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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Chicken Pic.

Boil chicken until tender. With the
water in which It was boiled make a
gravy. allowing one-half cupful of -four
and two tablespoonfuls butter to every
quart OF water. Season with salt and
pepper, put in baking dish, add chicken
from which bones have been removed
Cover with one-half pint cream and
pieces of butter, cover with rich pie
crust. Bake In hot oven.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Hot Biscuit. q

Three cupfuls Of flour, two table
spoonfuls of baking powder, three
quarters of a teaspoonful Of salt, three
tablespoonfuls of butter, three-quarters
to one cupful of milk. MiE and sift the
flour, baking powder and salt together
twice; then cut in the butter with q
fork until 1t is in fine bits. Add the
milk gradually, just enough to make q
soft dough. do not handle any more
than is necessary. Turn out on q
Toured board and roll to about three
quarters of an inch thickness. Cut
then place on baking sheet and bake
in hot oven from IL to Is minutes.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
A INSTRUMENTATION.

81 understand" remarked Mrs. Nc
Gudley, that they're on the lookout
for some speakeasy liquor around
here"
Eyes. 1t is very Objectionable"
"Is that SO. kind o. thought maybe
as how speakeasy liquor might be bet
ter than the sort that keeps men up o
nights tryin' to sing at the top O their
voices. Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
PAINTING WILL SAVE MONEY
Farm Implements and Buildings Rust
Ing and Rottlng for Want of
Little Attention.

Let's protect our implements and
buildings. Millions of dollars worth
of farm implements are each year
rusting and rotting In our fence cor
ners; thousands Of buildings are rot
ting down when coat Of paint would
save them.
Paint and sheds should save this
tremendous loss.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Is a Poor Skin
Your Handicap !

That skin-trouble may be more than
source of suffering and embarrass-
ment--it may be holding you back in
the business world, keeping you out
of a better job for which good ap-
pearance is required. Why "take a
chance" when Resinol Ointment heals
skin-eruptions SO easily, is so simple
and economical to use? 1t has such q
record of success that you need not
hesitate to try it. Resinol Ointment
is sold by all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Fried Parsley.

We always use little fried parsle.
to ornament our meat dishes with
This is how 1t is done: Wait until q
blush smoke is rising from the fat
then remove 1t to the side Of the fire
When 1t has cooled slightly throw In
the parsley, and leave 1t until the fat
has almost stopped spluttering. Then
lift 1t out at once and drain 1t we'll
when 1t should be lovely green color
Be careful not to overfry 1t, or 1T will
turn an ugly brownish color.-Boston
Globe.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
AVOID LIFTING HEAVY LOADS
Practical Plan Outlined for Putting
Weiehty Implements on Wagon
by One or Two Men.

When putting a heavy hay rack,
water or grain tnnk, wagonbox or ma
nure spreader, etc, on a wagon, 1t can
easily be put on without any heavy
lifting If the two wheels are taken off
on one side where the tank, or what
ever 1t might be, is to be lifted on.
After the wheels are off the tank
can be lifted on and the axles can be
raised up with long pole Zone at a
time) and the wheels put on. Where
there ore only one or two men 1t can
easily be taken off In the same way.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
MAKING TOOLS RUsT-pRooF
Solution of Benzlne and Paraffln OIL
viii Prove Quite EffIcsclous on
Steel Articles.

Make solution Of 200 parts Of BEN
zine and one part Of parafiin oil. Dip
the article in the solution and allow to
dry In heated air or In dry room so
that the benzine may evaporate. ANY
steel articles may be made rustproof
In this manner.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Scientific Comparison.

"Do you regard the Darwinian the.
ory as proved?"
NO." replied the stubborn citizen,
"In my opinion it's one Of those things
that kept being investigated so long
that everybody decided there wasn't
any answer and lost interest. Wash.
ington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Her steps Too Audible.

"Thump-rattle bang!" went the pia-
no. "What are you trying to play,
jane" called out her father from the
next room.
"Its an exercise from my new In
struction book, First Steps in Music, !"
she answered.
"Well, knew you were playing
with your feet" he said grimly, "but
don't step SO heavily on the keys--it
disturbs my thought. t."-Chicago Her
aid.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Customary Crisis.
Another crisis seems to run
Through every passing minute.
The day we notice most Is one
Without a crisis in 1t.
An Honest. House.

Guest in country hotel-I say, land
lord, left my boots outside my room
door last night, and this morning they
hadn't been touched.
Host-Sure! What d ye expect?
Ye cud lef' them there for year II
ye'd liked, an nobody'd touch them.
We're honest here!-Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
A Poser.

On the menu card of big hotel In
New York the following notice is
printed: ARTICLES brought into the
hotel and used at the table will be
charged for as though furnished by
the house."
On reading this one guest inquired:
"Does this apply to false teeth?"--
Boston Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Ryan with newspaper)-It took six
policemen to get wan fightin' oirish-
man out of the saloon.
Shea-Huh! Shure wan of thin
moight hove done 1t dead aisy.
Ryan (warmly) )-Indade! An how?
Shea-Pwhy, be standin' outside tn
dure an callin' the Oirishman a loiar.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
The Reason.

"If stand on my head, the blood
all rushes to my head, doesn't it?"
No one ventured to contradict him
Now" he continued triumphantly
when stand on my feet, why doesn'
the blood all rush into my feet?"
Because" replied Hostetter Nc
Chimes, "your feet are not empty
Rams Horn.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
With Plenty to Eat.

The announcement that an explorer
who is going to try to get close to the
north pole is planning to take with
him food to last six years will proba-
bly, result in great rush of applicants
to join the party.-Baltimore Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
unaltered.

Sandy Macpherson came home af-
ter many years and met his old
sweetheart. Honey-laden memories
thrilled through the twilight and
flushed their glowing cheeks.
"Ah, Mary" exclaimed Sandy we
are jist as beautiful as We ever were,
and | haze never forgotten ye, my
bonnie lass"
"And ye, Sandy" she led, while
-her blue eyes moistened, "are jist as
big leear as ever, an 1 believe ye
list the same."-Liverpool Post.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Editor-Your story lacks originality.
You employ the old hackneyed express
sions. Take this line, for example:
with the low cry she sank to the
floor"
Author-Wel1, then, we'll have her
sink to the ceiling. = Boston Tran
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
The Reason.

"Why are Indians more stoical In
the face of death than white men?"
"That's easy. Indians are accus-
toned to dyeing."-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
ResentfuI Sacrifice.

"Do you approve Of. prohibition?"
"Yep," said Uncle Bill Bottletop.
"I'm willin' to abolish Ticker rather
than see 1t wasted In lot Of folks
around here that can't appreciate It,"
Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
His Second Childhood.

"The idea of her marrying man in
the evening of life like old Grumley."
"The evening of life? He's further
along than that; I should say early in
the next morning" = Boston Tran
script.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

"Our forefathers pledged their sa-
cred honor when they started this
country"
"How much did they raise on the
pledge in cash?" Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Always shake In Aliens Foot Ease, o powder.
I cures hot, sweating, aching, swollen feet,
cures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. Al
al druggists and shoe steres, Doc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
allen s. Jlmsted, lie Roy N. Y.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Said man who was sick, Mr.. Proctor,
III don't very shortly get better,
The calls of this fancy-priced DR..
viii make me forever his Dr."
Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

II understand Blank doesn't STAN
mer so much since he got married"
"Of course not; he gets fewer
chances to talk than he used to-
Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
sImplIf,es Curtain HANGING

When hanging lace or muslin cur
tains, fit an old glove finger or thin
BILE over the end Of the curtain rod,
and you will find that the rod will
slip much more quickly through the
thin material.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
With stronu Arms.

"Kitty has been trying to learn to
skate for whole month now."
"Her instructor must be very stu
pid."
"No; very good looking" Boston
Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

"I can't afford a motor car"
"But thought you had one?"
81 have. That's how discovered
that / can't afford one."-Boston
Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
A.cynicaI Parent.

Daughter = Oh, but men are 80
dreadfully lacking in self-control.
Mother-Don't get excited about 1t,
dear. If they weren't most girls would
die old maids.-Boston Transcript
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
out.

!, Out.
First Stude-How many were out at
the game.
Second Stude--All that bet on the
visitors.-Froth.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Garfield Tea, by purifying the blood. Grad,
icates rheumatism, dyspepsia and many
chronic ailments.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Myrtyl-Aren't your knees tired.
dear?
Mauryce mo, I can't feel your
weight at all now.--Princeton Tiger.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

"This sidewalk" said the agent,
shows the kind of work we can do"
'T sea concrete example,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Shoes are made nowadays from all
kinds of skins. Even banana skins
make slippers.-New Idea.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

"People should marry their oppo-
Sites"
Most people are convinced that
they did."--Loulsvill Courier-Journal
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
LEARN A TRADE

LEARN A TRADE. Gas Tractor and Auto
mobile men are in demand We are giving COM
plete course in both for the price of one tuition.
for short time only. Large.class now gradual
ing and have room for few more men. Catalog
and details free Hemphls Trade Schools 20h Hawthorne
Portland Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Queer.

IIS QUt51 WUITU'
whats the matter now"
II was Just thinking that as a rule
the people who can sing have to be
coaxed to sing and those who can't
insist on demonstrating the fact
Detroit Free Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

The trouble with some men is that
they spend too much time developing
paunch instead of a punch. Evans
Vile Courier.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Industry.

Industry" said Uncle Eben, lis
whut keeps some of us doin' the same
thing over an over cause ives toe
lazy to learn anything new."-Wash
ington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Something Accomplished.
"My wife went to beauty doctor
to have her complexion cleared"
well, was it?"
mo, but my pocketbook was
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Blamed Again.

Blamed Again.
Guest-Go0d gracious, waiter! Nine
and nine make 18, not 10!
Waiter-Ah, but monsieur must re-
member that everything has been aug
mented by the war.-Southern Wom'
ans Magazine.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24
Was AGAINST over-RestraInt.

He-It's hard to keep from kissing
you.
She-You must be careful not to
over-exert yourself. = Boston Tran.
script.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Embarrassing Classification.
He--You know, men want to look
on women as angels.
She-But not as recording angels
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Pimples, boils, carbuncles, dry!up and
disappear with Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. In tablets orliquid.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-24

Enough.
Henshaw-I hear he was operated
on. What did he have?
Gee NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
News of the Day in Moline and East Moline
LINGUTST Is WANTED
AT POLICE STATION

Are YOU an Interpreter and g hand
writing expert2 IF you are. and are
exceptionally well qualified 70 read
and interpret ali languages. you are
wanted by the Moline police.
This is not q German spy story, And
the Moline police have not ordered
that all linRuists be locked in the CRY
bastile But il YOU are first class
Hngufst and m read many or all Ian
guages YOU are without a doubt want
ed bv the Moline police.
DO not wait until YOU are called ar
until an officer comes after Won. Step
forward lively to the Moline police sta
ton.
You are wanted to assist the 6etac-
tive department into whose hands the
matter has been placed Sergeant Ben
tried for hours 10 solve the mystery
T am d good sergeant. perhaps said
Ben. but this is too much for me"
Chief Bisaut tried 70 solve the mya-
terry. And the chief failed.
The matter was turned ever 10 Com
missioner Abe StcuEer, bat the com
missioner knew not the answer. Edna
said she had solved many mysteries
and begged a chance at this one. But
Edna failed. Commissioner O. Z.
Johnson then thought he was the man
for the Job. but he gave up hurried}y
And the chief went the rounds Of
the municipal building. Mayor Carl
son was ont at the time and could not
he called TO the rescue At last the
chief Of detectives came IN and the sit
uation was explained To him. 1T is
very simple" he said, III you under
stand
lIr. Leppert did not understand. He
has been searching the city for days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
AUTO OVERTURNS
WITH BALL TEAM
Members Of Federal Aggregation Fig
Ure in 3Iishap Near Iowa City
Brown Injured.

Members Of the Moline Federals. d
local BASEBALL organization. had mar
row escape from death yesterday when
an automobile in which they were
riding turned turtle and rolled into
ditch about FIVE miles this side OF
iowa City q +. Cookie" Brown,
catcher. suffered q broken collar bone,
1--WE other. occupants of the car escap-
ing with injuries less serious Brown
was taken to Lone Tree. Iowa, where
physician gave attention to his in
jury He returned to Moline this morn
iag ou a tray. Cliff Cronwall, Ray F'e-
Xix, Arnold AxeH and two others. who
completed the party. continued on their
way to Riverside, Iowa. where they
we're scheduled to play a game OF ball
Four Of the boys we're unable TO par
lcipate i'm the contest and a quartet
of PLAYERS was drawn from the River
side squad 10 round cut the Federal
team The Iowa lads won the game
by score Of to i.
Several Of the Moline boys returned
to this city on the midnight train
1t is said the machine was travelling
81 speed OF 20 miles an hour when
it overturned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
WILL ATTEND
NATIONAL MEETTN G

The third annual convention OF the
National Association of Commercial
Organization Secretaries, to be held
in the Congress hotel. Chicago. Sept
u to Is, promises to surpass any that
has vet been held. NJ j. DuTvea, exec
utfve secretary of the Moline Com
nerciaI club, is q member OF the ma
t8onaI association. ana he IS planning
TO attend. Among the subjects 70 be
discussed are Membership Develop
ment and Maintenance" Proper
Place of Industrial DeveIopuen In
Work of the Commercial Organtza-
ton. The Small Town Commercial
ORGANIZATION. A" Organization Service
for the Retailer, transportation
Problems" Trade Extension Trips.
etc. Papers on these subjects will be
given by men who have made a spec
ja1 study Of the problems they VIII
discuss. In addition there viii be
group meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
C0MMISSI0NSFOR
TWO MOLINE BOYS
James BIanding and Harold Stowe
Among Those at Fort Sheridan
Given Recognition.

James L. Blandiug and Harold T.
Stowe. TWO Moline young men who are
among those Who entered the first
training camp for officers at Fort
Sheridan. have impressed their in-
ztructors with the fact that they have
the required ability and were today
recommended for commissions in the
army as second Iieutenants
OF the many who took the course at
Fort Sheridan 300 were placed on the
hrst honor roll. according to q mes
sage sent by the Associated Press to-
day. which means that these 500 viii
be the first to receive commissions,
should they pass the final physical e1~
aluinauons. which are being held to
day. Both Mr.. Bianding and Nr
stowe are ca this first honor roll.
James Banding IS the son Of L. G.
Bl8ndiag Of the Moline Pillow company
Harold Stowe is noted locally as an
athlete. having won honors on the
gridiron. both as a college player and
a member Of local independent teams.
The second training camp for Off
GERS, which viii open Aug. =. viii
also be held at Fort Sheridan. instead
of at Leon Springs, Texas. a $ origin
ally announced by the war department
The change In plans was stated in
wire messages from Washington to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
ASK MANUFACTURERS
TO FURNISH MOVIES

Local manufacturers Will be asked
to assist the ". III. 6 A. In furnishing
Aims of an Industrial character for
the movie shows which are being sup
piled By the r. ". e. A. to soldiers of
the L. s. army in the various camps.
NJ }. Durvea. is advised by the national
Y. n c. A. secretary. that at present a
quarter million men are entertained
weekly by industrial motion pictures
in The army camps Attendance at
each performance numbers from goo
to 5000 Not only are the films enter
tanning but they provide means of
keeping the soldiers in touch with the
occupations to which they viii return
after the war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
HELD BOULEVARD Is
PART OF A SIDEWALK
What ls q sidewalk

Police Magistrate Guztafscn was
asked 10 answer the question in Mo-
line police court this morning at the
hearing of Louis and Laverue Goddard.
charged with violating the city traffic
ordinance.
The Two Goddard brothers were ar
rested on complaint of Twenty
fourth avenue resident who complain
hv riding their motorcycles on the
same
Consultation with City Attorney
James Johnston developed the fact
that tHrre was no ordinance prohibit
ing riding on The parkway or lawn be-
tWeer roadway and sidewalk There
was. however, an ordinance regulat-
ing traffic on sidewalks.
"a Sidewalk" Magistrate Gustafsou
told the defendants, us all that part Of
the street between roadway and pri-
waite property line. DO You plead
guilty 10 The charger
The EoGdards did not dispute the
magistrates definition OF what q Mo-
line sidewalk was and admitted being
guilty of violating the city traffic crdi-
nance. They had, they said, ridden ou
the sidewalk. both as the magistrate
defined it ana as it is usually defined
But. they pleaded. they rode on the
lawn after they had been warned to
keep of the sidewalk. the cement side
walk. Makes no difference answered
the magistrate You have violated the
city ordinance either way you want
TO look at it, Three dollars and costs
"a ET.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
CELLARS FLOODED BY
HEAVY FALL OF RAIN

DESPITE the fact that the rain storm
aE sunday afternoon at times re-
sznrEez cIoudburst, the damage done
II Moline was not considerable Fu-
-aeaan and other streets running
through the downtown district from
The rIuF were flooded from curb 10
car5 while fre storm was at lis
height
anants of many stores were
HcoEaE fr the depth of a foot, demon
s-ratl-z once more the need OF com
nEefg evarhauling of the sewer system
IL .lz. part Of the city below the blaH
-a project which the city council has
haI a view for q long time, but mas
never as yet attempted % carry out
because oft rua. enormous expenditure
TaIrr would be eutaued.
Although Easements we're noodeds
hon practically no damage was
doaa. Ter sad experiences in the past
have taught the merchants 70 leave
nothing uu the basement floors ana
what storing ls done IN Easements IS
Goaa o. racks and shelves well OF the
floor
Damage ts trees throughout the city
was heavy. however. great limbs pelnS
blown down in many parts OF the
town Several biIIb0ards were blown
over. ~ partially So dagpoles were
snapped ar bent and many streets re
sauh.s5 rivers The city street de-
EartmaaE however. reported TINS
I1ra.aE shat no damage was done 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-23
nRINK sTEAIs rR0rsERs.

Emil Quastrom of Lockport became
intoxicated in East Moline Saturday
night and while in the store Of Rene
Van SpeybroecB stole a pair Of cheap
trousers. He was arrested and the
trousers were restored to the owner
Question: was fined IS and costs. Sos.
on q charge of disorderly conduct,
and pat q work on the streets. He
SAYS he has been a refrigerating plant
mechanic He declared this morning
that he is on the water wagon perma-
neuriv now. The charge of larceny
probably viii not be pressed against
him
George Murry created a disturbance
near the Company a camp at the r. e.
r. plant and was turned over to the
police by the soldiers He was as
sessed So So Five others, picked up
Saturday for being drunk. were fined
50 and costs each by Magistrate Niles,
and i'm default of cash TO pay their
fines they are at work on the streets
today to square accounts with the
city