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Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
A Predlcament.

1t was the night of nights. Isabella
had said "yes." Isabella's father had
said YES" and Isabella's "young man"
was happy. So was Isabella.
Minutes licked away as they sat
hand-in-hand, not caring for CONVEX
satiOn, blissfully content to sit and
sit and sit in each others proximity.
But suddenly Isabella's young man
grew restless. He began to twitch and
pull fearsome faces. His facial con-
tOrtiOns got worse and worse, till at
last Isabella got scared and cried:
"What is it, beloved? Tell your Isa-
bella! Are you subject to fits?"
mo, no, Of course not" said the
young man soothingly. MY eyeglasses
are falling Off and 1 don't want to let
go of your lovely hands,"
Gurgles London Answers.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
SOME HoNoRs ARE INVISIBLE
Although Intangible and Really Nom
existent They Are Eagerly Sought
In Many CaseI,.

There is always something intangible
about real honOrs. That Is why the
Victoria Cross was made of gun metal
and not of gold. 1t was to mark the
fact that the main thing was what
it stood for and not what it was itself.
In the same way the most coveted
title is the Order of Merit, which only
confers the right to put the letters O.
NJ. at the end of ones name. But
those letters mean such lot. They
mean that you are one of a little band
of the most distinguished people in the
world, and that you possess an honor
which money cannot buy, says an Eng
lish writer.
But there are some honors which
have absolutely nothing to show for
themselves, which are absolutely in
visible, intangible, nonexistent, and
yet are eagerly striven for.
One of these is the blue ribbon of
the turf. There is no such blue rib
bon, and if there was nobody knows
why 1t should be that particular color.
However, for over hundred years
racing men have talked about winning
the blue ribbon Of the turf, by which
they mean that particular race for
three-year-old colts which we call the
derby.
Another invisible honor and decora-
ton is the triple crown" 1t really
belongs to the rugby football field, so
sadly depleted on the BATTLEFIELD in that
deadly serum with the Germans.
In normal times England, Scotland.
Ireland and Wales play international
matches with each other, and, as hap
pens occasionally, one of them clicks"
the other three; that one is said to
win the triple crown. There is no
crown, but the honor is greatly priced
all the same.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
Rhubarb Turnovers.

Make a little good pastry, roll out to
thickness of quarter Of an inch.
Stamp 1t out in rounds from four to
six inches in diameter, lay upon one
half Of the pastry little young rhu
barb cut small or a little stewed. Add
sugar to taste and sprinkle little
powdered ginger over the fruit.
Turn pastry over, pinch edges close
ly together and brush the turnovers
with white of egg. Sprinkle little
powdered white sugar over them, bake
in tins in a brisk oven about 20
minutes.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
Apple Surprise.

Pare and remove cores with corer
from juicy, tart apples; fill cavities
with sugar mixed with cinnamon,
chopped rasins and little butter;
then steam until tender, but unbrOken.
In the meantime boil rice in salted wa
ter until tender but not mushy; then
drain; when apples are done. roll
them in beaten egg, then into the rice;
set on buttered dish; dust with pull
verized sugar and set in hot oven
for a few moments. Serve with
lemon and maple sugar sauce.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
Shaker Layer Cake.

Cream together one-half cupfui Of
butter and one cupful Of light brown
sugar; add two eggs beaten light, one
half cupful Of water, one teaspoouful
of lemon extract, two teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder sifted with one and
three-fourths cupfuls of flour and one
cupful Of hickory or butternut meats
chopped rather coarse. Bake in nay
ers and put together with brown sugar,
cream icing or plain white icing. Or
nament the top Of the cake with haives
of nut meats.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
why Was Startling IntroducedY :

Nobody seems to know what the
startling was introduced into the Unit
ed States for. 1t may have been
thought that as n picturesque bird of
marked personality and n classical in
habitant Of the bowers of literature he
would be a pleasing addition to our
avi fauna. Attempts have been made
TO Introduce the skylafk and the Eu-
ropean goldfnch, the latter with some
success, the former without. They are
songblrds. Except In technical sense,
the Startling isn't, though occasional
sweet pipings do vary his jarring
cries, and he does surprising things
us mimic of other species.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
Taller In Morning,

The very wise smile knowingly
when someone offers the foolish" as
sertion that person is taller in the
morning than in the evening. But
just try 1t. Between the "a vertebrae
Of the backbone nre little disks Of car
tilage, and these during the course Of
the day are considerably compressed
by the weight Of the body, expanding
again when the body is In a recumbent
position. In the case Of heavy man
of good average height, the difference
In his height at morning and evening
Ii generally about half an inch.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
Dutch Beef Loaf.

Run twice through the meat chop
per a pound and half Of round Of
beef and one-fourth pound fresh pork.
add one-half cupful stale bread
crumbs, soaked in stock or milk. one
half cupful canned tomatoes, and cell
cry salt, minced parsley, salt, red pep
per and grated onion to season.
Mix thoroughly, shape into loaf,
brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with
crumbs and bake, basting with melted
butter and stock. Serve with tomato
sauce.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
ATTACKED BY AN ALLIGATOR
New Maid In Home Which Shelters Z
Pampered Pet Dog Has Most
Exciting Experience.

There are no children in this hoAse
in North Alabama street. They have
grown up, married and gone away.
Their absence is partly relieved by a
small dog, lively little terrier. This
dog as he is not permitted to asso-
ciate with the rude dogs Of the street,
has playthings of different kinds, much
like those that in other households, are
bought for small boys and girls, says
the Indianapolis News.
The other day new maid came into
the house. She was tidying up the liv-
ing room, and when drawing her broom
from under couch she gave Shrek
of terror and ran into the yard, where
some carpenters were at work.
There's some kind of beast in
there" she said, "and I'm scared al.
most to death.
A gallant young carpenter offered to
go in and tackle the animal in its lair.
He armed himself with strip OF
scantling and went in.
A moment later he was heard tt
strike. The new domestic, looking
through a window, begged him to be
careful and take no chances. "It
jumped at me-" said she, 'whep hit
1t with the broom and it made an awful
screech."
The gallant young carpenter had
been SO fortunate as to cover the beast
with the board and was standing on
the. scantling. When he had stood on
1t for five minutes and thought life
must certainly be extinct, he stepped
off and removed the board.
As he did SO there was strange
noise from the animal which jumped
at the carpenter, who ran out to get
assistance. By this time the mistress
Of the house had returned with the
dog.
For goodness sakes," she said,
"what on earth is the matter? Why
all this excitement?" Before the ques-
ton was answered the black-and-tan
terrier ran into the house and out into
the yard.
In his mouth was the beast. It was
one of his playthings, an India rubber
alligator about eight inches long.
Land sakes!" said the new maid.
But the gallant young carpenter said
something different.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
At the College Exercioes.

"Who is that Quiet-looSing fellow
over there nobody seems to be no.
ticing?"
81 forget his name; he's won sew
eral scholarships, believe"
"And who Is the one they seem TO
be going crazy about?"
"That's Jabbs; why. everybody
knows him-he's the football chilm-
piOn."
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
To Keep Cheese.

Crate the cheese and to each pound
allow half pound of butter. Melt
the butter and while hot put in the
grated cheese, mix well with fork
ard with the fork press into small Jars,
tumblers or odd cups. Cover with thin
paper dipped in milk. The chesse is
much richer, but delicious, aud will
spread with knife. 1t may be used
without butter and mold will not ut.
tack 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
Delicious Tomato Soup.

Half can tomatoes. one small onion,
third tcnspoonful soda. Cook togeth-
sr and strain. Melt three tablesrocn-
fuls Of butter and thicken with -four.
Scald one and a half pints Of milk and
pour gradually over butter and flour,
stirring constantly until smooth.
When ready to serve pour tomato and
Elk together and season with salt and
pepper.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
Sad NeWa.

"The expectant heir to his uncle's
millions. anxiously asked the doctor
when his uncle was taken Ill, II there
was no hope"
"what did the doctor sayT
"He told him there was no hope
whatever. The chances were his
uncle would get we'll enough to marry
Ills housekeeper."
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
WISE AND OTHERWISE

Any man who is always right !.
is usually nuisance. !
Don't get critical when your
boss tells you to do things.
Naturally the family tree Of !
the CRATER is a plum tree.
Some beauty is skin deep and
some is only enamel deep. .
Sponges swell up when made
to take water. Men are differ
ent.
One of the things that don't
come to the bald-headed man
who waits is hair.
Secrets she can't tell worry
n woman as much as the money
he can't spend worries a man.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21

Fer the purpose of handling ores
on a custom basis, the American Met
ais Producing comrany at Black
Hawk has been fully equipped with
trommels and jIgs. in addition to ta-
bles. Amalgamation is also Incident
al to the process. II.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
ausplcloua

II can't find that record by sousa's
band; do you know what became Of
itf'
''Noi I guess somebody stole a march
on u"
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21

Mrs. Albert Klais entertained at
bridge Tuesday afternoon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-15

new york-they was haveing a
paving contrackters convention heer
last week & the delegates was setting
around the lobbey of the waldolf-as-
toria and thinning about the trade &
hollering because some cities are try
ing to kick In with there own pave
ing forces
gee, 1 Teller said to anuther, run
across a CRATE Httel town the other
day, & amt cleening up there yet,
or i wood tell you the name of the
phase
when landed there it had all of
its prinsipal SITS. paved, but got in
some Of my best ticks g. had en- de-
side to bid new sewers in the prin-
sipal SITS. & that made it so they wood
have to be paved over, & when that
was done told EN- they ought to
put in some tunnelsfn the middeI of
the SITS for gas & the fone CO., & i
tore up the pavement agin, & when
the tunnel was in put a new down
then / told EN- that we ought to
widen the SITS, and i put in more new
paYements
then i told EN- that we ought to
change the st. car lines, & then.i had
to put new paVements on the street
from what we took the st. car lines
& also on the SITS. where the lines was
put down
every week had meetings of the
prominent sitisens to devise ways
and meens of improving the SITS. &
there amt been a meeting yet that
dident get me a new paVeing job
& if that phase can keep on selling
bonds / will keep on taring up 1 pave
ment & putting down a new for /
reeson- or another until get enuff to
retire from bizzness, but the trubbel
is some nut is apt to get a bunch
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-15

AN OLD MASTER, ANYWAY
Miss Manyears-Yes, that was
painted Of me when was little girl
Col Bunt-Is 1t a RubensI or Q
Rembrandt?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13
OUR primer

ms Is telephone. You can hear
everything over Tie telephone except
the operator. You can get anybody
over the telephone but the operator.
Most OF the time you get everybody
over the telephone but the party you
want.
About the easiest thing TO get over
the telephone is the busy signal. Sup
pose you called mp over the phone for
the busy signal. Wen bet you'd get a
busy signal that the the busy signal
was busy. Busy signal" means the
operator IS busy giving everybody else
the busy signal
About the only one who can get a
line Is someone who has a half hour
TO waste and nothing 10 say. Next "a
golf, the telephone Is a medium FOR
exercising and increasing the profane
vocabulary.
The telephone has cute way OF
ringing when YOU are IN the bath tuh
or at about a. m. Then It's somebody
who wants a number that resemble.
yours. about as much as baby food
does high ball. Iew 20 the telephone
let the numbers fan where they may.
Get n Want Ad house cleaner thi'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13
GET sisG FROM ENTERTAINMENT.

II is reported that sis6 was realized
from the entertainment recently held
In odd Fellows Hall at Hockessin. by
the members Of the EpwOrth League. ~
the NJ r. Church Of that place. Thanks
are herewith extended 10 Homer o.
Robinson, president Of the league. and
assistants. and also 90 The press and 90
the farmers for their generous coniri-
buttons. The cellar Of the church is
now being prepared for the new heater,
There will be no entertainment on sat
nrday evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13
RAILROADS Will AID
next LIBERTY LOAN

Fairfax Harrison, chairman OF the
Railroads War Board, authorizes the
following:
At the request OF the Treasury De-
parlmcnl. the railroads Of the United
states will cooperate in the publicity
campaign that is being planned for the
second Liberty Loan.
Colored posters. advertising the new
issue Of Liberty Bonds. will be placed
In the waiting room Of every railroad
station in the country.
Through these posters. the Treasury
Department will be able TO reach the
millions Of persons who use the rail-
roads and present them with timely in
formation concerning the second Lib
criy Loan. The 10000 employees OF
the railroads will also have the subject
called 10 their attention by "a series %
posters that will be placed In the rail
road shops and all other places where
employees assemble. More than s20,OcO.-
900 worth Of the first issue Of Liberty
Bonds were purchased by railroad EN-
{ ployes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

club. Club is open for members Of the
troop NJ all times. scout Frankel,
Troop SIS big boy with the gloves would
like a oou, with Scou, Bennett, Of
Troop ,, or any cher scout IN MS
class.
Troop PC will hold l.s first meeting
after summer vacation rcxt Friday,
September "a, at Tao sharp. scouimas-
ter Shaner requests ,liat everyone be
present.
Charles Galloway, Scribe.
Troop 81 will start up its regular
fall work next Wednesday evening
September 10, and hopes to see ell ITS
members present. We have never left
the ship during the summer and feel
that It will be good 10 start back into
regular routine and see II we cannot
have a real live troop and make things
60 even better than ever. We need the
cooperation Of every Scout as this Is
planned 10 be. one OF the biggest years
Scouting has ever seen in this vicinity
Il can only be so with your help. Our
meeting last week while not attended
as well as II might be was one Of in
terest. We had a game and all those
who took part seemed 10 enjoy Them
selves. During the summer we hse haC
several trolley rides. and several ice
cream cone treats. Tho FIRST meetings
will be devoted 10 a review Of Ten
derfoot tests and Second Glass tests
Come out and give Troop y a running
start.
It Is desired that all troops Of the
Seventh Battalion Will be back from
their vacations and ready TO resume
work for the fall and winter schedule
By the last week in September at th'
latest.
Troop D reviewed their winter 40
tlvlties last Friday night This Trool
has been meeting on tuesday night
and now VIII meet every Friday nigh
until further notice Any scout VIII
fails 20 attend meetings or who fails 4
show up for three meetings straigh
VIII be dropped from the troop call.
Big Contest on which viii interes
all troops. Ask the Executive.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

from the President. the Secretary O.
War. the Secretary Of the Navy, Post
raaster General, various military lead
ers and collage presidents on the "'War
Duty Of Boys.' The symposium is Of
particular interest, and contains much
food for thought for all true Aemrican
boys In addition there arc any nunv
Der Of bright, breezy stories and othev
features which make a strong appeal TO
boys Of all ages
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

abundantly illustrated. each picture be-
ing accompanied by an interesting
sketch. All persons interested in vari-
Gus mechanical devices and new patents.
etc, will ind the September issue of
this magazine very hlpful and enjoyable.
Suitable 70 the tastes OF both old
and young. the Pictorial Review thi.
month is one Of Che most attractive
numbers of the month. Fashions and
recipes. household notes. children's cut.
out pictures. clean, strong fiction an,
several we'll written feature articles OF
timely subjects make up the magazine
Featured in this months issue Of Oh,
American Boy Magazine are opinion
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

lows Capt. J. Danforth Bush, member
OF Council: Fred Netter, Scoutmaster;
John McKelvey, James Morford. George
w. Helniel, Walter Squlres. all Assls-
fant Scoutmasters. The draft move
ment has greatly crippled the Scout
Organization all over the country and
new material Is being sought for off,
GERS In the OUTFIT. This Is good OPP
portunity for those who are unable 10
20 10 war 10 enlist for service. in the
scout movement whereby they Will be
doing A big work to aid the Scouts TO
help the country when called upon for
service.
National Headquarters has called the
attention Of the scout field 10 the fact
that Scouts have been mistaken for
different branches Of the Government
service and that there should be some
way OF telling a scout from these other
men clad In khaki. With this view Ia
front OF us and the knowledge dat
very many are unfamiliar with the
scout insignia, an order has been passed
along 10 all Councils asking them 10
have the scouts Phase metal badges on
their hats as was he custom a few
wears ag) and one which the English
scouts lave always done Attention
should also be called TO the fact That
scouts have beer appearing In Vcry
dirty uniforms. THIS in Itself Is a ssrl-
Gus offense 10 Scout regulations AVID
/ should be watched carefully. All Scouts
can and should E6vc their uniforms
clean at all times. No Scout will b,
permitted 10 attend any affair, as Z
scout. should he he In a dirty uniform
Scouts, observe your Eleventh Scout
Law.
Troop IS opened up for fall and win
ter work last Friday night. The at
tendance was far from what II should
have been In view Of the fact thai
every member was notified However
we did not wait TO get started on oul
work as we were put through sons
very strenuous drilling and signaling
practice also some exercising. Ever
member was instructed 10 procure So
Of signalling flags for his own ust
Attention. fellows, II you are going &
be in the Scout work this winter witt
Troop IS. YOU will have to be at tn
meeting this Friday night at 40. TIN
Patrol leaders and different corps vii
be appointed and you had better b
there 10 see II you are in line for pro
motion.
Troop held very interesting meet
ing last Friday night. As all the boy
, arc back from camp and places wher
thev spent the hot summer the move
! ment is in full swing. All members Z
The troop are requested 10 turn ont i
. hiU uniform TO meeting after sohoC
! starts. 4 basket b1ll, boxing GLOW '
n punching bag. wrestling mat and oth'
g fleets have been added TO our roo
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

See how many people are asking for
Just the sort Of position you have to
oTer-you will never regret hiring the
Want Ad kind..-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

The Want Ads give many oppor-
tunities for making extra money In
spare hours ADV.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13
To the Wife of
One Who Drinks

7 have an important confidential message
for you II viii come in a plain envelope
How 90 conquer the liauor habit In 3 DAYS
and make homo happy Wonderful safe
lasting reliable inexpensive method ruaran
ieed. Write 20 Edw. J Woods. u 7O5.
others.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

Drafting in 1862 is The subject OF
the cover design appearing this month
on Popular Mechanics Magazine. u is
Of particular interest at the present
time. Other features In this magazine
deal with tho war from Various view
points and angles; "Trouch Traps Of
the Germans" "America Calls Her
Youth "1he Blue Jacket Factory ON
the Great Lakes" and many othor
phases of modern war conditions are
ably discussed. Tho magazine is also
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

Get n Want Ad house cleaner this
year and you will find the housekeeping
will be a real pleasure ADV
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

Many notable short stories and a
number OF strong. timcN feature articles
IRE contained in the September issue of
llarpers Magazine. Always one OF the
standard magazines, the latest issue is
one of the best ever gotten out by its
editors. Among some of the features
contained this month are "Ihe Russian
Revolution from Hospital Window
"ls Germany TO BE a Republic "lhplo-
matte Days IN Mexico" by Mrs. Nelson
OShaughnessy; "a Cruise Through
Colonial Connecticut bv Richard le
Gallieuc: "Keds lland' by Wilbur
Daniel Steele. "Alark Twain's Letters, "
by Albert Bigelow Paine, aud others.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13
the September MAGAZINES

Within the past twenty months the
circulation Of the American Magazine
has doubled. This announcement, 10
readers Of the magazine. is not at all
astonishing, for the American has long
been recognized as one of the LEADING
monthly publications. The particular
aim of this magazine is 10 contain ma
terhl each month which meets the men
tai. physical aud spiritual needs
Of men and women alike. and the fact
that its circultion ms SO increased
within the past year is sufficient cv-
dencc that It's editors have succeeded.
This months issue is exceptionally in
teresting aud worth while. problems and
questions disturbing mems minds today
being ahly and interestingly discussed
Contributors this month include y. G.
Forbes. H. G. Witwor, David Grayson
Peter b. kync, John Hay IT., Don
Marquis, Edna Ferhcr and others.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13
GREAT FREE OFFER

The solution of washing and
housekeeping! The two hard
est problems the housewife is
called upon to do, or to have
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

Up to this tim there have been sew
ersl scout officials entered In tho Gov
ernmcnt service, some by draft and
some by enlistment. They are al fol-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

Miss Shaffer, ONCE secretary. IL on
for a little vacation and is being missed
very much by. the scouts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

Certificates for Liberty Loan work
have been received and may be had
by calling at the ONCE for same. The
medals which so with these have not
been completed and. will be sent 10
these scouts as soon as received.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

A new Merit Badge Faculty is In
formation which Will enable those
scouts working along these lines great
Pr scope in obtaining instructions and
data on badge work. This will be ar
ranged as soon as possible and lists
OF same forwarded 20 each troop with
all information about the Instructors.
Court Of Honor will not meet until the
middle Of October
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-13

Among the big things in store for
the Scouts this winter are lectures and
discussions on subjects OF interest In
the Patrol Leaders Club and Scout
Masters Club.