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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
Mrs. Mary A. Bell

Mrs. Mary A. Bell died at her home
in Preston Tuesday afternoon. She is
survived by three sons--William B.
Bell, of Utica, N. Y; Walter l.. Bell,
of this city, and Cleon D. Bell, in
France; also six grandchildren. The
funeral was held in Preston today and
the body was brought to this city,
burial taking place at 100 o'clock in
FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
AST SAYS ARMY
HAS HELPED HIM
3 Appreciates More Fully
What a Great Thing
|hgR Home Life is.

@ C. Provost, son Of Mr..
2 George Z. Provost of SO
street, has written to his
billing what the army has
pim. He is in France with
AF. He writes as follows:
Writing to let you know that
and hope to be home soon.
|8 leader said, Hell, heaven
~ Christmas he spoke the
u will be home after a year
@l1y and you don't know how
BID it has done me. 1t has
lat l call a man of me; 1t
N me understand the differ
#een work and play; it has
he how to act in public; I
1t it is to have a. home; last
d. all have learned to love
friend 7 have more than
Ne. the friend that has stood
#lny troubles, the friend that
sr life to bring me into the
y mother.
We also saved money since
Eel' and hope to save more.
II pictures and they were fine
"a sending you some in re-
~ are not very good but will
81 purpose.
Lovingly your son.
# NEWMAN G.. PROVOST"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
King GEORGE Meets
PRESIDENTS PARTY
At London STATION
CONTINUED from First page)

station the crowds repeatedly cheered.
Guns Numbered out salute and
dozens Of atrplanes scared overhead
The bells and chimes throughout the
city also pealed a welcome.
During the procession from the
station flags, hats and handkerchiefs
were waved. The president was I'M
covered throughout the drive to ao-
knowledge the cheers.
Star Spangled Banner Played.
The scenes inside the Charing Cross
station was no less cordial. The
reception party included: King
George, Queen Mary, Princess Mary.
Premier Lloyd George and all tho
members of the cabinet, the heads OF
the army and navy, premiers from the
various dominions, a representative
India and other officials. There was
a guard of honor from the Scots
Guards, while the band Of the Grena-
der Guards played THE Star Span
gled Banner The king and queen
and Princess Mary greeted the presi-
dent.
President Wilson accompanied by
King George and the Duke of Con-
naught, inspected the guard Of honor
after which they returned to space
which they had travelled from Dover.
Premier Lloyd George and the mem
bers of the reception committee then
were presented to the president.
Weather Very Cold.
} Before the presidents arrival 1t
seemed as though London was to
have it's coolest day Of the winter.
There was ice in the streets and
Crhi il
o'clock streets in the West End were
filled with holiday throngs afoot and
in motor cars.
st. James street made a brave dis
play of decorations. ACROSS the
street was a huge blue banner with
the words:
THE citizens of Westminster wal
come President wilson, in gold
letters.
City Filled With Sightseers.
Stghtseers poured in during the
morning from all points. There
were thousands of soldiers and sailors
many hundreds of school children
shepherded by nuns and teachers,
hundreds of flag vendors burnt cork
Ministries, with banjos, costers on
donkey carts, bishops in black CATERS
generals in various uniforms and
women and girls in their new Christ
mas furs Many brought their lunch
in boxes or baskets.
From the war office and other gov
eminent buildings in whitehall,
British and American flags were fly
ing from the same staff Photographs
of President Wilson were displayed in
windows all along the route to Buck
ingham Palace.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
TO FIX ZEPPETINS FROM
NEW YORK AND HAMBUR

Paris, Dec. 26 (Havas. )-Disarmed
German zeppelins will be converted
into aerial merchantmen to ply be-
tween New York and Hamburg, &C.
cording to the Echo de Paris, which,
says that it has received its informal,
ton from reliable sources"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
Eliza bfll Jacobs,

The funeral Of Elizabeth Jacobs
was held this afternoon at o'clock
from the South church, and inter
ment was In Fairview cemetery. Miss
Jacobs died al the home Of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs, John Jacobs Of
Kensington last night She was five
months of age,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
COFFEE TRADING RESUMED.

New York, Dec. 2s.-Unrestricted
trading in coffee futures was resume ed
today on the New York coffee and
sugar exchanges for the first time slnce
October Is when 1t was ordered stop
ped by the food administration,
Many brokers were on the floor,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
ReceDtion At Dover.

Dover Dec 26.-The weather was
bright and crisp this morning and
Dover wore a festal appearance with
it's decorations and its animated
throngs ready to welcome President
and Mrs. Wilson. Their arrival was
signalled by the firing of a. royal sa-
lutte Large crowds lined the admir-
atty pier and its approaches long be-
fore the president came ashore
The Duke Of Connaught, with his
suite, accompanied by John w. Davis,
American ambassador the Earl of
Reading, British ambassador to the
United States. Lord Herschell and the
mayor and the corporation of Dover
were on the pier to meet the visitors.
The mayor presented an address of
welcome to the president.
President Wilson then reviewed the
guard of honor from the naval gar
rson of Dover.
Sailors Cheer Celebrated Visitor.
The scene in the harbor as the
presid entail vessel entered was ami
mated. Airplanes and seaplanes cir
cIed overhead While the warships In
the barbor, which Joined the shore
batteries II firing the salute. were
gaiIy dressed with bunting. The crews
manned ships and Cheered as the
presidential boat passed into the har-
Dor.
Passage Across Channel Smooth.
The steamer Brighton, on which
the president crossed the channel.
had a quick and smooth passage and
arrived here about noon. 1t was met
at Calais by Sir Charles Gust, the
king equery, and Vice-Admiral Sir
Roger. Keys, who accompanied by the
party to Dover. Four French des-
troyers escorted the Brighton to mid
channel, where British destroyers and
a dozen airplanes took over the duty.
AS the Brighton entered the har-
Dor the salute in honor Of the presi-
dent was fired from Dover castle.
This was the first time since the be-
ginning Of the war that this honor
had been accorded any visitor. The
Brighton's path was along the line OF
ships Of the famous Dover patrol, all
Of which were flying American flags
and their crews lining the rails. The
bands which when tho Brighton was
sighted had played God save the
King. now tooc up the THE Star
spangled Banner" each ships whole
company standing at attention.
The Brighton was flying the presi-
dents flag, Admiral Keyes' pennant
and the British naval ensign. Mrs.
Wilson, who was deck, took the
greatest interest in the evolutions of
the British destroyers.
President Makes Speech,
The president, who appeared In
splendid spirits when he stepped
ashore, was Immediately greeted by
the Duke Of Connaught and the other
members Of the welcoming party,
After reviewing the Guard Of honor
he passed through the covered way
to the station. where the mayor and
the corporation In their scarlet robes
of office extended a formal welcome.
Sir A. Booking. the citys recorder,
read the address. The president re-
piled briefly as ollows
1--WE have come through many
serious times together and, therefore
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
GERMAN GOVT. LEFT
WITHOUT GARRISON
AS REVOLT SPREADS
Continued from First Page)

lence and possible death was due to
the intercession of socialist leaders.
Refused to Surrender.
Fifty sailors, is is reported, still are
concealed in the Red palace, from
which most Of them were driven Mon
day by the Republican Guards. Twelve
hundred sailors are holding out in the
royal stables. Both groups have an
nounced that the buildings would have
to be RACED before they surrendered,
Looting Now in Progress.
Looting has been in progress in the
palace since yesterday. Many private
possessions of the former emperor and
former empress have been carried
away or destroyed.
1t is reported that the marines are
expecting heavy reinforcem ents from
Kiel and Wilhelmshaven,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26

Christian Science lecture. subject:
1.-THE Democracy of Mind, God Ly~
ceuln theater Sunday, Dec. 20, at
$50 O'Clock All welcome.---advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26

@re on Christian Science by
nv. Porter, C. S. b. Lyceum,
VI $50 p. m. All welcome
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
CARE BACK IN PARIS
4 of France Spends Christmas
senncs Region, Where He Was
Great Reception by Populace.

dec. 26 CFIavas. president
i spent Christmas Day in the
n region (the last portion Of
NpiI wrested from the Ger
q he closing days Of the war;
nj the towns of Mezieres,
I'D, Rethel and Eouziers and
we'd by the authorities amid
I'M of the lpopulace. He re-
Mn Paris this morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26

New York Stock Exchange quota
tons furnished by Richter & Co.,
members of the New York Stock Tx
change.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-16
DEFINES PROFTTEFRING
AND BOARDING or FARM
EQUIPMENT.


To sell farm equipment on the
basis of what 10 would cost the
dealer 20 replace il may be con
sidered profteering. according 10
statement issued today by the Of
fee of farm equipment control Of
the T.. S. department Of agricul-
ture
Persons who have sold equip
ment az replacement values when
costs were high must continue to
DO so If prices go down, even
though such sales bring loss than
The original cost price or the stock
Moreover. those whose selling price
is fixed i'm relation to high replace
ment prices must restock immedi-
ately and carry the same quantity
Of equipment throughout the high
price period as they had at its be-
ginning In order not TO profiteer
Those who desire to sell out without
replacing their stock should not sell
lat prevailing high price but az
aost plus a fair usual profit
What Constitutes Hoarding.
II viii be considered boarding if
any manufacturer or dealer holds.
contracts for. or arranges for more
equipment than the reasonable de
mands of his business require
Dealers finding themselves with ex-
cess stock on hand through mad
yertence should sell their excess
holdings at cost plus a fair usual
profit
The boarding of farm equip
ment is defined by the act Of con-
gress of August 10. 1917 Manu-
facturers or dealers who hoard will
be dealt with under the terms of
fhis act of congress and not under
the ruling as to replacement values
just ISSUED by the equipment con-
troll office
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-16
Snobbery in It's Relation
"Works of Art"

other. and turns away disguised
with simself
II heard Carus0 last night: won
derful, simply wonderful" you may
have said ON meeting musical
friend some morning last winter.
Must have been late in reaching
The opera house your friend re-
joins
'I wac YOU reply, but how did
sou know ito"
Because" be explains. "the an
nouncement was made just before
curtain rise that Caruso was ill. and
so-aEd-So would take his place"
Really" YOU exclaim just my
luck. confound IT,"
Is IT, alas, true that the label, is
more highly esteemed than the
contents OF Jars set before us In the
name Of art2 Must recognition Of
a0od work always await the verdict
of a small group Of experts and crit
ics.2
To a collector "genuineness" is
necessarily the chief essential. but
why should not abundant profits
accrue 90 the maker of a modern
violin that gives forth a tone so
nearly so a Stra divarius that not one
musician in a hundred Is able 10
distinguish between them?
Does not recognition OF the fact
that this is a world OF snobs. fully
explain the modest action Of those
gifted 'Blakelock' takers I'm hiding
their own genuine talent under the
mantle Of another man2 And If
there were less snObbery I'm our
hearts. could we not have. more
attractive things 20 enjoy I'm our
homes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-16

From the foundation of che ped
estaI To the torch the height OF the
Statue of Liberty I'm New York har-
bor is $50 feet six inches, the height
Of statue 10 base of the torch il
151 feet one inch. The lisht at
Navesink is the highest from the
leye LOT the water. beins 2f6 feet
above the mean high water The
tower of this lighthouse is hut 53
feet i'm height. The highest tower S
that at Cape Hatteras. ~ c.. 1Sq
feet iu height The tower at Cape
Charles. Va. comes next. being 175
feet i'm height Along the New Jer-
sey coast the towers AT Atlantic City
and Cape May point are the high
est. being each 159 feet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-16
Must The Public Go On Forever
Thinking More OF the Label
Than OF the COntents2n
B1 \. p. BABCoCK.

81 \. y tABAOAlN.
Recent court proceedings show 10
is possible so TO initiate the style
OF distinguished painter that his
own testimony Is required TO prove
the paintings not genuine.
"Fakers" is the term applied TO
the creators OF these falsely accred-
ited works of art for Of course they
are works OF art otherwise how
could they for moment success
nlly pose as the productions Of a
great artist.
While there can be no doubt these
Takers are deserving OK criminal
prosecution iu seeking 20 sell a spur
ious for a genuine article, are they
Nos .ultIed te -Iue measure of
that admiration the pIuiic ls urged
20 cultivate towards artists and artf
How is the public tO know AT what
stroke the brush of the faker loses
its claim upon appreciation. and be
comes worthy only OF scornful con-
tempt
Into canvas entitled "Mys-
terious Moonlight is thrown such
an essence Of the lndednable quail
fty which caused Ralph Albert
Rlakelocl 20 nr REGARDED az gem
Jus. that experts are deceived
,betat, Kouia il mot therefore
appear that the anonymous paint
e. OF Mysterious Moonlight must
% somethiug.of genius himself2
This picture. with several others
r,rnorti,g 20 ba the work of
B,,raIock was made the subject of
g-,,,l f,,,,. fnve.-ioatior n. was
,tsrped mai certain voung artists.
-. 60 ,,.,to rf,-rg ir selling
80. o,.,, ,.,fr,fres mad taken adj
,s,.,.. of ft. rono seouestration
+t.,.,.t, ,..ert,l dimes of PIalxelock
So -. Lie gf,fa Inc marketing
- ..i....s,.,.. ..r,, works
a.. ...-.,..., ....f,,te,
m, ,...flr.. f,re p~odu,o5 we're
-. .o4.- ~ Genuine .9laLaioclxs'.
...,1.o.+f..,. ,,i..t.r ,.,icl,r,. bsve beep
- -. go. ado ,rbe
-. l..,,....,. .,.l,,,iste1 of original
...sf.... -. ........t~t ,s On noe FOR
a.. o,,f,.
~hs~ce ~ ror,e,., ttst could no
- ~. -.t..- .,... .t,, .,so
.aU r,,l $50 -, G,. of
+..e..,. ...5 b.d
-,
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80 VI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
DAIRY PRODUCTS USES.

Realizing that increased knowledge
AZ the value Of milk AS a food and
ways to use it more extensively in the
diet will help to meet the wartime
food situation, the management of the
National Dairy show at Columbus re-
quested the department of agriculture,
bureau of education, food administra-
ton and Children's bureau to install an
exhibit covering these points. This eX-
hibit, su%pplementing the work of the
children's year, proved to be one pop
ular with the crowds.
Graphic exhibits showing the value Of
milk were in the booths, while hourly
demonstrations were given, with lee
lures dwelling on the fact that milk Is
essential to the diet. The cheapness
of milk as a food compared with other
staple foods was constantly impressed,
one quart Of milk is equal in fuel value
for the days work or play to any n
of the following animal foods:
Three-quarters pound lean beef, eight
eggs, three pounds fresh Goldfish, two
pounds chicken, four-fifths pound pork
loin, three-fifths pound ham, three pints
oysters.
Appetizing recipes In which milk
formed the basis were put together be-
fore the crowds by the demonstrators
in the booths.
Below are some Of them:
CORN CHOWDER.
one can corn, -FOUR ups potatoes cut
in ~one-quarter slices, one and one-half
inches cube fat salt pork, one sliced
onion, -four cups scalded milk, eight
common crackers, three tablespoons
butter, salt and pepper.
BAKED RAREBIT.
One pound soft mild cheese, one and
three quarters teaspoon salt, one-third
teaspoon paprika, two cups butter, one
and one-half cups milk, two and one
half cups stale bread crumbs, three
eggs.
OYSTER RAREBIT.
One cup oysters, two tablespoons but
ter, one-half pound soft, mild cheese
cut in small pieces, few grains cayenne,
one-quarter teaspoon salt, two eggs.
STUFFED PRUNE SALAD.
Use large prunes which have been
steamed and pitted. Fill cavity with
cream or cottage cheese. Sprinkle with
finely chopped nuts. Serve on lettuce
leaves with m~ayonnaise,
COTTAGE CHEESE LOAF.
One cup cooked rice (dry and flaky),
one cup cottage cheese, one-halt cup
ground peanuts, one cup bread crumbs
Cor more), one tablespoon chopped on
ion, one tablespoon savory fat or drip
pings, oue-quarter teaspoon soda, one
cup strained tomato.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
MACHINE FIXTURES THE NEWS SCIMITAR L1MT HOME HELPS
DAILY HOME HELPS

pulled the dcess shAt after rrn and
waited
Along came The sRFlSn ~srn'rr, SIM
gator and the tlrslsewaN. they lonhed
all around hat tNev routirt sca the
bunny
~ Thought sou saHd he vae Asre
and that I coed have some hot srnse "
said the 'Ratot, displessed Hike
We'll Uncle NisaNN vas here. hot
he must have run away and hid iN
his bungalow. and Nv wont dare e.
in after HIM ~ N,1ree 1anc Wit hit
us with the rollius min satA thc Fiv-
sisewah. "Oh, deaf' ue'r roolpi we
again and he vas tertlhl, nut cut.
and 50 WaW the gator put there wac
no help for g. they couldn't get Unrie
Wiggily. And when they went away.
out the bunny came from Nurse lane =
dish closet and finished putting w the
last nails. And how he laughed at the
had animals that didn't act HIM TIA
HR, Ha,
So the closet was finished and Nurse
Jsnc liked Il very much, And ~ the
gas stove doesn't act 40 meanlN to.
ward the rice pudding that Il won't lei
the poor thing Ro to pleep IN the oven,
III tell YOU next about Uncle WiRnilN
and the ARheS,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
Especial Information Service. U. S. DeRartment of A

The housewife who is overlooking the
possibilities Of peanut butter, during
these days Of meat conservation, Is
missing a good chance OF supplying her
family with IL food possessing a high
o." 81" md a high energy value at a
low cost,
...... butter was used first as food
for the sick; later it appeared on the
home table as a side dish, OF late
years II has come into Its own and its
value as u supplier OF protein and fat
In the diet is now well recognized.
The larger part Of that now used Is
made in peanut butter factories, but
what they use, An ordinary food chop
per is used for the purpose-salt may
be added to the nuts before or after
grinding.
PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES.
Remember when planning your recipes
that peanut butter possesses $50 cal
cries per pound.
PEANUT BUTTER OMELET.
-Four eggs. four tablespoons milk, six
tablespoons peanut butter, one table
spoon salt.
Mix peanut butter with the milk.
Separate the whites and yolks Of the
eggs and beat well. Blend milk with
whites, Brown the Omelet and fold,
Serve on II hot platter with N cream or
tomato sauce
PEANUT BUTTER LOAF.
Two cups bread crumbs, one cup
cooked rice, one-half cup chopped
stuffed olives, one-fourth teaspoon eel
cry salt, one-half cup peanut butter.
one teaspoon onion juice, two teaspoons
salt, two eggs, one-half cup milk.
Mix Ingredients and form into a
loaf, Bake until brown. Serve with
a tomato sauce,
SCALLOPED RICE WIFI PEANUT
BUTTER SAUCE,
Make a peanut sauce as follows:
Two cups milk, two tablespoons flour,
six tablespoons peanut butter, two tea
spoons salt, two teaspoons onion juice,
two and n half cups cooked rice.
Blend the flour and the peanut but
ter with a little cold milk, Add to the
hot milk with the seasonings, Cool
until Ii thlckens. Put a layer OF ric,
In q baking dish and cover with "a layer
OF the peanut sauce. Repeat until the
dish Is full. Bake In an oven for q
minutes,
PEANUT BUTTER SALAD DRESSING
One-half cup sour cream, two table.
spoons peanut butter, two tablespoons
vinegar, one egg, one-half Tablespoon
sugar, One-half teaspoon salt, one-quar.
ter teaspoon mustard, one-eighth tea
spoon paprika.
Mix and cook In a double boiler unit
thickened.
PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH
CREAM,
One cup milk. one tablespoon flour
ono tablespoon water, one egE, one tea
spoon salt, one quarter teaspoon pa
prika, two tablespoons vinegar, one.
half cup chopped stuffed olives, one Cul
peanut butter.
Heat the milk In a double boiler
Blend the flour. water and peanut but,
ter to a smooth paste, add salt anC
paprika and the egg beaten slightly
Mix with hot milk n cook for five
miuutes in the double boiler, Add tn,
chopped olives and vinegar. Cool anC
spread on sandwiches.
Make only the quantity needed fol
immediate use, as this sandwich cream
does not keep well.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES.
One-half cup corn syrup, one-half cuI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13

and secreting myself and Bedri in an
inner room.
Cant have a few notables?" he
asked.
"TIl give you Just one" l replied.
Cant | have three he asked
again.
You can have all who are under
60 | answered.
But that did not satisfy him, as there
was not a solitary person Of dlstinc-
ton under that age limit. Redrt really
had his eye OF Messieurs Weyl, Rey
and Or. Frew. But ] had one notable
up my sleeve whom | was willing to
concede. Or. Wigram. an Anglican
clergyman, one OF the most prominent
men in the foreign colony, had pleaded
with me, asking that he might be per
mitted to go with the hostages n fur
nish them such consolation as religion
| could give them. ! knew that nothing
would delight pr, Wigram more than
to be thrown as a sop to Bedris pas
sion for ~"notables.'
"Dr Wigram Is the only notable you
Cln have" said to Bedri. SO he
accepted him as the best that he could
do in that line,
ITO BE Continued
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
SUPPLY s%UooULENoE.

The chief function Of roots IN cattle
feeding is TO supply a succulent feed
Under general farm conditions tho
quantity " nutrients grown per acre
In root crops liz small IN comparison
to the cost " production. These root
crops. however, can he preserved dur
ing the winter equally we'll whether
large or small quantities are led each
day. and therefore have special appli-
cation when only a few COWS are to hc
fed, on the different root crops, mRugpl.
wurzels furnish the greatest yield per
acre. other kinds Of heets and turnips
and carrots may be used. Turulps,
however, should he fed after milking
rather than before. as they cause a
bad flavor In the products II fed i'm
mediately before milking, Carrots i'm
part n desirable color to the milk.