davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
1t All DeDends,

1.-TWO heads are better than one, you
know" remarked the individual with
the quotation habit.
We'll, l don't know anything of the
kind" rejoined the glum man. who hap
pened to be the father of twins.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Little sister.


Child = Oh, Mr..
Buzzer, are you
an artists model?
b u " re 7 - No,
child. Why?
Child Cause
sister says you
always pose as a
great know it
ALL"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Phenomenon.

Popleigh = I'm
awfully proud of
that boy of mine.
Simkins I'm
usually intelligent,
Ell?
Popleigh - Yes.
He is three years
old and hasn't
made a single
bright remark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Racket.

O'Grady-Whats
all the noise OF
thear in tn pa ar
Ter?
Bridget - That's
tn pinspong rack
| ct.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
The Pure stuff.

The Pure STUFF.
Observation-Disclosures. Is the engage
ment solid?
She-No; but the ring is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25

westward through Forest park, sl1irting
the Worlds fair site. and on to F'ergu-
son, the return trip being made Via
Jennings and North st. Louis to the
connection with the elevated system
General Manager Goodnow said that
the Rock Island officials were seeking
information, and decided to see for
themselves all the st. Louis terminal
facilities, inner and outer before reach
ing any conclusions. They hoped to
have the Kansas City-St. Louis line
completed and trains running between
Kansas City and St. Louis by April /
next year. 1t was certainly not the in
tention of the management to make any
changes in the operation of the Colorado
line between St Louis and Belle for
the present. Probably there viii be no
changes in that regard for some time to
come. The most important thing now
is to complete the line to Kansas City.
The St. Louis terminal problem is a big
one, and naturally can not be solved Ia
a hurry The whole situation must be
thoroughly reviewed.
Last evening a special train was made
up at Union station and the Rock Island
party left at 8 o'clock over the Colo
RADIO line for Belle, Maries county. 105
miles distant. Today they win make a
daylight run back to St. Louis, looking
carefully over the needs of the property,
including the double track to Creve
Occur.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
BLACKBERRY MIJsH

This is quite similar to the original fun
merry and IS often made with oatmeal or
entire wheat meal of some sort. Stir two
quarts of blackberries in one and a half
plnts Of water, heating slowly to boiling
point. Then stir in gradually enough era
ham or entire wheat meal to thicken, be-
ing careful not to get too much as it
Will then be full of humps. About a cupful
of sifted meal will be sufficient. Stir in
also a cur of white flour which has first
little cold water. Cover and set where it
will continue to cook without scorching,
or twice Then set it back on the stove
where il will not cook for a few minutes.
Then pour into moulds and set away to
cool. Eat with cream and sugar
FRUIT SPONGES.
These are easily made and make most
air. and of a delicious flavor. A straw
berry sponge is made as follows: Soak
half package of gelatine in half q cup Of
cold water. for half an hour. Strew six
tablespoonfuls of sugar over a quart of
Strawberries and let them stand an hour
to extract the juice; then mash the ber-
rieS and press through a sieve. You should
have a pint and over of the Juice and pulp
Pour cup of boiling water over the gela-
and stir over hot water until the si1gaT IS
dissolved. Add the strawberry pulp and
beat all well together When cold stir in
the juice of a small lemon and the whites
to beat until the mixture is stiff.
LEMON SPONGE.
Soak half a package Of gelatine in half
a cup of cold water for half an hour while
thus soaking squeeze the juice from four
lemons into d cup q sugar Beat the yolkS
OF four eggs to a foam and mix with two
thirds of a pint Of water Stir the lemon
and sugar into this and cook in a double
boiler until it begins to thicken; then add
the soaked gelatine; strain into large
basin and set in ice water or cracked ice
and stirring occasionally until it Is evenly
chilled, but not stiff. To this add the
whites of the four eggs. unbeaten, and
beat constantly until 1t thiczens. Remove
from the ice if it stiffens too rapidly and
shows signs OF Jumping. Pour into a mould
and set on ice. Serve with a garnish of
oranges or ripe strawberries.
FIG SPONGE.
Soak half pound of plump igs in warm
water until they are soft. then split in half
Dissolve half an ounce of gelatine in two
corresponding OF cold water Seald a pint
two eggs well beaten with two large table
| spoonfuls of sugar. Return to double boiler
4 and stir and cook until it thickens. Dis
solve the soaked gelatine over boiling wa
ter and then stir it into the custard and set
! the whole in pan Of ice water to cool.
| When thoroughly cold but not stiff, beat
it to a froth with a wire egg beaten add
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
RAILROAD NEWS.
C. NJ. Atwood Resigns as Audi
tor of Passenger Receipts.
J. F. Mitchell Appointed to PO-
sitiOn of s. Ticket AUDITOR
S. C. NICHOLS GOES UP.
He Succeeds Mr.. Mitchell as
Chief Clerk.
Mr.. Atwood Has Been With
C,o4a sEo 30 Voo,.S
S. C. NICHOLS GOES UP.
Mr. Atwood Has Been With
Santa Fe % Years.

c. M. Atwood, who for p years has
been connected with the accounting de-
partmenr of the Santa E'e road, has re-
signed his position as auditor of pas
senger receipts. and J. F. Mitchell, chief
clerk has been appointed to succeed
him The resignation and appointment
become effective July 1.
simultaneously with the retirement of
Mr. Atwood, it is announced in an Off
cial circular that on July l. the title of
the office is changed to ticket auditor
The title of the office of auditor of
freight receipts is also changed to
freight auditor"
Auditor Mitchell today announced
that Schuyler C. Nichols, chief rate
clerk will be promoted to the position
of chief clerk in the ticket auditing de-
partment.
The retirement of Mr. Atwood is due
to i'll health. For some time he has been
suffering with a form of paralysis, which
has gradually been assuming a more
serious form. Last January he was
granted an indefinite leave OF absence
in which to endeaYor to reeuperate, and
it was generally believed at that time
that his retirement from his position
would follow within a short time unless
he felt himself recovering from his sick
ness The official circulars announcing
the resignation, which were received
yesterday from Chicago, signed by Gen
eral Auditor Whitehead therefore ere
ated no surprise Mr.. Mitchell has
been acting auditor during Mr.. At
woods leave of absence.
1t is a curious coincidence that Mr..
Atwood and Mr.. Mitchell both COM
menced railroad work at about the
same time on the Missouri Kansas &
Texas railroad at Sedalia. This was
about 1872, and they We're botn clerks
in the accounting department OF the
Katy" Mr.. Atwood went from the
NJ K & T. to the Hannibal & St. Joe
line. and in 1880 came to Topeka as
chief clerk of ticket accounts for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25

ing the frothed whites of the two eggs. Dip
the halved figs in q tart Jelly, currant or
grape, which has been slightly softened.
line a pudding mould with these and then
pour in the sponge, which may be Favored
with orange. lemon or vanilla.
STRA " BERRY FLOATING ISLAND
Make a custard of a quart of milk, the
yolks of four eggs, one cup of sugar and
a tablespoonful of cornstarch Beat the
egg yolks. sugar and cornstarch together
until smooth and light: scaid the milk in
the double boiler and poqir it over the egg
mixture and mix well then return to the
double boiler and stir until 1t is like thick
cream. Add a pinch of salt. Remove
from the fire and when quite cool flavor
with lemon juice. Mash a. pint of straw
berries with a cup of sugar and let stand
for one hour. then strain off the juice
Whip the whites of the eggs to a stir
dry froth, add carefully two tablespoon
1uls of powdered sugar and the berry Juice.
Pour the custard into cups and when ready
to serve whip the whites as directed heap
them up on the custard and serve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25

1.-THE value Of Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was
called to my attention by an intimate
friend, whose life had simply been a
torture with Inflammation and ulcer
alton. and q few bottles of your Com
pound cured her; she can hardly
believe it herself to-day, She enjoys
such blessed health. [ took four
bottles of your Compound and consider
myself cured. am once more in fine
health and spirits; my domestic and
official duties all seem easy now, for
feel SO strong L can do three times
what [ used to do. You have host Of
friends in Denver, and among the best
count, Yours very gratefully MRS.
IDA l.. RosER. 326 18th Ave, Denver,
Col $1,000 forfeit If a5ogs testimonial is not
If YOU are i'll, don't hesitate to
get a bottIeOf Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at Onces
and write to Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, NTass.s for special advice
It is tree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
Mush Makes Misery.

The old theory that mush makes prac-
tical diet has been exploded by modern
scientific research by physicians of great
repute such as Chittendon of Yale and
men of like scientific fame It has been
proven that mush is in a class with indi-
dietic crimes. Afush les in the stomach a
pasty, indigestible mass. fermenting and
producing discomfort and indigestion. Such
a diet lowers the vitality and leads to seri-
GUS and often fatal bodily ills. Discard
Toasted Wheat Flakes, sweetened with
Malt Honey, which is toothsome deli
cacy. easily digested and makes strong
muscles. mind and nerve. Every package
of genuine Toasted Wheat Flakes bears a
picture of the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
BoNus IS READY.
Rock Island Will Get $4,000 For
Building to Dallas

Dallas Tex. June 25.-Leroy Triee,
general manager of the international &
Great Northern railroad, and Judge
Alex Steadman, chief counsel. reache j
Dallas this afternoon and conferred
with business men about the bonus as
an inducement for the company to build
into Dallas by what is known as the
WaXanachie and Lancaster route
The conference was satisfactory and
Trice and Steadman departed last night
for Austin, Barnett Gibbs and nine 9th
er capitalists guarantee the bonus
agreed upon. Mr.. Gibbs stated last
night that the International & Great
Northern viii be in operation into Dali
las by April l next.
The officials Of the Rock Island sys-
tenn are to be here on Thursday next to
close up the bonus deal for that road.
The $4,000 in money for the two roads
IS announced to be assured by the com
mittee- Barnett Gibbs says the Rock
Island win be in operation into Dallas
by November 1 next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
"THE TEACHERS SPECIAL"
via the
BURLINGTON ROUTE
to
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI.

In order to accommodate the teachers,
their friends, and the general public
who desire to visit MINNEAPOLIS at the
time of the National Educational Asso-
citation meeting to be held there July
to H. 1902. the Burlington Route viii
run a special train from Kansas city,
Leavenworth Atchis0n and st. J0st ph,
leaving Kansas City at $50 p. m. July
z. reaching Minneapolis the following
day about 11.15 a. m. This train which
viii run through solid, viii consist IF
Palace sleepers, ehair-ears and coaches
The Route viii be via the Burlington
Northwestern Line through Council
Bluffs. Omaha. Sioux City, and Southern
Minnesota, direct to ST. Paul and Min
neapolis.
Besides this special train regular
through trains leave Kansas City daily
for Minneapolis at 11.35 a. m. and 9:35
p m.
The Rates viii be very low for this oc-
casion with a long return limit.
The opportunity to visit the lake re-
sorts of Minnesota and the Lake Su-
perior region will not come soon again
when such low rates and exceptional
service may be obtained.
For full information write to
R. II. CROZiER
Trav. Pass. Agt Burlington Route,
s2s Main Street, Kansas City. No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
Inquiries Answered.

j. II. b. writes. A recipe for candied
mint leaves was published recently. Ny
wife cut it out but the clipping has been
lost Can you furnish her the recipe or
refer her to the number of the paper IN
which it appeared2
CANDIED MINT LEAVES.
Select the fresh grown leaves Of mint.
pick them from the stalks and throw them
IN cold water to thoroughly cleanse them
and then dry them on a soft towel and
put them on platters Make sufficient
syrup to well cover them using twice Is
much sugar water. Stir until the SUI
gar is dissolved and the syrup comes to
then remove from the IRE and let it cool
slightly before you pour 1t over the leaves
Let stand over night. the next morning
drain off the syrup and boil it until it will
form soft ball when you drop a little into
cold water Remove from the fire and
When almost cold again pour it over the
leaves. When the leaves have remained in
the syrup for "a hours they should each
one be well covered with thin coating OF
gar from the leaves and stand them In 6
dry place until the leaves are dried
Another method is to put half a pound
OF sugar on to boil with half a cup OF
cold water and three drops of lemon Juice.
When the liquid will snap apart and stick
to your fingers when dropped in cold wa
ter it is done Remove from the
fire and Stir and rub against the sides of
the saucepan until cool, but not cold this
will make the LIQUID white and granular
Dip each leaf in this and then spread on
the oiled paper to dry. While dipping stand
the liquid over a pan of water hot enough
to keep 1t at the desired temperature so it
will not harden. It requires considerable
/ practice to do this work skilfuIy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
LEEDS AT ST. LOUIS.
Rock Island Line to ST. Louis viii Be
Ready on April 1.

St. Louis. June 25.-President Leeds
and the Rock Island officials accompany-
Ing him on his first visit to St Louis
Louis line spent another day in the in
spection Of terminals and terminal facn~
tiles yesterday. A special train was fur
nished by the Wabash at 10 o'clock yes
terday morning. and General Superin-
tendent Magee escorted the Rock Island
officials over the Wabash belt line The
party proceeded from Union station
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
Rock Island Takes Posasssinn-

Guthrie, O. T., June 25.-The directors
On tne oklahoma, Gulf & Western Rail
road company met here and took action
Whlch passed the Guthrie Eaileyville ex-
tension Of the Choctaw into the control
or the Rock Island All directors of the
SiloeyihF, with the exception of the local
members, resigned and Rock Island
men We're substituted All local mem
pers are retained under the new re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
Don't Accept Counterfsits

For piles, skin diseases sores o,,+s
pLuIses D4rns and other wounds nofbines
e99als Dew tits Witch Hazel saIve. Donsf
44eeSRt couuIerfe1ts- None genuine excepf
IeW lt5 g 7 have suffered since 1865 viii
PaotI 9olng. bleeding piles. and until re-
CFtlg eoula ind no permanent reIfef g.
saws ]. =. Gerau of St Paul Arlz ssI-i1Sss5i
~ tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saiva
"L1en soon completely cured me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
TABLE AND KITCHEN.

Conducted by Ida Ames Wills, Mar
uuette Building Chicago. to whom all
inquiries should be addressed
An rights reserved by Banning Co..
Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
MRS. IDA l. ROSER
Grand-Niecs of Ex-President
James X. Polk, Writes to
Mrs. Pinkham Saying

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAaG i have BEEN
married for nearly two years, and SO
far have not been blessed with a child
/ have. however, suffered with com"
plication of female troubles and pain
ful menstruation, until very recently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
FIurnuaeries or Starch Jellies.

The original flummery was an oat-
meal jelly, set in q mould, turned out and
eaten with wine, cider, milk or com
pound sauce.
But the significance of the term has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
SCROFULA

I bequeath to my children Scrofu1a with all its
attendant horrors, humiliation and suffering This
strange legacy to leave to poserity heavy burden to
place upon the shoulders of the young
This treacherous disease dwarfs the body and binders
the growth and development of the faculties and the
child born of blood poison scrofu1atainted parentage
is poorly equipped for LIES duties
Scrofula IS disease with numerous and varied
symptoms; enlarged glands tunors about the neck
and arnps catarrh of the head eyes and dreadful
skin eruptons upon different parts of the body show the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25
City Ticket omce

Union PACING R. R.. SIS Kansas Ave.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-08-22
THE HOME DOCTOR.

Common cider vinegar is said to be
an antidote to carbolic acid poisoning.
A flannel cloth wrung out of salt wa
ter is an excellent remedy for simple
sore throat.
Salt and water is one of the best of
remedies for sore eyes, and if applied
in time will scatter the Inflammation.
An effective remedy for bone felon
is an ounce of asafetida stepped in
a pint of hot vinegar. the finger to be
dipped in 1t frequently.
For vltriol burns cover the parts
burned with a soft, thick paste of cal
cined magnesia and water. This re-
lievcs the pain very quickly, and there
is seldom scar left after this treat
mCnt.
In an emergency to make compress
for a wound. if nothing better is at
hand clean tissue paper makes an eX-
cellent application. 1t is much to be
preferred to strip torn from clothing
or a soiled handkerchief, which may be
the only other choice.
To assuage thirst and cure feverish-
ness apple tea is a notable sick drink.
1t is made by slicing up raw apples
into jug, filling up the jug with boil
ing water. as in teamaking, then
sweetening to taste. When cold, this
apple tea will he found pleasantly tart
and refreshing.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-08-22

The woman who smiles rather than
frowns win have a skin smoother and
freer from wrinkles than the woman
who knots her brow ana pulls down
the corners of her mouth. 1t is no
use to devote oneself to cmOllicutS
for smoothing and softcniug the skin
when the heart is full Of bitter feel
ings thar contract the muscles, in
duce frowns and wrinkles and give
the face a rigid harsh contour that
can never be sof,ened by artificial aids.
Be cheerful and sunny if you would
be beautiful
The wrinkles of old age are not in
themselves uubearablc. because they
are not unnatural. Every emotion
leaves traces ON our faces. impercep-
tible day by day. but very plain when
years hav@ made them habitual If
our emotions are narrow. mean and
hard, the wrinkles when they come
with time, win indeed be dishguring:
generosity Of thought, kindness,
cheerfulness and good humor make
wrinkles that so beautify and glorify
an old face that no one can look on it
without pleasure. 1t is no use strug-
Cling against wrinkles when we are
verging on fourscore; we can only
choose whether we will have them
beautiful or ugly.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-08-22
For the Dressing Table.

A toilet tidy is most useful article
on a dressing table, and it is not so
difficult to make as might be supposed
A board of about eight inches square
is covered with pink or blue art linen,
and a flap of material is cut large
enough to cover the whole and edged
with tiourishing stitch in white flo
selle. A little square pincushion is next
fixed on the board, with reel of black
and white cotton on either side A
white cord is passed through the reel
and a fancy knot made at either side,
fastened down to the board by two
drawing pins. A needlebook in the
shape of an ivy leaf is placed at the
lowest corner. and small pair of scis-
sors and a thimble are placed opposite,
held down by loops of white elastic,
nailed down by drawing pins. A box
for glove buttons makes good addi-
ton to the center. The outer flap is
much improved if it is embroidered
with an initial, but some people prefer
to work an instructive motto, such as
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-08-22
women Need More sleep.

Lack of sufficient sleep gives a wo-
man more wrinkles than worry or in
creasing years. The busy woman of
today does not spend enough time in
her bed. Powders and toilet prepare
tons are worthless when measured up
with the health producing qualities
of sleep. TO sleep is to strain and
purify our emotions, to deposit the
mud Of life. to calm the fever of the
soul, to return into the bosom of ma
ternal nature. thence to reissue healed
and strong" wrote Amicl.
The average woman spends only
seven or eight hours in bed, when she
should spend nine, ten or even twelve
if shorter hours are moi enough. If
every woman would only sleep more,
there would be fewer cross wives in
the morning and more pretty girls on
the avenues in the afternoon.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-08-22
Spots on Garrett.

This recipe is warranted TO remove
spots from the most delicate carpets
without injuring the latter: Make Il
suds with Il good white soap and hot
water and add fuller's earth to this
until the consistency of thin cream is
secured. Have plenty of clean drying
cloths, small scrubbing brush, a large
sponge and pail of fresh water. Put
some of the cleansing mixture in a
bowl and dip the brush in it. Brush Il
small piece of the carpet with this,
then wash with the sponge and cold
water Dry as much as possible with
the sponge and finally rub with dry
cloths Continue this till you are sure
that all the carpet is clean. Then let
it dry.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-08-22

made skirts and suits are cared for at
the dry goods stores. then buy a num-
Der of coat hangers or have them
made at home and hang your dresses
in the same way. Each hat should be
kept in a separate box, so the trim
mings will not be injured by crowd
ing. Damp or mud stained skirts
should be hung up where they will dry
Immediately, then thoroughly brushed
and shaken. Keep cleansing fluid
on hand and sponge spots as soon as
they are discovered.
1t is a good idea to set apart one aft
ernoon each week for mending and re-
pairing. Tiny rents in wooden skirts
may be darned with threads drawn
out of piece of the material and
hooks. eyes and buttons that have be
come loosened seWed on. AS long as
the skirts are worn i'll sweeping length
new bindings will he needed frequent
". When the old one is taken off.
loosen the material from the lining at
the bottom and brush away the dirt
that has gathered before the new
binding is put ON. When Il skirt loses
its Stiffness dampen the lining and in
terlining and iron on the wrong side
until quite dry. If the skirt becomes
too short make "A narrow circular ruf-
file of the same material or something
50 nearly like it that the difference will
not be noticeable When it becomes
faded or out of style, take it apart
and dye it some pretty color or black
with liquid dye and make it over for
yourself or Il little girl. If the mate
rial is suitable, cut off until il is the
proper length and make Il rainy day
skirt Of it, Many pretty waists have
been made from the bost parts OF old
dress skirts.-l'p to Date Farming.