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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
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Sweet oil and putty powder follow
ed by soap and water, are all thai
co-'S re desired to clean brass aud
chopper.
If the water is blued when cleaning
windows, they will retain their bril-
liancy longer and polish much more
quickly.
For starching muslins, ginghams
and calicos, dissolve a piece of alum
the size Of a hickory nut for every
pint of starch. This will keep the
colors bright for a long time.
When grease Is spilled on the
kitchen table or floor. pour cold water
on it at once to prevent it soaking
into the wood. 1t will quickly harden
and can be lifted with a knife.
To clean leather, use equal parts
of boiled linsee6 oil and vinegar;
shake we'll together; pour a very little
on a flannel, rub we'll into the leather
and polish with a soft cloth.
To remove rain spots from your
silk dress, iron On the wrong side with
a moderately hot iron. A piece OF
muslin laid over the silk as it is iron
ed will prevent any possibility of its
acquiring a shiny look.
To clean a clock, lay in the bottom
a rag saturated with kerosene oil; the
fumes will loosen the dirt and place
another saturated rag in the clock, the
fumes of which will Intricate the
works.
Wall papers that have become bruis-
ed or have been slightly torn. and
which cannot be matched, are not nee
essarilly ruined. They can be touch
ed I'D with water color paints, so that
at a very little distance no damage
is perceptible. The paints from a
child's box will be good enough; but
you must mix the colors to get the
right shades and then touch in the
broken pattern.
To make a damp cupboard dry
stand in it a bowl of %quicklime, which
must be occasionally renewed, as it
loses it's power.
To Nil 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 OF evenly with a
table knife.
1t is quite easy to remove the ugly
green marks caused by damp on
stone, tile, and brick floors and steps
all that is necessary being a good
s~crubbing with water in which a small
quantity of chloride Of lime has been
dissolved.
Sprigs of wintergreen or ground ivy
will drive away red ants. Branches
Of NORWOOD will serve the same
purpose for black ants. The insects
may be kept out of sugar barrels by
drawing a wide chalk mark around
the top near the edge.
To prevent articles of silverwaro
from furnishing warm them when well
cleaned and paint them over with a
thin solution of collodion in alcohol,
using a wide, soft brush for the pur-
pose. Articles so treated must be wip-
ed only with dry cloths.
An ingenious cook keeps cracker
boxes, three inches by twelve inches
in size, to bake loaf cakes in. OF
course, the quick-baking cakes are not
indicated, but when a cool or a slow
oven is required the boxes run no risk
of burning and the parafin a with
which they are lined prevents the
cake from sticking. The size and
shape are exactly right for slicing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
Industry.

In ten years Maryland has jumped
from fifth to third place in the willow
ware industry Of the United States,
ranking now next to New York and
Pennsylvania. Baltimore is one of the
three willow-ware centers which only
have shown any actual growth in the
business. In Maryland the center Of
the willow district lies in Howard
County. In the neighborhood of Elk
ridge alone the output of willow ex-
ceeds $1,000 per annum. while Anne
Arundel County contributes $500.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
MAKING CLAY SOIL FRTABLE


Clay soils are always originally full
OF vegetable matter. because they hold
the water, and the vegetation grown
on them decays slowly. But continued
cultivation so reduces the vegetable
matter that the clay runs together in
wet weather, and when plowed comes
up in hard clods that plant roots can
not penetrate. AS clay contains much
mineral fertility, these clods need only
to be broken up by freezing to enable
the plant roots to use it. But expert
ence has demonstrated that a small
dressing of available potash and phos-
phate has ever better effect on clay
soils than Ii has on sand or gravel.
1t is needed On the clay to start the
plants to growing, after which their
roots will help themselves to what
ever is in reach. On sandy or grav-
ely soil there must be a larger dress
ing of fertilizer as such soils furnish
less plant nutrition than clay soils.
OF course, sand added D clay makes
IT friable but as it requires at least
100 or more loads of sand to cover
even lightly the 1880 square feet in
an acre of land the labor and expense
of hauling n spreading the sand
IN a short distance would be too
great to be eve considered. In fact
the cost would be mere than the bene-
fits would be worth. except in gardens.
Usually the application of
and the blowing under of clover or
cowpeas and the under draining of the
clay will make all the change needed,
and do it much cheaply than can
be done by spreading sand on it. So
soon as clay soil is underdrained the
frost melows the surface, so that
clover growth is secured it viii so in
crease the amount of vegetable mat
ter that there will be no difficult in
keeping the soil friable, at least to
the depth of cultivation.-B. c. Will
liams in the Epitomist.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
Better Than SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children o.
arine difficulties. If it did there would
be few children that would 10 it. There
Is a constitutional cause for this. Mrs
NJ. Summers, Box APO, Notre Dame, Ind.
viii send her home treatment TO any
mother. She asks no money. Write he
to-day if -FOUR children trouble you in thi.
way. Don't blame the child. The
chances are it can't help it.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned. have known Ed Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and fnan-
cially able to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
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 75c. per bottle. Sold BY all
Druggists. testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
Are Visiting Lists Too Lonea

Mrs. De Fashion (ayerage society lady
making her round of calls owing to av-
erage society friends)-Is Mrs. Virgins
Van Mortlande at home?
Servant-No, madam, she's
Mrs. De Fashion-Please hand her my
card when she returns.
Servant-She won't return, madam.
She was buried a month ago.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
Sign Of the Three Rails

The three balls used by p~awnbrokers
are the symbol of st. Nicholas. There il
a legend to the effect that the saint once
offered three purses of gold to three
women to enable them to marry. The
purses of those days were small bags,
which when tied at the top to keep In the
coins somewhat resembled balls.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
ToR1uRINo, D~IsEIeuRlNo

Humors, Eczema, Itchings, Inhamma-
tions, Burnings, Scalings and Chat
ings Cured by Cuticura.
The agoniZing itching and burning
of the skin, as in eczema; the fright
ful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss Of
hair and crusting of the scalp, as in
SCALED head; the facial disfigurements
rs in pimple and ringworm; the awful
suffering of infants, and anxiety Of
xorn-out parents, as in milk crust, tet-
ter and salt rheum-all demand q REM
edy of almost superhuman virtues to
successfully cope with them. That
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills
are such stands proven beyond all
doubt by the testimony of the civilized
world
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

Sprinkle the bottom of a pudding
dish thickly with cracker or stale
breadcrumbs, pepper and salt; then
drop bits of butter over it. Next add
a layer of Clipped American cheese,
and SO on, alternating the layers of
crumbs and cheese till the dish is
filled. Over the top turn a lightly
beaten egg. Set in the oven and bake
for a half hour.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

ness. The mar who says cant" sim.
ply admits that he is lacking in the
qualifications that are essential to sue
cess.
See that the growing chicks get a
variety as well as a suficiency of food.
Their needs differ from those of the
laying hens. They nus have plenty
OF bone and muscle forming food in
order that nature may build a good.
stronge frame, and a suficiency of
carbonaceous food to supply bodily
heat and energy and make fiesh.-In-
dianapolis News.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
Obeyed the Doctors.

Housekeeper-You don't look as if you
had washed yourself for a month.
Tramp-Please, mum, tn doctors says
~ proper time to battle is two hours
after a meal. and / haven't had any
thing you could call a meal in six weeks.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
E% eslMggRza 1xy B
EV A2@3SyHH
BAKED SQUASH.

Select q firm squash; wash thor.
oughly, cut into sections, orange fash.
ion, and place in a pan and bake. II
preferred, the squash may be parboiL
ed with maple sugar before placing
in the oven to bake.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
Those Boston Girls.

GertrudeADo you think a woman is
justified in using deception In order to
secure a husband?
Frances--For mercy's sake, how do
you expect a woman is ever going to get
married, 1 should like to know?-Boston
Transcript.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
oreans AVN Rieht

Young Wife-Don't you think my hus
bands i'll health is due to weak digestive
organs?
Doctor-No. Oh, no; nothing but bad
cooking.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

First Little Boy-My sister wears a
No. 2 shoe.
Second Little Boy-Pooh! That's moth
ing. Mine wears a No. 6.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

There are many trusts in this country,
but the poor man is expected to come up
with the cash just the same.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

Mrs. Austin says: my B~uckwheat cakes
will please you IL you love the good old
fashioned flavor"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

TOCURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
K Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure.
E w. Groves signature Is on each box Csc.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

A real professor does not like to Be
called professor. And it's an evidence
Of good taste.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

Piso's Cure for Consumption cured me
of q tenacious and persistent cough
VIM. II. Harrison, 227 W. 121st street,
New York, March %. 1901.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

Insist upon your printer using Eagle Linen
Paper for your Letter Paper. This b the
proper thing. Take no other.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05

WhNTc0 Statesmen to represent a success
IL full business enterprise: you can
make 500 to SEQ per month; no capital or ex-
perience necessary Address GEO HALE,
BeSsemer Bldg. PittSburg. Pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Bad Boy

Mr. and Mrs. Wild Bird had come Into the woods early in the spring and found a most delightful place In which to build their summer home This place was the snuggest spot, hidden away in network of branches in the top of a great tree. The house was securely built of straw, bark fiber and small twlgs by MT. and Mrs. Wild Birds own feet and beaks.
 In this cozy house Mrs. Wild Bird laid her eggs-four beautiful speckled things, no larger than the end of your pink thumb-and here she lowered over them day and night to keep them warm, for from them was to hatch four little Wild Birds who would make proud and happy the hearts of Mir. and Mrs. Wild Bird just as you make proud and glad the hearts of your own papa and mamma
 As the days of setting passed by Mir. Wild Bird brought the choicest food he could find to his little mate, who only left her pest occasionally to procure water. And during these short absences from her nest Mir. Wild Bird sat upon the eggs to prevent them from chilling. Between the feeding times Mr. Wild Bird would sit on a bough near the nest and sing sweetly to Mrs Wild Bird. Thus passed the time in sweet security and happiness.
 sent from the tree in quest of food some thing happened in the nest. One of the brr6t 5f esgs eTe bpeRn in minute ahpether eye peeped out Mrs. Wild Bird hurried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

Mote to Children-Cut out and keep for future reference the little biographical sketches running in this series. They will be found of great help to you.l
 Tizino Vicelli (known to the world as Titian) was the greatest painter Of the the worlds ablest art critics. He was born at Pieye in 1477. The exact month and day are not known. His father was Gregorio al Conte Vecilli. of the old family of that name In Cadore, and held distinguished place In the Council of Cadore
 Titan showed a decided inclination to- wards art when very young, and was not brought up to law or to arms like the rest of his race" While still very young he was sent to Venice to study painting. his chosen profession. From master to master he went in search of the learning he so much coveted.
 It Is told of him that his first paying work was house painting. But you must know that house painting in those days Much artistic ability and knowledge of drawing and perspective were necessary to decorate the walls of houses then, for the exterior was adorned-like the in- terior-with beautiful, gaiiy-colored fires cos.
 The following letter was written by Titan to the Doge and Council of Venice. dated May 31, 1513 Translated 1t reads:
 T. Titan of Galore, having studied painting from my childhood upwards. and desirous of fame rather than profit, wish to serve the Doge and Signori rather than His Highness the Pope and other signori, who in past days. and even now. have urgently asked to employ me" He then ent for life that shall be vacant" as pay mont for his services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

broaght tears to the eyes of his hearers, had Ehey possessed hearts-a song of fare well 60 sll that was dear-and the poor Wild Bird dropped from imprtso nmsht-
 Just at this minute Bad Boy came bounding in. carrying something in his hat.
 What you got therer asked Bad Boy s mother fwho was a bad woman or she would have taught her son to hold all life dear and the liberty belonging to ifa). when she saw he carried something In bis arms.
 Tine birds what belonged to the nest of that singer" answered Bad Roy, open ing his hat to his mothers view. Then, discovering the Wild Bird was dead, Bad Boys mother said: ''Now, don't you see the things won't live In cage? There's no use foolin with 'em any more. This Is the fftieth one, I reckon, that you've had die in that cage. Take that dead bird out and throw 1t to the cat. And you might as well give them others to the cat, too, for you cant raise them."
 q wanted to sell 'em.' whined Bad
 And 1t came to pass that the Good Children who heard of the unhappy fate of the Wild Birds began a crusade against Bad Boy and his like, and pledged themselves to help protect the liberty and life of the little songsters who are so happy In their wild homes, but who pine away and die when thrown Into prisons And may 1t come to pass that the Bad Boy with gun and trap shall no longer exist in the land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

Some half hundred yards from the tree in which they dwelt, a Bad Boy ram bled in Suest of some ,g poor. helpless thing, tonly. Bad Boy. heard the song of MT; a gun over his shoulder, but he decided to not use 1t on the warbler.
 'Ha, if l could git that bird I'd git go for him easy. He's got fine voice on him So saying, Bad Boy creptt. stealth, Bird, who was still swelling his little throat with song. Gee, l must try trap pin him! Bet there's a nest, too, some where's in that tree!'
 broken eggshell to give the little birdes room, while Papa Wild Bird started in quest of more worms. "Chee. chee, chee! More work for me! To feed the babies in chee. cheei'' And so sang the happy fel-
 Gee. gee; l must git himi" whispered Had Boy. stealing behind a clump of bushes. '.Ill try my trap Bad Boy accomplished his evil work, and ran home with Mir. Wild Bird in a cage. In sunny window the cage was hung, and In Ii poor MT. Wild Bird, crouched on the floor halffrightened to death.
 Wild Bird did not come to the nest with food for his wife and babies. Mamma Wild Bird, her heart heavy with anxiety and fear, went out each morning In quest She herself could eat nothing. The grief over her mates absence was breaking her heart. She pined and was overcome by a deep melancholy. Pretty soon she became so weak that her wings almost tion overcome her she was in . wheat 0eld hunting insects to carry to the birdies. Without delaying to procure the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Boy and the Wrong He Wrought.
BY MAUD WALKER.

food, she made an effort and succeeded in reaching the nest. She dropped. worn out, on its edge and looked In
 The nest was empty! The same wicked hands that had trapped Mr. Wild Bird had robbed the nest of It's precious hold ings. With last despalrlng little wall Mamma Wild Bird dropped Into the empty house, lay the tired head against It's side and died of broken heart.
 Just a mile away Mir. Wild Bird was beating his bruised breast against the bars of his prison. How he struggled to be free-free to go to his once happy mate and little baby birds whom he knew mourned his absence. He had not sung a single note since being taken into captivity. How could he sing with g breaking heartf Day by day he refused to eat the food that was thrust into his cage for him. Day by day hls soul cried Day by day his heart ached to go back to the nest in the great shady tree. Oh, that dear old nest! Oh, the dear, be- loved mate! 0h the little fedgings of whom be had been so fondl Oh, the green wood, the running water, the fields, the cIouds--the sweet, sweet freedom that went with them all Oh, why must he be robbed of eyerythingl His existance had given no one trouble or pain. He music to the world fin his gratitude for freedom-for life and love.
 With a dropping head the poor fellow dropped from his perch to the floor of the suffocating cage. One plaintiye song half escaped hlm--a song that would have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

Mamma Cat called her kittens three from play one evening and said My dear pqssies, I am going to give you os ma into the world I have been so occupied with attentions to you that fear me I l have. sadly neglected my duty to o,,oh this heard Cook telling the housemaid that the pantry and cellar are getting oyer, a that l was. too well-fed to pay attention to my work. Then the housemaid spoke up and said It's those pesby kittens ems got them she. was the finest mouser n;an h,,t ] those little beasts. that are responsible fss the in osr s s9pphg tG phgSd 0f the @Gs good % of Cook-and the entire family must get at py work again, and also must l see see to tbn gpe raSed n tSe Tight existence Is nee til now. It Is high time you were being gut through ons,st line of of
 well, mamma, should be delighted to go bunting this very evening, spoke up Pearl, snow-yhite kitten or rris,Sy siS, 4, dying ii to get out in the big world, The house and stable are too small. feel like were iu q prison" .,
 That's The gay | reel. s et soo, rStten fften of tfe1S GS5Iyed yS'p Iafs' y, grey and s' biaek in sure hunt through the trees aud nelds would do wonders for ,1o me-1lt Int sycIts would %ent aiP'i i long, for"
 since my brother and sister, have spoken said little Maggie, a demurs ns grey kitten with t%id s6s oda %Spners @T yslee aRe to theirs. I am ready to go to work at any moment; not for my own pleasure and P,o Ot s rsgrsa e5 Rs PafrpDss of e Our mother has had good home here in this house, and now ghe brings ns In to make still greater. claims. l call t duty we owe to the Kind people Vho Ieeu and care for us'-
 ron@y' naEuS% With fSs' fioss of the tsll, You would be scared to death, at sight of n paw outside the door at night. you are: And you always hang back when Pearl and are praeticing fighting. You are
 Never mind, Tommy," said Mamma talents of each. Then is time enough %so S @ Su Butt pas 6s ss Sdss s ss sa pretends to be capable of great things Is the one who comes up with short meas Srs You may nd in 5hSs SsnS Soso se Me after all. But, let us at our tasks Fol low me to the dark corners of the pan
 old Mamma Cat led the way to-, the pantry. her three young hopefus follow Ing Pearl and Tommy scampering noisily and Maggie walking quietly behind. mak- ing no fuss at all.
 sNow, Tommy, you take your place be be side that little hole you see in that cor. dark place under low shelf. "rhere has been recent work on that hole, If you will observe. You won't have long fo walt for your mouse. Pearl, you watch closely beside the Ice box; l re- people say, under there. And. Maggie, give you the worst place of all because of your timidity. When l say, the worst place I mean the place. that. Is most se- cure from mice-the place for one who has patience, too In plenty. Here. you take your seat beside this box. in the corner. Ten to one you may stay here half the night without so much as the shadow of a mousse"
 Well, if she sees the shadow of one ones ]. said Pearl, sarcastically. She, like her brother. was forever thrusting Maggie's timidity upon her as something to be
 You will do well to take pattern from
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little girl of the big house where Pearl lived. Well, you little sinnerl l wonder how you ever come to be out here" Then Polly carried the rescued kitten to the kitchen,. where she deposited her beside her mother, who was still keeping watch beside the celar-door. Then Polly re- turned to the front yard.
 Poor Pearl, her coat still dripping wet, crouched on the floor in shamed man ner, not daring to look towards her Where on earth have you been7" asked old Tab. You and your brother have been absent ths past half hour. What mls- chief have you been up to? And where Is Tom P
 Pearl had to confess the simple truth, saying that when she last beheld her brother he was going like streak down the street pursued by dog and half a hundred (the number looked that great to PearD boys, who seemed desirous of end Ing the poor fellows life.
 Well. he'll turn up all right--never fear said Mamma Cat in n tone that did not fall pleasantly on Pearls ears. He like all our kind--has nine lives. Hell probably lose two or three of them this son. It will also cause him much suffer- ing and shorten his earthly existence. But Obedience. And you, Miss addressing Pearl may stay prisoner in sass the cellar food you must catch 1t. If your wayward brother turns up here again you shall have his company, otherwise you will en- joy solitary confinement. Now, lift your head and see what your little sister has done during the time you were away"
 Pearl raised her head and saw near her little Maggie who sat beside the body of a huge mouse; in fact, the mouse ap- peared almost as large as the kitten her self. "She has caught and killed the ringleader of those destroying mice that are threatening the pantry and clothes closets" went on Mamma Cat. 'Tomor- row she shall go out with me for run through the hedges and fields. About the stables are lot of mice to be captured.