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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Church Membership in the
United States Shows Large
Increase in Ten Years

During the ten-year period ending
December 81. 1916, the total church
membership in the United States in
creasM from S5O6S,05s to 42.044,S74.
or 1919 per cent; the number OF
churches from 212,230 to 22S,0O7, or
IA per cent; the number of ministers
from 164,S9O to 191 ,722, or 1853 per
cent; the number Of Sunday school
scholars from 15,337,S11 to 2O,569,S31,
or rs per cent and the number of
Sunday school officers and teachers
from 1,746074 to 2,O49, 293, or ia per
cent.
These data, developed by the census
bureaus recent inquiry relating to re-
liglous bodies, are contained in state
ment compiled under the supervision
of William G. Hunt, chief statistlcian
for population.
The number of denominations COW
cred was POI, an increase Of 10 over
the number reported for 1905. This in
crease is the net result of the CONSOLE
dalton or dropping out of 16 small de-
nominations and the addition Of 20
small denominations, comprising some
in existence in 1905, but not then
brought to light, and others resulting
from consolidation of formerly indie
pendent churches.
OF the 1904, 374 church members re-
ported, 15,742,262, or 37.4 per cent,
were Roman Catholics; 250,340 or six
tenths of per cent, were adherents OF
the eastern orthodox churches (mainly
Greek and Russian), 359,99S, or nine
tenths Of per cent were members OF
Jewish congregations.
The remainder, 25,691,774, or Gil
per cent, comprised the membership
Of the various Protestant churches, to-
gether with that of a few bodies, such
as the Latter Day Saints, the Spirit
ualists and others not usually consid-
cred as belonging to any Of the groups
named.
In comparing the figures given
should be borne In mind that the 10
man Catholic and eastern orthodox
churches include in their membership
all children who have been baptized,
whereas the Protestant churches do
not, as a rule, receive young children
as members, and that in the case of
some of the more orthodox Jewish or
CARNATIONS only the male incOrpora-
tors or those who have bought shares
or memberships are treated as mem
bers.
The foregoing percentages, there
fore, Overstate the relative strength of
the Roman Catholic and eastern or
thOdOx churches and understate that
of the Jews.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Home-Made Iceless Refrigerators
Food Can Be Kept Cool IN This Inexpensive and
Easily Constructed Convenience

refrigerator homemade
the evaporation water from its according the United
department of agriculture the icess refrigerator viii
fruits vegetables will milk
butter also for drinking This the
make it;
dimensions AZ 1s by IA
with wire preferably the us which little
than the ordinary kind The to fit closely and mounted
brass hinges and be fastened with wooden LATCH The oo fitted
Adjustable
be made solid sheets galvanized metal Shelves
of poultry netting light frames shown the illustration
probably the desirable These shelves side braces placed
intervals beadbakng IA by 6 inches placed the
and thesframe rests in II by is inch PAN
woodwork should
white white This makes atac
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
''Doughboys" Are American !.
Soldiers, Despite Position
They May Hold in the Army

"a 'doughboy,'" says Stars and
Stripes, official paper Of the A. E. r.,
''is an American soldier, any Ameri-
can soldier, infantryman, artilleryman,
medical department, signal corps
sharps, officers and men alike, all are
called doughboys. Our cartoonist is
one, so is General Pershing."
The term 'doughboys" dates back
to the Civil war when army wit was
aroused by large globular brass but
tons on infantry uniforms. Somebody
Che must have been a sailOr) dubbed
the buttons ''doughboys" because they
reminded him of the boiled dumplings
Of raised dough served In ships messes
and known to all sailors as doughboys.
Originally 1t referred only to an en-
listed infantryman, but the A. E. f.
applies it to all branches and all
grades Of the service.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
American Red Cross Gives
Every Soldier Comfort Kit.

Every American soldier now enter
ing the trenches carries an American
Red Cross comfort kit, containing
towel, shirt, writing paper. pencil,
soap, handkerchief, socks, mirror and
tobacco. The number Of kits cannot
be stated but the fact that every soldier
has one means that the work done by
the American women is big comfort
to the soldiers now on the firing line.
This fact should be a solace to Ameri-
can women who have made them as
well as to the soldiers. This statement
is made on the authority Of Maj. James
H. Perkins, American Red Cross COM
missioner to Europe. 1t is added that
more socks and tobacco are needed.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
"AutOchir," Name for a Truck
Train Carrying Special Loads

The word "autochir' has been in.
vented by Americans In France to de-
scribe truck train carrying a special
type of load toward the front. The
first syllable Of the word is easy
enough to understand; the second is
from the word "chirurgical," the old
way Of spelling surgical. The Red
Cross motortruck trains, which have
been given the name, carry a complete
tent hospital of 200 beds. One of the
trucks transports an operating room
and another a sterilizing room. The
other trucks. of which there are usual
ly Is. carry double tenting, sturdy
framework, floors In sections, window
frames, heating stoves and full equip.
ment for diet kitchens.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Goats Milk Popular.

Canned goats milk Is finding an in
creasing market all over the world,
and is said to be a profitable industry.
In the course Of the year the goat will
produce y times its weight, but the
goat is not so reliable as an all-year-
round source Of supply. Goats milk is
very rich, and is in demand as a food
for invalids and many children, and
the goat is said to be further free from
tuberculosis.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Llbertx lce Cream.

Add one and one-half cupfuls Of
evaporated milk to one cupful Of wa.
ter and two cupfuls of milk, then scaId.
Add one cupful of honey and
cool. When cool add one cupful Of
crushed raspberries and teaspoonfuI
Of lemon extract. Freeze as usual.
Can apples, apple juice and other
fruit juice without sugar. In the win.
ter the apple juice may be heated and
sweetened, and 1t win be as good as
il sweetened when put up. This takes
no sugar now when It is scarce. A jar
Of fruit, perfectly sterile, will keeE
fully as well unsweetened.
Dry corn. This is difficult to keen
when canned, but it dries easily and
keeps Its favor. Cook five minutes,
just long enough to set the milk. Cut
and dry as quickly as possible.
Dampen the brush Of the carpet
sweeper before using; It will then take
up all lint with the dust.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Short and Snappy.

Any man can take himself Sc
riously, but success is getting
others to take him that way.
It's hard to convince a lazy
man that the sunrise Is a sight
worth getting up to see.
Just bear in mind that when
your conversation is worth lis
tening to you will always have
an audience.
The man who can't see that by
sticking to his lathe and turning
out as many pieces Of needed
machinery as possible he is help
ing the soldiers overseas to win
the war, has mighty little i'm
aginatlOn.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Frank Schultz Comes Back
After He Was Counted Down
and Out as a Ball Player

Some ball players are often count
ed as down and out, but refuse to quit.
Frank Schultz is one Of these. He
was regarded as a has-been in the MAJ
tional league and was finally cast
adrift. He declined to go to the mi
nors and sought a position in the
American league. Clark Griffith Of
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Cheese and Rlee souffIs.

Put one and one-half cupfuls of
American cheese through the food
chopper, stir into it one and one-half
cupfuls of white sauce, season highly
with paprika, and when the cheese
is melted add one and one-half cup.
fuls Of cooked rice and the beaten
yolks of three eggs. Fold in the
whites of the eggs and turn into
well-greased baking dish, set in hot
water and bake half an hour in a
moderate oven.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Missouri Hoe Cake.

Put through a sieve two cupfuls of
cornmeal, and a half teaspoonful
each Of baking powder and salt. Add
one tablespoonful Of melted fat and
stir in water to make soft dough.
Make into small cakes a half inch
thick and bake on a hot creased grid
die until well Drowned on both sides.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Somewhere.

Mrs. Flatbush--So your husband is
Somewhere in France"
Mrs. Bensonhurst-So / believe.
Mrs. Flatbush--But don't you know
where?
Mrs. Bensonhurst-N0.
Mrs. Flatbush-Don't you feel some.
what concerned?
Mr.. Bensonhurst-Why, no. When
he was here I knew he was some
where in America but half of the time
| didn't know WHEREBY nkers States.
man.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Population Center Changes.

When the census was taken in 1910
the center Of population was in the
city of Bloomington, Ind. When the
first census was taken in 1870 the cen.
ter Of population was 20 miles east Of
Baltimore, Nd.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Barley Ponovers.

Beat two eggs, one cupful of barley
flour, one teaspoonful of sugar, half
teaspoonful Of salt and one cupful
Of milk; use Dover egg beaten and
beat until smooth. Bake about 40
minutes in hot, well-greased iron
pan. One-fourth of a cupful of rice
-four may replace a half cupful Of
barley flour, improving the recipe
some.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Interesting Facts.


Paper matches are built into
a new paper box for cigarettes.
BY moving a single lever a
new automobile body Is convert.
ed into an open car or a two
seated vehicle.
An electric heater has been
invented to prevent moisture coll
lecting on an automobile wind
shield.
Eight OF the olive trees In the
historic Garden of Olives in Je.
rusalem are more than one thou
sand years old.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23

q--H--H--n--St--S--StS eI--ls&--lst--ct-qE-Hr--H
The surest road to health, say what they
will,
Is never to suppose we shall be Ill;
Most of these evils we poor mortals know,
From doctors and imagination grow.
Churchill.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
SUMMER SMILES
slleneinq a Bore.

Sileneing q Bore.
He was boring the fair young thing
to tears.
1T costs a great deal more than one
would think to become broad-minded
and intelligent man of the world" he
remarked.
The young thing saw her opportu-
nifty and took 1t.
~ suppose So" she said, "and I
don't blame you for saving your
money"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Where He Left on.

dustin Stax must have been mighty
smart to earn such a vast fortune"
EYES," commented the expert ac-
countant blandly; ''but not smart
enough to figure out his own income
tax"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23

vi NVuISC JOu
read up on ag-
rlculture."
"Yep," replied
Farmer Corntos-
sci. Il expect to
make enough OFF
the farm this year
to buy books to
teach me how to
run It."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23

Washington picked him up and is not
sorry for it, as Schultz has been hit
ting better for the Senators than he
did in the National league for several
seasons. He has proved a valuable
man in the pinches and has made 1t
possible for Griffith's club to win many
games with his long drives. Reports
have it that he is also playing splen-
didly In the outfield.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
How 10 Can
Without Sugar
Fruits VIII Keep Perfectly When
Properly Canned in Water

Keep canning, sugar or no sugar."
should be the motto Of housewives
throughout the country this fall. If
you can't get enough sugar for home
canning put up your fruit without it,
advises the United States department
Of agriculture. The products will
keep perfectly until a time when
more sugar is available or until a
sugar substitute program has been
worked out. Fruits put up in this
way are excellent for pie-fllling and
salads and may be used in desserts,
puddings,' ices and punches.
In canning fruit without sugar, can
the product the day 1t is picked. Gull,
S2sm, seed, and clean fruit by plac-
hg in strainer and pouring cold wa
ter over it. Pack the product care
fully in hot glass Jars or tin cans
until full. Use tablespoon, wood
en- ladle, or table knife for packing
purposes. Pour boiling hot water
over the product in the hot jar. Place
rubbers and caps in position, not tight.
If using tin cans, seal completely.
Place in the sterilizer vat, or Gamer,
and sterilize for the length Of time
given below according to the particu-
lar type Of outfit used:
Minutes.
Hot water bath, homemade or COM
merclai ......,...........,......ss. 80
Water seal, 24 degrees. 20
J pounds steam pressure. .............. IL
10 pounds steam pressure. .............. 10
After sterillzing remove the filed
containers. Seal jars; invert to cool
and test the joints. Wrap In paper
to prevent bleaching and store in a
dry, cool place. If tin cans are used
1t will be found advantageous to
plunge them into cold water immedl-
Ately after sterilization to cool them
quickly.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Where He Got or.

"That actor is
very pompous. He
says he has ar
rived"
Gle has" re-
piled the mana
ger "This is
where he gets
off"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Nl.4 M4ns1e
Fastest Battle Cruiser.

The largest and fastest battle cruis
er in the world is being built by the
United States. It WIN have 10000
horse power and a speed Of IS knots
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Quite Natural.

Zones made a very lame speech
on the subject under discussion"
mo wonder, when his argument
hadn't leg to stand on"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
seIf.supportInu.

"Of course you
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-23
Mothers Cook Book

Observation-Disclosures
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16
GLOVES ARE EVER WELCOME

No woman ever has too many Gloves; and
when one has a choice Of white ones for dress,
Of colored ones for street wear, or washable
feathers, or any one Of the dozen varieties this
glove section continues to offer despite the rec
ognized shortage Of good qualities, the time
honored gift of Gloves may safety be resorted
to again this Christmas, and with even more
assurance Of its welcome. ,#f s-.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Christmas approaching aits wifnes while
which
idered The
This the
still required for the business of the government Begin tod
haven't beforet Shopping Make select
will be repaid only
still
O.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16
HANDKERCHIEFS

Silks . = Use to Soc
Fancy box handkerchiefs, two, three
and four handkerchiefs in box, from
25c to S1.0O per box.
Juvenile thandkerchiefs, various de-
signs and colors, pleasing to the
youngsters, from Csc to 35c per box.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16

Women's novelty handkerchiefs,
unusually smart designs in the most
charming of new color combinations.
Linen Embroidery, from. Csc to 1925
Lawn Embroidery from. ). 10 to soc
Plain Linen. Hemstitched 15c to SOC
Linen Initial .......... :. T5c to 35c
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16
$4.98
SILK PETTICOATS

It would be difficult to find a more
desirable collection of petticoats
than we are showing and at these
prices they are even more attrac-
tive. They are made with deep and
medium pleated hounces in all the
newest c0lors-
Prices range from 1896 to $3.50 at
20% OFF
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16

% when i0ns
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16
WALKING AND DRESS SKIRTS

WALKING AND DRESS SKIRTS
These smart models have beende-
veloped after a style which costs
more, and are valuable additionto
any wardrobe and consist of serges,
poplins and panamas in all the pop
ular colors. ..
Prices range from $3.50 to $2l.50 at
20% OFF
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16
NOVELTY NECKWEAR

A visit to this display will prove
a genuine delight to the lover OF
beautiful neckWear. 1t includes
sea arfs of silk as we'll as a pleasing
variety of net, organdy and crepe
nprices from
35c to $3.50
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-16
COATS

st Goat: formerly $3.50 to *2a'5o ST.
g; e'':: '':":':; $500 to $1,000 81 S
c4:ts G. formerly S. : t? $3.50 $2
Coats formerly $45.00 to $4,000 o.,
at ,........:. .............. V0
Goats formerly $3.50 to $62.50 q a,
tlC ~ n
Coats formerly $65.00 to S67.50 c r
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-03-23

The forgetmenot Is delightful i'm.
migrant belonging to that numerous
flower family which includes the Vir.
ginia cowsllp. hounds tongue and COM
frey. Az far back as we are able to
trace flower history. says the National
Geographic Magazine. It held nm hon.
orcd place In the flower garden. and
when America was settled 1t was
brought along to cheer the colonist's
austcre life and to remind him of the
old roof tree across the billowy sea.
Have you ever noticed the little gold
en- circle around the center Of the flow
er? That circle is put there by the
flower as honey guide to tell the bee
just where to insert its tongue to get
the richest draft Of nectar and at the
same time to touch both anther and
stigma and thus fertilize the plant.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-03-23
Help Uncle Sam to Win the War

You can do 1t by complying with
the new food regulations.
Under the new regulations merch-
ants are restricted from selling you
meat and wheat products on certain
days. which are rs follows:
Monday-Wheatles day. One meat
less meal.
-Meatless day. One
wheatless meal.
-Wheatless day. One
meatless meal.
Thursday-One wheatless and one
meatless meal.
Friday-One wheatless and one
ineatless meal.
Saturdsy-Porkless day. One
wheatless meal.
Sunday-One wheatless and one
meatless meal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-03-23

lighted. Upon in
vestig:lti0n I he
cOGk WIS dIscov-
cred peacefully
reclining In bed.
Are y,n M"
inquired the mis-
tresS.
Not ut all. l
feel quite we'll"
was the sllrprls.
ing Response. but
still 10 I'crs'lil-
sion would In
illlce her to urIse.
After II time
the doctor was
sent for. He put
to her his usual
questions. b U {
the girl insisted
sL .,I, fntt nAr
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-03-23
McMick's New Building

There is n fine new building OF
white marble and Greek architecture
in western city. On the corner
stone is engraved the date of the
buildings erection. II was begun in
1909, but, following the usual custom,
the date is in Roman capitals, thus:
MCMIX.
The other day one citizen ap-
preached another and asked him II he
had seen their common friend Danny
that day.
II sure did," replied the second
man. "A few minutes ago | saw him
standing in front Of McMick's new
building over ther. on the corner"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-03-23
GREAT SALT LAKE.
Its Water 10 Saline Simply Because II
Has No Outlet.

W0p0F O8uuV 0tWpsy OVSoSSO -
Has No Outlet.
Great Salt lake has no outlet The
Jordan river. which enters 1t from the
south. IL the outlet Of Utah lake. Bear
river, coming from the north, carries
the outflow from Bear lake. The wa
:ers Of Utah and Bear lakes and Of
Jordan and Bear rivers are fresh, and
70 II the water Of Weber river. the
third great tributary Of Great Salt
lake. but the lake into which the three
rivers dow il saline. It Is saline b.
cause 1t has no outlet.
The fresh waters Of the rivera con-
tain some saline matter. but the guam
tity 10 too small to be discovered by
taste.
As stated by the chemist, in parts
per million. the quantity seems minute.
but when account Is taken Of the total
volume of water brought by tho
streams to the hike in year their bur.
den Of saline matter Il found to he
really great. amounting annu... to
more than 10000 tons.
Year by year and century by century
the water which they pour into the
lake Is evaporated. but the dissolved
solids cannot escape in that way and
therefore remain.
They have accumulated until the
lake water is approximately saturated.
holding nearly as much mineral matter
as 1t can retain in solution. The lake
contains over 5000. 900 900 tons Of com.
mon salt and 9OO.OOOOOO tons Of glnu-
Der salt (sodium sulphateD as well as
other mineral mntter.-New York TeIe-
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-03-23
ROMANCE OF THE BAHAMAS.
Life In Nassau Was Once "Purpls
PrinesIy Thing"

Life In Nassau Was Once . "Purpls
PrinesIy Thing"
During the American war between
the states Nassau of the Bahamas was
very much on the tongues of men. a.
the devil-may-care emporium Of contra
band cotton, whereby hangs many
dashing sea story. some Of which you
can still hear from the lips Of the men
who took part in them.
The whole history of the Bahamas,
since Columbus made bis first landfan
In the western seas on Watling's H.
land, has been a fantastic record Of
desperate opportunism. The prose Of
Legitimate. business has seldom dull
ed the edge Of precarious prosperity on
these derelict islands. whose very ex-
istence still seems at the grudgtng mer.
cy of the sea.
Buccaneering. wrecking and blockade
running-no more tedious employ than
these masculine professions occupied
the Bahamians for generations. and 30
long MS there were merchantmen to be
boarded or scuttled. rich cargoes to be
harvested from the white fanged reefs
or cotton to be run to Wilmington at q
profit Of 100000 the trip life In Mas
yau was a purple princely thing. and
even the shoeblacks in Bay street play
ed pitch and toss with gold.-Richard
II Gallienne In Harper's Magazine.