davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19
H FARMING WORLD.
snplNG MACON pEcK.
A Great conyenieros Worth Mech "'T
rhAn Its small Cost

A E-rAG tNnNenEcrNS NNhNA
ThAa Its >msu Cost
HeSa.lr while attending 3 county
.s;r where s CNN many EaNeheFs
were exhibitors was struck WIN ne
clumsy and nconvcuica; c~on'riyanees
tozextsrdinE The carving capacity o.
sp-inr wagons Many were made 81
ODDS an. ends 0; thick eoaTas ana
without Inference - convenience 10
uuloaain-. BY the side O. them my
own looked Is airy and fran IS en-
bros5ery compared 70 sal. cloth yetu
is sufficiently strong 10 carry LfN
mounds in market baskets, AMI can
unload the whole load without hand.
ling O than SIX baskets twice, ms
sometimes no. then. L ! chance 10 sell
these SIX baskets laSt Ny wagon
Isl platform spg,ag. % inches by 50,
inside measure a box, with a falling
hinged endEate- -.
To make a deck 7 took two pieces OF
pine board ! iuch thick, ! inches VIDE
and 1 feet long. These were for bed
pieces. 10 rest upon the sides OF the
box. which Is 5 inches high This gives
room for halt.bushsl baskets under
meath Fer platform bought a-dry
goods box, IS inches long and abou: 70
inches square, for which ! paid 10
cents The material Of the sides was
8. of an inch thick, and Of these l
used what ! needed. mailing the boards
on to the edge Of the bed pieces and
leaving vacancies between Of about 5
inches lido not grow radishes onions
or celery for market, SO It was not
necessary to have the deck boards close
together. The mailing was done with
long. slender wire nails. driven slight
" on q slant and not all in line with the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19
HOMEMADE COOK BOOKS.
A Great Convenience in Getting Up . Sood

uGdls
'Of making many books there is NJ
end" especially cook books Doubt
less each OF them has merit; and yet so
elaborate are they. that the inexperi-
enced housekeeper who is unable to
winnQw the chatf from the wheat is
often hihdered rather than helped by
their use.
One of the results Of the agitation re-
garding woman's sphere and opportu-
mites has been to give an added appre-
citation of the art OF cooking. Young
women are coming to realize that
whether they look at it from the senti-
mental or economic side, it is an art
which no home-maker, or She who as
spires to be one land there are few
women no matter how ambitious or in
dependent that do not can afford to
ignore. II all such would obtain a well
bound blank book-eight inches by ten
is a convenient size-and insert in it only
such receipts as have been carefully
tested, and experiments that have been
successfully made, she would oon have
an invaluable guide to the cooking
best adapted to her needs, a book which
might well be priced as an heirloom in
the years TO come.
Arrange the matter Systematically,
and divide the book into different de.
partments. Have one for meats. an
other for poultry, fish, shell-ish, soups,
eggs, vegetables, breads, etc. Allow
ample space at the end of every section,
in both the body Of the book and the
index, to make additional entries as
new receipts and information are
gained
AS you become skilled in the art, be
careful unless you fail to write explicit
directions for compounding each dish,
and so lessen the value of the book as a
guide to the inexperienced. Success in
cooking depends fully as much upon
the proper mixing and cooking of a
dish as upon the exact proportion OF
the ingredients comprising it.-Coun-
try Gentleman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

center Of the bed piece. as that would
have a tendency to split it and weaken
the hold of the nails. 4 railing Of inch
stuff az inches high was nailed around
the edge of the sides and back, setting
on top Of the deck. The widest board
was at the f~orwardsend, as the deck Is
used without a seat aud the driver sits
among the baskets. Bits of iron
screwed on to the inside OF the bed
pieces project downward into the clips
which hold the seat in place and hold
the deck IN position on the wagon.
Where a wagon has a seatrail on the
inside and holes for iron bowels, the
same kind OF bowels must be used in
the bedpieces Of the deck, Four
triangular wooden pieces are fitted in
outside to serve as braces. | I'm sorry
to say that my deck proved too much
for the cupidity Of some n and shall
have to build another, and in this |
shall leave off the clumsy outside
braces and have four pieces of strap
iron, 10 inches long. bent at right
angles G inches from one end and
punched for screws. These will be
fastened underneath on inside of bed
pieces, the long ends projecting down
and entering the seat fastening to hold
it in place. On the first day of the fair
| put the deck under horticultural hall,
expecting to get it when the fair was
over, but when l looked for it it was
gone. 1t cost less than 20 cents for
material and less than two hours
labor to make. so | am not put of
pocket very much; but | pity the man
who was so hard up as to take it. The
accompanying drawing, showing end
view, will make the way of construct
ing the deck more plain A is the end
of the wagon. The space above A
should not be INSTRUCTED, as this per-
mits taking out baskets when the tail
board is down. Baskets can also be
taken out Of the forward end. There
are many times when farmers as well
as gardeners find such an attachment
to a spring wagon a great convenience
and worth much more than its small
COST. b. Pierce, in Ohio Farmer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

The Christmas doll had come through
the mails from a city several hundred
miles away, and when IL was taken
out OF its box it was found to be in a
somewhat chaotic condition. One arm
was gone, the bonnet was twisted
around TO one side, the curls were fiat
tened out OF shape, the head was bent
down. a portion OF the nose was brok-
on off, the eyes were looking In differ
ent directions, and 1t stood pigcon.toed
on It's feet Little Flossie eyed 1t for
some moments In solemn silence and
then began rummaging the box as II
searching for something else.
"what are you looking for, Flossie?"
asked her mother.
~ am looking" she answered with n
kind OF it-grieves-me-to- sec.you-in-this
condition-ny-child expression on her
face, ITO sec II she hasn't got q little
bottles Of whisky somewhere In her
baggagc."-- Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

but he had hot the least idea how to
get at it. 1t was easy enough shaving
slices off the breast, but the joints
worked him up into a fever. lie did
not know where to find them.
THE anatomy of this fowl strikes
me as being somewhat remarkable"
he said, looking savagely at Il retrac'
tory drumstick which seemed to be fur
nished with a steel hinge.
Thee will find the joint further
down, Friend Travers," said Mrs,
Stokes, gently. Don't hurry; take
thy time to it"
''Oh, yes." said Travers, hopefully.
''IIereit is"
At the same time he made a wild
lungc at. the fowl with his knife; the
turkey slipped on the greasy plate,
and, with remarkable vitality, jumped
completely off the table on to the floor.
Travers dropped his knife and fork,
and sank into a chair, full of NORTH
cation and rage.
II think I'd better letturkeys alone"
he said, grimly. 'l'm sorry, Miss Mar
tina, but ! didn't mean to do it"
"Nevcr mind" She said, picking up
the degraded fowl and h%urrying it
back to the kitchen. You have cut
off enough for us on the plate. Mother
and | both prefer white meat. Shall
| help you to cranberries, Mr.. Traverse"
Poor Trayers had "A sense of keen
| discontinue. What a fool Martha must
think himl u man fit for nothing but
painting poor daubs that wouldn't sell
at half-price.
lie chafed against his own short.coni-
ings, and when Martha came into the
sitting-room after dinner, she found
him standing by the open fire, looking
thoroughly uncomfortable.
81 am afraid you are having a very
dull Christmas" she said, coming up
beside him. II am sorry we haven't a
house full of young people TO make it
merry"
: a am not" said Travers, bluntly. 81
am quite satisfied as it is. | don't want
anybody but you ! have been waiting
all day to.spcak to- you; but you were
50 occupied with that abominablc tur-
key
Somebody had TO see to the dinner"
she said, quietly, "and mother wasn't
able"
81 want to give you something" he
went on. awkwardly; IA little Christ
mas gift. VIII you take IT aud wear 1t,
Martha? should like to remind you
that I shall never forget your kind.
ness"
lie spoke very clumsily, but he drew
from his pocket a beautiful diamond
ring, which he held out TO her.
80 Mr.. Travers!" she cried, as she
held the beautiful jewel for a moment
in her hand. you are very generous.
1t is exquisite. Indeed, ! never saw
one SO fine; but | cannot take IL from
you - cannot. indeed. My mother
would not like me TO. II IN too costly
a gift by far
But | want you TO take IL, Malta.
Won't YOU take II TO please mep"
II cannot!' she said, handing IL back
to him. But don't misunderstood
Inc. You must see for yourself why
1t Is improper for me to receive such a
giftr
"Pernaps so" he returned. lingering
the ring n%ervonsly. ''Bnt there l. a
very easy way out u that difficulty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19
CATTLE
| New Kind Invented. by an Ingenious
Western Farmer.

A New Kind Invented. by an Ingenious
Western Farmer.
Some improvements on the common
stationary stanchion are herewith
shown. They are in use in the stables
of a Minnesota subscriber and give
good satisfaction. Being cheap and
easily made, they are adapted to the
wants of those who feed cattle in the
winter and during the summer or who
another year want this space for some
thing else. The stanchions are made
of two by four inch scantling and, be-
ing put together with wooden pins or
bolts, they may be readily taken apart
and stored away when necessary. The
bed piece is made of two by four inch
scantlings and SO is the top piece, but
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

IT WAS A WILD CfAsE-QUIrE ABSURD.
around and around the enclos ure, he
finally got the creature by the legs, it
tapped its wings in his face. and he let
it go. BY this time Martha was
screaming with laughter.
LET me catch itfor you," she said.
mo, said Travers, determinedly,
"Im In for it now"
1t was a wild chase-quite absurd,
indeed, liecause it was so Unnecessary;
and when Travers finally captured his
prey, Martha had completely lost her
composure.
"Wbat are you going to do nowT she
asked. us no gave the gobbler a shake.
II don't know any torture too great
Tor him said Travers. breathlessly.
.After all the trouble he has caused
me. / think | should like to roast him
alivei"
..And serve him with a garnish Of
burned Feathers. DO you think you
would really enjoy your revenge?'
.4Oh. 4 shall do exactly as yon told
= said 1'ravers. taking up the *
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

saw anything like these swamp naples
Of yours"
81 don't think much Of the foliage in
November" Martha said, p%lunging her
white fingers among the ~cranberries
she was picking.
THAT doesn't soaud very hospita-
BILE" said Travers, looking rather anX-
%iously at the serene face opposite him.
care you in a hurry to have me go?'
Not particularly" ,,
you don't care one way or the
other?'
That depends on whether yon prove
yourself a help or a hindrance / didn't
mind you all summer, because you
were always out of doors sketching;
but if you are to stay here all winter
bothering about the house, | may wish
you were in Guinea"
81 hope not" said Trayers, hnmbly
''Ill try to be of great help to you, if
you will only tell me how. Let me
help you now
I'm almost through" said Martha,
perversely.
''Well give me something else to do.
What are you going TO have for dinner?'
Roast turkey"
"What do you have to do with it?'
he asked, innocently.
~ am accustomed to kill IT," She said,
with "a demure look, You might
do that for me. DO you see
than big gobbler over in the
poultry-yard that N with the tail
feathers ont. Well, If you don't mind,
I'd like his head chopped off. | hate
to do it myself. The sight Of blood al
ways makes me sick, and-one grows
attached to the poor things, | often
wish there was a turkey guillotine."
"Why, ! never killed a chicken on
turkey in my life,' exclaimed Trayers
with dismay.
"lou are not afraid?' quericd Mar
tina, le%vcling her calm gray eyes at him
in surprise,
"Of course not" said Travers, ner-
vously. Il am perfectly willing. to dc
it, only ! don't know how
"Why, it's the easiest thing n the
world said Martha, briskly. There's
the wood block and there's the AK.
Catch the turkey by the legs and lay it,
head on the block; then all you've got
to do is 10 chop"
Travers had his misgivings, but he
would not have uttered them for
worlds.
He opened the gate of the poultry
yard, whittier Martha's eyes followed
him with IA twinkle of amusement. He
was born an artist, ~fastidious to a fault
and she knew he would almost as soon
pick up a rattlesnake as handle n o.
the unwashed denizens of the poultry.
yard. 1t was fun for her to watch him
Every time he got neal the turkey. il
took itself off to a less dangerous 10
cality; and when, after chasing il
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19
SEA HORSES AND SEA COWS.
Mammoth Animals Which are kAp'ui'
Going out Of Existence

t,oing Out Of Existence
Writers q a century or more ago
xs-e accustomed frequently to speak
n ,he ..ea horse" and 'sea COW" by
~. srSt name they referred to the wal
rps which is one Of the most interest
inc Of animals simply for the reason
Is among the most useful, There
a serious prospect that before many
wears have passed the species viii %
altogether exterminated, and this VIII
n. extremely unfortunate, inasmueh as
the people who live in Arctic regions
depend upon it to a great extent Tor
their own survival. The walrus has
beeu called the camel of the Esquiman.
To hat race this creature is as impor-
,ant and even essential as the ship oil
he desert is to the Arab. or the cocoa
palm, to quote a vegetable simile' to
the South Sea Islanders. ..
Its flesh is of use for food, its oil
for warming and illuminating pur.
poses, and its tough skin, stretched
over wooden frames, for making
canoes But these are only a
few Of the uses TO which the
walrus is put It's insestines supply an
admirable waterproof clothing, the
soles OF the ppers made into footgear
and the sinews are employed in the
manufacture of nets wherewith to cap
ture birds The ivory Of the tusks is OF
excellent quality; it is of endless utility
for domestic purposes and is always Oh
service as a medium of barter with
traders for all the products Of civllIza-
ton which may be required by these
savagas ut the North. So indispensable
is this beast that walrus famines are
recorded in pathetic legends by all the
savage settlements of the Arctic
Whole colonies of Esquimaux have per
shed from time to time through an un'
usual scarcity Of walrus at the season
when they were to be expected Al
present their whiskers are an import
ant article of commerce, being used by
the Chinese as picks for opium pipes. -
Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

shall not allow myself the least IN
diligence Of my i~nclinatio1S
II was soIue time beforahe 20, the
turkeys headERn the - properly.
"Do hurry up cried Martha, shut
ting her ewes. "Yoa make ne nervous
Almost al the same moment there
was a dull thud, as Trayers brought
the Ak down vigorouslN but At the
<xitieal moment the turkey gave a fran
~ hop. Travers let go. as usual, and
the lucky fowl escaped from under the
AK. 70 fv screaming over the fence.
Martha opened her eyes, and saw a
growing pool Of blood, but 60 turkey
Travers was down on one knee. holding
his foot
oh she cried, flying 10 him, you
have cut your foot, am so sorry Is
it badly hurt!"
oYes-I'm afrald-it's pretty nearly
cut off, said Travers
He was growing very white, for the
blood poured over everything, and in a
moment more he fell over quite uneon'
scious.
Martha was badly frightened, but
she knew what to do, and did It
Quick as a fash, she made Of her apron
a licature for the wounded leg, while
her shr.ll cry for help brought her
father and the hired nan quickly to the
scene,
Travers had indeed almost severed
his foot in swain, but the surgeon who
was summoned promised to save the
member, if the patient would follow
his direction.
"Of course he will do that!''said
Martha, briskly. IN see to it
have MIN in my power now. He will
have 10 do as ! say. There will be nc
sketching now till after Christmas.
He ought to mind YOU said the
doctor. You saved his life" He
would have bled to death in a very few
minutes"
81 am afraid | can't claim obedience
on that score" said Martha, regret,
fully. IT it hadn't been for me, it
wouldn't have happenei in the first
place
Travers smiled languidly, and whis-
pered: II think lam a very lucky
fellow, if you are going to take care OF
me-
And so do H. said the doctor,
promptly: Il always said. Martha,
that there was no one in Abingdon
who could nurse like you, and | think
l should rather enjoy a months living
on your cookery"
Long before they would let Trayers
put his foot down, he had lost his
pallor and was looking better than he
had done before. But it was not
till Christmas day that he stood once
more firmly on his feet and sat down
to dinner a well man.
Mr.. Stokes was away tending a sick
friend, SO that Travers had to take the
head of the table,
You viii have 10 carve said
Martha, as the Christmas turkey came
in, brown and beautiful under the
crown Of holly.
"Oh, mercy, cruel maid.' cried
Travers in dismay.
1T isn't as bad as chopping of
heads said Martha, encouragingiy.
you can't kill yourself"
But | don't know how'll pleaded
poor Trayers.
Neither do /. And mother can't
you know, with rheumatism in hel
hands. Never mind. Chop it up
somehow. 1t win taste just as we'll
Trayers saw he was in for it, ant
rose to the occasion, but not withou'
fear. The turkey was splendid big one
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

Mamma, l want some water in a
bowl. am going to christen my doll"
No, little dear. That would be .rihing
with a sacred subject" Then give me
wax to waxinate her with. She's
old enough nov to have something
done to her."-Harper's Bazaar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

= n HKU WEEN " WI
She Is crossing the parlor, the maiden fair,
Crossing tho room with unconscious air,
sho bats, but. Of course, she does not know
she has halted under the mistietQe.
Not ill she's hissed Is the maid aware
THAT sbe halted under the mistletoe there.
How many strange things IL the world We sen
How nbsent-minded . maid can Dol
-boston Courier.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19
Ahrsr.s Critinlam.

The general impulse to bestow praise
and the discrimination which alone
gives praise and value, are not very
often found in conjunction, The man
who unites these traits is q true bene-
factor and inspirer of his fellows. The
general habit is to be niggardly of CON
mendation. We seem to be afraid that
il we tell people they have done well
they win never do any better. Adverse
criticism is considered wholesome. To
feel always that more is expected of
him is the spur that every man is sup
pose to need. But to express satisfaction,
even when performance warrants 1t, ID.
to say the least, Of doubtful expediency,
il not positively mischievous. Most
plants and flowers thrive best in the
sunshine, but human products, it would
appear, grow ripest and richest in the
dark and cold.-Examiner
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

HoUGHT you
w e going
home the first
of Sep e IN
ber?'' Martha
Stokes sal d,
with a look
half shy, half
. a cy, that
well be came
her 5 W e t,
Quaker face,
Il stayed for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

-"Tnlk Of paving rs you gpl ISM
the whole solar system one tremendous
borrowing? Don't the moon and piau-
cts borrow oil their light from the sun?"
"Yea but then they have the advantage
OF goius TO one that can always make
the needed rays. ~ altimorc Aner-
lean.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19
I'm goin' to write to Santa,
An this Is what I'll say.

I'm goin' to write to Santa,
An this Is what I'll say:
We.tan't-hev. enny-Kismas,
Cause mammals gone away.
Yves two poor little children,
Thit sisser Kit an me,
An Kit lives In an attic,
An IL lives with she.
1--WE heyen't any stockin's
Tibet amt all old and tored,
Blu you can hang some %prethents
Up on tina chimney board,
An Ct you hang a dolly
For children wot are good,
Thist write that it's for sisser
Upon the chim,y wood.
NOW, Santa, dear, thist lissen,
Don give me doll or sled,
I'ant my darlin' mamma
To hold my achin' head.
Tho take me up, dear Santa,
An hid me in your pack.
An where It's allus kismas
I'll get my mamma back"
Mrs. NJ. l.. Payne, in Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

Flower"

Il inherit some tendency to Dys-
pepsia from my mother, l suffered
two. years in this way consulted a
number of doctors. They did me
no good. | then used
Relieved In your August Flower
. and it was just two
days when l felt great relief. l soon
gotso that l could sleep and eat, and
felt that I was well. That was
three years ago, and l am still first
class. I am never
TWO Days. withouta bottle, and
if I feel constipated
the least particle a dose or two of
August Flower does the work. The
beauty of the medicine is, that you
% xkxVAtd
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

CouGns AND CoLps. Those who are suf-
fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
etc, should try BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCnEs. Sod only IN b0res.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19
"Hoac do I lo0k

Hoac do I OOk?"
That depends, madam, upon how
you feel, If you're suffering from
functional disturbances, Irregular
ties or weaknesses, you're sure to
"look it," And DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the remedy.
1t builds up and invigorates the
system, regulates and promotes the
proper functions, and restores health
and strength. It's a Legitimate
medicine, not a beverage purely
vegetable, perfectly harmless, and
made especially for woman's needs.
In the cure Of all "female CON-
plaints," it's guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, or the money is refunded.
No other medicine for women is
sold SO. Think of that, when the
dealer says something else (which
pays him better is "just as good"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

The pink eye of horses is an inflam
matory bilious fever, closely akin to
the malarial fever of humanity. 1t is
really due to malaria, that is, simply
bad air. The pestilent atmosphere OF
the common stable, and much worse of
the close, damp. dark basement stable,
is a prevalent cause of this disease.
Every farmer who cares for his own
health by attention to his own dwell.
Ing, ventilates his sleeping rooms,
drains his kitchen and cellar, and
keeps the atmosphere about him pure
and dry, and his clothes and person
clean, shold think of his patient
horses, and their nec,ssities at this cx.
acting scason.-Colman s Rural World.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

FoRTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Curein one minute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

DON'T fool with indigestion nor with a
disordered liver, out take Beecham's Pills
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

THE doctrine that ''like cures like" is H.
Illustrated BY the fact that when people tire,
the best thing for them TO do Is 10 retire.
Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

THE difference between an editor and his
wife is that his wife sets things to rights
while he writes things to set-Yonkers
Statesman,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-12-19

WHEN you set a hen on an egg you expect
a chicken, put Wnat &c YOU nxpec' Wien you