertising. That time Is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21
a Medicine Of Merit

The great sale OF Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound all over
fhis land is the result OF genuine
merit. The reason is that this good
Did fashioned root and herb medicine
actually helps those suffering from
The ailments peculiar to women If
It did not, would not the women Of
America have found it out in forty
years, so that few Of them would
uuy2--A advertisement
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21
OprimiSm.

Louisville Courier-Journal: An ex-
1nple of uncomfortable spirits is the
,luebird warbling ON leafess limb,
+. prophecy that the lion soon Will
make way for the lamb.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21
Order Of Business.

At the conclusion of the banquet
DR. Scoville gave the merchants a
stirring and inspiring address. This
was followed by lengthy discussion
Of the adyisability of arranging for
q fall celebration and the matter was
left In the hands Of the original
committee to decide.
& d. E. Linquist, chairman OF the
membership committee reported the
following new members: Hotel Iowa
Pharmacy, Nelson Planning mill, Warn
er & Gage, groceries, and w. ].
Hubert, insurance.
Mr. Hicks, who is opening UP an
advertising agency in this city was
present last night and took few
minutes to explain his work and to
ask for the support Of the merchants.
Mr.. Hicks ended with the remark that
advertising was in its infancy and
that everybody needed to advertise
except hell, which Of course made the
merchants laugh
Two bills, one for printing and the
other for the expense of the pure food
chow committee to Davenport and
Cedar Rapids, were allowed.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Remand, the
chair was given the power TO appoint
a good roads committee from the
Keokuk Retailers League. to cooper
ste with the committees from other
local organizations in securing better
roads for Lee county.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-21
ATTENDANCE WAS
RECORD BREAKER
Eiehty4FHe fseoiuk Merchants Gather
at Hotel Iowa Last Night for
HetaiIers' Monthly
Meeting.
TALK BY DIR, SCOVII.LE
Merchants Discus Fat Ceiehrasloa
Plan and Take kotfor-Orf1er
Minor Matters Of
Business.

The largest number OF Ksokuk msrS
chants that has ever gathered to-
fEsther at the monthly meetings Of the
FKsokuk Retailers league was present
last night 10 open the Tiffany room
Eof the Hotel Iowa and more especially
70 hear Charles Reign Scovf1le talk,
and discuss plans for fall celebra-
ton.
Esgttyfve of Keokuk-s representa-
tire merchants and business men
gathered at the Hotel Iowa as ZOO
O'Clock. and the Tiffany room was
taxed TO take care Of this great num-
her. The merchants were at one long
table, seating sixty, and four Smaller
tables between the pillars on one side
fof the room, each seating SIX
During the banquet which was ha1S
m hour late in starting, the Van
Ausdau orchestra OF four pieces play
ed several charming selections all Of
which were warmly appIauded by the
merchants.
The Music Program
The music program Of the evening
was as follows:
March-Naional Emblem
Wa1tz-Crystal Current
Overture-The Bridal Rose.
One step-Araby.
The Missouri Waltz
Goodbye Girls, I'm Through.
Oyerture-The Scarlet Crow.
One step-Down in Tennessee
VaIse Pathetique.
March-America, ! Love You.
The menu served to the merchants
Last night was an exceptionally fine
one and was thoroughly enjoyed. 1t
was as follows:
Bluepoints
Celery Olives
Waters
Fried Tenderloin Of Trout
Tomato Sauce
Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce
Coffee
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Green Peas
Rolls
Fruit Salad
Waters
Ice Cream and Cake
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-08
WASHINGTON SOCIETY
WILL HAVE BIG PICNIC

Arbon valley settlers who came from
the state of Washington will have
a three-day picnic ON the 18th, 16tn
and 18th. In Bull canyon. They In
vite all other residents OF the coun-
ty to join them.
Probably fifty families, formerly
from the state OF Washington, have
located practically In a body. In the
Arbon valley. Across the mountains
at the head OF Rockland valley. Is
another large settlement OF Wash
ingtonians. Scattered througout the
county are many others who came
from that state. Power county has
more people from Washington, II is
believed, than from any other state.
II they all get together there Will be
big attendance. During this picnic
Washington society will prabably
be organized. Everybody is invited
and will be cordially welcomed.
Bull canyon !s probably the most
ideal camping site in the county. II
is a sheltered nook little affected by
winds, well wattered, abundant shade
and beautiful scenery. II is an idea
outing place. The committee In
charge assures all an enjoyable time
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-08
HON. ID. w. DAVIS HERE.

Hon. D. W. Davis. was in this vi
cnity this week, on a tour of south
ern Idaho points, in the interest of
his candidacy for governor. He is
very optimistic and ii would be hard
to imagine Mr.. Davis in any other
role as he Is enthusiastic, progress
sive and has a great faith in the fu-
ture prosperity of our people, and,
incidentally in his own chances for
the Republican nomination.
or all the candidates for governor,
the American Falls banker seems to
be in the lead and there is very good
reason for this as he makes a good
impression wherever he goes. He is
a business man and this is what the
people want in the governors chair
AS the people learn more and more
OF his plan to capitalize the resour-
ces OF Idaho, they are convinced that
his ideas have great merit. and will
some day be crystalized into work
ing plan, to be adopted as a part OF
our state goyernment-Meridiar
Times, June 2.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-08
BOYS IN FARM COLONY.
Italy Uses New Method 10 Make
Youths Self Supporting.

Boys farm colonies as one means
OF providing for the future cultlva-
tion OF Italy's soil, and for the en-
pioyment OF the orphans OF farmer
soldiers killed In war, are being estab-
lished throughout the country dis
tricts OF Italy. The colonies are be-
Ing organized by society founded
especially for this purpose under a
plan drawn up by the National Insti-
tuition OF Agricultural Mutual Insur-
ance No fewer than IL such colonies
are now being founded.
Boys from the ages OF 7 to II years
are being taken into these schools.
where they Will be kept at an annual
expenditure each OF 800, the funds to
be furnished In part by the districts
where the farms are maintained. The
plan Is TO keep the boys on the farms
until 21 years of age. They Will be
taught cattle raising. breeding of SILK
worms, rotation OF crops, treatmen. of
the soil and use OF modern agricul-
tural machinery OF the American type
After the age OF n II is planned 10
set up the boys as Independent farm
ers by the sale OF lands and equipment
TO them on favorable terms.