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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08

and no one would think of building to-
day without providing for them They
cost little, but not much as compared
with the benefits to be derived.
Strangely enough, the farm homes
have not kept pace with city homes
with respect to these cOnveniences, and
this in spite of the fact that the ay-
erage farmer can buy and sell the
city dweller several times over. Farm
ers have been just a little slow in
taking up with these improvements,
probably because of imagined difficult
ties connected with their installation {;
or because they imagined the expense
would be far more than it really is.
There has been great deal of talk
about farm labor-and the shortage
of it. The farmers have been urged
by everybody who can write an article
for the papers, to produce as great a
crop as possible. But there has been
little said about the farmers wife
and what all of this increased produc-
ton means to her
When the farmer himself is hard
pressed, as at harvest time, he can
generally secure additional help tC
take care of the crops. He may have
to pay little more than in normal
times, but he secures the additional
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
RANKS WITH SERGE
SHORT CUTS IN NEEDLEWORK
Suggestions That Will Save a Few
Minutes Time Are Most Welcome
in These Busy Days.

Time is way above par nowadays.
Everybody is busy. No one has time
to devote to fine stitches if big
stitches will do. Hence any sugges-
ton which will save a few minutes by
the clock are welcome. What about
these?
If you need a casing for the top of
a camisole or nightgOwn or kiddie's
frock in hurry, try making wide
cat-stitch on the outside of the gar
ment with a heavy silk or mercerized
cotton. You can run Il ribbon or tape
through this and make it decorative,
as well as useful, in a much shorter
time than stitching on the usual bias
facing. There is another way, too, of
crocheting a row of open filet mesh
and sewing it on. This takes little
longer but wears well for wash
clothes.
White-bone knitting needles slip
through the wool much quicker if they
are first filed on plain kitchen file,
as you would a lead pencil, into a
/ long smooth point.
In hemming towels or table linen
| don't stop to make knots. They are
unsightly, anyway. Just run the
stitches for the first half-inch very
small with a back stitch or two, and
Go the same at the end of thread.
With the new thread begin over the
last few stitches in the same way
and you will never need a knot.
A loose feather stitch, for sewing
tucks into dresses for growing girls
is much better than either hand en-
broidery or machine stitching. II
wears well, takes but a short time
and does not show the marks of the
stitches when removed.
Don't pin patterns if you are in 6
hurry; you are sure to pin crookedly
Use weights of books, heavy desk ar
ticles or small bags filled with SAND
for the purpose. They hold as well as
pins and are much simpler propo
sition.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
WESTERN CANADkS
CEREAL CROP
One of the Best Ever Harvested.

The cereal crop of Western Canada
for 1917 was the most valuable one
ever harvested; the returns from all
classes of live stock have been equally
satisfactory. The wool clip was not
only greater than in any previous year,
but the price obtained was double that
of 1916, which in turn was almost
double that of the year before.
As was the case in 1915 and 1916,
many farmers were able to pay for
their land outright with the proceeds
of their first years crop. Further evil
dence Of the prosperity of Western
Canada is shown by the fact that one
in every twenty of the population is
| now the owner of an automobile. II
the farming community alone is taken,
| it will be found that the proportion of
automobile owners is still greater. The
| bank clearings of the leading cities Of
Western Canada were consistently
higher than they were in the CORE
spending periods of 1916, and then they
were higher than the year preceding.
In Winnipeg $500,000,000 more was
cleared in the II months ending No
vember 80 than in the same months
year ago.
The entry of the United States into
the war has strengthened the bonds
between that country and Canada. We
are now working together for the
same ends. Those who are not fighting
are promoting greater production of
foodstuffs. In this connection Western
Canada offers a wonderful opportu-
nifty. Not only can larger quantities
of staple foodstuffs be produced, but
the cost of production is lower and the
remuneration greater than where land
is more expensive. Notwithstanding
the fact that the price of farm prod
ucts has doubled during the past three
years, there are millions of acres of
arabic land in Western Canada which
can still be bought at low price.
Western Canada has an enormous
acreage prepared for seeding to wheat
in 1918. It is larger than in 1917, and
will probably surpass the record area
put into crop in the year 1915, when
the largest crop ever known in the
West was harvested. The year 1913
SuOuIu dISO see u 1uflu0T 1uCESdS0 LII
live stock activity.
Farmers have been. investing consid-
cradle sums in cattle; the high prices
secured for wool and mutton have
opened the eyes of Western farmers to
the possibilities of sheep, and such was
the demand for breeding animals last
fall that it was impossible to meet it
adequately; the campaign for greater
hog production is expected to yield an
increase of between 25 and 80 per cent
in 1918.
Those who are contemplating coming
} to Western Canada cannot do better
than come early in the spring when
they can put in crop and harvest it
in the fall. In this way they will be
able to achieve something that viii
not only be of great benefit to them
selves, but also to the great cause for
which the Allies, including the United
States, are now fghting-Advertise
ment. . =
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
IMPART AIR OF sPRlNGTlME
Silk Floss Flowers on the Side of
Narrow Collar of Girls Suits
Look Like Fresh Nosegays.

Two advance models for misses have
a novel embroidered touch which lends
them a distinct springtime atmosphere.
Silk floss flowers in natural coloring
embellish the right side of youthful
narrow shawl collars, looking as
though fresh nosegays had been tucked
in, says Women's Wear.
A small pink carnation with foliage
is very chic on an Elton suit of navy
tricotine, which may also be worn as
dress. Black satin folds are used
to define the tailored shapeliness of
as well as a horizontal barlike panel
which offsets the double-breasted
| closing. Two flying panels, one piece
above shoulder blades, give an unusual
back to this Elton, for the ends of each
are finished with cord fringe.
There is a one-sided tunic on the
narrow skirt which completes this
model. The other, O nobby suit OF
navy Poiret twill, has bluet embroid-
cred on it, tracings of silver thread
simply marking the shadows cast by
the blending shades of floss.
Oblong inset panels on the narrow
belt and others of larger dimensions
arranged halfway between skirt sec
ton and bodice at center back and
one at either side front on the skirt
section itself to serve as pockets, are
other features that are different"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
Ry WILLIAM A. RApFoRD.

There are many good reasons for
building a home and making it entire
ly modern, both in its outside appear
ance and in it's interior arrangement.
There is pride of ownership which
benefits the entire family, making them
more self-respecting and more to be
taken account of in the affairs of the
community. There is the matter of
sound construction, which keeps down
the coal bills anG makes the house
more livable in all kinds Of weather.
an advantage that is not always pos
sible attainment in the rented house.
And then there is the advantage of
convenience to the family, and espe-
cially the housewife in doing her
work.
We are coming more and more to
give first Importance to this PROPOSE
ton of convenience in the home. Run
ming water, both hot and cold, base
ment heating plant, modern lighting,
either by electricity or acetylene, and
built-in furniture, are all essential fea-
lures Of a really up-to-date residence,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08

labor as a general proposition. But
tunate position. She can't very well
call in additional help.
Every increase in acreage upon the
farm means additional work for the
farmers wife. Every time another
hand" is employed, it increases her
work, of course. Already burdened to
the breaking point in normal times,
the farmers wife now finds herself
sorely pressed to drag through the
days toll, made heavier by the in
creased acreage with it's attendant in
creased labor in the fields.
The farmers wife never has been
appreciated in this country to the ex-
tent she should be appreciated. She
doesn't figure in the calculations as
she deserves. She Is not equipped
with the proper working tools, as a
general thing, and conveniences and
comforts are not provided for her as
they should be. Many a well-meaning
farmer who believes that he does his
duty toward his wife will spend hun.
| dred dollars for an implement to be
used in the fields, and then complain
| ut spending 10 cents for Il cooking
utensil that would save his wife a LOT
! of labor. He will go to great pains
10 provide water for the stock, as he
should, but he OverloOks providing fol
the kitchen. He appreciates the ad
vantages of labor-saving machinery fol
! the fields, but fails to note that il
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
WEAR MUCH SATIN AND FUR
Clothes Worn by Parisiennes Are Rich
and MISUNDERSTANDING in Most
Cases Is Sober.

The Parisienne is dressing very well
indeed this winter, says Paris corre-
spOndent of the New York Herald. At
a recent five o'clock with tea and no
milk, but very appetizing cakes, the
women were wearing most becoming
long coats of satin trimmed with fur,
and with them satin hats with draped
crowns and brims turned back from the
brow in a loose roll. The effect of so
much satin and fur was rich and most
attractive. The coloring was sober
and the line very graceful.
Every coat looked rather like it's
neighbor, but had something different
in it to suit it's wearer. One may say
that all were long and trimmed with
fur, with fur collars which fastened
close up and could be opened over the
shoulders; but some coats were slit up
the sides nearly to the waist, others
were crossed over very far in front
some had fur yard deep all the way
round, some had fur bands foot deer
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08

cupful of fresh chopped coconut. In
another dish mix n cupful of mashed
white potatoes with three tablespoon
fuls of finely chopped blanched al
mOnds. Separate the yolks and whites
of two eggs, beat the yolks slightly.
Form the white potato mixture into
small balls using the whites of the
eggs, dust with white pepper. Roll the
sweet potato mixture moistened with
egg yolks around the white balls, form
ing them with the hands; dust with
paprika and roll in finely minced par
sley. Fry in deep fat. Drain and pa
per and serve hot.
East India Meat BalIs.-Chop a
pound of raw beef, two stalks of eel
cry, one small onion, a tablespoonful
of finely chopped parsley, teaspoon
full of curry powder, two eggs, a half
cupful of boiled rice. salt and cayenne
pepper to taste. Make into balls and
cook in deep fat. Serve with border
of cooked rice and pour over all a
highly seasoned tomato sauce.
Piquant Cheese Sandwiches.-Beat
three eggs, and a cupful Of sweet or
sour cream, a tablespoonful of sweet
fat. a tablespoonful of sugar, a little
cayenne and a teaspoonful of mus
tard. Cook over boiling water until
/ thick. Heat three tablespoonfuls of
mild vinegar and add it to the cream
mixture. Cook minute then add a
pound and a half of rich cheese and
four tablespoOnfuls of finely chopped
green or red peppers with n teaspoon
full of salt. Just let the cheese melt
This makes dressing enough to spread
several dozen sandwiches.
Pottage four small onions
and cook in two tablespoOnfuls of fat
until soft and yellow. Add a can of
red kidney beans, a can of tomatoes
simmer until soft enough to force
through a sieve and when ready tc
serve add a pinch of soda and thir
with hot milk. Season well with salt
and pepper.
Bananas Drowned in a little hot fat
! or cooked until well heated, then served
. as a vegetable with steak, makes ;
most tasty dish.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08

waist by the surplice section, which
extends into sash ends that tie at the
center of the back. The back of the
dress runs in one piece to point well
below the waistline, where the skirt
is gathered on, with fullness let in to
form a moderate side fare. The dress
fastens in the center front, fastening
being concealed by the surplice bodice.
This dress would be very effective
developed in tan or beige color, with
collar of green, purple or red broad
cloth.
Many surplice bodices are shown in
wool jersey. One model recently noted
has the bodice reaching exactly to the
normal waistline and fitting rather
smoothly in the back. The front is cut
in conventional surplice style, with
ends that loop at the back. The skirt
is straight and gathered to the bodice
The dress is collarless, sleeves an6
neck opening, as well as surplice sasf
ends, being piped with broadcloth il
contrasting color.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
William WiIkia Collins

Wilkie Collins, the English novelist,
visited the United States in 1874, and
gave public readings of two of his short
stories. His fame as a novelist cul-
minated with the publication of "The
Woman in White" in 1860, and great
crowds went to see and hear him read.
The two stories he read in this country
were ''The Frozen Deep" and 1.-THE
Dream Woman" which had not yet
been published. His full name was
William Wilkie Collins He never
made public or literary use Of the Will
liam, although it was his fathers name.
The father was a celebrated painter
Of Royal academy fame, and, as Lon
don critic said, "the son describes a
picture as happily as the father paint
ed it." not meaning that the son de-
scribed painted pictures, but referring
to his graphic style. He wrote a BIZ
ography of his father.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
DDSEVLN[N(
ARY IAL[ Il
THE BUFFALoES.
st think we're pretty fine" said Mr..
pr,Hfn1n
~ MARY GRAHAM BONNER

'I think we're pretty fine," said Mr..
Buffalo.
''Why sow asked Mrs. Buffalo.
Because" Mr.. Buffalo said, eve
don't mind rain or snow. We never
grumble about the weather. We take
it as it comes, and that is always the
best way to take the weather"
"It certainly Is the best way" agreed
Mrs. Buffalo. "But that doesn't exact
Iy make US fine, does it?''
F'To be sure" said Mr.. Buffalo. VT
shows we are sensible, and it's fine to
be sensible. So there you are!''
eyes, here am," said Mrs. Buffalo.
"And I'd say you were making things
mean what you wanted them to mean"
Perhaps" said Mr. Buffalo, "but
that is also an excellent plan. It's such
a nuisance to always be fighting about
what things mean. Have them mean
what one wants to, I say
$50 l see," said Mrs. Buffalo.
''You may see now, but you don't al
waysl Just think" Mr.. Buffalo con-
tinued, "of the trouble people have
when we are in a stampede. We pay
no attention to anyone. We go right
on as though we were blind. That's
the way we act. Just as though we
could not see a single thing"
Neither can we then" said Mrs.
Buffalo.
"That's what / meant when I said
you could see now but you couldn't al
ways said Mr.. Buffalo. "And for
once I didn't have to change the mean
ing to suit myself. was absolutely
right with no trouble!"
He seemed to be very happy and
much pleased with himself as he
stamped about a little.
"We are fine" he went on, especial
ly we daddy buffaloes."
''Dear me-" said Mrs. Buffalo, ''that's
it, talk about yourselves before you
talk about u.s.
"Glad you urge me to-" said Mr.. Buff
! falo, paying no, attention to the tone in
which Mrs. Buffalo had spoken. ''It
saves me all the trouble of having to
talk about myself without being urged
to-"
go on, so on, and say what you
have to say" remarked Mrs. Buffalo
impatiently.
"As was saying q few minutes ago.
continued Mr.. Buffalo, ''we daddies are
very nice because we are very good tt
the children. We are as nice to then
as can be-"
"And why shouldn't you be nice tt
the precious ones?' asked Mrs. Buffalo
Indignantly.
MANY animal daddies aren't" salt
Mr.. Buffalo, "and so it shows our fin,
natures that we are nice to the young 7
ST only call that decent" said Mrs
Buffalo. "Have you anything else t
say about yourself that is really fine
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08

would also prove advantageoG5 IN the
home.
The accompanying perspective view
and floor plan present style of house
that has found great favor during re-
cent years. This is a residence style
that builds the attractiveness of the
bungalow design into two-story resi-
dence. This plan shows some new and
pleasing features. Some of the at
tractive details are the drive with two
side entrances; the wide porch, COM
manding a sweeping view; the fold
ing doors just off the dining room, Civ
ing an outdoor eating place; the at
tractive den; the novel openings be-
tween the hall, living room and dining
room; the economy Of space used in
building the main and service stairs !;
the arrangement of the kitchen, which
tends to give maximum efficiency in
the preparation and service of meals.
On the second floor the arrangement
! of the bedrooms and the sleeping porch
gives maximum of usefulness. There
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08

sugar and q half teaspoOnful of salt
and half cupful of milk Stir in a
half cupful of sifted flour. another
half cupful of milk, one tablespoonful
Of melted fat and lastly the stifIly
beaten whites of the eggs. One less
egg and one-haf a teaspOonful of bak-
ing powder may be used. Bake on
hot griddle, making the cakes slightly
larger than usual. Spread each cake
with jelly and roll while hot. Place on
platter and sprinkle with sugar, with
a red-hot wire toaster scorch lines on
the sugared cakes. This gives an at
tractive appearance and slight flavor
of burnt sugar.
Potato Pancakes-Peel. wash and
CRATE the potatoes, drain and to every
two cupfuls allow one beaten egg, two
tablespoonfuls of -four and sufficient
milk to make q stiff batter. Season
with salt, pepper and onion juice. Cook
In a frying pan in hot fat until well
Drowned on both sides. Serve with
meat and gravy.
Corn Pancakes With Tomato Sauce.
To each cupful of canned corn, allow
one beaten egg, a teaspoOnful of melt
ed butter, salt, pepper and sufficient
-four and milk to make batter. The
quantities differ, varying as to the
moisture of the corn. Fry on a hot
griddle and serve with hamburg steak
and tomato sauce. Place a round, of
the hamburg on each cake cover with
tomato sauce and serve.
Layer Pancakes.-Mlx two we'll
beaten eggs with two cupfuls of milk
and add gradually sufficient flour and
milk to make batter. Add half tea
spoonful each of salt and baking pow
der just before starting to bake the
cakes. Make the cakes the size of a
dessert plate and spread with butter
and maple sugar. Keep hot until five
are ready. Arrange like layer cake
and cut in wedge-shaped pieces when
serving. With tea or cocoa this makes
q nice luncheon dish.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
VEIL DESIGNS ARE VARIED
Some So Elaborated With Outline or
Tracery Embroideries That They
Resemble Lace.

While the scroll veil is very popu-
lar, it has a rival in the dotted veil.
The latter may show the dot in heavy
chenille spots, velvet pastelles or in
embroideries of silk. It's chief allure
ment lies in it's novelty.
Nearly all the new wells have geo.
metrical or irregular meshes, many OF
them so elaborated with outline Oh
tracery embroideries as to resemble
lace. Dark brown, taupe and gray are
favored colors, sometimes overwrought
with white or black embroideries.
The veil shapes are almost as varied
as the colors and patterns. Some are
square, others circular, and there are
those that are oblong. Indeed, a good
deal of pains has been taken to shape
the veil so that it will have an artistic
relation to the hat with which it will
be ultimately worn.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
SMeeteninu the Year.

There are some people whose very
nearness brings pleasure. They may
not be particularly witty nor very wise.
They may never dazzle you with their
brilliancy along any line. But just as
the summer breezes sometimes bring
you a whiff of hidden rose grades and
mignonette beds, so you cannot come
near certain people without detecting
the sweetness of their natures, their
Roses fall and their sweetness passes,
but the blossoming gardens of the
heart diffuse their fragrance through
every day of the year.-GirPs Com
paniOl,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08

and little pepper, beat thoroughly,
add three-fourths of a cupful of sour
cream and beat again. Whip the
whites stiff, fold into the yolk mix
ture and pour into the omelet pan with
a tablespoonful of hot fat. Cook
gently until Drowned on the bottom,
then set in the oven to cook on top.
Fold and serve on hot platter.
Chicken en- Ramekins.-Take a cup
full of diced chicken, add two chopped
pimentoes, and a cupful and a half
of rich white sauce. Fill buttered
ramekins and cover with buttered
crumbs, place a whole almond in the
center Of each dish and brown in hot
oven.
Mary Pickford's Fried Chicken
Dress and quarter two chickens. Beat
two eggs, adding two teaspoonfuls of
salt and a few dashes Of pepper. Dip
the chicken first in this. then in flour
Melt half eupful of sweet fat in a
hot pan and when sizzling hot add the
chicken, brown well. Slice one onion
and sprinkle over the chicken. ther
oover tight and simmer for one hour
Remove the chicken and add four tn
blespOonfuls of flour, a pint each OF
heavy cream and milk. Let it boil uI
once and season well. Pour over the
chicken and serve or serve the gravy
in separate dish.
Bean Seallop.--Soak n generous cup
7 A
Drain Off this water in the morning
cover with fresh water with a ten
spoonful of salt and simmer well GOV
cred four hours. then add three onion
cut In slices and cook another hour
Drain off most of the liquor, put int
baking dish. turn in can Of toma
toes, cover the top with buttere,
crumbs and bake in moderate oveI
until the top is well Drowned.
Pot Cheese With chives.--Wash an
cut the chives as fine as possible, the
mix with cottage cheese, adding crear
from time to time as needed. Max
into balls and turn over them a littl
sweet, thick cream.
Fruit salsd.-Cut a half-pound {
marshmallows into small pieces. CT
up a few slices of pineapple, two {
three bananas and an apple, all mike
with sweetened and favored whippe
cream. Garnlsh with cherries.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
NOTES OF THE DAY

Kobe, one of the most interesting
cities of Japan, is 10 have an elevated
railway. It will connect Fukiai and
TakatOri with the center of the ancient
city.
German sugar manufacturers have
offered substantial cash prizes for i'm
provements in harvesting and unload
ing sugar beets, one that amounts to
$3.50 being for the best apparatus
and process for drying their leaves and
tops.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-02-08
To Retain Freshness.

The care of the skin is perhaps the
most imperative task in keeping up
ones appearance. The only way to re-
tain freshness and strength, especially
when it is being taxed by daily work,
is by careful nourishment and rest.
Many persons drink too much coffee,
especially those who work hard men
tally and feel the need of "bolstering
up" to continue their labor. Milk and
food are good substitutes, and a little
nourishment taken when one is tired
will allay fatigue just as surely as cof-
fee seems to do.