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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
The Cockney's Tact.

Watkins, cockney private, was lee
turing his mates one day on the need
OF employing tact In their dealings with
the French people.
"Now, got in bit OF fix the other
day." said Watkins. II was billeted
with a French family, and after I'd
been shown to my room I started out
for walk. Well, 'appened to open
the wrong door. 1t was bathroom
and there was lady in the tub. She
let out scream, and it might ave been
Z deucedly embarrassing situation, but
my tact saved the day"
swell, wot did va do?"
II jes' backed out an said: Par
dong monsieur New York Tribune.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

full of cornmeal, one-fourth of tea
spoonful Of salt, one egg, one tea
spoonful of soda dissolved in spoon
full Of water. Beat the egg, add the
molasses, milk and soda. Sift corn
meal, and barley together and COM
bine with the first mixture. Add the
raisins chopped and pour into well
creased baking powder tins. Steam
two hours. Serve with any good
sauce.
Popcorn BaIIs.-Use perfect kernels
removing all the hard ones. Prepare
syrup by boiling two cupfuls of corn
syrup and a tablespoonful of sweet
fat until 1t threads. Pour slowly over
the corn stirring TO get it well mixed.
Chill the hands and form the balls
quickly before the syrup gets too
hard.
Chocolate PuddIn0.-Mix four table
spoonfuls of cornstarch with a half
cupful Of sugar and n half teaspoonful
Of salt. Combine with little cold
milk. to which a square Of grated
chocolate has been added, add a pint
of milk, and cook until thick, then
add half cupful each of raisins and
nuts with teaspoonful of vanilla.
Mold and chnl and serve with cream
or top milk
Wisconsin Scrapple.-Take one cup
full of headcheese, pork scraps left
from trying out lard or one cupful of
headcheese, two teaspoonfuls of salt,
tcaspoonful Of powdered sage. Cook
the meal two hours, then stir in the
meat and seasonings, then turn into n
mold wet with cold water. Slice when
cold. and fry.
Corn Flour Cake.-Scald one and
one-fourth ,cupfuls of milk, and two
cupfuls of corn -four, slowly, stirring
constantly. Cream a third of a cupful
of fat with three-fourths of a cupful
of sugar, add two well beaten eggs.
then the corn -four and milk mixture.
Beat well, add three teaspoonfuls of
baking powder. beat again and put
Into layer tins. Use flg filling.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been a household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
a century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsla and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up of food, palpita-
ton of heart and many other symp-
will Immediately relieve you. 1t Is a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold In all civilized countries.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Plumb PUDDING.

Charlie, dear said Mrs. Newlywed.
this is my first plum pudding
ut looks rather nice" said Charlie,
obviously.
''Do you know, | was wondering
while making it." went on Mrs ~,
"why we call 1t plum pudding when
there isn't a plum in it y
II fancy, my dear" said Charlie, hav-
ing eaten little, "the word should be
spelt plumb which you will find by the
dictionary, means a little mass or
weight of lead y"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Knows Mother Now as Heroine.

The woman who plows is not new
woman, according to the Philadelphia
Public Ledger.
~My mother had 10 children" said
a prosperous shipbuilder. "She plow
ed-and she didn't have one of these
u horsepower, three-plow, ten-acres.
a-day tractors, either. She, had tc
cleave a straight furrOw among the
rocks and stumps behind the horses.
''She never pretended it was easy
work, for it wasn't. But she was a
heroine, and she did not complain.
know now, in the perspective Of the
years. the woman that she was"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Little ISLAM" at Tacoma.

In examining applicants for naturali-
zation papers, Judge Cushman, In the
Federal court at Seattle, asked an ap-
plicant how long he had lived In the
country. The reply came:
I've lived in the United States ten
years, except three months l was In
Tacoma"
AS the judge is from Tacoma, he de-
liberated several minutes before grant
ing the papers.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
The Lesser Evil.

IF you were compelled to engage
In conversation with one or the other
for an hour, which would you choose, n
woman with q mission or one who
thinks she Is misunderstood?
1.-The woman with a mission"
"Why?
"She would most of the talking. A
woman who thinks she is misunder-
stood usually wants little confidential
advice. "-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Government Control.

Even the children are imbued with
the idea of government control. Bet
tie, while eating her evening meal, had
her knife in her hand and putting it
to her mouth said: 81 was at Rich
ards yesterday and a girl was there
eating with her knife"
with knowing look she contin-
ued 81 pretty near said to her, You
better look out, the government will
get after you-thats against the law y
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Fate of the Duck.

Two women were gazing on Satur-
day at the whole display made by a
poulterer in Smithfield-tw ducks,
blackened and dried by long hanging
In cold storage. IF yer arsks me-" re-
marked one, pointing an accusing fin
ger at one of the birds, that feIler's
been gassed. "-Westminster Gazette.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
A New Wav to Shave

Tender skins twice day without irri-
tation by using Cuticura Soap the
"Cuticura Way" No Shiny mug, germs,
waste of time or money. For free sam
pies address, "Cuticura Dept X, Bos-
ton" AT druggists and by mail. Soap
25, Ointment Is and 50.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Fl K k,3 F55 y

If you and | just you. and l
Should laugh instead of worry;
If we should grow just you and |
Kinder 0nd sweeter hearted
Perhaps In some near by and by
\ good time might get started.
Then what a happy world 'twould be
For you and me. for you and mel
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Not Worth ANYTHING For.

Mos any GAL" said Uncle Eben, us
smaht enough TO see dat man aim
likely to be a good pervider If he puts
In time maxim up love letter when
he might be earnin' four dollars q
Gay "
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

business does not go on as usual, we
cannot buy staple foods In large quap-
titles as we have done in the past but
we are all willing without complaint
or fault-finding to bear our burden of
the Inconvenience of this war, be-
cause we know that even our little,
multiplied by a hundred million, will
supply the needs of our army and our
allies. Poverty is no disgrace and, if
poor, all the more need to mix brains
with all of the household processes.
The loyal woman who has signed the
food pledge with the conference and
help of her family will be glad and
willing to study to make those meals
substantial and satisfying if she is en-
couraged by them to do her best The
constant fault-fnding in the home will
make womec a real martyr if she is
conscientious and determined to keep
! her pledge.
Frosted cake should be unseen on
our tables while our people across the
water are starving for sugar. Cake or
candy is too great a luxury these days
to be INDUCED in at all often. A tea
spoonful of sugar day saved of each
persons supply would furnish plenty
of sugar to keep our soldier boys hap
Ply and well fed. We are prone to for
get that our little, multiplied by one
hundred million, makes an amazing
amount. We are not accustomed to
think in millions.
Bread Crumb Biscuit.-Soak quart
of bread crumbs in quart of milk
three hours. Add half cupful of melt
ed shortening and enough flour with
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder to
make drop batter; add teaspoon
full of salt and a teaspoonful of sugar
and two well-beaten eggs. Drop in
well-greased gem pans and bake in a
hot oven.
They are sick who surfeit with
too much, as they that starve with
nothing.
Unquiet meals make Ill dlgestions.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

atty, patriotism and a
wish to take her share
of the burden of war. to
be as saving of all ma
terlals. of both food,
clothing and fuel, as pos
sible.
We cannot do as usual
In any line of work !;
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Aliens FoOt-EaSe for the Troops.

Many war zone hospitals have ordered Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder, for
among the troops. Shaken into the shoes and
sprinkled in the foot bath, Aliens Foot-Ease
gives rest and comfort, and makes walking a
delight. Sold every where 25c. Try it today Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
A Sure One.

"Can you furnish me with any knock
do the family sewing?'
could I? Just watch me fell this
seam"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
A Minor Role.

Were you ever patroness at soci
ETY. AFFAIR." mo; Pm always one O
the patronized.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

Last year failures in Holland num-
bered OF, by far the fewest since the
war began.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

tlonS with an egg
or two as needed.
Steamed Barley
and c orn m e a |
Pudding. Take
one cupful each
of molasses, sol
milk, raisins and
barley. Three
fourths of a cup
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
ConsoIino Him.

Clerk-'I cannot live on my salary,
sir" Boss-"Then I'll try to be patient
and wait instead Of firing you"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Tough Luck.

poor Louise Just as she met her
ideal"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

About $500. 100000 year is be-
ing spent on education in the United
States.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

man for what he doesn't than give him
credit for what he does.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

Just because man IS all right to-
day It isn't safe bet that he will be
all wrong tomorrow.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

Some men love their dogs better
than they do their wives; well, their
dogs don't growl at them.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

Total stocks Of wool in the United
States amounted to 562, 0000 900 pounds
on December 81, 1917.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

Philadelphia Is the greatest ship
building center. In her yards 80 ships
are building at one time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
LITTLE ECONOMIES

II is matter of pride with the av
erage housewife today, because of 10y
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

Do not be a derelict and drift aim
lessly on the Ocean Of Life.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
MORE CORN COMBINATIONS.

Corn -four makes very palatable
griddle cakes using the usual proper
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

They are as sick who surfeit with
too much, as they that starve with
nothing.
Unquiet meals make Ill Questions
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
Buy a War Saving Stamp at Il

Duy war SdVluS stamp at Cue
postofice.
Laura Fiske and Marguerite Car
lyman went to Mobridge last Satur-
day and returned on Tuesday. Hen
ry Hodgkinson drove them down in
his Henry" Dental work and
shopping were responsible for the
trip.
Eugene Pow]ess (Kickapoo) left
for Davenport, Iowa, on Wednes-
day where he will go to work LIN an
aeroplane factory. Kickapoo has
lived here for four years and is we'll
known and has many friends who
wish him the best Of success in his
new undertaking..
Helen Zahn came down from
Solen today for visit.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23

HAY sTUMPAGE-I have the
hay on three quarters in section 10,
130-SO for lease for this season.
This is state land and will not have
any use Of it this season.
&C. Christensen, Fort Yates, ND.
sTRAYED-From my place on
Sec. 4, Twp. 1871, ring. SO, about
March 18th. two mares and one
mare colt, all sorrels, and branded
Circle H on left shoulder. Notify
John Hillberg, P. o. Address,
Shields, N. D. 3O-3t-pd
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
A. D. MARTIN
Candidate
For Clerk Of Court
Sioux County.
For County Commissioner

l wish to announce that I am
candidate for reelection on the
Republican ticket as commissioner
from the Second district. As chair.
man of the county board since the
organization of the county, 1 have
endavored in view of the limited
taxable property within the county,
to keep the expences inside the
available funds. If this course
meets with the approval of the
voters of the district, l am willing
to serve again, and solicit your
support.
j. A. STILES
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23

Superintendent Kitch made a
business trip to Mobridge Tuesday.
John Whitesell was up from
Matho on business at the Agency
yesterday.
j. M. Carignan returned Satur.
day from a business trip to Nc
Laughlin.
Read the Tanning of the Sioux.
Written and illustrated by Frank
Fiske. Endorsed by critics every
where. Worth having.
Henry Stewart has been trans
ferred from the Kenel school to the
Agency school, to fill the position
recently vacated by Eugene Powless.
Dick Whiteeagle has made several
trips to Fort Yates from Cannondall
this week, carrying passengers. His
little old Ford works pretty good.
The Pioneer has been appointed
the official paper for Sioux county
for the publication Of bankruptcy
notices arising in federal court.
Chas. Carignan has been busy
this week taking DR.. Grinnel about
to the ruins Of ancient Indian vii
lagos.
STRAYED-One 8 year old grey
gelding, weight about 1900, brand
ed FIJI. If taken. up please notify
George Fleets, Fort Yates, N. D.
]. c. Shields returned Saturday
from his farm north of Mcintosh.
He stated that everybody out his
way were busy and that prospects
for crop were very fine.
| TAKEN UP-One bay gelding,
branded 799 on right hip, circle &c"
! on right shoulder, at my place six
miles west of Cannonball. Horse is
about 8 years old.-Steven Douglas.
7 John Gates is wearing a smile, if
anything a trifle more expansive
than usual this week, the reason
therefore being the arrival at his
home Of a bouncing baby boy, born
last Sunday.
A. D. Martin of Thunderhawk,
and Chas. Clayton of Selfridge, were
in the city yesterday on business at
the court house. The former is
candidate for clerk of court, and the
latter for sheriff.
CITIZEN INDIANS should take
notice Of the ad on the front page
regarding the handling of their
lands by G.. j. Mack at Thunder
Hawk, S. D. He can deliver you
the goods on receipt Of Patent. 31tf
i Benjamin White and A. O. Olson,
candidates for county treasurer and
county auditor, respectively, re-
turned the first Of the week from a
trip through the county electioneer-
ing. Both claim that their chances
are very favorable.
An unusual heavy rain shower
), fell Saturday afternoon, and it has
rained some more since. There is
no dearth of moisture now and what
is needed most is warm weather.
Crop prospects are very promising
and the outlook could not be bright
er at this time.
The Standing Rock Fair promises
| to be a humdinger this year. They
say that Pete Halsey will do the
high dive, dressed in green tights.
Wow Wow, the wild man, will. be-
, there with bells on, and German
prisoner will be on exhibition. and
each day this prisoner will be cut
up and fed to Wow Wow.
} -- ~nn-~
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-23
Cenesrnkat Ose Psesls, 0usiness and
PssSrsss h sbs cea"sy and Town.

az -
Special Pentecostal services were
held at the Catholic church Satur-
day.
L. w. Harris has gone to Mandan
where he is employed by one of the
garages.
PIANOs-Tuned and repaired.
Call on or write j. G. Baine, Fort
Yates, N. D.
There will be Catholic services
held in selfridge on Sunday, May
26th, at 1O:3O.-Fr. Vincent, o. s.
B.
The Pioneer is in receipt Of COM
munication from solen on the sub
ject Of patriotism. 1t will be pub
lished just as soon as the writer of
the artical sends in his or her name.
Miss Maude Spear is numbered
among new employees at the Agen-
cy. She was employed here short
time two years ago while G. e. Cow
ey was superintendent.
Sam Lap ointe, farmer in charge
Of Wakpala district, has resigned,
and Sam Long, formerly farmer in
charge Of Kenel district, has been
appointed in his place.
Mrs. Lawrence Maybe Eagle died
Tuesday evening at her home in the
Blackfoot bottom from q: long ILL
ness from tuberculosis. Funeral
services were held today, interment
being made at the Farm school.
The Hartung Land Company of
Mclaughlin, South Dakota, buy
and sell decided Indian lands. When
you get your patent give them a
chance to bid on it. They pay
spot cash. adv. If.
G. Christensen, editor of the
Pioneer, is recovering from his an
nual attack Of quinsy. He had it
very bad this time, and is figuring
on having his throat operated on as
soon as possible.
A. o. Schimansky was down from
Solen several days last week looking
after his farming and banking inter-
ests. He states that at basket So
cial held in Solen on May 18th the
sum Of $4,000 was realized for the
Red Cross.
Jack Carignan, Jr and Oscar
Baumann and their wives and
babies autoed today to Bismarck to
visit friends and look after business
matters. Jack was summoned fol
q conference at the Mckenzie hotel
on Friday afternoon with the state
manager Of the governments Thrift
and War Savings Stamp business.
Commissioner J. G. Leach came
down from Solen yesterday to at.
tend the special meeting of the
board Of county commissioners
The meeting was to be held at the
site Of the proposed new bridge owe,
J the Cannonball river, and he went
from here there, and intended te
remain at Shields until today and
then make trip through the ives,
end Of the county.
At a joint meeting Of the county
commissioners Of Sioux and Gran,
counties held at the site of the pro
posed bridge over the Cannonbal
river near Shields, contract for {
bridge was let to the Fargo Bridg.
and Iron Company. The city o
Shields will donate 81, 900. 90 Of tn,
half Of the cost to be paid by Siou1
county. j. A. Stiles Of Fort Yates
was chairman Of the! joint meeting
WILL 1 you I!
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17


In one machine the heating elements In
the pilots clothing absorbed 80 much
current that. being unable to discon-
meet them, he was forced to descend.
The Gothas have a wing spread of con.
siderably over 100 feet, are twin mo-
tored, and carry a crew Of three mem
pilot, gunner, and bomber. Being twin
:motored, their sonorous double hum is
very distinctive. On the most brilliant
OF moonlight nights, when the thrum
Of their motors is quite strong, It is
impossible to see the planes at their
height Of a mile on more. On the dark
er nights they may sometimes be
forced to show lights in order to re-
tain their flying formation, and then. II
.you are fortunate. you may glimpse
these tiny points oe light moving across
the sky. a. &, 5ss5 5.s,.s ss8 %
The majority OF the people display
no fright during the raids"
The writer Of the letter was for
some time attached to the staff Of Vice
Admiral Sims and spent four months
u London. 3s s5
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17
.NONPARTlSANS SEEK
MINNESOTA CONTROI
(By United 4 Press }

st.. Paul, Mimi, June 1.-THE
National Nonpartisan league, orga-
nization Of farmers and workers, is
fighting the second big battle Of its
history at the polls in Minnesota to
day. In the primary election 1t Is
trying to secure political control Of
the state s
ii The league won similar fight in
North Dakota two years ago. II
claims membership of 100000 In
20 states, its chief membership at
present being in North Dakota and
Minnesota. ;,5s 81. d
Many Of the leagues workers and
officers have been put in jail by
state and local authorities during
the bitter campaign preceding the
primary. The authorities charged
disloyalty. It's candidate for COVER
nor, C. A. Lindbergh, is arrayed
against the present incumbent, J. A,
"a. Burnquist, for the Republican
nomination. All the other league
candidates are running for Republi-
can nomination. .a4
The National party appears on
primary ballots here for the first
time, with l.. O. Hauge, Red Wing,
as it's candidate for attorney gen.
eral, and its only candidate for any
office. 4. l. /. ,.. @5: ". '.,s@ !.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17
u. S. ORDERS SAVING OF
$4,000. 900 TONS OF COAL

Washing gton, June II Saving of
$4,000, 900 tons Of coal will be re-
,quireds this year Of private residen-
ces.l apartment houses, churches,
schools and commercial buildings
other than factories. INV
The fuel administra tion has an
nounced ittwould put in operation g g
plan similar to that in Philadelphia
whereby no order for coal by q do
nestle consumer will be completely
filled until approved by the local fuel
administration. 2.s .s 80;
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17
GONv1cK DEFEATS FERTILE
Especial to Pioneer)

Gonvick, June 17.-Playing In
ideal weather and before a large
crowd, Gonvick shut out the Fer
tile-Gary team yesterday afternoon
by score of to 0. The pitching OF
Wiench for Gonvick was noteworthy
He famed 21 men and allowed but
one scratch hit. Whelley for Fer
tile also threw great ball. The game
was played in one hour and twenty
minutes 'A'.e -. '' #
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17
ORDERED TO REPORT

Dr.. W. X. Denison, veterinary sur
geon, will leave this. evening for
Camp Oglethorpe, Ca, where he will
join the military. DR.. Denison re
ceived his commission as second lieu
tenant last September, and has been
awaiting his call since. He has
been practicing veterinarian in
this city for the past several years.
DR.. D. R. Burgess will take over his
practice and George Hickerson will
run the livery in connection. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17
$4,000 LIBERTY BOND PUT
UP AS BAIL IN SEDITI0N CASE

$z Lewiston, Mont, June II Anton
Schaefer, a wealthy land owner and
sheepman of Benchland, was found
guilty by a jury. s0f sedition. The
penalty was left to the court. Schae-
fer put up $4,000 in Liberty bonds
as his bail. i ssss 5
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17
CARD OF THANKS

III, We wish to thank our many
friends who so kindly assisted in the
funeral services ofsour husband and
father. And especially do we thank
the members Of the r. II: Carr G.
lA. r. post and P.sL Russell.
mi MRS. HANNAH r PENDERGAST
X ss n and family.
1873
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1918-06-17
ANOTHER 21-YEAR REGISTER
d. CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS
(Ry Tinted PresS)

II - .-..-'.13 (By United Press)
Washington, June 17.----On account
Of Glass One due to be virtually de-
pleted by January 1, congress is con-
sidering, another registration of FL
year-olds in December. : Z =; +.