davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
Recipes from Here and There.

Corn Omelet One egg. tablespoon
sweet cream. one-h half cup canned corn,
one fourth teaspoon salt TO the beat
en- egg yolk and cream. corn and salt.
Then fold in the stiifly beaten white
and turn into hot, well oiled omelet
pan. Cook slowly until golden brown
on under side, then place in quick oven
OF under blazer and finish top. Fold
and turn onto platter.
Apples in Bloom Select eight red
apples, cook in boiling water until soft,
turning them often. Have water half
surround apples Remove skins care
fully. that the red color may remain
and arrange on serving dish. To the
water add one cup sugar. grated rind
OF one half lemon and Juice OF one
orange. Simmer until reduced TO one
cup. Cool and pour over apples Serve
with cream sauce.
Sour Cream Dressing Whip half a
pint of rich sour cream until thick.
then fold in one tablespoon Of powdered
sugar. one-eighth OF teaspoon Of salt
and one teaspoon Of lemon juice or
vinegar.
Thawing Frozen Mests-FroEen meat
should be placed for several hours IN
the kitchen before IL i cooked Meat
thawed quickly i invariably tough.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
SALVATION ARMY DRIVE.
In Order to Continue Program of Eek
pansion.

Boston. March SC ntinuance OF
the program of expansion and re-
construction which was inaugurated at
the close OF the great war, and the
maintenance of the institutions
through which we aim TO care for the
children az well as the grown ups who
may be down but never out-these
are the purposes for which the Saliva
ton Army will go before the people of
New England, May 10 to 20, in an APP
peal for 81 800 600 for our home service
fund, declared Col. Adam Clifford, New
England commander, in announcing to-
day the preliminaries for New Eng
lands part in the Salvation Army's
alton wide appeal.
In this connection, Col. Clifford stated
that Hon. Franklin X. Lane, until re-
Gently secretary of the interior, has ae-
cepted the national Craftsmanship for
the campaign.
New England folks were very gem
erous TO US last year said Col. Gif
ford, "and ave win render an account
ing of our stewardship. We modestly
hope that the way that we have ex
pended these funds in the cause Of
God and humanity win merit again the
kindly support OF the people OF New
England in our effort to carry on our
work during the coming year
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
MAPLE SUGAR MAKING
IS RECOMMENDED
Department of Agriculture Says That
Americans in Many Sections are
Losing Advantage by Not
Making Sugar.

Washington, d. G., March s.-Ihe
sugar shortage and the approach Of
sugar weather lead department Of
agriculture experts to make the state
ment that many thousands OF Amerl-
ran farmers throughout a region COM
prising more than score OF states, IN
HE eastern and northeastern part Of
The United States, are overlooking OPP
portunities to secure maple sugar and
syrup for home use, as well az Tor
sale, at very little cost.
While Americans commonly think OF
he maple sugar industry as confined
largely to circumscribed areas in New
England and New York. there are, as
, matter of fact, many potential "sug-
,r bushes" in the region extending as
far south as North Carolina and Ten
nessee and westward to northern Mis-
houri. Iowa and Minnesota a. well a.
h Washington and Oregon In good
season a tree Is inches in diameter
will Weld sufficient sap TO make from
,ne to six quarts Of syrup, which in
lnrn can be concentrated into two to
zen pounds of sugar.
Discovery was made by government
Investigators Of many groves OF sugar
NAPLES in North Carolina. one OF which
5 probably larger than any now 70 be
found in New England. The owners.
being unaware Of the value Of the trees
from the maple sugar standpoint. had
begun cutting them for lumber at an
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
The Appeals from Various
States Heard in Su-
preme Court
CONSTITUTIONALITY
WAS INVOLVED
Court Expects to Settle the
Whole Prohibition
Question

Washington. d. c., March s. Legal
ty of several portions OF the enforce
ment act as we'll as the general ques-
ton OF tine constitutionality OF the
prohibition amendment TO the constl-
tuition were involved in arguments set
for to-day in the supreme court the
question OF constitutionaiity IS in
volved in the original proceedings
brought by the state of Rhode island
10 have the amendment declared in
valid and its enforcement cujoined. In
presenting their arguments attorneys
for Rhode Island expected to be joined
by New Jersey. whose attorney gener-
al had been instructed to ask permits
sion to bring similar proceedings and
participate in the arguments.
Legality of sections OF the enforce
ment act were involved in cases ap'
pealed from federal court decisions in
Kentucky and Massachusetts,. Wayne
b. Wheeler, general counsel for the
Anti, Saloon league, announced he
would apply for permission to file
brief in these two cases supporting the
legality of the enforcement act
In setting to-day for hearing the ar
giments the court did 50 with the idea
of exnediting a settlement Of the whole
prohibition question and officials ex,
pect an early decision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08

of heat and energy bacon and ham
rank high. To intensity the rich flavor,
fruit sauces are served with these
cured and smoked meats.
Bacon ia the piece or the sliced ba-
con in cartons is one of the first re-
quirements of complete pantry shelf
saws Jean Prescott Adams OF Armour
& Co. A breakfast OF bacon and eggs
is the accepted breakfast and may be
quickly and easily prepared A few
strips Of bacon add just the right flavor
10 the roast fowl, meat loaf, larded
tenderloin, casserole of vegetables or
cereals.
Even for small family it is eco
nomica to buy a whole ham, With the
proper care a whole ham viii keep for
some time. Keep cool and dry and in
the original wrapping. One brand OF
ham of excellent quality is covered
with stockinet covering. In curing
this covering is used to retain the juices
and rich flavor of the ham. After being
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
A Hard World.

The depreciation of our currency to-
day is nothing to be compared with the
slump in Conferedate paper money att
er the Civil war
Gen. MuIhcliand relates that short
w after Lees surrender he heard two
Confederate soldiers bargaining oge- a
very ordinary looking horse.
He'll do for my farm, jim said
one. "IIl give you 10000 for HIN"
No" said the other.
Give yen $4,000"
Mo"
GIVE you 100000"
Not mchl" replied the owner. II
just paid $4,000 to havs Rim shod. -
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08

average return of less than 81 tree.
Last season, upon suggestion OF gov
eminent experts, these groves were
tapped and yielded syrup that sold for
Sl a gallon Revelation of the po-
tential value of the groves induced the
owners to plan more extensive oper.
ations for this spring.
This years flow of sap is expected
bv experts to be more satisfactory than
last year The maple sugar and syrup
industry is distinctly American and
offers good commercial opportunities,
government experts say, for those who
engage in it systematically, as the de-
mand for both syrup and sugar is far
beyond the supply.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
WILL DISMANTLE SIX SHIPS.
OF the Third-Line Battleships at Phila-
delphia Naval Yard.

Philadelphia, March Six third line
battleships stationed at the Philadel-
phia navy yards are to be dismantled.
They are the Maine, Alabama, Wis
cousin, Illinois. Kentucky and kear-
sage. An order directing that they be
put out OF commission has been re-
ceived at the navy yard from the bu-
reau of operations of the navy de-
partment.
None OF these shops was ever actu-
ally in battle. They were completed
after the Spanish American war. The
dismantled vessels will be sold as scrap
or used as targets n gunnery practice.
All were units of the fleet which sailed
around the world in 1905
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
Ham. Instead Of Chicken.

Yam and bacon. carefully selected.
rerfertIv cured. smoked and marketed
il sanitary covering. aud fine OF flavor
form a welcome part in the breakfast,
luncheon and dinner menu every day IN
the wear. and are among the foods Of
which one never tires. The ideal ham
j. trm. moist. Juicy and tender, Of
medium weight. not too fat OF too
lean. Bacon should he hne and firm
Just enough fat and just enough
lean.
Throurh the smoking proee~s certain
changes take pisce 10 meats whirh rem
der them more easily diCestea henoc
bacon = ans It Ghe mosi easils digest
a and savery'fgIns Of TAT. As sources
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
She Was Married.

They were discussing men. One lady
asked Aunt Sophia if she knew the
meaning of the expression IAN average
man;
'0f course | do, she promptly re-
piled. An average man is one who
smiles and looks pleasant all day at
the office and when he comes home acts
as cross az a bear with a sore head. in
order to make up the average. STRAY
Stories.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

A four pound fish should make six
or seven portions
Apple juice with peach or cherry,
strawberry or other fruits which are
hard Co thicken. makes very good Jelly
which would otherwise be syrupy.
Sewing on snap fasteners Is such a
tiresome job that anything which
makes ii a lighter task is welcome,
Sew all the halves with the little raised
knob on first: then cover these knobs
with chalk and you'll have an accurate
mark TO guide you in sewing on the
other half.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08

Bacon and lettuce salad-Diced ba-
con in dressing over lettuce.
Club ndwiches--Broiled bacon and
white meat of chicken between slices
of toast, Dorothy Dexter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08

smoked the covering acts as protee-
ton and to retain the flavor.
What to Serve with Ham.
Broiled ham--Fried eggs, toast, hot
mullins, apple rings, sliced pineapple.
Boiled ham-Spinaeh, baked apple,
sliced pineapple, chill sauce.
Ham hoek-Boied cabbage, brussels
sprouts, asparagus.
Baked ham--Apple rings, sliced thin
and cooked under broiler on hot pan.
Bacon and eggs-Broiled bacon with
fried eggs.
Bacon with fowl-Strips of bacon
over breast of fowl while baking
Bacon with fish-Strips OF bacon
over fish while baking.
Bacon dressing Bacon cut fine and
added to dressing OF fowl or other
meats.
Bacon omelet-D Diced bacon in the
beaten eggs and cooked as plain
omelet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
Every Saturday Night

Slansley-You gotta hand it to my
wife.
Smart You mean YOU do; don't
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08
What to Serve with Ham.

smoked the covering acts as a protee-
ton and TO retain the flavor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-08

"" s$ r Es a$ S$ ]
3 s ss 3 s = = %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15
Nita
Grant
Colonel Brooke
Huso
ChAractegss

SCENE-A large sitting ROOM Luxuyiosssly fuynishsd
TIME-Lofs sOsninS during the
HE SCENE large. lsrarossly furnished snti"oroom
I shoon0 signs Of mans occupation. There large
leather easy chairs uh cushions Which half hide
the sitting them, little pih yeoW SILK shade
Is burning TIE table, darkness
When CURTAIN rises GRANT Is Opening Outer doc
coming his sDitch the electric
light He and his ouercoat hr0on
He Is fine, solderIyooking man.
NfTA standing aotioness by door of room-Jacn0
GRANT, scarcely dsin0ushaoe In the darkness
pressed the behind
something dangerously patcSnl attitude she
handsome coat oith pockets and collar
face, trimmed
curled ostrich feathers Her
tucked In the bodice of her 0oWn.
NITA (HOldn0 her hand)-Stop Don't the light
Grant starts, tie direction Of
stops toith his hand the stoitch.
GRANT lin dstonishment)-Why not? What's the matter?
Who you?
NITA (anghn0)-One question at time, please Why
Because sm woman and ask you comes tor'oord and
throtos herself doUn chair out of the h0h Now
will sit there pointing to the chair opposte) and
will your other questions
After nsomenrs hesitation he sits doUn tohere she
suggests.
But, first of all. I should like to you a question
It's within Of mine to remain unknown-unseen while
little chat. Will fall in with my wishes?
GRANT (carelessv)-Why not?
thought would You look like who hold
his 8 afraid You've knocked
about the world q good deal, 1 should say
GRANT-A fair amount But that's less guesswork
isn't You can't much of and don't think
net before; should remember your il had.
NITA-If can't face distinctly have good
impression of your geners! walk
and move-I've heard you speak; what a Judge
of character want? Confess! What your
pressions?, Did I starte much?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15

would keep him chained desk If you were in the
next
NITA-he Colonel has expected back for
some time, believe l wonder fsloWlp) you
that have him n a important matter Il
you would go and leave alone?
GRANT-IIow unfortunae! him about something
rather important, too
NITA (pdssondey)-t can't much as mine
You don't know, don't understand. (bredks on
mast see him, it's my only hope you don't know
much depends on it, or lou would 90
GRANT-Cant you tell me?
Tell yOu-a stranger? How CAn /? What
Of me? It's impossible.
GRANT-Well m like m sorry can't
get and without your saying a word, my
with the Colonel is really rather urgent. I
neglect 1t without some good
NITA-Not half mine! Something official, o
doubt detail that be discussed tomorrow
but I've only got today-this hour. perhaps only a few
mnutes He'll any time, he'll never again
he can help u. Now do understand?
Notwithstanding perhaps Enough it's
matter for a third
NITA-He be back moment-go for PHYS sake!
Let my chance. fooled me-played me
but I'm going to have IL out with him ut last loved
for the sake Of that past he may
There Is sound In the adjoining room, though
something had been knocked Thev both
stare at the Nitu a Increment though
get up, but resfroins herself.
GRANT-what that1 Can he come in?
NITA-Tmpossible He through this room There
is other IT nothing noise street
Perhaps had better Ns getting stops
NTTA-No dont II It's anybody his man.
him here.
Grant drops back In his char. 20.
NITA-we! What going to do7 VIII you go give
me my cbance7
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15

thought your easily turned.
GRANT-Ah! You don't know how susceptible am. It's
good thing didn't finish It, I might fallen asleep
under your objectionable crime. And
Hooking ronnd) II to must write few
lines to the Colonel first You will excuse me?
Grant goes telephonetable sits As
he begins to ofe Nd takes little notebook from her
pocket and scribbles fer cords Gets noselessly
and creeps round to door Of inner Grdnt hos his
back turned to she STOPPING dozen push
fash and catches hold OF her ,orfst Just in
time to stop Nita gires little cry cexches
her hand orer She looks at him, uhte and
frightened. 1853. "...' ... ...-
GRANT fsternp)-what are you doing?
NITA fmaking desperate effort to langh-Nothng
startled me! (Gets up and confronts him. In
tonesD What do by behaving this extraordt
fashion? Let go Of my wrist at once!
. Grant releases her
GRANT-sit there (pontng a,oay from door,
Now latter moment phen she doton), should
be glad OF an explanationf
NITA ptnously-How you are! soop
to pick something or the floor and rush at
though committing crime. Your must be
in very bad way, my friend. advise you
restcure
GRANT-You can't II of like that. I I
you write something try O push II under
door. Fortunately too quick for you (Looks at
e. her clenched hdnd) You have II in your hand
NITAow clever are! And suppose something
what theni
GRANT--You mus mi IT, ,.. . .. &c.,.
Nito laughs quite naturally and nirthrnr1p
Besides, does a gentleman read a lady's letter that was
intended for bm2
GRANT-Tt depends. With a ike you
cannot AFFORD to observe the little nicees society
NITA-Dangerous-me7 Have you that my heart
broken, that ...... o.. '...
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15
Z9T0mBehzud e% E.e j: 9szs

GRANT, wonder Before bsnish from
may have q cisaretts3 will you join me, -lQnes
her his ci0arettecase. she takes one)
NITA talking little cSarettecase the pocket Of ooes
10Th q In dtamondh-H1chan is robbery.
try OF mine I myself they're rather
good l have them made for me specially
He takes one and strikes match witch he passes
to her arst. They smoke
GRANT-so that's little nsms-Nita.
NITA (inerHpting hastiIyHow do name! You
told me?
GRANT, have only just found II Yves written there
appropriatey-in diamonds fPofnsso ct0or-
etecase In Why is 1t secret! Do you mind7
NITA (careesy)-Nc in the least There hundreds Of
Nitas in the world. What among manyl
GRANT-A bright particular star. should ssy.
NlTAYoure complimentary to mebut not to cigar
cites Look! You've lei. IT out; have another.
GRANTING. YOU they're too good wasted Ill
Strikes a match, goes o fireplace o throo It
aDav an drops cigarette In IRE at the
lights another Cigarette hich he has taken from his
sleeve y -
I wonder what the Colonel say he
finds here? We've made ourselves very much at
home. haven't wei Comfortable quarters don't wonder
prefers when he rather than at the
War Office though may risk
NITA-What do you mean--more risk? 81,
GRANTWel he's liable to attack isn't he7 Not safe
papers noddin0 his head at the
of ROOM which enemies would be Jolly
glad get Service isn't be despised
They've spies everywhere.
NITA (ndrerentrv-I suppose they have But
o o himself. should say (Ltstenin0J Was
somebody coming the stairs? He can't be much
longer. (Sits up So now-go, as you promised.
GRANT, should chance and shall
but i (stops suddenly stdres floor bv door Of
ROOM. What's that? Sharply pointing With his
NITA her face of aurm)whats what? (Looh
ing the direction he poinn0) What staring
at?-what-? (Stops and stares too. After moment.
evident reief) It's only ink. He must have knocked
ink-bottle.
you think was-blood! (They look at
one another for moment In slepce).
NITA ou9hingwhat fright gave me! You have quite
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15

GRANT-You might have startled me more
IL you hadn't had such a delicious
scent. What is it? 1t suggests apple
blossoms and country lanes and all
the rustic things that you (pdusinD)
are not.
NITA (gaily)-How do you know that. sir?
may be country rustic come to
town.
GRANT-With that scent and that silken
rustic and that je ne sails QuOi which
F.. suggests the world where one arouses
oneself? 1 think not.
NITA-You are too oSservant: ! see must
be careful. But you interest me, go
on with your impressions. After the
scent and the silken rustle-what
then?
GRANT (slo,cly)-Then had quite differ
ent impression. Something that when
was shooting out in Africa should
have called a warning Of danger and
been on my guard. The nerves give
one those warnings sometimes, you
know You feel that something is
wrong before you can see it.
slight noise is heard. Nitd
starts riolentIy and stdres at the
door of the adjoining room.
NITA (sharply)-whats that? Did you
hear anything?
GRANT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. What's
the matter? What are you looking at?
NITA (,oith an erort)-Oh, nothing-noth.
ing. = By-the-way, we've been
so busy talking that I've never asked
you what you want-why you're here.
Perhaps l can help you?
GRANT, don't think so. thank you.
called to see Colonel Brooke. I pre-
sumo he's out, as find you in possess
sion. He wouldn't be so ungallant as
to leave you alone here. You know
his reDutatiOn. / daresav NOthiuy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15


wondered what had happened.
GRANT, was almost taken in myself. To
see that slow. soft thing creeping
under the door 1t vas rather
uncanny. Look how 1t has stained the
carpet! There is patch OF ink on the
pale gray carpet. 1t seemed to come
like silent messenger. wonder what
1t came to tell us.
NITA .ffippamtIy)- THAT SIS master was a
~ very careless Lerson. I sh0ald think.
to knock an ihk-bottle on the floor
and leave it there to take care Of IT.
self
GRANT-Not much like the Colonel He's
neatness itself. Knows where to lay
his hand on any paper in the dark.
Rather q mistake. think. But fget-
tim UNI before 90 / should like to
satisfy myself about that ink. 1t
D.. bothers me- (Nita leans forward in her
chair and catches him toith breath
less look.
NITA-What are you going to do:~
GRANT-Just see II it's all right.
Grant knocks on door of adjoining
room There is no anstoer. He knocks
again. With the same result. he turns
the handle
Locked,
NITA-What else did you expect? Though
you seem to have rather poor opin.
ion Of the Colonel"s ability to guard
his secrets he would hardly be fool
ish enough to leave the door Of his
private room open to all comers-to
You or to RE-
GRANT-Quite true ] ought to have known
better. I'm feeling rather stupid,
that must be my excuse. Your cigar
cite was too strong for me-. I smoke
something very mild, as rule, not
such scented Eastern Injuries
NITA-But docking at the holt ,smoked
cigarette in his hand) you haven't
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15

VT (SternlyEWhat Are You Doing?
(Making a Desperate Effort to LaughD-Nothing How
You Startled Me! lin Angry Tones): What Do You
Mean by Behaving in This Extraordinary Fashion?
Let Go of My Wrist at Once!
is nothing o. people cigarettes a
cotic in them deaden pain them to sleep If
anything raising her roice were missing it could be
put back
GRANT-But what about that peculiar smell Of;
that suspicious? We smell it here would naturally
be stronger the
Nitd nothing.
suppose you used a choroform pad-it simple and
enicacious. his ,oatch e
handJ Five minutes gone Have you up your
Nias face is ,ohe desperate looks
room a trdpped anil
Every minute makes the risk greater you The
effect Of chloroform would
have expected to be detained somebody
come in and then your gone.
NITA holding the key)-Let him out!for
him OUT
GRANT (stermly)-No.-not while you
the police to help 1 don't know what may
there. am exceeding my duty in letting free,
for a night But yours hand you
only decoy, though a valuable doubt;
don't think would do much mischief n any case
l shall that do not have the chance future.
Nta holt beside herself dashes door tries
it, Grant catches hold of There
struggle and he gets possession of key. She her
hands mady the door, crying
NITA-FIugo! Hugo! yourself. Take any chance-the
window. (Wrings despairinglyJ Oh!
it is high up what help
GRANTING will die like the contemplate spy he is He has
not even the pluck to the who loves him.
Before he has hardly finished speaking there is the
sound Of shot from the inner foI1owed by
fdH Nitd gives shril herself
against the door. Grant s,oitche light puts
and hroUs door The figure Of young, handsome.
tore0nIooking is lying dead floor, q
pistol, still smoking, has evidently just dropped from
his hand. Mia pushes Grant side
to him. She throWs herself beside the
man, In an abandonment of grief.
Colonel Brooke seated at his oritingtabIc.
His throcn the table
his hands. stirs SooIy shoUing of
tcith a beoIdered stare. On s a
bottle of nk, overturned A little stream spread
' to the door,
NITA (crouching by dead observation-disclosures
fShe stoops and puts her face doWn to hisJ
GRANT IN He has The
you He has died like a brave don't let think
II has been In vain Go! (pointn0 to the
The Colonel is waking the shot has reused him.
another minute 1t will be too late.
sloWly TO her feet. stag
Jering a little from the shock. she straightens
shoulders and icdks tot0drd the
reaches II she stops and looks back at He
standing matching her For instant they look
stands still ,ohere she left him. There s n sound
from the merit and he starts looks round
has dropped from her Is the
He picks II holds II moment in his hand. then
IL IN an inner pocket Of his coat and turns cth
quick, decisive direction the tele-
phone He takes up the receirer
GRANT speaking into teephone)-Scotland Yard Quick
please
CURTAIN.
N
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-15

O 1890 Inferno uop.i Fcstur, Service. Inc.