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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
pIrHy COLORADO NEWS noTEs.

There is only enough near-beer in
Denver to last until June or July.
Reports OF new cases of Spanish in
fuenza show a decline of the epidemic
in the larger cities.
The Red Cross has sent out another
and insistent appeal for nurses, both
graduate and practical.
Collections by the state inheritance
tax department during the biennial
period ended Nov. 80 amounted to
$6e1, ,273.59.
Isaac Berlin, one of the most wide
ly known business men Of Colorado,
died at his home in Denver after a
brief illness.
Real estate mon in Denver predict
that 1919 will bring forth an era OF
unprecedented prosperity in building
and realty development.
An emergency appropriation Of 81
500 has been granted E. o. Heinrich.
Boulder. manager. to be used at his
discretion in freeing the city from
Spanish influenza.
First Lieut.. James j.. McIlwee of
Denver, who joined the army at the out
break of hostilities, died at sea from
pneumonia, accordint to word received
from New York. Lieutenant McIlwee
was homeward bound on the Lapland
and was but two days out from Eng
land at the time of his death.
According to the sheriffs office,
Merle Edmisten Of Montrose confessed
to authorities at st. George, Utah,
where he is confined in Jail, that he
killed Vincent Corado, a wealthy Ital-
ian of Telluride. on Nov. 16. Edmisten
was captured at st. George last week.
In the alleged confession he is said to
have admitted having killed Corado,
stolen his money and his automobile
A situation for every returning sol.
dier as soon as ne arrives in Colorado,
is the plan of the United States en-
ployment service, in which the army
Is expected to cooperate.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
peanut Butter Cake Filling.
Uses for Dairy Products.

Realizing that increased knowledge
of the value Of milk as food and
ways to use it more extensively In
the diet will help to meet the war
time food situation, the management
of the National Dairy show at Column
bus requested the department of ag-
rculture, bureau of education, food
administration and children's bureau
to install an exhibit covering these
points. The exhibit, supplementing
the work of the children's year, proved
to be one popular with the crowds.
Graphic exhibits showing the value
of milk were in the booths, while
hourly demonstrations were given,
with lectures dwelling on the fact
that milk Is essential to the diet. The
cheapness of milk as a food compared
with other staple foods was constant
ly impressed. One quart Of milk IL
equal in fuel value for the days work
or play to any one Of the following
animal foods:
\ pound lean beef. pounds chicken.
5 pounds fresh cod IS pound pork loin.
fsh. 8 pints oysters.
Appetizing recipes In which milk
formed the basis were put together
before the crowds by the demonstra-
tors in the booths.
Below are some Of them:
Corn cho~der.
cut In & inch 8 Common crackers.
~ inch cubes fat ter. '''
1 sliced onion.
Baked RarebIt.
1 pound soft. mild cupfuls butter.
| cheese. IN cupfuls milk.
IN teaspoonfuls Of ~ cupfuls Of stale
salt bread crumbs.
Oyster Rarebit.
cupful oysters. Few grains cayennA
taelesp0onfuls of y tsaspoonfui'sa
butter. 80. ~ eggs.
cheese cut in small
pieces.
Stuffed Prune Salad.
Use large prunes which have been
steamed and pitted. FIJI cavity with
cream or cottage cheese. Sprinkle
with finely chopped nuts. Serve ON
lettuce leaves with mayonnaise.
Cottage Cheese Loaf.
| cupful cooked rice Tablespoonful Of
(dry and flaky). chopped onion.
cupful Of cottage tablespoonful saw
cheese. ory fat or drip
| " cupful Of ground pings.
peanuts. teaspoonfuf soda
cupful of bread cupful strained to
crumbs Cor more). mato. h
When baking potatoes grease them
first with a little butter, and when
cooked they will be beautifully brown
and crisp. with the glazed appearance
that makes them 20 appetixing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
FOOD VALUE OF
PEANUT BUTTER
Cheap Source of Protein and
Suitable in Diet of People
of All Ages.
EASILY MADE IN THE HOME
New and Different Recipes Are Given
to Utilize This Valuable Food
Ordinary Meat Chopper Is
Satisfactory.

The housewife who Is overlooking
ing these days Of meat conservation,
Is missing a good chance of supplying
her family with a food possessing a
high protein and high energy value
at low cost.
Peanut butter was used first as food
for the sick; later it appeared on the
home table as a side dish. OF late
years it has come into its own and its
value as u supplier of protein and fat
in the diet is now well recognized.
The largest part of that now used is
made in peanut butter factories, but
many still prefer to make in the
home what they use. An ordinary
food chopper is used for the purpose
salt may be added to the nuts before
or after grinding.
Peanut Butter Recipes.
Remember when planning your
recipes that peanut butter possesses
$50 calories per pound.
Peanut Butter omeiet.
S;iS sssissDoonfu' of sss ;ss,s:ssss,u, .s.
Mix peanut butter with the milk.
Separate the whites and yolks of the
eggs and beat well. Blend milk with
the beaten yolks and fold in the beaten
whites. Brown the omelet and fold.
Serve on a hot platter with q cream
or tomato sauce.
Peanut Butter Loaf.
cup eupful. Is, =, Victory Z. supfui peanut but
! cupful cooked rice. l teaspoonful onion
X ssasg,oonfui asg,e eel ! eggs; .;,,, vii.
Mix the ingredients and form into
a loaf. Bake until brown. Serve with
a tomato sauce.
sealIoped Rice With Peanut Butter
Sauce.
Make a peanut sauce as follows:
saBa's ono1 s1
naaa; sablespoonfuls of nj 2u'ssi sapfuls cooked
peanut butter. rice.
Blend the flour and the peanut but
ter with q little cold milk. Add to
the hot milk with the seasoning. Cook
until it thickens. Put a layer Of rice
Au a Uuhlu& 4AcA Nhu NOVCA Will q
layer of tie peanut sauce. Repeat
until the dish is full. Bake in an
oven for 20 minutes
Peanut Butter Salad Dressing.
v cuptul of sour " tablespoonful su.
cream. gar
2 tablespoonfuls Of n teaspoonful salt.
peanut butter. X teaspoonful mus
tablespoonfuls Of tard.
vinegar. y teaspoonful pap
l egg. rtka.
Mix and cook In a double boiler un-
til thickened.
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cream.
] cupful milk. u teaspoonful Of
tablespoonful of paprika.
flour. 3 tablespoonfuls vim
1 tablespoonful of egar.
water " cupful Of chopped
| egg. stuffed olives.
| teaspoonfu1 salt ! cupful peanut hut
ter
Weat the milk in double boiler.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13

Blend the flour, water and peanut but
ter to a smooth paste. add salt and
paprika and the egg beaten slightly.
Mix with the hot milk and cook for
five minutes in a double boiler. Add
the chopped olives and vinegar. Cool
and spread on sandwiches.
Make only the quantity needed for
immediate use, as this sandwich cream
does not keep well.
Peanut Butter Cookies.
u cupful corn sirup. teaspoonful salt.
cupful sugar. teaspoonful vanillG
4 tablespoonfuls of 3 teaspoonfuls bak-
shortening. ing powder.
tablespoonfuls of 21s cupfuls rice flour.
peanut butter. ~ cupfuls Of wheat
4 cupful milk. flour.
eggs.
Peanut Butter Cake Filling.
" cupful corn sirup.2 tablespoonfuls pea
l tablespoonful vim nut butter.
egar. The white Of l egg.
Y teaspoonful salt.
Cook the corn sirup with the vine
gar until it forms a hard ball when
dropped in cold water. Pour over the
beaten egg white and beat until stiff.
Add the peanut butter the last thing.
Spread between the layers of simple
one egg cake or sponge cake. Serve
with fork.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13

sessed until that conference shall have
determined the future international
relations of the world"
For temporary purposes, however.
Mr.. Baker announces that he will lay
before congress a plan Of reorganiza-
ton for the regular army, (which shall
continue as the nucleus Of any future
military establishment"
The secretary also indicates his In
tention to press for perpetuation by
law Of the strong general staff organi-
xation built up during the great
worlds war.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13

When baking potatoes grease them
first with a little butter, and when
cooked they will be beautifully brown
and crisp, with the glazed appearance
that makes them 20 appetixing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
Small Things Once Precious.

In the reign of Henry VIII. a needle
was SO valuable a thing that an Eng
lish comedy was written about the loss
OF one. In the reign Of Queen Eliza
beth. pair Of gloves were held to be
a fitting gift for the sovereign. Henry
Nv OF France. poor and frugal
monarch. committed one extravaganza,
which was commented upon by the
court and noted down In Snlly's me-
moirs. He used as many handker-
chiefs as he required when he had
cold in his head
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
SECRETARY OF WARS REPORT
Says Question Of Permanent heoroan-
ixatisn Of Army Has Been
Deferred.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The question
Of permanent organization Of the army
has beeu deferred for consideration
after the close Of the peace confer
ence. Secretary Baker, in his annual
report says this course is determined
m,on since '.the military needs Of the
United States cannot be prti,lently az
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-03-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

MessH Marquesen & Kerwin were
interviewing our citizens Monday. We
acknowledge a pleasant call.
School election passed off quietly on
Monday and resulted in the retention
of the outgoing directors, John Nielsen
and Hans P. Hansen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Jensen enter
tanned the Mothers Club and their
families last evening at their home on
North street. Games were INDUCED
in and lunch was served at late
hour
The Mothers Club will spent an en-
joyable afternoon today at the home
of Mrs. Will Kommes.
Miss Alma Nelson, who is
working at the Walter Stree
belle home, visited with her
mother, Mrs. Chris Nelson,
Sunday afternoon.
Winifred Hoffman visited
with her friend, Lena Nelson,
a few days last week.
Peter G. Christensen, wife
and baby moved to their
farm near Guthrie Center,
last week.
Mrs. Chris Nelson celebrat-
ed her birthday Tuesday. A
good time was enjoyed by all
present the party being made
up of many relatives and
friends.
+ @Jens Juhl and Hans Han
sen with their families and
Peter Nelson were Sunday
visitors at the Mrs. Chris
Nelson home.
James Rendleman fell and
injured one arm and wrist at
the skating rink Tuesday
evening.
Have you made your peace
with the printer or are you
still tumbling and tossing
the whole night long?
Willie Jensen has received
a farm tractor and today is
getting it ready for travelling
This month of blustery
fame has been real enjoyable
up to the present time.
The use of the road drag
now smoothes off the bumps
and will put the roads II
shape for spring rains.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-03-14
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
adjourned January SessiOn)
= Auditor's Office
Audubon, Iowa, March 6, 1871

MI &10u4IOA . SAASOS
Il Audubon. Iowa, March 6. 1918.
board of Supervisors met at $500
VclOck a. M, as per adjournment of
february 18th. 1918.
9lMembers present, Soren Madsen,
I fairman; j. H. Maharg and All Miller.
4 Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
fMOn motion fees were allowed grand
yiry witnesses as per grand jury book
L February term, 1918.
ION motion county engineers esti-
hte 1858 feet bridge lumber and
: AGO feet red cedar or cypress piling
Hhs approved.
FpOn motion claims on the county
lrEnd were examined and allowed as
\ flows:
ee. w. Preston, election sup
plies, candles ........... 90
s.eMars Printing Co., book for
\ recorder % 90
Monarch Printing Co., sup
4 plies for court house, flags % 0C
Ndubon County Journal, not
Rices auditor, $6.75; county
!. 4engineer, $6.45: treasurer
81 $500; county superinten-
dent, $780,, board proceed
Igsings $115.2o ............. 14os(
Viva Light Heat and Power
Hoo, light for court house
s9hoNse, February, 1918.... 81
Ea Light Heat and Power
Co., lights for Jail, Febru-
gary. 1918 8 8,
IN g. Spencer, road notice,
V68SQ lk enunfv anpinnor
}$12.70;s board proceedings,
~ $57.O3:: ................. 70 81
G. Spencer. notices county
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-03-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Private George Dawson, Jr., who has
been very i'll at his camp in Deming,
New Mexico, with spinal meningitis,
started on his way home last Monday
evening on furlough until his health
will permit him to return to his du-
ties.
Little Miss Aileen Christensen, the
daughter of C. C. Christensen and wife
returned home from Atlantic where
she visited her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Crouch, while her parents were
moving.
Sergeant Carl Stanley of Camp Pike,
arrived in Extra Monday for a few
days visit with his mother, Mrs. John
Atkinson and family.
Wilson and Johnson shipped two
carloads of cattle to the Omaha mar
kets last week.
Mrs. Harry Hannum and daughter
of Council Bluffs, returned to her
home in Council Bluffs last Thursday
after a ten days visit here with her
sister Mrs. Ola Willis and family.
Martin A. lessen made a business
trip to Marshalltown Thursday of last
week and he spent several days in
that city visiting.
L. F. Klever who moved into
town last fall so their children could
be closer to school, returned to their
farm last week.
Edwin Delahoyde and family autoed
to Audubon, Sunday, to visit Mr.. Del
ahoyde's sister, Mrs. A. j. Leake and
family returning home in the evening
The Danish Ladies' Aid were enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon of last
week at the Peter Guide home in west
Extra.
Mrs. Kate South and daughter, Miss
Bernadette, returned to their home in
Carroll last Saturday morning after a
couple of weeks visit in this city with
her mother, Mrs. Mary Tharnish and
family.
Mrs. A. c. Andrews was hostess te
the H. HI. Club last Tuesday evening
during the session of the X. P. lodge
Miss Bertha Minerman was shop
per in Atlantic last Saturday.
Henry Minerman and family visited
with their daughter, Mrs. Phil Foley
and husband last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Heath moved
last week to the H. A. Nelson propert,
on South street, recently vacated b.
j. A. Egbert and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Baier of east O
town are rejoicing over the arrival O
a baby at their home last Sunday
Miss Martha Bush a trained nurse Wis
iting her cousins, Miss Yena and Her
ry Bush, is caring for the new arrival
and mother.
A party was held last Sunday at tn
Park Hotel for Harvey Jensen, it be
ing his birthday anniversary. A nun
Der of his friends were present. /
fine lunch was served in the evenin
and all enjoyed themselves.
Mrs. Jake Jacobson returned wit
her sister, Mrs. John Kurtenbach t
her home in Wiota the first of las
week where she will visit for severa
days. Miss Mary Kurtenbach ais
returned home at the same time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-03-14
CI7YI0RD|NANCEi NOF.5O.

An ordinance to repeal sec
ton one of Ordinance No. IS,
being an ordinance to regu-
late and license roller skat-
ing Kinks and similar amuse-
ments in the town of Extra,
Iowa, and to enact a substi-
tute therefore.
Be it ordained by the Com
mon Council of the incorpor-
ated town of Extra, Iowa,
Sec. /. That section one
of Ordinance mo. IS of the
Ordinances of the Town of
Extra, Iowa, as published in
pamphlet form, be and the
same is hereby repealed, and
the following section enacted
in lieu thereof.
Sec. 2. Any person or per-
sons who shall conducta hall
OF other place Of business for
the purpose Of conducting a.
roller skating rink or similar
amusement for the use Of the
public, within the incorporat-
ed town of Extra, Iowa, shall
first procure license there.
for, to be paid in advance for
each three months, of not less
than ten dollars or more than.
fifty dollars for each month,
the amount to be fixed with
in the above limits by the
mayor.
Any person found guilty of
violating any of the provi-
sions of this ordinance shall
| =
be fined not less than five
dollars, nor more than one
hundred dollars, and shall
stand committed to the coun-
ty jail until such fine is paid.
This ordinance shall take
effect from aud after it's pass
age and publication as pro-
vided by law.
Passed and approved this
18th day OF March, 1918, and
published in the Audubon
County Journal, March IA,
4 1918.
Geo. N. Corl, Clerk
M. r. Terhune, Mayor
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-03-14
superintendent. s16.45;
treasurer $50 .,..,....,


treasurer $50 ............ Is rs
Roy Prather, hauling coal and
ashes court house ...... Is
H. B. Wilson, bailiff grand
jury, February term, 1918 4 90
Underwood Typewriter Co.,
repairs typewriter for clerk 10 SO
o. B. Burlington, reporter and
expense February term,
1918 ............. "a SO
Lima Brinkerhoff, clerk, aud
itor's Office, February, 1918 60 90
Leo Kerwin, cobs for court
mouse Observation-Disclosures. 5 UO
Matt Parrot & Sons Co., sup
plies for clerk .......... IA so
Iowa Telephone Co., tolls for
January S30.S5; February
1918, $26.30 .............. 81 Is
Audubon County Journal brief
for county attorney 1854. 10 90
A. J. Van Sise, county engi-
neer, expense to Ames
s12.36; postage $2.79 80. Is Is
Kimballton & Elkhorn Record
notices county superintend-
dent ....@............... 20
Omaha Blue Printing Co., sup
plies county engineer ...... SO
On motion claims on bridge
fund were examined and al
lowed as follows:
| y :. Simpkins, repairs No. IL
Audubon ................ 6 90
ola ...................... i 90
j. S. Dennis drayage, nails. so
spikes .................. 17s 90
Elkhorn Kimballtons Lumber
Co, piling at Audubon. 1872 s5
Elkhorn Kimballton Lumber
Co., piling at Extra 80. 2so %
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-03-14

Co., of Omaha Nebraska be awarded
the contract for bridge lumber and
cypress piling as per county engin-
GERS estimate, they being the lowest
bidders. (See contracts and bids on
file.)
On motion the board adjourned to
meet again at one o'clock p. m.
CONTINUED next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-03-14
Geo. N. Corl, Clerk
M. r. Terhune, Mayor

Nels Jensen whose home is in Coun-
Gil Bluffs, is in Extra visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Peter GUIDE and family and
is also visiting his brother, Jens Jen-
sen and family in the country.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
She Found Her Diamond.

Now you thought this was going to
be a spell about the efficacy of an
Independent want ad properly applied.
didn't you? But it isn't. Its going to
be about-But Wen tell you about
it. About two weeks ago Mrs. H X.
Arnold lost diamond setting from
her ring, and mind you. 1t was espec-
tally valuable to her because her hus-
band gave it to her as an engagement
ring. Last Sunay the lady had one
of those annual birthdays and in cele-
bration special dinner was prepared.
A chicken was beheaded and plucked
and on making an interior examina-
ton the diamond was located in the
gizzard of the fowl. having done spec
ial duty pulverizing ttd-bits for sever
al days.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
President HoeI In Delta.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.. Hoel. president
+ HoePs Business College OF Grand
Junction, we're in the city Saturday in
the interest OF the college and the in
termountain teachers agency. The
professor says that he expects to be
In their new location the first Of Au-
gust. The third story of the Electric
building Is being erected especially
for the big business college and when
completed VIII be one Of the best
schools OF its kind In the state. He
states that the enroIlement at his col
lege now is over 100 students and the
call for help is greater than the col.
Iege can supply.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
own A BUSINESS

Some of our boys now men. owning
and managing their own stores, fac
tories, mills and selling offices, say
that their introduction to the inner
secrets of business management at
Hoel's Business College of Grand juno
ton. made possible a much earlier
graduation into the ranks of independ-
ent business life than would otherwise
have been possible.
You can own a very profitable bus
mess or become self supporting within
a very short time after graduating from
Hoers Business College, the best equip
ed institution of its kind in the middle
West.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
RemIey Was There, Too.

T. E. Remley returned Tuesday
evening on the late train from Colo
RADIO Springs where he attended the
Funeetaf Directors convention. We
regret that we omitted to state in our
last issue that this popular gentleman
had gone over. for all up-to-date under
takers attended this convention and
the Independent Furniture company.
is of course up to date but owing to
the fact that Mr. Remley is not known
to the female element of this office.
the fact escaped mention. Hence our
humble apology, humbly rendered.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Returns to Recuperate.

G. j. Adams. who for some time has
been operating headgates for the gov
ernment in the vicinity of olathe, suf-
fered severe sprain to his side in
opening a headgate and was compel.
ed to abandon his work temporarily
and return home. which he did on Mon
day evening. He will return to work
when he has recovered sufficiently.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Western slope Road Map.

T. w. Davis and Glen Caufman OF
Grand Junction. we're in Delta Tuesday
being en- route over the Western Slope
in the interest of their road guide map
has practically all the roads OF the
Western Slope laid out for the convent
ence of the tourist and others who are
not acquainted with the country. The
map should prove valuable to every
automobile man.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
viii Summer Here.

Recent arrivals are Mrs. S E. Col
Inns and two children from FL Reno
Oklahoma; Mrs. f. f. johnson and
daughter Helen from Mountain View,
Oklahoma: Miss Riva Lundy from
Moore. Oklahoma. The former lady
and her children and Miss Lundy will
stay for a summers visit with the
Macauley and Fisher families and Mrs
Johnson and daughter expect to speno
a year here for the benefit OF Miss
Helen's health. Mrs. Collins and Mrs
Johnson are daughters of L. G. Mac
auley and Miss Lundy is a niece Of
Mrs. Byron Fisher.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Returns to Helena.

An outgoing passenger Monday ev-
ening was N. H. Castle, who enjoyed
4 delightful three weeks vacation with
his family here. Mr.. Castle is employ
ed with the telephone company and at
present his work takes him to the
western city.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Rather Questionable.

The story goes that a German pris-
oner on being asked what he thought
would be the outcome of the war. re
piled: We'll. we haf got Gott on our
side, but der allies haf got der Unit
ed States"
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Rev. Fairbanks to Montro.e.

A. ID. Fairbanks. Sr.. returned to
Montrose Monday to resume his paint
ting work on the Montrose hospital.
He. had spent the weekend with his
son. A. d. and family. Little Margaret
Price, niece of Mrs. Fairbanks, who
had visited here for two weeks. return
ed home with him.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Fred Holmes in Delta.

Fred j. Holmes of the Grand juno
tion sugar mill was here Saturday, be-
ing on tour of inspection over the
field Of this upper country. He says
the average is about the same as last
gear, and the outlook at this time is
encouraging fact the beets looks
GOOD and stand is considered very
satisfactory.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Mother Goes to montrose.

After pleasant two months with
her daughter. Mrs. Rosa Estes. Mrs.
Emily E. Smith went to Montrose and
Colona, where she will spend some
time as the guest of son and a daugh-
ter, respectively.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Boy. Agree to Repay tho Government,

Boys Agree to Repay the Government.
Two small boys at Greeley, recently
apprehended by the forest supervisor
and deputy sheriff near the scene OF
a forest fire on the Colorado forest,
admitting their responsibility for start
ing the fire and realizing the serious
raiure Of their act have agreed TO go
10 work and repay tire forest service
for the cost Of suppressing the fire.
amounting to s36.50 The boys agree
to send in $500 at time. as earned
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Visiting in Paonia.

Departing Monday afternoon we're
Mrs. B. o. Windle and son Bobby,
bound for Paonia. They expect to
visit for a week or ten days with Mrs.
Abner Mckee. one of Mrs. Windle's
girlhood friends.