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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
ROAD MAINTENANCE
COST N D. $203,957
SOLAR THIS SEASON
Bismarck District Spent Most
on Actual Maintenance of
State Highways

Maintenance of 4,470 miles Of North
Dakota's highway system during the
first three months Of 1881 cost $685.
957.8O, or al average Of about $42.76
per mile, according to figures COM
piled by the maintenance division Of
the state highway department.
Smoothing Of road surfaces was the
most expensive type Of maintenance
work, amounting to SIS, 707.23, while
snow removal was next with q cost Of
$38y66l.54.
The Fargo district led the seven
other maintenance districts in which
the state is divided with an expendi-
ture Of $43,182.67. A building costing
$26,384.84 was chiefly responsible for
the Fargo division leading, as the
next highest item for maintenance in
this section is $7,661.60 for surface
smoothing.
Bismarck led all other districts for
money expended in actual mainten-
ance with an amount of $50, 407. SO.
Heavy snow in this region necessi-
tated expenses amounting to $13,-
187.O4. Surface smoothing in the
Bismarck district amounted to ST.
$500.
The Grand Forks district, which
was third in maintenance expense
with $24,081.41, spent $9,554.62 for
snow removal. Other large items in
this division were $5Sl6.96 for equip
ment, SO for surface additions
and 81, 8 70 for surface smoothing.
In the Valley City district $10. $4,000
was expended, $10,186.65 Of which
went for surface smoothing. Snow re-
moval expenditures amounted to
$2.581.55 and additional equipment
$3,405.6 [.
The Minot district maintenance cost
was 81, 435.16, of which 9,9l7.71 went
for surface smoothing and $773.90 for
snow removal.
Snow removal in the Devils Lake
district cost SO, 795. IS, surface
smoothing $6,977.46 [, which to-
gether with other items totaled $l6,-
O21.77.
Total expenditures In the Dickf1-
son district amounted to $16,459.3 81.
OF this amount $4,592.16 was spent for
surface smoothing and $91l.70 for
snow removal.
The Williston district maintenance
expenses totaled $12,214.99. Surface
smoothing in this region cost $5,563.86
and surface repair work s ,557.85.
The central office Of the mainten-
ance division of the state highway
department, located at Bismarck, ex-
pended So, 525.80 The bulk Of this
went to pay workmen's compensation
premiums amounting to $~l6,132.40.
Another expense incurred by the
central office was $5,754.50 for equip
ment.
The total mileage under mainten-
ance and the average cost per mile
in each district for the first quarter,
which varies greatly due to type OF
maintenance afforded and machinery
purchases, follows:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11
FORMER GOVERNOR HURT

Waverly, Mimi, April 11.-(P-
Former Governor Theodore Christ
hanson was slightly cut on the head
when a stone struck a window of his
automobile and showered him with
glass. The stone probably was thrown
up by q tire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-04-11

Elks boxing card of Is rounds
at World Memorial building at
$3.50 p. M, Monday. Open to
public. All seats so cents.
Don't miss this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
MSTORYySUE ? bylnnrQery Hole.

jewel back into her pockctbook. But why'' s Because he couldn't get tho money he promised me. Where he got the blazer only .~the jewelry clerk knows. I don't. Maybe he wal going to give 1t to some girl from home he was engaged to marry. But she'll have to be satisfied with some thing less now"
 Later In the afternoon, when there was Hull in the store and the windows which ran in panels hears the ceiling, Mabel grew con- fidential again.
 Don't mention that emerald te anyone. Cliff didn't want me to-"
 Cliff! Then there wasn't any more doubt about it. Clifford Becker had presented the ring as a gift. This was the girl whom he had to pay in or. der to silence. Unable to get money and afraid to pawn the emerald now for fear of being caught, he had given it to the girl.
 "He may plan to get it back later in exchange for the money he has promised her." Corrinne reasoned But where did he meet her"
 Where do you meet people who give you things like that Corrinne asked. "I never have any luck" She hoped her voice sounded genuine.
 'I'll get this fellow to get another man for you some time." Mabel offered generously. You see, he's in college, but used to work in a confectionery in the town. We got to be good friends. And then when he tried to ditch me, was going to sue him for breach of promise right out in the court, and he didn't like it. I went to see him while was away from the store. So. <. here's the emerald!"
 Its gorgeous" Corrinne said again. But aren't you afraid to carry 1t around with. you
 Where would I put 1t? Sure, know it's risky having 1t in my pock etbook, but If leave 1t in my room somebody's apt to cop the thing. And like to look at it."
 Its too expensive to have around loose. l bet it's worth lot" Again Corrinne tried a wondering tone.
 "Tli tell the sophomores it is! had it valued. But what should do about hiding it"
 Corrinne tried to make her voice casual as she answered If the gir would only fall in with her sug gestion she could put her scheme across!
 NEXT-Corrinnc's plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

here we may as well make use of them. They say that Pietro can cook. Let him. We'll order a barrel of macaroni and specialize on Ital- ,, ian dishes.
 wen dress Angelo up like a baby Muss6lini in masquerade and let him wait on table, And 1 think if we take this Grand Opera across the river his singing will make q pleasant music for us in the inter- ludes of dancing.
 We can't waste them, now they're here. Take them out Try. and tell Jenky to put them right to work. Turn the attic over to them."
 And she returned wearily to the dining room table to ask for much. much stronger coffee:
 Ginger Ella did not usually bother herself greatly on the subject of clothes. She was far more in terested in what she should eat wherewithal should she be clothed
 In the earlier and more stringent parsonage days she had been bound by certain rigid regulations as to Sunday and everyday dresses and shoes. but in her new satorfal affluence the days of the week were as one to her. So. also were dresses. Such preference as she had was, all for the thing that could be got into, and out of. with the least exertion of time and effort.
 A sudden scrupulous attentive ness to details of dress is the un- failing weather-vane of a young girls fancy.
 On the occasion of the formal dance at .Joie de Vivre. all of a sudden the color, cut and character of clothes took on significance to Ginger.
 Gro be COntinucd)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
Opportunity for
 Music Students
The NOrfleet School Open= ing Next October in
 New York City

Miss Helen Norfieet. pianist of .he Norfeet Trio, an orga niZation well | known to the American public, has announced the opening of the Helen | Norfleet school for musical girls, on October let. 1881. in, New York city. This school will have the unique dis tinction of being the only boarding school for music students in New York and further. of being the only school 10 offer an academic course specially designed for their specific needs.
 The difficulty of carrying a thor ouSh music course and an orthodox academic course at the same time is well known, yet no artistic training can be complete without a solid back ground of literary culture. To ob- viate this difficulty Miss Norfeet's E school offers q different plan of study.
 All academic work is to be includ- ed in one comprehensive course called thee background of art in history, under the direction of uni versity professors and distinguished specialists. It will require three seminar Leriods a week. Individual reading and research for this course will be personally guided and VII touch all phases of human activity which have found expression in CT have influenced art. The origins and characters of other art forms will be studied as well as music and full use will be made of the mi seums ard galleries of New York. Languages will be taught by con- versations with native teachers.
 All tex. books. grades and exam nations will be done away with by this modern school. Time Is allowed every girl for three hours of practice daily and for complete and thoroueh theoretical training. Ensemble play ing. part singing, folk dancing and DalcrOze eurythmics will be included in the schools daily life. All in- strumen;s will be taught.
 In order that the students may broaden tfeir knowledge of musical style outstanding personalities of the concert and teaching world will be engaged for weekly visits to tte school, and opera, concerts. and tho aters are included in the curriculum
 The director. Miss Helen Norfieet, has a national reputation as concert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
NANCY PAGE French Pleats Make a Pro- fessional Looking Curtain
 By Florence l.s Ganke.

The women who were studying curtain making had reached the point where they were ready to put in French pleats in the top of a hanging. Here Is what they did: After the bottom hem was in the curtain and the curtain was stretched taut they found the meas urement which would represent the top line of the finished curtain The curtain was stretched with wrong side uppermost. Along the line just found they pinned a three inch band of crinoline. For heavy drapery they would have used the crinoline in the width is which fl comes-three and one-half inches
 For lighter curtain they cut off one half inches. After the crinoliIe was in place they turned over the surplus of curtain material. There should be at least four inches. The inch more than the required three inches to cover the crinoline is folded back under on itself. The crinoline with it's covering of cur tain material is then stitched in place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

twice as long en casserole as by other methods. ..x "A hot oven should be used for vegetables, for the shorter the cook ing period the less loss of valuable food constituents.
 If vegetables are to be combined with meat and the whole served from the casserole. the meat should be cooked until almost tender be- fore the vegetables are added. Tnc long. slow cooking necessary to bring out the flavor of the meat and make 1t tender would ruin the veget- ables if they were allowed to cook for the entire period.
 Indian pudding and old fashioned rice pudding are typical casserole desserts, but there are many others that can be prepare1 in the oven. There is a wide group of bread pud- dings, including bread and butter custard and the fruit "Bettys." All this method. for again the long, slow simmering develops flavor and brings out the natural fruit sweet ness.
 A set of two or three casseroles makes 1t possible to prepare an en- tire dinner in the oven at the mini mum expense of time and fuel.
 Daily Menu
 Breakfast.-Stewed dried peaches. cereal, cream. fish and rice on toast milk, coffee.
 Luncheon.-TUmato rarebit on toast, button radishes, dried apple pudding, milk, tea.
 Dinner.-Swiss steak with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed onions cabbage and grapefruit salad raspberry trife, crisp cookies, milk, coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
Chinese Supper
 at Third Church
Will Be Held Wednesday
 Night at Parish Hall

The Get-together club of the Third Congregational church will give q Chinese supper and entertain ment in the parish hall on Chipman street Wednesday night at 6 o'clock The Chinese effect will be carried out in food and decorations.
 An entertaining program has been drawn up and follows: Baritone solo. Mother Machree," Ernest K. Fall; soprano. "The Amorous Gold Fish," Mrs Leon Squires: tenor solo, "Mandalay." Harold Seymore: vio- lin solo, Meditation" Frank Will son; tenor solo. sun and Moon, , Rev G. R. Lewis.
 The decorative committee con- sists of Mrs G. Moeller, Mrs Louis Von Lott, Mrs Vollers. Mrs Otto Ziems, Mrs Van Wort, Mrs G. Cal Ian, Mrs A. Nichols, Mrs Seibold, Mrs J. Ho1lingorth and Mrs w. Jaeger.
 The kitchen committee includes: Mrs Barnes, Mrs Knowles, Mrs F.. Hamm, Mrs J. Smith. Mrs Single, Mrs H. Waterworth, Mrs $. Chip man and Mrs Taylor are members of the ticket committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
SISTER MARY'S KITCHEN
NEA Service Wrltcr

NEA service Wfbtcf
 Perhaps one of the most econom- ical methods of cook Try 10 len cas- serole." The thrifty housewife has used this type of cooking ever since man decided he would rather have his food cooked than raw and the crude clay pot with It's cover to con- serve heat was the first casserole.
 There are many points in favor of casserole cookery in addition to it's merit as means to economy. Foods cooked Gen casserole" are de- licious, for their full flavor Is devel- oped and the toughest portions are made tender. There Is no loss of food value since very little water is needed and the material cooks in the steam of it's own juice.
 Any food which can be boiled, steamed or baked can be cooked in a casserole. Vegetables tough cuts of meat. desserts, combinations of meat and vegetables and left-overs are easily and appetizingly cooked in this covered baking dish.
 This method of oven cookery also conserves the housewife's time and strength. After the food is placed in the casserole, little attention, if any, Is paid to it, and since the food is served in the same dish in which it is cooked, there are fewer dishes to wash.
 Hints for Casserole Cooks
 In preparing casserole dishes. first cut the food into pieces for serving. In the case of meat, richness of color is gained if it is Drowned over the fire in 8 frying pan before putting in the casserole. After putting meat in casserole. add water 70 frying pan and bring to the boiling point. Pour over contents of casserole and season well, allowing l teaspoon salt and 1-4 teaspoon pepper for each cup of water. Cover and put in 8 slow oven to simmer several hours. Cook meats
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
YOUR CHILDREN
yMNpRbey1yRaxzou
NGlo5I BY NfA SERVICE. INC

Everyone feels better after a bath and the baby loves himself best of all when he is as spick and span as respect and satisfaction look out of his sleepy eyes for he will be tired when it is over and want his forty winkl.
 Once day he should be put into his little bath tub, unless he is sick or unless he is under a month old
 If mother isn't too lazy and can arrange her work, it is best to put his Nibs into his bath about half an hour before his mid morning feeds If she can spare the time, and the room is, say, up to 75 or 78 degrees, 1t Is good to let him lie on the bed as naked as Adam before she begins to wash him, and kick and squirm to his hearts content for five or ten minutes.
 The bath water should be at body heat or thereabouts, a little warmer even. Test it with your elbow or a bath thermometer. One hundred degrees is right.
 If he is under six months you will have to support his back with your left hand while you rinse him with your right, for of course, you have soaped him on your knee before you lifted him in. Also his face and head already have been carefully washed, rinsed and dried.
 Bath Can Be a FrOlic
 After he can sit alone it is more fun. The bath becomes a daily frolic and he'll have great time. But put folded towel in the bottom of the tub if it is slippery, so he can keep his balance. and let him splash little while. But keep your eye on him. Anything could happen with your back turned.
 Some babies are afraid of their bath tubs and this is just too bad It seems that some are instinctively afraid of water. In this case don't force them. Try to get them used to sitting in q dry tub at first and give them sponge bath in 1t. Then put little water in the bottom and increase it an inch each day.
 Some babies are frightened by the noise of running water, or by seeing stream of it coming out of d faucet. Soap in the eyes may fix that complex about the bath. Do try to avoid that catastrophe.
 I always look askance at the spongy rubber ducks and animals used for wash cloths and toys. Be- ing porous they never get dry in- Sloe ana make a grand n1de-Out TOT germs. I think they should be boil ed daily, and I should also watch that baby doesn't take it into his head to bite off an ear or a tail, and swallow 1t.
 The inflated toys are a lot of fun and easy to keep clean.
 After the bath dress him quickly in clean clothes, feed him and put him to bed.
 Evening baths are all right but I like morning best. 1 should not give him two baths day, for it Is tiring process. Few babies could stand it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
6[ORIFYING
 YOURSELF:
BY AZNIA NARY @ 1850 gV NEA SeRNCH INC.

Everybody knows how much time it takes her to get to work mornings, or how long it takes he, to do the housework, if she stays home. But how few women con- sciously figure on how much time they should devote to beauty in a given day.
 Is it, ask you, worse 10 spend time fretting because you are afraid your face may be dirty ol shiny. and your hair too long and stringy. or to Set up a regular re- gime that may take q total of any where from one-half to an hour a day but keeps you calm and peaceful. sure of your good groom iEg?
 Upon waking. don't leap out of bed and begins dashins into your clothes or your bath. Lie there a minute, stretch. like lazy cat, get fully awake and then arise and easily. without .straining yourself. do a few setting-up exercises and steps. If you were to try both ways of getting up and be entirely scrupulous about setting down re- suits. you might be surprised to you are awake disturbs your whole system and temper. Cats know their secrets of eternal litheness and you can learn a lot fro ma cat.
 The matter of bath and genera! grooming may not be considered under beauty at all. but health Eut 10 avoid any argument we will say this may take from Is minutes to half hour. depending on how much time you have and how care iul you are.
 If nftor io tnfra i.ast ,J i, fhe long run to get up fifteen minutes to q half hour earlier mornings and have q little more time for beauty than it is to sleep later. But snot. of course, if you are getting to bed later than you should.
 The actual makeup for starting out should be given enough time to get your rouge on right. enough and not too much of 1t. and your powder dusted and evenly.
 Take this early morning beauty time, 10 minutes at noon, about 10 minutes in the afternoon and an- other in the afternoon and another 10 minutes freshening up for dinner. Add to this 10 or 15 minutes spent at night, brushing your hair, your teeth. getting q bath. cold-creaming. Perhaps you do spend an hour a day. What of it? That leaves 23 hours q day for other things and when you consider the importance to your frame of mind. health and pursuits of happiness that beauty has, an hour is not too much. Even a half hour daily. devoted persistent ly day in and day out to beauty, brings it's rich reward in continued good looks and q pleasant outlook upon life that comes to those who are popular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

At the sight of Sues emerald, shining in the palm of the girls hand, who was named Maybeline Smith, Corrinne forgot that she had been sobbing.
 Here was the stone that she had been seeking! The end of the quest! But she must play her cards care fully now. she knew.
 II knew 1t would knock you over," Mabel talked on. "I was almost pros- trated myself. wouldn't have shown 1t to you but I wanted some- body to tell me what a rock 1t is'' She slipped 1t on her finger and let the green light break into shattered brilliance.
 Its gorgeous" Corrinne agreed. Its. beautiful. You know, it's the one thing in life I want most!" Mabel didn't know how truthfully she was speaking, she reflected. But how did you ever get it? Men don't just. just give such things away. do they. if you aren't en- gagged or something" She made her voice very innocent. very inquiring.
 This one did!" Mabel slipped the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

It can be carried out delightfully."- ! in any of the fashionable woolens as jersey, light weight tweed mixtures wool cheDe or wool challis prints The collar and cuffs, to be certain will be smartest in pique. The side closing is chic detail buttoned below the waitsline The plaited skirt inset adds width to the hem without detracting from it's smart straight line. Style No. 177 comes in sizes S. 10. 12 and 14 years
 You'll find it so simple to fashion.
 It's a very lovely model for Spring and Summer with short cuffed sleeves as in small back view.
 Any number of cottons~could be used for it's development as pique, mems striped shirting, dotted broad cloth or printed shantung
 Linen, tub silks and rayon's also suitable
 Size 8 requires 1 3-4 yards 35 or 39 inch with 3-S yard 33-inch con trasting.
 We suggest that when you send Tor your pattern. you order q copy Of our large Winter Fashion Ma1a- zine. It should be in every home for or course every woman wants to look her best without great expense. and this book points the way Price of Book 10 cents. Price of Patternc 15 cents in stamps or coin tcoin is preferredJ Wrap coin carefully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

Measure three inches in from front edge of curtain. From this point measure off four inches, mak- ing two inch pleat when the four inches is creased to make the pleat Pin and stitch in place from top to bottom of crinoline band. Measure five inches from back edge of cur tain. two inches of this are for the bend or return on the curtain rod. From the five inches measure off inch pleat. Divide remaining space between front and back pleat into equal spaces. Make at least two more pleats. In thin material smaller and more pleats may be better.
 Now fold each pleat into thirds, fastening bottom with thread and needle in q through and through stitch and catch inner part of two pleats as indicated.
 For more information regarding curtain making send a stamped, self addressed envelope with your re- quest to Nancy Page, care of this paper. Ask for her lcaHct on cur tain making.
 Copyright 1881. Publishers Syndi-
 cate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
JAPAN AND GOVERNORS
 TO HONOR LINCOLN

Springfield. Ill CUP)-Governof. of three states and the Japanese ambassador to the United States wilt be guests of honor and speakers at public exercises commemorating the 122nd birthday of Abra ham Lincoln here Feruary II.
 Governor Wilbur NJ. Brucker 0. Michigan, and Governor William Fl Murray, oS Oklahoma. popularly known as Alfalfa Bill" have accept. ed invitations. Governor L. l.. En- merson of Illinois will be chairman
 katsuji Debuchi. ambassador from JJapan. will be the ranking guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
Waterbury Council
 Religious Education

Two new courses were introduced as the second term of the standard leadership training school conducted by the Waterbury Council of Re- ligious Education got underway at the First Methodist church last night. o. P. Cambell is conduct ing a course in Religious Education in the Home" and Mrs. F. E. Dixon
 child worker for the Connecticut Baptist convention, is conductins a new course in Junior Materials and Methods" Mrs. Paul Marggraff su- perintendent of the intermediate de- pertinent of the I'lrst Methodist church. conducted the services which followed the school last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

pianist, teacher, writer on musical subjects. nnd as co-director of the Norfieeet Trio Camp for Girls at Peterborough, New Hampshire. She believes that in America too little at- tention has been paid to the serious cultural study of music and too much emphasis placed on training for professional careers. Her school aims to help girls discover satisfying outlets for their talents in home and community life.