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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD,
Bits of Information Put Together for
the Domestic Reference
Book.

Tall, slender vases filled with flowers
sometimes topple over with the uneven
weight. 1t is a good plan to carefully
drop teaspoonful of fine shot into the
bottom of the vase before filling it.
Pebbles will answer the PURPOSE equal
ly we'll
Feather pillows, if the covers arc
quite clean, are benefited by leaving
out in summer rain. afterwards sun
ming them for several days on the
clothesline. Down quilts may be treat
ed similarly without the slightest dan
ger of injury. There will be some
shrinkage.
has ben carried little too far in some
directions. There can be no excuse for
raffia lampshades, for example. These
shades, ornamented with cherries,
leaves, and flowers, resemble rather
theatrical haystacks, and are inf1am-
mable enough to be sources of danger
into the bargain.
| Butter that does not taste quite as
fresh as it should may be greatly i'm
proved by putting in wooden chop
ping bowl with salt water and thor
oughly working it over and over with
a butter worker or even a potato
masher. Pour off the salt water and
substitute sweet milk, working it into
the butter in the same way. Finally
wash well with clear, cold water
Pansies are used most effectively for
table decoration. Most people make
the mistake of picking flowers without
any foliage Almost all flowers need
their own leaves, and the pansy is no
exception to the rule. Break off as
much of the original spray as the plan:
will suffer, bringing flowers, buds and
leaves into the bouquet. Thus treated
pansies mass beautifully in low glass
dishes.
Bread should not be eaten fresh
hence does not suffer in the interim
between the baking and the delivery
1t is far better made in quantity and
under the unvarying conditions Of q
bake shop. The only trouble is thai
most bakers make bread not to eat but
| " SELL L Ouc "a lucu oAoulu OotoO
lfsh reputation for furnishing breae
identically like the best Of that made
in country Kitchens he would soon bt
unable to fill his orders. That is, un
less long indulgence in bakers breat
has ruined the city palate.
When a boys room is not furnished
with couch. the boy is extremely ap
to lie on the bed to read. the chances
of his removing his shoes or protectin,
the white spread before lying dow
being extremely slender. Rather thai
indulge in vain remonstrances, banisl
the white spread altogether. and sub
stitute denim, if it can be made to fl
into the color scheme Of the room
Have the center of the spread plain
J with border IL to 18 inches deep Q
figured denim. fleur-de-lis. or some
thing similar The denim takes on
, better color as repeated washings dul
its first brightness. 1t does not easil
wrinkle and the comfort of the boy i
: ensured.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
LETTUCE PREVENTS SMALLPOX
A Small Quantity Morning and Even.
ing FOrtifies the System Against
theeDIsease.

Don't forget that lettuce is a preven-
tive of smallpox, says Medical Talk for
the Home.
So far as it is possible for human
being to be protected from catching
smallpox, lettuce is a protection.
No need for vaccination whatever.
Any person who eats a small quantity
of lettuce twice a day, morning and
evening, is as we'll protected against
smallpox as 1t is possible for any one
20 be.
To be sure, one ought to be clean.
ought to live in ventilated rooms, and
avoid dirt of all sorts. Also avoid con-
tact with people that have smallpox.
Foolish exposure to the contagion of
smallpox is not to be thought of. But
there is no need for vaccination.
Go calmly on about your business.
Provide a small quantity Of lettuce
morning and evening, and you can feel
sure that you have protected yourself
and your family in the best possible
way against smallpox.
Lettuce is one of the Oldest vegetable
remedies known to the medical profes-
sion. Long before it was used as food
it was used as medicine Many times
it has been claimed that 1t has magical
or miraculous powers to prevent con-
,agious disease. We believe this Ii
carrying matters altogether too far
But lettuce does furnish to the system
exactly what is needed to protect il
against the poison of smallpox.
We defy anyone to- produce a case o
smallpox that has been contracted b,
any person who made daily use OF let
tuce as food. If there is any sucl
case on record. We would be glad I.
| hear of it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
Pearl. ana owner Buried.

Two superb pearls of worldwide fame
have disappeared from circulation. They
belonged to the. late Princess Mathilde
Bonaparte, were worn by her as earrings
and at her express request were buried
with her. Some day they may be re-
covered from her triple collins, but then
they, too, will be dead, for pearls also
die Just as IL endowed with life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31

Jenkins-They may sneer at my
books, but they'll be read long after
some of the popular books of the day
are forgotten.
Berken-And l suppose you might
say the same about the multiplication
table.-Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31

anEoveu when he comes home. Peace
of mind is one of the essentials of care
full workmanship at the throttle, and a
wife, by pestering her husband, may ell
danger the lives intrusted to his keep
ing as an engineer" The accused was
ordered to pay IS week for the support
Of his little girl, but the jtdge refused
to compel him to provide for his wife.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
Graceful PoI.e.

An artist has declared that higher
class women wearing tight fitting foot
wear and hampering gowns. never
stand gracefully for two minutes" The
most perfect poise he ever saw was that
Of a milkwoman who wore mems
boots"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
Get Discouraged.

''Some men," said Uncle Eben, talks
80 much bout whut dey's gwine to do
dat dey gifts discouraged over de mount
of work dey's piled up ahead OF 'em an
dom do muffin n'"-Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
Carriaxe Trade.

A leading vehicle trade journal, of
France, says that the automobile. In
spite Of its rapid development, has not
done the carriage builders, outside Of
Paris, any harm, and has only affected
the builders of heavy carriages In that
city.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
To Brighten Glass.

Glass which has grown dull can be re-
stored to fairly bright condition by
washing with diluted hydrochloric acid
and afterward rubbing with moistened
chalk or whiting
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
Frostfnx for Cake.

II the frosting for cakes cracks when
cut, make it by adding one te:spoonful
Of sweet cream to each unbeaten egg.
Beat all together and add sugar until e
ed6 6 can be stirred.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
FOR PURPOSES OF ECONOMY
An Illustrative Instance of the Fa IL
ure of an Oft lex plotted
Theory.

Somebody told him that two could live
cheaper than one, and his salary of SO
a week was so small that it seemed long
time between pay days. So, as matter
Of economy. he got married, relates the
Philadelphia Press.
He had the good luck to get smart
girl for a wife who had literary ambi-
tions. At the end OF the first three
months they were in debt to everybody
who would trust them. and they held q
consultation as to whether it would be
wiser to go into bankruptcy or move
over to Jersey. Economy and retrench-
ment were discussed at every meal, but
in practice they went from bad to worse,
and the young husband began to lose
color and have worn and anxious look.
One evening he came home with a
bundle under his arms, his head held
high. his step buoyant and a glesm OF
triumph-in his eye. His wife was glad
to see him thus. and made certain that
he had at last got the raise in salary for
which both had been hoping. She set
the evening meal before him and wait
ed for him to say something. But, man
like, he kept her waiting. At last. when
she could stand it no longer. she asked
him:
What is it. George?"
'I've found out how to live on ten a
week.
"Have you?"
"Sure!'
"Tell me-
''It's all in this book. said he, taking
IN the package, Practical Household
Economy Well spend the evening read
ing 1t"
"How much did you pay for it?''
Seven dollars-one dollar down ant
so cents a week. l know it's steep, bu
| il it shows us how to live, why, it'll b,
cheap
Book agent-came to the Office to
| day-all the boys bought one. You don
seem to think it's much of bargain"
well, no. | don't think we're bull
the right way for economy. That booi
agent was here and sold me one, tool"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31

"A man of genius. you said?''
"Yes. he failed in art and actually
admitted it-then went into business
and succeeded. Detroit Free PresA
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
Chestnut Sauce.

Boil three-fourths of cupful of
blanched chestnuts until tender; mash
half cupful and cut the remainder into
shreds; make brown sauce with drip
pings from chicken, add one-eighth of a
:easpoonful each of salt and paprika and
the chestnut pulp, ari when it bots
smooth, add the nuts.-Deliuestor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
for Advice,

Men ask for advice when they seek
approval Rams Horn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-31
Cabbage.

Boiled cabbage is much sweeteT
when the water is changed in boiling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
WILL TAKE POLICE IN CHARGE.
". c. T. .. Women Vote to Have Depart
ment for City Guardians.

The Commissioner OF Police me in for high
praise at the New-YorB County Convention OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union which
opened IN Grace Methodist Episcopal Church yes
terGay morning. Mrs. Emile 0. Martin. superiu-
tendent OF purity in literature and art said in
afternoon that the commissioner had removed at
her suggestion, numerous Objectionable advertise
ments. and that If she wanted a search made In
every precinct for any particular violation Of the
law it was done at With the assistance OF
M McAdoo the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union might. she declared. make New-York the
cIeanest city in the world. and she urged those
present to keep the commissioner informed regard
ing violations OF the law
Write with black ink Mrs. Martin directed,
with good pen. and if your hand IS scrawny.
print what YOU have say. And don't forget TO
tell the commissioner how much honor
ana respect MIN for the good work he has done
Mrs Martin also stated that interest in her de-
paTtlneht was growing, both mere and abroad. Inc
French government taking II up. and repre-
sentative or the German government had appHed
10 ler tOr information regarding W Z. / y
methods. She also added that the theatrical pro-
fession was beginning interest itself in the
elimination OF Objectionable theatrical ADVERTISE
ments.
Another good word was said for the police by
the Rev ". + BlaCkaby, ot the Christian Fohce
with the exception Of the Christian ministry:
no class Of is doing more Tor the welfare OF
from nv present knowledge Of them. l can only
characterize the charges which have recently been
falsehoOd. You may be surprised 10 learn tnat
many policemen total abStainers. and II you
LOOK over any coy OF toIceIlel lou vi ~ lev
marks of vice or drunkenness upon their races
number many Of the ctty's guardians among my
personal friends, and thank God for their friend
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Blackabys address the
convention voted to add police department 10 its
work ana 70 recommend the same 10 the national
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
By JOHN WORNE.

we married. This must be seen to before u goes
And nc thought out ways of seeing to II Till he
heard her footsteps on the stairs @e nsten e
going out She went past the room. toward the
hail door He Jumped up and ran into the hau
she had opened the hall door I'm going home
she said kindly call me hanson
lie rang and t ,bnnds appeared Call nan
The footman wh lstle and one HS- came
Never said Eva in the tone Of one ordering
Mrs Pnkinghame is never, coming back said
BERTHE To the footman, who bowed respectfully
He handed her into the cab. have you renem
She turned f'' from him scornfuily. and gave the
Oh one moment said BERTHE Eva. my dear
He Jumped on 10 the step. She looked AZ him
with something ike repentance IN her eyes
what about the. wedding presents? Ought We
to send them back? ,-.-,,.. -. -.
20 20 on she said
He watched il disappear. and then walked back
was doomed to ring with her merry laugh no more
effect. in different lights. Of what he had written.
once Of 'Ths Morning Wire
Good morning." he said. us your circulation
1T is the largest in the world, sir
II that announcement twenty years ago"
Yes, sir: and what we said twenty years ago We
III I advertise for anything in your columns. do
YOU undertake to find II? That is the point want
To get clear"
We'll. sir. we'
or If you don't find It. do you supply article
similar 70 and equivalent in value to the thing
lost?"
II am not quite sure sir. that II you will
wait one moment. sir. will Inquire OF the man.
aEer''--
because I've lost a wife. and particularly want
To find her. II is important.
'Our Agony column, sir. is much read. and
oh 1T not so serious as that agony is not
quite the word
Perhaps YOU would prefer her to come under the
head OF Miscellaneous Wants sir.
That's more like IL
Our terms five shillings for three lines and
sfxpence a word after"
That Sounds reasonable" said BERTHE; and how
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30

They had sad nothing . each other for least
thi47g to me he said YEARLY.
Get the Encyclopedia and read the article on
#RSa Gs last may o GfSe made you feel
grievance the more"
1t Gid; that's what cheered US. No good having
ana went TO the window The preposterous thing
about being married" he said ''ia that the course
Of love can't run anything but smooth one feels
oh do you'" said Eva
least before the wedding presents began 10 arrive
you might very well have sold I've found some.
body else like better you needn't call again
Knowing that, mad 10 behave accordingly.
7 didn't notice that the thought affected you
That's because the possibility did not occur TO
Than me. When 1 thin. II over now, I see plainly
There were several such persons said Eva
You only say that now because you think ii an
noys me; but ii doesn't II only increases my
And Lord Bobby said only the other day that
whenever you became more insufferable than usual
I was To turn to him
Hasn't he learnt wisdom YETI
and The only reason haven't done 50 IS that
II is hard 70 say when you are more insufferable
This $ cat-nnd-dog life" said BERTHE signing
Il Let me see. what was l saying last?'
you were saying you felt so safe. And II you
.sWhat about a little run over TO America? am
told man can get divorce there on the color OF
iiis Eva tossed her head IF you think there's any
wrong with the color OF my mar
Cjb don't say Il can be changed
Il wasn't going to. because II can't And I'm
NOT aoinR TO stay here TO be insulted.'
BeTtia seemed not TO hear. The worst OF being
married" he said is that there is an utter alb
eapca ~ that uncertainty which is the life blood
OF romance. Would young Lochinvar have ridden
am - inc west ii ne had known that she was his
in any event? Would Leander have SWIM the
TeIiesnont N Hero had been his wife? Did offer
70 swim any distance when were on our honey
noon Not a bit OF il. Now, why not? Is not the
reason simply this-Hul4o
which Eva had but lately sat Nor was she any
where in the room -,
shes Getting too clever at shutting me up since
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
PROGRESS IN INDIAN SCHOOLS.
Hiss Reel Reports Great Improvement in
the Last Year

v-ashinetor Sept. 2a-In her annual report TO the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Miss Estelle Reel.
Superintendent Of Indian Schools says the last
year has shown marked improvement in the meth
DDS Of instruction and that gratifying progress has
been made in teaching English. The report says
that on every reservation where there, are day
schools the good effects the older Indians can
be plainly seen. The day school system. Il Is
stated has reached its best development tho
Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations. Special At
terton has been 2ivrn 20 agriculture ana indus
trial training In Indian school work The recon-
1lsuGltlou for AZ employment clerk 70 assist re-
turning students IN securing employment is
ueped Miss Rec. urges agents and superiutendents
~ have the children enter tn day schools tInrne-
diatoly UPON reaching school age Continuing. tho
report says
They should 90 70 the nearest reservation board
ing school and from this school. when sufficiently
advanced and the consent OF the parents been
obtained transferred TO the nearest
riou training school. FOE many Years e. hiss upt
been possible 70 carry ont tas system Of transfers
and promotions successfully rs one could desir@.
agents and stf e~intrndruts. ia many frr -ls
sake ~ obtaining large attendance ~ the res
ervItuu boarding schools. transfer pupils from
the dag schools Irrespective u their fitness also.
order to obtain a large enrolment. they receive
children into ti.ir schools WbO have very slight
percentage ~ Indian blood Such course deserves
severe condemnation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
ONCE IN A WHILE.

Once in a while the shines out,
And the arching skies are perfect blue;
Once in q while, mid clouds Of doubt
Faiths fairest stars come peepinG through;
Our paths lead down by the meadows ralr;
Where the sweetest blossoms nod and smile.
And We lay aside our cross Of care,
Once in 4 while.
Once in a while within our own
We feel the hand Of a steadfast friend;
Once in a while feel the tone
OF love. with the hearts own voice 20 blend;
And the dearest of all our dreams come true,
And on life's way is n golden smile.
Each thirsting flower Is kissed With dew,
once in a while.
Once In while in the desert sand
We find a spot of the fairest green;
Once in a while from where We stand
The hills Of Paradise are seen,
AM a perfect Joy in our hearts we hold,
A Joy that the world cannot defle;
We trade carth'S dLoss for the purest gold.
Once in while.
Selected for the column by NJ. ". IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
SENTIMENT IN A ROOM.

The Cphosterer and Interior Decorator N a
brief statement strikes the heart OF -hs trouble
with the average decorator. He puts no hea-r
into his work. is the accusation. He IS nechau-
teal. He constructs period room that Is correct
decoratively. but superficial cold and uusyuaus-
thetic. You never make a Iovahle room with
side walls. floor and a little necessary
furniture. You touch the sentimental chord
in ones nature 20 succeed We enjoy tn. Colonial
room. with i,s buffet OF old Dutch cruck-ry ia
maltel display OF East Indian curiOs IT'S ola rutch
prints the wall, or the examples OF old san
pier work. because these minor ftments Touch
the tender chords OF nature and arouse a
patriotic sentiment
Be good. sweet maid and let who can be cIsv.-
but don't let them be at your expcuse-(Punch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
GENEROUs RESPONSE.

Walter Bernstein. Of Philadelphia. desires to ex-
nress his earnest thanks TO those who responded
so generously to his request for the southern sun
shine bow who loves birds. but could not AFFORD 10
r,- hooks Those reported as received are; Beck
stems cage Birds and Sweet Wa-biers came rom
a. NJ Cutchen; "Our Common Birds. and how 20
Know Them and Bird Pictures from H Y W.
HaIsey a roll of bird pictures from orange y = >
a ,,r,. ~ american Bird Magazine. from south
old s. Y: a beautiful little flexible back pocket
Gntl,ict '.Fja nv Pathfinder 10 the Birds without
name and the postmark not disting'Iishaole. anG
mot rar nook by express prepaid called BRO
Neishtors." by Nelt.e Bancnan. as good as new
beautifully illustrated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
woMAN's HOME MISSIONS.

Denver Sept 2g-The twenty-third annual meet
ing Of The woman's Home Missionary Society OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church opened here to-
day with nearly FIVE hundred delegates in at
tendance. Mrs. Clinton B Fisk. OF New-Yorl.
president OF the society. made address con-
graduating the members on the results OF the
years work. The annual report OF the treasurer
showed the financial condition OF the society 20 be
excellent.
Mrs. P. c. Wilson. OF Chattanooga Tenn general
secretary % literature. in her report spoke frankly
the lack OF zeal that had characterized the
work IN many departments OF the society Sha
urged carnpaiEn Of education and made important
recommendations. The appointment OF a confer
ence secretary on literature and the holcins OF
literary exhibits were suggested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
NEEDS.

A clerical position IN Brooklyn or Manhattan ~
Wooded bz, mn educated Young voInan-a T s. s.
member much in need OF work for self-support
Mrs Dorsch president Of No. 10 branch, says that
the mother Of one OF her members died suddenly on
September . leaving this young girl who works
in a day nursery. and her blind brother alone N
the world. he canes chairs nicely and earnestly
asks for work Of this kind. He has boy 20 lead
him around. so he can call for his orders Mrs
Dorsch writes. II should be glad 20 have TINS
struggling couple keep their little home together
even II II is only a few and. now that people
are coming back 20 The city, ] hope some repair
work NAV found for this blind young man me
address is John Fricker. No. 40 Second-ave. Man
lAtrln -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
MASSAGE TEE EARS

Women who VIII spend hours nazsaging their
faces nearly always neglect 20 include their e.-s
IN this renovating process. the consequences h.iuz
that their ears lose their color and freshness The
importance % massaging the ear Is urged BY a
leading beauty specialist AS women advance IN
age and lose inevitably their EiriShnSSs. the ear
has a tendency 20 Grow old with the rest Of
face u loses lis pretty pink freshness and segfrs
70 stand out from the head. IL 10 had taken 70
growing agnin- This is due. probably. TO the sag
ginE OF the muscles in front OF the ard 70 the
ShrfvelliuE or the HEanenrS and the sOFt ua1dInr-
of Fat Delicate massage with the tips OF the I'm
gers Is said 20 -esusCtase the nerves quicken IRE
circulation and nOurtsh the cartilage OF the ear IN
time restoring the delicate pink ffIsh that n 40
a4u - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30

cpiqred lace FOR chemisette and cuffs banding
@id BOWS ~ darker velvet. but there are many
WOOL a5 well as silk materials that can be treat
"a ~ the same manner with equal success and
"H"l Mixed the deep cuffs h@ omitted and the
sleeves made in three-quarter length
Inc quantity OF material required for tho medium
size is -FOUR and three quarter yards y inches wide
your ana "A uat Yards = inches wide. or two ana
tnTee-4Uarter Yards - inches wide. with seven
rEths ward OF al-uver lace. threelg garter yard OF
bias velvet ana two ana "a ha4C Y:.rds ~ lace IN
make Illustrated
Inc pattern No. $50 is in sizes for 90. 81 Sc
IS and - inch bust measure.
The pattern VIII be sent any address receipt
OF 10 cents. Please give number and bust measure
distinctly Address Pattern Department New-Yo rk
IFoune II IN d hurry for pattern, send m extra
two-cent stamp. and We viii mail by letter postage
IN sealed envelope.