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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Walter L. Tooze announces that s11,
GOO has been raised in the campaign
put on by the Elks For the Salvation
army. This amount is the minimum
quota. Salem, Aumsville Turner, Wood
burn and Silverton all raised the quota
assigned them. Chester Murphy, own
er of the building used for headquar.
ycrs, gave the use of the store room
free for the cause.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

DR.. L. R. Springer, dentist, Moore
bldg. corner Court and Liberty.
Phone ia. n
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25


7.2G
Business houses having stamped en-
velopes with the three cent stamp will
have until July 81 to turn them TO the
local postoffice for redemption al full
value, Postmaster Huckestein saws.
During the month Of August they may
be redeemed at the valuation Of 75
per cent.
Do you read Bishops ads7 You'n
miss something good il you don T.
%
For first class work call Society
Cleaners and Dyers, 1879 State st.
Phone 1884. n
J. Z, johnson, recently from overseas
has opened up shop for automobile
painting at 220 5, Liberty street and
asks share Of your patronage. First
elass work speciality. 7.2g
q
Prof. J. "A. Gillespie, for 20 years
and over superintendent of the Ne
hraska state institute for the dumb
has again consented to come 10 Salem
and will give public lecture at the
Moose hall Sunday July 81, 3 D. m.
Some and hear what Prof Gniespie
has to tell you. Seats free and no col.
'e'''oh' 1926
-O-
a man appeared az a store at Brooks
q few days ago whose actions seemed
gust triflc queer. The sheriff's office
was notified and Bowers and smith
went out and got him. After consider.
aole questioning, Il developed that the
man was an escape from the insane
asylum az Fort Siellacoom. Wn
Household goods for sale. Goods Of
the late Mrs. Jennie wndiidge will he
on sale Monday, July sS, a. M. s50
Bush street. oe
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

We huy liberty bonds sl4 Masonic
niae' II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Why ship bread from Portland. 1926
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Artificisl teeth, have expert plate
man, with over 35 years experience.
at my office. DR.. d. X. Beechler, dem
tist, SO2 U. s. Nat. bank bldg. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Three car loads Of cork were receiv.
ID few days ago, all to be used by
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

DR.. Z. R. Springer, dentist, Moore
bldg. corner Court and Liberty.
Phone ia. tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Under the auspices of the Marion
county Holiness association, camp
meeting will be held at l4th and A
streets, Salem from July 81, until Au.
gust IL, There will be morning prayer
meeting at 8 clock, preaching at 10
o clock in the morning and $3.50 p. m.
and at 5 o clock in the evening. All
ministers and laymen who are inter.
ested in the salvation of souls are ask.
ed to cooperate. The association off
GERS are A. Wells, president; II. f.
fen'oerion, vice president; W. J. John.
son, secretary and /. G. Lee. Informa
iiou may be had from A. Wells.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

T. A. Legg has 61a acre cherry Or
ehard included in his prune farm on
the jefferson way about five miles
south Of Salem. Although this is regard
ed as bad cherry year, his receipts
on this 6l2 acres amounted to S2l5O.
tor last year, on the same tract. his
receipts were $1,000, The price reeeiv.
ed this year was 10 cents a pound
while last year it was eight cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

While assisting in removing some Of
the large pillars in the Hughes build
ing formerly occupied hy the Spencer
Hardware Co. B. r. Perkins wrenchod
MS back this morning. Although the.
injury is not serious, il is thought thar
AIR. Perkins will not be able to work
Tor several weeks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Household goods for sale. Goods Of
the late Mrs. Jennie Wndiidge will be
on on sale Monday, July as, . a. m, $50
BUSH street. 7.e6
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Save the evening Of July 81 for the
Michigan picnic. 7.25
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Dance at Query's hall at Livesley
station on Sat. night July 26. Refresh.
ments served Good floor, good music.
7-26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Michigan folks basket picnic at state
fair grounds July Slst $3.50 p. m. 1925
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Salem cigar Factory Is now making
Ia Corona" and Little salemU ii.
gars exactly as they were made before
the war. Smoking them reminds you Of
oid times. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Big jitney dance at fair grounds
Sat. afternoon and evening. Good floor
good music.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

For you at Bis'pr's - PsaGls.on
rohes-read our ads.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

D. H. Talmadge, who has owned the
Halsey Enterprise for the past year.
announces that he intends to dispose
Of his interests there and return to sa.
lem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

Does the Faith Of the I. B. A.
square with Mt. Sinaii" Hear Prof
- A. Gillespie, Moose hall Sunday.
July 81, p. m. 7.ss
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-25

I. 7. Wedei who was run into by
a Falls City motor Of the Southern Pa.
ettie at Capitol aud Uaion streets. Is
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Eo7 ThRlF TOPS.

White coverings are not best Tor
The table in the liying-room, and II
is not necessary that the cover should
hide the whole surface There arc
many attractive materials which can
he utilized as covers for table tops
Pieces Of old hrocades or embroiderirs
can be picked up at reasonable prices
at upholstering shops and II bound
in a plain color or with wide gold
braid. are charming. Oval or oblonG
pieces Of plain velours, lined with soft
felt or flannel, make attractive and
equally satisfactory covers for the
Oriental rug environment.
For small tables, japanese mats,
with their rich blues. green's and gold'
or strips of Oriental embroidery are
Just the thing And what IS more ap-
propriate for the little old time sow
ing table than an old sampler with its
soft bits Of color?
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
MARSEILLES
MISS THERESA PHILLmoRE.
Representative, Branch Office Phillimore Building

Several addresses viii be given in
the Home Defense League han hy rhg
following speakers: Mayor William
Spicer. $. p Lewis. CAP, J. d. Me
Bride. Harrington. r. N. Near
thur, + r. Davidson, and Rev Geo
Biadic'j and Fayher O. Tough in
The dance viii follow Immediately al
ter the speaking Everything is free
10 the soldiers and sailors
The basket ball game tomorrow eve.
ming in the Home Defense Lcacus
Hall between the Lochport High
school team and Marseilies High
School team.
The Main street is being swept and
cleaned today for he parade touisht
The Jolly Thirteen Club were ell
tcrtaiued yesterday afternoon at the
home 81 Mrs. Charles Laws. ON Ea~t
Bluff street. The prizes were award
ed 10 Mrs. James Corrigau and Mrs
Amelia McCurdy: Light refresh
n,cnts were served by the ladies.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06

old averaged SO pigs per litter. and
aged sows averaged 100 pigs per lit
ter. Pigs from the younger sows weigh.
cd on an average 2.39 pounds per pig.
from the two year old sows. 263, and
from the aged SONS 2 .61 pounds. When
about six weeks old the pigs from the
young sows made an average daily
gain of 80 pounds. while the pigs from
the two year old sows gained 40
pounds No data are given on the
gain of the pigs from the aged sows.
Stated in another way it WAS found
thar the two year old sows farrowed
81 per cent more pigs han the young
sows, while the old sows farrowed 80
per cent more. The weight of the
pigs from the two year Odds Sows was
9 per cent greater than that OF the
Young sows, while the pigs from the
old SONS were IL percent larger than
from the young sows. The pigs from
the two year old sows made a more
rapid gain than those from the young
sows, amounting TO 20 per cent. In
each instance the older sows faIrow
ed more pigs a litter, heavier pigs at
birth. and their pigs made the most
rapid growth after birth -Coburn s
"Swine in America.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Wa ste OF Breath.

II Ia waste Of breath to argue witt
a person who is out of temper, the Ar
gument was never yet put into words
which could convince anyone in that
state. II is waste of breath to tell
a woman to be sensible" when she is
nervous and overstruns; cheer her I'D
by admiring her hair or her baby, or
her new hat, and take her out to
luncheon. It Is waste of breath to ex.
pect a mother-in-law to see all the
good points of her sons choice; give
her time to get used to the new CON
ditions OF Wings. and make excuses
for her, remembering that her heart
Is sore
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Snui1dinn a Warnlnn-

Never CrOss-eXamine an Irish
man. advised prominent lawyer.
Yes. I'm speaking from experience"
be continued THE only witness
who ever made me throw up my hands
and leave the courtroom was green
Irishman. a shunter had been killed
by an express train and the widow
was suing for damages. | was en-
gagged by the railroad company and
had a good case, but made the mis-
take Of trying to turn the main wit
ness inside out.
In his quaint way he had given a
graphic description of the fatality,
occasionally shedding tears and
calling on the saints. Among other
things he swore positively that the
whsle was not sounded until after the
whole train had passed over his de
parted friend. Then | thought | had
him.
Look here, McGinnis. said |, you
admit that the whistle blew
Ives, sorr; it blewed. sorr."
Nov, if that whistle sounded in
time to give Michael warning, the
fact would be in favor of the com
pany, would it not?'
"'Yis. sorr. and Mike would be
testifyin' here this day
The jury giggled.
"'Neyer mind that. You were
Mikes friend, and you would like to
help his widow; but just tell me
now what earthly purpose there could
be for the engine driver to blow that
whistle after Mike had been struck? ?
81 phresume thot the whistle wor
for the next man on the line, so~r.'
"The widow got all she asked"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
An uncomfortable suffering pig can
not be a profitable one.
Too Lazy

Two negroes We're comfortably
sprawled beneath shady oak. enjoy.
ing To the fun the pastime OF wishing
for the impossible. Said one:
Il wish | had million water
melons"
Wouldn't dat be fne!" exclaimed
the second negro. Den we could eat
all de watermelons we wanted"
"We." Knocked the first negro In dis
gust. why, | wouldn't give yo' q
smell"
Wouldn't you even give me one III
watermelon"
Wouldn't | even give you one III
watermelon with rising indignation.
why, yo' goodfo-nothin' lazy man,
hain't 20 got 'nough ambition to wish
TO 20 own watarmelons?
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
NEEDIEWOEN.

Mems shirts can be made into very
nice afternoon aprons, using the back
Tor the front Of aprons and the from
OF the shirt for the sides. VIII wear
a long time,
To make lace lie fiat and form a
circle for an oval or round centerpiece
roll lace very tight, tie and dip edge
in water to shrink; when dry ii Ia
ready to scw TO material.
With very thin goods, if there Is a
tendency TO pull or -pucler,- just lay
a piece of paper under the goods and
stitch through both. The paper may
be torn away and the seam will be
perfectly fiat.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
GUARDIANS SALE.


state of Illinois. La Sale County, SIS.
BY virtue of a decretal order of the
Probate Court of said County, entered
at the February Term of said Court.
4 ID. 1919, on the application of Mary
Conway, Guardian of Mary Evelyn Ba-
rido minor, to sell the following de-
scribed real estate, belonging to said
minor, suiiuate in the County of La
Sale, and State Of Illinois. to-wit: An
undivided one-third Q-3) interest in
lots three 81 and four 4D in Barido's
subdivision Of the south half of block
four t4) in North Ottawa Addition to
the City of Ottawa, subject to d pro.
portionate part of the lien of trust
due to Charles f. Hook, trustee, for
the sum of four hundred dollars, I
shall, on Saturday. the Sth day OF
March, A d, 1919, at the hour of
Eleven O'clock a. m. sell all the in.
terest OF said minor in and to the said
real estate at public vendue at the
north door OF the County Court House
in the City Of Ottawa in said county
Terms OF sale as follows: Ten pei
cent Of the purchase price on the day
Of sale and the balance on the ap
prevail of sale by the Court and the
tender of the deed to the purchaser
The owners of the other undivided
twO-thirds interest in said premise,
viii n the same time and place am
on same terms offer such interests fOl
sale at public yendue. so that pur
chasers may bid on the whole prem
ises or Oh said undivided one-third in
terest only.
Dated Feb ), 1919.
MARY CONWAY.
Guardian Oh Mary Evelyn Barido
Minor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
THE REASON.

II seemed that when RaSms and
Sam died they took different routes
50 When the after got To heaven he
called RaStuS IN the phone.
"RaStus," lie said, how yo' like IL
down thar
"oh. boy, Dis here am some place. -
replied RaStus. "All We has ter do Is
10 wear red suit Wild horns. ala cherry
now an den shovel some coal on de
fire. We don't work no more dan two
hours out ob de twen,y-four down
here. But tell me. Sam. how is ii with
you up yondert'
Nah goodness, W" has 10 git up
at 90 o'clock in de mawnin an sathah
in de stahS: den we has Ia haui In de
moon and hnng out de sun. Den we
has Ter roll he clouds aroun all day
long"
"Ha!, sam, how come it y has ter
work so hardy"
We'll. 20 tell de truf. RaStus. ives
Sin u short on help up here"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Al A. CIapsaddle, Compt's Solicit

Al A. CIapsaddle, Compts Solicitor.
State of Illinois. LII Sale County. IS
In the Circuit Court to March Term
A d. 1919,
Nellie Stene- VS. Ehenezer- Kellogg
the unknown heirs at law and un
known devisees and legatees OF
Ebeneer Kellogg, deceased; the
unknown widow of Aaron Boards.
! ley. deceased; the surviving hus-
band of Ann PAYER, deceased; and
the unknown owners of, and unknown
persons interested in, or having or
claiming and interest in the North
west Quarter "a of the Southwest
Quarter 0-4) of Section No. Twenty
three t23) Of Township No. Thirty-six
(36D North. Range Four ca. East Of
the Third Principal Meridian, con
tanning Forty (40) acres Of land, sic
uated in the County of LaSalle and
State of Illinois,
Affidavit that upon diligent inquiry
the place of residence of the defen-
dants Ebenezer Kellogg; the un.
known heirs at law and unknown de
Fisees and leaatecs of Ebenezer Kel.
loGg, deceased; the unknown widow
eff Aaron Bearisley deceased; the
surviving husband Of Ann Payer. de-
.oased, and the unknown owners of,
and unknown persons Interested in,
or having or claiming and interest in
the Northwest Quarter U-D of the
Southwest Quarter 90 of Section
No Twenty-three C23D of Township
No Thirty-siX t36) North. Range
Four a.. East Of the Third Principal
Meridian. containing Forty 4O acres
of land situated in the County Of La
Sale and State Of Illinois, cannot he
ascertained so that process cannot be
served upon them having been filed
in the Clerks office of the Circuit
Court of said County, notice is. there.
fore hereby given to the said defend
ants that the complainant filed her bill
OF complaint in said Court in the
Chancery side thereof, on the 9Th day
of February, 1919, and that thereupon
a Summons issued out of said Court,
wherein said suit is now pending. re-
turnable on the second Monday in The
month OF March next, as is by law re-
CURED, Now unless. you, the said
defendants above named. Ebenczer
Kellogg; the unknown heirs al law
and unknown deyisees and legatees
OF Ebenezer Kellogg, deceased; the
unknown widow of Aaron Beardsley.
. deceased; the surviving husband Ct
Ann Payer deceased; and the IN.
known owners Of and unknown per
sons interested in. or having or claim
ing and interest in the Northwest
Quarter Cl4) of the Southwest Quar-
ter t-4) of Section No. Twentv.three
t23) of Township No Thirty-six 1850.
North, Range Four 90. East of the
Third Principal Meridian. containing
Forty tfg) acres Of land. situated in
the County of LaSalle and State Of IL
inois. holden at Ottawa. in an! for the
said County on the second Monday
in March, next. and plead, answer or
demur to the said compliments bill
/ OF complain the same and the mat
/ tiers and things therein charged and
/ stated will be taken as confessed. and
decree entered against you accord
ing to the prayer of said bill.
! JOHN L. WITZEMAN Clerk
Ottawa, Illinois, February 9Th, 1913
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06

An inexpensive and very good cloth
for drying and polishing silver and
glass may be obtained az any depart.
ment store. Procure half dozen
small turkish towels. You will find
that they not only quickly and com
pletely absorb the moisture, but that
the rough cloth Is Invaluable rs a
polisher of both silver and glass; and
1t rduces the labor Of rubbing to q
minimum.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
A Woman's Recommendation

Mrs ID. r. Tryor. Franklin Az. OF
sego, O. writes; Nine years ago |
was very much afflicted with kidney
trouble. | bought different kinds Of
medicine, but all to no effect, until
one day / bought a box of Foley Kid
ney Pills. realized so great a benefit
from the use of that box that | con-
cluded myself cured of kidney trouble.
| feel safe in recommending Foley
Kidney Pills to any kidney sufferers"
They relieve backache, sore muscles,
stiff joints, rheumatic pains and blad-
der ailments.
w. ID. Duncan. Druggist. Ottawa. III
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
The ResourcefIl Girl.

She is perfect treasure, and far
more necessary for the comfort of a
home than a patent carpet-sweeper or
even a telephone Her suggestions in
an emergency are always sensible and
to the point: she does not waste time
In moaning and grooming over what
can't be helped, and makes the best
Of whatever material comes to hand.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
A Diplomat.

Miss Strongarm-TIl show You YOU
can't fire me that way even II | do
spell a few words wrong an get hailed
up IN my notes sometimes.
Mr.. Littleneck-My dear lady, YOU
have the wrong idea. | am releasing
YOU merely because have a very 'eal-
Gus wife and She won't allow me TO
have Il beautiful Steuographcr in my
GtliCe.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Saved 70 Same Effect

In Greenvire, v H., a man who be-
lieveS in saving copperS and nickels
paid his taxes with $11a55 In buffalo
nickelS, S11 so in old-style nickelS. So in
Lincoln cents and Indian-head cents,
Buying buggy, nearly new, ut auc-
ton, he paid for it in coppers, and he
also paid S27 in cents for q purchase
made away from home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Be IL Ever So Humble

The heart goes out on leadcn wings
of unSpent love feyers the dispirited
soul The minds eye narrows its
concentrated energy on single spot.
Anguish, sweetly bitter, slows tie beat
of downcast heart. A veil passes
over the world--and again is gone.
Such is inconsistencies. - Milwaukee
Iarrnal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Aoed sows the Best for Breeding

An investigation at the Iowa expert
ment station to discover the influences
of the age sows upon the profilicacg
and the weight and growth of the pigs
they produced gave some interesting
results. 1t was found, for example.
that fifteen sows bred at eight or nine
months averaged 2-3 pigs per litter,
while fourteen soWa- about . months
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
No Demand,

Speaking of the law of supply and
demand" began the man with an in
stinCt for explanation.
Nobody demands any merchandise
now" Interrupted Miss Cayenne. 1T
Is a matter of supply and request"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
LOCAL MARKETS

Dressed hens and springs, per ID.
&c.
Hens, per h.. 21c.
Old ROSTERS, per b., 13c.
Ducks per b., 22c.
Eggs, fresh, doz., soc.
Cream, 40c
Butter, per b., 23.2Jc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
The Lonely Mauician.

"a man ought never to learn TO do
card tricks" said Broncho Bob.
"Why not?"
''If he wins in a poker game every
body looks suspicious and if he doesn't
win everybody laughs
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
No Wonder.

II came across a man the other day
who had cleaned out bank. and moth
ing was done to him"
"Why not?"
Because he was the janltor and had
TO do
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
A Drawback.

Dusty-Let's go to South America.
Coconuts and bananas tub be had all
over tn place for nOthi1'..
Musty-Do yuh have tub pick EN-?
nnsty-Surc.
Musty-iIuh | knew there'd he
soDle catch in it.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Well Fortified.

Maria need not expect to gain any
hing from her husband by shedding
topious tears"
"Why not -
Because he has too much dry hui
NOR"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Speed.

With ten pairs of revolving disks a
static electric machine has been built
in Paris that has developed $4,000
volts between its terminals.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
N. Engels Entertains

NJ Eugel entertained a number o..
Gentlemen friends last evening at
his home on Clark street. The eve
ming was spent in playing cards and
lunch was served
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
After the Battle.

The Man Who Missed lt-"How many
seconds did the kid have -
The Man Who Saw It-"He started
with two and then. in the first round,
the referee gave him ten more and 1t
was all over"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Present Trouble

The coal supply, some savants say.
Win give out in million years;
But over woes so far away
l sigh no signs and shed no tears.
| weep because my coal supply
VIII be exhausted in a week;
Ard | must Dig up cash To buy,
Or credit from the coal man seek.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Not Proud of Ii.

Does this town boast of a common
council?"
we got one, stranger. if that's what
you mean," said the native of Plank
vile. But we don't boast of it
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06

Don't forget that nitrate OF soda Is
a quick acting fertilizer and should be
applied in small doses frequently
rather than In large doses seldom.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
MildeW Stains.

To remove mildew stains, rub with
lemon juice and salt. The same treat
ment will remove peach and all fruit
stains.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06

Naughty Youth-"Sir, do you realize
sity?"
Business Man-"If I hire you III
overlook that fact"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Generally Has That Idea.

de man dat says: Let de bes' man
win,'' said Uncle Eben, mos ALWAYS
thinks dat he's de beS' man hisself."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-06
Recipe for MashmalloWs.

Put four ounces of best white gum
arabic in cup Of water and let II
stand until 1t is entirely dissolved,
Strain and add half cup Of powdered
sugar. Put into a porcelain saucepan
and cook, stirring constantly until nix
ture is like honey. Have the whites Of
two eggs beaten stiff and stir this into
the liquid. Flavor with rose. lemon,
or vanilla. Pour into square shallow
pans busted with cornstarch. When
cold, cut into squares and roll these in
cornstarch.
If you will keep the squares in tin
boxes they will not grow stale. You
might try putting a half of fine
shelled pecan in each square, while
soft, or half of an English walnut.