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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
Why WerrH7

We judge the future by the past
There was a time when earth cOndi-
lions did not admit Of either plant or
animal life. Conditions are now favor
able TO life and progress and will
continue so for many thousand years,
but both geology and astronomy teach
us that time must come when all
life here must battle against nature
and finally lose the fight and disap-
pear. 1t must decline at the next gla-
cial period when most of the globe
will be gripped in snow and Ice. AT
a more remote period there will be a
cold, dead earth without the posi-
bility of life owing TO constant radi-
alton of earth's heat. But that will
be millions of years in future and ma
ture will destroy us long before that
time. So. why worry Exchange
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30


at was most pleasant. From the
moment I was taken out of the boys
stocking until bedtime l was admired,
and tried, and am sure I will be liked
for some time.
"He spoke of school and of how
proud he'd be to show me to every
one"
I'VE can go together" said the knife.
YES" said the pencil, land when I
get bit dull or blunt in my ways then
you can sharpen me up, eh?
You're good at sharpening things
up you know"
YES" said the knife, 81 am good at
that. and I'll sharpen you up whenever
1 find you're getting dull. And If 1
am not noticing am sure the boy viii,
so that you will surely be brought to
me for sharpening.
cor I'll be takQn to you so as TO
sharpen you. 1t all means the same"
"Of course" said the pencil, Il am
an unusual pencil. 1 am very enor-
nous and not only am pencil but I
am a pencil box.
81 have a ruler in me and two other
pencils, an eraser and pen holder and
a few little extra pens too!
Now there are other pencils which
are pencil boxes and yet they aren't
like me.
II am not only a pencil box and not
only do l look like a pencil the way
so many pencil-bOxes do, but l
am a pencil! can really, really write
in I
make fine blue marks and am a good
pencil too.
YES, 1 really do amount TO quite
lot for I'm a pencil box and 1 hold
plenty of things for school and for
home too, and l look distinguished and
fine and big, and l can write too.
''That is the best of all.
lit is true l cannot write by my
self 1 have to be helped, but then
1 am willing to be helped. don't pre-
tend 1 know everything.
Il do as I'm told and don't object
Sometimes I'm told to make mistakes.
Then 1 do. Why should 1 mind?
would rather be obliging.
Besides pencils were never sup
posed to be so clever that they could
know how to spell and write and make
up compositions all by themselves.
"It has never been expected of the
pencil family and l shouldn't start any
thing new.
What would people do if pencils
suddenly all started to writer They
would be most horribly mixed up and
confused.
"That wouldn't de at all. And then
1t would start such a lot of arguments.
1.-THE pencils would be writing one
way and the people would want them
20 write another. Oh, no end of trouble
would come of IL.
eyes, it is the best way for pencils
to do as they are told even If at times
they have TO make horrible mistakes.
"But oh, what fun ii was to be In
stocking with some other toys and TO
be received with such a shout Of Joy
as I was. had a nice time in the
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

TOME, sweet home, Is made much
sweeter and more livable by those
endearing little house garments
that women delight to wear within
their own four walls. Any male per-
son will acknowledge the charm of
colorful coats and dainty jackets or
crisp and cheerful house dresses, In
the company Of frivolous breakfast
caps, worn when his women-fOlk start
the day right. And at its close, the
tired business man is much refreshed
by the sight, at his table, of unusual
and interesting house gowns. The
pleasant thing about it is that anyone
may have pretty breakfast jackets or
select house dresses and aprons that
are attractive as we'll as practical.
There is nothing more worth while
than careful choosing of these every
day things.
Just now 1t is the very simple break
fast coat of cOlored taffeta, in plain
or changeable weaves, that appears
TO be uppermOst in the minds Of wom-
en- who are making a choice. These
coats are straight garments. a little
shorter than the petticoats worn I'M
der them, and having three-quarter
length sleeves. They are provided
with small patch pockets and finished
at the edges with ruchings of the silk.
The pockets are an invitation to gay
flowers or fruits of silk to find a rest
ing place on them.
Silks, laces, and all their pretty
kindred in fabrics, naturally travel
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

skins from one cupful OF peanuts and
chop cOarsely. When ready to serve,
place the lettuce in 4 salad bowl,
scatter the pepper and nuts over 1t
and decorate with forms cut from pl-
mento. Season we'll with salt, papri-
ka and pepper. Serve with French or
boiled dressing.
Cream Cheese, Grape and Pecan
SaIad.-Take one pound of California
grapes, remove the seeds and mix
with one-quarter pound of pecan nut
meats broken in bits; add French or
mayOnnaise dressing and place on
head lettuce. Take one cream cheese,
mix with cream to soften, then press
through ricer over the salad. Dec
crate with halved nuts and forms cut
from canned red peppers.
Almond and Banana SaIad.-Peel
and scrape three bananas. cut In quar-
ters lengthwise and sprinkle with lem
on juice. Chop one-half pound of salt
cd almonds very fine; roll the bananas
in them. Arrange on head lettuce
and sprinkle with seeded grapes. Pour
over French dressing made by using
lemon juice instead of vinegar.
WaInuts and Potato Salad.-Chop
six cold boiled potatoes, one-haf cup
full of nut meats, one small cooked
beet. three or four pickles, a stalk of
celery, One-half of a green pepper,
finely shredded, and one cupful OF
thick, rich. highly-seasOned boiled
dressing. Press into a mold and let
stand TO chill; serve on lettuce that
has been sprinkled with onion juice.
Hard Sauce.-Cream one-haf cup
full of butter, add one cupful of pow
dered sugar, then fold In the stf1y
beaten white of an egg. Cream may
be used In place of the egg. whipped
until stiff using two tablespoonful OF
butter instead of the half cupful.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
John the Baptist.

At one of the Protestant churches
in Hendricks county the subject ~
baptism was the theme for the classes
in the Sabbath school. John the Bap-
fist was mentioned several times. A
seventeen-year-oId girl. besides Civ
ing attention to the lesson, kept turn
ing her head TO see the young men
who entered the door. Just as she
turned her head for the seventh time
the teacher quickly asked her: MARY.
who came in at the door,"
John the Baptist" said the girl.
somewhat confused.
From that day on Mary gave close
attention to the lesson.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
MvsterinuA Stow.

At a recent electrical exposition a
mystic stove" attracted no little az
tention. This idea is by mo means
new; in fact. in one of its most spec
tacular forms it consists of n kettle
of water boiling on cake of Ice. The
solution of such mysteries is powerful
magnetic induction. which causes the
generation OF powerful electric current
in the pot, pan or kettle. The layman
is. of course. greatly mystifed. since
water can be boiled. eggs fried. and So
on. with no visible source of heat
The hand can be passed over the tap
estry-covered table without feeling any
trace of heat.-Seientific American.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
Within the Temple.

If there is sorrow or adversely in
your life, is it not possible that the
Master is desiring to bring you into
the love and fellowship of the tenn
pie of the living God? Do not resist
the promptings of the Holy Spirit,
uho would lead you into all truth.
aid into the true fellowship that
should exist between the children ana
their loving Father. What misery
there is outside the gate. What hap
piness and joy within the temple OF
Els loyel
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
Takino Precautions.

A tourist in Scotland came to a wide
river. 1t was a stormy day and the
wind was constantly increasing, but
he asked a boatnan to take him across.
The latter agreed to do 50. if the tour
fist would wait until he'd take his COW
over.
Later. as they were nearing the op-
posite bank, the tourist asked: "WirI
you tell me why you took your cow
over and made me waltz"
well, now" explained the old fell
low, we see the coo wur valuable, and
I feared TIL wind wud increase so
the boat might upset on the second
trip"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
Not So Different.

Nose. an inhabitant of the back
woods, had. upon making a trip 10
the city, decided to take dinner at a
a cafe. Upon inspecting the menu,
Noses eye fell upon the item. French
fried potatoes" and TO satisfy his
curiosity. ordered some.
After having partaken of q portion
of his order the dusky bacbwoods-
man remarked: "Huht This yore-aU
don't taste 70 me like nuthIn hut plain
'Nited States spuds. -Everybody's
Magazine
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

stocking. with the
orange and the
apple and the pen
ny and the pack
age OF dates and
the bag Of candy
and the ball and
the pair OF nit
tens.
Eyes, IL was nice
In the boys stock
Ing. / suppose IL
Is the only time
I'll ever be In a
stocking. ar
of him Is in II or
In others like IL at
other times. Two
stockings, though.
Is what he uses,
huf tho Christmas
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

stocking Is alone by itself in its glory |!
Everyone has a Christmas stocking
filed for him or for her. and that is
the way it has always been.
"But oh, knife, I'm so glad I am a
Christmas pencil and came on Christ
mas for it is very gay and merry and
pleasant TO be In the society of so
many nice toys"
"It's delightful" said the knife,
quite delightful"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
Hiuh Prices.

The night cashier overheard q Pc
culiar conversation in Beaver Cross
ing the other day. A farmer was i'm
a store buying some groceries. "WauC
any fiOur?" asked the grocer. "Eo.
fiour's too high / can git along with
out it." After q while the grocer
said "Sold your wheat. Riu2" Nope e
I'm going to hang onto mine they amt
payin' nothin' for it yet st Louis
GlObe-DemOcrat
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

full of chopped parsley, a little onion
juice, one-half teaspoOnful of mustard.
one teaspoonful or less of salt, few
dashes of cayenne and paprika.
Cheese Salad.-Put cottage cheese
mixed with two tablespoonfuls Of
boiled salad dressing-using one cupful
of the cheese-thrOugh a ricer and heap
on hearts of lettuce. Serve with a
spoonful of the dressing on the top
OF each.
Luncheon Croquettes.-Take three
fourths OF a pound of cottage cheese
one cupful of chopped carrots. one
onion chopped fine. one tablespoonful
of flour, two eggs. salt and pepper and
one cupful of yellow corn meal. Boil
the carrots IN salt water ten minutes
then add the chopped onion and cook
until tender. Season the cheese, add
one egg we'll beaten. then the cooked
vegetables. Mould into croquette
shapes, roll In corn meal, dip In egg
and fry In deep fat until crisp and
brown. Serve with or without sauce.
Cottage Cheese Sandwich Filling
Chop one-quarter cupful Of candied
cherries, add to one cupful OF cheese
that has been enriched with cream to
the consistency for spreading, season
with a dash OF salt and sugar and
spread on white. buttered bread for
sandwiches.
Brazil Nut, Orange and Pineapple
saIad.-Wash the heart leaves Of let
tuce and arrange for individual serv-
ice. Take one cupful of pineapple
cut In dice. two oranges divided into
sections and one-half pound of Brazil
nuts, with skins removed and cut
In thin slices. Mix well and add
whipped cream. with two tablespoon
fuls of boiled salad dressing and sea-
soning to taste to one cupful OF
whipped cream. Serve on the let
tuce.
Rhubarb and Pear SaIad.-Bake two
cupfuls of rhubarb with one-half cup
full of sugar until tender but unbroS-
en-; chill. Mix with four tablespoon
fuls of olive oil, two tablespoonfuls
of lemon juice, a teaspoonful each r:
powdered sugar and salt with da<h
of cayenne. Arrange the rhubarb over
halves of pears; pour over the dress
ing and sprinkle with a little chopped
candied ginger.
N NJ n
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

you were," said
the knife.
81 am so glad, "
the pencil cOntln-
ued. "Of course
! knew you would
be received with
pleasure. Knives
are always popu-
lar with boys but
l had my doubts
when Santa Claus
made me.
"You see / didn't
know that l had
b e G n especially
asked for, and I
had no idea Of the
way l was going
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
slnns of Experience,

Bobbie-AIy father must have been
up to all sorts of mischief when he
was boy.
Johnny-Why?
Bobbie-'Cause he knows 'xactly
what questions to ask me when he
wants to know what I've been doing.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
True.

My nefghbor and I were discussing
our husbands likes and dislikes in
food while Robert was playing with
his tops nearby.
Neighbor said: MY husband doesn't
like chicken at all"
Up plped Robert: "Why. that's
funny, isn't it? Most men like chick
en."-Exchange
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

Watch Cutieura Improve Your Skin
on rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuucura Ointment
Wash off Ointment in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water il
is wonderful what CuticurR VIII do
for poor compilations, dandruf, itching
and red rough s.-Advertisement
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

makes use OF plated ribbon for ros-
cites on the crown and as an upstand-
Ing decoration for the brim edge. This
model Is made in many colors. The
wide-brimmed picture hat of velvet
demonstrates the elegance OF all-black.
with folded satin ribbon ingeniously
arranged In an ornament centered
with a rosette This model Is hand.
some In satin also.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
Tub Suits for Children.

Tub suits of cotton or linen are all
the-year favorites. and very practical
these wash garments are for children
living in well-heated houses or apart
ments. However, the wool jersey suits
usually stand a lot OF wear before
cleaning is necessary, and If care
fully handled this fabric washes sat
isfactorily.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

value.
Peanut Salad.-Take
one head of lettuce,
wash and separate the
leaves, y then wrap and
put away to drain. Re
move the seeds from q
green pepper, also the
white membrane, and
cut the pepper into wa
fer-like slices. Rub the
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

the tOIIOWlnS recipes.
Cottage Cheese Loaf.
Take one cupful Of
chopped cooked carrots,
one cupful of ground pea
nuts. one cupful of bread
crumbs, one cupful OF
cottage cheese, two eggs.
two tablespoonfuls Of
sweet fat. one tablespoon
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
Famous London Street.

Grub street. London has been re-
named Milton street. 1t was q street in
which many writer's lived who had not
yet arrived" so. because general
name for the haunts of needy writers.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
H QKlTCHEN
6CABINETE
opyright, 1921. Western Newspaper Unio

I'm proof against that word fall
ure." I've seen behind The only fail
IRE a man ought to fear is failure In
cleavfng to the purpose he sees TO be
best.-George Eliot
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

II, instead of a gem. or even flower.
we should cast the gift OF loving
thought Into the heart of friend, that
would be giving, think. as the angels
must give.-George Macdonald.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30

Wisdom suggests assurance of the
obese veal before essaying the role OF
prodigal son.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
A FEW NUT SALADS

The amount of nuts added to any
combination used as q salad adds
preaflv To its nnfrifiYa
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
DdddyS
s6EveniN8
Fairy Tale
.WAARY GRAHAM BONNER
THE CHRISTMAS PENCIL
0WARY GRAHAlM BONNER

"Wasn't l received with joy?" asked
the Christmas pencil of the knife.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-30
sEAsoNA8LE GOOD THINGS

Those who are fond OF cottage
cheese will find some suggestions from
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-10
Rosedale

Mr.. Hadley went to Newport,
Ore, Friday returning Saturday
evening.
The girls Sunday school class
called The Kings Daughters had
social at the home of Elizabeth
Hadley last Saturday afternoon,
Those present were Misses Ellen
Pemberton, Mary Bloom, Laura
Commack, Ruth Bates, Elizabeth
Shank, Minnie Neuensnander and
Elizabeth Hadley. A pleasant
time was enjoyed by all.
Clate Bloom has bone to work
in a lumber mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hampton have
welcomed a new boy to their home.
He is to be named Marion.
Lumber is being hauled for the
new church by a company from
Silverton.
The Christian Endeavor had an
enjoyable social at d. S. Pearson's
last Friday evening.
The male chorus practiced at
Harry Pearson's Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Hopkins has been almost
sick with cold.
Willard CampbelTs father is very
sick in Salem.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-10
Industrial Club
Formed by Pupils
of Elkins School

DaIIas. or. Feb. 1O.-The first
standard industrial club 10 be or
ganized this year was the Elkins
Gardening club. The following Of
ficers were elected; Local club
leader, Roy Mills; president, Tom
McEldowney; vice-president, Al
fred Jones; secretary, Maurice
Tedrow. The names of the mem
bers are: Thomas McEldowney, Al
fred Jones Maurice TedroW, Will
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-10
Hubbard News

Hubbard, Or, Feb. 10.--Forty to
pEte Is the record established by the
Habbard girls basketball team in
a game with the Sherwood girls al
slrat place a few nights ago.
The Hubbard boys played Wood
Dszrn the same evening and were
Hefeated by a score of as to 6, but
M7ere treated with courtesy.
About 40 knights of Pythians
And Iythan Sisters ent to Salem
Tuesday evening to attend the dis
tfsct convention, returning early
kfre next morning.
II Mrs Goudy is in Woodburn this
week receiving medical treatment.
Nothing more has been heard
From the body of Nick Troudt,
which was shipped some time ago
m Hubbard from overseas, since a
taleEram stating the same had been
shipped and was expected TO arrive
zaae last of the preceding week. The
parents of the young man are very
ANXIOUS about the matter.
mr. and Mrs. Otis Nelson and
s'un were in Aurora during the week
snd- MFR. Nelson recently sold his
place near Hubbard to Harry Hi
GIN.
The Hubbard Pythian Sisters an
R0unce high jinks" session in
xtieiT hall March 1st, and they arc
looking forward to some" event.
a Mr.. and Mrs. John Pugh, ST.,
pave moved into the Bowers house
III Fargo Mr. puph hae a ahn,,t w.,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-10
Farmers Seeking
Improved Road

Donald, Or, Feb 10-At a meets
ing held in Union district a
few days ago the farmers in that
vicinity manifested a determination
to do something in the matter of
good roads. They decided to ask
the county commissioners of Clack-
amsa county to erect bunkers on
this side of the river at Bocne's
ferry, beside the present road be-
low the ferry landing, and to grade
from the approach to the bunkers
SO trucks may back down TO the
gravel. It is estimated that a grade
of less than 10 per cent can be con-
structed easily. The gravel desired
for road improvement. it is said.
can be dredged from the river near
by and transported on scow 10
the bunkers. In this manner. theyI
claim, a supply of gravel can be
obtained now when it is most need
ed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-10
Aurora Marshal
Jails Negro Pair
For Second Time

Aurora, Or, Feb. 10.-When City
Marshal Fry noticed two black men
riding the bumpers of a freight
train which stopped here Saturday
morning to take water, he recoS-
nized them as the pair he helped to
arrest near Woodburn a few days
previous and Immediately took
them to the city Jail where they
were held until he could communi-
cate with the sheriff at Oregon
City.
The men claimed that they we're
only sent up for five days and had
served out the entire sentence. Fry
had learned differently, however,
and detained the men for inpesH-
cation. 1t developed that a jail
break had been made the nigkt be-
fore and the officers were in pur-
suit Of the escaped prisoners, two
of whom were the negroes the Au-
rora marshal had in Jail. Two 9TH
er prisoners were captured near As
toria.
Mr.. Fry took the colored men
back to Oregon City where they
will serve the remainder Of their
sentence for burglarizing a home
between here and that town.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-10
Oratorical Meet
Is Scheduled for
Thursday Night

The annual oratorical contest of
willamette university will be held
IN the chapel auditorium of Waller
hall tomorrow evening, was the
announcement made here today.
The winner of this contest will
represent the university at the
state intercollegiate contest which
is to be held at Eugene the fore
part of next month.
The list Of contestants for to-
morrow night are; Myrtle Mason,
senior; Nesbit w. Byers, Junior;
Roy Skeen, sophomore; William
Fox, freshmen; Paul G. Wapato,
law department.. Mr.. Skeen and
Wapato both participated in the
try-outs year, the former winning
second place and the latter first
place.
In addition to the honor or
representing the university at the
state contest, Attorney Walter e.
Keyes, offers a $25 prize, with SIS
going to the winner of first place,
and SO to the second best. On
account Of the popularity of the
students, and keen rivalry existing
between the classes, it is predict
ion that the contest tomorrow.
which begins at 8 o'clock, will be
fully attended by students and
townspeople.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-10
Fifty Teachers
Attend Dallas
City Institute

Dallas. Or, Feb. 10.-About so
teachers of Polk county attended
Nhe local teachers institute which
uas held at the Dallas high school
Om Saturday. The seventh and
RIgfth grade pupils sang "The Min
Hfrel Boy" "The Shepherd on the
xEigI," and '"The Fisherman's Pray
Er. These songs were enjoyed By
al who heard them. Mrs. McKen-
Ete taught the teachers how to sing
Hhe song, "Oregon, My oregon" {"
Miss Kate Houx, a critic teacher at
independence, taught a lesson in
geography. She took for her prob
Kem. ''Why has Philadelphia grown
10 be q large city?" ProfeH~1i
Sweetster from the University Of
Oregon gave very interesting il
Illustrated lecture on CONSERVATION
Uf wild Flowers, Epecially Along
ahe Highways of Oregon" He told
wf people gathering the flowers by
Kkle arrnful and finally there would
Ne no flowers along the highways
akald near the cities. A luncheon
~sas served by the domestic science
eanss of the Dallas high school
The pupil receiving the highest
average in Polk county in the Jan
nary eighth grade examination was
Theophil Mueller, age IA years. His
average was 94.3.
The pupil receiving the next
highest average in Polk county in
tfsp sa me exa mfnatiou was IIoy1|
sssgearingen, age II years. His av-
aa-age was 93.3 Both boys are from
the Antioch school.