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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-09-13

The Denver Express at the
Opera House tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

in the best manner Daily care should
be given to them, and to do this in the
best manner there should be certain
tools provided for the purpose, and
these tools should not be used in any
other way.
First of all provide a tray sufficiently
large to hold all the necessary articles.
as well as two three lamps. Clean
cloth for washing the chimneys and one
for drying them, some soft paper for
rubbing off the charred portion of the
wick, a pair of sharp scissors for cut
ting loose threads and a box containing
two or three wicks that have been boil
ed in vinegar, so that they are ready
for immediate use, says the Boston
Post.
Irregular care is almost as bad as no
care at all. The lamps should be kept
perfectly clean, and they should be
filed every day without fail, or else
they should not be used. A partly filled
lamp is the lamp that is apt to explode.
If the wick is rubbed clean every day
there will not be danger of broken or
smoked cl1imneys, that will surely occur
with a neglected lamp.
A small dishpan should always be
kept for washing the different parts of
the lamp. soft cloth and plenty of
soap viii keep the chimney in good or
der.
Let a certain part of the day be set
aside for this daily duty, and when the
task has been accomplished put all the
necessary articles the tray where
they belong and put the tray at once
in its place, where it will be ready for
the next days work.
For a reading lamp one should be Sc
lected with a spreading shade. The
round globes that are now SO generally
shown are more Ornamental than use
full, and. while they are very pretty for
the Darlor or sitting room, the library
should be provided with lamp that will
give out a clear, strong light
A green shade is best for the eyes and
this should always be well considered
before the purchase is made. Never pur-
chase a yellow shade for a reading
lamp, for the light is almost as trying
as when a white shade is used. Many
persons become nauseated when red
lights are freely used, and a blue shade
gives a cold light that is not always
pleasant
For a kitchen the best lamp is one
that can be fastened on the wall, with
a reflector placed back of it. These
may be purchased at moderate price.
and should be used in every kitchen
where the light is not sufficiently good
to be satisfactory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15


@DEAR Mrs PNKHAM:I acknowledging the
effects of E.
there
attended together with
continually
different remedies
stomach refused food A nehbor suffered with
Compound and made months
month like
after six weeks faithful of the health
1t certainly benefit
truly
BLACKBURN, 1922 Fifth Ave, Rock Island, Ill"
delicate fema eorga is positive
backache
and is invaluable during the change of
Pinkham helped
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-When
advice really thought i'll
could fifteen
troubles their liberation of
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My blood bad
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

ened underneath with fat, invisible
wire to hold them all in ship-shape.
The pompadour is still in, though they
viii tell YOU that it is on the decline.
At a fashionable hair dresser'S tire other
day L saw many pompauour built.
Where the hair was thin a rat" was
employed. Just the color of the hair; in
other cases the front was waved and
pulled down. 1t was then thrown back
end fiuffed up in way to make a nice
ft.l. mat over the forehead. A pCmpa-
dour like this will really look very fat
en- though no rat be employed
When there is a pompadour, and the
hair is dressed low, there is awk-
ward place just at the back of the POM
pa6our. To cover this little bows are
used. or the prettiest of gold buckles
fastened upon pins. There are all sorts
of pins for this bare spot, and the
jeNeled flower leads in favor. I have
lovely rose, in many colorS of gold,
just the sweetest thing, and this L Sc
cure just back. of my pompadour and
very becoming it is TO my head. they
tell me. giving me a well groomed look
which L greatly enjoy.
IngersOIl's Courtship.
The story of Bob IngersolIs courtship
and marriage is romantic. When
young man he INDUCED in saciable and
Bohemian tastes and sometimes drank
more than was good for him, and he
succeeded in getting his wife to marry
him on account of his bad habits, and
she reformed him
1t was during the civil war that ne
met his wife. While securing the state
of Illinois in search of recruits for his
regiment he stayed one day at a private
house whose owner eventually became
his father-in-law.
HIT arrived at the house, late at night,
in hilarious state and was read Sc
we're lecture about his short comings by
the fair daughter of his host.
He listened with attention. and when
she had finished he replied that he was
far away from home and home inf1u-
ences and that outside of his working
hours he had nothing to do but resort
to liquor, and that when he was finished
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15

day he went "home" The young wo-
man was shocked, and told him he
should be ashamed of himself for such
actions, and asked him why he did not
surround himself with better influences.
He thought for minute and then said
If you will make a home for me l Will
give up liquor"
She was very much surprised for a
time. but finally managed to say that
she would do it So when the war end
ed Bob returned and married her, and
they lived happily ever after.-NeW Or
leans Times-Democrat-
Wins0me Womanh0Od.
No creation is more beautiful than a
bright and healthy young woman and
the demands of society are constantly a
rival to be feared. Late hours and ex-
element seek to make ravages on fem
mime loneliness, and it is only by the
most studied care that a young girl
can enter Into the revels of a winters
season and still preserve her brightness
and beauty intact. says the News-Tri-
bune.
Fortunately for the girl of the TWEEN
tieth century, out-of-door sports and
exercises have found a strong place in
her life. But even these should not be
too violent or prolonged. lest they be-
come the means of promoting a mascu-
line appearance instead of the desired
grace. The school day rcmps and games
for her are past, but she need not cease
her daily athletics. Horseback riding is
excellent. golf and tennis hold their own
place in her list, walking and running are
fine muscle builders. and on dull or
stormy days she may practice fencing
OF course, dancing she will always in
dulge in anyway, and this. too, is health
full if not carried to excess.
But if the young society girl wishes
health and a radiant complexion, she
must adhere to the laws of hygiene. She
should remember that sleep is a great
beautifier and refrain from robbing her
self of her rightful number of hours
rest Ventilation of sleeping rooms
should be carefully looked after, and if
late suppers are taken. do not let them
consist OF too rich foods. Remember
that if the skin is delicate, hot soups
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
The Care of Lamps.

Lamps are both useful and ornament
tai. but certain amount of care must
be given them, so that they will do
their utmost toward lighting the home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
ENTIRE WHEAT PIE CRUST.

Mix equal parts white and entire wheat
nnoisten with thin sweet cream. Have
flour and cream very cold and mix as
knead the paste, but mix by cutting and
folding it with knife until well mixed.
crust will be lighter ana more tender il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
Inquiries Answered.

Mrs. K NJ. F. writes: VIII you tell NC
how to make gems out of entire wheat
with sour or sweet milk? What else is
entire wheat good for besides bread and
rolls? Thank you for the help you have
given me.
ENTIRE WHEAT
We hope our correspondent will find
some of the recipes in the above article
of help to her. 1t is better adapted to
breads, rolls, muffins and biscuits than
other kinds of cooking on account of the
amount of gluten it contains. which be-
comes elastic and adhesive when moist
ened ard worked.
COOK BOOKS.
Mrs. W. II. B. writes: I want to get
some cook books. Send me a price list
and sample cook book on vegetables
We have no price list of cook books or
a sample vegetable book but will send
you price of book on general cooking if
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
Table and Kitchen.

Conducted by Ida Ames Willis, Mar
quette building. Chicago, to whom all in
quiries should be addressed.
All rights reserved by Banning company
Chica GO
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eEn E s $500
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-15
NERVOUS PROSTRATION.
Miss w. ChdsBlackburn Secretary of the Rock Island
Literary and Art Society,
Writes Special Letter to Mrs. Pink
ham Telling How She Was Cured.


which E.
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the paste is allowed to set on ice for some

IL II 49, y dIIQWeu 70 set on Ice Tor some
FRUIT AND NUT DROP CAKES
Separate four eggs and beat the yoIks
to thick cream Add the juice of half a
small lemon and beat again. Then add one
cup. Of pounded nut meats and one cup
Of date meats rubbed smooth W@th a lit
tie thick cream. Beat all together; then
add the whites of the eggs beaten to a
froth. Fold and chop in two tablespoon
fuls of Drowned entire wheat flour. Drop
onto buttered baking tins by tablespoon
fuls and bake from ten to fifteen minutes.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
NEW FASHIONS IN COATS.

The new styles in coats are calcu
lated to become exceedingly popular,
so cleverly haze they been designated
by the powers that be in the world of
fashion to prove becoming to practi-
cally every figure.
For the most part they are studies
in soft shades of tan and fawn, or deli
cate biscuit and ivory tones-coIors,
these, which can be depended upon to
harmonic with any costume and to do
equally decorative and useful duty for
day or evening wear while it is won
derful to note what variety OF eff
fects are secured in these similar
shades by the cleverly devised trim
mings. Take, for example, a graceful
three-ouarter coat made of satin soft
cloth in the coloring of old ivory, the
sacQue shape just suggesting the lines
of the figure scroll design applique in
darker brown cloth, which makes
background for a silken braiding in
two paler shades of fawn and brown
this design giving place about the
knees to a holder and more decorative
device of vine leaves, and of cluster
ing grapes, which are wrought in
string-colored lace and embroidery
with clever touches of black here and
there.
Then the wide, bell-shaped sleeves
and the deep collar also bear the
broidered device, and, in addition, an
edging of fur which introduces the
darkest brown Of all, the lining of white
satin brocaded with scattered roses
and leaves being the last dainty detail
of charming coat.
And another coat in that same soft
biscuit-colored cloth is lined with
ivory satin brocaded with a design in
delicate turquoise blue, while its
outer decora ION. bands of cut cloth
bring the career of the gracefully
hanging garment to a decorative fin
ish at the knees, and also distinctive
feature of the bell-shaped sleeves,
and the deeply pointed cape collar,
which is laid about the shoulders, and
so cleverly combined with yoke and
bordering founce of ivory lace.
Then tine fastening in front is effect
ed in quite a new way by means of
three sets of rosettes in soft sat;~
centered with blue enamel and gold
buttons.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
LAMPS FOR THE LIBRARY.

The newest lamps for the drawing
room and library are of metal and
naturally form a fitting foundation for
those beautiful bent glass domes in
loaded effects or other. metallic set
tings A number are in art nouveau
effects one of these is of oxidized
brass In shapes they range from
graceful forms mot the very squat
shapes to tall monumental affairs of
the banquet variety.
A clever thing of Grecian form with
low, graceful supports is in mandarin
bronze, and is very attractive
One charming oxidized bronze lamp
is in the old Dutch style, a simple.
sturdy loving cup as to shape and the
column resting on three savage look
ing griffins.
Choosing a lamp is easier than
choosing a shade, for a shade must
look well when lit up, and it must be
becoming.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
PREFERRED THAT BRAND.
Old Missouri Topper Was Proof
Against Sulphuric Acid.

Ex-Representative Morgan of Mis-
souri, tells a good story about an old
topper in the state of the muddy water,
says the Washington Post. When he
| first settled down to practice the town
boosted of a drug store run by one
of his friends. lie store had soda
fountain, and back of this, with the
bottles of liquids otherwise medicinal,
was placed bottle of whisky. In the
town was an octogenarian, known as
Uncle Billy. 1t was ~ncle Billy's
habit to step into the drug store
every morning, pass behind the
counter, and help himself to a
tumbler of whisky.
Good mornin'," he always said, ana
Good mornin, uncle Billy" every
Lody said to him. That was about ali
that passed in a conversational way
as he made his regular morning call.
One morning Uncle Billy had made
his call and helped himself to a
tumbler of whisky from the bottle,
and was just disappearing through the
door when the druggist discovered
that Uncle Billy had drunk out of the
wrong bottle. He had taken his por-
ton from bottle of sulphuric acid.
Well, the druggist was almost panic
stricken. Uncle Billy had got out of
sight meantime, and the druggist
closed the doors of his shop, and in
fear and trembling sent for his friend,
the struggling young lawyer who later
represented the state in congress.
When told the situation Mo gan adj
vised that the only thing to do was to
open the doors just as if nothing hao
happened and to await developments
Both momenIarily expected word OF
| Uncle Billy's death. Three days
passed and no word came. Finally
| they were about to conclude that he
had dropped dead from his dose OF
the poison in some obscure spot
where no one had yet come along to
discover him, when Uncle Billy, look
ing little the worse for wear, but
smiling all over, walked in rather
nervously. The druggist was beside
himself for joy.
Glad to see you, Uncle Billy" he
exclaimed, and repeated: 81 am GER
tainly glad to see you this morning,
I've got bottle of the finest brand of
whisky | want you to try"
Sorry answered Uncle Billy, but
the fact is the last time l was here
got some that was a leetle bit differ
ent from anything | ever had before
But it was the finest ever tasted, and
think l will stick to that"
And the old man, who, instead of
being killed by the poison, had got a
three-days' jag on it, insisted on being
allowed to sample the sulphuric acid
again.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13

ception were treated to the frozen
mystery, and aMcrded considerable
fun to the initiated by the reluctance
with whicl. ,ney tasted it. Those
from the rural district, especially
first eyed it suspiciously. then melted
each spoonful with the breath before
consumingf IL, writes a correspondent
in the Newark News. Their distrust
was soon removed, however, anu
plates were emptied with great
rapidity.
The man who made the cream was,
oddly enough, an negro by the name
of Jackson, who, in the early part of
the present century, kept small con-
fectionery store in Washington. Cold
custards, which were cooked after
being made by setting them on ID
cake of ice, were very fashionable,
and Jackson, at Mrs. Hamilton's sug-
gestion, froze them by placing the in.
gradients in tin bucket and COM
pletely covering it with ice. Each
bucket contained a quart, and was
sold for 81. 1t Immediately became
popular, and the inventor soon en-,
larged his store, and when he died
left considerable fortune.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
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THE TRAILING SKIRT.

Back of the fresh advance OF the
trailing skirt there is more than the
mere dictum of Paris. There is the
plant of the cloth-maker, the dress
Innings man and of the manufacturer
of delicate lingerie. All these have
experienced period OF noticeable de
preston during the general reign of
the rational walking skirt.
But the woman who follows the
fashion" must submit With a train
of two yards of wintergown material
to carry about her. her yoke VIII not
be easy nor her burden light. But she
will carry it as courageously as pos
sible, while men pity and gathered
microbes thrive.
Punishment from Eden was wom-
ans first chastisement Fashion is a
means of discipline which came along
a few generations later. BY many
persons the decree of fashion is con.
sidered severer than that of exile.
However that may be, the heavy,
dragging skirt of the dawning season
must, with its weight to carry and
its wearer something closely APP
preaching the ''cruel and unusual
punishment" forbidden by most con-
stitutions.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
THE DOG AND WASHlNG-DAY.

| have a sure preventive for Blue
Monday" and one that is within the
reach of the majority of 1trmers
wives. We have an endless chain
Churn" power, and as | watched the
dog churning one day the thought
came to me--if he can churn, why
can't he wash? l Immediately acted
upon the idea. First had a grooved
wooden wheel made. Next / took the
large balance-wheel off my rotary
washing-machine, and had the black
smith drill holes in the spokes and
bolt the grooved wooden wheel fast
to the balance-wheel. When the next
washing-day came | flied the wash
ing-machine with the clothes, hot
suds, etc, in the usual way. Then
attached the machine to the churn-
power by running the rope on the
grooved wooden wheel. / put the
dog on the power, and while he
washed one machineful of clothes
soaped and prepared the next one.
The washing was done in about half
the usual time.-Woman's Home
Companion.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
FEEDING BIG SNAKES
Dangerous Work For Those Who Do It--Boa Con-
strictors Resent Being Forced to Eat

/ They keep well without the ter
rible circles by jumping over the
snakes body whenever he gets them
in chancery," as it were. This often
requires a nimbleness on the part of
the assistants which would be almost
laughable were it not so fraught with
danger.
When the body of the snake has
been drawn entirely out of the cage.
from twelve to fifteen other men
throw their weight on the folds of the
snake and compel it to remain in a
straight line.
The snake is then carried out into a
large room in the reptile house, where
| its enforced meal awaits it, Usually
a meal for one of the big anacondas or
! pythons consists of five or six guinea
| pigs strung together. They have been
killed and soaked in water previous to
| the feeding hour The guinea pigs
are attached to long pole. The jaws
of the snake are forced open, and this
pole, with the pigs attached, is
thrust down the snakes throat When
the pole has passed down about one
sixth of the snakes length It is with
drawn minus the guinea pigs
Up to this time the snake has Of
fered little resistance save for the
first rebellious paroxysm. Now, how
ever, he begins to assert himself
forcibly. He makes desperate efforts
to rid himself of his meal by a series
of commissions which would do justice
a meal for one of the big anacondas or
to an onlooker as if he were trying to
tie himself into various kinds of knots,
from half nltch to a granny" The
fifteen men are swayed about as if
they were mere children. 1t requires
all their combined force to keep the
After about five minutes of strenu-
grasp Of his captors, the snake finally
seems to reconsider his decision not
to swallow his food. One can observe
the progress of the guinea pigs down
through the body of the reptile in he
form of great lump. When it mas
reached about half the length it comes
to a standstill.
The snake is now taken back to the
cage. The door in the rear is cautious
ly opened and the head of the snake
is rapidly thrust in. The rest of his
body is forced in after him. and the
door is closed with a sharp snap
sometimes just in time to prevent the
other snakes from darting out, for they
have probably crawled from under the
blanket.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
BONE FANS.

In Paris, so we are assured, there
is a fad for fans but four or five
inches long. Parisiennes pretend to
use them seriously, but their vogue is
due to the lorgnette chain, as they
are just the right size to look well il
hung thereon. Or, if one likes then
not on this ubiquitous chain, they are
quite small enough to be slowed away
in the pretty little wrist bag, called
of yore the Monte Carlo.
When closed even these novel and
tiny fans are effective. but when open
the are really lovely, being carved in
open work effect and still further
adorned with an eXquisitely delicate
design in enamel
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-13
COLLEGE ROOM CUSHIONS.

The girl who is making cushion
tops for some college laddie should
remember the rough usage that will
be bestowed upon her gift.
While it Will be welcome, even il it
be made of silks, satin, lace or even
velvet, the talents of the fair one viii
be more highly priced if her remem~
brance Is incased in ginghams.
Washable cushion tops have long
been fashionable as well as sensible.
for the winter touches and window
seats. 1t is only of recent wears that
their possibilities have been appreci-
ated. The discovery of the usefulness
of plaid Bingham in this connection
has given a fresh incentive to accom-
plish wonders in cushion tops that
will stand any amount of wear, and
come from the laundry as fresh and
dainty as when new.
A pillow recently finished is one of
the daintiest encountered, so far, in
| the search for Christmas novelties
The Bingham chosen shows a block
of clear, delicate green, alternating
| WIN a bipNh VI puiC Whitt anu but VI
delicate gray-green. Taking four of
! the deeper green blocks, with a whtc
block center; designs known as the
cobweb and Maltese cross design have
been worked with white darning cot
! ton, with the close "filling-in-stitch, 1"
and surrounding these close, firm de-
signs are loose outline-stitch designs,
completing a most attractive finish
A double ruflle finishes this cushion;
one of plain light green Bingham with
rows of tucking at the edge, and above
this tucked ruffle of white.
Many of these popular gingham
cushions show intricate designs that
make the washable material a real
work Of art, and much more desirable
than the silk or velvet tops that can
not be Numbered