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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
To Clean Steel.

To clean rusty steel first rub thor
oughly with sweet oil, leaving
enough oil on the article to be
cleaned to thoroughly soak into the
rust. Leave till next day, and then
rub with unslaked lime till all the
rust is removed. But if rust is al
lowed to eat deeply into steel moth
ing will remove the marks, so it is
wise to look over any steel articles
that are not in use at least once Il
month and have them cleaned if
necessary. If possible a good plan
is to smear them over with unsalted
mutton fat and wrap in brown pa
per.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
An Italian BetrothaI.

In Italy formal betrothal is con-
sidered almost as binding and sacred
as marriage itself, and a breach of
promise, especially on the girls side,
is regarded with intense Indignation.
A girl who breaks her engagement
is called civetta-an owlet-pos-
siblv because owlets are used in Italy
as decoys for ensnaring other birds.
The epithet sticks to the girl for life
and often proves fatal to her matri-
monial chances.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
For Poultry--Beats Them All

Everybody likes a winner. The win
aer must possess the qualities that e1
eel. The winner in the Poultry Food
class is spoken of in recent letter
from Huntington & Eastman, Washing
ton, VT, as follows: There are sew
eral so-called Poultry Foods on the
market here, but Pages Perfected
Poultry Food beats them all. We find
ready and steadily increasing sale
for Pages"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Mental Arithmetic.

A boy who can run seven piles an
hour throws turnip at a team
ster who can only run five miles an
hour. The turnip hits the teamster
in the ear, and he sets out to pursue
the boy. How many years, months,
weeks and days will it take him to
overtake his victim, and what will
be the color of his whiskers when
the event comes off?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
sway Down East" Pudding.

Mix together one cupful Of oat
meal, one-hdlf cupful of flour and a
cuplul OF sweet milk, Add one
half cupful Of sugar and IA cupful of
currants, a teaspoonful of soda and
two Of cream of tartar. Pour into
a two quart basin and steam three
hours. Serve with vanilla sauce
or with hard sauce, as preferred.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
r aithful.

The Master-Didn't tell you to
20 down and find out what time the
Detroit boat started?
The Man-Yis, sor.
The Master-Well, you've been
gone two hours. What's the matter?
The Man-Sure Oi couldn't be-
lieve what thin felies did be tellin'
me, so Oi waited to see ut shtart wild
me own eyes. Twas tin-thorty, sor.
Cleveland Leader.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Old Ivory Finish.

The old ivory finish is hard bees
wax dissolved in hot turpentine, one
pound TO the pint, and colored with
ocher or lumber for the creases or
other lines. The turpentine must
be allowed to dry out Of each coat
before the next one is applied. Three
coats is sufficient, and the coloring
is done with the last one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Not a Matchmaker.

Cardinal Manning used to tell the
following story Of his friend, Bishop
Bramstone, who seems to have been
a wit as well as an eminent ecclesi-
astic:
One day a member of his flock
approached him-whether in ear
nest or not does not appear-with
the remark that he wanted wife,
and he added The usual modest con-
ditions that she must be young, rich
and pretty.
The bishop answered him upon
the instant.
''You are mistaken" said he. "My
name is Bramstone, not Birthstone.
| do not make matches"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
How to Prevent Hens EATING Eeas

One of the best ways to stop the egg
eating habit in hens is told in the fol
lowing letter from T. G. Hall, Alfred,
Me; Il can recommend Pages Per-
fectcd Poultry Food asa good seller and
l have used it quite extensively myself
and like it very much. Think it makes
frmer shells and prevents the hens
from eating their eggs. 1t also in
Creases the number of eggs. Never had
our hens do as well in the winter as
since we have fed Pages Perfected
Poultry Food"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Sherman Wouldn't Arree.

One time General Sherman, who
was warm friend Of Private Dal-
zclI, said to him:
'Don't you think you make toe
much of that private business? =?
Your friends tell me 1t has handl-
capped you greatly in Ohio politics,
and | believe it or you'd been in
congress long ago. If | were you
I'd drop that title"
agreed" Dalzell responded at
once, "and so | will if you'll drop
yours"
The grim old fellow, who loved Il
Joke, grinned and dropped the sub
icct and never mentioned it again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

What is probably the smallest Of
foreign possessions belongs to the
French and is near Calcutta. Chan
dernagor, which is the name of the
tiny province, is interesting because
it is only three and one-haIf square
miles and is situated within British
India under French government. 1t
was ceded to the French in the sew
enteenth centnrV.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

r fa 81. .ri shea
W r EHr @ r-. HHs .H
@ .ra tf IraF
tf.. f.at aaFtrr aas bea4
a. fHFHar aa~ .Hrfa-e
Is @ ! uas aaFe8 f7r fear
| H.. T. are oaf - spite. ani I
w aas w adfb before -Dp-
f a Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Varnish and Paint Stains.

If the stain is ON coarse fabric
dissolve by saturating with turpen,
tine. Use alcohol if on a fine fabric
Sponge with chloroform if a dark
ring is left by the turpentine. Be
very careful not to use the chloro-
form or turpentine where there is
either fire or artificial light.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Ink Stains on Wood.

If the stains are not too deeply
seated few applications of a mix
ture of six parts of spirits of salts
and one part of salt of lemons will
elface the ink. Use few drops at
a time and rub with a soft cloth.
This preparation will possibly
bleach the wood slightly, but it will
return to its natural color again in
a day or two with the aid of few
drops of linseed oil or thin varnish.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Candid.

81 suppose you are one of the peo-
pie who long for old fashioned home
cooking"
NO" answered Mr.. Cumrox, 81
don't deceive myself. What | long
for is the kind of stomach l used to
have when | was old fashioned and
lived at home" ."-Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
A Chair SIeiah.

For the boy who is handy with his
tools chair sleigh is easy to make.
Take camp chair, the kind that
has back to it, and nail it firmly
to any old low coasting sled.
1t is fun to make it, and it is fun
to push sister on this sled the next
time you 60 skating You will en-
joy your sport the more, and sister
will get an outing at the same time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

Put tablespoonful Of borax into
the last water in which white clothes
are rinsed. 1t will whiten them
very much. The borax should be
dissolved in cupful of hot water
before being put in the rinse water
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Substitute For Cream.

Beat the white of an egg, put into
it small lump Of butter and pour
the coffee into it gradually, stirring
it so that it will not curdIe 1t is
difficult to distinguish this from
fresh cream.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Not One Word.

80 you proposed to her? And
did she say the happy word"
"She didn't say one word"
"Ah! l see. Silence gives con-
sent
"You misunderstood. She didn't
say one word, but four She said,
Not on your life" "-Philadelphia
Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

When resident of Holland
wishes to buy motor car he goes
to the shop and asks for Smell
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
riitung." This word means literally
"the rapid -horselcss- without rails
riven-by-petroleum-thing."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

Paint the mark with a solution of
cyanide of potassium, applied with
d camel's hair brush. As soon as the
ink disappears the linen should be
F.nsed in cold water and then wash
ed the usual wav.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Mendina China.

An excellent cement for china OF
glass can be made out of gum arabic
and plaster of paris. Make thick
solution Of the gum arabic water.
and then stir in enough plaster OF
paris to make a thick paste. Apply
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

The star student was an applicant
for admission to the bar
'In order to contest a will what
is essential ?" asked the examiner.
ga corpse, some property and one
or more dissatisfied heirs" prompt
ly replied the candidate.-Detroit
Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Finger Nail Polish.

Talcum powder, one-half ounce;
pulverized pumice stone, two ounces.
Mix thoroughly, add fifteen grains
of carmine and few drops of oil of
rose if a perfume is desirable. Sift
through silk boiling cloth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

Mrs. Goodheart-You ought to be
ashamed of yourself. We are all
sent into the world for some useful
purpose.
The Tramp (humbly)-Ies'm. |
think | must have been intended to
use up cold victuals.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
SteriIizinq Milk.

TO steriIize milk place it in a
bottle and close the neck with a
plug of cotton wool. Put the bottle
in a large saucepan, fill the latter
with cold water and bring it to a
boiling point. Set aside to cool slow
".
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
A Lucky Circumstance.

First Insurance Financier (after
testifying nervously) - How did |
acquit myselff
Second Insurance Financier
(fercely) - There was no jury!--
Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

to the broken edges of the china
with a camel's hair brush, and stick
them firmly together. DO not use
for three or four DAYS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Sorry He Spoke.

First Laborer-Whata thata boss
mean by "Hoora, hurra ?"
Second Laborer - Not "hoora," )"
but "hurry." That means he wants
yeh to work faster.
First Laborer-I sorry aska.--
New York Weekly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24
Ignorant.

Bacon-He looks intelligent.
Egbert-Well, let me tell you he's
about as ignorant man as you can
find.
you surprise me! Are you
sure?"
"Certainly Pm sure! Why, he's
an insurance company director!'-
Gonkers Statesman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-11-24

Mamma" said little Florence,
who had accompanied her mother to
church, 'I know what the minister
meant when he spoke of our chill
dren's children
"What, dear?" asked her mother.
"Dolls," answered Florence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19

Near Junior: We have just open
Ia letter in which little girl asks
w her little sisters letter was not
1.-THE last Courier Junior, This little
WITS letter is probably awaiting it's
siFrn. We have heaps" of letters In
lie same "box" and these other little
htbys and girls are waiting their turn
sssatiently. We do not publish all the
..Stores, but every letter we receive will
Ye in the Courier Junior Just as soon
s9s we can get it there. The Santa
KGlaus letters are published ahead of all
{ tthers because the time is short and
Santa Claus is anxious to read them.
He finds it easier to read printed let
tiers therefore the tardy Juniors had
better hurry up.
I Please write on one side Of the pa
per only. This rule must be carried
out. Give your address and age, be-
sides signing your name. We are
Esure that Santa Claus will be delight
with the letters today. We think
ga 1by are just splendid.
want the Juniors to write essays
hut the New Year. Name the story
II AIhtever you please. The contest will
IN s[se January 2, and the surprise prize
III "a be awarded January 5.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
HER SANTA CLAUS LETTER.


She wrote a note to Santa Claus,
The queerest note that ever was;
Twas naught but scrawls and dots and
rings,
But. oh, It meant SO many things!
For little girls, strange to believe,
Want many things on Christmas eve
She asked for dolls all dressed in blue
And red and pink and purple, too;
She asked for dogs and cats and toys
And instruments that make noise;s
She asked for candies, cakes and
things,
And popcorn strung in lengthy strings
She sent her note to Santa Claus,
The queerest note that ever was,
Her papa mailed it early, so
'Twould surely off to Santa go.
Twas naught by scrawls and dots and
rings.
But, oh, it meant so many things!
Joe Cone in the Woman's Home
Companion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19

said to his mother. II would like tc
talk to Santa Claus" Just then the
telephone rang. Mamma went to the
phone. Some one said. "Is John
there?" Eyes," said mamma. II would
like to speak to him then" Hello
who is it?" ut is Santa Claus; 1 want
to ask you what you want for Christ
mas" ooh, good" said John, II want
a bob sled and pair of skates, candy
nuts and new suit of clothes. l will
leave the rest to you. Oh, wait, Santa
Claus, want watch and a ring
Very well, John, is that all you
want?" said Santa Claus. mo,
want an air gun and will leave the
rest to YOU" "Well, then John, good
by" Good by, Santa. Claus ooh
mamma, got a chance to talk to San
ia Claus, didn't l." eyes," said nam
ma.
Grace Shelton, age 10,
915 North Court street,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19

they will be at home to their many
friends.
Miss Ruth Cree, Of Bloomfield, spent
sa turday and Sunday with Miss Eliz-
abeth Ware
Edward Cassidy, of ottumwa, was
the guest of Miss Ora Thompson last
Sunday.
Mrs. J. S. Dillon of Eldon, spent
Friday with VIM. Spohr and family.
Elroy Hancock was i'll last week
Mrs. Thomas Riley is visiting at
Coatesville, Mo-, witIaher father.
j. w. Bolivar anlfanily moved to
Floris last week, Will, h hey will take
possession of the MHGM
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Inv nm were visi-
tors Sunday at thel Hockersmith
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE.

;;ussd bless us, every one!" prayed
lei Tiny Tim,
Multiplied and dwarfed Of body, yet
i so tall
+ , soul we tlptoe earth to look on
IN him,
Y High towering over all.
He loved the loveless world. nor
\ dreamed indeed,
That 1t at best could give to him the
But plying glances, when his only
need
I Was but cherey smile.
Ind thus he prayed: God bless us,
u every one,"
Unfolding all the creeds within the
span
OF his child-heart; and SO, despising
none,
Was nearer saint than man.
james Whitcomb Riley.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19

being manifested Beginning with to-
day, day meetings are to be held.
Eberline and Pence had two load of
cattle on the Chicago market Monday.
this being the third shipment in the
last five weeks. One animal, in this
shipment, which had been purchased
from James B. Davis, weighed 1850
pounds.
Two of Belknaps young people.
Miss Elva Shelton and Geo. Boas were
united in marriage Wednesday, Nov.
20, by Elder Nose Downing, of Bloom
field. Mrs. Boas is highly respected
and well. liked in the community for
her many virtues. Mr.. Boas is an
honest and Industrious young man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roas expect to go to
housekeeping neac Drakeyille. where
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19

home. Miss Hockersmith, who is still
i'll was reported not quite SO well on
Monday. Mrs. ]. T. Mum spent sew
eral days last week with her.
Miss Lizzie Mcconnell visited with
friends in Ottumwa last week.
Miss Allen gave an interesting pro-
gram at the Star school house Thanks
giving.
j. B. Davis is adding to his already
well improved farm a 100 foot. cattle
barn.
I. c. Cree and family, Of Bloomfield,
spent Sunday afternoon with Clyde
Spohr and family.
Herman Middleton, who is employed
In Seymour, spent sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Orman and
daughter. Clara. of Ormanville, visited
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19

large number of young people at their
home Friday evening.
Miss Allie Kerr Is very i'll. DR.. Tor.
renee, of Blakesburg, is the attending
physician.
William Kerr and family of Kirk
vile. are visiting at the home Of T.
M. Kerr.
at the Ottumwa hospital, returned
home Saturday.
Charles Harlan and family, Of Pleas
ant Home. were guests at the Curtis
Chisman home Sunday.
James Johnston was a guest at the
Caroline Johnston home in ChiIlicotfe
Thursday.
Messrs. and Mesdames c. r. CHS
man and w. S. Johnston and Miss
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
BELkNAP.

g.hselknap, Dec. 13.-The meeting is
s,l in progress at the Methodist
%1scopal church. Rev. Stiles, of Ell
!. who rendered valuable services,
meeting last week came back
III ebay, from spending Saturday
a Sunday at home, to assist in the
Netings again this week. Rev. w.
Slack spoke eloquently last night
n the text found in Collossians 1927
d ifst in you, the hope of glory" d.
EVfng the. subject of hope into three
Ils.ona. those who have no hope.
l,se who have a false hope and
use who have q good hope. There
Ire been seven conversions up to
p present time and much interest is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
Birmingham, Iowa.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
am little girl years old. Papa
takes the Courier and we like it very
much. I go to school. My teachers
name is Miss Eta Miser.. I like her
very well. 1t will seen be Christ:aas.
| shall be glad hope old Santa Cfeus
will come to our house. / want = doll
with bule eyes and golden cuIas, and a
pair of skates, but mamma says I am
too small | have two brothers and
three sisters and myself makes four.
There are six children in our family.
AS my letter is getting long will close
for this time.
Yours truly,
Josephine Goodson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
Yours truly,
Josephine Goodson.
ottumwa, R. F. D. No. 5.

Dear Editor:
an years old. go to Walnut
Grove school No. /. have five studies.
Two little girls are in my class. Their
names are Fern Epperly and Susie
Foster. There are fifteen scholars 60
ing 20 this school.
wish Santa Claus would bring me
some story books, some oranges and
candy, or If he would bring me a big
piano would do without the oranges
and candy.
Four years ago he came and put
presents on the tree for us. Aunt may
ask MIN to wait until mamma comes
in to see him. but he said he could
not stay, so he out Of the window and
was gone before we saw his sleigh.
Yours truly,
Alice Donley.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
Qttumwa Iowa

Ottumwa, Iowa.
Dear Santa Claus: am little girl
IL years old. I go to the Agassiz
school. am in the tenth room. MY
teachers name is Miss Celia Bell l
want a doll-head with curly hair, some
candy and some English walnuts, a
pair of skates and sled Good-byh.
Inez M. Pack.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
Lucas, Iowa.
Dear Editor.

Dear Editor:
I am glad that the boys and girls
are having page of their own in the
Courier. l like to read the letters. l
would like to have pair of skates for
Christmas. l think Christmas is the
best Of all days, because Christ was
born on that day hope Santa Claus
will bring me something. I am 10
years old and hope to join the Junior
club, as we take the Courier and like
1t very much. The church that Il go
to is going to have an entertainment
Christmas eve. I will close wishing
you merry Christmas and a happy
New Year.
Yours truly,
Belle Clark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-19
THE coTTER's SATURDAY NIGHT

The wind was blowing with a rush
ing sound, one night In November as
the sweating beasts were coming home
from their days work. The cottager
was also coming home after he had
collected up his mattocks, spades and
noes. Ills course homeward led him
tnrough the moor and when he came
near his house, which was beneath the
shelter of an aged tree he saw his little
children running to meet him
de came into his cottage and his
wife's smile, her clean fire. place and
the lisping infant prattling on his
knees" made him happy. Bye and
bye the older children come walking
IN. They have been working, some
nave to run the pillow, some herd the
sheep, and some run errands to the
nelghbortng towns. Soon their eldest
| enid, Jenny, comes home either to
snow them Draw new gown" or de
post her sair-won penny fee," If her,
father or mother be in hardship. Soon
a rap comes gently to the door. jenny,
knows what this rap Is. 1t is al
neighbor lad who has come to dol
some errands and to take Jenny homeI
10 her working place. The mother Isl
anxious to find out whether or not hei
is good boy and asking his name
sne nnds he Is no wild, worthless
rake $500,
The supper is now on the table.
They have the favorte porridge,,
Chief of Scotia's food" for supper,
She gives him some of her we'll de
cheese that was twelve months old.
She had made IT when the fax was in
bloom He IS asked to take more and
he often calls it good.
NOW the supper Is done. The
father talks of horses cows and plows
The youth is SO happy that he can
not we'll behave, Jenny is glad to
think he is welcome at her home.
Now the father gets the Bible and he
reads part that he thinks is suitable.
He might take a part of the Old Tes-
lament about Jobs pathetic plant"
or how Moses babe eternal warfare
wage" They also sang the songs of
Elgins, Martyrs and Dundees, which
are favorite Scottish Songs The chill
dren now go to their working places.
the little children are put to bed, and
the father and mother pray. They
pray to Him who stills the ravens
clamorous nest to provide for them
| and for their little ones, and above all
that He shall always be in their
| hearts. God would rather listen to a.
simple service In one OF these cot
tages than to one In fine church
with large, wealthy congregation
who have all "devotion's grace, except
the heart"
Ana certeS IN ralr virtues heavenly
road,
"The cottage leaves the palace far
behind
scotlands grand good cottagers.
| like the one have been telling about
here make Scotland wonderful
| country. II the crown should be
broken Scotland would have enough
good peasants to stand like a ring Of
fire around their beloved island. God
give them more good patriots and
poets with patriotic hearts to help
| their country and to make other coun-
! tries have good opinion of them.
Ellen Johnson, age IL.
Grade VII. Quarter w, Garfield
school.