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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18


New English currants, per h. ....5c
New cooking raisins. per ID. .....7c
New citrOn. per 10 ........2 5c
Fine cluster raisinS. per b.. 10 and 20c
Best evap. apples, per lb.............10 Toe
Best evap. apricOts, per DID,. PIC
Choice evap. peaches, per 10. 10 and l2c
New pTuneS. per lD.................1 0c
Pitted cherries, per lb.........15 c
Knox gelatine, per package ....12 lie
Large assortment of Peek. Frean q
Co.'S imported biscuit, only 1870 per
can.
Finest Virginia Peanuts, roasted be-
fore your eyes, sack. Observation-Disclosures
Alb pkgs Wheatall. ..... ....25c
ELECTRIC COOKING.
All-day demonstrations of the posi-
bilitles of 'Wheatall" are made in the
store, where YOU may see ideal pan
cakes cooked by electricity.
lib cans National Baking Powder. .25c
Mince Meat. per lib. 10, II. 15c
2-lb cans Good Corn ...... Sc
2-lb cans Yerxa's Sugar Corn. loo
BIB cans Good Tomatoes. -. Sc and 1Oc
Cooking Figs, per To-. ........,......10 Toe
Fine Layer Figs. per ID. .15c to zoe
Choice French Walnuts, crop 1890,
Finest t. Los Netios Wainuts, crop
Choice Mixed Nuts, per lb........... loo
Fine Mixed Nuts, per lb......., .1215c
Finest Mixed Nuts. per Id. ... .15c
Peanuts, roasted in sight, always
1reSn, Dag ...-.-.-.-..... ......... &c
OUR CANDY FACTORY,
the workers in full view, has scored a
grand success. The policy that has
brought the cleanest, pureSt, whOlesom-
est candy to price level that is easily
HI.
propose TO keep our success succeeding.
Cream waters, uneXcelled. per h.. .25c
Pure broken mixture, per h.. 10c
Gum drops, per Id. ..................1 0c
Fine cream mixture, per Id. 121zc
French cream mixture, per d.. 15c
Finest taffieS, per h.. .......15 c
Sugar-coated peanuts, per Id. 200
Fruit tablets, per Id. .................20 zoe
Finest butt9rcups. per ID. ....25c
Finest caramels, per lb..............25c
Finest chocolate creams, per Id. 25c
Finest nut CONNECTIONS, per Id. Csc
Finest handmade creams, fresh and
pure, in endless varieties, Per Id. .25c
The best assortment of oranges i'll the
city to select from. Prices ranging from
15c to 40c per dozen.
Everything procurable in game, poul-
try, aud fresh meats at our mOney-Sav-
ing prices.
Beginning tonight, Friday, every de-
partment OF the store meat market in
cluded) will be
OPEN EVENINGS
until Christmas.
We have printed 10000 copies of the
most interesting Grocery
PRICE LIST
ever issued. We give them away. and
will gladly mail a copy to anybody for
the asking.
YERXA BROS. & Co.,
Right-Priced Grocers, Seventh and
Cedar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
KID GLOVES.

A special importation of
Kid Gloves in fancy color
ings and stitchings came
yesterday.
We continue our special
sale Of 4-button "Jouvin"
Glaze Gloves of first quail
itv at
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18

Natural Wool Storm listers, $12.
Extra long and heavy. 1.-THE Plym-
outh."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
YERXA.

The Busy, Humming Store That
Carries No Old Groceries-The
Place Where the Stock Activity
Keeps All Things New.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
SIPS

per pair. The regular price
the year round is sI..75. Col
ors are brown, tan and gray,
with plain or embroidered
points. All sizes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
Severe Pain After Meals

/ took two or three bottles of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and entirely recovered, much to my
qualification. ] frequently have opportunity
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
asst Eating

Andirregular meals are causes of Dyspepsia,
which viii soon become incurable except by
careful attention TO diet and taking a reliable
stomach medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla
Read Ibis:
lowing partly to irregularity in eating 1
suffered greatly from dyspepsia. accompanied
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
Xmas GIf

Xmas Gifts for Thin PocketboOks,
Twenty-Five cent Neckwear up to the
Finest Furs. The Plymouth Clothing
House.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18

The Tremendous Rush at the
plymouth,
For Holiday Gifts for men and boys.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18
Open Evenings

Open Evenings =
Until Christmas. Our store will be
open evenings till o'clock.
w. J. DYER & BRO,
14S and $50 East Third street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-18

Rich, Rare, Useful Holiday Gifts
For men. Plymouth Clothing House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

rs Is often case IN moderate households. the MAID
is waitress and housemaid combined. \ pretty way
OF arranging the breakfast table Is to have Only the
| tea, cofce, ETC.. on tn, table With ire necessary
cups and saucers; two small butter dishes, or four.
one at each end OF tn. cloth. II the family Is very
large 1.-THE butter by the way should always be neatly
moulded and arranged and only fruit which Is most
whoesome at breakfast. in the centre Oh the thDie'
your little tardlncre Of growing plants having been
put near the window for air ard light. In case there
Is no service small plates foT the fruit with silver
knife on each should be ranged the sldeboard or
carving table.
For the luncheon tables You can dlspens, with the
tablecloh, and have only little linen square in the
centre of the table This may be simply hemstltched
or deliberately embroidered As you VIII now require
your new maid to wait at the table, give her fuii
directions beforehand but unless you entirely alon,
DO not teach her Mt the table will furry h,r.
When you tell her of her mistakes aferward, let her
| feel that you are not finding fault, but
simply teaching a servant yonr WAYS
Luncheon Is such an Informal and movable feast tha
II is Impossible to lay down any fixed laws about
its service 1t Is at dinner that the respective quail
tiles OF mistress and mad teacher and scholar are
| shown ~ possible, there should always be clean
cloth for dinner; IL not a cloth sholId be preserved
with scrupulous care. II there any spots, lay
partially soiled napkin under the spot and with a
clean mop and hot water wash the spot entirely out
Then raise the tnbecloth by the centre crease and
fcld II In Its exact folds and lay 1t on shell Win
this care tablecloth will last for several days. Too
much caro- cannot be given having the cloth straight
with every crease marking the lines. The pretty
little tsrniere which, during the day. has had all the
benefit of the sun at the window, now is placed in
the exact centre. Pepperboxes, saltcellars, etc.
arranged In petty little groups In the four
In small establishment 1t is better 10 put the soup
on the table before the master Of the house. In
serving, the maid should stand at the left-hand side
with an extra plate in her hand to replace the one
she takes away II Is ready. Impress II upon her
beforehand TINT all service should be tho left side
Of the person she serves. Most women with small
households, although their hearts may be filled with
hospitality find but little pleasure In giving dinners,
account Of the undecurren OF anxiety about the table
and its service. Anxiety begins with the soup and
ends only with the coffee. II. however. the daily
service In all its niccties became a matter Of
course and Bridget trained to serve the simplest
dinner for the family with the careful attention
bestowed upon more elaborate entertainment, there
would be no need Of all this apprehension and fore
boiling that destroys conviviality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

The famous Femme incornue." that Mysterious bust
ana admiration Of artists for centuries, may he found
IN q cast OF good size for 80. tn, Laughing boy
Oh Donatello Is another inexpensive cast which one
should be glad TO give place TO. There myrads Oh
other casts which may be found az the regular
dealers.
great deal has been said In regard to the expense
OF brass bcdtcads which Is perfectly true with refer
ence TO many Of our American brass bedsteads Here
Is ease where some American manufacturers have
failed to compete successfully with the English having
not yet acquired the secret Of brass lacquer. After
rev years wear the Inferior lacquer chips of and the
bedstead has haliplucked look that Is anything but
satisfactory to the possessor. Ii Is true that II can
be reacquerd but this is too expensive process to
be repeated frequently The lacquer used by English
manufacturers on the other hand lasts from ten TO
Twelve years In very cheap brass bedstead the
iooEirame the equivalent Of the footboard in wooden
Deds'ead extends Only half way down, and displays
Ihe oendnS at The end IN an unseemly way, which
requires an old fashioned valance to In oil
the hoor. that the foot-end Of the mattress not
displayed In any awkward way. Tie newest fashion
In double rooms is 10 twin beds. A simple brass
Dcdstead In desirable pattern In single or
thrce-ioot width VIII abont $50. The same bed
stead with curvrg footboard will cost three or four
dollars more The threcfoot six width will cost $2s
and the four foot width S3I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

people of refinement who not possessed OF large
,urses may congratulate themselves on the low price
AT which good plaster casts may row DC obtained III inns
country All the masterpieces OF nncieht ana many
~ tbe masterpieces Of modern art NAV be found re-
produced i'm this way The dead White hhsh "i pHsue'
which &c 81 easily soed can longer be raised as IN
ohiection as all the casts now finished WIN WIN
In ivory finish making the cast for the 0facuca pi'
noses OF busting and cleaning as durable as DfohAe
Panels OF this kind are very ornamental SUNK per
monenty In suitable places in the wall Long, s!ehoe'
paneIs may be found which III admraDV III inc sp'o'
over porteres where the grille below them gives 'he
nroper light 10 display MI their outlines VINO "ouH
ever weary of q panel OF nymphs and dolphns ai'er
Ciodion or panel of angel chcrub' amer DohateHo'
One OF the greatest difficulties in dealing WIN phhe
casts is 70 know how 10 place them Oh the WALL Hus'
insist that they should not be framed unless De ia 'e
most simple unpretentious manner. Theie are very
few walls however, paoered or decorated IN s"ch
manner as 10 display casts 10 advantage ana most
masks and panels that are not set In the wan ZION
,etter with a simple ebony frame 0f SUFFICIENT wiuth
40 that IL may be bevclled on NJ inc
outside Donatellos delightful cast OF SAINT
caecia In low relief Is especially effective framed III
this way Among desirable casts IN the round IDA!
~, sound nearly all Ct BaTyes animals, the WAKING
uon the couchant oness, the lion and serpent ana
many others small statuettes, unless they are copies
~ ,nr~s pieces are desirable. because ihey 40
o@ take nm TOO much room in our somewhat cfanpeo
modern houses These range In size from 10 10 30
n,bes AND cost from so cents to two or three ooais'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

There are very few women, except those accustomed
to nurse the sick. who understand the best way in
which to make the various poultces and pastes which
arc likely to be ordered by the physician Now that
the convenient mustard pasters may be purchased,
already prepared, at any drug store may not be
called very frequently TO make this simple plaster
at home. Yet in the OF children. mlder plaster
than Of pure mustard such are sold BIZ the
druggists may be required. For infant II Is never
cafe to more than oneQuarter mustard, completing
the plaster with three-quarters -four For older
child onehah mustard to onebalf -four may be used.
Where strong plaster is needed pure English mus
tard powdered fine. is used In all pour boiling
water over the Ingredients and mix them to thick
paste. Spread the plaster on a thick firm cOiton
cloth. Lay piece Of thin old linen the face
OF the plaster TO prevent its touching the skim roll
Of old linen handkerchief should always be kept
hand 10 be used for this purpose and there should be
roll Of cottonsheetng convenient to spread plastcrs
and poultces when needed small can Of
mustard and can of -four should be kept in the
medicine closet as we'll as box Of prepared mustard
pasters for at night and in emergencies when II
is not always convenient to depend upon the Kitchen
supplies. Where a prepared mustard paste is used
it should be dipped in boiling water and layer OF
THU linen cambria she uld be laid the face Of 1t
when ii is put on. After applying cover any plaster
OF this kind with thick flannel, laid the back. to
prevent the dampness from 1t penetrating the clothing
Where mustard paste is removed physicians usually
order layer OF cotton wadding 10 replace IL III oruer
to prevent the patient taking cold and cotton waddng
shOuld also always be kept at hand for this purpose
with the materials for making paste. Among various
poutces which the physicians may order the simplest
is faxseed poultice. TINS is made by pouring Doll
Ing water faxseed and allowing the mixture to
stew moment two, and it is then spread thickly
between two cloths. A bread and milk poulticc is
made Of stale bakers bread stewed a moment or two
in milk to form thick paste. slippery elm poulticc
is made 10y pouring boiling water over powdered
slippery elm. II the physician orders charcoal with
it add little charcoal powdered Indian meal poul-
tcc is simply Indian meal boiled in water for few
moments, and honey and egg poultce Is honey
mixed with egg This latter pOuce Is seldom ordered
nowadays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

middle OF the rump,n and face Of the rump.' The
sirion- Of Boston includes the first cut OF the rios
cut In tie forequarer by NewYora butchers ana the
porterlouse steaks. The Hbonc edgc-bonc OF otch
bone Of beef called In Philadelphia the tall enc OF the
rump. II is favonte piece with English COOKS TOT
boiling but in this country II is norc often corned thsn
served In any other way. shank OF beef (tnat Is inc
hind leel known Us shank only in Boston and New
England and In old England. but in New-fork ana
Philadelphia II is leg OF beef The foreleg Is known
everywhere rs n shin OF beef Otherwise except win
some trfing differences in cutting. tho nomenclature
Is about the same in different parts OF the country.
This simple little dressing jacket Is made oil PINE
flannel with o full rufe OF lace around the neck and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

Even while the forests abaze with gorgeous color
feel the chill Of winter nigh is and children take up
their yearly cry Of "What shall you give for
Christmas ?" Already consgnments Of dolls being
given out by the church committees to dress for the
Christmas tree, and again comes The perpexing
ton TO those who are unaccustomcd to that sort Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

cambrc for the CAMP. Make little waist OF tbs
latter with high neck and long sleeves Ana Tor the
dress make perfectly straight waist cut low In the
neck and without sleeves gathering the skt on 70 H.
drawing the filness the gathers 10 the back
hcmmed sash OF fle same material or ribbon, VIII
do for the finish. You easily turn out several
dolls In this way dressing them in different coiors ana
they will have very pretty effect upon the tree
and will be SIRE to please the critical taste OIL theit
future mammas
Considerable confusion often results from the IN
technical terms of the meat market. the more so Us
these terms differ radically In different parts OF the
country. In New-YOrk the first cut Of the hiiid
quarter OF beef Is known the porterhouse'; but
strange rs II may seem. this is purely local term
end originated within hundred years. In Boston
II Is called the first cut OF the sirion and genuine
Philadelphia butcher will 81 once recognize New
Yorker II you nsk fer IL under any ether name but SIP
lon steak" The term porterhOuse. according to New
York authorities. dates back to certain DorterhOuse
located on Ccntre5t. which frequent
resort for jolly sailors who especially enoyed the good
hosts soln steaks At time In stress OF trade.
when all the srlon steaks in the house exhausted
he M into steaks his sirloln roast which was never
before considered III fer ANYTHING but roasting So
acceptable these steaks that the frcquenters OF the
place asked or them again and AGAIN until finally the
special steaks OF this p0FterlOuse grew famous
The steaks known In the Ncw-l DIRK market the
sroin (Which include respectively the hipbone. fat
bone md round-bone s.ears ure called In Boston
rump steaks. and respectively back Of the rump.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

The heating closet Of stove or range is part OF
It's furniture which the ordinary cook often ignores
In nine Kitchens ont Of ten, will find 1t cluttercd
up with ashes and dust, used a depository for
the kndling wood, IL it Is used at all. In point Of
fact, the heating closet of range is second in I'M
portance only to the oven in its usefulness to the
cook. Here Is where hot dishes, compelled to wait
moment while meal is being served. should be left.
In extreme cold weather it is one of the best places to
set rolls or bread to rise in the pans. II the bread
Is well covered mp, IL will not become dry top kept
IN this way, and will rise rapidly and evenly. This
is excellent place in which to dry stale bread be-
fore rolling it and sitting it. quantity of stale
bread, broken up and laid pans for twenty four
hours in the heating closet will be dry enough to be
crushed easily to q powder by the end of that time.
1t is good place in which 10 dry noodles IL there
Is not large fire in the stove and 1t is not too warm.
After the plates for any meal have been heated. as
they should be by dipping them in boiling water, they
may be wiped and kept at equabe temperature in
the heating closet, without danger OF their becoming
surerheated and the enamel becoming cracked. Slices
OF pumpkin and fruits Of various kinds may be
dried for future by setting them plates in this
closet The good cook will find that the use Of the
heating closet will save her many steps and much In
convenience when she once learns its value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

The delicious candcd rose-leaves that are now
displayed by confectioners. offer excellent material
| for table decoration. mould Of snow-white blanc
mango made Of whipped cream stHened with gelatne
isnglass is very ornamental served on low crystal
platter wreathed with whipped cream, tinted delicate
rosecoor with drop two OF cochinea and scattered
with canded leaves. OR the blanc-mange Itself
may be tinted color and wrcathed with candied
rose petals. II will be none the less wholesome
and delicious because II almost too dainty to be
eaten.
| To make a blanc-mange take quart of cream,
measured after IL Is whipped. Have on hand mn ounce
OF isnglass which has been melted by stirring II in
cup cold water heating II in the water till 1t comes
to the boiling point, and then smmering 1t in the
water till IL Is entirely melted. The isngia's must
be cooled till 1t is ukewarm before it Is added to the
cream Five tablespoonful OF sugaf, two tablespoon
fuls Of maraschino sherry and half saltspoonful
OF salt should be added to the whipped cream and
beaten in. Then the singlass should be stirred IN,
and the cream beaten with whip (thc dish must be
set in pan of ice) till II begins to thicken little.
1t must then be instantly poured into mould where
II will stifen. II it is to be tinted rose-coloT, tne
colorng matter must be added before the isngias Is
stirred in Gelatine is more easy 10 manage, buu IL
does not make quite so delicate Diane m"hec'
Directions for using this have frequently been given
| in these columns and are, no doubt, familiar. An
ounce will be sufficient to stiYen the amount Of blanc
mango given In this rule The exact amount OF
cochineal needed for coloring cannot be given, as
different preparations represent different degrees OF
strength The cochineal mixture may be purchased
nv the bottlefu from dealers in caterers supplies
10 is safer TO use drop or two at
first 10 sec what the color Is, and then add more II
necessary to give the delicate rose-tint desired.
cake decorated with frostng in the palest rose
color. or with pure white frostng and wreathed anu
ornamented in the centre with canded rose leaves
would make a novel birthday cake. To make the
cake stir to a cup OF butter and two cups Oh
sugar add half teaspoonful Of soda mixed In hail
cup Of milk Add two cups Of -four in which liberal
teaspoonful Of cream Of tartar has been stirred
Finally fold i'm the whites Of six eggs beaten to
stiff frdh. II you wish the cake delicate rSe-coios
Instead Of snow white about one-Quarter OF cup
of pink sugar to a cup and three-quartes OF white
sugar or II you wish 1t deep color use onehaf cup
of pink sugar to n cup and half Of white sugar
The icing may be tinted with coch'neal II you wish IL
to be rose-color The candied rose leaves used In
the decoration must be applied while the icing Is still
somewhat soft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

4whst a pretty room" one involuntarily exclairns
IN Going into the dantest and freshest Of pink rooms
ayes. think it is very nice" said the fair owner.
sand the best part of all is that did everything
myself for il is all furnished with odds and ends which
picked up all over the house and which myself
panted one aud all with this pretty rose unt 10 match
nv walls. There are 30 many lovely mixed paints
and eoamels TO be had and the directions are so
e,plct that it is not necessary TO be professional
decorator 10 do up room. For about week
wildly brandishng the paint brush. and then, buying
quantity Of rosecoored cheesecloth. which found OF
the exact shade of my pink paint. proceeded to make
window curtains and sdorn my toilette table. The
whole result is you see very satisfactory and the
,,st Of the whole thing comparatively nothing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15

furniture chintz and finish with nounce Of the
same. Two long. thick cushions form the back.