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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
A Drink Called Mamma
"NTY MOTHER, who is 50 years c

"NTY MOTHER who is 50 years of
lfl age. used to have a drink called
mama. No one seems to know about II,
SO | have thought you or one Of your
readers could help me out, II looks like
tapioca, only pure white. little of It,
placed in glass jar and covered with
water. will multiply rapidly. The jar will
soon be full. The little kernels keep shoot
ing up to the top of the jar in the water
and seem to burst open, so for every kerr
mel that goes up two go back down to the
bottom of the jar. DO you suppose 1t is
the same kind Of mama that fell in olden
times that the Bible speaks Of? BY mix
ing II with other ingredients II makes a
drink quite popular years ago with Swed-
ish people. | should like to know what the
ingredients are. as have really forgotten.
1t would make my mother happy II once
more she could have some of this man
ma. ELEANOR"
Answering your last query first, there
is no reason to believe that any of the
substances now known as mamma are at
all akin to the food that LAY like hoar-
frost on the ground" in such quantities
that hundreds of thousands of Israelites
subsisted upon it for 40 years. 1t was
like coriander seed, white, and the taste
of II was like waters made with honey;
waters signifying thin cakes of unleav-
ened bread. Modern science, in the effort
TO do away with the miraculous feature
Of the story. has explained that desert
storms In Arabia still tear up and carry
70 great distances a sort of white lichen
gathered and eaten by the natives They
also talk of the droppings OF various
species of resinous trees. Let that pass
In Sicily the mamma ash Is cultivated for
the sake OF the sweetish exudatious
which. gathered and dried, are the mama
OF commerce. In other tropical countries
similar products are sold as food and
medicine. To this class of vegetable mat
ter belongs the mama sold by druggists
as laxative. None of these definitions
covers the case you describe. / am Curl
Gus. and readers as ignorant as l win be
glad to know what is the nature of the
rapidly terminating plant of which your
grandmother talks. VIII botanists and
druggists combine for our enlightenment?
Can IL be a variety Of the Arabian Iiehen
that sprouts In water and drops its germs
10 spring up anew, bearing its fruit two
fold2 The tale Is interesting. Who will
define this mama for US? The sacred
writer's tell us that man did eat angels
food In the desert" What kinship has
this product to that?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

Dear NJ Liss-Pleasc advise how young
lady could invite a young man to her home to
spend an evening without giving him the i'm
precision that she cares great deal for him.
ana also whom he Is to be the only guest.
KAY.
II YOU think It impossible to he subtle don't
invite him. OF course there's no reason why
a man should jump at the conclusion that a
woman has designs on him just because she
asks him to call on her, but any one who
knows the opposite sex well will tell you that
Furthermore, they like to think that they
are the agErcssors In little matters like these.
Can't YOU maneuver so that he will ask you
H. he cannot call. Give little party inviting
him as ono OF several guests BE Interested
white white. he win be Interested in YOU,
IT, however, he Is the hundredth man and
does not nibble at this bait, / shouldn't fish
for him, II will show definitely that he Ia
not interested In you and to favor him with
any intention such direct Invitation to
call would only place you in an embarrassing
position and perhaps lessen any regard for
YOU that he might at some future time enter
tain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Chocolate Dessert

Use two tablespoonfuls OF gelatine' 2
quarter Of cupful Of cold water, four
ounces Of chocolate, two cupfuls ol
scaided milk, cupful of sugar, three
eggs. a pinch of salt and teaspooniul
of vanilla Soak the gelantine IN tne
water until quite soft. Mix sugar, choco-
late. eggs. and add the scalded milk
cook in a double boiler until 1t coats on
a spoon. Now pour this over the gela-
tine, and add the pinch Of salt and the
vanilla. Pour into individual moulds un-
eli chilled Serve with whipped cream.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Flufv Rnmaal

It seems impossible that wo,,.,
again to wear the much-beruftIed si.....
that were SO smart a number ~ ~
ago. But the shop windows sav q, ~
that settles the question. There are ,t1a an9
upon tiers of picot-edged chiffon, seo,ssss, ssss
or indestructible net rufles on the slesvs.
figure or thin arm the effect il deos5 isS.'9er
fattering, but danger turks in tbis ~
for the stout womani Nothing co,,,s ~
designed TO make her arms look oults - -
Herculean. 70
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Asking for a Correspondent

would you please send my address to
the girl who wrote to your column ask
ing for a correspondent? ] would have
her write to me first. KATHRYN b. c."
You will have to be more explicit in your
description of the letter and signature
before we can accommodate you. So
many are seeking for agreeable corre-
spondents that we cannot identify the
person whose communication took your
fancy unless we have her signature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

Dear M'liss-will you please make out
plan Of how much girl should spend on diff
ferent items and how much she should save
II her salary Is SO and she has one but
nerself take care Of WORK En-.
! think you will find the following practical
budget Room and board. so; dress. SO. so; saw
inEs. S2 lunches slJOi carfarc and nmuse-
ment $3.50; church and magazines. etc, 80
cents.
II is true that many economists raise their
hands in holy horror II anything less than
one-hfth Csome even say one-fourth) OF the
personally | think II unwise on Sl5 salary
TO spend anything less than have temized
for food dress amusement, In order to
be successful business woman II is essen
tial. believe, TO dress neatly aud not shah
billy, and to eat wholesumely. since one
physical condition is OF vital Importance. 1t
Is also the better part Of wisdom 20 provide
enough money for some diversion, for a happy
frame Of mind is necessary to the woman who
would make good. | firmly convinced that
you stand better chance Of promotion and
OF bettering yourself financially by this seem
Ing extravaganza. As your salary Increases
you should increase the proportion Of your
savings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

adopting a little girl between the ages of
4 and 6 or would give a child a home If
there is not one for adoption. | would
thank you for an early reply
MRS. c. j. NJ"
1t will please readers to know that
hardly a month passes in which the II. II.
C. is not instrumental in finding homes
for triendless children. Motherhood has
not gone out of fashion, albeit pessimists
would convince us of it. Here is another
proof of the gratifying truth that holy
nature is ever strong in the woman's
heart. Hers is now. as ever. the other
sex
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Two Roses

A scarlet rose my ladys rose,
Doth claim a guerdon from her lips,
And nectar fine, my lady sips
From its pure heart, so red, so sweet
oh hath the rose a message meet
From one that In my garden grows?
A pure white rose a virgin rose,
Among my plants of brilliant hue,
In my heart garden blooms for you,
For you loves sweetest incense yields,
And DER my life strange magic wields,
The rose that in my garden grows.
Elizabeth Bonner, in Southern Woman s
Magazine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Coffee Color Again

Coffee.colored laces are used on many
of the fashionable spring frocks These
may be as wide or as narrow as the purse
permits but they must he a deep ecru
shade. One woman, who didn't want to
have her soiled laces wasted, washed them
and dipped them in strong coffee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Flowers That Live

An embroidered rose is the latest trim
ming for fancy blouses. This flower Is
done in deep crimson. pink or white silk,
as the blouse requires. 1t Is usually
placed AT the left-hand side of the front
although some designers show 1t at the
collar line 1t replaces the artificial bios.
som worn in this place n season or two
ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

my advice and keep a lookout for the new
fad? READER"
Your letter is amusing enough when ono
has obeyed your instructions for week
and examined the scores of portraits, pub
lished in society, sporting and general
information columns. The idea of the
possible origin of the fad" may seem far
fetched. The fact that it Is a fad cannot
be disputed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Some One to Write To

II am lonely girl of 15 and long for
some one TO write 10. go TO high school
downtown, but live in the country. and l
wonder If l could get some one to CORE
spond with me? 1 could tell all about
country life and my school work. I will
be glad to help your Corner In any way
| can. Please hold my address for any
one who wishes to correspond with me.
IL. W."
1t is safely registered in our books.
May remind you OF a caution dropped
week ago to a girl who has the like long
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Organizing a Sorority

"A correspondent signing herself Z. A
asks for information respecting sororities.
l would say TO her. in order 10 secure your
name apply for charter from the Secre-
tary OF State. You viii be unable to OBJ.
tain charter under the name you have
selected II there already Is an Organize
ton chartered under this name III you
should wish to organize in another State
Il Nould be necessary for you to obtain a
charter from the Secretary OF that State:
bur II all branch chapters are located IN
the same State all that the branch chap
ter will need will be a charter from the
supreme council. or whatever you should
ehoose 70 call the ruling body Of your
Aorority, this body to be composed OF dele
gates from each chapter. 1 refer you to
Roberts Rules CT Order This book Is
pfocurRbIe AZ any public library but Il
Holld be 70 the advantage OF the sorority
i have , copy Of It's oNn | shall be
pleased q advise you on any question that
may arise later &C. E, c.r
the address Of our well Informed and
ohIiRlnG correspondent Is at the service
& e a should she desire other details
q he matter she has 4 heart ana n
hand 8e th4nk G II c. "a her bahalf
aaa - laz uama q tbs Corner TOR the
4HI4 r4spqnsq % her lrQulfe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Marion Harland's Corner

:, All communication addressed to Marion
Harland should enclose n stamped, self
addressed enyelope and clipping Of the
article In which you are Interested Fer
sons wishing TO aid In the charitable
work Of the II. II. G. should write Marian
dresses Of those they would like to help.
and, having received them. communicate
direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
English Jersey

The real Jersey" suit is sort Of
greenish-brown affair, made of thick Jer-
sey cloth, on absolutely mannish lines.
The skirt is short and full and the coat
Is a Norfolk, with stitched belt II is
destined for out-of-doors wear exclusive
~ especially for athletic meets and "hik-
ing"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Sweaters Again

Silk sweaters will continue to be popular
this summer. Broad checks, striped ef-
fects, plaids and new colorings form the
chief decoration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

ing for congenial correspondent? Make
sure the person who responds to your re-
quest is respectable and congenial and
give her the same assurance with regard
to yourself.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
POULTRY ASSOCIATION
HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING.

There was an interesting meeting
Of the Southeastern Poultry Associ .
alton of Bryan County Thursday ev-
cning at which there was a good at
tendance of the membership. Sever
al topics were discussed and all who
were present seemed to enjoy the oc-
oasion. Plans were discussed for the
new bylaws of the association and
membership conditions. The COM
mittee on bylaws was continued and
will make a report with a draft Of
proposed laws at the next meeting,
which will be held Thursday evening,
March g.. In the future the associa-
tion will meet every two weeks. in
stead of monthly, as heretofore, and
at each gathering it is proposed TO
have talks by one or more of the
members on special topics, President
Boyet Thursday night inviting Attor-
ney Scott to make an address at the
nexe meeting. From present indica-
tions Bryan county is going to have
a real poultry association, and one
that will mean much to the commun-
ity. The ladies over the county are
becoming actively interested, and a
number of new members are expected
from their ranks. Already the mem
bers are considering and planning
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
And One Dose Has OFTEN DispellSd
Years Ut Suffering.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy can re-
ally be termed WONDERFUL, No
matter where you live-you will find.
people who have suffered with sCom-
ach, Liver and Intestinal Ailments.
ETC., and have been restored to health
and are loud in their praise of this
remedy. 1t acts on the source and
Foundation of these ailments, remov-
ing the poisonous catarrh and bile
accretions, taking out the inflamma-
tion from the intestinal tract and as
sists in rendering the same antisep-
tic. Sufferers are urged to try one
dose-which alone should relieve
your suffering and convince you that
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy should
restore you to good health. Put 1t tC
a test today. Send for booklet on
Stomach Ailments to Geo. 81. MayT
Mfg. Chemist. 15e whiting st., CbA-
cago. or better still obtain . bOttAa
from your druggist.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
DEATH OF DIR. mccoy
OCCURRED LAST WEEK
(From the Ardmoreite)


The funeral of DR.. Mccoy, who
died near Fort Worth while being
brought back from South Texas, to
which place he went in the hope of
Iregaining his health following an at
tavk of grippe, occurred yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 at the family home
at 738 Eighth Avenue, northwest.
A large number of relatives were in
attendance besides a vast number of
old-time friends who pair his mem
ory tribute of respect by their at
tendance. Deceased was a member
OF the Presbyterian church, and DR..
G. C. Weith, pastor of that church,
had charge of the funeral services.
at the cemetery the Masonic lodge
took charge of the funeral and the
body was buried with the honors of
the order to which he was so devoted.
DR.. John Mccoy, son of the deceas-
ed, was on the Mexican border when
he learned by wireless of the death
of his father, ard he hastened here
To attend the funeral. He arrived at
noon yesterday. In order for him to
come he had to travel 800 miles by
auotmobile to catch atrain. The flu
neral was delayed to await his ar
rival.
The Mccoy family has always been
identified with Ardmore and is made
up of a fine class of people. The de-
mise of DR.. Mccoy is a matter of
general regret. He was one of the
pioneers of the south and owned both
residence and business property.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Mccoy, of Cad
ldo, who were present at the funeral,
have returned home.
John Fielder, a grandson of the
deceased, who was present at the fu-
neral. will return to his work at the
machine shops of the Katy today in
Denison.
Deceased was the grandfather of
Cecil Bilbo of Durant, who attended
the funeral at Ardmore.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
McDARNIENT'S HEARING
TO BE HELD MONDAY
Former Durant Boy, Slayer of School
Boy is Still Confined in the Mus
kogee Jail-COunseI Has Been Em-
plOyed for His Defense.

Corley p. McDarment, formerly a
resident of this city, who on Thurs
day of last week killed one of his
pupils in the Wagone public schools
and seriously wounded another, is
still confined to his cell in the coun-
in jail at Muskogee, where he was
rushed Immediately after the trag-
edy when it was feared that mob vi
olence might result if he were left
in Wagner
Reports reaching here today indi-
cate that McDarment's examing trial
on a charge of murder will be held
in the justice court at Wagner on
Monday, February 2Sth, where he
will be taken under a heavy guard,
and during which hearing an attempt
will be made to secure his release on
bail. He has retained Attorney j. Q.
A. Harrod. of Oklahoma City, for
merly of Durant, as his counsel.
Mrs. McDarment. who was former
ly Miss Ella Gyr. of this city, arrived
Monday of this week in company
with her father. Fred Gyr, who went
to Wagner Immediately after he
had a telegram telling of the trouble.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
ARRESTED AT BENNINGTON

Bud Lawrence and Jim Brady were
arrested at Bennington this week on
charges of vialating the prohibition
law. Both of them were brought to
this city and placed in the county
Jail to await hearing. The arrests
were made by Deputy Sheriff McFat-
ridge and officers Risner and Bruce
of Bennington. 1t is said that the
men had in their possession thirty
six quarts of whisky and alcohol and
this they admitted having on hand
for illegitimate purposes. Brady
claims that the booze was all his and
that Lawrence had nothing to do with
it. The men are horse traders and
had been in Bennington only short
while.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
$1s,O 900 FOR SALE OF
ONE MONTHS OIL RUN
The 1914 Company Receives Largest
Check for Oil Runs Ever Received
by Any Durant Oil COncern-Sum
Was Divided Among Eight.

What is believed to be the largest
check ever received by a company of
Durant oil men was received this
week by the 1914 of and Gas Cor
pOration, when two checks, one for
SIS, 5,302.3S, and another forS2,69S. 90
were received from the Producers
Refining Company. The checks were
received by James E. Downen, secre-
tary of the company, Tuesday after
noon and were drawn on the New
England National Bank of Kansas
City. This remittance constitutes
payment for oil runs of the 1914 com
Company for the month of January,
the larges runs ever made in single
month by this company.
This sum of money was divided in
to eight equal parts, and, less expen-
ses, represents the monthly earnings
from the wells of the company. The
eight shares are owned by DR.. G.. NJ
Rushing, DR.. j. b. Smith, Mitch Rob-
erts, j. f. Downen, L. F.. Lee, r. E.
EIighnote, DR.. p. L. Cain, F. j. Harle.
and the Climax Oil Comany, also OF
Durant.
Rumors have had it for several
weeks that the holdings of the 1914
Company had been sold to big pro-
ducers at a figure of 100000. and
still other rumors have gotten abroad
that both the 1914 and the 1911 com
panies (both owned practically by
the same men) had been sold for
100000, but these stories are per-
sistently denied by officials of both
of the companies.
The 1914 Company was one of the
first to break into the Healdton field
ia few years ago when oil was discov-
cred, and they have made good to
the full extent. The original invest
ment of each of the eight interested
was less than $4,000, and based on
that they are now offered for their
holdings an amount that would make
each share worth $50,00O.00 to its
owner.
The company is drilling three new
wells, which it is believed now will
be completed within another fort
night, when the production should be
greatly increased.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
PER CAPITA PAYMENTS MEAN
MUCH TO BRYAN COUNTY
FER Capita Payment VIII BE Worth
More 20 This County Than Two
Crops-Fight Expected on Bill in
the Senate.


The per capita payment of S3OO to
the Choctaws and $500 to the Chick
asaws, which went through the
House of Representatives, thanks TO
Charlie Carter with flying colors. is
worth more to Bryan County than
would be two big cotton crops. and
its worth to the Indians can hardly
be estimated. In plain English, the
payment is very necessary to the In
dians and others as we'll, and the
people of the old Choctaw and Chick
asaw Nations cannot afford to let the
thing die without an effort.
Straight dope from Washington
indicates that there will be a big
tight on the Indian appropriation bill,
including the payment, in the United
States Senate. The fight has already
been started by those Senators VINO
are backing the claims of the Missis-
sippi Choctaws, who want the rolls
reopened. Senators Gore and Owen
are both men of great influence in
the Senate, and it is believed that IL
they bend their efforts in behalf of
the payment Dill, that 1t can be got
ten through the Senate. The next
thing to do is to impress upon both
of these gentelmen the necessity of
working for all they are worth for
the passage of the bill. The editor of
this paper learns today that many
individuals in the city have sent tel
egrams to both Senators urging them
t oget busy, and this paper wishes to
request that every business man and
professional man in Durant at once
telegraph or write Senators owen
and Gore, requesting them to do all
in their power to get the Indian pay
ment through the Senate. The bill
bill is due for consideration in a few
days, and to be effective the letters
and kilograms should be sent i'm
mediately.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1916-02-25
HELD COURT AT ATOKA

District Judge j. M. Hatchett of
Durant held court at Atoka this week
for two days on assignment of the
Supreme Court. Judge Limbaugh had
disqualified himself, as he was in
terested in some of the cases as an
attorney. One of the cases tried was
that of Sam Thomas. charged with
assault with a dangerous weapon. He
was convicted and sentenced to eight
cen months in the penitentiary. He
used to live in this county near Ben
Inlngton and was notorious court
character here, Iudg6 Hatchett will
probably return to Atoka Monday OF
Tuesday to complete the term.