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Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
Blouse Of Silk JERSEY.

Another new feature is blouse OF
silk jersey material with collar and
cuffs OF plain color and the blouse it,
self of a changeable plaid. A patch
pocket has an elastic run in the top
to prevent its sagging, a small but
very interesting item to the person
who has had experience with the or.
binary sweater pocket and it's ever
6 ping mouth.
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BACK TO OTHER DAYS
uaODIsTEs WOULD REVIVE EARLY
VICTORIAN IDEAS
Possibility That the Suggestion viii
Not Be Received With Great En-
Ghusiasm. for Good Reason
ChIgnon More Popular.

in the near future we shall have to
Geo to It that our shoulders are in
perfect condition. writes Idalia de Vii
Gers, Paris correspondent of the Bos-
Ton Globe. White. plump and slightly
WIOping! Yes, it is true that some OF
Che most important dressmakers in
Paris are turning their eyes. longing
~, to the early-Victorian evening cor
GAge. Even at the present moment
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Sleeps Tall Soup
!: !: !: !" !: !: !: !: :: !: !:
"a r m n NJ.
Cut in small
IL pieces eight
n -IRL-- sleeps tails. Soak
N. in cold water for
As-- an hour. then par.
49, boil. drain and fry
IN butter. Cover
| with mutton stock and add a bunch
of parsley. two leeks, two cloves, an
onion and stalk of celery tied IN
muslin bag. Cover and boil until
the meat is tender Add three quarts
OF mutton stock, simmer for an hour
and remove the muslin bag. Season
with curry powder and thicken with
the yolks of four eggs. beaten smooth
in a cupful of cream. Serve with
boiled rice on separate dish.
Puree of Parsnip Soup.-Fry in but.
ter one quart of tender parsnips, cut
in dice. Cover with beef stock and
cook until tender. press through a
sieve and return to the fire. Add
enough beef stock to make the d.
sired quantity of soup and thicKen
with a tablespoonful each Of flour
and butter. Reheat. season and serve
hot.
italian Chestnut soup.-Shell and
blanch so large chestnuts. cover with
veal stock, add two tabIespoonfuls Of
bread crumbs, salt. pepper and nut
meg to season, and simmer for two
hours or more. Press through sieve,
measure the quantity of soup and
add half as much boiling milk. Thicken
with the yolk of an egg beaten with a
little cold milk and serve with crou.
tons.
Mock Turtle Soup.-Clean a calfs
head thoroughly, split the head. take
out the eyes and cover with salted wa
ter, bring to a boil. cook for half an
hour, take out the head. remove the
bones. peel the tongue and cut up the
rest of the meat in small pieces. strain
the liquor and return 1t to the pot
with the meat. adding more water ii
necessary. Chop fine one small onion
and a head OF celery and add to the
soup.
Season with pepper, salt, cloves and
cinnamon to taste. Just before serV'
ing add half a lemon, sliced.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05

women on the liner will be in their
rooms at an early hour at night.
No more will tho tropic moon ana
the glamour Of the broad Pacific In
the moonlight unite fond hearts on
the decks of the liner. Cupid Is to be
banished by Metzler.
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British coIumbIa's Minerals.

The annual mineral output of Brit
tsh Columbia is valued at approx
mately S3O,OOO00O. The figures for
1913 exceeded that amount. while the
product last year was some $4,000, 900
short of that of the previous year.
The decrease in the value Of minerals
produced in the province last year,
as compared with 1918. was due to
the European war. which disturbed
the metal markets throughout the
world. producing a depressing effect
on the industry in British Columbia.
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New olseovery Of Value.

A soft and silky fiber. known as
"malva blanca" has been discovered
in Cuba. and is said to give consider
able promise of being an ideal mate
rial for sugar bags. The fibers will
stand close weaving. will not shrink.
and are stronger than hemp. it is
stated.-Popular Mechanics.
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PATENT EDITORS AT WORK

PATIENT EDITORS AT WORK
burg and Mont Alto! How well you
know that of faith and hope and char.
ity. the greatest of these is hope!
Hope and high courage, and battles
are won.
There are worse things than H.
ness. There is sickness of the heart.
which is despair, and there is sick.
ness of the soul. which is death. And
there is a very terrible thing, which
is the sickness of nations.
This Christmas. when we are think
ing of the birth of the Man of Peace,
many nations of Europe are sick unto
death.
Last winter. just week or so later
than this. was at the front In Flan-
ders. The men were being changed
about in the trenches Why? Be-
cause of Christmas day!
There had been a Christmas truce
At midnight on Christmas eve. here
and there in the confronting trenches
men sang the hymns of the Nativity.
The Germans sang. "Stille nacht.
heilige nacht." The English sang,
the French, the Bclgiars-each the
Christmas hymn of his country. The
long line took it up. Think of it!
Four hundred miles, from the sea to
Switzerland. men singing hymns of
peace. Eight hundred miles of armed
men singing.
The artillery duel ceased. and after
breakfast. where the trenches were
close enough together, the men held up
their Christmas gifts for the other
side to see.
At first they rais9d them cautiously.
sometimes on the tip of the bayonet.
Then when no one showed disposi.
ton t. fire, and the Christmas truce
was an established fact. they grew
bolder.
The Germans, full of sentiment
about Christmas. had many gifts. The
French and English were we'll pro-
vided Men stepped out Of the
trenches onto the forbidden ground
between.
A few threw cigarettes across to
those of the enemy who had similarly
emerged officers 70: bade it, and
turned their backs.
At first cautiously. then without
fear. the men mingled What an ex.
traordinary sight IL must have been!
Men who had been trying to kill each
other but few hours before and who
on the next day would again be kill
ing, meeting there between the lines.
and exchanging gifts. candy for Gig.
arettes. matches-those luxuries of
the trenches-for pipe tobacco.
All but the Belgians. Christmas
dawned sorry day for them. They
were cut OF from their homes. No.
even a card could come to them
through those lines that stretched
across their country.
Even could things have been sent
around by way Of England. who was
there to send them? Many Of their
families were refugees, and they knew
not where. All were impoverished.
Hut on Christmas morning came
gifts to the Belgians after all. An
Englishman had thought Of them.
They got. every man of them. pipes.
pipe tobacco, cigarettes and matches.
All of that day. the strange truce
went on. When night fell. the sing
ing began again. They sang the day
out, as they had sung t in.
But the next day the men were
moved in the trenches. Hate had died
of Christmas day. and war cannot
live without hate. The unseen enemy
across had been seen and talked
to, and proved to be men. men
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
Not = Hearth Eenher

Clergyman ito tattered hobol-"In.
stead of spending your life wandering
about the countryside and sleeping un.
der hedges. why cannot you act like
man and 60 out and fight for your
Searth and home?"-Punch.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
White Flannel for the Hnus..

When hunting for som atLing diffe,
ent for the morning dress order Sc,
eral yards If white flannel. Thes
new aannels are not at all like thos
of yesterday, tkey are, in fact. as sol
and almost as thick as the duvetyns
-Harper's Bazar.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
Diplomacy.

ut takes diplomacy to get on with
husband" said the woman who
speaks her mind freely.
II believe it does" replied Miss
Cayenne. LAS understand it. diplo
macy consists largely in seeming to
be deceived whether you are or not.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To halt pint of water add oz Bay Rum, q
small box Of Barbo Compound, and OF. Of
glycerine. Apply to the hair twice a week
until it becomes the desired shade Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix it at
home at very little cost 1t win gradually
dArken streaked, fnded gray hair aud re-
moves dandruf 1t is excellent for FILLING
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky OF
greasy, all does not rub Otf.-AdV
If angels fear to tread where fools
rush in. they should use their wings.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
New Brand.

Lady Tin book Department. -Hav.
you Coffee and Repartee"
Clerk-GrOceries upstairs. madam
I'm not sure that we carry that bran
OF tea. but you might inquire
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
Hilarious Thrift.

Il made EN- laugh. didn't II" said
the comedian.
Il dunno you forced EN-" replied
the Op'ry house manager. I'VE al.
ways laugh. cause we got to in order
to git our moneys worth"
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
The Difference

Kidder-A man enjoys himself at
the theater when he has had a good
laugh.
Katherine-Anda a woman when she
has had a good cry
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
Either Wav.

He-So your father objects to my
coming to see you, eh?
She-Well. not exactly; but he OBJ
jects to my being at home when you
call.
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Not That Kind.

Whenever | see a man sitting in a
trolley car reading Plato, feel sure
Of one thing"
And what Is that?'
He isn't on his way to put through
a deal that will net him a fortune"
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
Just a supposltion.

The information in the Good Book
the effect that there will be no Civ
ng in marriage in heaven may refer
10 wedding presents Only.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
SILK Revival

Gros de Londres is rich. old-fash
ioned silk. which is being revived TO,
many uses-it even appears amou.
blouses.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05

salt; 1t Will not mOld or
become dry with this
treatment.
When the metal tip
comes off from shoe
string. wind the end
firmly with wa e d
thread. then sew it in
and vou will have az
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05

Don't think .'ecause a mule takes
to his heels that he is a coward.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05

Diplomacy is often a knife In the
hands of the underhand.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
HOUSEWIVES HELPS.

Put cheese that is wanted to keep
in a stone jar and cover thickly with
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05

ERHAPS you have read
some of Mary Roberts
Rinehart's thrilling mys-
terry stories, such as The
Man in Lower Ten" The
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05
MORE ABOUT SOUPS.

A nice hot dish of soup is most sus-
tanning and soothing on a cold night.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05

Beer Is making a speciality of this out
line and our smart women seem to
Gnd It attractive.
Ii cannot be denied that the early
Victorian evening corsage makes coli
siderable demands on ones figure. We
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-05

Rvery man g 3 heEO-lD hia mlnd.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10
SOCIETY NEWS
TELEPHONE NO. 81

Madame Robson is organic
ing another class in dressmak-
ing to begin Feb. Z. Ladies
wishing to take this course,
please write or call and regist-
err. 2t
Get your wedding invita-
tons, announcements and call
ing cards at the Courant office.
We can give you the correct
styles, and on short notice. If.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin and
family returned Saturday from
ST. Paul where they attended
the funeral of Mr. Martins
mother.
Mrs. G.. r.. Gleason left on
Monday mornings train for
Minneapolis. where she will
spend some time with relatives
and friends. She was accom-
panied by Miss Cora Russell.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

Misses Mildred Craig and
Mae Buckley visited with
friends at Rugby between
trains Saturday.
Miss Thirze Greiner visited
with friends at Souris over
Sunday.
Mrs. L. Holz came up from
Omemee Saturday to spend
Sunday here with Mr.. Holz.
Mrs. G. P. Oliver left Satur-
day for the Twin Cities to pur-
chase her stock of spring mil
linery.
Mrs.O T. Rishoff returned
Saturday from a visit with
friends at Grand Forks and
Fargo, N. d.
The Y. P. S. of the Baptist
church gave a poverty social
Tuesday eveningin the church.
There was a good attendance,
and the social proved a profit
able one. Refreshments were
served at the close of the even,
ing.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

Misses Emma Pepin and
Lucille Gosslyn left Monday
morning for Myers Falls,
Wash. being summoned there
by a telegram ann ouncing the
death of their sister, Mrs.
Wilfred Smith. Deceased
visited in Bottineau about
fou r years ago and will be re-
m embered by a number OF
local people. Mr.. Smith is
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. E.. B.
SIN it'll of Lansford and is well
know in that section of the
county.
Mrs. w. c.. Pepin, who was
taken to St. Andrews hospital
the first of the week, is report
ed to be gradually improving.
Several organizations in town
have agreed to help raise funds
for the library, and this was
the purpose of the social given
Tuesday evening by the East-
ern Star. The affair was in the
nature of a card party, and re-
freshments were served by the
ladies of the order.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

Miss Emma Neville enter
tanned twelve Of her girl
friends Of the Sophomore class
Tuesday evening. The party
was given complimentary to
Miss Pearl Hunter, the oc-
casion being her seventeenth
birthday. The evening was
pleasantly spent in musical
entertainment, followed by q
dainty luncheon.
The Baptist Ladies Mission
airy Circle will meet tomorrow
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
home Of Mrs. n. ". Amsbaugh.
Miss Olga Christianson left
Monday for Northwood, where
she will undergo an operation.
She was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Cecilia Peregrin.
Ranking foremost in this
weeks entertaining are the
the pre-nuptial affairs being
given in honor of Miss Anna
Vikan. a February bride. One
of the handsome affairs was
the party the ladies of the
Lutheran Aid society gave at
the home of Mrs. p. L. Eide.
Wednesday afternoon. "A.
musical program was the
afternoons diversion. "A de-
licious lap lunch was served
in the parlor which was deco
rated in red hyacinth's and
green foliage. Miss Vikan
will be greatly missed in
church and Sunday school
work, having always taken an
active part in all these organi-
cations, and to show their
appreciation, Mrs. Herbst in
her usual able manner, pre-
scented to her, on behalf Of the
ladies, a beautiful gift, the
honor guest responded with a
few we'll chosen remarks,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

~ RGk4kASJU 80 IGSI lOuR Con-
tanning 1,t4O names Of citizens
in North Dakota in favor Of
woman suffrage. has been laid
before the senate by Senator
NJ cCumber, and referred to the
committee on woman suffrage,
where it will receive attention.
The Woman's club met last
Tuesday evening at the home
of Mrs. O. Brien. The usual
program was carried out and a
very interesting paper on The
Science of Bacteriology, was
given by Mrs. w. r. Mcintosh.
A committee consisting Of
three, Mesdames O'Rrien,
Pepin and Leonard, was APP
pointed to further plans for
Baby Week which is being
taken up by the Women
clubs in nearly every state in
the Union. This committee is
to arrange for a Baby contest,
and another committee consist
ing of Mesdames ". NJ. Smith
and w. III. Mcintosh was APP
pointed to get the cooperation
of the teachers, pastors and the
press. A nation wide attempt
to improve present methods and
instruct parents in the best
ways of rearing their children
is to be attempted by Baby
Week." beginning March 4th.
Rev. and Mrs. McBain were
pleasantly surprised last Sat,
urday when Mrs. McBain'e
father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. WATSON of Bennett. Col.
arrived for a few weeks visit,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wassom are old
time Bottineau residents, NOV.
ing out to Colorado about eight
years ago. They have spen,
the last two months visiting
relatives in Iowa and are max.
ing this visit enroute home
They have a great many
friends here who will be glae
to see them looking well ane
enjoying good health.
Mrs. Fred Hass of Rugby ar
rived here Tuesday evenina
and is enjoying a few days Wis
it at the home of her parents
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Emde.
A delightful affair of las
week was the hard time part,
given by Miss Anna Vikan a
her home to a number of he
girl friends. The guests were
requested to wear costumes
representing hard times, which
resulted in a great deal %
amusement. Festoonsof yellow
and green were used effective
ly in the home. decorations
and the same color schem,
was carried out in the delicious
luncheon which was served b,
the hoste So.
Mrs. ]. ]. Scully pleasantly
entertained the ?Club at a six
course dinner at her home
last evening.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

One OF the handsome evAnto
Of the week was the party
given by Miss Ida Nansen at
her home, Tuesday evening in
honor Of Miss Anna Vikan, q
bride Of this month. Miss
Nansen had invited ten Of the
most intimative girl friends Of
the pride-elect. The home
decorations were beautiful and
at first sight gave an linking
of the interesting announce
ment, for cupids, engagement
rings little hearts and many
good luck tokens were found
everywhere throughout the
rooms, and when the honor
guest arrived she was shower
ed with cupids and hearts by
her friends. Later in the eve
ming she was again showered,
this time with beautiful linens
for her bridal chest.
The girls busted themselves
with writing favorite recipes
which were presented to the
bride elect. Miss Nansen
served a delicious luncheon
assisted by her mother Mrs.
Beaver.
The announcement of Miss
Vikan's engagement to Mr..
William Husebye of Williston
is Of unusual interest to Botti-
neau society. for Miss Vikan
has grown to womanhood here
and is one of it's most popular
girls; she attended the local
high school and later attended
and graduated from Concordia
College at Moorhead, Mimi.
The last few years she has
taught in the schools of West
hope. Mr.. Husebye is {
gradu ate of Falkland College
Washington. He has extensive
interests in the state and is a
present operating a line o:
stores with headquarters a
Williston.
Miss Efie Mclean wa
hostess to twelve of her CIR
friends last week when sh,
entertained at her home. 4
musical program was givei
for the entertainment of thu
guests, and the evenin {
brought to a close with tn,
service of a delicious thre.
course luncheon. The hostess
was assisted in serving by he
mother Mrs. Mclean and Mrs
10. Knopper.
About twenty friends of Mr.
and Mrs. F. N. Woodward. in
Guiding Mr. Woodward's Bib,
class in the Baptist church
surprised them last Wednesda.
evening, the occasion bein.
their 3Oth wedding annivers
airy. The guests and homo
guests spent a very pleasan
evening in conversation am
recalling old time experiences
after which an appetizin,
lunch was served.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

It's we'll to find out about
that house you re figuring on.
There's a lot to think about in
building a HOME, and it's
better to be SURE before you
make any plans at all than to
be SORRY after the house is
built. There's no obligation
in talking the matter over with
us, and getting the benefit of
our latest information on
MODERN HOME BUILD
ING,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

The high school basket bali
teams came out victorious in
both games against the Fores-
try quints last evening. The
game between the boys teams
was won by a score of 43 to IS,
while the contest between the
ladies proved closer and more
exciting. The final score was
II to 5 in favor of the highs.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-02-10

Jacob Ohmart and J. ]. Soul.
ly are spending a few days in
ST. Paul on business.
The Washington times., 1916-02-23
California Meteor
Wins Tennis Title
Lindley Murray Defeats Former
Yale Captain, for National
Indoor Honors.

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Robert Lindley
Murray won the national indoor lawn
tennis championship singles vest ,rday
on the board courts Of the Seventh
Regiment Armory. The fiery left
handed youth gave a foretaste Of what
may be expected of him II be remains
In the East to campaign through the
championships in this section OF the
country. as he did two seasons ago.
Tho California Meteor did not belle his
name. Through three spirited sets he
worked with spectacular smashes. vol
leys and drives to defeat Alrick IL.
Man, IT., the nmer Yale tennis cap
tain. at e., "a. %.
The victory for Murray marked tho
first time a player from the Pacific
coast has scorsd On the national In
door title. Carle an +. Gardner made
the attempt In :9l0. and failed in tie
singles, but won the doubles crown
paired with c. :. Touchard.
The championship doubles match mad
a tame beginning In the mit d,s CT the
third set Arthur N. Loviboni and Dr.
William Rosenbaum struck their real
form. From that cleventn-kour recov-
cry they foughs a plucky and thrilling
battle through waverlng fortunes until
they defeated King, Smith, and Ar
thur s. Cragin, the reGimental cham
pionship holders, at 3-6, 1-6. 81. SO,
D-S
The Washington times., 1916-02-23
Cullop and Gedeon
Attract Attention
Former Feds Look Good in Eafly
Workout With Smiling"
Bills Yankees.

MACON. Ca. Feb 23.-Nick Cullop.
former Kansas City Fed. and Joe
Gedeon, who hopp ID to the Feds rather
than be turned over to Minneapolis by
Washington. are Attracting the most
attention here. as they work out with
the Yankees.
Cullop Is going along easily, taking
no chances with his salary wing, but
Manager Donovan is much pleased with
his form.
Gedeon is taller than the average in
fielder. but In the brisk infield practice
staged yesterday the Californian did
not been bothered on that account.
Gedeons display OF pep" makes him
an early faVorite with Donovan.
and TWENTY-FIVE. got into action IN the
inaugural exercises. The one who did
not come out was the vetsSan, Ray
Caldwell, who, because hts shoes did
not arrive. postponed his 1916 debut for
a day. The others were classified as
Risht-hand pitcbers-TIpplc, Vance.
Russell. Piercy. Keatlng. shocker.
Left-hand pitchers-Cullop, Meadows,
Love, Finn. Gay. Mogridgo. Dlodgett.
and Ross.
inaeIders - oedeon. McGovern. and
Catchers-Nunnmaker Alexander, and
Smith.
Manager Donovan has inaugurated
'"skull practice" He Is to hold daily
sessions In which all manner OF plays
the different players.
The weather. while not exactly warm,
is balmy enough tn allow the athletes
TO get up plenty OF PRECIPITATION.
The Washington times., 1916-02-23
MayNo Sodto Cleveland lndansorgan Accompany
Tomorrow Willard
Hikes to New York
Worlds Champion Denies He Had
Grip, But Suffered From
"Sun Neuralgia"

CHICAGO. Feb. 2S.--Jess willard.
worlds heavyweight champion. viii
leave for New York tomorrow after
noon, having recovered from his hard
cold. which threatened TO mako impos-
sfble meeting between him and Frank
Moran, the pittsburgh Bearcat."
Il never had the grip,v explained
Willard today. IT did have a mighty
hard cold. though, with what 10 called
sun neuralgia My head would begin
aching about O'Clock every day and
keep II up till 8 O'Clock.
MY constant headache affected my
eyes. They were swollen and It hurt
to keep them open. never went TO
bed. but lay around the house n lot.
II feel a lot better now. I've had
an osteopath treat me and he has done
me moro good than anybody oise.''
Willard says he weighs about $50
pounds and win enter the ring In NOW
York about fifteen pounds lighter.
The Washington times., 1916-02-23
CHIP FOULS AHEARN
WITH WIN AT HAND
Low Blow Cripples Englishman,
Who Is Awarded Honors.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23-With victory al.
most in his grasp George Chip, the New.
castle middleweight. lost to Young
Ahearn the English boxer, by a foul In
terday.
In the third round Chip dropped
Ahearn with short swing TO the chir
and after that aimed to put his op.
started, with Ahearn on the defense
when Chip saw an opening. He let fiy
a terrific drive for the stomach. The
blow was DETECTED, landing on the
groin, and down went Ahearn.
Referee HRukep stopped the bout,
giving the honors to Ahearn.