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Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11

Conservation is the cry of the day.
We have been urged to plant gardens,
and have done so. But our duty does
not stop there. None of the products
of these gardens must be allowed to
go to waste. 1t is every housekeep-
er's patriotic duty to save very bit
of food that would otherwise be
wasted, and thus help to relieve the
national scarcity OF food. By pre-
serving vegetables and fruits for use
during the winter when they are
scarce and expensive, we are serving
our country as we'll as Our families.
Practically all perishable garden
products may be preserved in some
manner at small expense. -
OF the methods of preserving per-
.ishable food, canning is usually the
most satisfactory, but when scarcity
or high cost OF containers, lack of
storage room or lack of TIM make
this method impractical, drying-or
dehydration, as it is called-is most
satisfactory substitute. The United
States Department of Agriculture has
done considerable experimenting in
this line.
The great secret in canning lies in
complete sterilization. The cold-pack
method is the eisiest and most salts
factory. 1t is not necessa J to have
special canning outht-an ordinary
wash boiler or large kettle will do. II
must have false bottom of some
kind, however, for the jars will crack
and break If set directly on the bot
tom OF the boiler. This false bottom
may be a piece Of galvanized wire
netting cut to fit, or strips of wood
or willow, or several layer. of paper.
Vegetables and fruits for canning
should be freshly gathered. The,room
iii which the canning is done should
be swept and busted, for dust carries
bacteria.
After the jars are filled, place new
rubber rings around the necks and
put on the jar covers loosely They
must not be clamped or screwed on
tightly, for the steam must have an
outlet. Place the false bottom in
the boiler and the jars on it, not too
close together. Add a few inches of
cold water to the boiler: it is not nee
essary have the water come up to
the u OF the jars--just enough to
make steam and to prevent the
cooker flom going dry. Place the
boiler over the fire, put on the cover,
bring the water to the boiling point
and boil the required time. AT the
end Of this time lift the boiler cover
and when the steam has escaped
clamp i, screw the jar covers on
tightly. Then allow the jars to cool.
Be careful not to expose the hot jars
to draughts Of cold air, or they may
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Informal Entertaining.

Mrs. Everett Buckingham enter
tanned twelve young folks at the matt
nee dance at the Field club. The
Misses Dorothy and Mary Elizabeth
Proudfit of Lincoln, who, with their
mother, Mrs. George Proudht OF Lin
coin, are visiting their grandmother,
Mrs. Henry W. Yates, were among
the guests. They expect to spend
a week here.
Mrs. Joseph Barker entertained the
Original Cooking club at her home
Thursday. Among the guests was
Miss Lula Dixon OF Washington, d.
c.. who is the guest Of Mrs. Herbert
Wheeler for an indefinite stay. Mr..
and Mrs. Wheeler aG having dim
ner in her honor at the Country club
Saturday night, at which few OF
their intimate friends will be the
guests.
Miss Marion Towle entertained at
iucheon at her home today for Mrs:
Sanford Clifford, who is bride OF
the summer. Covers were placed for
twelve guests. Pink tiger lilies formed
an attractive centerpiece for the table.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Economical Preservation of All
Foods is Problem for Housewives

crack. The next day loosen the tops
and sterilize again as on the preced-
ing day. After this second steriliza-
ton tighten the covers again and cool
the jars as on the day before. On
the third day rereat this same
process. Then give the covers q tnal
Tightening, let the jars cool, label
them, wrap them in paper, apd store
in cool, dry place.
String Beans.
Select young tender beans, string
them and break into short pieces.
Pack closely in sterilized jars; cover
with cold boiled salted water adjust
rubbers and tops, and steriliz. for one
hour on each Of three successive days.
Shell young tender peas, freshly
gathered. Wash in cold water, and
scald by pouring boiling water over
them ana draininS Immediately. Pack
in sterilized jars, cover with boiled
and slightly cooled salted water and
follow the directions for intermittent
sterilization, sterilizing three times
for one hour at time, at intervals Of
twenty-four hours. <.
Caulihower.
Prepare as for the table, separating
the fowerets. Pack in sterilized jars,
cover with salted water and sterillze
for one hour on three successive days.
Soup Mixture.
Any mixture of vegetables may be
used. A mixture of tomato pulp
corn, small lima beans, okra and a
little onion, seasoned with salt, pep
per and sugar, is nice. Cook to-
gether for few minutes, pack in
sterilized jars and sterilize one hour
on >eac,r of three successive days, as
above directed.
Other vegetables may be canned by
this same method. Fruits also may
be canned by the cold pack method
The fruit used should be fresh, firm
and not overrip.. Wash and prepare
the fruit as usual. Pack it into ster,
ilized jars and fill the jars to over
flowing with boiled and cooled water
or boiled and cooled syrup. Adjust
the rubbers and covers. and sterilize
for fifteen minutes (after the water
commences to boiD on three success
sive days. Pineapples and ounces
should be cooked until nearly soft in
boiling water before the fruit is
packed in jars.
Canned Corn.
Select tender, juicy ears, before the
grains begin to harden. Husk and
brush off silk with a stiff brush. With
a sharp knife shear off the grains
Pack sterilized jars full and fill stc
overhowing with boiled and cooled
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Making Bags for Personal
Effects of Wounded Men

Khaki-colored bags to hold the per-
sonal effects of soldiers removed to
hospitals is the latest product of the
Red Cross headquarters in the Baird
building. These bags are hung on the
head of wounded mans bed. and in-
sure his personal belongings, as
watch, money, letters, photographs,
ETC., being kept safely for him until
his recovery.
A young girls class for making
these bags is being conducted every
Saturday morning from $50 to ll;30
in Room 5 of the Red Cross head
quarters of the Baird building. Mrs.
]. w. Nicholson is the instructor in
char &c, and she invites every girl an
xious to help provide these very USE
full articles for the soldiers, to report
there on Saturday mornings, and en-
gage in the work.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Mayor Pays High Price for
Jelly at Red Cross Auction

Mayor Dahlman paid $l.50 for the
glass of Jelly he bought Thursday
night at the picnic given by the Bel
videre Red Cross auxiliary on the
lawn OF the Belvidere school.
Fully 200 persons attended this
fete, and at which both Mrs. z. 7.
Lindsey, state chairman of women's
work for Red Cross, and Mayor Dahl
man made talks on Red Cross work.
After the program, aprons, dresses,
jellies. cakes, canned fruits and vege-
tables, and other useful and delicious
commodities, donated by the women
of Belvidere,. were auctioned off.
Mayor Dahlman bought the first ar
ticle offered for sale--his high priced
glass of jelly. The proceeds from the
sale totalled $27.7S, which goes to the
Belvidere Red Cross auxiliary. Be-
sides this, neat sum was cleared on
the ice cream which was sold during
the evening.
Mrs. c. w. Simon is chairman Of
the Belvidere Red Cross AUXILIARY,
which had the affair in charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11

salted water Zone teaspoonful OF salt
to each quartz. Put on new rubbers.
adjust covers and sterilize one hour
on each OF three successive days, as
directed above.
y Dried String Beans.
Wash and string the beans care
fully; if very young and tender they
may be dried whole-otherwise cut
them into half-inch lengths. Then
put them in cheesecloth bag or wire
basket and blanch them from six to
ten minutes in boiling water. Remove
the surface moisture by placing be-
tween two towels or by exposing to
the sun and air for a short time!
Spread them in thin layers on the
trays of the drier. Evaporate from
two to three hours, depending upon
the maturity Of the beans, beginning
at 10 degrees Fahrenheit and gradu-'
ally raising the temperature 10 l45
degrees.
There are many varieties OF driers
which may be used for cvaporating
fruits and vegetables. An ordinary
cook stove oven will do nicely il trays
are fitted into it and the door left
open, or a portable oven that sets on
top Of the stove is very satisfactory
Trays with bottoms OF one-fourth-
inch galvanized wire mesh may be
made at home. There are small in
expensive driers on the market for
home use. A thermometer is neces-
sary, SO that the temperature may be
regulated accurately.
All fruits and vegetables for drying
purposesmust be absolutely fresh, not
overripe, tender, sound and perfectly
clean.-Mothers' Magazine.
Tomatoes.
Use only red, ripe, sound tomatoes
and can them whole or in large pieces.
Plunge them into boiling water for a
few seconds, then into cold water, re-
move skins and cut out the hard part
around the stem end with a slender
pointed knife Cut in quarters or pack
whole in sterilized jars. Cover to over
flowing with salted water which has
been boiled and slightly cooled, or
with cooked tomato juice, or with
equal portions of vinegar and sailed
water. Adjust rubbers and tops and
sterilize for one-half hour on each OF
three successive days.
A Tasty Breakfast Dish.
Seed six green peppers, remove the
membranes and shred; slice three to-
matces. Fry these in olive oil with
one chopped onion and bean of
garlic. Serve on well-buttered toast.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Notes at Random.

NOIeN AZ NaHuOm.
Mrs. Samuel c. Johnson and small
daughter, Doris June, of St. Louis,
Mo-, are guests of Mrs. Johnson's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Greevy.
Mrs. Johnson hurried to Omaha to
greet her brother, First Lieutenant
Jules Greevy of the United States
army signal corps, who leaves for
Fort Leavenworth to enter active
service.
Misses Janet, Anna and Catherine
Hoey OF New York, who stopped in
Omaha Wednesday morning enroute
Il home by automobile from Yellow
Nstone park, continued their journey
Wednesday night. They were the
guests at luncheon Tor eight which
was given by Mrs. N B, 'Updike at
the Omaha club yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas ]. Kelly has accepted
position with the Cincinnati Con-
servatory of Music, one of the Oldest
music schools in the United States,
and will .eave soon with Mrs. Kelly
to make his home in Cincinnati.
Mrs. A. M. Kennedy is i'll at the
family residence on Thirty-sixth
street.
Mrs. Samuel Foote, who went east
two weeks ago, is now at the HoteI
Albion, Asbury Park, M ]. New York
and all the seacoasts resorts are
crowded and Mrs. Foote and her
party experienced difficulties in Sc,
curing accommodations.
Mr.. Harry o. Palmer and mother
leave today for Long Beach and othel
California points for six weeks
stay.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11

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Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Fried Summer Squash

The white, round squash are best
for this dish. Cut into slices and par
boil for FIVE minutes in water. Drain
out and dredge in -four mixed with
salt and pepper. Dip in egg batter
then in crumbs and fry in deep fat
This will be novel dish to some
housewives.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
by WeMNcGd>

Mrs, Carrie Dawson Scott was ap-
pointed by Mrs. Z. f. Crane, presi-
dent of the Carter Lake Red Cross
auxiliary, to take charge OF the card
party> for the benefit OF the Red
Cross at. Carter Lake club Wednes-
day. IL was largely through her ef-
forts, with the assistance OF a spen-
did committee Of women, that so
large sum of money was raised to
carry on war relief work.
Gus affairs have been given for this
young guest, who leaves for her home
tonight a&
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Bridge for Guest.

Mrs. Karl F. Adams, assisted by
her niece, Miss Rose Richards son, Of
Cleveland, entertained at auction
bridge at her home this afternoon in
honor OF her sister. Mrs. James Reed,
of Cleveland, who, with her son,
James, jr., arrived Wednesday to
make visit here before the Adams
leave for their new home in Seattle.
This is the first OF number of af-
fairs planned in honor OF the visitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Failed With Three Already.

Mrs. Dashaway--she doesn't know how
to manage a husband.
Mrs. Wedalot-Oh, give her time. She'll
learn. You know she has only had three
Judge ,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
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Society Pays Toll to War Relief.
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August 10

Society Pays Toll to War Relief.
An eastern lecturer who last fall
was admitted to the sacred precincts
of our most exclusive homes, proph-
esied that only beginning had been
made in war relief collections and
that the end was in the distant fu-
ture. We have often been called upon
to realize how true his prediction was
since that time. Every society func
tion that once was purely and simply
for amusement has been turned into
a benefit for Red Gross or some form
of war relief.
The parade and the picture, "The
Tanks at the Battle of the Ancre,"
the Red Cross ball which Mrs. George
Brandeis managed at the Fontenelle,
the innumerable benefit bridge parties
at the country clubs, the Equal Fran
chise Lawn fete at the John l.. Ken
nedy home, and so on ad infnltum, all
attest the fact that collections have
been taken in connection with al
most every society event since the
declaration of war.
Now, however, comes the news. as
tonishing to most of us, that at we'd
ding in Hastings, Neb., Wednesday,
an offering was taken among the rel
atives and few friends who were
present which netted $l8 for the Red
Cross.
Further investigation reveals that
this has been done in Omaha on var
ious occasions of rejoicing such as
christenings, weddings, betrothals or
anniversary celebrations. At christ
ening which took place last week S5I
was taken in a collection for war
relief.
When one stops to thinks, it is re-
ally a splendid idea. Without compul-
sion we might tax our pleasures, so
that while we still enjoy the comforts
and privileges of land of the free
we may share our pleasure with our
allies across the water whose situa-
ton is not so fortunate.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Red Cross Benefit.

Everyone satisfied is the record OF
the Red Cross card party which was
given by the auxiliary at Carter Lake
Club Wednesday. The total amount
to be turned into the Golfers OF the
Red Cross is $3.50. Over 100 women
attended the luncheon which preced-
ed the game and fifty-two tables were
set for bridge and high FIVE.
At bridge Mrs. R. F. Hayden won
FIRST prize and chose large mirror
with oak frame; Miss Alice Wagner
was second; Mrs. William Anderson
third, and Mrs. Alex Jetes fourth.
Among the high FIVE players Mrs.
A. [. Anderson won first prize, a
dainty silk and lace bondoir cap;
Mrs. w. Haas, Mrs, ]. c. Reeder and
Miss Ida Mcdonald were the next
prize winners. Thirty-hve prizes
were given in the two games.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
Social Affairs Planned,

There will be party next. Friday
evening at the home of Miss Florence
Long for Miss Betty Hopkins, whose
marriage to Mr.. ]. Obberreutter will
take place this month.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11

One slice of bacon on top gives this
an epicurean favor. The toast should
be we'll Drowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-11
For Miss Richards.

Miss Catherine Reynolds enter
tanned at the Field club Thursday aft
ernoon for Miss Lucille Richards of
Cedar Rapids. la, who with her par
ents has been the guest of Mrs. Jes-
sica Hern for everal days, Numer-
The state herald., 1917-06-08
SENATE PASSES FOOD BILL.
Settlers Can Take UP Section Of lans
Under Fall Amendment.

Washington.-The first of tho ad-
ministration food bills. already passed
by the House. passed the Senate with
out a record vote. Numerous amend
merits were attached to the measure.
Among them was Senator Falls
amendment providing that all public
and unreserved lands In New Mexico,
Colorado, Utah and South Dakota be
opened under the G4O-acre homestead
ae'. 1t was adopted. 81 to 13. 1t was
opposed by Senators Walsh. Nelson
and Husting. The amendment opens
100000 acres OF land In Colorado
alone.
The bill as finally accepted by the
Senate provides for comprehensive
survey OF food resources and for the
stimulation OF agriculture. and re,
s,ricts drastically the storing Of food.
stuffS. fuel and other necessities and
81 sculation In futures. The restrictive
provisions were added by the Senate.
The bill carries total appropria.
tion OF approximately 81. 100000. com.
pared with si4.77o.oo0 as It passed the
House.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
PRoHIsITIVE TAX ON WHISKY.
Beer Not interfered With In New
War Schedule.

Washington.-War time prohibition
was brought one step nearer Monday.
A provision to suspend the distilling
of whisky during the war by impos-
ing prohibitive war tax upon the use
of grain and syrups In the manufac-
ture OF distilled liquors was adopted
by the Senate finance committee
which is drafting the war revenue bill.
BY the adoption Of this compromise
between the liQuon interests and the
prohibitionists the proponents Of the
measure in the Senate hope to avert
the passage Of the legislation totally
prohibiting the use OF foodstuffs in
the manufacture Of any alcoholic bev-
erage during the war. Under the
terms Of this proposal the brewing Of
beer will not be interfered with.
The Senate committee amendment
provides that Fin addition to the tax
imposed by existing law on distilled
spirits There should be levied. collect.
cd and paid on the material from
which such spirits are manufactured
after the approval OF this act the fol-
lowing:
"On all molasses. syrups or substi.
tutes therefore. . tax Of IS per wine
gallon.
"on all grain, cereals and other edi-
BILE products and materials. n tax OF
$40 per bushel Of fifty-six pounds"
The state herald., 1917-06-08
MANY KILLED IN roRNAooEs.
Twsnty-oix Killed In Kansas, Okla
homa, Missouri and Arkansas.

TWenty-8sx Killed In Kansas, Okla.
homa. Missouri and Arkansas.
Kansas City. - Twsnty-slx deaths,
probably injury Of more than 200 per
sons and property damage estimated
at more than q million dollars was
done In four states-O Oklahoma, Arkan.
sas. Kansas and Missouri-by . series
Of tornadoes June l.
At Coalgats. Okla. II persons were
killed.
Coffeyviile. Kans., suffered probably
the heaviest financial loss. estimated
at more than 100000. and three
deaths and thirty injured.
At Drake. Okla. five persons. all
members Of one family. were killed.
Three were killed at Morse, Knns..
and one at Bartlcsviile. Okla.
Storms Toll In Ten Days.
Total killed. 396: total injured. 1886.
Illinois-s2 dead; $50 injured.
Missouri-76 dead: 1G2 injured.
Kentucky-7o dead; 200 injured.
Alabsma-<6 dead; 100 injured.
Tonnessce-3t dead; SO injured.
Kansns-2s dead. 90 injured.
Arkansas-2o dead; 81 injured.
oklahoma-I6 dead: 0 injured.
lndiann--I2 dead. $50 injured.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
~. 8. to Force Early P..ee."-MeAdes.

Washington. June l.-Sccretary Of
the Treasury McAdoo. who is about to
make another swing around the coun.
try In the interest OF the Liberty Loan.
declared It WAS the purpose OF the
United States to force an early peace.
McAdoo has arranged new itinerary
which calls for his appearance In DO.
troit June G. st. Louis June I, New or.
leans June s. Birmingham June Q. Lou.
isyillc and Cincinnati June II; Pitts.
burg June IL.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Tax Tea. coffee. Sugar and Cocoa.

Washington.-The Senate finance
committee decided to provide in the
war tax bill TO raise $4,000 by con.
sumption taxes Of &c pound on cof.
fee. sc on ten. lsc on sugar and &c on
cocoa. Another important change
agreed upon was the elimination OF
the present tax OF i2hSs on war mum.
tions. now raising s25.oO0.000. From
the new taxes the committee esti.
mates the following revenue will bo
raised: Sugar. s5o.Ooo.ooo: coffee. $751;
100000; tea. s30.ooo,o 900. and cocoa. 81.
100000.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Man Who ,nsuI..d Flag Threatened

durango, Colos June b.-Tclephono
messages from Pennington. N. NJ.
Monday night reported that George
Lawrence. Il Socialist. and several as
sociatos were In danger Of violence
Mt the hands Of u mob because Of
sighting remarks Lawrence Is said
to have made concerning the Ameri-
can and French flags. Lawrence Ia
reported to have said tho flags should
have becn torn down from where
thoy hung above buildings on the
streets and n red flag for revolution.
substituted. The town Is crowded
with cowboys and shecpmcn who
came In from the ranges OF San Juan
county for celebration OF rcgistrn.
tion day. These are said TO have been
much inflamcd by the nction nttrib.
utcd to Lawrence.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Hero In Two War. Die. q. ~.

Washingtou.-Amerlcan naval Off.
GERS everywhere mourned the death Of
Rear Admiral John II. Upshur. who.
until his death hero Of heart failure,
was the Oldest living graduate Of the
naval academy and dean OF tho nag Of.
ncers. He was 9& years old and his
naval career Ind included service with
Commodore Perry in the historic voy.
ago to Japan. service In the Civil War
with Porter and many important com.
mands with the newer navy.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Provisional Government In Chin,

Shanshai.-Gen. Chang Haun, mill.
tary governor OF the province of Anh.
wei. arrived In Tien Tsin and after q
conference with the militarists. a pro.
visional government was formed. Hau
Shih Chang was appointed dictator.
Wang Shih Chen. the acting premier,
wns made premier: Tuan Chi Kwei.
brother OF Tuan Chi Jul. former pre-
mier. was named minister OF war;
Thao-Julin. who Is believed to b.
strongly pro-Japanese. was given the
portfolio Of foreign affairs and Tung'
Hauling. former minister OF commu'
mentions. was chosen minister of the
INTERIOR
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Latin Republics In An.Lwar Move,

Washington. - Argentina. Mexico.
Colombia and Salvador are employing
their diplomacy to effect n Latin.
American entente opposed TO the fur.
thcr spread OF the European war
among American republics and to Of.
feet n Latin-American solidarity OF In.
tercsts opposed to tho introduction
into the American system OF Euro.
pcan political principles. such ms bal.
anco OF power. customs unions and
trade alliances.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Mobilize Army In sixteen csmps,

Washington. - Important rsvisions
In the plan for training tho wnr army
have been made by tho War Depart.
mont. which announced that tho soo,.
900 mon to bo called to tho colors In
September will be concentrated In six.
tcon cnntonmonts instead Of thirty.
two. and that many Of tho forces prob.
ably would bo put into fonts instead
Of wooden barracks. Lack OF funds,
material. labor and transportation 70.
ciiitics. Secretary Baker said. were q.
termining influences In tho decision TO
reduce tho number Of csntonmsnts.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Ammunition Aqen. Shot to Death.

Juarox. Mexico.-Elutnrio Soto. for,
mcrly major In tho villa army. was
executed hero following conviction by
courtmartial on tho charge OF buyins
ammunition for tho purpose Of turn.
Ing 4 over TO tho rebels. Soto rodo
TO tho execution place In nm opon nu.
tomobiic. frequently responding to
greetings Of people along tho way and
bidding thom goodby. Ho gAvo tho
command 10 tho firing squad which
sent half a dozen bullets crashing
through his breast.