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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25

One Of the most attractive booklets
issued recently Is the year book put
out by Swift & Company, covering the
activities of the big packing concern
during the year 1917. Serving AS an
introduction IS the address of the l
president, f. F. Swift, to the stock
holders, In which he tells of the abnor'
mally high prices paid for live stock
in Chicago and Of the prices obtained
for meat; Of the Investigation by the
federal trade commission, and the H.
censlng by the government of food dis
tributing agencies and the limiting OF
profits on slaughtering and meat pack
ing to o per cent on money employed
Mr.. Swift also told with pride OF the
$500 employees who had entered the
various branches Of the United states
service, and concluded with the state
ment that Swift 4 Company would dc
their utmost to help win the war.
An interesting and il|uminative sec
ton of the booklet Is that devoted to
statistics of live stock prices and pro
duction, and another IL given up to
telling 1.-THE packers service to pro
Queer and consumer" Figures are
given showing that the net profit OF
the company per head, 1872 to 1916
averaged s1.2o for cattle, less than ];
cents for sheep and less than So cent?
for hogs. 1t Is explained that the large
aggregate profits are due to the I'm
mense volume of business done.
The booklet Is handsomely Illus
trated with photographs and colo
prints and the cover Illustration. MAD
from a photograph Of n corn farm II
Ohio, Is especially attractive.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25
All He Wanted.

Two Out-stnte monument denlerS
CHANGED to meet on the rear platform
Of q street car, and they were soon
talking shop. After they had discuss
ed designs and inscriptions for several
blocks, one Of the dealers happened to
notice that a colored passenger was
listening to the conversation with APP
parent interest.
Turning to the colored man, the deal
er asked:
"You seem to be interested In tomb
stones, what do you want on your
grave"
SAY, boss" replied the negro. 4
don't want none of them stone mark.
ers. When ! die / want 'em to plant
Il watermelon vine on my grave ana
then let the glorious Juice soak
Observation-Disclosures News,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25

Jimmy Is a small ten-year-old ana
very unpopular with the family just
now. He reckons time from a bag full
Of ill-gotten marbles, and has reduced
the use of soap and water to a fine
point. The other morning he was, as
usual, late Mt breakfast. Finally his
father mounted the steps a few at q
time only to come on Jimmy in the
bathroom door looking c~omplacently
into his mothers hand mirror.
"What are you doing with that mir
ror?" his father asked ~brusquely.
"Trylng to see which part OF my
fAce to wash" he answered promptly
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25
An Old Acquaintance.

This incident occurred in Camp
Grant: A Russian who could not
speak good English was IN guard and
was approached by the officer Of the
day. The Russian asked: who goes
there?" The officer replied and in.
stead of the usuak Advance to be
recognized" the sentry said in broken
English: ""That's all right: so ahead
know you"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25
Her Good Taste.

"Say, listen" uttered Claudine OF
the rapid.nre restaurant. "The for
tune teller told me last night that
was going to be married next month";
"Gee" breathed Heloise Of the
same establishment. "Who to"
"Aw. l didn't think 1t was just ex'
actly proper to ask his name. You see
I amt got my divorce from Silver yet
kansas City Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25
Cutjcura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and identifying the
skin, hands and hair, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment afford the most effective
preparations. For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston," At
druggists and by mail. Soap 25, ONT
ment Is and 5O.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25
Tho Joys Of the bath arc Do.
picted by Empcy In the next In.
stallment
(To BE CONTINUED,
Great Writers Lazy.

Shelley had m indolent vein. He
was very fond Of the water. and many
Of his finest poems were composed 90
he idlcd ut his case In a bont. He
made tho best Of his short life. how.
ever. and that cannot be said for Cole
ridge, who seemed to be afflicted with
TINT lack Of will to work which some
people call lazlncss. lie had one Of
the greatest minds, but he LETT even
his finest poems mere Fragments
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-04-25
EMPEY JOINS THE "sulcIDE CLUB" As THE BOMBING
SQUAD IS CALLED.

eynopss-F1red by the sinking Of the Lusitania, with the loss OF
American lives. Arthur Guy Empey, an American living In Jersey City,
goes to England and cnlists as a private in the British army. After
short experience "a q recruiting officer In London, he Is sent to train.
ing quarters in France, where he first hears the sound OF big guns ana
makes the acquaintance Of Coolies After q brief period Of training
Empeys company is sent into the front-une trenches, where he taxes
his first turn on the fire step while the bullets whz overhead. Empey
learns. as comrade falls, that death turks always in the trenches.
Empey goes "over the top for the first time and has a desperate fight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
PARK SUPERINTENDENT.
Henry L. Tatnall Named for E. r.
Mack's Position During
Life of War.

Henry L. Tatnall was appointed secre-
tary and engineer of the Board of Park
Commissioners at meeting of that body
yesterday afternoon Mr. Tatnall is to
succeed Edward r. Mack, the present
secretary of the board, who has enlisted
for Y. NJ G. A. war work abroad and will
be in France for one year On his return
Mr.. Mack will resume his position as
secretary of the board, Mr.. Tatnall only
being appointed to fill the vacancy dur
ing his absence. The appointment dates
from August, l. at salary of 500.
The National Council of Defense re-
ported to the board that it will bear the
expense for the equipment and operation
of eight additional Fairgrounds, to be
located about the city. These play
grounds will conform to certain speciti-
cations of the defense council, but the
board will sJperintend their installation
and operation. 1t was reported at the
meeting that $425 has been deposited as
a fund for that purpose.
The project that has occupied the prin-
cipal attention Of the board, during the
two last meetings, that concerning the
landing Of boats Of the Wilson Line on
Park Board property, was laid on the
table on account of the absence Of Presi-
dent Lyons Of City Council The matter
will be considered at the next meeting Of
the board
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
Ly Lee Papa

Ma was nittlng in her room, and the
bep rang. and it was Mrs. Sparks TO see
ma, saving Good aftIrnoop, Benny, Is
Your mother IN?
Yes nam. III tell her, ! sed Wich
| went sup and did and ma sed, q, shaw,
| detest that woman. and Jest as | was
getting on so nicely with this new stitch,
too. @. shaw, Id give n doller 10 get rid
OF her. o, well. tell her Ill he down IN
a moment.
Wich | went down and did, and then
| stood there watching her set on the
parler sofer and wondered how | Good
get nd of her and make the doller, and
after vile | sed, G., Mrs. Sparks, wat If
YOUR house was on fire now vile you amt
there
Well for mersy sakes, sutch a thawt
sed Mrs Sparks.
Maybe it is for all you know,
its half bernt down bv this time and
everybodys wondering ware you are, sed.
Well | never, sed Mrs. Sparks, the
child is axuilly enuf to make a persln
nerviss. Meenng me, and | stood there
looking at her another little vile and then
sed, Has your little girl had the meezils
yet. Mrs Sparks.
No, thank goodniss, sed Mrs. Sparks
and | sec, Well do you think there's
env chance she mite catch them of of
you on account of me stading so neer
YOU like this?
My grayshiss, child, wat do YOU mean
YOU don't meen to say you hare the meezils,
sed Mrs Sparks.
Yes am, but they amt broke out vet,
| sed
Tell your mother | coodent stay, tel
her | had to go, keep away frum me,
sed Mrs. Sparks. And she quick got up
and went out, and ma came down stairs
saying, O. Mrs Sparks, I'm so sorry if
I've kepp you waiting, wy, ware IS she?
Wares the doller? | sed
Wat doller! Wares Mrs. Sparks? sed
ma, and sed, got rid of her, she thawt
| had the meezils, wares the doler?
Wy, YOU dredhll boy, don't be red
ickiliss, Ill half to telephone to her as soon
as she gets home and ixplane, goodniss,
I'm glad shes gone, sed ma: Ony | dident
get the doller.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

ranks during the adjustment of the
trifling differences between United States
and Spain. and had seen duty under many
suns. When il is recorded that he was an
American soldier and helped to beat back
the Hun at the second Marine, no other
testimonial will be needed TO tell the world
that he was brave fighter and gave his
life in Supremacy great cause.
Lieutenant Edward W. Du Val, who
went to the battle front from Winnipeg,
may hardly be directly grouped with our
little band of patriots, except that IN ms
early days his father lied the way as
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church,
and the son made many warm 1riends
here. lie was a captain OF Big kaliroau-
ing in Canada when the call came that
the world was IN danger, and he respond
ed by joining the Canadian Light In
fantry whose sponsor is the Vlvaeious
Princess Pat" lie fell in battle July =
more than six weeks ago.
HoNoRs FOR pELAwAREANs
Delaware soldiers and marines have
won much distinction in battle even this
early in their participation in the war.
Heading the list is Major Thomas Hol-
comb. of New Castle, and of the L. :.
Marines Corps. Early in July he was
cited bv the French commanding officer
for gallantry in leading his men ut the
battle of Bourcsche. II battle that tested
the mcttlc of the Americans rs fighters,
and which gave our men their first oppor-
tunity of presenting To the Hun a sample
of their work behind the guns. A letter
from a military authority subsequently,
credited Major Iiolcomb and his Marines
with helping to blocking the road TO
Il
from the hands of its would be despoiers.
These Marines IN question were a part of
a force that was hurried to n vital point
in the Allies line at a critical time. aud by
almost supcr-human fighting turned back
the barbarian hordcs from their dearly
coveted goal
Private James Carter, of this city, and
Of the L. :. Marine Corps, was one Of 81
Marines upon whose coat was pinned the
American war cross "a badge of courage
DELAWARE SOLDIERS KEEN TO FIGHT.
1t is not the fault of Dclawarc's 5000
or 1000 waiting men that SO few Della
warcans have reached the big battletrOnts
They arc keen to go out and win some of
the crosses that go To the brave for they
are true descendants of Delaware =
blue Hens Chickens who shed lIstrC
on the American nRhteFS Ot the war oi tile
Revolution. for the rough jolts they gave
the soldiers OF German king and his
Hessian hirelngs.
While the Delaware soldiers arc not rash,
they arc not personally interested IN keep
ing down the casualties at the expense Of
their duty 10 the country They are fret
ted at having to stay behind the safety
gates of Camp Dix when they are 50 ore y
needed on the battleficlds But men IN
kakh rs we'll rs men in Palm Beach
"breezcrs' must bow to politicians, no
matter how pressing may be other claims
1t may be interesting to recall that the
first American soldier killed on 4 Euro
pean battlefront in the present world war
was Private Dodd, of Evansville, Indiana,
He was the son of a soldier Of the Civil
War
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
BY Henrietta Grauel.
THREE FRIENDS.

II is difficult to understand how any
one can call the daily practice Of food
conservation "a grind" II is duty, to
be sure, but is actuated by such inspiring
motives that il can never be unpleasant
TO the patriotic
Especially at this time of year, using
certain foods that are in season and turn
ing cold shoulder upon those Of our boys
in camp. and on the field need is not hard
The most costly food becomes coarse
and common when badly handled and
carelessly prepared, and by the sarnc token
common foods well prepared tempt any
appetite. Let us consider three old friends. .
Potatoes, onions and cabbage Boil any
one of these in a great pot of water and
LET them stand in that water after they
are cooked. How thin and watery and un-
inviting such vegetables can be after such
treatment, you may not know May you
never be enlightened
But select potatoes of uniform size,
scrub them and remove all impcrfectlona,
then cook with water enough TO just
cover them Salt this water and keep the
lid on the kettle all the time of boiling.
When cooked pour of all the water and
let them dry over the fire for moment
and YOU can set them before anyone with
u fffiihE pi piibt- 'i'N VIII b'
white and tempting when opened
The 70 flowing way OF cooking cabbage
is so simple and satisfactory that everyone
should know it. Wash mcdum-si1ed
cabbage and trim and quarter II. Boil It
l5 minutes in salted water in an open
kettle. Pour off this water, add boiling
water 10 cover il from the teakettle, season
with salt and add tablespoon of chopped
bacon. When tender, remove from the
water, drain, and chop II fine. Season.
IT. Beat ono egg with "A cup of milk. But
ter baking dish, put he cabbage in IT
and pour the milk and egg over IT. Bake
until we'll Drowned over the top.
The boiled cabbage may also be fred
in hot dripping II is delicious if a cup Of
cream is stirred in II and then, when the
cream is well mixed in, two or three table
spoons Of vinegar are add d When
properly done, as have directed, an
invalid can eat this without distress.
There is no disngreeable odor from cab
bage cooked in water enough to cover II
in an open kettle.
The best way tn cook onions Is to boil
them briskly in plenty Of water until
tender Medium-sixed silverskins will re-
quirc one hours cooking. Have ready n
cream sauce, made with q cup Of hot
cream or rich milk thickened slightly and
seasoned with salt. pepper and butter
Drain the cooked onions and dip each one
IN this SO il is entirely coated with the
sauce Now place them IN n tureen and
pour the sauce over them. Serve very hot
Cooked in this way onions do not flavor
the breath nor do they cause fla'ulencv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
JUVENILE COURTS
BIG DAYS DOCKET
Judge Prickett Disposes of Large
Number of Juvenile
Delinquents.

Three boys, ranging in age between
is and Is years, were before Judge Pickett
IN Juvenile Court yesterday, charged with
larceny of articles from one of the big
industrial plants The case of one boy
was retired, as he did not appear 10 he
very closely concerned with the thcfts.
Another boy was pla ccd on probation and
the case of the third was continued for
two weeks These last two BOYS were
seen to have taken the goods from sup
posed hiding place and were believed
therefore TO have stolen the goods. The
last boy has not been working steadily
and his conduct during the next two weeks
Will be watched closely
Two small boys. charged with breach
Of the peace, were held over for four weeks
pending further developments.
In the cases of two boys Is years old,
charged with playing crap, the boys were
placed on probation and the parents were
fined for failing to appear IN court week
ago when summoned.
The boys are required 10 put their money
IN bank and to produce bank-books in
court when required The parents also
promised to add TO the bank account
A 16-year old girl, charged with larceny
and with being a dependent child, will
DE over lo tilt duNGilIlC 1OufJ Ol
Philadelphia as that city appears TO be
her rightful home.
Two boys, 16 and IA years old, charged
with larceny of ice, were given hearing
AS evidence was conflicting the case of
one boy was retired and the other continu-
ed for four weeks, while bis conduct is
observed
The cases of four boys, charged with
disorderlv conduct, were continued for
week because two of them failed to appear
A capias was issued for each boys ap-
pearance in court next week.
A petition for release from an institu-
tion of a boy who had been there for
some time was granted as il was shown
the parents were to move to another
city and the boys environment would be
changed.
It being the last session attended by
Mr. Farra as chief probation officer,
he made short address in which he
expressed his regret at having to leave
and thanking all court officials for their
cooperation in the work
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
CONFER WITH FIREMEN.
Council in Secret Session With
Fire Officials; Said to Have
Discussed Election of Chiefs.

Members Of Citv Council as a com
mittee Of the whole were i'll session but
twenty minutes last night, during which
time they were closeted with the presidents
Of the twelve fire companies OF this city.
Just what matters were discussed could
not be learned, the Councilmen breaking
their rules of having committee meetings
open to the press representatives and
informing reporters that it was closed
session AS the Councilmen on Tuesday
night completed their semi-annual in
spection of the fire department, the ap-
pearance Of the presidents of the fire
department at Council chambers last
night gave rise to a rumor that the fire
committee desired to have certain matters
in the department adjusted.
1t was rumored that one Of the matters
discussed was that of having the depart
ment divided, as it is at present, insofar
as the election Of the fire chiefs are CON
cerned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
WILL OPEN BIDS.

Opening and eading OF bids for build
ing the Lincoln Highway section extend
ing from Marshallton half way to Newark
will be about the only business OF the Levy
Court next Tuesday, adjournment being
taken Immediately to permit members
of the court to attend the Republican State
Convention on that day 1t has been
arranged that President Purks, Republi-
can, and Commissioner Buckson, Demo
crat shall convene the court in perfunctory
session because the day has been set by
advertisement for receiving bids on the
work The procedure will suit the con-
venience OF the bidders, who will come
here from various cities Contrary To the
wishes of the Standard Bitulithic Com
pany, builders of other sections of the
Lincoln Highway, the specifications will
not contain a war agreement clause.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
THE HEART HUNTERS.
By Mary Douglass.
Author Of Hunting Husband. Hand
ling Husband"
A MEETING.

ttihpttI - AfIll.
Not until | reached home, did unroll
tho check.
PAY 10 the order of Prudence Dale
5000, IL read
looked at il piiltily Had I any right
to spend i? :; a., r,,r.,
He's an old friend" said one side Of my
mind.
you'll have to pay it back and suffer
for IL, said the other.
A tiny thing decided me Alice was
going out She looked even more charming
than usual Her heavy white silk snt
outlined the slimness Of her figure. Her
hat faced with blue, brought out the subtle
beauty of her eyes.
II m going 20 meet your friend, Dan,
she said, laughing, as she left the room.
The delicate scent Of violcts still hung in
the mir
Perhaps, if | could dress like Alice
III - And Dan had liked me at first.
made my resolve When Betty came
home | told her
We some extra money, Betty; would
you help me get some clothes?'
"You certainly have needed them
Prudence; you haven't a particle Of style
Now, If you plan them carefully, you can
have a lot and look Just as we'll ! have TO
have clothes in my business
Betty told me just what ought 10 get
How much | should pay
On my way down town next afternoon,
| studied peoples clothes. Should ! like
to look like that girl with the striking dress
of green and the big black hat Several
people on the avenue turned To look after
her. NO, decided mentally
What about that girl in dark blue, in
conspicuorlslv dressed, but immaculate
from hair to heels? That was what /
wanted | did not realize, then, that that
effect was far harder 10 achieve
Ahead Of me | noticed tall. lean figure,
swinging along with q ccrt.sn youthful
strength lIc turned I was startled
Mr. Deand
In a crowd At the curb he was forced
back upon me
beg pardon, he said lifting his hat
Then n look Of startled recognition shot
across his face Why should he be startled
to sec me- Even then, wondered We
were walking down the avenue eide bv
side. must match my step to his long
one
Held by the fascination of the man,
had passed the shops told him
"Why not walk down way? II Is too
pleasant out to shop, be suggested
fell IN easily with his suggestion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
AUTOS IN COLLISION.

An automobile truck owned ~ Edward
r. Puscy and driven by J ID Houston
coIorcd Of llI5 Walnut street damaged
an automobile bT collidinQ With II on
Front street between Market and KIM
streets shortly after I O'Clock YESTERDAY
The damaged machine wos owned bv
Joseph Johnson of Newark, Del The
truck carried Delaware license go
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Down the avenue We walled. where II
seemed 20 grow almost deserted compared
with the throng VIZ had passed Mr. De
land was talking of China
Eve some lovely Chinese things" hc
said, II wish you could Gee them p Chm
csc wedding robe, q Mandarin umbrella,
a few old panels
I'D love 10, ! answered
"Why cant you come down nov - nv
rooms md scr them
u should like t., said eagerly.
never thought then
Tomorrow Mr. Deland'g studio
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
Celebrates 8sth Birthday.

e Wesley Pvle, formerly of this city.
celebrated his rightv-9ivth birthday ann
rcrsary last SUNDAY ~ the home of his
son, 81 ! Pvlc n Pmladclpbia Nr
PYLE was born In Wilmington August
II. 1892. and p.as ln The zhoe business
here fgr number ~ vear4
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
Seeks Building InSpectOrShin.

Among those being mentioned for the
position Of assistant building inspector
to succeed Harold > Creamer who has
been named an examiner in the United
States Employment Service, is Fred
Kraft, q local contractor. Other appli-
cants for the position are manY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
Geo. W. Webster a Candidate.

George W Webster, Of Brandywine
hundred, announces himself as candidate
for state senator from the Third district,
subject TO the rules Of the Republican
party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

When submarines were capitalized was
a sinking fund provided?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
SANDMAN STORY.
By Mrs. +. A. Walker.

CopyriCht 1918 by McClur Newspap~'
Syndicate. New York CITY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
Down State Visitors.

Mrs Royden X Jones and daughter
Betty, Of near Marshallton, are visiting
relatives at Pridgeville
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

We illustrate of the many specials selected
from our immense socks to give you a graphic
idea of the wonderful values this sale makes pOssi-
bic. Every fur set. coat. coatee or scarf IN our
stocks shows equal savings