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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15

lambs-or rather sheep-led to
slaughter, in the hands of the
butcher.
Girls should be taught to market
Systematically. and taught to buy
verything-meat. fish, vegetables,
and then keep cash accounts after
ward. 1t is the telephone, and that
! fatal line of least resistance" that
are at the bottom of so much of
the hight cost of living"
The war has brought American
women face to face with their
I shortcomings as housekecpers as
/ nothing else could have done. They
ant TO save. but they don't know
how. In the back part of their
brains there has always been a lit
| tie contempt for this quality; now
they discover it to be a fine art.
For it is a fine art as understood
/ by the French, that intelligence that
. gets a full value for every penny
( expended, and at the same time pro-
( 6uces results so excellent Gs never
I to suggest the sordid. American
wcmen-I am speaking of the trav-
+ eied class-have always admired this
G ality in the French. but they have
also felt that il was not for them TO
emulate. They were too busy with
large affairs-which they were al
ways bit vague about when pinned
down for details.
Now with husbands. sons and
swcetheart3 over there" they are
confronted with a problem that finds
them a little awkward and inept.
am not thinking of. the women on
farms or in rural communities, but
the city woman who skins through
her housekeeping and gives the fin
est flower of her energies to some
philanthropic project away from
home For. like the poor, We always
have our Mrs. Jellybys among US.
Something Lacking
A woman who can't make a home
has some vital ingredient lacking,
she is as defective as il she Were
color-blin tone-deaf or like the
hc croine Of that lovely parody on the
Blessed Damosel who had three
fingers on one hand
Eome-making is far more necessary
than much she acquires at school.
Doubless she will be taught the name
OF the capital of Persia, and in the
time Of Caesar "all Gaul was divided
into three parts"-u3eful information.
certainly, but hardly as valuable as
/ how to make a cup OF good coffee or
the best method Of preparing a pot
/ roast
AppetizinE pot roast and coffee in
dicate a home where useful citizens
are trained to carry on the torch OF
civilization-and we can't have
[ ecnugh of them these days-whereas
the capital of Persia may change
and til Gaul has been divided and
sub6ivided many times. but has al
ways come out on top. thank God.
Let the girls knit, by all means,
ard dance and play the piano. and
study Greek If they want to, but do
/ not neglect to teach them the diff
/ ference between a rib and chuck
roast and that the best way of cook
| ing one would mean the destruction
/ CT the other.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Little Talks by
Beatrice Fairfax

curious case occurred the other
DAY in Chicago. and as the details re-
corded in the daily papers might be
called: Why men come back after
leaving home" the story Will bear
another telling.
1t seems that a John Franz used
TO board with a lady by the name of
Mrs, Geraldine Cade, who was an eX-
Ceilent housekeeper. Her cooking
was such that not once was Mr..
Franz driven to tender retrospection
concerning his mothers pies or cof-
Zee. The pies and coffee of Mrs. Cade
were so excellent as to create new
standards OF their own.
Mrs. Cade was soon treading the
cid reliable. well-worn footpath to a
mans heart-the stomach. And Mr..
Franz was going the way Of all men
he was falling deeply in love with
his comforts. They became engaged,
and everything seemed as happy as
the final act of an anti-problem play,
when something went wrong.
Perhaps Mr.. Franz took meal
downtown and contracted a dyspep-
sia, perhaps he wanted to so TO
France and become a soldier. per-
hsps as the day approached he got
a plain case of church friEht-the
details are vague-what he did was
TO nee Mrs. Cade's house.
Mrs. Cade was sensitive woman
and, feeling very keenly the asper-
sions cast on her chicken la king,
Irish stew and biscuit Tortoni. she
sought heart balm to the tune OF
S25,G00.
The Old Reliable Route
In the meantime. Nemesis caught
up with Mr.. Franz. who had taken
t. eating round lunchrooms." How
different everything was, now a
grimy husboy slammed down cutlery.
and a waitress. with the piercing note
of a calliope. called for beans and
-" There was pie to be had. but
the less said of that pie the better.
Mr.. Franz began 10 realize how
blessings brighten as they take their
flight.
He called up Mrs. Cade's lawyer
and said he wanted to go home. He
married the lady, and they are pre-
sumably enjoying those final chapters
o. romance which in the fairy stories
- childhood are summed up in:
They lived happily ever after
There is a whole hbrary-several
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15

libraries, in fact-on the subject OF
domestic happiness bound up in this
story from the daily news. Where
good meals abound, there the heart
OF man fingers Something may
drive him away, temporarily. but like
the cat. he always comes back.
Keeping House Well
In the face of this truism, why are
not all girls-irrespective of position
or pects-taught to keep house
well? II they can't be taught at
rome because their mothers unfor-
tunately belong TO the great school
Of delicatessen and ready -to-serve
housekeepers. why can't schools or
domestic economics be established in
every town, city and community of
the United States?
I know some attempts in this di-
rection have been made in the pub
lie schools. and it is we'll enough in
its way. but il doesn't so far
enough. Domestic science courses
should include marketing and thor
oUgh Knowledge OF meat cuts. and
how to get the best results from
each in the way of nourishment and
flavor. But so many women are
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Here Is a Sensible Treatment
That Gets Prompt Results

For real, downright. harassing,
discomfort, very few disorders can
approach so-called skin diseases
such as Eczema, letter, Boils, erup-
tions, scaly irritations and similar
skin troubles, Notwithstanding the
lavish use of salves, lotions. washes
and other treatment applied exter-
nally to the irritated parts
No one ever heard of person be-
ing afflicted with any form of skin
disease whose blood was in good
condition. Therefore. ii is but log
ical to conclude that the proper
method of treatment for pimples
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
Europe'S Empty
Sugar Barrel

The Allies realize it takes time for
a democratic nation such as America
OF pull itself together and get into
war harness.
We cannot Immediately send ship
loads of aeroplanes, munitions and
trained men.
But we can Immediately send the
Allies shiploads of wheat TO save
wheat requires no machinery, no
long months of training. All that is
necessary is the willingness to eat
something else in its place.
The Allies are fighting and dying
for us, willing and ready to bear the
full brunt of the war until we can
prepare ourselves to shoulder our
share of the burden. All that they
ask is that we should sustain their
bodies while they do this.
1t is inconceivable under the cir
cumstances that we should be un-
willing to give them our wheat-yes,
to the last pound if necessary Ger
tainly we can get along without
wheat pastry and desserts and as for
wheat bread, we can get along with
out this, too, by eating corn, barley,
buckwheat or rice hot breads for one
meal a day, and the other meals eat
ing more of rice, hominy and pota-
toes in place of part of the ordi-
nary amount of wheat bread.
Especially does the latter vegetable
offer a way out" Give your family
plenty of potatoes and let them go
without bread entirely.
But my family will get tired of so
many potatoes" you say.
There is no need of this complaint,
for there are hundreds of ways to
disguise this humble potato which
can play such a big part in winning
the war, if we will only let it. The
following are but two out of the hun
dreds:
Potato Peanut Loaf-One pint
mashed potatoes; 1 cup ground pea
nuts or 1-2 cup peanut butter, tea
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
THEIR MARRIED LIFE
Copyright by International News Service

Helen had gone TO the window
and was looking out into the street
when she saw the accident. She
screamed, bringing Mary into the
room hastily to see what was wrong.
What is it, ma'am?"
An accident. Mary. Look there's
the ambulance, they are putting the
man in it,"
Don't look at it any longer.
ma'am." advised Mary, trying 10
draw Helen away.
The bell changed and the ambu-
lance made off down the street
while a curious crowd gathered.
Helen turned away, her nerves all
unstrung, and tried to loose herself
in a book. But it was no use. Be
fore the printed pages, the scene
kept recurring, only this time
Helen saw Warren as the injured
man, and in her nervous state, it
fairly maddened her.
She threw down the book finally
and went over to the window.
wringing her hands anXiously. The
crowd had dispersed and there was
nothing more to be seen. Then she
hurried to the telephone and gave
the operator Warren's telephone
number. Warren's stenographer
answered Immediately.
rs Mr.. Curtis there?"
NO, Mr.. Curtis is not in just at
present. Who is calling him?"
This is Mrs. Curtis. What time
do you expect him ?"
why, have been expecting him
for nearly half an hour, Mrs. Cur
tbs. He ought TO be here any min
ute now. Shall I ask him to call
you?"
Yes. please" And Helen turned
away from the telephone, a cold
fear in her heart. What If the
street accident had simply been q
prophecy? After all, what bad
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15

YOU to be careful" she finished,
"and when you didn't answer that
last time l was sure something had
happened"
We'll, of all idiotic foolishness," :"
Warren said, unsympathetically. en-
tirely misunderstanding the psy-
chology of the matter. mo Won
der you women can't stand up un-
der anything If you allow yourselves
to get all worked up over nothing
at all. For Heavens sake, stop sniv-
elling like n baby. I guess I've
lived in the city long enough to
keep out of the way of automo-
biles."
ITO BE Concluded)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15

spoons sale, 1-2 teaspoon pepper. 1-2
cup milk, 2 tablespoons fat, eggs.
Beat the entire mixture together
and place in creased baking dish.
Set in a second pan containing hot
water and bake in the oven until
firm. Serve with tomato sauce.
White Potato Custard Pie-Two
cups riced baked potato, eggs beat
en- slightly. l cup sugar, IA cup fat,
IA cup thin cream or top milk, juice
and rind of one lemon.
Mix in the order given. Beat hard
for five minutes. Pour into pans lined
with oatmeal pastry crust. Bake in
hot oven 20. to so minutes or until
custard is set. This makes two pies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
AIRPLANE DROPS BOMBS

Havrc, April 16.-An enemy air
plane succeeded in passing observa-
ton posts without being reported
and flew over the district, says an
official note issued here. Several
bombs were dropped near one OF
the camps for German prisoners
The material damage was slight and
there were no casualties.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15
CONFERENCE ABANDONED
BY associated Press

Amsterdam, April Is. - Emperor
Charles, according to a Vienna dis
patch on Saturday to the Berliner
Tageblatt. has cancelled visit he in
tended Saturday to make at Buda-
pest. Important conferences were
to have been held. Count Czernin
anr other officials were to have been
praeeOt
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-15

4N 4 W. u4kA 6h1A16o.
Fashion has made her followers
happy this season by the decision to
combine materials, therefore, we
have this exquisite creation in dark
blue satin trimmed with foulard,
which forms the girdle and large
collar. The tunic is slashed at one
side and supplied with button and
buttonholes, as If it might be closed
at some time. Its width would not
permit, however, in these days of
conservation. The dress requires 5
yards 4O-inch satin and 1A yards
foulard.
Pictorial Review Waist No. 1880.
Sizes, 81 to AZ inches waist. Price,
20 cents Skirt No. 1902. Sizes. "a
to 40 inches waist Price, 20 cents.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
SHARP, STABBlNG PAINS
Often Tell Of Weak kidneys-A Mar.
tinsburg Resident Shows You
What To Do.

The sharp twinge of pain in the
small of the back that strikes you
after any sudden twist or awkward
motion may tell of weak kidneys And
there are often disturbances of the
urine-too frequent urination, scald-
ing or burning pain during passage,
discolored urine and sediment.
Doan's Kidney Pills are prepared
especially for weakened kidneys. kid
ney backache and urinary disorders
have proven their merit in thousands
of cases. Doan's are endorsed thro-
ughout the civilized world are rec
commended by Martinsburg residents.
Jacob Entler, retired farmer and
butcher, $40 S. Raleigh St, Martins
burg, says. ~ have used Doan's
Kidney pills on different occasions
and have found them splendid rem
edy for weak and disordered kidneys
When my back has ached or when
those sharp pains have pierced the
small of my back | have used Doans
Kidney Pills. This medicine has al
ways given splendid results. Kidding
me of the pain and strengthening my
back each time"
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Ms Entler had. Foster-Milburn
Co.,Mfgrs,, Buffalo. n. Y. M w F
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY

Having decided not to rent the En-
erson farm any longer and owing to
the affliction by death | have decided
to sell my personal property at my
residence situated one-fourth mile
east of Bedington Station al the Bed
ington Springs on
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1918,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m, the
following described property. to-wit:
IL HEAD HORSES AND COLTS
-Four OF which are working horses.
g are mares. / of these mares now
nursing two colts; 3 are single line
leaders. 4 black colts years old, all
|fllies; yearlings, black and one
sorrel; ! gelding and / FLY. The
above described horses are all clean
Is promising and growing into money.
Al HEAD OF CATTLE :.
Ten of which are mich cows.
have calves now, remainder are thrift
ty young cattle. If you are looking
for some home raised cattle you will
be accommodated here.
10 HEAD OF HOGS
One brood SOW, 9 thrifty shoats.
20 HEAD OF SHEEP
Nineteen ewes and / buck.
The above described stock will posi-
lively be sold without reserve.
TERMS OF SALE
A credit of II months will be given
on all sums Of so and upwards. Pur-
chaser to give note with approved
security negotiable and payable at
the Peoples Trust Co., Martinsburg
with interest from date. but II paid at
ma turity interest RENTED. Under
$40 cash. No property removed until
settled for.
The ladies of the Cherry Grove
Church will serve lunch to the public,
the proceeds from which are for the
benefit OF the church.
A. M. GRIM.
Dodd & Hoffman, Aucts
Harwood Burkhart. Clerk.
7 20 cod 81 pd
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
Railroad Men Are For Highland

Ffum. e. II. Frum. H. l.. Mcllenry.
w. L. Crane, r. ftannan, Troy Wilson,
M. T. Fffes, NJ. Feeuy. r. Goarell, r
E. Fletcher, l.. r. Wright, W f,
Boyles, s Patterson, John w Bar,
nard w. c. Cooper, A. l.. Lockhart,'
J. II. Rogers, D. j Fury, l.. T. Kinney !,
Summers. r. O. Plada, j, A. Polling,
Sturgeon White, George d. Cain, ID
r. Doolittle. d. G, Leggretta, Roy Pc
terson, Il. E. Hickman. w A. Cox, Il
r. Meathrel, S. G. Workman, w. Al
WI light o. +. Leathermaa, john
ODay. w c. Eavenson, G. c. Fulkin-
eer, G. C. Buckner, II. G. Beyerage1
H. w. Vance. j. G.. Riddle. j. McKeen,
f. w Griffith, J. s Ritter. n f..
Ayers II n. Fury, Frank Barnett, D]
Morrison. {. G. snder, A. l., Speck
John Luzader N. H. McKeeu d Al
Byrd, a. L. Rollins II. J. Meeks, u
T. McCord.
Mr.. Highlands labor plank Is one
of more than ordinary interest. He
deals with tie question In an able
manner He rs clear and concise in
expressing his attitude as favorable
to labor ana as previously stated, this
Mr.. Highland has the following to say
army of workers in West Virginia
attitude Is entirely satisfactory 10 the
in his platform on the labor question ::
Sweeping industrial changes have
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
nooray! Baby To
Rule the House
No Longer Do Women Fear The Crsaes
est At All Human Blessines.

Thousands Of women no longer resign them
elves to the thought that sickness and die
ress are natural. They know better. for In
fother's Friend th6y have found a won
!erful penetrating remedy to relieve many
dreaded experiences.
Nervousness, bearing-down and stretching
afns are among the disheartenine and dis.
ressing experiences woinen everywhere saw
hey entirely escape during the period Of
expectancy by the use Of Mothers Friend.
Here Is remedy that softens the MYRIAD
4 broad, fat abdominal muscles lust he
leath the skin, enables them 10 expand with
nut the usual strain upon the ligaincnts and
lerves and assists nature to make il pos-
ite for women to 60 through maternity
Without many of the dreaded symptoms y,
arpiiar to host OF women.
BY regular use throughout the period M.
luscles expand easily when baby is born.
nd pain and danger at the crisis is con.
equently less.
Mothers Friend IL for external use only.
absolutely and entirely safe and has been
Ised by thousands of women awaiting the
Teatest time in . womans life for over
ialf century.
Write the Bradfeld Regulator Co.
lamar Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. for their 'sMofh-
,rhood Book so valuable to expectant rYioth-
RS. and in the meantime obtain a bottle on
Mothers Friend from the nearest drug store
Begin its use strictly according to directions
With every bottle. ard thus fortify yourself
%@;a ard discomfort.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
PHILIP C. VANMETRE
DIES IN CLARkSBURC
Mr.. Brosius, of Near Hancock,
Also Expires.

Mr.. Philip C. VanMetre. former
ly of near Shepherdstown and
well known here, died last Sunday
in Clarksburg and was buried in
that city on Tuesday. He had been
III for long time and death was
relief from much suffering. Mr..
VanMetre is survived by his wild.
ow, FIVE children and his aged
mother, also one sister, Miss Rose
NanMetre. and three brothers. Char
les B.. George n. and Bowman
NanNetre. of shepherdstown. He
was So years old
Hon. J. w. 5eosus
Hon John b. Brosius died sun
day at the state hospital Weston.
w Va aged 73 years He was
former resident Of Brosius, across
the river from Hancock and q mem
Der OF 81. Thomas church, Han
cock and some years ago served
as a yestryman. In politics Mr..
Brosius was Democrat. and repre-
scented his district for term In
the West Virginia Legislature. He
leaves a wife aud three daughters,
Mrs John Lehman. of Romney;
Mrs A c Burns. Martinsburg. and
Miss Marguerite Brosius, at home.
His remains arrived at 'Brosius,,
Tuesday. and were taken direct to
ST. Thomas church. where services
were conducted by the rector, Rev
! W W. Gilliss. lnterment In the
Episcopal cemetery.
c. n. Steffy
Charles Howard Steffey aged Sc
a we'll known resident OF Williams
port. died suddenly while eating
dinner. dropping over at the table
Thursday. He is survived by his
widow, one brother and three sis
ters.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
NJ. D. EXAMINATION
IN NEXT NOVEMBER

The state public health council
Will conduct its next examination
of physicians for license to prac-
tice in West Virginia at Charleston
November 10 and it's next confer-
ence with county and city health
officers will be held in Parkersburg
December 8. These announcements
were made by Dir. s. l.. Jepson.
state health commits ioner and sec.
Rotary of the council. He also an.
nounced the list of successful appli-
cants for license from the last e...-
animation, as follows:
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
Catarrh is a Real Enemy
and Requires Vigorous Treatment

Throw these makeshift remedies 70
the winds, and get on the right trent-
ment. Go to your drug store to-day.
get Al bottle Of S. s. S., and commenced
10 treatment that has been praised by
sufferers for nearly half century.
s. S.. s. gets right at the source Of
|Catarrh, and forces from the blood
the germs which cause the. disease.
You can obtain special medical advice
regarding your own case without
lchargc by writing to Medical Direc-
| tor. 22 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
LIEUT.. WAGNER is
MANNED FOR LIFE

Lieutenant Talbot Wesley Wag-
oner, who was wounded N the front
in France, is reported to have re
turned to his home at Keyser He
enliSted in the United States Ma
rines at Cumberland about year
agos when he was employed in the
accountants office of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. Mr.. Wagner, it
rs stated, lost an arm, eye and ear
in the service He was confined for
a long period in base hospital in
France.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
Voters of Berkeley :

The question of selecting the right cam
didate for United States Senator this fall is
most serious and important matter.
Think over what qualifications each can
didate has to offer and then, If you realize
the Importance of electing strong, honor
able, upright, progressive man, you viii find
that Virgil Highland is the man best suited
for the office saaa,.~
Vote for him at the primaries Tuesday,
August 9Th. political Advertisement
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
LEAD COUNTY FOR
FIRST SIX MONTHS

AR X. T. Bryarly, Of Winchester,
a well known insurance man, is in
'own today on business. Mr.. Bry-
afly Just received word tina his
nm, general agents for the Home
Lire Insurance Co., lead the entire
country for work accomplished in
me hrst six months of This year.
lle senior member OF the firm is
MS brother, Mr.. H. r. Bryarly
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-02
Railroaders Say They Will
Work For His NOmi-
nation.

Since Virgil l., Highland announe-
ed his candidacy fer nomination for
United States Senator, he has receiy-
ed numerous assurances of support
from Labor circle After the issu-
ance OF his platform. such assurances
have become stronger, coming from
every section of the state and from
every class Of organized labor. The
labor plank OF his platform Is so
strikingly pleasing to laboring men
throughout the state that there is no
contradiction OF the assertion that he
il truly the choice cf labor for the
United States Senate.
Best Fitted For Position.
"Hof; " l.. Highland,
"Clarksbutg W. Va
Dear Mr.. Highland:
I'VE the undersigned railroad men
of Harrison county. take this oppor-
tunity to inform you that we are with
you. heart and soul in your campaign
for the United StateF Senate Aitef
careful consideration Of the candida
cies Of all other aspirants for the po'
sitfon, both Democratic and RepuDii-
can, we have come 70 the CONCLUSION
that you are the best fitted for the
position which you seek especially
from the standpoint Of the working
man.
"We want you to know thar we
shall work earnestly for your nomi-
nation and election
with best wishes for success. we
are.
Sincerely yours,
-. G. Hend rickson. p Judge. j j.
Shackelford. O Marshall George Ea-
ton. O. l.. Mcintyre. Fl. S. Davis, W.
y. Foster, n. s B~own, J G. Ayers
Carl Garrett, ". w Stephenson. NJ,
r. Fallon. J. s Ball r. l.. Mills, J.
r. Yates, l. NJ Davis, o. j. Webb, y.
e. Pratt, p. s. Greenhouse, S F Mil
stead. j. w Hart. w Fl Mcdaniel
n. u. c. Ewing, r. Hornick, f. G