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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-03-29
MANY STORIES ARE
WOVEN AByUT LILY
Peoples Of Almost All the Nations
of the Earth Have Romances
Connected With the Universal
Easter Symbol.

+ all the flowers that grow
there are few about which
as many stories are told as
the lily; from all parts Of
the world they come, weaving fair
cloak of romance around the blossom
that surpasseth Solomon in all his
glory
The lilies of the Caucasus, for exam
pie, change their color after the rain
has fallen, their white petals blushlng
rosy pink at the kiss of the shower
and the peasants will not fail to give
you the reason should you ask.
Long, long centuries ago, they win
tell you. there lived valiant soldier
who had one daughter, Tamara, the
most beautiful maiden the world had
ever seen. White was her skin and
bright as gold her long sillxen curls,
and all who saw her loved her for her
beauty and her charm. War broke
out in a neighboring country, and her
father was called to arms. Long and
bravely he fought and ever by his side
rode his friend, the chief of nearby
castle. until one bitter day an arrow
found his comrades heart.
When the war was over. he came
home once more, bringing with him
Plini, young lad. the son of his fall
en- comrade. Between Plini and Tia
mara q close friendship grew. She. as
was the custom of the times, had learn
ed to weave and embr0ider, but furth-
err learning had she none, so he de-
lighted In teaCbng her the songs of
Greece while he accompanied her on
the harp. Day In and day out. they
wandered together through the woods
and fields. gathering the flowers that
grew by the way. and together singing
so that the very birds hushed their
melody to listen. Thy were only chill
dren, and their merry laughter rang
through the mir as they ran and leared
In joy of heart, but little by little
they grew more silent and as they
walked their hands would seek and
find each the others.
Changed Into Lily.
Then the nature of their singing
changed and sad. sweet melodies re-
placed the joyous tunes of childhood.
The harp sobbed and sighed with UNI
spoken love and long, strange siienees
fell between them. For months they
wandered thus. not understanding the
secret OF their hearts, until one day
Tamara was claimed by the great chief
to whom her hand had been long prom
ised-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-03-29
PARKER IS DEMOCRAT AGAIN
Louisiana Progressive Leader An
nounees His Return to Old
Party.

New Orleans, La. March 29.-John
NJ Parker. Louisiana's federal food
administrator, for several years rec
ognized leader of the Progressive
party in this state. and candidate of
that party for ice president in 1916,
announced his return to the Demo
cratic party. He said he was inspired
by reports OF attacks by Republican
senator's on President Wilson's admin.
istration.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-03-29
HA|G'S MEN WIN
ALL DAY BATTLE
WITH GERMANS
Huns Repulsed With Heavy
Losses-Foe Aims at Arras.
FRENCH HURL ENEMY BACK

Paris Says Petain's Troops Advanced
on Front of Six Miles and to
Depth of over One Mile
Enemy Captures Montdidier
100000 Americans May
Be Used in Fight.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-03-29
45TH FORT WORTH FLYER DIE
New Yorker Killed While Doing Tail
Spin at English Aviation
Camp.

Fort Worth Tex, March a9-Robert
Daniel Garwood, a cadet CT the Royal
Flying corps at Benbrook. an English
aviation camp near here. was killed
when his airplane fell while he was
doing tail spin. He was the son of
w. j. Garwood Of Canaserga, N. Y.
This was the forty-fifth fatal accident
TO aviators here since the aviation
camp wa established last October.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-03-29
BIG KANSAS CITY STRIKE
Union Employees Of City Railway
Company Refuse to Continue OPP
Grafton of Cars.

Kansas City, Mo. March 29.-The
union employees of the local street
railway company Were instructed TO
refuse TO continue operation of cars.
The disorder arising from the general
strike in progress here, it was said,
put the lives of the men in jeopardy.
The men Immediately began taking
their cars to the barns. About $500
men are affected by the order.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-03-29

London, March 29.-After an all-day
battle north and south Of the Scarpe,
with Argas as the chief cenfer, the
Fetish forces have beaten off the Ger-
mans, with heavy losses to the enemy.
according 10 the report from Field
Marshal Haig.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-03-29
DOUBT NO LONGER.

In his bl,st life
see the path. and in his death the price
And in his resurrection proof supreme
OF immortality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
Old Friends, New Ways


 Remember that vegetables have their own particular part to play in the diet, which neither meats nor cereals nor fruits or sweets can play.
 Green Corn Puddng-This is a delic- ous way to serve either sweet corn or the tender field corn. A little sugar may be added to the field corn, if de- sired.
 Huck and silk F good-sized ears of corn. Slice off half the kernel with a sharp knife, and with the blunt edge of the knife scrape out the milky pat that remains on the cob. Add table spoon of butter. salt, and pepper, and three-fourths cup of milk. Bake for 45 minutes, allowing it to brown on top. This makes a creamy dish which Is best served in the pan or baking dish in which it bakes.
 Buttered Carrots-Wash and scrape small carrots and cut in narrow strips. Cook three cups of he carrots in just enough water to cover. When carrots are tender and only a small amount )f water remains, add tablespoon of but- ter. Cook slowly until almost all of the remaining water has evaporated. The carrots will have delicious flavor cooked this way and none of the min erals will be wasted. String beans cut in strips, are also good served this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
TURN IDLE ACRES OF SOUTH INTO SHEEP PASTURES
BRINE THE SURPLUS

The rush of summer work brings the housewife many days when, can and dry as she may, she cannot handle all the products that come piling in. A bucket of brine will save the extra and keep it for less busy season when more time is available to prepare it for use.
 Brining is one of the oldest and cas- jest methods of saving garden products, but since the development of improved canning methods very little use has been mads~of this means of preserva- tion. Thfs summer every housewife should know the possibilities of brin- ing, for delayed deliveries on jars or bad weather for drying may otherwise mean the loss of many pounds of per- ishable products.
 brine made in the proportion of two pounds of salt to 1 gallon of wa ter, scalded crock or bucket, cloth, a plate or board, and a weight com plete the brining equipment. For best results vegetables should be blanched for minutes before brining.
 The product is put in the container and the brine added. Then the cloth is put over the top and the board or plate weighted down on it to hold the solid material below the surface of the liquid. The brine is strong enough to act as a preservative without causing any change in the food.
 Vegetables preserved in this way may be brought back later by soaking few hours in fresh water. They are then ready to prepare fo table use.
 For further information on brining and on preservation by fermentation write tc the United States department of agriculture for Farmers Bulletin No. ss1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
Without Food We Fail

If we fail in food production, all the armies that can be assembled and all tn: war mate, ia. that may be manufactured will be of no avail
 If we permit England, France, Ital' and Belgium to succumb, the final e21 test will be ours alone.
 It may take years, and it will take many lives and much treasure, but with out vicfory treasure is trash and life IS bondage
 We have more resources than the cen trai powers can command; we can en- dure for uEnumbered years and, there lore, we will win or we will drag the German Least with us in death to the Judgment bar of God
 am sorry for the nah who gets more out of the war than he puts into it, for the SCOTT or broken hearted women, CT phaned children, crippled soldiers ana impoverished millions throughout half tna earth vi, make him wish he had never been born
 We 4re fighting to preevnt one ntaion from exploiting other nations Mean While, We must see to it that one man does not exploit other men.
 The primal needs of man are food, raj ment and shelter; all else is luxury and indulgence The force which produces food and iaiment is agriculture, and in a true relation all the activities of con- merce are it's ministers or servants.
 The most vital of occupations, agricCl- tufe. i'll it's rewards and environments is the least attractive. We have reached the point now where it must be made at tractive, or the government will be com pelled to resort to coercion in order 10 insure sufficient producton.-From Ad- dress by Clarence Ousley, Assistant sc. retary of Agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
Tractors Are Dependable

The United States department of agll culture has completed an investigatid among Illinois tractor owners that wa conducted with a view of ascertainir the dependability of tractors during bud seasons. Over 500 owners reported and these 5f per cent stated that their oul hts were not disabled for n single da during the entire season last year TH remaining 1t per cent stated that the aJ craze time lost was about three -quarted Of an hour per day while the tractoa were in use. About 90 per cent of til men reporting stated that their tractoi were operated by themselves or men bers of their families. It also appeare from these reports that better result were obtained on the average when tn owners operated their own outfits tha when hired help was depended upo for that purpose.
 The results of the investigation are put lished in farmers bulletin 96S. whie may be had free by writing the divisio Of publications, department of agricu ture. Washington, D. C. Those interes ed in tractors should send for this pull lication, as it contains much interes ing and valuable information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05

Interest in dairying is increasing Tn Alabama. Messrs J. P. Quinerly and w.. P. Eaton, dairy specialists of the Ala bama extension service and United States department of agriculture. have just re- turned from a trip through the dairy sections of the northern part of the state, visiting farmers and creameries and it is their firm conviction that the industry in that section is progressing very sat isfactory.
 These men attended a meeting of dairy men from the vicinity of Decatur and All bany and arrangements were made for buying a carload of Jersey cows, prob ably from Ohio The local Chamber Of Commerce acted as medium for bring ing these dairymen and local bank CTS, business men and the local cream cry folks together in this meeting. The local bankers will put up the money pay for the cows, and the creameries will handle the details of selling the cows, and the creameries will put up the details of selling the cows to the farmers at cost. Notes will be given for the animals bought, one note coming due each two weeks, the amount neces- sary to cancel this note being taken from the creamery check due to patron at that time. It will not be neces-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
A CARLOAD OF DAIRY COWS

sary for purchaser of cows to pay any cash, although this can be done if con- venient. but collateral in the form of live stock already on hand must be put up. At this meeting one of the local bank CTS said: My bank will go s25,0OO op the bringing of dairy cattle in this sec- ton. I would rather see the farmers of this vicinity milking cows than to see some large manufacturing plant brought to our town. This man has the right viewpoint with reference to dairyins When carried on in the proper manner this industry invariably brings about the enrichment of both the man and the land, and prosperous farmers mean more than thriving towns and cities.
 Messrs. Quinerly and Eaton report that a carload of Holstein dairy cattle has just recently been brought to Florence and sold at auction to local dairymen.
 IAlabamians are evidently waking up to the fact that of all domestic animals , none are or more importance than the
 dairy COW. Scientists have proven that every person, especially growing chii-
 | dren, should consume one quart of milk
 I pc. day, in order that the body may be
 properly developed and nourished. Evi-
 | dently Alabama people are working to-
 wards this end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
FRIED RECEIPTS

Green Tomato Mincemeat-One peck green tomatoes, one peck apples, three pounds sugar, one and one-half cups chopped suet, two tablespoons auspce three tablespoons cinnamon, two table spoons ground cloves Wash pick over and chop the tomatoes in small pieces. Feel apples and cut in small pieces Place tomatoes in a colander, pour boil ing water over them three times, drain ing well. Put all ingredients in a pre- serving kettle and simmer slowly un.il tender.
 Watermelon Pickles-Ten pounds wa termelon rind, one quart vinegar two pounds sugar, one-half ounce whole cloves, one-half ounce cinnamon stick Cube the rind. peel and remove all red part and let stand in cold water several hours. Boil in water till clear Remove from liquid, drain and place in large porcelain vessel. Boil vinegar, sugar and spices 10 minutes and pour over the rind. For three days drain off this liquid, heat and pour over the rind Seal in sterilized jars.
 Butterless One-Egg Muffins-Two cups flour, one teaspoon salt, four teaspoons baking powder, two tablespoons sugar, one egg, one-half cup milk. Sift togeth- CT flour, salt and baking powder. Beat up egg with sugar until very light and creamy. Add milk and pour into the flour mixture. Bake in well greased tins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
Producer Markets

Curb markets are helping city won- en solve the problem vY finding a shorter and less expensive route be- tween producers and consumers. Such markets are the shortest routes be- tween farm and city kitchens and are in successful operation in many Amer ican cities. They have proved to be of real service to both city and farm women. The city women have found them a reliable source of farm pro- duce which reaches the table by this method at less cost and with a great CT degree of freshness than by less direct methods of distribution. The farm women have found them a relia- ble source of income and a satisfac- tory outlet for their products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
5,285, ,OO0 Gardens in U. {

Patriotic war gardeners of United States have run up. the sma$ ing total of 5,2S5,O00 home food pi ducing plats. according to revised fl ures tabulated by the national VI garden commission after a nation-w inquiry. This is an increase of 51 E cent over 1917. The figures show increase of 3S5,000 gardens over | preliminary figures given out by | commission in July. As compared wi figures of 1917 the increase is es mated to be 1,7s5,O00 gardens
 Can this surplus" says a stateme from the commission. "The value the product of these gardens will $o25,000,0o0, exceeding by 50 per ce that of 1917. when the value W placed at sS5o 0,00o Show the bo over there you are right back of the in helping to get the food to the This increase is due to two things: t experience gained in last years wor which was the first for many. and SC ond, the intensive campaign this ye and the fine cooperation. betwe employer and employe In thousands acres and acres of gardens we planted with the help of business co concerns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
Totamo Cream Toast

One cup of strained tomato juice, one. third cup of cold water, two-thrds cup of hot milk one-half teaspoon of salt third teaspoon of soda, one table spoon of butter, one tablespoon of sugar four tablespoons of flour two hard boiled eggs six slices of toast. Simmer the tomato for 15 minutes, then add salt soda and sugar and heat to the boiling point Add a little cold water to the flour, rub it to a smooth paste and pour it into the tomato mixture, cook five minutes then add hot milk and butter Dip the toast into this sauce and ar range on platter, pour the remaining souce over it and garnish with eggs sliced lengthwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
Farm Labor in Italy

Italy plans to commander labor for the farms. A decree has been issued far reaching in scope. The following classes are subject to call; Citizens of both sexes. between IS and 65, who are cul- tivators ofNland and who in addition to working their own land can be of help on land belonging to others. Persons ac- customed to agricultural work even if they have abandoned such work within the past five years. Persons who that not accumtomed to agricultural labor are physically fit for such work or be- ing out of work are considered capable to undertake it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
SOUTH RAISES
 CASTOR BEANS

Castor oi.-essential to the efficient op- eration of rotary aviation motors, great numbers of which are now in use abroad or are being manufactured-was found in September, 1917, by the signal corps of the army to be needed in largely in creased quantities for the aircraft pro- gramme. Cooperation between the de- partment of agriculture, the war trade board, and the materials department of the bureau of aircraft production, with foreign advice and assistance, has solved the problem, according to a recent state ment from the bureau of aircraft pro- duction. It is estimated that 2OOO, 900 gall Ions will be available this fall from 10S GOO acres planted to castor beans in eight southern states and California, and from a large acreage in Cuba. Haiti and Santo Domingo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
Caps Make Hay Better

Hay caps-covers used in curing hay in cocks-give protection from rain, re- duce the loss of leaves, improve the color and increase the feeding value of the hay, according to Farmers Bulletin SIT, recently published by the United States department Of agriculture. One of the strongest recommendations for the use of hay caps is the fact that hay growers east of the Mississippi river who have used them are nearly always very entnu. siastic regarding their advantages. The chief reason hay caps are not used more extensively, both north and south, ac cording to the bulletin, is that most nay growers re of the opinion that they cos. too much to warrant their use. In many sections, the bulletin adds, the reduction in the value of hay through discoloration by sun and rain in a normal season amounts to as much as or perhaps more than. the cost of enough hay caps to pre- vent this loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
GRAIN SORGHUMS

Grain sorehums should not be harvested before the heads are mature nor storen before they are propertly cured. These recommendations are made by specialist, of the United States department of agri- culture to growers who are raising grain sorghums.
 When grain sorghum heads are well cured they make valuable feed, but be- cause of the excessive amount of mois- ture which they contain they may he come mo,lldy or musty and unfit for feed unless thoroughly dried before being stored. We'll ventilated bins should al ways be used in storing sorghum grains, for free circulation of air through the mass of grain is the best insurance against beating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
DISTRICT SCHOOL

It is an cid time district school,
 score of years deserted, Where rlultirles once thrived and where Divsors were inverted Today ths ragweeds flourish round
 Where enc time bloomed the clover And where once led the beaten path
 In game of ante over The swallows build along the caves
 Below the ragged shingles; Their twittcr with the sparrow's cry
 And r1bin's chirrup mingles- see the crumbling chimney rise
 Der windows warped and shattered, And in the room sagging floor
 With broken benches scattered. I muse-it seems a thousands joys My memories cucumber; l fling 2 pebble 'gainst the he'll
 To wake its years of slumber; It sounds-nethinks. its idle spell
 On routing beam and column Has left it sweeter than of yore,
 Its melody less solemn. l wait in vain. The swallows fit
 The ragged caves from under; The startled robins perch upon
 The sagging ridge in wonder; The old bell holds it's peace again
 Like ancient hermit breeding Upon some long gone memory
 Of life and loves intruding. It is m old time district school
 Farewell to it forever On msino,y borne like crimson leaf
 Upon q sunny river; Twill go With me adown the tide
 Of times uncertain roaming, The sweetest spot when life was young The brightest at it's gloaming. Floyd D. Kaze, in Minneapolis Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
VALUE OR RAPE

One of the best crops for seeding dur ing the next six weeks to furnish greer forage for hogs or sheep is rape It m II be broadcasted on well prepared see, beds at the rate of six to eight pound per acre and covered with a harrow, (. drilled solid. using five or six pounds, o in rows 24 to 2s inches apart, with two Q three pounds of seed per acre. Tn Dwarf Essex variety has proved the mos desirable. IL will furnish very satisfae tory ration for sheep and lambs alone and when supplemented with grain is un excelled for hogs. Under favorable con ditions t is ready for pasturing in 40 t 50 days fror>, seeding and if not pasture. too closely y.ill furnish forage until freez ing weather, the amount varying witt the fertility of the soil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-05
HOUSING THE FLOCK

Equipment for raising sheep on farms need not be expensive. In mild lati- tudes little housing is needed, and the main need is for fencing and pastures of sufficient number and size to allow frequent changing of flocks to fresh ground to insure health Where win ters are longer and more severe, build ings and sheds are necessary to furnish protection from storms, though no spec iaI provisions are needed for warmth. Dryness, good ventilation. and free dom from drafts are the first requisites of building for sheep. Convenience in feeding and sheperding must also be held in mind in locating and planning suah buildings or sheds.
 Small Hicks can be cared for in sec tions of barns having stabling or feed storage for other stock, but with a flock of say, 100 ewes separate build ings are desirable. The interior arrange ment of these building should be such as to require a minimum of labor and the least possible moving of the ewes in doing the feeding and caring for them during the lambing season. A building of this type can also be utilized for fat tening purchased lambs to be disposed of before lambing begins in the regular farm flock. A good supply of feed racks, grain troughs, etc, can be provided at small expense and will save labor and prevent waste of feed.