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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to Make a Dolls House

In dark corner OF a certain attic
there is "a fascinating dollhouse that
if you know much about the price OF
such things, you would say cost SIC
or $12. This apparently expensive
toy, that was a wooden box d mont b
ago, is about three feet long and q
foot and a half wide. 1t cost q
quarter of a dollar. The lid was put
on hinges and when the box is stood
upon end it forms the door or side Of
the house that can be set wide open
Two shelves are fitted in for floors
and four holes were cut for windows
on each floor. These are filled In
with window glass found about the
house. But the expense would be
triAing if it were necessary to buy it
The outside of the house is painted a
warm yellow with white around the
windows
The walls are covered with old blue
cartridge paper with irieze of pale
yellow roses and olive pattern on the
second story. The wallpaper was
found in the house, too, but books
and samples are often given away
by dealers in wall paper. II paper is
not to be had without an outlay
cover the walls with pale tinted
silesia or cambria with a little frill at
the top. Fasten to the wall with
tacks Then add little curtains OF
lace or cheese cloth and make rugs
or carpets of bits of old carpet or
heavy cloth. A piece of plush OF
olive or cardinal with a wide border
OF another darker color would make
a rich looking carpet.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
TO ESTABLISH FACTORIES.
4 Novel Scheme TO be Proposed Before
the Stale Farmers Alliance

1t is said that Mr.. &. P. Simmons.
OF Halifax county, proposes a novel
scheme for establishing cotton fac
tories in the State. His plan seems
to be to open subscription books,
under the management of special
committee of the Farmers Alliance
in each congressional district in the
State, and solicit contributions. to
be paid monthly, from 81 a month
up to larger sums. When the sub
scription list shall have reached a
sufficient amount to warrant steps
for a factory, the district committee
will receive propositions from differ
ent towns and communities, and
whatever place, in the judgment of
the committee, shall offer the best
inducements, all things considered,
will secure the factory. He says that
it will be proposed that every sub
scriber shall be a stakeholder, and
be entitled to vote, according to
the stock he has subscribed. He
proposes that the matter shall be
entirely Tree from all party and
political influence, but shall be a
purely progressive and manufacture
ing movement, open to farmers,
business men, and capitalists, on an
equal footing.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How TO Get Rid Of Bedbues.

It isn't a nice subject. l know, but
the weather is getting warm, and with
certain little tropical insect it Is the
ounce Of prevention every time 1t is
especially difficult in apartment houses
to keep free from their unweloo1ne at
tacks. but naphtha rightly used will
make your premises an unwelcome habi-
tation to them Naphtha, however. is
almost as dangerous and certainly more
disastrous in the hands of a careless
person than the evil it is intended to
cure. There is one right and safe way
10 use it. Apply it in the morning and
see to 1t that no fire or light of any kind
Is In the apartment Spray it with a
spring bottom oil can into all cracks and
crevices in beds, walls and floors where
they may hide and leave the windows
open for several hours for the gas to
aScana
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Fac,s About INSECTS

Female spiders are much larger
and more ferocious than the males
and generally devour their husbands.
The gnat is provided with Il ragu-
lar set of lancets and cupping glass
from which the air can be withdrawn.
The trichinae found in infected
pork are sometimes so numerous
that sc, 900 have been found to the
cubic inch.
Two sexton beetles will bury mole
In an hour, a feat equivalent to two
men interring a whale in the same
length of time.
WGsps are the most inveterate
enemies of flies. Reaumur says he
has known one wasp to kill u thous
and flies a day.
There are over 400, 900 varieties of
insects known to the entomOlogist,
though not all described in the works
on the subject.
A female queen ant is always at
tended by one or more servants to
carry off her egge, of which she lays
from 5000 to 10000 a year.
The tartar" on human teeth is
filled with animalculae, which are
destroyed by vinegar. Vinegar itself
contains eel-like insects.
Civil engineers say the wings OF the
butterfly display the greatest possible
lightness combined with the greatest
possible strength.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How.to Boil Asparagus.

Have the asparagus freshly picked, if
practicable Trim the tops and scrape
or peel the stalks. Then pare them into
equal lengths and tie them into small
punches. separating the larger ones from
the smaller; fasten them we'll with
string Boil the asparagus in plenty of
sailed water in an unt1nned copper
basin. plunging them into the liquid
Cover the vessel and let cook slowly. AS
soon as they are done drain them Oh a
sieve. and afterward unite the punches
ON cloth and dress them symmetrical
ly in pyramid on a folded napkin
Carefully reserve the handsomest ones
Tor the top. Send to the table at the
same time a good Hollandaise sauce or
else a yinaiprette sauce
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How Ii is In Cabarrus
N the Concord Standard.

From the Concord Standard
1t has been known for some time
that Senator Ransom has blt little
following in Caharrus, butn quizzing
up ami down street and among the
leading citizons of the county reveals
the fact that Cabarrus county is al
most solid for Jarvis to sacceeci Ran
som. Some few are for bnth They
feel that Ransom and Jarvis are the
biggest mfn in the State
OuI list SHOWS that - d moerats
have expressed their preferences il
very emphatic manner aud it shows
up thus: Jarvis, 80; Ransom, B
both Jarvis and Ransom 2.
There is scarcely any doubt that
were the Democratic voters of the
county polled, the proportion would
remain about the same.
1t is said that Eastern North Caro-
lima is almost solid against Ransom
but he has some fine trotting- under
the wire qualities.
The expressions above secured for
the most part not only indicated
anti-Ransom but out and out Jarvis
men-'Jarvis first last and all the
Time" as many of them put it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Tansy VIII Drive Out Moths.

There is one sure preventive OF
moths. 1t is tansy," says a cor
respondent. Sprinkle the leaves
freely about your woolens and furs
and the moth will never get into
them. When L was a child my
grandmother used to send me to the
tansy patch on. the hill with large
basket, in which to bring home plen-
ty of tansy leaves. In the garnet
we're five hair covered trunks, studd
ed with brass nails, filled with her
best blankets, fannels, sheets, etc.
remember how grandmother took
the extra supply out of those trunks
in the garrett once year, hung the
articles on a clothesline down in the
orchard, beat them and put away
again to lie amid the tarsy leaves
until another year. The fourth gem
Grafton of her posterity are sleeping
under the same blankets and cover
let's now, which proves the efficacy of
that remedy of the olden times"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to Test OH.

In order to be safe an oil should have
fash test of at least 100 degrees. It
Is well that householders should know
how to ascertain what the flash test of
any given oil is before using 1t. The
method is simplicity itself. Take any
small vessel or pan that can stand heat
and half fill it with fine sand. On this
pour some of the oil to be tested and
place In the mixture a thermometer
Now put it on the kitchen range so
that the heat may gradually rise and
watch the thermometer. Hold at the
same time very thin lighted taper over
It. When the thermometer has risen
sufficiently. the yapor will ignite The
temperature Is the fash point Servants
ought to be warned against the practice
Of filing lamp quite full
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to Relieve sieeplessness.

If persons troubled with sleeplessness
would keep at hand bottle of the fol-
lowing mixture and use it as a sponge
bath. they would find the greatest re-
lief: Into 8 ounces of alcohol put of
ammonia and 3 Of oamphor. Shake
thoroughly, and when well mixed add 4
ounces of sea salt and enough hot water
to fill quart bottle. To apply 1t pour
little of the liquid in shallow dish.
moisten the whole body little at a
time by dipping small sponge in it.
Rub ON only very little; then finish
with vigorous rubbing with coarse
crash towel. get into bed. and you will
promptly fall asleep.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How Ice Dream Wa. Fire. Made.

The map who invented ice cream was
negro Of the name Of jackson and in
the early part Of the present century
kept small confectionery store Cold
custarda which were cooled after being
made by setting them on cake Of ice.
were very fashionable. aud jackson con-
celyed tie idea Of freezing them. which
be did by placing the Ingredients in a
TIN bucket and completely covering il
with ice Each bucket contained a
quart and was sold for 81. It immedi-
ately became popular. and the inventor
soop enlarged his store and when he
died left considerable fortune A
good many tried to follow his example.
and Toe cream was hawked about the
streetA being wheeled along as the
hoky pofy carts are now, but none OF
them succeeded In obtaining the favor
fheE jackson had In his products
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Word History.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat
Candy was first made III Gambia.
Magnets were discovered at Mag
nesia
Muslin first appeared at Moussul,
the place which gave this kind OF
goods it's name
Calico was made at Calicut and
was so called in honor of the place OF
it's invention.
Turquoise takes it's name from
Turkey. 1t was originally called the
Turkey stone.
Bachelors buttons take their name
from being once USED by young men
in divinatio
Lager beer was so named because,
in order to ripen, it was allowed to
lie in a lager or cellar.
Dog rose was so called by the
Greeks from a belief that it's roots
cured the bite of mad dog.
Girl, in the old English of Piers
Pioughman, was applied to young
person of either sex.
Wife was the weaver. Her unmar-
ried sisters did the spinning for her
and we're consequently the spinsters.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to Use Gold Cream For the Face.

In no instance should it be used ex-
oept where the face has become rough
ened by the wind and then applied only
for night or two 1t gives an oily
look to the face and has tendency to
enlarge the pores of the skin. and if the
skin needs tonic cocoa butter or cocoa
nut oil thoroughly rubbed into the skin
morning and evening, after having
bathed the face In warm water, will
improve the complexion in very short
time and will not raise the small crop
Of hair that Is almost inevitable with
the nightly use of cold cream.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Chinese Superstition.

An eclipse in China is a great event.
A proclamation by the Shanghai
magistrate, in obedience to instruc-
tions received from the Peking
astronomical board, announced the
fact that at about 11:3O on the night
of March 81 q monster would at
tempt to swallow the moon, or, in
others, an eclipse of the moon would
take place. In view OF this alarming
state of affairs, therefore, all loyal
subjects within this district were
commanded to make as much noise
as possible to drive the monster
aaay.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23

Keep all books In dry, warm. we'll
ventilated room and frequently remove
them from the shelves and dust thor
oughly. II insects have made their ap-
pearance. the books should be busted
with mixture Of powdered alum and
white pepper, aud In March. July and
September they should be rubbed all
over with piece of WOODEN cloth steep
ed In solution of powdered alum and
dried
The shelves should also frequently be
busted with alum and pepper. The at
tacks of insects upon books are mainly
caused by the use Of bad paste, which
would be preventive If mixed with
alum and vitriol. all insects having an
aversion 10 mineral salts
All worm eaten wood In the depos-
itories of books should be brushed over
With lao yarnish, and no books should
lie fiat To preserve books from damp
quicklime has been used most effeotaal-
y. A small vesselful of lime placed
near bookcase is better than blazing
fire for the purpose. The lime must be
changed every three days
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Mortgage Sale.

By virtue of two mortgage deeds executed to
me by Jno, w. Holland and wife, Sallie Hol
land, one on the 10th day of August, 1882, and
recorded in book of mortgages No. 9, page 400.
in the office of the Register of deeds for David
son county. the other on the 18th day Of April,
1892, and recorded in said office in book of
mortgages No. 20. page 272, will on Monday,
the 4th day of June, 1894, sell at public auction
at the court house door in Lexington. n. G., the
following described real estate: A tract of land
situate in Davidson county, N. c., adjoining the
lands Of Jno. p. Nels IN, David Robertson and
others, fully described in said mortgage deeds
and containing about rs scres-each mortgage
containing the same tract. Terms Of sale:cas6.
Dated April Gath, 1894. R. 8. ELLIS,
N. II. Pinnix, Atty. Mortgage
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to Stuff breakfast Rolls.

Stuffed breakfast rolls may be some
what novel Take one for each person
and remove every particle of the crumh.
Have ready cupful of cold cooked and
minced poultry or game on even veal.
with trifle of ham mixed with it. Melt
In q stewpan a little butter and stir in
q dessertspoonful Of -four; add gill of
milk or cream and the minced meat;
season and stir until very hot; fill the
rolls with this, close them again. set in
q warm oven for two minutes and serve
garnished with parsley.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23

BY virtue Of authority Of mortgage deed
executed to Jasper Blackburn by 81. "a. Pierce
and Dora Pierce, his wife, on the Ind day, OF
Qstobers 1893, and duly recorded in the regis
ter,s Office in Forsyth county, in book no. 2,
page 83l, TO secure the payment of certain
bond, and the stipuiations in said deed of trust
NOT having hesn complied with, shall expose
~ public auction, for cash, on Saturday the 18th
following properly One lot Of land Of Nachovia
Development Company. Toe feet Wost Of Dacion
q. on the Bouth side Of Glencoe st. weetwardly
on dlenooe sts 50 fsgt; thance At right angles
from Glencoe ST. lt0 fest southward1y to ami
Icy, thence essteriy 80 feet, northerly $50 feet
to bogiunius. This April 14th. 1894.
JAePER( Ky BLACKBURN,
#. :, HNE.
xfusttess
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to Pu. on and Remove Gloves.

When putting gloves on. begin by but
toning the second button. Then, when
buttoned to the top. you can easily fas-
ten the first button without tearing the
kid Never remove the gloves by pull
ing the fingers. but by drawing the
part covering the wrist over the hand,
and leave them thus wrong side out for
some time before turning them to their
proper shape Always lay gloves length
wise-neyer roll them.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23

Take three-quarter pound box Of
gedatin . oranges. 2 lemons . cups Of
sugax quart Of strawberries. Soak the
eelat7E. Ia one-haif pint o. cold water
Ql6. add / " pints of boiling wafer and
de jnsce u the lemons and oranges and
the Sugar. Strain into mold. When it
begins TO harden. stir In the berries
Leave IL ON ice till Arm. Serve with
whipped cream.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to sweep a Garnet.

It Is important that you sweep with
and not against the nap of rng. It Is
also quite unnecessary, even If the car
pet be very dirty, to raise great dust.
Have a pail Of clean water handy, dip
In the broom, knocking the drops off
against the sides Of the pail or ont Of q
window. sweep a few yards and repeat
A carpet swept in this way will look
materially freshened.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to Make an Oven Chair.

A low chair, made by saving off the
legs of a,common kitchen chair until it
is low enough to suit one. with a
cushion Of dark calico, is useful adj
junct to, the work:to sit in while wait
ing few minuses for the biscuit or
cake to bake. One can open the oven
door without STOPPING to examine the
article oookipex.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Close Application

From the Detroit Free Press
She-Don't you think that in order
to be successful in these days a man
should apply himself constantly?
He-That's my idea. | have been
calling on an heiress now every day
for six months.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Hope in All Things.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Things are never half as bad
As they might be; SO
Might as we'll keep feelin' glad
Whistlin' as you go
World keeps workin' like a charm,
All the birds on deck;
Cheer up when you break your arm;
Might have been your neck
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23

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DR.. '. o. Thompson, druggist
egent, Winston, N. C.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
How to save Fatieue In ironing.

II sheets are neatly folded and laid
one at a time on the board or table,
ironing the smaller articles ON them.
they will require no further pressing.
A dozen towels may be laid out at once,
and the ironing Of each will grow less
and less Is you reach the bottom of the
pile. Flannels-that is. woven under
should never be ironed. Press
smoothly with the hands and hang up
20 air
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
His Opposite.

From Tit-Bits,l
She-They say that persons of OPP
posite qualities make the happiest
marriages.
He-That's why | am looking for
girl with money.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
WORLD's COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

Will be of value to the world by illustrating the
improvements in the mechanical arts and emil
nent ply sicians will tell you that the progress
in mechanical agents, has been of equal impor-
tance, and as strengthening laxative that
Syrup Of Figs is far in advance of all Others.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
The Hopeless wisher.

From the Inter Ocean.
We wish that it would turn about
In this old world so funny,
That poverty and trouble were
As hard to find as money.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Trustees Sale.

By virtue Of power Of sale contained in q
deed of trust executed to me on the 9th day Of
April, 1894, by j. L. Beard, i will sell the p OPP
erty there described at public auction at the
court house door at IL o'clock on the LIST day
of Sept 1894 Terms cash. This May "a, 1891.
]. 8. GROGAN, Trustee.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
THE NORTH CAROLINA
College of
Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts.

OFFERS THREE TECHNICAL COURSES:
The Course in Agriculture;
The Course in Science
The Course in Mechanical and Civil
Engineering, and with each good
academic education.
Each course is broad and thorough, and the
institution is now equipped for excellent
work. Expenses very moderate. Session
opens September 9Th. For Catalogues, address
ALEXANDER O. HOLIDAY. Pres.
RALEIGH, N. c.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
90 ERH Fl 81 "a Es and wIiislrcy Eabhs
ii "a EGRks EEMEj cured al homo With
Ia Us Il EsSlSe5 out pu.n. Book OF par,
III Ia Il III ASE@5 uculars sent Eski6sE.

Itch on human and horses and all animals
cured in 30 minutes by Wolford's Sanitsry
} otion' This never fails Sold by Ashcraft a
Owens Druggists, Winston, N. G.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Notice.

By virtue of an order OF the Superior Court
of Forsyth county, will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, on the pre- . Uses. on Sat
urday. September the Ist, 1894, at o'clock p
H., trnct of land belonging TO the estate OF
Lucinda Perrel, deceased, lying on the waters
of Red Bank crock, in Forsyth county, adjoin-
ing the lands of NJ. J. Crews, j. A. Flynt. Abel
Edwards and others. containing 543 acres moro
or less. Term.: One-hslf cash, and the other
half on credit of six months, with bond and
approved cecurity for deferred payment, with
interest at per cent, and title retained till
purchase money paid. This SOth July, 1894.
J. A. FLYNT Admir-
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
NOTICE

Having duly qualified administrative
Martha j. Bailey, deceased, all persons having
claims against said deceased are hereby notified
to present same to me or my agent, J. A. White,
duly proven as the law directs, on or before the
first day OF January, 1895, this notice will
be plead in bar of their recovery. Also all per-
ems indebted 70 said deceased are requested to
make payment of the same at once to me or
my said agent and thereby save cost.
This 28th December. 1898.
SUSAN HARTMAN,
Administrative of Martha J. Bailey.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
A Good Watch Free.

THE SENTINEL will give TO every
IMAM, woman, boy or girl an oppor-
tunity to get a beautiful watch
without cost. We want some one
at every pOstOMce. Address THE
SENTINEL, Winston, ". C.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-08-23
Trustees Sale.

SHOULDERS RACKET.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1894-02-24

The .famon Mahometan mosque at
Damascus, II interesting NJ it was old,
~ no more. Carelcssness On the part
If worimcn who were repairing the
root "ae the canee Of its destruction
ty ire. THIS tcmplc was considered
III n the fourth century, when the
Emperor Anrcilus made a Christian
church IT It. Indeed, its exact age
may be almost determined. For it Is
:,nId to have bccn the House of Rim
mon where Naalgan worshiped with
the hing Of Syria about S94 years b.
{. Ih' event IS referred to II Kings
V. IS. Iii" church became n temple
IF Islam again, however, when Damas-
rnf Was captured by the Mahomctans.
Beneath the mosqn" there was n cave
wherein lay il mtCnitIcant caskct. This
'asket was sul posed to contain the
head Of John the Baptist. Tradition
had It that his head would one day
be tremendously joined with the body
again and come to life, when he, to-
gethrr with Nnhomet and Christ, would
sit in The great minaret Of the temple
Il Judge the world. New vcrk
World