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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-23
Going Down.


Mrs. Sine Quick sells poultry in Lau.
rnburg, n {.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-23
Ten Years Ago.

Mr. and Mrs. C. +. Powell of Still.
water are here visiting their mother
Mrs: ): W. McCann and sister, Mrs.
]. +. Springer.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
TEST BRAKES ON ARMY CARS
Government Makes Thorough Exami-
nation of Trucks Before Being
Sent to Firing Line.

Uncle Sam is not overlooking the
Importance of efficiency from every
angle in the motor transport and am
bulance division of the army. These
machines must stand a wear and tear
probably never given to motor-driven
vehicles since their birth as an estab-
lished necessity in every day and In
ternational life.
One of the most important factors
entering into the final analysis of a
motortruck ambulance which will
eventually see service somewhere in
France" is, In the estimation Of mo-
tor war officers, the efficiency of the
brakes. The motors, especially the
trucks, must travel hundreds of miles
back and forth from the front amid
the most difficult surroundings. 1t has
been stated on authority that for 300
miles up and down the fighting front
there is an almost continual stream
of trucks, ambulances, couriers and
motorcycles running In such close prox.
unity that unless the brakes are liz
perfect running order hundreds Of cas-
ualtles would result almost daily.
Brakes form only background for
their more important sister, upon
which the real burden rests-the brake
lining itself. Thousands Of miles of
brake lining are being used daily by
the government, and owing to this fact
Uncle Sam has ordered tests to be
made of the various makes. These
tests are now going on in Washington.
Lining made under the thermoid-hy.
draulic-compressed process is said to-
be regarded as best adapted to military
use in France on account of it's moist
ure and Distressing qualities.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

fall when heavy frosts come.
| When the berries first arrive from
the South they are too expensive for
general use, but a few for a garnish
to buildings or ices will satisfy the APP
petite for the delicious fruit. One does
, not wish to lose the joy of the home
grown berries by indulging too freely
in the early ones. 1t is more econom-
zeal, saves shipping expense, and is all
round more loyal In war time to eat
of our own products.
An angel food baked in square tin.
then cut in squares heaped with sweet
ened whipped cream and crushed
sweetened berries, makes dessert
par excellence.
Strawberry SaIad.-This Is delight
full way of serving the berry. Cut large
fine berries in half, serve on lettuce
leaves with French dressing, using
four tablespoonfuls Of oil to one of
lemon juice, bit of salt, paprika, pow
dered sugar and dash Of cayenne.
Strawberry Ice Cream.--Add a pint
of sugar to a quart of cream with
teaspoonful of vanilla and freeze;
when partly frozen open the freezer,
add pint of strained strawberry juice
! from berries which have been put
through a sieve. Let stand four hours
to ripen.
Strawberry Tapioca. Wash and
cook a cupful of tapoca, adding pint
Of water and cooking until clear and
soft When cold add a quart of straw
berries sliced; serve with sugar and
| cream.
Strawberry Pie.-Make a pastry
shell and bake it. FIJI the shell with
sliced berries, mixed with sugar; heap
over 1t sweetened whipped cream and
dot with sliced berries. Serve cut
as any pie.
Strawberries crushed with sugar
mixed with cream make delicious cake
HIIipu
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
PLAN TO IMPR0vlSE A JACK
Writer Explains How Wheel Was
Raised by Use of Rocks and
New Tire Mounted.

The writer recently had the misfor.
tune to have the lifting jack removed
from his car during the night and un-
aware of 1t drove into the country
the following day only to have blow
out occur on the open road. The wheel
was raised first by driving it upon a
flat rock suitably placed. With the
wheel in this position it was a ques-
ton merely of looking around the road
side for another rock or log which
could be placed under the raised axle.
When found, the flat rock was forced
out by means of a sledge and the
wheel thus remained off the ground
ready for the mounting of the new
tire. Another method which could be
used consists in having one man use
a fence rail to pry up the front end
This could be done after the Tugs have
been removed so that no time will be
lost in slipping on the new tire and
rim.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

saved by using part barley flour.
Sour Cream Spice Cake.-Take a
half cupful of sugar, cupful of sour
cream, two tablespoonful of corn
sirup, three-fourths of cupful of
white flour, cupful of barley flour,
a teaspoonful of salt, teaspoonfuI
of baking powder and a teaspoonful of
soda, half teaspoonful of cloves, and
the same of grated nutmeg, and tea
spoonful of cinnamon. Mix as usual
and bake in gem pans.
Spice Cake With Sour Mix
Cream together cupful of sugar with
a third of a cupful of shortening; add
a cupful of sour milk, one egg well
beaten, q cupful each of barley and
wheat flour, sifted with a teaspoonful
Of baking powder, half teaspoonful
Of soda, teaspoonful of cinnamon, a
third of q teaspoonful of cloves and
the same of salt; a teaspoonful OF
grated nutmeg, and lastly cupful OF
raisins. Beat well and make in loaf
Chocolate Cup cakes.-Cream to
gether half cupful Of sweet fat, 8
cupful of sugar; add a half cupful OF
hot water to 11a squares of chocolate
beat two eggs, >sift together one cup
full of barley flour, a half cupful OF
wheat flour, half teaspOonful of ball
ing powder, teaspoonful of soda anC
blend ingredients as usual, using q
half cupful Of sour milk and raisins
and tlavoring to taste, Mix, beat vel
and bake in gem pans.
Barley Chocolate Drop cakes.--
Combine the following ingredients
One-fourth cupful of shortening, one
egg, one cupful of barley flour, hall
teaspoonful of soda, mluare of melt
ed chocolate, half cuEful of nuts G
cupful of sugar, a half cupful of sweet
milk, half cupful of wheat flour, 6
teaspoonful of baking powder and 9
cupful of sugar. This recipe makes
three dozen.
When cleaning hardwood floors y
mop or cloth dipped in oil Is much
better to use than one dampened with
water. All spots may be washed II
necessary and the oil rubbed out of II
this brings back the polish.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

power shaft. The object is to provide
a catch which will engage the crank
in case of back fire and to obviate
injury. A further object is to provide
a catch which may be readily posi-.
toned at both sides of the starting
crank and mounted iE connection with
the vehicle frame. The catch has lat
orally yielding movement to permit
the passage of the starting crank. The
movement lis such that the catch is
Immediately brought back to operative
position by a controlling spring.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

so that it cleans much easier than
without this treatment
Mirrors are quickly cleaned by using
cloth dampened in alcohol. The pol
ish is easily put on, but care shouia
be taken not to rub vanished frame
with an alcohol cloth.
Old pieces Of outing flannel make
fine cleaning cloths; it Is soft and cas-
lily wrung dry.
A cheap floor wax may be made by
melting pound of beeswax and mix
ing 1t with three pints Of turpentine'
Melt the wax cut In small pieces ove~
hot water.
Melted paraffin wax mixed with tur-
pentine makes fine mixture for dust
cloths; dip the cloth into the mixture
wiring out, and 1t is ready to use for
several months.
A little paraffin used on the kitchen
range keeps it looking much better than
any other treatment. This Is GOOD
dressing to give stoves left during
season (unused), as 1t prevents rust.
Clean paint brushes by soaking them
in vinegar (hot), then wash In soap
suds and they may be put away sort
and clean.@
Muriatfc acid will dissolve the lime
In the teakettle, and the deposit or
iron In the sink and the toilet; use 1t
on q swab In the porcelain-lined YES
sells, and be sure not to leave 1t too
long or 1t will dissolve the enamel IT.
self. If used in the teakettle, great
care should be used to boil it out with
fresh water before using again, as the
acid is poisonous
Before working in the garden fill the
nails with soap, then there will be less
manicuring to be done after the work
is over.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
SAFETY DEVICE FOR AUTOS
Invention of Georgia Man Relates Par.
ticuIarly to Machines EN-
ploying Cranks.

The Scientific American, in illustrat-
Ing and describing safety crank
catch for automobiles invented by M.
s. Lanier Of Rome, Ca, says:
The invention relates particularly to
attachments for automobiles employ.
ing cranks at the forward end Of the
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

waistcoats to give variety to single
suit; one walstcoat, for example, Of
pale tan cloth, another of white pique,
still another of satin embroidered in
colored silks. OF this type Is a de.
lightful little model Of dark blue tricot
serge.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
Get Car Out Of Mud,

A small metal paddle clamped to
either rear wheel of the automobile
which has become stuck in the mud
will help the car out in less time than
II takes to adjust tire chains.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06


United States. The
plants set in the
spring will bear in
the fall Of the
same year. The
everbearing variety
is very hardy and
sis s disease,
bearing until late
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
Coughing Spreads Disease.

coughing Spreads Disease.
According to Surgeon General Cor
gas, practically all the sickness and
death in the nations new armies has
been caused by diseases of the respir.
atory organs. This is his reason for
starting an educational campaign
against promiscuons coughing, sneez
ing and splitting, for 1t is by these
alone that such diseases are spread
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

IIVSVOW W1IINII ~ 5OI
dom-honey, strip (ma-
pie or corn), is used in
stead Of sugar. In many
cakes barley flour may
be substituted for the
wheat entirely, making a
most tasty cake; in 9TH
ers the wheat flour Is
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
~ Wash cretonne and chl,..,

Use lukewarm water in which lit,
tie bran has been stepped; no soap
Rinse In cold water and dry in room
where there Is neither fire nor sun
shine. Iron on the wrong side.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

More women patients, three to one.
are sent to hospitals than men, In
times of peace. This comes in large
degree, from the fact that women live
indoors, and breathe dust-laden sec
onG-hand atmosphere.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

When we look into the long avenue
.af the future and see the good there
e Is for each of US to do, we fsaiizssas
after all what beautiful thing It Is to
work and to live and be happy. Stew
ens0n,
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
front. suttoned Jacket a Novelty

Rare Is the jacket that buttcrs
naight down the front. Sometimes
an Elton jacket is made In this way.
buttoning from collar to waistlike
without revers to break the simple
small boy suggestion of the Elton, hpf
most of the short jackets are slashfd
away at either side Of the center front
Ito save valuable fabric) and The
space Is filled in by waistcoat of con-
trastIng material. These waistcosts
make the short open jackets very
smart and one may have sevetal
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

IIluu one muue Vi
lemon juice. AS
lemons are so COM
mon they may be
procured anywhere
the year round. A
nice lemonade al
ways ready is the
following: Add to
a cupful Of strained
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

|
honey two cupfuls of, water and q
third of cupful of lemon juice, boil
together II minutes, cool and place
In bottle or jar and keep in the ice
chest. A few tablespoonfuls Of the
sirup in pitcher of water makes a
most delicious drink, which may be
garnished with bit of fresh lemon
or a sprig of mint.
For those who like ginger the old
fashioned ginger water is most salts
flying. Add honey to sweeten, mix
well with a tablespoonful of ginger
and a pint Of chilled water. This has
been harvest drink for the field
workers for years. In the OLD Gays the
sweetening was molasses and it gave
the drink piquant flavor.
Canton Punch.-For ginger lovers
this is great favorite: Chop half a
pound of Canton ginger, add cupful
of honey and four cupfuls of cold wa
ter. Cover and let stand 80 minutes.
Bring gradually to the boiling point
uhu iCL DOli huu
cupful of orange juice, the same of
lemon juice; cool. strain and add
crushed ice.
Raspberry Shrub.-This delicious
fruit strip should be prepared during
the fruit season. Take three pints of
raspberries, put into an earthen jar
with two cupfuls of cider vinegar !;
cover and let stand "a hours, then
strain through a double thickness of
cheesecloth. Pour this strained liquor
over three pints Of fresh berries and
let stand again "a hours; strain again,
add to each cupful of juice cupful of
sugar, heat slowly and boil 90 minutes.
Bottle and seal.
s'ste MIX Shake Melt four
unsweetened chocolate, add
81 h2ae i pin IL salt
and f52 cupTGrB 81 yUFtia a trsAsssss,
five minutes. Cool and keep tns a jar]
A few tablespoonfuis Or the strip, ond
egg beaten and q cupful Of laHk; add
lie and shake
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
WARTIME CAKES.

The cakes that patriotic women in
dulge in are few and on those when
froStnd-Uhicb is col
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
Some of your hurts you have cured.
And the sharpest you still have sur
vived
But what torments Of grief you en-
dured
From the evils which never arrived
CLEANING HINTS.

Before cleaning q room with paint
ed walls, If possible choose damp or
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

rainy day. Then place
a large pan of water on
the stove to boil, close
the room and let the
steam fill the room, then
proceed to clean the
walls; the steam will
have softened and loos-
ened the dust on the walls
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
THE QUEEN OF BERRIES.

Strawberries may now be- produced
throughout the summer and autumn
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06
T IE::...
KIT TT len
[..ABIlE.. |
SUMMER DRINKS.

There is possibly no more cooling,
refreshing drink to a thirsty throat
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

e'ste MIX aks-GTe't four
unaweetened chocolate, add
Il ,f.sa j, 3;w 10 M ri
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

and i52 cupfUTs 81 y0Tfn as irs'ssss;as'
five minutes. Cool and Keep tns a jar
A few tablespoonfuls 81 the strip, one
egg beaten and cupful Of atk; ado
lee and shake,
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23
Drastic Action Necessary

So critical has the wheat situa-
ton become and so great is the
necessity for shipment of every
possible pound of -four to the
Allies that Federal Food Admins
traitor Hebberd has issued another
appeal to the people of Washing
ton to return all -four above actual
minimum household requirements.
Back of the appeal, however, is a
threat of the food administrator
to invoke the power of the Food
Control law against all hosrders
of flour and all penny-patriots
who persist in exceeding flour
allotments to the detriment of the
government.
IF food fails we cannot hold out.
declared Hehberd. in issuing the APP
peal to the people. Supplying food
for the Allies Is Americas prime
responsibility and privilege France,
England, Italy and stricken Belgium
are stalking their existence on Ameri-
cas- food resources. especially on her
wheat. Under these circumstances
anyone who boards -four or other
food products not only prolong the
war, but actually aids and comforts
the enemy, and lengthens the casu-
atty lists of our own soldiers
After conducting an investigation
covering several weeks, food admin
istration officials have determined
that large quantities of -four are be-
ing boarded in cities. towns and in
the country communities of the state.
1t is imperative that this flour be re-
turned within the next so days for
the use of the military and naval
forces and for the Allies, according
to Mr.. Hebberd.
mo further appeals to patriotism
win be issued declared Hebberd
at Is no time to bubble Those of
us who remain behind must fortify
The boys at the front, not In loyalty
alone but by strict observance Of
those regulations designed TO furnish
the Allies with supplies. TIE need is
so accute that 1t is now found neces-
sary to enforce the laws to conserve
supplies and insure quick delivery of
all flour above absolute requirements"
Unless an immediate response
to the food administrator $ appeal
is shown. confscation of boarded
flour, followed by arrests and
prosecution, viii result, it was de
elared at food administration
headquarters. The Federal Food
law preScribes a fine for boarding
of $4,000, Imprisonment for two
years, or both
Except in few cases hoarders
in this state have escaped with
Having food stufs seized and con
fiscated. This policy. according to
Mr.. Hebberd, will soon cease and
criminal proceedings will be sub-
stitutcd. Libeling of boarded
-four and prosecutions have all
ready started in Seattle in the
Federal Courts.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Veterans of the Civil War are
rapidly passing Since the hrsi of
the year. It is stated regiment Of
the old soldiers has died every ten
days We who survive, do well to
stand with barred heads at the graves
Of those who gave their lives in a
righteous cause So shall it be in
years to come a multitude will
keep in remembrance the brave souls
that persisted. to perpetuate freedom
Tor all forever Let us give and stil
give to the Red Cross. SO that in
later years we shall not feel The sting
Of remorse because we failed to do
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

New York has adopted law
modelled in some respects after the
statutes in effect in Maryland and
New Jersey. 1t requires all able
bodied males between the ages of
Is and SO to be "habitually and regu.
larry engaged in some lawful. useful
and recognized business profession.
trade or employment until the termi-
nation OF the war" What excuse has
any able-bodied man for loafng in
times like these?
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

At the meeting of the board. Of
county commissioners on May IA. d
resolution was passed ordering the
county engineer to prepare plans and
specifications for the construction of
dock at Quartermaster Harbor.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Among the county chairmen of the
Church and Sunday School Division
of the q. s. Food Administration, we
note Rev. w. A. Spaulding OF Pull
man, and Rev f. c. Lamoreaux of
Aberdeen.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

The Red Triangle of the Y. NJ. c. a..
is for the boy from this community.
and The Record has been authorized
to extend an invitation to him to
make free use of it, wherever he
finds it.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23
Come across

Come across
After the hot assault, or hard. heroic
stand,
Eiarki some one calls to You from No
Mans Land.
Just friend OF mine, a suffering
soldier.man;
No. you cannot reach him-but the
Red Cross can.
Edmund Vance Cook
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

From Eliensburg to Pasco 1t Is cs'
timated that the years wool clip Will.
approximate 3,OoO,Ooo pounds, which
is a slight increase over the 1917 clip.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

The present average daily mail
handled by The Adjutant General of
the Army is approximately $4,000
pieces.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Last Friday Don McIcnnon re
ceived a shipment of 5000 day-old
chicks, making 10000 he has pur-
chased this year This is going at
the chick business with a venge-
ance.-kent Adv. journal.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Thanks are due The Records faith
full corps OF correspondents for sending
their letters on time this week.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

our utmost TO alleviate the burden
of those who faced death for us.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

The Red Gross calls-a are you at
home?
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

The California state board Of educa-
tion has voted to discontinue the study
OF German in the high schools of that
state. Hats of TO California, Retri-
button for the awful crimes committed
under the guiso OF German Kulturn is
bound TO come swift and sure.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Send The Record to a friend.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Special war necessities are provided
in the curriculum of the annual Uni
versity of Washington summer school,
bulletins for which are Just out and
may be had on writing. These neces-
stiles are: engineering, chemical. cleo
trical, civil and mechanical; pre-medi-
cal work in chemistry. zoology. bac-
teriology, anatomy and physics; the
preparation of public school teachers;
public health nursing; French and
Spanish languages; and military train.
ing. The latter will be required Of all
freshmen and sophomore men who
take summer school Those above
selective service age may be ex-
empted.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

The fourteen principal shipbuilding
plants of Japan have under contempla-
ton los merchantmen, aggregating
50s,O75 tons Yokohama will soon
have another big shipbuilding plant.
The maximum size OF ships built in the
new yard will be $1,000 tons dead
weight
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

The American Red Gross is the larg-
est and most efficient organization for
the relief Of suffering that the world
has ever seen.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Your army, your navy and the allies
endorse the Red Cross.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-05-23

Running the government Is like run
ming newspaper. Every man thinks
he could do better than the man on
the job.-Seattle Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-21
Expert Gives Figures and
Facts on the Hare Industry

Don't let the litter together after three months
old. Separate them.
Don't lift the rabbits by the ears When handling them
take them by the scruf of the neck
Don't neglect sick rabbits They respond to nursing like
persons and will readily submit their being sprayed
just like humans.
Some Flemish giants weigh 20 pounds when mature.
Choice Angora rabbit furs worth $3.50 when properly
stretched and cured.
Good bucks will cost from $25 to $780, according to breed
Don't raise scrubby stock don't raise ee-
plants in rabbit skins-select the happy medium.
In England the rabbit industry considered important
the British has already purchased in this country
the current 900 does and 100 bucks to repensh the in
dusry that has been demoralzed by the
In few years rabbit hides treated and pressed will be
manufactured into shoes.
Rabbit hides pressed and treated already used for
the making of stiff hats for men.