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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-27

covered But imprisonment came too
late for his alcoholic wrecked sys-
ten, and DR.. Aver and his assistants
were unable to prolong the mans
life.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-27

rhe woman who wants to make the
most Of her appearance must always
AXE the very best care Of herself to
avoid any even slight blemish that
will detract from her beauty.
So, perhaps, q little talk about the
care Of these common little bothers
will not be amiss, for while most
women know how such things
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-08
PLAYING THE GAME
A Story of Cave-Man Methods, as Applied in 1917.
BY Harry L. Bernhard

look upon. LlCClo CoIluIllS VI SO1u-
en- hair hung, wisp-like about an
ivory forehead and shell-like ears.
She was slender and graceful
womanly in the extreme; yet,
there was that something in the
light of her azure eyes and the firm
set of her cupid-bow mouth that
betrayed an attitude of almost mas
culine self-confdence and egoistic
command. She seemed recoiling
yet assertive -clinging yet sturdy;
she bore look of disinclination to
familiar approach, yet one would
hesitate to brand her as shy. In
short, Barbara LaVigne was a YER
liable paradox. And, in truth, this
maid had good reason to be every
inch what she was. Born with the
proverbial gold spoon, her path
from babyhood had been covered,
nay, smothered, with the roses of
wealth, the violets of comeliness,
and the deadly orchids Of flattery
and attention. She had been "spoil-
ed" from the start. And what
only, beautiful daughter of wealthy
parents is not "spoiled?'
Today we find her strolling on
the beach that formed part of her
fathers magnificent summer home,
"The Breakers" Trailing along,
putting a chance observer in mind
of so many pomeranian poodles,
were three young men-three of
the girls small army of wealthy
masculine slaves. The girl seemed
absolutely unconscious of their
proximity. The little party trudged
along in the sands for a short dis
lance in silence, and then the girl
turned and addressed her compan-
ions. At this evidence of her per-
ception Of their existence, three
handsome faces beamed with
smiles, and there was an instan-
taneous change of manner from
that Of gloomy dissatisfaction to
an almost voluptuous solicitation.
Boys" said Barbara, "Run
over and jump into your suits and
we will go in for a SWIM
For moment there was silence.
Then up spoke Irving Marks.
81 say, Bah, don't you think it's
rather rough for dip today? It's
coming like the old Harry"
The girl eyed him scornfully.
ooh, Irving" she chided, Don't
be such a fraidy-cat. It's fun like
this. Isn't it, boys?"
Now, Lewis Kohn and Paul
Cobb, the parties addressed, were
both of the same opinion as Irving
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-08

oWAAAAlA1A1iS C11oC Ooy OuC AASACAiNA
asserted himself. For, what living
man can assert himself while gaz-
ing at the most enchanting of con-
ciliatory smiles, and at the most
compelling azure gaze in the
world?
And so, in a short half hour we
find the four, in company with a
coterie of the offspring of the num-
erous wealthy summer residents of
Sea Isle, seated on the sands be-
fore the LaVigne mansion, attired
in bathing costume. The feminine
element was INDUCING in that pop
ular beach pastime of munching
chocolates; the men were smoking.
They were truly a characteristic
gathering of rich mems sons and
daughters.
Paul Cobb, look of concern on
his handsome face, addressed Bar
bara.
81 say, Bah, you look rather
peeved today. What's up? Tell
fellow"
The girls ivory brow drew up in
a number of becoming wrinkles,
and she sighed, but did not deign
to answer.
"What earthly reason could you
possibly have to be angry over any
thing?" insisted the man. EVERY
body in the worlds always striving
to please you. Why, you command
more attention than all the rest of
the girls put together, and i"
ooh, Paul." she interrupted.
"Please hush your childish chatter.
l know l shouldn't feel so badly
over the little thing that's concern
ing me now, but you know l am
one to be excited over little things,
and this mite Of an incident has
upset me. It's my temper, | sup
pose."
"What is it, Bab?" urged Cobb.
"C'mon, speak up
"Well," the girl continued. ut is
this way. Dad expects one of his
engineers from the West out at
the house today, and he's going to
stay with us for few weeks. Bust
ness, you know. And Dad wants
me to help entertain him, and to
find place for him at my Dansant
this evening. Of course | must not
refuse Dad, but am upset because
it's all on such short notice. How
am l going to find a partner for
him, and all that? It's awkward
to have one more man than there
are girls. And beside there will
be the job of introducing him all
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-08
June 8, 1917.

AROUND. L 40 WISH DdU HdU IelC
him out of it altogether" She cast
a handful of sand into the water
by way of accent.
The man at the cessation Of her
complaint, was all sympathy:
"Now, Bab," he soothed, Don't
let it bother you bit. You know
how it is; we must please the old
folks. And besides, the rest of the
boys and l will see that he is taken
care Of all right" He drew close
to her, as if DESTROYS of impress
ing her with his words.
"You know, Barbara LaVigne,
there is nothing in the world any
of the boys would not do to please
you; don't your"
The girl beamed on him and pat
ted his brown shoulder. Then she
laughed, tiny ripping laugh, and
resting on his arm, rose.
"Come," she said; 81 suppose |
am really making too much of the
whole thing. Let's get everybody
to swim out to the raft"
The man jumped to his feet and
stood by, while she addressed the
gathering. Among them, there was
not a single one, even between the
men, who did not feel that the surf
was too treacherous to risk a swim.
But, let us not forget that it was
Barbara LaVigne who command
ed, bringing into play once more
those feminine wiles which all of
her immediate set, especially the
masculine element, found it not
within their hearts to resist. And
so, with exception of few of the
maids whose instructive envy would
not allow them to comply, they
arose as if with one accord and
strolled toward the water.
= x x
In the palatial living room at the
Breakers sat two men, talking
Simon LaVigne, oil king and many
times millionaire, and Nat. Alt
man, right-hand man and boss of
the Kings Minnesota wells. La
Vigne, with a heart of gold, was
beloved by his employees, who
toiled for him because he was dear
unto them, incidentally accepting
his generous recompense. Altman,
a man versed in oil technique from
the boring to the refining had come
from the West at his employers
bidding for the purpose of COM
pleting the plans for the operation
of a recent rich strike on the banks
of the Missouri. He was dark
xuol1 cot vonnp man of twenty
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Artificial Limbs Not New.

Artificial limbs with movable joints
were made by the famous Ambrose
Pare-1517 to 15901the celebrated
French surgeon known as "The Faith
er of French Surgery" He was surgeon
to henry the Second--1552- also
to Francis the Second, Charles the
Ninth and Henry the Third. Later on
Father Sebastian, a Carmelite monk,
was renowned for the manufacture Of
movable arms and hands. About the
middle of the seventeenth century
Falcinelli, a Florentine surgeon, men,
tions artificial eyes Of gold, silver and
crystal painted in different colors; he
also describes gold and silver ears
which were either tied to the head
with strings or else sewn on the skin
of the scalp by the aid of gold and sill
yer wire. Silver noses, too, are spok'
en- of as having been In use for q
long time.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
PROFIT IN MUNICIPAL FARM
Springfield, Ill.,, Made Money After
Supporting Prisoners and Aiding
Latters' Families.

In Springfield, ILL.,, the sum OF
S52915 in cash was realized from the
municipal farm In addition to the
keep of prisoners and considerable
quantity of vegetables for prisoners
families, according to report issued
by City Prison Keeper Henry Mes
ter, who had charge of the farm. Ap-
proximately 400 bushels Of corn were
raised on the 20-acre tract near the
water works. The grain was sold to
the police and fire departments for
the horses. In addition to the corn,
vegetables raised, such as potatoes.
onions, cabbage, beans and other
garden stuff brought $3.50.
Aside from the money earned, Mes
ter declares the experiment has worked
out to the great physical and moral
benefit of prisoners who, if it had not
been for the prison farm, would have
been confined all summer, or at least
a great part of it, in the "bull pen" al
the city prison. Commissioner Roy Il
Reese, head of the department OF
health and public safety, is well
pleased with the plan.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

able. The Babcock test, invented in
sin, is now the most satisfactory and
practical method by which the dairy
man can determine the quality of but
terfat produced by his cows. The
equipment necessary for the Babcock
test will depend somewhat on the size
of the herd. For a small herd the
following is satisfactory:
A Babcock tester-four or eight-bot-
tie capacity.
One dozen whole-milk test bottles,
per cent.
Two pipettes, graduated at 176 Gu
bic centimeters.
An acid measure, graduated at IT'S
cubic centimeters.
A pair Of dividers.
One dozen sample bottles, or half
pint glass jars.
One hot-water bath, or gallon pail
One bottle sulphuric acid, specific
gravity 1872.
Making the Tests.
If the samples are cold, they should
be warmed to 60 degrees or 70 degrees
Fahrenheit. The milk is then mixed
by pouring it several times from one
sample bottle to another so as to get
uniform mixture and to dissolve all
the cream particles. The pipette is
put into the milk Immediately and
sucked nearly full of milk. The fore
finger, which should be dry, is placed
quickly on the upper end of the pi-
petite before the milk runs down to the
17.6 cubic centimeter mark. A slight
release in the pressure of the finger
allows the milk to flow from the pi-
petite until the milk stands at the
graduation mark. Next, place the
point of the pipette in the mouth
of the test bottle, holding both
pipette and bottle at an angle sc
as to allow the milk to run down the
side of the neck, thus allowing an
exit for the air in the bottle. Write
the number of the sample with a com.
mon black lead pencil on the rough.
ened spot on the side Of the test bottle
Adding the Acid.
Commercial sulphuric acid, specific
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
A Common Error.

One of the most common errors, no
ticeable in gardens, is overplantine
with trees of ultimate large size and
spread. This evil can seldom be rem
edied except by removal of some of the
lot and this job is too often left until
some or all are out Of shape, crippled
or under-developed in parts, so that
several years are necessary for grad.
ual resumption of normal form and
outline. Leave lawns as open spaces
and plant trees only as border growths
and then, if in after years the latter
grow together the effect still is not
bad, often is good. and the open glade
of lawn is still inviOlate.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricultural
The milk should be tested for but
terfat at least once month. In tax
ing the sample the entire milking or
the cow should be poured three times
from one pail to another to insure an
even mixing Of the butterfat. 1mme-
diately after this, sample is taken
by means of a small dipper, or prefer
ably q long metal tube called a milk
thief" The tube is lowered into the
milk, the forefinger placed tightly over
the upper end, and portion OF the
milk withdrawn. The milk is allowed
to flow into the sample bottle by re-
leasing the pressure on the upper END
of the tube. When the milking is very
small, it will be necessary to insert
the tube several times in order to get
sample large enough for testing. A
second sample of the following milk
ing containing the same number OF
dips of milk is added to the first and
mixed to form q composite sample of
the days milk. Sample bottles OF
about one-half pint capacity are used
and they should be kept always tight
Iy stoppered to prevent evaporation
and should be marked plainly for the
purpose Of Identification.
The Babcock Test.
Previous to 1890 creameries and
cheese factories paid each patron in
proportion to the weight of the milk
delivered, regardless of its butterfat
content, because no satisfactory meth
cd of determining the fat was avail
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
A Sticky Story.

Mr.. Barry Pain, the famous humor-
list, is as clever at telling good story
as he is at writing one. Some time
ago he was present at gathering or
artists, and in the course of the eve
ming he rose to make speech, Gen
tlemen," he said, "beiug present at a
gathering in which art is so largely
represented, 1 feel it incumbent upon
me to say a few words concerning the
subject of painting. Speaking person
ally, my only efforts in that direction
were on an occasion when l enameled
our bath. My friends said to me, My
dear fellow, it's no good your going in
for painting unless you're prepared to
stick to your work Well" concluded
Mr.. Pain, amidst the laughter of his
audience, II did."-London Tit-Bits.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

to the neck between and the 8 per
cent graduation mark on the scale and
to wash any impurities from the but
terfat. The bottles are whirled again
for a minute and then removed and
placed in q hOt-water bath at 13O de-
grees to 14O degrees Fahrenheit, for
period of five minutes. This lnSures
the fat being at the proper tempera-
ture for reading. In cold weather 1t
may be necessary to remove the bot
ties from the machine between runs
and place them in hot water to warm
the fat.
Reading the Test.
The readings are made from the ex-
treme bottom of the lower meniscus
of the fat column to the extreme top
Of the upper meniscus, reading from
the point D to the point A at the top
Of the meniscus, as indicated In the
illustration. When care is taken to
read to the extreme top of the menls-
Gus the readings agree with those OBJ
tanned by gravimetric analysis. II
25 per cent were the lower reading
and 10 per cent the top reading, the
correct reading of the test would be
5.4 per cent butterfat. A better way
is to use a pair of dividers, placing
the points at the top and bottom OF
the fat, and then, placing one point
on the zero mark on the scale, read
| off the percentage indicated on the
scale by the upper point. The per-
centage of butterfat then is written
on the record sheet. The butterfat
column should be yellowish or amber
color. Blackened fat indicates that
too much, too strong, or too warm acid
was used, while light, curdy material
indicates that a part Of the curd was
not dissolved by the acid, owing to too
little, too weak, or too cold milk or
acid, or to insufficient mixing.
Empty the test bottles while still
hot, shaking the bottles so that the
hot acid will rinse out the whltish
sediment or ash at the bottom OF the
bottles. First rinse out the bottles
with warm water, then wash with hot
water and washing powder, and rinse
again with hot water.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

gravity 1.S2, is added to digest or dis
solve the. milk curd and thus set free
the fat Since this acid will eat holes
quickly in clothing and will burn the
skin, the greatest care should be ta-
ken not to spill it. The acid should
be about the same temperature as the
milk. The acid measure is filled to
the graduation mark, 175 cubic cent?
meters, and the acid added carefully
to the test bottle containing the meas
ured sample of milk, with the bottle
held at an angle. The acid, being
heavier than the milk, goes to the bot
tom at once, forming a clear layer
which turns to chocolate color at the
junction of the acid and the milk, ow-
ing to the charring Of the milk sugar.
The test bottle then is shaken with
rotary motion, the mouth held away
from the body, until the whole mass is
a uniform dark-brOwn or chocolate
color.
Whirling the Bottles.
Place the bottles in the BabcOck
tester opposite each other, so as to
balance the machine properly. Whirl
for five minutes at the speed indicated
in the directions furnished with the
machine; the number of revolutions
per minute depending on the diameter
of the machine. Hot, soft water is
then added to the bottles with pf-
petite, until the fat is brought up to
the base of the neck. The test bottles
are again whirled for couple of min
utes, after which more hot water is
added to bring the fat column up In
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Garden DESIGN.

The most important matter to con-
slider in every garden is that of design.
Until this is settled and accepted not a
tree or shrub should be set, and if the
design be not good no planting, how
ever skillfully done, can make an at
tractive garden. There should be COM
plete harmony between art and utility.
The garden should be natural in the
use of plants and not dispose the latter
as one would purely architectural OBJ
jects, yet it should be subdued nature
that predominates, for the garden cam
not look like piece of wild nature.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
UOff.the.Tray" Service.

Passengers on Western railroad
who do not care to go to the dining
car now take advantage of what is
known as the "off-the-tray" service at
less cost. Walters, bearing large trays,
pass through the cars, offering various
kinds of sandwiches, also hard-shelled
eggs, fruit, pies, cakes, hot coffee, milk,
etc. The service is specially intended
for the convenience of women, par
ticularly those who have children with
them.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Got Results.

.Did you ever know positively that
an advertisement published in your pa
per got results?"
The editor scratched his head and
studied q while, then he said:
Eyes, one. One that am positive
brought results"
eWhat was it?"
"Well, one time lost my umbrella,
and put in short notice telling the
finder to keep it"
"WellY
"He did"
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Tolerant Attitude.

"Do you know" said the man who
was plainly under the influence of
LIQUOR. "that I was cut out for re-
former?"
Impossible"
"It's a fact, nevertheless. I used to
be a modest young man and was al
ways crticizing other peoples conduct.
After acquiring few bad habits of
my own, began to think better of my
fellow man and now 1 don't believe
you could find chap anywhere who is
easier to get along with than I am."-
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
f]Nr(f TOWN
HELPS :
LOVE OF GARDEN DEMOCRATIC
Joy Of Creating Beauty Spot May Ex-
ist Alike in the Millionaire and
the Day Laborer.

Frances Duncan in her book on s"The
Joyous Art of Gardening" says:
No passion is more democratic than
that of love for a garden. The love of
literature, of art, of music can, it is
true, occupy mind and heart with
equal completeness, but in all Of
these the joy of creation is limited in
evitably to the gifted few. The pas
sion for q garden, however, and the
joy of making one may exist alike in
millionaire and washer-woman the
day laborer, returning from his work,
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Rare Animals Coming.

The American Museum of Natural
History is looking forward to adding
to it's collection specimens of gorals,
serows and samburs. For DR.. Henry
Fairfield Osborn, its president, has re-
ceived word from Roy G. Andrews, in
charge of the museums expedition to
Yunnan, China, that he has succeeded
in getting some splendid specimens on
the frontiers of Thibet and Burma.
These animals, which are of the stag
tribe, are exceedingly rare.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
TRANSPARENT Cookery.

A firm at Corning, N. Y, is now
making pie dishes, baking dishes and
other cooking utensils of glass so tough
that it can be handled like ordinary
crockery and will stand the heat OF
any oven. The Scientific American re-
marks that now every housekeeper
can see what her puddings and pies
look like on the inside.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Youno Ducks Require Feed,

Although the young ducks will live
on very little feed during the summer,
If allowed free range, they will not
make the most profitable growth un-
less given two or three good feeds per
day, even after they are feathered.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Nobodv Knows.

Nobody can advise you how to rear
your children, because the fact Of the
matter is that nobody really knows
how it ought to be done. Bringing up
your child in the way it should 60 is
q pretty big job.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
The Bill Kept Lent.

Mr. Tucker had unexpectedly come
face to face with Mr.. Cutting, from
whom he had frequently borrowed
money.
"Er-aw-what was the denomina-
tion of the bill you loaned me?" he
asked nervously.
"Episcopalian, guess" said Mr.. Cut
ting. "At any rate, it keeps Lent very
WE'LL"
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Demand for Clean Crops.

Remember at all times that there Is
nearly always a better market for
clean, dry and unmixed varieties OF
grain or hay than for that which Is
damp, dirty, musty, moldy and of
color.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
External Examination Only.

"The doctor would like to see you
inside" said the attendant to the wait
ing patient.
"No, sir!" emphatically answered the
patient. "He can't try any of his A-ray
business on me. I merely want to see
him about boil on my neck"
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Sweet Glover Crop.

Sweet clover deserves more atten-
ton from dry land farmers. AS pas
ture and hay crop it has proved sue
cess under conditions that make alfalfa
growing extremely uncertain.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

A Weight on Its Stomach.
81 just got off a sick bed"
"What allied the bed?"-BOStOn Eve
ming Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Cruel Comment.

Stout Party-They say lot Of fat is
disappearing from the country.
Kind Friend-Why, I didn't notice
that you had been reducing any.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Dipping Sheep Pays.

If you dip your sheep at the proper
season in some good dip, you will not
have to dip so deep into your pocket
when the day for settling your feed
bill comes along.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

REMARKABLE LETTER FROM A WELL
KNOWN WASHINGTON DRUGGIST.
in reference to Elixir Habek the great remedy
Tor chile and fever and all mdtariaf di:easeS, e.,
"Within the last five months have SOLD 5'ooV
bottles of Elixir Babek for Malaria, ,Chliis ana
Fever. Our customers speak very well OF IT,:
Henry Evans, 922 St., N. w. .,Washin gton, u. Y.
Elixir Babek so cents, all druggists, or by
Parcel Post, prepaid, from Kloczewski q Co..
Washington, D. G.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
By MABEL
HERBERT URNER
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)
HELENS GUESTS MAKE NO EFFORT TO CONCEAL
THEIR DOMESTIC INFELICITIES

II didn't say
that at all, Will
liam," Mrs. Bar
ton corrected her
husband with her
u s u al acidity.
You never get
anything right"
"You don't re-
member what you
said. The way
you flew out at
that poor usher
he was scared
stiff.
xfNNY n
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label. showing it is
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. 90 cents.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

For protecting trousers from mud a
French inventor has brought out a
guard to be attached to shoes like
spur.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22

II your eyes smart or feel scalded. 10,
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to Dec
II just the thing to relieve them. Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
umpire.

In a game of baseball two mines are
usually matched to play against one
umDire
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
Patriotic Girl,

"And she frowned upon his suit?"
"Yes; she told him it ought to be
khaki" boston Evening Transcript.