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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-24
REGISTERED sHoRTHoRN
CATTLE BARGAINS

Make money breeding our splsn'
did registered shorthorn bulls ready
for services. They wllI sire quick
growing. heavy beef and milk calves
from amy Kind ~ COWS To rsdues
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method Of thanking
our many friends and neighbors for
the sympathy shown US in the loss Of
our home by fire and for the sub
stantial donations. Words cannot
fully express the appreciation we
feel. J. NJ. Davis and wife.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-24

Mrs l.. n. Barkham and children
left Wednesday night for Monroe, la.
where they viii visit Tor about two
weeks Mr.. Barkham win return via
81 Louis and Kansas City, whsFe shs
will purchase her fall stock ~ mlllln.
cry.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-24

Mrs. c. l.. Adams and little son,
who have been In Colorado Springs
on a vacation for several weeks. re-
turned home the first Of this week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-24

4. Williamson, Of four miles north
Of Lubbock was here Tuesday and
placed an ad IN the Avalanche for tho
sale o. some farm machinery. Tie
reports fine rains and crops looking
well.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-24

Snyder reported a two inch rain
Saturday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Society
For Autumn Brides.

Miss Margaret Williams enter
tanned at a tea at her home Tues
day afternoon, in honor of Miss
Eleanor Austin and Miss Grace Sla-
baugh, who are to be autumn brides.
Lavender asters in baskets were
used through the rooms, Those as
sisting were Mesdames George Eng
Ter, Robert Jobst, Edwin Bannister,
Misses Eleanor Slabaugh, Florence
Russell, Eleanor McGilton, Ger
trude Stout, Emily Keller, Esther
Cotter and Ruth Mills. Seventy five
guests attended.
Other affairs in honor of Miss
Slabaugh include luncheon at the
Athletic club Wednesday, given by
Mrs. Fred Castle; a bridge party
Thursday, to be given by Mrs. Carl
Newport, and luncheon at the Ath-
letic club Friday, given by Mrs.
George Engler.
Miss Jayne Clarke will share hon
ors Saturday with Miss Austin and
Miss Slabaugh, at a tea given by
Mrs. Wayne Selby. Miss Clarke,
who is engaged to Mr.. Jack Sum
mers, has decided on October as the
month of her wedding.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
From womsn's eyes this doctrine derive;
They sparkle still the right Promethean fire;
They are the books. the arts, the academies,
That show, contain, and nourish all the world.
Shakespeare.

roses form the centerpiece. Covers
were laid for Messrs. aud Mes
danes Albert Stoves, II. S. Plapp
of St. Louis, Mrs. f. Lynch, Misses
Edna Stoves, Helen Smith, Mary
Taylor, and Bessie Apperman OF San
Antonio; Messrs. Albert Stoves, Ir.,
George Clark, Clarke Canaan and
Leslie Murray.
MIR. and Mrs. Morton F. Engel-
man entertained at luncheon at the
Blackstone Tuesday in honor OF
Miss Bingham and Mr., Stoves.
Covers were laid for Misses Mary
Taylor, Edna Stoves, Bessie Apper-
man and Mrs. Leslie Murray.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Homemade Grapejuice.

Wise housokeepers can plenty of
grape juice, for use not only as a
beverage, but as havoring in various
tempting desserts.
Only clean, sound, well-ripened,
but not overripe, grapes Should be
used. These may be crushed by a
potato masher or some similar I'M
plement, or the juice may be pressed
out in an ordinary cider mill. Pour
Immediately into a glass or enam-
eled vessel and allow it to stand
overnight. Drain the juice from the
sediment and run through several
thicknesses of clean flannel. Pour
into clean bottles, leaving space at
the top for the liquid to expand
when hot. Put bottles on a false
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

bottom in wash boiler If no COM
mercial pasteurizer is available, fill
or so OF the tops of the bottles;
place a thermometer in one Of the
bottles and heat until the juice
reaches a temperature of 1870 de-
grees, then take the bottles out and
seal or cork them Immediately. Only
new corks which have been soaked
for 80 minutes in warm water at
temperature of about l4O degrees
should be used. 1t is well to take
the further prccaution Of sealing the
corks with paraffin or Y.aling wax
to prevent the entrance OF mould
,, germs.
Grape juice may also be made by
adding one pint of water to every
FIVE pounds of grapes. Concords
and Niagaras make an acceptable
product. Crush the grapes, add
the water, bring nearly to boiling
point and strain. Add one-half cup
full Of graduated sugar to every
quart of juice. Bring just to boil.
pour into boiled bottles or cans,
place in water bath and boil 10 min
utes; seal alright.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
For September Bride.

A miscellaneous shower was given
Monday evening to Mildred A, Pear
son at her home, 1928 South TWEEN
ty-fifth street, who is to become a
bride the 9th of this month. The
evening was spent in music, singing
and refreshments.
Those present were Edith Ertt-
meir, Minnie Espegren, Ellen els
pegren, Lottie Shepherd, Marie Yu-
mex, Frances Meriwald, Mary Vel
mex, Bertha Clayton, Estella Wag
ner, Charlotte Truehoft, Jennie Jen-
sen, Anna Schwager Emma Pearson
and Mary Pearson.
Mrs. James A. Griffith and daugh-
ter, Miss Vivian Griffith, who have
been visiting in New York, are now
in Atlantic City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
The Bee S Household
Arts Department

Cook peaches in syrup until done,
but not to pieces Place in jars and
seal while hot.
Picked Onions.
Peel, wash and place in brine,
using two cups of salt to two quarts
of water.
Preserved Watermelon Rind.
Cut | pound rind into l-inch
squares. Remove peel and all the
pink part. Soak overnight in lime
water q ounce lime to 2 quarts
water), The following morning let
stand for 2 hours in clear water.
Drain we'll, then drop into boiling
water and boil rapidly for 10 min
utes. Drain again and add gradu-
ally to the syrup (made by boiling
together 3 cups, sugar and 3 pints
water), Add to this the juice of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Yates-Grant Bridal Party.

Pink roses strewed the table
at which the Yates-Grant bridal
party was entertained at the Ath-
.letic club Tuesday evening, and at
each place tiny bridal card was
placed. Covers were placed for
Col. and Mrs. F. A. Grant, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Grant, Misses Mildred
Srack, Lillian Johnson, Dorothy
Grant and Helen Grant, her hance,
Mr.. John Yates of Hastings; Cap
tain Jacobsen, Lieutenant Cook and
Mr.. Harry 5. Byrne.
Preceding the dinner, the final re-
hearsal for the wedding was held
at the Grant home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Heart Beats
By A. X.


Life has given
Az intervals
Ea.. 4. lo,,a
''ie' - u
And cents
Gay clothes we've worm
Koamed the lighted ways
WITH cities desperate crowds
But the glitter flew
As we rapidly grew
20 pc one
~ that restless
seeming horde.
And we learned
nat money
bought necessities
but nothing ..e
~ Joy
Or love. .
FRIENDS
we knew not ..r
from designing thieves
And society $
cunning outlaws
We suspected the worthy
a! And trusted the cheats
IN Lite
Was veritable
purgatory: as
VISIONS OF Utopia
Filled our soul
And we clamored
For friends to help
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
For Miss Cooper.

Miss Geraldine Hess entertained
at luncheon at the Country club
Tuesday in honor of Miss Mary
Cooper, the guest of Miss Esther
Wilhelm. Lavender asters and pink
roses formed the centerpiece. Covers
were laid for Misses Claire Daugh-
erty, Grace Allison, Virginia Offutt,
Olga Metz and Clara Hart.
Miss Clara Hart will entertain at
luncheon at her home Wednesday
for Miss Cooper and Miss Helen
Pearce will entertain informally at
her home Tuesday afternoon in her
honor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Pickles Easily Made.
U. s. Department Of Agriculture.


September US the month OF
pickles, catsups and relishcs in the
housekeeper's calendar The house
hold storeroom, which, by the end
of that month, has not many
varieties of relishes and pickles on
its shelves, may we'll feel sighted.
Here are some recipes for pickles,
as given by specialists of the United
States Department Of Agriculture
Corn Relish.
i small cabbage. u cup of sugar
! large onion. hot PEPPERS
s ears OF corn. pint of vinegar
2 tablespoons of salt. " tablespoons of
2 tablespoons Of flour mustard
Steam corn so minutes, if neces-
sary, otherwise only until tender.
Cut from the cob and add to the
chopped cabbage, onion and pep
pers. Mix the -four, sugar, mustard
and salt together and then add the
vinegar. Add mixture to the vege-
tables and simmer 80 MINUTES. Pour
into sterilized jars or bottles and
seal while hot.
Cucumber Pickles.
Soak in brine made of one cup of
salt to two quarts of water for two
to six weeks, according to size and
quantity of cucumbers used. Re-
move from brine. rinse in cold wa
ter and drain. Cover with vinegar,
add one tablespoonful brown sugar,
some stick cinnamon, and cloves to
every quart of vinegar used; bring
to a boil and pack in jars. For
sweet pickles use one cup Of sugar
to one quart of vinegar.
Spiced Crab-Apples.
Wash apples, stick three or fotr
whole cloves in each one, if desired
and cover with vinegar to which has
been added stick cinnamon and two
cups of sugar for every quart. Cook
slowly at low temperature until
apples are heated through. These
may be placed in jars or stone
crooks.
Sweet Picked Peaches.
Wipe peaches and stick three or
four whole cloves in each one. Place
in jars or crooks and cover with
hot vinegar, allowing three and one
fifth cups of sugar to each quart OF
vinegar. Add a little cinnamon and
allspice and a few cloves to the
sweet vinegar. Every morning for
week pour off the vinegar, heat 70
boiling and pour over peaches
again. On the last day seal jars OF
cover crock we'll. To conclude the
operation in one day use a thicker
syrup in which to cook the peaches.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
For Miss Bingham.

For things unique, every bride has
searched to use at her bridal din
ner.- Miss Dorothy Bingham has
brought one custom with her from
the Hawaiian Islands which was
used at the dinner given in her
honor and that of her fiance, Mr.
Walter Stoves, Tuesday evening at
the Athletic club. Her parents, Col
and Mrs 6. S. Bingham entertain
ed the entire bridal party. On
the back of each chair at the dinner
table a Hawaiian lei orwreath Of
yellow flowers was thrown. When
the guests were seated they wore
the leis which signify friendship and
good wishes. A mound of yellow
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Clubdonn
All club notices must reach
this Office before S o'clock Fri
day evening. Written notices
are more likely to be published
correctly, but if this is impos-
sible, call Tyler 1000 or 3479.
Music Department.

The music department, Omaha
Woman's club, will hold get-to-
gether meeting of the Happy Hol-
low club Wednesday afternoon.
The outline Of work for the year
will be presented and a social hour
will follow the business meeting.
The hostesses will include Mes
danes w. f. Shafter, Raymond Ab-
bolt, B. M. Anderson, Raymond
Young, George Henderson, Wayne
Halbrook. L. J. Rewey and Miss
Edith Miller.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Mrs. Wuest Entertains.

AVAIL w OSoS ASilSA s0ulo'f
Mrs. Wuest, wife of Colonel
Wuest, was hostess Tuesday at the
regular weekly tea for the officers
wives at Fort Omaha and army
women from Omaha. She was as
sisted by her mother, Mrs. G. H.
Strong, of Olean, N. Y.
1t might be hard for guest en-
tering the Wuest home unexpect-
eddy to find friend or hostess-for
all the fort ladies' these Tuesdays
are buried under canopy of chrys-
anthemums. Chrysanthemums hav-
ing been chosen the favored
flower by Fort Omaha for the dec
Grafton Of the car the officers have
entered in the flower parade of
Thursday afternoon, October 2. The
women of the fort talk think, and
do naught else, but make chrysan-
themums.
A member of the committee was
asked recently, What ideas have
been decided upon for car decora-
tions?" This could not be divulged,
but she suggested the entry to select
pink for the color scheme, for, you
know, the judges are men. and have
not men a failing for pink Oh,
no." replied the matron, "it is 1aven-
der that men like" So is it laven-
der or pink that reach masculine
hearts. Judges for the $500 cash
prize offered for the winning car
will decide,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Dundee Wosnan's Club.

! The Dundee Woman's club will
hold its first meeting of this year at
the home OF Mrs. w. T. Johnson,
50l3 Chicago street, Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:30. Mrs. w. 8. How
ard will be leader of current events
and there will also be discussion
of the years work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Sorority Hike.

The Kappa Psi Delta sorority en-
tertained at a hike to the Kappa
Kottage Monday afternoon. Twen-
ty-five girls from the University of
Omaha were in the party. They
walked to the Kottage, which is, a
mile north of Florence, and supper
was served by the sorority members.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Luncheon for the Belchers,

Mr.. Harry S. Byrne entertained at
luncheon at the Athletic club Satur-
day for Capt. and Mrs. Taylor
Belcher and the Misses Marguerite
and Clara Schneider of Fremont.
All four are just recently returned
from over seas. Miss Marguerite
Schneider leaves October | for the
east where she may spend the Win
ter with her sister, Mrs. Eta
Schneider Turner.
Capt. Jules Greevy arrived home
Monday after spending two years
overseas with the signal corps.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

one-half lemon and 5 extra slices Of
lemon. Cook until the melon is
tender and transparent. Allow to
stand until cold, arrange the pieces
attractively in the jars, garnishing
with slices of lemon. Cover with
the syrup. Process Is minutes and
seal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
General Lawton Auxiliary.

Gen. Henry w. Lawton auxiliary
will meet at Memorial hall in the
court house Wednesday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Frances Willard w. C. T. u.

Frances Willard, w. c. T. u. will
meet Wednesday at the Y. w. c. A.
to elect delegates to the state con-
vention at York. s~ =r-.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Picnic Luncheon.

The department of physiology of
the Omaha Woman's club will give
a picnic luncheon at the home of
Mrs. Harriet Mac Murphy Saturday
afternoon, Members will meet at
Twenty-fourth and N streets at 2
o'clock. Mrs. F. Wray will give a
reading. Mrs. George Wilson, who
has just returned from Prince Ed
ward Island, will speak concerning
the prince of Wales.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Mu Sigma.
Surprise Party.

Miss Catherine Schmidt was hon.
ored at surprise party given at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Schmidt, Saturday evening,
September 20. The evening was
spent in dancing. The guests in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Meier,
Misses Evelyn Schaefer, Mabel
Dohse, Catherine Nick, Gertrude
Meidlinger, Margaret Schmidt, Ag-
mes Reptowsky, Theresa Meier, Mil
bred Mensha, Nina Ficke, Frances
Wachtler, Olga Dworak, Frances
Schmidt and Mabel Bittner; Messrs.
Henry and Joseph Nick, Andrew
and Henry Schmidt, Frank Pross,
Joseph Lang, George link, Charles
Laux. Peter Kleine, Robert McAul-
life, James Skoumal, Donald Funk
and Cyril McAllister.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Seymour Lake

The Rotary club will give a din
ner of $50 covers at the Seymour
Lake club Wednesday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

They say the Lion and the Lizard keep
The Courts whore Jamshyd slorsd and d.snk dssp'
And Bahram, that great Hunter--the Wild Ass
Stamps DER his Head, but cannot break his sleep,
--Rubaiyat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Miss Noonan Entertains.

Miss Florence Noonan entertained
the. junior, members of her piano
class at her home on Sunday after
noon. The following were present:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Wednesday evening.
Holy Ghost Parish.
Married women of Holy Ghost
parish will give card party and en-
tertainment at Odd Fellows hall,
ESQ p. m. Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray M. Higgins left
Tuesday evening for Kimball, Neb,
where they will make their home.
Mr.. Higgins recently returned from
overseas as member of the SD
division.
Mu Sigma.
The Mu Sigma will meet Wednes-
day morning at the home of Mrs.
N. P. Fell, SO2 South Thirty-sixti,
street.
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II. T.. L. p Gu
Holy Ghost Parish,

u, The H. E. L. P, clYb will meet
Wednesday evening.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1919-08-08
CHAPTER v.
a Game Of Checker.

The uneasy mood of the desert. the
wind-blown sand. drove people indoors
the next morning. Richard was served
substantial. indifferently cooked
breakfast in the dining room OF the
Desert hotel. whose limitations were
as conspicuous to the newcomer al
they were nOnexistent tn the other
men. They were finding 1t q soft con.
trast to sand-blown tents. to life in the
open.
Later he wandered through the
group Of staring idlers In the once
past the popular soda stand and the
few chair-tiiters on the sidewalk. 70.
ing on. as If without purpose. to the
railroad sheds. and then on. down ia
the Offices Of the Desert Reclamation
company. He discovered 1t to be the
one engaging spot In the hastily
thrown-together town. There were
oleanders, rose and white. blooming In
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1919-08-08

the patch Of purple blooming alfalfa
that stood for a lawn. Morning-glories
clambered over the supports Of the
veranda. and on over the roof. Rick
ards deductions led him to the Har.
dins.
What school Of experience had 80
changed the awkward country fellow !
He had resented his rivalry. not that
he was a rival, but that he was boor.
His kisses still warm on her lips. and
she had turned to welcome. to coquet
with Tom Hardin! The woman who
was to be his wife must be steadier
than that! It had cooled his fever.
Not for him the aspen who could
shake and bend her pretty boughs to
each rough breeze that blew!
Men tossed into desert, fighting to
keep q foothold. do not garland their
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CHAPTER iV-Continued.

"Eath right across the hall. Only
roona left in the house" The proprietor
awarded him the valley stare. Going
to be here iOng?" He passed the las,
key an the rack to the darby stagger.
eng under q motley of bags and suit.
cases Richard recognized his, and fol.
ioweti
row." called the proprietor after him
As he climbed the dusty stairs.
The signals of new town were
waving in the dining room. The ma
3nrity Of the citizens displayed their
shirt sleeves and unblushing suspend
srS. One large table was surrounded
by men in khaki; the desert soldiers,
engineers. The full blown mattresses.
deliberately pompadoured. were push
ing through the swing-dOors. carrying
heavy trays. CoQuetry appeared to be
their occupation. rather than meal.
serving. the diners accepting both varie-
ties Of attention with appreciation. The
supremacy Of those superior maidens
WAS nenaced only by two other won.
en who sat at a table near the door.
ficisard did not see them at first. The
rsr'sn WAS rs masculine as a restaurant
in a new mining town.
Rickard left his indoor view to look
through the French windows opening
an q side street. He noticed a slender
but regular procession. All the men
s,asssinS fell in the same direction.
Cocktail route" explained one OF
i,is ueishbors. his mouth full Of boiled
b..es
"Oyster cocktail?" smiled the new
clmcr.
The real thing! Calexicos dry, like
the whole valley. that Is, the county.
S,s that ditch? That is Mexico, on
the. other side. Those sheds you can
s.~s are in Mexica'i. Calexico's twin
sister. That painted adobe is the Gus
soEn house. Mexicali's not dry. even in
su,nner! You can bet your life on
that. You can get all the bad whisky
and stale beer you've the money 10
buy. We work in Calexico. and drink
IN MeNicali. The temperance pledge is
Kept better in this town than any other
town in the valley. But you can see
this procession every night"
The Amazon with handkerchief
apron brought Richard his SOUP He
WAS raising his first spoonful to his
mouth when he saw the face, carefully
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Ae Saw the Face, Carefully Averted.

Nverted. Of the girl he had met at the
Narshalls' table. lnnes Hardin His
eyes jumped to her companions. the
MAN / stranger. and then. Gerty
Haisn.S. At least. Mrs Hardin Some
tlnu, IL surprised him To find her pretty.
Sac had achieved variety of dis
riacsinn, preserving. moreover. the
ssefe-sut habyiSh chin which had made
Ats early appeal to him. There was the
ss!tne fluffy hair. its rinyietS Il Bit arti.
tiriai ~ his more sophisticated eyes,
shc same well-turned nose. He had
been wondering about this meeting; he
found that he had been expecting some
esrt 1T shock-whO said that the love
IT tSstay is the Jest of tomorrow? The
discovery that Gerry was not Jest
eroasht the surprised qualification
Whicsa We award letter or composition
written in our youth. We're we as
CLEVER as that. SO complete at eighteen
sr twenty-One? Could we. now. with
~ 0ar experience. do any better. Or In
1Rra ~ well1 That particular sen-
onnce wteb vtnpl Could W make u