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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

make you strong and manly. But new
er venture to trust to luck; be per-
fectly sure your boat will not sink,
even if it does turn over.
Get a smooth board one and one
fourth inches thick, two inches wide
and twelve feet long for the keel, two
strips one and one-fourth inches wide
by one-half inch thick and thirteen
and one-half feet long for side strips,
some barrel hoops, piece of canvas,
galvanized nails, few brass screws,
some carpet tacks Qarge size), and
two boards for the stem and stern
posts. These posts must be fifteen
inches high and as thick as the keel
boards-those made Of elm or ash are
the best. Get a rough pine board
thirty inches long and eleven inches
wide for the mold A saw, chisel,
hammer, a gimlet and a screW-driver
are all that you will need in the way
of tools. Cut out yours stem and stern
posts alike and mortise them into posi-
ton on the keel, as shown in Fig. /.
After fitting them, round them off
to give the canoe a sharp entrance
through the water.
Now cut out the rabbet in both stem
and stern pieces (the rabbet is just a
notch cut deep enough to allow the
side strip to lie flush when it is bent
around the mold" and fastened into
place Gig. p. There will be four of
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

canoe to the under inside of the op-
posite side strip. This will give you
the widest point in the middle. Meas
ure your canoe in several places in the
same way. Then measure the length
of your canoe, allowing three inches
longer. Lay these measurements on
the floor, and cut your canvas Gig. g..
Now place the canoe bottom side up
on any wooden supports, tack the can
vas in place exactly in the middle, on
the stem and stern posts, and pull it
taut with the center line of the can
vas. Begin amidships and drive the
tacks two inches apart along the in
side of the side strips Gig s., then
drive tacks in the alternate two-inch
spaces along the outside of the side
strips, always pulling the canvas tight
ly. Tack it firmly around the stem
and stern posts. Fasten light board
one-half inch thick in the bottom for
a floor. Make fast with screws from
the outside two pine braces across
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

and trimmed with silk braid, but is
adapted to all seasonable materials,
while the trimming can be varied
again and again, and when liked the
entire stole and collar can be of lace
or applique, or various other devices
can be employed for further elaborat-
ing the design.
The bolero consists of fronts, back
and sleeves The back is laid in a
broad box plat at the centre, with out
ward turning plaits at each side and
the fronts in outward turning plaits
for their entire width. These plaits
and the outermost ones extend over
the armseye seams, so giving the
broad shoulder line. The sleeves are
in bell shape and box plated, falling
loosely over the full ones of the fash
ionable waist. At the neck is collar
with stole ends, which is applied over
the Jacket on indicated lines.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is AS yards 81
inches wide, 3% yards 27 inches wide
or 2A yards "A inches wide, with
yards of braid to trim as illustrated.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Value Of Maple.

Some trees are useful as we'll as
ornamental, and the maple is one of
them. Of it's wood the best charcoal
is made. Its young shoots are so
tough that they use them as whips in
France. AS it stands cutting and
trimming well it is good both for
hedges and for the strange devices of
the tree gardener. When gathered
green and dried the leaves and tender
shoots make winter food for cattle.
Then it yields sugar, two American
kinds being especially valuable in this
respect. Perhaps it is best known and
admired as furniture wood because
Of it's fine grain and beautiful veins,
and the lovely polish it takes. The
old Romans made their best tables of
it, and the French employ it largely
for articles turned in the lathe Mazer
bowls, or alms-dishes, used to be made
out Of the knotty roots, highly polish.
ed, and silver.mounted.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Told in Her
BOud0ir"

A deep hemstitched hem is the
usual finish, and one end only is en-
broidered.
Broad toes are scarce in the shoe
corner; everything is pointed, dainty
and distinctly feminine
Relieve the all-light toilet with one
single dark note in the shape of a
black boat or stole.
"A most attractive color for the light
muslin gown is one of those new long
coats of white mohair, which appear
in both tight and loose fitting modes.
Hand-embroidered towels are the
latest vogue in towels for actual use
where something especially nice is
desired. The embroidery is done on
plain, fine huckaback or other fine
towel fabric taking the place of dam.
ask or other decoration.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
They Understood Weather.

They Understood Weather.
The Temple of the Winds at Ath.
ems shows the knowledge the ancient
Greeks had of the weather that came
when the wind blew from different
points of the compass. It is a little
marble tower with eight sides, which
are built to face the eight principal
winds. On each side of the temple is
carved a human figure that pictures
the character and qualities of the par
ticular wind it faces.
The north wind is represented as
a man warmly dressed, blowing on
trumpet made of a seashell to show
that it brought booming cold weather.
The northeast wind, which then, as
now, brings cold, snow and sleet or
hail, is figured by an old man with a
cruel face, who is rafting slingstones
in shield, an action that brings to
mind the noise and power of hail
storms.
The east wind, which brings to
Athens rain for growing crops, is ex-
pressed by the image of a young man
with flowing hair and open face, hav-
ing his looped-up mantle filled with
fruit, honeycomb and corn.
The west wind is indicated 5y the
figure of slightly clad and beautiful
youth with his lap full of flowers.
And so on with the winds from all
around the compass. Each has it's
qualities written in stone by the
ancient Grecian sculptors.
Reading these pictures of different
kinds of weather and comparing them
with the records of to-day, the mod.
| ern scientist learns that the climate OF
| Greece has not changed enough to
make any great difference, so far as
the winds are concerned, for more
! than twenty centuries.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

49,:

When steWing prunes add one or
two spoonfuls of red currant jelly to
the water in which the prunes are
stewed.
A timed saucepan should never be
used for cooking spinach. Neither
should this vegetable be passed
through wire sieve.
To remove panes of glass thickly
cover the putty with soft soap. This
will render the putty soft, when it
can be easily scraped off and the glass
removed. ~
To remove tar stains rub the marks
with lard and then leave for a few
hours that the tar may soften; spong-
ing with spirits of turpentine will
then remove the stain.
To clean mirror first sponge over
the glass with little spirit, then dust
it over with some powdered blue tied
up in muslin. Rub this Off with a
cloth and give a final polish with a
silk handkerchief. .... -.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

embroidered ba-
tiste, with yoke
and cuffs of VAL
enciennes lace fin
ished with little
ruches of plain
muslin, and is un-
lined, but there
are innumerable
fabrics which are
equally appropri-
ate. Many simple
silks of the season
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
When Water Blooms.

ANY one who has ever been at any
of the lakes in the middle and north
of the United States will know that
at a certain time of July or August they
are said to FLOWER
Fishermen are particularly we'll &C
quainted with this fact, for at such
times very few fish can be induced to
take the hook.
In some lakes nothing can be seen
when they are "flowering" except by
the natives, who know from the ap-
pearance of the water. But in other
lakes the water becomes quite thick
and yellow, seeming muddy or tawny
in some parts and a clear gold in
others.
This ''flowering" Of the lakes is just
what the name denotes, although many
of the inhabitants CT thu. Jake shores
do not know what it is and cannot ex
plain it, except by the vague state
ment that at certain time of mid
summer the lakes ''seem to work"
The "f1owering" is real Towering.
It is due to the blossoming of water
plant which lives under the surface
all year long till the times for flower
ing, when it rises toward the top and
throws off myriads of small golden
yellow spheres which fill the water.
Cuckoo Customs.
When the cuckoos cry is first heard
it is said that folk should turn over
whatever money they happen to have
in their pocket at the time. A gold
coin means plenty of cash for the
next year; silver means the owner
will always have enough; copper
means that he will never run short of
money. If the bird is heard on the
right, that is believed to be lucky;
it on the left. unlucky. In Scotland
the cuckoo is thought to address his
first song to the farmers. In Den
mark every girl asks it when she is to
be married, and every old and feeble
person when he will be freed from the
burden CT life, and the number of
times the bird sings cuckoo" indi-
Gates the number of years in each
case. This superstitious notion also
exists in England, France and Ger
many. But the only solid fact about
the cry is that it is sure sign that
summer has come at last.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Plated Bolero an. Attractive Costume
Fancy Blouse Waist-BeIt an I'm.
portant Accessory to The Summer
Wardrobe. ......,.-..
Fry Fish in Olive Oil.

Any fish fried in olive oil will be
found more delicious than if either
butter or lard has been employed.
However, none but the very best i'm
ported oil should be used, and it
should be allowed to come to a blue
heat before the fish is put in. This
can be tested by throwing in little
pieces of bread with the crust re-
moved. If they become a golden
brown while one counts ten the oil is
about at the right temperature. Use
sufficient to float the fish, as it is one
OF the paradoxes of the kitchen that
the more grease used in frying, the
less greasy will be the article fried.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Misses Blouse Waist,

Young girls are always charming
when wearing full waists made of soft
material. This one is peculiarly at
tractive and includes an oddly shaped
yoke which is eminently becoming
and which gives the dropping Shout
der line. AS shown the material is
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

me tell you about this one, and you
will see it is not dificult-more than
that, you boys need not be stopped by
few difficulties, even if there were
some.
The boy who starts out to build any
thing for himself and builds it we'll,
is very likely to be the boy who, in
later years will make his way in the
world. And the boy who builds boat
is far and away ahead of the boy who
doesn't.
The boat that you build and paint
and name yourself will bring you
more fun to the minute than the boy
who doesn't build one is likely to have
in his entire boyhood.
TO begin with, when you make up
your mind to build boat, remember
that it's first requisite is safety. If
you love boating, you love perhaps the
noblest and cleanest Of all sports, a
sport that will, if you follow it out
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Lemon Jelly and Charlotte Russo,

An attractive way to serve lemon
jelly is to combine it with charlotte
russo. With a sharp knife, chop stiff
lemon jelly into cubes and put three
or four tablespoonfuls of it on each
plate In the center of each mound
OF jelly place two or three small lady
fingers, and over all pile vanilla-f fla
vored, sweetened whipped cream.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

The design is an admirable one and
is we'll adapted to all fashionable ma.
terials, pique, linen and pongee as well
as silk and cloth. The quantity of ma
terial required for the medium size a
years. is Is yards 21, 2% yards q or
1B yards So inches wide, with u yard
of >all-over lace for collar.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Fancy Blouse Waist.

Waists m a d e
with fancy yokes
Of various sorts
are among the
favOrites of the
season, and are
exceedingly a t.
tractive both in
t h e fashionable
thin silks and the
many lovely mus
Inns that are SO
we'll liked, This
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

Clench all nails, and always bore
holes before driving them in. Take out
the mold, and measure for the canvas.
which should be the heavy kind.
To measure for the canvas, fasten a
string on the under inside of the side
strip at the widest part of the canoe,
and pass it under and around the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
The Summer Girls FreckIes.

English lotion for removing freckles
in the summer time:
Take an ounce of lemon juice, one
quarter of a dram of borax, powdered.
and half a dram of sugar. Mix we'll.
and let it stand in a bottle for three
days. 1t will then be fit for use, and
should be rubbed on the face and
hands continually.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Plated BoIero.

Jaunty lit t | e
jackets of all
sorts are to be
noted among the
smartest and lat
est models, but no
one of them all is
ore attractive
than the plated
bOlerO with wide
sleeves of elbow
length. This very
excellent example
is made of taffeta
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

The prettiest laces for lingerie hats
are those of very fine mesh and deli
cate pattern. They should be rather
straight than with deep scal]oped
edge, rs the latter lessen the width
OF the brim and detract from the dain-
ty effect OF the hat.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Rose Drops,

Put in small granite saucepan
three and a half ounces of sugar (sift'
ed granulated sugar is best), add a
tablespoonful of water, four drops OF
cochineal, and four drops of essence
of rose. Stand over the fire and as
the mixture begins to melt stir gently
for two or three minutes and then
take from the fire. Have ready large
sheets of oiled paper, and pour the
syrup in drops about the size OF
large peas in rows on the paper. AS
soon as they are firm and hard, re-
move the drops with timber knife
or spatula, place on sieve in warm
place until thoroughly dry, then pack
in glass jars or tight boxes.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

Box coats Of silk are among the
most fashionable garments for little
girls and are equally correct with or
without collars. This one is made of
tan colored taffeta with collar of
heavy lace finished with silk cording g.
but can be left collarless if preferred.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Little MoIiie's Dream.

Little MoIiie's Dream.
! :! re Dreamed" said little Molly,
ana voice awe-fi11ed yet joyous,
L dreamed last night
That I went way off somewhere
And there I found
Green grass and trees and flowers,
All growing round.
For all the signs, wherever
We had to pass,
Said: Please Eyes. really truly
Keep on the grass!'
And in the beds of flowers
Along the walks,
among the pinks or pansles
Or lily stalks,
We're signs: Pick all the flowers
You wish to- child;
And I dreamed that the policeman
Looked down and smiled
st. Nicholas.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
SIMPLE HOMEMADE CANOE.

Materials Are Cheap and Any lngeni-
Gus Boy Can Build One.
TO those of you who have never
tried, it seems as big undertaking to
build boat of any description, but let
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
A Blood Purifier

Buy cents worth OF sulphur precip
tate.
Put 2 tablespoontuls in glass-set
there are no Jumps.
Pour 6 teaspoonfuls of syrup or mo
lasses on sulphur and mix.
Take teaspoonful of mixture before
breakfast and before going to bed, for
three pays.
Omit for three days, then repeat foi
three davs, and omit again, until taker
for nine days.
This is long tried spring medicine il
back woods homes and there are no new
tangled dopes that can equalit for either
purifying the blood or beautifying the
complexion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
Westphalia GIeanings.
From the Times.

From the Times.
From all INDICATIONS, it now appears
that Westphaia will, in the very near
future, have complete Telephone system
and, cf course, a hello girl, WestphaliI
money and men are behind the enterprise,
which Is guarantee of it being ii sure
"go "
Miss Helen l.. Rel, who recently grad
uated with high honers from he Ottaw. d.
University, will teach in the st Charles,
MINI high school the coming wear.
She will teach the scientific branches, in
which she is proficient. having made tina
course speciality We are pleased t
knowoi her success, but would much ratl
er she be nearer at home Westphala i.
always ahead.
Tuesday evening, at 1880 O'Clock, ate r
an illness of two or three weeks, Mr.
Peter Ketter died at his home Just east
of town Mr.. Ketter was - years oil
the 18th of last Nav, and his death was
due to general breaking down after Il
long, well-spent lite.
June 18th, 1904, was the scmi-c,nten.
NAL of the marriage of MIR. and Mrs. {
Streigel, of this city, and the haliccnturv
period of married life was httiugly eel
ebrated by them, and the celebration
was participated in by children, grand
children and numerous other guests
The principals of this 0ceaslpn were mar
iied in Louisiana, Mo, June 18Th, 1854
Seven children blest thier union-live boy
and two girls: six still live and were pres
at the golden festival: thrty-two grand
children have added sunshine to the life
of this noble pair. twenty four of whom
were present; one was absent, and seven
have fallen asleep
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
Greeley Items.
From the Graphic.

From the Graphic.
{. +. Grimmer wrote us the first of the
week to send his paper to 1911 High
st Get. Belingham, Washington, instead
of tn New Whatcom, Wash.
X. G Blunt and FANNY took thicr de-
parture, Sunday, for ST. Louis. to spend
a week at the fair. Col, fitzpatrick and
wife. of Leavenworth. are looking after
the farm during absece.
Eli krrtzberg. son OF John hratzbcrg,
who is working Tor ,hn Tyson, was
kicked by a COW last SATURDAY. evening,
fracturing his leg near the hip. DR..
Smith was called and reduced the trac-
ture, and he is Citing along nicely.
Last December, {. X. Woollomcs, o.
Bartlcsvil, |. T., came here and asked
the city council tn grant him frunchisc
to build local telephone system here
The franchise was granted, but the time
limit for it completion hascXpired. Doug
las Arnett. of lola, was in town Monday,
and asked the council to extend the tim,
90 DAYS, and he wonld put in the system
during that time. The council met that
evening and extended the time 90 DAYS.
Master John Wideman had very
narrow escape from drowning last Thurs
dav afternoon. In company with Bob
Jones, he went bathing in the creek west
of Joe Foxs barn, and got beyond his
depth. bob Jones swan out to him and
attempted to help him our, but he grail
bed him and would have pulled him uri-
der Il he had not ierked loose. VIII
Spencer happened to be in Joe Fox's
barn, and hearing the crrics for help, ran
out and jump,d into the creek aud pulled
him out Just in the nick of time
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
Poor did Dad

We kin sca'cc pick up a paper
An it's poets Corner" greet.
'Cept yell see err prty poem
Bout the mother, sanity sweet,
But veil have time a,searchin',
Eyes will be er-achin' bad,
Ere yell overtake er poem
At this time for pore ole dad.
True, our mother watched above us
Till her dear ole eyes would ache;
But old dad, he bumped to feed us
Till his back wonld nearly break.
Mother crooned above the cradle,
Gave devotion all she had;
Still, that wasn't any circus
At that time for pore old dad.
Do not take one line from mother
When We write the soul-sweet song,
But if thar's word for father
Now and then, it won't be wrong.
Pore old soul, He's bent and wrinkled
An i know it would make him glad
If, while you are praisin' mother.
Sometimes sed for pore ole dad.
The Earth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
Canned Rheubarb as Good as
Fresh.

One of our subscribers writes that she
cans rheubarb successfully this way,
and it is certainly worth trial: Cut
the stalks IN haltinch pieces. crowd
them into jar, full as il will hold. Pour
in enough pure cold water to Ill the jar
to Overlooking, and LET out all air bubbles
by running down silver fork, then set
the Jar in a vessel of cold water deep
enough to cover it and screw on the top
fresh rhubarb
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
Tie big Hill Oil aud Gas Co.

GARNFTT, KAs., June IA, 1904.
THE Big Hill Oil and Gas Co." is
ready for the transaction of business
This company will operate in the vicin-
ity of Cherryvale, in the district now so
popular for its numerous oil wells being
brought in recently.
The officers OF this company are c. S.
Coleman, president; c. II. Rice, vice
president; l.. NJ. Earnest, secretary; O. Z
Parks, treauIer The directors are as
follows: c. S. Coleman, o. +. Parks, W.
A. Campbell, Chas McCrum, {. H Siglea,
II. A. Church. { II. Rice, Conway MAJ
shall and l.. NJ. Earnest.
Any person wishing information or de-
sirng to take an interest in this com.
pany can apply to either of the above
parties or at office of Conway Marshall,
where books will be kept.
LIN EARNEST.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
Ten Commandments For the
HOmemaker

Harpers Bazaar.
/. Make your household one harmo
Nous whole, no matter how small the
scale.
Use only what you can comfortably at
ford in good quality and ample guam
tity.
8. Let your home appear bright and
sunny. 1t is not easy to be unpleasant
in a cheerful room
S. Have time for everything and be
never in hurry.
6. A certain formality is necessary to
save everyday life from trivialty, and
freedom from looseness.
z. Do not forget that 'society" IS the
death of home life-hospitality its
flower.
8. Know how to talk and how to
listen. how to entertain and how to
amuse.
9. Have many interests and no stud
ies.
10. Do not forget-your home should
not only be well.conducted dormtory
and boarding place, but truly home,
the center and focus of all interest.
pleasure and happiness for everybody
connected with it,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
Kincaid Items

From the Kipcaid Dispatch.
We notice BY the Mound City papers
that Miss Mary Fleming, formerly oI
this place, has been granted a diploma
by the state board OF phar macy, and is
now acknowledgement pharmacist.
Speaking Of late style hats, Judge Irwin
was in town, town Tuescay. wearing a
straw hat SO lofty that we should con
slider safe only after being thoroughly
fodded with Dodd & Strnthers' copper
rods
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-06-24
UsefnI Suggestion

In washing summer goods it is best to
know Just what to use to prevent differ
ent colors from fading.
handful of salt will set blue.
A lump of alum used in the rinsing
water will prevent green from fading,
Oxgall will keep the color in gray OF
brown.
For washing tan, brown or linen colot
haywater is good. You make it by
pouring boiling water over hay.