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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27
WHAT THE PUTTING OFF"
HABIT WILL DO TO BEAUTY
BY LUCREZIA BORI
The Famous Spanish prlma Donna

put off cleansing your face with cold cream
no matter how late you retire
You may notice that YOU are gaining in
weight and kfiow that in order to lose flesh
you must diet and exercise. From day TO
day you say tomorrow | will begin" An
the while you are gaining more and mora
flesh. The rounded lines Of youth depart
and even IL you are rcpentant and strive
70 regain your slcnderness, it is not such
an easy matter a. you thought. You are
in the Fat women's' class, and will stav
there for some time Thank the putting
on habit for this tragic state of affairs.
DO IT TODAY
Perhaps you read i'm a paper or n maya
zine of toilet preparations that were recor,,-
mended to soften and whiten the skin.
creams that would ill out the hollows in
your face or neck. astringcnt lotions TO re-
ducc enlarged pores or tonlcs that womb
stimulate the growth Of your hair, and do
Cided to have one or more of them COM
pounded. You cut out the clipping and
put it away for safe keeping fully intend-
ing to take 1t to the druggist the next time
you went downtown. But the clipping turned
yellow and gathered dust Your skin or
hair is in a worse condition than whom
you resolved to make an effort to improve
it, You have the 'putting-off habit TO
thank for your loss Of good looks.
Resolve today that you will pe as par
tCuar about the care Of your good looks
as you are of your plants or icwelry. Tt
requires constant care. You dare not pro-
crastinate not even for n day without col
lecting toll from your beauty.
CCopyrightD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27
Stuffed Potatoes

To The Editor Of Woman's Pogc.
Dear Madam am sending YOU q recipe for
stuffed potatoes, which your readers VIII End
most delicious. am sure: rfotluw the center Of
potatoes their entire length tuuuar-tl. saving
the ends, Prepare filling from uuIG-meat left
overs, ground, adding one onion one esq. salt
and pepper and som" parsley. mix t.EDt.-r
thoroughly and I'LL potatoes cI0siu- with ends
saved. Bake in moderate oven until tend r..
Serve in halves on lettuce. Nlrs.l C.. l.. u.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27

TNIIE old saw, Never put off until tomor-
i row what YOU can do today" has been
dinned into your ears for ages. We may
profit by this advice where work is con-
cerned, but almost every woman has the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27
Remedy for Hives

TO the Editor Of WoIHdit's Page,
Dear Madam have been troubled with hives
Is there any simple remedy for this unpleasant
eruptiont SAM
Al dose Of some simple medicine 10 cool
the blood Is effective. Make a small linen
or muslin bag and ili It with fresh bran
and soak Il IL your daily bath water. This
viii. cool the SKIN ana prevent further
Irritation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27

It is estimated that Americans are the
greatest meat eaters, the consumption being
averaged at 72 pounds per man or woman
year, 119 in England, 113 in Germany,
so in France and Holland, 64 in Austria
Hungary so in Russia, and 40 in Spain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

letters and questions Submitted to mis- danoa must t
6eioO "Vted understood mat me anor
OHo0; woMANs EXCHANGE. Phtodcpa.
The winner of Ods's d5s is t Ms Sarah {Gnp s9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27
TODAY,S INQUIRIES

lODA -
l. should water be used hardwood floors?
2, Is there any to prevent dust from
the street entering the house when the win
dOws are raised?
3. Is there any way potatoes may he made
creamy without whipping?
ANSWERS TO YESI
/. Immerse the orange in boiling water for
ave minutes, then the skin will peel Oft, taking
the pulp with it. Place the fruit in the
frIgeratOr to cool.
2. Burning wood in an open fire provides the
best ventilation.
vented from discOloring II the water Is boiling
before the egg is dropped In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27
The Boss

A Swedish bridegroom, among the mid
die and lower classes, carries a whip
This is an emblem Of his authority in
the domestic circle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27
Games for The Elderly

To me Editor of WOuGH'7 Page.
DoHV Madam-CouId you suggest a few games
which would interest several old ladiesg i am
giving a little afternoon affair Tor INV mother
whp is seyentytnree years old. About seven
Of her friends Of the same age are coming IN t6
sig with heT, ! Intend TO serve sandwiches and
cakes and chocolate, and would like 10 have
some games for them 10 PLAY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27

.NSSU lklES
}. Black materials become rusty very often
What is the best way to freshcn them up?
:. When invited to q church wedding is it an
obllgatinn to pay call after the wedding?
3 What appropriate entertainment may be
given to a prospective hridcF
ERDAY'S INQUIRIES
l, Wet the plaster with olive oil and It may
he easily removed.
2 reply is not sent TO a wedding announce
mcnt.
:" ''ht home" cards inclo.cd in q wedding
announcement that those who receive them will
know where, when and at what time to call ON
The bride in her new home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27

Have a knitting contest Provide a pair
OF knitting needles and brIght-colored
worsteds and give a prize to the one who
kntts ten rows Of twenty stitches fastest
Try a guessing game. Place a saucer on
the table filled with white beans a plate
full of peanuts, a bottle containing rice
grains. a box of buttons and other things
which you can procure easily and give each
guest a paper and pencil asking her 10 put
down how many she thinks there are of
each article in each receptacle. The one
who guesses nearest to the correct number
may be given prize
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27

T. H-Your prize awarded last week
should reach you about ten days later.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-27

2. Burning wood in an open fire provides the
best ventilation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
ROUNDUP BUSINESS
BREAKS ALL RECORDS
ON EAST OREGONIAN

II the East Oregonian's volume of
business for the Roundup is a cri-
terion then the attendance at the big
show next week will be record
breaker. indeed The business placed
with the local paper in connection
with Its Roundup ISSUES already
surpasses the business of any pre-
vious year, without exception.
As a result of the generous pat
ronage the East Oregonian will this
year publish the largest paper in its
history. AS to its merits it is only
necessary to say that the issues will
be on a par with past efforts which
have ELECTED widespread praise for
the East Oregonian
Inform your friends and relatives
about Pendleton and the Round Up
by sending them the series of Round
Up East Oregonians. The series costs
25 cents and this includes the post
age.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
HEARING POSTPONED

Because SO many protests have
arisen over the proposal to create a
drainage district out of what is known
as the UmatiIla Meadows in the west
end of the county. the hearing on tho
matter. scheduled for yesterday, was
postponed until October 4, upon mo-
tion OF Judge Lowell. attorney. Tor the
petitioners
The proposal is to drain 1900 acres
of meadow land. which was formerly
arid but which. through sub-irriga-
tion, has since grown up 10 salt grass
II is the contention of the petitions
that the land is at present unproduc-
tive and unsanitary and that by drain
age it can be made into productive
soil. T. A H. Teeter and W. L Pow
ers of the department of irrigation
and drainage at o. A. c. have submit
ted an exhaustive report upon the
project and advocate it. They esti-
mate the cost at $21.s0O or s7.71 an
acre.
The objectors include Supreme
Judge H. J. Bean Eva a. Green. Wal
Ter Adams, Rugg Bros. W. ]. Haney.
]. L Coin. X. T. Tuv. Maggie Hlg-
o. D. Teel and Twig TeeL
They contend the drainage will in
lure rather than benefit their lands
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13

I Webb street. of which he is the les
| see.
Monroe is accused of robbing 7.
c. Stearns, a farm hand. at a local
rooming house on Septem Der S. He
will plead on the 18th. William
Kennedy indicted last week on "A
charge of assaulting his son with a
shotgun. was arraisned yesterday and
will plead on the 18th E. A. Lock-
wood, also indicted last week. was
arraigned this morning
County Hospital Inspected.
The grand jurors reported having
inspected the county hospital. They
reported having found some land ad-
apted to alfalfa growing but in need
of leveling and advised that the
county would be justified in incur
ring the necessary expense in prepar.
ing the land for spring seeding. The
superintendent has been handica pped
by insufficient help. according TO the
jury. and recommendation is made
that higher wages be authorized in
order to overcome this condition. II
was also recommended that the dairy
herd be placed on a profita BILE ba-
sis. The general sanitary conditions
abe good, the jury reported. but tho
Is inmates complain of insufficient
butter and of the skinned milk
served them. The grounds are well
kept, the jury reported
The grand jurors also recommend
ed that better ventilation he provid-
ed for the county jail and that the
toilets be placed in better condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
JURY is DISMISSED
AFTER RETURNING IL TRUE
AND FOUR NOT TRUE BILLS

Having returned "a true bills and
four not true bills, the grand jury
last evening concluded its session and
was dismissed. Among those indict E
ed were H. r Peters of this city on
charge of conducting bawdy
house and Mrs Cora ColwelI and
Lawrence Loss Colwell on a charge
of manslaughter. W. NJ Monroe was
indicted for robbery. Four indict-
ments were reported last week and
the other seven are against persons
not yet in custody and hence are
withheld from the public.
A not true bill was returned
against Art Hicks, who was charged
with making a burglarious entrance
of the home of DIR. 1. u Temple. A
not true bill was also returned against
H. w. Hall of Stanfield who was
charged with pointing revolver at
]. +. Means. Whether or not Means
was indicted for statutory offense
against Halls minor daughter is not
given out
Mrs. Colwen. charged with her
IA year old son with manslaughter
for the killing of James f. Short.
on May I. put up a $1,000 cash bond
through her attorney Col. ] II. Ra-
ley. after being arraigned. They will
plead on September II
Peters was arraigned this morn
ing and will plead tomorrow He
Is specifically charged with conduct
Ing house of prostitution at the
Empire lodging house at 116 West
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
MEASURE PREPARED
TO LIMITELIABILITY
CITY FOR DAMAGES

Pendleton citizens will proba bly
vote at the next election upon a
measure to limit the city's liability
for damages for any accident or in
jury occurring on any street. side
walk levee, public work or public
grounds to 500
Judge James A. Fee city attorney
presented a draft Of an initiative
bill to the effect to the council last
evening and he was authorized to
have it circulated to get the neces-
sary signatures to have the measure
placed upon the ballot.
Judge Fee explained that the meas
ure was drawn along the lines Of a
law recently adopted for the state.
II viii save the city expensive suits
such as the recent one which COS,
$4,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
MEANS STORE AT
RIETH WAS AFIRE

Arthur Means store at Rieth. occu-
pying large two story frame build
ing, caught fire at l 40 this afternoon
and had narrow escape from destruc-
tion. The fact the road crew was near
by with a water tank loaded with va
ter is credited with saving the build
ing, About so volunteers worked at
fighting the fire and il was eNtin-
Eu!shed before heavy damage was in
flicted though much Of the merchan-
disc stock had to be removed from the
building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
u. S. TRANSPORT BLOWN Up; SO ARE KILLED
Minnehaha Summarized off
Irish Coast; Twelve Officers
Among Lost; $4,000 Race
Horse Also Drowned.
SURVIVORS REACH new YORK

NEW YORK. sept. 13.-The
big American Atlantic transport
Minnehaha was Summarized off
the Irish coast, survivors arrIv-
ing today reported. Fifty were
lost.
Twelve Officers are among the
lost. The thirty Thousand dol
lar race horse, Maiden E.hrlergh,
was drowned. Officers of the
company owning the vessel re-
ceived only a garbIed, undeciph-
cradle cabIegram.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
JOE DESPAIR ONLY
ONE LEFT OF five
COMPANIONS IN WAR

The last of the five American boys
who left service on the Mexican bor-
der and enlisted with Canadian
troops to fight In France Joe De-
spain OF this city is still in the trench
es and has strong hopes OF coming
through the war in ono piece His
brother, Grover Despair, has receiv-
ed another letter from him which
reads in part as follows:
win write "A few lines to let you
know that am still O. X and enjoy
ing life over here. We are out rest
ing now and II Is tres bon. Drill In
the morning, baseball football and
sports most OF the afternoon. and
concerts and boxing matches in the
evening. We have a fine time be-
tween trips up the line. In fact you
almost forget there is a war on
when you are out of the line for
there is SO much going on you
haven't time to think about the war.
but when your turn comes around
again to go in the trenches you
wake up to the fact that there is a
war going on.
Two of Chums Killed.
Two of my old chums from the
States were killed the other day. l
am the last of the original five that
came up from the border last year
and | hope to see it through to the
end | hope to see Captain Caldwell
and his Rough Riders from the old
Roundup town over here strafing
Fritz before long. 1 suppose the U.
S. troops that are over here will soon
be going over the top with the best
OF luck before long. Here's hoping
there are lots more coming to help
push Heiney back to Germany and
then push Germany off the map
To Keep on Fighting.
at seems too bad to see so many
of my chums going under but war is
what Sherman said 1t was, We came
over here to fight and that's what
we are going TO keep on doing. II
we go under It is up to some one else
TO take our place and keep up till
Fritz gets enough and is willing to go
back where he belongs and stay
there"
In conclusion young Despair asks
that all of his old friends write to
him as letters are few and far be- |
tween and always very welcome. His
addres is CS2699D PIT. J. r. Despair,
b Coy. 47th Battalion Canadians, B. /
E. f. France, Care Can Army p o.,
London. England.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
GRAIN INSPECTOR
SEEMS ASSURED

In all probability state grain in
speCtion office will he opened in Pen
dleton within the next week or ten
DAYS, according to Charles +. Porter
state grain inspector who is in the city
today making the necessary arrange
ments.
The location of such an office here
is very pleasing to the farmers as 1t
means that their grain will be tested
and graded here according to state
grades rather than being graded af-
ter shipment. II the inspection fees
collected here are not sufficient to
mCct the ma'ntaiuance cost of the Of
ficc. local farmers have agreed to
make up the deficiency.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
5000 SHIPYARD CARPENTERS
WILL STRIKE TOMORROW

SEATTLE. Sept. tS.-DcSpite the
settlement OF wage controversies with
the government adjustment board
tho metal and building trade union
lists voted to strike rather than work
with lumber from ten hOur day mills
This means 5000 shiPyard carpenters
quit tomorrow. J. G, Brown. nrcsi-
dent OF tho International ShingIc
WcayCrs union announced Seventeen
Thousand metal trades workers Will
strike within thrCe days. he declared
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
LAMP KNOCKED OVER
HOUSE CATCHES FIRE

Harvey Bazelie. well known color
Ell resident. was sitting by his IA
ole at his home. 720 Ash street. at
O'Clock this morning reading "A let
ter from his sweetheart Whrther
there was something In the letter 20
startle him is not known but anywa5
he Knocked the lamp of the tnblo
and the house caught arire
An alarm was turned lu and tho
fire Department responded quickly.
The roof Of the little house auH
burned out and such furniture aa
Mr. Bazelle had waH dImused The
house WAS owned By A. o. Chapman
and was not considered pf much vol.
ue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
MEN AFLOAT
FOR 6 WEEKS
IN LIFE BOAT
Captain and l6 Members of
Japanese Steamer Crew
Finally Reach British Col
umbia.
VESSEL WRECKED JULY 27

liked BAY. b. c., Sept. IA mis-
sing lfeboat containing the captain
and 16 members OF the japanese
steamer Kotchira Maru arrived here
after six weeks spent in an open life
boat on the Pacific ocean. The vessel
was wrecked July 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
NEW MINISTER'S NAMED.

PFTROCR AZ. Sent 1S.-Colonel
VcrchofCsly commander Of the Mos
COW garrison has been named min.
lister " war and Admiral Verdelvesky
minister Of marine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
D BOYS GET THROUGH
CALIFORNIA IN FAIR SHAPE
BY SAMUEL f. STARR.

| WITH TROOP D, Enroute, Some
where in Arizona" Sept. 9th-Shortly
after the Oregon Cavalry Special pull
ed out from the Los Angeles terminal,
a small boy about twelve years of age
was found aboard, trying to beat his
way to Alabama to his mother. A
hat was passed throughout the squad.
ron in which "a collection of fifty dol
, lars was taken up for the lad. He is
still on the squadron train but will
probably he transferred to a regular
passenger as soon as possible.
The troopers were given two hours
OF liberty in Los Angeles. All except
those on guard were set free. Every
man was back to his train on the dot.
Troop d boys passed through Cali
fornia, the first wet state enroute, in
a fairly good manner. No cases OF
serious intoxication has yet been re-
ported.
Allen Appointed Corporal.
Corp. L9yne. Tracy W, has been re-
duced to the rank Of first class private
by his own request.
Private Allen has been appointed to
the rank of Corporal.
]. f. Winegardener and G. 4. Wat
yer were transferred TO Troop d at
Clackamas and will be with the troop
permanently.
Before leaving Camp Withycombe,
Troop d enlisted two more recruits,
they were L. p. Shangle of Milton and
James Mollahan of Pendleton.
Germany might owe an apology to
hell. but Arizona ranks next for heat.
Corp. Bowers was fortunate enough
to meet an actress from Frisco" at
Hornbruok Calf, and was rather
blue because the train did not stop
longer.
Hall Pulls "Boner."
Private Floyd Hall. while on guard
recently nt Camp Withycombe, was
confronted by the officer of the day.
Halt" cried Floyd. The officer stop
ped Look whose here" exclaimed
Hall. the other gave the proper ans
wer and to top the confusion off, Hall
concluded with. advance and be in
spected."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
SERIOUS FLOUR
FAMINE LOOMS

NEW YORK. Sept. 1S.-United
States grain corporation officials
denied there was danger of mills
leing forced to close because Of
lack of wheat shipments. They
confessed the wheat shipment
now was not heavy explaining
the farmers are busy harvesting
and the real wheat movement
had not started.
CHICAGO. Sept. 13.-The nation
is confronted with the most serious
flour shortage in recent years. believe
millers, jobbers and retailers. Retail
ers have comparatively small stocks
and many are completely sold out
Mtllers and wholesalers declare they
are unable to deliver flour because
Of a shortage OF wheat
The refusal Of farmers To sell wheat
at the government fixed price is gem
orally blamed for the present situati-
on. Farmers are said TO be holding
back in hope a new schedule favorable
to them will be arranged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
KoRNTLorF WOULD QUIT.

BERLIN. Sept 1S.-Korniloff has
expressed his willingness to surren-
der on certain terms, an Exchange
TeIeGraph dispatch asserted. Keren-
sky demands the unconditional sur
render of the rebel leader.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
SWEDEN MAKES ORAL
EXPLANATION TO D. S.

WASHINGTON. Sept 13.-Swed-
ems reply to the United States expose
of the Luxburg affair has been de-
Mvered orally to Lansing. Charge
Akerhnilm submitted the Swedish
explanations
Sweden Is not obliged to make
fun scrmal answer because the af-
fair is not considered a diplomatic
inciGcn. AS far as the United States
is concerned sweden contends that
Minister Lowen acted without Off
ficial knowledge of I.uxmurg's Ian
Euage when the German messages
were transmitted through Stockholm.
adding that other neutrals, including
the United States. acted in a similar
capacity for the central powers.
Socialists likely TO Win.
LONDON. Sept, l3.-IIjalmar
RrantinE. leader OF the Swedish so
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
ITALIANS LOSE 100000
ACCORDING TO AUSTRIA

VIENNA. Sept 13.-The Italians
have lost 100000 mon including co.
600 prisoner in the eleventh ISonZo
battle alone. it is officially stated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
strILrhrcnkcrs to Strikc.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept IA gen.
eraI strike Of the imported strike
breakers on the United Railroads is
eNpeCted momentarily
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13

AMSTERDAM, Sept l3.-Chan-
cellor Michaelis will address the
Reichstag Friday on the LuNburs
note disclosures.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13

The President has received a gold
medal for his humanitarian activi-
ties. Hes trying to put the hi Chozh,
in Eaiser
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13

Gains made recently by the Brit.
ish In the Ypres sector have beer
wrested back by the Germans. Ber,
lin reports that three British divis.
ions were ousted from their newly
won positions. The principal fight
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
REBEL SURRENDER MINNIE

LONDON. Sept. 13.-Kornifoff's un-
conditional surrender is believed inn
minent. according to Petrograd dis
patched filed Wednesday and re-
ceived here today. The provisional
government has taken a position at
Sormina. Luga and Narva to protect
the capital
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13

ing took place north of Frezenberg
~, two and a half miles north of
the Roulers- Ypres railway. The bat
tie front extended northward nearly
to Juliah (2), scene of many months
of sanguinary fighting
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-13
SLAVS WHIP HUNS,
KORNILOFF TOQUIT|
Russians Fight Desperately
and Successfully on North
ern Front; Rebel Command
er Prepares to Surrender
Completely.
SWEEPING REFORMS MADE

PETROGRAD, SEPT. 13.-MIN-
ISTER OF LABOR SKOBELOFF
ANNOUNCED THAT KORNuJOFFrS
HEADQUARTERS HAD SURREN-
DE.RED TO THE PROVISIONAL
GOVERNMENT. IT is NOT STAT
ED WHETHER KORNIBOFF HIM
SELF SUURRENDERED.
PETROGRAD, Sept. 13.-The Rus
slams are fighting the Germans des-
perateIy and successfully on the nor
thern front it is officially stated. The
Russians have occupied MasOif, south
OF Lake PIaonda- Russian positions
at Schkeroten SlIRmuJa are being for
titled.