Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1918 — Page 2

Triumphant Return of Seal Hunters

Crew of Schooner After Successful Trip Into the Ice Floes of the Frozen North

With their tow lines swung over their shoulders, after their day’s work is done and they have earned a well-won rest, the men are dragging their "fur" In sacks over the snow. Often these crews bring in hauls valued at $5,000. The seal Industry Is one of the biggest and each year the output is greater, and the furs command a higher price.

Rest Rooms For Rural Women

Rest rooms have been established in mere than 200 counties in the United States to meet the needs of the country woman tri town on business. They provide a place, says the United States department of agriculture, where the farm woman has a right, without asking any favors, to the use of facilities for rest and refreshment. They have been established by women’s rural organizations in co-operation with other local organizations, with individuals, and with village, town, or county authorities; by business corporations operating private city markets, and by individual merchants. Where farm -women’s organizations have been Interested in establishing rest rooms, local farm women’s clubs have been able to arouse the necessary comtnunity interest in the need for rest rooms to insure their financial support. This has been done through co-operating with other local farm women’s clubs, with organizations of women in town, with civic leagues, with chambers of commerce, and with county agents. In' co-operating with other clubs in establishing a rest room, any local farm woman’s club may take the initiative. Opportunity is given at club meetings for discussing the need for a rest room, and other local clubs may be asked to arrange similar discus-, sions. Such co-operation is facilitated In rural communities where local clubs meet together for joint sessions three or four times a year. Through their organizations town and country women have co-operated in providing rest rooms near railroad stations, where the waiting-room facilities at the stations were inadequate. They have co-operated in establishing libraries which provide convenient and adequate rest rooms for town and country women. Aroused community interset frequently results in securing a vacant room in the town hall, county courthouse, public market, or other public building. Frequently the county agent, as the representative of the rural intersets of a county, will take the initiative and secure the co-operation of the chamber of commerce or the county commissioners. Frequently rest rooms are provided in dry goods stores and in grocery stores. A rest rom at Kalamazoo. Midi., has been in use since 1882, and has become the common meeting place for country people living in different directions from the city. The number of country women dealing with these busines houses warranted the establishment of rest rooms by the proprietors to meet the needs of their customers.

Widows’ Pensions.

An act of congress of October 8, 1917, provided that from and after Its passage “the rate of pension for a widow of an officer or enlisted man of the army, navy or marine corps of the United States who served in the Civil yar. the war with Spain, or the Philippine insurrection, now on the pension roll or hereafter to be placed on the pension roll, and entitled to receive a less rate than hereinafter provided, shall be construed to affect the additional allowance provided by existing pension laws on account of a helpless child or child under sixteen years of age.” This law made $25 a month the uniform rate for all soldiers’ widows then on the pension rolls at less than that rate or wh.i should thereafter be placed on pension rolL

Efficient Lovemaking Man Is One Favored by Majority of Women, Asserts a Writer

To a woman the most interesting thing about a man is his relation to women. His manner of loving—or refusing to love —is what really interests her. According to a writer in the New York Mall, when a woman meets a man she sizes him up, not as a lawyer or a musician, er an actor, but as lover. What sort of a husband would he make? Says Miss Sydney Jjhields, once a newspaper woman, now an actress: “A certain physician, a friend of mine, once told me that, other things being equal, a woman would In nine cases out of ten choose a man who had loved many women In preference to a man who had loved none. Most scientists agree with this.” I think it is Havelock Ellis who explains It In this wise: “Experience with many women gives a man’s choice greater value, and, secondly, the more a man has slnnfed In this direction the greater the woman’s chance to raise him to her own level. Every woman will admit that she prefers the man whom other women desire. As “Abe” Potash remarks, a woman looks on every other woman as a competitor. Even if other women don’t really desire the husband whom she loves, she will still Imagine they do, and woman’s Imagination. let loose is a fearful and wonderful thing. “I have discussed this subject with different kinds of women. The consensus of feminine opinion seems to be that the wholly inexperienced Romeo is a ‘pill.’ The man of the world knows how to make love, they say—and that’s the all-important thing with women. He makes the beautiful woman think that she is intelligent, and the intelligent think she Is beautiful; he is at all times the master of the situation, and women, even modern ones, adore a masterful man.”

BACK YARD POULTRY

Uncle Sam expects you to keep hens and raise chickens, even though you do reside in a town or city. Two hens in the back yard for each person in the house will keep a family in fresh eggs. The smallest back yard has room for a flock large enough to supply the house with eggs. The cost of maintaining such a flock is small. Table and kitchen waste provides much of the feed for the hens and they require but little attention. An interested child, old enough to take a little responsibility, fan care for a few fowls as well as a grown person. Every back yard should contribute its share to a “bumper crop” of poultry and eggs in 1918. Perhaps not all will fitfcUMt profitable to raise chicks town, but nearly everyone can well keep a few hens. The objection to the “crowing of the cock” can be‘overcome by keeping no cock. This will not affect egg production in the least. The house for the back-yard flock, should be inexpensive. A piano box or other large box may readily be converted into a sultable*tesidence for the hens, and the runs may be very small. , I Good hens, well cared for, will produce from ten to fifteen dozen eggs annually. In time of peace the back-yard flock may be regarded as a profitable recreation; in time of war, a patriotic duty. Buy a few. bens and start in at once. All hens are laying now or will be soon.

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER. IND

Wastefulness Is Sinful; It Is a Crime When the Nation Calls for Thrift—Pointers.

The lover of thrift Is often confronted by directions for household economy emanating, as trial shows, from abstract, rather than practical, domestic science. Try these suggestions from an old-fashioned New England housewife: *, 1. Eggs are not needed for a rice pudding. 2. Milk is not needed In cake mads with baking powder. 3. Milk Is not needed for any kind of whole wheat bread. Even when milk abounds and Is cheap, water is preferable. 4. Half, or even quarter, of a yeast cake will raise a good amount of bread for baking. 5. “War Cake” which calls for a package of raisins and much shortening is not economical. 6. Do not allow a servant to throw out remnants of shredded wheat left in the bottom of the box. More than a cupful Is often so lost. 7. An unstrained soup made from remnants of yesterday’s meat makes a good meal. No meat course Is required therewith. 8. Are you careful to make as many pies as possible from one squash? 9. Are you careful to allow every bit of the white to drain, or to scrape it, from an egg which you break? 10. Neither broken crackers nor the crumbs In the bottom of the box should be thrown away. Use them for fish, oysters, etc. 11. Memoranda of all sorts, as well as rough drafts of Mss., may be kept on pieces of wrapping paper. This is the kind of economy which good housewives practiced during the Civil war. 12. Remember that the old New Englander considered wastefulness, even among the rich, sinful. It Is a crime when the nation calls for thrift —Florence Mary Bennett of The Vigilantes.

Much in Little.

Nearly all of the principal cities of England have policewomen. The French “horizon blue” is said to be the best color for a military uniform. Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, California and South Carolina are the leading states in rice production. The Dominican republic contains a greater amount of virgin land than any other island in the West Indies. Little children of Montenegro attend small flocks of sheep while the older folks are busy with war work.

How Germans Destroyed the Forests and Orchards in Belgium and France

Apart from their cruelty to human beings, one of the worst offenses perpetrated by the Germans in Belgium and that part of France which they have overrun Is the destruction of trees, notes the Indianapolis Star. Wantonly to destroy orchards and forest trees as they have done for the purpose of making a desert of the land that had been like a garden is a crime against civilization. In Belgium they cut the forests, not as they cut their own, where only a certain number of trees are allowed to be felled each year, but sweepingly, leaving the land denuded. A hundred years will be needed to restore these forests, and trees are needed for the welfare of every land. - In this country we have been too careless with our forests; they have not been protected as they should be since the pioneers first cleared enough of them away to make the farms. Now we are beginning to realize their value not only as a direct source of revenue, but as an aid in conserving moisture for cultivated - lands and ,also as a source of beauty. And if one wishes to look at the matter commercially, beauty of landscape is in these days recognized as a distinct and valuable ateset. There is needed more trees and a wider and better understanding among the people as to what may and should be done in the way of planting trees and improving forests. It is among, young people that this Interest in trees must be cultivated; they must learn the Importance of orchards and forests and if a love for trees can be inculcated it will prove itself in years to come by many a tree that is a glory to the land.

For the Temporary Repair Of Broken Spectacle Lens

Those who are so unfortunate as to have to wear glasses know what inconvenience and discomfort are caused by breaking a lens and hav ing to wait.for a new one. Matters are helped some If a repair can be effected, states an authority. This is not always possible hut if the break is a simple fracture, the following method produces a good repair: Soften gum shellac in alcohol and apply it to the edges to be cemented Press the edges firmly together and hold in position for a few minutes Then lay the lens on a pad of cotton or soft cloth for an hour or two, so that the shellac may harden enough to stand usage. Note that the sheila* Is not to be dissolved in the alcohol —just soften until it can be spread on the edges of the glass. I

TOGETHER

How close tee draw in this our time of trial. All patient comrades in a dedicated land! Now rich and poor are one in self-denial; The brave North gripe the brave South by the hand. So small it is, the world that bleeds and suffers! Sea-sundered folk united in one dream. Sending thfer Best on the crusade that offers. Their rajnbow banners following the Gleam! How old the call of justice and of Honor To generous hearts, good men and women true! But with the badge of Righteousness upon her. All Freedom armed to conquer Warhow new! How great the victory of Peace we strive for In brotherhood, the welding of the free! At last TOGETHER one ideal we live for, America, England, France, the glorious Three! —Abbie Farwell Brown of The Vigilantes.

Value of Entertainment of Soldiers Proved When Band Is Sent From U. S.

A letter recently received in this country from Col. William Hayward, former New York public service commissioner, illustrating the value of entertainment for soldiers, describes the sensation produced in France by. a negro band from the United States, whose [membership also included musicians from Cuba and Porto Rico. The cost of organizing the band and sending it to France was $10"000, .which was paid by Daniel G. Reid. When subscriptions were being raised Mr. ' Reid was the first? man, asked to contribute. He asked the total amount required, and when told SIO,OOO, he is said to have remarked: “I’ll pay the whole check,” The band is headed by Europe, who before the war days conducted the orchestra of the Fortyfourth street theater roof. Colonel Hayward in his letter also said: “A lot of things are no fun, and one year ago I would have thought them unendurable. But what heathen we will be when it is all over! I shall not know how to act in polite society or what to do with the ordinary paraphernalia of civilization, like toilets, baths, club chairs. Umbrellas are obsolete. Do they still hive them anywhere? Rain means nothing but a little bit —not much —deeper mud. Still nobody has any kick to squeal about, and all hands are so pleased to think they weren’t left at home out of this beautiful party that optimism reigns supreme. Of course we know absolutely nothing about the war or how it’s going except in our own little neck of the woods, and really don’t care. “Our band is the most' wonderful thing over here. I don’t believe any money ever bought as much pleasure and happiness for human beings as did Daniel G. Reid’s in this instance.’’

Mother’s Cook Book

War-TFmo Foods. Every woman who is at all patriotic is planning, studying and inuring about foods; how to feed the family well on wholesome food and use the substitutes for flour, meat, fat and sugar that she is expected to provide. Those of us who wish to be on, good terms with ourselves must be especially careful to follow our government’s requests in regard to food. Barley Muffins. Take one cupful of buttermilk or sour milk, one tablespoonful of sirup, one egg, two tablespoonfuis of corn oil or any other vegetable fat; a teaspoonful of soda, two teaspoonfals of baking powder, a teaspoonful of salt, and two cupfuls of sifted barley flour. Bake in well-greased gem pans 25 minutes in a moderate oven. Barley flour makes excellent pastry without the addition of wheat flour. In using barley when baking powder is used, increase the quantity of the baking powder slightly. Potato Yeast Bread. Take three cupfuls of hot mashed potato, firmly packed when measured, two teaspoonfuls each of salt, fat and sugar, a half a yeast cake dissolved in a fourth of a cupful of luke-warm vVater, and six cupfuls of wheat flour. Put a third of a cupful of hot water with the salt, fat and sugar in a bowl, add the potato, mix well; add the yeast and one cupful of flour; knead or stir in the flour at first, adding one cupful at a time; it will be very stiff at the last, but with good kneading it will be smooth. The second kneading, because of the moisture in the potato, will be soft; add no more flour. When it is light, knead into loaves and when again light, bake in a moderate oven one hour. This makes two loaves of moist palatable bread. And potatoes contain about 80 per cent if no water is used, four cupfuls of flour will be sufficient, but it will take patience to knead it, but the results will be good. Oatmeal Bread. Pour a cupful of scalded skim milk and one cupful of water over a cupful of oatmeal; let stand until luke warm; add a tablespoonful of sugar, a teaspoonful of salt, a half a yeast cake, and flour to knead. This bread will rise quickly. Mold Into loaves and bake in a moderate oven one hour. This makes two loaves.

WHEN RUSSIA FAILS

By George E. Bowen

Don’t Despair! Every cause has a weak member. Every great faith some irresponsible doubt. Every strong law some undisciplined denial. So the world goes on. Finding success through failure. How many times have you failed? Not all of you, part of you. Yet you couldn’t stop. Neither can the world at war. Russia is a reminder. Where is our personal organization weak? . „ f How much does ignorance hold us back? Are you surrendering confidence to suspicion. Is selfishness blinding us to our whole human duty? Ary; we bedeviled with "cold feet” and a “hot head?” We say: “Poor Russia, or rotten Russia,” according to our sympathy or our prejudice. / “We know how Russia feels, because we’ve known discord and disorder in our own hearts —before the steady mind tqok firm control. Russia is the world’s big example in unfitness. Don’t blame Russia, but avoid Russia’s misfortune. & Let’s stildy Russia and Stop whatever in us is Russian disorder. Russia is translating suffering Into strength, ignorance into wisdom, vanity into sanity. Probably doing the best she can; .blind and broken as she is. It is easy to say: “Take out a czar and put in a man of the people.” It is just aS easy to say: “Take out carbuncle of corruption and put in the contentment of perfect health.” It is an instant theory; an endless and distressing operation. . So the world waits and struggles, cursing or praying over the delay and the disgrace. Russia seems to have been inevitable —a chapter of experience the allied world had to read.

Pig Skins, Now Wasted, Good For Shoes, Finest Saddlery, And Fancy Leather Articles

There has been an enormous decrease in cattle and hogs in the United States and elsewhere. There are 4,000,000 fewer hogs In this country than there were a year ago. Hogs play a most important part in the present crisis. The losses from cholera have been enormous, and the government is sending hog cholera experts into the states to help in the work of cholera control. There is one source of loss that should be considered, and it does not pertain to disease, writes George H. Glover of the Colorado Agricultural college. Leather is scarce, and in the countries that have been the longest in war, the scarcity of leather is possibly causing the most concern. Pig skins are wasted and they make the finest of leather. It has been tested, and found to be highly satisfactory for shoes and it makes the finest saddle' and fancy leather gbods. The rind on pork chops is not necessary, in the modern methods of curing meats. It is paid for by the consumer, is a total loss, and is a constant menace because of the- fact that uncooked pork rinds in garbage spread hog cholera. Of" all the domesticated animals the hog is the most prolific, makes the greatest gains, provides the greatest variety of food products, thrives on the greatest variety of foods and ordinarily gives the quickest returns on the investment. At the present time nothing should be wasted. Why riot save the pig skin?

Some Postscripts.

A small opening in one side of a new tobacco pouchy enables pipes to be filled easily without waste. Italy has been gradually increasing its production of lignite until last year more than 1,500,000 tons were mined. , Engineers in Norway are planning to consolidate and unite several small waterfalls to obtain 200,000 hydroelectric horsepower in one plant. A paper cap has been invented to be fastened to the end of a cigar as it is made to insure its sanitary condition and also to serve as an advertising band.

Half Million for Muskrat Skins.

The annual fur auction at St. Louis closed with sales totaling approximately $3,350,000. A lot of 710,000 muskrats brought $500,000. Many of the skins brought $1.50 each, an average price for good pelts being 75 cents. A few years ago muskrat skins sold on the market as low as 5 cents each. A collection of beaver brought $25 per skin and the small lot of marten from Alaska set a record price of $57 each. Extraordinarily high prices paid this year were said to be due to the high quality of furs. More than 350 buyers from all parts of the world attended the sale. -

of the Vigilante*

No use to cry over Russia’s spilled milk. But very important to prevent a similar catastrophe in out own lives. Russia’s deficit changes the world balance. -What is our shortage? Russia’s wasn’t 100 per cent She’s trying mighty hard to get out of the 50-50 class. Realizing the ruinous futility of serving a dozen masters, Russia is trying to become master of herself. Can we say as much? —You and I? What is our little pet personal despotism? Have we cast it out, in the name of efficiency and perfect fitness for the world service calling us? Russia is the,sore toe of the allied cause, Makes the whole movement of humanity stumble. Has our personal patriotism a sore toe—dr a broken arm, or a lost voice? Is our -sympathy bandaged over one eye? Is our loyalty punctured? Is our first duty to humanity a victim of prejudice, procrastination or perversity? Russia is an awful warning! The greatest thing in the world today is to be right and ready! That’s the least we owe to the Biggest Cause. Be fit to go forward with the true , faith. Every man must see his own heart. Every man must put his mind in order to square with the great fact: a kaiserless worlds Russia has shown us the way, by falling down in it. Today is the day our own soul must decide.! . Not half way. Not roundabout. Not by compromise or contradiction. Not by secret treaties with our personal despot. Not by any style of selfcamouflage. Today—We must go the whole way 1 Give up all to win all! Call it the Day of Consecration—and remember Russia!

JUST TO LAUGH

Undisturbed. “We must learn to pay no attention to life’s annoyances.” “That’s what I’m doing. I’ve gotten so that the alarm clock can ring every morning without my noticlngit” That’s True. j

» Determination. "Is Ethelinda economizing?” i “Yes. The dear girl is a perfect martyr. The fact that she toes in besides being a trifle bow-legged doesn’t prevent her f wearing her skirt* just as short as anybody’s.” The Trimmings. A peroxide-wigged manicure turned her “Anna Held” eyes on the patron before her and asked: “Shall I trim you close?” He smiled back and said: “Well, you might leave me enough for carfaca home.” / Agreement.

“Do your constituents agree with you?” “1 hat! n’t thought about that,” replied Senator Sorghum. “But- I am mighty careful to agree with them.”

Divided Authority. “Who is really boss in your home?” inquired the abrupt person. “Well,” replied Mr. Meekton. “Of course, Henrietta assumes command of the pug dog and the canary. But I can say pretty much what I like to the goldfish.” ' ' •

Layout for Vegetable Garden; Provides for Family of Five.

Here is an estimate for the layout of a vegetable garden to feed a family of five, requiring a piece of ground between one-third and one-half an acre: Tomatoes, 24 plants; peppers and eggplants, 12 each; summer squashes, 5 hills; winter squashes, cucumbers, muskmelons, 6 hills each; watermelons, 3 hills; pole llmas, 12 bills. Other vegetables in lineal feet: Radishes, 10; lettuce, 20; peas, 100; string beans, 100; dwarf liriias, 50; sweet corn, 400; chard and kale, for family use, 50 each; early potatoes, 100; lata potatoes, 600; cabbage, 150; cauliflower, 50; onions, beets and carrots, 200 each; celery, 10Q; parsnips, 125; rutabagas, 75; salsify, 100. For chicken feed: Sunflower, 100; chard and kale, 150 each; mangel-wur-xel, 200; field corn in rest of available apace.—Country Gentleman.

“Thdßtis one thing nature whichWSman * enterprise has never yet utilized.” "What is that?" "The hoarse power of a cold.”