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HIS WAGES ONE CENT A YEAR
Early Carrier of MaiIs Certainly Not In the Business for Purpose of
 Making Money.

Maurice Proctor, a man of wealth, was so anxious for his coach to bear the distinguishing "U. $. Mail" sign of the postal service that he made ab- solutely certain, when service line was established between Mineral Point (where he lived) and Dodgeville, 1a., he would be the lucky one allotted the honor.
 There were 20 competitors and each turned sick with disgust when they heard of the bid of the wealthier Aan, says an early volume of the Strand Magazine. It was the custom then to ask prospective employees to bid for the job, as contractors bid now. Proc tor bid l cent. Which is to say, he vol unteered to do the job for remunera- tion of 1 cent a year in wages.
 Every day, rain or shine, he twice carried the mail between the two cities, proud of the "U. s. Mair' on the side of his coach. At the end of the year his enthusiasm had not worn off, so he renewed his contract, agreeing to do the work at the same rate for TOUT more years-in all, for cents. The government considered him financially responsible for this amount, and gave him the job. The 4 cents were paid to him in four annual installments.
 His pay for the first year came in the form of a postal warrant signed by the secretary of the treasury and made out to the order of the carrier, Maurice Proctor. It was in payment for his services, and the amount was 1 cent. Needless to say, it was con- sidered as a great curiosity, so the carrier sold it at once for $36.
The Press., 1921-09-08
>PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

 THURSDAY, Thomas Meghan in Conrad in Quest of his Youth" Romance of Lfes Golden Adventure with Mar garet LOOmis and Kathryn Williams from the noted novel by Leonard Merrick. Also Burton Holiness FRIDAY, MahlOn Hamilton Lillian Rich Chance" Strrng Sweeping Human Photo-Drama, from the novel by Frederick S. Ishams. Also Buster KeatOn in Hard  SATURDAY, Meyers in News reel and Topics. SUNDAY, Otis Skinner in Edward Knobocks Master Drama "Kismet." Romance Mystery and Whimsical Humor in of allurng splendOr RObersOnCo Super-Spe cal in which the worlds character makes his debut the The Worlds-Most-S PhOtoplay Also reel. MONDAY Madge Kennedy in "The Highest Bidder adapted from the Famous story he Trap by Maximilian Foster Also Tom Stanch in two reel Western. TUESDAY, Justine Johnstone in "A Heart Let adapted from the novel Agathas Aunt by Harriett Loomis Smith and the play by Sidney Toer. Also Magazine reel WEDNESDAY, Charles Ray in "The Old Swimming Hole" From James Whtcomb Rey's OId-Home Poem Also Magazine reel.
 TOWN HALL SATURDAY, Carmel Meyers in "A Gided Dream Also Bus Keaton Comedy Hard Luck" WEDNESDAY, Conrad Nage Wilson Jack Holt in "The Lost Romance" by Edward Knobock Also Bur ton Holmes. COMING Gloria in "The Moment" Super Special
The Press., 1921-09-08
RGWArG-

Green, Brown and Johnson were in- vited to RobinsOn's Christmas dinner.
 On the way there Brown remarked to Johnson and Green:
 "By the way, you fellows, I just want to give you a friendly warning. Beware of RObinsOn's champagne!" So when the drinks were produced, Johnson and Green said they would drink nothing stronger than lemonade.
 Much to their surprise, however, Brown did not follow their example, but drank the champagne. So on the way hOTne they asked him:
 "What really was the matter with RObinsOn's champagneY
 "Oh, the quality was all right" re piled Brown quietly, "it was the quan- tity thought would be deficient-not enough for everybody."-LOndon Ideas
The Press., 1921-09-08

Cotton Blankets, single bed size, white and gray, with contrasting borders, regular $1.89 value, at $1.39.
 Cotton Blankets, double bed size, white and gray, with borders in contrasting colors, regular $3 % value, at $2.39. Size 66x8O "Woolnap" Blank cts, in white and gray, regular $5.5O value, at $4 30.
 Sizes IA "Woolnap" Plaid Blankets, assorted col ors, very Aeecy and warm, regular $7.98 value, at $5.39.
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SUPERIOR COURT.

At a short calendar session of the superior court held at Rockville Fri day Judge Hinman issued two judg- ments against Edwin w. Wagner to cover bogus checks which he issued in Rockville. AS result of this action his furniture which is held in Hart ford will be sold at auction. The first judgment secured was by Alfred L.. Chapdeliane, proprietor of the Rock vile house, for $281.21. The First National Bank, Rockville, secured judgement for $5O4.65. The sale of the furniture and furnishings will not cover all attachments.
 Everett l.. Kies of Crystal Lake was granted a diverse from Lucy H. Kies on the grounds of desertion. He testified that he was married on Au- gust 12, 1904 at Albany, N. Y, and that she ran away with another man November 1, 1915. It was said in court that she was living in Rye, N. Y., under the name of Lucy H. Lergan. The court granted the decree and the custody of the child born of the mar riage in 1906.
 On Tuesday, Paul Kocher and Tere- sa Lamenso of Rockville, who were charged with lascivious carriage were each fined $1OO and costs.
 Robert Keavaney of Manchester, was charged with larceny for stripping wrecked automobile on the side of the road in Columbia of articles valued at $85. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1OO and costs and sentenced to jail for three months. The jail sentence was later suspended and he was plac- ed in charge of Probation Officer FL liott of Manchester for this period.
 Philip M. Davies, who was charged with manslaughter, as his auto killed a small child on August 15, in Colum- bia, secured the permission of the court to change the charge to reckless driving because of his war record. He pleaded nolo contendere. He was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to jail for three months. Execution of the jail sentence was later suspended and he was placed in the hands of MT. Ensign as a special probation officer.
 The case of Peter S. Green, who was charged with obtaining money uuuSI 1dlSS pASICuSOS d0 put ONCA until the December term.
 Daniel A. Ladd, charged with theft of a Ford touring car in Mansfield. He was defended by Lawyer William A. King of Willimantic, who requested that the case be assigned for trial The case was set down for Tuesday.
 The case of Ida Limberger vs. liar ry Liebman, has been settled out of court.
 The fall naturalization session was held. There were sixty on the list of those to be made and thirty-three were present in court. Of those present fourteen received their final papers. Others were turned away for further study and various reasons. The following are those who were made citizens: William Gregus, John Matthew Rudnansky, Frank Ladr, Sr., Frank Horacek, Jo- seph Hochla, Stephen Kollar, Matthew SOukup, Peter Morris, Charles Bodnar, Bedla Hojosy, Peter Chadsiewicz, John Joseph Emhoff, Peter Szafner.
The Press., 1921-09-08

Size 66xS0, white aud gray wool mixed Blankets, pink and blue borders, formerly $1O.5O. Special price $6. .39, Size 66xs0 Plaid Wool Blank cts, assorted designs, formerly $1O 50 Special price $6. .39. Size G6xS0 Plaid Wool Blank cts, attractive colors (positive- ly all wooD, formerly SIP 50, Special price $S.39.
 Size 72xs4 White Wool Blank cts, pink and blue borders, formerly $I450. Special price $9.S9.
The Press., 1921-09-08
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MoLAuGHLrN, PUBLISHER
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8. le91.

a a year In advance. When Aoe paA& ln advance, at the rate of S2.2S a year.
 Entered as second-class matter at the post oflce at Stafford Springs. Conn, under the act of March 2. 1873.
 Resolutions. obituaries or cards or thanks inserted at cents Q line. Births. marriages and deaths AussFeSa free
 We are not responsible for. nor do we by publishing. endorse the opinion of our correspondents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at ofnce by Tuesday at 12 n' otherwise we cannot guarantee change
 This paper. is mailed regularly to tts subscribers until . definite order to discontinue Is received and all arrears are paid In full.
 We are always glad to have news Items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning. or earlier, if possible. It is often nee essary to abridgS items that are re- csived after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at .. m.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss PRO- bate Court, September 1st, 1921.
 Estate of Joshua B; Larned' late or Cleveland, O., deceased.
 Upon the application of Anna Larned praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased, as per application Oil file more fully appears, it is
 ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate the 18th day of September A. D., 1921, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-pOst in the town of Stafford, in said district. at lease five days before said day of hearing.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1921-09-08
WOmen's Fall Weight Underwear

Women's Fall Weight Ribbed Vests and Pants, regular and extra large sizes. Special price $1.OO each, regular value $I.25 and $1.35.
The Press., 1921-09-08
Public. .Snirited Citizen.

MT. Gadspur, understand you are going to run for office"
 Its all a mistake, sir"
 "Indeed?"
 "Yes, the fact that I've been getting my name in the paper quite often here of late is merely due to my interest in street paving, traffic laws, pernicious movies and one thing and another. haven't the slightest intention of try ing to capitalize my enthusiasm Birmingham AgeHerald.
The Press., 1921-09-08
THE ELEVENTH HOUR BY FELIX J. O'NEILL
Why stand ye here all the day idle? ?" words of Christ, Matthew xx. 6.
Copyright 1921

Alas! when look back and see The good that God has done for me My tears should flow till eyes grow dim, So little have done for Him! My infant mind He lit with flame That taught me truly whence came. My childish hand He held to guide, With smile to cheer, with frown to ch1de. If OCT the cliff in youthful hour leaned to pluck tempting flower, His arm did stretch; His voice did call, Lest foot might slip, or youth might fall. Like flake on flake of crystal snow His graces fell and robed me so, I near forgot His home of bliss, So close was God to me in this. O thankless years! At last I see The countless gifts of God to me. He filled my cup to very brim, I gave an empty cup to Him! Now sinks the sun down in the sea, One working hour is left for me, I will arise! and heed His call! My last hours toll will pay Him all.
 Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1921-09-08
Force in Writinu.

The secret of force In writing lies not so much in the pedigree of nouns and adiectives and verbs as in having something that you believe in to say and making the parts of speech wildly conscious of it.-Lowell.
The Press., 1921-09-08

Women's Fall Weight Ribbed Union Suits, knee and ankle length, regular and extra sizes. Special price $1 4s a suit, val ue $l.75 and $2 co.
The Press., 1921-09-08

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court for the District of Stafford au- thorizing me to sell the real estate of Emily Fl. Barber, late of Union, l. shall sell said real estate situated in the southerly part of the town of Union after five days from the date of this publication.
 Dated Sept. 7th, 1921.
 RANSOM B. THEFT, Executor
The Press., 1921-09-08
AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden a

AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Wilmington, within and for the district of Holland, on the 31st day of August,
 Present, GEORGE P. BUGBEE, Esq, Judge.
 administrator, on the intestate estate of Jennie F. Sparrow, late of Holland, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months from the above date be allow ed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator. and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspa- per having a circulation in said dis trict, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post n said town of Holland, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 " GEORGE P. BUGBEE. Judge,
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NOTICE.

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Stafford will hold a ses sion to examine the qualifications of electors and admit to the electors oath those who shall be found quali- fled, on Saturday, the 17th day of September, \. D., 1921. Said session will be held at the Town House in Stafford Hollow, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until twelve o'clock noon, and at the Borough Hall in Stafford Springs, from one o'clock until eight o'clock in the afternoon.
 Dated at Stafford, Conn.,, September 9th, A. D., 1921.
 J. CARL CONVERSE, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1921-09-08
Blankets at Special Prices

Now is good time to prepare for colder weather by laying in a supply of Blankets while we are offering them at special prices.
The Press., 1921-09-08
Burson Hosiery 2oC

Women's Burson Hosiery, black and cordovan, regular and extra sizes. Special price 29c a pair, second quality of 39c grade.
The Press., 1921-09-08
TIE $ BUCKLEY BUCKLEY co;
Week-End Special Values
 Women's BursOn Hosiery Two Very Special Offerings;

BursOn Hosiery BOG Women's Burson Hosiery, some with split feet, others in mercerized, black and cordo- van, regular and out sizes at 39c pair, second quality of 59c grade.
The Press., 1921-09-08

FOR SALE Jersey Calf; Hull; full blood. Sire andDam both registered. Also good strong farm work horse
 GEORGE H. WRAIGHT, West Will ingtOn.
The Press., 1921-09-08

WANTED-YOur Piano Tuning Ord&rs. Our Experts will tune and repair your Piano or Playerpiano promptly. You will be pleased with our work. Satis- faction guaranteed. Telephone or send postal to Wendheiser's Music Store. Wendheiser Building, Rockville, Conn.
 19tf
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years, with priviledge of buying. SAVERS, R. D. I Box IF, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1921-09-08

If you have farm or land that you wish to sell, write or call on
 H. w. EATON, 26 State street, Hart ford, Conn. 20tf
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NOTICE-As my wife, Eva L. Ladd, has left my home without just cause,
 1 hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as shall not pay any bills of her contract ing after this date. GEORGE LADD, Sept 7th 1921 *3w23
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CONTRACTS TANEN-FOr Painting, Papering, and Ceiling work. Low prices, guaranteed work. Paper fur
 CHARCHES and LEHMAN, Holland. Tel. 59-5, Rockville Div.
The Press., 1921-09-08

LOST-BIack Travelling Bag, between Stafford Springs and Springfield, Mon day afternoon. Reward if returned or notify c. J. CADIEUX, 12 Sheldon Street, Springfield. Mass. *1
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FOR SALE-BIack Horse, weight 1900 pounds, guaranteed in good shape. Fine built. Price $4O0 JACOB CHARCHES, Holland Ct. Tel 59-5, Rockville Div.
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PIGS-S weeks $5.5O, 10 weeks $500. months $7.OO. Bred SOws and Shoates our swn raising. The Old Reliable New England Live Stock Farm, Salem. Mass.
The Press., 1921-09-08

FOR HIRE-7 Passenger, Battle Ship Grey National. Day and night service.
 Phone IA. D. SARTORI. 19tf
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2Otf M. G. MOORE. WANTED-NeM or women to take or ders among friends and neighbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery. Full line for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. We pay 75 cents an hour spare time or $36 a week for full time. Experience, unnecessary. Write INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILLS, Norristown, Pa.
The Press., 1921-09-08

FOR CLEARINGHOUSE and VICTOR RECORDS, all styles on hand ready for
 immediate delivery. Sold on very easy terms of payment-no interest charged. WENDHEISER'S MUSIC STORE. Rockville. 4WZV
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LOST-Sept. 9th, Shepherd Dog, me
 dium size, yellow with little white; name Rover: Notify w. D. Ruby, Stafford Springs: *2W
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FOR SALE-An Swear old horse. Will
 exchange for horned stock. J. J.. ALLEN,l West Wilmington. %1W23
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-27
POPULAR DELL

VIM. Taylor, a well known resident
of Bluff Springs. died Monday after
noon, at $3.50 o'clock. lie leaves a
widow, four sons. and three daughters
to mourn his death. Funeral services
were held at Byrneville church, Tues
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Reverend
Ffllingim conducted the services in
Byrneville cemetery. Friends brought
many floral offerings.
Clarence Bilbray is Ill with fever.
G. n. Gentry was in Pensacola, Mon
day to be on the jury.
Mrs. ]. T. Taylor was the guest of
her mother, Mrs. Kelley, Saturday.
Joe Johnson was in Flomaton, Wed
nesday.
w. c. Barrow was in Flomaton,
Wednesday.
Eugene Black was in Canoe, We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Black was the guest 70 Mrs.
J. Dobbs, Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-27
EASTER MEETING KNOX
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS

Lessons from the First Easter, >
Mark 1920 will be the subject of
the Easter meeting of the Senior
Christian Endeavorers of the Knox
Presbyterian church this evening al
GAS o'clock. Miss Hazel Morrison will
be leader.
An interesting address on mission
airy work in Japan will be given By
Mrs. Moore, who spent % years as a
missionary in that country. Mrs
Moore is at present visiting in Pen
sacola with her son, B. c. Moore, of
the faculty Of the Pensacola high
school.
The intermediate Endeavorers will
hold their Easter meeting at the same
time with Miss Bertha Graham as
leader. An attractive program has
been arranged with recitations, read
ings and songs.
Special Easter music will be a fea-
ture of both meetings.
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HYMN.
on high,

The spacious armament on high,
With all the blue ethereal sky,
And spangled heavens, a shining
frame,
Their great Original proclaim.
TIL unwearied Sun from day to day
Does his Creators power display;
And publishes to every land
The work OF an Almighty hand.
Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The Moon takes UP the wondrous
tale;
And nightly TO the listening Earth
Repeats the story OF her birth;
Whilst all the stars that round her
burn,
And all the planets In their turn,
Confirm the tidings as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to
pole.
What though in solemn silence all
Move round the dark terrestrial ball;
What thought nor real voice nor sound
Amidst their radiant orbs be found
In Reasons ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth "A glorious voice;
For ever singing as they shine,
"The Hand that made us is divine"
Joseph Addison.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-27
A MENU FOR MONDAY.
Breakfast,

Breakfast.
Oranges, plain omelet, watercress,
rye mullins, cocoa.
Luncheon.
Spinach and cheese souffle, toasted
mullins, caramel custart, tea.
Dinner.
Roast beef English cut), potatoes
roasted with meat, brown gravy, can
ned corn, endive salad, steamed cher
ry pudding, coffee.
For the sake of the milk it's worth
while trying to induce the family to
drink cocoa sometimes for breakfast.
Unless milk is drunk in its simple state
most people have too little in their
diet. Any food that uses milk should
be welcomed and served often.
Spinach and Cheese Souffle.
One cup soft bread crumbs, 1-2 cup
milk, liz cup chopped cooked spin
ach, teaspoon lemon juice table
spoons grated cheese. 2 tablespoons
butter, 1-2 teaspoon salt, 1-8 teaspoon
pepper, 3 eggs.
Cook crumbs and milk, stirring con-
stantly, till hot and smooth. Add spin
ach, lemon juice, cheese, salt and pep
per and cook a few minutes longer
Remove from fire and add yolxs of
eggs beaten till thick and lemon col
ored. Fold in whites of eggs beaten
till stiff and dry. The whites must
be beaten with whisk and very light.
Steamed Cherry Pudding.
One tablespoon butter, / tablespoon
sugar, 1 egg. tablespoons milk, / cup
flour, / teaspoon baking powder, / cup
cherries.
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg
well beaten. Add milk. Add flour
and baking powder sifted together.
Add canned cherries free from juice.
Put pudding in a buttered mold and
steam 1 hour. Make a sauce of the
cherry Juice, butter, sugar and flour
or cornstarch to thicken.
Copyright, 1921, NJ. E. A.
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People and Events
Phone 38 between 10 a. m. and 6 p. m
SPRING IN FLORIDA.

There's a mockin' bird a-singin'
In tall pine tree,
/. An the meadow larks are chirpin'
JUS as merry as can be;
For the mornin' sun is spillin'
Loads of powdered yellow gold,
An the birds are full OF music
All their little threats will hold.
They swing among the ti-ti
An lift their souls an sing
Cause there's nothin' half so lovely
AS Florida-in Spring!
You can see the Jasmin' bloomin'
An the vi'lets> in the grass;
You can smell the honeysuckle
In the hammocks as you pass.
An the Bay is always smilin',
So is every Twin thing,
An a-callin' you, JUS calm you,
In Florida-in Spring!
Night time comes a-stealin'
With the tide a-creepin' slow;
All the gold of early mornin'
Kind o. reddens to a glow,
An the mockin' bird is sleepin'
But tomorrow he will sing,
Cause there's nothin' half so lovely
AS Florida-in Spring!
G. B. ROTH, in Tourist News.
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Hour-and.a-Half Dinner.
FIVE HUNDRED CLUB HAS IN
TERESTING MEETING WITH
MRS wELLES

Mrs. T. f. Welles was hostess at a
delightful meeting Of the Five Hundred
club that plays for the benefit of the
Woman's Home at her home on E
Gadsden street Thursday afternoon
Quantities of sweet peas, pink roses
and ferns made the rooms refreshing
ly suggestive, of springtime. Six tables
were in play and after the games the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Harry Gibbs
Mrs. Adrian. Langford and Miss Am
norman, of Illinois, served a dainty
salad and ice course.
Besides the club members among
invited guests were: Mrs. Edwin King
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Smith of Gull
Point Mrs. F. F. Bingham, Mrs. Harry
Gibbs, Mrs. E. NJ. Pyle. Miss Nell
Burrow, Miss Kathleen Morrison, Miss
zimmerman Of Illinois.
Mrs. Frank Welles will be hostess
to the club at its next meeting, Thurs
day, April 7.
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WHEN EASTER COMES.
BY Margaret sangster.

When Easter comes. do not think of
Christ Who hung,
with bleeding hands and feet, upon
a rough-hewn cross
I do not see a Man, Who suffered pain
and loss,
And triumphed over death. !. . 4. No
when the world is young
I think of Christ, the little Lad, whose
Mother sung
Above His trundle bed Who
traced the laughing source
OF many a mountain stream to where,
half-hid by moss,
Upon the shores OF Galilee. pale vio-
let's sprung.
When Easter comes, I like to think Of
youth aflame
With all the vivid promises of early
spring.
like 10 think of budding trees, and
winds that sing
And-most of all-when some one
speaks the Saviour's name,
I like to close my eyes and, in the
shadows, see
A little smiling Boy against His
mothers knee!
April Good Housekeeping.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-27
FRIED SHRIMP.

Fried shrimps are delicious now
city. Purchase the desired quantity
Of raw shrimps wash, shell, and clean
them thoroughly. Sprinkle them with
salt. pepper, and lemon juice. Let
stand fifteen minutes, then dip into
beaten egg to which two tablespoon
fuls of water have been added, and
next into fine, dried bread crumbs.
Fry for three minutes in deep fat heat
ed to $50 degrees +. Shrimps are very
delicate In flavor and have not so large
water content as oysters, and conse-
quently do not need so high a tempera-
ture for frying. Drain on crumpled
paper and serve with sauce tartare,
easily made by adding chopped pick
les, olives, capers and parsley to thick
mayonnaise dressing.
In April Good Housekeeping.