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The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
Live Stock Insurance.

Having secured the agency for the
Interstate Live Stock Insurance Co.,
of the District of Columbia, | am now
prepared TO write policies on live stock
of every description. This is the first
insurance of the kind ever offered in
this section. Full particulars fur
nished on request. Insure your stock
and provide against loss.
T. E. MOODY.
Grenada, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

A prominent New York cotton fac
tor says that he is surprised that the
south has SO long permitted to govern
ment TO guess on the size of the cotton
crop. He points out that the west
stopped government guessing on tie
wheat crop many years ago. The con-
greSSmen from the cotton states should
take up this question and get a law
passed prohibiting estimates on the
cotton crop from the United States
gOvernment.-Ja Jackson News
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

All animals on the farm prefer FOODS
that may not be reliShed by some
others. The farmer should take ad-
V ntage Of this fact and utilize all the
materials that might be wasted if
there were some animals that would
not accept them. A judiciOuS use OF
the feed-cutter, mixing a little bran
or meal with the cut food, and tempt
ing the animals with a variety, will
render Serviceable. even such food as
wheat straw. There are several modes
of serving corn fodder that will make
It acceptable to inty animals. Elk
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
Says the New OrIeai Picayune:

Says the New Orleai Picayune:
The louisiana Purchase Exposition,
which was intended TO commemorate
one of the most important events in
the hiStOryEuf the American Republic
All event which more tlan double the
area Of the United State and gave lis
people db0SOlute control of one of h..
worlds greatest navigable rivers from
its sOLrce TO lis debuuchment into he
sea has become a thing Of the past.
but the grand developement. civiliz,-
tion and liberty of which it was a
brief. but magnificent compendium
remain and will survive forever"
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

The Stoutest class, fin lncially. in
the w0r' d. are now the farmers of
Mississippi, aid particularly the small
farmers. They are almost all out of
debt; have an abundance of home-rais-
ed supplies; all of the comforts life
demands and money in bank or in
cotton, to lean or invest. They are
peerless in character and condition.
Aberdeen Examiner
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
Charleston Boom.

The town is on boom: growing like
the green bay tree" Of the bible.
Business stores Of brick are being
erected that would be no discredit to
a city, and handsome residences Of
modern architectural skill and beauty
are being constructed. Work has been
S0mcw bat retarded on account of bad
weather. --Tallahatcnian.
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And now comes n. w. Ferris. Ia

And now comes n. w Ferris. late
democratic candidate for governor of
Michigan, and says, when a woman is
able TO support husband, and not
until then, should she contemplate
matrimony. Why not LET the wo-
men do the work and the men do the
walking around. Turn about is fair
play.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
Il was much afflicted with sciatica. -

Il was much afflicted with sciatica, "
writes Ed. c. Mud, IOwaville, Sedg-
wick Co., Kan, going about On
crutcheS and suffering deal of pain
| was induced to try Billiards. Snow
Liniment, which relieved me. l used
three SOC bottles. IL is the greatest
liniment | ever used; have recommend
ed it to number Of persons: all ey-
press themselves as being benefited by
it. now walk without crutches and
am able to perform a great deal of
light labor on the farm. 25c, SOC
and Sl.00 at. The Second Class Drug
Store.
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Accept No Substitute.

There is nothing just as good for
Malaria, Chill and Fever as DR.. Men
denhaii'S Chill and Fever Cure. Take
it is a general tonic and at all times
in place of quinnie. If it fails to give
satisfaction the Second Class Drug
Store will refund your money.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

W. S. Baiiy, p. o. True, Texas.
writes: MY wife had been suffering
five years with paralysis in her arm
when | was erslIaded to us Ballard s
Snow Linmcnt, which cured her all
right. have also used it for cd sores.
froStbiteS and skin eruptions 1t d es
the work. =" 25c, soc and Sl.0O at
The Second Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

The Delta Experiment Station will
be located at Stoneville in Washing
ton county. the citizens of that coun-
ty having donated 200 acres of land
for that purpose,
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
Revolution Imminent

A sure sign Of approaching revolt
and serious troubles in your system is
nervousness, sleeplessness or stomach
upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly
dismember the troublesome causes. 1t
never fails to tone the stomach. repu-
late the Kidneys and Bowels, stmu-
late the liver and clarity the blood
Run down systems benefit particularly
and all the usual attending aches van
ish under its searching and thorough
effectiveness. Electric BitterS is soc.
aid that is retuiH1 d if it don't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by
The Second Glass Drug Store.
Duncan x Hall have too many knee
Suits: they offer the s400 to So. 90
Suits for S3.50--spot caSf. The So. 90
aid S3. 20 Ssits for 81. SO.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
A Pleasant Pill.

No pill is as pleasant and positive
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are so
mild and effective that children, deli
hate ladies and weak people enjoy
tceir cleansing effect, while strong
people say they are the best liver pills
sold. Sold by Second Glass Drugstore.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
Mothers. BE Careful.

of the health of your children. Lotk
out~~for Coughs, Cold, Group ald
Whooping Cough. Stop Them in time
One Minute Cough Cure is the bsst
remedy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold
by Second Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

"Hy Co" cures piles. If it does not
| will give my personal guarantee 10
refund the Sl.00 it costs you. Secol d
Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

Love is not for this word -a-day
world. Let US tenderly pack him
away in pink cotton.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31
Stray Cow.

Spotted COW, short tail, one horn
grown into flesh, but sawed off, Re-
turn and get reward II. B. Jacobs.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

The cooks perSue the even tenor Of
Of their way on fiOwry beds Of ease.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-12-31

1t is much easier to work other
people than to work yourself.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
1r1H Hn,E prc~vHN \

it in simplicity and charm-a veritable
Little Red Riding Hood for grown-ups. It
was OF white face cloth. cut In very full
circular shape. quite perfect circle
slashed open. II seemed And then the
hood-which OF US does not like hood. q
loose. graceful hood of becoming color.
that may be brought Just far enough on
the head to frame the face? Now this
particular hood is quite irresistible. It's OF
the generous capuchin order and faced
with the deep red cloth that lines the cape
proper. Just inside the facing line large
eyelets are worked in red silk. and
through them is run a heavy cord. which
is knotted and ends in heavy tassels< <hst
fall gracefully at the left when the hood is
adjusted. Similar and heavier cord and
tasseis tie the cape at the throat.
Truly woman should give praise to the
manufacture who raised chiffon from the
soft and very perishable and unsatisfac-
tory fabric it once was into the eervicea-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
GIRLS PARTY FROCKS
IN LIGHT SHADES.
Not Good Form for Those Not
Out to Wear Certain Materials

In Uoms vayS q b harder to drsos girl
appropriately the winter esfors she Is
formally sntsrod tn the social world than
At any other time. There n always the
danger Of d-sssins her in too old a style.
and yet By this time the Eiri Il practically
grown up and must no longer be gowned
as Q small schoolgiri-whether or not she
be taxing her last year at school or - re-
ceivinE the finishing touches in all those
branches of learning-the languages, the
etudy Of great painters. music. etc.-with-
out the knowledge Of which no woman can
to-day be considered well sducated.
The most serious question Is that Of the
evening gown. Society and social etiquette
have now quite given their sanction to the
decolIete gown the winter before the girl
becomes . fuIl-hedged debutante. Not
until thi. first year. however. Is the low
gown smart. save perhaps for some I'M
p,rtant dance OF the summer before.
Granted the decollete gown. stu II must
not he made in too elaborate q fashion
spsneied dresses are most inappropriate.
~ are naturally satins and vsivets. but
the softer nets. chirons. silks and lace
gowns are all charming. A young girl
sIso should keep to light shades and white
even yellow can walt until she u OUT
fr pink cannot be worn much when she
grows older. and It Is better to enjoy all
such privileges while she t. still young
Tho embroidered mousseiine gowns are
charming. and exceedingly pretty ones can
i,e had In thsse robes At astonishinsiy low
figures. Embroidered chiffon dresses with
insertions OF lace are most attractive and
far more youthful than the description can
make them appear. The prettiest are those
e,nbruif cred with rows Of rosebuds and
ferns formed either OF ribbon. chiffon or
mousseIine de sole. Shoulder straps and
wide girdie of velvet In 4 deeper shade
OF rose will gfve . decided character and
Individuality to this dress-
EIo~ered ta6stas are more youthful
than the brocads gowns and are very pref
~. with tho slim. Rirl!sh figure TIE tight
Iy-araped waists with white belts and full
skirts look particularly well. and fndee'
the fashions Of The present season seem
Ear better for and are more becoming TO
the younger msmbeN Of society than 10
their fond mammas. The v-shaped neck
the round and the square cut are all fash
ionable this winter. but the square waisi
Is more gsnefal1y becoming. specially to
the 'bud'' and debutante.
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air OF fragile beauty. are really almost
indestructible. and stand many a day and
evening OF hard service without . hint
OF the characteristics that are applied in
its name, rags" Even white chiffon
frocks cannot be considered an extr2va-
gance when one considers that they dry
clean perfectly. Shirring. either n pinch
tucks or over heavyweight cords. con-
tinues the vogue for chiffon gowns, and
indeed there seems nothing else quite so
suitable. A charming dinner gown in
ivory white chiffon has heavy cord shlr-
rings about the hips forming the shallow
circular yoke. and moro rows set in the
deem full dounce. this finished with two
ruffies edged with Valenciennes. A s-inch
band Of beautiful handmade Irish lace
heads the aounce. and similar lace IN set
In the waist at the bustline. and continues
the line In the sleeves. The necessary
sIrcad to the skirt Is givs.. by a Paquin
douncs OF thin hairclotn faced into the
taffeta drop skirt.
A costume OF lilac chiffon broadcioth
worn at a recent receotion showed q
roveI fiouncs arrangement The top was
cut in large scaIlops, edged with one-half-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
HANDKERCEIIEFS
INCREASING IN
SIZE FOR WOMEN
1hOee Csxfiea This Season Are
Almost Like the Smaller
Oweo That Men Use.

InrxR Aandhuualah ~ in ths hands
Of Wuann this ssa1ua than wese carried
isss y0e, noe d. esFfect ~ b nearly ~
largo - tho analJsgt q thoss carried b.
men- This appliss TO lacs nouchiofs a.
wGll = - hs tailored linen sQuareA
Ths hitter ere 0ver4 indeed. 3Wt Q
quartR4hoA han. finished with evelse
heuhseafehin9 and he ttniest Of initial let
dainf1R wea4 thaDe same SQUARES ars DELI
ceteiy emhFuidGed IN each corner with Q
cluster q lssyas and flowers. Indde one
Of fhsss = Q sxon surrounding m initial
eometimss ths initial occupies the center
Of 4 butta6y q Q dhamfoek- This style Is
done IN Efsa6A convent work.
Mourning handkerchiefs show . decided
inclination - leavs the1r usual stiffness.
Instead of solid black borders or those
made ~ Of Ens q black . little design
Of hevers b uDed, . few bowknots or
within the baack hem q Greek block or
button eject b white.
The colcred square hAS no place except
peeI<ing from the pocket Of Norfolk suit
and then Il = best IN sfIk Of . pastel tnt-
One DIX kind has N initial surrounded BY
q iiigree done IN red Alk. and there afe
two or three small rcd flowers around T.
The large lace han6kefchief has III an
titheEis in tiny complement to the fan.
This Is coquettish little thing. . small
center Of lawn. the edge Of which Is
fitted TO the figure Of the lace. On the
lace border tiny forget-me-nots or leaves
are embroidered. One made up Of inch
wide bands Of hand embroidery. aiternat-
Ing with yaIencisnnes insertion, u finished
with ruffe Of the vaIenciennes. 1t Is
an exceedingly pretty style.
Where so much fine lace is used the cost
of the handkerchief is considerable. Less
expensive ones that yet are decorated with
real thread have a narrow edge OF Ar
menian lace or Irish crochet. Rose and
star fowered designs make this very
dainty and attractive.
p.ic hundred and fifty dollars is not an
unusual price for a single large lace
mouchior. The tailored squares sell at SIS
q dozen. But where all these elegant
han1kerchiefs are sold. there is always
kept In stock the simple muslins at 81 q
dozen. with q fine filisrec or initial in one
c3rrfer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
Hangings and Wall Coverings to
Match-Panel Effects Are in
Great Favor.

II has been demonstrated beyond the
shadow Of q doabt in innumerabls ways
that great care should b used In the Sc
lection Of onIs wall paper.
A. one wal paper manufacturef de-
elarsd. 1T u Just a necessary to know
the conditions governing . room before
susgestins wau paper for II - for .
physlcian to examine . patient before Pre-
scrihfnS . remedy" Women who have
ths January migration in prospect ought
to taks mote Of this and made their pur-
chasss accordingly.
~ Q matter of fac4. II he lsase tnsts
and discretion ars ,3sd. rusms may b
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
EXERCISES To
ACQUIRE GRACE
Simple Motions to Practice Duh
That VIII Improve Carringe

To be slender. Ethe and Eruoefud =
within the province OF any woman who .
fires these graces OF the bocy. 10 -
plump siscerhcod this all sounds Nhs a.
fairy tale. but what has been dors can -
done again It requires. however, the plsy
qualities which those OF abundance OF a.
pose tissue think they do not EeneralH
possess or are Elanifes,ly unwilling D
exert
In tie attainment OF grace OF BODY th1
are several attributes necessary: Fra
slenderness OF body: second. suppieneS e
muscle. and thirdly. length Of limb snd
lithenes.. To the stout woman who can't
lace her own shoes without groaning. ~
acnulrenent of these attributes seems
something quite beyond Al ordinary nor
tai. For instance x doesn't seen possible
10 l.ngthen ones limbs. II IL happens thas
nature has given you a short stature. But
a. a matter Of fact. there are stretching
exercises which will DO much to increase
the height
One o. the best exercises for thts pm.
pose IS to stand erect. In some loose room
gown or kimouo. L:f; Tho arms over the
hea6 Sway TO the right and TO the eft
Il is said that tie Greek girls followed
this exercise daily FOR the purpose OF oS-
tanning a tall. slender figure.
The test OF suppleaese is without coune
The bending exercise. Just so long a, .
woman is sti; and rtg.d at the waist Ina
;ust So long VIII she suffer inconvenieacs
In walking. wording ao0u; the house o.
In the practice OF eny physical exercise
whatever. SPECIALISTS declare that for rhs
reduction OF the hips and ABDOMEN moth
ing equals the stocpiDs exercises II might
be well so state again that al physical
exercises should be taken IL loose clothing.
but particularly IS this caution necessary
in reference to those that require beading.
Greatest possible injury can be seif-,n-
aicted By wearing corsets or tight clothing.
Stand erect Take deep breath and
bend forward until the palms touch ths
floor. One prominent actress in the city.
whose grace is always a subject Of COM
ment practices this exercise twenty times
tiaily. For supple limbs bend sidewayA
from the waist line, until the arms de-
scribe perfect circle. Do this to the right,
then to the left Keep II I'D fer ten min
utes II one can give so much time to II
Relax all the muscles and try to take -
graceful poses as possible
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11
ANSWERSTOREADERS,
By HARRIET MARTISEAu.

| Z. L-P1eass ten me how that osd-ash.
ionec remedy was prepared for the g,znsf
It was called gum myrrh. and was to stop
| gums from bleeding and recedirg.
| Get tincture Of myrrh and apply II -
| the Eumr around the roots Of the teeha
| With Q camers haiI brush
Miss THE French take peppermint -
cure q poor breath am not trooras6
| with bad breath. but do not know bow
| to usa the Iocions that cure IL
After each meal take q Tablespoonful q
lste-ine and add tablespoonful sf wAtsA
Rinse the mouth well with IL
Mrs THE French taks peppermint
after dinner for the breath. Tell me- ths
best vay to take tc
You might put . fsw drops Of pepper.
mint In a tiny glass OF water and drink
after eating. It - still better to garyis
the mouth with It
Miss HI like to r1ss cold cream. but =
gets thick like lard SO soon- II there NJ
cold cream that wiz stay thin? A friend
Of mine once made . very nice skin food
from one Of your formulas. but she has
lost It
Try this: Taks half An ouncs Of muetea
taIlow and put II In . double boiler. Ada
IN ouncs Of the oil Of sweet almonds and
half IN ounce Of wtits vaselinA Melt al
1oTether. Stir as II u cooling
Miss G.-I want something to Use On ny
hands and neck to keep on the dressing
table. II must Be inexpensive A. want
to use q great deal OF il
You probably need something ~ . sktn
food and q bleach Take two ounces Of A.
mond OIL Heat and add lump Of white
wax a. big as q big walnut. Now add tsn
It il cooking. II too thick melt again and
add more almond oil Il should be . little
thicker than cream OF milk
Miss H.-Ny skin Is ~ rough as . sra-
ter. Kindly give me food to rub into It
You need q massage cream Take a.
much melted mutton tallow as will I'LL an
empty eggshell. Put It into double boil-
er and add an ounce Of the oil Of sweet al
monds. Beat together. This makes a nice
massage cream.
Mrs. P.-Brown spots are the bane of
my life alw1ys have few on my fore
head. What can do for them?
Eat spinach every day Of your life and
celery as often as you ran. Live on simple
foods. Eat no pastry. Three mornings N
the week take spoonful Of phosphate OF
soda In half q cup Of hot water before
breakfast
Miss TT would like an egg shampoo.
There are various ways Of using the sgg
shampoo. Here Is simple one: Wet the
head with not water. using a bath spray
for the purpose Break an egg in the bowl
and rub il into the hair. Now wash OF
with a dozen hot waters. Rinse thorough
ly and in the last water put a teaspoonfm
OF boraN powder.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-11

more artisticaIly papered to-day than ever
before. Several reasons account for this
condition. Ono Il that schools Of design
are turning out new and artistic papers.
In color green still leads the van. 1t has
been found satisfactory from every stand
point. not only as a smoother OF refractory
nerves, but as q splendid background for
pictures. To satisfy the popular demand
high grade Of wall coverings. including
grass cloth. . cloth paper. raw
silk. besides . jate paper termed crisp
ness" are seen on the market. also an
other called "tekko CLOTH
Next, browns and tapestry effects. the
latter. however. having only a limited
usefulness Panel effects for every room
In ths house are in high favor. those for
Louis XVI draw1ng-rooms being in satin
nnish or embossed with design in velvet.
In the library and hall the design Is In
darker tones. while for the bedchambers
c-espdne treIlisss and Towering vines in
rich colcring are seen. One Of the pref
test Of these shows through the center Of
each breadth ot psper q heavy wooded
staIk which meets the crown frieze- In
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tho latter the design branches out into .
shower Of crimson roses. looking as though
upheld by trcllis.
The fad of devoting tho upper third OF
the wall to the friez. still continues with
unabated popularity. In the event Of high
ceilings this is an admirable method OF
breaking the space. and so well liked is Il
that even IN moderately high rooms the
fashion prevails. One OF the advantages
also Of this styls Is tina. It gives an op-
portunity for obtaining some exceedingly
pretty effects. particularly when divided
by plate rail
For special rooms. Ike q den. q mans
lounging-rocm. a golfroorn. or the chill
dren's playroom. Characteristic designs
are specially made. For instance. for one
who Is fond Of golf there Is a typical
scene showing golf links. q red-caped gin
and Scotch plaided fellow-golfer. while for
the little ones playroom there ars cum
ming Dutch scenes. Hunting scenes and
pastoral views generally arc to be found
for bachelors quarters. and when COM
btned with \ plain wall paper arc ex-
tremely effective. Women have had .
great fad Of using q big nowered paper
for tho broad friexe in their bedchamber.,
cutting the edge out both top and bottom.
which gives the effect OF the flowers trail
ing over ths background Sometimes the
border is appiiqued on the ceiling in the
sama manner. This Is very effective A
border design called art nouveau shows .
Fight Of swallows.
One of the advance styles for next
spring for bedrooms. shows wall paper and
draperiaS eyacffv alfl<n charming dA-
sign In imitation OF old English chint1
has cretonns identically the same to 60
with It A two-toned design in old blue.
matched in cretonne. is simply ideal for a
bedroom. the textile being used. not only
for bedhangings and bedspfeads. but ID
dooeA 6ivaus and upho1gt9H
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WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC
Despite the elaboration SO general this
ycar there are some gowns Of quaint sim
plicity that catch and hold the feminine
eye that speaks volumes for their beauty.
A soft white taffeta is the material in one
of these simple frocks. The skirt OF all
round length is sparingly gored and
s1irred into the band. Its only trimming
is an oId-fashioned pun with double head
inEs shirred over a fine featner-boned
cord. and set Just at the top of the two
inch hem. The bebe waist has little up
standing frill as a finish for the round
neck. and at the waist line many rows of
shirring shaped with a decided point in
front, simulate deep Eirdle. Little shirred
tail pieces like positions are set into the
waist line In the back, and give the whole
Q very jaunty air. Medallions in repousse
lace are disposed in regular fashion on the
bodice.
Worn with this was a cape that matched
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inch lilac ribbon velvet, and each scaIop
then shirred slightly to form . fan On
the skirt proper a row OF the ribbon vel
vet was laid IN scaIlops following the
outline Of these fans. The bodice was
arranged in short-coat effect over . ch,f-
fon vest and high girtile OF velvet The
sleeres were shirred on the upper ann
from wrist 20 shoulder. appliques in
deeper lilac and bows Of velvet ribbon ad-
ding the finishing touch Of smartness to
the whole. Worn with this was q large
turhan set we'll back on the head. the
crown Of mink. the brim Of great ropes Of
lilac tulle with thick knot at the left
holding a single lilac tip and asirette-
Buttons are gaining in popularity each
day. fully making good early Partisan re-
ports Of their popularity. Effective dispo-
sition o: Buttons was noted on a recent
model OF hunters green chiffon veiveteen.
The buttons were self-covered and were
grouped In shrees on the lem Of the skirt,
marked the termination of the plated
pannels and apparently buttoned the
sleeve. cuff and yoke in place. No other
trimming was used save q vest OF hand
some Cluny lace