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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
MIGHT PUZZLE THE BARD.
Suppose Macbeth's Ghost Should
Meet That of Shakespeare.

suppose Macbeth's Ghost Should
Meet That of Shakespeare.
Shakespeare has lately. been de-
nounced as a snob, and l an afraid
that affair of the bogus coat of arms
shows that he was not entirely free
from the snobbery of feudalism, but
no one knew better thar he-no one
felt more strongly thar he-that above
all monarchs sits Il great su2erain, the
Lord of the Pen, who uses kings and
who utters truths or lies according to
his pleasure, says a writer in Uarper's
Magazine. When Charles MI. wanted
his librarian to hand from the library
Il volume of history, he used to say,
give me my liar" And we'll he might.
But If you come to the fine accomplish
Inent of lying, what Is the mere jog
trot muse of history to the muse of
poetry, against whose slanderous utter
ances there is no appeal?
Surprising that in the unknown coun
try Of shadows which lies beyond the
stars of the shade Of King Macbethad.
son of Finnlaech (who fell at the bat
tie of Lumphanon, after having for
seventeen years reigned over Scotland
-reigned with so generous q hand
that he was called "Macbethad the Lib
eral')-supposing that this wronged
hero en- bien should happen to meet the
shade Of the author of Macbeth, and
suppose that the warrior-king should
protest, with the meekness that be-
comes a king In confronting Il poet.
against the wrong done TO his memory
suppose he should ask the poet what
was his justification for having de-
picted him as the ~protagonist Of aSsas-
sins-him who had never killed a man
in his life save in open battle, while
Duncan, his supposed victim. really did
succeed to the Scottish throne because
his path had been somehow made clear
for him by q family murier-suppose
Macbeth should presume to ask such
& question of the poet, what reply
would the shade of the slzerain make?
Would he deign to make any reply at
all, or would he simply beckon to the
shade of Raphael Holinsfled (from
whose chronicle the story of Macbeth
is drawn) to relieve him from the irk-
somencss of answering Nile questions?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

The Moonshiner.


[0D HE general opinion prevailing in
the village and mountains that
Dan kirkwood was a notorious
moonshiner, and got his money from
the proceeds of some carefully hidden
distillery, where his abundant crops of
corn were converted into Illicit whisky,
while universal, had no positive ground
to go on, except that Dan was undoubt.
eddy a rich man, and no one knew how
he got his money.
So rumor had it that not only was
Dan captain and ringleader of a band
Of moonshiners, but that in his early
days before he came to the mountains
swinging along the high road one day,
whistling a marching tune, that he had
served his term In the p~enitentiary as
well as the army, for breaking into a
bank or burglarizing some rich mans
residence. The latter tale was started
by Bill Jones, a shifty eyed, lanky fell
low, owner Of a prosperous country
store in the village, whose ancor
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
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who disputes the popular notion that
children should not be dressed too
warmly. He a y II is difficult to
dress n baby too warmly; that its gem
Grating heat is very feeble and warm
clothes are needed to make up for the
deficiency. The custom of letting chill
dren 90 about with the little legs bare,
he thinks, positively cruel to the child,
although it may satisfy the vanity of
the mother. Wooden clothing should
always be worn by the child next to
the skin, he says, except for two or
three months after birth, when linen
should be the material of the under
garment.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Easing offers burdens.

If we are constantly on the watch,
we shall find plenty Of opportunities to
do good deeds. They may not be great
deeds in the worlds eyes, but it is the
little, thoughtful, everyday kindnesses
that make the whole world better and
happier. We see some u IN trouble
and say a kind, sympathizing word,
and that persons trouble is lightened.
We have q chance to do some little
service il our home, to wait on some
one who is tired, or to run an errand
c%heerfully, and we feel happier for
this all day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
RHisin Hrpnd.

To make raiSin bread scald 4 pint Of
milk and stir into 1T while warm Il
rounding tablespoonful of butter ANA
a level teaspoonful of salt. Wien luke
warm add half a cake of compressed
yeast dissolved in two tab.cspoonfuls
of lukewarm water, then stir in -four
to make a stiff batter. Let rise until
light, add the beaten yolks of thre'
eggs one heaping tablespoonful of sug-
ar and a cup of flour rubbed through
them. Stir in also half a cup more
Of flour, place in buttered pans, let
rise and bake.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Picked Pears,

Peel the pears and weigh. To seven
pounds of the fruit allow four pounds
vinegar. Put pears and sugar in alter
nate layers in the kettle. Bring slowly
to h boil and pour in the vinegar, TO
which should have been added cloves,
mace and cinnamon to taste. Boil for
five minutes, remove the pears with q
perforated skinner and spread on
dishes to cool. Boil the sirur until it
is thick. Pack the pears in heated Jars
and fill these to overlooking with the
boiling syrup. Seal at once.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

against Dan was due to a summary dis
missal from Dams farmhouse, when his
visits to see Miriam, Dams handsome
young daughter, a slip of a girl Of Is,
were resented by her father with fiery
indignation.
Dalton Fenwick fell into the pleas
ing habit of lettering away the morn
ing hours with Miriam on the well
shaded porch, while her elderly com
panion, Mrs. Carter, looked after cul-
mary matters, ever dear to her heart ;
or in the afternoons of those bright
summer days they would stroll through
the forest, sit on a rock at the foot Of
Glen Birnie's falls and discuss mat
tiers, ethical, social and others, to the
sound of the rush of the waters or
they would drive to some distant ham
let lying in the heart of a lonely valley,
coming back at nightfall when the last
glory of day had fallen behind the un-
dulating ranges and faint mists yelled
the peaks.
There must have been some very spe-
cial cause which absorbed and occupied
Dan Kirkwood those days. His horse
would be saddled and brought to the
door, and after q hasty breakfast he
would ride off. over the same trail
through the woods. coming bach late in
the afternoon, jaded, but with a strange
tubilation in his stern face, although he
said nothing as to the cause Of 1t, or
The reason for his continued absences.
That he rode far was evident from
the tired walk and dropping neck of his
sorrel when he got back, nor did he
visit his mill or farm, the young man
make his report.
Miriam was surprised, then vaguely
uneasy, but was too proudly devoted to
her father to have any doubts concern
ing him or his occupation, nor would
she ask any questions, as he did not
volunteer to explain.
1--WE are going on a grand expedition
SO busy and could go with u.s." Miriam
said. placing a loving hand on her faith
er's shoulder.
81 wish l could, grille. Where are
YOU going? l suppose Dalton will be
along?"
"Oh. yes. We intend to picnic in
Black Cave. Dear old Carter has got
ten I'D a famous lunch basket. We will
drive there in the four-seated trap, and
Joe will come along to look after the
horses"
Black Cave, half way up Black
Mountain, is a singular and rather
startling place to visit.
1t runs back from the sharp decliyity
of a p%recipitous cliff, which is heavily
timbered, and the entrance, small and
narrow, is so hemmed in by shrubs and
bushes it is only d~iscernible to those
who know it. while the towering gran
tie boulder into which the cave runs is
oyergrown with a ce~ntury-old forest
growth of hemlock and pines.
The drive back would have been glo
rious only Miriam complained of q
headache, and the horses being nettle
some and the road rough, Dalton's close
attention was required to avoid any
mishap.
twas growing toward dusk, but Oar
Kirkwood had not returned.
Bill Jopes slouched up the walk tt
the pcrch steps.
"Not home yet? I thought not. Well
I'm sorry to bring you bad news, bu
you've got to hear it sooner or Late
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Potato Puff.

Take two cups of cold mashed pota.
toes and stir into it one tablespoon of
melted butter, heating to a white cream
before adding anything else. Then put
light, II cup cream and salt to taste.
Beat all well and pour into a deep dish
and bake in a quick oven until it is
nice and brown. If properly mixed it
will come out Of the oven light, puffy
and delectable.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
To Wash

When washing ribbons stretch on a
long board covered with clean muslin.
Pin fast at each end to keep 1t taut.
Have at hand a bowl of cold water, in
which you have stirred a little house
hold ammonia. With a brush dipped
Rinse, without taking from the board,
In cold water, and set to dry in the
air, but not where the sun will strike
it. While still quite damp remove from
the board and iron over flannel and
through a thin cloth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

very effective with white. 1t goes
well with certain shades of red. Greens
are most effective when combined with
other tones of green. The different
shades Of brown is an old but some
what questionable combination. The
gold and silver that are in the lead Of
all the trimmings just now are used
with any and every color. There are
some combinations, however, that are
particularly effective. Black and sill
yer is preferable to black and gold,
but white and gold Is in fine fashion.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

An English physician has placed on
record that his instructions about the
management of a sick child were de-
parted from on the advice of a neigh
Dor whose claims to be accepted as an
authority were based upon the fact
that she had 'lost nine children of her
own"
And now ONES a man who has
written a bOch on 1.-THE Management
Of Children" DR.. Barrett Of New York,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Hint. for the Toilet

Bathing the face with diluted witch
hazel is very refreshing.
Sage tea, taken internally, will pre-
vent perspiration after a fever is
broken.
Thirst is more quickly relieved by
slipping fluids than by swallowing them
rapidly.
Castor oil persistently applied will
promote growth of the hair, eyebrows
and eyelashes.
Raw eggs are nourishing and health
full, and have proved beneficial in cases
Of nervousness.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
orange Charlotte.

Make an orange Jelly and use The
pulp as well as the juice for lavoring,
removing seeds and fibrous part of or,
anges. Line a mold sides and bottom
with large square crackers soaked in
milk and sprinkled with c%ocoanut. Pour
in the jelly and set it away to harden.
Heap whipped cream over it when
served. Delicious.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Southern Corn Bread.

One and ~three-quarter cups of white
cornmeal, one-half a te%aspoonful OF
soda and the same amount of salt n
egg beaten stiff and one cup of butter
milk. When all mixed together. ado
two tablespoonfuls Of melted butter
and bake in a hot creased until q
rich brown.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
CrumDets.

Beat two eggs to a froth, add a tea.
spoon of salt and II of sugar; pour
in a quart of milk and beat again.
Then add three pints of flour, in which
four teaspoons Of baking powder have
been mixed, and beat it all into a stiff
batter. Bake in creased muffin rings
on a hot griddle. These crumpets are
also very nice when split and toasted
before Il hot fire. When this is done.
always butter both sides and put to,
other again before serving.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Flannel Cakes.

Take two and a half cups OF floul
and four teaspoons of baking powder
and a pinch of salt, and slft into a
bowl. Beat the yoiks of two eggs IN
another bowl, add two cups OF milb
and then mix with the -four in the larg-
err bowl. Lastly, add the beaten whites
Of the two eggs and fry the batter in
small cakes ON a hot creased griddle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

Guests OF seaside resorts, too, may save
themselves much unnecessary exercise
by remembering that when one kills a
mosquito two will come to the funeral
and the unfortunate person will be
bothered worse than before.-New
York Tribune.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Charm. Against EVIL.

The baby must be kept from bad luck
and III many countries mothers have
harmless little charms that they think
will avert evil. In Spain they sweep
the baby's face with a pine bough to
bring 1t good luck. In Ireland a belt
IF woman's hair is supposed to keep
harm away; in Holland salt, bread and
steak are put into the baby's bed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

hohp' LIE posi' ventor has added a
handle, by which the dustpan can he
carried anywhere without fear of los
ing any of the contents. In gathering
up the dust the pan is placed in the
ordinary position. By swinging the
handle over to the left and the yan
raised the dust drops into tlte-recepta-
Gle formed by the cover. In this way
1t is not affected by the wind.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Time Wei spent.

A German man of statistics esti-
mates that the average woman spends
seven minutes a day before her mirror.
If she lives to be 10 she has spent
15533,33Ge minutes, or 2,555 hours, look
ing at her w ref1ection-in other
words, over 100 days-and she could
not have spent them in any better oc-
cupation, as a general thing.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Scratched Furniture.

A good way to remove scratcheA
from furniture is to use ~pulverized
pumice stone. Rubb it on to the mar
red surfaces with u soft flannel rag
raw linseed oil. Apply briskly until
the scratches disappear, then u with
the linseed oil alone until the surface
comes to a polish.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
P~onnIarttx ~ Laee.

Lace shows no decline In popularity,
In spite Of the dire prophesies Of fall
ure made by certain depressing mortals.
And the old rule of limitations affect
ing the popularity Of the real has been
proved as false in Its way-neyer has
anything been 80 initiated and frav.
estied as has Irish lace. Yet It holds
Its own, and promises this winter to
be even more e~xtravagantly used than
1t was last year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
rom.toe. .xtth whipped cream.

Peel five round red tomatoes thai
have beer cooling in the icebox nj.
night. Scoop out a small piece from
the center of each, dust with salt and
paprika and heap a large spoonful OF
whipped cream over each one.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
woman Built House.

a lady in Berkeley, Cal, Mrs. Boe
sell, built a house for herself with her
own hands, and. in consequence, she
has had numerous offers of marriage.
Carpenters get much more for their
work than stenographers, and no doubt
many men would like to have their
wives learn the trade.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

jabot of lace and the wide draped CIR
die is Of tan colored silk. The full
sleeves are finished with the velvet and
cloth straps and frills of the cloth
which fall over cuffs of the linon, or
hatistQ
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
How to Brush the Teeth.

The teeth should not be brushed
from side to side. II this is done the
points Of the gums will be injured,
and the teeth loosened. The upper
teeth should be brushed from the top
downward (from the gums to the ends
Of the teeth, the lower teeth from
the bottom upward, also from the
gums to the extremity Of the teeth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

being very ligAt
the slightest vino
picks it up and
blowslt off the pan,
This cannot happen
with the one shown
here. Over half OF
the surface Of the
pan is covere d
which helps to pre-,
vent the dust escap'
ing. AS an add
tional aid, the in,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

sure that the carpet is fully stretched
and that there is no tuck anywhere IN
the length Of it. In mailing down Z
carpet after the door has been wash
ed be certain that the door 10 quits
dry, or the nails will rust and injuSs
the carpet.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Chanred Their Minda.

Seven graduates of Columbia said at
graduation that they would be teach
ers, three were to be lawyers and one
a missionary. OF the twelve, ten mar
ried and have nineteen babies Tho
girl who was going to be . missIQe
ary married Hrst Of oil.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Laying a New Carpet.

Great care is required in laying
down a carpet, especially a new ons.
Work the carpet the length way Of the
room. Nail one end all along, but Do
not nail the sides until you are quite
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Blending Colors.

Colors disagree just as men and
ONE do. Most shades Of red go to-
gether, and violet can be combined
with any shade Of black, but It Is not
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

Y OLD B
.dFavoriteS:
MY Grandmother's ols Armchair.

My Grandmothcr's oldr Armchair.
My grandmother she
At the age of eighty-three
One day in May was taken i'll and died,
And after she was dead
The will, of course, was read.
BY the lawyer, as we all sat side Wy side.
70 my brother it was found
She had left a hundred pounds;
Thu same to my sister, l declare;
But when it anne to me,
The lawyer said 81 see
Granny's only left to you her old arm
chair" @
CHORUS.
How they Uttered, how they laugh&!.
How my sister and my brother at mt
chaffed,
When they heard the lawyer declare
"Granny's only left to you her old arm
chair"
l thought it hardly fair,
But still 1 did not care.
In the evening l took the chair away.
The ~neighbors at me laughed,
Ny brother at me chaffed,
Said he John, the chair will be of use
TO you some day.
When you settle down in life
And FIND some girl to be your wife
The chair will be of use to you, I declare
On q cold and stormy night
When the fire is burning bright,
You can sit in your old armchair"
What my brother said was true,
For in a year or two,
I, strange to say, was settled down i'm life
At first the girl ! courted,
And then the ring I bought.
l took her to the church, and she's my
wife.
oh! that dear old girl and me
Were as happy as could be,
And when my work was over, ] declare
I never cared to roam,
But always stayed at home,
And would sit in my old armchair.
One night the chair broke down
And on picking up I found
The bottom had fallen out upon the floor,
And right before my eyes
I saw to my surprise
Notes for a thousand pounds or more.
When my brother heard of this
Why, the fellow, l confess,
Was maddened with rage and tore his
hair.
But 1 only laughed at him,
And said to him: Jim,
Don't you wish you had the old arm
chair?"
CHORUS Ito last verse;.
How I Uttered, how I laughed,
How 1 at my brother and my sister
chaffed,
When I heard the lawyer declare
"Granny's left a fortune in the old arm
chair"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Improved Dustpan,

IfHDTONSu HuStpNN.
In carrying the ordinary dust0ar
from m room to another some of the
contents are sure to fall out. Dust
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14
Thought There Eight BE

Joseph Jefferson hated an old bache-
lor, ana once, when he was demonstrate
ing with one Of them, telling him that
there was danger of his being left, the
man replied. with the ~oft-repeated
phrase, that there are just as good Ash
in the sea. II know that said rcf-
ferson, but the bait-isn't there .uan.
ger Of the bait becoming stale?r
Pertaining the House.
To give the house n pleasant odor
take some live Goals and eprinkls
ground cinnamon on them,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

CHORUS.
How they Uttered. how they laugh9d!t
How my sister and my brother at me
chaffed,
When they heard the lawyer declare
'Granny's only left to you her old arm
chair"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

against Dan was due to a summary dis
missal from Dams farmhouse, when his
visits to see Miriam, Dams handsome
young daughter, a slip of a girl Of Is,
were resented by her father with fiery
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-04-04
A Religious
Revolution Is
Impending
BY COUNT LEO rOLsTOl

N the gospel til said that during the transition from one age t.
another ALL KINDS OF CALAMITIES shall take place
treacherics, frauds, cruclties and wars-and that owins
to lawlessness love will slacken. I understand these words
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-04-04
A Cargo Of Dead Flies.

LONDON. April Efficiently a ton
OF song birds was imported into Great
Britain, and now a still stranger con.
slgnment Is reported. In fact. it i.
one OF the strangest cargoes ever nut
into the hold of an ocean.going yes.
sci. This particular cargo consisted
OF a number of large bags OF dried
tiles, and was delivered to Messrs.
Newth, Guyner e. Co., corn merchants
OF this city.
The dies came from Brazil, and are
to be retailed as food for chickens.
birds In captivity aud fishes. They
we're caught on the River Amazon by
Brazilians, who, floating down
stream in boats, use large nets to
scoop in the millions of insects which
circle In dense clouds above the
water. When captured they are
killed, dried thoroughly in the u
and packed in bags, ready for ship.
ment. A considerable number of PEG.
pie are engaged in this novel indus.
try.
Mr.. Newth, ia an interview, ex.
planned that there was a great de.
mand for the flies, which constituted
one of the richest of animal foods in
a dry state.
"For chickens we mix them with
nineteen other ingredients, such as
millet and maize" be said. ''They
are rather too rich by themselves, but
their power of nourishment is so great
that a small quantity Of them has most
beneficial effects.
1.-Two years ago the expectation of
the flies was stopped by the Brazilian
government, who were afraid that the
fish in the Amazon would be detri.
mentally affected by their clearance.
We have. however, just received an.
other ton, the bulk of which would
NIL a large.sized room. There are Is
or Is pounds of the insects in every
bushel.
1.-The intern ational complications
over the traffic, which, you see, might
have arisen between the government
OF Great Britain and the government
of Brazil have not materialized, but
the price of the flies has gone up in
the market. We have had large or.
ders from the continent for them, but
have not been able to meet the de.
mand, owing to he smallness of the
SUPPLY