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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
THE CROSS MOTHER.
victim Of WEAKNESS Of Mind and Body
aud Snnetirnes of Soul.

4 Victim OF WEAKNESS OF MIMI anu b~%Ss
aud Sometimes of Soul.
At no time in her busy days is an In
telligent mother so apt To fold the arms
and close the eyes of maternal justice
as when she is cross-simply and un-
doubleday cross. This crossness IS
chiefly caused by fatigue-weariness OF
mind and body. and sometimes of soul
With tired nerve and weary body, she
can not endure the common demands
made upon her. and ill-temper follows
She sows bitter feelings and repels low
ing attentions with her irritable hasty
words Broadly speaking, no mother
has any right to get SO tired. She can
not afford IT, 1t takes too much of her
life, and too much out of her children's
life. Such a condition can more fire.
ouently be prevented than is generally
believed.
The careless or shallow woman says:
~ was overworked. II made me cross,
and she considers that admission the
sufficient reason and excuse for any
amount of similar indulgence. The
religious or sympathetic woman wor-
ries over it. prays over it, sheds bitter
I tears-and then the trouble repeats 1T
self The remedy lies near at hand.
Let a mother find ont what makes her
cross, and then let her avoid the cause
if possible. II social pleasures weary
her, let them be decidedly lessened II
! there is too much sewing. too much
cooking, or too many household cares,
lessen them. II economical efforts
cause the severe strain, stop economic
ing at such a cost. That is the worst OF
wastes. Let the first economy be OF
that precious commodity, mothers
strength. Even the extent of ones re-
ligious and philanthropic work should
be carefully examined. and II the
trouble lies there, calmly and wisely
dismiss some or all of it from the list OF
duties, for what doth it profit man II
he gain the whole world and lose his
own soul?" 1t is surprising how easily
seeming interests or needs can be
/ spared without injury to the home life
whenever the thoughtful woman seeks
20 find them, and surely one OF the
worst of household influences is mothers
crossness. -Agnes b. ormsbee. in Har-
per's Bazaar.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
THE CLOTHES MOTH.
One of the Most Common and Desrructiv,
of Household Pests.

One of the Most Common and Destructive
of Household Pests.
This is one of the most common and
widely-distributed household pests that
we have. 1t is cosmopolitan, having
been carried all over the world in cloth
ing. There are three different species
known to injure clothing, furs and
feathers. The most common one of
these is represented. greatly enlarged.
Along in May and June the little moth
goes fitting about through our ward
robes and into chests and drawers
where we would think it impossible for
found some desirable article of clothing,
and penetrated deep into the dark re-
cesses amongst the folds. she deposits
some fifty or more eggs, from which is
sue the little white, soft-bodied cater
pillars (b) that do the injury. As they
feed on the garment they build cases
around them, as in icy, from little frag-
ments of the cloth woven together and
nicely lined inside by the softest of silk
secreted from glands in the head. The
cases are increased in size and length
as the larvae grow. The little larvae
never leaves its case, but drags it along
as it advances. Instances are known
where the case has been carried in this
way up fifteen-foot wall and fastened
in the upper corner. Some such Sc
cluded place as this is chosen in which
to rest through the winter. Early in
the spring it changes to a pupa, and
then soon energies into a tiny moth.
Clothing and articles usually attacked
by these moths will not be damaged If
frequently used through the summer
season. Those articles not to be used,
should be thoroughly shaken and
brushed and then aired in the sunlight
as long as practicable before putting
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

For nausea, lay a little piece OF
pounded ice on the back of the neck
Powdered alum applied to a fever sore
viii prevent il from becoming very I'M
slightly or noticeable
For stomach worms in child. mix
one teaspoonful Of powdered sage in
two teaspoonfuls Of molasses and give q
teaspoonful every morning
Swelling of the feet, when Of such
character that a little hollow, or pit. Is
left behind after few seconds pressure
Of the finger should always excite alarm.
as Il is an indication Of the system
which may be serious. -Woman's Work.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

The labor of picking out the meats
sometimes deters one from making
this cake, which is always favorite-
This part Of the work may be done the
evening before by the little ones, while
sitting around the table in the sitting
room. Care should be taken that no
bits of shell are dropped in the cup
Save all the halves possible and place
on the top Of the cake after baking and
frosting. Three eggs, one and one-half
cups Of sugar, one-half cup of butter,
one-half cup of milk, two and one-half
cups Of -four, one and one-half tea
spooufuls of baking powder, one cup OF
the meats of any kind of nuts
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
r.,,a~ Before Mental Labor.

A person should abstain from food for
.averal hours before undertaking any
s~,s.;aIlv severe mental exercise. This
q the only way TO insure clear ana
sorcible action of the brain With food
=; a. the stomach, digestion viii be imper-
t ., and the divided attention OF the
.-steTn viii detract from the powers OF
az brain. Mr.. Beecher never ate any
s -,,~ when he was going to deliver
,a1ts,re in the evening.-Dr. J. T. Kei-
1ogg.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

.ovr,RtEl.AMP SHADE. a bit of silk or
.,;r cut on the bias, and I'LL the cor
- Il with velvet or plush OF some
.Lade which will harmonic On
So rhieh saw the silk was pale
v ~ with few purple pansles
ns sin,ed on il tsee the ilustrauonl. and
isa olusb of darker heliotrope. Cover
~ hack with plain Indian silk and
sa;sh the edge with cord. Have a
-aoden stand made about eight inches
M with hole into which the handle
iii a. Gid the woodwork. Then IT
!. ready to put between you and the
,.mp II you can not use the brush
~ will find a bit of figured Indian
s,IL nretty substitute for the painting.
Pirbt here let me add hint TO those
ubo have some knowledge OF how to
r.s water colors. You can make a
hos, Of lovely things, such as photo
rrsnh. handkerchief or glove cases.
srsbions. bags, saehet and toilet sets,
Nv nsing those India silks which come
"a ms all ready decorated with howers
as sweet as nature makes them The
DESIGNS are really artistic You will
end among them nasturtiums, violets,
wild roses, lilacs, dogwood. morning
olories-almost any blossom you can
wish for upon the most delicate OF
Backgrounds. From bit Of this
fashion your work, whatever it may be.
wad, line and perfume it. Always try
10 cut your silk 50 as TO leave the
design as entire as possible. Then In
water colors touch up flowers and
leaves, making the shadows darker and
high lights brighter by bit of color
YOU have rendered Opaque with Chinese
white. II there are lines or guides or
anv thing conventional in the pattern.
outline with gold. and II scrap OF
Main background shows, try TO arrange
Il so you can letter these in gold
"roves," photographs, or whatever
Il is to be used for From this you
may fashion many thing OF beauty
which few would believe was not
REALLY and truly" hand-painted. Please
remember do not mean that you are
to paint all over the design. Simply
touch up lights and shadows, always
leaving the general coloring rs II Is
One more hint; One can End at an up
hosterers many lovely remnant OF
those silks Thus you can get variety
Of designs, and from yard or less you
can fashion two or three dainty tribes.
American Agriculturist-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
DoDD's cATARRH CURE.
Local and Internal Treatment.

In order to cure catarrh it is necessary to al
lay the inflammation of the irritated mem
branes with soothing application, cleanse the
head of the plugging mucous secretlons, and
heal the discharging ulcers. For colds in the
head and nasal eatarrh Dodd's local treatment
does this without the aid of snuff. douches on
fumes. If the disease has extended down
ward. affecting the bronchial tubes or lungs,
digestion and blood, the internal treatment
both removes from the system the scattered
poison and by its building-up properties as
sists nature in restoring the impaired parts.
Send for our book treating ON catarrh: Fos-
ter, Milburn q Co., proprietors. Butfalo,i y.
Y. Sold in Bethel VT. by G. NJ. Miller.
At West Randolph by E. Z. Evans & Co.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
CHINA MENU TABLETS.

Charming Novelties to BE Laid ut Each
Head of the Table.
For those who paint on china we give
the two accompanying designs for
couple of pairs of menu tablets to be
used daily, one to be laid at each head
of the table. Even if there are only a
few courses, man always likes to
know what he is going to have, and =
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
montpelier, Vermont.

The Capital Savings Bank and Trust 20.
announces that they will receive deposits
in April and transact a general banking
business, receiving accounts of firms and
individuals subject to check and allow in
terest on deposits. This company will al
so act as Trustee or Agent for individuals,
will buy and sell first class securities, col
lect coupons and dividends for depositors
free of charge, and extend to its deposit
tors any accommodations granted by sim
liar banking institutions.
This bank will guarantee per cent in
terest free from taxes to depositors, which
in most cases is equal to az per cent in
yestment where it is taxed to the 1ndivid-
ual. This Company has over 100 stock
holders and subscribed capital OF Sloo, :
600. 90 which will be guarantee OF 200,
600. 90 to depositors, the largest OF any
Savings Bank or Trust Co. in Northern OF
Central Vermont. The management OF
the bank is in the hands OF seven directors
who are all well known men as follows
Albert Johonnott, A. j. Sibley, e. r.
BIakeley, T. j. Deavitt, H. N. Taplin, q,
F. Sibley, Alexander Cochran. We re-
spectfuliy solicit the business OF persons
having money to deposit or seeking in
yestments. A limited amount of stock j.
offered at s104 per share, subject to ad-
vance in price.
CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Co.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

palette. and we give design for eacn
shame. The cupids are painted IN pink
isb flesh color. outlined with sepia. and
che ribbon may be either pink or blue
also outlined with brown The peacock
border has a very rich effect If careful
~ dome; it is best to take a peacock
feather and copy it exactly. The rose
= crimson. with the red petals dropping
from tn. Y. Tribune
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
Vt. MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
insure in the old Reliable Home Co.

Insure in the old Reliable Home Co.
You can get cheaper insurance than in
Foreign Companies.
The company is making extra efforts for
safe risks. Patronize home institutions.
Apply to the undersigned. Sole agents
for Randolph and Braintree.
BOYDEN & CLEVELAND,
Office over Josiyn's, w. Randolph VT,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

and lined with pink cambria. the back
piece with pink cambria on both sides
Sew together at the rounding part
commencing at one corner. sew on q
good-sized pink silk cord straight across
70 the other corner. thence around 70
where it is sewed together, and then
around the front edge. Finish the
corners with a pink bow. and hang by
the cord which was carried stralgnt
across This is easily made and is very
eonvenient.--Orange Judd Fartne-
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TOKENS FOR EASTER.
Dainty LITTLE Souvenirs Which Cost But
lsc.w

Dainty Little souVenIfs WHICH OosI but
Few Cents.
Easter is the high church festival
which bounds the winter and begins
the spring in the empire of fashion; the
carnival of new bonnets and gowns
Within the last few years it has as
sumed a new Importance in the fem
mime world, as it has become one of the
great gift days of the year. Therefore.
it is ''the proper thing to prepare
tokens or momentoes for Easter, as well
as for Christmas or New Years. The
shop-windows abound in dainty little
souvenirs. which cost anywhere from
ten cents to ten dollars, or many times
ten dollars. for there are displayed. in
some of the iewelry stores. crosses, but
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19

the cheap Jap
anese fans which
are square at
the top Cut ont
TWO pie { e 5 of
white paper the
size of the fan
a n d tack them
on each side. In
covering you
may use up any
odds and ends OF
silk and velvet
On I h e fro I
sire tch tightly
across the middle
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
NOVEL FIRE-sCREENs.

A Brooklyn Young Lady's Recent Addi-
lions to tier Boudoir.
Two novel and pretty fre-screens
we're recently sent to Miss Hewer, of
Clinton avenue, Brooklyn, from friends
in England The sign-like screen Is
covered with. red plush and dotted With
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
CASE FOR LETTERS.

One That Is Easily Made and Extremely
Serviceable-
Cover two pieces Of cardboard IN
crescent shape as shown in pattern. the
width across from point 20 point being
lOH inches. and inches deep at the
widest part, when finished The FROM
piece can be covered with green velVe
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-03-19
,IoANEse LAMP SHADE.

v.rv Nice and Can he Made at
'lfs Triiiing EXPENSE.
- make thls lamp shade. which is
~ a-s,tv and convenient. take one Of
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1891-01-15
A POST OFFICE WAR.

Jerry Woodley Surprises the People Of Maple
Grove by His Appointment as Postmaster.
MAPLE GROVE, Jan. 12.-Speciaz4 Cor
respondence: There is likely to be an in
teresting war over the post office at this
point the next few weeks. The fray be-
gan few days ago when it became known
that Jerry Woodley had received the ap-
pointment as postmaster, vice John Tur-
ner, removed, The news was received
with much surprise among the patrons of
the Office none of whom knew that a
change was to be made. at least not with
out their knowledge Turner, the present
incumbent is democrat, and while he
has given good satisfaction among the
people here, it has been expected for some
time that his head would have to come
off for purely political reasons. But who
the future Nasty would be no one knew
and the appointment of Mr.. Woodley,
without the knowledge of nearly. all the
patrons of the Office, is looked upon as a
very singular affair. 1t comes so far
from being satisfactory, that petition,
signed by sixty-two of the leading patrons
Of the office has been forwarded to the
department protesting against the ap-
pointment on the grounds of incompet-
ency. There is considerable indignation
over the affair even among the republi-
Cans What makes the appointment
as more singular is the fact that Mr..
Woodley, during the last political cam
paign, pretended to have affiliated him
self with the independent party, so much
so that he was prominent candidate for
sheriff at the last independent county
convention. This fact leaves ample room
for indignation among republicans who
are perfectly well satisfied with the Tur-
ner administration, and they seem to
think they would rather have the office
remain as it is, than to see it go into the
hands of an independent. It is hard tell
ing what action will be taken upon the
remonstrance forwarded to the depart
ment.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1891-01-15

of the senate a few days
ago, thatlhe had never received such a
letter. The disclosure of the Missouri
Senator was received with much surprise
as the fact is of course a very important
one and is regarded as effecting very ma
terially the chances of Mr.. Cleveland's
being again nominated by his party for
the presidency in 1892. It is believed
here and considerably talked that the
silver question will cut wide swath in
the next presidential campaign, and that
no one of Mr.. Cleveland's pronounced
views against it will dare to show his head
upon any political ticket.
H. PAUL HAMPER.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1891-01-15
MAPLE GROVE MISCELLANY

Maple Grove is still in existence and is
as lively as it ever was. The latest thing
on our program is a new postmaster; il
seems that our people got tired of a demo
crat in the office when there was plenty OF
solid republicans who wanted .the place
and accordingly they have ordered q
change. jerry Woody is the lucky
man, stanch old republican war-horse
of whom the party has just reason to fee
proud.
John Turner was suddenly called tc
the bedside of his father last Friday. He
resides at Farley Iowa, and is at this
writing not expected to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moyses' of Dyers.
vile, Iowa, are spending the winter with
their daughter, Mrs. Robert Bradshaw.
Mrs. McClunge, of Sundance, Wyom.
ing, arrived here last Friday, and will
stay with her daughter, Mrs. Peter Drey
until the Indians get quieted down a
little as it was getting rather too warm
out here for women and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McGregor, of Hur-
ley, were guests over Sunday in the fami.
~ of their niece, Mrs. Ella Ost1ander.
The Lincoln Center Literary society is
in full blast once more and we hope it
will be a success as usual. ..s
Gilbert Gilbertson, is putting up a.fine
house on his tree claim. This, with the
substantial barn he built last year makes
his place rank among the best in this
locality.
John Turner is also putting up fine
new house on his place which improves
the. appearance of the place very much.
John Ness took a trip to Parker last
week, visiting friends and taking a look
at the county seat of Turner county.
We are very glad to see Miss Nellie
Trueblood has recovered from her serious
injuries sustained from fall out of a
wagon few weeks ago.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1891-01-15
ed plea in support Of the prohibitory law
and moved that the consideration of the
bill be indefinitely postponed. A heated
discussion ensued, pending which the
house adjourned without action.


house adjourned without action.
REPUBLICANS DISAPPOINTED.
The republicans have had great hope
of getting encouragement from the demo-
Gratis or independents to help them out Of
their predicament, but they have now
practically surrendered their swords
Their spirits dropped when the speaker
of the house announced the committees
the other day when they found that they
were left in hopeless minority on every
committee while they had expected to get
at least half the membership on all the
committees. They have attempted to
bulldoze and brow-beat in this connec-
ton, but the speaker remains firm for the
party that elected him and the republic
ans have abandoned the field mad.
The resolution of Mr.. Walker, of
Charles Mix county, providing for the in
vestigation Of the charges Of bribery,
caused considerable CONSERVATION in the
house Friday. It was passed by aunani-
nous vote and is likely to bring out some
interesting Developments. CThe resolu-
ton appears IN full in another column.)
THE SENATORIAL WAR
carries with it the excitement of the
hour since the speakership is disposed of
and the two houses are. organized, and
there will not be much business before it
is disposed of. All the senatorial timber
is on the ground, except Pickler, who is
the only Dakota congressman attending
to his business at Washington. OF all
the republican candidates yet mentioned
Moody, Mellette, Picker, Clifford and
dark horses by the score Moody is the
most apt to be the republican nominee.
The democrats are practically united on
Bartlett Tripp but their efforts to intlu-
ence the independents has thus far
proven futile Without doubt they will
all support the independent candidate
when they see that there is no show for
Trip.
The independents arenearly unanimous
for Alonzo Wardall, notwithstanding the
reports circulated to the contrary by re-
publican papers The few who are
favoring Harden are willing to abide by
the decision of the caucus and there will
be universal harmony in that body.
The report that II. T.. Loucks is a
candidate was positively denied by that
gentleman himself in :an, interview with
THE LEADER correspondent recently.
''There is no truth in the report said he,
have sworn off politics, for time
at least, and am trying to regain my
health
He has been very feeble from the effects
of the recent campaign. He says he
hopes to see Wardall elected senator; that
he is most deserving of any independent
and is abundantly capable. Next tc
Wardall, he favors Hardin and he believes
that one of the two will be elected.
The sum of the whole matter at this
writing is that unless matters change
very materially, Wardall will be the next
| United States senator
| SARTOR REsARTUs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1891-01-15
AoHEAP ZOE HOUSE.
X rByA. J..Wimple.1

But Very few farmers appreciate the
value Al good supply Of ice during the
Summertime. It not only adds much to
the comfort and luxury to every member
Of the family, but if properly handeled,
it will help very materially to swell the
purse. In dairying more butter can be
made III the use of ice during hot
weather. than without. it, and after it is
produced it can be preserved good and
sweet until ready for the market, where
it will always bring much better price
than if i had not been kept on ice. Eggs,
if kept On ice in the summer time are
possessed Of much better taste and are
much nicer than if kept in any other way.
Fresh meats, and in fact every article of
food can be preserved and kept much
better on ice than in any other way.
believe there are many farmers who
would improve the opportunity Of put
ting up an ice-house and thus avail them
|sselves Of Its advantages, II they could do
50 at a reasonable outlay. I have put up
ice in lincoln county for several years
and my3ice house has never cost me to
exceed $40 For the benefit of those who
wish tostake advantage of the scheme I
wish to give my way of managing the
thing; i make celler in my back yard,
12x12 feet square and six feet deep; use
sawed cedar posts for stealing and 2x6
pine. plank for rafters; set the posts well
back into thelwalls of the cellar, put on
a roofsof pine boards 1.-TWO inch plank
would be better and throw a. few old
boards on top of these, then put on a lot
of hay and straw and over this about six
inchessof dirt; close up the gabels SO as
to keep the sun out, but leave free circu-
lationsof air. For the floor 1 place 2x4
steadilg edgewise. about two feet apart
and on top of these place corsswise
some narrow boards about four inches
apart so as to provide drainage. Then
cover the floor with thick layer of flax
straw and my ice-house is ready for the
filling. When cutting my ice. 1 first cut
it into cakes of II feet long and then
divided them into cakes of size that can
be conveniently handeled. In ..fllling my
ice-house leave space of at least six
inches all around the ice which opening
fill with flax chaff as proceed with the
filling, tamping it down as tightly as
possible and chink up the crevices be-
tween the cakes thus making the top Of
the first and every succeeding layer
perfectly level before putting on another
BY this means manage to keep goo6
supply Office as long as it is needed anc
at a comparatively small outlay.