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About Eagle Valley news. (Richland, Or.) 191?-1919 | View Entire Issue (April 17, 1919)
Tests for Clothing Material Djr lU U, S. Department of Agrituliure, Whon buylriK ntnjil clothing iimtorlnlii, If you nro not n good Judgo of quality, It In on excellent Men to look nt several pieces of (ho wunu typo of mntorlnl but with different prlcon nnd compare tho weight, color, nnd llrmncsH of wcnvo. Huch n comparison will often ctnphiiNlicu tho fact thnt tho most exponslvo plcco In not necessarily tho hunt quality. It mny ho tho season's most fnshtonublo color nnd weight, nnd Its high prlco prohohly Is duo to slight violations In tho finishing mid tho llcotng popularity of llio stylo. Thoro hits boon u tendency to nbuso tho prnctlco of asking for samples from dros goods departments, but nt times n Hiunplo Ih (julto Justifiable, ns It will lvo tho opportunity for homo touts. Cotton nnd linen nro affected by odds nnd vory slightly nlfectod by iilkillos, while tho rovorso Ih truo of wool. ; ; "' Igi TE8TINQ SILK BY BURNING. 811k on right, heavily loaded with mineral matter, keeps Its shape after burnlno vvhllo the ash of pure silk, on left, crumbles. Tho alkalies found In tho homo nro washing sodas and tho washing powders. Tho olllco of homo economlcH of tho United Stales department of agrlculturo suggests using tho following Klmplo teat to determine tho amount of cotton In a mixed fubrlc: Add four tnbloHpoonfuls of washing soda, or flvo tublespoonfuls of wnsh Ing powder, to a pint of noft water. Tho washing soda should bo rolled to n powder boforo measuring. Bring to boiling and add sample, which should bo about ono nnd ono-lmlf Inclum hqunro. Doll carefully, to avoid spattering, for IX) mlnutec, adding water at IntervalH to replace that lost by evaporation. Transfer sample to cold water and rub between tho lingers. Tho wool, which Is gclutlnlzcd by thu boiling, will disappear on rubbing and tho cotton thrends will bo left unchanged. Weights of Vegetables Houiewivei Warned of Short Measures. That housewives mny bo protected ngnln.it short weight practices of wagon peddler, Chlengo'H city scaler Iiiih Issued a tablo of weights of vego tublos to I ho peck and busliol. Warmer weather Im coming on nnd with that tho wagon verniers of tho vcgotublo needs of tho family nro be coming moro numerous on tho streets and alloys. Tho sealer warns against ptirclniHo by measure, which Is pro hibited by ordinance, and advises that every housowlfo Insist that tho com modltles ho weighed. Ho advises Hint tho following list bo cut out nnd kept In n handy placo; Numbor of pound to tlio pook. Apples 12 l'oachos ,...13 Hoatii, groon and I'cnnuta, sreon. &V4 trltiR 6 Peanuts, roasted 6 JJeans, wax .... 9 roars U llleans, enstor.. .11V4 I'oaa, dried 15 Deans, white.. ..15 1'coa, green, In Ileets 15 Pod II Carrots 1254 I'otatoos, Irish. IS Cranberries .... 8H Potatoes, weet.l2V4 Cucumbers .....U Quince 13 Gooseberries ...10 llutnbagas 12H Hickory nuta...lV4 Bplnach S Onions Htt Tomntoos 14 rarsnlps UW Turnips 13 Tho bushel weights nre, of course, Just four times tho figures given above. Unnecessary to Slit Crows' Tongues to Enable Them to Learn to Talk It Is Cruel Tho organ of tho Agassis society Ins n discussion by prominent bird authorities concerning tho old Idea of Hllttlng n crow's tonguo to muko 'tho bird talk. Tho following Is nb Rlrncted: I "It Is a common practlco In tho West to catch tho young birds In early Juno nnd pin co them In u cage, whero they tecomo very Initio nnd usually talk as well iu a parrot, Many people keeping fbeiio bird Imvo bullovod It nacossary to silt their tongues beforo they could learn to talk. This Is wholly unneccs nary nnd cruel and should bo prevent ed by law. Tho discussion of slitting crows' tongues Is relegated to tho-mcdlovnl Umbo of belief of the III luck of pen cock feathers; of dragon flics sowing up ono's ears; of whisky for snnko bite; of mnn-eatlilg sharks) of rab bit's feet nnd the number 13; of going under ladders, spilling salt nnd break ing mirrors." Sheep Around tho World. The world's census of sheep runs to well over -150,000,000. Seasonable Dishes. The common vegetables becomo un common and unusual when served. In n now way or with n now garnish. Mashed Potatoes. Press hot boiled potatoes through n rlcer, nnd for each quort ndd n ten spoonful of salt nnd four tablespoon fills of butter. Add hot mlllo nnd cream to muko of tho right consist ency and pllo Into n baking dish. Brush over with n whlto sauco nnd sprlnklo with buttered bread crumbs. Set Into n hot oven nnd bnko until brown. Hot Potato Salad. Boll n hnlf-dozon potatoes and sllco whllo hot; fry thin slices of ba con, (half n cupful), cut In bits until brown. Pour off nil but two table- spoonfuls of fat nnd Into this stir ono tablospoonful of Hour; mix ono-aunrtcr of n tonspoonful of mustard with a quarter of n teaspoonful of salt nnd n fow dashes of cayenno; stir nnd mix until woll blended then add n half- cupful of mild vinegar ; lot the ircn lug boll ndd thu bacon bits, a small NEIGHBORS f As of ton n wo thought of her, We thouKht of a (ray life That made n quaint economist Of a wolf-haunted wife; Wo mudo tho host of what shs bore That was not ours to bear, And honored her for wearlnir things That wcra not things to wear. Thero was a distuned In her look That made us look nicnln; And If tho smiled, we mlglit bcllovo That wo had looked In vain, Itarely shu rarno lnsldo our doors, And had not long to stay; And when sho loft, It seemed somehow That sho was far away. And once, when we had nil foraot That nil Is hero to change, A shadow on the commonplace Was for a moment strange. Vet there was nothing for surprise. Nor much that need bo told: I.ovo, with Its (rift of psln, had given More than one heart could hold, Edwin Arlington Tloblnson, In Yale Itevlew, Governors' Terms of Office From One to Four Years and Salaries $2,500 to $12,000 Tho governor's term of office vnrlcs In different slates from ono to four yenrs. Massachusetts Is tho only stnlo thnt hns n ono-yenr term. The following states hnvo two yenrs: Arl xonn, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecti cut, Georgia, Idaho, Iown, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebras ka, Now Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Ithodo Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Wisconsin. The following states have four years: Ala hnmn, Cnllfornln, Dclnwnro, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Mon tana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklnhomn, Oregon, Penn sylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Tho snlnrles of tho governors range from $2,000 to $12,000 a year. Tho gov ernor of Nebrnskn receives $2,000 n yenr. Tho governors of Maine, New Hampshire, Ithodo Island, South Car olina nnd South Dukotn rccclvo $3,000 a yenr. Tho governors of Arlzonn, Arkansas. Dolnwnrc, Nevada, Tennes see nnd Texns receive $-1,000 n year. Tho governor of Maryland receives $4,000 a yenr. The governors of Ala bama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montnnn, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Vir ginia, West Vlrglnln nnd WIsconslu receive $5,000 n year. Tho governor of North Cnrollnn receives $0,000 n year. Tho governors of Massachusetts and Indlnnn receive $S,000 "if year. Tho governors of California, Now Jer sey, New York, Ohio and I'cnnsylvn nln receive $10,000 a yenr. Tho gov ernor of Illinois receives $12,000 n year. This Planet Has Experienced a Great Many Glacial Periods One often hears of "tho glacial peri od" or "tho Icy ago" of tho earth, but, strictly speaking, this expression Is not correct. It Is now established be yond nil reasonable doubt that this planet hns experienced not ono but n great ninny glacial periods. Evidence has been found which proves thnt tho latest, or Pleistocene glacial epoch, had sovcral Important subdivisions nnd that nil of tho present continents hnvc experienced glacial epochs nt different nges. Great Ico sheets wcro formed nt different periods back of tho Pro terozole nge that Is, tho ago of tho oldest known sedimentary rocks, n great ninny million years gno. shredded onion nnd tho potatoes. Sorvo very hot. Hot Slaw. Shred cnbbugo very flno nnd drop Into boiling water, cooking flvo min utes; drain nnd season with n tablo spoonful of chopped onion, a llttlo hot vinegar, butter, salt nnd pepper. Lot stand nn hour In tho wnrmlng oven, then serve. Beet Relish. This Is n very good relish which may bo mndo In small quantities, or canned nnd kept nil winter. To ono quart of cooked choppod beets ndd ono qunrt of chopped cabbage, two cupfuls of sugar, ono tublcspoonful of salt, a teaspoonful of pepper, n hnlf tenspoonftil of cayenno, nnd ono cup ful of freshly grated horseradish; ndd vinegar to malto It of tho right consist ency. This Is canned cold. Puffed Crackers. Split milk crnckors BntTdlp them In Ico water; put Into n hot oven with n bit of butler on top of each nnd when tllCy nro WCll miffed, dron n annnnfnl ot jolly on each and acryw.BL once. MORRIS BROTHERS, Inc. The Premier Municipal Bond House MORRIS DU1LDINC, 309-311 Stark St. Government and PORTLAND, ORB. Established Over Municipal Bonds Phone Bdwy, 2151. Twenty-Five Year Life In the Dead Sea. In ono of tho Jericho hotels there was preserved a declaration Jointly signed tho samo year by ovor a dozen tourists that they Baw fish actively swimming In tho Dead sea. At many spots along tho slioro thcro aro places In which acres of reeds and many trees flourish, and at such spots ant mal llfo and bird life arc abundant. Its Drawback. Jinks "You don't mean to say your wlfo wants to sell that prlzo toy tcr rlor you bought fer her?" Blinks "Yes, sho does." "Why, I thought that toy was said to bo tho smallest dog In tho world I" "That's tho trouble. It's so small sho keeps mistaking it for a mouBo!" L Nobody can Tell when you Darken Gray, faded Hair with Sage Tea. Grandmother kept her hair bcautl fully darkened, glossy and attractive with n brew of Sago Tea and Sulphur, Whenever her hair took on that dull, faded or streaked appearance, this simple- mlxturo was applied with won derful effect. By asking at any drug storo for "Wyeth's Sage "and Sulphur Compound," you will get a largo bottle of this old-time recipe, improved by tno addition of other ingredients, all ready to uso, for about 50 cents. This simple mlxturo can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to tho hair. A well-known downtown druggist jsays everybody uses Wyeth's Sago and Sulphur Compound now because It darkens bo naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied It's so easy to use, too. You simply dampen a comb or soft brush and draw It through your hair, taking ono strand at a time. By morning tho gray hair disappears; after another application or two, it is restored to its natural color and looks glossy, soft and beau tiful. This preparation Is a delightful toilet requisite. It is not intended for tho cure, mitigation or prevention of disease. Keeps Cheese Fresh. Moisten a sheet of wax paper with vinegar, wrap tho checso tightly in it, then wrap with another paper; tho chceso will keep for days without get ting hard. Tho vinegar doesn't affect tho tasto of tho chceso at all. YES! MAGICALLY! CORNS LIFT OUT WITH FINGERS You corn-postered men and women noed suffer no longer. Wear tho shoes that nearly killed you before, says this Cincinnati authority, becauso a fow drops of frcczono applied directly on a tender, aching corn or callous stops soreness at once and soon tho corn or hardoned callous loosons so it can bo lifted out, root and all, with out pain. A small bottlo of freezono costs vory llttlo at any drug storo, but will positively tako off overy hard or soft corn or callous. This should bo tried as it is Inexpensive nnd is said not to irrltato tho Burroundtng skin. It your druggist hasn't any freezono toll him to get a small bottlo for you from his wholosalo drug house. It is flno stuff and acts llko a charm overy tlmo. Adv. Seemed Like Wasted Time. Markets for a short tlmo during tho war woro not doing any delivering. Mary, ngo flvo, ono night nt bedtime was saying tho Lord's prayer. Coming to tho part "Dollvor us from ovll," sho oxclalmcd, "Mother, what is tho uso ot praying for that, thoy won't dollvor a thing In this town." AGENTS WANTED MEN AND WOMEK TO MAKE THE MOST MONEY sell NltO (Eaenjy) LAUNDHY TA 11 LETS; the first laundry all clothes spotlessly clean AIISOLUTELY wituuut uuiiuiNu; nunareas or suc cessful agents handle NRO products ex clusively because they sell fastest and repeat oftenest the blfffeit money makersthe easiest sellers; secure agency by writing today for particulars nnd samples to U. B. BALES COUl'OHATION, 625 Market St, San Francisco. AreYoaSalUW? SNK&,. la the bitKelt, moat perfectly equipped Uuilneaa Tralnlnar School In the North weat fit yourself for a bifber poaltloa with more money, rerraaaeut poiltlooi eaaured our Oraduataa. WrUe fer eataler Fourth and Yaahtll AV DARK HA R AND YOUNG ImIe FOR AUNG KIDNEYS Wc cat too much meat wliich clogs Kidneys, then the Back hurts. Most folks forget that the kidneys, llko tho bowels, get sluggish and clog ged and need, a flushing occasionally, clso wo havo backache and dull misery in tho kidney region, severe headaches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders. You simply must keep your kidneys active and clean, and tho moment you feel an ache or pain in the kidney re gion, get about four ounces of Jad Salts from any good drug store here, tako a tablespoonful in a glass of water beforo breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from tho acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with Ilthio, and is harmless to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to normal activity. It also neutralizes the acids in tho urlno so it no longer Irritates, thus ending bladder disorders. Jad Salts Is harmless; Inexpensive; makes a delightful effervescent litbia water drink which everybody Bhould tako now and then to keep their kid neys clean, thus avoiding serious com plications. A well-known local druggist says he sells lots of Jad Salts to folkB who believe in overcoming kidney trouble whllo It Is only trouble. Don't Forget Cutlcura Talcum When adding to your toilet requisites. An exquisitely scented face, skin, baby and dusting powder and perfume, ren dering other perfumes superfluous. You may rely on it becauso one of the Cutlcura Trio (Soap, Ointment and Tnlcum). 25c each everywhere. Adv. Jest and Joke. A Joke is often rougher-and less delicate than a Jest, as a practical Joke, but jest often suggests more of lightness or scoffing than a joke, as to turn everything into jest Joko is tho word to use when action Is Implied, whllo jest is generally applied to some thing said. Tho "Black Death," or "Black Plague," was also known as the "bu bonio plague," and was a scourge In Europe and Asia in the years between 1334-1351, when millions were swept away by tho scourge. It has recurred from tlmo to tlmo sinco then, but never so severely. V sxM Granuleted tyelias, l8IJl y inflamed by ex po rn va fure to son. Dost and Wind r lt. quickly relieved by Mcrlne , V C?SI EyeHeaedy. No Smarting, 4f lust Eye Comfort. At Your DruggUti or by mail 60c per Bottle. For Dook ol the Eye free "rite tu Murlno Eye Remedy Co., Chicago. SNYDER'S DETECTIVE AGENCY. Ex pert finger print nnd Bertlllon system; men and women assistants wanted every where. 4431-A Easton, St. Louis, Mo. HUSBAND SAVES WIFE From Suffering by Getting Her Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Pittsburgh, Pa." For many months I was not able to do my work owing to a weakness which caused backache and headaches. A friend called my attention to one of your newspaper advertisements and immediately my husband bought threo bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's V ogotable Com pound for me. After taking two bottles I felt fino and my troubles caused by that weak ness aro a thing of the past. All women who sufTcr as I did should try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound." Mrs. Jas. Rohroerg. 620 Knapp St, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. Women who suffer from any form of weaknesses indicated by displacements, inflammation, ulceration, irregularities, backache, headaches, nervousness or "tho blues," should accept Mrs. Rohr berc's suggestion and give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a thorough trial. For over forty years It has been correcting such ailments. If you ,havo mysterious complications wrlto for advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Mcdiclno ft T.vnn. Mass. P. N. U. No. 10, 1919