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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Scotch Short Bread.

Two pounds of -four, one pound Of
butter, one-quarter pound of sifted
sugar, one-half ounce Of caraway
seeds, one ounce of sweet almonds, a
few strips of candied orange peel.
Beat the butter to a cream, gradually
dredge in the flour, and add the sugar,
caraway seeds, and sweet almonds,
which should be blanched and cut into
small pieces. Work the paste until it
is quite smooth and divide it into six
pieces. Put each cake on a separate
piece of paper, roll the paste out
square to the thickness of about one
inch and pinch it upon all sides. Prick
it well and ornament with one or two
strips of candied orange peel. Put the
cakes into a good oven, and bake them
from twenty-five to thirty minutes.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Railroad travel In Brazil is dis
continued on Sundays.

Railroad travel In Brazil is dis,
continued on Sundays.
In Indiana consumptives are not
permitted to teach school.
Only one-twentieth of the popu-
lation of India can read or write.
Silence IL a phools' safety, and a
wize mans strength.
We all p1aze kontentm1t, but lone
Nv US praktiss it.
1t il allwus safe for a man to akt
peIfektly natIal.
Ingraitude il but one Iemove in
meanness from treachery.
Children never kno how happy or
unhappy they kan make a parents
heart.
Sum people never sho their tIu
karakters unless they are drunk or
in a mad BIT.
Thare liz nothing so cay to satisfy
az Jul hCCCooIOJS, bOi hOOiAhS oO
dif6kult to satisfy az our desires.
Little Willie-Willie-"Ar. OIdboy,
why do they say you are in your
second childhood?"
Mother-"WiIliet -
WiIlie-"Oh, l know; its because
you are ~baldheaded, just like baby
Dick. "-Boston Transcript.
Five. special detecti yes from Scot
land Yard have been detailed at the
worlds fair to guard Queen Vic
toria's Jubilee gifts which are on
exhibition in the Hall of Congresses.
W. q. Foster, an attache Of the
Imperial institute Of England, has
charge Of the presents.
Seventeen stations, two of them
being large terminal pavillions with
offices on the second floor, arc being
constructed along the line of the
Intramufal railway which makes a
scenic circle of the worlds fair
grounds. The tracks and rolling
stock are already for operation. The
frequency of the stations enables
persons to reach any part of the
grounds by the Intramural.
! Thare is no theory that will work
ON the jumping tOothake like the
dentists forceps.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

She does not live on the avenue. Sht
only five rooms. 1t is a cosy home, al
in active use. AS the mortgage which
originally covered it grows less the
porches about the cottage grow larger
It was built for two and is now occu.
pied by four. There's Himself and
Herself and The Girl and The Boy
Gus four and no more" Himself is q
man, every inch. He is hearty, indie
pendent, energetic and steady as q
clock. He has got his big feet firmly
planted on the lower round Of the sue
cess ladder and is climbing slowly,
surely, carefully. He loves Herself and
no other. The Boy and The Girl are
healthy youngsters. The Boy whistles,
and The Girl sings and Herself does
not complain of shattered nerves
But How a a woman wht
must economic and pinch enjoy her
self?" Perhaps the happy little woman
might be unable to explain that Sht
would say perhaps: 1--WE have enough
and a little to spare for the very poor
And really there is satisfaction in deft
ly darning Himself's Sunday coat. And
there is zest in turning little garments
inside out and in puzzling ones brains
to make both ends of the household
meet. We are getting on We have ne
envy Of those who live in big houses
We love n another and we are con
tented. Love, you should remember
is the greatest thing in the world and
contentment is the next to the greatest
thing. Here's your law Of compensa
ton again-the joy of service. If ont
must wrinkle ones brow sometime,
over a household problem, studying
how n may Ecu the corners" for thu
sake of Himself and The Other Two
measure for measure-sure as the law
of gravity, certain as the law Of chemi
cal affinity-one shall be paid back tel
fold! All, little woman land that's thu
pathos of it,, you don't know how Ilct
you are. Enjoy your children while
you may. Who knows? They maJ
grow up and honor your gray hairs
Or they may grow up and break youI
heart. Or some day you may live in 8
big house where things are gilded and
life is hollow. The time may come
when there's no longer need for loving
calculation or willing self sacrifice
more's the pity. II that time shat
ever come to you. little woman, how
will you yearn for the days when yoI
were $50 happy and SO pore"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

One OF the most unique PICTORIAL
souvenirs displayed at the worlds
fair is po~rtIaIture in butterfly wings,
the work of Fred Kempel. a Milwau-
kee artist. There is one Of Eve, the
face and body painted in pigments
while our 6rst mothers luxuTian6
locks are formed OF beautifully
shaded bits of butterfly wings. The
body of the serpent is of the scarlet
wings of tie milkweed butterfly.
In che manipulation the greatest
care IS necessary, as the delicate
fabric tears easily. Mr.. Kempel'
will exhibit the portrait Of the Pope.
President Roosevelt and other nota-
bles.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Short Suggestions

A tablespoonful of vinegar mixed
with three of pure linseed oil will
freshen and polish mahogany.
That a teaspoonful of ammonia in
the water in which silver is washed
will keep it brilliantly bright.
To make a damp cupboard dry
stand in it a bowl of quicklime, which
must be occasionally renewed, as it
loses its power.
To fill cracks in plaster mix plaster
Of paris with vinegar instead Of water
and it will not 'set" for twenty or
thirty minutes. Push it into the cracks
and smooth off evenly with a table
knife.
Cracks in a cooking stove can be
satisfactorily filed by a paste made
OF six parts common wood ashes to
n part table salt, mixed with cold
water. Properly mixed. it will prove
lasting and will take backing.
Polished iron work can be preserved
from rust by an inexpensive mixture
made Of copal yarnish mixed with as
much olive oil as will give 1t a degree
of ~greasiness, and afterward adding to
this mixture as much spirit of turpen-
tine as Of Yarnish.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
HAS a SAY.

The School Principal Talks About Food,
The Principal of a High School in a
fourishing California city says:
For % years l worked in the school
with only short summer vacations.
formed the habit Of eating rapidly,
masticated poorly, which coupled with
my ~sedentary work led to indigestion,
liver trouble, lame back and rheuma-
tism.
Upon consulting physicians some
doped me with drugs, while others pre-
scribed dieting and sometimes l got
temporary relief, other times not. For
II years 1 struggled along with this
handicap to my work, seldom laid up,
but often a burden to myself with
lameness and rheumatic pains.
1.-TWO years ago 1 met an old friend,
q physician who noticed at once my
out-of-health condition and who pre-
scribed for me an eXclusft> diet Of
Grape-Nuts. milk and fruit.
81 followed his instructions and in
two months l felt like a new man
with no more headaches, rheumatis n
OR liver trouble and from that time to
this Grape-Nuts has been my maiR
food for morning and evening meals,
am stronger and healthier than I have
been for years without a trace of the
'Old troubles.
. Judging from my present vigorous
physical and mental state, 1 tell my
Methuselah may yet have to
take second place among the old men,
for | feel like 1 will live a great many
more years.
ITO all this remarkable change in
health I am indebted to my wise friend
and Grape-Nuts and l hope the Postum
Co. will continue to manufacture this
life and health giving food for several
centuries yet, until l move to a world
where indigestion is unknown Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Greek,
Mich.
Ask any physician what he knows
about Grape-Nuts. Those who have
tried it know things.
'There's a reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book. 1.-THE Road TO WellyilJe-"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

A brilliant polo season has beer
planned as one of the worlds fail
attractions. The leading polo teams
of England and America will parti.
cipate. The polo contests will
occur On the st stadium, the pro
gramme to be arranged by the Nat.
iOnal Polo Association of America.
These contests will give the public
an opportunity tC see many million
aires Of two continents mounted on
bobtailed ponies, s%portingly chasing
polo balls with the lively enthusiasm
Of school boys In the spirited old
game ofs'shinny."
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Orrec

The professor was lecturing to tn,
medical class and stopped OCCASIONAL!
to ask a question.
Suppose" he said, "a young woman
il walking on a slippery pavement, fel
and dislocated her ankle and you hap
jpened to be on the spot, what woul,
you do?"
Rubber" answered the fippant ant
unthinking young man. The rest o.
the class held it's breath till the pro
fessor went on.
Quite correct. A vigorous rubbin,
would serve to keep down the swell
ing until remedies could be procuret
and applied" And the students breath
ed again.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Then There Was Silence

A weIl-known English actor wal
,once, while a young man, touring
through the provinces. One nigh,
when his cue came he was nervous
and IN going upon the stage cOult
hardly speak. The audience was great
ly displeased, and things began tt
come his way" He stood this bonn
bardment for a few minutes until &
green head of cabbage sped by biz
ar. Stepping to the front of the stage
he raised his hand for silence, and ex
claimed:
Il came here tonight determined t.
please an interested audience, but ]
sincerely regret that any person hal
lost his head over the matter"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Russia has an autocratic government
Of the most antique form Of despotism,
no religious liberty, no freedom Of
speech, no ballot, no public school sys-
TEN, no congress, no other legislative
body, no constitution, no tolerance Of
progress in any form and only a thin
veneer Of civilization In Japan there
Is constitutional government, absolute
freedom Of religious belief, freedom Of
speech, a system of common schools
and public education as good as that in
our OWL land, the ballot, a wise and
honest judicial administration, a broad,
weIl-balanced and modern system of
government and a high type Of civillza-
zion.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Idaho apples kept during the
winter in cold storage, are the star
products of that states fruit Offer
ings in the Palace Of Horticulture at
the wolId's fair. Idaho fruit grow
ers claim that they have Ben Davis
apples as firm ds winesaps and pos
sessing a flavor that is unknown to
the same variety raised in the east.
l do luv a live man. The only
thing in the devils kaIakteI that
saves him from supreme disgust il,
that he il allwuss red-hOt strenuous
and ready for action.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
a Sweet QIneIet.

Mix a tablespoonful of fine flour in
n pint of new milk, whisk together
the white and yolks of four eggs, and
add to the milk. Put enough fresh but
ter to fry the omelet into the frying
pan, make it hot over a clear fire, and
pour in half the mixture. When this
is a little set, put four t~easpoonsfuls
of currant jelly, or any other preserve,
In the center, and the remainder of the
mixture over the top. AS soon as the
upper portion is set send it to the
table; or, the omelet being fried,
spread the preserve on it and roll it.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
How's ThisP

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known FL. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and imam
cially able to carry out any obligations made By
their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, q.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gistS, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 7jc. per bottle. Sold by ALI
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Vassar needs more room The crowd
ing is so dense that in the class where
100 girls can be accommodated there
are $50 applicants, and more coming.
And other colleges that make a special
ty Of training the female mind are also
prospecting. The girl is determined to
secure an education. She has discov.
cred that while her lot in life may,
and probably will, be to become the
wife Of some good man, and that she
will need to know more of nursing bot.
ties and what to do when the baby has
collie than about Greek verbs, education
is capital, for the man in his Office and
the woman In her home. There was a
time when a married woman was not
expected to know the things found in
books. 1t was scarcely deemed worth
while to teach her to read. She was
either an ornament or a slave. Now,
even the man Of few attainments and
rough is proud Of the intel.
lect of his wife. Beauty is no longer
her sole recommendation. She a tall
knowingly. She had read books and
the world. She is a better mother for
the learning she has secured and a hap.
pier woman The man who would dis.
courage the educating Of women would
be deemed an enemy to civilization. In
the United States there are about 40
colleges for women. Not one too many.
The ambition that fills them with
eager young women is laudable- There
is much in the higher education, and
the country that makes most Of the
brains of it's women can never be a bad
country. 1t is a hopeful sign that thou
sands Of young women are anxiouslJ
willing to devote the butterfly period OF
their lives to the securing of knowl
edge.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Some time ago a woman who has
helped many people to see the wonders
Of the world about them told q friend
how her own eyes were opened. One
summer she happened to be spending
a few days at the same hotel with a
certain naturalist. His enthusiasms
did not interest her at all; the progress
of the embroidery which she had
brought with her for pickup work"
was of far greater oncern to her than
all the miracles Of June. But one
morning, seeing him eagerly searching
the ground under her window, she
leaned out and asked curiously: What
do you find so absorbing down there?"
rCome out and see" he called, In reply.
Why she did it she could not tell. Per
haps, after all, the call of the day was
too great to be resisted. She threw
aside her embroidery and went out.
That embroidery was never finished,
for the world Of delight she discovered
that day changed her whole life. She
bought books and microscope, and be-
gan to investigate for herself, then
with her children, then with other peo-
pie. After a while she began to write,
and the writing brought her new
friends and the introduction to scien-
thc clubs and societies. A score of
fresh interests filed her days, inter
ests which she met easily with the re-
newed health won from the long out-of-
doors hours. She lived, in short, q new
life In the midst Of the new heaven
and earth to which her eyes had been
opened. There are thousands Of them
who need to release tired eyes from
their petty, exacting, needless tasks, to
Istraighten tired backs, and to let the
fresh air In upon their lives. The high
est city walls cannot wholly bar out
mature. She visits city roofs and streets
and yards as freely as the country
ghedgerows. All hat she asks is an
opportunity to reveal her treasures Of
and joy; her constant cry is,
I"Come out and see!"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Apple Sauce.

Cut into squares unpeeled apples
which have been carefully washed.
Put into a double boiler wet, but add
no water to the apples. Have the
water in the outer vessel boiling and
cook steadily, stirring often from the
bottom, until very soft and broken.
Rub through a colander, sweeten to
taste, add a little lemon juice and set
away to cool.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Tea Rolls.

One pint of milk, scalded; when
lukewarm add half yeast cake. one
tablespoonful of lard, one tablespoon
full of sugar and a little salt; stir in
flour enough to make a stiff batter;
mix in the morning about 9 O'Clock,
and they will be ready to bake for
teatime.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

A New York dentist has died, leaving
many benefits to the public as a result
of his seventy years Of investigation
and discovery. But he never solved the
problem of how to make a dentists
bill fit the pocketbook.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Sugar Cookies.

Cream ~three-quarters of a cup Of
butter with a cup of sugar, add three
tableSpoonfuls of milk, two weil-bnaten
eggs. a half teaspoonful Of cinnamon
and nutmeg, mixed, and enough pre-
pared flour to make a soft dough. Roll,
cut into cookies and bake. Sprinkle
while hot with sugar.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Homemade Pastry.

Into a pound of flour chop a half
pound of firm butter. When like a
coarse powder add a %teacupful of iced
water and mix, handling as little as
possible. Keep very cold while nix
ing. Turn upon a Toured board, roll,
fold up and roll again, fold up and roll
once more. Lay in the ice until want
ed, then make into pies.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

A st. Louis judge says American
girls who come to grief by marrying
titled foreigners deserve no sympathy.
He probably doesn't expect to be run
ming for office when the women get a
chance to vote.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Origin of the Clearing House.

Not all bankers are aware of the
ann in which the clearinghouse
system originated. The messengers OF
the London banking-houses used t.
meet at a certain alehouse and there
make exchanges Of paper. Their EN-
ployers observed this and held q meet
ing resulted In the founding of tn,
ing resulted In the founding Of tht
London clearinghouse in 1775.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

A scientist has found out hat a child
2 years old uses a vocabulary Of 1900
words; a ~3-year-old, $500, and a 4-year-
old, 1900 different words. Evidently
only Boston children were examined.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

The lady whose birthday was being
celebrated when the Japs arrived at
Port Arthur has not begun contribut-
ing to the magazines, and neither does
she announce her intention Of going
upon the stage. Some people waste
their opportunities just terribly.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Free TO TWenty-Fiy Ladies.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
Is ladies a round trip ticket to the
ST. Louis Exposition, to five ladies'
In each Of the following states:
Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who will send iu the largest
number of trade marks cut from
a ten cent, 16 ounce package II De-
fiance cold water laundry starch.
This mean from your own home,
anywhere in the above named states.
These trade marks must be mailed
to and received by the Defiance
Starch Co., Omaha, Nebr., before
September 1st, 1904. October and
November will be the best months
to visit the Exposition. Remember
that Defiance is the only starch put
up 16 or. Ia full pound) to the pack
age. You get One-third more starch
fer the same money than Of any
other kind, and Defiance never sticks
to the iron. The tickets to the
Exposition will be sent by registered
mail September 5th. Starch or sale,
by all dealers. :
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
To G Knives.

Knives which are stained by vine
gar or other acids should be rubbed
with a slice of raw potato, then dried,
when they will polish quite easily.
The handles may be also freed from
stains by being rubbed with half a
lemon.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Vanilla Ice Cream.

Make a custard of a quart Of milk,
V eggs and four cups Of granu-
lated sugar. Take from the fire when
the custard coats the spoon and flavor
to taste with vanilla extract. When
cold beat in a quart of rich e and
freeze.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

A Philadelphia waiter who inherited
q million dollars a few days ago is
working right along as if nothing had
happened. What is a mere million to
q waiter who has a good Tip" route?
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Oatmeal Mullins.

Boil oatmeal to a soft mush. Into a
cup of this beat a well-whipped egg, a
teaspoonful of melted butter, a table
spoonful of powdered sugar and a cup
or prepared flour. Stir OF beat for a
minute and bake in muffin pans in hot
oven.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Heart disease and nervous prostra-
don are almost unknown among the
japanese. This immunity is attributed
to the equanimity and cheerfulness Of
the japanese.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Lord Hope, former husband of May
Yohe, has married the daughter Of an
Australian banker. Lord Hope posi-
lively refuses to earn his own living.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Olive Sandwiches.

Butter thin slices of bread from
which the crusts have been removed.
Spread with cream cheese which has
been worked to a paste with minced
olives.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Mr.. Rockefeller is reported to have
gone into the ice business. This being
the case, only Rockefeller ponds will
be expected to freeze hereafter.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28
Breakfast Joke.

DO you see that meat at the othe.
end of the table?" whispered the come
dian boarder. "Well, why does it re
semble the north pole?'
81 give it up" replied the swee
singer.
Because it is cold, distant, and M,
one has yet been able to make on
what it is"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

About the only good reason the
women have for thinking q maj
should take care Of the baby is that
it is as much his as hers, anyway.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

An exchange calls attention to the
fact that a man may get well when
two doctors sign the daily bulletin.
When three doctors sign it, he is all in.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

The United States sold 1913, 100000
worth of breadstuffs abroad last year,
an increase Of 100000 over the best
previous year.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

When you are asked what part the
women Of the rising generation are to
play In the affairs Of the nation, you
ean point to Vassar College as a type.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

Job was tie original knocker, but
his p%rovocation was very great.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

What has become Of the old cam
phire" bottle that every w~ell-regulated
family used to keep handy in the pan
try?'
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

The photograph figures in the
teaching of the French language.
Monograph cylinders enable learners
to get the exact pronunciation or
difficult words.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

The cost Of the pension roll is S1.75
q year for every man, woman and
child in the United States.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-04-28

This will be a good time for the mis-
sionaries in the far East to come home
and visit their friends.