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Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-22

Mr.. Ben Gardener, of Mount YER
non, Mo-, is in Baxter Springs on bus
mess.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-22

Eggs for Sale-Pure bred Barred
Plymouth Rock, for Matching pur-
poses. $1.00 for Is. Also Canary
birds. Mrs. F. A. Murray, phone 1119.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-22

The Aetna Building and Loan As
sociation with q capital Of $4,000. 900
has money at all times ready for bOr-
roweres to build homes.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-22

For Sale-Barn of hay; will grade
No. 2. Sam Abrams.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-22

For Sale-Plymouth Rock Eggs,
$1.OO per setting; $500 per hundred.
Mrs. A. C. Ballard, rural phone.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-22

Wanted-An experienced man to
prune peach trees and look for boores.
Arthur Ballard, Rt. s, Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-03-22

Don't spoil q good lot with a poor
imitation, let Gaba build you a real
bungalow. Chas. Gaba, Builder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

The extreme beauty OF this p
inch centerpiece has oeen obtained
by combining the embroidery with
the filet insets and relieving the
monotony n the making as we'll as
the general effect The embroidery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03
How to be a Welcome Guest

In those early days when ancient
history was in the making, many
pretty accounts were recorded Of
the gracious receptions extended 10
strangers. simply because they were
strangers. When the long tried.
royal Odysseus" was cast on the
Island of Phaeacia after the ship
wreck, unknown and unidentified, he
was warmly received by Alcinous
and accorded all the entertainment
which was at his command. No ex-
and feting to prove the genuineness
OF the visitors welcome. What
would seem a most unusual custom.
when regarded in the light Of our
modern and somewhat sophisticated
conventions, was then perfectly ma
tural, since the stranger doubly
paid for his reception by bringing
new tales of adventure from vari-
Gus quarters OF the globe. which
would otherwise never reach these
isolated regions Although today the
current periodicals keep the aver
age person well supplied with the
news Of world events, the appear
ance of the visitor Immediately pre-
sents the possibility of fresh inter
ests and new exploits. no matter in
what vein. The fact that every
home needs the occasional contact
OF a visitor TO brighten IL by diff
ferent experiences and novel ways
Of regarding events of everyday
life, accounts for the continued
popularity Of the ancient custom
Of entertaining.
There is scarcely anyone who
does not wish TO be welcome guest,
sons possess the ability TO make
themselves far more desirea Bile in
the home than do others The Wis
itor who brings a sunny, fresh point
of view with her is always sure of
a cordial reception. providing she
is careful to carry out certain other
requisites which a successful guest
is wise enough to follow, whether
she has ever analysed them in this
cold fashion or not. 1t might be
safe to guess that she has never
] LllOuEnN csDOuA II DIT all Jul ulQtu
simply by her sincere desire 10 ex-
press real fellowship, has instinc-
lively fulfilled her obligations. Yet
when considered, perhaps the one
thing, more than another. which in
sures ones renewed welcome may
be summed up in the single word.
| adaptability.
Adaptability, however, is such a
broad word, possessed of the chame-
leon-like qualities of certain terms
of the language which are constant
~ presenting new shades of mean
| ing, that it is almost necessary 10
decide what il denotes in this con-
nection, before it can be Of any real
use. First of all, it means the guest
who takes things as she finds them,
delighting in those features of her
visit which she knows were planned
| for her benefit. observing with real
appreciation certain little new i'm
/ provemenrs which have found their
way into the home since her last
! edges of the household fiber which
visit, and disregarding any rough
may present themselves before her.
| Who of US has not been truly CRATE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03
West African Daintes

Missionaries from a West African
mission. who were cut of from their
usual source OF supplies from the
outside world during many months
OF the war. were forced 20 adopt
and adapt-many native dishes
During these days one OF the group
wrote a cookbook, for the benefit OF
neutrality-suspicious. peoples who might
care 10 try some OF these dishes.
The book has now been translated
into the language OF that section OF
Africa, In order that native cooks
may take advantage OF this colieo-
ton OF recipes. Here are a few OF
them. az given IN a missionary Jour
nal:
Banana four-Remove the sidns
from green bananas. dry IN the sun.
scrape or the outer brown crust and
then CRATE To free from coarse par
ticles. put through sieve Tho ba-
nanas may be sliced thin. dried and
then ground 70 powder.
Banana bread-Add % white
bread sponge one-half banana -four
and one-half white -four.
"Aietet fritters-One cup cooked
mashed bananas. one cup grated po-
tatoes. one egg well beaten. one-had
teaspoon salt Drop from spoon into
smoking oil. or omit egg and mold.
Green corn muhins-Three cups
green sweet corn, grated. Ia tea
spoon salt. two teaspoons baking
powder. Bake in muffin tins until
a rich brown. This amount makes
u mullins. a note OF explanation
adds that African corn IS much drier
than the American, 50 no -four was
used).
Peanut sOup-Nfix finely ground.
roasted peanuts with a little cold
water. Stir slowly into boiling, saited
water. Cook until thick and creamy.
about 10 minutes"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

full for the visitor who failed 70 no.
tice Bobby's occasionally unpardon-
able lapses at table. absorbed as
she was in admiring the monogram
on the spoon she was holding?
Again, it means studying sympa-
thetically the regime Of the house
hold. SO as TO determine how one
can Mt in most conveniently, or help
most effectively, especially II the
housekeeper has much OF the work
to do herself. After the first meal
or two, it IS comparatively easy for
the observing guest to discover
where the best china Is kept and
how the hostess likes 20 have the
table arranged. so that she may
never be guilty Of that deplorable
habit OF following at her hostess
heels wringing her hands. an abject
figure Of uselessness, pleading 10 be
told what she may do 20 help The
average busy housewife would in
variably prefer 10 be quite unassist-
ed rather than 10 be hampered by
the task OF teaching how 20 do GER
tain obviously necessary trines. II
the guest is unused 70 homework.
how much wiser It is for her. to
make herself really invaluable. by
telling the small children a bed
time story or starting them on a
new scrapbOok? They will be de-
lighted TO be noticed by the visitor
and will keep well out Of their
mothers way at the time when she
is most grateful 70 be relieved Of
their questioning II Is hardly ne
Cessary TO speak OF the Joy which a
tidy guest creates in the heart OF
her hostess. yet this IS certainly true.
The housekeeper who feels sure that
her visitors room will be open for
inspection is never placed in the
embarrassing position OF wondering
where she should replace articles.
which have been strewn about the
room thOushtlessly.
The guest who would win her way
into the affections Of the whole
family. thus enabling her TO enjoy
the real charm OF the household,
will not forget how a ludicrous Jes-
cription Of some rather ordinary
event will cheer the grandmother
for the day through. and will be
appreciated far more than the aver
age girl may realize.
Adaptability means. on the other
hand, the faculty OF knowing when
il is time to withdraw from the
family circle gracefully. thus per
hitting it's members to discuss free
| ~ those intimate problems which
often arise. Her temperance. later
on, viii be more appreciated for
this lapse OF time. Closely re-
lated to this instinct is that which
tells one 1t is usually far wiser TO
remain on neutral ground, should q
slight dissensiOn arise in her pres
ence, as taking sides tends TO
strengthen the issue rather than 70
help dismiss It, and may lead 20
misunderstanding among the family.
! It is often quite possible, however.
/ for the visitor. standing apart as
/ she does, to see some phase OF the
situation which has not appeared 70
/ the rest, and which, when pointed
out, will Immediately transform the
affair into a real comedy Of errors
Such interference is most welcome,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03
APPLE RECIPES
Sweet Picked Apples.

Sweet Picked Apples.
One and one-half quarts vinegar
One ard one-half quarts water.
Two quarts dark strip.
Four sticks cinnamon.
Four tablespoons allspice.
Eight pounds sweet apples.
Four tablespoons unground cloves
One-half teaspoon salt.
Cook together the vinegar, water.
strip and spices for FIVE minutes
Peel and quarter the apples. Stick
two cloves into each quarter Drop
the apples into the boiling strip
and simmer until tender. Pack in
hot Jars. Cover with boiling sirup.
Partially seal and sterilize for 10
minutes. Seal tightly. Let cool
Label and store.
Apple Catsup.
One quart unsweetened apple
sauce.
One teaspoon ginger.
One teaspoon cinnamon.
One teaspoon cloves.
One teaspoon pepper.
One teaspoon mustard.
One teaspoon onion extract.
Two teaspoons salt.
One pint vinegar.
Simmer slowly until thick. bottle
and seal A similar catsup can be
made from plums and grapes, and
spiced TO taste. Sorghum or mo-
lasses may be added if a sweet sauce
is liked.
Dried Apples.
Pare, core and slice dropping
slices into cold water containing
eight teaspoonfuls Of salt to the
gallon. If a light-colored product is
desired Leaving them a minute or
two in the salt water will prevent
discoloration. Of preferred, core
the whole fruit, after peeling, and
slice into rings. dipping these for a
minute or two into cold sailed wa
ter as described above.) Remove
surface moisture. Drying time is
four to six hours, or until leathery
and pliable. Start at emperature OF
10 degrees F.. and raise gradually
to $50 degrees. II desired, apples
may be dried in the sun until the
surface begins to wrinkle and then
finished in the drier.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

# done with q. sure hand II II
happens that some member OF the
circle is compared unfavorably with
the guest, as often occurs IN a mis-
taken attempt to please the latter.
II is kind 10 avert such unhappy
contrasts by calling attention 10
some virtue Of that member, which
has hitherto passed unnoticed by
the matteT-Of-fact attitude OF the
family
Whether one calls II adaptability.
tact or love, or all OF these quail
tiles which II Is well to display when
in anOthsr's home, Il Is certain that
the art OF being a successful guest
is one well worth considering, for
the pleasure that II gives. as well
as the opportunities II affords oan-
not be duplicated IN other relA$
tionships between friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

The topic of aTl-absorbing fem
mime interest is the top coat The
One-piece dress, quick to adjust
"fire-horse" dresses, one woman
calls them. because they can be slip
ped on so Quickly-the one-piece
dress 50 much in demand by women
of the home army, has called on
the top coat to meet every require
ment of durability, warmth and
beauty. This model of tan velour,
trimmed with softest beaver in its
natural color, is guaranteed to fill
all three of these necessary quail
fcations. The fur is used TO an in
teresting advantage on the collar,
which may be worn cape fashion
or button closely about the ears
and up to the mouth Shorter in
front than at the back, the model
furnishes a good method Of using
pelts without being too extravagant.
Worn with a. matching tam or tur-
ban, the woman lucky enough to
possess such a coat is equipped for
work or play.
BY GERTRUDE BERESFORD.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

We are not outdrawing the sleeve
less habit. Sleeveless coats long
and short, are used in com bination
with other materials. Conservation
Ye who have furs in
cedar chests. bring them out and let
them co more important work in
the world today. old fur capes and
coats are being brought to life and
used to beautiful and useful advent
age. Regard this sleeveless gar
ment with the belt of fur. Could
anything be smarter? II protects
the body across the back and chest
Mink is in high favor at present.
and looks its best against the green
background. Olive green velvet
finds a delightful contrast with
mink on this one-piece dress. de-
signed 10 be worn with this Jacket.
A turban of fur or velvet is the
proper complement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

La Belle France clearly speaks in
every line OF this striking model OF
blue garbardine and white broad
cloth. The Elton. OF gabardine, is
cut in the straight military way, al
most like a Zouave jacket. A row
Of tiny-oh, so tiny!-silver buttons
outline the fronts, with just a touch
OF color on the binding OF black
silk braid. The same finish is found
on the loose sleeve. The straight
vest and high collar Of white cloth
is embroidered with silver and mill
tary red soutache The skirt is
quite narrow at the ankles. The
hat with the flare Of the Little Cor
poraI' is in keeping with the mill
tary spirit OF a stunning costume.
BY GERTRUDE BERESFoRD,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03
JET BEADS FOR WINTER
MILLINERY.

Those who plan the seasons
styles in millinery have announced
that. among the popular trimmings
thu winter, viii be cut-jet beads.
pins and other ornaments. Tor
toise-shell ornaments VIII also adorn
many OF the hats
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

I'd advise you to do the same. I'll
put all these things away in the
morning Goodnight"
knew better than to irritate
him by persisting in arranging his
clothing. When Dicky is sleepy, he
is like spoiled child, and any
light or noise in his room makes
him rage.
What Madge Saw.
So 1 went back into my room.
hastily undressed and slipped into
bed, regretting that Dicky had for
gotten the promise he had made 10
change its position, so that might
see the mountains when 1 first
awoke in the morning.
In a few moments sounds from
Dicky's room told me that he was
asleep and snoring, as he does when
he is very tired. But 1 could not
sleep. Underneath my window l
heard the sound of voices, which
after a while died away into ST.
lence. It seemed hours that I lay
there in the stiffness.
Then the long prolonged call OF a
screech owl sounded in my ears.
had heard many Of them at the
country places where my mother
and I spent our vacations. There
was something about this one, how
ever. that seemed different in some
way to the call of any owl 1 had
ever heard before.
All at once the solution flashed
across my mind: II was not the call
OF a bird but a clever imitation, a
persistent signal.
crept out o. bed and looked
from the window. The whistle
came from the direction Of a tiny
building which before supper 1 had
noticed just showing through the
trees some yards away from the
farmhouse.
In the darkness I could see no
movement in that direction. but a
light In a small bungalow very near
my side OF the house. which I
thought must hold the Cosgrove
family when they had a house full
OF guests. attracted my attention.
Shadows were crossing and recross-
ing before IL
AS I looked. the lamp was sud
denly turned low, the door opened,
and three stealthy figures crept out
and hurried in the direction from
which the bird-call had come
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03
VARIETY IN HATS

The new hats apparently show a
marvellous variety IN shape and
trimming. But one notices. too.
that the old popular mushrooms
are 10 be with us still. There are
certain women who can wear no
shape as well as the mushroom.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03

Time was when the fur border on
skirts or coat met every require
ment of peltry Nowadays the de-
signer must be more original. Then,
too, a little bit of fur goes a longer
way" in broken effects. This idea
is carried TO an interesting display
in the panel of this suit, which falls
over shorter sides. The front des-
cribes yet another line and gives the
furrier further chance. The deep
cuffs and collar are in keeping with
common sense, which expects fur
TO be warm. A turban of fur is just
the hat for this unusual suit. OK
ford gray with fox trimming: navy
blue and Persian lamb; a deepest
Russian green and mink or raccopn
will blend beautifully in this model
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03
REVELATIONS OF 4 WIFE

that I think I shall take her up
stairs and lock her up"
In the excitement Of Dicky's dis
covery OF the paintings I had for
gotten the mistake which Mrs. Allis
had made in our relationship, a mis-
take which Dicky in his love Of
testing had allowed 20 stand
thought that Dicky was whisking me
upstairs because he did not wish &c
explain the jest. but when we were
safe in our room l found out my
mistake.
With his voice trembling with
anger he broke OFT:
What the dickens did you want
70 say that 20 Mrs Allis about some
body letting the thieves in?" he
queried. "Of all the boneheaded
speeches! It sounded exactly as if
you meant her"
Il did mean her" returned
quietly. That woman is planning
10 steal those paintings. I wanted
to let her know that l was aware
Of her intentions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-03
A GOOD CLEANER FOR PAINT.

One experienced housekeeper
finds that a mixture OF common clay
and benzine is an excellent thing
for cleaning paint.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-03-13
SOME HINTS FOR H0STESSES
First of All, 1t Is Declared, Room
Where Guests Are Received Must
Be as Lovely as II Can Be Made.

One of the pleasantest things in the
world Is friendly house where people
love to come and linger. Some women,
1t Is true, were born good hostesses,
while others find the greatest difficulty
In entertaining naturally and simply.
Although hospitality, If not natural, Is
hard to cultivate, still 1t can be done.
First of all, says popular hostess
the room where you receive your guests
must be as lovely as you can afford to
make 1t
A pretty room with comfortable
chairs, nice books and cheerful fire.
place is heart warmer In itself. Do
not try to amuse your guests too much.
People often have the best time when
left to their own devices; but watch
them carefully and see that they have
everything that they want
Get the young people together. II
there are two young people who. you
believe, would like to talk alone, make
this possible and they will be eternally
grateful.
See that the men have ash trays Il
! they need them, and that everybody Il
comfortable.
Most important of all, be good lis
tener.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-03-13
MARIAVfLLE.

Charles Frost, who accompa MED the
d 81 mis- BROTHER Alton here, returned
SATURDAY Camp Deyens.
Mrs. Myrtle Rankin is very ill. She
will go to the Eastern Maine general hos-
pital at Bangor for an operation as soon as
she is able to be moved.
Winslow Frost, with his wife and two
cons, and bis sister, Mrs. Wright, of
Waterville, also his brother Custer, OF
Lowell, Mass, were here to attend the
funeral of Alton Frost.
The funeral of Alton p. Frost, who died
al Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, March 4,
Was held at his home here Wednesday
afternoon. The large attendance told OF
the high esteem in which he was held.
His casket was draped with the flag for
which he died.
March g. F.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-03-13

MUCH RHEUMATISM
Local Druggists No Cure, No Pay
Offer Attracts Many Sufferers.

II there are any rheumatic sufferers in
town who have not avalled themselves OF
G. x. Alexander's generous offer they
should do so at once
He states that II Rheuma, the guaran-
teed prescription for rheusmatism, does
not give any purchaser quick and joyful
relief he will return the purchase price
without any quiboiing or rel tape.
Rheumatism is a dangerous disease, and
anyone who has the slightest faint OF it
6hould drive it from the system as soon as
possible. Read what Rheuma did for this
1nfferer.
aFor five years | suffered with articular
rheumatism, having punches on my ell
bows, feet and wrists. took everything
could get, with Ms relief. / saw your ad,
and was greatly improved before J had
used two bottles, aud was cured before /
had finished the fhlrd. 1 thank God for
Rheuma and that ! an free from rheuma-
ism to-day. Ii anyone wishes intorma-
Con from me viii write them. 1 think
Rbeuma is niiraclein Mrs. Lucia Ryder,
a12 Gilbert street. syracuse. n. X.
Good druggists everyw here sell Rheuma.
A large bottle Is Inexpensive and sufficient
Sor two weeks treatment.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-03-13
NORTHEAST HARBoR.

RED CROSS ACTIVITIES.

Two boxes of supplies have resentIy
been shipped, containing 3,s7i articles.
series of entertainments has been
plsnDed to raise money for the working
fund. A food sale given a short time ago
melted $50. The special committee having
charge of the hayseeders' bail has turned
IN TOO. Another entertainment VIII be
given soon by the junior members, the
proceeds OF which will probably be used
Ter the school auxiliary.
The ladies sewing circle of the church
federation, which has been accustomed to
give the tow n meeting dinner Tor the
benefit of that society, voted TO turn the
mstter over 10 a committee Of the Red Cross.
Mrs. Louise Smallidge was appointed
chairman OF committee on arrangements
and her efficient management assured the
voters good dinner.
The Forest Hill society, which holds, a
meeting every two weeks, IS working en-
tirely for the Red Cross, ma King hospital
garments, etc. the federated. society also
give one meeting eae b month, to Red Gross
work.
The regular meetings OF the branch
al he Neighoorhood house are well at
tended, and the schools are doing thsis
part in this patriotic service. The Stetson
grammar schsoi is working for the re-
fugses. The girls are making garments
and the boys are earning money to bny
the materials.
Mar 8 SPEC
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-03-13
NORTH PENOBSCDT.
Mar s.
SPEC.

John Hatch, who has been Ill SONS
time, Is oai again.
George l. Soper is having extensive re-
pairs made on the interior of his house.
George Hatch WAS kicked by his horse
Monday, and has since been confined to
The house.
Beiva Leach of this place, who is visit
ing her sister in New South Portland, is
recovering from the measles.
E. G. wardwell, recently elected mayor
OF Wsteryille, is the SON OF Schuyler and
Mary wardwell Of this town.
supt. Pallidino visited this charge last
Sunday, but owing to the severe storm
dad not hold services at the church.
Herbert johnson was called hume last
week from Sherman, where he has beef.
employed, on account of the illness OF
his wife aud daughter.
Evelyn Hutchins, Margaret Billings,
Celia Leach, Alice and Laura Gray, and
Harland Dorr returned Friday from Clark
high school for two weeks vacation.
The ladies' aid society held social
Wednesday evening at the grange hall.
The program consisted OF songs, read
ings, dialogues and monologues. Refresh
ments were served. The proceeds, $22.67,
are for the benefit of the pastor.
March IL. ii.