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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Scientific Discovery.

Sir Oliver Lodge announces that after
years of research he has at last discov-
cred current which he has successfully
applied in his long experiments for the
dispensing of fogs by electrical means.
The method is described as "a persist
ent current which will overcome greater
obstacles and go in any direction re-
CARELESS of what stands in the way"
He pays tribute to Profs. Crookes and
Aiken in connection with his discov-
ery.-Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
To Thicker Eyebrows.

Comb the eyebrows and clip the edges
of them. Then use the saive accom-
panying until the growth is increased:
Red vaseline, two ounces; tinctuTe OF
cantharides, one-eighth ounce; oil OF
lavender, Is drops; oil of rosemary, Is
drops. Mix thoroughly. Apply to the
eyebrows with tiny toothbrush once
q day until the growth is sufficiently
stimulated, then less often.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17

Red hands are frequent source of
annoyance to young women and girls.
Here are few hints that will be most
useful if carried out:
In -FOUR dress never allow any tight
bands of any kind-tight corsets, tight
collars, tight sleeves. or even cuffs, or
any structure which will impede the cir
culation. Exercise and a simple and
healthful diet will aid you in regulating
vour circulation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Slight Error.

John" said the devoted wife. you
told me that there was a photogr aph
over at Midgely's that reminded you
SO much of me-"
did II" asked John.
Yes. Don't you remember? It was
the day Mr.. Midgely had you in to see
how he was having his stairway re-
modelled. I was over there to-day ana
didn't see any photograph anywhere
IN the house that looked the least bit
like me. Was it in an album"
photograph? My dear, said a
photograph" Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
A Shrevd Scheme.

Il don't know what to do" sighed the
ing our customers to operate their ma.
chimes. The book of instructions only
seems to confuse them"
Omit the book of instructions in ship
ping" suggested his friend.
What good will that do?"
Why, they'll write for it, and while
awaiting its arrival they'll naturally go
ahead and learn to operate their ma
chimes. Chicago Sun
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
;, vou Az sick, Doctor!

When the medicinal properties OF saw
Palmetto Berries were dlseoverea s s,s aug,
Jon Of the permaanennI ,d sale troubles u was
L LIZA hd Refna pnd Palmetsona palmetto
Ra'Iv Wine1 SIS is recommended by thou
i 1aaan ma and cures the disease Dent pa
suffer from Dyspepsia. constipation, oae ;1l
a ache. headache, Vernal Paletton s.,a Will III
cure YOU. Write for free trial 9otti sa -
Vernal Remedy Co., LIE Roy, N. sou
by druggists.
There is 30 much affectatlon ana ego
t;sr in the world that man can be-
come comedian by simply being frank
Washington Star
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
The Land Of Liberty.

Traveller Guest (meaningly)-In Eu-
rope the custom of tipping has been
reduced to system-one-twentieth of
the bill Thus one-dollar check en-
titles the waiter to five cents.
Waiter-Yes, sab. But in this land
O. liberty, sab. every ge'men feels 1ree
to CUB q quarter, sah.-New York
Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Vogue Of Ribbon.

This is a silk year, and rabons OF
great beauty are used lavishll on the
lew hats. AS rule they ar( of the
softest and most pliable silks, md are
put on, not in stiff bows, bud folded
and crushed into rosattes, CHING a
fower-like effect. One sees at aglance
that the genera plan of the hts is
not SO much picturesque, as dshing
and smart. Wings and quilts appeal
prominently among the trimming. A
great many aigrettes are seen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Children as Aids.

Mrs. Slimson-Tve wanted the draw
ing-room refurnished for a long time,
but my husband has always told me to
wait until the things were really use
less.
Mrs. Catterson-How are you going
to manage it?
Mrs. Slimson-Easy enough; the chii-
dren are in there now-Tit- Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Too Much Flatterv.

And now comes DR.. Arnold Of New
Haven and says that women are far less
graceful than men. It was only the
other day that a distinguished author
ess remarked that men were much hand
somer than women.
Really. they'll spoil us If they keep on.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Singing for Beauty.

Singers always have beautiful necks
not because they are gifted more ID
this way at birth than other women
but because of the frequent exercise
given to the muscles of that region.
Even the woman not endowed with a
singing voice may have the rounded
throat of a cantatrice. In the privacy
of her room let her practice vocal ex-
e-cises each night and morn, and she
need not fear hollows or shrunken
flesh
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Didn,t Notice Him

Husband-My dear, did you notice
that gentleman who just got off the bus
Wife-Do you mean that dark, heavy
set man in the light gray suit, brown hat
and low tan shoes, wearing rundown
collar with a narrow black tie and dia-
mond pin, carrying book and silk up
brella, with heavy, gold mounted han
die?
Husband-Yes; expect
Wife-No. l didn't notice him; why?
Royal Magazine
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17

Mrs Benton Holme (just moving IL,
The first thing you must do is to szkt
down those old window curtains tlost
people have left"
Benton Holme-Not me. I've too
much respect for the shades OF the de-
parted to do that-Washingto Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Just the Thing.

McFlub-I don't know what to do
with my boy. He's bright enough, bu;
found his infirmity will bar him from
all walks of life.
Sleeth-How is he troubled?
McFlub-He cannot be understood
when he speaks.
Sleeth-Then what's the matter with
Louisville Courier Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
He Knew His Worth.

The young millionaire had just beer
accepted.
Harold" she murmured, did yor
ever ask another girl to marry you?"
why, what foolish question" the
young fellow promptly replied. y
amt married, am I."-Chicago Sun.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Pretty Picture.

81 heard you kissing Myrtilla in the
dark ROOM" said the inquisitive
friend 81 thought you took her in there
to develop 4 picture
so did" laughed the amateur pho
tographer.
And did you?"
Sure! It was the prettiest picture you
aver beheld. Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Turn About.

Since turn about's no more than fair
Well view the change without regret:
The Ice man soon will have to bear
The taunts the coal man used to get.
washington STAR
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Sarcastic.

1nvestlgator-Andw what do your low
est employees earn per week?
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $3.50.
Inyestigatcr-That seems a very
small salary.
Misunderstanding get six dollars
You asked me what they earned.-In.
dianapolis Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Rinse Face Well.

Don't forget to rinse the face with
you do not want any left on the face
to clog the pores Once day is quite
often enough to use soap.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
A Philosopher.

Though poor, he went rejoicing
Through hisNlife from year to year.
Fer his appetite was splendid
And his conscience middling clear.
Star --
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Enough to Frighten Him

whats the matter with the baby.
Katie?" asked Mr.. Styles as he passed
the nursery door where the hopatui
was exercising bis lungs.
'.Sure. the missus jus: ps.z-ei b,
with her new bonnet. sir. and Il,
frightened the little dear. sir Yoak.
ers Statesman
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
THESE ALSO ARE EMBHIDERED

embroidery on which is cd ied out in
self-color blue, or il delicde blue and
other shades. For tie plner shirt
waists the linen collar in itsetest guise
is declared the correct nedwear, and
in all probability it will be 1lch in de-
mand, especially by those DO prefer
trim and severe collars to he fancy
stocks that have been introdSed in re-
cent seasons.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Keep Rugs from Curling.

To prevent rugs from curling at the
corner bind them on the under edge with
piece of narrow webbing like that used
to hold furniture springs in place
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
The Expense.

The price Of meat doth bring dismay
We find with CONSERVATION
That the consumer has to pay
The cost of litigation.
washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17

Algy-Haw, haw! The fellah mis-
took me for wax image and kicked me
to see if l was alive. Haw. haw! Good
Joke! And when he saw was alive, he
kicked me again because he was so mad.
Served him right for being such a
donkey. / say.'-Chicago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17

three embroidered ruff1eS. About the
round low neck is bertha Of embroid-
cry.
The short pulled sleeves end with 4
ruffle headed with ribbon run beading.
A sash of ribbon holds the blouse in po-
sition and finishes at the side with Il
rOsette.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
AuntY Ants Antics.

eAunt Ant" said the little ant,
HAS promised to give me penny
If l will learn tIis-but can't:
Has your poor old Aunt Ant any a1ten
nae?"
Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17

were very irregular, dark colored and
full of sediment. The Pills cleared it
all up and have not had an ache IN
nv back since taking the last dose.
NY health generally is improved
great deal"
FOSTER-MILBURN CO., Buffalo.
N. Y. For sale by all dealers, price So
cents per box.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
A Shock.

Proud Mother-You'd like to see the
baby, I'm sure. There! (UncoveTs
him.
Bachelor (taken by surprise) BY
Jove! what Observation-Disclosures child.
Angry Mother-Well, you didn't ex-
pect be was twins, did you?-Ally
SIoper.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
QUICK RESULTS.

"Doan's kidney
Pills proved a
very efficient
remedy in my
case. I used
them for disor-
dered kidneys
and backache,
from which I
hadexperienced
a great deal OF
trou b lie an d
pain. The kid
new secretionS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
Right Here in America, Too.

"Queer chap. that Miggsworth."
Il never noticed it,
Yes. He has an ambition to enter
politics, but is trying to get rich first. so
that ne will be able to put aside all finan.
cial considerations when he gets the
people to elect him to Office. Chicago
Record Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17
The Retort Courteous.

The Rather Elderly Sweet Thing
All, my dear. when you've lived in Lon
don little longer you won't be quite so
green.
The Decidedly Young Sweet Thing
Better green, darling, than withered.-
Ally Sloper.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-06-17

The attention Of readers is called to
the above washing machine (see illus.
tration) that was advertised In these
columns December, 1904. Ryou over
looked the adj, it will be well for You to
write the manufacturer, r. NJ. Ball,
Muncie, Ind, and get his proposition,
as he offers to give one washing machine
freight paid to every reader that will sell
one machine.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
Training in Social Service.

The tendency of education is more
and more to foresee the needs OF our
civilization and provide for them by
Special training in schools. Note
worthy examples of this tendency are
the schools of social service recently
established, in three American cities.
These are Simmons College in Boston,
now entering upon its fourth year,
the School of Philanthropy, founded
by the New York Charity Organization
Society, and the department of Social
Science, which has just been opened
at the University of Chicago.
lust as q special kind of instruction
is provided to prepare men and women
to be lawyers, doctors, preachers,
teachers, nurses, these new institutions
seek to educate professional philan-
thropists to engage in systematic work
for organized charities, to conduct
.;settlements" among the slums, to
work as secretaries to doctors, teachers
and socioIogists who are dealing with
social problems i'm poor, crowded sec
lions of cities.
The old method of education was
to give a young person general Gull
ture. and then leave to time and chance
the direction OIL euuCdtcu tdiCheS w
ward some special kind of usefulness.
Heretofore ''slumming," settlement
work, and other such social service
have been left to the emotional i'm
pulse and good intention of the anna
teur in charity. The new schools of
charity have studied the practical
needs of the socioIogist, and aim to
turn out, not theoretic economists, but
doors of the word.
For long time the new profession
will not be overcrOwded. The labOrs
of philanthropy become more COM
pick and extensive every year, and
there is plenty of room for young
men and women i'm the ranks of the
new scientific army which is setting
out to fight the enemies of social order
and prosperity Youths Compan-
ion.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29

when l was just married I bought a
stuffed rocker for which paid thirty
five dollars After few years the
damask is worn to shreds and very
soiled as well. Then again, stuffed
furniture catches and holds dust, and
consequently is not hygienic. But
realize now, that if / had paid thirty
five dollars for a mahogany rocker
| could have kept it bright and clean
with the use of good furniture polish,
and l would have had a chair that
need not be ashamed of. Furnish the
house slowly; buy one piece at time
if you must, but buy it of the best;
and, above all, don't Overcrowd the
rooms. A few handsome pieces are
always more effective than lot of
cheap things. The same holds GOOD
with bric-a-brac. Don't have quaint
ties of knickknacks that wear one
out caring for them, but have your
few of the choicest.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
For the Stressful Times.

Whoever provides these things
against the stressful times of sewing
will find her seamstreSs rise up and
call her blessed.
First, a sheet of light crash or I'M
bIeached muslin stretched smooth over
the floor and held in place with
,lrugget pins. Second, a big wall
pocket. for patterns exclusively, the
patterns to be folded fiat and slipped
each into a big envelope, plainly
marked outside. Third, a string of
spools of basting cotton, fastened so
securely to the post of the sewing
chair they cannot possibly be mislaid.
Fourth, hanging pincushion upon
the sewing chairs opposite post-the
cushion to be. kept always generously
full of pins. Fifth, another hanging
pincushion. fastened to the wall close
beside the mirror, with an emery bag
pendent from it, and Serviceable
needlebook fastened to the back.
Sixth. handy scrap basket, not too
light Seventh, press board. covered
with flannel, and further provided
with two clean white slips. Eighth,
a tiny oil or alcohol stove, with an iron
to heat over it. both to be kept in
small wooden box that makes an eX-
cellent rest for the stove when in use.
Ninth. shears with cutting edges and
easy weight that are yet not too loose.
Tenth, blunt-pOinted scissors for trim
ming out armholes and so on in the
process of trying On-alsO hook in
the mirror frame from which to hang
the scissors so they cannot possibly
get out of place. Eleventh, folding
table with deep drawer, the drawer
given up to unmade stuff or Innings
and findings. Twelfth, plenty of the
handy portable hooks which come
already fastened to boards, and can
readily be attached to the wall with
out much defacing it-they are for
hanging things new and old out of the
way Lastly and mostly, a good sew
ing machine. well cleaned, well oiled,
in thorough repair, and a great plenty
of needles and of thread in all colors,
of all sorts, sizes and conditions
| Good Housekeeping.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
Two Guessing Games.
By Camilla Knight.

IA Colony of Ants.
What is the oldest ant? Adam
ant.
- What ant hires his home? Ten
ant.
3.-What ant is joyful? Jubilant.
4-Birdlike? COrmOrant.
5.-Learned? Savant.
6.-LOng-winded? Descant.
Well-informed? COnversant.
Trustworthy COnfidant.
9.-Praying? Supplicant.
1O-POints out things? Significant.
11.-MOves to and fro? Vibrant.
12.-Largest? Elephant.
13.-Servile? SycOphant.
14-Proud? Arrogant.
15-Fine? Elegant
16.-QuarrelSOme? Termagant.
17.-Worthy to be considered? I'm
pOrtant.
1S.-Lives in hill? Occupant.
9-Wandering? Errant.
2O-Sees things? Observant.
21.-Tells things? Informant
22.-The ruling ant? Dominant.
23-Obstinate? Defiant.
24.-Kingly? Regnant.
25.-Angry? Indignant.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
From a Housekeeper's Scrapbook

When raisins and currants come
from the grOcer's they should be
washed at once and then placed in
glass jars and covered tightly. They
are then ready for immediate use, if
one is making pie or a pudding, a
cake or cookies, and is in a hurry.
Dry fruit will not fall to the bottom
of a cake or pudding, and it is always
a hindrance to be obliged to stop and
prepare the fruit for each article made
By washing the fruit all at once the
work is over and done with, and
the labor of washing a quantity of
fruit is not much greater than that
of preparing smaller quantity. The
fruit must be very dry before it is
put away in the jars. To prepare,
place the fruit in a large cOlander
and set the cotander in a basin; pour
boiling water over the fruit, to kill
all possible life and cause it to rise to
the surface. Let the fruit soak in
the hot water for a few moments and
then turn cold water upon it until
the water runs clear; spread on large
platters, and set away to dry, stirring
it about from time to time. When
perfectly dry, which will be in about
lutO SIaSS
jars with screw tops, and set away
in a cool place.
CitrOn and candied orange and lem
on peel may be passed through a chop
ping machine when preparing them
for cake, using the medium-sized
knife, and pOwdering the machine
with little cOnfectiOner's sugar so
that the fruit will not stick to the
sides Of the knife. The fruit will
be in little cubes, and, if a quantity
is prepared at one time, it should be
put away in glass jars with screw
| tops, so that it will keep and remain
perfectly clean, the glass jars allowing
the hOusekeeper to see at a glance
what each contains.
When loaf of cake burns on the
bottom, before the top is more than
baked, allow the loaf to cool. and
| then pass large tin CRATER back and
forth over the burnt surface until the
charred portion has been removed:
brush away the crumbs with a small
stiff paint brush, several of which
should be kept in every pantry, since
they are useful for so many purposes
apd then apply the icing to the bottom
and sides of the loaf instead of the
top, keeping the cake turned bottom
upward. Two coats of icing should
be applied to cake that has beer
burned or to dark fruit cake. Lee
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
Wisdom's Ways.

Young housekeepers are very apt
to buy quantities of things Just to
make the house look coy and comfort
able" then after little while, they
wake up to the fact that they have
some very shabby, brOkendown furnl-
ture on their hands. My advice to
housekeepers is to plan well before
buying. Be sure that your cOlorlngs
harmonic, and never buy things be-
cause they are bargains, for bargains
usually prove very dear. For example,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
Wooden Hosiery.

The nice new cashmere stockings
which are so comfortable in the early
winter will become hard and stiff
and shrink to much less the original
size if they are not washed very care
fully.
Water of the same temperature
should be used every time. Luke
warm water is best. If very warm
there will be too sudden a change of
temperature when the stockings are
hung on the line.
One should be careful, also as to
soaps, for wool being animal matter,
may be destroyed by any kind of I've.
Stockings should be washed often if
they are to remain soft.
An easy and safe way is to soak
them, separate from the other wash
ing. i'm clean warm suds of Ivory
soap and soft water, and then gently
rub and squeeze out. Rinse in another
warm water and dry in bright sun
shine if possible.-M. j. NJ.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29

one layer of icing become set before
applying the second.
One of the paint brushes mentioned
above should be kept at hand for the
purpose of brushing over the top of
a loaf of bread with milk or water,
just before it is placed in the oven
to bake This insures a soft, sweet
crust, which takes on a pretty brown.
Biscuits, rolls, etc, should receive the
same trea tment, and lard may be used
instead of the milk if it is preferred.
Another brush is most convenient
for greasing tins.
To crumb crackers or stale bread,
pass them through a chOpping ma
chine If one has no chOpping ma
chine, place the pieces to be crumbed
i'm an empty salt bag, and laying it
on top of the bread-bOard, having
fastened the top of the bag securely,
pound with a wooden potato masher
until they are reduced to fine crumbs.
The empty salt bags should be
washed and put away for this purpose,
for the crumbs may be left in the
bag if all are not used, and a spoon
full taken out from time to time, as
one requires crumbs in various dishes,
without the bother of rolling new
crumbs each time they are needed.
In this way none of the crumbs are
wasted and any undue labor in trans
ferring from the bags is saved
Instead of slowly grating cheese on
a tin crater, pass it through a chop
ping machine, or crush it through a
wire sieve, using a silver spoon to
push the cheese through the meshes.
If one has a potato ricer or fruit
strainer, soft, fresh cheese can be
pushed through the meshes, reducing
it to thin, feathery particles, that
make the most delicate sort of Welsh
rabbit. Cheese that is a little stale
may be placed in wooden chOpping-
tray and chopped coarsely for cooking.
When one is belated in preparing
breakfast or dinner, and the potatoes
have not time to cook thoroughly,
place them, after pairing and washing,
i'll wooden chOpping bowl and chop
ill coarse pieces, or else slice them
into cold water as soon as they are
pared. The saucepan filled with water
and placed over the fire before COM
mencing to pare the potatoes, will, by
this time, have reached the boiling
point and the small pieces of potato
can be turned into it. They will cook
thoroughly i'll a very short time, and
can be mashed or creamed while the
rest of the dinner is cOOking.-New
Idea
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