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AVID RICHARD DAVIES, recheck Thrcc vctcrnrls with o toinl of ilinriy- CALVIN DAVIS clerk, office auditor freight ac- scrren gears and suzlen ~~onths'semicr. CALVIN DAVIS, pensioned mach- D counts, St. Louis, was retired from rmrc plarrd orr the Pension Roll at a inist helper, died in Springfield on active service June 30, 1927, due to rireeting of the Board of Pensiom held August 12. He was born at Vicks- permanent dkability. He was sixty- Jtrly 22. 1927, ift the gcnrral oflices at burg, Miss., June 1, 1840, and entered five years of age, Sf. Lorris, Mo. the service of the old Atlantic & Pa- born August 28, cific Railroad as a wheel press opera- 1862. In St. Louis, tor at Pacific. Mo., in April. 1869. He Mo. His lather was ROBERT EUGENE ESTUS, section was later transferred to the north a contractor and foreman, Columbus, Kans., was retired shops, Springfield, and worked there- builder. He receiv- from active service June 30, 1927, due after in various capacities up to the ed his education in to reaching the age time of his retirement which was due the schools of St. limit on June 14, to his having reached the age Hmlt on Louis and on July 1927. He was born July 1. 1913, at which time the pen- 18, 1882, entered at Centervllle, sion plan became elfective. His pen- the service of the &I i c h., June 14. sion allowance was $20.00 a month and Frisco as an office 1857. His father up to the time of his death he had boy. He held the was a farmer, and been paid a total of $3.400.00. He was positions of a b- he attended the eighty-seven years of age and the tract clerk, statis- schools at Monte- twelfth oldest pensioner on Frisco tical, revising, in. K. vallo, Mo. His first rolls. teriine and recheck railroad work was clerk up to the time of his retirement. as section foreman On October 30. 1889. he was married for the M.K.&T. to Miss Lena ~bhmanof St. Louis, and Rallroad, and his THE BOOMERS -'- 1 first work with the to them were born two girls, Charlotte By J. B. SEARLES and Alice. MI-. Davies resides at 2621a Prisco was as sec- St.. Vincent St., St. Louis. Continuous tion foreman a t R. E."STUS 'Member the days of long ago ~erviceof forty-four years and eleven Weir City, Kans., November 12, 1903 When you'd jack the job on a dime? mon.ths entitles him to a pension al- He remained in that capacity on ihe northern divleion until his retirement. If a guy said: "Let's quit!" you were lowance of $69.85 a month, eEective ready to blow July 1, 1927. On Mny 15, 1887, he was married to Carrie Borders or Mansfield, Mo., and And could hardly wait for your time? to them were born three boys and five Do you know of a place a boomer can girls. Three of the boys are now in light, AUSTIN RICE. FOREMAN, switch- the employ of the Frisco, namely, And be good for a teed and a flop? man, P. & G. N. Railway, Paris. Evart M., switchman at Afton, Okla.; After pounding his ear in a box car Texas, was retired Prom active Ezra, agent at Riverton, Kans., and all night. service-. on Decem- Willard M., relay operator at Sapalpa. Is he good for a job, if he'll stop? ber 18, 1926, due to Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Estus reside at total disability. He 223 Worth Magnolia Avenue, Colnm- Where are the guys with a "General w a a fifty-ei g h t bus, Kans. Continuous service of Card"? years of age, born twentydthree years and seven months At home on any job Prom the rail to March 13, 1869 at entitles him to a pension allowance the pops. Leavenworth, Kans. of $23.65 a month, effective July 1, If there when he came, you were a His father was a 1927. "Home guard"; bookkeeper a n d And he'd run any machine in the during his early shops. years he attended He knew every foreman Prom The the pnbllc schools Needles to "Chi", nt Atkinson, Kans. And from Broncton to old Monterey: His flrst service He was good lor a job any place he'd with a railroad ADAM ALBERT SCHNEIDER apply, was with the G.C.& A, R, FOREBIAN For a month or a week, or a day. S.F. as brakeman. ADAM ALBERT SCHNEIDER, pen- He later served on the Texas & Paci- sioned locomotive engineer at Sher- When have you seen "Milwaukee fic Railroad, and entered the service man, Texas, died on July 31 at a Sher- Bill", of the Frisco as call boy in 1888, at man hospital. Mr. Schneider was And where is old "Stuttering Tom"? Paris, Texas, and was promoted to born in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, on Have those old tramps gone over the swltchman in November, 1897. He al- March 26, 1863, and after comlng to hill, so served as yardmaster and engine this country, entered the employ of To the place where boomers are the Frisco as a wiper on the old Ar- Prom? foreman. On October 11, 1903, he was kansas dh-lslon In January. 1883. He married to Miss Fay Grant of Paris, There was Johnny Glenn and "Sloppy was promoted to fireman and then to Tom". Texas, and to them were born seven the position of engineer and served children. Mr. Foreman resides at 025 "Old Louse" arid Neil McCue. continuously up to the time of his re- You could name not a place they had West Kaufman Street, Paris, Texas. tirement on February 27, 1824, whlch never been from, Continuous service of twenty-nine was due to total disability. His pen- Just the same as with me and with years and one month entitles him to sion allowance was $81.95 a month, you: a pension allowance of $50.60, effec- and up to the time of his death he tive March 1, 1927. had received a total of $3,196.05. Railzcny .Mrchanical Engineer. September, 1927

P + Homemakerf Page MISS LORETTO A. CONNOR. Editor

?e Crop En Route From West ARE WE BEAUTY MAD? Every now and then some se1Gcon- will soon be ned whole, prick the skins with a stituted reformer denounces the wo- alian prune darnlng needle, that the steam may men of today as "beauty mad" and famous pro- escape without breaking the skin. If seeks a short cut to the spotlight by ctable fruit, it is desired to pack more fruit in the deploring the tremendous sums of ~ndPapette. jar, they may be halved and pitted. money which ttbls almost insane quest ington; and Do not remove skins, however. Make for good looks diverts into the pockets egon. In a a ByrUp of sugar and water, cup for of beauty parlor proprietors, millin- few weeks the housewlves of the East cup, and let boil five minutes. M11 ers, dressmakers and perfume and cos- and Middle West will be buying this the jars with the hot syrup, taking metic purveyors. The ultra-modern fruit from the markets and grocers in care to "paddle" well around the sides woman is represented as unbeliev. prime condition and cannIng it for to allow air bubbles to escape, and ably frivolous and extravagant. In the winter's consumption. place jars in the hot water bath. The fact, her case is well-nigh hopeless. Nowhere else do the climatic and water around the jars should Boil 15 A recent Ehglish writer takes the soil conditions allow the fruit to reach to 25 minutes, depending upon the same posltion that in this sense wo- the high quality that it does In these firmness of the fruit. Jars should be man always has been beauty mad and dry, mountain-walled valleys of East- sealed immediately upon removal from that her present obvious determina- ern Washington. EBstern Oregon and water. When cool, wrap in paper to tion to make the most of nature's en- Southern Idaho. The volcanic soil, prevent bleaching, and store in a dark, dowment is simply an evidence of her the abundance of sunshine, the moun- dry place. keen awareness of other people and tain breezes, the Irrigation whlch There are many recipes for prepar- her intense appreciation of life. In makes possible the control of water- ing fresh prunes for the table--Prune reality, the modern woman's quest tor each plays a part in producing a fresh Conserve, Prune Pfe, Prune Jelly, beauty is a form of altruism-the out- Italian prune with less water content Sweet Pickled Prunes and a variety of come of a high degree of intelligent and higher sugar content, both ideal other ways. Canned prunes, stoned consideralion for others. As Gene keeping qualities. This is practically and chopped, are delicious in steamed Stratton-Porter cleverly observes, each the only fresh prune that can be ship- brown bread. A quick dessert can face, being a part of the surrounding ped any distance and remain in good be made by thickening the syrup of landscape, should be made as attrac- condition. canned fresh prunes with tapioca and tive as possible, and kept that way. In some sections of the country this lemon juice land pouring over the Voila! Go to it, girls. fresh Italian prune has been called a fruit. Fresh prunes may be added to "blue plum." It is dark purple in col- a Waldorf salad. or and of medium size-very sweet Prune Souffle and firm. It should be fully ripe to be cup chopped nuts eaten to best advantage, either fresh cup grated bread crumbs or cmked, and when 80 it is finely Grated rind of l' lemon flavored. Cooking changes it to a 1/6 tablespoonful cinnamon dark wine color, the sauce sprightly % cup prune juice 1 LIIU sugar UILIJUIV~S, aaa rrulr ju~ces. tart, adding zest to the housewife's 1, tablespoonful sugar program of canned fruits. The prunes xh teaspoonful salt Put ingredients In a punch bowl con- are practically freestone and one of 1 tablespoonful lemon juice taining ice, and just before serving the easiest, as well as the most eco- 1 cup prune pulp add ginger ale and carbonated water. nomlcal, to can-there is little spoil- 3 eggs. age and little waste in shrinkage. As Cider Punch housewives say, they "can farther." Mix the first six ingredients. Re- 1 quart new or bottled cider, The housewife is further justifled move the stones from the cooked % cup of lemon juice, In including fresh Italian prunes in prunes and force the pulp through a sugar, her canning schedule lor the reason sieve. Add lemon and prune juice. 1 quart of carbonated water. that they are valuable In the diet. The Stir in other ingredients. Add yollts Boil cider and sugar together, add fruit sugar supplies a high energy of eggs which have been beaten until lemon juice. Strain into punch bowl value and the high mineral content is $lght and lemon colored. FoId in over a large piece of ice. Just be- especially valuable for the large whites beaten until stiff. Turn Into fore serving, add carbonated water. amount of available iron. Mild laxa- greased baking dish and bake in a tive properties aid in the malnten- slow oven. .. . Mint Julep ance of health. They also add a va- Prune Cornstarch Pudding Juice of 5 lemons. rietv to the fruit diet-its tartness 3 tablespoonfuls cornstarch 1 bunch of fresh mint, Icome change from the all- % cup sugar 1% cups of sugar, rs of most canned frults. % cup cold prune juice M cup of water, ~larways of canning these 1 teaspoonful cinnamon 3 bottles of ginger ale, ,s are: the Cold Pack meth- 1% cups hot prune pulp and juice ice. ettle method. Oven method 2 tablespoonfuls lemon juice. Pressure Cooker. The Cold MIX and cook as for blanc mange. Boil sugar and water together, add )d may be used as follows: Mold and cool. Serve with cream or lemon juice and mint leaves; let essential Is that the prunes lemon sauce. Chopped walnut meats stand for an hour. Pour over ice, and )e. If they are to be can- may be added fL desired. add ginger ale just before serving. Page 31

Furs for Miss Frisco ZHEERFUL KITCHEN - I I E,S that bespeak the person- it! ? of their owners are the lec I that are the most delightful anu way are usually found to be tbe -- -.-!-L -----...7.-.. honies where srrlcr econuu~ynarj LO.- ue practiced. It should be remembered that rooms are meant to be lived in and the sitting room, bed room or kitchen that takes on too artlflcial an appearance falls very short. of Its purpose. The ideal silting room offers a cordial recep- tion, the ideal bed room is permeated with an atmosphere of comfort and the Idea1 kitchen suggests domestic activity in the happiest of settings. To the woman who does her own work, nothing Is more essential than an attractive kitchen and it is a very simple matter in these days for any woman, no matter how limited her means. to achieve this end with very little expenditure of money. As a considerable part of every homemaker's time is spent in her kitchen-and the happiness of the whole family is made or marred by her mood-it is up to ler to plan an arrangement that will prove not only convenient, but attractive as well. A resilient. comfortable floor, easy to care tor, should be the first con- sideration. The use or linoleum in kitchens is by far the most popular and it may be obtained in good pat- terns and pleasing colors. This should harmonize with the woodwork and the color that has been chosen for walls and ceiling. Then too, there are end- less novelties In the way of window curtains-and there's no doubt about it, window curtains go Par in determin- ing the "atmosphere" of any room. Try making your kitchen bright, cheerful and sanitary and see how much easier It will be to go about the performance of your daily tasks in a lirht-hearted and happy mood.

Planked Fish Shad, White Fish. Blue Fish, Had- dock, Pompano and Trout are especial- ly adapted for this method of cooking. Clean and split fish, placing skin side down on an oak plank one inch thick, [always have plank a little longer and wider than flsh); sprinkle fish with (Fashions through courlesy of Alaska Fur Company. St. Louls, 310.) salt and pepper and brush over with melted butter. For a pound fish about and serve with any desired dressing. twenty-five minutes is reqdired. FRUIT SALADS 4. Candle salad-place a slice of After removing from oven, spread I canned pineapple on a lettuce leaf. Cut with butter and garnish with parsley and lemon, serving on plank on which it was cooked. Planked flsh may also he cooked in the broiler of a gas range, having the flame over the Rsh, but in .=a. 2. Date and ~ppl~-use stoned Wax and a bright red cherry on top this method the flame should llot be too strong nor the fish too near it. dates, stuffed with nuts. Arrange star for the flame. Garnish with vegetables. fashion and pile on top, Arm, sweet 5- Stuffed Pear &dad-~ll a canned ut in about 1/3 inch cubes. half-pear with Well-seasoned cottage Planks may be procured at any store where cooking utensils are sold. th any desir&'salad dressing. or cream cheese. Piace peam Cut side :rry and Checsc--Cut fresh down on lettuce leaves, Stick whole :anned cherries in two. Re- cloves In the stem, sprinkle with pap They Seldom Do ~neand press on each side of rika to give the appearance of a rlpen- "M. ay I kiss you?" ball of well-seasoned cream ing pear. Serve with whipped cream *'I should say not" Arrange on leaves of lettuce or other dressing. -E lut she didn't.-Flamingo. injured and often times killed, is th- Ing gates, rlnglng me Dell ana ~ULLIII~ direct result of neglecting to observe Meteor's pilot twenty-five years ago. the freight train in a siding while he safety rules. A car is a trivial thing Neither the father or grandfather gives the passenger train the clear compared with a huntan life. If a car ever complete a run into Oklahoma order. Is injured its parts can be replaced or City that they do not find John Fred- The walls of both rooms are covered if it is entirely wrecked it can be erick waiting for them at the station with photograDhs of engines, (mostly thrown on a junk pile, and a new one and eager to watch while they make those which his father or grandfather purchased. But if a human body is last minute notations on work re- have guided over Frisco rails.) and in injured you cannot replace the parts, port books. Not long ago he was an especially prominent place is the the brains, the heart, or the limbs. watching his grandfather shut off the photograph of President Kurn which These things are not sold in the guide cups to the guides. His eager. he cut from a Frisco Magazine. stores, and if life is gone, it cannot be eyes followed every operation and as His miniature train and track lur- replaced. Carelessness takes its toll his grandfather was about to complete n,ish amusement and fun for both him- of many Hves and lack of knowledge his task he said: "Say, grandpa, you self and his playmates, and he likes of how to protect our lives also has its missed one." price. nothing better than to manipulate the "Our newspapers that come to us He has two rooms in the Binkley little--switch which moves his little on Monday morning give accounts of home fitted up until they resemble a trains via his own "Frisco Lines." many accidents over the week end. Some could have been avoided if prop making it safe for the travel of others. ing over railroad crossings. This care- er precaution and courtesy had been Discourtesy could be termed stupidity. lesaness on their part burdens the observed on the highways. Someone "Accldents at railroad crossings all railroad engineer with a mental and has said. "On a highway there should over the country are increaslng at an physlcal strain, which makes his runs be no idle people, but all watching out alarming rate and a majority of the very nerve-wearing. for someone else." This courtesy costs accidents are caused by drivers and "The ties which bind the members nothing. but ,pays big returns in keep- pedestrians who neglect to take pre- ol the human race together In a bond ing one's self-respect and perhaps caution when approaching and pass- of sympathy for those In distress, are Young America On Frisco L ines ------__- - - p

TOP Row, lcft to right: d~1ar.ioi~R, dleichel, six ~rronthsold dn~rglrterof G. CV. Meichel, freiglrb traffic deparltt~ei~t,Sf. Louis; Rayr~ro~rd,Dorothy and Robert, children of A- L. Lertch!nrora, freight trnflic dcparlalenJ, Sk. Louis; larrres Charle~Rorirbtrch. so11 of C. El. CZumbach, frciglrl trnffic departnrrrrt, St. Lorris; Billy Gene Bray, son of Everett Bray, lirrclimr~. Springfield; M'alter, Irrrro. Robert, Lois. Edgar urzd Ethel, childrm of Hcrlnau Tlzielker, freight traffic dejmrlnrerr!, St. Louis. CESTEBROW: Jo~ephF. Jedlicka, Jr., son of J. F. Jedlicka. freight traffic deporttnent, St. Louis; Awr Elkabeth Chapwroiz, tzzwrty-OW .~notztlr old doughtcr of X. L. Clropi~tan,brokmran. Birmingham; Mary I-lelen, nge 12, otrd Earl Roy age kmtty vrortths, ch~ldrerr of E. H. Montgonrery, brakenzan, I-lzigo; Cyril I. Pollrp, .ton of A. .4. Poll!?;, rcight traffic deportment, SI. Lo~tis;Billy Pratte, right-year old son of A. A. Pratte, frcrght troflic department; St. Lours; iatllryn 1mw Qztirw, sir ycor old darrghter of C. E. Quinn, freight trnffic deparitnent, St. Louis; /oan Wakeficld, fifteen ?rro~~hold darcglzt~rof C. 11. IYokf- field, freight tragic department, St. Louis. BOTTOMROW: Joyce and Billie, twenty-smen month old childrt~rof R. E. Thomas, freight traffic departswni, St. Lolris,! Jolrrr Edward Bardgetr, three ~rrotrth old son of A. L. Bardgett, froighl traffic dr&nrtrtretrt, St. Louis; Erlbe Nelson. Hugo: .lIorjorie Levorm, Tlrehno Jarririto, Jirck Edzucrrd and Murrel Louise, clzildrm of Andrew Goel:, West Tulsa; Rose Jlorir Rrmrl. eigltt rirotllh old daught~rof Grorge H. Rrau~c,freight troflic departme)~I,St. Louis. urging us on to teach every school Proper Caution Posting Son child protection to self and others. Mother: "Shall we give one of your "Say, Pop, what is an echo?" "Our traffic laws in America do not peanuts to the elephant, dear?" "An echo, my son, is the only thing compare iavorrrbly with those of some Peggy (whose stock is running that keeps a woman from having the states of Switzerland, as in one of our low): "Do you thlnk he could eat a last word." papers recently an article was printed whole one, mamma?"-Boston Tran- stating that at between certain hours script. reople could lie down and sleep In the Not Enough for Two chief thoroughfares wlthout fear of be- He Does! in? run over by motorists." .Tom: "I thought Everett had Friend-"Does the balby take after enough money to last a lifetime?" hls lather?" Henry: "So he had, but he led a Old News Proud Mother-"Oh, yes indeed; double life."-Selected. 'Bobby. I have a surprise for why he is-he is simply crazy about his bottle." "I know all about it, I even There is no such thing ae a b ad day. names." Oh Geer Good day8 and bad days exist 1only in 'Why, Bobby." Mlsa Teache-"Perry, I am punish- your own head. The weather has "Yes I do, when the doctor ing you because I love you." nothing to do with it. Each day is he said "Twins, hell and Boy-"Gee, teacher, I wisht I was what you make it yourself. Bad weath- bit: enough to return your love." er is only an unfortunate opinion.