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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28
DRIED CORN AND APPLES.
Heat Corn in Oven Before Placing Out
in Sun for the Final Dry
ing Process.

People say my dried corn looks and
tastes as well as the evaporated prod.
uct. This is the way I do it: In the
first -place l have some homemade
driers about three-quarters of a yard
square, with bright tin bottoms. Late
in the evening gather as much tender,
juicy sweet corn as think will fill the
driers. Early next morning remove
the husk and silk and with sharp knife
cut the corn from the cob. II the grains
are large, / aim to cut them about in
two the first stroke, and the next sewers
them from the. cob entirely. By doing
this the grains will not be SO large and
will dry quicker. Put cloth in the bot
tom of a dripping pan and spread the
sliced corn on it one inch deep, then set
the pan in moderate oven until the
corn is well heated, but not the least bit
cooked. Stir up the corn several times
while heating. In the meantime have
the driers set in the sun to get hot. Do
not try to dry corn only on bright, hot
day. After heating the corn, remove
from the oven and spread thinly on the
driers, and keep the driers- where the
sun will shine on them all day. AT night
the corn will be nicely dried and will
need no more sunshine. Always get
1t out early in the morning.
To cook dried corn, wash and nut IL
to soak for several hours. Cook in the
same water in which 1t was soaked. sea-
son with butter or cream salt and pep
per, and add a spoonful of -four.
rubbed smooth in some milk. Nice
for change from canned corn.
To dry apples, pare them nicely and
cut into very thin slices, not pieces.
spread very thinly on the driers, and
keep driers in the hot sunshine all day.
By night the apples will be dried, and
look just as nice as evaporated apples,
Air them frequently after taking from
driers. Any kind of fruit may be dried
much nicer by using driers with tin
bottoms.-Farm and Home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

lily OUT OF THE ~
WINDOW. reply:
You wouldn't understand my trou-
bles. a kid like you. but it's deucedly
lonely going home night after night to
an empty house, iso wife, no baby,
nothing but closed rooms and quiet.
You SEQ my wife went north a month
ago to visit her folks, and last week
| got a pass for her return, you know
my brother is railroad man, and |
sent it to her Friday. l thought she
surely would be home last night, but
| didn't even hear from her." And
with sigh in anticipation of another
dreary evening he picked up his pen
and resumed his interrupted work.
Just at this junctrre the foreman
from the factory stuck his head In at
the door of the Office and, in a voice
which held in it much of mystery,
called out:
Send the manager out here, will
you"
Something must have happened.
Some one must be hurt or killed, or
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

did you ever notice how 1t improves
man to be married?" This query
was propounded by young southern
woman here, says the Philadelphia
Record. you can always depend upon
1t that it is married man who shows
you all the small courtesies in an ele-
vator; 1t is married man who stands
up for you in the street car and It
is the married man who does all the
chores at a picnic. The most thought
less, irresponsible kind of single man
often becomes q veritable model Of
amiability after he gets him q wife.
suppose his wife has so drummed
good manners into MIN that he has
to keep practicing all the time to keep
in trim. believe business men have
more respect for a married man, too,
They succeed better in everything they
do. Why. only the other day there
was q baseball game between the
married men and the single men. Who
won? The married men, of course.
And you can't tell me their wives did
not have something to do with It,"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

There is much truth in the saying
that pestilence does more harm, In
many cases, by the panic it causes thar
by the loss of life, which is its most
alarming effect. Great suffering comes
from the checking of business and
the lack of employment. A whole city
may be demoralized and subjected to
losses OF the gravest character. But
In the long run there is very i'm.
portant factor on the other side, says
the Cleveland Leader, very truly. A
dreaded pestilence is a warning i'm
peratively needed, it seems, to force
sanitary progress in many cities and
countries. 1t is hard lesson, but the
only one needed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28


the general Office, and were often gath.
cred in groups. and conversation punctu.
ated by subdued laughter could be heard
on all sides.
long distance telephone call dis
turbed the order clerk in the midst of
his description of particularly excit-
Ing ball game recently witnessed.
Eyes, this Is Anderson & Co. Who is
this talking? Oh, Brown & Co., of Law
renee. Just wait until look UP the rec
ords on that Why, you've got no
kick coming; your inquiry come in Fri
lay and we mailed estimate same after
noon; that's good enough service for
anybody. What's that? Didn't get it:
that's funny. Sorry you were disap-
pointed, but We'll mail you duplicate to-
night"
Turning from the telephone he was
confronted by a man who had been pa
tiently waiting for him to finish his con-
versation.
Seems to me you people were not
in as big hurry for that job of print
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28


A western narrator, whose veracity ia
undoubtedly above question, tells the
following: The terrible news comes
from the western part of the Cherokee
nation that a boy climbed cornstalk to
see how the corn was getting along, and
now the stalk is growing up faster than
the boy can climb down. The boy is
clear out of sight. Three men have un-
dertaken to cut the stalk down with
axes anG save the boy from starvation,
but 1t grows so fast that they can't hack
twice in the same place. The hoy is llv-
ing on nothing but raw corn and al
ready has thrown down over four BUSH
els of cobs."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

sent them back ING.
last Friday and marked them rush.
We're in a hurry for that printing and
must have it at once"
Il hardly think there is a must in
this case. The proofs didn't come and
that lets rs out"
We'll, there is something queer
about that. They were returned to
you on Friday. Unlucky day, anyway,
and the 18th, too, by jove; no wonder
everything went wrong. 1t was hoo
dooed. Send us more proofs as quick
as you can and then get that job of
work out double quick"
Hi, there, Blakey, what makes you
look so glum," cheerfully called the
lvoice clerk to the bookkeeper later
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28
Secrets Of the Navy.

For long time it has been a source
Of great concern that European navies
know as much aboutyAmerican war
ships under construction as we do our
selves. The attention of the navy de-
partment has now been directed to
the fact that the so-called confidentiai
plans, which have been guarded With
utmost caution, are accessible prac-
tically TO anyone who may choose tG
consult them at the return Office OF
the interior department. Under the
law, copies of all contracts, with full
designs, plans and specifications, must
be sent to that branch of the govern
ment. This, we are informed, is done
IN all cases, no matter what the con-
tract may call for, and regardless of
the wishes or policy of the naval adj
minIstration. 1t is an old law which
acquires this, and no one is able
10 understand why there should be any
such requirement, unless it Is 10 pre-
serve in one place a duplicate of ali
contracts. 1t serves purpose to those
VINO wish, to look at the contracts
and examine the plans and specifica-
tons, which are not accessible to
them elsewhere, and applications for
which would be promptly and properly
denied. This is the case with the war
ships, and especially with the sub
marines. The contracts for the latter
vessels are made with the stipulation
that the specifications and designs will
not at any time become public prop
erty, and that they will be held In the
strictest confidence by the navy &C.
partment. With all the machinery for
keeping warship designs away from
the public, it seems ridiculous that
there should be depository where
they are accessible to all who may
take the trouble to go after them. 1t
is possible that the Inconsistency will
be corrected, SO far as confidential IN
formation is concerned, by legislation
as soon as congress meets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

IN the day, as the
m a n addressed
stood lookin g
gloomily out of
the window where
the rain was be-
ginning to spatter
on the d u S t y
panes. making ~
tie rivul e t s
through the &C.
emulation of
CRIME. Az indul-
gent smile came
to Bakers face
no ba f,rrpad 20
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

here, and l knew
the letters would
not get into the
evenings m a | ]
anyway from way
out here, and ]
was 6 OF n g out
with q crowd and
was in a hurry
to get home, so ]
just hid the bun.
die that night, sir,
and intended to
get it next morn
ing early and take
it to the post
o@.a ND nAua~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28
GOOD BLOOD FOR BAD
0houmatism and Other Blood Dc
eases are Cured BY Or. WlIIlams'
Pink p3lI8.

eases ere Cured ~ Or. WIllleme
Pink Pills.
ssIn the lead mines / was at work on my
knees with my elbows pressed against
rock walls. in dampness and extremes OF
cold," said Mr.. j. G. Meukel, OF 1910
jackson avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, IN oe-
scribing his experience to Q reporter
land it is not surprising that con.
tracted rheumatism. For three years
had attacks affecting the joints OF my
ankles, knees and elbows. My ankles
and knees became 80 swollen could
scarcely walk on uneven ground and q
little pressure from a stone under my
feet would cause me 30 much pain that l
would nearly sink down. ! was often
obliged to lie in bed for several days at .
time. Ny friends who were similarly
troubled were getting no relief from
doctors and did not feel encouraged to
throw money away for nothing. BY
chance read the story of Robert Yates.
of the Klauer Manufacturing Co., OF
Dubuque, who had very bad case OF
rheumatism decided to try DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People, the
remedy he had used. In three or for
weeks after beginning to use the pills, I
was much better and in three months 1
was well. The swelling of tho joints
and the tenderness disappeared, / could
work steadily and for eight years have
had no return of the trouble. My whole
family believe in DIR. Williams Pink
Pills. Both my sons use them. We
consider them q household remedy thai
we are sure about"
What DR.. Williams Pink Pills did for
Mr.. Meukel they are doing for hundreds
of others. Every dose sends galloping
through the veins. pure, strong, rich. red
blood that strikes straight at the cause OF
all i'll health. The new blood restores
regularity, and braces all the organs for
their special tasks. Get the genuine DIR:
Williams Pink Pills at your druggists
or direct from the DIR. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, NY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

While corruption has been wide.
spread. II has not been universal A
largo and saving part of the con- n.unity
is honest and honorable, optimistically
opines Philadelphia exchange. Social
progress is only sure and lasting when
the average citizen is ripe for it.. Tha;
our citizens are alive to the dangers
threatening our social and political life
and are bravely attempting to avert
those dangers is the best guarantee we
can have that, at heart, the nation is
sound, honest, self-yespecting and able
to purge itself of corruption.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28
Corn Oysters.

To one pint of corn pulp add two
well-beaten eggs. one-half teaspoonful
of salt, one-fourth teaspoonfuI of pep
per, four tablespoonfuls of -four, in
which three-fourths of baking powder
has been sifted. If the corn is very
tender and milky" little more -four
may be necessary, as the batter should
be stiff enough to retain its shape. Fry
In small spoonfuls on hot buttered
trying pan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

ing as you thought
you were," he be-
gan with a grin.
You can't expect
me to keep my
contract with you
when you hold up
the work in this
way. Give me
those proofs now
il you've finished
with Them"
Proofsi That's
a good bluff you're
giving us. We
o. KID them and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

japanese have many curious receipts
for cooking seaweed, which, with fern,
Is almost a staple article of diet in
China, Japan and the Asiatic archi-
pelago. A number of species of sea-
weed are eaten. Some are soaked, 9th.
ers are dried. Many of the japanese
and Chinese sauces are made from sea-
weed. Under the name of "asakusa-
nori, one variety is put up in neat
tin boxes and largely sold in the Toxic
markets.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

explanatory letter
and send another
check, which was
accordingly done.
For some unac-
countable reason
work was light
that day, the usu-
ally heavy mail
packet had dwin-
died to small pro-
portions, the usu-
ally busy clerks
were making pre-
tense of being hard
at it on the occa-
sions of the man.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

tn Dug hit Of it again. | am aw-
full sorry, but just forgot It"
We'll, don't forget to stop at the
cashiers desk on your way to the door
and get what money is due You. Just
see if you can remember that as LONG
as it takes you to hunt UP your hat
and start"
Bakers wife and baby got home a
week later. They had to have their
tickets renewed.-Kansas City Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

The kindly mayor of Winnetka, III,
has taken new scheme to protect his
village from speeding autos. He is 60
ing to post policemen at the entrance
TO all roads into town, and have them
present each chauffeur with card OF
welcome. He thinks that by speaking
kindly to the speed-eaters he will make
them tender toward the village and that
they will respect the ordinances.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

In the French army an officer whose
duty 1t is to report on junior is
obliged to show him the original re-
cert and obtain his signature to it,
as proof that he has made himself
master of the contents. The general
ofncer is not permitted to express any
opinion on the matter until he obtains
from the one accused a written de-
Tense.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

AT Great Easton, three miles from
Rockingham Station, England, there ID
wesleyan chapel which is now an
inn.. When built stone was placed
over the entrance with the words in
scribed: ITO the Glory of God, /" and the
inscription still remains over the portal
Of the licensed premises. AtNewcastle-
under-Lyme q chapel was built in 1S49,
in the time of the Wesleyan reform
movement, which after time became
too small, and . larger building some
distance away was bought from the
Wesleyans, the smaller one being sold.
After passing through various hands
the former building Is now licensed
house and music hall.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

Only a few
minutes passed until the manager re-
turned, carrying in his hands a pack.
age which he deposited on a table
near the door, then down the length
of the Office he walked, looking Meth
er to the right or left until he paused
behind the absorbed lad.
Harry" The book dropped from
'ne hands of the frightened youngster
ana he looked quickly up and into
me stern face of the manager.
where die you post the mail last
Friday?
put the package In the big box
~ 'front.' OF the sub-station just as
Always do"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

NAS ttlCtt g III Z,
or what2 The
inquiry pas s e d
from mouth to
mouth down the
long Office. but the
Office boy was not
interested. TAX
ing a book from
behind the tele-
phone exchange,
whore he ad
hidden it away,
he was soon fol-
lowing the ad-
ventures of his
beloved hero.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

They should be busted with soft
10th every day. and If the brass looks
soiled rub it with a cloth slightly
noistened with sweet oil and then
polished with q chamois leather.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28
FRIDAY, THE
THIRTEENTH
.NHECK not here; must have none,
! at once; am dead broke"

The manager of a big manufacturing
concern stood with perplexed look on
his face as he read the telegram which
had just been handed him by Il perspir
ing, dirt-covered messenger boy. This
was Tuesday, and check for expense
money had been mailed to this travel
ing salesman Friday of the week before
What had become of it? There was ev-
identity nothing to be done but write an
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

Jaggsley is the most versatile fellow
know"
''Hov so?''
He's consistent bull on the board
Of trade and confirmed bear q
home. The Commoner.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

. All readers OF this publication are It
liberty to write for any information per-
tanning to the subject of health. Adj
dress all communications to the Home
Health Club, or DR.. David H. Reeder,
Laporte, Ind, with name and address in
full, and at least four cents in postage,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-10-28

children, and I think the state of I'LL.
nois Is making move in the right d.
rection when 1t sends out such pam
phlets without charge to the mothers.
Lamont.-Dr. David H. Reeder. La
porte, Ind.-Dear Doctor: My record
number in the Club is 5,949, and am
a constant reader of the Home Health
Club lectures. l would like to ask you
in regard to the benefits Of the galvanic
battery.
/ am troubled with rheumatism, and II
has been recommended to me as a rem
edy. ] have tried almost every other
remedy. Many have helped only for a
short time. My rheumatism is fnfiam-
matory. ! have read with great inter-
est all that your lectures have advised
in regard to rheumatism. Am 70 years
old, and have been troubled with this
more or less for good many years. NY
feet and ankles swell, but the swelling
is all gone in the morning. l live on q
farm, have but little to do, eat meat
once day. have plenty of fruit and veg
etables; also have what is considered
good well water. The water is very
hard. occasionally drink coffee. but
no tea Seldom eat piece Of pie Or
cake. do not neglect bathing.
Any advice which you may see 1T to
give me will be thankfully received
e. A. B.
When electricity is properly applied
by one who understands X, It Is nearly
always beneficial, although there are
some cases In which it does not seem to
have any effect. Therefore, unless you
are familiar with the use Of both the
galvanic and faradic batteries, would
not recommend you to use them. IT.
however, you have . physician who IL
skillful in their use, 1t is alright.
Inhammatory rheumatism will gen.
orally give way quite readily with the
use Of the Schuessler tissue remedies.
Thee ase inexpensive. and can do ron
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CLUB NOTES.

Mrs. J. x. M, illinois,: I would ad-
wise you to send directly to the secre-
tary of the Illinois state board of health
and ask for copy Of pamphlet issued
by the board, free. upon the subject of
Infant Feeding" The pamphlet is a
very valuable one for mothers or any
one having the care Of infants or young
children, and think the state of ILL.,
nois is making move in the right d.
section when 1t sends out such PAM
phlets without charge to the mothers.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-11-17

Stock men who want thoroughbred
Poland China hogs should not fail tc
attend Ed. Pctty's hog sale in Ver-
salles November 2S.
Just received nice line OF cut
priced Millinery. Call on me if yo,;
are looking for bargain.
MRs. !. w. BoLrs.
Rev. +. c. Boaz and family this
week moved into the Geo. Ida prop
erty in the southeast part OF town, the
Sims residence on McNair hill which
they formerly occupied, having been
sold.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE--A S75 cot
tagc Organ for cord wood or pole
wood. Organ in frst-class condition,
suitable for home, church or lodge
Price S25. Apply at Democrat office
for particulars.
We are indebted to Miss Nellie
Allen, who acted as Secretary OF the
Teachers Association held in this CITY
last week, for the report of the differ
cnt sessions, which will be found else
where in this issue.
Don't Forget that +. NJ. Duff
has the most complete line of TOYS
ever brought to Versailles. See him
before you buy your Christmas pres
ents. The goods are now on display
at his store for your approval.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-11-17
S*SSxagxaHasavaESeaaasxxsa
. LOCAL. NEWS. ::
~ II
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Cut prices on Millinery. Mrs. ].
w. Boles.
Private money to loan by c. W.
Kavanaugh.
A boy baby arrived at the home of
Luther Bass in Westawn Monday.
r. NJ. Smiley of Boonvillc spent
last Sunday with friends in Glcnsted.
Mrs. f. n. Simons departed Mon
day for weeks visit with friends in
St. Louis.
Remember G.. +. Pctty's sale of
Poland-China hogs, on Tuesday, No
vember 2Sth.
Don't miss the Clearing Sale at
Mrs. J. w. Boles' Millinery Store, on
the East Side.
w. T, Adair and wife of Chicago
are visiting Mr.. Adair's parents in
the north part OF the county.
ID. B. Clark of Boonvllle is here
this week making a visit with the fam
lily OF his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Askew.
DR.. !. II. Dunn of Adrian county
Wednesday purchased the Fish farm
located on the Gravois south of this
city.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-11-17

The 3-year-old daughter OF f..
Lewis died at their home in Excelsior
Monday and was buried at that place
Tuesday.
New brick walks are being laid
from the crossings on the square to
each of the four steps leading into the
court house.
The Street Fair was a success. If
you are not, then right yourself by
buying Meats from MASON & PRICE,
The Only Butchers.
The ladies' sewing circle of the
Presbyterian church held quilting
bee at the home Of Mrs. J. w. Kirk
last Saturday afternoon.
A son of John Hunter and wife liv-
ing near Rivervicw died at their home
last Sunday, aged about six years.
Burial at Rivcrvicw cemetery.
Mrs. Shaner, one of the State lee
turers for the W. &. +. T.. will be
here Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20
and 21. She is lady OF rare ability
and all are invited to attend. Don't
fail to hear her, a, the M. T.. Church
at 7:30 p. m.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-11-17

Private money to loan by G. w.
kavanaugh.
See our line of King
G airs. We can save YOU
money on them.
SPURLOCk & KIDWELL.
DIR. Kelly reports girl baby at
the country home OF Hiram Madolc,
making its appearance on Tuesday
morning.
Prof. Bertram Harry OF Cole Camp
was one of the outside visitors at the
sessions of the Teachers Association
held here last week.
Miss Lou Price of this city. accom-
panied by her cousin Miss Stella
Price OF near Olean, is visiting at the
home OF her sister Mrs. John X. Gum
in Clinton.
Mrs. J. G.. Briggs. accompanied by
her father, NJ. ID. Carpenter, went to
Kansas City last Saturday for a brief
visit with her sister, Mr.. Carpenter
will go on to Oklahoma to spend the
winter with his son.
Ladies come and look at
our Up.to.Datc Coats and
Jackets. They can't be
beaten.
Carl. w. B!ERSACH.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-11-17
Millinery.

All goods reduced, at Mrs. !. W.
Boles'. Now is your time for bar
gains. East Side.