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The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

debater, who had brought with her
and translated at sight absa-loot proofs
$50 she called them), printed in Ger
man, that Germany had been attacked
by Belgium at the low instigation Of
the envious English. Everybody knew
it wasn't true; but she made an i'm
preston and established herself as a
debater, especially as her opponent
was quite confounded by her introduc.
ton of printed matter.
When the debates and the verdicts
were concluded, the orator appeared,
and Fred's compassion extended itself
so far that he even refrained from
looking ;nquisitively at the boy in the
seat next to his; but he made one side
of a wager, mentally-that if Ramsey
had consented to be thoroughly con-
fidential just then, he would have ccl-
fessed to feeling kind O funny.
Dora was charmingly dressed, and
she was pale; but those notable eye
lashes of hers were all the more no.
table against her pallor And as she
spoke with fire, it was natural that
her color should come back quite fam.
ingly and that her eyes should flash in
shelter Of the lashes. "The Christian
Spirit and Internationalism" was her
subject, yet she showed no meek sam
pie of a Christian Spirit herself when
she came to attacking war-makers
generally, as we'll as all those "half-
developed tribesmen" and victims of
herd instinct" who believed that war
might ever be justified under any cir
cumstances of atrocity. She was elo-
quent truly, and a picture of grace
and girlish dignity, even when she
was most vigorous. Nothing could
have been more militant than her de-
nunciation of militancy.
"She's an actual wonder" Fred
said, when the two had got back to
Mrs. Meigs' afterward. Don't you
look at me like that I'm talkin' about
her as q public character, and there's
nothin' personal about it. You let me
alone"
Ramsey was not clear as to his
duty. "Well--"
IF any person makes a public
speech" Fred protested, 'T got per.
feet right to discuss 'em, no matter
what you think of 'em'-and he added
hastily-"or don't think Of 'em!"
"L00k here"
"Good heavens!" Fred exclaimed.
"You aren't expecting to interfere
with me if I say anything about that
little fat Werder girl that argued for
Germany, are you? Or any Of the
other speakers? got right to talk
about 'em just as public speakers,
haven't I? Well, what say is: Dora
Yocum as an orator Is just an actual
perfect wonder. Got any objections"
"N-nO.'
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
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and up and down the street voune
couples lolled along, young families
ana baby carriages struggled to and
from the houses of older relatives, and
lhe rest of the world of that growing
ef'y was rocking and tanning itself on
its front veranda.
Here's a right pretty place, isn't it,
Ramsey, don't you think? Fred re-
marked innocently, as they were pass.
Ing a lawn Of short-clipped, bright
green grass before a genal-looking
mouse, fresh in white paint and cool in
sreen-and-white awnings. A broad
Veranda, well populated Just now,
crossed the front of the house; fine
trees helped the awnings to gi"e COM
tort against the sun; and Fred's re-
mark was warranted. Nevertheless,
he fell under the suspicion of his com.
panion, who had begun to evince some
nervousness before Fred spoke.
what place you mean?"
The Yocum place." said Mr.. Mitch
ell. Il hear the old gentleman's mighty
prosperous these days. They keep
things up to the mark, don't they,
Ramsey"
Il don't know whether they do or
whether they DON'T Ramsey returned
shortly.
Fred appeared to muse regretfully
1T looks kind Of empty now, though"
he said, with only Mr.. and Mrs. Yo-
cum and their married daughters, and
eight or nine children on the front
porch"
you wait till I get you where they
can't see us" Ramsey warned him
fiercely.
you can't do it," said Fred, mani
Testing triumph. We'll both stop right
here In plain sight Of the whole Yo-
CUM family connection till you promise
not to touch me-"
And he halted, leaning back I'M
placably against the YOcums iron
fence. Ramsey was scandalized.
"Come On!' he said hoarsely. "Don't
stop here!"
II will, and if you 60 on alone III
yell at you. You got to stand right
here with all of 'em lookin' at you
until"
II promise! My heavens, come on"
Fred consented to end the moment
of agony; and for the rest Of the sum-
mer found it impossible to persuade
Ramsey to pass that house in his COM
pany. 81 won't do it," Ramsey told
him. "Your word of honor means moth
in to me; you're liable to do anything
that comes into your head, and I'm
gettin' old enough to not get a reputa-
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And upon his release he complained
mat the attack was unproyoked. u
dldnt say anything on earth to even
mint you might want to 60 out and see
II anybody in particular had got back
10 college yet. | didn't even mention
the I"me Of Dora Yo- Keep off O
me. My goodness, but you are sensi-
tive"
AS a matter of fact, neither Of them
saw Dora until the first meeting of the
Luttlen, whittier they went as SOphO-
mores to take their pleasure in the
agony of freshmen debatcrS. Ramsey
was now able to attend the Lumen, not
with complacence but at least without
shuddering over the recollection of his
own spectacular first appearance there.
tie had made subsequent appearances,
far from brilliant, yet not diSgraceful,
and as a spectator at least, he usually
felt rather at his ease in the place.
1t cannot be asserted, however, that
he appeared entirely at his ease this
evening after he had read the ''PrO-
gramme" Chalked upon the large easel
blackboard beside the chairman's desk.
Three "Freshman Debates were an
nounced and Sophomore Oration,"
this last being followed by the name,
ID. Iocum, 49, Ramsey made i'm.
mediate and conspicuous efforts to
avoid sitting heXt to his roommate,
but was not so adroit as to be sue.
cessful. However, Fred was merciful;
the fluctuations Of his friends COM
plexiOn were an inspiration more to
pity than to badinage.
The three debates all concerned the
Causes of the War in Europe" and
honors appeared to rest with a small
and stout, stolidly "pro-German' girl
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TAKING BETTER CARE
MEANS fewer GLOVES
One Practical Method Recon-
mended by Specialists.
Rub Soied Parts With Corn Meal
Moistened With Gasotine-Best
Plan to Wash White Silk at
Night to Prevent Co|oring.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Kid gloves may be cleaned at home
if one has the time. One method that
has seemed practical and is recon-
mended by clothing specialists Of the
United States Department of Agricul'
ture is to rub the soiled parts Of the
gloves with cornmeal moistened with
enough gasoline to keep the meal from
scratching the gloves, then to dry
them thoroughly in the air. Another
method is to shake them up and down
in fruit jar partly filled with gaso'
line, changing the gasoline until it
remains clear. Gasoline must always
be used in the open air, because it is
very inhammable and explosive. White
kid gloves clean more satisfactorily
than cOlOred ones.
Washable kid gloves may be cleaned
by putting them on the hands and
washing them in lukewarm suds made
with neutral white soap, rinsing them
thoroughly and drying them slowly.
A little talcum rubbed in after the
gloves are dry restores the soft finish
to many kinds Of gloves.
Silk gloves are best washed in cold
or lukewarm suds made with good
white soap or white soap chips; they
should be we'll rinsed. 1t Is better to
wash white silk gloves at night to
prevent their turning yellow from the
combined effect Of light and moisture.
Cotton fabric gloves may be washed
in lukewarm suds, rinsed, and hung in
the air to dry.
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Almost any seamstress can Under
take to make either Of these mod
els. In the fr0ck at the left, yards of
little ruffles made Of the silk account
for all the decoration, edging the
round neck and the elbow sleeves.
Ruft1es put on in deep points deck out
the skirt and this self-trimming
reaches its climax in little roses made
of folds that are set about the waist.
On dresses of this kind it Is easy
to introduce any Frightening color by
means of narrow ribbon in rosettes
and falling ends, as in the dress at
the right. It has a plain skirt seal
loped about the bottom and achieves
bouffant line by introducing corded
rushings over the hips. Pipjngs of
taffeta are used as a finish and to
join the bodice and skirt. Taffeta
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tion for beln' seen with people that
act the idiot on the public streets. No,
sir; we'll walk around the block-at
least, we will if you're goin' with me !"
And to Fred's delight, though he
concealed it, they would make this de-
tour.
The evening after their return to
the university both were busy with
their trunks and various orderings and
disorderings Of their apartment, but
Fred several times expressed surprise
that his roommate should be content
to remain at home; and finally Ram
sey cOmprehended these implications.
Mrs. Meigs' chandelier Immediately
jingled with the shock of another crash
upon the floor above.
"You let me upr' Fred commanded
thickly, his voice muffled by the pile
Of flannels, sweaters, underwear and
raincoats, wherein his head was being
forced to burrow. "You let me up,
darn you! I, didn't say anything"
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[eN|0F Interest u
EI3| THE HOUSEWIFE

Onion soup is a savory dish to serve
on a cold night.
The salad dressing should be added
Just before serving.
A soft-soap eraser will remove mer-
curry from gold jewelry.
Drowned bread crumbs and cream
are delicious for breakfast.
Two or three cloves sprinkled on top
Of the stove will quickly kill all stove
smells.
Hot, unsweetened cocoa may be
used In place Of scalded milk in cup
custard.
After blankets are thoroughly dry
beat with a carpet beater and they
will be fluffy, like new.
Black silk may be cleaned by spong'
ing the dirty parts with the water In
which potatoes have been boiled.
When mashing potatoes add salt
and mash as usual, then add half q
cupful of thick sour cream and beat
until light.
Put leftover yOlks Of eggs in cup or
bowl and cover with cold water until
ready for use. Will keep for several
days.
Place a lump Of sugar on cheese ba.
fore putting 1t away in cheese dish.
It will absorb all the moisture and
keep the cheese fresh.
It is an easy matter often to pick
up enough Of some figured crepe or
chiffon among the remnants to make
a pair Of sleeves and to serve foe
tssIpgs A. Xse T. T. 3 summer fF0c1' /
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pan, using plenty on the sides. Pour
in the batter, add (wthout stirrlng)t
cupful Of cream, and bake 20 to 80
minutes. When cooked there should
be a layer Of custard on top Of the
cake or small bits Of custaru GiStrib-
uted through it.
For eCOnomy's sake milk may BE-
used in place of the cream in this
recipe.
This serves six people.
Corn Meal and Rice WaffIes.
One-half cupful corn ! tab s poonful
meal. melted butter.
e-half cupful One-half teaspoon
wheat -four. ful soda.
| cupful boiled rice. teaspoOnful salt.
2 eggs, well beaten. cupful sour milk.
Sift together the flour, soda and
salt Add the other ingredients and
beat thoroughly.
This serves four to six people. :
Cheese Pudding.
quart boiling water. One-half pound yel-
| tablespoonful salt. low corn meal.
One-half cupful milk. One-half pound
Into the boiling, salted water pour
the corn meal slowly, stirring con-
stantly; place in double boiler and
cook for 20 minutes; then add most
Of the cheese and cook ten minutes
more, or until the cheese Is melted.
Add one-half cupful Of milk and cook
a few minutes. Pour into creased
baking dish. Brown in the oven. This
dish is improved by grating a little
hard cheese over the top just before
it is baked. This pudding can be cut
into slices when cold and fried.
Fruit Gems.
One-half cupful corn l teaspoonful salt
meal. cupful milk.
1 cupful wheat flour. / cupful currants
teaspoonfuls baking or raisins.
powder. eggs.
3 tablesp oonfuls "a b tesp oonfuL
sugar. -four reserved for
table esp oonfuls Touring currants
melted butter or raisins.
1t will serve four to six people.
Mix and sift the dry ingredients;
add the milk gradually, the eggs we'll
beaten, melted butter and raisins,
which have been Toured. Bake in a
hot oven in buttered gem pans 70
minutes.
This makes Il cakes ,-
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prepared by the United States Department
OF Agricuture.}
When the first explorers came to
America they found that ground corn
or maize was one Of the principal ar
ticles Of diet with the native tribes.
The early settlers quickly recognized
its value as food, and all through
American history corn has played its
part and has been highly priced by the
people.
At present it Is not used to the eX-
tent that it might be by many people
because they usually have only one
or two recipes for its use. The fol-
lowing recipes, tested in the kitchen
Of home economics Of the United
States Department of Agriculture, are
little different and all are delicious
and nutritious:
Corn Mullins With Dates.
l cupful white corn l cupful wheat
meal. flour.
2 tablesp oonfuls 4 teaspoonfuls bak-
brown sugar or ing powder.
sirup. egg.
teaspoonful salt. One-haf cupfu |
IL cupfuls milk. dates cut n t o
2 tableSpoonfuls but small pieces.
ter.
Cook together the first FIVE ingredi.
ents for ten minutes in a double boiler.
When cool, add the egg, the dates, and
the flour sifted with the baking pow
der. Beat thoroughly and bake in
muffin pans in quick oven, or bake
in q loaf. The bread will keep in
good condition longer If the dates are
cooked with the corn meal and other
ingredients in the double boiler.
Variety may be secured by cooking
the dates with the other ingredients
in the double boiler.
This serves six people.
Custard Corn Cake.
2 eggs. 1873 cupfuls corn
One-fourth cupful meal.
sugar or light One-third cup pful
sirup. wheat -four.
/ teaspoonful soda. teaspoonfuls but
l teaspoonful salt. ter.
cupful sour milk. cupful sweet
cupful sweet milk. cream.
Beat the eggs and sugar together
thoroughly. Sift the flour, soda and
salt together and mix with the meal.
Mix all the ingredients but the cream
and butter. Melt the butter in deep
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roses, set across the front, and rib.
bon, with colored edges, hanging in
loops at each side, where the roses
terminate, emphasize front panel eff.
feet made by placing most of the full.
ness over the hips.
These same models, developed in the
gayer colors, make enchanting dinner
and dance frocks. Ruchings Of taf-
feta, made Of narrow strips frayed at
the edges, covered cord, arranged in
fiat rosettes, flowers Of the ,affeta, ruff
fles and other self trimmings adorn
them, with narrow ribbons and mil.
linery flowers and fruits adding their
bit by way of enhancing the bright
charm of taffeta in plain or change
able weaves.
In May. as in January, the stores
put on special displays Of lingerie
for the benefit Of those who have put
off buying their summertime under
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TO MAKE HEADWAY IN WORLD

pie, conceive Of anyone consecrating
himself to "bootlegging." There isn't
one honest calling, however, to which
worker could not consecrate him.
self or herself If animated by the right
spirit. Having cousecrated oneself to
a line Of endeavor, then concentration
must follow If proficiency and success
are to be attained.
The worker, be he employee or EN-.
ployer, who hasn't consecrated HIM
self to his calling fails to derive from
it that deep satisfaction known to
those who have consecrated themselves
to their jobs. Concentration follows
conservation naturally sand with Joy
rather than bard effort. Forbes Mag.
asine go
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
CHAPTER xI.

samsey was not quite athlete
"a for any Of the varsity teams
f was he an antagonist safely
untered. whether In play or In
~, and during the next few days
uught Fred Mitchell to be eau.
The chatter learned that his
sslilty could not save him from
and so found it wiser to con.
g e0eryescence which sometimes
n 'ened to burst him. Ramsey as a
was a continuous temptation,
~ 70 good.natured and yet so
20 Commencement, when the
mates had gone home, Mr.. Mitch.
saut'on extended over the long
|! months Of summer vacation:
= but once and then in we'll.
sfsy, for the occasion was
The two were out for .
lgly Sunday afternoon ;
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ccnseerate and Concentrate, Is the
Advice Given by Writer In
Forbes Magazine.

You want to make headway In the
world, of course. See If this thought
can help you: First, consecrate your
self to your calling; then concentrate.
The lives of most men Of notable
achievement have been characterized
BY conservation and concentration. Be-
fore one can consecrate oneself, one
must be possessed by some bigger and
broader and better idea than mere
money making. There must be some
thing In the work that appeals to one.
The work must appear to be worth
while. worth effort and industry and
sacrifice. You could not tor 1kaH-
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
CARROTS SEVERAL WAYS

Carrots may be made very In.
teresting if only you know Of
several ways to serve them.
They are wholesome. The only
trouble Is that day after day,
year after year, they become
monOtOnOus if served the same
way.
Carrot soup is made by mash.
ing soft-boiled carrots through
a puree sieve and adding to a
good white sauce foundation,
seasoning thoroughly and send
ing to the table hot, with q
sprinkling Of minced parsley
and paprika.
Carrot salad is made by dc
ing cold boiled carrots and mix
ing them with green peas, string
beans or chopped celery, DRESS
ing with mayonnaise, and sery.
ing on lettuce leaves.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

sport suit. The suit consisted of dress
and sleeveless jacket. The dress was
orange satin, made very simply with
bateau neck and elbow sleeves. Its
pockets were edged with wide fold
of white flannel, in sharp contrast
with the sleeveless black Jersey coat
with white flannel outlining its side
pockets.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
SLIhES sSI[IIIE IH
D Demure Taffeta Frocks; b
3 Consider New Lingerie =
EaI]1N1ILllSa TNS1 TTf

FASHION never ignores taffetas-
4 they are too well intrenched in
the regard of every woman. Every
summer brings demure frocks of this
silk, usually in black or navy blue,
decked out with simple trimmings and
little Frightening touches, and every
summer they go daintily rustling their
lady-like way through the affairs of
afternoon. Designers take them for
granted and complacently present such
appealing frocks as those of black
taffeta, shown here.
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prefer fine batiste, nainsook and 9th.
er cottons above everything else. The
garments shown here may be made Of
crepe de chine or Of batiste, using in
either case, ribbon shoulder straps
The underslip is trimmed with val
lace and insertion at the top and re-
veals a pointed ruffle at the bottom,
paneled by lace insertions.
Step-in drawers Of grenadine crepe
de chine, With chemise to match, ap-
pear with tailored finish of points
instead Of the usual lace trimming.
Among the novelties recently arrived
there are bodices Of net or radium
silk, with vestees of net and filet, or
val lace insertions, which do away
with the necessity of a blouse under
summer coats. Sleeveless nightgOwns
have deep armholes edged, like their
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

things until the last minute At this
time, too, many June brides are intent
upon trOuSseauX that will represent the
very latest ideas in undergarments-
and a pretty feast is spread for their
eyes.
1t is a silkpn mode this season, with
emphasis put upon simplicity Of de-
sign and trimmings. But replicas Of
silk garments, made of sheer, silky cot
tons, are less expensive and dainty
enough for the most eXacting taste
while there are still many women who
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
Snrind STYLES,

A distinctly Chinese tailleur hat Is
of black moire, colored with red match
sticks, and a black lace veil is draped
over it. A youthful style Of turban
is made of burnt sand-colored wide
meshed net, covered with cutout flow.
ers and peals of different shaded leath'
er stitched on with hand embroidery,
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25

bateau necklines, with narrow 6let
lace. Narrow ribbons, tied on the
shoulders, give them a caressing touch
of color. Many light tints divide hon.
ors with white in the showings, where
flesh, pink, orchid, peach, turquoise,
and even pale green, proclaim that the
courage of color has come to the point
where it Includes underwear.
In choosing between these allurlng
colors and white, the matter of laun.
dering must be reckoned with. Only
white will stand ordinary Tubing but
colored silk and batiste are not hard
to launder. If they fade they may be
retinted in the rinse water.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
Avoid Finuer Burns.

NVU1Q FVHyeF DUlHSs
Hang your tongs for handling hot
fruit Jars in a convenient place and
use them to remove baked potatoes
from the oven. No more burned
fingers. They are fine also to remove
hot corn from the water in which It
has been boiled.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
When Frying Eggs.

The Objectionable sputtering and fly
Ing Of hot fat when eggs are dropped
in may be prevented If little -four is
sifted into the fat just before the eggs
are added.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
Mix Mustard With Milk.

Mix your mustard with new milk
instead of water. This entirely re-
moves any bitterness and the mus
tard will keep fresh for a week Or
more. ---"'
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
Whitenino Bath Tub,

A mixture Of bOrax and salt whitens
a bathtub. Acids should be avoided,
as they may spoil the glaze Of the
enamel while removing the stain.
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Satin, Jersey and Flannel.
Satin, jersey and fannel-three fab
rics apparently most antagonistic-
were gracefully combined ll . gray
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-05-25
Paisley Applique,

Outstanding collars and buffers
cuffs are trimmed with appllques 1t
paisley. -. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-01
SHERIFF HARVEY BACK
FROM ALABAMA COURT

Sheriff Harvey returned Friday
from Clinton, Ala, where he spent
the week as a witness for the state
insthe prosecution of two young men
arrested here last August in posses
sion of Buick car which the own
er, DR.. J. E. Cover, of Clanton, said
they had stolen. The car was taken
when. the men appeared at the Tur-
pin garage here and proposed some
sort of trade that aroused suspicion.
One of the men, George W. Kilgore,
was convicted but the trial of the
other, Oscar W. Giles, postponed aft
er Sheriff Harveys deposition had
been taken. Kilgore in his state
lhent in the trial testified under oath
that DR.. Cover had paid the two to
take the car away so that he could
obtain the theft insurance on it. This
report was widely believed, it was
said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-01
SWIMMING POOL PUMP
AND EQUIPMENT HERE

The pump and other equipment
for the Playground well at the swim
ming pool, which was ordered several
days ago by the bond commission,
has arrived, J. Ralston Cargill an
nounced today, and its installation
will begin Monday morning. The
pump has abcapacity of 10000 gal
Ions per day and thus will be able
to care for the present and future
needs of the pool, it is asserted, the
capacity of the pool being only $780,
600 gallons. The well has shown by
test a capacity of not less than 49,
900 gallons a day. Should the sup
ply of water be increased to some
where near the capacity of the pump
it would be necessary to make only
small changes in the equipment, it
is said.