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The midland journal., 1917-08-17

AS candy is so liked by the little peo-
pie, the following suggestion may be
used to satisfy that longing without
feeling that the child is being in
jured. Take the stones from soaked
prunes and add an equal quantity of
figs, put them through the meat chop
per, and use the water in which the
prunes were soaked to boil with
sugar, until a heavy sirup that will
make soft ball in water, is formed,
remove from the heat and stir until
creamy, add the chopped fruit, make
into small balls, roll in powdered
sugar, and set away to harden.
Home Made Soda Water.-Take two
pounds of sugar, two ounces of tar
taric acid, three. pints of water and
half-ounce of the essence of winter
green, the whites of two eggs Mix
the sugar and tartaric acid together
with the water, let it boil slowly for
two minutes, then set aside to cool
When cool, stir in the wintergreen es-
sence and the beaten whites of the
eggs. Stir all together put into Jars
and keep in the ice chest When re-
CURED for use put two tablespoonfuls
of the sirup in a glass, fill with cold
water, and stir in a quarter of tea
spoonful of soda.
Buttermlk Pop.-Heat quart of
buttermilk in double boiler, when
boiling stir in two tablespoonfuls Of
flour that has been rubbed smooth in
little cold milk. Stir and cook un-
til the flour is thoroughly cooked and
serve hot.
Frozen beef tea is novelty which
will appeal to the invalid during the
hot weather To prepare the beef
juice take thick piece of steak and
broil 1t quickly in hot pan, then
score 1t and put it into vegetable
press to extract all the juice. This.
juice will, with a pinch Of salt, be Of
much finer flavor than that which is
cooked longer time. Serve either
hot or cold.
Turkish Cream candy.-Put one and
half cupfuls of sweet cream and
three and three-fourths cupfuls of
sugar. Cook, stirring often until a
very soft ball is formed in cold wa
ter or the candy thermometer reg
listers 238. Let cool little then turn
out upon marble slab, add fruit and
nuts and work with a paddle until it
shows signs of turning to cream.
Let stand Is minutes, then break off
a portion and knead until soft and
smooth throughout, then press into a
mold lined with oiled paper This
will fill quart mold. When it is hard
it may be cut in slices or cubes, dipped
chocolate or wrapped in paper with
out dipping.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
CRIMSON RAMBLER

Some roses, the crimson rambler for
instance, seem particularly liable to
mildew. If outdoors the disease may
be kept in check by using the ammo
niacal solution of copper carbonate ap-
piled faithfully with a sprayer, about
every two or three weeks, or oftener,
if the case seems to require it.
Hyposulphite of soda,. used in pro-
portion of half an ounce to ten gallons
of water, is a good spray. In some
cases, however, nothing serves to do
any good.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
SOLD SHOTGUN
FOR TEN DOLLARS
And Filed on Western Canada
Land. Now Worth $4,000.

Lawrence Bros. of Vera, Saskatche-
wan, are looked upon as being amongst
the most progressive farmers in West
ern Canada. They have had their
"ups-and-downs," and know what it
is to be in tight pinches. They perse-
vered, and are now in an excellent
financial position. Their story is an
interesting one. Coming in from the
states they Travelled overland from
Calgary across the Battle river, the
Red Deer river, through the Eagle
Hills and on to Battleford. On the
way their horses were stolen, but this
did not dishearten them. They had
some money, with which they bought
more horses, and some provisions.
When they reached Battleford they
had only money enough to pay their
ferriage over the Saskatchewan river,
and this they had to borrow 1t was
In 1906 that they filed on homesteads.
having to sell shotgun for ten dol
lars in order to get sufficient money to
do so. Frank Lawrence says:
"Since that time we have acquired
altogether a section and a half of
land, in addition to renting another
three quarters of section. If we
had to sell out now we could probably
realize about $5O,O0O and have made
all this since we came here. We get
crops in this district of from 80 to
35 bushels of wheat to the acre and
oats from 40 to so bushels to the acre.
Stock here pays well. We have 1,7O0
sheep, 70 cattle and 60 horses, of which /
a number are registered Clydes."
Similar successes might be given of .
the experiences Of hundreds of farm
ers throughout Western Canada, who
have done comparatively as well. Why
should they not dress WELL live well,
have comfortable homes, with all mod
ern equipments, electric light, steam
heat, pure ventilation, and automo-
biles. Speaking of automobiles it will
be revelation to the reader to learn
that during the first half of 1917, 49,
600 automobile licenses were issued in
Alberta, twice as many as in the whole
of 1915. In Saskatchewan, $1,000 IL
censes were issued up to the first Of
May, 1917 In it's monthly bulletin for
June the Canadian Bank of Commerce
makes special reference to this phase
and to the general prosperity of the
West in the following:
Generally speaking the western
farmer is, in many respects, in much
better position than hitherto to in
crease his production. Two years Of
high prices for his products have en-
abled him, even with normal crop,
to liquidate substantial proportion
of his liabilities and at the same time
to buy improved farm machinery. His
prosperity is reflected in the demand
for building materials motor cars
and other equipment. 1t is no doubt
true that some extravaganza is evil
denced by the astonishing demand for
motor cars, but it must be remembered
that many of these cars will make for
efficiency on the farm and economize
both time and or."-Advertisement
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

increasing regard for this kind of dec
grafton. The stitching appears in five
rows across the back of the sailor col
lar and in seven rows on the cuffs. The
skirt is embellished in the same way
with nine rows of stitching above the
hem.
The blouse fastens at the front with
buttons set rather close together, but
the girdle hooks at the left side. Ex-
cept for the painstaking stitching re-
quired this dress in not much Of task
for the home dressmaker. 1t will in
terest mothers who must now turn
their attention to outfitting their girls
for school.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

sprinkle with sugar, and return to the
oven to brown.
Cherry Roly-PoIy.-Roll out very
thin rich pie paste, heap on two cup
fuls of drained cherries, that have been
pitted. Roll up and place in deep
saucepan. Add a cupful of sugar,
cupful of boiling water, two table
spoonfuls of butter, and bake one hour
in a moderate oven. If there Is not
sufficient juice to serve as sauce, cream
may be used if desired
Cherry Sponge.-Put pound and a
half of cherries into a saucepan,
cupful of cold water, two cupfuls of
sugar and cook gently until all the
juice is extracted. Strain, add two
heaping tablespoonfuls of powdered
gelatin with a half cupful of boiling
water and teaspoonful Of almond ex-
tract. When nearly cold, add the stiff
ly beaten whites of two eggs.
Pour into a wet mold and turn out
firm. Decorate around the base with
ripe stoned cherries.
Cherry Cake.-Cream half a cup
. full of shortening, add one-half cup
full of sugar, a little grated nutmeg,
four well-beaten eggs, two cupfuls of
flour, sifted with one teaspoonful of
baking powder, a teaspOonful of va
nilla and half cupful of milk, mix
well, and add half cupful of pre-
served cherries cut in small pieces.
Pour the mixture into long tins and
bake until nicely brown.
Cherries are an addition to any fruit
salad, and as stewed sauce to be served
with cookies, make a most delicious
dessert.
Sandal, Malay chutney.-Peel and
quarter three ounces not wholly ripe,
add one onion, pepper. salt and
green chilli pepper, put all through the
meat grinder and serve with roast.
NJ. N N
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
CUTIcURA KILLS DANDRUFF
The Cause of Dry, Thin and Falling
Hair and Does 1t QuiekIy-Trial Free.

Anoint spots of dandruff, itching and
Irritation with Cuticura Ointment. Fol-
low at once by a hot shampoo with
Cuticura Soap, if man, and next
morning if woman. When Dandruff
goes the hair comes. Use Cuticura
Soap daily for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
Going to Land Him.

"He was engaged three times before
he proposed to her."
"Yes."
"And she accepted him?"
eyes, but she's insisting on an inn
mediate marriage. Profiting by the
experience of the other girls she isn't
going to take any chance on his
breaking another engagement"
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
Mo Promotion-

"What business did you say the boss
was in?" asked the clerk.
'Why, he's promoter" replied the
superintendent.
"Well, there must be some mistake.
He's never promoted me. I've held
the same Insignificant job ever since
I've been here"
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
Gallant Dlssuasion.

He-It is particularly dangerous for
you, Miss Emily, to think of going out
as missionary to the cannlbal tribes.
She-Why especially dangerous for
me?
He-Because if the heathens think
like your friends here they will at
once conclude you are sweet enough
to eat.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
Sports Blouses Of Color.

Although the colored sweaters, of
all the hues of the rainbow, have made
the all-white sports blouse rather de-
sIrable, still there are some sports
blouses of color Some of these are of
striped wash silk, in white striped with
color-yellow, rose, green, red or tan.
These are made on the conventional
shirtwaist order.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

Trim a plain hat with a decorative
VEIL A black veil sewn with strag-
Cling pattern in straw and also in
chenille, as well as in silk and metal
threads, looks well.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

deep pie plate with pas
try and put into it a
quart of stoned cher
ries, fill the dish with
molasses and sprinkle
over the top four table
spoonfuls of flour, cover
with pastry and bake in
a moderate oven 80 min
utes. Then brush over
ut h h nn.n.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
Cheering Her Up.

Bess-I could marry a man who
loved me for my looks alone.
Jess-Why, dear, the blind some
times marry.-Judge,
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

Dining-room employees of some Of
the big hotels must be manicured every
day for the sake of sanitation.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

Many people imagine that Worms or Tape
worm cannot be gotten rid of entirely.
Those who have used Dead Shot"-Dn
Peerys Vermifuge. know that they can. Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

dellclouS and ap-
petizing, as well
as easy Of diges-
tion. Figs a n d
prunes are both
highly nutritious
and good for chill
dren, but they tire
of them, served in
two or three Ways.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
JACK CRAWFORD.

The way they make cherry ,pie in
India may be interesting to US, and
worth trying. Line
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
H5eKTTCHEN
QBENEf
Our greatest glory consists not in
never falling, but in rising every time
we fall
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS.

Desserts for children should be
planned with care and may be both
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
EYE WITNESS TELLS ABOUT CHARGE OF
 TANKS ON THE FRONT

LONDON, Dec. IA correspond cnt in describing an incident of the British advance on the Germans in Flanders, says:
 British tanks had never been called upon for such extensive work, but they did in few hours what the artillery would have required days to accomplish. The Hinden- burg line was pierced absolutely on wide front and to a greater depth than ever before.
 The correspondent inspected the main Hindenburg line near Havrin- court and saw the amazing work done by the iron monsters. In most places they had no trouble either in tearing through the wire or in crossing trenches.
 Gaps in the wire entanglements were a rod in width, where not one vestige of wire was left standing, and by following the tracks of the tanks one could see where they had trundled across the trenches as though they were merely scratches in the ground instead of wide, deep ditches.
 The tanks, of course, went through No Mans Land under the full observation of the German ar tillery and while the gun fire was weak, some fire was directed on the tanks as they advanced.
 
 It was interesting to follow the trail of the tanks and to see where shells had struck all about, appar- cntly without doing an y damage, for in this whole section the cores pendent did not see one tank which had been knocked out.
 The condition of the German trenches showed plainly that the occupants had abandoned them in E. hurry. All sorts of equipment and personal belonging strewed the @round.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

The brilliancy of the latest British drive under Gen. Byng in the Arras sector, would seem from the early to complement handsomely in it's sig nfcance the latest revelations to the assured sub sidence of the submarines. Here parallel arrows pointing sure, however slow, way.
 What appears have happened nearly B miles of front between St. Quentin and the Scarpe needs nproound technical analysis It is the plain evidence an acceleration of the inevitable. And with it go two developments of strategy that would to carry. considerable meaning of both interest and encouragement
 Whatever qualifications may be urged as to de- fensive form of Teuton fighting the west what the attempted minimizing of success by Berlin, the inevitable stands out sharper than that the vital front not only distinct initiative but also strong preponderance of power has passed side and that this process is certain to be augmented Germany, inside her circle, may have a minor initiative of attack, against Italy but in the first and atefu she has definitely lost the whip hand. No matter what further shifting she may make from the east, drain upon her home manhood boyhood, the equation of power there is sure with America into expand against her. This would to be the big and clear lesson from Arras.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
LOOKS TO UNITED STATES

The part of the United States in the war is tho subject of continual of articles in the Nor wegian newspapers Norwegian interest in thing American always has been much keener than tha in the other Scandinavian countries but it has been pronounced than
 The newspaper Morganbadet, which has neve been quite favorably disposed to the Entente a most of the Christana newspapers, has shown strong pro-German bias since the entrance of thu United States into the In leading editora it says:
 America is the focus of prepara- tons. The experiences of three years all fronts being profitably assimilated, and the systematic military training is being practced under French and English officers. Special commissions from Europe superintend the manufacture of all that is needed by sea- by land, and in the air. Ammunition making is being driven with unheard of intensity, standardization of air machines, experiments with weapons, technical inventions in every field. If there is place where learn things, it is in America today.
 Norwegian naval and military attaches should be at sent to America. In the fu- ture Norway will have to obtain of her material from the United States. and it is very important to strengthen our legation in Washington"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
MANY SUBMARINE SUGGESTIONS

Much valuable information has been given the Navy Department in 10000 suggestions from all parts of the country how destroy submarines Concerning these, Secretary Daniels says many impractical the inventors had not informed them selves concerning certain fundamental principles The popular conception that American miracle will be wrought to put end to the submarines suddenly finds little favor with Thomas A. Edison and other members of the Consulting Board. They realize there are no miracles in science. discovery that startles the world usually evolves slowly. On the other hand all suggestions carefully examined for even the following a plough may suggest an idea leading to important developments.
 Most readers realize that the submarine peril or menace has been eliminated to great extent already without the need of miracle. American efficiency and constructive ingenuity in mastering whatever task hey undertake are well illustrated in the rapidly grow
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
THE ORIGINS OF FAMOUS
 SAYINGS

Thomas Fuller. 1603- t661
 She commandcth her husband, in any equal matter by constant obeying him. Holy and Profane State. The Good Wife.
 He knows little who will tell his wife all he knows.-The Good Husband.
 Their heads sometimes so little that there is no room for wit; sometimes so long that there is no wit for so much room.-Of Natural Fools
 The Pyramids themselves, dotng with age, have forgotten the names cf their founders-Of Tombs.
 Learning hath gained most of those books by which the printers have lost. Of Books.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
ARMY OFFICERS NO TO WEAR
 THE SAM BROWN" BELT

WASHINGTON, Nov 27. - The War Department authorizes publi- cation of the following:
 It has been observed that some officers are wearing a belt known as the Sam Brown belt. There is no authority for the wearing of this belt within the limits of the United States, and until such au- thority is given, this belt will not be worn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
BONUS PAYMENTS BE
 RECEIVED BY WORKERS
 ON SUGAR PLANTATIONS

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 30.- I.aborers on TIawaii's sugar planta- tions will receive bonus payments For the fiscal year just ended of 7S per cent, which is a record break CT for the Territory. It will mean the payment Of approximately ST. 000,000 in addition to the regular wages of the laborers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
FIRST DEATH FROM
 FOOTBALL IS RECORDED
 IN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 30.- The first death from football in the history or Hawaii was that of Mar iuchi Kuwamoto, Japanese student at the College of Hawaii, who died here last night after a collision with q fellow player on the college team. I<ukamoto suffered a fractured yer tebra in the accident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
Compensation.

Pat" asked Mike. looking up from the newspaper, what does compensa- tion mean?"
 Why, yer see. it's this way. Mike. me by answered Fat; win one part of ye is lacking another part becomes bother than ordinary and makes up, do yes see?"
 Mike wrnkled his brow. studied the problem. Finally he said: I've noticed that whin mans right leg is shorter than the other other the left leg is
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
The Practical Kind.

There will be fewer divorces." he said to a reporter, when men treat women as their equals"
 DO you know the kind of wife my ideal is?" a married man once said to me.
 "Of course l do," I said. Your ideal wife is the knd that's tckled to death over a birthday present of q bag of flour. -(Ex.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
FREE MOVIES FOR
 AMERICAN SOLDIERS

PARIS. Nov. 30. - Free motion picture shows are being given each night to the American soldiers and sailors in France. The Army and Navy Young Mems Christian Asso- citation has made assessments to in stall a complete motion picture out ft in every camp and seaport.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
Narrowing Attention.

You don't seem to care for speech making"
 Not any more," answered Senator Sorghum. Tt happens too freequently now that the man who is making a speech is the only person really inter- ested in it. (Brooklyn Citizen)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
A REMARKABLE FLIGHT
Seattle Times)


 One of the remarkable airplane flights in history recently made by a British aviator Pilot. ing heavy bombladen bombing machine. he flew from England to British base the Mediterranean making only eight stops enroute and being the air total of thrtyone hours.
 The distance covered nearly 2,000 miles, The aviator crossed France and Italy stopping among other places at Lyons and Rome Then came the dash across the Mediterranean to the British base The flight was followed by successful bombing attack Constantinope
 The elapsed time of the journey has not been made public However, the fact that the aviator ac. tualy was in the air less than a day and half is indicative or the possibilities of this of transportation.
 The feat is important in view of the serious con- sideration London has given to plan for an aerial post between England and India. Through system of relays which would employ extraordinary swift machines, it may be possible, after the war to send mail from one country to the in less time than is required to the Atlantic on the swiftest steamers plying between Liverpool and New York
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
An Instance.

How odd it is that people can be- come so firmly attached to a bad GUS tom"
 True; look at the street car strap hangers. "-(Ex.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
He Knew the Place.

Railway Porter-Look here, where are you going with that ax?'
 Passenger-keep cool, young man. we stop for sandwiches at the next sta tion.-(Ex.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
Desiring Details.

Peter Familias (describing speech) The audience was that absorbed you could have heard a pin drop
 Curious Hopeful-Did anybody drop one e?-Q1x.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
Her Skill.

"So Mrs. Tart has that ferce-tem- pcred husband of hers tanned, has she?"
 'I should say she had. She's got him that tame that she takes money out of his hand without him snapping at her. r."-(Ex)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
He'll Learn Better.

Young Wife-That pudding I have just made for you is a poem.
 Hubby-And I suppose I'm to be the waste paper basket!-(Ex)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
At the Lawyers Club.

Had a fellow advance an unusual reason today for dropping a lawsuit" What was that"
 "Said With the country at war people ought not to have internal differences" -Gouisvlle Courier-Jo -Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
HUMOR OF THE DAY
Obsolete

Mamma, what does if mean when you're wined and dined2'
 That's an obsolete term Harold. Now you are only grapejuiced and cornbreaded. "-Nife)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company's Job Printing Department is better equipped for fine commercial and so- ciety printing than an- printing office in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently been in- tailed. and more is under way. Mako us prove thsss statements hv giving us your order. e
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

always longer. Is that what ye mean?" -(Boston Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

ing ships tonnage and the lessening of submarine fatalities Submarines still may safely attack a few third rate vessels but they show wholesome respect for those equipped with guns, and especially when American naval men are sighting the guns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

Private Daniel E. Gallagher, who is reported captured CT missing. might have escaped that fate if Ee had accepted the furlough offered him not long before the engagement. in the front line trench. In letter recently received at his home, in Blocton, Ala, he said he had Ga- clined the proffer and had begged to be permitted to remain and fight the
 The \. Y. H. Special.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05
RUSSIAN BATHS OPEN,

The Russian Bath House will be open as usual on Wednesday and Saturday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

SEELEY'S White Pine Tar with eucalyptus and menthol--for coughs and colds-25c. soc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

American engineers with the British show that they plan with their brains and fight with thelr hands
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

Gen Byng has shown that cavalry still has it's uses in modern warfare, after the big tanks broke trail
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

The Turks have been long time keeping the Christians out Jerusalem, and to be still dsputing the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

Kerensky to have taken lesson iron Villa in doing the disappearing act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

Speaking of names, Brig Gen Irons ought to sui the Kaisers ideas of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-05

If the newspaper which is to begin publication at Poison. Mont, is in the market for names how would the Poison Needle do?-(Se Post. t.ntellgencer)