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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
Twenty-Five Year Old Supply Of Canned Meat
Found Buried In Arctic Still In Good Shape
Armour and Company in Re-
ceipt of Three Tins of
Emergency Rations Bought
a Quarter of a Century
Ago-Tests Find Ingredi-
ents Still Good.

Back from Franz Josef Land,
that frigid, ice-clad graveyard of
many a dauntless polar explorer,
there came recently to Armour and
Company, Chicago meat packer,
three cans of emergency rations
packed more than a quarter CEN
fury ago.
For at least thirty years those
three cans-one of condensed
soup, one of soup and bouilli. and
one of beef, wheat and chocolate
have laid hidden in a cache in
that vast Artic region. Who plac-
ed them there and when they were
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stored are questions Armour and
Company has been unable to an
swer. Old records have been con-
suited in vain. Oldest employees
have racked their brains fruitless-
ly.
Few Clues Found.
Only a few clues have been
found. For one, there is an old
account book which indicates that
emergency rations were supplied in
1900 to E. Baldwin, noted polar
explorer of his day, and, in 1901
to one of the expeditions sent out
by w. Zeigler, a wealthy Ameri-
can.
For another, the wording of the
government inspection label on
one of the cans clearly proves that
it was packed after March 3, 1891,
and prior to 1906. The labels
otherwise afford little help. Only
the word Armour" is decipher-
able on the condensed soup. The
emergency ration of beef. wheat
and chocolate, reads Armour
Packing Co, Kansas City," and the
soup and bouilli reads Armour
Canning Co., Chicago.
History records that Baldwin IN
1900 and Zeigler's expedition in
1901 added little to our know
ledge of polar geography, but
some useful meteorological, mag
netic and tidal observations were
made"
Whether it was on either of
these exploration ventures that the
emergency rations were cached or
whether some other gallant sous
placed the cans in the ice cairn
and then disappeared forever into
the Arctic wastes are conJectures
which probably never will be an
swered.
Tests Prove Purity.
Curiosity prompted a chemical
analysis of the contents of these
worn and battered cans which had
for so many years reposed in the
natural refrigeration of solid ice.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

other body fluids.
If phosphorus is SO important in
the body, then the question arises,
Where can it be obtained 2"
Again scientists come to our res
cue and tell us the results of their
many, many experiments in food
composition. Heading the list of
foods containing phosphorus is
lean beef and, in decreasing
amounts, eggs and milk follow.
According to these scientific
facts, meat is Invaluable in the
diet of the growing child as well
as in the diet of the adult. Also
from a mechanical viewpoint, one
OF the faults of modern diet is
that it is too refined-too much of
the mastication is done by the
food manufacturers. Our teeth
need some exercise and even the
most tender of meats offer some
resistance to the teeth. Straight,
regular teeth depend upon proper
nutrition and exercise obtained
through biting on foods which
must be chewed, or on hard foods
such as toast and raw apples.
Nutrition authorities advise meat
in the diet for its phosphorus and
other minerals and its high quality
protein, milk for its calcium, and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
GRAPEFRUIT-O RANGEC ANAPE
1 can grapefruit
s slices pineapple
2 oranges
Wafnr prasS

Separate the oranges into Sec
lions, removing all white men,
brane. Place a slice of pineapple
on an individual serving plate. On
the pineapple arrange alternate
sections of the orange and grape
fruit to form semi-circular
mound. Decorate with a sprig of
watercress or fresh mint. s serv-
ings.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
Proper Food As Aid
to Perfect Teeth

more and more we are coming
to realize what the right kinds Of
food can do to make perfect teeth"
said Inez S. Wilson, home econ
omist. Dentists know that proper
food has great deal to do with
falting tooth decay. Recently, at a
meeting of the Chicago Dental So
ciety, the part that phosphorus
plays was the subject of consider
able discussion. Scientific expert
mental work reported from Johns
Hopkins university disclosed the
fact that even though a good sup
ply of calcium is present in the
diet, phosphorus must be present
in order to have perfectly calcif1ed
teeth.
Not only is phosphorus neces-
sary for teeth and bony structure.
but it has been learned that it
forms part of the nucIear struc-
ture of every cell and is an essen
tai element in the plasma and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

FISH SAUCES FOR
YOUR SCRAP BOOK

Fish is wholesome and delicious
at all seasons. Particularly during
the Lenten period, fish dishes with
palate appeal are of interest.
Sauces are not nearly as difficult
to make as some people think and
the right sauce adds zest and in
terest to many fish dishes.
Here are seven fish sauces. They
have been tested in the kitchens of
the Birdseye Frosted Foods COM
pany.
Black Butter
Five tablespoons butter cooked
until dark in color with table,
spoons Tarragon vinegar. Season
with anchovy essence to taste.
Caper
One cup thick, rich white sauce,
tablespoon vinegar and l table,
spoon capers of picked nasturtium
seeds. Salt and tabasco to taste.
Cheese Mornay
One cup thick white sauce with
from 4 to 8 tablespoons grated
cheese. Blend and cook until
cheese is melted.
Newberg
One cup thick cream cooked with
1 tablespoon flour, yolks, and
WuCu LlllCh, lldtOACu WIFI IdUtC~
spoons cooking sherry and pinch
of nutmeg.
Tartare
One cup mayonnaise mixed with
4 tablespoons chopped gherkins or
capers.
HolIadaise
3 egg yolks
IL cup boiling water
IL cup creamed butter
tablespoon lemon juice.
Add well beaten yolks to butter
| creamed with l tablespoon flour.
Cook in bowl surrounded with boil
ing water until mixture thickens,
beating all the time. Add boil
| ing water and lemon juice and con-
tinue cooking and stirring until
mixture thickens again. Remove
from fire Immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

Mans victim in meteorological
tests-the guinea pig-was called
upon for the necessary sacrifice,
but survived. Cultures of the or
ganisms isolated were fed to
guinea pigs with no i'll effect" to
quote the report of the casehard-
ened chemist who made the tests.
From appearance and odor all
;hree products were exceptionally
we'll preserved. In the soup and
bouilli, the beef had good color
and still retained its original cubic
shape. Pieces of carrots present
had retained their original color to
a remarkable degree. There was,
however, fat separation in both
the soup and bouilli and in the
condensed soup. This was the only
objectional feature found and this
objection would prove no deter
rent to starving men.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
GOLF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Niblicks and putters are in use
again, and wives can prepare to
have the ice box raided regularly,
after that strenuous eighteenth hole
game. If you want to give the
pseudo Bobby Jones something
they will like and that will cause
you no trouble, nor upset your
meal plans by having the "mak-
ings" eaten, then feed them pas
teurized dates and milk. Golfers
have found that this simple and
balanced lunch. being an energy
food" Immediately assimilated by
the body, will quickly restore the
pep" lost in the golf game and
overcome fatigue by replenishing
the body-fuel burned up by the ex-
ercise. Keep the milk on ice-but
leave the dates in their original
package, and keep them on the
pantry shelf.
A Paris restaurant has installed
a sun bathing gallery"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

reasons:
/. Our bodies need protein daily.
2. Lean meat is chiefly protein.
3. Meat is palatable food and
we'll digested.
4. Aside from protein, meat con-
tains some vitamins and iron.
5. Meat is an important pella-
gra-preventing fopd.
6. Liver and muscle meat play
an important part in blood 'regen-
Grafton.
Z. The extractives of meat fur
nish a pleasant stimulation to ap-
petite and digestion.
"These simple direct statements
give ample evidence that it is
right and proper to include in the
diet meat, food which is relished
by practically everyone" Miss
Wilson said.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
April Menus Help
Solve What To Eat
The EternaoI Triangle COnfrOnts the Kitchen Always
in Preparing Three Squares Daily

The externally feminine ques-
ton" you hear and read so much
about is really what shall we
have to eat?" And the eternal
triangle" is usually the three
squares daily. These seasonal ana
tempting menus for the showery
month of April should give you
pause--and help; recipes for the
less familiar dishes are also given
THREE APRIL DINNERS.
Chilled Canned Grapefruit Juice
Roast Shoulder of Spring Lamb
Brown Gravy Currant Mint Jelly
Pimiento Potato Puff
Cauliflover Polonaise
Green Salad. French Dressing
Toasted Waters
Date Torte
Coffee
Tomato Bouillon Bread SUCKS
Ham Baked with Sweet Potatoes
and Apples
Dandelion Greens with
Egg Garnish
Celery
Date Pie
Coffee
Black Bean Soup Crispy Crackers
Cold Sliced Meat Platter
with
T,cttuce and Tomato Garnish
Sweet Picked Watermelon Rings
Buttcred Fresh Asparagus
New Potatoes in Cream
Date Mullins
Deep Dish Rhubarb Pie
Coffee
YELLOW AND WHITE SPRING
LUNCHEON.
Grapefruit and Orange Canapc
Oyster Loaf
Assorted Relishes:
(Stuffed Celery, Carrot Straws,
Radish Roses, Green Onions)
Tiny Hot Buttered Biscuits
Valencia Cocoanut Cake
yellow and White Minis
Sailed Nuts
Coffee
SUNDAY NIGHT SUPPER.
STUFFED Pimientoes in Aspic Salad
Toasted Cheese Rolls
Celery Ripe Olives
Matrimonial Cake
Coffee or Tea
VALENCIA COCOANUT CAKE.
a-2 cup butter or other fat
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
grated rind 1 orange
AZ emp shredded cocoanut
2 cups flour
tsps. baking powder
a-3 cup orange Juice
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
AN "APRIL FISH" FROM
FRANCE

In France the person who is
fooled on April LIST Is called the
april fish, or poisson d'Avril,"
and this has inspired a favorite
April dish from the land of famous
chefs. Use picked walnuts in
stead Of the olives, if you can get
them.
Poisson d'Avril: Arrange seq
ments of canned grapefruit on a
bed of lettuce to form star. Lay
strips of pimiento between seq
ments. Place halved ripe olives at
center of star and decorate grape
fruit with bits of olive. Serve with
mayonnaise.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

Cream butter; add sugar gradu-
ally, then beaten eggs, and grated
orange rind and cocoanut. Mix
well. Sift -four with baking pow
der and add to first mixture, alter
nately with the strained orange
juice. Place. batter in layer cake
pans which have been lined with
waxed paper. Bake in a moderate
oven 1915 degrees FL for about
20 minutes When layers are cool,
spread with cooked white Icing
which has been favored with
orange juice or orange extract
Sprinkle layers with cocoanut
and put them together. Sprinkle
additional cocoanut over top and
sides of cake
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
PIMIENTo POTATO PUFF.

To l quart well-seasoned mash
ed potatoes add egg yolks Cor
1 whole egg slightly beaten and
canned pimientoes, finely chop
ped. Pile lightly in a casserole or
glass baking dish. Place in a hot
oven to reheat (about 10 minutes) i.
Six servings. The 3 IL OF. can
of pimientoes is the most econ
omical buy.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

When a friend or two drops in
unannounced and informally at tea
time, do not be alarmed If the
cookie jar is empty and the cake
box vacant. Cinnamon toast Is one
of the most delicious accompani-
ments to the hospitable afternoon
cup of tea and the materials for 1t
are always in the kitchen. Sugar,
too, is a highly efficient quick en-
ergy food and the sweet Drowned
coating will supply fresh vigor for
the rest of the days work.
If the children are at home, Gin
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

namon toast with a glass of milk
will make a wholesome and nour-
ishing afternoon snack, and they'll
| love it.
This is the way I have always
made 1t: Cut and toast slices of
bread. Spread them with butter
land sprinkle generously with a
mixture OF cinnamon and sugar
| two tablespoons of cinnamon to
the cup of sugar. Place the slices
| in the oven close to the flame.
When the sugar has melted and
bubbles slightly, remove the toast
from the oven and cut or the
crusts
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

, fresh leafy vegetables for their
yitamins and minerals. Together.
these foods make a balanced diet
50 necessary in producing and
maintaining perfectly calcified
teeth.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01
DATE MUFFINS.
cup white flour

DATE MUtFINS.
1 cup white -four
3 tsps. baking powder
"a tsp. salt
IA cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup graham flour
IL pkg. pasteuriZed dates
cup milk
IA cup shortening
Sift white -four, baking powder
and salt into a mixing bowl. Add
sugar and the graham Cor whole
wheat) flour. Mix the pitted and
sliced dates through dry ingredi-
ents with finger tips. Beat egg
add milk and melted shortening
Stir as little as possible to mix
Fill well-oiled muffin pans two
thirds full of mixture. Bake in q
hot oven (425 degrees F.) for 20
or 80 minutes. 1918 mullins.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-01

For the first time in many years
Argentina wheat is being shipped
to Shanghai, China. :.
Pineapples gathered in Hawah
last year filled 295, 424,0 900 cans.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-06-30
All GIRLS WILL CAMP AT
HERRINGTON MANOR SITE
To Be In Session July Is to 23-
Miss Emerson to Attend

Fourth girls from Allegany and
Garrett counties will attend their an
nual camp from July 10 to %, at
Harrington Manor, on the State forest
reserve, five miles west of Oakland.
Camp Algajoy, along the Cassel-
man River, near Grantsville, is not
available this year, and Miss Maude
Bean, Allegany county home demon
stration agent, and Miss Margaret K.
Burtis, local home demonstration
agent, inspected the Harrington Man
or site on Monday and were given
permission to hold their annual en-
campment there.
The program for the week will in
clude those activities which develop
the four H's-head, heart, hand and
health. Any All club member is
eligible to attend.
The camp will be held under the di-
rection of Miss Dorothy Emerson,
State Girls club leader; Miss Bean,
and Miss Burtis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-06-30
CANNING COMPANY BEGAN
OPERATIONS ON THURSDAY
Many People Given Employment
Plant to Remain Open Most
of Summer

With eighty-five men, women and
boys employed, the Mount Airy Can
ming company's plant at Loeb Lynn
Heights began operations last Thurs
day on the early crop of peas. More
will be employed later as the later
varieties of peas come in, according
to J. Howard Reinhardt, local plant
manager. The cannery is expecting
to remain open for six weeks for the
canning of peas.
Eight hundred seventy acres of peas
were planted in the county this year,
and the crop is expected to yield a
fair return. 1t is estimated that
$4,000 or more cases will be canned.
The corn season will follow closely
upon the pea season and will provide
employment for large number for
an additional period of time which
cannot be determined, as the corn has
not developed sufficiently to enable an
estimate being made as to the yield.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-06-30
Miss Betty Harper Injured In
Wreck in Which ]. r. Clancy
Lost His Life

]. R. Clancy, 80, of Fairmont, was
burned to death Friday night when
his wrecked automobile caught fire
near Grant Town, w. Va, and Mrs.
Clancy and Miss Betty Harper, the
latter of Morgantown, were slightly
hurt.
All three were employees of the West
Penn Public Service Company. Miss
Harper is we'll known in this commu-
nifty, having had charge of the West
Penn schools of electric cookery.
Clancy was driving the machine
when it skidded on a curve and turned
over, pinning him beneath it. He was
assistant to Ray Garvin, director of
the West Penn public relations bu-
reau and was managing editor of
Courtesy and Service, the West Penn
magazine.
Miss Harper and Mrs. Clancy were
thrown clear of the wreck. 1t was
at first feared that Miss Harper
would suffer the loss of one eye, but
later examination disclosed that Sc
we're cut above the eye did not affect
the optic. She will remain in a Fair
mont hospital until the latter part of
the week. Mrs. Clancy suffered minor
cuts and bruises.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-06-30
FINGER PRINTS IDENTIFY
HUTTON ALLEGED ROBBER
Man With Name TattOOed on
Arm, Had Been Released Re-
Gently From MOundsville
CONVICTED OF ROBBERY

The identity and past record of Har-
ley Dawson, a man about 81 years
of age, who was shot and killed by
John Serene, 76, of Hutton, on Satur-
day, June IS, as he attempted to loot
Sereno's general store, has been
learned by Garrett county authorities,
through the assistance of Torrance
J. Boyle, Allegany county investiga-
tor.
The only clue Garrett county au-
thorities had was tattooed mark on
his arm with the name Harley Daw-
son." After keeping the body for
five days States Attorney Walter W..
Dawson requested Allegany county
States attorney William A. Hustler to
assist. Mr.. Boyle and Sheriff Hugh
A. Hotchkiss came to Oakland and
took fngerprints of the dead man.
With the cooperation of Washing
ton authorities Mr.. Boyle checked the
finger prints and learned that the
man was Haryel Dawson, formerly of
Wheeling, w. Va. He had been SEN
fenced to ten years in Moundsville
prison on charge of armed robbery,
on January 80, 1925. He had been
released a few months ago. His
number at the prison was 1925.
This information was also received by
States Attorney Dawson from
Moundsville, stating he was senten-
ced in Ohio county, W. Va, for ten
years and was discharged on July IT,,
1881.
After his release he had come to
Oakland and had made his home at
the residence of Bill Johnson. John
son, however, claimed he knew moth
ing regarding his past.
Numerous people identified him as
he was being prepared for burial at
Bolden's Undertaking parlor, but
each clue produced nothing, He was
said to be from Rowlesburg, w. Va;
Liverpool, Ohio; Wheeling, w. Va;
Cumberland, and other towns. He
was buried on Wednesday, June %,
in the Oakland cemetery.
He has a sister, Mrs. L. C. Michael,
of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, who has been
notified of his death and burial.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-06-30
TEACHER TRAINING CLASS
TO CLOSE WITH PROGRAM
Credits to be Given out Friday
Evening at Final Session

The Standard Teacher Training
school, which has been in session at
Mt. Lake Park since Sunday evening,
will close on Friday evening with a
special program at which credits will
be given to those completing the
courses.
About so persons were present at
the opening session last Sunday even
ing. DR.. A. Coleman Brown, of
Huntington, w. Va, delivered the
opening address.
Approximately 40 have been in
regular attendance throughout the
week, % of whom have registered.
Two classes are taught, one, an Old
Testament course, is taught by Del
bert Davis, of Oakland; and the other,
on the teaching work of the church,
is taught by DR.. Brown.
The school is being held under the
auspices of the Mt. Lake Institute,
and 1. S. Middaugh, director, is anx-
ious that it be made yearly feature
of the Mt. Lake summer program.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-06-30
SCHEDULE OF PRE-SCHOOL
CLINICS FOR JULY LISTED
DIR. George E. Clarke, Health Of
ficer, To Be In Charge

Pre-school clinics at various CEN
tiers of the county during the month of
July have been announced by DR..
George E. Clarke, County Health Of
ficer.
These clinics are for the purpose Of
examining children who are about to
enter school for the first time. They
will be open from 900 a. m. to HOO
a. M, and from 100 p. m. to 800
p. m.
The examination of school children
in the county shows about one-fourth
of them to be suffering from enlarged
tonsils, decayed teeth or under weight,
while many have defective eyesight
or hearing, and few have been found
with heart disease or tuberculosis.
Letters are being sent to parents
urging them to have their children
examined before school. The school
law requires that every child enter
ing school must be vaccinated against
small pox.
The schedule for the clinics is as
follows:
July IL, Accident, 900 a. M; at
Grantsville, 100 p. m.
July 13, Friendsville, 900 a. m.
July IA, Crellin, 900 a. m; Deer
Park, 100 p. m.
July 10, Kitzmiller, 900 a. M; Vim
dex, loo p. m.
July 20, Kempton, 900 a. M; Loeb
Lynn, loo p. m.
July 81, Bloomington, 1000 a. m.
July %, Swanton, 900 a. m.
July 26, Oakland, 900 a. M, at
Court House.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-06-30
LOCATION OF Line FENCE
CAUSE OF GENERAL MIXUP
Charges of Assault With Intent
to Kill Lodged Against Parties
on Both Sides
VINDEX PARTIES FINED

Alleged trouble over where a fence
dividing the property of Tom Platter
and Ed. Swauger, of near Bittinger,
should remain, has caused number
of warrants to be issued on both
sides, charging five people with as
sault and battery with intent to kill.
The hearing will be before w. A Con-
der, justice, on Friday morning at
10 o'clock.
The first warrant was sworn out
by Asa House against E. Swauger,
his son Bud Swauger, and Harry
Swauger, who states that they beat
him with rocks. Ed. Swauger in turn
swears out warrant against Tom
Platter and Asa House, on the same
charge.
According to information received
by Justice Gender as result of a
few preliminary questions, sugar
tree started the trouble. If the fence
was as Platter wanted it, the sugar
tree was on his property, but he states
that whenever he put up fnce, it
was torn down. The last time the
fence was tempered with was on
Tuesday, when the alleged mixup oc-
Cured. Swauger also stated that the
other side produced a gun, and threat
ened them, which Platter denies.
Vindex Parties Fined
Charges and counter charges of
disorderly conduct and using obscene
language were brought to head be-
fore Justice Gender when all parties
were fined 81 and costs. E. R. War
nick charged Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Sweitzer and Jute Dixon, with using
obscene language, and in turn Ed.
Sweitzer issued warrant charging
Virginia Warwick and E. R. Warwick
with using similar words.
Other Minor Cases
Robert Rhodes pleaded guilty to a
charge of assault, on June %, and was
fined 81 and costs on Tuesday before
Justice Gender.
William H. Walsh, out on bond on a
non-support charge, was arrested by
Deputy Samuel Cole on Wednesday
for being drunk and disorderly and is
being lodged in the county Jail.
Leonard j. Custer was arrested
Wednesday near Accident by Deputy
Cole, and is being held for the Mont
gomery county authorities, where he
is wanted on a non-support charge.
Joseph Logar, of Thomas, was ar
rested by Corporal Thomas Currie
on June "a and fined 81 and costs for
an infraction of the automobile laws.
Bruce Steel, who had collision
with Rev. V. C. Wilson, at Friends
vile on Saturday evening, will be
given a hearing Friday on the charges
of reckless driving and driving under
the influence of liquor.