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Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
GREENS GOOD TO
MAKE RED BLOOD
Housewife Should Not Overlook
0andeIion, Lambs Quarter
OF Wild Mustard.
IRON NEEDED FOR THE BODY
Leaves Of Various Vegetables Furnish
Another Useful Substance Not Yet
Named-cream Of Dandelion
Soup Recipe.

II Is springtlme! Don't neglect to
give your family some good Old-fash-
ioned green's. II you live In large
city, you may have to depend upon the
greens which some country woman
brings to market or upon spinach or
kale, which can usually be bought even
In winter. II you live In the country.
perhaps your instinct has already told
you that the tender green leaves Of
the dandelion, lnmb's-quarter. wild
mustard. or whatever variety Of green's
your locality affords are waiting for
someone to gather them for food.
People from primitive times n this
have manifested n craving for green
food as winter passes and springtime
approaches. Probably this craving
arises from q real need Of our bodies
for the materials which such foods
furnish.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
CALL FOR MORE CORN

Wheat excepted. corn Is the
most valaablc and indispensable
Of the worlds grain crops. II
holds a commanding position in
the agriculture OF the United
States. Its vast acreage and
heavy yields nrc responsible 10
no small extent for the success
Of agriculture. The department
OF agriculture. In Its program Is
sued early In February. which
re-emphasized and nmpllhcd the
food production program for
1918 published by the depart
ment In August. 1917. recon.
mended that an acreage Of corn
approximately equal to that Of
1917, which was the largest on
record, should be planted In
1918, with possibly slight reduc-
tlons In certain sections TO free
areas for spring wheat. In 1917
the acreage devoted TO corn was
approximately Il9.755,000 acres,
compared with l05,872. 900 acres.
the average for 10l1.15. and
with I07,0s3.OOO acres for 1912
and l05,l97 900 acres for 1915.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

'ScHpINH tht fuCt tTHt sprIHB IS sOfnt-
where In the vicinity. Her eyes may
appear frostbitten. and she may seem
clothed in such flmsy garments us our
artists commonly clothe her with, but
you may be sure she Is somewhere In
the vicinity, that fair divinity.
] talked with nm elderly man In a
high hat and gold.rimmed spectacles
the other afternoon. ms we stood and
watched group of small boys spin
ming tops. They don't seem to do IL
with tho old snIrit tho old-er-nen
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

will do later In those very gardens.
Right In the heart Of our big city
exists a modest backyard that con-
tains quite number OF hens.
There Is a white.haired grand
mother who Is guardian angel to said
hens, and there 10 little boy with
wide. wondering eyes, who sometimes
acts 40 guardian angel for grand.
mnw," as he calls her.
One day recently grandmaw came
In from the backyard, bustllng with
excitement. "Thc hens combs pre 40
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
Protect Food In Lunches.

The precautions which must be
taken to keep lunches clean and safe
differ with circumstances. In dusty
seasons they should be wrapped par.
ticuiarly well. In hot weather the use
Of soft, moist foods In which molds
and bacteria are most likely to grow
rapidly should be avoided. Although
chopped meat moistened with q. dress
Ing Of some kind makes a good sand
wich filling, such foods are less desir-
able In hot weather than slices Of meat.
peanut butter or other foods less lla.
BILE to spoii.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
USE A Little VINEGAR .
IN CLEANING GREENS

All green's must be picked
over carefully and carefully
washed. This Is sometimes a
long process, for a large guam
tity Is required 10 make q dlsh
Of the cooked greens. II takes
about half bushel Of spinach
to make a little more than a
pint when cooked. A half cup
full OF vinegar In the water In
which the greens are allowed to
stand before washing Is Of ad-
vantage as II kills the small In.
sects that are sometimes hard
TO distinguish from the leaves
themselves.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

red think they she snd while little Willie
listened nny Several days after that William from the backyard
where had been playing his cheeks exercise
He the edge chair get his breath aud there his grand
mother noticed him.
Wlew she exclaimed "Whn makes relw
While from his perch the chair, solemny replied
"Mnyhe I'm going to lay an egg"
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

asked how long would take depended
panys present buildings all filled the
apparatus and unless the service
is Of impossible install
providing buildings
On account OF the weight Of such and
tecn from fire hazards
ITO expedite the early completion Of the automatic installation the
immediate relief
utility commission
eliminate calling
calls.
As President Wilson
II
cncy and that everything reasonably possible should with
The will operated dial
dial number
connections. said Mr.. Sylvan.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

advances no arguments, but merely
says that men would sink to the brute
level II women did not sacrifice them
selves and make them SO out now and
then. To which reply. asking whether
now and them means four times a
week. Whereupon 1t transplres. to
my surprise. that II was really I who
wanted to go to the Llberlan minister's
reception. and the musicale given by
the wife OF the chairman Of the
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
Washingtonians Have No Doubt About Spring

THE chief thing that makes here
although mild certain
the streets flung from the
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
Willie Saw Himself as Possible Rival Of Hens

cPRING here not look like sometimes but Is Under
direction Of H. NJ Connolly OF the agriculture detailed
District grd clubs
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
Matter Of Social Affairs Bothers Correspondent

THE question Of going evenings social affairs has become acute
Helen correspondent 1t the
why the instinct should be developed
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

When buying cooking utensils
choose those with round corners. In
stcnd of square. whenever possible.
They are easier TO keep clean.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

Aprons made Of crossbar pattern CD
be easily mcnded without the pntcp
showing.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

Within Few weeks, probably within
the next ten days. 1t will be In full
operation In the business section be-
fore the summer is over. according
to statements made by the telephone
company.
Nine out OF every ten telephone
girls now employed will lose their
jobs, Is the prediction OF T. P. Sylvan.
assistant to the president Of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
company. when the new system Is In
full ODeration here. Mr.. Sylvan was
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

Such soups make a desirable lunch
or supper dish for the entire family.
Cream Of pandellon Soup.
quart milk (skim or tablespoonfuls fat
whoie). teaspoonful salt
tablespoonfuls -four
I cupful dandelion leaves that have b en-
thoroughly cooked.
Stir -four into melted fat and mix
with cold milk. Put the thoroughly
cooked dandelion leaves through a
sieve or chop them fine and add to the
milk. Stir until thickened.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18

Capital to Have Automatic Telephone Service
will have telephone
within the next IS months Tie work this which will
Involve millions OF dollars will capital
Crittenden record-press., 1918-04-18
Work Done by Hand.

A large percentage OF the cutting
md shocking Of corn is done by hand
labor. In some sections, because OF
unfayornble topography or other
reasons. Il Is not practicable to use
machine cutters. However, the greater
part Of the corn thnt Is now cut oy
hand labor could be harvested by
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
Another Big Bill at E Hut.

Secretary Porter of block. Y. M. c.
A., again presented the men Of the
list a vaudeville show Thursday
which far exceeded anything that has
heretofore been attempted. 1t was
truly q variety without a headline.
Perhaps the outstanding features of
the program were the impersonations
of Private Carl Ecker. Company A,
63d Infantry. and Sergt. Allen, 18th
ammunition train, Ecker doing his
now famous soubrette impersonations
and Allen his Hawaiian act. with all
the gyrations of the maid from the
Isle Of Wai-ki-kee.
1t was in a sense Hawaiian night.
With the songs of Peter Kaha and
steel guitar accompaniment of Pri-
vate Abbott and the guitar solos by
Private Kuhns. Private Coenen. Com
pany A. SD Infantry. added an artis-
tic touch to the program with his
aria from Fedora" Songs were
given by Corp. Mcconnell of Head
quarters Company. 18th Infantry;
Private lombard of Company A. list
Infantry, and Secretary Drake of E
Hut. Corp Ben Plat made clever an
nouncements preceding each act. Ac-
compartments were furnished by the
e Hut trio under the direction of
Corp. Francis Lambert.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
Signal Corps Foot Ball.

Thursday afternoon an exciting game
was played by the Sd Training Bat
talon and the 223d Field Signal Bat
talon teams to play off tie, the re-
suit of game played earlier in the
season, and also to determine the
championship Of the Franklin canton
ment.
The contest was hard fought from
start to finish. the Sd Training Bat
talon keeping it's record Of not being
scored upon during the entire season
and winning, II to 0.
Capt. Waldron, battalion chief, of the
Sd Training Battalion. refereed and H.
P. Opdycke of Hut umpired. Both
teams received a fair deal, the game
being entirely devoid Of disputes.
Friday night five-round boxing bouts
were staged at the u" Hut. The 18th
Service Company Band played between
each bout and a big crowd was pres
ent and "whooped her up" on all oc-
casions. Some of the bouts were fast
and furious and the crowd got a
chance to see some fine sport.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
NOTABLE CONCEALED |
IDENTITY TWO MONTHS
Son of Roy Norton, Famous Novel<
list, Went Through School
Undiscovered.
BY sERGr. A. S. cLATwoRTHY.

BY sERGT. A. S. CLATwORTHY.
Among the students recently commiss'
stoned as second lieutenants. Signal Of
fcers' Reserve Corps. and mustered out
of service, with the honor Of holding q
commission in the Finest and grandest
Army on EARTH" was a tall progresses
ing, stalwart lad from the far west-to
be exact, from Portland. Ore, where. 40
good Oregonians claim, the red, red
roses bloom the year around-wh0 has
the honor Of being the only son Of the
famous author, novelist and war COR
respondent, Roy Norton. The sons
name Is Robert Norton-just plain Rob-
ert Norton, no middle.
Now, millions of people. Of COURSE
know Roy Norton, IL not In person,
by his works, for in spinning keen yarns
of adventure and romance he Is excelled
by few II any, of his present-day cCfl-
temporaries. But practically nobody in
knew that just plain Robert Norton was
a son of such q distinguished parent
until almost the last day of the school.
There being another Robert Norton In
the school, with the middle name 0f
Louis, their records became entangled
anu AIloI -. SIdtWOItHyt tHo boEBSNARt.
ma jor of the 8. o. T. S., in an endeav0r
to get things all Strengthened. OUT
checked over all the records very care-
fully, with each Norton individuality,
and in securing the name of the parents
of each he was much surprised to ma
the lad from Portland Is the son OF one
Of his favorite authors.
Robert Norton says that his father ID
now in England. and has something
good in store for his readers in the way
of real war fiction. Lieut.. Norton IL now
in Portland, Ore, and II what he tcld
Sergt. Clatworthy comes true, that he
expects to get into journalism himself.
then Robert Norton, we look for some
thing good from you in the way OF .
good rafting yarn some of these days"
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
RESIGNS RECTORSH|P
TO COME TO CAMP
DR.. HUMPHREYS Will Be Dean of
Staff at Epiphany Chapel
at Odenton.

Rev. DR.. Romilly F. HUMPHREYS rec
tor Of Grace and st. Peters Protest.
ant Episcopal Church. Baltimore, has
resigned his position and will come to
Camp Meade as dean of the stan Of
Epiphany Chapel. Odenton.
Mr.. HUMPHREYS has been a member
of the diocese for many years and is
one Of the most beloved clergymen in
Baltimore. He has been interested
keenly for long time in social well
fare work, and the efforts which will
be put forward by him here will be
c0lored by a wealth OF experience in
the same sort of endeavor.
It is particularly gratifying to his
friends in Meade that Mr. HUMPHREYS
will be given the opportunity of serv-
ing the soldiers, and Bishop Murray
IL regarded as having displayed ex-
ceptional tact in the selection of the
man who is to come.
Mr.. HUMPHREYS will be heard in the
main ~" auditorium on Sunday
mornings, and, of course. he and his
staff will conduct many services
formally and informally at the chapel
and in the base hospital, where the
staff has been working assiduously
ever since the camp was founded.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
RESCUED AFTER g
HOURS IN OPEN BOAT
Lieut.. Smaller, Here to Help Dis
charged Soldiers, Had Remark
able War Experiences.

Drifting in the Atlantic ocean fifty
two hours before he was rescued by
a torpedo boat destroyer, after a Ger
man U-boat had sunk his ship off the
French coast, Lieut.. Smaller OF the
United States merchant marine serv-
Ice, now in Meade. had a record OF
achievement hard to beat.
When the submarine struck them.
he said, there was no chance given
for escape, except in small boats.
THE German commander" lie de-
clared, did not try to help US or give
us the direction of land. but made
good his escape, leaving MS TO drift
in midocean. Our boats became
separated in the night, and while
some Of our crew were picked up
quickly, our own boat was lost and
we were eating our last meal in stock
when we succeeded in attracting the
attention of passing American naval
vessel.
Ship Plunged Downward.
ION another occasion we had just
left Philadelphia on the steamship
Pratt, formerly OF the Merchants ana
Miners Transportation Company, out
of Baltimore, when we were struck
by what appeared to be German
torpedo. The Pratt went down head"
foremost at once and we had to
scramble to the boats very quickly
in order to save ourselves. We were
picked up by patrol vessel in a
short time"
Lieut. Smaller bears a gold stripe
on each sleeve, one for being ship
wrecked and the other for service.
He is in Meade in the interest of OBJ
tanning places for discharged soldiers
in the merchant marine.
He declares that men may obtain
jobs in the merchant marine service
that will pay them anywhere from $40
to 1915 per month, according to the
kind of work which they perform.
Chester A. Gilkerson is here repre-
senting the shipping board in the
same way as Lieut.. Smaller represents
the merchant marine. He declares
that more than 100000 men are need
ed at once in the shipyards, and that
perhaps 100000 more may be needed
shortly. Mr.. Campbell of the Depart
ment of Labor is also here in a SINH
lar capacity. All these gentl@men are
anxious to have soldiers visit Them in
G-25.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
"Y LEADERS PLAN
BIG SCHOOL IN MEADE
Arrange for Great School in Civica
for Soldiers-"Y" Men to !.
Be Prepared.

It is intended to start q big school
in civics here in Meade with ~" men
as instructors. preparing soldiers foH
their duties in civil life.
Some of the leading men of the en-
met here Monday for that purpose
They included r. H. Edwards of the
general activities department, T. r.
Shut, social director; Crystal Brown
director of singing; Walter Berry.
southern social representative, and Drs
John Mcdowell of the religious de4
partment.
In an all-day conference the school
plans were outlined. "Y" men from the
twelve huts were told that they must
fix themselves % teach and that the
soldiers will be admitted as soon a6
the ~" men are found prepared.
The school will be Thoroughly orr
ganized and well equipped to do ita
task.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
A Human Derelict.

BIZ j. N. WOODOs
Sergeant Major. 22d Infantry Brigade.
AS a laundering ship, tossed by storm-angry
Founders on through the night to a watery
So a human dereIict, in the maelstrom Of life.
Etumbles on to his doom through the worlds
endless strife.
Love and hope, even friendship, that makes life
so bright
All are gone In the swirl Of the horrible night.
No relief from the grim despair gripping his
heart
And binding his eyes to the worlds better
part
Does he know as he's tossed in the trough Of
life,'S wave.
Just q human derelict. and unfit to save.
UNIT, did you say7 Is laundering boat
Unworthy Of effort to keep it ahoat1
Il its cargo Of human souls, gems without price,
To be given the Storm God as his sacrihee7
And when hope has fed, what exuberant cheer
Fills each breast as they realize rescue is nearI
So must those who are lost in the depths Of
despair
Be rescued, with helping hands reaching them
there,
And giving them back hope. life. happiness,
lore.
As tribute to Him who reigns Ger Us above.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
Freedoms Flame.
BY sergt. P. X. WHITAKER.

By Sergt. P. X. WHITAKER.
Glorious fame that sways a nation.
Burning with a FIRE sublime.
Molding, embracing all creation.
With a hand wrought torch Of time.
Could the peoples shrink with horror,
Could they fail to feel the heat,
All, tits not for them the morrow
X Dawns, its glow spells freedom sweet.
Shall the flame sink low to embers.
Must its light be lost to view?
Never, never will Gods members
Ever Quench or misconstrue.
See the visions hover near US,
Hear the angels heavenly song;
They commune in silence with us
Round this fame the whole day long.
Go ye forth, ye men Of valOr,
Spread the warmth Of freedoms spark /;
Let the nations who are cropping
See thy God. all nations mark.
Wouldst thou that in the great hour
Yours for service should not be'
Nay. not 90. thou art aager.
onspring Of srand liberty.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
CAMP BECOMING STABILIZED
AS CHRISTMAS APPROACHES
Eleventh Division Will Be Held Until
Peace Treaty Is Established Fact,
It Is Said.

received by the 63d Infantry. 1t is
understood, however, that Col Croxton
and one battalion will be stationed in
Washington, with duty at Potomac
Park and that the remainder of the
regiment will be sent to New York.
Brig. Gen. William E. Cole, formerly
of the 18th F. A. Brigade, now mus
to report to western camp probably
Zachary Taylor, for immediate duty.
Joyous Holidays Ahead.
The "Y" will have Christmas trees
in all the huts and presents will be
given to well-known fellows in the
several areas. Elaborate preparations
are being made to make Christmas
night memorable for men who remain
in camp. A surprise is planned which
will be unique.
Other welfare bodies will make spe-
cial efforts to please the soldiers who
do not get passes.
Lieut.. Aurandt. morale officer, will
play the part Of Santa Claus for hun
dreds of soldiers, and will make his
headquarters at the Liberty Theater.
He will give away many beautiful
presents and the public is invited to
send him all that can be provided.
Chaplain Scott, with the cooperation
of the "Y' and Mr.. Gwilym Miles, song
leader of the Fosdick commission, will
arrange for the singing of carols on
Christmas eve.
The "Y" will have the choir of st.
Margaret's Church. Washington, come
here Monday night to sing the cantata
bethlehem" at the main auditorium
Chaplain Wolf will preach at the
Lutheran service to be held Christmas
morning at 10 O'Clock in the main "Y,'
to which all men are invited.
Basket ball league will start January g.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
BIG BOXING SHOW ON
TONIGHT AT LIBERTY
Third of Tournament Expected to
Draw a Record Crowd of Cheer
ing Soldiers.

Who said indoor sports? Well.
they're coming to the Liberty Thea
ter Thursday evening. when those
rough 'em-up boys" gather round for
the third boxing fracas. Come early
and in punches and get a good close
up and see duplicate Of what would
happen to the kaiser IL he walked
into the loop.
Three times the blood-thirsty,
birthstone snortin' fire-eating champs
have defended their titles against
guys who didn't care whether they
lived or not, and so for the last time
the boys will get together to box or
be boxed (by the undertaker).
The following are the champs. who
will positively appear. barring detail
on X. P. or the wood pile: One hun
dred and ffteen-pound class, George.
I'd Development Battalion; 125-pound
class, Edwards, I'D Infantry; 1885,
pound class, Horton, 63d Infantry;
145-pound class, Mcmahon. 429th Tel.
Company; 165-pound class. Andrews,
18th Infantry; 175-pound class. Pen
cacke, 154th Depot Brigade, and
heavy class. Norcross. list Infantry.
Gorgeous. glistening golden cups
will be presented to the winners on
this occasion. and, oh, yes, there will
be an admission of Is cents and rs
cents; just little token, a touch of
good fellowship. signifying your will
ingness to help buy more equipment
for athletics in camp.
Be on hand, boys. and bring your
voice along and make this big sue
cess.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19

Tnings are getting more stabilized.
ana as the Christmas holidays approach
Meade men understand pretty we'll that
they will not be released from military
duty. at least in large numbers, for
several months.
Inc holidays, therefore, may be en-
Joyed with more freedom from care and
petty annoyances, and the welfare or
CARNATIONS are arranging to make the
stay Of those who remain for the holi-
days very agreeable.
1t was stated several days ago by a
person In authority that he was in
formed that the 18th Division would not
be demobiliZed until the peace treaty
was signed Definite news was given
the men in Franklin cantonment that
the general rehabilitation orders would
not apply to them or to the permanent
units OF Meade.
Permanent Units Held.
The permanent units of Meade are
generally named as follows: Military
police. utilities detachment, laundry
bakery and hospital units.
contrary to the expectations of many
the announcement has been made that
the training cadres of the Depot Brigade
would not be mustered out in the regu-
lar order, but would be retained indefi
nitely to take charge of the men coming
back from overseas.
Incidentally. it is expected that large
number of men from France will be
brought here very soon. Some of the
wounded are already here in BIB block
and in the hospital. The convalescent
ana unwounded men will probably be
placed In the upper section of camp for
the present at least
No definite orders to move have been
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
Vested Choir Coming.

DR.. T. 8. McWilliams, relIg-
ious director of the. "Y," has
secured for the boys q rare
treat for Christmas. On Mon :
day evening the forty-voice
vested choir from st. Marga-
rets Protestant Episcopal
Church, in Washington. wtaI
present cantata. 1t will be
the beautiful Bethlehem" by
Maunder, and Is scored for
quartet and chorus. The audi
doors.
This feature is only one Of
the good things in store for
those who linger in camp, ana
is something every one should
hear. Further particulars later.
but keep the date In mind, and
BRING THE CHRISTMAS
SPIRIT.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
The Gossip Circle.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
Nowhere, except possibly at an aft
ernoon tea, does a man look more out
of place than in the vegetable wagon
that stops in front of our house every
morning. apparently chiefly for the
purpose OF providing the neighbor
women q convenient salon for the dis
seminatiOn of interesting information
which has accumulated over night
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-19
KEEP YOUR UNIFORM!

Secretary of War Baker an
nounced that soldiers would be al
lowed to keep their uniforms. The
uniforms must not be worn longer
than four months after the dis
charge is granted the soldier. Sill
yer service stripes are already be-
ing worn by those who did not see
duty in France.