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The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
COFFEE WAS 1T.
People Slowly Learn the Facts.

''All my life have been a slave to
coffee. kept gradually losing my
health. but l used to say nonsense. it
don't hurt me-
Slowly l was forced to admit the
truth and the final result was that my
nervous force was shattered.
MY heart became weak and uncer-
tain in its action and that frightened
me. Then my physician told me that
/ must stop drinking coffee or l could
never expect to be well again.
Il thought of Postum but could
hardly bring myself to give up the
coffee.
Finally I concluded that owed it
to myself to give Postum trial. ! got
a package and carefully followed the
directions, and what delicious, nour-
ishing, rich drink it was! Do you
know. l found it very easy to shift
from coffee to Postum.
Almost Immediately after l made
the change 1 found myself better, and
as the days went by kept on improv-
ing. My nerves grew steady. I slept
won uih iOit o'AchS anu
Now the old nervousness is gone and
l am well once more"
1t pays to give up the drink that
acts on some like poison, for health
is the greatest fortune one can have.
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereai-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and 25c pack
ages.
Instant Postum soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup Of hot wa
ter, and. with cream and sugar. .uakes
a delicious beverage instantly. 30c and
SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

When standing on concrete floors
have, II rubber mat is not to be
procured, small rack OF strips of
board on which to stand. There is
sufficient spring in the device to ease
the feet.
Doors and window castings. mold
ings and baseboards should be smooth
so as not to afford place for dust
in cracks and lodges.
Whenever possible the wood or coal
should be filled from the outside into
a box near the stove with cover to
keep out the dust
Dustless mop cloths, and busters are
easily prepared at home. Old wooden
or fiannelette underwear for mops
and cheesecloth busters are prepared
as follows: Put a quarter of cup
full of kerosene into a cleaning pail.
add two quarts of quite warm water,
put in the cloths and make sure that
they are well saturated. Wiring out.
dry and the cloths are ready for use.
Keep in metal receptacles or in an
airy place as they are inflammable.
The best sanitary covering for the
floor is linoleum. Vanished once or
twice a year. 1t lasts for years 1t
should be well fitted with watertight
joints. The method used by some is
to lay the cloth and use it until 1t is
well fiattened and stretched before
tacking securely.
= painted floor If kept well painted,
may be easily cleaned. Use the same
color of paint from year to year. then
the worn spots may b. recoated with
out being too noticeable.
A uncovered table of the right
height for the person to use is
an Indispensable kitchen adjunct A
hinged shelf placed conveniently is
another help in serving and dishwash-
ing.
A wire tray to fit into a deep pan
may be used for the drained dishes.
Scald with very hot water and let dry,
saving the process of wiping.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

For cucumber salad hard cooked
egg, minced fine, added to the French
salad dressing is especially good.
Chopped chives and dressing served
on cottage cheese is another good com
bination
Chilli sauce. tabasco. Worcester
shire, catchup of various kinds are all
good in French dressing.
Pineapple Dressins.-Mix all of the
following ingredients in double boiler
and cook until thick: two egg yolks,
two tablespoonfuls of sugar. one-hals
of -four. and one-half cupful of pine
apple juice. When serving with
fruit salad thin with cream or con-
densed milk.
Boiled salad dressing is very good
on cottage cheese.
Chill Dressing.-Make an ordinary
French dressing as above, add few
drops of onion juice. get this by scrap
ing with a spoon the cut side of an
onion. When ready to serve, add
finely chopped green peppers and
enough chilli sauce to color the dress
ing a rich red. Shred cabbage very
fine and mix with the dressing.
Thousand Isle Dressins.-There
seems to be as many varieties OF this
dressing as there are islands. To a
mayonnaise dressing add whipped
cream. chopped parsley. stuffed olives.
hard cooked eggs and chives. Pour
over head lettuce.
Some mashed roquefort cheese with
seasonings added to French dressing
on head lettuce.
For mayonnaise the chief success
in its making is that dishes and in
gradients are well chilled with ice.
otherwise the dressing separates.
Mustard is liked with meats and
vegetables, but is not used in fruit
salad dressings. Many other combina-
tions will occur to the cook who Ia
thinking about attractive dishes
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

pleasant flavor to meat. Keep meat
near ice or in cold place and wipe
it with a damp cloth before putting it
on to cook
Red meats are easier OF digestion. IL
properly cooked, than the white meat
of pork and veal
Far more meats are spoiled by too
intense heat than by too little
The liquor in which fresh meat has
been boiled makes good foundation
for soups and broths.
Salt meats, should be put into cold
water to cook. changing the water If
the meat is very salt. This liquor is
good to make bean or pea soup Never
throw away bit of meat liquor. for
there is any number of ways of using
It in gravies. sauces and for flavor in
vegetable dishes.
Twenty minutes to the pound Is con-
sidered good time to cook meat well
done. usually not counting the time
until after the first twenty minutes,
as 1t takes that time for meat to be-
come heated
In cooking meats one of two things
must be decided by the housekeeper.
time or money which to you is the
mos. valuable. Chops and steaks are
quickly prepared, but are expensive
We must remember that the most
costly meat is not the nost nourish-
ing. as much of the bes. flavor and
nutriment is found in the cuts taken
from the part of the animal where the
muscles are most active. This meat
Is the lowest in price.
In steaming meat there is less loss;
in stewing 1t. about fourth of its
weight is lost in cooking. When steam
ing 30 minutes to the pound should be
allowed in the cooking.
A small amount of meat will flavor
dish OF vegetables. cooking together
in the oven.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

medical opinion, without charge-ab-
solutely free. This "Anuric" of DR..
Pierce's is 81 times more active than
lithia, for it dissolves uric acid in the
system. as hot water does sugar.
Simply ask for DR.. Pierce's Anuric
Tablets. There can be no imitation.
Every package of "Anuric" is sure to
be DR.. Pierces. You will find the sig
nature on the package just as you do
on DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
the eyer-famous friend to ailing
women.
Worry is a frequent cause and
sometimes symptom of kidney dis
ease. Thousands have testified to i'm
mediate relief from these symptoms
after using DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets
for the kidneys and backache.
DR.. Pierce's Favori.e Prescription
makes weak women strong, sick
women well. No alcohol. Sold in
tablets or liquid
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Archie'a Neck

Little Wilhelm small boy stories
the central figure is nearly always
named Little Willie-came running
into the house, suffering in his ex-
citement:
Mommer.' he painted. do you know
Archie Sloan's neck2"
DO l know WHAT" asked his
mother.
DO you know Archie Sloans neck ~
repeated her offspring.
Il know Archie Sloan" answered
the puzzled parent: so | suppose l
must know his neck. Why"
WE'LL" said Willie. ''he just now
fell into the backwater up to it. Sat.
urday Evening Post
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

rice, half eupful OF sugar and two
quarts of rich milk with haa cupful
OF raisins or a few sliced sweet ap-
pies put into a baking dish and set
INTO the oven. Stir often for the first
hour or two, then let 1t brown Bake
Tor three hours. This is delicious
Without sauce. but hard sauce fla
voreG with nutmeg makes it a dessert
liked especially by the children and is
a most wholesome one for them.
Molasses cookies.-Take cupful of
shortening. cupful of molasses and
cupful of brown sugar. Heat In
saucepan until well mixed. then add
ginger or other spices to taste. half
teaspoonful of soda. dissolved in
little hot water and -four enough to
roll out. II the mixture is cooled well
before rolling it will handle better.
Apple Sauce cake.-Take cupful
OF brown sugar, half cupful of short
ening, cupful of unsweetened apple
sauce. made from cooking apples. a
cupfal OF raisins, chopped, two tea
spoonfuls of cocoa, teaspoonful of
cloves and nutmeg, two cupfuls OF
Hour. sifted with half teaspoonful
of soda, and one teaspoonful of bak-
ing powder. Bake forty minutes In
shallow pan. This makes good des.
sert served with lemon sauce or any
desired favor.
Winter Shortoake.--Prepare a rich
baking-powder biscuit dough: make
two cakes, rolling thin. spread one
with butter and place the other on top,
then when baked they are easily split
without making them heavy. Use
canned peaches. sliced oranges. or ba-
nanas or any fruit desired. Serve with
cream and sugar.
This same biscuit dough rolled thin.
sprinkled with brown sugar and nuts
rolled, then cut like cinnamon rolls
and baked are delicious little cakes
for tea.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
S U DDFN DFATH


The close connection which exists
between the heart and the kidneys is
Wen known nowadays. AS soon as
Kidneys are diseased, arteiial tension
Is Increased and the heart functions
are attacked. When the kidneys no
longer pour forth waste. uremic poi
soning occurs. and the person dies and
the cause is often given as heart dis
ease. or disease of brain or lungs.
1t is good insurance against such a
risk to send 10 cents for large trial
package of "Anuric"-the latest dis
covery of Dr. Pierce. Also send a
sample of your water. This will be
examined without charge by expert
chemists at DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Ho-
tel, Buffalo, N. Y. When you suffer
from backache. frequent or scanty
urine. rheumatic pains here or there,
or that constant tired, worn-out feel
ing, It's time to write DR.. Pierce, de-
scribe your symptoms and get his
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Nu.o hle4neeQ

There has been organized In Yucca
tan an association of sisal hemp pro-
ducers along the lines of the Cali
fornia Fruit Growers association. its
purpose being to enable each hemp
producer to obtain a fair price for
his product at all times. regardless of
speculation
Tyler Parker. aged seventy seven.
who laid down his type stick at Mont
gomery. Mo-. recently. after serving
62 years at the case" is supposed to
hold the American record for length
of service in typographical pursuits.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Safety First.

George felt he was safe They were
standing at the front gate.
Won't you come into the parloI
and sit little while, George, dear?''
Moo. think not" replied George,
hesitatingly.
Il wish you would" the girl went
on; 'it's awful lonesome. Mother has
gone out, and father is upstairs, groan'
ing with rheumatism in the legs
Both legs?" asked George.
Yes, both legs"
Then I'll come in
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
BITS OF INFORMATION
Cape Cod was once an island.

Cape Cod was once an island.
An Austrian countess has contrib
uted 5000 cork legs to wounded SOL
diers. Jean de Reszke. the famous
tenor. has given $4,000 cigarettes to
the wounded allies.
Wine tasters. employed in their
professional duties. never swallow the
wine they Taste. They merely hold a
sip of the beverage in the mouth for
few moments and breathe through
the nostrils.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Reminder.

Look here" said the indignant
house owner to the agent from whom
he had bought his home on the in.
stallment plan. THE paneling in my
dining room is opening up SC you can
put your finger through the cracks"
That's all right" replied the agent
THE house is settling. Ard that re
minds me. It's about time you settled
up for last months installmept."
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

one OF SHARP vine-
gar. n dash of cay
enne and powdered
sugar and a tea
spoonful Of salt
may be added to
as to flavor by a
few finely chopped
stuffed olives
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Simplifed.

I'm trying to figure out way to
enlarge the lobby of my theater." said
the manager. IT'S entirely too small"
why not cut ont the box Office? ?"
suggested one of his patrons. Il
haven't been able to buy a ticket
there in three years. The spectators
have them ALL"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Problem Solved.

Great Publisher-We find this novel
of yours is twice as long as it should
be.
Great Author-But l can't waste all
that material
Great Publisher-Certainly not Our
idea is to cut 1t in half and make two
novels of it.-Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

theIT meaIS SOIne tIfIle Dt-
forehand.
All meats should be
Immediately re m ov e d
from their paper wrap
pings. as much of the
Juice soaks into the pa
per. The paper itself
Often imnartS an I'M
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
SIzeKIOITN
aABNE$P EP 4

Any man may be in good spirits and
good temper when he is well dressed
II l was very ragged and very jolly
then. l should begin to feel I had
gained a point.-Dickens.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

Is a back breaking
addition to an al
re dy burdened
one.
A rubber mat
placed before the
sink is a great help
to tired feet. as it
lessons fatiYue g.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
PREPAREDNESS
To Fortify The System Against Grip

when Grip Is prevalent LAXATIVE BRoMo
oUlNINE should be taken. this combination
of Quinine with other ingredients destroys
germs. acts a. Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system In condition to Withstand
Gods. Grip and infiucnza. There is only one
nature on box. ssc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

Piles Cured in s to IA Days
Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENT Sails
- cure Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

tail their use. and yet
the family must have
the sweet things and be
supplied with n variety.
A most delicious pud-
ding. which needs long,
slow baking, is this:
Rice Puddina.-Take
a fourth of a cupful of
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

1t is better to hit the bull's-eye in
a short sermon than tire the sim
ner into repentance with q long one
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

AS a rule the world never sympa-
thizes with the married man whose
nose is against the grindstone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

1t is hard to convince n schoolboy
that summer vacation days are longer
than winter school days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

Makes the laundress happy-thats Red
Cross Bag Blue Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good grGcers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

A girl sometimes encourages one
man in order to make some other man
Jealous.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

Not every young man who smells OF
gasoline owns an automobile. Per,
haps he cleans his own clothes
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

North Crandon, Wis.-aWhen was 1e years
old got married and at 18 years gave birth to
twins and it left me with very poor health. could
not walk across the floor without having to sit
and do my work. j went to doctor and he told
me had displacement and ulcers, and would
have to have operation. This frightened me SO
much that did not know what to do. Having
heard of Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
thought would give it a trial and it made me as
well as ever. 1 cannot say enough in favor Of the
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
No Escape.

Is insomnia catching?'
When the baby has it."-Boston
Transcript.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Has Been
Woman's Most Reliable Medicine
Here is More Proof.

To who suffering from form of
womans special ills and have fear of breaking
down. the three following letters ought bring hope:
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

Diplomacy is often a knife in the
hands of the updoi hand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Up-to-Dste.

How is Doctor Wombat as a physi-
:ian?"
ed over bridge he prescribes dancing
rs n rest cure"
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

Self-confidence is all right If you are
in a position to back It up.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
HELPFUL HINTS.

II the range is too low raise 1t on
a uncovered platform. A low stove
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
VARIATIONS IN DRESSINGS.

The simple French dressing made
with three tablespoonfuls OF oil to
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
TASTY CHEAP MEATS.

Those who would serve meats that
take long. slow cooking must plan
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

All the good novelists are rich-in
Imagination.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
EGGLEss DISHES.

With eggs soaring higher and higher
these days we must OF necessity cur
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
The Ead

The Fad.
Knicker-Tired?
Bocker-Yes, was up all night
skating the baby.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

II you must knock, get out into the
middle of a 40-acre lot before you
swing your hammer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Testimony from Oklahoma.

Lawton, Okla =" When I began to take Lyd
Vegetable Compound seemed to be good for nothn
and had headaches much of the time and irregua
before my little child was born and it did me a won
good at that time. never fail to recommend Iyd
Vegetable Compound to ailing women because it ha
for ne."-Mrs. "A. L. McCAsLAND, 600 Have ST., Law
From Grateful Massachusetts Woman. \
Roxbury, Mass.-aI was suffering from inf1am-
nation and was examined by physician who found
that my trouble was caused by displacement H
My symptoms were bearing down pains, backache N
and sluggish liver. tried several kinds of medi-
cine; then was asked to try Lydia t. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t has cured me and l am
pleased to be in my usual good health by using it
and highly recommend it."-Bfrs. B. M. OsaooD
1 Haynes Park, Roxbury, Mass.
IF you want special advice write to Lydia !
E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD LynI
letter will be opened, read and answered by IA w
in strict confidence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04
Hawaii's output in pineapples this
year will be nearly ten million cans.
Safety First.

Safety First.
Knicker-Wbat is the best thing to
do in dealing with the submarine ques-
ton?
Bocker-Well, we might dry up.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-04

On the Diamond.
Dorothy-You say 1t was their dia-
mond wedding?
Marion-Yes; they were married in
the baseball park.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28
How's This3

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case OF Catarrh that can
not be,cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-fve years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Cntarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid Of catarrh
Send for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY G. CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28
Additional Locals

The highest individual grade
won in the recently held written
spelling contest between represen-
tative sixth and seventh grade pu-
pills of the White Bluffs and Han
ford schools, was accorded to Mar
garet Jean Wheeler, who spelled
correctly SO of the 100 words given
in the test.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28
G. M. Schell returned to White
Bluffs Monday from an extended
stay at Port Angeles.

Joe Smith left Sunday morning
on the Eleanor B to join his foster
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Stin-
son, in Portland.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28
observation-disclosures
HANFoRD ITEMS

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F. M. We'll was in Hanford a
short time Friday.
Van Hoy returned home Satur-
day from down-river points.
Victor Turner left Monday for
Ellensburg to visit his father.
County Commissioner Bash went
to Seattle Sunday on business.
Mrs. Hoover was in Hartford
Saturday looking for a house to
rent.
The Aid will meet with Mrs.
Conkle Thursday at her new ranch
home.
1t is reported that the Grosscup
ranch is to be stocked with fine
sheep.
Marley B. Haynes has recently
returned from a business trip to
Seattle.
Ray Earles and wife and Mrs.
Wehmeier and daughter took Eas-
ter dinner with Mrs. Earles.
Herbert Bair went to Yakima
Saturday and returned Sunday, &C.
companied by his brother, Paul.
Edmund Kelly, who has been
suffering as result of an injury,
left Friday morning for Ellensburg
for treatment.
County Auditor Syfford, County
Assessor Wheaton and County Eng
ineer Wright were looking over the
valley this week.
Mrs. May Condor returned We'd
nesday evening from Seattle where
she spent a few days with her Son,
who is in school there.
The churches all held Easter SER
vices Sunday. The programs were
pleasing and the wild flower decor
ations were indeed beautiful.
Will Gruner, an old resident of
this place, came in on the boat to
look after his tract. He is now
living in Montana and running
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gregg, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford, Clarence Berg, Geo.
Burford and Miss Evans motored to
Yakima to attend Easter services
there. Mr.. Sanford went from
there to Seattle.
The republicans met at the Han
ford school building on Saturday
evening and elected Frank Bash,
j. Macomber and j. e. Syfford as
delegates to the county convention.
Mr.. Syfford was selected as dele
gate-at-large.
Miss Weyburn came in Saturday
from Montana, where she has been
attending church associations, for
a short visit with her sister, Mrs.
Rolph. Her work will continue a
short time yet, then she will take a
| vacation and spend the time here
with her sister. She is sincere,
capable woman, and will be gladly
welcomed by the Hartford people,
The people of this valley have
for years been trying to save their
orchard tracts, and when the news
came that the Public Service COM
missioners had decided the people
would have to pay only $4.66 for
water ray of hope was enter
tanned by the majority of orchard
lists. The people have invested
their all in this valley and are
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28

VIM. Beldin returned Tuesday
from Portland, where he spent sew
eral days with relatives. His faith
err has not been very we'll, but is
now much improved in health.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28

Special notice to Woman's club
members-The ladies on the losing
side of the new membership con-
test will entertain the ladies of the
winning side and new members, at
an afternoon tea, to be given at the
home of Mrs. George Chambers,
Wednesday, May 3rd.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28

H. F. Moore of North Yakima,
collector for the St. Paul & Taco
ma Lumber company, was in the
valley the fore part of the week,
looking after company collections.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28

will be around twice week
with my fresh fish and meat wagon
Tuesday or Wednesday with meat,
and Thursday or Friday with fish.
--Chas. Eilertson
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28

Archie Brown spent the week
end with home folk at Cold Creek.
While there he attended an elabor-
ate and largely attended farewell
reception given the Judds ere their
departure for their future home at
Forest Grove, Ore.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Sanford of
Priest Rapids motored down to
White Bluffs Tuesday to do some
shopping.