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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20
Ruv That Piano or Urgan

promised as a Christmas present at Ry-
land & Lees. where You will find the love-
licst styles at lowest prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Drunkenness and the craving for liquor banish-
ed by q dose OF Simmons Liver Regulator
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Ronsis Accented.
ph 70 the Dlspa,ch.l

(By telegraph 70 the plspa'ch-l
WASHINGTON. December l9.-Bond oner,
ings to-day .SS2. 800. All accepted at loi9s
foy aga and f27 for As. Sixty-six thousand
dsllars we're surrendered by depositaries.
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JULIUS MEYERGSONS
COL anl COB Broad street.
TULIUS SYCLE & son,
gI3 EAST BROAD.
var CAN pT-Y THE FOLLOWING,

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81 2l8 EAST BROAD.
You CAN Buy The FOLLOWING BOOKS FOR
leC.
The most comprehenslye and bcs, series pub-
A Bacheor's Blunder. Buds and Blossoms. 7.
" T. Norris e. Arthur.
A Cardinal sin. Con- Burke on the Sublime
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Alan Bele. yiiot. Burns pooiicai WORKS
Ksop's Fables byrous Poe;ical W0rss.
Allan Quatermsin. Browns Bible DicIion-
Haggard. cry
Lucky Young wo- Browns Concordance.
man. +. G. Philips. BY Womsn's Wit. Aio1-
A House Party Oulda. der.
A Fallen Idol. /. Aus Calhoun. J. C., Life OF.
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A Modern Circe. Ouch. California, History.
Anne n19, Grcy. Camille. Dumas
Andefseus Fairy Tales. Campbelps Poeiical
American ChestoItieid. WORKS.
American Notes. Dick Carl Bartlett. a Story
ems Tor Boys tfckhon.
As In a Looking Glass. Children OF the Abbey.
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A Troopers Adven- FORBES.
lures Cloi-ter and the Hearth.
Arabian Nights keais.
Tale Of Three Lions Comic speaker.
Haggard Cornne. De stael
A Terrible Temptation. Course Of Creation.
Regde Anderson.
A Wicked Girl. Mary Court aad Times of
C. HAy George ". Banvard.
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Beg Of Diamonds. Fenn. Temple.
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Eilth Stewart Drew Dante's Inferno
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Biographical Sketches. D1r&enS
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Browning. Mrs. Poems Economical Cook Book
Browning, Robert, Po- Eliors, George, Poems
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VIII malt ary OF the above books on receipt OF
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

New Presbyterian Hymn-Books, in case
and handle, seal and calf, at the Publica-
ton Rooms, Tenth and Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20
Dealers In (rockery

Has your Doctor cured you of Blood-Dis-
ease? If not. try 4. b. G. Alternative. Many
such are cured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Messrs Orens d Minor Druggists:
Gentlemen,-I have used DR.. Dayid's Cough
Syrup for some months. and think it has done
mo more good than any other medicine taken
yet. My disease was asthma and bronchitis Of
long standing. Among the multiplicity OF rene
dies for these diseases think DR.. Dayid's is the
best-a simple remedy, and It's components not
at all injurious. It gives me pleasure to add my
testimony to its efficacy. Very respectfully,
j. L. DAVIS,
svnartptanSentof NJ Richmoni CITY Water Works
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Mrs. A. Y. Stokes. president of tho City
Mission, acknowledges by request the re-
ceipt of So from a friend who did not give
her name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

When you try A. b. G. Remedies tel
your neighbors the result
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Brain-workers will regain increased menta
power by taking DR.. Henley's Celery, Beef and
To-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20
Holiday Rates.

The choicest gems Of the season in great
profusion at the Publication Rooms, Tenth
and Main.
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SWIFT VENGEANCE.
A Negro 5Iurders "A White Man and Is
Lynched.

fBy telegraph to the Dispatchl
EVANSVILLE, IND., December l9.-At Q
o'clock last night, at Owensboro', ky.,
Doc Jones. a negro barber, while drunk
entered the shop of John Westertield
(white) and shot him dead. He was ar
rested and placed in Jail. Westerfeld was
well thought Of aud his death created 4
storm of Indignation. At , o'clock this
morning a mob of twenty-five appeared
and battered in the doors Of the jail. The
Sheriff resisted. but after awhile gave in
and handed over the KEYS. Jones was
found in drunken stupor in the cell. but
was quickly hustled out into the court
house ward and hanged TO tree. the limb
OF which had served the same purpose be-
fore. The mob then dispersed. The body
hung until $50 this morning. when II was
cut down. The general verdict III Ovens
boro' to-day is one Of appreciation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

FIREWORKS very low q, MoEsrrs, III eas'
Main street
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Regulator
Fine Deserts at Moestas
FGRsH EVERY DAY.
Homs-Made Nince Plos,
Home-Mlde Meringue Pies,
Cream Puns,
Pastry Puff,
Pattes.
Charlotte Russo,
Jenny Linis,
Wine jelly.
1hroe fourths OF your ailments arise from
Liver troubles which simmons Liver Regulator
cures
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Pleasant to the taste and readily taken Is Sim.
mons Liver Regulator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20
ms a. Minor, DrVggists :

FIGS, Dates. Nuts. Fruits uoreigu and domes-
tic, at bottom prices. II. W. MoEsrA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Fireworks as low re the lowest
Christmas Ornaments in srest variety
Ice-Cream OF all imaginable hayors and all
shapes aud styles manufacturei OF Al pure
cream.
Give us a call and oblige yours truly,
n. w. M0ssrA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20
II, IS, b, ND II EAST BROAD ST.
HOLIDAY NOVELTIES.

Tho ladies' o, Richmond found ou! last weon
that orr stock Of CHRISTMAS GOODS con-
talned novelties never before seen In this city,
aud they were not slow ia taking advantage OK
buying something new. bu; also tho low nsnres
placed on our goods. In consequence OF suehs
demand our sto'k WAS somewhat incomplete,
but by tho timcly arrival Of shipments from
tho North We are enabled
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

"The bottles used for DR.; Buirs xouen
Syrup would 6D . whole railroad 'iAA
E1chGxs2s.
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Sold only at the stores of

= Y
Northwest corner Broad and Sixth streets;
Southeast corner Main and Seventeenth
strpptS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Noharm ever done by the use Of simmons Liver
RncnlatOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20
Christmas, Christulasi!

Christmas! Christmas!
Il. ". MOEsri
Confectioner and Baker.
III east Main street.
Our Christmas prices arc as follows:
Plain Mixed Candies, Is cents per pounds
pounds for 81.
French Mixed Candies, Is cents per pounds
pounds for Il.
Fluo Bon Bons, % 70 50 cents por pound.
Mailario Chocolate Drops. 25 cents per pound.
French Conservea. - cents per pound.
Fresh Mixed Nuts. ~ cents per pounds
pounds for 81.
Raisius, Figs, Ctron, Bananas, Oranges, and
Malaga Grapes very low.
sPECiALrIgs
on which was awarded First Premium AZ the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Exposi-
ti0n:
Superior Frut-Cake, 30 70 40 cents per pound
Three pounds Of Pound-Cake for g.
Cltron-C AXE. 40 cents per pound.
White Almond-Cske. 80 cents per pound.
Iady-Cske, 20 cents per pound.
Ornamental Cakes OF best quality always on
hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

CofTees and Teas retailed at Wholesale
prices. Ny cofTees are always sfresh-roastcd
and ground fresh for every customer.
Large handsome Christmas cards gtren dlcdy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

One dollar year will cover your doc isi's bi
II you take simmons Liver Regulator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20
Splendid Upright Pianos.
Decorated TolIet-sets.

Latest STYLES and at lowest prices, cash or
instalments, at Ryland IL Lees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

marriage of Miss Fannie f., daugh-
t- of 3ir. Robert a. Lancaster. TO Mr..
. Halyburton, son of the late
'....Lsme. D. Hnlyburton. took place at
lone. 0i the brides father yester-
evening, Rev. Drs. Read and Fair Of
oouoncc of recent affection in the
t.c company was restricted % near
.t,. and friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Elegant Wooden Work Boxes n inches long, 7
inches wde inches tnick, with mirror
cover aud All sewing utensils, sell usually for
35c. To-day the price will bo PC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

600 OF the popular Log-Cabin Toys. Wehave sol1
thousands Of them for DC. To-day our price
Is ljc.
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MOODY MILLER.

'lr.J W. Moody and Miss Kate Miller
e.-. married az 6 O'Clock "Wednesday eve
the residence of the brides parents;
~. J. west Leigh street, 10y Rev. samuel
. r.uton. pastor of the Clay-S;reet Bap-
.lrch.
WaG ling was quiet one anf ohlN q
... intimate friends we've present. Mr..
'lr,. Moody left on the 7.lj train for
t.rCtOn.
- Moody is a very worthy Young man
s an engineer on the Richmond and
= -hany railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

Every boy would Ike 10 own 4 Buffalo Bin Gun
that sells for Soc We have 300 Of gun AZ
actly Ike It called King Philips To-day
we viii sell for l0c. each. Fe,ter come quick
these bargains are going 70 sell swiftly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

GiI, Flowerei Dark Leathereite Photo Albums.
large size, II inches 10y 9luches, giit-borierei 4
aud edged leaves. Positively cost ,3c 10
make We are going 10 sell 800 OF them to-
day for 2jc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

usher, were Messrs. A. Il. Eddius,
rG.Nlo~. William =. Tanner, Henry
r. sydney S;rothcr lLyncnbure,
II.l- Gunn. George Bidgood, ana
Williams.
- and Nr,. Worthington left on the
-.r Iora visit To- Washington, Phila-
....H y vs. York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-20

The complete game of Lotto IN wooden boxes we
are going ~ sell to-day for 81. each.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20

Deputy commissioner runun Is carrying
out the policy of tho Administration. under
the direction OF Secretary Noble, by re-
voking some OF the orders issued by Cor
poral Tanner. 1t was these orders which,
in the opinion of Secretary Noble, showed
Mr. Tanners inefficiency in the most
conspicuous manner. The practice
for years has been to require the
evidence of at least one commissioned or
non-commissioned officer or two private
soldiers to establish the cause of the disa-
bility OF comrade. Commissioner Tanner
issued rule to accept the evidence of one
comrade as final The order directing
every pensioner drawing less than four
dollars a month to be examined for an in
crease was also revoked
WASHINGTON, Sept. ia meeting of the
wool growers, to be held here on the day
when Congress convenes, has been called
by Mr.. Columbus Delano, president of tho
National Wool-Growers' Association
WASHINGTON, Sept 1S.-The President
has committed to four years the sentences
OF James Leonard and Benjamin Watson,
of Wisconsin, sentenced In 1886 to seven
years and six months for passing counter
felt and altered bank notes
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20

We are In receipt of the first number OF
the New England Magazine, the illustrated
monthly published in Boston, and edited by
Edward Everett Hale and Edwin ID. Mead.
In it we find several articles are doubly in
teresting at this time when the great cele-
bration at Plymouth is still fresh In mind.
The opening article is "a Plymouth Pill
grimage,, by Mrs. Abby Morton Diaz, who
is daughter of Plymouth. 1t is chapter
of delightful gossip about old and new times
in Plymouth, and is followed by breezy
paper on plymouth Woods" by Marston
Watson of Plymouth. Another Plymouth
article is ON ''The Pilgrim Society and the
Monument" There are also articles on
Scrooby, the old English home of the Pill
grims, and on ''The Pilgrims in Leyden,
the latter by Rev. Henry M. Dexter, the
editor of the Congregationalist, who is pro-
badly our wisest man in the field of Pilgrim
antiquities. These articles are all beauti-
fully and very fully illustrated. Subscrlp-
ton price $500 year. Published by the
New England Magazine Co., SO Browniield
Street, Boston. Mass. Subscriptions re-
ceived at THE TIMES Office.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
School District Organized.

The school district known as the North
Branch of the Owosso Public Schools which
was legislated out of the public schools last
winter, was recognized on Thursday even
ing, the 18th inst, as Fractional School
District No. 4, Owosso and Caledonia, and
the following school officers were elected:
Moderator for three years, Joseph Ritzell
Director for two year, Frank Neff.
Assessor for one year, Alexander Crane.
Voted to have eight months school per
year, as follows: -Four months winter term,
two months summer, and two months fall
term.
Voted to raise S175 for school purposes.
There are over forty scholars in the district.
Press,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
shiawassee Savings Society.
II months, ending Aug. 31st, 1889.

Statement of nancial condition of the Shiawas-
see Savings Society, Aug. 3lst, 1885,
RECEIPTS
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20

NJ. l.. Parker has purchased five acres of
land just south of the Union Chapel OH
Stewart street, where he will make brick
next season.-Rev. c. b. Spencer officiated
at the marriage of his sister, Miss Belle
Spencer and Mr.. c. w. Case, of Detroit, on
Tuesday evehing.-Joseph Nysewander,
editor and publisher of the Western Bee
Keeper, Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting his
brother, ID. ]. Nysewander.-Geo w. Corn
ford of Corunna, veteran of the First
Michigan Infantry, has been granted pen
sion and received over $1,000 back pay
American.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
County News.

From the Journal.
Curtiss j. Gale took first prize in the
gents driving team class on his span of
Napoleon colts at the state fair and second
prize on his span of brown colts in the
matched team class.
ID. w. Hammond, formerly publisher Of
the Vernon Inter-Lake, starts for Colorado
this week, with view of taking up per-
manent residence in that state.
The hearing in the probate court of the
application of A. N. Mcqueen to be APP
pointed guardian of VIM. AIcKellops of
Perry, which was set for last Tuesday, was
adjourned by Judge Bush to Oct. Bird, by
consent of the attorneys of both parties, as
they wish to secure stenographer to take
down the testimony.
Seven years ago j. c. Thomas of Caledo-
woods on his farm, and thorough search
failed to locate its whereabouts Last Sat
urday morning Philip Conley of this city,
was hunting in the woods and found the
lOob tlultplcCC. lut Cdoto dlt Ill d SOOu
state of preservation and the works are rust
ed but little in comparison to what would
be supposed.
Sir Knight Willard Carlton was presented
with beautiful and valuable Knight Tenn
plar charm at conclave of Corunna Com
mandry last week as token of regard
from members of the commandry. 1t is
needless to say that the gift was highly APP
preciated by Mr. Carlton.
The Durand Land Co. has made the
school board of that town an offer to give
them an entire block if they will build their
new school building thereon.
Albert Nickloy, the man who was last
Thursday sentenced to twenty-five years AZ
Jackson, for brutal assault on little Lettie
Sprangler, of Perry, was taken to the prison
on Friday, by Sheriff Morrice.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
S31 ,43747

thereby certify that the foregoing statement is
+. NJ. MILLER.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
ALL PROBABLY LOST.

Two Bodies OF the Nine Men on the
Yacht Leo Found in Lake Erie.
CLEVELAND, o.. Sept 1a.-The steam
yacht Leo which left Lorain for this port
Sunday afternoon is now known to be lost
the bodies of two OF the nine men who
sailed ON her having been found at Rocky
River. The names OF these two victims are
L d. Lawler and T. p. Ritter. The others
on board were John B. Tunte, benjamin
Kline, s. d. Knight, D. A. Lawler, Captain
Sam Root, Fred Pelow and an engineer
from Detroit
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
IOWA DEMOCRATS.

In Stase Soh'ehuoh at SIOUX Si1y Ahey
Nominate "a Ticket.
SIOUX CRY, Ia, Sept. l0-The Demo
cratic State convention met in this city
yesterday and nominated Horace Boies,
of Waterloo, for Governor; s. l. Bestow
for Lieutenant Governor; W. ii. Brannan
for Supreme Judge; Thomas Irish for SUI
perintendent of Public Instruction, and
David Morgan for Railroad Commissioner.
The resolutions denounce the tariff, OPP
pose prohibition and the Pharmacy law,
declare for a $500 license and favor the
Australian system of voting.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
Famine I'm Foreign Lands.

MAssowAH, Sept IA famine prevails
throughout Tigre, a state OF Abyssinia
Bands of starving peasants are ravaging
the country around Sokota.
VIENNA. Sept. Ill is now stated that
$4,000 families in Montenegro are likely to
suffer from the famine prevailing there.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
Detroit's Fair Opened.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept 1S.-The Interna-
tional Fair was opened before an immense
audience. The exhibition is a most credit
able one in every way. Detroit people are
unanimous in favor of the Worlds Fair OF
1892 being located at Chicago.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
Hatchery In Hungary.

VIENNA, Sept. IA fearful tragedy is
reported at Szatmar, Hungary. A Jewish
family of six persons were killed with
hatchets and terribly mutilated by I'M
known persons. The motive OF the crime
Was robbery.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20
Killed and Injured.

LEON, Kan, Sept 19-By the derailing
of O train yesterday on the Frisco" line
near this place one man was instantly
killed and over q dozen other passengers
were injured, four of whom 1T was thought
were fatally hurt
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20

We feel an apology is due our readers
this week for the lack of news items In
THE TIMES. We have only to say that the
fair has taken the entire time Of three Of
our men, and has made 1t impossible to give
proper attention to the paper.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-09-20

We the undersigned committee appointed to
audit the accounts of the secretary OF the Shiawas
see Savings Society. of Owosso, Mich, do hereby
certify to the correctness of the above statement
GEO. III. BEDFORDl
M. w.SOUTHARD Committee
A. H. NORTHWAY)
Owosso Mich. Sept. 9th, 1882
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-26
Selected Peach Recipes.

PEACH 1'APIOCA-Is made in this wise:
Soak one cup of tapioca in water enough
to cover over night. In the morning add
enough boiling water to bring it to the
consistency of thick starch. Cook slowly
till clear, and then salt. sweeten and fla
vor, and pour it over one dozen peaches
pared and halved with stones removed),
and laid in a pudding dish. Bake half an
hour in quick oven.
PEACH DUMPLNGs-Ar merely the
fruit, which should be large and fair,
pared, but not stoned, each peach rolled
up in a rich puff paste and baked. Served
with a sauce made of one cup of cream or
milk, two-thirds of a cup ofsugar, pinch
of salt, a generous piece Of butter and
lemon flavor. Thicken with little flour
or corn starch.
PEACH FRITTERs. a batter of
one coffee cupful of sweet milk, two eggs.
spoonful of butter pinch of salt, and
a level teaspoonful of Royal baking
powder. InlcKen TO a nrm DaGtef With
flour, and. lastly, stir in the frothed
whites of the two eggs. Dip the peaches.
pared and halved, into this batter with
fork, piece by piece, and fry, a delicate
brown, in clear, hot drippings.
A PEACH MERNGUE- pretty dish
as well as palatable. Cover plate with
paste and bake it delicately, then spread
thickly and evenly with the fruit, pared
and sliced. Over this spread cupful of
sugar and pinch of salt. Now beat the
whites of four eggs to stiff froth, add
five spoonfuls of powdered sugar, and
flavoring to the taste, and pour over the
peaches arrange in even and fanciful
shape, and brown in a quick oven.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-26

platform, which will raise it to such a
height that will bring the cooking uten-
sis, when on the stove, within easy reach
to one standing in an erect or nearly
erect posture. In our case this required
a platform about nine inches in depth,
and to save the trouble and expense OF
procuring a carpenter to bald it, we Sc
cured an empty packing box of the requi-
site size from the grocer, at cost of only
ten cents. Brushed over with some stain
ing material corresponding with the color
of the floor, our platform looked neat and
as though an established part of the
room. The only additional expense in
volved was that of adjusting the stove
pipe to the new conditions. The top Of
the stove is now as high as the kitchen
table, or little higher, and the cook and
every one who has occasion to use the
stove are delighted with the change, and
the greatly ightened labor-Emily H..
Miller.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-26
Housekeepers Ought to Know

That to havegood coffee your coffee-pot
must be bright and clean inside.
That they can sweep a rag carpet much
cleaner sweeping crosswise of the width.
That in making up the unbleached
muslin allow one inch to the yard for
shrinkage.
That if you fold your clothes as you
take them from the line they will iron
much easier
That your copper wash-boiler, if we'll
rubbed with a cloth dipped in coal oil,
will be clean and bright.
That to keep your bedding pure and
wholesome open up your beds to air the
first thing in the morning.
That one part suet to two parts lard
rendered together is much better for fry
ing purposes than all lard.
That if you want to keep your house
free of moths never put down your car
pets till the floor is perfectly dry.
That to wash smoothing irons in dish
water, after washing your skillets, will
make them smooth and prevent rusting.