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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22

RardinR ner'
Irene was a ste
nographer - and a
suoce o IS ful one.
They said In the
house that she drew
a good salary and
was always in de-
mand. ! knew that
she had an alert,
keen mind. for her
glance was direct
and her whole man
ner confident and
yet unassuming.
My attention had
been drawn 70 her
before I saw her by
a bit of conversa-
tion between two OF
fha man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22

IN THE MOMENTS MODES


The W h o | e
world loves a
lover, and the
love Of b lu e
serge is just
as universal
with b o t h
sexes. There
are s e a s o n 8
when there is
a distinction
between I h @
woman's serge
and the mans.
T HI IS season,
however, mi
lady may have
her husbands
tailor cut off
a few yards
from the same
b o It for her
very own cos
tune, or she
may go to her
favorite S h op
a n d purchase
h er $ tre ee /
dress of that
popular mate
rial. T h is
dress is made
Of mems blue
S erge. The
bodice is em-
broidered in ,
colored silk, |
which adds a |,
very desirable |
touch of color
to the d a 7 k
s e rg e. The
girdle is made
o { brai d e d
S ge a n d
hangs loosely
from the edge
of the bodice.
The treatment
Of the cuff is
p u J l l c ularly
noteworthy, it
being open and
banded with
h e braided
serge to match
,he girdle. The
skirt has the
Iccentuated hip
and has many
'ows of stitch
ng around it.
{ h c buttons
| s e d are Of
, ! a c k bone,
which are very
m rt this
season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
Weakness of Character


Dear Madam will thank you IN advance for
your views on following matter. VIII a young
man at tho age OF eighteen having n weak char
acter through age or environment become
stronger or is ones character nodded at birth
Ject. IT. II II
Your question is hardly one for this de-
partment. I venture to tell you, however,
that many men with supposed weakness of
character have developed firmer qualities in
their later years Environment plays a
part, believe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
Remedy for Dandruf

To the Editor Of Womdns Page:
Dear Madam-Piease tell me what I can do
for dandrun in the hair VIII the yolk OF an
egg darken the hair1 CLARICB.
The following formula is an excellent
remedy for dandruff: Forty-eight grains
resorcin. one-fourth ounce glycerin. diluted
alcohol sufficient to fill a two-ounce bottle
Part the hair all over and apply the tonic
with . small brush to the scalp. The yolk
Of an egg. which has large percentage Of
sulphur has tendency to darlen the hair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
Acne

Is acne durable? Arc X-ray Treatments ad.
visable for II? DAILY READER,
In the majority OF cases acne Is durable
II properly treated. Where the services Of a
competent X-ray specialist can be secured
we would advise you TO consult him as this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22

r,HE had a room in house where ! w.a
y staying for a while, and had an n,od oppo,
tunity to study her closely nsu ,.ne OF
for a long time to see .nat pa Pa a theory re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
peImonico Potatoes

~ ~ El<tor Of Womaa's Page:
Qear Madam--will you please publish q good
rlos for making pemonico potstoesf
ttt3 M NJ 8. de L. M.
M Ensp the potatoes fine with q little
M ~ gchopped onions then cream.
11(o A9kt99 dish, sprinkle with but
- brhe - The oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
Pain Under Breast

method Of treatment has been found sue.
cessful in many cases.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22

]. Is II good form 10 accept a dinner invita-
tion Professionally?
2. In regretting an Invitation how soon after
the invitation II received should II be made?
3. Il II polite to read n strangers pewspaper
when riding in n street car?
GRDAY'S INQUIRIES
1. 1t is not good form to stop and read n
letter while conyersng with some one unless
tho letter Is Of extreme Importance.
T. young woman when In q public convey
ance should give up her seat to an elderly man
who appears feeble. Discretion must always
De used, however. for many persons are offended
at the intimatlon that they are considered aged.
D. An appetizer Is small portion OF tomato,
crab meat. cheese or some similar dainty
served. usually on a square OF toast, at the he
ginning Of u meal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

I. How can Ink be removed from white silk
olouse7
2. How can perspiration stains be removed
from . blouse?
>. what Is the best way TO mend q torn net
Gartain?
ANSWERS TO VEST
I. To attach paper labels to metal add "A
small quantity Of carbonate of potash TO the
paste.
.. To remove q nitric acid stain from black
cloth molsten the spots with perma nganate Of
potash and rinse with water.
.. To clean nlckel-plated objects dip them for
second or two In a per cent solution Of
ssIphuric scid. rinse In running water and apply
equal psrts Of distilled water and alcohol. Dry
n sswdust.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX
BY JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG, NJ. D, LID

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
lOOLISH SELF-SACRIFTCE BAD
N FOR BOTH GIVER AND RECEIVER
Qnselfish Women Often Spoil Those They Love,
Giving All and Asking for
No Return

8W1E GET what we give. That is almost
w truism, but is II quite true? Have
you not known the woman who devoted
(, Der every thought To- her husband and
ooildren. who morning, noon and night
Wondered their happiness and never ap-
y veared to realize her own existence. who
Giving. giving all the time never got any.
thing at all but fresh calls on her patience
and self-sacrifice? Or do you recall that
daughter who sank her individuality and
forgot herself and her claims on life In
order to nurse and tend hypochondriac
mother who took all the devotion as her
right without even word OF thanks?
Did they get what they gave?
No. Just "as is" that statement is not
true; we do not get what we give unless
We give wisely, being unselfish and
thoughtful. but not allowing the recipient
OF our Kindness to grow selfish and
thoughtless. A woman ought to be
helpmate to those OF her own household,
prop for their weaknesses. a sure refuge
when they are In need Of love and sym.
pathy, but not a doormat for them TO walk
over and dust their feet EN- route.
NNHAT Is one of the big difficulties with |
i some Of the finest Of women; they Just |
lie down and become doormats, then sud. |
denly wake up some fine day to find that
the perfectly nice, good husband and chill |
dren with which they started out have
become tyrants and monsters OF selfish
ness, and that they have no one to blame
but themselves. 1t is not good for any
OF us always to get our own way, and the
appetite for being "a little tin god" is
one which grows with extraordinary
rapidity when INDUCED in the home circle.
Immoderate self.sacrifce may or may
not be good for the sacrifcer, but 1t is un-
doubtedly injurious to those for whom
the sacrifice is made, and nine times out
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22

of ten II is bad all round, because some
day or another this foolishly fond woman
wakes up and finding that she has not
gotten what she gave. is inclined to mount
n grievance and endow herself with the
martyrs halo and palm; or else to be
come embittered aud hard in her outlook
on life.
DUT, coming to look at 1t again, docs
ID not this prove that we do get what
we give? This type of "unselfsh" woman
is really selfish; she has INDUCED her own
love Of selfsacrifice at the expense Of the
whole family and so, after all, is but reap
ing as she has sown; is being punished for
the objectionable sin of being a fool.
A good big sprinkling of the spice Of
common sense is needed to make even the
most skillfulIy prepared dish of virtue ap.
petizing and wholesome.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-22
,RDAY'S INQUIRIES

3. Is II polite to read n strangers pewspar
when riding in "a street car?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
REGIMENT GETS EAGLE
341st Infantry Will Emulate
The Famous Iron Brigade
of Civil War-Have Eagle
Offered.
Hail to the Wisconsin Eagles

Hail to the Wisconsin Eagles.
This is the official designation
of the 341st Infantry, made up
of men whose homes are IN the
Badger state. The regiment will
be christened soon with due
ceremonies. At these, the men
will be told of the valorous CON
duct of the Iron Brigade from
Wisconsin, in the Civil War and
that they must uphold the ira
ditions of that splendid organl-
zation.
The Iron Brigade had for a
mascot a large eagle tondly calf
ed "Old Abe" The bird was
tame and permitted to run loose.
At military ceremonies odd
Abe" marched at the head OF the
column perched on the brigade
standard. -,
During the battle he would
|
soar hundreds of feet above the
firing line and during lulls in the
musketry fire his screams could
be heard by those below. He
was an inspiration to the hight
mo men in blue and an exasPera-
ton to the men in grey. The
L
lc,lonel of one "reb" regiment
offered a reward of 500 to the
man who would bag "Old Abe.
But the eagle came through the
war unscathed. He was taken
to the state house at Madison
where he was on exhibition un
ii he died. His skin was ther
stuffed and placed in case
This was burned in fire which
DESTROYED the capitol building.
Like the Iron Brigade, the Wis
consin Eagles will have an eagle
Col. c. c. Smith, Commanding
the 341st Infantry, appealed tt
the people for such a bird. On,
already has been offered by Nil
waukee aerie No. 137, Fraterna
order of Eagles. The lodge ia
a golden eagle which has appear
ed in many parades and othe
| public demonstrations.
A design for the regiment "a
| coat of arms has not been tlnall
onnroved. The coat OF arm
t,,,ist include an eagle and sue
aest;ons from civilians would b
i annreciated by the regiment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
A WASHINGTON LETTER
One of the Villas County
Boys From Camp Lewis
in Washington Writes In
teresting Account of the
War Game.

The following letter was re-
ceived last week from 0. W..
Knopp, a young man who has
many friends at Sayner. He
says:
My Dear Mrs. Sayner: - am
pleased to tell you of the safe arrival
of the sweater and am very thankful
to you for the kindness of sending it.
1t helps to keep me warm, tell you.
am located at Camp Lewis, Ameri-
can Lake, Washington, in the base
hospital, and am now beginning to
feel more and more like real Sam
my; everything adds to my expert
ence as a soldier.
| was slated to be shipped out OF
this camp for New York, but was
transferred instead to the medical
staff in the base hospital, and like it
] very much. My uncle is also in the
army as Chaplain. Major. Nwisen
is also attached to the base hospital
caring for the sick and giving aid
in general to the boys and they like
him very much. He may also nave &c
90 to France sooner than l will. He
intended to write you of the step he
took bnt he is very busy man,
know that you will all feel proud tt
learn that he has gwen all now, ever
him self, for his dear country. fee
more proud of him now than ever be-
| fore.
Kindly convey my best wishes t.
all inquring friends and tell them
am happy to have chance to serve
my country, Thank you again TO
your kindness in sending me thu
sweater. My uncle joins me in send
ing you all best wishes and best per
sonal greetings.
O. w. KNOPP,
Camp Lewis, Wash
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
Star Lake News.

Wood S. Rayburn of Chicago ar
rived Monday fer a visit with his
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Olson made a
trip to the county capital Tuesday.
Mrs. A. F. Krakow spent few
days at Arbor Vitae returning Fri
day. Mrs. A. j. Mykleby returned
with her.
Deer season is here and so are the
hunters. Many parties have arrived
to 90 into camp for the ten days.
Fred Frederickson and Ed. Mykleby
were Minocqua visitors Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Oliver and Miss
Bessie Moen and Pearl Rayburn were
Eagle River visitors Thursday.
Misses Elsie and Olga Mykleby who
have been visiting cousins in Duluth,
left there for Chicago Thursday where
they will visit their brother and fami-
ly.
Professor and Mrs. Cotton of La
Crosse are guests at OllVer LouSt
this week.
Miss Anna Bonke, the teacher and
Pearl Rayburn were Sayner visitors
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ellerman drove
to Eagle River Saturday.
A. j. Mykleby Of Arbor Vitae drov'
up Saturday returning Sunday will
his wife who had been a guest at thu
j. 0. Mykleby home.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
Boys Are Feeling Fine.

Letter to the Villas County
News last week states that al!
the Villas county boys at Platts-
burg, N. Y. are feeling fine, al
though the weather is a trifle
nippy. The letter was written
the News by Alex McGregor
whose parents live at Big Steer
main.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
Marco After Buck.

Emmett Marco and his trends
peter Larson and Richard Sch,
roeder. arrived from Rockland
resterdav on his annual quest
for the sportive buck. Emmett
one time farmer in these paris
will initiate the other two gen
tlenen into the lore of buck
l,.nt;no Some task, we ven
80 hnt Emmett usually makes
GOOD. Here's luck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21

to show cause why that paper
should not be barred. One would
take from the Free Press atti-
tude in the past and at the
present time that it was abso-
lutely Pro-German in its atti-
tude that; it was nauseous to the
general public, outside those
who are "pro" and unAmerican.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21

right kind of fish for this posi-
ton. He will need the right
kind of mouth and be able to
say things with it that will
carry con1 lotion. Maybe he is
that kind of a 6sh.-Wausau
Pilot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
Hunt at Lac Vieux Desert.

Mr. and Mrs. Philo Franks
passed through Eagle River last
thursday enroute for Lac VleuX
Desert from Michigan Mr..
Frank will hunt the risky deer
from Maple Grove resort, which
IS owned by his brother Harry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
After Milwaukee Free Press.

The government authorities
are after the Milwaukee Free
ETeSs, wanting to be shown why
me sheet should not be barred
rom Uncle Sans mails. The
management of the Free Press
, were at Washington last week
'eiore the postofice department
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
Fish for Senator.

Chas. w. Fish of Amigo, is
urged for U. S. senator. Well,
Charlie seems to be pretty we'll
known in Amigo, Judging from
his list of signers, but he must
remember that the people Of
Wisconsin are looking for the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
Len,1th of QaX and Ninhf.

By simple rule the length Of the
day and night any time of the year,
may be ascertained by simply doubling
the time of the suns rising, which
gives the length of the plight, and
double the time of setting will give
the length Of the day.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
TARGET PRACTICE

,,u,o Grant Boys Getting
'p slammed In Shoulder By
g.ob Power Rifles First
d, On Range-Great On
Rabbits.
TARGET practice began last
t on the rifle range. The
a r..,onsin Eagles (341st Infan-
W. was the first regiment to
T.. ,,.r the targets. Each man
:5 ten rounds at 100 Yards.
-. Ear scores OF men it was the
...r time they had ever discharg
4e bigh power rife except dur
-, deer hunting. Despite the
.sor hours of instruction in
-.m;ro drill a number of men
s.lt6e pieces improperly and as
--s.nrt their right shoulders are
are They will know better
next time.
The range is situated on the
milwaukee river, about three
Has from the barracks of the
Wisconsin, Eagles. Reveille was
.l~arced to 5:15 a. m. and the
..rinent moved out at $50, an
sSnr earlier than usual. The
n.gnn passed through New
Milford. crossed the Kishwaukee
and climbed through hills along
heriyer over a newly construct
amilitarv road, arriving at the
range at s o'clock.
The scene was familiar to the
men as the were taken to the
range a week previous. The day
was spent in making fascines
oabions. hurdles and revetments
for trenches, building a first aiC
station and in completing sever
al dugouts and other shelters
Several acres of hillside were de
nuded of hazel brush for fascines
used to prevent earthen wall:
from caving. The clearing o
land was interrupted frequently
BY the cry, There's a rabbit,
and the platoon in the immedi
ate vicinity suspended opera
uons until the chase was finish
ed. twenty-five rabbits wer'
bagged during the day and sery
ed for supper IN camp.
The work was new and inter
esring and much was accom-
pIished. A large number of th
Wisconsin Eagles are woodsmel
and farmers and to them it wa
as one described it, Just like be
ing at home" The noon mes
was cooked in the field kitchen
and served in the open.
In the afternoon details @
non-commissiOned officers from
each company took their tripod
and under the supervision {
Captain Canning made thel
first military sketch. The other
crossed the Kishwaukee river o
a narrow foot bridge built b
one Of the engineering compar
les to the hundred yard lin
where they simulated firing a
targets. There are fifty targets
and two men to a large
While they were going throug
this drill the ground was shake
frequently by the blasts in
quarry nearby and they were r
minded of shell fire.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-21
Find the Reason.

If you do not like man, try to find
out whether you are the reason or
whether he is.-Youth's Companion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
HOT WATER THE
BEST LIVER AND
BOWEL MEDICINE
SAYS GLASS OF HOT WATER BE-
FORE BREAKFAST WASHES
POISONS FROM SYSTEM.

Physicians the world over recon-
mend the inside bath. Claiming this
is OF vastly more importance than
outside cleanliness. because the skin
pores do not absorb impurities into
the blood. causing IN health, while
the pores in the ten yards OF bowels
do.
Men and women are urged to drink
each morning before breakfast =
glass Of hot water with a teaspoon
fuI of limestone phosphate in H. as
n harmless means OF helping to wash
from the stomach liver. kidneys and
bowels the previous days indigestibls
material poisons. sour bile and toS-
ins: thus cleansing. sweetcning and
purifying the entire alimentarl "a
nal before putting more food into the
stomach.
JUS as snap and hot water cleanse
aud freshen the skin. SO hot water
and limestone phosphate act on the
climinative organs.
Those who wake ~ with had
breath. coated tongue. nasty taste or
have u dull. aching head sailow com
plcxion. acid stomach; others who arc
suhfect TO bilious attacks or consii-
nation. should obtain a quarter pound
Of limestone phosphate az the drue
store This will cost very little but -
Sufucierlt tu demonstrate the value ~
inside bathing Those who continue
q each morning are assured ~ pro
nnuncad results. butn iu reeard Do
health aud appearance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRlLS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head Colds. It's Splendid!

In one minute your clogged nostrils
will open. the air passages of your
head will clear and you can breathe
freely No more hawking. snuffling.
blowing, headache, dryness- No
struggling for breath at night; your
cold or catarrh will be gone.
Get small bottle of Ely's cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little of this fragrant. antiseptfc,
healing cream in your nostrils. II
penetraJes through every air pas
sage OF the head. soOthes the inflam-
ed or swollen mucous membrane and
RELIEF comes instantly.
IT'S just fine. Don't stay stuffed
up with a cold or nasty catarrh-Re-
lief comes 50 quickly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
HIGH SCHOOL
NEWS

The first night of track season saw
fifteen men out on the turf, among
them some very promising material
for the high school team this year.
olen Huey. veteran track man. and
one OF the teams best p6int winners
is rapidly recovering from his re
cent illness and 1t is hoped he will
be able TO take part in the big meet
to be held here this year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
FIG WHIP.
RIssOLES or FTsH

Mix 2 cups cooked fish with 1-3
cup white sauce, teaspoon chopped
parsley. 2 tablespoons grated cheese.
1-2 teaspoon salt and Ia teaspoon
pepper. Roll out pastry, cut into
large rounds with a cutter. Place n
portion OF the mixture in the center OF
each. wet the edges with water and
fold over the pastry Brush over
with beaten egg, roll in bread crumbs
and fry in deep hog fat Drain and
serve. garntshed with parsley.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
state q ohIo. clty q ToIeao.

state Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.
Lucas County, 81.
frank j. Cheney makes oath that he 10
senior partner Of the firm Of Il. J. Chenes
q C., doing business In the City OF Toledo
County and state aforesaid, and that saic
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured BY the use o.
HALLS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J
CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed 10
my presence, this 6th day OF December'
ID. 1856. A. w. GLEAsON.
taean Notary Public.
HaIrs catarrh Cure Is taken internaii!
aud acts through the Blood on the Mucoue
Surfaces Of the system. Send for teAu
montalz. free.
y j. CHENEY a CO, Toledo, o.
aoid by all druggists. TSe.
HRlTs Family Pills for constipation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
TURNIP PATTIEs.

One quart mashed turnips, pint
mashed potatoes. beaten egg yolks
teaspoon sugar, 2 rounding table
spoons butter pepper and salt to
taste. Put through sieve and mix
well. Form into flattened patties,
roll in cracker or bread crumbs, dip
In beaten egg, then crumbs again, and
fry in hot. buttered spider. Serve
on hot platter, garnished with bits of
celery.
The turnips must be dry after
mashing. This is quickly and thor.
oughIy dane by making a hole down
the center of the kettle and laying in
a clean cloth to absorb the water
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
HOG SHORTAGE GREAT. DEMAND HEAVY

the North Portland yards over night.
Trend OF the trade continues to
show a firm tone. with former values
nominally continued. There was
nothing available to test the trade
during the day.
General mutton and lamb market:
Best east of mountain
limbs $500 a 1925
Pest valley lambs - 12.5ONI9.O 90
Wethers .......... I1.T5G12.OO 90
Ewes ........ 9.00M 9.75
Goats ..... 425d 4.5O
Wednesday Livestock shippers.
Hogs Robert McCrow. Goldendale.
wash. load: c. =. Hembree, Mon
mouth. / load.
Cattlo-R. Emmett. Hillsboro, l
load.
Cattle and calves. NJ. McFad-
den. Corvallis. load.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-15
TOASTED SANDWICHES.

For filling for white bread sand
wiches. use equal proportions of but
ter and Underwood's deviIed ham.
creamed together. Remove the
crusts. cut the sandwiches diagonally,
and when ready to serve toast on
both sides. Serve hot.