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The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Flowers Essential.

With the first breath of spring, the earth everywhere breaks forth and is covered with verdure and blossom-the violet, arbutus, daisies and all the field flowers The dogwood, laurel and rhs- dOdendrons. with their clouds of bios sons, ornament the woods. We gather and place them in the home; they carry cheer and beauty wherever shown Why should these and other favorites from all over the world not be enjoyed the season round? They are, as grown in the greenhouse, even more beautiful in the winter season, when the earth is covered with it's mantle of snow. The blossoming pot in the window, the graceful fern or palm, which, with their summer green, give life to the house decorations, are as essential to the beauty of the home os flowers to the landscape. Let every member of the craft combat with his greatest force and earnestness, every effort made to decry the use of flowers.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
f10r[F TOWN HELPS
NEED NOT FEAR WOOD FAMINE
Government Figures Convey Assur- ance to Those Who Contemplate
 UsEg That Material for Building.

Wood has been and is still one of the ton and furnishing of the home. It has had natural advantages because of the ease with which it can be work ed and fastened, because 1t has strength and hardness for general pur- poses, because it is comparatively light in weight, because 1t is a good protection against heat and cold, and because it is pleasing in appearance. These properties, which are due to it's peculiar chemical nature and physical structure, have made wood unique among building materials.
 An impression seems to be preva- lent that the supply of wood is becom- ing so depleted that in the near future 1t can be used for ornamental or special purposes, says a report issued by the bureau of standards. This is declared to be erroneous. We still have enough virgin timber. it is de- elared, in this country to last for sev- eral generations, and with the growing practice of forestry certain supply will always be maintained, partly by increasing the yield of timber per acre and partly by checking the waste in using the timber.
 Although the centers of production are being removt& farther and farther from the centers of population, freight rates do not make the shipment of lumber across several states prohibit tive, wood being a comparatively light material
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Recreation Spots Needed.

"If we are to conserve the health, the morals and the fine spirit of enthu- siasm so vital to the welfare of our people, we have in this recreational movement the greatest opportunity for good now lying within the field of so- cial service.
 'The wrongs against society are committed by our people not in their hours of work, but in their hours of leisure, and the responsibility lies not wholly with the people who perform these unfortunate acts, but with the people who have not been wise enough to see to it that the fundamental bus mess of the community at large is to see that 1t becomes increasingly easy for the people to do right, and increas- ingly hard for them to do wrong. .'- Government Bulletin.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
LESSON WAS TOO REALISTIC
Class in First-Ad Work Promptly Proved That Nerve" Was Thing
 They Lacked.

A doctor of small town of central Missouri was instructing class Of 30 enthusiastic young women in first aid work.
 The lesson for the evening was on nerve, and he was endeavoring to en- tighten them as to just what was meant by 'nerye." and how it was es- pecially necessary In the case of acci- dents.
 The instructor continued by saying distinguished physician had said that Nerve means you must be cool, you must be very cool, you must be - cool"
 Just as he finished this explanation, a scream was heard outside, followed by several pistol shots. The outer door into the basement of the town library, where the class was being held, was flung open. Two men, struggling to- gether, their clothes drenehed in blood, rolled down the steps into the room.
 There were moans from the writhing forms on the floor, but the class did not hear them. They had flown, not only to the outer door, but to a friend ly shelter across the street.
 Nor, when the doctor went across to them, and explained that the shooting affray was only sham one between two college boys. which he was using to illustrate his lecture, would they re- turn.
 They had completely lost their nerve" they explained. and their nerves were so shaken they must go home at once, and go they did.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Worms That Thrive on Ice.

r. E. Matthes of the United States geological survey described some strange worms that abound on the low CT parts of the Mount Rainier glaciers. They are dark brown, slender and about an inch in length. On favorable days in July and August millions and millions of them may be found writh- ing on the surface of the ice, evidently breeding there and feeding on organic matter blown upon the glacier in the form of dust. "So essential to their existence" says MT. Matthes, lis the chill of the ice that they enter several inches, and sometimes many feet. be- low the surface on days when the sun is particularly hot, reappearing late in the afternoon"
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Real Purpose of the State.

The ultimate purpose of the state is not to rule men, to keep them in fear, to subject them to the will of others, but, on the contrary, to allow each as far as possible to live in se- curity, that is, to preserve for each his natural right to live without harm to himself or to his neighbor. No, re- peat, the object of the state is not to transform reasonable beivgs into ani- mals or automatic; it's object is to en- able the citizens to develop in security their bodies and their minds, freely to employ their reason. The true end of the state. therefore, is liberty SpinoZa.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

to taste; add the beaten yolks of three eggs. Cook three minutes, stirring constantly. Cool, fold in the stiffly beaten eggs. Bake until firm in a moderate oven.
 CornmeaI Apple Pudding. - Take one-half cupful of sugar, d pint of fresh mush, two well-beaten eggs, a half cupful of milk, one pint of chop ped tart apple. Turn into greased pan and bake until the apples are soft.
 Tomatoes With Clipped Beef.- Brown a little sweet fat and lay in sliced ripe tomatoes, rolled in sea- soned flour; season with salt, pepper and cayenne; brown well on both sides; sprinkle a little chopped onion over each slice. Spread evenly over each thin layer of chopped clipped beef; cover and cook 20 minutes with out stirring.
 Asparagus Loaf.-Take two cupfuls of cooked asparagus, add two-thirds of q cupful of cracker crumbs and one cupful of cream, add one teaspoonful of butter, one teaspoonful of salt, a little onion juice and one egg. Fold in the asparagus and bake one hour
 Goldfish Rolls.-Mix together mashed potato and shredded codfish, season with butter, pepper, salt and form into rolls the size of the thumb and three inches long. Roll in four and fry in hot fat. Serve with white sauce gar nished with parsley.
 Tomato Sauce.-Take one pint of tomatoes, four tahlespoenfuls of fat, half an onion finely chopped, two tablespoonfuls of corn starch, one-half teaspoonful of salt, and one-eighth of teaspoonful of pepper. Cook the onion and tomato ten minutes. Strain. Melt the fat. add the flour and mix add salt, pepper and tomato. Cook until it thiekens.
 Fish Croquettes.-Take one and three-fourths eupfuls of fish. one cup full of cream sauce and one egg. Add the sauce to the fish, then add season ings dip in crumbs, eggs and crumbs again; fry in deep fat and serve.
 When making milk toast add q hali cupful of good favored grated cheese 10 it when serving. A good way to use leftover dried cheese.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
ALL PUPS NOT WORTHLESS
Latter Comes Home After Dark One Night.

Smith Center, Kan.-Mrs. Ben But Ter took little spindlng bull pup to raise. Ben never had any faith in the critter.
 Hes a spindlin'. worthless. mangy cur. and wouldn't even have the sand to bark if some one got in our hen roost." said Ben, with q sarcastic tone in his voice.
 "Sever mind." replied Mrs. Ben, with knowing smile, "try him out. Give him a chance-he's only pup"
 Coming home after dark few nights later. Ben had occasion to go to the hen house to see if all were there. Nero heard the noise. So did Mrs. Ben.
 "Sick him. Nero" called Mrs. Ben. Nero 'sieked.' He grabbed Mr. Ben and in q few minutes tore his cloth ing to shreds. Then he got q good grip on a leg Ben got busy.
 It took the hired man and Mrs. Ben half an hour to pry open the jaws of Nero Ben has changed his mind.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Appropriateness First.

By all means let any community, be it large or small. secure as large build- ing as possible for it's important civic edifices, but let the members of the committee, as well as individual citi- zens. make every effort toward the in- telligent expenditure of their money. Let them remember that a large build- ing of poor or mediocre design is far less credit to the community than small building which is q model of harmonious. appropriate and welt studied architecture.-Bost Herald.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

seasoned parsnip may be dropped into fritter batter and fried, making a most delicious fritter.
 Carrot Loaf.--Take one cupful each of finely ground carrots, milk, boiled rice. ground peanuts, or six ounces of chopped round steak, one egg, one cupful of bread crumbs, fourth of q cupful of rice water, two tablespoon fuls of minced pepper, three table spoorfuls of minced suet or pork, tablespoonfuls of onion juice and one half teaspoonful each of salt and mustard. Boil the carrots in rice wa ter for five minutes cool. Add rice. peanuts. bread, milk, beaten egg and other ingredients; mix well. shape in- to Il loaf and bake 45 minutes
 Chicken JeIIy.-Cover the bones of the fowl and bits of leftover meat with quart of water; simmer for sev- eral hours, then strain, and pour into q mold. During the cooking add sea sonings to taste, such as mace, parsley, onion juice, salt and pepper. Serve with diced fresh vegetables as a salad or in various ways.
 Creole Sauce.-Take one-fourth cup ful each of flour and mushrooms, two tablespoonfuls of chopped onion, fourth of a cupful of condensed to- mato, seven ripe olives. a fourth of cupful of butter and one and a half eupfuls of water. Cook the onion and butter i'll double boiler b minutes i; add water and strained tomatoes. Then add four to butter and onion and stir all together. Let boil five minutes. then add the seasonings with SaIt ond DanDar Sprve cold
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
EASY TO WRITE WITH TOES
Assertion Made That Accomplish ment" Can Be Acquired In Com-
 paratively Short Time.

When next you go to the zoo, watch the monkeys use their hands, suggests the Popular Science Monthly. Notice how they seize things with their fists. They do not use their finger-ends as we do While the higher monkeys, such as gorillas and chimpanzees, may be taught to use their fingers, they never learn to use them as easily as do human beings.
 The monkey is primarily a tree dweller It lives in forests and swings from tree to tree, using it's hands as hooks with which it grasps the branches. The thumb Is not brought Into play. Some South American mon keys have lost the thumb through dis use; all that is left of 1t is indicated by little lump under the skin.
 In the higher monkeys the wrist is built like yours. It has the same num- Der of bones. But the monkey has never used his wrist and so it has lost the flexibility The monkey can use his fist to better advantage than his hands.
 Man, on the other hand, has used his feet so long simply for the purpose of walking, that he would experience con siderable difficulty in using them as he uses his hands. Yet, it is amaAing hGW quickly a man can learn to use his toes as he does his fingers. If you don't believe this, just try to write with your toes. At first the letters will be very large and awkward But with very little practice you will find that you can write with your foot more easily than with your left hand, if you are naturally right-handed. It is an attractive exercise with which to while away an hour. We know you will try the exneriment
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
SMOKES MADE 3 TRIPS
 BEFORE TRUTH KNOWN

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Three times during the last two years a box of cigarettes was sent to Ser geant John Graham, with the Fifth Regiment Royal Irish Rifles in France, and three times the cigarettes came back; but 1t was not until the last time that the sender, Thomas Graham, knew his brother was dead A letter from the English government came with the cigarettes the last time. It was said that John Graham had been killed in ac- ton December ,, 1916. one day after he went into the trenches.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

ly seasoned chicken. sausage or meat or nuts or bread crumbs and but ter and salt and pepper. Add a little water to the baking dish and bake them until brown and tender. When the onions are cold, cut them in quar- ters and place them on q bed of water cress, lay sardine on each quarter of the onion and serve with French or boiled dressing
 Oatmeal Bread.-Take two cupfuls of oatmeal one-half eupful Of molasses, two teaspoonfuls of salt over this pour a pint of boiling water; when cool add yeast and four to mix well. Let raise and when light form into loaves and bake when light.
 Cod fish, the dried variety may make most oglatable main dish Soak the tsNa and cook carefully not to break it, then drain carefully and let 1t simmer In drawn butter sauce. Serve with baked potatoes. most delicious white sauce for codfish is made by using sour cream instead of milk, pre- pairing it in the same way.
 Onions are delicious baked in their
 
 skins then peel them, season with but ter, pepper and salt or cream, or If desired in q white sauce. They have quite different flavor. Another de Hcious way to prepare onions is to roast them in the ashes or on the ledge of the furnace. Do not peel them as the skin will often be burned and it will be necessary to use care to re- move all the charred portions.
 Onions are also delicious stuffed with sausage, and baked, basting dur ing the baking with the fat and some water.
 Every particle of vegetable water not used as sauce for the vegetable when serving it. should be saved. Add 1t to the soup kettle, if potato water, use it to stew meat or soup meat, for grayies, griddle cakes or pastry, when well chilled. The valuable min- eral salts contained in vegetable wa ter should not be wasted.
 Whats one mans poison, signor. is another's meat or drink.-Beaumont and Fletcher.
 A small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.-Shakespeare.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

parsley chives and various herbs for seasoning may be grown. A small bit of the green but an inch or two in height will furnish q flavor for sand Wiehes. Tender pepper grass will soon reach four inches in height and may be 1sed in combination with other vegetables, the slight pungent flavor is especially appetizing in early spring.
 Before the first leaf of the dande- lion puts forth it's head. cover patch of the plants with boards, so that the crisp white leaves may be served fresh as a salad.
 Mint is an early arrival and may be hurried if in a sheltered sunny spot A few of the first green buds finely minced and steeped in hot vinegar with a small amount of sugar is q most delicious sauce to serve with lamb. It is also relished when chop ped and added to lettuce and pepper grass with little chopped green onion making most refreshing salad.
 Wate1.ress is another green that Is most wholesome. When one is fortu- nate enough to live near brook where it may be gathered often it should be a frequent salad. Served with a sprinkling of salt it is used as q garnish for chops, but combines well with other vegetables. The snap py little green Is also q welcome addi- ton to bread and butter sandwiches.
 Milk weed when 1t first comes up in the spring rivals asparagus and the poke grown in the southern states is another welcome green vegetable. Sor- rel, dock mustard and various other weeds are all good wholesome greens. The marsh marigold or cowslip as well ss the dandelion are favorite greens cooked until tender with a lit tie salt pork for flavor, or served well seasoned as any vegetable. The medi einal value of greens cannot be over estimated. They contain a growth determinant which is especially im- portant in child's diet.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
TO GROW A "BOSC0BEL OAK"
Oregon Students Plant Acorns From Tree Charles II. Used as
 Hiding Place.

Eugene, Ore.-Aeorns from the oak tree which King Charles the second used as Il hiding place from the Crom- well forces were planted on the Uni versity of Oregon campus here and are expected to produce second "Bosco- bel oak.'
 The story is told that while Charles II. was hiding in the original Boscobel oak owls flew out, frightened by the Cromwell men, and that the kings pursuers, noting this, concluded that they were the first arrivals and had frightened the birds themselves, and so gave up the chase.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Love or Draft?

Los Angeles, Cal.-The war has caused a drop in the average age at which Los Angeles lovers marry from tlnrty-eight to twenty-one years. Three times as many youths under twenty one married here during 1917 as dur ing any prevsecs years. according to figures just comEiie,s by Chief Mar riage License Clerk Sparks.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Nn. Hle4~s,Q
Closing Hot Water Bottles.

The hot water bottle will not leak at the mouth if the stopper he screwed in cold immediately after the bag has been filed, for the hot water causes the metal socket to expand and the cold stopper goes in slightly further than if 1t too had been expanded by heat. After it is in place it too begins to expand and thus tightens and pre- vents leaking.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

ffOst IS fOund nNe months of the year, Il small shallow box which may serve as a window box in the summer may be used, if the soil Is fer tiliZed, the year round. In the winter pepper grass, lettuce, radishes.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
HEIRS SOLDIERS; IS FINED
Tennessee Woman Let of With Light Punishment on Her Promise to
 Be Good.

Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, fifty-six years old, watched a regiment of soldiers marching through the streets, and jeered. A po- liceman arrested her. In police court she testified her father, serving in the Confederate army. had been killed dur
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Good Excuse for Botherinu.

Charles lived with his aunt, who was q milliner and worked down town. She had told him not to telephone to her unless it was important. One day she was called to the phone. and little Charles said, "Auntie, don't be cross. but this is something very impossible" Chicago Tribune.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

various combina- tions may be used to lend variety.
 Onion Salad Scoop out the centers from three Spanish onions that have been peeled. Fill each with high
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
 A Ran for Dad

He-What did you say when your father asked if you thought could support you as you had been accus- toned?
 She-oh! I told him if you were as stingy with me as he is I wouldn,t think of getting married.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
From Different AnuIes.

What do you think of herr" asked the owner proudly as he toox his friend the magistrate for a joy ride in his new car.
 "As friend, l should say it was some car, but as magistrate l think you should get about six months. - The Peoples Home Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
 Knew His AiIment.

You're looking miserable, Subbubs. Why don't you ask il doctor what ails you?" T know what ails me-quick consumption" You don't mean it?' "I do. have to bolt my breakfast in two gulps to catch the train, and my lunch in two more to get back to the fiice."-Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Girl to Take Brothers Place.

Los Angeles. Cal.-Afiss Rosario Dockweiler, daughter of Isadore B. Dockweiler, one of the members of the Los Angeles bar. is preparing to study law in her fathers office and to take the place there of her brother John. who has been called for military sery- ice.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

II llic SN ttL IluNol
 is objectionable to anyYthe water may be removed dur ing the boiling adding fresh water, then drain, mash and season well with butter, salt and pepper. The
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

useu m CrOquetteS or m
 combination with other meats in various dishes.
 Chicken Souffle.-Mince a cupful of chicken very fine add a cupful of white sauce, a teaspoonful of chopped parsley, salt, pepper and onion juice
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
lts Status.

Tt is wonder that this wine iellyS ' is allowed in the menu of this .drv, banquet"
 Perhaps they thought it best to have at least one oasis in the desertm
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

By screening plants from certain effects Of sunlight an English botanist has succeeded in producing a hereto fore unknown purple nasturtium.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
SiQht of Fishes.

Scientists have recently discovered that most fishes are able to focus their eyes on near objects by means of the superior and inferior obliuue muscles
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Daily ThotIoht.

He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more but he that loses his courage loses all.-Cer- yantes.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
New Nersion

Early to bed and early to rise make . man healthy. wealthy and an awful bore.-Chicago Evening Post.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

Do as adversarfes do in war: strive nightly, but eat and drink as friends merry heart goes all the day Shakespeare.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
GOOD THINGS FOR THE TABLE.

In the spring time green things ap- peal to the appetite, we need them as
 hlaod nurifiers and
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
REASONABLE DISHES.

Small bits of chicken which are too small to serve in other ways may be
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
EARLY SPRING SALADS AND
 GREENS.

Before it Is warm enough to do any outside gardening in the states where
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
TEMPTING DISHES.

The parsnip is a most tasty dish and may be varied in several ways
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

always jeered United States soldiers. A & fine and a promise to ieer no more was her punishment.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

0. hour of all hours, the most bless d upon earth, Blessed hour of our dinners
 -MerelIth
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
'Xe eK1CHEN
 GBLNEK2S= $

They have been at a great feast of languages and stolen the scraps.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

Whats one mans poison, sgnor. Is another's meat or drink.-Beaumont and Fletcher.
 small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.-Shakespeare.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-01
At the Theatres

Naughty, Naughty" a comedy
film feature which is really funny, is
announced as the attraction at the
Classic for Tuesday. 1t is a Para
mount picture and presents Enid
Bennett as it's star Miss Benefits
rise TO fame has. been rapid A few
years ago she held a position in a
Perth, Australia, business house. She
suddenly decided to go on the stage
and promptly won fame as Modesty in
Every 1t was while she was
playing in this part that Fred Niblo
and his wife, the late Josephine Co.
han, then filling an engagement in
Australia, saw her and Immediately
engaged her to join their repertoire
company.
Pauline Starke, whose name was
seen in electric lights over New
York's finest theatre, The Rivoli
when she did such commendable work
in Until They Get Me-" will be seen
at the Majestic tonight in her latest
success, "Innocent's Progress" a Trii-
angle production under the direction
of Frank Borzage with Pliny Horne
one of the most capable photographers
on the West coast, at the camera.