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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29
HOW ABOUT US?

The premier of Australia has
made rather pertinent observa-
ton. He is in favor Of peace. He
publicly acknowledges it as a bless
ing. But he remarks officially that
he does not want the final terms to
be signed without a provision for
the pecuniary naturalization of
Australia.
Canada probably feels likewise,
and as both the dominion and the
commonwealth have strained them
selves in the struggle to the crack
ing point and achieved miracles of
valor and sacrifice we can hardly
blame them.
And no one should blame US if
We followed suit. The subject is
consciously absent from our official
pronouncements just now, and also
from expressions of press opinion -
probably because our burden has
been much lighter than that of some
bellieerents, and because we have
borne it for less than two years. Ii
is also our policy to be masnanim-
Gus in our international relation
ship. and We will 90 doubt follow it
at the conference But for all
families who have lost bread winners
for all individuals who have under
gone serious material deprivation,
even for all commercial firms that
have lost cargoes, ships or anything
of value there should be cOmDensa--
ton so far as value can be express
ed in money. And it seems reason
able that some other person than
Uncle Sam SHOULD foot the bill.
If Germany had been victorious
the population of the Central En-.
pires would have been a unite in
demanding that we be skinned alive
A fe" months ago the journals of
all their political parties declared
that France must be crushed into
permanent helplessness. i
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29
Thanksgiving.

Lincoln said at Gettysburg that
there was every propriety in dedi
eating part of the battlefield as a
memorial, But he added that the
work of the dedicators had, in q
sense, been anticipated
There is every propriety in U
S. Presidents Thanksgiving procla.
mation-just as much as there was
in Lincolns dedication ADDRESS. But
this year a good many of US began
to be thankful about month before
Thanksgiving Day.
The weight of a great anxiety has
been lifted fIom those whose rela-
tives have been 10 war service in
the field. The highest patriotism
the deepest sense of devotion have
not in any way alloyed their fears
on behalf of kinsfOlk called to face
peril of death or mutilation worse
than death And even in minor
degree there is comfort in the assur-
ances given generally by employers
that positions of the fighting men
have been kept for them
Amid our rejoicings there should
sound note of deep sympathy for
those who have been MANNED on
the battlefield ard for the families
Of the killed. 1t should be heard
through the years from one Thanks.
giving Day to another, and find its
expression in national effort to
tighten the load of those TO who III
the fortune of war has been ungen
erous No material sacrifice that we
can make will ever discharge our
debt to those WIN have lost healt h
or bodily faculties in the most rig h.
teous quarrel that was ever fought
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29
SEVEN LOAVES OF BREAD
FOR EVERY PERSON IN
U. S. SAVED FROM WASTE
Farmers and Threshermen Patriot
eaIly Respond 70 Call Of Food
Administration.

From information received by the
U. S. Food Administration from tn"
principal grain growing states, 1t Is
now possible to announce with fair &C.
curacy the amount of wheat saved lasi
harvest by improved methods of han
ding. According to official calcuia.
tons, efforts toward cleaner threshing
saved fully 100000 bushels of wheat
with corresponding savings of other
small grain harvested and threshed in
a similar manner. In addition, other
states, though unable to furnish fig
ures, reported greatly reduced harvest
losses.
The figure for wheat alone is equiv
alent to seven One-pOund loaves OF
bread for every person in the United
States and represents food that form.
erly was either an absolute loss on
was recovered to only a slight extent
by poultry and livestock. While Op.
portunitieS in this branch of conserva.
ton were large, the quantity of grain
recovered surpasses early expecta.
tons. 1t is noteworthy also that re-
suits were secured principally through
voluntary cooperation.
No conservation measure of the
Food Administration, it is declared
has received more WhOlehearted sup
port than that pledged and rendered
by farmers and threshermen toward
reducing grain waste at Its source
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29
Making Good.

Large employers throughout the
country have announced that those
who left their service to 60 to war
did so with the assurance that their
positions would be open on their re.
turn, They have declared that
they are now ready to redeem their
pledge.
II is creditable that the employ
ers have risen above frequent COM
mercial practice in the matter Of
these promises Business usage Of
ten counternances the neglect of an
obligation until the party interest
ed brings it obtrusively to the atten-
ton of the party liable. But in
this country we can rise to higher
ideals when the inspiration is forth
coming. 1t is a pity that our in
spired moments cannot be- mad e
continuous.
In this case the employers will
probably get the thick end of the
deal. The returning workers will
in nearly all cases be more valua-
BILE now than when they went
away. They have healthier bodies.
la broader vision, stiffened will
power, greater self-control and a
sterner sense of responsibility.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29
A GERMAN HOPE DiSPRoVED
AID
A GERMAN FEAR CONFIRMED

4 A statement made by promi-
!. nent German official soon after
+ this country WIS declared In a
+ state of war with Germany
+ shows that even In the enemy
+ country clear thinking students
1. did not undervalue the strength
i. of the American republic. Only
+ in his confidence that we could
X not land in Europe sufficient
X troops to affect the final decision
+ was this German. mistaken.
l. 81 do not fear the American
Il soldiers" he told high official
+ of our government, because
X they cannot arrive in time. What
i l fear Is the intelligence and de-
+ votion of one hundred million
+ original minds and people train
+ ed to a faith in individual initia-
X tive. The day that these peo-
r pie, now so materialistic in out
+ ward appearance, are stirred
+ spiritually, that day is the day
+ Of Germany's DOOM"
1. = + + + + + + i. :. + !. + = i. !; !. i
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29

The starbeamer in The Kansas
City Star says: An archeolosist re-
Gently dug up a safety pin from the
ruins of Babylon. Judging from the
pictures in the Babelonian section
of the histories, however. it would
seem that safety pins were mostly
worn by the grown-ups in those
days.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong,
bride and groom returned Sunday
from few days visit in South
Missouri. After a few days visit
here with her mother, Mrs. Maude
AIKEN they will 60 to their home in
Lentner
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs Roy Mcfarland took
their little son Leo to ST. Mary's
hosital in Quincy Monday where he
underwent an operation Tuesday
Mr.. Mcfarland returned Tuesday
evening and reports his son getting
along nicely. \
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29

Mrs. Evan Smith and daughter,
Miss Margaret went TO Hannibal
Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29
A Memorable Achievement
of the Titanic Struggle

America saved and sent to Europe
in year Of crop failure 141, 100000
bushels of wheat, which saved Europe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29

W. B. Fahy vas Hannibal Wis
itor Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-29

Please bring the little tots in the
MORNING. - Miss Belle Johnson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
TEACHING SUCCESSFULLY
AT SUNLIGHT, COLORADO

An interesting letter comes from
Miss Agnes Walker to the News
Champion Office. Miss Walker, .
graduate last season from C. 8. N. g.,
was also local reporter for the News
Champion during her school work. She
Is now teaching ut Sunlight, Colo,
near Glenwood Springs, and writes
very Interestingly Of her work. Niss
Walker has the piincipalship Of the
school there with two school buildings.
There are about 15O inhabitants IN
Sunlight, mostly Italians, some French
and Q few Slavs, besides several
American families. A number Of the
young miners of that place have been
called to the colors, and, says Miss
Walker: "You would be surprised at
the patriotism which some Of these
foreigners show. From every log cab
in, futtering an American flag. One
young Italian who left week ago to
enlist exclaimed with much enthus-
iasm: "These United States fine
country! like that Oncle Sam good.
He my Oncle now. I fight for him.
Yes. Sure!" We have q Red Cross
auxiliary and have been doing con-
siderable work in that line. Some Of
the Italian women have been handing
in some very nice knitted helmets,
wristlets, and socks"
Miss Walker has many friends in
Gunnison who will be pleased to learn
of her splendid success in teaching.
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Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN
REVOLUTION MEET IN PUEBLO

The regular meeting Of the D. A.
RS Of Colorado and Wyoming was
held in Pueblo last week. There were
sixty delegates there and eight alter
Mates. The President General. Nrs,
George Thatcher Guersey, from In
dependence, Kansas, was present; Mrs,
Gerald Schuyler presided. The meet
ing was held Wednesday afternoon at
the Presbyterian church. Edward F..
Terfz, sent out by the Food Admins
tration, addressed the meeting and
made IN inspiring and patriotic ad-
dress.
That evening Mrs. Beatrice
Forbes Robertson Hale, niece Of the
famous Forbes Robertson addressed
the meeting. The next morning there
were reports of the work done by the
Chapters during the year. The Cum
nison Valley Chapter tho small, show
ed a great deal Of work and was COM
plimented very highly by all present.
Our Chapter has done . great deal
Of work and compares very favorably
with the larger Chapters Of Denver
and Pueblo. 1t was represented by
Miss Margaret Collins. A very elab-
crate luncheon was served by the
Pueblo Chapters. Mrs. Schuyler was
reelected State Regent of the d. A.
RS for two years. The conference
was one of the most successful ever
held in the State Of Colorado.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
s-s- s-s-
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Gunnison. March 20, 1895

Gunnison, March %, 1898.
Dear Girl:-
Thought had better let you know
am still living after the ball-St. Pat
rick's ball-given by the Catholic la
dies Tuesday night. It was fine.
What shall we chat about this even
ing? Rather dull just now. / sure
will be glad when summer comes, and
the children can stay out doors. My
heavens! such racket. Scarlet fever
has appeared in town and the schools
are closed for q week or two. They
had DR.. Cochems come over from Sal
ida to make an examination and he
pronounced it the real thing. Kate
Murray and Smith Whips little girl
are quite i'll.
went riding yesterday with the
lady next door. Her husband hired
one Of the new buggies that Frank
Duncan just got in for his livery stable
here. We started out towards east
town, but had to turn back, as the Hol-
loway brothers were building = bridge
across the Tomichi near their ranch,
and we were headed that way.
That reminds me Of the crowd Of
young folks that started out for Ohio
City in rig the other night, to at
tend Q house-warming up there Well,
they took the wrong road and landed
in Doyleville instead Of Ohio City. Oh,
but they were mad.
/ knew you would laugh at the ex-
hibitions Of 'brotheriy" love the town
papers are having. Maby there will
be another row soon. E. r. Lore, Of
Pitkin, has bought Job plant here
and is going to start Q Democratic
paper. So look for more fun.
The Steve Metrox family have new
baby-came Tuesday. And, speaking
Of birthdays, did you now that Frank
Eells and W. H. Endner were born on
the same day? Last Tuesday was
the "twins" birthday. They certainly
don't look much alike.
hear that Louie Turner got the
school in the Cooper district, and Edna
Mckee got the Doyleville school,. l
often wish had started on some other
route instead of the matrimonial sea
voyage. Too much overtime. Matte
Brown and C. F. Hamlin received their
appointments from Washington this
week as register and receiver at the
local land Office.
/ was reading over our town paper
. little while ago. They printed Mrs.
Henry Purrier's paper that abe read
before the Francis E. willard Aemo-
rial Service recently. II was dandy
paper.
that he is going to be barbar when
be grows up. Frank Anderson sold
.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
TOO BUSY TO HAVE
A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Last Saturday, March 16 was the
thirty-sixth anniversary Of the Red
Cross, but the members were too busy
helping to twin the war" to have d
birthday party, however much they
desired one. It was on March is, 1882
that the United States senate passed
the act creating the American Red
Cross as the National official organic
alton Of mercy. Clara Barton, the
"mother" Of the Red Cross had tried
before five terms Of Congress to get
that body to recoganize the American
Red Cross as an arm Of the govern
ment, and It was not until March 16,
1882, that her ambition was finally
realized.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22

his barbar shop to Geo. A. Fleming,
and l guess Jack Jr. has been around
the place and became impressed.
l am trying to get Jack to buy us s
COW. ]. NJ. Flick sold 81 head Of cat
tie to Jerry O'Reagen the other day.
The citizens here held a mass con-
vention Friday night at the court
house. Jack was there and was tell
ing me all about it. C. 7. Sills NOM
mated 7. J. Thompson for mayor; ].
J. Potter wanted J. w. Rogers, and
Sprigg Shackleford. wanted L. N.
Fontaine, SO they took . vote and Mr..
Thompson won by . vote Of 70. The
w. c. T. U. were there also, and took
an active part.
l think I'll close for this time and
get the kids to bed, 80 good by,
As ever, AGNES.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22

At the regular business meeting of
the Monday Afternoon Club, held At
the home Of Mrs. T. O'Leary, Monday,
the following officers we've elected for
this year: Mrs. F. G. Zugelder, presi-
dent; Mrs. J. H. Kelley, hrst vice pres
ident; Mrs. Ross Lambdin, second vice
president; Mrs. A.Hartman, treasurer;
Mrs. Thco. Davis, corresponding sec
retary. The regular program was
postponed. The club will meet with
Mrs. P. J. Hurley, April first.
The program given on Saturday
night by the Dramatic and Music de-
partment Of the Normal High School
was a splendid success and drew q
large crowd. The readings given by
the different members Of the Express
sion Department were especially well
done and showed much artistic talent.
The solos, duets, and quartets were
rendered in a pleasing manner, and
spoke highly for the Instructors in
charge Of this work. The play-sThe
Girls Over Here" was well staged and
showed much preparation and careful
training. The program seemed Ia
please the public. and the ladies Of
the Aid Society cleared $62.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
THE MEANING OF EASTER

Easter is not merely . festival =
sprinl, to he celebrated by the. making
Of music, display Of flowers, tie wear
ing Of fine clothes. It il the most Joy
Gus anniversary Of the Christian world
for without It, Christmas would loss
much, if not all. Of its significance.
Easter il the celebration Of serene
and untroubied righteousness It il
no festival Of lie always secure in the
enjoyment OF mastery over malign
forces. Easter Is tfe day which COM
merates a supreme victory Of good
over all evil temporarily triumphaut
and newly overth,own. 1t is . day
sacred to tic resurrection. and resur-
rection implies vt least the brief ~
tendency Of death.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
"A a y

Where are the recipes you ladies'
were going to send us for this page :?
We have been promised several, but 20
far they have not shown up. We are
ANXIOUS to know if any Of our lady
readers have tried the new hours now
being sold in the local grocery stores.
We would like q few recipes for good
things you have made with these fours
SO that we can pass them along and
get others to try them, thereby saving
the wheat -four for our soldiers. So
send them in-we will appreciate it.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
AMBER GEMS
Royal Baking Powder Book

Ia cups cornmeal
cup Of -four
8 teaspoons Of Royal Baking powder
u teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of fat
l well beaten cxg
h cup of sweet milk
Sift the cornmeal, flour and baking
powder together, then rub in the fat;
add rest Of ingredients and pour into
muffin pans, filling, each cup v full Of
the mixture; in the center Of each
muffin place q teaspoonful Of apple
jelly, then cover with rest Of batter
and bake till done, or about 20 minutes
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
THE LEGEND OF EASTER EGGS

Why do we color eggs for Easter :?
There ID . very interesting legend in
connection with this very popular
I 0stum.
According to the story. which has
been handed down for centuries, the
Rergian nightingale, known as the
"Bulbul" in the Orient, played q part
at the time Of the resurrection Of our
Savior. When the body Of Jesus was
placed in the tomb, and the stone roll
led before the door, one Of these birds
was accidently imprisoned in the se-
pulcher.
The story goes on to tell that this
bird continued to sing during the
time thst Jesus body remained within
The tomb, AID when the stone was roll
led awny, snd He arose, Il was found
thst the eggs laid BY the bird while in
the. tomb; had bssen turned to solid gold
and. therefore, ever afterwards, on
Easter deys Egg are eoIored IN cole
bration of IL aay.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
SNOW BALLS
Mrs. NJ. Cofer

La cup butter
y cup sugar
/ cup -four
u cup cornstarch
8 teaspoons baking powder
2-3 cup milk
Cream sugar and butter; sift -four,
cornstarch and baking powder, and add
to frst mixture alternately with the
milk. Add whites Of 4 eggs beaten
stiff. Place mixture in 6 buttered
cups and steam for 80 minutes. Turn
out gently, roll in powdered sugar and
serve hot with strawberry sauce.
Sauce
v cup butter
IN cups powdered sugar
I egg yolk
Cream all well together and add 1
cup of crushed Strawberries before
serving. Any other fruit can be used.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
WAR BISCUITS

Did you hear Of the accident thaS
occurred at the bakery this morning !
A lady picked up bun and the cur
rent ran up her arm.
"Does my biscuits taste like your
mother used to make 7" asked the
bride Of hubby.
81 don't know" he replied, 'but by
George they look like them, and i
believe they are the very same ones"
Said Mrs. Newlywed to the grocer:
II came in to tell you about that -four
l bought here the other day"
whats the matter with it :" asked
the grocer.
"It was SO tough" she replied, "my
husband couldn't eat the biscuits /
made from it."
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
PASS THE GOOD THINGS ALONG
CARAMEL PUDDING
Mrs. c. 3. Denham (Pitkin)

quart milk
4 eggs
y cup sugar
pinch salt
Scald milk, put the sugar in n tin
pie plate and brown it on the stove,
stirring constantly to be sure that II
is well Drowned. Stir it into the boil
ing milk; when cool, add the eggs and
bake until well set. Make . frosting
Of the whites Of 2 eggs and brown, OF
put whipped cream over the top.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22

Maryland. my Maryland, seems to
be censidere as belonging TO the men,
for an a recent vote taken in the house
Of delegates las. week, the bin giving
women the right to vote was defeated
by . majority Of u to 30. Well get
you yet, smarty.
The Stage woman's War Relief
composed Of the leading members Of
the theatrical profession, has made,
packed and shipped 10 the front sO,-
94S dressings I'M addition to baby
clothes. hospital supplies, knitted gar
ments and Various ccmforts for both
the soldiers and the destitute people
Of Europe.
where y tie guy that once said .
wolneA cannot hh wiat she aims at I
nfs Wm- G. Creunse, 81 IL Woman'a
REoeeel1So 9lvi6ion ~ t1se IclSce force
q 1ofe1an1s 0r1ecn; ~ dslnoastrat-
- til Try 60 Aftor - mals
8 - : :. I 3 ~ 81 - ise1last ID
5e47 ~ e> n (S .i;s, IN
g: 8: s =: :
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
PINEAPPLE PIE
Author Unn0wn

! can grated pinapple
tablespoons cornstarch
u cup sufaf
2well beaten eggs
J tn icspoon butter
Mix the syrur from the pineapple
with the cornstarch and boil for five
minutes; add the pineapple which has
been mixed thoroly with the egg yolks
and then tie butter. Let all boil q
few minutes and pour into one pie
crust ard bake. Whe the pie is done,
cover with a meringue made from the
whites OF the eggs and tablespoons
of powdered sugar.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22

Becomingness is the theme Of this
years millinery song. This u attested
By the three hats shown above. They
vary widely In style and each differs
from the others in shape and materials
but I'll are immensely becoming. There
q . refined hat Of milan With ribbon
crown. dashing shape In soft carpet
braid and = spirited black napoleon
with long. graceful quill all ready
for the dawn q Eastes. i
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
you SAID A PEACEFUL SONNY

Life:-
A small boy, who had been in the
habit Of leaving food on his plate was
warned that Mr.. Hoover would not ap-
prove Of it. He meditatively replied:
1--WE always had to mind daddy and
mother, and aunt Mary, and the teach
-er, and God. and now along comes
Mr.. Hoover"
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
MEAT LOAF
Contributed

Take cups Of leftover meat stock
and bring it to boiling point, then
add I envelope Of Knox gelatine,
softened in y cup Of cold water. When
the mixture begins to stiffen, add any
kind of prepared cold meat, chicken,
ham, etc, that has been cut up into
small pieces. The meat should first
be cooked with small onion, and seas
oned with salt, pepper and a little
chopped parsley. Mix the meat and
gelatine preparation together, and
shape into two fiat loaves; into the
center Of one press three or four hard
boiled eGEs, then place on top the other
meat loaf and press the two tightly
together. Lay in dish and pour
over it . portion Of the. gelatine mix
ture that has been reserved. Let
stand in cold place till ready to serve
then cut into slices from the end Of
the loaf. The eggs should be placed
in the meat % that when cut, they will
come out in rings.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
0 - - .

Salute the morn. let joyous song arise,
And bear our hearts Thanksgiving
To the farthest skies,
For Christ is risen indeed,
His wonderous love to show,
And bring the Easter promise
To each child below.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
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says N sxeSsnSs: Fhey have lust
he61ghE ftsnsAanxaaia msthod by
s3l1s'1 E, ~; / a. :: ~; - 49, '. ~.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-22
HERE AND THERE AMONG
THE WOMEN FOLKS

The oldest member Of the Red Cross
in the United States today, is said to
Be Mrs. Wastell. who lives in Clinton,
Michigan. and Is 104 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-17
VETERAN TEL EGRAPHER
Jim SaTcIl. Greatest Base Ball Fan
is Dead.

Jim Saffcll, one of the eldest tele-
grarh operators and greete5- of case
ball fans, passed ava yesterday al
sc.noon at his home i. Washington.
u. nas known n er1:y atron OF the
.aor nj Washa.:,.: ard Alexandra.
!,y more thar fifty year: Jim has
been with the Western Union, but his
most noticeable work has been at the
different base ball parks in this city.
Some years ago he was retired on
pension. but he hung on TO the base
oal! end of the business through last
wear. He tried to continue the past
season, but had to give up after wit
Messing one game. Jim, slowly sue
cumbed to the grim reaper, but only
after a game struggle for life.