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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12

Independent Reporter 50 a year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12

Observation-Disclosures $500 year.
Evening star., 1924-03-21
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Evening star., 1924-03-21

to be hidden everywhere. Bot you
know we were in splendid condition
and Mr.. Quaek has wonderful eyes-
hunters and led us safely past them
when other Ducks were mt SO lucky.
we saw some dreadful sights. Peter.
es. sir, we saw some dreadful sights.
but at last we got dewn to the
sunny South and made strsight for
the winter home we had known and
loved SO long. 1t was tise home where
the members of my family and Mr..
Quack's family had spent their win
tiers way back to the days of our ever
and d-ever-so- o-grandfathers. Very rarely
had we ever seen those two-legged
creatures called men there. 1t was a
Wondrful place for birds that lovs
the water. There we're big ponds and
little ponds and shallow, windina
streams everywhere There were greaI
marshes"
What's marsh?" INTERRUPTED
Peter
Its place where the ground in
wet all the time and the grass and
rushes grow with their roots almost
in the water. IT is full of little pools
and winding streams and small ponds.
Then there were kwamps where trees
and bushes grew, but where the water
stood all about their roots. Oh, il
was a wonderful place, that winte.
home of ours in the Sunny South?''
why do you say was? Isn't /;
now?" asked Peter
Copyright. 1894. by r. ". Burgess.
Evening star., 1924-03-21
Cooking for Two.
Vegetable Cookery,

Never has there been a time when
vegetables were SO appreciated by
the average citizen as today. Food
specialists have always known of
their value. but even the experts
have not always realized so fully as
they do at present the vital contrihu-
tion made to the dietary by the tubers
and roots, the bulbs. stems, leaves
and flowers,
For 1T is true that, taking all va
rleues together. each of the above
llst Is at one time or another used
as food.
Examples of the tubers are psta-
toes and Jerusalem artichokes. White
potatoes are really at the head of any
list of vegetable foods, since, In spite
or their 1913 per cent water content,
they furnish generous proportions of
easily digested starch, body building
material and mineral salts; and also
help to neutra1iZe the acid forming
properties of certain other foods.
The best method of cooking pota-
toes is baking, for this renders the
starch more easily digestible than any
other method of cooking. Bake the
potatoes in d quick oven from 40 to
IS minutes. A slow oven destroys the
good effects of this method of prepa-
ration, as 1t allows the steam to soak
into the potato and to render it soggy.
IL the oven is not really hot, cook
the potatoes in boiling water. In
these days of gas ovens, however, it
is comparatively easy to achieve any
temperature desired.
The next most important process in
the preparation of potatoes is boiling.
Both the baking and boiling are SO
simple as TO seem hardly worthy of q
special place in any discussion of
vegetable cookery; it is because of
this very simplicity, however, that
We include them. for experience has
shown such course to be worth
while. The old adage, familiarity
breeds contempt" may be applied to
just such simple operations as bak-
ing and boiling potatoes, yet the
writer has seen numerous cases OF In
digestion and even maInutritioH that
might easily have been traced to a
careless simmering of potatoes in
warm water. or of baking these Eege-
tables in ''coolish" oven.
So. in boiling potatoes, select those
of medium size, wash well with
vegetable brush and drop in boiling
sa1ted water. Allow a tablespoonful
of salt and boiling water to cover
for each seven or eight potatoes.
Cook until soft enough to pierce
easily with a fork. Drain and keep in
ing oven, until ready to serve, being
careful to remove cover as soon as
potatoes are drained. Send to table
uncovered.
Here are a few recipes for potatoes
that will give little more character
than ordinary ways of serving:
1ako a mound of mashed potatoes
in a baking pan, about three cups.
Combine a half cup of cream that
has been we'll whipped with a half
cup of grated cheese. Spread the
cream and cheese mixture over the
potato mound and bake in a hot oven
until cheese is melted and the whole
is delicately Drowned.
To two cups of cooked riced pota-
ties add two tablespoonfuls of butter,
two beaten egg yolks, and quarter
cup of chopped cooked spinach. Sea-
son with salt and pepper, shape in a
mound and place in oven until we'll
heated through, Being careful na to
allow the mixture to dry out.
Evening star., 1924-03-21
Answers to Food Questions

ounce OF bran at every meal. Eat
plenty OF vegetable soups, oranges.
tomatoes and cabbage, and, il you find
1t agrees, one of the extracts of yeast
Here is a diet list which may help
you: Bran mush. gluten bread. fruits
inc figs, raisins, prunes or dates), all
vegetables and greens, especially arti-
choke and those outlined in a previ-
Gus pi iragraph. Cottage cheese is
useful, as it is nourishing without be-
ing fattening.
In conclusion ] can only repeat that
you will have to be very careful in
beginning and carrying your diet
since you must watch your strength
and not let it be reduced too rapidly.
Please say what foods or combina-
tioRs of foods are to be avoided in
cases of muscular cramps. internal
goiter and also are there foods that
will help to strengthen vision?-
j. L. D.
i will try to make some suggestions
about your diet problems, although at
such 2 distance I cannet assume any
responsibility beyond making a few
notes which may be suggestive.
First, about the diet for internal
Eeiter. ] take it that by this you
mean what is known as simple goiter,
"HiSH CdhS iOT d QlSt TlCn III lO0ln
and should be made of lettuce, peas
radishes. parsnips, potatoes, cucum-
bers, spinach. parsley, carrots and oat-
meal. ] wish to make this point very
clear-that is, that the list / have
just given is for the type of goiter
where there is u lowered activity OF
the thyroid gland. Before using the
diet list, therefore. ask your physi-
clan whether this Is the case, for the
other form of geiter requires just the
opposite type of diet.
NeW as to your question about
feods to be avoided in case of mus
culaF cramps. Without knowing any
thing about it. assuming the possibil-
fty that these cramps are caused by a
tendency to muscular rheumatism, ]
should avoid meats and eggs as much
as possible.
Your third question. in regard to
foods for strengthening the vision,
cannot have y very definite reply
The eyes are very dependent on the
general physical condition and any
thing that contributes to good diges-
tive Intestinal activity and muscular
strength will help the eyes. If L can
be af any further service. do not
hesitate to write aSain.
Evening star., 1924-03-21
WHAT TODAY MEANS
TO YOU.
BY MARY BLAKE.
Aries.

Ares.
There are no geed aspects today
and those that do prevail are of an
inauspieious nature. Attention should
be paid to only unimportant matters,
as those of vital interest should be
postponed until a more pfepitious
time.
A child horn today will be some
what delicate during it's babyheod,
but will overcome all physical weak
nesses as it grows older.
If today is your birthday your
CHARACTER, though ievable, is submis-
markabie natural ability, but have
not, however, the necessary confidence
in yourseSf to impress your superior
intelligence, or .iitrinsicaliy valu-
in your mind plans which, il worked
out. would be very beneficial. Your
diffidence, however, prevents their
ever being given birth.
Your disposition is very happy one
lack of aggressiveness, however. is
drawback, as you would have more
friends, and find life altogether more
enjoyable, if you were a little more
sure of yourself.
This does not mean to imply that
insult; on the contrary, you have alb
solute confidence in your ability to
avenge a wrong You cannot, how
ever. market or merchandise the
wares of your own creation, as your
natural modesty inclines you always
to anticipate rebuff.
In sports you are an average play
er, although if you could forget your
elf-censciouSneSS you would excel
when others fail.
In your home life you are very con-
tented and happy. If, by any chance,
the menial position falls to your lot,
you do not complain. as you fail to
realize you are made for better things.
While being self-made and proud
of your Creator" has it's drawbacks.
when this pride is vaunted at every
opportunity too much modesty, too
little self-assurance. too little aggres-
siveness are liabilities and not as
sets in the world today.
Well known person born this date
are: Mai. Gen. Samuel G. Harbord.
Henry r. Poore, artist; Theodore N.
Gill, naturalist; Eugene A. Hoffman,
clergyman; Thomas Meehan, scien-
tist.
Copyright, 1924)
Evening star., 1924-03-21
Shrimp CroauetteS.

Shell q pint of cooked shrimps, then
cut them into small pieces. Peel and
thoroughly wash three medium raw
potatoes and boil them in a quart of
water with teaspoonful of salt for
forty minutes. Drain, then press
through a potato masher, add the
shrimps with an ounce of butter, two
three saitspoenfuls Of white pepper
and a saltspeenful of grated nutmeg
Stir until well mixed, then stir en- the
FIRE while cooking for five minutes
Remove, place in dish and let cool q
little, then divide into twelve even
parts and roll out on a lightly Toured
table to croquette. Dip in beaten esq.
roll in bread crumbs, arrange in q
frying basket and fry in hot fat for
eight minutes. Drain, garnish with
parsley and serve.
Evening star., 1924-03-21
REMOVING THE DRUDGERY
FROM KITCHEN WORK

reference. Consult Il to dstermins
rooms what articles shall be- stored
away. and what; II any: need to ss ss
requisite amount of materials Of all
sorts. and have them at hand when
you begin work.
Before houseoieaning so thfeugh
the house and critically examine each
object. especially furniture; Some
usefulness, or your taste may have
changed and you may no longer re-:
gard them as either useful or beau
tiful. II so, remove them without
eessssr eessfa viss consists ss getting
along with as few articles of furnir
ture as possible rather than In aer
cumulating many different pieces,
Remember that every additional OBJ
ject Is an additional care.
If you decide to retain an article
consider whether it is in order or
not or whether 1T can be put In order.
and in that case whether the work
can be done at home or not. Gather
up such pieces as you decide to re
pair and take them to the family
workshop. Consider the discarded
articles to sec IL they can be given
away, sold or used for fuel, and II
not, throw them together TO make
bonfire to celebrate the finishing or
the housekeeping.
1t is q good rule when houseolean-
ing to clean the cellar first, because
ii is the most difficult and often the
most neglected part OF the house;
Afterward begin with the attic and
work down. Another good rule is to
clean thoroughly one room at a time,
settling 1t as you go along.
Choose q sunny day and empty the
contents of bureau drawers, ward
robes, closets and other storage
places upon an old quilt or d sheet
spread upon the lawn. Shake and
broom and sort them. Put in one
pile ragged articles that are no
LONGER useful except for carpet rags
OF 10 sell to the ragman. In another
pile plaee those that ar are x aysilabis L,
other uses Lay aside articles that
need to be mended or. otherwise reno
waited. Separate weolen articles
which require protection against
moths from cotton fabrics. which are
mothproof
Even with the best of care odds
and ends will accumulate, and the
labor of handling and preserving
them in the hope of finding use for
them in the future is often more than
they are worth. However. II similar
gether many uses may be found for
them collectively. For instance, q
lot of old stockings may be turned
into a. quilt. Old underwear is use
full for busters and many other pur-
poses.
TOel Chest.
No heme should he without a. tool
chest. The handy man or woman will
find ii invaluable for making quick
repairs on all household articles. A
serviosabie tool chest should contain
a hammer seTe wdriver, plane, pliers.
oil can, saw, soldering outfit, knife
sharpener. balls of twine, pair of
shears and suoh nails taoks, screws
and hooks as are most often needed
in a house. Your sore ewdriver will
tighten the teakettle knob; a drop
of solder will mend a hole in the
saucepan. You will constantly find
use for your tool chest
Evening star., 1924-03-21

"Who said you couldn't play the
violin?' demanded Ellis, the boy who
was getting up the string quartet,
when Ralph had finished playing his
best number.
"Aw, that raughneek johnson fell
low in the fourth grade began calling
me sissy because ! played, So l soFta
quit for a while"
why he's just jealous because he
can't do as well himself" exclaimed
Ellis. Wed like to have you in the
quartet You can begin to learn the
pieces right away. WeIl have a per-
formance as soon as we've practieed
enough"
Pm not ashamed to be a violinist
any MORE" smiled Ralph, III prac-
tice hard as soon as the wedding is
over. You see my cousin has asked
me to play in her wedding and I'm
learning my piece for that now"
The first OF the week RalPh was
ashamed OF his violin, but now he's
proud Of IL. Color his suit tan today.
His violin Ia br0wa.
Copyright. 1sa4D
Evening star., 1924-03-21

Answers to reasers' questions tegsrdiHS alet
Questions should he accompanied By a self.
sddssssed stamped as snls ,ssss the cot q
umn; others will be answered through the
malt Every EFFORT win be made to answer
gence Of eur readers fer sny mas yetd.bis de-
lay. TRe number Of letters Feeeiyed is miHs
and each must take its tqrn.-Address: ,a. win,-
f~d Stuart Gioos' 81 west oStn street, ne"
York city.
Will you please send me your rules
for diet? I am about twenty-five
pounds heavier than I want to be-
NJ. r.
In the first place modern methods
for reducing are different from those
which prevailed formerly. Al present
food specialists are advising those
who are over weight not to cut down
radically on one or moro articles of
diet supposed to be fattening, but ra-
ther to plan the ordinary wholesome
mixed diet that should be used under
normal conditions and then to re-
duce the size of portions of each food
eaten. This is good, common sense,
because it stands to reason that if the
DOuS 10 ucpiiNCo Va otfS % fhotC " aNc
necessary food elements there cannet
be complete physical health.
Using this idea as q basis you
might begin cutting down on the size
of the portions eaten of each food un-
til for limited time you are eating a
diet which is practically half the size
of what you would ordinarily take.
Do this for a short time only, because,
if you weaken yourself too much you
will defeat your own object. AS you
begin to lose weight, increase the
quantities eaten gradually until you
are back at a normal ration. Even
then be careful not to take any food
in excess.
The next thing to remember 10 that
the question of a particular kind Of
food is not the most important. As
I have already said, the most impoF-
tant factor is carefully to adjust the
quantity eaten.
Have the variety of each meal small,
varying meals fFem day to day. Not
more than eight to ten ounces of
water should be taken at any one
meal. Between meals a cup may be
drunk about half an hour before each
meal and another cup on rising and
one before going to bed.
Eat plenty OF bulky feeds, such as
celery, green's, lettuce, cueumbers and
fresh fruits Take One-Ouarter of an
Evening star., 1924-03-21
DELI J. l1VlE - lN11llCC w. BURGESS

MrA Quack. 'of course. when We left
here we knew that we had a long
and very dangerous journey before us.
We knew that all the way along,
clear down to our winter home in the
Sunny South, we would be in constant
danger from hunters with terrible
guns But Mr.. Quack and 1 had
learned 30 much about hunters that
we felt sure that we could make that
long journey and lead our children
safely past all those terrible guns.
'1t was as bad as we had expected.
In fact, think 1t was . little worse.
It seems to me it gets a little worse
each year. Each year there seems to
be more of those trrible guns. ! tell
yeu what 1t Is. Peter Rabbit, you
haven't any idea what it is like to
never feel asolutely sure of getting
z meal without running the risk of
being killed, or, worse still, hurt by
a terrible gun. II 1T were not for the
blessed darkness of night we never
would be able to make one of those
long journeys. because we never would
be able to get food enough to keep US
going.
at was exciting: Yes, sir, it was
very exciting. Those hunters seemed
Evening star., 1924-03-21
Chocolate Raisin Pudding.

Soak one and one-haif cupfuls of
fine cracker crumbs in two and one
half cupfuls of milk, add third
cupful of molasses, one-faurth tea
spoonful of salt, one egg. one eupfui
of seeded raisins. and half a cupfui of
cocoa or two squares of chocolate
melted. Turn into a buttered pudding
dish and steam four hours. Serve hot
or cold with cream sauce.
Evening star., 1924-03-21
Mrs. ouack Begins Her Story
y: I'D th.. i could % = .s.s.ssa

Oh. VeaA that 1t could b aSfsnseA
That ltays ne lave shoud nser % saAlGed-
-MTS o9Aek-
Peter Rabbit made himself comfort-
able under q little brush heap at the
mouth Of the Laughing Brook whore
1t enters the Big River. He was out
Of sight there from the eyes Of any
enemies that might happen along.
Mr.. and Mrs ouack. the Asllard
Ducks. who had just come up from the
Sunny South, settled themselves CEN
foytably at the edge OF the water Just
in fyont Of Peter. Then Mrs. cpaek
began her story.
"Ycu remember when we hade yeu
goodbye last fall and started for ths
Sunny SOuth?" said she.
Peter nodded. "Of course" said he
Evening star., 1924-03-21
Veal Broth in CUPS.

Cut two pounds Of shin Of veal into
very small pieces and place them in
q saucepan with q sliced carrot, two
each of sliced onions, leeks, branches
of celery and parsley. and one branch
of chervil, enc sprig of thyme, one
bay leaf, two cloves and the whites of
tve eggs. Mix we'll fer three min
utes, pour in three quarts of cold wa
ter, season with salt and pepper, then
let come to a bell. Add one pound
kauekle of raw veal, cover the pan,
place at corner of stove and simmer
for two hours. Strain through cheese
cleth iRts six cups and serve.
Evening star., 1924-03-21

Sporting Page.
The new long hair dog with the
tern up nose in the end house is
never allowed out alone and sets In
the parler window on top of q cush-
ion all day long with blue bow
erround it's neck insted of a collier,
and its name is Tiddelywinks, being
a heck of a name for dog, but being
d heck of a dog.
Evening star., 1924-03-21
Fable by Leroy Sheoster.
The Cat and the Mouse.

A cat ran after mouse, saying,
Its no use you trying to ixcape, I'll
jest play with you like a cat plays
with mouse"
Jest then the mouse termed erround
saying, Jaw, who was your slave last
yeer?" and he gave the cat sutch a
fearse slap on the jaw that the cat
ran a mile a ninnit in the opposite
direction.
Proving look out who you're chas-
ing
Evening star., 1924-03-21
SiSSiety Page.

Sissiety Page.
Mr. Benny Potts entertained Sc
lect crowd ia front OF his house last
Sattiday after suppir, inclooding Mr.
Artie Alexander, Mr.. Sid Hunt Mr..
Sam Cross and Mr.. Leroy Shooster.
everybody having q coed time sing
ing, dancing and yelling till Mr..
Potts had to go in to bed e1ter erly
OH that account.
Mr.. Persey Weever takes Tiddely-
winks a waWh on a. chain every aftir-
noon for the new lady in the end for
5 cents a wawk, amunG those saying
that they wouldent be saw with sutch
Benny Potts, MFR. Charles (Puds1 Sim
kins, MIR. I'D Wernick and Mr.. Skinny
Martin.
Evening star., 1924-03-21

The Weakly News.
Weather. The longer the days the
shorter the mites.
Evening star., 1924-03-21

IhtflstIhg FSEhS AuoUt IHuISIHS
People.
Shorty Judge measured 5s inches
the last time he was measured, being
inch shorter than wat he was the
time before last, Shorty hoping it
was on account of his hair cut and
not on account of cny shrinking or
enything.
Evening star., 1924-08-31

GO IN THE POPCORN Crispette business.
$3.50 Long Eakins Crispette outfit only slightly
used, for 500. Address Box 219-W- Star
Evening star., 1924-08-31
Statesmen

Two high-class men to work on direct leads
wanted by financial institution. Now earning
86 per cent and directed BY q strong per
sonnel. Two high-class men to work on direct
sonnel; closers can make from 500 to $500 per
week. Interview will be given Tuesday, Sep
Edmonds Bldg,
Evening star., 1924-08-31
SAI,ESMAN ACE oSoS

Established manufacturer wants salesman
for Washing ton baltimore and Southern Penn
syivana territory; has been worked one wear
and only salesman who is not afraid of hard
work and long hours can make good: com
mission basis with drawing account sufficient
for expenses and small salary guaranteed:
must have car; state fully past business ex-
perience. married or single. age and phone
Address BOX 21S-W. Star Office
Evening star., 1924-08-31
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Continued.

GROCERY and meat market: will sell stock
and fixtures at sacrifice. 301 Eye st. NV. 31s
BARBER SHOP for sale, $500; owner leaving
city. 3tS ST
Evening star., 1924-08-31

COMPOSING ROOM working
FOREMAN wanted for frst-class
unHn book and job printing
pla1t in city. Address Box
ls2x, Star e@ce.
Evening star., 1924-08-31

A GOOD INVESTMENT.
If you have $40, coo cash, 1 can show yon
how to earn big returns in the next years
in the bnldinc business: large returns from
the start without investing all money at
once Address Box 91W Star Office. IL
ROOMING HOUSE. L. rooms. near 11th and
sts.; steam heat, electricity. Price $500.
Delicatessen, grocery and sods fountain:
doing good bubsiness; will sacrifice for quick
sale on easy terms. Owner leaving city.
MARSHALL BUSINESS
BROKERS,
= 90 !. \. AVE.
Evening star., 1924-08-31

PLASTERING. repairing and patching and
straight work and pointing up done by
LLOYD PERDCE. Get the that does
the best work and reasonable price. Call
Franklin 1aI4-W S26 Ith ST NV
Evening star., 1924-08-31

PAPERIASGING AND PAIST1SG-Speciai
prices for weeks only: average size room.
scraping. pointing up cracks and paper with
polychrome paper and binder, sle: also kitchen
walls. $40: woodwork. 81: no delay; work
guaranteed dou't be surprised; can afford
IL Call for estimates. North 1874. pHTI.A-
M me- - 1-Sn ~ :.
Evening star., 1924-08-31

FLITE ELECTRIC CO.-old house wiring
speciality; estimates cbeerfully given: get ae-
quanted with our method of installing, wig
ing and fixtures. See us first. see ms last bc.
fore you sign on the dotted line. Main 5s5S
46 II n
Evening star., 1924-08-31
RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

The foHotrttl1 busincss concerns ounrqn-
rec sdftsfdcfnn TO Star readers Amy coss-
pant lonnd Hfcess1ry TO br mode to Tkr
Sfnr rui rccetpc prompt ottentior. For
dhmsaon 10 Recommended Service Col.
nrnn call Aota 5000 Bronch JIs
Evening star., 1924-08-31

FLOORS MADE LIKE NEW BY ELECTRIC
machne-Sew floors laid. Floors scraped and
finished. ]. c. PRICE. 112o 9Th NV. Fr. 1924
day. North 543-I evenings
Evening star., 1924-08-31

PAPERHANGISG done now. Save money.
Call Modern Paperhanging Co. J. SpiegeI
1872 1th St NV Franklin S545. IL
Evening star., 1924-08-31

FLOOR MANAGER.
. We are in need of a man, be-
tween the ages of 80 and As, who
has had at least high school
education; only one with some
executive and department store
experience considered. Apply
between 9:l5 and IL am, or S
and e pm. Tuesday. to
So MANAGER,
Third Floor,
GOLDENBERG'S,
9Th & K SITS.