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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Elsewhere appears the notice that
the Marion Hardware store will be
closed all day Christmas patriotic
example that we hope will be initiated
generally. We are informed that
Masters and Rheinauers' will also
close, or rather they will not open,
and from the expression on Max IS
raelson's face we think Franks will
do likewise. We have not chance to
interview the town, but we will be
glad to hear from all our business
men Monday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

WANTED-High school boy or girl
to take orders for military caps, worn
by boys or girls. Retails for Is cents.
Will send sample cap to responsible
party. State school colors. Joe Jacobs
Co., Military Tailors, Lake Charles,
La. 1885,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
SOLDERING BECOMES HABIT
Man Serves in Army for Thirty
Years and Intends TO
Remain.

Camp Kearney, Cal-Soldiering has
become such a habit with Frank S.
Trump, quartermaster sergeant, senior
grade, at the remount station here that
he intends to re-enlist as a mere mat
ter of form when his thirtieth year Of
army service expires August %.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
Snakes are Food Savers and
Harmless Varieties Destroy
Many Grain-Eating Rodents.

Snakes are a valuable asset and
there should be campaign against
killing them, writes Gayne T. K. Nor
ton in American Forestry Maya
zine. The article goes on TO show
what the snake does for food conser-
walton by way of killing rodents and
insects, the greatest enemies to grain
that man knows. The public has be-
come acquainted with snakes as never
before, writes Mr.. Norton, because of
the thousands who have been engaged
in the campaign for way gardens that
has been conducted by the national
emergency-feod garden commission.
"With this summer the millions of
war gardens have given the snake
popular interest. Tremendously in
creased tillage has brought people and
snakes together.
"Unless much education work is
done the number of snakes that will
be killed next year by the well-mean-
ing but misinformed gardeners will be
very large. Our snakes are national
asset worth many millions Of dollars
and should be conserved. The relation
it bears to successful crops is Inn
portant- important than even
the average farmer realizes.
Reptiles are not enemies. They
never attack unless In self defense. OF
our 151 species, but II are poisonous
two species Of Flaps, coral snake, and
10 species Of Crotaline snakes, the cop
perhead and moccasin, the dwarf and
typical rattlesnakes. On the other
hand the help rendered Is valuable.
The pests destroyed .each year, espe-
cially the rodents that injure crops
and communicate diseases, roll up
large balance Of good service In their
favor.
Rodents are destroyers Of farm
products, cause loss by fire through
gnawing matches and Insulation from
electric wires, and Of human life
through germ carrying, particularly
the bubonic plague. They also destroy
eggE young poultry, squads and pig
cons, birds and young rabbits. pigs
and lambs. A loss to husbandry not
estimated in figures, but realized as
extensive, is due to the killing of fruit
trees by girdling or other injuries to
the bark by species Of wild rodents.
As destructive agency the rodents
have no rival.
s'The gross. ignorance regarding our
snakes causes slaughter of all things
that wear scales and crawl. Farmers
should protect and breed the harmless
snakes rather than kill them. Many
European countries have protective
legislation"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
OcALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Continued from Third Page)
Mrs. Harris Complimented


Charming in all its appointments
was the beautiful reception given last
evening by Mrs. L. E. Yonce at her
home in this city, honoring her love-
~ guest, Mrs. Cora w. Harris. grand
matron of Florida, Order of Eastern
Star, and her mother, Mrs. Willellen
Sexton, grand chaplain, both of Tam
pa. The members of the order alone
were invited.
A Christmas color scheme was de-
veloped throughout the home. Holly
with its lovely red berries and bril-
liant poinsettia blooms were artistic
ally combined with Christmas bells to
carry out the motif. Innumerable red
candles in crystal holders and shaded
lights cast soft, mellow glow over
all.
The hostess was assisted in enter
tanning her guests by the past mat
rons of Ocala chapter, Mrs. Clara
Brown, Mrs. Emma Burnett, Mrs.
Mary Yonge and Mrs. Susan Cook.
Mr.. Lester Lucas. accompanied by
his wife on the piano, sang several
very beautiful songs. At the conclu-
sion of a delightful evening, hot choc-
olate topped with marshmallows and
waters were served the guests by
Miss Helen Brown, Mrs. Lester Luz
cas-, Mrs Wesson and Mrs. Sage.
Mrs. Yonce's reception was one of
the loveliest of the holiday social af-
fairs and was enjoyed by the many
friends of the hostess.
Miss Ellen Stripling's many friends
are glad to have her home from Bren-
au for the Christmas vacation.
The friends of Miss Annie Sharpe
will be disappointed to know that she
will not be able to visit them this
Christmas, as she intended.
"The Man of Bronze" the picture
at the Temple last night, was good
one, and was well brought out by the
superb acting of Lewis B. Stone and
pretty Marguerite Clayton. The
feature tonight will be "That Devil
Bateese," in which the well-known
Monroe Salisbury will most promi-
nently figure; also there will be the
official war review.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

The Methodist Sunday school will
receive donations at che Bible school
tomorrow morning for a Christmas
box to be sent the orphanage at En-
terprise. Let all those interested
bring or send some article on this oc-
casion.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Come in and look over our line Of
Baskets for holiday gifts. We carry
them in all sizes, both imported and
domestic. You'll find one suitable for
your needs whether it be for jewell
ry receptacle, card tray, sewing bas-
ket or fruit basket. THE BOOK
SHOP, Main street, Ocala. 81 "
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

CALL AND LOOK OVER THE
NEW LINE OF JEWELRY FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A. E..
BURNETT, THE JEWELER. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Accurate and prompt prescription
service is always at your command
here. Ask your doctor. Tydings &
Co., druggists. Phone 80. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Mr.. Lester Lucas, who is an excel
lent Judge of music. says there is no
discount on the Royal Scotch High
1anders band. He has heard it and
says it is all to the good.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Mr.. n. M. Hampton, who has been
50 i'll with influenza for the past two
weeks, is now rapidly improving and
will be able to sit up in day or two.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

We are showing most attractive
line of Little Gifts" Be sure and see
them before purchasing. A. E. Gerig,
THE SPECIALITY SHOP. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

The Star erred the other day in
saying Bernard Koonce had contribu-
ted two volumes of fiction to the IL
brary. 1t was thirty-two.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

The many friends of Horace Whet-
stone are glad to Sc him home from
Atlanta, where he has been at work
for big firm that manufacture mu-
nitions.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Alfred Ireen, another of our young
student soldiers, is home from Fort
ress Monroe, where he has been train
ing in the heavy artillery. He will be
pereftcly good for the next war.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Until after Christmas the Book
Shop will be open evenings for the
accommodation of those patrons who
are unable to get around during the
day to look after their Santa Claus
orders.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

FOR SALE-Sorrel horse, suitable
for farm work or wagon. Price reas-
enable. Apply to Carter's Bakery, N.
Main street. 17-1m
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

FOR SALE-Good mule and Stude-
baker wagon. Worth $500. Will take
5000 cash. Address P. o. Box 139,
Ocala. 1867
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

PERFUMERY-for milady's toilet
table; allthe popular scents; just the
thing for5 er holiday present. Come in
and let show you. The Court
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Floyd Gibbons, Chicago war cor.
respondent who was wounded In
France while going to the aid Of an Of
ficer. and was decorated by the French
government, has returned to deliver a
series Of lectures. He Is telling Of
what he saw over there and is waking
up America" to the best of his ability.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

A large line Of Thermos bottles,
pints, quarts and carafes. We always.
keep supply Of filters for all sizes
The Court Pharmacy. 13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

/ WILL BUY YOUR LIBERTY
BONDS and pay you cash for them
at market values. Advise amount and
what issues you have. Room 43, 206
West Forsyth street, Jacksonville,
Fla. sat-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
OCALA OCCURRENCES

This is the shortest day in the year,
and in Ocala it is one of the most
gloomy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

A NICE LINE OF JEWELRY
FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE
JUST ARRIVED AT BURNETT'S. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Those odd pieces of Ivory toilet
articles would be appreciated by her
for holiday gift. The Court Pharm-
acy, south of the square. 13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

FOR SALE-A good 1915 model Ford
touring car. Apply to L. E. Yonce at
Maxwell Service Station. 12-19-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

The most complete line of proprie-
tary remedies in Central Florida is
always to be found here. Tydings &
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Want to sell two at once.
One weights about 80 pounds, and one
4 pounds. j. w. Hunter, South Main
street, near laundry. 2O-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Mr.. Thelbert Troxler, who has been
confined to his room for ten days with
the flu, was down town today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
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ADVERTISEMENTS
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RATES.-Six line maximum, one
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75c.; one month So. Payable in advance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
Mothers Cook Book

Work and be happy from sun to sun,
Tor the housekeepers' work is never done;
But thank the good father for work to do
Dor the children's love. for the husband
true.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

The Star is worthy your support.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
INTERNED HUN SAILOR
NOW FIGHTS FOR U. S.

Mansfield, O.-Although he
was a member Of q German ship
tied up at an American dock
when the war broke out and was
interned with the rest of his fell
lows, Max FrOOm is now not only
q patriotic soldier of the United
States but has already taken
part in several battles against
the country of his nativity.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

WANTED-Two honest, reliable
boys to carry Times Union routes.
Must have bicycle A. E. Gerig. 20
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
What Shall We Have to Eat7

4
What Shall We Have to Eat7
Peanuts are wholesome. nutritious
and economically three good reasons
why we should Serve them in various
ways to save more expensive foods.
Peanut Hash.
Take cupful of freshly washed,
shelled nuts, run them through the
food chopper, being careful to remove
all the thin, brown skins from the nuts
before grinding. Add one cupful each
OF boiled potatoes, cut fine. and one
cupful of bread crumbs. Mix with a
cupful of milk, season well with salt,
pepper, onion or parsley. Melt table
spoonful of sweet fat in q frying pan,
edd the hash and cook slowly until
well Drowned. Serve with currant
Jelly.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

Take the Star for all the news.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
Peanut Irish Stew.

Slice thin six large onions and cut in
cubes an eqaai measure Of uncooked
potatoes; cook until the potatoes are
half done; then add half cupful OF
mnely chopped roasted peanuts and
cook until the vegetables are tender.
When ready to serve add half cup
6ul Of peanuts cut In halves.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
Baked Peanuts.

Shell unroasted peanuts, pour boil
ing water over them, letting 1t stand
until the skins are easily removed.
Place a pint Of these in bean pot
with two quarts of water. season with
salt and paprika, cover and bake slow
" until soft and mealy, which will re-
quire about eight hours.
Peanuts chopped or peanut butter
used with rice, adds the needed fat
to make well-balanced dish.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21
DeviIed Peanuts.

Blanch and chop two tablespoonfuls
Of peanuts and fry brown in two table
ispoonfuls of fat. Mix together one
tablespoonful each Of chutney and
worcestershire sauce, two small picked
cucumbers. chopped, and salt and pep
per to taste. Add to the peanuts, then
spread on small squares Of hot but
tered toast or fried bits of bread.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-21

The friends of Miss Annie Sharpe
will be disappointed, to know that she
will not be able to visit them this
Christmas, as she intended.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-03

Mr.. Caldwell, the tabernacle treasurer
tells me.
First Presbyterian Church Notes
Next Sabbath morning we viii observe
the Holy Communion. This will be a
service for everyone who is interested
in the progress of the kingdom, Bring
your families to this service. The
pastor will speak on What it means
to be a Christian" Members will be
received into the church at this time.
In the evening there will be q popu-
lar service of song and testimony.
The theme of the sermon will be GO
ing Forward" This will be appropri-
ate to the first Sabbath of the New
Year. A very cordial invitation is ex-
tended to each of these services. An
Offering will be taken in the Sabbath
school for the Armenian and Syrian
sufferers.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-03

died at the age of IS years. 8 months
and 81 days. At the age of IS years,
Mr.. Johnson came to America and
moved to GOodhue county, Minnesota,
where he engaged in farming for one
year. He then went TO Minneapolis
where he was employed by the gov
eminent for five years on the water
power. On April %, 1873. he filed on
homestead adjoining what is now Vol
ga. Mr.. Johnson was married to
Marie Jepson, Nov. "a, 1882, and to
this union has been blessed three sons
and two daughters, as follows: Ru-
dolph, of Anderson. Alberta, Canada;
Ida MRS. Fred Cameron). who lives
on the old homestead at Volga: Carl.
of Lennon. this state; Marvin, of
Beach, n. d., and Laura, of Great
Falls, Montana. All the children were
present at the time their father passed
away.
In addition to holding several city
Offices, Mr.. Johnson was county COM
missioner of this district for two
terms-eight years-and was honored
by his colleagues by being elected
chairman Of the board for four years.
During the time Mr.. Johnson was a
member of the county board, Brook
ings county's handsome new court
house was erected and Mr.. Johnson
took a very active part in the work Of
the anne. He was a member of the
Synod church in Volga, from the time
of its organization until it was merged
with the other Lutheran church.
Besides his wife and the five chill
dren he also leaves three sisters and
a half brother in Norway.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-03
WHAT A MOTHER SAYS

A mother has visited her boy at
Camp Funston and this is what she
says about what mothers should do.
The original of this was published in
the Watertown Public Opinion:
To the Mothers of the Bows in the
Army-Dear Mothers: I've been to
Funston. We We're told that We would
be put in the guard house if we tried
to get in Funston without a pass, or
the company of an officer who would
identify us, so we We're clad when
one of the officers met us at Manhat.
tan. about twelve miles this side OF
Funston. and landed us safely.
Funston is a wonderful place. A
city Of 10000 men, four months ago,
there was a bare prairie. The build.
ings look like prosperous chicken
houses and large barns, or to put it
the large buildings are like the
southern cotton mills-not all Of them
are heated, but furnaces ere being put
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-03
BASE HOSPITALS IN FRANCE

A base hospital, several of which
are already in operation overseas, con-
sists Of the people and material nee
essary to establish and operate a hos
pital without asking outside assistance
except the provision of shelter. This
usually means a deserted hotel, an
empty village, a group of huts or a
number of large and small tents.
The personnel of one hospital which
Is fully organized and waiting to be
sent to France includes "a physicians
and surgeons, nearly all of whom are
now On active duty at cantonments
or hospitals in preparation for their
future work. The nurses number SIS.
all having passed rigid examinations.
There are 6 women stenographers and
b~ookkeepers. OF the 153 enlisted men.
65 are orderlies or male nurses, and
the remaining SO are clerks, bookkeep-
ers, mechanics. and skilled laborers.
The base hospital is a little world in
itself and must have cooks, butchers,
bakers, carpenters, engineers. etc.
The equipment for this one unit cost
$40, 900.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-03
A LEADING CITIZEN GONE

On Saturday last at his home in Vol
Lewis Johnson, a settler of pioneer
days and a man prominent in all the
affairs of the county. especially the
west side. passed away after an i'll
ness that has been protracted. A visit
some little time ago to the Mayo's at
Rochester gave him a little temporary
relief, but he did not improve on his
return as had been expected by his
surrounded by his family and immedi-
ate loved ones he passed on from a
life Of great activity in this world.
The funeral occurred in Volga on New
Years day, and the Rev. b. A. Ben
son. Of the Lutheran church in this
city. oficiated. interment taking place
in the cemetery adjoining the church.
1t was a largely attended funeral. as
the deceased was n of the most
widely known men in the county. His
breadth and liberal mindedness had
made him a man who was able to meet
all other men on a mutual plane. He
had friends In every portion of the
county. He was a good friend, and he
was also a good fighter for any cause
that he endorsed. Strong in his con-
victions, he was also kind in his ac-
lions. He was a real man among men
and the town where he lived and the
men with whom he mingled are going
to miss him as much as any man that
has lived among them. The Register
mourns his departure as the passing
of a good friend. The people of the
whole county will extend to the family
and townsman of Lewis Johnson their
sincere sympathy.
Lewis johnson was born near Fred
rikstad. Norway, Sept. Q, 1852. and
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-03

mi~nistration. The wholesalers, re-
tailers and all other dealers are pro-
hibited from shipping or selling for
food purposes from points of produc-
ton. potatoes that are not practically
free from frost injury and decay, and
which are not free from serious dam
age caused by dirt or other foreign
matter, sunburn, second growth, cuts,
scab blight, dry rot, or other disease,
insects or mechanical means.
practically free means that the
appearance shall not be injured to an
extent readily apparent upon casual
examination, and that any damage
from the causes mentioned can be re-
moved by the ordinary processes of
pairing without appreciate increase
in waste over hat which would occur
if the potato were perfect. Loss Of
outer skin (epidermis) only shall not
be considered as an injury to appear
ance.
The food administration, believing
that the adoption of the federal
grades on potatoes would effect an
economic saving, earnestly recon-
ments that all potatoes shipped be
graded in accordance with United
States grades No. l and No. 2, as de-
Scribad in dopa tment Of aoricu1tura
Bureau OF Markets, document 7. and
that potatoes so shipped or sold be
marked U. S. grade No. l or U. S.
grade No. 2.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-03

from eating. Write to them often and
tell them all the funny things. War
is not beautiful, and it surely is not
funny; but we shall never win out
on a diet of tears and we need all the
joy that we can get, and your boys
need all that they can get. Sunday
night some Of the officers went back
to the hotel with us and we all sat
down in a little upper room and had
the happiest times. There We're only
two chairs, so the boys sat on the
dresser, on the table, on the waste pa
per basket and on the bed. One of
the boys said hat one of his men had
been sent to the infrmary, feverish,
and sick, and he had gotten him back
marked "homesick" and another Of
the boys who had been at the training
camp last summer said, "The trouble
isn't with the men, it is with the moth
ers who do not realize that they are
iniuring where they ought to bless"
He went on to talk of his own mother,
this, they would do in a week what it
had taken a month to accomplish in
the way of training.
Oh, mothers, he is right. The NOR
ale of the American army will be no
better than the morale Of the Ameri-
can mothers. One of the boys said,
as we broke up Sunday night: You
see we didn't need fine quarters, nor
a picture show, nor ever chairs, to
have such a good time. 1t was what
we had in our hearts" AS | went
back to my room and went to bed, I
realized my privilege more than | had
ever done before. Guns and ammuni-
ton and food, and all these things are
absolutely necessary, but victory de-
ponds not only upon these things, but
upon the man behind the gun. Amer
lean mothers, you are behind the man
at the gun. 1t is not now a time to
bubble over the why and wherefore
of the war. We are in it. When you
brought this boy into the world, you
found out, in your hour of pain. that
CRYING was a hindrance, not a help.
Your love is your boys foretaste Of
Gods love. Surely you love your boy
well enough to want to feed him with
iov instead Of weakness, with courage
instead Of fear.
You are behind your boy, and you
must be behind him right, if you want
America to be America still.
With love, jeanette L. Weakley.