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The Detroit times., 1917-08-23

real service by driving once or
twice a week 20 p nearby farm and
sgying her fruits and vegetables
direct taking them home with her
N tho car She might organize a
cooperative club OF half a dozen of
her neighhors and buy cheaper for
all OF them
There rs another way that city
and town women NAV help farm wo
men not hy doing hut by refrain.
ing from dutng Farmers lives have
appealed 10 Washington asking BE-
soma;hing cannot Dee done 20 keep
motor parties from stopping al a
chance farmhouse on sunday OK
pectinE 10 ger "a bully farm dinner
II is hardly air that The farm wo-
mans one day OF rest should be Us.
turbed by thoughtlesS city folk ioy-
riding thru the country. There are
plenty OF places cGNppcd for the
preparation ot food. without appeal.
Ing TO tho woman who has neither
facilities nor strength 10 make
mean for strangers.
wastogram Got in touch with the
soil See II YOU cannot help AZ The
farmers end IN womans greatest
national interest, the conservation
~ food
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23
RY MARY &. WALTER

Callic wore al her diamonds that
night, whe nfor- the frst time IN her
WaywaTd career she was sent from
The night court 10 the Detention
home
A year and a half before Callie
stubborn and igh-handed. had VIC
lent quarrel with her parents and
AN away from home She found
easy ways OF getting on in the
world of having diamonds 10 wear,
and so thru devious paths she ar
rived after many escapes at the
night court and then at the deten-
ton home.
When she entered the home the
matron urged Callie 10 give up her
diamonds. With sullen pout and
defiant fash OF her eyes the girl re-
fused The matron argued. but
rulns were, she'd keep her diamonds
and wear them as she pleased. and
she did, for a day at least
Next day the court representative
OF the home. a woman who has had
long experience in dealing with
such girls at Callie, said 10 her
laughingly, Aren't you going 10
give me those diamonds to care
for?"
NO" growled Callie. ~ can take
as good care OF them az any one ="
"Of course YOU can replied the
woman But you know. Callie. there
are Young girls here. I ; and Is. and
II they sec your diamonds they will
want diamonds. too. and yod and
know that those girls have no
chance on earth 20 get diamonds un-
less then sin for them That's why
don't want them 10 see your dia-
monds"
The girl was silent and thought
full Nothing moro was said about
the Jewels Half an hour later
Callic came voluntarily 20 the wo-
man and meekly laid the diamonds
IN her hand Thus perhaps for the
trst time in her life, surely for the
first time in her reckless year and
half away from home, this girl
was reused TO think OF others beside
herself
Callie was in the homo three
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23

II never could really understand
Margie.' said Paula. why anyone
kept on loving another after that per-
son stopped loving
There Is something inside /of me
that halks az loving anyone who does
rot love me. The very minute | found
Ernest IAwton ala not really care
for me- began 90 get over loving
him.
~l tell Won I never cared IN the
least for one of those men whom the
French describe as having a heart
like an ertichoke with leaf for
every woman who wishes "a pluck
one.
"But Jack Van Renssalaer seemed
- take great JOY in thinking he was
IN love with me even after he knew
! did not and never would care for
him.
"'Rut. Paula. you don't care for
anyone else DO you7' ne asked
Yes. dear Jack. love myself AZ
present better than anyone 7 know.
I answered Il am a very selfish sort
~ a nereon. YOU Soc
Well I shall love YOU always and
shall hope the time will come when
we will be together always
''Margic, Jacks mother overheard
that last sentence and there was a
storm brewing Immediately
Jack she said VIII you take me
BACK 10 my cabin
II knew from her tone she had
overheard. but poor Jack was 50
earnest In his pleading with me he
did not realize what had happened
and he said rather impatiently, In
lust moment mother. TIL he with
you
Jack. am il. and 7 am sure Miss
n w'ou viii excuse YOU
With pleasure Mrs Van Renssa
laor cHn 7 do anything 20 help YOU -
'Perha rs Won can after while
Th" w"red uncompromisingly ~
YOU can I viii let YOU know
send for mo at any time as
su cd her and ! viii come
sure cnouch. Margie. in few min
utes she did send for me went
down - her luxurious suite and was
greeted with, My dear Miss Newton
J sent for YOU 20 tell YOU my son Jack
te absolutely dependent upon hts
father and II he should marry with
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23
Fresh Fish!

There Is hardly a section in the
country that has not a stream, q
pond. a lake, river or odd ocean"
near enough at hand 10 have fresh
FISH" In plenty at this season. New
or is fish better than just now, and
with little thought and ingenuity
meat frequently 70 the delight. not
the protest, or the family.
Whiteheshed FISH are the most
easily digestetd, and the oily vari
cites. like mackerel, salmon and
cells. are the most difficult OF diges-
ton. White-feshed fish is the most
delicate and the red heshed and oil
hsh the most nourishing
Fish is highly heterogeneous and
should be served with plenty Of
starchy foods Because the white
fleshed fsh contain little oil they
are best cooked in fat.
Fish lend themselves 20 almost
innumerable ways Of cooking--eome
hsh are best boiled or for chowder:
others arc best baked. still others
broiled. Almost all FISH are good
fried, either Dreaded ~ cooked in
deep rat.
Not a scrap OF fish need be vast
I'd. as cold leftover portions make
quite as delicious dishes as when
first cooked Fish cakes are good.
salads of almost any fish are tasty.
and scalloped and creamed fish IS
appetizing Potted fish and picked
FISH are easily made, and q change
from tho usual fish dishes
Wastogram-INarn about the fish
OF your region and make good use
Of them.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23

Big Tom. not thinking how that
might sound after what Peter had
just said.
Don't fool yourself Don't fool
yourself in any such way as th0l
rctorted Peter Hes smarter than
old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox to-
gether. so take my advice and watch
out"
"Phew'" exclaimed Big Tom be
ginning 10 look anxious ~ don't
know about staying here. Noghbors
OF that kind don't sound good 20
me" He looked this way and that
way nervously as II he expected 90
sec old Man Coyote spring out from
behind a tree any minute
Next story: Peter Claims Big
Tom.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23
Corn Frltters.

Scrape, CRATE or press out the
pulp Of the kernels from six ears
Of corn. Mix with the yolks OF two
eggs, and ! cupful OF milk, then
stir In one cupful Of corn sifted
with half teaspoonful salt and one
teaspoonful baking powder. Season
with pepper and fold in the beaten
whites OF the eggs Drop by table.
spoonfuls into deep fat drain. and
serve very hot. BY adding a little
more -four. this recipe may be used
for corn cakes, to be cooked on a
griddle.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23
Corn Chowder.

Cut slice OF salt pork IN small
pieces and try out the fat, add one
onion. sliced. and cook Ave minutes.
Parboil four cupfuls OF sliced pota-
toes and add 10 the fat. then turn
In two cupfuIs boiling water and
cook potatoes until tender Mix
with four cupfuls scalded milk and
four cupfuls corn pulp, heat TO boil
ing point. season with salt and pep
per add eight common crackers and
three tablcspoonfuls butter. and
serve very hot.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23
EscsIoped Corn

Cut the corn from six ears, and
spread layer in a buttered baking
dish, add a layer OF bread crumbs
and sprinkle them with salt and
pepper, and dot with bits of butter
FIJI dish with alternate layers OF
corn and crumbs. add one cupful
OF milk. and bake 20 minutes. This
is a good way 70 use up cold boiled
corn.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23
Corn Gems.

Measure two cupfuls Of grated
corn pulp. and mix with two cup
fuls OF milk and the beaten yolks
~ three eggs. Add three cupfuls OF
-four sifted with two tablespoonfuls
OF baking powder and half a tea.
spoonful OF salt Then fold In the
beaten whites OF the eggs, turn into
well creased gem pans and bake
half and hour In moderate oven.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23

Lingerie for large women. design
ed especially for the new fall stocks.
is calculated 10 N in with the gen
eral scheme OF sveltline edeSigning
which in this day and age is doing
much 10 help the ample woman pre-
serve the appearance OF slender
lines This dainty sveltline chemlse
is cleverly cut and fashioned 10 that
end.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-23

This new model coat retains all
the comfort and warm usefulness OF
straightllne box coat. with an in
creased charm OF line, further en-
HANGED by distinctive style touches.
rhe interlacing belt Is the latest.
The buttons on cuffs and back Of
belt. and tho fur trimmings are All
cleverly designed 10 relieve the
plain effect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23
A NERVOUS wreck
From Three Years Suffering. Says
Cardui Made Her Well.

Texas City, TeX.-In an interesting
statement, Mrs. G. H. SchiIl, of this town,
says: "For three years suffered untold
agony with my head. | was unable TO
do any of my work.
Just wanted to sleep all the time, for
that was the only ease could get, when
| was asleep. | became nervous wreck
Just from the awful suffering with my
head.
was so nervous that the least noise
would make me jump out of my bed.
had no energy, and was unable 10 do
anything. My son, young boy, had to
do all my household duties.
| was not able TO do anything until
took Cardui. took three bottles in all,
and it surely cured me of those awful
headaches. That has been three years
ago, and know the cure is permanent,
for have never had any headache since
taking Cardui. :.
Nothing relieved me until took Cardui.
1t did wonders for me-"
Try Cardui for your troubles-made
from medicinal ingredients recommended
in medical books as being of benefit in
female troubles, and 40 years of use has
proven that the books are right. Begin
taking Cardul today. NC-i34
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23
RED CROSS WORK.

Mrs. Thomas Harold, Mrs. ]. e.
Mathis and Miss Mary Parker are
ready to distribute the wool to be used
for knitting garments for our soldiers
and sailors. Enough wool is on hand
to make five hundred sweaters or muf-
flers and the committee is anxious to
have the work begun as early as pos
sible Surely, we in the security of
our peaceable home life, must not fall
to supply the things needede by those
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23
MRS. MORGAN TO DEMONSTRATE
TOILET SPECIALTIES IN AMERICUS

Mrs. Ida S. Morgan, demonstration
for the remarkable Velvitina Toilet
Specialties is in the city and will
during the next few days demonstrate
these preparations without cost to the
ladies of Americas. She will also give
dermatologic lessons gratis, instruct
ing ladies in this scence, which
insures a perfect skin and fresh ap-
pearance at all times.
Mrs. Morgan, who Is an expert In
her professor, and will visit the ladies
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23

roses and splendid yellow chrysan-
themums. Those present were Mrs.
Charles L. Ansley, Mrs. H. C. Davis,
Mrs. Lee Allen, Mrs. Frank Cato, Mrs.
W. D. Bailey, Mrs. T. G. Hudson, Mrs.
c. c. Hawkins, Mrs. E. L. Murray,
Mrs W. c. Gray, Mrs. Wellborn Clark,
Mrs. Arthur Rylander, Mrs. c. j.
Clarke, Mrs. S. L. Stills, Mrs. c. A.
Pope, Mrs. Robert L. Maynard, Mrs H
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23

in their homes, as this is considered
more convenient for them. She will
explain to them the various methods
employed in facial massage and skin
treatment and will recommend proper
preparations for use in connection with
the massage and facial treatment
Calls left either at the Windsor Phar-
macy, Phone 161; Howell's Pharmacy,
Phone IL, or the Howell-Prather Drug
Co, Phone IS will receive prompt at
tention and engagements for Mrs. Nor
gan to call can be made at either of
the above named establishments.
23-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23
MRS. WILLIAMS ENTERTAINs.

MRS. Cff Williams entertained at
two lovely parties today at her attract
i've home on College street. The long
living room where the tables were
placed for the game, was converted
into a bower of chrysanthemums and
pink roses Embroidered towels were
given for top score, and a delicious
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23

who have given up all that we may
continue to enjoy it. The committee
also wishes to stress the statement
that only one garment or article may
be knitted, if the maker so desires.
The object now is to hasten the work
before the hardships of winted have
really begun. 1t is not necessary that
one should be a member of the Red
Cross to do this work and it is earn
estly urged that every woman in
Americus who can knit should begin
at once to do so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23
MRS. CARSWELL'S PARTY.

Mrs. E. L. Carswell was hostess to
the 1916 Club and other friends at a
delightful party this afternoon at
three o'clock. Forty-two was play I'D
at three tables in the living room,
which was charmingly decorated with
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23
PARTY FOR VISITORS

J Mrs. Howell Simmons entertained
informally on Wednesday evening,
honoring Mrs. G. w Bradshaw. CT
Greensboro, N. c., who is visiting
D webster Bagley and Mrs. John H.
Wagner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23

B. Mashburn Mrs. Carswell was as
sisted by Mrs. H. l.. Mize, Mrs. T. G.
TiIlman and Mrs B. l. Mize.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-23
RED CROSS BRIDGE.

Mrs. L. F. Grubbs entertained the
Red Cross Bridge Club this afternoon
in a delightful manner, at her home
on Lee street. Bowls and vases Of
roses and chrysanthemums decorated
the house, and the game was played
at four tables. A dainty embrold-
ed guest towel was given for high
score. Those enjoying the occasion
were: Mrs. Tracy Cunningham, Mrs.
J f. Mathis, Mrs w r. Lipscomb,
Mrs. ]. L. Sparks. Mrs, D. R. Andrews.
Miss Mary Mathis, Mss Martha
Wheatley, Miss Annie Mclaughlin,
Mrs. ]. E. Highsower, Mrs. Frank
Harold, Mrs. John NJ Council, Mrs
]. A. Hixon, Mrs J. Ralston Cargill,
Mrs. w D. Moreland, and others
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salad course was served at each
rarity.
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SOCIAL ITEMS

EDITED BY MRS. H. B. ALLEN
Office Phone SO. Residence Phone 400
Meade County news., 1917-01-11

The spectaces presented by the
Russian Ballet were revelations of gOr-
geous color. Audiences were en-
thralled by them. responding to the
fascination of the most marvellous
management of color that has ever In
spired them to enthusiasm. 1t is for
students of the times to determine
how great an influence these spec
tacles have had on fashions. We see
this influence reflected now and know
that 1t will reappear in the spring, for
1t has given women ''the courage of
color" as Rostand expresses 1t.
The legends Of the ballets make a
llmltless playground for the imagina-
tiOns Of those who must enjoy so rich
field. In "Scheherazade," the scene
Is sultans harem. 1t goes without
saying that here Is chance for re-
producing and celebrating oriental
splendOr. lie Carnaval" betrays by
its name how great the variety it in
cludes, and cleopatra" revives the
wonders Of old Egypt.
In "Thamar" and "Sadko" imagina-
tive designing reaches the zenith of its
marvels. In "Sadko" there is nothing
either to guide or to hamper the fancy
of the costume. The scene is laid at
the bottom of the sea in the realm of
the ruler of the ocean, where the for
tunes of Sadko, rowing musician,
have landed him. The stage Is peopled
Meade County news., 1917-01-11

In these days of "off again, on
again, gone again" discussion, with
women writing to the newspapers and
telling how they can bathe, dress, pow
der and all the rest of 1t In so many (Or
so few minutes, here comes a mere
man" who puts them all to shame. He
is Richard Leslie of the American
Bead company, and before an audience
of the students and teachers Of the
New York evening school of industrial
art he gave an artistic illustration of
how to design dress by draplng 1t on
the living model. With half dozen
yards of yellow silk and as many Of
crystal-beaded tulle Mr.. Leslie made
up fashionable evening dress In
about seven minutes. He could have
done II In less time, he said, but he
wished to have his students follow his
methods.-New York Telegram.
Meade County news., 1917-01-11
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
oIrIsl Try It! Hair gets soft. fluffy and
beautifuI-Get a 25 cent bottle "
Of Danderine.

If you care for heavy hair that glls-
tens with beauty and is radiant with
life; has an Incompatible softness and
u fluffy and lustrous, try Danderine.
Just one application doubles the
beauty Of your hair, besides it imme-
diately dissolves every particle Of
dandruff. You can not have nice
heavy, healthy hair If you have
dandruff. This destructive scurf rObs
the hair Of it's lustre, its strength and
Its very life, and If not overcome 1t
produces a feverishness and itching Of
the scalp; the hair roots famish,
loosen and die; then the hair falls out
East. Surely get 25-cent bottle Of
KnowltOn's Danderine from any drug
store and just try it.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-01-11
SOUR, ACID SToMACHS,
GASES OR INDIGESTION
Each "Pape's DIapepsin" digests 5000
grains food, ending all stomach
misery In five minutes.

Time It In five minutes all stom-
ach distress will go. No indigestion,
heartburn, sourness or belching Of
gas, acid, or eructations Of undigested
food, no dizziness, bloating, foul
breath or headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed In regulating upset stomachs.
1t is the surest, quickest stomach rem
edy In the whole world and besides II
is harmless. Put an end to stomach
trouble forever by getting large
fifty-cent case Of Pape's Dlapepshl
from any drug store. You realize IN
five minutes how needless 1t Is to suf
fer from indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder. It's the quickest,
surest and most harmless stomach
doctor In the world.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-01-11

Mdwinter millinery Is about TO
make its exit from fashions stage. II
has made n splendid performance and
will be bowed out amid many plaudlts
for its brilliant triumphs, for 1t has
grown more and more rich and beau
tiful as the season advanced to Its
climax. Already demi-season hats of
satin are making their appearance, In
tended to tide over the time between
winter and spring. But we shall not
turn our backs on the gorgeous hats
of mldwihter without casting "one
longing, lingering look behind"
A look will be rewarded with such
inspiring headwear as Is pictured IN
the group of hats above, and any one
of them Is fascinating enough to make
one bless the winter season. At the
center of the group a hat of heavy
blue silk lace Is made over wire
frame and lined with silver gauze. The
Natter blue of the lace looks par
ticuIarly well with moleskin, and the
hat has top crown of this fur, There
are medallions in the pattern of the
lace. about the side crown, and every
other one is covered with a medallion
of fur.
AT the left hat of satin is covered
with delicate net and lace of gold
1h lace extends beyond the ribbon in
the brim. There are three clusters OF
metallic roses and foliage about the
Meade County news., 1917-01-11
LABOR'S MAN IN WAR CABINET

Representing labor in Premier
Lloyd Georges war cabinet is Arthur
Henderson, minister without portfolio,
who has risen from the state Of an
ordinary day worker to this high place.
Arthur Henderson was Glasgow
lad who served his apprenticeship as
molder in the great steamship works of
Robert Stephenson & Co. at Newcas-
tie. What education he has was OBJ
tained at night after his days work
was done. He never had the advan-
tage of an elementary education In
schools.
He went into local politics as a
young man at Newcastle, was a men,
Der of the city council and II years
ago served as mayor of the little town
of Darlington, near Newcastle, which
proved a stepping stone that same year
to the house of commons. He never
touches alcohol and is an active work
er in the Wesleyan church. Last year
he became secretary Of education in
Meade County news., 1917-01-11
SENDS MAILS TO BELLIGERENTS

When the great world war started
In August, 1914, it meant a great deal
more work for Uncle Sam, postmaster.
1t meant that he would have 10
study over the midnight oil for a long
time figuring out how to get the mails
delivered safest, quickest, and cheap
est, to the belligerent nations. There
was ring Of steel about Germany
how would she get her American mailF
Holland, the Scandinavian countries,
Turkey, all wanted mail, quick and un-
impaired.
In the postal service, however, was
a man who was trained to take care
of emergencies of this character A
quarter of century Of work in Uncle
Sans division of foreign mails had
fitted Robert L. Maddox for just such
work, and for the last three years he
has been amazing the higher postal
officials by the efficiency with which
mails were dispatched to belligerent
countries TWENTY-FIVE years ago Mad
Meade County news., 1917-01-11

crown, and this model would be quite
as much at home among palms and
flowers as it is against background
Of snow and ice.
The third hat is of black chantilly
lace and kolnsky fur. The brim-edge
is bound with fur and there is nar-
row band of it about the crown. An
odd star-shaped ornament, covered
with jet beads, is applied to the top
crown and its points are extended into
ornaments that lie Hat against the side
crown. Two jet balls rest on the
brim at the right side. The hat is a
reserved and quiet design made tufti-
ciently brilliant to hold its own IL gay
company, by the jet ornaments.
Meade County news., 1917-01-11

with groups representing swaying sea-
weed, corals, sea flowers, fishes ard
other inhabitants of the deep, clear
waters.
The costuming is a revelation Of re-
sourcefulness and of beauty that lures
the mind into unexplored paths. Why
not take the corals or anything else
on land or sea as inspirations and
make life a continual round of inl-
presentations? In the accompanying
picture 1.-The Bird" of the Russian Bal
let leads us to ponder the prodigality
Of nature In clothing the feathered
tribe. Color and more color is the be-
quest of the ballet.
Meade County news., 1917-01-11
EXEMPT.

"Avoid criticlzlng," she said. Don't
make a practice of finding fault with
other people, or picking flaws In what
they say or do"
Teacher" spoke up little boy,
"that's the way my father makes his
livln'"
"You surprise me, Georgel What
is your fathers occupatlon2"
"He's proofreader, ma'am."
The teacher coughed. swell.
George" she said, II make an excep,
ton in the case of your father.
Youths Companion.
Meade County news., 1917-01-11
CLARA RUTH MOZZER

Clara Ruth MoZZer, attorney and
former newspaper girl, recently ap-
pointed assistant attorney general In
Colorado, is the first woman in the
country to hold that position. Her ap-
pointment by the attorney general
elect, Leslie e. Hubbard, was the re-
suit of campaign on the part Of Colo
RADIO women, and she even obtained the
Endorsement Of Mrs. Hubbard, wife ut
the appointing officer.
Miss Mozzer, when she passed l. er
legal examination in 1915, was the
youngest woman ever admitted to the
bar in Colorado. When only thirtt en-
she sold signed articles to the SurN ay
magazine section of the Spring aeld
(Mass.) Republican.
At the age of fifteen, when a jLl Tor
In the high school, she attracted at en-
ton by organizing settlement work in
the Jewish settlement of West Denver,
She was graduated from the East Den
yer high school, took her bachelor of