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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04

department of agriculture at Willard. The work was carried on simultaneously with other kitchen work on a wood burning range with ordinary kitchen utensils. Results were sought which would be applicable to home con- ditions
 That these grapes can be prepared in many attractive and appetizing ways without the use of large quantities of sugar, and are therefore within the means of all families, was learned by the specialist. Unfermented grape juice, jellies, canned grapes, syrups and cat sups probably are the most desirable home products, taking into consideration quality, expense and the labor required in their preparation. Preserves, marma- lades and jams require larger quantities of sugar and are more difficult to pre- pare. while the larger percentage of sugar they contain hardens the skin somewhat even when the best metnods of prepara- tion are used
 How to make the many palatable prod ucts, what varieties are best for diff ferent purposes, the utensils and inex- pensive equipment needed, all are dis cussed in g interesting pages compris- ing Farmers Bulletin S59 Common Uses for Muscadine Grapes" which has just been published. Every housewife in the muscadien region should have a copy of the publication It will be sent free on request to the Department of Agricul- ture. Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
FASHION HINTS

Peacoeks $ feathers are used effectively Tn some Of the most striking fans of the autumn. A woman who Is noted for the inter esting effects she always gets in her evening frocks, recently carried a huge fan of curling peacock feathers mounted on long handle of dark tortoise shell. She wore frock of gray, with a bit of embroidery in the color of the feather eyes.
 Whether veils will be worn or not this winter we don't yet quite know, but, in the meantime, there are some veils here and there. One of them has big spots almost as big each of them as a cent, forming an irregular very deep border on a fine meshed veil, otherwise quite plain The veil is, of course, worn thrown over the hat, and is not drawn in at the bot tom.
 Seal is used widely this year among the new furs. It is often used to trim other furs, as muffs, collars and coats. And as trimming fur it is especially effec- tive.
 Buckles are used this year on some of the new frocks. They are especially effective on a bodice that slightly em- waist line. Sometimes wide metal buckles are used on frocks of silk.
 Waistcoats are again featured, in frocks and coats, and they are decidedly smart, They are usually not very wide-that is, not much of them shows. but just nar- row, long line between the edges of the darker fabric.
 Buttons, too, still find favor with those who make clothes. On a smart new blouse of taupe Georgette tiny white but tons outline the deep points of satin that extend upward from the waist line. On frock of chiffon, there are embroid- cred buttons, and buttonholes too of colored beads from the throat to hem. And many of the new fur collars close with huge buttons and loops.
 Just what we shall do with plaid this winter is still question. The shops are full of plaids, and some of them are most skillfully used by the great design CTS. Plaid, however, may so easily be spoiled in the making that it must ai- ways be handled with gloves. There are some shadow plaid serges that are es- pecially good and because of the shadow plaid serges that are especially good, and because of the shadow affect there is ht- tie danger of making mistakes in hand- ling them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
OLD FOGY NOTIONS

Five years ago every housewife or cook had lot of old fogy notions about cook ing. And they weren't much to blame for having them, either. These notions were due to the fact that until recently not been considered as important as knowledge of the name of the capital of every state in the union or list of the kings of England or the name of the largest volcano. But lately such a wave of information regarding scientific cook cry has swept over the country that these old fogy notions of ours are being scat tered Perhaps we still cling to one or two. Here are some of the most usual
 To believe that when the flavor is ex- tracted from meat in making soup, the goodness or nourishing quality of the meat goes out with it, and not to know that in the forcemeat left almost all of the absolute nutriment remains.
 To believe that skim milk is little bet ter than water and not to know that ex- cept for babies, who need whole milk or persons who drink milk to gain weight, the skim milk is just as good as whole milk, since 1t contains almost it's full quota of bone and muscle-making 1ngre0- ients.
 To think that bread is nourishing only
  system it's spread of butter or perhaps what our rural friends would call 'sec- ond spread" and not realize that bread in itself is as rich in nourishment as anything we eat.
 To think that fish is a brain food and celery a nerve food and that tomatoes are conducive to cancer and that grape seeds hasten appendicitis, and not to know that these ideas are as outworn as that of the Romans in believing that if one ate nightingales' tongues one would gain a beautiful voice.
 To think all the ingredients needed for mayonnaise as well as the bowl in which 1t is made and the spoon or beater with which 1t is mixed must be chilled on ice for half an hour, instead of knowing that all the ingredients for mayonnaise should be of approximately the same tempera- ture, but they need not be really colo at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
REMOVE THE STAINS AT HOME

cause those of different nature to take firmer hold on the fabric.
 The second cardinal principle in spot removal is to work while the stain is fresh Cold or lukewarm water is usually the housewife's best bet for a first step if the nature of the stain is not known and if the fabric is not injured by water. Hot water should not be used until it is determined that the staining material is such that it will not be 'set'' by heat. Stains from meat juice, blood, egg, milk and other materials containing protein are set by hot water.
 If stains are of such a nature that they will not yield to laundering or sponging with water or with water and soap, it is necessary to use one or more of number of chemicals. Besides water and soap the bulletin names as the substance most useful in removing stains Javelle water, potassium permanganate solution, oxalic acid solution, ammonia water, carbon tetrachlorid, French chalk and creafn of tartar, each of which may be used successfully, provided the right one is used at the right time. Detailed instructions for treating various stains are contained in the publication. Copies of the publication, Farmers Bulletin S61, may be had free so long as the supply lasts, on application to the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
USES OF MUSCADINE GRAPES

If the people down in the southeastern United States knew what excellent grape juices, jellies, syrups, catsup pre- serves, marmalades, jams and wine are being thrown away-potentially-in the annual waste of muscadine grapes, which grow so plentifully in the south, they would save more of this fruit for food and drink.
 Muscadine grapes were not being used widely in making home products, special ists decided few years ago, because the people had not time to learn the pos abilities of using this crop except in the fresh state or for wine-making Ac- cordingly, some experiments were begun to ind out if these grapes had possi- bilities for home use.
 representative was sent into the mus cadlne grape. country to investigate. The investigator did not take his laboratory outfit along, but established himself in typical farm kitchen at the branch ex- pertinent station of the North Carolina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Tastes Better

From London Tit Bits.
 Can any little boy" asked the new teacher .tell me the difference between a lake and an oceanr'
 T can." replied Edward. whose wisdom had been learned from experience Lakes are much more pleasant to swallow when you fall in"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Some Power There

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 '"The sermon" says a good brother who heard it. raised the roof. and the singing shook the shingles to the skies.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04

after three doctors said never would stand up straight again. Twas mid- wife for seven years and I recommended the Vegetable Compound to every wo- man to take before birth and after wards, and they all got along so nicely that it surely is godsend to suffering women. If women wish to write to me will be delighted to answer them. Mrs. JENNIE MOVER, 342 E.North St., Lima, Ohio.
 Women who suffer from displacs- ments, weakness, irregularities, ner- vousness, backache, or bearing-down pains, need the tonic properties of the roots and herbs contained in Lydia p. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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TcJsocS Free booklet describing IIdulCS wonderful article. indis- pensable for private use of married ladies. Relieves mind from doubt and worry. Sent sealed. Hygiene 6 Kalol- ogy Co. Dept. B. l22 West 18th st.. New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
BROKEN DOWN
 IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How $5 Worth of Pinkham's Compound
 Made Her Well.
Lima, Ohio. was all broken down in health from a displacement One of my

lady friends came to see me and she ad- vised me to com-
 nence taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound and to use Lydia B. Pinkham's Sanative Wash. I began talk ing your remedies and took k$5. 00worth and in two months was a well woman
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Religious Duty SAYS Bishop.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April lS-ln an
appeal addressed to the presiding elders,
pastors and members OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, Bishop w B.
Murrah OF Memphis declares i, is the
Sacred and religious duty" of all 10
grow ioodstuiis for at leas, one other
person besides himself OF herself
Bankers, merchants and other busi-
ness men should urge the necessity OF
food production on their customers and
furnish credit as far $ possible" he de.
clared. Il ask the churches and Sun
day schools to appoint necessary com.
mittees TO see that these things are
done Immediately and TO use all the in
iluence they can to gt nelghbors who
are not in our church TO raise food" the
appeal says.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18

RALLY FOLLOWS
WHEAT DECLINE
Little for Sale Despite Wealth
er Reports.

CHICAGO. III. April Is Enlarged es-
Inmates ~ the amount Of wheat available
m Canada. had a boHrlsh effect today on
tho market here. but efforts To buy a
little May delivery disclosed that offer
ngs were scarce and led to sharp rally.
The Canadian stock was figured as high
Ms lis. .O0o. 900 bushels. according Ia some
authorities, a total apparently sufficient
TO permit considerable importation into
the United States Excellent weather
conditions also tended AZ first 90 give
the bears some advantage. Opening
prices, which ranged sffom the same MS
Yesterday finish 10 aAc lower wete fol-
lowed by additional declines and gener-
al upturn, although July and September
were relatively easy as compared with
MAY
Corn declined and rallied with wheat.
Trade I'm the main was of local charac-
ter, opening laG2c of and later rallied
and rose 10 well above yesterdays close
for September.
oats were steady.
Weakness from the hog market de-
pressed provisions
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Photoplay Actress
Sued for Divorce

LOS ANGELES, April ls-To have
the law write "iinis" to the story OF
his own romance, now like picture
produced and thrown into discard"
James Young, motion picture producer
and director, today filed suit for di.
vorce in the local superior court
against Clara kimball Young. one o.
the stars OF iilmdom.
The setting OF the last court scene
was a New York police court where,
following a melodramatio episode out
side the doors OF the Astot ,heater,
Young made an assault on Harry Gar.
son, a Detroit hotel man, who had lust
emerged from the theater with Mrs.
Young on his arm.
The divorce sui, is broueh, on the
ground oi deser,ion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
McClain Fruit Fairly Good.

PURCELL, Okla, April lS-(Spe-
cial)-The report sent to the state
board OF agriculture from County
Agent Owens, regarding the effects
of the recent frost on the fruit crop. is
as follows: "MeClain county peaches
somewhat damaged, but fair crop prom
ised Apples. safe as vet; apricots
good crop in prospect; cherries, one
half crop: damaged more by dust than
frost; pears in good condition fair
crop set. berries. lust blooming"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Our Fighting Men

Major General Erasmus NJ Weaver
chef OF coast artillery, IS native OF
Indiana and a graduate OF West Poin,
in the class oi 1873 His cntlre service
was in the artillery arm until the
,prlng Of 1903. when he was placed al
the head Of the militia division at the
var department During his early ca
rcer he served as professor Of military
science and tactics al Western Reserve
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
RAILS ARE WALL
STREET LEADERS
Steel ard Copper Shares Also
Are Higher

NEW YORK. April lS--Ra4ls we're tho
strong features At the irregular opening
~ todays market Reading and leading
paCiflCs risiyg point or NOR" while
some of the minor issues Of ilmt division.
notably Pittsburgh md West Virginia
common and, preferred also made striks
ing gains other leaders, including
United states steel. Bethlehem steel, Re
public Iron and Anaconda COPPER were
higher hy half n point to full point
With heavy tendencies In tRh Copper.
Industrial Alcohol and distillcrs' recur-
tics The motor group was again heavy
to weak Changes In clippings were
slight. hut ohio Gas gained over
points
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Hotels TO Eliminate Waste.

CHICAGO. April lS-Represen,atives
Of forty hotels and restaurants have ap-
pointed a eommmlttee TO consider meth.
ods OF preventing waste OF foods, The
committee has been asked to devise
means OF reducing the variety of dishes
served without depriving patrons Of es-
sent,al,.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18

university, and in the same capacity
at the South Carolina Military acad.
cmy. For some time also he was an
instructor at West Point In the war
with Spain he served as lieutenant, coll
oncl of the Fifth Massachusetts volun-
tcers For several years General
Weaver has devoted himself to a study
Of militia affairs, and it is generally
conceded that he is one OF the best in
formed men in the country on all ques-
tons affecting the organized militia.
He has been a member of the general
staff since December. 1909.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
TEXAS GUARDS
PROTECT BRIDGE
OVER RED RIVER
Katy Property Watched by In
fanty Company,

DURANT. Okla. April lS-(Spe-
ciaD-The Katy Red river bridge
twenty miles south Of this city, is be
ing guarded BY a company OF Texas
militia This is one Of the most i'm
por,an, and valuable bridges in the
southwest, and the government is TAX
ing every precau,lon to see that It IS
not molcsted
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
ST. LOUIS.

ST LOUIS. Mo. April IS HOGS Re-
ceipts. $500; lbU2oc lower, quality poor
Lights, SIS 55al5 %, pigs ilO75dli5o,
mixed and butchers. ti5G5ulC.lO. good
heavy, SIG 00Ml6lO. bulk. ilj GjHl6.Oj
CATTLE. Reccipts 3.2nO: steady; pros
poets. lower, Native beef steers. s. j0q
i3 90: yearling steers and hclfefs. s. 5OH
i2 90. cows, 81 OVAL n0, HtOrkcrs and
feeders, 81 oOnlOlj; Texas quarantine
steers S. 50d 50. prime southern bcoI
steers 81 06d %; beef COWS and hef-
ers. st2bH9Oo. prime yearling steer
and hcifcrs. s. 50Uloo0; native calyc.
SO s0Oml12i SHEEP. Receipts 500
steady; prospects, lower, lambs, il3 0pG
l6 90: ewes 50 5O0l2 %. yenrlnEs. Sl2
mll2b. cIlpped lnmhk. il!OOnla0O
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
ROYAL ARCANUM is
RESTORED BY COURT

BOSTON, April lS-The supreme
council Of the Royal Arcanum, which
was placed in the hands Of a temporary
receiver Saturday, was authorized by
Federal Judge Aldrieh yesterday to
continue as a ira,ernal insurance or
gani,a,ion. pending final decision on
the question OF making the receivership
permanent.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
KANSAS CITY.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. April is HOGS
Receipts. 1000; 10 10 lbr lower Bulk.
,l5 30Nl59O heavy. sla.SOpi5 595. pigs,
t2.0odli75 CATTLE. Receipts 5000,
including 100 southcrts steady to lOc
lower Prime fed steers. tl22jN ~ 2 st;
dressed beef steers 81 j0Ul 90; south
crn steers. s. jOu II o.. COWS. S. 50 %
MS. heifrrs. }HO'Ull 30, Etockcrs, tS %
an o. SifEEP Receipts 1000. steady
inmhs, 81 2sW $50. ycarllugs. 81 oo4
II 2i 'wcthcrs. ~ OOHl3 g; ewes. 81 10
q l3 90, stOCkcrs, s. oOuli00
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
ARMY OFFICERS ARE
TAKEN FROM SCHOOL S

WASHINGTON, April lS Detail
Ing of army officers to educational
institutions for military instruction
work was ordered discontinued yeSter-
day by the war department with a Sug-
ges,ion tha, students Of military age
can best serve their country by JON
ing the army or navy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Food Croops ReplSA CsNon.

JACKSON, Miss, ApfR1S-The trus-
tees OF the Mississippi penitentary an
nounoed today that the entire 1000 acres
comprising the recently purchased CON
vic, farm in Qui,man county would be
planted to corn, peas, potatoes and
pumpkins instead of cotton. as was
planted Cotton acreage on the other
state farms, 1t was announced, would
be materially reduced and food crops
planted
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK April lS-The cotton
market was comparatively quiet early
today. Cables were disappointing from
q bullish standpoint and the opening here
was I to 10 points lower. Scattered sell
Ing was also encouraged by the more IA
yornble view OF weather conditions and
reports that the market for marine risks
was frmer owing to unofficial hdviCcs
that a large freighter had been sunk off
the coast Of France May contracts sold
off 10 90 Ice OF 10 points net lower while
October declined to 1850 or ID points
under last nights close The easier tone
of Liverpool wus attributed TO reports
Of lower freight rates and an announce %
ment that the Teutonic vessels seized In
this country would be put into commits
sion us rapidly AZ possible There were
private report from the southwest OF
frser spot offerings, but there seemed 10
be very few southern selling orders
around the local RINK
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
News From Nations Markets
Outside Livestock
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, III. April HOGS: Re
ceipts. 10000: slow, l0c under yester-
days average BulR. SO COai6OO; light,
slSOOUl5s5; mixed. tl5 3Oql605; heavy,
,ib s0nl60b; rough flJ.3OQlS60; pigh.
,lO76dli20. CATTLE. Receipts 1900;
weak Native beef cattle, tl0O0ul3 H.,
s,ockers and feeders, 81 $4,000; cows
and hsifers ,56Odl0s5 calves, s. 5on
1900 SHEEP; Receipts. p 600, weak;
wethers. 1l060al2.7J, lambs, 1ll0OH
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Telegtnnh Service Resumed.

Aier being subjected to, considerable
annoyance for several DAYS, Durant
again has night telegraphic serv-
ice at the Katy depot, Two operators
commenced work last night to take the
place of the two dismissed several
days ago
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Indian Agent Transferred

kAW CITY, April lS-(Speeial)-
J. w. Clend,ning for the pas, nine
years in charge Of the Indian agency
al Tonkawa, will succeed J +. 60"
the presen, aVen, al the Washungo
agency lie. will assume his new po-
sition Nav
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Water Found al Kav

KAW CITY, April lS-(SpeciaD-
Gudgel and McVey, waterworks con
tractors. today announced that they had
found an abundance of water in the
first test well at the city park near
here, and would begn laying pipe
Immediately on the new $4,000 water
MnrkS SYSiem
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Cnurthnnse Improyed

PURCELL, Okla, April l8-(Spe.
cial l)-lmproyements are being made
around McClain county courthouse A
cement walk is being laid along the
west side, and old stone steps are be
ing replaced with neat ones OF con-
crete con Instruction
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Fifty Steer, Bring $4,000.

KAW CITY April l8-(speeiaD-.
Ike Clubb, a farmer living near here.
Yesterday brought fifty head of short
led. 1-year.old steers To- town and sold
them Tor 5000 lie also sold eight
calves for $50 each. The steers were
Jerseys
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
LIVE RPooL.

LIVERPOOL. Aprn Is COTTON
Spot In moderate demand good mid
ding II ssd. middlrg II Isd low mid
ding T. sod salcs 1000 bales, including
500 American receipts 1900 futures
closed weak April r. 2ood. MAY June
] / god. Junc-Ju II sod August -Scptcm-
Der / iGd October Nuvcmbcr II 3ld, De
cember January II s3d, January -fcbru-
arY II I'D
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
BEARISH COTTON
FACTORS CONTROL
Gables and Weather Against
Values Today

NEW ORLEANS. La April ls.--Poor
cables caused recession OF from 10 to
80 points around the opening Of the cot.
ton market here today A fairly good
demand sprang up Ht the decline and at
tho end OF the first half hour Of busi-
ness trading months showed net de-
cline OF only IL to iJ points Warmer
weather over the belt with the absence
OF moisture In the eastern half was
against values
The weekly weather and crop reports
from the government were regarded as
Colorless aud they had little effect on the
market vt noon the trading months
were at net decline Of II to II points
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. M, April is. -- BUTTER
Firmi creamery, !lhg,se EGGS; high
nary ilrsts, s,qate;s At mark, cases in
cludcd, 35Uatsc. POTATOES. Receipts
50 cars. unchanged. POULTRY; Alive,
higher; fowls, awe: springs, ??c.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Washington Man 10 Army

PURCELL, Okla, April l8-(Spe-
cial)-Wsshina Jon, eight miles ives, OF
here, is to have\a representative in the
United States army Vernon Beasley
Of that city has left for Oklahoma City,
where he enlisted
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Lighthouse Ground to Be Used

WASHINGTON. April lS-As a part
OF the nation wide campaign TO increase
the production of ioodstuiis keeper,
and inspectors OF ligh,houyes we're TO-
day requested by the deIt&Ssspt ot
commerce TO cultivate as rAetsyfssh a.
possible on lighthouse reSkwi}ons.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Archbishop Blink Near Death

NE WORLEANS, La, April ia
change for the worse was reported
early today in the condition of Arch
bishop Blenk. critically i'll here since
Sunday, His physicians expressed the
fear that death was a matter OF hours.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18
Business Men Wear Overalls.

The business men Of Bokchlto, this
county arc practlclng economy and
setting an example by wearing ord,-
nary overalls at their places OF bust
ness
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-18

HoGS-For the third successive time
this week packers reduced cost OF live
pork around the west TODAY Locally. II
was slow and l5d25c lower market
prospects at noon were for a SIS 15 top
and the hulk tlis md up. Butcher
plrs brought 81 O0ql20C