Ligonier Banner., Volume 43, Number 25, Ligonier, Noble County, 10 September 1908 — Page 3

THE ROLLING EARTH. Tired of the star shine, impatient of noon. ‘ Spinning through dawn on a search for the moon, Craving the day and then longing for night, Ever | flee from the dark, from the light. Questing the seasons | circle the sun; Boreas wearies me—winter, have done! Zephyr in vain lays his hand on my breast, Autumn allureth—haste, haste ‘with the questl Children of men, whem | brought unto birth, Cry not for peace—ye are Dust of the Earth. —Lydia Schuyler, in American Magazine.

THE ROUSING OFANN

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After the supper ¢hings had been cleared away and the kitchen restored to its charzeteristic primness and neatness, Ann and Abbie drew their chairs close to the little table and rested their worn, wrinkled hands, idle for the first time during the evenfng hour, upon the spotless linen cloth.

Both women were gmall and spare, but here the likencss ended. Ann’s eves were blue and faded, while Abbi's were blacg and sharp, and her determined, encrretic manner contrasted strongly witli her younger sister’'s hes{tating, tir:id ways. : They lscked long at each other, but neither apoke. Each well knew the thoughts the other strove to hide, and each saw the homesickness the other was trying bravely to overcome. The stiliness was unbroken, save by the 4Hcking of the old wooden clock on the mantel, its pendulum swinging conten‘edly to and fro, wholly unconscious that it was soon t 9 become the innocent cause of apprefension to its aged mistresses. This was the last night they would spend in the old home for many months, for they had accepted their mephew’s kind invitation to spend the winter with him in. the village. His residence overlooked the valley where stood the little old black house which was the only-home the maiden sisters aever knew. S No gcod fortune like -this. had ever kefore come into their uneventful lives, and they were grateful for the invitation, for the little cottage in the valley was old and leaky, and the winter winds blew through the cracks and ¢revices with relentless cruelty. ' Many years since, their winter <hores had become a hardship and they realized that, which they would not acknowledge even to each other—that they were growing old and feeble. The house had never been left alone, and, as they looked lovingly around at each beloved object, each felt a pain tugging at the heart as they pictured the old house standing alone, silent and deserted throughout the long, dreary months stretching before them. Their tender consciences upbraided them, and they felt like guilty creatures about to turn traitor to a friend who had given them shelter. At last Abbie spoke, her shrill voice breaking the silence between them ’§o abruptly that Ann, whose mind was wandering far into the past, sfarted, bewildered at the suddenness of the recall. : : : .

“Ann! what if they should object to the clock?” “What, what’ is that you said, sister?” stammered Ann, vainly trying to collect her scattered senses. Abbie repeated the question. Ann’s composure returned as the inconseguence of the remark dawned upon her slowly returning consciousness, and made answer in her usual <omplacent manner: “Why, Abbie, how can they?_the clock is one of the family.” “Yes, I know,” Abbie persisted, “but suppose, Ann—just suppose that—" “And besides,” Ann went on, heedless of the interruption, “did not John anQ\Mary say that we might take our necessary personal effects?” “Yes, Ann! but-did you notice the emphasis they put on necessary, Mary repeating it after her husband to make sure we understood?” “Well, let’s not worry about it, Abbie, ’twill be all right, I am sure.” When Ben, their nephew's hired man, called for them the next day, Abble hurried down the stairs and, before Ann reached the room, the clock was upon the table, wrapped securely in a thick shawl which shielded

it from detection as well as from inJury.

With comparatively light. hearts they were driven to the big front door, where a warm welcome awaited them, and their last misgiving vanished as Ben was given the order to “take the bundles to the parlor-chamber.”

With a cordial invitation to make themselves at home, they were ushered into their room. One glance revealed the fact that no pains had been spared to make them happy and comfortajle. The easy chairs, ‘the soft couck and the plump bed bespoke thoughtful care and coansideration, and the aunts felt truly grateful to their benefactors. . After arranging their - belongings, they drew up their chairs before the open fire and settled themselves comfortakly. ﬁ The soft cushions felt good to their frail, tired bodies, and, as they sat lazily watching the curling flames and listen’ng to the familiar tick of the old clock, drowsinessfell upon them, and they were soon fast asleep. The sound of voices disturbed their slumters. Of course it was a dream, for the voice seemed to come from the. blaze which was roaring merrily up the chimney: “Take the old thing to the shed and—sh! not so loud, you'll ‘wake the old ladies!” But tke old ladies had heard, and the significance of the unfinished sentence was beginning to dawn upon their sleepy senses. the departing footsteps, a pair of

By ANNA A. GREENLEAF

A storm was coming on, and the aged spinsters drew their chairs close to the window, which overlooked 'the little house in the valley a full mile distant, and watched the gathering clouds. To their failing sight, the house was but an indistinct object, but they watched it with hungry, homesick eyves, through the scattering flakes. It looked ionely and desolate, and the gloom surrounding it sank deep into their sore hearts.

The sound of the tea-bell aroused them from their somber reflections. They were glad when the meal was over, and bidding the family ‘“goodnight” at an early hour, prepared, at once, for bed.

“One bedtime is as good as another now, I suppose,” said Abbie,. grimly referring for the first time to what was uppermost in both minds. : “Yes, I suppose it is,”” Ann answered meekly. = They closed their eyes and lay for a long time without moving, but sleep would not come. : The town clock struck ‘‘nine.” As the last stroke sounded, Ann,

with sudden decision, jumped from the bed and began to dress. Coming to the bedside she spoke: “Abbie, it is my turn, and I hear the 6ld clock calling, calling to me. I must find it!”

Ann spoke calmly, but underneath the low, even tone a determined note, wholly foreign to it, caused the elder sister to stare in speechless amazement at the dim figure bending over her. -

“Don’t follow me,” and, with the words, Ann disappeared into the hall. Abbie’s strained ears heard the front door open and shut softly, and then all was still. The minutes seemed like: hours before the creak of the door was heard, and Ann entered the room, bedraggled and covered with snow, her face fairIy radiant’ with happiness as she placed upon the floor her hard-earned trophy. 3

“Get ready quick, Abbie!” she exclaimed, excitedly, “we must take it home to-night.” rles “But how?” began Abbie— -

“We must run away! The snow is not deep yet, and we can reach home in an hour.”

As her sister still wavered: *“We couldu’t part with our lifelong companion, could we?” Ann pleaded brokenly. -

“No! no!” said Abbie, her heart sinking at the thought, “but can we get back here?” For the first time in their lives, Ann now becane the leader, giving her orders with the confident air of one who has but to speak to be qQbeyed.

After putting the room in order, they stole out, like thieves in the

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They Stole Out Like Thieves, in the Night. - night, Ann clinging to her precious burden, { Their steps went true, for, with strength well spent but spirit undaunted, they reached the threshold. The storm beat against the windows and made the old house tremble; the wind howled and the snow sifted through the crevices, but the old ladies were blissfully unconscious of aught save the musical tick of the old clock, in its accustomed place, as they lit the fire and made themselves comfortable for the night. At the big house the next morning, Mary, her face pale with alarm, stood staring .at the unrufled bed. She could account for the absence of the old ladies in but one way and, at the thought, she sank limply to the win-dow-seat and looked out. Ynder that smooth carpet of snow, shining and glistening in the morning sun, layi hidden a pitiful tragedy! As she followed its unbroken line down the valley, her color suddenly returned and tears of relief welled up in her eyes. : : "~ A faint line of smoke was issuing from the chimney of the little -old house, oo » Within the tiny kitchen, the aged couple sat eating their breakfast of crackers and tea. - “Well, Ann,” said Abbie, sipping her tea contentedly, “this old house fi¢ good for many years yet.” ‘ ~ “Yes,—and the old clock, toc” sald

CONSTRUCTIO , X =i 7 E c= Wli\W/ - %§' WL VA& e PLANK FORMS , ,» 2 ; -——————:*’! H \\\"!'/ll'l\ E il : L \ o N 7O PREVENT BULGING

Mixing of concrete should be done on a flat water-tight platform. Spread the sand in a layer of even depth, place the cement on top and turn with the shovel at least three times, or until the two are thoroughly mixed as shown by wuniform color. Stone (thoroughly wet) should then be thrown on top of the whole and turned at least three times, water @ being added on the second turning, the quantity varying according to the nature of the work. In general sufficient water should be used to give a “mushy” mix-

ture just too soft to bear the weight of a man when in place. Water should be added to the mixture of stone, sand and cement, a little at a time, until the proper consistency is reached. A sprinkling pot is handy for adfing water as it does not wash away the cement. ‘

In making the forms, green timber is preferable, for if seasoned it is likely to swell and warp when brought in contact with moisture from the concrete. Pine or spruce are suitable. If a smooth surface is desired:the sheathing next the concrete must be planed.

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I The foxtail millets are by far more generally grown in this country than the other groups. They may be distinguished by the shape of head—a lsingl‘e spike. - - : | Three varieties of this group are well known and very generally grown. They are common, Hungarian and Ger- : man millets. : l Common millet, as its name_ indi- { cates, is the variety which first came into genetal use. In length of season it is the earliest of the three and consequently is grown in the, northern part of the millet section. It is considered rather more resistant to drouth and will give better returns .upon poor soils than the German, ;though not as large yields wupon rich soil. The head is medium in size; seed somewhat larger than either Hungarian or German, oval in shape and yellow in color. -~ Hungarian millet, spmetimes caﬁed Hungarian grass, differs from the

IMPORTANCE: OF - By S. A. Johnson. The science is far from being a new one. One hundred and fifty years ago the shipbuilders of Sweden were seriously annoyed by the ravages of wood borers, which made much of the ship timber unfit for use. The great naturalist, Linnaeus, was called to the rescue and advised that during certain months of the year the timbers be submerged in water. His knowledge of the lives of these insects told him that the adult beetles laid their eggs upon the bark during these months. If the timbers were under water at that time, of course, no eggs would be laid upon them, and the injury to the Yogs avoided. Since his time the importance of economic entomology has steadily grown, but has been most rapid during the past 30 years because of the peculiar conditions which’our present agricultural conditions have presented. The change of kind of crop in a given territory, the planting of new crops in virgin territory, and the unintentional importation of injurious insects from foreign countries, such as the cotton boll weevil, and the gypsy moth, have made possible greater ravages than ever before, requiring more strenuous efforts at control. LR

It is usually advisable to grease the inside of the forms with soap, linseed oil or crude oil; otherwise particles of concrete will be detached when the forms are removed thus giving a rough surface to the wall. Forms should not be greased when it is intended to plaster the surface of the concrete, but should be thoroughly wet immediately before placing the concrete. Forms should be left in place from three to tour weeks if there is any earth or water pressure against the wall. If, on the other hand, there is no strain upon it, 24 hours’ setting, or until the concrete will withstand the pressure of the thumb without indentation, i 8 sufficient. » :

An easy method of preventing the forms from bulging is shown in the illustration above. Two holes are bored in both sides of the form and a wire passed through them and the ends tied together. A piece of wood or large rail is then used to twist the two strands together. The form can thus be drawn together and held securely in place. In removing the forms cut the wire at the sides and trim off even with the wall.

other varieties of this group in having shorter and more erect heads and a large percentage of dark purple seeds. Part of its seeds are yellow and part purple. In length of season it is intermediate between the common and the German. It is not as coarse as the German and makes a rather more desirable quality of hay. Like the common, it produces a number of stems from a single seed. It is very popular in Ohio and east.

" German millet is a later variety; a very. rank grower, has large, nodding heads, frequently an inch in diameter; leaves broad, short and stiff; seeds small and yellow. This variety usually produces but one stem per seed. It is grown quite extensively upon the better lands of the south and has a place upon the richer lands of Ohio, but will not bear quite as late seeding as the smaller varieties.

The foxtail millets weigh 48 to 50 pounds per bushel. :

PLANTING SCHEME " FOR NEXT YEAR

As your shrubs, perennials and annuals blossom this summer, planting plans for next year may best be devised. When the flowers are in bloom

their effect may be noted, asd the change to be wrought by new plants may be accurately calculated. That is the time to get out note book and catalogue, figure out what your flower beds and shrubbery borders lack, and decide what may best supply -that’ lack. ' If a pink flowering shrub is needed at a certain point, make a note of it in your book; better still, stick up a little stake in the exact spot where | the shrub would look best, marking on the stake the specifications-—wheth- ' er the plant should 'be tall or lowe! growing, the season of flowering, etc,, Then when you order your shrubbory! for fall planting, your nurseryman can fill your specifications and when the plant comes you will know the exaotl place to plant it. In grouping your plants, take pains to make them fit in with the neighboring architecture. The texture of the foliage, the color of the flowers, sea- | son of bloom and the rapidity of' growth should all be considered carefully. Do not plant shrubs so close to- ’ gether when they are young that when ' they attain a few years' growth thoyl will be crowded, e

FATHER .HAS LEARNED LeS3ON Never Again Will Fetch His Daughter’s Young Man from the Train. A Louisville business man who re cently took a summier home about 12 miles in the country had an adventure the other night that has, he says, taught him to not do too much for young fellows who might be calling on bis daughter. : : “The other night,” says he, “I alJowed the coachman to go, and did not discover unti} after he had gone that my daughter was expecting a young man caller, There was nothing to do but to hitch up the horse myself and go to the station to meet him. “When the car rolled in, just one yvoungster alighted, and as he answered the description of the fellow coming to see my daughter 1 sauntered up to, him and inquired if he might be My, ———, “‘How did you know?' replied the chap with a tone of disgust at being addressed thus by the ‘coachman.’

“The caller was loaded into-the carriage and the journey to the house was begun. To break the ice I told him I had understood that he was in a certain line of business, and again came the haughty: ‘How .did you know?" : “During the remainder of the journey the young man sang | popular songs. When we arrived at the house I put the caller out and proceeded to the stable to put up the horse. After this work had been completed I returned to the house just in time to overhear the young man ask my daughter: z

“‘Who was that fresh guy that brought me over here to-night?’. “When told that the ‘fresh guy’ was her father, I thought the caller would wilt, and then I decided to put in an appearance about that time. He jumped up and said that if he had known ] wanted to put up the horse he wouid_ certainly have helped. My advice to fathers—and I shall hereafter stick to what I am preaching—is never to go to all that trouble for a young man caller, when that person has two good legs that can carry him from the station to the house. That young man certainly walked back to the station ' that night.”—Louisville Times. .

Chinese Fear Decapitation.

‘ The common punishment of decapi- l : tation in China is considered to be the ' most severe of all punishments. This, ! to a Chinaman, is the greatest disas- , ter which could possibly happen ‘to | him. He would rather die a thousand | deaths, each more cruel than the other, if he could only retain a perfect . body to the end. He believes that aft- l er death he goes into the “dark, land,” where life is continued much as it is in this world. He believes that if he is deprived of his head he will be-l come a headless ghost and be doomed | to perpetual -sorrow. Should he wish I to marry, no woman would ever dream | of taking a man without a head. His | hands might grasp the chopsticks, but } 'ithere would be no mouth to receive the food. He would never be able | to find his road anywhere, and the‘ shades in that mysterious land would | start with terror from him |as he | groped his way through the shadows. Give any Chinese criminal a choice between decapitation and any of the most cruel deaths and he will _instantly choose the latter. : i The Proper Thing. I Clarence Harvey, the Coliseum comedian, tells the following yarn, which is a new one on us. If you've heard it before, iniéerrupt wus, willf you? ! | “A man went into a restaurant and ordered a double portion of pickled pigs’ feet. Having eaten them, he called to the waiter. | - “‘Those pigs’ feet are great, he,l said; ‘bring me another order.’ | “Scarcely was the third portion eat- ' en, however, when the guest doubled up with a pain in his stomach. The | waiter hurried solicitously forw‘a.rd., i ‘ ““What’s the matter, sir?” he asked.

“‘Oh, it’s those pigs’ feet!’ gasped the sufferer. ‘They’ve given me awful cramps.” o iy

“’ll fix you in a minute, sir,’ said the waiter. He hurried out, and came back with a powder which he administered to the customer. In a moment a cure was accomplished. ; “‘I feel better,’ declared the gourmand, ‘but tell me, what was that stuff you gave me? ; “‘That,’ said the waiter, ‘was ——'s Foot Ease!’”

Could Stand Anything

The manager of onec. of the Cleve: land burlesque houses tells this one on himself. A few days ago he had the dire misfortunz to cut a finger, —or was it a thumb? Anyway, the finger or thumb got pretty sore and blood poisoning or something set in. He had to go to a doctor about it. ‘

“I'll have to perform a slight operation,” the doctor told him. ‘“May be it won’t be necessary to put you to sleep, though. How about you? Cam you stand much pain?” “Can I stand much pain?” repeated the theatrical man. “Well, I should say I could! Pain’s my long suit. I can stand anything. Why. doctor, I'm the manager of a burlesque theater and see 12 shows a week.” : The Changing Missouri.

The flood has been kind to one .town. For years Missouri City, about 15 miles east of Kansas City, in Clay county, has been off the river map and the steamboats couldn’t get within miles of it because of a change in the channel. But recently the high water began to flow through an .old channel and in a few days it had cut 80 deep and so fast that Missouri City awoke the other morning to find it. self 80 the main channel of the river. A few hours later the steamer Chester passed the old landing and Missouri City’s cup of joy was full. _Because of the change of channel the boat line company will now take freight and passengers from Missouri City.—Kansas City Star. ; 'Of Service. “Do you think the flying machine will ever perform any important service to the public?” : ; “It is already performing an important service,” answered Miss Cayenne. “It is something to talk about'.Washington Star, £oe s

URUM OF THE REVOLUTION.

Hoosier Has Instrument That Sounded Call to Arms 133 Years Ago.

Indianapolis, Ind.—This is the picture of a drum, the veteran of all drums in Indiana, with an authentic history goiag back to the early days of the American .revolution. 'This drum, one head of which is hroken, and one of the two original sticks that sounded the call to arms 133 years ago, is now iln the possession of Joseph W. Churc¢h of Southport, Ind. The story of the drum is fur nished by James H. Kimberlin of this

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John Church, with thgee brothers, living in Connecticut, enlisted when the colonies rose against George lIL One of these brothers, named Timothy, was a drummer. He was taken prisoner hy the British in 1778, and was taken to Nova Scotia, where he died of smallpox. The drum came into possession of his brother, .John Church, and has remained with his descendants, first coming to' his son, Isaac Church, born September 11, 1790. From him it passed to his son, George W. Church, born April 12, 1814, who removed to Lawrence township, Marion county, Indiana, in 1845. From him it passed to his youngest son, Joseph W. Church, the present owner. ' :

When George. W. CAurch: came to Indiana he brought wfh him besides the old drum a number of other relics. Among these was the old family Bible now in possession of his widow, Melvina Church, 86 years old, who is living at Lawrence, this county. . John Church, the brother —eof the Connecticut drummer boy of the revolution, was with Gen. Benedict Arnold at Quebec. He and his three brothers, Philemon, Simeon and Timothy, were in the battle of Saratoga, the turning point of the revolution, where the victory of the Americans over Burgoyne brought France to the aid of the revolutionists as a formidable ally. At Quebec John Church, so the family tradition goes, was near Arnold in the charge on the British, and when Arnold was wounded helped him from Lis horse. NEW SECRETARY’S RECORD. Wiliam Hayward, Youngest Judge and Brigadier-General in Nebraska. Omaha, Neb. — William Hayward, who succeeds Elmer Dover as secretalrry of the Republlcap national committee, and who will bave charge of the campaign in the west and middle

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west, has the distinction of being the youngest judge and the youngest bri-gadier-general in his native state, Nebras and the youngest state chairmank&ﬁy&’ country. He has been chair of the Nebraska state central committee for two years, but will resign to give his full time to his'new duties.

Six feet two inches tall, of splendid figure, he is a man of striking appearance and looks more than his 31 years. He was born in Nebraska City, and has been practicing law there since he was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1901. ‘

He has a small fortune, inherited from his father, M. L. Hayward, who was elected to the United Stateg senate from Nebraska in 1902, and died on the day he was to take his seat.

His Pity.

“Think of the suffering of the poor children who have to live in the stifling hovels of the great cities during such weather as this!” -

“I haven’t time. I'm busy thinking of the suffering of the poor girls who have to wear collars that are fastened on wire frames which: stick away up ‘behind their ears.*—Chicago RecordHerald. | Riches and Arrogance. 1 Nothing is more hateful to a poor ‘man than the purse-proud arrogance of the rich—but let the poor man become rich, and he runs at once inta ‘the vice against which he so feeling1y declaimed. There are strange contradictions in human character.—Rich. ‘ard Cumberland. —_— Always a Striking Success.. Nothing sure in this life? ‘That is hardly right; oy g ; Just start to find & gas leak - With a naked light. ' i

MAKES CHEAP ICE CHEST.

Soap Box, Tin Cans, Sawdust and News papers Forin Ccol Receptacle.

. The fact that hundreds of babies and children in the tenement districts are made seriously ill each symmer by drinking milk which has stood for hours in a warm place and is teeming with bacteria has caused the milk committee of the Association for Improving the Condition of the Pocr to introduce a cheap, yet practical, icebox into. the districts where the association has established milk depots The box is a homemade affair, says the New York Times, which can be

built for less than 20 cents and will keep a fivecent piece of‘ice for 24 hours. ) i

Dr. Alfred F. Hess of the department of health is the inventor of this cheap icebox, which is as practical as it is novel. It is made of an ordinary soap box, two tin pails which fit one Inside the other, and a bucket of sawdust or a package of newspapers. The larger pail is put inside the box and the intervening spaee packed tightly with either sawdust or newspapers. The smaller pail is then put inside the big one. All that is needed to complete the icebox is to put a five-cent piece of. ice in the inner pail, fill it half full of water and put a newspaper covered top on the box. A bottle of milk put in the inner pail will stay at a tem perature of 40 degrees for 24 hours At such a temperature bacteria cannot multiply, and the milk will stay sweet While it was hoped that the milk depots could be made self-supporting so few of the poor people in the tene ment districts can afford to pay even the éost price of the milk that the depots are maintained at present almost entirely by public contributidns. The committee estimates - that 25 cents ‘a week will provide one baby with milk properly modified. = This su% also provides for the free advisory services af the doctor and the trained nurse at the milk depot of its home district. - . ;

If comforts and quilts are dried in a good stiff breeze they ‘wgll be as light and fluffy as when new. : Colored French handkerchiefs will not fade if they are dipped in salt water before the usual washing. Salts of ammonia mixed with lime will take out stains of wine from silks. Spirits of turpentine is equally good for the same purpose. 1 Gum arabic starch is obtained by pouring boiling water over the gum arabic, then diluting it to the right consistency. It is an excellent starch for pteces that are starched to dry and must not be ironed. : s s Instead of trying to “cream” sugar and butter for a cake with a tiresome spoon or knife blade, try using a wire potato masher. This chops the butter finely and blends the two with little trouble in a comparatively short time. . Japanned ‘trays should never be touched with boillng water; for that would cause the varnish to crack and peel off. To clean these trays rub them over with a little olive oil and then polish with a piece of flannel, which will absorb the superfluous oil. Sweetening Butter. Housekeepers often find that butter bought for cooking. is quite strong. The Germans have a method of sweetening it which is efficacious. It is as follows: ' Put ten pounds of butter into-a porcelain kettle -and boil steadily over a good but slow fire until the sediment® in the pan is of a pale amber coler. This will be in about five hours. Great care must be used for fear of scorching. ~ Strain the butter while hot into clean, small jars, not squeezing the cloth. ; _ When cold, cover with oiled paper and keep in a cool place from the air. This process imparts to the worst kind of butter a palatable nutty flavor. It is better than ever for ginger bread-or for any kind of plain cake. A Dainty for Children. This is the time of year when theappetite of most children becomes capricious and mothers find it hard to find things which tempt youthful palates. Very often when this is the case novelty of appearance will induce a child to eat something which in its familiar guise he has scorned. Among the dainties that one mothelconstructed for a child whose appetite fell off in the summer was achieyved by half toasting- cubes of fresh bread which were then turned into a dish, covered generously with maple sugar and topped with whipped cream. Besides being delicious to the taste this dish contains many nutritious elements.

Fruit Cocktail.

Cut tops from gem melons, removes seeds; fill with cubes of peaches, pineapples, oranges, sour apples, pears; cover with French dressing made with lemon juice, and add dash of nutmeg and teaspoonful Bar le Duc currants to each melon. Serve in crushed ice.

gl Pineapple Tapioca. One cup tapioca, soaked over night and cooked until clear, three ' cups sugar, one large lemon, one can of pineapple, chopped. When cool add whites of three eggs beaten stiff. Boil together thoroughly. Serve with whipped cream. . . .

! To Peel Tomatoes. ; First scrape the fruit with a moderately sharp knife, care being taken not to break the . surface. Second, when the whole tomato has been scraped an incision can be made which will permit the removal of 'the skin without injury to the edible portion. : ironing Hint. - * An economical, and really excelient pad for cleaning and testing hot irons is made of several layers of heavy "brown paper. This may be renewed each ironing day, and is:quite satis. factory. For a fine polish a little wax ‘or parafiin should be used. : ~ Seeing What One Wishes. In all things throughout the world, the men who look for the crooked will see g@ Wkﬂ{*:fi% men who look Gaordas Bl L

WHAT IHE TRADE MARK MEANS TO THE BUYER

Few people realize the importamce of the words “Trade Mark™ stamped on the goods they buy. If they did it would save them many a dollar spent for worthless goods and. put a lot of umscrupulous manufacturers out cf the business.

- When a manufacturer adopts ae trade mark he assumes the entire responsibility for the merit of his product. He takes his business repution in his hands—out in the limelight—"‘on the square” with the buayer of his goods, with the dealer, and with himself. : The other manufacturer—the ome who " holds out “inducements™ offering to brand all goods purchased with each local dealer’s brand — sidesteps responsibility, and when these inferior goods “come back” it’s the local dealer that must pay the penaliy. A good example of the kind of pro- - tection afforded the public by a trade mark ‘is that offered in connection with National Lead Company’s advertising of pure White Lead as the best paint material. Sy

. That the Dutch Boy Painter trads mark is an absolute guaranty of purity in White Lead is proved to the most skeptical by the offer National Léad Company make to send free.to any address a blow-pipe and instructions how to test the white lead for themselves. The testing outfit is being sent out from the New York office of the company, Woodbridge Building. g = .

- WHICH?Y . : ’ ‘,"*f S E TG . A <K 18 ﬁc e [ é ; Do S , e : ov = ¥ Bt -\ 4 = Qﬁ‘{"&* = . Vjsitor—Can I see the editor, my lad? : e Office -Boy—Are you a coniributor or gentleman? HER GOOD FORTUNE : After Years Spent in Vain Effore. Mrs. Mary E. H Rouse, of Cambridge, N. Y., says: “Five yvears age S I had a bad fall and it Sl ‘“ affected my kidneys. {;‘ Severe pains in my Ry & back and hips became %3 constant, and sharp % " twinges followed any '.7?’3‘ ? - ,A"?fg X eXertion. The kidnev THZi~ly,) Secretions were badly GU4Z SIRNY disordered. 1 Jost flesh and grew toe weak to work. Though constantly using medicine I despaired of being cured untii I began using Doan's Kidney Pills. Then relief =ame quickly, and in a short time I was completely cured. lam now in excellent health.” 5 : - Sold by all dealers. 50 ceﬁgts a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Not Guilty. L “Now, Mrs. McCarthy,” said counsel for the defense, “please tell us simply as you can your version of this affair. It is alleged that you referred to Mrs. Callahan in disparaging terms.” . “Not a bit av it. I didn’t say anmything about disparaging nor disparagues nor anny other garden truck, except that I said she had a nose loike a squash and her complixion was as bad as a tomato in the lasht stages. Yez can see for yersilf if it ain’t the truth.™ . BTATE OF OHIO CITY OF ‘rouso.s’ ‘ Lucas COUNTY. - - FRANK J, CHENEY makes oath that he I senlor partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co. @oing business in the City of Toledo, County snd Staie aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of DNE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every zase of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARRH CURE. = FRANK J. CHEXEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presemce, this 6th ‘day of December, A. D., 1888 —y A. W. GLEASON, i jff: { . Noraxy Posic. Hall's ‘Catarrh Cure is taken internally snd acts directly upon the biood and mucous surisces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & 00. Toisdo. O Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. ; ’ Progress Reported. “Did you have any luck’ fishing? Yes : - “How many did you catch?” “] didn’t catch any. But I thought up some mighty good stories to tell the folks at home.” - Important to Mothers. - Examine carefully every botlle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the . Signature of ; y ‘ In Use For Over 30 Years. = . The Kind You Have Always Bought. -Gossips talk about others and bores talk about themselves. | ~ You alwa: full value in Lewis Sinf]e Bindér” ?nigbt 5¢ ugalr. Yom _dea er or Levns’ Factory, Peona, Il Even-the prude isn’t averse to sitting in the lap of luxury. -

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