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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
JUST LIKE TIMES OF PEACE
Correspondent Finds That in Warfare
II Is the Little Things" That
Really Count.

A few hundred yards to the rear we
came upon soldier sitting on a stump.
From the waist up ne was as naked as
skinned rabbit In his hand he held
his shirt turned inside out, and he was
studying the garment as intently as a
young son of one of the best families
stealing a chapter of forbidden dime
novel But the expression was more
that of man digesting bad news.
What are you doing, SOM" the cap
tain called out.
The soldier on the stump slowly
raised his eyes and looked us over. His
expression was that of q detached and
world-weary man breaking under the
burden of a secret sorrow. We didn't
seem to ease his mind much, for he
sighed deeply and returned to his in
tent inspection.
I'm .readin' over the personal col
umn o my shirt to see If there were
any new arrivals las night" he an
swered the captains question finally
Il think must be in a convention the
way they're fockin' in on me. If I'd
been a small town week ago. I'd be
a big city by now"
Are you finding any?"
"Findin' any? l amt lost any yet ~
He raised his tired eyes and studied
me carefully.
You're newspaper reporter. amt
your
"Yes."
you lookin' for news to print?"
"Sure."
'Well, listen. Did old General Mis-
fortune ever billet whole army corps
o. starvin' coolies on your personality
an leave 'em there to fatten up an
multiply an replenish your shlrt?"
1--WE had EN-"
The soldier Immediately lost all in
terest In me and took up his duties
anew.
"Goo'by," he mumbed. "If you've
had 'em. you know all the news there
is to know around here"
In war as in peace it's the little
things that count William Slavens
McNutt, in Golfers Weekly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

The money which you are lending
Uncle Sam by purchasing Liberty
Bonds, and with which he in turn pur-
chases foodstuffs for the boys in khaki
goes much farther than one at first
reaizes. Formerly all scrapings from
plates and nh refuse from camp kitch-
ems was burned. The old order has
changed. Garbage waste is now sepa-
rated into various classes such as
hread, raw fats and meats, cooked
meat, cooked grease, bones and other
garbage
These materials are weighed after
each meal, and statement of the
weights forwarded TO the conservation
and reclamation officer In each camp.
In this way, the army has an absolute
check on wastes of unit kitchens
which enables 1t to prevent over-ratlon-
ing and individual wastage. The gar
hagr from these separations Is turned
over to reduction plants, which in
turn utilize these wastes for the man
ufacture Of nitro-glycerin and for fer
tilizcrs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
hhorlaInea Of Australia

For the protection Of the aboriginal
Australian race there ARE institutions
under the supervision Of aboriginal
boards where the blacks are housed
and encouraged to work. the children
receiving elementary education. The
work Il usually carried on ii mission
stations, bur many of the natives are
nomadic IN habit ~ life, and receive
food and clothing when they coll. while
others but rarely come under the no
tice Of the boards 81. Petersburg
Times.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

amount of boiling water until tender
and the water boils away.
Srong-favored vegetables may be
cooked uncovered in large amount of
rapidly boiling water, and the water
changed several times during cooking.
Starchy vegetables should be put on
to cook in a sufficiently large amount
of boiling water to cover them. Boil
gently, and keep kettle covered.
The time required for cooking vege-
tables depends on the kind, size and
age of the vegetable. You must use
your judgment in deciding when they
are done.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
rreaslre leland In Favor.

The American boy Inns very catho-
it, tastes in literature Ten years ago
the University Of Illinois mnde Inquiry
or "A American public libraries az to
the II most popunr books With their
boy readers. The result gnve "Treas-
nre Island second place 10 the list. A
second inquiry Just completed finds
The same story at the Top Of the poll
by substantial majority. The result
II the more interesting because 'rreas.
ure Island" was moi, ~ rs first ap.
pearance, grent fayorite with boys.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
Milk-Veqetable Soup.

Don't throw away leftover skim
milk, says the United States depart
ment of agriculture. 1t is nutritious
food and every drop of it should be
used. One way to utilize it is to make
milk-vegetable soups.
To each two cupfuls of milk use one
tablespoonful of flour, one tablespoon
full of butter, two-thirds of cupful of
thoroughly cooked vegetable, finely
chopped, mashed or put through n
sieve, and salt to taste. Thicker the
milk with the flour as for milk gravy
and add the other ingredients.
Practically any vegetable except to-
matoes may be used with the other In
gradients as stated. If tomatoes are
used, a little soda should be added
to them to prevent the milk from
curdling.
Milk is the most important food
there is for growing children.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
O !, 4. Interest
| HOUSEWIFE

Flour sacks make good dish towels.
To fry fish properly they should be
put into boiling hot fat.
SKINNED milk and corn bread and
butter are nourishIng luntsh.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
His Treat.

Mrs. Church--Been away7
Mrs. Gotham-yes: been to the
country for week.
1T must have been n great treat"
"Oh, | don't think II so much Of a
treat. 1t only cost my husband eight.
cen dollars Y
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

Excellent polishing cloths are made
from old velvsteen.
Vinegar VIII soften the bottle of
dried glue.
Metal that is wrapped In waxed pa
per will not rust.
Leftover vegetables are best used
for vegetable soup.
Keep the house well ventilated; II
VIII be easier to heat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
NEED OF VEGETABLES

! Remember that vegetables
/ are not only good to eat but
good for you-make the most
{ of the varieties that the summer
brings.
Leaf vegetables. lettuce, spin
i ach and cabbage that are large
ly water are splendid food, for
they furnish valuable minerals
which your body needs as we'll
T as growth-promoting substances
that help make children grow
T and keep adults healthy.
Minerals in vegetables keep
your blood as it ought to be and
your whole body in good con-
dition.
Vegetables are better than
medicine to prevent the common
evil of constipation.
Serve quantity of vegetables
and you will need less bread
and meat in the meals.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

Politicians have been watching with
great deal of interest the effect OF
President Wilson'S influence upon the
fortunes of Democrats who are candi-
dates for Offices in several states. A
recent statement says that "the presi-
dent makes IT plain that he does not
pretend to suggest how voters shall
vote for different candidates. but the
letters that he has written usually
contain positive declaration against
particular man and there seems to
sbe no doubt that the intention is TO
defeat that candidate. For the most
part presidential letters of this kind
have a good deal If effect upon office
seekers. Any candidate for a federal
Job is almost sure to be influenced to
vote against a man whom the presl-
dent designates as undesirable. In
the past, and It was particularly true
during the Roosevelt administration,
the opposition of the president to any
person in his party was fatal. This
will probably he true to great extent
in several states, but in others the
personality of the candidate may win
for him in spite of the presidential
disapproval.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

within half nm hour Of one another
two congressman wandered into the
SENATE chamber one Monday afternoon
and sat down 10 listen and perhaps
compare the senate brand Of speech.
making with that OF the house First
came Blantoa of Texas who slowed
away his hat under sofa IN the bnck
Of the chamber md then moved up and
sat down nj desk In the last row on
the Democratic Side. After about FIVE
minutes he retrieved his hat and van.
ished. Then Sims Of Tennessee march
cd in and snt himself down In the
same seat Possibly there was n SUI
perstltlous reason for the popularity
of TINT seat. II belongs to senator
shafroth Of Colorado who WIS for
some time member Of the house. The
two congressman may have felt Tint
by sitting IN II they would ret some
magic Inspiration on how 10 follow
Shafroth's example and transform
themselves from representatives. into
senator's.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

four years fought in the greatest war
the world has known. But neverthe-
less, 1t is fact that tie American
troops turned the tide Of battle and
gave the allies a victory where there
were grave fears Of defeat. 1t is also
true that the Americans have made 1t
impossible for anything like sue
cessful Hun offensive toward Paris or
the channel ports.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
Points From New Food Leaflet.

Every cook, however, whether she
starts with vegetables fresh from her
garden or whether she buys the best
She can procure on the market can do
much to make her vegetables attractive
and appetizing by proper cooking. The
United States department of agricul-
ture and the United States food adj
ministration in United States food
leaflet No. 16 give the following point
Frs in regard to the cooking of vege-
tables:
Vegetables just out of the garden
taste best when simply cooked
steamed, boiled or baked-and served
with a little salt, butter, milk or cream.
Often a heavily seasoned sauce covers
up the more desirable vegetable flavor.
Overlooking of vegetables impairs
their flavor. Very delicate flavors are
destroyed, while vegetables with
strong favors, such as cabbage or
onions, become disagreeably strong If
cooked too long. Overlooking also de-
stroys the attractive color of some
vegetables.
Cook summer vegetables as soon
after they are gathered as you can in
order to preserve the flavor. If they
must be kept over, keep in the iceboX
or some other cool place.
Let wilted vegetables soak in cold
water to freshen them. IL vegetables
must stand after pairing, covering with
cold water will prevent whiting and
discoloration.
Before cooking, put head vegetables
and green's in cold water for an hour,
with one tablespoonful of vinegar to
remove insects, then wash very care
fully.
Save Water for Soup Stock.
Drain all boiled vegetables as soon
as tender-they become soggy If they
are allowed to stand undrained after
cooking. The water drained off may
be saved for soup stock.
Most vegetables should be cooked In
Il small amount of water, because q
part of the mineral salts dissolves out
into the water and is lost If the water
Is thrown away. Cook whole wher
possible.
Tender spinach or lettuce leaves
require no added water for cooking
If thoroughly washed, enough water
win cling to the leaves TO prevent
their burning.
Delieately favored vegetables SHOULD
be steamed or cooked slowly in a small
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05
STRAIGHT FROM
GARDEN TO COOK
Fresh Products and Proper
Cooking Mean Everything to
Modern Housewife.
HINTS FROM FOOD LEAFLET
Every Cook Can Do Much to Make
Vegetables Appetizing and Attrac-
tive by Proper cooking-over-
cooking Is Bad.

Sweet juicy beets, corn, lima beans,
squash, summer cabbage, caulihower,
carrots, Brussels sprouts and spinach
as well as cool green cucumbers, and
juicy tomatoes-these are some of the
good things that the late vegetable plot
has to offer as a reward for the hours
of work spent upon it earlier in the
season.
Who, that has the privilege of en-
joying the vegetables at their best,
fresh from the garden, will not say
that the vegetable garden is worth the
trouble it costs? No one not accus-
toned to fresh vegetables cooked with
in few hours after they are gathered
'eally knows how good vegetables can
be.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

No doubt in these days when there
IS such a demand for young and active
men for service In the army and navy
ana an Increasing demand for labor.
the so-calcd "servant problem" Is
quite an acute thing In many house
holds throughout the country. Prob
ably II hits Washington harder than
any other city. Here the people have
been accustomed 20 negro women as
servants In the house and also TO ne
gro men for various kinds OF work
about the home. The draft has taken
rllte number OF negro men, but the
demand for labor Of all kinds Is great
or In Washington that any other part
of the country Negro women are run
ming elevators; many of them have
employment of one kind or another In
the hundreds Of extra buildings and
Offices which have been occupied by
the government since the war began.
Wherever women meet In these days
they nre sure To engage in a discus
sion Of the servant problem, and there
are more women doing their own
household work at the present time
lhan was ever before known In the ma.
tlonnl capital.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

There is still a great problem about
handling German sympathizers in this
country. Many people believe that the
only way to handle the pro-German In
the United States Is to shoot him, hut
that Is not altogether feasible; be
sides. It is hard to diflerentIate the de-
grces of German support and German
sympathy. There are Germans in this
country who are calling themselves
American citizens who still maintain
that Germany did right in Belgium be
cause il was military necessity"
Men whose minds are warped to tinIt
extent should be classed MS German
synpathizcrs and informed. one OF
the reasons we are IN this war Is be-
cause u large proportion of our pco-
pie were Mortified by the brutallties
and butcherles of the Huns In both
Belgium and France.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

The submarine warfare on the
coast Of the United States has
become serious enough to arouse
strong determination TO get these
under-sea demons and prevent them
from continuing the depredations that
have proved so annoying, although
comparatively Of small actual damage.
There is a deep-seated suspicion THAT
the U-bOats have been receiving infor-
nation from the mainland Of the Unit
ed States and that the persons who
are supplying ii are well informed IN
regard to the disposition of the Amer'-
can naval forces. Renewed efforts are
being made 10 ferret out the spies VINO
seem to be lodged whore they have
access to the best guarded information
possessed by the navy. The U-boats
bob up in places where there are no
naval patrols near. and are able to
sink the small defenseess vessels with
out any danger to themselves.
While 1t Is true that the navy has
been engaged in a great work, thar
we have sent large number of yes
sells ~ augment the British fleet ana
that a very large number Of destroy
ers are operating in English waters
it is also true that there Is a large
force along the Atlantic coast, but 1t
does not yet seem to be so distributed
as entirely to stop the submarines
But the naval force has done splendid
work in protecting the transports ana
the most important ships that sail be-
tween our shores ana Europe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-05

MILK is the most important food
there Is for growing children.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11
INSPECTORS WILL CARE FOR
HEALTH OF WOMEN WORKERS

Health Of women workers in mu-
milton plants will be looked after
by women health officers who are 10
be trained under the direction Of
the Women's Division Of the Indus
trial Service Section Of the Army
Ordnance Department.
An eight weeks course Of study
for carefully selected women health
officers has opened at Mount Holy
okc College. Mass. The course ia
under the general direction Of DR..
kristine Mann. health supervisor
Of the Women's Branch Of the Ord
nance Department. The staff Of lee
turers and instructors include we'll
known specialists in physiology and
hygiene. physical education, factory
organization and labor.
Women taking the course are col
lege graduates or of equivalent tech
nical education. Almost all Of them
have had experience in dealing with
working women. First requirement
for admission 10 the course is per-
feet health. and only those were Sc
lccted who will inspire wholesome
living among the munition workers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR

Last sunday night a rouslng
Joint meeting of the Christian En-
dcaVor aud BNpI. was held in the
Union Church. The leaders. Hugh
Moblcy. of the BNPU.. and f.. +.
Rohin-on. of the Christian Endeavor.
gave very instructive talks on the
subject Chickens Come Home to
Roost." the point being that no
matter how far from Christ person
may wander. he may come back to
His protection. There was lively
discussion and the meeting was en-
jOyed by young and old.
Next Sunday night. at 6:i5, in the
Union Church. Miss Ielma Brown
will lead the meeting Of the Chris
tian Endeavor with the subject
Lessons From the Parallels.
Everyone is urgently asked to be
present and help make the meeting
a success.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11
MRS. BOSWELL'S DEATH

Mrs. A. j. Boswell. aged thirty
two years and eight months. was
called TO her reward, Friday. Jul
5, at $50 am. She had tubercu-
losis and had been confined at the
home Of her parents, near Berea
since February.
The bereaved ones are: her hus-
band. A. J. Boswell and children
Nell. Jack, Mary, Joe, Robert and
William Edwin; her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. s. f. Elkin. and brother
Lyman Elkin. The funeral was con
Quoted Saturday morning, by the
Pew. Howard Hudson. at the Glades
Christian Church, where she had
leen menber since girlhood. Inter-
ment took place in the Berea Gene
terry.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11
The New Fourth in Berea

Berea is ever in the front rank
of patriotic celebrations, and this
year was no exception. The Com
mittee having the program in
charge had made all arrangements
for a great day, and the weather
and general conditions combined
TO make July Fourth, this year. the
most memorable in our history.
The program was given in the
Pavilion, back Of the Library. and
began at 1000 a. m. After Secretary
Vaughn had called the meeting 20
order, the opening prayer was Of.
ferred by the Rev. II. NJ. Penniman.
Then followed the address of well
come by the Rev. f. b. English. In
we'll chosen words, he expressed the
hope that all the visitors and fellow
tOwnsmen might enter fully into the
joy Of the occasion. He knew of NJ
better place for people 10 he this
year on our great National Holt
day. unless il he on the firing line
in France.
DR.. Geo. Mead served, i'm his usual
happy manner. as Chairman and
gave a brief. witty patriotic address
in assuming the duties of the office.
The principal addresses Of the
morning session were given by
DR.. James r. Robertson. and Or.
r. l.. Telford. pastor Of the Presby-
terrain Church at Richmond. DR..
Rnherisnn's ahhrnss WIS a fnrcnflll
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11

and fascinating outline Of the
events leading up to the First De-
claration If Independence. com
pairing conditions then with events
as they are Transporting in our day.
DIR. Telfords address set forth in
thrilling language the "sins Of the
Hohcnzollern Gang" and stated as
his firm conviction that the issues
VI the war will not be thoroly or
satisfactorily settled until Old
Glory is waving over Berlin The
solo by Miss Bculah Greene. Of Will
more. was much enjoyed. as were
the special numbers rendered by
the chorus, under the leadership of
DR.. FELTON,.
The afternoon program consisted
Of several especially fine readings
and singing by Miss Greene. and an
address by Prof l.. V. Dodge. on
THE By-Products of War" Prof.
Dodge's ability 10 interest and in
stiuct an audience is too we'll known
to need comment.
His subject enabled him 10 dis
cuss phases of the war not generally
considered.
4 fine vocal solo by Mr.. Franklin,
Of BarhourVillc. concluded the after
noon program
The moving pictures in the even
ING drew quite crowd and Melted
a good sum for the benefit Of the
Children's Playground.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11

For number Of nights. dogs OF
the neighborhood have been form
ing in a pack. running on Chest
nut and Boone streets. making resi-
impossible with their barking and
Snarling. Their favorite play time
is about four-thirty in the morn
ing. when rest is sweetest.
u seems high time the proper
authorities should take steps ia
eliminate this public nuisance.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11

The body Of Sergeant Vernon r.
Christie. who lost his life on Rock,
river at Rockport. H.. was brought
a. Winchester by Sergeant WED
man for burial at Log Lick ceme-
terry. Young Christie. who was
twsnty-four years old. was a mem
Der Of the 33d Company, -i6ist Depot
Brigade, stationed at Camp Grant.
He served four wears in the Marine
Corps previous 10 cnllsting i'm the
army. On July ith. with another
soldier and two young ladies'. he
went canoeing on Rock river. One
member Of the party got up. cap
sizing the boat and throwing the
entire party into deep water. One
couple managed Ia reach the shore
safely, hut Christie and the young
lady with him drowned. When
found. the girl had a death grip
around his neck. which. il is thot.
prevented Sergeant Christie. who
was a splendid swimmer. from saw
ing them both.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11
FAST WON'T RUN"

To one encampment where there
We're 5000 Negro soldiers. Gen Per
shing sent word that he wanted 800
men for a particularly dangerous
feat. So they lined mp the 5000 AMI
asked every man who was willing
to volunteer 10 take one step for
ward. The whole 5000 stepped one
step forward and they had to
select the 1900. Then the men
shouted the slogan: Fast black
won't runl
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-11
WANTED

Young women Of rs years and
over. good moral standing and
strong physically. to take our
eighteen months course in Practical
Nursing. Apply TO Mrs. Helen
Stearns sharpe. College Hospital,
Berea, Ky ADJ