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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
Country Girls in Town.

IF you who read this are brown coun-
try lass and should find that your fate
leads you to the city, carry with you all
that you have learned in the years of child
hood and nadenhood on the old farm. You
will need it all in the feverish city-the
memory of sky and upland, the smell of
the clover, the hum of the bees, the taste
of the new milk, the breath of the kline,
the strength which milking and butter
making have given you; the knowledge of
natures secrets-which lilac leaves out
first, which oak is last stripped of its foil
age, where the ground sparrow hides her
nest, when the black berries are fit to make
into jam.
Bring the simple, healthy habits Of early
rising, of energetic work, of outdoor exer
else, to your city home, for you will need
them now more than ever before. They
will help you in gaining an understanding
of the best things city life can give you
the broader experience of men and ideas
the love of art the appreciation of litera
ture. No matter how rich you may be
come, never be wasteful.-Maud Howe il
Ladies' Home Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
lrncom Portable Wedding Rings.

The Baynnzi, who live along the upper
Congo have II strange custom which makes
life "A burden to the married women. Brass
rods are welded into great rings around
the necks of the wives. Many of these
rings worn by the women whose husbands
are well to do weigh as muck as thirty
pounds, and this burden must be carried
by the poor creatures as long as they live.
Frequently one sees poor woman whose
neck is CALLED by the heavy weight, and in
places the skin is rubbed off by the ring.
This is sure sign that the ring has been
recently welded around the neck. After
short time the skin becomes calloused and
then the strange ornament produces no
abrasion. The weight is a perpetual tax
upon the energies. In every crowd of wom-
en- may be seen a number who are support
ing the ring with their hands, and thus for
a time are relieving their weary shoulders
OF the burden.
A ring is never put around q woman's
neck until she is believed to have attained
her full physical development. Once on it
is no easy matter to get it off. The natives
have no files, and although they can ham
mer a lot of brass rods into one, it is very
difficult for them to cut the thick mass of
metal. Women who increase largely in
| flesh after the rings have been fastened on
their necks are in danger of strangling to
death, and instances of this sort have oc-
Cured The women, however, regard the
cumbrous ornament with pride, imagine
that it enhances their Importance and
beauty, and wear their burdens with light
hearts Brass is the money of the country,
and III putting it around their wives necks
| the men are certain that it will not be
stolen or foolisLly expended. - Boston
| Coutipr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

try to make a bonnet. Worth mas gwen
MS the idea; all we need are pluck and ma
terials."
We tore ourselves away from NirotS,
bought frame, velvet, lining, cord ana
feathers, the entire expenditure amount
ing to twenty-five francs. We cut away
the ninety centime frame to suit my sty
of hair; we covered it with the best silk
velvet, costing only seten francs, as we
CHANGED upon bias remnant; we lined the
structure; we bound it with fine velvet
cord: we arranged three ducks of feathers
quite jauntily; we sewed on strings and
elastic, and lol in three-quarters of an
hour we created bonnet that meets every
body's approbation.- Fields Wash
inptOu.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
NIiss Penny's Work.

1t is now nearly thirty-ive years since
Miss Virginia Penny began her labors for
the working women of this country. She
was then resident Of Louisville her Dirt h.
place. Thrown upon her own resources by
sudden financial revcrses, she had become
a teacher in seminary for girls During
that period she realized how few avenues
of employment were open for women, espe-
cially in the south, where social pride
closed to them ooSt of the few branches of
work that t., could, without loss of
standing, enter in the north. When leg
acy enabled her TO 20 back to life of ease
she concluded to investigate for herself the
question of woman's labors, and as far
back as 1858 she began the work to which
she has devoted the greater part of her
life.
At that time only seven occupations were
open to women in any part of this country:
now, owing in considerable degree to her
labors, there are nearly 400 Her work was
Of the seyerest and most trying nature.
She visited the libraries of New York, Bos-
ton and Philadelphia, spending four years
in preliminary investigations. She sent
thousands Ct circular letters to merchants
and manufacturers, employed assistants
and visited between 5000 and 6,000 shops
and stOres.-New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Soup of the very best is very cheap, II
ltbe properly made. If it be not properly
made it IL more expensive and not as good
The best material, by all odds, is beef
The next best is veal, but when veal is
used It is wise to use beef also
Beef. to be sure, is the most expensive Of
The staple meats, but the best piece of
which to make soup is the cheapest cut in
the carcass. 1t is the sticking piece"
which is high up on the neck. 1t is SO
called because the animal is bled from
shere when slaughtered AS the carcass is
hung head down, the valuable juices
which you need In soup settle there. Use
also the bones which the butcher removes
from your roasting piece. Bone is good,
got so much for the marrow, though that
Is good, us for the fibrin that it yields.
In addition to this material use chicken
bones or turkey bones if roast fowl has
been carved. If fowl has been boiled
nse the water in which it has been cooked.
These materials blend. Do not put NUT
ton in with beef, neither any ham bones or
other pork.
As to cooking, don't boil. The hasty
and therefore poor, cook will boil meat for
soup. Put your meat and bones into a
stone pot or an agate ware vessel of some
kind, cover with water and simmer all day.
1t won't hurt to simmer it longer, but at
least ten hours is necessary. The pot
should be closely covered, SO that no flavor
d. strength shall be lost by evaporation.
Norhing whatever should be put in the
pot, excepting what has been mentioned,
until within two hours of the time when
the soup, or rather the stock, is to be con
sidered done. At that time take all the
vegetables that are to go into the soup for
davoring and tie them up in bunch.
Throw them in and let them cook for the
Two hours. Then remove them. They are
next to worthless, though our teachers, the
French, would serve them, with plenty of
seasoning, as vegetables If they are left
to COOK in the soup longer than about two
hours they will ibjure the favor of the
soup, and two hours is long enough to get
all the good out of them.
As to the seasoning, IA word is necessary.
II meat is sailed when it is first put on to
simmer it will harden and refuse to yield
its juices. Wait until the soup is nearly
done and then season to taste.
After the cooking is completed remove
the pot from the fire and strain the sour
carefully. Set it in q cool place in q tone
pot and let it cool thoroughly before put
tiag it into the iceboX. II IL is put on the
ice 70 cool quickly it will not keep so well
w uen it is thoroughly cool set it on the ice
and you will speedily find that you have I
rich meat jelly.
This Jelly is concentrated SOUP. it is the
very best of all meat soups, and enters into
the combination of nearly every one of the
hundreds of soups that may he made
1t may almost be said that no good sour
can be made without this jelly, or stock, -
for its foundation. That would be an ex-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

and of household prudenceP Who Is TO
make the nourshing Cruel or dainty stock
for the home invalidi
What business man would select as man.
ager of his mandatory a man completely
ignorant Of the details Of the business, and
yet many fashionable mothers expect him
to select for the mistress of his home n
woman who not only never cooked a dish
in her life, but considers herself too beau
tiful or too dainty to be concerned about
such things. "Why, | shall have house.
keeper, of course; she will see to all that.
Charlie wants me to keep pretty and enjoy
myself" There are, however, household
duties which cannot be left to the care Of
help.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
After the Ball.
Ger the 81

Ger the snow lad ways we uoi,cless rolled
Home from bail Oh that winters night;
Twas happy chauce that had put me there
A chaperon's sudden, fanting plight.
And now we two we're all that shared
The coy ease of her fathers hroucham-
With what sweet abandon she nestled back.
All down and fur, in its friendly gloom.
The streets few by. our talk had stopped,
Should grasp the chance which fate hat
THROWN
Her speaking silence gave me hope
! tenderly whispt red, "Madge, my own!"
She answered not; toucl 2d 4er hand,
Her soft breath made pulses leap;
Then a light shoue ia from II passing lamp
1t fell On Nadge-ste was soird asleep!
Margaret II. Wei, J. II Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

think if had a fine mansion in town,
With treasures Of art hanging over its walls,
4 cook in the kitCllCn-a rhet Of repown-
With rugs ana line armor IN parlors ard
halls:
A yacht in the harbcr; rare wines in M
vaults;
The best g. the clubs and an opera box;
\ competent tailor, and friends with no faults;
y lot of good books and some Louis Quinzo
clocks
house in the country, likewise, and n wife;
Fast horses and income of wOndTous extent
ia lnd this tOi'rable sort OF life,
And make u strong effort az being content.
Carlyle Smith in Harper's Balar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
LIGHT AND AIRY.

Leap Year Questionines.
Why don't the girls propose, mammar
I'm sure | cannot tell,
For everybody knows, mamma,
That I'm q bowling swell.
And now leap year is here, mamma,
My every action shows;
The shy things need not fear, manma-
Why don't the girls propose2
Why don't the girls propose, mammal
You'll own that I'm be,,ut
She that turns up her nose, mamma,
At me is hard to suit.
Iwear sw eet mustache, mamma,
And perfect fitting clothes;
Tn sure I'm quite a mash, mamma
Why don't the girls proposep
Last evening at the ball, mamma,
| thought my time had come,
For MS we left the hall, mamma,
Sweet Mollie shocke me dumb
By giving me kiss, mamma;
But then her ardor froze.
To me twas perfect bliss, mamma
Why don't the girls propose?
The other fellows say, mamma,
That I'm II hopeless dude.
The girls say, go away" mamma:
They're very, very rude.
Oh, what lonely life, mamma,
! lead no mortal knows;
I'm sure need wife, mamma
Why don't the girls propose?
--Somerville Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
One Woulnn's yTay,

81 never allow II single inclosed space Of
any kind in my Kitchen" said a very good
housekccrar. My cupboard or closet be
comes sure receptacle for rubbish unless
most carefully watched, and no cook, how
ever tidy, like TO have the mistress
opening doors and il, ing in, as though
invest lgatin2 the state Of affairs SO
have found that by far the best way is t,
hay everything open, no kitchen closet
no inclosed space under the dresser, OF
above all, the sink: and in this way pas,
all the pois and kettles and pans under ;
daily review without hurting Biddy's evel
susceptible feelings. New York Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

In brOiling meat over Goals never allow
then. 10 smoke the least. After the Goals
have burned dom somewhat, throw on a
handful of salt to deaden the blue fame
that arises. II the drippiugs from your
meat takes IRE, remove from the stove to
cool for few moments. Don't try to blow
it out. as there is danger of burning the
face.-New York Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
The and the { }.

\ certain man in certain town,
Who bore the good old name Of Brown,
Had often to his cronies said
On his foolish days, while still unwep
That she to whom lie ~ Sht oe mated
Should never use the LypheuAted
style of nan c, thus written ! OWN,
Mrs. Mary SOandso- Brown
But fa,e is tickle and contrary;
He wed v oman literary,
And now, TO his disgust aad shame,
In print each day he SEES his name
Reduced TO sonnet hing lear than naughs-
And logged in like an af,er'hought,
In style his very soul to saddcn,
By Eva Edith ,3roNnI McFsdden."
indianapolis journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
New View of Georges Character.

A Waterbury small boy heard the story
Of Washington aud the cherry tree for the
first time the other day. and his first com
ment was:
rs that all there is to it?"
Yes, my SON" was the reply.
"And they made all that story out of it
just because he told the truth about itP'
"Yes."
"Why, what little liar he must have
been when they made SO much fuss over
his telling the truth that once, "-Water
bury American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

I've helpeG to make bonnet, and have
thereby saved 100 francs. How | came to
make n bonnet happened thus: Worth
made me a very pretty walking costume,
and then described the style of headgear it
needed, When | tried on one of Virot's
creations and learned that the price was
40 francs, paused, Said cousin Lily, who
w&us with me, aud whose fingers are as def
as a magician's: Don't be an idiot. Let's
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
TOO Much for Them.

One of the citys prominent life insur.
ance agents has bright boy. One day in
Sunday school the little fellows teacher
was telling her class about Daniel in the
lions den. Tommy listened attentively
and finally burst forth with;
did Daniels children get his life insur
ancc when he was all eaten up"
This broke up" the class.-Boston Her
aid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
Totally Indifferent

Brigcs-Seen Nickers anvwhere'
Rraggs-No. What's up
Briggs understand that he has been
talking about me. | want to find MIN and
let him know that his RENAL Ks are Il mat
tc: OF absolute indifference to me. I've
been hunting him all afternoon. Indian
apolis journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

The New York Womens Press club has
ninety-five uIcmuers, each engaged IN lit
erary occupation. Its object is 10 gain for
women the advantages arising from unity
fellowship and cooperation with those en-
gagged in similar pursuits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Miss +. "A. Conner, OF Washington, has
become distinguished for her knowledge
of parliamentary laws, and she earns "a
comfortable living by instructing men and
women in the rules of debate and in the
proper way Of conducting meetings of
church an other societies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
CornLmtal ClennS NYoOlens.

To clean wooden dresses take cornmeal
and water and boil it the same as for uush;
put the dress with enough water and the
mush to wash it in; rinse in clear water
and hang it up to dry without wringiug; to
keep it from being wrinkled, iron it ON the
wrong side before it is quite dry.-Ex-
change
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

May your lovers become your husbands
and your husbands remain your lovers
May you never be troubled by warnings
after the ul.s, tainable, nor feel called to a
mission yof are unable To fulfill: but may
you find fragrance in the flowers that grow
beside your pathway, and may your duties
be YOUR delgnts.-Jerome *. Jerome's
Wish to the Women of America.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

"You seem to be well used to tramping
the track, a." said the bearded pard, scraping
an acquaintance as they went along.
"Certaiuly," was he reply, my profess
sion is that of walking gentleman"
"Ani why do you 50 all the way to New
York;
well, because there are so many ties
between US. "-Boston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

SchoolmasteI OF what does the surface
of the earth consist?
Pupil--Laud and water.
What do LAID and water
make?
upil-Mud.-London Judy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

The Empress Eugene declined to follow
the conventional idea in beds Hers was
raised 50 little above the floor of her bed
room as to give at Il hasty glance the i'm
preston that she was sleeping on the carpet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
Next.

Passenger time does the next
train leave for Bostonr
Gateman QuSt oyer)-SGre it's just gone,
SUI. Harper Bazaar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

no you read the Bible, WaldOY"
ooh, yes, almost every day" replied the
little Boston boy. Scarcely day pHsses
that in my reading do not find some ref
erence to ii which requires vcri.icatiou. -
indianapolis Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

How sweet the uses OF philosophy!
by which one Is assured in times adverse,
That how soever wretched things may be,
TAere'll doubtless come lime when They'll
be worst.
Brandon BucksaW.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Seven young women are enrolled Us fresh
men in the course OF study for womea If
iiliated with Brown university, 1t is con
ticred most encouraging recognition Of
the demand for the higher education Of
women that this conservative old school
should admit women students
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Butcher-lIow much bologna sausage
did you say?
Hungry Reporter-Give me give me
about thyee-q quarters Of a column.-Chica-
20 Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

The skillful use of the needle has al
ways been part Of the training of every
well raised girl. 10 learn how to sew was
diSagreeable task TO many little damsel
in the olden time, as it is today.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10
WOMAN AND HOME.
THE BEST WAY TO MAKE SOUP
STOCK.
Proper and inexpensive Method

Admired Disorder-G who Don't I'm
dsrstand Housework - Uncomfortable
Wedding RinRs-Parents and Childr en-
Tho Right Way to shop-Miss Pom
ny's Work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Chocolate requires great heat and rapid
cooking in an uncovered dish or the oil
will separate and rise to the top. ltshould
also he served in an uncovered pitcher
though this is not the fashion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Since this is leap year, isn't it
OF course the proper thing
For the young WOMAN ia tue case
10 purchase her ewp ring3
-NVaShipgton Star,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Nursing is that part of maternal man
agement which is Of the greatest impor
tance, and yet one that is but little under
stood by the mother, nurse and even b!
many OF the doctors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

To Henry Ward Beecher we owe thcs.
lines; THE haho at first feeds upon tn,
mothers bosom, but is always on hgl
heart"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

Copper kettles may be cleaned and pol
ished by taking Il lemon and cutting it in
two; then dip one OF the pieces in salt ana
rub well over the copper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-10

slight layer of sand in the saucers
under plants prevents them from drying
out quickly. Plants will be found to
thrive better aud require less attention in
watering
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-05-28

trating base injustice. has left him
wreck, and, even II he should recover
his animal strength, he will be help
less imbecile to the end OF his days."
ut is terrible" the woman said, for
the moment conscience-stricken.
but not moro terrible than II nc had
returned to England" the lawyer spe-
ciously pleaded, "where he would be
immured in n private madhouse. There
he enjoys, thanks to your ladyship
liberality, home on the banks OF no
BILE river, in one of the loveliest coun-
tries in the world"
sand the climate?"
"Well, not very salubrious to Euro
peans, am afraid, but in his condition
life has no pleasures, no hopes, no
ties"
"And he has every comfort. Mr.. Col
burn?"
He Is treated with infinite kindness"
"Ahl well, perhaps it is all for the
best. Now, II we can only allay Lord
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-05-28
WiSTFUL.
KANSAS.

Dear. Il is hnrd 70 stand
So near thy life, yet 80 apart;
So nenr-I think 80 ncur-thine heart:
So near thnt could touch thine hand.
And yet so fur dare not take
That hand In mine for loves dear sakei
So near that can loolS my I'LL
At stated times upon thy face;
So fur that must yield place
TO others. sore against my will!
So near that can see thee smile,
So for, my poor heart aches the whiiei
dear, It is hard TO know
Whatc'cr the stress. the storm, the strife,
Tho fret, the sadness Of thy life,
Il have no power. no right 10 show
Love In my heart, love on my lips,
To comfort thee In lifc's eclipse;
No right TO claim before the rest
The privilege TO weep with thee;
Noright, across lifes stormy SEQ.
TO bid thee welcome TO my brcast;
No right TO share thy hopes. thy fears,
Through oil tho weary. weary years.
dear, It is hard to feel
That bliss may meet thee. full and fair,
Wherein poor can have no share;
That thy wide future may reveal
The Joy OF harvest manifold,
While stand lonely in the cold.
Dear, Il is hard. But God doth know
How lcal the heart that beats for thee;
It is enough, enough for me
To love thee. Lot the future show
Love can live on for its own sake,
Though eyes may weep, though heart ma!
ache!
Once Week.