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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11

phere all about her was charged with 1t
she could not remain unaffected. And this
is the duty incumbent upon good moth
ers-to set going an electrical current Of
enlightened views which shall clear away
the fogs Of prejudice
The reader who has taken in the full
sense of the protest. with the impression
left by the query of the ''Old-fa shioned
Mother in her mind, must perceive as
do. that the two reformers are brought
into face-to-face antagonism at the very
first step. Miss Winterburn shows to US
the misguided parent who brought her
childs will into obedience to her own. as
q tyrant, boaStful of an atrocity at which
humane hearers are secretly indignant
She would protect children from the big
oted rule Of their natural guardians. She
rallies broad-minded phlanthropists to
enter upon the championship of oppressed
infants-and to brave the risk of being
called meddlers.
IAN Old-fashioned Mother is trying to
screw her courage up TO the point OF in
termeddling with her friends domestic
affairs because she does not control her
lawless brood; to demonstrate with the
mother who let's her children tyrannize
over her. more than suspect that If the
truth were known. she even believes in
..old-fashioned" modes Of punishment. At
the bottom of her soul stands the couytc-
ton, based upon observation and com
parison OF her own orderly flock with the
:.ittle terrors' Of her neighbours sheen
run. that boys and girls who defy pa
rental authority should be brought to
terms by series OF orthodox. exemplary
spankings, laid on in early English style
down strokes heavy. up strokes light.
Clearly there Is wide difference of
opinion as to what constitutes the nor
NAL condition of childhood" A difference
SO wide as to instigate the query-'.Who
is to judge what Is the best method of
hons governments" 1t is not the vain
and silly mother alone who resents inter-
ference with her management of her very
own.
My matronly advice Is, let your neigh
bors manage. or mismanage their chill
dren-their servants-and their husbands
to suit themselves. The responsibility is
mono of yours. You have already enough
that devolve by nature and by circum-
stance upon yourself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
SOME GOOD ADVICE FOR MOTHERS

mans Home Compa MON an article upon
Other Peoples Children by Florence
Hill Winterburn- send 1t herewith to
you to use as you like. 1t seems to me
there is a great deal CT good sense IN
what she says
IAN OLD-FASHIONED MOTHER"
Let me say before quoting from the
paper enclosed in a letter which has but
one fault, and that Is that it was written
on both sides of the sheet, thus doubling
the work of the editor-I would say, re-
peat, that 1 have never yet read anything
from the facile pen OF Florence Hill Win
terburn that does not contain "a great
deal OF good sense" Even when l dis
agree with her, ! must respect her. /
have room here for but part Of her art
Gle:
.Tyrants are bound to uphold each
other, and through the entire realm OF
motherhood runs a secret current OF nu-
tual understanding that the arraignment
of mother for ill-treatment of her off,
spring is an supplementary proceeding.
A woman may get up at mothers meet
iEg-aS ! have WitneSSed-and boast OF
having whipped her little child several
times in the same afternoon until the
spirit Of disobedience was subdued in her
J
confession is met with forced smiles, even
by those who are secretly indignant. The
child is her own. Tho world may shrug
Its shoulder. but must not interfere.
Upon every one among us who love
children and who know that the welfare
of the world depends upon bringing about
normal conditions for childhood. there
rests a responsibility extending beyond
the portals OF our own nurseries. We
must cast of the letters Of the old non
interference idea. We must. II necessary.
be content to be called meddlers by par
ents whose children we defend from their
biEoted rule. Some will be very bitter.
no doubt, against those who frankly dis
approve their ways. But 1t is Character
istic of narrow minds to hate broader
ones, and we may console ourselves with
the reflection that they would find fault
with us for something else IL they had no
excuse to do so for our championship Of
the oppressed. The vainer and sillier a
mother is the quicker she is to take of
Tense of good counsel Yet II the satmos-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11

ANSWERS TO PEERRPLEXED HOUSEWIVES

must Wear colors). A very dark crimson
would cot be am:ss BY own preference IL,
Tor black ana IS hl.s for year after wo<
man has passed milestone No. 60. -.rhsy arg
susceptible OF infinite variation aod ali
ways becoming. Whits for house weaA
black for outdoor. are safe, and harmoni%
aus with silves:ng hair and fading cheeks.
would Joa please inform 4 distant
but constant reader whsther there Is ia
Philadelphia any womans hospital
where patients are treated and lodged
unit, in fair state of conynIescencs
without compensation I am in needy
circumstances. and unable to pay the
expenses of an operation. yet my COM
plant is speedily sappins my life
rhins 1t cannot be easily cured withou-.
undergoing severe surgical operation
MRS. ]. W. NJ
commend this query to the many be-
ncvolent readers Of this column. who can
advise the sufferer more ietelliSentIy than
/ could hope to do. / have hor address
eaa Will forward promptly by nell any
information ent:rstec TO me Tor her re-
Hat May emphasize the espsSscucy oe
prompt action in sueN cas,2
I'm reading over your column, have
seen several 1SQue3t6 IOS something to
take the shine OF coats, drssss5. etc.
Spread the article on the ironing board
and have. icons hot. but no. hot enough
Is sporcb. Than teks cloth saturated
with water and lay over thu shiny
Mace. Rub tho hot iron ovss thu WET
cloth. but don't let the cloth Gst dry
undar the from, or 1t will leave lis mark.
Ileeo tho cloth steam!rg enG j. ratses
the my and removes the .shtne.. The
same treatment will also remove the
.baggtng at the knees in mons trousers
md the much desired crease cxn Do
ahtained by this method was told
this by ta!lor's daughter. dom,
know whether It Is q secret among tho
rat1ors or not have tried ii aud
found it successful: and know mary os
the sisters win be etae to learn II. 20 !
pass It along. r. "a
..win you please tell mo IL chiffon can
be dyed? X j :
tempt It yourself. IS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
A FISH SOUP.

Boil pound Of cod or halibut in sailed
water until 1t Is very tender. Drain OFF
the water, mash the flsh to paste and
season literally with celery salt and white
pepper. Stir bit Of soda the size of a
pea into a quart OF milk and bring to a
boil. Cook together two tablespoonfuls
Of butter and the same quantity OF flour
until they bubble. and pour on them the
scalding milk. When smooth. stir,in grad
ually the fish paste. When very no trans
fer to a haatsd tureen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11

know OF no homemade polish equal to
certain patent preparations n general use
You may, however, use with advantage
mixture OF crude Hnseed oil and spirits
OF turpentine IN equal parts. adding
tablespoonful Of vinegar to the quart to
prevent it from sticking.
Il. Please tell ma how to clean a gray
soft felt hat.
''2. How may diamond be cleaned
by an inexperienced owner. also how
often without inJur1ns it2
''3. When gentleman comes to oall,
should the lady he calls to see tell him
to hang his coat and hat up. or should
she LEI him take care Of them?
~. What length should q girl OF
eighteen wear her dresaes2
DOLLY GREY"
1. Rub well with powdered French
chalk. Cover with paper and leave for
twelve hours. then brush.
2. Put into box of emery dust, and
shake long and steadily. Repeat when
you Ike.
8. cot him dispose OF them to hi, own
liking. I havs seen man OF fashion,
who very properly took his hs.t iato the
drawing room whan making Il cal, Sore
ly embarrassed by tho persisten, plaaa.
inss OF the hostess-"Do let mo take your
hat.'
4. It depends upon your stature Con-
suit your mother and your dressmakas.
IL Please tell me what will take rust
spots out Of g pink dinity dress? II Il
were white. oxalic acid would do IL b,1t
am afraid to try it on pink.
10 Also what coIors, il any. h.,:.,.,
black would be becoming or suitab Bile
for an old lady Of 81 years OF age. Win
gray hair and q not-rair complex1on7
ANXIOUS READt;p
/. Anything that would extract the rus.
stains would injure the pink You nnieb.
try cyanide of potassium, very slightly
raoislened. SO as not to run into the ae-
..acent territory. Make a stir past. and
apply carefully to the spots. It is q
deadly poison. recollear: Handle cautious
lyl
"a. Certain soft shades OF gray. relieved
by touches OF pink. might be becoming.
And there are rich browns and dark
recns suitable for her wear Chat Is. Il she
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
nv ~ I'LL you please let me-
KNIG know il your next Issue
ENV where to find a home tc
w place a baby four weeks
old as I am anxious to

Olu, dS Gill <A-ANASSN -
end one for O friend
"a CONSTANT READER"
,,var+ +he request with strange con-
.,,4c,,o, of the heart. We all know that
.,c, sod things are and must ever be
while this crooked world swings on It's
crool,ed way Babies must eat ana De
c,othad and lodged. and mothers must
wora, to earn food and home and raiInent
for the helpless creatures But 10 put
tour-weeks-old baby out OF the ssFaiiiins'
greedy arms OF Just-awakeneo mothef-
hood and leave 1t to the care OF strangers
is worse than the death wrench. cannot
hut hope that IN this case the little one may
find q home In deed as well as IN hhhie'
and hearts ready to receive ana cheilsn
It. 1 refer the simple appeal TO wiser
heads than mine. Where can the chi1o Oh
respectable parents be brought up as
young mortal. and not as small ma
chtneT
.r have a neighbor whose children are
awfully spoiled. Ny husband says tho
bows are headed straight for the gall
lows. They are disobed1ent and tmper-
ttnent to their parents. saucy TO visitors,
rni.nd to servants. In short, they are
little terrors.' And the girls are no
better. lhey pout, KICK aho eSA osl1A
when reproved; they ny NJ one another
like spiteful kittens and show no respect
for superiors.
Now. i was brought up to think that
TO interfere with my friends or ac-
cuaintances' children is meddlesome and
sll-bred- 1 am really attached to these
children's mother. She is a lovely wo-
man. but is worried out OF her senses all
day long by these little demons. ! want
to help her. lily own children have been
trained from babyhood to be obedient
and well-mannered. When see what
g. comfort they arc to me. I ask myself
how far I am obeyfng the Golden Rule
(Which you tell us has no exception) in
holding my tongue with regard to my
dear friends m!smanageHento OF her dis
orderly brood.
natter, CHANGED to read in the Wo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
RI ~ MOTHER is giving a dinner
eo(NA and asking family and some
\pJA unmarried friends. ladies' as
a we'll as gentlemen.

eo/NA and asking family and some
a well as gentlemen.
Il. Would 1t be wrong to
asl- tha daughter and not her husband!
He and have had a quarrel. ana ! &c
not care to be in his company.
az Should the daughter refuse!
MRS. D."
l. It would be direct affront 70 tae
wife, as well as to the HUSBAND MS -
very plain, downright iacI /" :AoAi
be CLOSED over.
2. Enthusiastically the daughter should
refuse an invitation that does not Include
ner husband, so long as she lives Win nm ii
as his wife. It may be consistent Win
what she owes Of respectful Loyalty 70
him for her to visit her mother quletiy,
even when mother and son-in-laW are nor
upon speaking terms Nothing could DO
in worse taste than tor her to accept an
invitation as ona o. a formal party from
which he is excluded Intentionally.
..will you kindly tell me by what
means in pressing flowers l can preserve
the colors? PAULINE.
Lay the flowers between Two sheets OF
blotting paper and put I. very heavy
weight upon them at once, before they
have time to wilt In twelve hours time
shift to another page between fresh blot
tiers and renew the weight. Much OF the
success OF the process depends upon tho
great pressure brought to bear upon the
petals. It forces out the juices, which are
acid, and. In undergoing chemical
change in the decaying petals. would ex-
tract the color.
Those who make pressing flowers a
trade have powerful press. worked by
a screw, which does the work almost In
stantly.
IL Could you please let me know OF q
preparation to put en- black haircloth to
keep it looking black and glossy.
20 Also give a good furniture polish
for oak and walnut wood. E. s."
/. Go all over the haircloth with soft
rag wrung out hard In kerosene. Then rub
dry and long with old linen. to work the
oil well into the hair Do this once
month. taking care that the drysrubbing
is faithfully done.
2 AS I have said once before that
- Il -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
B1soUE OF LOBSTER OR CRAB.


Remove the meat from the shell OF a
boiled lobster and mash ali the tender
parts, including the coral. ts paste Cut
the rest Of the meat into reat squares.
Pour a quart OF boiling water over the
coral and lobster paste, and simmer Tor
ten minutes When soft rub the paste,
with the water In which It was boiled,
through a colander, and put all back on
the stove Into this water turn the lobster
dice and stir in oupful Of fine cracker
crumbs Bring all to g. boil. add three
heaping tablespoonful OF butter. and sea-
son with salt and paprica- Put cover
on the saucepan and let the contents boil
gently for half an hour, stirring frequent
ly to prevent burning. Meanwhile put q
pinch of soda into quart OF milk and
heat to scalding in double kettle. Rub
the lobster soup through a coarse colan-
der into heated tureen and pour in,
stirring constantly. tho boiling milk.
Some persons think that few drops Of
lemon juice improve this bisque.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
RECIPES
MACARON1 SOUP.

Skim and strain two quart. Of bee!
stock Break into inch bits cupful OF
macaroni and cook in sailed water until
tender Heat the soup to boiling. drain
the macaroni, and add to tho soup
thicken with two teaspoonfuls OF Drowned
-four rubbed in a tablespoonful of but
ter, boil up once, season with salt, pepper
and a dash Of tomato catsup. Sprinkle
grated Parmesan cheese over the surface
Of the soup and serve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11

..w,li you please tell mo IL chiffon can
be dyed? K j.
Yes. by professional dyer. Dc not -
tempt It yourself.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-10-09
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
ro che Constitution of the State
of South Dakota.

70 the neople of the state OF South
Dakota: ..o.o ~
The seventh legislature OF the state OF
south Dakota at the session thereoi
hegnn and held at Pierre, the cnpitai,
~ January 9Th, A. ID. 1901, and con-
Guided March Sth, 1901, proposed tue
foIIowing amendment to the constitu-
ton of the state viz: !,
IA Joint resolution proposing ana
o,raeinp 10 an amendment To the constr,
Teton If the State of South Dakota and
suhmitting such amendment To a vote OF
the people"
"That mt the next general election IN
his state the following, proposed amend.
mept 10 the constitution Of the State OF
soutb Dakota, which is hereby agreed 10,
sbau no submitted to the electors OF the
state for their approval, which amend,
ment when approved and ratt1ed shaii
.constituta An amendment OF Sectlon II
of Article VIII, Of the constitution OF
| the state. TO- wit: The rate oil interest
unon ALI investments OF the permanent
| school or other educational funds men.
| toned in Section IL Of Article VIII, Oh
the constitution Of this state Is hereoy
| hanged and reduced from SIX per
reutum Der annum to five per centrum
n.r anpum wherever the said words SIX
| NOR centum per annum' occur In salo
section. That If the foregoing amend
ment shall be approved and ratihed oy
the neople at laid election, IA provided
Inv Article XXIII Of the constitution,
said section II of Article VIII, OF the
constitution shall thereby amended oy
striking out the said words SIX per
centum wherever they occur In section
II aud substituting in lieu Thereon the
words five per centum per ahnum. =,
The above proposed amendment VIII
be voted upon by the people at the gen.
| eraI election to be held In this State on
Tuesday the 4th day of November, A. ID.
1902.
The proposed amendment will be
| printed upon the ballot, followed ny the
words:
"Shall the above amendment TO the
constitution in relation to the reduction
of the rate of interest upon all invest
ments OF the permanent school or other
! educational funds Of this state be
approved and ratified"
Immediately TO the left OF which shall
be printed the words ayes" and "No'
each preceded by a square In which the
elector can place ~ cross to indicate his
vote. Electors desiring &c vote "Yes'
vii! place a cross before the word ayes"
and those desiring to vote "No" VIII
place a cross beforr the word "NO."
Dated at Pierre, the Capital, this lst
day Of August, A. ID. 1902.
o. c. Berg.
Secretary OF State.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-10-09

10 is neatly printed in colors and
mounted upon heavy canvas, rendering
it almost iniistructible. The map viii
fill a long-felt want and a long list Of
subscribers has already been secured.
Everybody who sees the map quickly
appreciates its merits and makes haste
to secure one.-Roberts County Banner.
Mr.. Denton was in Webster Friday
and Saturday and took several orders
for his Marshall aud Roberts county
maps. He will get ont a new map of
Day county If he can get orders enough
to warrant undertaking the enterprise.
Died-Saturday, Oct. 4,1902, Margaret
+. Long in Webster Of consumption,
aged G6 years. Margaret K, Harden
was born near Cumberland, Nd, Nov.
30, 1896, married Edward Long in 1851
in Somerset county, Pa, where they
resided until 1855 when they moved to
Fillmore county MINI. In 1881 with
the rush Of immigration to Dakota they
Ca ~ w Lay NOAhbN hLNN az NAiIlA
home in Egeland township where they
lived until 1896 when they moved to
Webster. where they lived until death
claimed them both Mr.. Long dying just
q moth ago. They We're estimahle peo-
pie and leave a host of friends to mourn
their death. The surviving children are
Mrs. Mary G. Whitemore, of California,
A. l.. Long, Preston, Mimi, Il. b. Long
and Mrs. Sarah Compton, of this city;
j. N. Long, Strand; Mrs. Anna i.
French, Boyceville, MINI Mrs. Colista
A. Mahar, Summit; Frank E Long and
Ira J. Long of this city and Mrs. Ida
Cotton, of Watertown. The Funeral
occurred from the family residence in
this city Monday Rev. Donald Mclean
officiating, and the remains were laid
to rest in the Webster cemetery.
Messrs Potter & Gerrick have just
completed their new elevator and are
already receiving a liberal patronage
from grain raisers of the country! Both
of these gentlemen are pioneers Of
Dakota, Mr.. Potter being for many
years a resident OF Day county and has
made a splendid reputation for sterling
honesty and business integrity which
was recognized by the republicans of the
last county convention which placed
him in nomination for member Of the
next Legislature. Mr.. Gerrick has been
largely interested in this and Potter
counties and made a business reputation
above reproach. These gentlemen will
not only handle grain during the ship
ping season but have also decided to
enter the fuel trade and will carry all
kinds of wood and coal which will be
supplied to parties favoring them with
their patronage at a reasonable and liy-
ing profit. These gentlemen will make
the price reasonable and guarantee 80
always give a cord for a cord and 1000
pounds for d ton. AN order left with
them will be filed at once and in an
honest am We bespeak for them
a generous share Of the public's patro-
mage,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-10-09

Notice OF Hearing Petition to Establish
heirship.
Oct
State NJ South Dakota. 90
County OF Day.
In County Court.
In the Matter OF Establishing Heir-(
chip 10 Walter e. Pratt, deceated.
A petition having this day been presented,
duly signed by Frances Pratt, Eugene e:
Pratt, Arthur x. Pratt. Charles III. Pratt and
Carl r. Pratt, from which petition IL appears
thas Walter K. Pratt, deceased, during bis
life time made an entry ander the public land
la WIS OF the United States for the northwest
quarter (nwA) Of Section tw~euty-nine (2Sl. Ia
Township one hundred twenty.three ti25l,
Range fifty uins (59, in said Day county,
South Dako, q.
Thst after making said entry. and before
acquiring title To said tract, aud ON the 4th
day OF October. 1898 the said Waiter 4. Pratt
died.
That after his said death his heirs made
final proof for said tract az land above
described, and on the 10Th day of Oetober,
1887, a patent was duly iesued by the govern.
ment OF the United States 10 the heirs OF said
Walter T.. Pratt, deceased.
That the said Walter E.. Pratt. deceased.
left aG bis only heirs and next OF kin at tina
tim OF his death. Frances Pratt, his widow;
Eugene K. Pratt. a son: Arthur Il, Pratt, a
500 Charles IL. Pratt, q son Carl Il. Pratt, a
son; aud Rena B. Pratt, now Rena b. smith.
a daughter; and said petitioners having
prayed that they be adjudsed to be the sole
heirs and next Of kin Ut said Walter II. Pratt,
deceased, and the court being fully advised
IN the premises.
IL is hereby orders that the oath day OF
October, 1872, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock q. m,
1t the conrt house In the City OF Webeter,
Csnniy OF Day, be fixed as the time aud place
for hearing such petition.
Aud 1t is further ordered that notice Of the
time and place for hearing such petition be
given by publishing . copy Of this order in
the Reporter aud Farmer, published at Web
ster. South Dakota, TOR at least three weeks
prior TO said hearing, and THAI copies be
mailed 10 the heirs as provided by law. Any
sAsd application,
Dated this 9th day OF September, 1909.
BY the curt: John III. Lnnd,
Attest: County Judge. bay Co, 5. ID.
Albert Smith, Clerk OF Courts.
Day county. s.. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-10-09

Notice of Hearing Petition to Establish
Heirship.
Sept 1s
Cosnty Of Day. IS.
In County G0nrt.
John Ill. LuBd. Judge.
In the matter OF establishing the heirship
OF Ru.pa .hu-was.te-na, deceased.
To tue heirs at law Of Experimentation,
deceased:
John w, Kebble, otherwise known as Wa.
mnu-ha, having died in This court his verified
petition showing thai he is the sola heir at
of Ru-pa-iu-was-te-na, deceased, and
making application thereon To make proof
that ne is the sole heir of said deceased. and
asking that this court make a decree estab-
fishing anG Determining euch heirship, now
therefore. 10 Is ordered that Monday, the 10th
day OF October, 1872, at the hour of two
o'clock In the afternoon, at the court room OF
THIS court, IN the court house Ia the City OF
Webster, Day county, 5, d., is hereby
appointed rs the time aud place OF hearing
such pstlttoi aid taking proof of such heir.
ship aud II u further ordered that notice OF
the time aud place Of such hesring bs given
Reporter Rnu Fla mer, published At Webster,
). d., for at least three weeks prior to said
hearing, aud that copies be mailed to the
heirs as provided by law. Any person inter.
ested may appear zsa contest said appiica.
tion.
y lated this 18th day Of September, 1902.
BY the Cours: JoIn II Lund.
Attest: Albert smith,
Clerk of Courts.
Is. w, Taylor, Attorney for application,