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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
A SANITARY HOUSE.
II One That Has All Moisture Thor
0ughly Excluded from the
Cellar.

'There certainly can be no exhala-
tions from dry ground, such as my
house will stand on" the lady said.
"That is the universal error" was
the reply. "If you will have flower
pot filled with soil from any part OF
the site, either at the surface or sew
eral feet below, you will find that you
can pour quite large amount Of water
into it at the side before the top will
be wetted. All the space occupied by
water was previously filed with air,
and this ground air is liable to many
contaminations and constant changes
of level, and it will enter your cellar
through n stone wall-for the most
compact stones have air passages; and
Col. Waring, high authority on
every phase of drainage, says that con-
crete floors and granite walls are as n
sponge to the penetration, under
slight pressure, Of atmospheric cur
rents"
This par. of house construction the
lady had not thought about, but she
'put her mind to it, making thorough
study of tine question, and finally de-
cided to take measures to exclude
every form of effluvium from The SUBJ
story of her house, for the architect
convinced her that in an occupied
house there are always warm currents
going up, drawing part of the air to
supply their place from the cellar He
clinched his argument by telling her
that if she would open bottle OF
ether or boil few onions in the cellar,
and then go to the attic, she would
have to hurry, or the pungent odor
would get there before her. She
found that to make her cellar as inn
pervious to air currents as china
money on it than she had originally
intended, but she cheerfully sacrificed
some carved mantels that she had
dreamed of in the cause of . perfectly
sanitary house.
There are several ways of excluding
the moisture from a house. In the
country, if one lives where a clean
smooth and compact clay can be had,
Col. Warning, who has made this whole
subject a study for the last 80 years,
says: "Such a clay, which may be
beaten into a close mass, and which
has sufficient affinity for moisture to
maintain its retentive condition, seems
to constitute a good barrier to the
passage of impure air. Six inches of
clay well rammed while wet will i'm
tede the movement of air to degree
with which ordinary cellar concrete
can furnish no parallel. 1t can be COW
cred with concrete for cleanliness and
good appearance. Where clay is not
available good smearing OF asphalt
over the outside of the cellar wall will
afford complete though more costly
protection, and layer of asphalt be-
tween two thicknesses of concrete for
the cellar bottom will afford complete
protection for it." IT. the cities now
every house built for iudicious owner
to live in has its coating of asphalt out
side the foundation wall, and an as
phalt cellar bottom, sometimes with
and some times without concrete COW
ering.--Mrs. II. NJ. Plunkett, in Har-
per's Bazaar.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
HANDY DUCK HOUSE.

to keep q flock of breeding and laying
ducks, and for this purpose there is no
better breed than the large white
Pekin.
As ducks roost on the floor, only low
quarters are needed. A low she'd
rocfed affair can be put onto the side
of the barn or other farm building in
the manner shown in the cut, three
feet OF height being sufficient. Let the
pen open into the large building. the
partition between being hinged at the
top, 50 that by raising it one can clean
out the pen and put in dry bedding.
One can thus build duck quarters very
inexpensively- Orange Judd Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
rr.i.inx ~ Hesfer con-.


A heifer calf intended for = dairy
COW should be trained from birth with
this end in view. It should b handled
from the start, tanght to lead.
and not to be handled. made
gentle and tractable. The feeding
should be done to develop her milk
giving qualities. Give her ration that
will secure good development of bone
and muscle rather than Of fat. Keer
thrifty, but it is not as necessary tc
push the growth as with calves in.
tended for beef animals. A little care
At the start will help immensely il PC.
curing = much better animal in every
way. While there is much in this
need II the best animal il secured care
to properly develop is also very essen.
tial.-Dakota Field and Farm.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
Cream Of Corr Sour,

Score down the grains and press out
the pulp from SIX good-sized ears Of
corn; add to this in double boiler one
quart Of milk, a teaspoonful Of grated
onion. not more than one-eighth OF q
teaspoonful OF ground mace, about =
teaspoonful Of salt and dash Of pep
per, and, II you like, teaspoonful Of
sugar. Rub together one tablespoon
full of butter and two Of -four. add to
the soup and stir until thick. Serve in
. hot tureen after pressing through .
PURGE sieve.-Mrs. S.. T. Rorer. in La
dies Home Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
"Land OF the sky

In Western North Carolina, between the
Blue Ridge on the east and the Alleghanies
on the west, in the beautiful valley Of the
French Broad, two thousand feet above the
&c. hes Asheville, beautiful, picturesque and
world famed AZ one Of the most pleasant re
sorts in America. 1t is land of bright skies
and incomparableclimate, whose praises have
been sung by poets, and whose beauties :.
stream, valley and mountain height have fur.
nished subject and inspiration for the paint
er's brush. This is truly the Land Of the
Sky. and there is, perhaps, no more beauti-
tui region on the continent to attract pleas
ure tourists or health seekers. Convenient
schedules and very low rates to Asheville
via Southern Railway.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
NO WOMAN Is EXEMPT.

Regularity - matter Of Importance
IN every woman's life. Much pain u.
however, endured In tho belief that i
Il necessary and not alarming, when
In truth It Il all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unssttle tho nerves and make women
old before their time.
The foundation Of woman's health =
. perfectly normal and regular per
fcrmance Of natures function. The
statement we print from Misc GER
xxuDE SKIES, Of Eldred, Pa. Is echoed
nevery city, town and hamlet in this
country. Read what she says:
"DEAR MRs. PMKHAM:-I feel Ike
new person since following your adj
vice, and think it i my duty to let tho
public know the good your remedies
have done me. My troubles were psin-
full menstruation and leucorrhoa-
was nervous and had spells OF being
confused. Before using your remedies
1 never Rad any faith in patent medi-
cines. now wish to say that I never
had anything do me 80 much good for
painful menstruation as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; also would
say TINT your Sanative Wash has cured
me Of leucorrhea- / hope these few
words may help suffering women"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
T. +~o.4;rr for,,1e ;IIs Il unnaral-
leled, for years she worked side BY
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham. and
for sometime past has had sole charge
Of the correspondence department. OF
her great business, treating by letter
Is many as . hundred thousand ailing
women during single year.
All suffering women are invited to
write freely to Mrs Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass. for advice about their health.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
A DeIicieus Dessert.

Dissolve three tablespoonfuls OF
yelatine in a little warm water. Cut
large berries into halves. Dip plain
mold into cold water, dip the fiat side
If the berries in gelatine and fasten
hem on the inside Of the mold, which
should be in pan Of cracked ice,
Fill with charlotte russo. At serving
lime plunge the mold in hot water and
nrn out the charlotte-N. 7. Ledger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
Cottage cheese Sandwiches.

Cut slices Of brown bread about half
an inch thick; do not remove the
crusts; rub half pint Of cottage
cheese to a smooh paste, then press it
through fine sieve; add slowly, beat
ing all the while, two tablespoonfuls Of
melted butter, half teaspoonful Of
salt, and two tablespoonful of thick
cream. Spread each slice Of bread
thiclxly with this cream mixture. Put
on top 4 very thin slice of white bread,
and on top Of this another thin layer
of cheese. Cover with slice Of brown
bread and trim into shape.-Mrs. s. T.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
Fax sa.swieAes II Roll..

Split : dozen figs. scrape out the soft
portion, rejecting the skins; rub this
to q paste. Butter either white or
brown bread, then cut the slices from
the loaf as thin rs possible; remove the
crusts; spread over the paste: roll the
bresd carefully. press for . moment
until there is no danger OF the roll
opening, then roll it in piece Of tissue
paper. twisting the ends rs you would
an old-fashioned motto. or it may be
tied with narrow baby ribbon Of any
color.-Mrs. S. 7. Rorer. in Ladies'
Home Journal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

AdeIina Patti. the famous singer, is
now S. years Of age. She has been
twice married and once divorced, and
was recently made . widow by the
death Of her second husband, Sig. Nic0-
lini, the tenor. In spite Of al this. she
preserves in marvellous manner much
Of her pristine beauty Of voice. and she
has lately sung in London % ad-
mirably that the public and news
naner enthusiasm knew NO bounds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
TheY Wor Hats.

Manhattan island received its name
from the custom among the squaws
in the early settlements Of wearing
mems hats. The appellation Of "Man-
hat-on" was first given to them and
afterward to the island.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
The Fre.ch Den,t make.

In France no family makes its own
bread, and better bread cannot be eat
en- than can be bought ut the appropri-
ate shops. No family does its own
washing. The family linen Is all sent
to women who, making this their sole
profession. get il up with a care and
nicely which can seldom be equaled IN
any family.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

up with her baby in her arms. The
skirt was made apparently without
gathers around the waist, it being SO
nicely godeted that it had no unneces-
sary ful:ness. Small japonica pink fig
ures dotted the skirt.
The waist was of challie with . little
frill around the hips. and . bit of a ja-
ponica pink satin. The waist was
trimmed with tucking Of plain cream
challie.
This little dress, which was extreme
" comfortable for the room, was made
on the surplice pattern, which insure.
I neat finish to the front of the waist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
A Musical Critic.

That's mighty good band, said Tommy
Tucker, who was up in tree listening to the
afternoon concert at the park
"How many musicianers is they?" asked
Benny, who was lying down in the grass.
"They's 90" answered Tommy, "an'
they's teller that stands up in front Of 'em,
beatin' stick up an down and tryin' to
bother 'em, but they don't pay no attention
to him. "-Chicaeo Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
DRESS FOR INVALID.
Description OF . Cream CAallie town
Recently Made for Mrs. Corne-
Has Vanderbilt, JF.

Nothing is quite 50 comfortable as
challie after all, when you want some
thing for room dress. A very inter-
esting invalid Of New York, no other
in fact than Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Jr. had sent home to her the other day
a room dress of cream challie. It was
to wear on the first day she could sit
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
HOW q CIoua : Glass,

To cloud Z glass for the sake Of pro-
lection purposes, ~ In bathroom.
and yet to preserve the light. man
who works in glass says that it il done
with . solution Of Epson salts and
vinegar applied with q brush. This
should give frosted look that be-
comes durable If II II gone over It once
with Damar or white varniah.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
Poor Girl.

She-Oh, please don't tease me to sing.
I'm 50 hoarse tonight that l can hardly
make a sound.
HeYes. know. That's why think this
would be a good time to have it over with.
Chicago Evening" News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
HANDY DUCK HOUSE.
row to Build Quarters which Are
Inexpensive, But Answer
Every Purpose.

Ducks are easily the most profitable
Of all poultry, i the flesh product
simply is considered, while as layers
Of eggs the Pekin duck is exceedingly
profitable. There can be no doubt
that it would be wise for more farmers
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
rAe Money late,

Needy Client-If lose my case.
don't see how you are to be paid.
Lawyer-Oh, don't worry about that,
my dear sir. The lawyer on the other
side is my partncr.-N. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

4 German has just completed bicycle
that has one wheel nine feet in diameter.
Two people ride tone on each side Of the
monster wheel. 1t runs as easily ~ small
er bicycle because of its scientific construc-
ton. The scientific formula of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is the reason of its great
virtues in making the weak strong, and in
curing most of the everyday ailments of
man and women. If your health il poor,
try q bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
shalke into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
feet and instantly takes the sting out Of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet. Try Il today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, sc. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
Net yery new.

SIS she q new woman"
Hardly, should say. In fact.
should Judge from the number Of COS
metics and things Of that description
I saw her buy that she is an old wom-
IN made oyer."-Chicago Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
The Fighting seyenty-rir.t.

Out in Salt Lake City, when paper speaks
Of the fighting Seventy-hrst,o one is in
ment now in Santiago or some mans latest
matrimonial venture.-Yonkers Statesman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
- - Inh Tat.

Dason-What sort of policy do you think
Spain ought to adopt now?
many other kinds Of policy a. she can lay
hands on.-N. Y. Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
Halls Catarrh Cure
u Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.

A bargain Is something you don't want,
bought with money you can't afford to
spend, because you think it is worth more
than it cost.-Tit- Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

ordinary neglect and subsequent Treatment,
the timely uss Of Dr.. MoHett's TEHruINA
(Teethtn0 PosrdeTs) would have saved the
child
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

Don't be impressed when a man says he
will stake his reputation" on a thing. He
may not have anything at stake.-Atchison
Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
lacked Originality.

He-And am really and truly the frst
man you ever kissed?
She-Why, of course. you are, stupid:
Stupid! Why do you call me that"
dozen men have asked me the very same
question. Chicago Evening News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

A fiddle is about the only thing on earth
that is better second hand than new
Washington Ua.) Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
no~,t ynu SIee~p

A shower is distressing to wheelmen. but
the man with a horse ought to welcome =
driving rein.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption il
Pinckard, Springfield, Ill, Oct. l, 1894.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

Does your Head Ache? Somnif Cahein
cures instantly. All druggists. Is cents. DR..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

Fear is so sharp-sighted it can see what
does not exist.-L. a. w. Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
wheat 40 Gents = Dushel.

How to grow wheat with big profit Ut 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels per acre) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats.
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue for
1 cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis. <
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

There are too many people who use their
friends as coaling Standardization Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

A rich mans win is something like the
shower. 1t settles the "dust. IL. A. w.
Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

The Maidservant - Professor, madam
has Just returned from her journey" Pro-
fessor-'Remind me by and by to give her
Z kiss."-Tit- Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

To Cure . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

IT read an
account of
DR.. Will
liams' Pink
PillsforPale
People hav-
ing cured .
.Gise m uch
lik Q mine,
and I decid-
ed to give
them q trial,
which / did.
"A fter
taking i've
boxes ] was
e ured d. /
never felt
halter than
The times., 1898-11-06
75c taffeta silks. 59c.

Another and larger lot of those beau
thul plain and two-toned rustling taf-
feta silks. which proved such a great
value at 5sc last week. go on sale Mon
day-and they'll create another sensa-
don-1ust as great as they did last
week. You have the choice of such de-
sirabie shades as light blue, pink,
white, cardinal. cerise. cadet. yale.
mauve. lavender. turquoise, brown.
amber. navy, garnet, and plum. They
were intended TO sell at 75c a yard
that money never bought finer fabrics.
As long as this lot holds out you may
have them for 50 cents yard.
The times., 1898-11-06
SOC cheyiotS. 29c.

45-inch storm cheviots. in navy blue
only-sn extra fine heavy twill fabric
heavy weight-all wool. of course-a
splendid~wearing qualityI14 yards
wide-not yard Of which is worth
less than SOC, for 2sc yard.
The times., 1898-11-06
25c camePS hair. Zoe.

Again Monday we shall let you have
the fine camels' hair dress fabrics at
1Oc yard-another lot has just come
In to take the place of that which went
SO rapidly last week 100 pieces of 1t.
but hardly enough for everyone who
VIII want IT. Full yard wide-navy
blue camels' hair striped boucle dress
goods-which is actually worth 25c a
yard-and only 10c yard to pay
for II.
The times., 1898-11-06
More 85r yeIyets at 49c.

We didn't think 1t possible TO get
any more TO sell at this price-but pa
tience and persistency won the day.
The maker finally promised to let us
have more-here :. is for Mondays
sei!ing. The value Is so unusual-S5c
velvets for i9c-that IL seems as n ev-
cry woman in the city wanted some of
it-Judsing from the buying that has
been done. You have all the most de-
sirabie colors to pick from-marine,
garnet, cerise. magenta, gendarme,
violet. hunters green. lilac. blue. gray.
cardinal and black. The finest silk vel
vet, mind you-soft and fine. Always
sold at Soc yard befoIe We got this
itaher m 10 sell us Immense quantities
of 1t at price that enables us TO saw
4sc yard instead. Don't miss COM
ing Monday for IL.
The times., 1898-11-06
75c fancy silks, 49c.

A New York importer has just sent
us lot of extra fine all satin striped
two-toned dammasse and neat figured
taffeta silk-of exceptionally fine quail
fty-which was intended TO sell at 75c
a yard. Buying it under price as we
have done you get it for 49c yard in
stead. Nothing quite so desirable for
waists, costumes or for dress garni-
ture.
The times., 1898-11-06
These 81 black silks. 69c.

Another lot-a finer one-containing
values that are worth dollar a yard:
Choice OF black brocaded satin dam
masse. black high lustrous satin duch-
esse. extra fine black taffeta, CASH
mere finished black gros grain, black
armure mourning silks-QuaIIties that
are strong in satisfaction-that will
give you the greatest amount OF SER
vice. and of which we guarantee the
wear
The times., 1898-11-06
29c satin de Austria. 19c.

More Of the fine two-toned Satin de
Austria-now so much in demand for
underskirts and waistlinings-this is
soft. extra high iustrous quality-none
finer-the same that is sold everywhere
at 2Sc, which we offer at 19c yard.
The times., 1898-11-06
S9e for these underskirts.

A lot Of ladies' good. warm, and
spiendidly wearing underskirts, rSade
of moreen and striped and plain Ital-
ian cloth-full and wide. will go at sec
each. They are thoroughly we'll made
haven't that air of cheapness of the
average skirt at similar prices.
They're worth $1-50.
The times., 1898-11-06
49, for dressing sacaues.

We shall put on sale lot of ladies'
pretty dressing sacques. made of warm
eiderdown-in pink, light blue, gray
and garnet-with satin ribbon tie
strings-and offer them at s9c. That's
less than 1t would cost you TO do the
work yourself. Not one is worth less
than a dollar.
The times., 1898-11-06
SOC novelty fabrics, 29e.

A lot Of fine dress fabrics. consisting
OF raised striped and figured poplin
novelty stuffs, in such combina tions
as blue and black, green and blue gar
net and black, navy and black, and
the heliotrope and black-the usual
Soc grade, for 29c a yard.
The times., 1898-11-06

Monday we'll put on sale lot of
Domet flannel skirts. full In width
with bottom hall edge stitching-made
with the greatest thoroughness-which
every other store will advertise
as bargain at 35c, for if1o
oii5 ..-.-.- -.-.---.------...... w
Monday We will put on sale an i'm
mense lot of fine outing flannel-ten
cases of it, which just came from the
miil-bought at the lowest price ever
paid for such fine quality. Choice of
the prettiest checks. stripes. dashes
and piaids-the sort that never
sold under 1Oc a yard before C3<.
Uns;amped muslin. bought from a
manufacturer who failed to mark his
name on them-full yard wide-the
same sort for which you have
always paid Sc a yard. for lin
oAiA' --'.'''''.. -'.'.....-.....,.-.. p ~
An immense quantity of unbleached
muslin, full 35 inches wide-a splendid
quaiity-the regular 63-4c
sort-will be offered for O1a
olis -.''....'....-....-...- y ~
The times., 1898-11-06
These 75c black silks, 49c.

Monday you may have the pick of a
lot Of the seasons newest and most
desirable silks for 49c a yard, which
are the regular 75c sort-not yard of
them worth any less. Choice of fine
black silk brocaded satin duchesse,
all-siik black brocaded gros grain, fine
rustling taffetas. all silk black satin
duchesse. all silk black rhadames-a
line that contains about everything
you could desire. And only ACC yard
for them.
The times., 1898-11-06
Important selling Of silks and black
and co.OTed dress fabrics.

weeks big these lines given
the big busi for continue the bargain selling
which have striven right nanuly do We have upset
tie Old notions and ideas prices down point
where they have been before Not pleasing brother
merchants of course-but if you-gve you the
fabrics least shall certainly continue
do sodespe their OF CONSERVATION, they trade
slipping away from them.
the adpantag o in
The times., 1898-11-06
The jackets, capes, and fuTS.
$1l iarkets at $3.50.

of kersey. in variety of desir-
able shades-which are lined with
silk-made In the correctest fashion
there are some blues and blacks in the
lot also-go at $50. Eleven dollars is
the price of every other house for
such garments.