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, 1917-05-31
STOCKMEN HOLDING
THEIR ANNUAL MEET
Large Attendance and Most Sue
cessful Meeting --- Officers
for the Year Elected.

As we 90 to press, the members
of the Saratoga Valley Stock
Growers association are engaged
with the business of their annual
meeting at the city hall. A large
proportion of the membership is
on hand for the meeting and the
occasion bids fair to prove the
most successful meeting from ev-
cry standpoint in the history of
the organization
Two enjoyable features of the
annual meet are yet to be attend
ed to by the stockgrowers-the an
nual banquet at the Wolf Hotel
and the Stockmen's dance at the
Jensen hall, which will no doubt
attract even larger crowds than
did the business session of the Or
ganization. A more extended ac-
count of the meeting will be pub
lished next week
, 1917-05-31
Do You Want to Ride
in Ny Automobile?

am a candidate in the Chey-
enne State Leaders, big Automo-
bile Campaign, aud if the people
of the Platte Valley will give me
their support they SURE will get
a ride. The Leader is the best
daily paper in the state-Associa
ted Press V and htest war
news, price only $500 per year.
Send me your subscription at once,
as l will get more votes if | get
them before June 9th. Cut out
your coupons and mail to me.
Please don't forget, and your as
s~istance will be greatly apprecia-
ted by me.
Yours truly,
FLORENCE SCOTT,
Saratoga, Wyo.
, 1917-05-31

for a registration card to the
county clerk of the county where
ne may be stopping. The clerk
will record the answers on the
card and turn it over 10 the alb
sentee. The absentee should mail
this card to the registrar of his
home voting precinct.
T. Registration booths will be
open from s a. m. to 8 p. M. on
registration day, June 5. 1917.
, 1917-05-31
Commercial Club Organized.

At a meeting of business men
on Thursday evening a CONNER
cial club for Saratoga vas formed
and the following officers elected:
President, @. W. Scott.
Vice President and Treasurer,
&. w. Broadhurst.
Secretary, X. L. Martin.
A committee is now at work
perfecting a set of bylaws aud as
soon as its labors are completed
another meeting will be held 10
perfect the various details of the
organization.
, 1917-05-31
Old-Timer Gone.

Samuel Morgan, a pioneer resi-
dent of the Platte valley, passed
away at his home in Riverside at
4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
His death was due partly to old age
although he had not been we'll for
several months, suffering from a
general breakdown since early last
fall. He was we'll known through
out the valley and had many friends
in this neighborhood.
, 1917-05-31
Buys Pool Hall.

g A. Ottesen, for the past few
months employed in the Tilton &
Son hardware store, has purchased
the pool hall and lunch room on
Bridge street from W. H. Hada-
man, who has conducted the place
for several years, Mr.. Ottesen is
already in charge and will make
an effort to merit the public pat
ronage by conducting a strictly
up-to-date establishment.
, 1917-05-31
Wet Days.


(By Walt Mason,)
Gray sodden clouds obscure the
sky; the damp earth has no chance
to dry; the east wind murmurs and
complains, and every hour or two
it rains. The waters dripping from
the caves; the soul of man within
grieves; he takes the pessimistic
view, and all the outlook makes
him blue. Cheer up" L cry, with
sunny smiles; these wholesome
rains are all the style. They'll
make the wheat and pumpkins
thrive and keep the garden Sass
alive. They'll bring us bumper
crops of corn, as sure as you and
| are born. They'll ill the NOW
and crib and barn" He say $, Il
do not care a darn. I've bad enough
of rain in mine. | want the good
old sun to SHINE. My heart, like
yours, IS much rejoiced, when ma
ture send some water moist, re-
freshing all the things that grow
but what's the use, I'd like to know,
, 1917-05-31

Mrs. William Torbett has received
word from her husband, who recently
went TO Utah to look over ranch land
that he has purchased eighty acres Of
improved land adjoining the townsite
of Independence, Utah. He will re-
turn here next week to clean up a few
business affairs, and will then return
to his ranch, accompanied by Mrs
Torbett. They have disposed of the
bulk of their small property here and
will lease their residence to local par
ties.
, 1917-05-31

There was a large attendance at the
Jensen hall last Friday evening to
witness the presentation of the play
"A Prairie Rose" by the graduating
class Of the local high school, The
amateur actors and actresses portrayed
their respective parts in good shape
and the play was most successful. A
few hours dancing was enjoyed after
the play.
, 1917-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Karnes and son,
who expected to leave on Wednesday
for their new home in Utah, have de-
ferred their departure for a few days
owing to the bad condition Of the
roads. They now plan to leave IN
Monday, and will be accompanied by,
Mrs. Lee Wilcox as far as Idaho Falls
where the ladies' have relatives Mr..
aud Mrs. Karues expect to be at Heber,
Utah, within the next three weeks.
, 1917-05-31
TUESDAY, is REG
.ISTRATION DAY
More than a Million Citizens
Called Upon to Register
For Selective Draft.

Next Tuesday, June 5, is the day
sci apart for the registration of
all male citizens of the United
States between the ages of 81 and
30, to make up the estimated 1,00O.-
600 eIigibIes necessary for the gov.
ernment's first draft of 100000
men for the new national army.
1t mas been estimated that proba-
bly, one ont of every two men
drafted will be exempt for one
reason or another in applying the
process of selection, and in view
Of this it will perhaps require more
than a million men in the first
draft to furnish the required num-
Der.
SEVEN POINTS ABOUT THE REGIS.
TRATIoE.
l. There is just one day for
registration, June ), 1917.
2 Every male resident of the
United States who has reached
DIST and has not reached his 31st
birthday must register on the day
set, June 5, 1917. The only ex-
crptions are officers and enlisted
men of the regular army, the navy,
the marine corps, and the national
guard and naval militia while in
the service of the United States.
and officers in the officers reserve
corps and enlisted men in the EN-
listed reserve corps while in active
service.
3. Registration is distinct from
draft. No matter what just claim
you have for exemption, you must
register.
1. Registration is a public duty.
For those not responsive to the
sense of this duty, the penalty of
imprisonment, not fine, is provided
in the Draft Act.
3. Those who through sickness
shall be unable to register should
cause a representative to apply to
the county or city clerk for a copy
Of the registration card. The clerk
will give instructions as to how
this card should be filled out. The
card should then be mailed by the
sick person., or delivered by his
agent, to the registrar of his voting
precinct. The sick person will en-
close a self-addressed stamped en-
yeIope for the return to him of his
registration certificate.
e. Any person who expects to
be absent from his voting precinct
on registration day should apply
, 1917-05-31
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School 10 a. IN.
100 d. m.-Preaching, Subjecr:
"The Prayers of Jesus"
Evening service. 500. Subject:
1.-The Need Of Spiritual Vision"
Everybody welcome.
Rev. l. d Jarrard, Pastor.
, 1917-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Wilcox enter
tanned at a dinner party at the Wolf
Hotel last Sunday in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. ). F. Karnes and small son,
Karl. Other guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Wilcox and family, MIR.
and Mrs. Lee Wilcox and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Z. Broadhurst.
, 1917-05-31

A trainload OF cattle came in from
Walcott Wednesday, being the prop
erty of w. E. Tilton aud John Wilcox
of Encampment. The cattle we're re-
Gently purchased through a Denver
firm and will be ranged il the upper
Platte valley the coming summer.
There we're twelve cars in the ship
ment.
, 1917-05-31

Miss Frances Penuock gave d little
party to a number of her school
friends Wednesday afternoon. Those
present were Dorothy and Lillian
Summons; Grace, Ruth aud Dwight
Nlusor, and Katherine Ekdahl.
, 1917-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs George Sullivan of
Cow creek left on Saturday for Lara
ME to attend the graduating exercises
of the Albany county high school.
Their daughter, Miss Margaret, has
been attending that school and grad
uated With the class of II.
, 1917-05-31

The Wyoming Garage is construc-
ting a 24-foot addition on the rear
of its building, which will consider
ably increase the car-storage capacity
of that institution.
, 1917-05-31

A son was born last week to Mr.
and Mrs. Gregory of Fort Collins,
Colo. Mrs. Gregory was formerly
Miss Bessie Welsh of Saratoga.
, 1917-05-31

Mrs. Matt Watt was shopping in
town Monday.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23
STORE FRUIT JUICES
How to Prepare for the Future
Comfort Of the Family.
AL FRUITS Can Be UTILIZED
Grape Julce-sIrup Made From Wind
fall Apples and Apple Cider
Here 10 4 Fine Flavor.
Ing Sirup.

From the United States Department OF
Agriculture.)
Various fruit juices may be prepared
In the home and bottled for future use.
Practically any fruit may be used In
The first recipe following.
Sterlllxed Fruit JuIces-The fruit
juice may be pressed out Of fruit by
means Of cider press. special fruit
press, or other improvised presses; then
heated In an acid-proof kettle up to
10 degrees Fahrenheit. The fruit juice
may then be poured into ordinary hot
jars, hot bottles, or tin cans, and han
died by the same directions as those
for canning Of fruit Itself. II poured
into miscellaneous bottles, 1t is sug-
gested that the fruit Juice be sterilized
as follows:
Make cotton stopper and press
Into the neck Of the bottle and leave
during the sterilization period. Set
bottles In boiling hot water up to the
neck Of the bottle, sterilizlng the fruit
juice for 30 minutes at a slmmering
temperature GIGS degrees Fahrenheit)
Remove the product. press cork In top
over cotton stopper Immediately. II the
cork fits well, no parafiin need be used.
II poor cork, 1t may be necessary tn
dip the cork In melted solution OF wax
or paraffin. Fruit juices and apple
cider when handled In this way will
not "fatten In taste" and will keep
fresh for future use.
Grape Juice by Two.oay Method
For home use there are large num-
ber Of varieties Of grapes which will
make pleasant and healthful drink.
No matter what the kind of grape,
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23

however, 1t Is far safer to process them
both to insure sterilization and tight
seal. Process pints for 80 minutes at
simmering (S7 degrees Centigrade or
1888 degrees Fahrenheit).
Berry Jam.-In selecting berries for
jam the ripe. broken ones will give
fine color and flavor, but about one
half the quantity should be slightly un-
derripe. This is necessary to give a
jelly-llke consistency to the product.
Cooking In small quantities also helps
to retain color and flavor. Weigh the
berries and allow three-fourths OF n
pound Of sugar to each pound of fruit.
Rapid cooking with constant care is
essential.
Peach Jam.-Two and one-quarter
pounds peaches cut into small pieces,
one pound sugar, six whole allspice,
one cracked peach seed, one inch GIN
ger root, one-half cupful peach Juice,
one-half teaspoonful whole cloves, one
teaspoonful cinnamon bark. one sprig
mace. (Tie spices In cheesecloth bag.)
Cook all together until thick as MARINA
lade and clear or until Of the consis-
tency desired Ito 105 degrees Cent?
grade or 221 degrees Fahrenhelt). Pack
hot In hot jars and seal at once or
process.
Ounce paste.-Three-fourths pound
powdered sugar for each pound OF
fruit pulp. Wipe the fruit, cut into
quarters. remove flower and core, and
cook In water until very tender. After
rubbing the pulp through sieve,
weigh 1t and add the required amount
OF sugar. It Is then cooked until very
thick. Scalded and chopped nut kerr
nels may be added. The pulp remain
Ing after the juice has been extracted
for ounce jelly may be used also.
Pear and Ounce Preservation
pear and ounce preserves, use the
same proportion Of sugar and fruit.
Cut the fruit into half-.ircle slices.
Cook the fruit until almts tender in
boiling water, drain. ada the sirup,
and proceed as for peach preserves.
Apple Butter.-Measure the apples.
wash to remove dirt, slice into small
pieces, and for each bushel Of apples
add four gallons Of water; boil until
the fruit is soft, then rub through
screen or sieve.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23

his fingers unclenched, great sigh
whistled from his lungs. Before him,
booted, spurred, and fully dressed, lay
the dead body Of Ed Austin.
Dave was still staring at the master
Of Las Palmas when the prosecuting
attorney spoke to him.
God! This is terrible, Isn't itT he
said. He must have died instantly"
"Who-did it?'
I'VE don't know yet. Benito found
him and brought him In. He hasn't
been dead an hour"
Law ran his eyes over the room, and
then asked, sharply. "Where is Mrs.
Austin!"
He was answered by Benito Con-
zales, who had edged closer. "She's
not here. senor."
Have you notified herr"
Benito shrugged. 'There has been
no time. 1t all happened SO quickly"
Someone interrupted, and Dave saw
that 1t was the local sheriff-evidently
II was he who had waved from the
speeding machine a few moments be-
fore.
I'm glad you're here, Dave, for you
can give me a hand. Tn going to round
up these Mexicans righ, away and find
out what they know. Whoever did It
hasn't gone far; SO ysu act as my
deputy and see what you can learn"
When Dave had gained better con-
troll of himself he took Benito outdoors
and demanded full details OF the trag-
edy. With many lamentations and in
coherencies the range boss told what
he knew.
Ed had met his death within half.
mile Of Las Palmas as he rode home
for dinner. Benito. himself on his way
to the house. had found the body, stIll
warm. near the edge of the pecan
grove. He had retained enough sense
to telephone at once to JonesviIle, aud
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23

tPrepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Jams are made Of small fruits which
are not whole or firm enough to use
for preserves. No attempt Is made
to retain the original shape Of the
fruit, the finished product having a
uniform consistency. Marmalades have
more jellylike texture and thin slices
Of the fruit appear suspended through
out the mixture. In fruit buffers and
pastes frequently less sugar Is used
than In jams and the product is more
concentrated. Conserves may be made
of large or small fruits, cooked In
the same manner as jams. Sometimes
nuts are added.
In stirring jams use wooden spoon
or paddle, moving 1t across the cen
ter Of the vessel first one way and then
the opposite, and next around the pan,
gently moving the mixture from the
bottom Of the pan, being careful not
to stir rapidly or beat. Cook the jam
to 105 degrees Centigrade or 221 de-
grees Fahrenheit, II u thermometer is
used.
II a cooking or chemical therm0me-
ter Is available more accurate results
can be obtained by Its use. The prop
er condition of the cooked fruit can
be determined approximately. how
ever, without the use Of such instru-
ments. For determining when they
are finished most jams may be given
the same test as finished jelly; that
Is, when a little Is held a moment and
cooled In spoon, It will not pour from
the side OF the spoon, but will fall In
sheet or flake. This Is not true OF
jams made Of peaches, cherries, straw
berries, and other fruits not contain
Ing pectin, the jellying principle. When
using such fruits, cook until the jam
is Of the desired consistency.
Well-glazed Theoretically sealed
stoneware jars with capacity Of eight
ounces and up, are suitable and at
tractive containers for packing jams,
marmalades, etc. Large-necked bot
ties. glasses, etc, also may be used
and sealed with cork, parafiin. etc.
Jams and marmalades may be pack
nd hot in sterilIzed Jars, glasses or
large-necked bottles, and sealed imme-
diately. When packing for market,
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however, dnly ---.--ss--->
should be used and 1t shod dld -.
ripened. but not overripe. The grapes
should first be crushed and pressed In
an ordinary cider mill or by hand Il
no mill is available.
Red Julce-For red Juice, the
crushed grapes are heated to about
200 degrees Fahrenheit before the juice
is separated from the pulp and then
strained through clean cloth or drip
bag without pressure. Thereafter. the
process is the same as for light-colored
Juice.
Grape Juice should be stored away
In bottles or jars that are not too large,
for after these have been opened the
juice Is likely to spoil. II properly
made. however, the juice should keep
indefinitely as long as 1t Is kept In
sealed bottles.
slrup Made From WindfaIl Apples
and Apple clder.-Add five ounces Of
powdered calcium carbonate obtained
ut any drug store) to seven gallons Of
apple cider. Powdered calcium car
Donate Carbonate Of lime) or. to give
1t is common name. precipitated chalk.
Is low-priced and harmless. Boil the
mixture In kettle or vat vigorously
for five minutes. Pour the liquid into
vessels, preferably glass jars or pitch
ers; allow to stand six or eight hours.
or until perfectly clear. Pour the clear
liquid into preserving kettle. Do not
allow sediment at bottom to enter. Add
to the clear liquid one level teaspoon
full Of lime carbonate and stir thor
oughly. The process Is completed by
boiling down rapidly to clear liquid.
Use density gauge or candy thermome-
ter and bring the temperature up to
go degrees Fahrenheit. II thermom-
eter Is not available, boil until bulk Is
reduced to one-seventh Of the original
volume. To determine whether the
sirup is cooked enough test as for
candy-by pouring little into cold
water. II boiled enough 1t should have
the consistency Of maple slrup. 1t
should not be cooked long enough to
harden like candy when tested.
When the test shows that the sirup
has been cooked enough, pour 1t into
fruit Jars, pitchers. ETC., and allow 1t
to cool slowly. Slow cooling Is i'm
portant. us otherwise the suspended
matter will not settle properly and the
sirup will be cloudy.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23

patches of bare ground: insects sang
noisily from every side; far ahead the
road ran a wavering course through a
deceitful mirage of rippling ponds. It
was all familiar, pleasant; 1t was
home. With every mile he covered his
strength and courage increased.
Such changes had come into his life
since his last visit to Las Palmas that
It gave him a feeling Of unreality to
discover no alteration In the ranch.
He had somehow felt that the build
ings would look older, that the trees
would have grown taller, and so when
he finally came in sight of his desti-
nation he refined In to look.
Behind him he heard the hum Of an
approaching motor, and he turned to
behold car racing along the road he
had just Travelled. The machine was
running fnst, as q long streamer Of
choking dust gave evidence, and Dave
soon recognized 1t as belonging to
Jonesville's prosecuting attorney. As
It tore past him its owner shouted
something. but the words were lost. In
the automobile with the driver were
several passengers. and one Of these
likewise called to Dave and seemed to
motion him to follow. When the ma
chine slowed down a half.mile ahead
and veered abruptly into the Las Pal
mas gateway, Dave lifted Montrosa to
a run, wondering what pressing neces-
sity could have induced the prosecut-
ing attorney to risk such a reckless
burst Of speed.
Dave told himself that he was un-
duly apprenensiye; that Strange's
warnings had worked upon his nerves.
Nevertheless, he continued to ride so
hard that almost before the dust had
settled he, too, turned into the shade
Of the palms.
Yes. there was excitement here ;
something was evidently very much
amiss, judging from the groups Of
ranch-hands assembled upon the porch.
They were clustered about the doors
and windows. peering In. Briefly they
turned their faces toward Law; then
they crowded closer. and he perceived
that they were not talking. Some of
them had removed their hats and held
them In their hands.
Dawes knees shook under him as he
dismounted; for one sick. giddy instant
the scene swan before his eyes; then
he ran toward the house and up the
steps. He tried to frame a question,
but his lips were stiff with fright.
Needless of those In his path, he forced
his way into the house, then down the
hall toward an open door, through
which he saw a room full Of people.
From somewhere came the shrill wall.
Ing Of woman; the house was full of
hushed voices and whisperings. Dave
had but one thought. From the depths
Of his being a voice called Alalre's
name until his brain rang with It.
A bed was in the room, and around
1t was gathered a group Of white.faeed
people. With rough hands Law cleared
way for himself, and then stopped,
frozen In his tracks. His arms relaxed,
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23
In Danger.

Friend Ito professor, whose lecture
"How to Stop the War;" has just been
conclurled)-Congratulate you. old
man-went splendldly. At one time
during the afternoon | ~as rather anx-
ious for you.
Professor-Thanks But don't
know why you should have been 30
concerned on my behalf.
Friend-Well, rumor did 60 round
the room that the war would be over
before your lecture.-London Punch.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23
CHAPTER XVII.
A Surprise.

Law found 1t good to feel horse
between his knees. He had not realized
until now how long Montrosa's saddle
had been empty. The sun was hot and
friendly, the breeze was sweet In his
nostrils as he swept past the smiling
fields and out into the mesquite coun-
try. Heat waves danced above the
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23
House Plants Must Breathe.

Turn house plants half way about
at least once each week, to keep all
sides alike and exposed to the light.
Keep dust from them by frequent
spraying or sponging, so pores will not
become clogged. They must breathe
or they perish.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-08-23
Expert.

Il don't see how you do It."
"Why not?" responded the fortune
teller. I'VE can figure what goods thu
people come after just as well q any
dry goods clerk
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-23
RICH lone RANCHER
SUED FOR DIVORCE

Matthias Halvorsen, a wealthy far
mer of lone, was today made defend
ant in a divorce suit filed by his WIFE
Mary II. Halvorsen, in the Umatilla
circuit court. She not only asks for
"A divorce but for one-third of his 5000
acres OF farm land. for $4,000 out
right for $25O0 suit money, for S150
a month during the pendency of the
suit, for Sl0O month permanent
alimuny, for $50 month during the
minority of their two children, for
$t534 and interest, alleged to be due
on a promIssory note and for the care
and custody of the two children.
She has secured temporary order
restraining him from disposing of
any of his property during the PEN
dency of the suit and for the payment
OF the suit money and temporary ali
mony Service was secured upon him
today, he having been in Pendleton
on a visit.
The Havorsens were married in
Heppner in 1901. Plaintiff alleges
that after mistreating her for years,
her hucband deserted her in June.
1916, and so circulated false stories
about her in lone that she was COM
PEELED to move to Pendleton last Au-
gust. She alleges that her husband
was always twitting her about not
boin. as good looking or as good
cook as other women. refused to pay
her necessary bills, refused TO pay
promissury note which ne had given
her father and which had been as
signed to her. nagEed at her ana
falsely accused her Of infidelity.
She alleges he has Sl20 acres of
farm land valued at S12O.0Ou and
that altogether he is worth $lSO.OOO
or more. W. NJ. Peterson is her at
torncy lively legal fight is an
ticipatcd.