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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
PREPARING THE TOAST

To prepare the toast trim the crust
from slices of stale bread and toast
each side to a delicate brown; butter
while hot, and keep covered until the
slices are softened. Or, If it is desir-
able to serve the toast dry and crisp.
toast 1t the last thing. after the prepar-
alton is ready to spread upon It i'm
mediately ON taking it from the toast
er. Lay on each portion OF the toast
an even layer of the preparation, leav-
ing Il tiny edge of the toast visible,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

what do you think Of tho new
cook sent your asks the caller.
Well said the young housekceper.
'shc has made us admire you very
much
why 7 didn't train her found
had mo- use for her after -four days.
YES but you sent her from vour
house to- ours We have boon trying
for two weeks to send her from our
house TO Some other place. but she
just laughs at Washington Star.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
Bitterneas.

There's that girl singing a Bird
in q Gilded Cage" said the nervous
man.
Yes answered the boarding house
wag. If | had n bird that couldn't
sing any better than that, I'd open the
cago and let it fly away. Washing
ton Star.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
The Girl Behind the GOGGLES

First Automobile Girl-"You dome
seem much put out by your automO-
bile breaking down.
Second Automobile Girl-"No; ann
always so nervous expecting it TO
break down that l am actually rev
lieved when it doesw-Puck.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
Very Probably.

What would you do if you had n
million dollars?" said one plain every
day man.
oh" replied the other. Il suppose
I'd put in most of my time comparing
myself with some one who had Il
billion, and feeling Disconnected.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
He EnInxrd Than

Yes" said the weather man, II very
much enjoy these dialect cowboy
stories"
You would naturally be interested
"Of course. Whenever L read one
Of them, it makes me everlastingIy.
grateful and comforted to think that
we don't really act and talk like that's
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
TOMATO RELISH.

To about cupful of cold stewed to-
mato add half the quantity of finely
chopped ham, one beaten egg and
enough hot water or gravy to make
1t of the proper consistency to spread
evenly. Bring the mixture to a strong
heat without boiling Spread on the
toast and serve very hot.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
A Theory.

Il wonder why children are so quick
to pick up slangT' said the small boys
mother, disconSolately.
Probably" answered the serious
person. lit is because the constant
repetition of such words as goo goo.
and itchy kitchy' in infancy gives
them a deep-rooted contempt sos
words that are in the dictionary
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
Well Done.

''ln designing his tombstone" said
the widow of the late Wall Street
broker, Il was thinking OF this in
scription: He did well by his friends >.
"Ah!' remarked the man who knew
him. Il would suggest He did his
friends Well philadelphia Press
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
In Government EmnInr

Is Uncle Sam good employePY
over 1900 women in Philadelphia seem
TO think so. Many OF them have been
working for him from twenty to forty
years. Few Of them leave his service
even to marry, so attractive. appar-
emily, do they find it.-Philadelohla
Press.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
A Business InspIrntion

Il suppose" said the duke, that YOU
will look about for an American girl
as wife for your SOM"
Yes answered the earl; "and IL
the present tendencies of commerce
continue, / shouldn't be surprised if
we had better look out for some hust-
ling American young men as husbands
for our daughters"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
- oueons 80 80 - cnlnr.

Two Queens who Wear SO CoIors.
Tn Europe Queen Alexandra hiss
made black popular. ana Queen VIII.
helmina has created q vogue for white
Circumstances have. OF course. Ind
an TO DO with the choice or these au.
gust ladies'. but 90 might just AS frulv
be said that lovely Alexandra has
made mauve and violet shades POM.
lar as that she has proved how bcauti.
fully and gracefully black may be
worn. for since her first born sons
death She has favored very little else.
The young Queen Of the Neither.
lands Us quite right to choose white.
for nothing Is more suitable to- ono of
the richest women in the world. who Is
also young and charming in appear.
ance. Since she took her own dress.
making orders under her control Queen
Wllhelmina has commanded scarcely
en2 dress tbaf U.s. not altogether or
leor'y wholly white. She is nafuroIlv
ioni OF cmbroidorios. and these ON
uany Of hcr dresses take The form of
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
A Tendency of the world

"Why don't Bloomingboy give up
his bad hablts:"
He's afraid people would quit talk
ing about what n bright fellow he is
and what wonderful things he would
do If he weren't dissipated. WASH
ington Star.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
How Tho Dear Things Mono.

do YOU really believe there's a man
in the mOon;' inquired romantic
Gladys, as she stalkcd along the moon
lit beach. ~
"Why not| replied Phyllis. cit
isn't summer resort"-Philadelphia
Press.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
PoACHED EGG.

Peach the eggs in milk allowing one
egg for every round of toast. Dip
each slice into the boiling milk and
lay on platter. Lay an egg on each
slice, season with salt, a little black
pepper and a bit of butter in the
centre of each egg.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

A little man who pretended to be-
very fond OF his horse. but kept him
nearly starved. said to a friend-
You don't know how much we think
OF that horse; | shall have him stuffed
so as to preserve him when he dies"
You'd better stuff him now" re-
tortcd his friend, 80 as TO preserve
him living. Tit Bits.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

In the chief room of every japanese
hoaSe there is slightly raised dais.
which Is arranged so that it can be
shut Off from the rest OF the room
rms Is a place for the emperor to sit
should he ever visit that home
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
Tho Same Iemark .

what did Name say when her
father gave her that new gold watch9rP
asked one gladstone girl
oh, the same thing that she always
says. She remarked thar she was
having perfectly lovely time"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

"Do YOU really think there arc mcr-
maids in the seag'
Certainly" said the dimc-muscuu
man
Then why hasn't anybody besides
you succeeded iu catching onef"
Because nobody else was smart
enough to- bait a hook with the latest
style of Paris hat" was the answer
Washington Star.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

Tho easiest way TO remove fruH
stains from linen or cotton goods Is fo
wet tho stain with alcohol and drv a.
in the sun; then pour boiling water
over Che stain and &c VIII disappear
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
A New Material

Among the new materials which are
coming in the market is something
called burlap In Il light gray. It re-
sembles canvas, and to have any style
must be tailor made.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

They were speaking OF the billion
aires insufferable pretenslons
Upon what meat does this our
Caesar feed, that he has grown SO
create" exclaimed Mordaunt bitterly.
MINIS meat, possibly" obser~eH
Meltravers trying to be chcaply wsty
while sc; preserving the easy grace
Of man OF the world.-DctrOit Free
Press
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
OstrIch PIurneA PonuIar.

Long black and white ostrich plumes
are very much worn this season. and
they are put on the hat to droop not a
little at one side, touching the shoulder
in some instances.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

There is no record that the Philip.
pines was ever visited by big epi.
demic of bubonic plague. and it is
most remarkable that. while this
dread disease has periodically ap-
peared and ravaged Hong Kong and
Macao, Manila has retained its immu.
nifty.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
EGG AND CHEESE

Scramble half as many eggs as you
have slices Of bread, seasoning with
salt and pepper. Spread on each slice
OF toast thin layer or the scrambled
egg, then CRATE over each layer OF
cheese and serve very hot.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
TOASTED CHEESE.

Over the slices of toasted bread
CRATE heavy layer of cheese. Lay
the slices in pan. put this in the
oven and leave until the cheese is soft
and slightly brown.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
lOONC7NT oURNO N'z7lE
IS!|8I2 BUDDS GIT GXA&SE
IG&2HUhioRS&DI
A Wonderful Maid.

She gave me the marble heart.
She gave me a frozen stare.
She gave me an icy hand To shake.
With frightful frigid air.
Oh, she was a maiden cold
And | was In deep despair.
I'LL she gave me shock when she gAva
me a lock
OF her flaming. fiery hair
. Philadelphia Record. y
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
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CURIOUS "
LIZ 1EAcTS W.

insurance against hail storms has
become less common among the farm
ers OF Southern Europe in regions
where regular cannon stations for
breaking up the storm clouds have
been established.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
IA RaIh AsaerfInn.

Barbcr-"NOur hair VIII be gray II it
keeps on"
Scantylocks-Well l hope il wiz
Keep Baltimore World.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

gold and silver threadwork. and OF lus.
trous silks. which. In the hands OF the
exquisite needlewomcn o. Holland, are
beautifully wrought.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

The correct new shades for the flan
mel waist. those that will be worn by
the stylish girl. are golf red. national
blue, myrtle. Nile and chasseur or
hunters green.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

Manassas wheat crop. if sold at the
average price of sixty cents n bushel.
would give to every man, woman and
enid In the United States no less than
81 per capita. If placed in box cars
on single track it would fill enough
cars to reach from Wichita to New
York City. ...,....
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

Among living things the most vast
Is whale called the rorqual. which
reaches the length of 100 feet when IL
Is grown up. and has teeth longer
than q mans leg. 1t measures forty
feet around the place where It's waist.
coat would DE 81 it had one and it can
move through the water at the rate
or forty miles an hour. IL gets
through about ton Of fish and other
Iood per day when in robust health. to
say nothing of a seal or two.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08
NEW FALL WAIST IDEAS.


Golf Red. National Blue and Purple ia,
Correct shades.
The flannel shirt waist promises to
be quite as popular as ever this au.
tumn. except in the hellotrope shades
This last. for some iuexplicable rea.
son. is to be adjurcd as quite passc.
The correct new shades for the fian.
mel waist, those that will be worn by
the stylish girl are golf red. national
blue, myrtle. Nile and chasscur or
hunters green.
) The Persian trimming effects. new
\ this time last year. have disappeared.
and this season are no longer consid.
cred desirable as garniture.
The very long-waisted effect became
so exaggerated that it fell into disfa-
vor with particular women. This au-
tumn the waist line will be lowered q
tritie to give n becoming slenderness,
nut no more-not the very ugly length
ening way down In front.
AdvlceS affirm that the uncertainty
in regard To the waist buttOned in
the back is past, and that, notwlth-
standing its Inconvenience. its popu-
larity is assured ON account of it's nov
city. This fact is especially noticeable
among the new silk waists. where the
buttoned or hooked back is decidedly
:" ' =.
Panne applications are among the
latest garniture notions for very elab-
crate waists. Light green panne APP
p!iqued on blue silk waist is consid-
cred very smart.
Rows of bebe ribbon. either velvet
or satin, joined by herring-bone
stitch to form bands about three
inches wide. are late trimming effect
for silk waists
Sky blue and castor are n fetching
combination that will be much favored
this fall. Castor alone will be one of
the favorite shades for flannel shirt
waists. One reason for it's popularity
is that it is a shade that Will blend be
comingly with any light shade. so ad-
mits Of great diversity Of stocks and
girdles.
On some few of the advanced mod.
els OF separate waists there is an ap-
parent effort TO make the position
back popular instead of the straight
belted back. These positions are
tucked, pleated or square and fiat.
Velvet waists, for the most part Sc
verely plain, as any attempt To tuck
them results in very cumbersome eff
feet, are on view. but are not apt to
he generally worn. as mIlady does not
seem to take kindly to them.-Phlla-
telphla Record.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

a boa-constrictor being moved from
MS cage in the Carnegie Laboratory
recently bit the iron bars In his anger.
lhese bars had been chewed by sew
eFal rattlesnakeS which had been
moved day or two before. The boa.
constructor sickened and died. and it
Is supposed that the venom left on the
Oars by the rattlers poisoned it.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

The Persian trimming effects. new
this time last year. have disappeared.
and this season are no longer consid
erred desirable as garniture.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

The flannel shirt waist promises to
De quite as popular as ever this au-
tumn. except in the hellotrope shades.
This last, for some inexpllcablc rea-
son. is to be adjurcd as quite passc.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

In the wilds of Alaoka a stram
burial custom fiourishes. When q medj-
enc man Of an Indian tribe dies he is
buried on a lonely hillside far away
from human habitation and q wooden
statue OF his totem set up over him.
his spirit is supposed to remain about
tue place and Indians suffering from
desperate illness or wounds-poD,
other would dare so far-visit the SPOT
and appeal 20 the totem for aid.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

a siXteen-year-old girl in the Yucca
Nine near Barstow. Cal is working
the sand and dirt from deserted
claim with a dry washer ana sue
ceeds in getting from SO to 81 worth
OF gold dust every day. She uses the
washer as effectively as her male
companions. who are also engaged in
tne same profitable occupation there
She can sharpen and temper her pick
as well as any experienced miner
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

The very longwaiSted effect became
so exaggerated that it fell into disfa-
vor with particular women. This au-
tumn the waist line will be- lowered Il
trite to give n becoming slenderness,
nut no more-not the very ugly length
ening way down In front.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

Golf Red. National Blue and Purple the
Correct Shades
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

On some few of the advanced mod.
els OF separate waists there is an APP
parent effort TO make the position
back popular instead of the straight
belted back. These positions are
tucked pleated or square and dat.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-10-08

Velvet waists, for the most part Sc
verely plain. as any attempt to tuck
them results in very cumbersome eff
feet, are on view, but are not apt to
he generally worn. as mllady does not
seem to take kindly to them. -Phlla-
telphla Record.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-04-18
Spending Is Sometimes Saving.

The true end of craftsmanship is. to
promote the greatest public welfare
whether this means saving dollars or
spending dollars. When economy will
contribute to this welfare economy is
good. but where it will cripple some
important branch of public service
then economy is bad; and the public
official who tries to make q record in
defiance of this fact is no real friend to
public welfare. Where sinecures exist,
or useless political LOB" commissions.
or where waste occurs by poor organi-
cation of the service, then economy and
reorganization are in order; but where
important work would be less effec-
lively done by arbitrarily abolishing
offices and reducing the number of en-
ployes. then the path of craftsmanship
is to point out the grounds for distin-
gushing between the two cases and
shape policies neutrality-suspicious.
Magazine
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-04-18

Hon. David Meekison is well known,
not only in his own state, but through
out America. He began his political
career by serving four consecutive
terms as mayor of the town in which
he lives, during which time he be-
came widely known as the founder of
the Meekison Bank, of Napoleon, Ohio.
He was elected to the fifty-fifth con-
gress by a very large majority, and is
the acknowledged leader of his party
in his section of the state.
Only one flaw marred the otherwise
complete success of this rising states
man. Catarrh with it's insidious ap-
proach and tenacious grasp, was his
only unconquered foe. For thirty years
he waged unsuccessful warfare against
this personal enemy. At last Pe-rIna
came to the rescue, and he dictated
the following letter to DR.. Hartman as
the result:
81 have used several bottles of Peru
ma and feel greatly benefited thereby
from my catarrh of the head. l feel
encouraged to believe that if I use it
a short time longer 1 will be able to
fully eradicate the disease of thirty
years standing. Yours truly,
DAVID MEEKISON."
Many people can tolerate slight ca
tarrhal affections. A little hoarseness,
a slight cough, sold in the head, or a
trifiing arrangement of the digestive
organs do not much disturb the aver
age person in his business. But this is
not true of the public speaker or stage
artist. His voice must always be clear,
lungs perfect, digestion undisturbed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-04-18
ALUM BAKING POWDER.
Declared by the Court to be Unwhoie-
some, and Its Sale in Violation OF
the Pure Food Laws.

A case in the courts Of Davenport,
Iowa, the other day appears to have
fixed the status of the alum baking
powders as an illicit article of trade.
It seems that The Pure Food Co.,
of Chicago, sold to firm of grocers in
Davenport quantity of baking pow
der called Pure Food Baking Pow
der" The grocers sold some of it,
ascertained that it was an alum pow
der, returned the powder unsold to
the manufacturers and refused to pay
for it. The manufacturers sued to col
lect.
The case was tried before Judge
Bollinger and jury. Attorneys Neal
& Neal, and S. A. Finger defended the
grocers. 1t was shown that the pow
der contained alum. The defence
claimed, consequently, that it was in
furious to health and that traffic in
it was against public policy. Expert
testimony was introduced to show that
alum when taken into the stomach
would influence the gastric juices to
the detriment of the person using it.
The jury rendered a verdict for the
defendants, which means that alum
baking powders are deleterious to
health, their sale illegal in the state.
The pure food laws of the state are
upheld.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-04-18
Why THE TWAIN DISPUTED.
John Bull Thought Of Bill, the Cler
nf Rahv

John Bull Thought of Bill, the Clerk
of Baby.
"How much?" asked Arthur p. Rag
Ian of Leeds, England, offering to pay
his bill.
Mine pounds" answered Clerk How
ard L. Daley of the st. James Hotel
smiling and bowling.
The eyes Of Mr.. Raglan, which had
shone pleasantly, now glared, and his
yellow mustache curled up perceptibly
as astonshment contracted his upper
lip. why, it was only lahst night
NO." corrected Mr.. Daley, still
beaming proudly over his desk at Mr.
Raglan. yesterday morning at
O'clock"
But l tell you it was lahst night al
supper time," persisted the Briton, his
voice rising into a roar.
well. l reckon l ought to know,
retorted Mr.. Daley Indignantly.
Indeed. And dayon't you think
ought to knayow something abayout
it?"
You? Why, what the devil have
you got to do with it? It's my baby
and it's a girl, and it weighs nine
pounds" came back the clerk, his OWL
"dander" rising higher.
"Nayow, did anybody ayver hear the
likew exclaimed the Englishman, apOs
trophizing the world at large. Here
come and put up ayover night. I'm
ready to start and l ahsk the amount
Of me bill and this fayllow charges me
nine payounds-$45-and when l tel
him I've been here since lahst nigh
and he disputes me wayord, tells me
I've been here since yesterday morn
ing, and, when tell him l knayow
better, he begins to talk abayOut CIR
babies instead of me BILL"
"Who said anything about a bill?
demanded Mr.. Daley.
"Why. did, you blockhead-Fm en-
deavoring to talk abayout it nayow.'
'But I'm speaking of my baby. my
little girl, first. you know"
'Oh, blow your baby cut in the
Britisher. II want to pay me bill"
ooh. see," said the clerk, blushine
furiously. 'All right" he added, anger
rising in him again, "pay your bill, but
don't tell me to blow my baby. won,
stand that from any man."
''Nor will stand a charge of 60 fol
a nights lodging and breakfast" re
turned Mr.. Raglan.
The new and deeply injured father
said no more, but collected $1.5O anG
the Englshman went out huffily.
81 haven't got any prejudice agains,
Englishmen," remarked Mr.. Daley bit
terly to the sympathetic bellbOy who
came to answer a ring for hot water
"but If ever saw a more heartless and
unfeeling wretch than that it was in q
dream."-Denver Post.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-04-18

Rerous, nervous trouble. Those hot
flashes are just so many calls from
nature for help. The nerves are cry
ing out for assistance. The cry should
be needed in time. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was pre-
pared to meet the needs OF woman's
system 1T this trying period Of her life.
1t builds up the weakened nervous
system, and enables q woman to pass
that grand change triumphantly.
Il was a very sick woman, caused
BY Change of Life. / suffered with hot
Aushes, and fainting spells. was
afraid to 60 on the street, my head and
back troubled me so. l was entirely
cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. MRS. JENNIE NOBLE,
SOLO Keyser st., Germantown, Pa