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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
MAKE PET OF CAPTURED MULE
Allied Soldiers in France Play With
A.Hmal That Once Was in the
Service of the Kaiser.

At the battle of Loos, bombers cap
tured a shivering German mule, which
they dubbed Kaiser Bill, says Boys
Life, the Boy Scouts Magazine. But
the new Kaiser Bill was very intel
ligent, and friendly toward his captors,
so the men thought that, to be fair to
the mule they had better drop the
Kaiser and call him just plain Billy.
Billy earned his rations by towing
about the brigade bomb-cart. When
off duty the men used to play with
him. He would answer to his name,
and come trotting over when his mas
ter called. Billy is still with the bri-
gade, and the men say that he tows
those bombs up to the dump for use
against the Germans with the greatest
relish.
1t is odd to see a big, rough. hard
ended soldier in a trench as he fondles
little trench kitten his features soft
ening. Poor little beggar," he thinks.
80 helpless and weak. And it's
warm-and living"
Can anything erase from the char
acter Of man those traits which make
life worth while-pity, love- and
mercy? Ease and luxury may; but
trouble, hardship and danger never.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

Drowned, then add boiling water to
cover, with one carrot. one onion, one
head of celery, small potato, all cut
In small cubes. Cook until the meat
Is tender, then add a half can of peas
just before serving.
Baked Fish With Sour Cream.-Cut
raw fish into serving-sized pieces and
place them side by side in Il shallow
baking dish. For each pound of fish
allow a tablespoonful of butter, a slice
Of onion, bay leaf and a third Of
cupful of sour cream. Basic the fish
with the sauce while cooking, adding
hot water if the sauce becomes too
thick. Remove the fish to a platter,
add dash of lemon juice or vinegar,
with salt and pepper to taste, and
strain it over the fish.
Canned asparagus, heated and
served on points of toast with melted
butter and parmesan cheese gated
over the top, makes most tasty dish.
Punski, Russian Dish.-Fry fresh
mushrooms rolled in seasoned flour in
butter Pour sour cream over some
hnely chopped chicken or veal Cut
tircles of pastry from pie crust, place
a spoonful of the mixture on q piece
of the pastry, cover with another piece
and pinch the edges together. Brush
with egg and milk and bake in hot
oven. Serve with mushroom o, toma-
to sauce.
Eggless Cake.-Take three cupfuls
OF boiling water, one package Of rails
ms, one and a half tablespoonful Of
butter and two cupfuls of brown sugar,
put all into dish and boil eight min
utes. Cool and add three cupfuls Of
flour, one tablespoonful of baking pow
der and little salt. Mix, beat well
and bake In slow oven one hour.
This makes two loaves.
In making corn bread substitute a
tablespoonful of molasses for every
egg required in the recipe; 1t will
make most palatable johnny cake.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the in
Illumination of sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation in the bronchial tubes,
insuring a good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
in the morning. Made and sold in
America for tifty-two years. won
derful prescription, assisting Nature in
building up your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble, asthma, Group,
bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil
lied countries.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
His Armless Joke.

Is indicated by the philosophy of the
armless man who, for many years, has
been carrying copy" from down
town news agency to the uptown news
papers at night. An editor on his way
to his midnight luncheon had washed
his hands when he discovered that the
towel was missing. AS the armless
''copy" carrier passed he heard the ed
itor say something more forceful than
elegant. you ought to be like me,
and then you wouldn't need any
towel" said the armless one, laughing
-contentedly-New York Times.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Always Particular.

He had been the nuttiest of nuts
before he trod the paths of crime; and
he was to be hanged on the following
day.
Have YOU any request to maker"
inquired the governor of the prison,
according to time-honored tradition.
well, If you could let me tie the
moose myself" suggested the con
demned one. 'Never did care for
those ready-made ties-don't want tc
start now"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Talks Too Much.

Sir, you do me a great wrong to
call me an addlepate. You have no
scientific instrument for gauging my
brain power"
II don't need a scientific instrument
for that purpose, sir. You have an
instrument yourself that gives you
away"
"What is that?"
your tongue" -Birmingham Age
Herald
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Retribution.

What are you working on, there?"
"A hymn of hate" replied the poet
sternly.
Dear me. Don't you know the
American government discourages any
thing of that kind?"
"Oh, yes. But this is none of the
governments business. 1t is addressed
to neighbor of mine who has played
over There on his monograph every
night for the past seven weeks"-
Birmingham AgeHernld.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Too Much.

A playwright and an actor were in
conversation when the former, who
has been none too successful of late,
exclaimed gloomily:
People will praise my work after
am dead
We'll" said the actor, in a consol-
ing tone, perhaps you are right, but
don't you think it's a great deal OF
sacrifice to make for a little praise?'
-Everybody's Magazine.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
MAKE MOST OF LOCOMOTIVES
ability of Old Ones-New Engines
Unobtainabic.

"Now that new locomotives cannot
be obtained within any reasonable
time" says Railway Review, in discuss
ing the country's need for additional
transportation, sit is the part of wis
dom to make the most of those whose
servicability can be increased 10, % or
so per cent Money spent In this way
begins to earn money and to smooth
out the situation quickly"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
FRECKLES


There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your frecxes, as the pre-
scription othine--double Strengths guar
anteed to remove these homely spots
simply get an ounce of othine-doubit
strength-from your druggist and apply
little of 1t night and morning and you should
soon see that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear. while the lighter ones
nave vanished entirely. 1t is seldom that
more than one ounce is needed to completely
cis>r the skin and gain a beautiful clear
CONF iexion.
BE sure to ask for the double strength 9TH
Inc. as this Is sold under guarantee of money
back If 1t fails to remove freckles--Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

Taking q Nap.

Nan was sitting on one of the small
est irst-grade chairs with her legs
crossed After a while she extended
them gingerly and exclaimed to the
teacher: "Oh, my feet have gone to
bed"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Soft. Clear Skins

Night and morning battle the face
with Cuacura Soap and hot water. If
there are pimples first smear them
with Cutieura Ointment. For free sam
pies address, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Shock.

"At the restaurant the other night
George asked Miss Wrink how she
would like a little wild duck
"What did she answer?'
"She changed color, and said, oh !
this is SO sudden 2 and tainted"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

oyster Cocktail
Saucc.-Take three
tablespoonfuls of
tomato catsup, ors
tablespoonful 4
horseradish sauce,
Il teaspoonful of
W o + C e S t e rshire
well mixed and
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

1.-THE turnover is vital to successful
merchandising"
in that case" said the baker, may
be I'd better put more turnovers in the
oven."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
The KTTQHEN
QBLNEE37z=zH

Give us to go blithely on our bust
ness all this day, bring us to our rest
ing beds weary and content and I'M
dishonored: and grant us In the end
the gift of sleep.-R. l.. Stevenson.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

9
Pottcd Chicken.
Cut up a we'll
dressed chicken
and fry in hot pork
fat made from fry
ing three slices of
salt pork. Roll the
chicken in we'll
seasoned flour and
fry un | | w e ! |
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

The man with good appetite never
wastes time Specializing on the ele-
ments Of war bread.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
ssarY.

"Riches have Wings" 'They need
EN- to keep up with the cost of living"
Detroit Free Press.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Slim Encouragement.

He+-lve notion to propose to you
She-Please do. I'm trying for a
record.-Buffalo News
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Doubtless.

Thief-Gimme that watch.
Victim-I would, old fellow, but
really can't spare the time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
Hot Water.

'Mr. Brown is always getting into
hot water" Eyes. He is so cold-blood-
ed / suppose it is kind Of relief"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

1t Is the practice of the multitude to
bark at eminent men, as littlo dogs
bark at strangers. Seneca
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

Peru was the first country to add in
struction in aviation to its public school
curriculum.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

England now has more than 4,775,-
600 women wage earners.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
MORE GOoD EATING.

Chicken is one of the foods we may
eat without fear of breaking the food
pledge.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

During the war the trade of Canada
has increased nearly three-fold.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

Atlanta has increased salaries of l.
Al city employees.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03
SAVORY SAUCES.

A we'll seasoned sauce adds much to
an otherwise very ordinary dish.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
Fortunate
Pennington

The fact that Pennington has
passed through the recent frightful
epidemic of influenza without that
scourge, which has ravaged the en-
tire country, ever so much as getting
a foot-hnld here, is "a matter of which
this community is tp be congratulated.
Fhe why and wherefore of such re-
markable escape has been the cause
of considerable discussion, as well as
wonder. That precautionary meas
ures were rigidly enforced does not
furnish the reason for this city re-
manning free of the disease, it is con-
coded, as every other town exercised
similar precautionary regulations.
There are other reasons which
seems to The Times to furnish a So
luton as to why this city has never
become inoculated with the germs of
this disease. One is the splendid san
itary condition, in which our people
take such pride. Another reason, the
one which The Times is inclined to be-
lieve is the principal reason, for Farm
ington having been immune to this
most contagious disease, is the fact
that the streets of this city have been
kept well and thoroughly oiled. Medi-
cal experts say that the germs of in
fiuenza are very largely carried in
the dust of the streets. That being
true, then the apparent miracle is
solved. There is no dust on the streets
of Pennington, and should the infu-
en2a germs settle on the streets of
this city, they evidently perish there.
If there have been any opponents
of street oiling in Pennington, they
will doubtless not be in evidence here
after. This is another reason for oil
ing the streets. The lives and ex-
pense that have just been saved to
our people would pay for street oiling
so long as time lasts, and still there
would be surplus.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
Several Changes
i'm Federal Lead Co.

A number of changes in the man.
agement of the Federal Lead Co., at
Flat River, have been announced by
President H. A. Guess from the New
York office, to take effect today, Nov.
LIST.
A new office has been created, that
of Business Manager in charge of all
Accounting and Purchasing Depart
ments, which is the ranking office in
the management there. Parkhurst
Sleeth, who has held responsible po-
sition with that company for several
years past, has been placed at the
head of that department. His SPLEEN
did services for the company have
thus been recognized, and there is no
doubt but that Mr.. Sleeth will con-
tinue to render the company faithful
and efficient service as the head of
that great corporation in that field.
M. H. Jordan has also been appoint
ed as Cashier of that company, to sue
coed c. R. Woodward, removed. Mr..
WaShburn continues in his old posi-
ton as Manager, in charge of all op-
Grating departments.
With these changes it is alto
gether probable that the affairs of
the Federal Lead Co. in this field
will run more smoothly than they
have for some time past.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
OUT AFTER BIG GAME

The deer and other big game in
Shannon county had better be wary
and betake themselves to the tall and
uncut timber or else suffer the con-
sequences.
A bunch of experienced, efficient
old tiniethunters from this county de-
parted for the wild and woody, SEEM
ingly game-infested, regions of Shan
non county, Mo-, this week. We do
not know just what their mission is,
but they say they are going to kill
some deer. Uncle Joe Williams seems
SO certain of bagging some venison
that he has actually been taking or
ders for same. Some of his old-time
friends who are well up on his tricks,
however, say to look out or he will
slip chunk" of a possum off on you
instead of some juicy venison. 1t can
be seen from the following lineup of
hunters that some thing is sure to
happen: Uncle Joe Williams, Bob
Martin and Uncle Alfred Burks of
Pennington, Bill Black, Chas. Will
liams and Sam LaRue of Elvins,
Amos Washburn Of Clarksville will al
50 accompany them.
Again we say, wild game of Shan
non county, "beat It" for the tall and
Uncut timber. fF'AS :
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01

A delegation of road boosters went
to Pennington Friday to ask the
Court to make some repairs on the
Bismarck and lockwood road At
the Stoudt farm there is bad piece of
road which should be almost impass-
able this winter. The Court ordered
work to be done on this road, same
to be commenced immediately. Those
going from here were; Hunter, Steel,
E. Belknap, E. w. Hughes, VIM. and
Elmer Stratuser, 0. E. Hansbrough
and E. AZ Beard-Bismarck Gazette
Lieut.. W. G. Patton, who is in the
medical service, and stationed at
Camp Travis, Texas, arrived here
Saturday night and spent Sunday
with Mrs. Patton, relatives and
friends, on his return from Washing
ton, d. c., where he had gone under
orders. He reports an abundance of
work at Camp Travis, as in all other
army camps, where every possible eff
fort is being made to stop the raw
ages of influenza, he says is now under
control. He left Sunday evening on
his return to camp.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
Influenza at
Knob Lick

DR.. A. F. Eugas reports that influ-
enza has broken out at Knob Lick,
where he has already seen about TWEEN
ty cases. According to his report
one death. had resulted, that of a 12-
year-old daughter OF, j. S. Ellis, which
occurred last Friday. Typhoid fever
had already set in when he was called
on Thursday. A number of other cas-
es have been reported from there this
week, which indicates that the di-
sease is spreading.
It seems that little attention had
been given there to quarantine regu-
lations, which very naturally assisted
the scourge in getting under Roadway
there. This grave oversight has now
necessitated the Tightening down Of
quarantine regulations. and will prob
ably also result in number of deaths
in that community.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE

The following letter, recently re-
ceived by the County Agent, may be
of interest to farmers who are in the
market for hay:
Emporia, Kans, Oct. 10, 1918.
Mr.. Glenn S. Hensley, Pennington,
Missouri.
Dear Sir:-Mr. H. L. Poponoe, Lyon
County Farm Agent, has handed me
your name, as one that might be in
the market for some good alfalfa hay.
! handle several cars every month
and have several on hand at present.
If you are in the market for some
good dairy hay, it might be we could
get together and do some business.
Our plan of doing business is to ship
hay sight draft, bill of lading at
tached, weights guaranteed.
Good No. hay is selling at pres
ent on our market from $28 to $50.
Very truly yours,
0. 4. MOON.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
SUPPORT THE RED
CROSS VALIANTLY

Bonnie Terre, Mo-, Oct. %, 1918.
To the People of st. Francois County:
The American Red Cross will make
big effort during the coming Christ
mas holidays to enroll every person
as member of that organization. |
have appointed Mr.. Henry Rinke, of
Flat River, as director of the "Christ-
mas Roll Call" for this county.
! appeal TO the people of this coun-
ty as whole to enroll in this great
army of relief to a suffering world.
Here is your privilege and your OPP
portunity. AS / estimate at this time
there are thirty-five thousand people
in st. Francois county. Fewer than
six thousand belong to the Red Cross.
About ten thousand only have done
anything toward helping in the war
work of the nation. consider this a
poor showing for our county. Don't
you? Our goal should be one hundred
per cent.
Let US figure that of the population
of the county there are five thousand
who are not able to pay the small
membership fee of the Red Cross
membership. Then we should have
thirty thousand on its roll. This is
five times what we have now. Re-
member, that the demand for work of
the American Red Cross is growing
rapidly every day.
Our own wounded boys are in
creasing in number by the hundreds
every day. We must take care of
these heroes. / say to you frankly
that you cannot hold up your head and
look one of them in the face unless
you have done big part. all you can,
to help in this great cause. The min
imum fee for adults is one dollar; for
juniors, rs cents. | call on every cit
izen of the county to support the com
ing drive for Red Cross members in
our county, and l am sure l shall not
be disappointed.
Very truly,
J. H. MALUGEN,
Chairman of st. Francois County
Red Cross Chapter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
VAL PEERS. WELL KNOWN
GAINESVILLE MAN is DEAD

Gainesville Texas, Oct. 22-Val
Peers, one of the best-known merch-
ants in this part of the State until
rendered an invalid Is years ago by
an attack Of rheumatism. died here
late last night after only few days
critical illness. For thirty years he
was a business man in Gainesville con-
Quoting large dry goods and cloth
ing store. He was also heavy
dealer in cotton, and early in his bust
ness career he amassed q large for
tune: He was 4 member of the Epis-
copal Church and a prominent Mason.
Mr.. Peers is survived by two daugh-
tcrs, Mrs. Merlin Mitchell of Gains
vile and Miss Katherine Peers, now
in New York studying Red Cross work
preparatory to going to France. The
funeral was held this afternoon.
Deceased was a nephew of L. X.
Peers of this city, was born and rear
ed here, where he still is well ren1em-
bered by many friends who will be
grleved to learn of his untimely death.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
:. NOTICE
10 ELECTRIC LIGHT AND
SIS POWER CONSUMERS

On account of the increased cost of
labor and all materials used in the
manufacture of electricity, the UNI
dersigned City of Pennington is COM
PEELED to ask the Public Service Com
mission of Missouri for permission to
increase the rates for various classes
CT electric service, as follows:
Present Rates-Electric.
Commercial Lighting.
First 25 X. W. H., per month
per K. w. H.. 13c
Next rs X. W. II. per month
per K. w. H.. .11hc
All over so X. w. H., per month
per K. W. H.. 10c
Minimum charge per month, $1.00
in advance.
Commercial power, Sc. e. 80
Proposed Rates.
Commercial Lighting.
First 25 K. w. H., per month
per K. W. Observation-Disclosures
Next 25 K. w. H., per month
per k. w. H.. .l3c
All over so X. W. H., per month
per X. W. IL NC
Minimum charge per month, SIPS.
Commercial Power.
First rs X. W. H. used per month,
per K. W. H.................10 Zoe
All over rs X. W. H. used per
month, per X. w. H.. Sc
We have asked that the above pro-
posed schedule of rates be allowed to
go into effect December /, 1918. Each
consumer is therefore notified that if
there is any objection to the proposed
that such objection should be
made in. writing to the Public Service
Commission at Jefferson City, at
least ten days prior to the affective
late of the proposed schedule.
CITY OF PENNINGTON, MO.
49,. c. H. Guessing, Mayor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-11-01
ACTION COMMENDED

At a meeting of the Ministerial AL
lance of Pennington, held Monday
Oct. 28th, it was unanimously agreed,
that we express our hearty approval
of the action of the. County Board of
Health and the City Mayor, in order
ing all public places closed during the
epidemic. We take this method Of as
surfing them of our hearty endorse
ment of their act. 2,5a
ri. M. BAILEY,
Secretary Ministerial Alliance.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-23
M'ADOO PROMISES INCREASE
IN RAILWAY MEMS WAGES
Tormnl Announcement VIII Bc Made
Mt End of Liberty Loan
Drive.

WASHINGTON. April Director
General McAdoo to-day sent a message
10 all employees OF the railroad ad-
minis,ration giving them practical as
surancc that they would receive a sub :
stantial increase in wages.
He tells them the good word will
be sent out about May ., Immediately
after his return on the completion o:
the Liberty lean drive.
The director general asks the men TO
show their patriotism and proper spirit
by lending all tho money they can"
in buying Liberty loan bonds. Tho
wage increase will date from January
/, and the direct or general passed along
the broad hint that the increase will
he four months velvet and No bet
ter use could he made of il than in
turning this to the support of the war.
while they will receive 4l-4 per cent
interest.
No Indicate OF the amount of the
increase is given. The wage adjust:
mcnt board has finished Its decision
and is ready to submit ;hc findings
10 the director on May 4. II is gen.
orally believed the advance will aver
age about 30 per cent. This will mean
the cutting Of q melon worth some
thing like s250.Oo0. 600 for the en-
ployccs. IT will be divided, in view
OF the high cost of living. so tho moro
poorly paid men will receive the great
CT proportionaie increase.