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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
500 Reward. SIOO

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enCed by constitutional conditions. II
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
TEN. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation OF the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing its work. $4,000 for any case OF
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRE5
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Boys Can Help Country by
Gardening, Raising Poultry.
Pigs, and Conserving Food

How every American hoy. although
separated by the Atlantic ocean from
the actual theater of war against au-
tOCracy, can play his part in uphOlding
American ideals, is pointed out by
Secretary of Agriculture Houston in
a message addressed to the Boy Scouts
of America. The Secretary pledges to
the boys the hearty cooperation of the
federal and state agricultural agencies.
Secretary Houston: statement fol-
lows:
''The splendid ARM of Boy Scouts
of America can be of very great help
to the nation in this time of world
need. The war can be won only if
we deliver the men. the ships, and the
food in sufficient number and quanti-
ties to make our war program effec-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

chicken broth, with one cupful of stale
bread crumbs. Bring to the boiling point
and LET simmer As minutes, then rub
through a sieve and add cupful of
milk. Melt two tablespOOnfuls of but
ter, add two of flour and stir until well
blended, then pour on gradually while
stirring constantly the boiling hot
stock. Add cupfuI of thin cream or
a beaten egg with a cupful of milk.
Season well with salt and pepper and
serve piping hot.
Oatmeal Scrapple.-BOil two pounds
of flank steak until tender put 1t
through meat grinder. To the liquor
of the beef add pint of oatmeal. boil
for half an hour. then mix with the
meat. season with pepper and salt,
and mold in n bread pan. Fry the
slices in hot fat until deep brown.
Prune Ice Cream.-Soak a cupful Of
prunes in water to cover overnight.
Cook in the same water until tender,
remove the stones and put the pulp
through a strainer. Add cupful OF
sugar, four tablespOOnfuls of lemon
juice. a pinch Of salt, and IN cupfuls
of cream. Freeze and serve garnished
with nut meats. The juice of two
oranges may be used in place of the
lemons, making pleasing variety.
Creamed Sardines.-Melt four table
spoonfuls of butter. add OnefOurth OF
a cupful of soft bread crumbs, add one
cupful of cream and bring to the boil
ing point add one box Of sardines, two
cooked eggs finely chopped, One-half
teaspOOnful of salt, n few dashes Of
paprika. Reheat and serve on narrow
strips of buttered toast.
DOughnuts that have become dry
may be dipped in cold water and re-
heated in the oven. making them quite
palatable.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Homemade Meal.

Soy bean meal is on sale in some
places, but the hOusekeeper who
wishes to do so can grind soy beans by
putting them through a meat chopper
several times or by using a coffee mill
or other small mill. The meal does not
require any preliminary cooking to
soften 1t. Soy bean meal can be used
like other common meals to make a
variety of palatable dishes.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
SaWdust Puts Out Fires.

Sawdust. itself somewhat inflam-
mable, is recognized as an efficient ex-
ringuisher of fires in oils, in which wa
ter is valueless. says bulletin on fire
prevention issued by the United
States department Of agriculture,
SawduSt scattered over burning oil
floats and smOthers the fire by shutting
off the oxygen, Two or three pounds
of baking soda mixed with a bucketfUl
of Sawdust makes It almost entirely lU-
cOMhustlhle.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
OUR BOYS "OVER THERE" EN-.
JOY TOASTED CIGARETTES

Through the patriotism of the citi-
1ens of this country thousands of
smoke kits are being distributed to
American soldiers in France. Author
tiles agree that men in the trenches
need cigarettes almost as much as
food and munitions.
Doctors, nurses, and commanding
officers all join in the demand which
has awakened in this country great
movement to keep our boys supplied
with smokes.
Millions of the famous LUCKY
STRIKE Cigarettes are going over"
all the time. There's something
about the idea of the toasted ciga-
rette that appeals to the men who
spend their time in cold, wet trenches
and billets.
Then, too, the real Kentucky Burley
tobacco of the LUCKY STRIKE ciga-
rette gives them the solid satisfaction
of pipe, with a lot less trouble. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Quite Enough.

You can't fool the people all the
time"
~ don't want to fool 'em all the
time" declared the alleged statesman.
"Just few weeks before election will
do me."-LouiSville Courier-Journal.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Chronic DisconsoIation.

"what do you think of this daylight
saving mOvementT'
"It won't do any good" replied the
weary commuter. ''It'n get me up
earlier in the morning, but they've
fixed II so that>Tll miss my train the
same as usual"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Honey Custard.

Reat two eggs, add half a teaspoon
full Of salt, one-third of a cupful Of
honey and beat again; add two cup
fulS of milk and mix thoroughly. Turn
into four earthen cups. Set into dish
of water and bake until firm in the
center. Sprinkle with chopped nuts
just before putting into the oven.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Ignorance, oh, Bliss!

A young clerk was called before the
manager to explain why he was doing
his work carelessly. 'Mr. Jones'" said
the manager, ''of late your work has
been very perfunctory." Just as he
was going to ask for an explanation
the young clerk broke in: "Mr. Smith.
I'VE been working here for three months
now, and though have tried my best.
that's the first bit Of praise / have
received since I've been here, Thanh
You. New York Sun.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

her tOOd pIeuRe IS OIIeH
much puzzled to plan a
well-balanced meal.
Spring Soup.-Peel and
thinly slice one onion
and cook in a tablespoon
full of butter for five min
utes. stirring constantly,
then add four cupfuls Of
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Ancient "cathay."

Cathay was an old name of China by
which that country was known to Eu-
ropeans during the middle ages. The
British Encyclopedia says: "Cathay is
divided from Khitai, the name which
was properly that of the kingdom eS-
tablIshed by the Khitan conquer
ors in the northern provinces Of
China about A. d. 90T and was sub
reouently applied to the whole q
China" Khitai Is still the Russian
Name for China.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

Food habits like all other habits,
are not easily changed. DO not try foo
many wartime dishes at once. Use
ingenuity In the preparation and serv-
ing OF new combinations, try to have
them look and taste well.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
AuuIes in Maple sirup With Nuts.

Cut eight apples in halves and re-
move the cores with spoon. put into
Il baking pan with cupful of maple
Sirup and 1Ia cupfulS water and two
tablespoonfuls of butter, sprinkle with
two tablespoOnfuls of chopped nuts
and bake until the Sirup is thick serve
with whipDed cream.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

ink. not unlike India ink. The addi-
tiOn of small quantity of gum arabic
and a little of the essence of cloves
is said to improve it and preserve it's
fluidity.
The ink consists of liquid in which
are suspended the minute spores of the
fungus. For this reason it can be
readily identified by means of mi
crOScoplc examination. AS 1t Is also
indelible 1t is peculiarly valuable for
use in writing of wills and other doc
umentS which are sometimes subject
to fraudulent alterations.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
items of Interest.

In buying a meat chopper
choose one that is easy TO clean.
A little pine vaseline will re-
move milldew and stains from
leather.
Every well-fed child should
have one egg day as part of its
diet.
Rock salt broken into coarse
bits is Il great help in cleans
ing bottles.
Made of u fiat steel spring, n
quickly adjusted belt has been
invented to take the place of
strings on Kitchen or laboratory
aprons.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

ceeu as WIFI duy
pastry. The mix
ture will be a lit
tie more difficult
to handle, but it
makes very good
pastry. Ba k n &
powder biscuit may
also be made, us
ing barley flour
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

Oh! that mine eyes might closed be
To what concerns me not to see;
That deafness might possess mine ear
To what concerns me not to hear:
That truth my tongue may always tie
From ever speaking foolishly.
-Thos. Elmwood.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Desperate Expedlent.

How is your nephew getting on,
Sally"
He's purity bad. miss and yester-
day they dine took him to the horse
pital to perform a autopsy on him."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

We should be keerfuI. how we en-
eurridRe Injuries. II Is but a step for
ward from hoe cake TO plum puddin',
but It's a mile and a half by the near
est road when we have TO go back
again.-Josh Billings.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
like a flower.


like a flower.
A pretty way to serve cucumber is
to peel 1t, then pare In rounds as one
does an apple, keeping the pieces as
long as possible. Wind in rose shape,
place spoonful of mayonnaise in the
center and If placed on lettuce or a
g)ice Of tomato will prove both pleas
ew 10 the eye and the palate.
~ lhopped cucumber with onion used
filing for tomato cups, the filling
I'D with a good boiled dressing or
kind Of OIL dressing, is another
combination we'll liked.
Fssn Pepper With cheese.-Cut
IN peppers In halves, removing the
e6s and white pulp. then fill with
highly seasoned cream cheese which
has been softened with cream; a few
chopped chives may be added. Fhe
peppers are set away to chill, and
when ready to serve cut them in slices.
The slice will have a ring Of the pretty
green or red of the pepper around the
cheese.
Tomato and Pineapple Salad.-Peel
shapely small tomatoes and cut in
eighths, keeping 1t together at the
blossom end. Open out like a flower
and fill the center with chopped pine
apple and celery and dot with
spoonful of yellow mayonnaise just be-
fore serving. Slices Off radish with
slices of onion of the same size in
overlapping slices make pretty gar
nish for plain lettuce or head let
tuce salad.
Head Lettuce With Peanuts.-Take
a half cupful of nice fresh peanuts.
roll with the rolling pin until crushed
like crumbs. Sprinkle these over head
lettuce that has been dressed with a
highly seasoned French dressing with
n tablespoonful Of onion added to it.
She dresses aye sac clean and neat,
Bath decent and genteel,
III HGW
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

Do urdWu upon IOr
an e m erge ncy
when the unexpect-
ed guest or "three
were invited here
come nine," which
will sometimes hap
pen in the best reg
ulated neighbor-
hoods. A cream
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

soup with crackers or crotons will
ake a good beginning for any meal
Ter breakfast or If broth of any kind
mt hand a variety of soups may be
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Human Discomfort.

Suppose hens actually laid highly
cOlOred Easter eggs"
I'VE wouldn't he satisfied" replied
Mr.. GrOwcher. Wed try to improve
their appearance by whitewashing
'em"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Eat Nuts, Save Meat.

Nuts are SO wholesome. present such
q variety and are so well liked that
they should he used more often as
food rather than a delicacy.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Sweet Potato and Peanut croouett.

Mix cupful Of mashed sweet pOta-
TO with a cupful of finely chopped pea
nuts. Il half teaspOonful of salt and
a dash of pepper, shape into GRO
quettes. roll In fine bread crumbs. and
bake in a hot oven until brown. If the
crumbs are well buttered before using
the crOQuetteS will brown quickly.
Serve with white sauce seasoned
with two tahlespoOnfulS of chilli sauce.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
AppIes With Nut stutfino.

Scoop out apples and ill the shell
with English walnuts and apple pulp
mixed with mayonnaise: place in II
circle on large serving dish and heap
whipped cream in the center.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
it's Cheaper Now.

"The cook burnt the steak again."
exclaimed the experienced. housewife
Dear me" said young Mrs. Newly
wed. "WOuldn't ordinary coal have
been little cheaper these dayS?"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
InouIsitive People.

Inqulsitive people are the tunnels Of
conversation; they do not take any
thing for their own use, but merely to
pass It to another-Steele.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

Artist-"That is the best picture
have painted" Friend-"Well, don't
let that discourage you"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Proper Procedure.

How dilap!dated this fighters
manual is! There's a part nearly off"
"Yps. | am about tO have IL bound
over to keep the piece"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
The Kodak Fjend

ROse-Did you have good time on
your trip to Florida?
Roger cant tell until I've devel-
oped my films.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Market Term Defined.

"Pa. what's manipulation for q rise
mean?" when pull the bedclOthes
OF y6u in the morning"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Its ADVANTAGES.

Downright Dick-Fuint heart ne'er
won fair lady.
Sly Cyril-NO, but it gets you
drink in dry town.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
A FEW PRETTY SALADS.

The combination of light green found
in the cucumber, and the rich red of the
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

Look inwards! for you have last
ing fountain of happiness at home
that will always bubble up If you will
hut dig for it.-Marcus Aurelius.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

c. is always in the midst of laugh
ter, and ii makes ghosts of hosts.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

Fair and warmer is the prediction
the weather man lays up for a rainy
day.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

A daughter is an embarrassing and
tickliSh Observation-Disclosures
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

wnen you have decided TO get rid Of
worms or TapewOrm use Dead Shot," DR.
Peerys Nermifuge. One dOse Will expel
them. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
Subterfuee.

"BligginS sits
out in Il boat by
the hour and
fishes"
He isn't really
fishing. He's only
dOd%ing regular
work"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
sAvoRY, SATISFYING DISHES.

The conscientious housewife who IL
irving to fulfill the requirements Of
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

hDC NblAluNo blu ufNN'
n salad most allur-
ing. Small tOma-
toes may be peeled
and cut in the form
of a tulip with a
BIT Of yellow may
Onnaise for the CEN
ter; placed on head
lettuce, they look
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
SHORT NOTICE DISHES.

The housewife who is at all eff
cient, trys to have something that may
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
GOOD THINGS TO TRY.

Pastry may be made by using barley
-four without any wheat -four. Pro-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02

She dresses aye sac clean and neat,
Bath decent and genteel,
And then there's something in her gait
Makes Ony dress look weel.
Burns.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-02
THE FUNNY SIDE.

The Class.

81 have n fine
setter | have just
bought"
What is it
Gordon, English
or Irish 2"
"None Of the
three; Plymouth
Rock"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-08
Boston Auto Show

Big crowds with big business is tbs
outlook for the Boston Automobile
Show which opens March . There is
wonderful enthusiasm in the trade
throughout New England. Even now
the Boston hotel men are being be-
seiged from every section of New Eng
lard with inquiries for accommoda-
lions. This in itself is an indication
that with the coming Of spring there
will be unusual selling of motor cars
and trucks
More than eighty different makes of
passenger cars and nearly fifty manu-
facturers of motor trucks have con-
tracted for space. Scores of others are
clamcring for a chance to exhibit
There will be nearly SOC different mod
els, ranging from small runabouts TO
costly limousines.
There will be many Improvements
noted in the accessory field which will
be much larger than in former years.
The outstanding features of these de-
vices and attachments all preach tine
gospel of economy and the elimination
of waste. Devices that tend to improve
Carburetion and conserve gasoline.
primers ana condensers will be shown
in great variety Carburetors using the
heavier grade fuels, especially kero-
sene, will be shown.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-08
RICHMOND

An entertainment was given at Cur
It's hall Wednesday evening by the mem
bers of r. H. S. and 9th grade Follow
ing is the program; Piano solo, Louise
Deehan; vocal solo, Eleanor King:
reading, Ruby Langley: piano solo,
Doris Lothrop; piano solo, Marie
Jones; vocal solo, Mildred Roach: yio-
lin solo, Marjorie Shaw; piano duet,
Mrs. f. r. Bowdoin and Arabel AL
len. While refreshments were being
served a piano duet by Mrs. E. r.
Bowdoin and Marjorie Shaw was
greatly appreciated.
Mrs. r. f. Preble and Miss Julia c.
Richards were guests Tuesday of rela-
tives in Augusta.
George b. kimball. C. J.. Blair, Har-
old z. Emerson, Walter Pinkham and
Pearl E. Perry We're visitors in Bath
Wednesday.
Henry Deehan OF New York is pass
ing q two weeks vacation at his home
in town.
The Red Cross Whist party given at
the home of Mrs. w. r. Durham on
Tuesday evening was well attended in
spite of the extreme cold weather.
MI and Mrs. Harold Hersey were
guests Thursday of relatives in Au-
guSta.
Capt. James Hathorne, who has been
confined TO his home for the pas,
month by illness, was able 10 be down
town Wednesday.
Edward Durand OF the C. A. Hawkes.
Shoe Co. is business visitor in Bos-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-08
UNUSUALLY COLD WEATHER
James H. kendrick Reports II so De-
erees Below at Lily Bay in Piscataquis

That there has been some exceedingly
cold weather in the vicinity of Greenvllle
in PiscataQuiS county during the past
few weeks can be testified to by James
II. Nendrck, who recently returned to
his home at Crosby street in this city
from Smithtown, having been engaged
in scaling logs there since last Novem-
Der At Shutdown the mercury reach
ed it's lowest point on Monday. Jan. Z,
when it dropped to 81 below. The cold
est at Roach River was 46 below, while
at Lily Bay. which gets the entire sweep
of Moosehead lake, the mercury ran down
to 50 below.
Mr. Kendrck was Informed by q scaler
III the camp at Shutdown who has pass
Cd his winters III the woods for the past
4. years that he could not remember il
ever being as cold before. The sca!ei
said that the coolest it had ever been
since he could remember was 40 below.
The crew at the camp at SmithtOWn
has stopped yardng and Is now~anding,
ana Mr.. Kendrck expects to remain III
this city until the yarding begins again.
He says that they have the best quality
OF beef at the camp and that there arc
no real shortages there, the only restric-
ton being that sugar and milk be used
but once a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-08
Water Supply for Poultry.

A supply Of pure drinking water ire
quently renewed IL as necessary for poul-
try as sufficient supplies Of food.
There are two different types of drink
ing vessels for poultry in common use
Open vessels-pa.ls. pans. crooks, and tt1s
like; and drinking fountains 50 construct.
ed that dust and dirt can not get into
the water except by way of a very small
exposed surface.
These quite opposite types Of drinking
vessel are about equally popular with
poultry keepers. Open vessels catch more
dirt and dust. but arc more easily cleaned.
Closed fountains may Ss used much long
er without cleaning. but IL allowed to be-
come foul are harder to clean thoroughly.
Placing open drinking vessels on . snslf
foot or more above the Hoor prevents
the hens from scratching coarse Utter in
to them. but does not keep cut Ans dust
which floats in the air and settles n the
water.
Thoroughly rinsing opsn vessels once .
day and scaIdiug drinking fountains once
or twice 2 week will usually keep them
- clean as necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-08
Funeral of Lewis Owen Gordon

Funeral services for the late Lewis
Owen Gordon were held at . o'clock
Thursday afternoon from the residence
of Mayor w. T.. Swift. 1l2 Winthrop
street. In addition to the relatives max V
people were present. among them being
delegations from the night and day forces
OF the Augusta postofIice, also from Beth
lehem Lodge. f. and A. NJ. and Cushnoc
Royal Arch Chapter, and the floral trib-
utes were beautiful and in profusion
Rev. William r. Wood of the Penney
Memorial Baptist church offciated, and
at the conclusion of the general services
offered prayer privately to the family
The remains were placed in the tomb at
Mt. Pleasant cemetery to await interment
the coming spring. The bearers were
Fred b. liill Arno Bittues, Arthur Dut-
ton and Harry Chase
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY

Wallace Reid in Latest Paramount
Production, Man Of Music Noun
tain; O'Henry Story; Han, and
Bud Comedy. Matinee 2.30 p. NJ;
evening 7 to 10 p. M. Feature Shown
Twice
Nan OF Music Mountain" is the
feature picture today at the Colonial.
This is one of Paramount's best pic
lures and is played by an all-star cast
including Wallace Reid. Anna Little.
Theodore Roberts and James Cruze.
All of the stars have made names for
themselves. and cast together for one
picture, the result is obvious. The
story Of Man of Music Mountain" is
one that will please any audience. 1t
is a clean and wholesome story. one
that you will remember.
Another of the popular oHenIH
stories is on today's program. These
stories are gaining in popularity each
week. The comedy shown today Will
make your sides ache from laughing
Remember the special matinee al
ESQ p. M.-Adv.