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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24
.REVEL ATOMS OFA WIFE
BY Adele GauiSon

my business appointment with her
except for the gravest reasons.
"FIddlesticks," he had said. I'M
bet she'll change il fast enough if
she happens 70 think Of any little
thing like getting her hair dressed
or her nails manicured that she
wants 10 do
My cheeks flushed as l remember
ed how j had defended Mrs. Smith
from Dickys words. And she had
proved the truth of his assertions.
She had broken the engagement for
an appointment with "a masseuse,
A strong temptation came TO me.
Why tell Dicky the truth and bear
the ridicule ] knew ne would heap
upon my head2 Why not let him
think / had decOnsidered my deci-
sion and broken the engagement my
self 10 please him?
/ had quite a battle with myself.
But finally / conquered the tempta-
ton. / had tried 10 play fair with
Dicky ever since 1 married him.
would not deceive him in this thing
My decision once made. every
minute of Dicky's absence seemed
an hour 10 me. / was anxious 70 get
the disagreeabIe task Of telling
Dicky the truth over with. / could
not read or sew or sit still / put
aside my book. and jumping up. be-
gan 10 pace up and down the room.
Doing "A Marathon"
III
on my rushing walk Evidently he
had walked OF his i'll humor. And
he only had been gone an hour. Per
haps if / managed the situation care
fully we might have our outing aft
er all the next day. NO. only wait
ing for you. / have an acknowledge
ment 70 make 10 you
Hear mine first" Dicky said ex-
travagantly II know I was pretty
boorish a while ago. and I'm awfully
sorry L have thought up a brilliant
plan There's a train back from
Marvin. the little station we go to,
at o'clock. IL will get you into
the station about 1858, and a taxi
viii take you to your appointment at
4. You could ask her to change one
hour. couldn't you
Dicky has the most winning voice
and smile 1 have ever known. NV
heart warmed TO his kindness. 1 no
longer dreaded TO tell him of Mrs.
Smiths detection.
Il can give you better news than
that" 1 said. smiling you were
right and I was wrong about Mrs.
Smith. She called up just after you
left and asked me if 1 would mind
her changing the day of the ap-
pointment, as she had an engage
ment with her masseuse for that
hour So if you like We can go after
all"
Dicky stared at me a minute. Then
lie threw back his head and laughed.
What did tell you ," he jeered
good naturally. Then as he saw my
face he stopped laughing and put his
arms around me.
You didn't need 70 tell me this
he said softly why didn't. you lie
about it and say YOU had changed
your mind and called the lady up
yourself?"
Il couldn't Dicky." l faltered. Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24

well received chicken and lamb be-
ing fayorites ofteutimes To make
the broth cut the meat into small
pieces and cook with "a ltue salt FOR
a long time. allowing Dr. 60 simmer
rather than 90 boil a little rice
cooked with % is good or barley
with beef broth.
Milk buildings rank among tae sp-
proved desserts Tor the nursery
table These are made wIth sage
and t1pioca frequently and thickeu-
ed with COrnstarch. they should he
well cooked also. Custaros. either
boiled or baked. have their place
there as we'll a good custard is
made by allowing one cup OF milk
and one teaspoon or sugar 90 each
egg. with "a dash OF vanilla for flaw
oriug. The milk should De- heated
before pouring it ON the egg. and TIE
whole cusyud should be cooked
carefully bon double boiler and not
be allowed TO boil
A good way 20 Nart boiled GUS
tard is Go save out the white OF au
egg and beat into it some Well COOK
ed. stoned prunes. making "a sort of
prune whip. spoonful OF which is
"a pleasing addition 20 each dish or
custard
Fresh vegetables and fruits have
their place on the nursery tbale. and
stewed fruits ass we'll prunes and
figs, APPLES and berries. in their
season. Sometimes these make
pleasing variety in desserts. when
combined with plain boiled custard
Then. OF course. there are baked APP
pies. which may Dee served plain or
with cream or. FOR variety. have the
holes from which the cores are re-
moved sunfed with dates
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24
DISHES FOR THE
CHILDREN

Cereals Of various sorts are gem
orally considered excellent break
fast foods for the children Of the
household well as for the
grown-ups and care should De taken
TO cook them long and slowly: so
that they VIII be thoroughly done.
Eggs, too. are popular with the lit
tie people. and they are usually
served either poaChed or boiled. For
the pOached egg, il is well TO butter
slice of toast and, If hard. dip the
edges in hot water: then IL may be
cut into small pieces. while keeping
its general shape intact. and the
pOached egg. which should be quite
soft, may be placed in the center.
If the egg is carefully poached and
the toast neatly arranged. such a
dish may be made quite inviting i'm
appearance. A good way 10 boil an
egg is TO drop it carefully into boil
ing water and then remove the dish.
tightly covered. from the fire and
let the egg stand in the hot water
from five 10 eight minutes; one must
decide upon the exact time by ex-
perimenting. Cooked in this way,
both white and yolk Will be Of a
jelly-like consistency. The egg may
be broken carefully upon a slice Of
buttered toast. just as in the case of
the pOached egg, and served in the
same way
Fish and meat dishes are suitable
for the nursery table when they are
simple and very well cooked either
boiled or stewed or roasted, but
never highly spiced or seasoned.
Broths of various sorts are usually
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24
Are You Worth Your Bacon.9

for the soldiers when you don't
have bacon for breakfast il you
would not have had il anyway. Saw
ing means the actual giving up of
something YOU are actually in the
habit OF using.
Bullets and bacon, II you are not
using bullets and send your bacon
10 someone who is using them.
Three Breakfast Menus and some
Recipes.
BREAKFAST l.
Oranges.
Corn Cakes
Maple Syrup.
Coffee Mix
BREAKFAST IL.
Baked Apples
Cornmeal Griddle Cakes
Broiled Liver
Coffee.
BREAKFAST III.
oatmeal with Dates.
Golden Corn Cakes Corn Syrup
Corn Cakes. COrnmeal Griddle Cakes
or Golden Corn Cakes.
One cup boiling milk.
One-half teaspoon salt.
One tablespoon drippings.
One teaspoon baking powder.
Two eggs.
Put cOrnmeal i'm bowl, cover with
boiling milk. Add the salt fat and
molasses. and when cold the baking
powder and eggs which have been
beaten until light Mix all well to-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24
gether and bake on hot griddIe.

gether and bake on a hot griddle.
Cheese Omelet.
One heaping tablespoon Minute
tapiOca
One-half teaspoon salt.
One-eighth teaspoon pepper or
paprika
Two tablespoons grated cheese.
One-eighth teaspoon mustard.
One cup hot milk.
one and One-haIf tablespoons
olive oil or other cooking oil
Two eggs.
Cook the Minute tapiOca. salt.
pepper, cheese. and mustard in the
hot milk for 10 minutes. stirring
frequently. then add one half table
spoon Of the oil and the yolks of the
eggs beaten until very light. Stir
well, remove from the fire anG fold
into the stiffly- beaten whites Of the
eggs. Put the remainder Of the oil
into an omelet pan and when il
bubbles pour in the prepared eggs.
Gently shake the pan so the Omelet
will not adhere TO il and cook until
il is "A delicate brown on the bot
tom, then stand the pan in the oven
for a few moments 10 cook the top
Lightly score the center and fold
over. Remove TO a hot platter and
send 10 the table at once Garnish
with water cress or parsley.
Fish Timbales
One cup faxed fish, free from skin
and bones.
One-half cup breadcrUmbs
One egg
One-fourth to one-half cup milk.
Two teaspoons lemon juice.
One-haIf teaspoon salt
One-eighth teaspoon pepper.
One-half cup green peas.
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one teaspoon chopped parsley.


Nix together first seven ingred-
tents using enough milk, 10 make
packing consistency. Grease tim
bale molds very thoroughly. pack in
the mixture and bake in a mOder-
ate oven in a pan Of hot water until
firm Turn out on a hot platter.
Serve with a white sauce in which
has been stirred one-half cup green
peas. Garnish with parsley.
Peanut Butter Loaf
one cup mashed potatoes.
One cup peanut butter.
one egg
Two tablespoons finely chopped
parsley.
Two teaspoons salt.
Two teaspoons grated onion
One-half teaspoon grated nutmeg
One-eighth teaspoon paprika.
To the hot mashed potatoes add
the peanut butter, well beaten egg.
and other ingredients. Put in
creased baking pan and bake in hot
oven 50 TO 40 minutes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24
wanted to. but l couldn't.

wanted to. but 1 couldn't
He frightened his clasp around me.
That makes an awful hit with
me, sweetheart Pretty nice thing
to be sure your wife wont lie to you"
But, Dicky. don't you see it's
because l won't lie to anybody that
l won't lie 10 YOU. That was the rea-
son 1 couldn't ten Mrs. Smith a
falsehood about the engagement"
I always seemed fated 10 say the
wrong thing TO Dicky. The grasp of
his arms loosened ever so slightly.
Don't spoil it all with. a lecture.
Madge," he said a trifie impatiently
Let's forget all the unpleasant part.
BY the way. if we get off in the
morning Wen have to get some
sleep. Good night"
He kissed me hastily and went TO
his room.
I felt repulsed as if he had pushed
me away from him. had not
meant 10 annoy him only to try to
make him see my point of view But
it seemed hopeless for Dicky and me
10 ever look at things in the same
light
I made up my mind that I would
not brood over it, however. Nothing
should mar my enjoyment of the
morrow's outing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24

CHOES of this type are the &C
Ocepted style for Spring. They
are made in a variety of models.
brown calf. gun metal calf or white.
Handsomely stitched and perfo-
rated. Very becoming with semi
military dress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24
Of America!
Buy Wisely! Buy the Best!

Judicious buying of standard goods at
fair prices is true economy. A shoe
or any other article. bought for price
alone, may be an e1travasancebecause
Of its failure to fit, to wear and give
service.
Reliable goods carry the makers
stamp, which is, your surety of value.
Every pair of Queen Quality Shoes
honestly handled and properly fitted
by a reliable store, carries a Double
Guarantee, that of the dealer and that
ofThomas G. Plant Company, Boston.
Massachusetts, the manufacturer.
The Style Book for Spring is ready
for distribution. The beautiful
painting. Liberty" is reproduced in
colors. on the cover. An inspiring
work of art.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24

TAN Russia calf. white canvas.
! or white pro-buck, as well as
black feathers. Made on an ideal
walking last with medium heel.
they will be worn quite extern
sively this Spring and Summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24

OUTING footwear includes
" boots made of white pro- buck.
canvas or cloth. Brown calf and
gun metal calf are also Included in
the styles for early Spring. The
Girl Military models are feat
res Of Queen Quality designing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24

MADE in a wide range of styles.
! ! this type has an important
place in Spring footwear. May
be had in white cloth or canvas.
black hid. patent leather or black
calf. Many pumps ike this are
worn with spats or overssiters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-24

CPRING and Summer boots of
- this type are made Of white
pro-buck, and other fabrics. Also
in black hid. OF two-toned COM
binations Of hid or calf. Very
stylish and dressy are these Queen
Quality models.
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
LYCEUM NUMBER
Monday Night Number will be Orches. tral and Vocal Musical Number.

Uhe Zedeler Symphonic Quintette, which is the lyceum number coming to this city Monday night, will be one of the biggest musical events of the season. There will be five members ill the company, two ladies and three men. Each one bears the highest tes- timonials from music lovers as an ar tist. The company is composed Of Nicolai Zedeler, cellist and manager, from a distinguished family of famous musicians; Miriam Zedeler, pianist and accompanist; Salvador Sala, vio- linist, from Barcelona, Spain, a bro- ther to the court cellist of Spain; Isa- dore Karon, violinist, late of Odessa, Russia, and a member of the Russian Symphony Orchestra; Emma Bruce Beck, suprano, singer of note, formerly one of the principals of the Chicago Grand Opera Company.
 Those who wish to see this attrac- tion and also see the Eyes of the World at the Royal may do so as the Royal attraction is for two nights, Monday and Tuesday.
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
WSS-
MAY SiNK ENEMY SHIPS
American Delegates to Oppose Distri- button of Surrendered War Craft.

P ris. Dec 18.-The American deie- gates to the peace congress have re- solved to advocate the sinking of the surrendered enemy warships and to resist any proposition to distribute them on the basis of naval losses. This announcement is made by those in close touch with the American rep resentatives, who, it is said, feel that such a position would result in avoid ing contention and materially support President Wilson's declaration that the war was not based on aggression or the acquisition of property.
 England, through Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the Admiralty, had pre- viously acquiesced in the American plan to destroy the captured or sur rendered warships, and, it is said, will continue to support the United States, although it is expected that some Of the lesser naval powers will demand that the prizes be distributed.
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
W.S.S.
LAMBERT BRAKEMAN
Reported Missing in Action, but Writes
 Home from Hospital.

The friends of Lambert Barkman of Wilton. who was reported as missing in action, will be glad to hear that he has been heard from and is now in a hospital recovering from shell shock. The following letter from his father at Wilton relates some of the expert ences through which his son went:
 Wilton, Ark, Dec. IS, 1918. Little River News, Ashdown, Ark. Dear Sirs:
 So many personal friends have ask ed and wrote me asking about my son, Sgt. Lambert Barkman, who was off, cially reported missing on October 12 and his name appearing in Sundays casualty list. We have letters from him stating he is in Base. Hospital 15T being treated for shell shock. He writes US that he was in the St Meihei battle from start to finish and was then sent to the Verdun sector and in the fighting there was slightly gassed twice, knocked down by Shell explos- ion the last not only knocked him down but broke his gun in two and literally buried him in dirt. He is doing we'll and asks us to say hello to all his friends yours truly. I
 ]. H. Barkmsu.
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
WILSON FIRM FOR
 LEAGUE OF MAT20NS
Observations in Paris Have Not Al. tered Presidents Plans No Conflict With
 British

Paris, Dec. 1S.-After four days or gathering views of leaders in France, President Wilson's closest advisers say he has seen no reason to change his belief that the foundation of 8 league of nations is inseparable from the peace treaty.
 These advisers say that the presi- dent in explaining his definition of the freedom of the seas,' will re- assure Premier Lloyd George that he has no intention of demanding a re- duction of the British navy to a poin, involving danger to the empire, but will emphasize his belief that the plan of league will strengthen the zem- pire.
 King Victor Emanuel, who is ex- pected to arrive Thursday, has been advised of the presidents plans through conference with Count Di Cellere, Italian ambassador to the United States, but the president will explain to the king and also tell of his friendliness toward Italy.
 Hope to Clear Situation.
 Hope is expressed by those sur rounding the president that the ex- changes of views will clear away any partial misunderstanding which may exist in regard to MT. Wilson's atti- 'tude and prepare the way for the con- ference, so that it will be ready to deal with principles and any out standing differences of opinion that remain.
 In all his conferences, the presiden; has emphasized his views that no one nation is entitled to assume the ro1e O. master, or dictate the manner or the conditions of the representations O. others.
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
SATURDAY LAST DAY
 FOR RED GROSS DRIVE
Lack of Interest is Suspected and Strong Effort Urged on
 All in TOday's
 Work.

Saturday, today, is the last day for the Red Cross Roll Call or Christmas drive for memberships. Chairman H. l.. Poland is discouraged by the lack of interest reported from over the county, and in order that the county yet do what it should do to make a creditable showing all are urged to make final big effort today. Towns like Foreman and Ashdown as centers should close with not less than 1000 members each on the roll. They arc going to fall shamefully below that figure if mighty effort is not made today.
 The ladies, who are keeping the booth in the postoffice in this city, are having fairly good success. Things are planned for real busy time among the workers here today with out fail Remember that half the amount is used in the county in Red Cross work. Also remember that be- cause firing has ceased that the work of the Red Cross has not ended. It IS fairly just begun Soldiers are lying sick and wounded by the thousands. People ill devastated Europe need help this winter as they have never neededit before. The Red Cross looks after need in the home land during; peace as well as war The Red Cross works all the time. There will be an- other Red Cross drive next Christmas and the next, just as long as there Is suffering, and trouble in the world.
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
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Winthrop, Dec. 19.-(Special. )-Mrs. R. l. Boyer, Jr., of Ashdown spent Sunday afternoon with her sister, Mrs. w. T. Young.
 Mrs. E. D. Porterfield of Sulphur Springs was here last week to attend the funeral of her niece, Miss Ger trude Porterfeld.
 Mrs. Annie Morgan returned Mon day after an extended visit with her sister of Bethel, Okla.
 Mrs. Clgud Goodson. and children of Dallas, arrived Tuesday to spend the holidays with Mrs. GoOdsons $ mother, Mrs J. A. Sessions ST.
 Mrs. Claud Matthews returned We'd nesaay afternoon to her home in Sui phur Springs, after an extended visit with her brother MT. C. L. Porterfeld
 Dr Chase of Wilton was in Win thror Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Lorenel Sinesh who has been very i'll with the flu has returned tc her work at the City Drug Store. ss. Prof l.. F. Wheelis was in Ashdowr Sunday.
 Private Lawrence Hammonds o1 Camr Pike returned home last week with 3 discharge.
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Richmond, Dec. 19.-(Special.) ) Mrs. Bert Emmert of Poeau, Okla, was the pleasant guest of Mrs. D. B. Bush the first of the week.
 We're very glad, indeed, to have R. D. Golf and family move here from De Queen tomake their future home. Mr Golf bought the A. B. High stock of goods and will continue the busi- ness in the same house. We wish Mir Golf every success.
 Mrs. Morris Sanderson of Texar- kama was over Sunday.
 Mesdames Cheever and Eckel of Foreman were in town Monday and Tuesday.
 Miss Mary Locke was in Ashdown Tuesday.
 Mrs. Joe Casey has been quite i'll but is better now.
 Hugh Wilson who has been very sick with the flu is reported as doing very nicely.
 MI D. AlCd IT, luCNI d w Io DdCh at HCl work as postmaster. after light case of the flu
 Mrs. Lulu Lewis went to Ashdown tc help care for her sister Mrs. Joyner who is sick
 Little Evelyn High of Blevins is a pleasant visitor in town for day or so. Evelyn will accompany Mrs. Der, Emmert to Poteau where she will , make her future home with friends of Mrs Emmert. Ludlow High of Texarkana is visit 1 ing little Aisle High at the home of w. Nj Sykes Christmas is here once again, and as Santa Claus will have come and gone ere we ''come again, may we use this chance to wish each and every one of you Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. And especially to ou1 boys in France who read the Little River News, do we send all good l wishes and the hope that they vii all be home to the good old U. s. A ere another Xmas rolls round.
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
CHRISTMAS TREE
Will be Held at Courthouse Lawn
 Night of December 24.

There will be an old time Xmas tree on the Courthouse lawn, Tuesday Eight. December A if the weather is favora ble, but if the weather is too bad the tree will be inside the builG- ing Everybody come and bring some- body else a present Following are the committees:
 To get, the tree and have it put up A T. Collins, c. Locke, Ed Phillips
 Program mrittee-Mesdames S. c. Reynolds, c. A. Bishop, J. E. Locke, Oscar Hampton.
 Decoration Committee-Mesdam E B. Norman, P. B. Dowden, c. s. Wat kins. H. P. Haiziip, Rev. c. s. Wales Rev w. T. Sullivan, Rev. s. K. Burnett
 To furnish childrens names-Mes- danes Claud Henry, H. c. Locke, p. 5 Mobley. c. L. Briant e To buy and fix presents for s. S. Children-Mesd3me R. M Price, A B. Phillips, Misses Louise Coats ana NOrwood.
 Clarity Committee-Mesda J. T Bowling, T. B. Cook, Curran, E. B. MObley, Freeman.
 To distribute presents-Birdie Mae Phillips IReya Bishop, Ada Wimberley Madge Collins, Beth Bowling, Irene Jester, Mamie May Park, Marie Johns ton. Fife Msrr Westbrook, Fife Drap- CT. Jim Chewning, Villa Price, Elizs- beth Mobley
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The Little River news., 1918-12-21
United States Food Administration
 Fair Price List
EFFECTIVE FROM DECEMBER 1918. UNTIL SUPERSEDED.
 FOR LITTLE RIVER COUNTY

interpreted Raler 
  Retailers bbers wholesalers
  
  to take full They
   Administration. u. Chairman of
The Little River news., 1918-12-21

Wilton, Ark, Dec IS, 1918. Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me a rubber ball, and a doll that will say mama and papa. And don't forget my little brother Pete and Otha. I think Pete wants an air gun and Otha wants baby buggy to roll his little dog in. Please don't for get my little sister she wants little rubber ring to cut her teeth on and please don't forget Miss Flora.
 Minnie Bowman
The Little River news., 1918-12-21
HAVE YOU A SON IN SERVICE

If so you are interested in seeing him return to civil life and will coop crate with the County Y. Nj. C. A., the Council of Defense and the U. s. Elm ployment Service.
 Letters are being sent out to near relatives by these organizations asking for specific and definite information regarding the return of the boys. The government does not intend sending "our boys" home in large numbers until suitable employment is definitely assured.
 It is the duty of every patriot and near relative to see that all informa- tion asked for in these inquiries are promptly furnished so there need be no delay in our Boys" being returned home
 An employment Bureau has been opened up at the court house and ev- cry parent and relative should see to it that the name of your soldier is properly recorded and all necessary blanks filled out.
 See w. G. Escott, County Y. M. c. A. Secy., Chairman; J. H. Williams, Dis trict Clerk; Geo. M. Johnston County Farm Demonstration Agent.
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The Little River news., 1918-12-21
Wilton, Ark, Dec. 16, 191S

Wilton, Ark, Dec. 16, 1918. Dear Santa:
 AS this is my first Xmas wont ask for much. Please bring me a Teddy bear, pair little red choes and stock ings, signet ring with J on it and some fruits. Please don't forget my aunt Ruby that lives at Arden she wants locket and chain don't forge. my two grandpas and grandmas m;- dady and mother. Also brother Knight and all the rest of the little boys and girls. Your little boy.
 Joseph Curry Gordon.