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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-05-25

a training camp for negro officers
will be established at Fort Des
Noines. Iowa, where 1900 candidates
for commissions in negro regiments Of
the new army will be trained. A draft
of 250 men will be taken from the col
ored regiments of the regular army,
selected from the non-commissioned
officers and %priyates who have shown
qualifications fitting them for COM
mand, and assigned to the new camp.
The remainder will come from negro
regiments of the national guard aAd
from graduates of educational insdiN-
tons for negroes.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-05-25

~ HOTiitH suld sam Powell
NJ "lrt- sn back to the farm
this IrHf
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-05-25

are the addrcssc~ and the names Of
some books for You to get"
Thank you" 5 ID sam. "and now /
must be- going nill Googe is to be in
town today. and | want TO see him
about the blowing Goodby until Mon
day. IN see you nj the meeting"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-05-25

work on hand when we come out
ven help you out so that you can take
a half day on"
That's the idea" seconded Andrew
n we come out Saturday morning.
say. and work TN noon you could take
the afternoon on. couldn't your"
well. / should think / could" said
sam But wouldn't like to have
you work for me for nothing"
"Oh don't worry" said Joe. "WeI
get paid Wen take It out IN water
melons
~ didn't know that you liked 10
work 80 we'll. said Sam. "You might
Ms we'll go out with me next Saturday
We're not going TO o until next
spring. but must mend the fences
ana get the ground IN shape"
"Sure. wen co." they all said
"WhereU we find you and what time
shall we startY'
I'm be at home" sam told them
'Come about Z O'Clock. and wen drive
Out Ia the spring wagon
Before Saturday came round Sam
could not refrain from hunting up his
new friend the government agent. 10
tell him that he was going put on the
little farm for TINT year at least.
The agent MIR Burns. was delighted
at the news
"Well." he said I'm glad to hear
that Miles Pagan Is. MS they say.
from Missouri lie must be shown
IT'S just % waste Of breath to talk TO
him He WON'T listen 10 anything.
tried 20 get him 20 plant Just one acre
md cultivate 10 according to our meth
DDS But he said ne didn't have time
ion amy such foolishncss He'd been
farming long enough be said. TO know
something about It,
II tried tO persuade him 10 allow his
son. Bob. 20 join the Boys Corn club
aud plant nm acre Of corn to be Guilt
vnted under my direction But he
wouldn't do that either. and In fact. he
talked rather in%sultingly o. me. of
course IL Il was just himself that was
concerned I woullu bother amy more
with him A muu llkc that doesn't
deserve much but we can't afford To-
rescnt such tank from anybody sam
We Just consider that It is because ne
doesn't understand ana let IL go he
Sides. its the welfare of the whole
country that wr are looklne after We
want 10 mnko better TURNER'S out OF the
boys We want Bob Tngan 10 be- %
more successful farmer than his IN
thor Inns been and, You see. we can't
10 that without couviuciug his father
an thar mo- viii lpf u4 tapeh Roh
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Care Of Young coslinss

here IL very little that the owner
do to hurry the Matching Of goose
i, while under the mother, except
re that she II properly supplied
d water and food In easily accessi-
/ channels, says the American Agri-
surist. Tho period of incubation II
h twenty-eight to thirty-three days.
]; averages thirty days. Do not feed
/ goslings until two days old. but
> them tender, finely cut grass and
Per. They should not be allowed to
jm, however, until they grow older.
> first feed may be rolled oats or
10 bread slightly moistened with
her. Some poultrymen recommend
In. cornbread or chick food. In any
mt. the feeding should be light and
othirds or three-quarters should be
de- mp Of tender green food. There
'uld be protected houses or coops
ere the goslings may have adequate
liter from the rain. After q week
ten days they may be safely turned
. on good pasture. Fresh drinking
ter II supplied at all times.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Why No. Try Thi.7

Everything that people admire and
covet SO much, for the snke Of getting
which they worry and hustle so much.
all this does not bring them a whit Of
happiness. So long as they are hus-
Ting they think their reward. will be
in that which they are striving for.
But no sooner do they obtain the OBJ
ject of their desire than they conf
mence to fuss and worry and envy
things they have not got yet. And
this stands to reason, for not by salts
flying ones vain desires is independ-
ence achieved. but, on the contrary.
through Kidding oneself Of such de-
sires.
II you wish to ascertain the truth
Of this try to apply. say, one-half Of
the effort that you have been hitherto
wasting on gratifying your desires to
freeing yourself Of them. and you will
soon perceive yourself that in this way
you will derive far more peace and
Observation-Disclosures.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Around the House

II plants freeze immerse them In
cold water and keep them In . perfect
ly dark place until thoroughly thawed
out, says the Farm Journal.
A funnel makes a handy egg separa-
tor. Break the egg into 1t, and the white
will slip through. leaving the yoik I'M
broken.
II new tinware Is rubbed over with
fresh lard. then thoroughly heated In
the oven before It IL used. 1t will be
less liable to rust.
Add . few drops Of water to the gas
cline used In cleaning clothing. and
you will have no ring" about the spot
you have cleaned.
Put scraps Of cold meat through the
food chopper and stir these In corn
meal mush when making 1t to fry.
This makes an appetizing dish for
breakfast.
Tart apples are good baked with
honey. Pare and core and place them
In baking dish with lump Of butter
In each, pour over some honey and
bake until soft.
Give the egg beaten drop Of oil oc-
casionally on Its pivot and cogs. but
Wipe OF all surplus oil before using. or
It will splatter into what you are beat
Ing.
Keep the bottle Of spirits Of turpen-
tine handy to the washroom. A few
drops in wash water help to take the
dirt out and give clothes nice clean
smell.
II you have some vegetables that
seem to be gettingsa bit stale clip on
the lower end and let them stand In
fresh water for few hours. Makes
them hne.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Mothers Doll Story
Tho Squirrel. House

There was once 4 nice toy dog Of
lie name OF Pip. He lived In charm
kg little doghouse that stood near the
klrsery window.
His master was Fred, about six years
I'd. And when spring came Fred lost
i interest In toy dogs and wanted a
ne squirrel.
Papa. how can get a pet squlrrel7'
se was always asking.
And, since he lived in big city,
Yhere there were no squirrels except
hose in the parks. his daddy always
aid, I'm sure don't know, Fred"
But one beautiful sunny day his
sapa took Fred to the country, and
here they found very kind farmer
Fho caught them a squirrel in a wood.
ia trap.
When Fred got home what do you
lhink he did with his toy dog-his old
friend that had been his pet doll since
he was little baby? Why. he just
pitched Pip out Of the doghouse and
put the squirrel I'm.
But Pip had lovely disposition. and
instead Of barking and making a hor-
i'd fuss he ran right out in the kitchen
for bone to give the squirrel. But
squirrels like nuts best. SO Fred sold
till he earned 10 cents to
buy nuts for his new pet.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

Office? Mebbe yer t'ink dat would look
better out on de track. An de switch
tower? s'posin' we put her right over
dere on Main street? P'raps you don't
like where de station masters house
am. Let's move her on to de up plat
form. Any more suggestions yer got
ter maker
The fur coated gentleman turned
away and left the station.
Say" said the porter to the ticket
seller. did yer hear how turned down
dat old guy2 Pretty good, don't yer
thinkT'
well, dunno about that" said the
ticket seller HE happens to be our
trafiic superintendent"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Proper Care Of Eggs
Intended For Incubation

Poor matches cannot always be
charged to the hen or the incubator.
OF great importance in securing good
hatch is the care of the eggs before
they are placed In the incubator.
While 1t y not known definitely at
what temperature eggs chill. 1t Is safe
to keep them in q temperature Of 81
degrees to 6 degrees F. Eggs start to
incubate at 0S degrees to 70 degrees
F. and develop slowly. but they win
not hatch successfully at that temper
allure. Many eggs are chilled through
not being gathered often enough.
Incubator eggs can be kept In slim
Pile tray by laying them on their sides.
1t il good practice to turn them daily
to prevent the yolk from adhering to
tho upper part Of the shell. Washing
Matching eggs removes the bloom and
permits Of too rapid evaporation.
To prevent diseases which might be
caused from insanitary eggs the
Pennsylvania State college school Of
agriculture md experiment aeation
recommend dipping them In disin-
fectant like alcohol or to 8 per cent
stock dip solution. In any case the
eggs should not be rubbed.
1t Ii impossible to tell whether an
egg is fertile or infertile except by In
cubation. A common superstition ad-
vocated by some poultrymen ID that
long eggs produce cockerels and short
eggs pullets. 1t is impossible. however,
to foretell sex by the shape Of an egg.
1t ID best to wait four to seven days
after mating for Matching eggs. From
one mating fertility will last two or
three weeks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Snartly Said

True patriotism is not always loud
mouthed.
A hell upon earth awaits the wife Of
the boy who il mean to his mother.
There 10 something wrong in the
makeup Of the man who does not re-
Joice at the success Of his friends.
1t is impossible for 4 man needing
haircut to look aristocratic.
The bonehead always thinks Of q lot
Of things that are not worth remem-
boring.
It is difficult to pick up many friends
without making few enemies along
the way.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Your Friend.

Before You take offense at a friend
be sure you have reason to be offended.
II 1t seems as II your friend has slight
ed you be sure you have done nothing
to make him act that way. Friends or
even acquaintance do not generally
start out with the deliberate intention
of causing a quarrel. Remember that.
Give your friend the benefit Of the
doubt. for friend kept Is better than
money in the bank. BE economical
with your friends. Don't waste them.
American Boy.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
A Pash.r,s Last question.

A New York business man suddenly
said to his daughter. Helen. haye I
been a good father to your" Certain
ly you have. Why do You ask such a
question: she answered. There was
no reply. and the girl. turning. saw
that her fathers head had fallen for
ward on his breast. She went to him
and found that he was dead. 1t was
only a case Of heart failure. with moth
ing supernatural about 1t. Yet some
times It seems as II Death sent . Sc
cret messenger ahead to warn the spirit
Of Its coming. and the soul thus warned
rises and awaits the Presence stand
ing. No one could ask to die with .
kindlier thought in mind than that
which this man had. nor can every
daughter cherish SO sweet memory
Youths Companion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

Beat three eggs until lemon colored
and add sufficient sugar to tone down
the acidity Of the cider that is to be
added. Boll one quart Of cider for five
minutes. then pour slowly upon the
eggs. stirring briskly. Return to the
saucepan. heat again almost to the
boiling point-but not Guite-pour into
thick glasses and dust the tops With
grated nutmeg.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

Boiled linseed oil is the finest thing
for genuine old mahogany. as 1t hard.
ems and preserves the wood. Pour the
oil on to pad of soft flannel and we'll
rub the wood. II there are any cracks
in the wood the oil will I'LL these and
harden. Wipe of the supernuous oil
and polish with dry, soft cloth. A lit
tie vinegar added to the oil will make
q bright. clean. dry finish.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Home Cookery


Boil two fowls uutil very tender IN
Just enough water 10 cover well: salt
and let cool In the broth. In the morn
ing pull OF the meat In neat pieces,
adding smaller joints whole II desired:
lay In q buttered dish and add few
small potato balls and onions Of the
same size. both cooked. Make q rich
gravy of part Of the broth. pour over
the chicken and vegetables and cover
with u good pastry crust. The sides of
the dish may be lined with pastry II
desired. Cut fancy gashes to let out
steam. Cook just long enough to
brown crust richly.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

Fill q pudding dish half full of peeled
and quartered sour apples that have
been steamed until tender. Fill the
dish with spongecake batter and bake
until done. Serve with raisin sauce:
Half cupful Of sugar, one pound of
seedless raisins. Stew the raisins half
an hour until they become very ten.
der. add the sugar and boil until Il
forms q good sirup-C Country Gentle.
man,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

DIR. Charles X. Francis, chemist at
Oklahoma A. and NJ. college. submits
the following formula, which may be
used for making sweeping COM
pound: Melt two ounces of parafin
wax and two quarts of paratfin oil
over boiling water. Add six ounces
of salt, Ave pounds clean sand. ten
pounds sawdust and finally two ounces
Of oil of eucalyptus.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

A pint Of Goldfish minced nne and
scalded, quart of hot boiled potatoes
mashed fine or put through potato
ricer. Nix Dish and potatoes together.
add one-fourth Of cupful of butter,
about a. much cream, a little pepper
and two well beaten eggs. Keep all Is
hot az possible. Beat together with q
fork. Roll lightly In -four and fry like
doughnuts In very hot lard and beef
drippings, half Of each.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Inspiration
Miscellany
Cheerful Women

A cheerful woman II like 4 ray Of
sunshine wherever she goes. She not
only does good to others by example,
but she helps .discontented and gloomy
people to throw Oh some ofstheir ma
tive melancholy and to emulate little
Of her own cheerfulness.
The cheerfulness that persists In see
ing the bright side Of everything and
discovers ''the silver lining" where 9th
ers perceive no break In the gray cloud
must not be COMPOUNDED with selfish
ness and carelessness. They are totally
different attributes, quite antagonistic
to one another.
A purely selfish and careless woman
would be thinking 30 continually about
herself that she would have no reserve
force left in which to practice the hum
dred and one little thoughtful actions
which come within the ken of the wo-
man who has "cheerfulness'' as her
watchword and who endeavors to
make her sisters more happy by i'm
parting some Of 1t to them.
Women who seem the embodiment Of
happiness are frequently misjudged,
Superficial observers give them little
credit for any depth OF feeling. and
imagine that they take the responsible
tiles and cares Of life far too lightly
when they do not go about with a
gloomy countenance. 1t is only those
who have been confined to a sickroom
who know what a priceless treasure Is
that buoyancy Of spirit and what hid
den depths of feeling may be beneath
the outwardly bright exterior.-Ex-
change.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

rather dangerous
In that position?"
"WOt!'' said the
newly promoted
coiored porter.
"Think it's pref
ty ID a n gerous,
does yer? Amt
dat nice of yer
to notice 1t! l
s'pose yer gwine
tell me where to
put It? An how
bout de ticket
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Clam Soup.

Boil four medium sized potatoes cut
into dice until soft. Drain and add
quart Of milk. When Just below the
boiling point add twenty-five CLAIMS
chopped flne. II not In . double boiler
stir frequently to prevent burning.
Cream q tablespoonful Of butter and a
tablespoonful Of -four and stir into the
soup, taking care that 1t does not lump.
Add pepper and salt to taste and bit
Of chopped parsley. Serve at once.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
WILLIAM JOHNSTON.

! harder lameness must be for an
70 boy at . pefiod In life when
eically all his amusements involve
Of physical endurance. Out Of
grew the idea for Mr.. Johnstons
novel, "Limpy," recently published.
the story Of q boy who had to
q brace on one leg. Irwin s. Cobb,
! reading 1t, wrote that somebody
It have written a truer, sweeter.
} appealing. more convincing story
boy than 'Limpy.' but nobody ever
y
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
~ Whose Mishap
Gavs Idea For a Novel

as. Of 10 ago william Johnston.
ncwn editor and writer, had .
! which made It necessary for
use crutches for several months.
: under the Inconvenience. b.
ted himself by thinking how
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Child Training.

Bring up child to observe the or
binary usages of good society. to be
careful of the feelings and rights Of
others, never to intrude. never to listen.
never to tattle. always to consider 9TH
ers before itself and show 1t by un-
failing example that such behavior Is
expected.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Eseaisp.d M.earsnI and Corn.

9soaloped Maeareni and Germ.
One-fourth package macaroni. = pint
corn pulp. salt, pepper. one and one
fourth cupfuls milk, two tablespoon
fuls butter. Break the macaroni into
one inch lengths and boil in sailed wa
ter: drain. Season the corn pulp with
salt and pepper. add milk and butter;
mix this with macaroni. turn into an
earthen dish and brown In a quick oven.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

2IsO fragrant I"
bacco sent by his
son in America.
Jock drew his
own pipe from
an inner pocket.
"Ha' We a
match, Sandyf"
he questioned.
The match was
pronered, but
nothing more.
II do believe"
said Jock, II ha'
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Hints For the seamstress

Sit with Doth feet on the floor.
See that the light falls over the left
shoulder.
Do not allow the sunlight to fall on
the work, and do not sew in dim light,
Do not pin your work to thu. table or
to your clothing.
Bring your work to your eyes. not
your eyes to the work.
Make all permanent stitches small
and even. and have the wrong side
when finished as neat as possible.
Use short thread for sewing. It
may be as long as the distance from
shoulder to shoulder or from finger tip
to elbow.
To keep fancy work clean have .
small can OF talcum powder in your
sewing basket and keep hands pow
dered.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Baked Hash With Esss.

Two cupfuls cold meat Of any kind
put through the food chopper. three
cupfuls Of potatoes chopped. but not
quite so fine. MIX in chopping bowl
with 4 cupful Of Juice from can Of to-
matoes. Put In creased pan. bake In
slow oven fifty minutes. Remove from
oven. With 4 tablespoon make six
small holes In the top. break an egg In
each hole. return to the oven for ten
minutes. Serve on hot plates and gar
nish with beet pickle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
What Women Like
to Know
For Youthful Figure.

The long straight line Of this after
noon frock will appeal especially to
the youthful woman-navy silk jer-
sey, with soft flesh color shawl collar
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

Young man. you attend lectures reg
nlarly. but you don't apply yourself.
DON'T think you'll do very much In
medicine"
II don't expect to 60 in for medicins.
professor. I'm Just gathering material
for clinical play."-Pittsburgh Post.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Light as Chaff
The Smart Porter.

Here. your cried the fur coated gen
tleman to the porter on the suburban
station. Don't you think that truck is
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

left me tubacco to hame"
Then" replied Sandy after 4 brisf
silence, I'VE NIGHT as well gle me baeA
~ natch."-Country Gentleoan.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
Home Rule. For veuns.

Be prompt at every meal hour.
Shut every door after you and with.
!out slamming 1t.
Let your first, last and best confidant
he your mother.
Don't make practice Of shouting.
jumping or running in the house.
Never interrupt any conversation.
but wait patiently your turn to speak.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

Justice consists in doing no injury
to men: decency. IN giving then no q.
fense.-Clcero.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
ONE or THESE DAy..:

y Say. let's forget II, let's put 1t aside. j
u Life il 30 short and the world IL 10 !
y wide, i
u Days are 20 short and there's 30 y
y much to do: !
v What II II was false-there's 10 i
y much that's true. !
y Say, let's forget II. let's brush II !
y away.
Y Now and forever. 10. what do you j
u say? !
& All of the bitter words said shall be I
u praise 4
y One OF these days.
y Say. let's forget II. let's wipe of the !
u slate, 4
y Find something better to cherish !
u than hate;
y There's 30 much good In the world I
= that we've had I
y Let's strike balance and Cross OF I
y the bad;
y Say. let's forgive It. whatever 1t be; i
y Let's not be slaves when we ought 4
y to be free:
y We shall BE- walking in sunshiny 4
4 ways i
y One Of these days. :
y Anonymous.
SawwR2>Hsfsf,es u - ~ sRsaessesesssnesssas~s
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

Jock met his neighbor Sandy. who
was smoking some exceptionally fine
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

and touches of hand embroidery finish
ing the pockets. Novel bone buttons
fasten the frock from hem to waist
line, this, too, accentuating its youth
fulness. The interesting belt, finished
with heavy silk fringe. is a spring
mark. Ae
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13

The lions tongue IL 70 rough that 1t
can b used to rasp the flesh from the
bones. The horny. clawlike papillae.
OF prickles. are nearly q quarter Of an
Inch long. 1t has been said that the cat
uses her prickIy tongue In the same
way, bot she uses 1t chiefly - comb.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-10-13
chsraiA.

Ny first Ii to drink from:
My second. to allow:
4 Ny whole IL two verses.
You have guessed II ~ nsw.
~ar-Cup. let-couplet.
Pokrok zaÌpadu. [volume] (Omaha, Neb.) 1871-1920, 1917-12-05
Trocky oznamil zadrzeni Anglica
MI v Rusku.

Petrohrad, 3. prosince. - Leon
Trocky, bolsevicky ministr zahra-
nicnich zaiezitostl, oznamil, ze
zadnemu Anglicanu nebude doyo-
leno opustiti Rusko, dokud Pc
troy a JIM bolsevicti vddci, in
ternovani V Anglii, nebudou pro-
pusteni. Vyslanec Angle, Blu
chanan, oznamil, ze anglicke Wy
slanectyi nebylo seznamcno Sc "a
merry Trockeho vseobecnem pfl-
mefl, az "a devatenact hodin po
te, kdy vrchnimu ruskemu yeli-
tell bylo narizeno, ably pfimefi
vyjednaval. Spojenci, die prohla-
SEM anglickeho vyslance, stall
vlastne pred hotovou skutecnostl.
Prohlasil pax, re anglicka vlada
nem1ze dati odpovedi ma jakeko-
liv navrhy, kterym nedostalo Sc
Cd lidu schvalenf. Mel bolsevi-
ckymi delegaty, ktei1 zvoleni by
Ii v Petrohrade do konstitucniho
shromazdeni, jsou Lenin, Trocky
a pani Kolontaja. Konstitueni ka-
deti zvolili vedle jinych Miljuko-
va a Rodiceva.