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PLANTS IN THE HOUSE.
A Bit Of Green More Effective Than Ell
pensive Furniture.

A Bit Of Green More Effective Than Ex-
pensive Furniture.
There are some homes which distinc-
lively impress themselves on the minds
Of the visitor as being abodes of artistic
refinement and comforta BILE elegance.
They need not be extravagantly fur
nished and yet there is something bout
them that appeals to the incest sense
as soon as the front door is opened.
When called upon to analyze this Pc
culiar beauty it resolves itself into the
conclusion that such place is sweeter
and better than others. because at
every turn one meets with bits of liv-
ing green that serve to make it pecul-
tarly attractive.
Where the stairs Asrn is set plump
little jar, with growing palm that
spreads out its inviting leaves to the
one who journeys upwards. In tho
hall near the settle is rubber plant,
bright and CHEEKY, it's greenness SEEM
ing to smile a welcome to the visitor,
and off the dining-room table in a neat
little silver circle are few ferns that
breathe the beauty of the summer
woods through all the long hours of
the winter.
Whenever plants are introduced
there comes a touch of beauty that
the costliest bit of bric-a-brac or the
most expensive painting never pro-
duces. Window boxes filled with the
quaint old-timey geranium and their
bright blossoms give an air of cherry
comfort to room that leaves its i'm.
preston upon the mind of all those
both in and outside of the apartment.
Such bits of adornment are. not ex-
pensive, and require but little care to
keep in vigorous and healthy growth.
The attention necessary for them is in
itself beneficial, and should not be
given over to the charge of servants.
To cut off the dry leaves, to see that
sufficient water is given, and to pro-
tect them from the cold at night should
be the duty of the mistress of the house
or one of those who have a rightful
claim upon the home as their abode.
Though rigid economy must needs be
Practiced, the introduction Of single
plant will give an air of luxury, and if
to this is added blithe little canary in
it's cage there will come that ''homey''
feeling that can not be defined, but
which makes itself so keenly felt
Chicago Tribune.
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August
Flower

"One of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear.
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment of his family and
friends" John Quibel1, Holt, Ont. 9
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THE MlSTLETOE.
An Old Morse Legend Concerning ths
Yuletlde Parasite.

An Old Morse Legend Concerning tbs
Yuletlde Parasite.
There are legends that give grounds
tor making the mistletoe an EN- blem o.
truth, of reconciliation, of good faith,
honor, peace and good will toward all
Baldur was the summer god of the
Norsemen, the northern Apollo, a be-
ing of joyous brightness, and the SOD
of Odin. SANDER and hatred ever seek
shining mark, as to bring down high
game is more credit to their skill than
to cause to fall that which some other
marlsman has already wounded or
perhaps even wing broke;" therefore
it was not surprising that the fire god
Lolxi became thoroughly maddened
with jealousy at Baldurs popularity.
But even though Loki was god, and
the fire god, too, he could not hurt Bal
dur; for his mother .Freyja had made
him proof against the four elements,
and had exacted an oath from Nature
not to harm her son. But the most
careful plotter leaves some betraying
trace behind, and Freyja had omitted
to gain the allegiance of one little
miserable shrub, which she said she
thought too young and feeble to crave
an oath from" Alas, therein she might
rs we'll have taken none other precau.
tions, for while the one twig was free to
harm Baldur was at Loki's mercy.
Having through some inadvertence
found that the mistletoe was free to do
evil, he sought the blind god of dark.
ness, Hodr, to do the deed for him.
Malice and jealousy prefer a more
steady hand than their own to do their
evil works; and he made an arrow from
the mistletoe and placed it in Hodr's
hand to hurl. Hodr's steady nerves
hurled it well and Baldur fell dead
pierced through and through This
outrage aroused the righteous indig-
nation of the other gods and they re-
stored Baldur to life, and dedicated to
Freyja this, the only, means by whick
her son could be again hurt, and She
wisely hung it high on the trees, "out
of touch of the EARTH" so as to be
above the power of Loki. Then arose
the custom of hanging the mistletoc
and giving the kiss of peace under It
1t was a guarantee that from it no
more arrows could or should be made:
the pledge of renewed trust, q new
promise to do no further harm ,-Kcziah
Shelton, in the Chautauquan.
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Though Christmas day is now regarded
a. festival peculiar to the Christian re-
lieion, as distinguished from all other forms
OF belief, its claim to be so regarded is quite
doubtful. As the month of December in
Judea is one OF rains ana storms, he Ma
tivity could ha:'dly have been on the 25th Of
that month as shepherds and their tocks
would not have been out ON the plains Of
Bethlehem in such weather. A fairly goou
case has been made out for October, and it
is certain that until the fifth century. the
date was later than the 25th of December.
Possibly the festival may have been placed
At the date it now is by the early Christians
in their desire to displace the Roman Sat
urnalla," heather orgie Among our
Ang,o-Saxon ancestors such a md-winter
festival seems to have been known long DO
fore the priests of the new religion had
made their way from Rome into the forests
Of Germany. However disputes as to date
or origin may be settled, Christmas IS the
day of gifts and good will, and the Burling
ton wishes merry day to all it's friends in
the Northwest, merely suggesting that if
you are intending to travel during the holt
days. your ticket should read via Burling-
ton Route. For full Information as to rates,
etc. address W. J. C. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent, st. Paul. MINI. ST.
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For Private Use Only.

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There is one vegetable that should
never be served except on the most in
formal occasions. That is corn on the
cob. It's the incest way to cook it,
unfortunately, and it does not taste
like the same thing with the kernels
cut off. But the sight and sound Of
the munching that ensues as the CON-
pany try to devour 1t is not delight
ful remembrance, nor alluring possi.
bility. In vast summer hotel din.
lng-room this past season it was :
strange view that one obtained as he
looked about him at several hundred
fellow.diners. all intent upon . cob Of
corn. And the view gave rise natural
". to this reflection. Philadelphia
Press,
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DOMESTIC CONCERNS.

Orange Whey: Juice of one orange,
one pint Of sweet milk. Heat slowly
until curds form, strain and COOL
Farm and Fireside.
The most delicate way to boil an
egg is to pour boiling water over it,
and allow it foreman, without boiling,
for ten minutes. It will be found to be
perfectly cooked.
Bean Soup: To one pint of boiled
white beans, or cold baked beans, add
two quarts of stock; season and heat.
When ready to serve add one sliced,
hard-boiled -Housekeeper.
Letter Case: This is made of glass,
upon which you can paint spray of
flowers, if you choose. It is incased in
ribbons and suspended by them. 1t is
a very lovely adjunct to a young girls
room.
{ Sponge Cream: One-half pint of
sponge crumbs, one pint of milk, Juice
and rind of half a lemon, volks of two
eggs, one-half cupful of sugar. Cool
together. Soak crumbs in milk a few
moments. Good Housekeeping.
Fish Croquettes: Mix equal parts
Of cold boiled fish freed from skin and
bone with boiled rice, moisten with
melted butter, season to taste with salt
and pepper. Mold in sausage-shaped
croquettes, roll in beaten egg and fry
in hot fat. These are delicious for
breakfast, lunch or supper.
Rice Custard: Soak one-half cup
full of cooked rice in one p Mt Of hot
milk until grains are distinct; the
beaten yolks OF two eggs, one-quarter
cupful Of sugar. Cook like boiled GUS
tard; beat in the stiff whites, or pour in
a dish, and when cool cover with me-
ringue 1.-TWO whites) and brown. Serve
cold.--Good Housekeeping.
French Pie Crust: Measure and
sift with teaspoonful of salt quart
of flour; chop through this cupful OF
butter and one of lard, using a knife
and mixing to a soft dough with ice.
water; roll out quarter of an inch
thick, take half a cupful of butter and
put one-third of it over the crust in
bits; roll out, folding toward you; dot
with butter and roll out twice more.
This will keep on ice for week or
ore.-Country Gentleman.
Cheese Straws: Mix with four
ounces of sifted -four, two ounces OF
any dry, rich cheese, grated, one even
teaspoonful of white pepper, one halt
tablespoonful of salt, liberal dust Of
cayenne. Add the juice of one lemon
yollts of two eggs and enough melted
butter to form paste which can be
rolled out to the thickness of an eighth
of an inch. Cut in strips like straws
lay on Toured tin and put in moderate
oven until crisp.-:N. Y. Ledger.
Lemon Sauce: One large cupful OF
sugar, nearly half cupful of butter
one egg, all the juice and half the
grated rind of one lemon, one teacup.
full of boiling water. Cream the but.
ter and sugar, beat in the egg and nut
meg, beat hard ten minutes, add the
boiling water, spoonful at time
put in tin pail, and set within the un.
covered top of the teakettle, which
must be kept boiling until the steam
heats the sauce very hot, but not to
boiling. Stir constantly.-Ohio Farmer.
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on the night before Christmas, a little
child was wandering I'll alone through
TIE streets of great city. There were
many people on the street, fathers and
mothers, sisters and brothers, uncles
and aunts. and even gray-haired grand
fathers and grandm others, all of whom
were hurrying home with bundles of
presents for each other and their little
oE.s. Fine carriages rolled by, ex-
PRESS wagons ratified past. even old
carts were pressed into service. end all
Lh:pgs seemed in q hurry, and glad
vijh expectation of the coming Christ
mas morning.
From some Of the windows bright
lights were already beginning to
stream until ic was almost as light as
day. But the little child seemed to
have no home and wandered about list
!essly from street to street. No one
seemed to notice him, except perhaps
Jack Frost, who bit his bare toes and
made the ends of his fingers Jingle.
The north wind, too, seemed to notice
the child, for it blew against him and
pierced his ragged garments through
and through, causing him to SILVER
with cold. Home after home he passed,
looking with longing eyes through the
windows. in upon the glad, happy chill
dre1, most of whom were helping to
trim the Christmas trees for the coming
morrow.
Surely" said the child to himself,
where there is SO much gladness and
happiness, some of it may be for me. y
So with timid steps he approached a
large and handsome house. Through
the windows. he could see tall and
stately Christmas tree already lighted.
Many presents hung upon it. It's green
bouyhs were trimmed with gold and
silver ornaments Slowly he climbed
up tie broad steps and gently raped
At the door. 1t was opened by tall
and stately footman, who had on white
gloves and shiny shoes and a large
! white cravat. He looked at the little
child for moment, then sadly shook
his head and said: $50 down off the
steps. There is no room for such as
you here" He looked sorry as he
spoke: possibly he remembered his own
little ones at home and was glad that
they were not out in this cold and Bit
ter night Through the open door q
bright light shone, and the warm Aair,
filled with the fragrance of the Christ
mas pine, rushed ont through the door
and seemed to greet the little wander4r
with kiss. AS the child turned back
into the cold and darkness, he won
dered why the footman had spoken so,
for surely, thought he, those little chill
dren would love, to have another COM
panion join them in their joyous
Christmas festival. But the little chill
dren inside did not even know that he
had knocked at the door.
The street seemed colder and darker
to the child than before, and he went
sadly forward, say ing to himself; '.Is
there No one In all this great city who
will share this Christmas with me?'
Farther and farther down the street he
went, Is where the homes were not so
large and beautiful. There seemed to
be little children inside OF nearly all the
houses. They were dancing and frolicl1.
ng abolt There were Christmas trees
N nearly every window, with beautiful
dolls ard trumpets and picture books,
snd ba Is, and tops, and other nice
tags hung upon them. In one window
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Rewar

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. =..-s.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West e. Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo,. O. Walding, Kinnan Il Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, Csc. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimon falls
free. Halls Family Pills, CSC.
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HIS CHRISTMAS WISH.

'Twuz 'tarnal strange. you'll all allow. An
credit me,
It want no meanness-that I swow-nur 1eal-
ousy;
But every time tibet C'rismus come tibet odd I
1ish't tn y'unguns d think knew OIL Sandy
allus got right nervous.like tn day afore.
An mebbe showed It wen we gander'd round
tn store
A-5uyin nuts an candy an etsettyruz
T. make tn yunguns think still more o. Sandy
Cluz
An Wen we'd stirred tn y'unguns stumps up
stairs T. bed
Aa' crammed their stockin's full o. stun, an
stood tn sled
Right in tn chimbly corner, tell you wuz
Jes' wishin' they suspek knew OIL Sandy Cluz.
Mos y'unguns like their pop and nanny both
right well.
An Crismus mornin' how they hug an laugh
an yell
An kiss you Vile they make you taste o.
things. But duz
Their love fer you seem like their love fer
Sandy Cluz?
j. A. Waldron, in Judge.
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PALOUSE,
BIG BEND.
CHELAN,

These are the names Of three
great agricultural districts in east
ern Washington, reached by the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
THE FIRST lies south of Spo-
kane and is remarkable grain pro-
duoing region, and one where fruits
and vegetables attain great perfec-
ton. It Is a noted country in the
Northwest.
THE SECOND is very pecu-
liar section, west Of Spokane, so
called because it is hernmed In on
the west by q great bend Of the
Columbia River: It LOOKS good
for nothiug-the crops are MAR.
Wells in appearance and vie d. It
is coming forward rapidly and land
IL cheap. =
THE OHELAN REGIONS west
Of the Big Bend, and on the other
side of the Columbia River. It is
proving to be a fruit country, equal
to any on the Pacific Coast It is
In the midst of some Of the finest
scenery Of the west.
Write to Chas. s. Fee, Gen. Pass.
b Ticket AgentN P. r r., st. Paul.
for maps, folders and information.
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THOUGH the ships crew may boast his abil-
ity to prepare a good meal, be generally
makes 3 'smeSS" of it,
Lay Hold on Health

Idy l1UIU OH I1eHILN
Rapidly being Slapped by waning strength
and disturbed sleep! Howe BY that agree
able and wholesome expedient, course of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which is con-
stantly justifying the faith reposed in it by
the invalid world. No fear of it disappoint-
ing you. No one troubled with tlalarial
disorder, dyspepsia, liver complaint, in
activity OF the kidneys or bowels should
NEGLECT it.
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Only One Night Out to Florida.
The morning train via the Monon Route
leaving Dearborn Station, Chicago, at 1928
Through Vestibuled Train of the Queen and
Crescent Route leaving at ZOO p. M, reach
ing Jacksonville at 1850 p. m. the follow
ing day. The service Of this popular line is
unsurpassed by any line to the south. For
Office, 232 Clark ST., Chicago, or FRANK J.
REED, G. P. ACT, Monon Block, Chicago. =
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A Child Enjoys
The pleasant favor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect of Syrup OF Figs, when in need of
laxative, and it the father or mother be
COstive or bilious, the most gratifying re-
suits follow it's use; so thatitis the best family
remedy known and every family should
have bottle
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receive Him and take Him into thei.
homes and hearts have given to then
this marvellous vision which is deniee
to others Adapted from the German
by Elizabeth Harmon for Chicago Stan
| dard -s-
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81 will think Of you while I'm
away" he said, tenderly. Absence
you know, makes the heart grow
fonder. YES" she whispered shyly.
but about this time, not so much 50
as presents baltimore American
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ut always pays man In my business to
take plenty Of time, :" D;urmured the burglar
softly to himself, gently dumping the third
tray Of gold watches into his capaeious bag.
Buffalo Courier
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For a Cough, Cold or Sore Throat, usa
"Bromns B'OnchtaL I'roches," give immedi-
ate relief. Sold only in b,Ees. Price Is cts.
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Only One Night Out to Florida.

II DIDN'T know it was so late" said the
volcano, awaiting from its long slumber.
II must start my hre.n -.-
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Christmas Day.

WHILE vacation always begins with V
It always ends with a scarcity Of them
Baltimore American.
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Pierce .s Gees; 4. Cure.

key8ef, ". =.
DR.. r. v. PIERCE: Dear Sir-When about
three years old L was taken with mumps, also
had fever, finally I had that dreaded disease
ScrOfula. The most eminent phYsiciana In
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1893-12-21

IT still remains mystery why common
consent hasn't hit on black and blue as uni
versal football colors. e. ...a.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1893-12-21

SEEING is not always believing. For in
stance, we see liars Observation-Disclosures
Dhia North America =
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CAN hungry man make square meal OIL

DR.. Wards Gen-De-Can-D ORA
for the Blood. .....--s
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HOw's This2

IT is impossible to have the lastword with
q chemist, because he always has retort.-
Boston Courier. 49, J..
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WANT to tell
you tonight a
story W h i c h
has been told
to little chill
dren in Ger
many for many
h IL n d re d S OF
years.
Once upon a
time, a long,
1nnp time 400
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only signs left Of the H. NJ HoILEMAx.
dreadful disease are the scars which ever re.
mind me of how near deaths door was until
rescued by the ".Discovery.'' I am now
eighteen years old and weigh A8 pounds:
and have not been sick in five years. =.
Yours respectfully,
HARVEY M. HOLLEMAN,.
Agt. for SeabOard Air Line.
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IT Is probably when he s'blows it in" that
man filings his money to the winds.-Bos'
ton Transcript. 1-t
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CllS ScCLlOu LFe0CeU mo
to no avail. / had rum
ming scrofulous sores on
left side Of neck and face.
I was small and weakly
when eight or nine years
old, and in fact was
nearly O skeleton. Six
bottles of DR.. Pierce'S
Golden Medical DiscOv-
cry wrought marvellous
changes. Although tho
sores were healed In eight
monthA Il did not quit
taking it until I was sure
it had been entirely rOllt-
ed from nv system. The
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Or. Wards Cen De-Can ORA
or ths Blood.
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THE Grip of Pneumonia may Rewarded or
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
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Kersey Is . corruption Of jersey,
.ghere the fabric was first made.
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EYES, Bawkins is an absolute slave to
fashion," "Bawkins? Why he looks like a
rag-picker and never goes out at all"
'Just so-he's working himself to death to
buy his wife sealskin coat "-Detroit
Tribune. =
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THINKS before he speaks-The man who
suffers.
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ALL gall may be divided into three parts;
but some fortunate individuals have Ger.
tainlY repaired the fractures.-Pucls.
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DR.. Wards ORA
for the Blood.
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FAVOR is one of those things which you
can best keep in by asking for none Of it.
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You can't tell the size of mans bank ac
count by the magnitude of his chrysanthe
mum.-Philadelphia Record.
DRoPsY Is dread disease, but it has lost
its terrors to those who know that II. n:
Green u Sons, the Dropsy Specialists OF
Atlanta, Georgia, treat it with such great
success. Write them for pamphlet giving
full information.
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THE CHRISTMAS DRUM,

I am the merry Christmas,drun,
I'm gladly welcomed when leone
BY Johnny, Dick and Freddy,
And even grandpa with glow
Commends my martial tones, altho'
He says my voice is heady.