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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-10

Two nea!'v furnished rooms for rent. 400 West 9th.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
A Curiosity of Arithmetic.

A mathematician in a scientific bu-
reau of n of the departments at
Washington has discovered that the
number 142,S57 is odd in more senses
than one.
If we multiply it by any number
from n up to six we arrive at prod
ucts expressed by exactly the same
figures as the original. Not only so,
but, with the exception that a differ
ent figure leads off each time, the Or
der of the figures is the same.
142,S57 multiplied by 1 is the same.
142,S57 multiplied by 2 is S5,714.
142,S57 multiplied by 3 is 42S,571.
142,S57 multiplied by i is 571,42S.
142,S57 multiplied by 5 is 714,2S5.
142,S57 multiplied by 5 is S57,142.
With this multiplying by six the
strangeness stops, though the result
of multiplying the number by seven
gives the rather odd number of $685.
999.-N. Y. Herald.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Milk Stone

"As soft as silk, as white as milk
and it does not burn. It is made of
milk, and it is a new stone-milk
stone. A considerable industry is be-
ing built up in the manufacture OF
galalith, or milk stone, which is
cheaper than celluloid and is nonin.
fiammable. The raw material is skim.
med milk from the large cooperative
diaries. To this in large tanks is add.
ed %rennet, coagulating the casein,
which is pressed, dried and powdered
and free from it's cheesy odor by re-
peated washing, and finally is hard
ened by a chemical. The product is
more brilliant, more solid and a trife
heavier than celluloid. 1t is as easy
to work as wood, and can be made
into a great variety of articles, such
as combs, hairpins, piano keys, but,
tons, knife handles, umbrella handles.
backs OF brushes, paper knives, dom
inoes, inlaid ornaments for furniture.
and almost any object requiring solid
ity and fine polish. 1t can be given
any color or made to initiate marble.
coral, tortoise shell. etc.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
GOOD POLISH FOR FLOORS.
Homemade Preparation Better Than
the Purchased Article.

~
1t is chaper to prepare your own
polish for floors. To do SO buy at the
drug store one-half pound of white
beeswax; place in a crock; pour over
1t one-half gallon turpentine and set
on back of range until melted; re-
and cool, when it should be a
little thinner than vaseline; but as the
little cakes of wax are sold for an
ounce and are not uniform, the begin
ner would better try half the quantity
given above and if, when cool, it is
too thick, add a little more turpen-
tine; ii too thin, add more wax and
melt over. Be careful no turpentine
is on the edge Or outside of the crock,
as 1t may easily catch and set fire to
the preparation; and for this reason
II placed on the gas stove lay a stove
lid over the flame. Rub this polish
thinly and evenly over the entire
floor; let stand to harden at least half
an hour, then rub with weighted
brush, beginning in the corner where
the polish was first. applied, as it will
have had a longer time in which to
harden.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Regular Hours for Feed.

Many farmers do not realize the
Importance of feeding their stock at
regular hours, but it is of great i'm
portance. Take a lot of hogs which
have to wait after their regular time
for feed and see how restless and
noisy they become. And what is true
of them is true in a great measure
of other animals. The man who is
regular in his habits, eating at a reg
ular hour, will, other things being
equal, thrive best, and be healthiest
and strongest; and what is true of
man in this regard is correspondingly
true of the lower animals. A farmer
can readily get into the habit of feed
ing his stock regularly and they will
learn to expect it at a regular time
and rest patiently until the next feed
ing period comes about. Experiments
in this direction would soon satisfy
the most doubling person of the truth
of the value of regularity in feeding.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
NEW COATS ARE PICTURESQUE
All Varieties Of Models Are Worn by
Fashion Leaders.

we have for some years past been
accustoming ourselves to gorgeous
and picturesque evening cloaks, but
now art and luxury have been called
into play in wraps for all purposes
and, though the severe and ~onserva
tive coat still has its time and place
there are few times and places for
which a woman can not secure a pic
ture coat.
Cape models are increasingly popu
lar, but an amazing amount of variety
Is obtained in these lines through clev
er drapery for sleeve purposes. Many
OF the capes hang straight and Ions
IN front and back, but are so cut that
they may be caught up in deep plaits
to elbow length at each side in order
to allow play to the arms.
The kimono sleeve is epidemic in
the cloak realm as in that of the lit
tie suit coat, and Chinese and Japan
csc ideas are in high favor with
French designers. Delightful little
short mandarin coats in dull blue
EAShiy Gu III DlutS duu yCI
lows and made upon the true orienta.
lines, have been brought over by some
importers and are delectable little
things to slip on over an airy summer
frock in white CT in a color with
which the blue will not clash.
Short loose coats of taffeta in white
or delicate color, deliberately embroid
cred in soutache of the same tone, are
also among the imported short coats
for summer wear, and the little short
wraps in cloth, in linen, and in lace
are beyond counting.
Some hip length taffeta coats, very
simple of line, made semi-fitting and
with loose, short kimono sleeves and
trimmed with a wide band of dyed
cluny or filet set just inside the Dor
dering hens, are made for wear with
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Stationary Ironinq Board.

One of the most satisfactory ironing
boards that ever | have used is a sta
tionary board hinged to the wall in
place of the usual movable one which
is placed on a table or chair. The
board is 513 feet long, IA inches wide,
and IA inches thick, and is shaped in
the usual manner 1t has two cleats
on the back to prevent warping. At
its wide end it is fastened with loose
pin hinges to a three-inch cleat which
is screwed to the wall, so when the
board is in position to use a kitchen
chair will form the support for the
board. When not in use the board is
turned up against the wall and held
in position by a hook at one side.
The back of the board can be papered
or painted so as to match the wall,
and the cover for the board can be
pinned or tied on at each ironing, as
it takes but a moment to prepare for
use.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
THE PRINCE AND THE GENIE.
They Enter Into a Pact That Results
Happily for Both.

Prince Mohamid was sad. And wei
he might be, for the beautiful Princess
Corisande had refused, for the eighth
time, to marry him. So you cannot
wonder that he was mournful.
Slowly and ~refectively he gazeG
down into the dark waters that bathed
the base of the high cliff by which the
royal castle stood.
AL at once he heard a rushing OF
wind behind him. Turning, he saw
horrible giant of immense size bran
dishing a great club.
We'll, who are you?" demanded the
prince, when hes had recovered some
what from bis establishment.
Il am a ~genie!" Numbered the giant
in tones that rumbled long after he
had spoken.
Il am minded to be your friend. Do
you want the Princess Corisande for
your bride?"
by the beard of the prophet l dol"
cried Prince Mohamid.
The genie continued, Then do as l
bid you.
You will find in the Mediterranean
sea a huge rock that rises almost to
the clouds. Upon the summit a gigan-
tic bird has its nest. You will find
there a yellow parchment with three
red seals. Bring it to me The paper
is valuable to none but me, and my
self am forbidden to remove it from
the nest.
Il give you a ring, without which
you cOulk not set foot on the island,
for you would be killed instantly by
enchantment. 1t will protect your life
in two attempts for the parchment.
Should you fail the second time, | would
not advise you to try again, for moth
ing could save you"
So saying, the genie vanished as
mysteriously as he had appeared, leav-
ing behind him the ring Of which he
had spoken.
While bordering over this strange
happening the prince saw approaching
from the distance a little boat. When
it reached the base of the cliff it rest
ed upon the water.
The prince, without h%esitating, seized
the ring left by the genie and climbed
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
SURPLIcE EFFECTS IN FAVOR.
That Style Just Now Is Very Popular
in Paris.

Nothing is more typical of the
modes that are held in first favor in
Paris than surplice effects, especially
when the draped bodice shows a
gracefully dropping sleeve, cut in one
piece, with it. A beautiful shade of
SAKE blue wolfe is used in the develop
ment of a chic frock, the skirt being
cut circular, with an overskirt effect
falling in sharp points over a founda-
ton of silk-mounted wolfe. The points
of the o%verskirt are stitched down
closely with very fine silk soutache
braid, making a charmingly simple
trimming for a marvelously beautiful
skirt.
The bodice proper is a fitted effect
in flet lace, over which the wolfe is
draped in fishu effect, the fronts,
shoulders and sleeves being bordered
with a band of dark blue silk en-
broidered braid. There is a vest of
pale blue silk, finely tucked, set into
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
The Book Complete.

as shown in No. 2. Narrow sarsenet rib.
bon is run through the loops. The
packets of needles are slipped into the
pockets formed by the small pieces,
then the panels are folded together
and tied round, as shown in No 3.
A needlebook for loose needles is
easily made, the card being worked
with five simple little designs; these
are worked on single card. Another
layer of unworked card is laid inside
and fixed by the stitches at edge,
which are worked through both. Two
pieces are made thus, aud leaves of
fine flannel are cut just a little smaller
and sewn inside; they should be pink.
ed at the edge.
The two pieces which form the back
of the book should be sewn together
by the edges at one side; bows of rib
bon should be sewn there, and also
ends at the opposite edge to tie up in
a bow. The needles are fixed on the
flannel, n leaf to be kept for each
size.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07

the front of the bodice and above this
there rises a yoke of snowy white lace,
shirred down the center with two tiny
cords of apricot panne velvet. A pip
ing of the velvet is repeated in the
collar and again at the cuffs of the
elbow sleeves of lace.
A famous couturier has shown him.
self particularly partial to all shades
of blue this season, despite the vogue
that has been given to the browns and
yellows. One of his creations in Delft
chiffon cloth mounted over satin is
worthy of mention. The cloth is
striped at wide intervals with pale
gray ribbons and painted with sprays
of pale pink roses, the hem of pale
blue with bouquets of blurred pink
roses having a band of silver tissue at
the top. The model is the quintes-
sence of elegance for the social gale
ties of the summer at the fashionable
resorts. Very fine ribbon embroideries
in pale blue and pink adorn this dainty
frock, the sleeves of which are ar.
ranged with epaulettes bordered with
silver tissue, of which the belt is also
composed.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Best WaYs to Wind Wool.

Wool for knitting or crochet should
never be wound very tightly into a
hard ball, as this makes it thin and
poor. Some good knitters merely I'M
wind the skein into a soft heap, but
this method is only possible where
there is no fear of ENHANCEMENT, as if
the heap of wool be disturbed it soon
gets into a hopeless tangle. A bet
ter plan is to wind the wool over
three or four fingers of the left hand
held outside the ball. These fingers
should be gently withdrawn at fire.
quent intervals to change the position
of the ball, says Woman's Life. Wool
thus wound is always soft and full OF
thread.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
FARMER AND
PLANTER
POINTS ON FERTILIzINc.
Every farmer Should Have a Compost
Heap on the Farm.

There is a point in the intensive
system of farming that is overlooked
by many-namely,. that nitrogen ex-
lists in a free state in the atmosphere
and that it is supplied gratuitously by
nature as a gift. 1t is determined by
scientists beyond dispute that certain
plants have the capacity of appropri-
ating nitrogen directly from the air
and that they take it with the roots
through the agency Of bacteria, VIXEN
washed down into the soil by the rain
Or by changing certain substances in
the soil into ammonia or nitric acid.
That soils do ~recuperate from i'm
poverlShment from frequent groupings
has been demonstrated by leaving
lands in fallow. 1t is a system prac-
ticed in the South, and they style It
letting the land rest" The soil
gradually becomes covered with vege-
tation, which Is turned under and the
ground is thereby gradually matured,
but the atmosphere is drawn upon for
nitrogen and some varieties of plants
are supplied largely from such source.
On farms that pursue no such sys-
tenn of rotation the farmer must re-
sort to complete manur or fertilizer,
one that contains within itself phos-
phorlc acid, nitrogen and potash. for
unless he manages to aid his SOIL by
resorting to natural sources the soil
VIII be deficient at some period when
he is not prepared for it. Milk and
stock, when used on the farm, remain
and the contains the f%ertiliz-
ing qualities. 1t is important. then,
that this be carefully saved and add
ed to the soil evenly over the entire
surface, which cannot be dore by
hand. The modern manure spreader,
which Is not an expensive machine,
durable and perfect in its operation,
~broadcasts the manure evenly ovor
the surface of the ground in fine par
ticle which are easily mixed with the
soil and at once become available
plant fooS.
Every farmer should have a COM
post heap, which should be a recep-
tacle for everything that foes to waste
on the farm. Potash. which enters into
the composition of every plant that
grows, is a very soluble substance.
All it's compounds are soluble, but
plant foods are not soluble in some
substances or the farm that have not
been carefully disintegrated chemic-
ally and changed, hence the necessity
that be well decomposed The
solubility of all substances is the first
consideration that should be given by
the farmer when he proposes to use
them. Barnyard mi is a perfect
natural fertilizer, but to be complete
it must be in such a condition that
before the maturity of the crop it.. in
gradients may be dissolved by water,
as plants are unable to use insoluble
substances as foods.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Cultivate Shallow This Year,

If the land has been well prepared
as advised in these columns, and is
filled with humus, only shallow cul-
~tivation will be required. If, however,
you must cultivate deeply at any time,
let this be done at the first cultivation
before the roots of the plants have
taken full possession of the land;
then let each subsequent cultivation
be shallower than the preceding one
This is to keep from cutting and in
juring the roots. If WI expect to get
a maximum crop, we must take care
of the root system of the plant. Again.
to get a maximum crop we must en-.
courage the roots to take complete
possession of all the land so as to
take up and appropriate the available
plant food in the soil for plant use.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
CARE OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN.
Arrange in Separate Piles with
Sachets of Scent Among
Them.

The linen cupboard with plenty of
shelves is a great convenience, but
many housekeepers have to be con-
tent with storing their linen in draw
ers, as the scarcity of %cupboards is
one of the drawbacks of modern
houses.
When the shelves are turned out
and cleaned cover them with fresh pa
per when perfectly dry. Whether the
linen is kept in a drawer or cupboard
it should be arranged in neat piles.
Tableclothes, table napkins and tray
cloths in one shelf or drawer, pillow
cases and towels in another.
Sachets of lavender, thyme or rose
leaves should find a place among the
piles of linen.
If any of the sheets show signs of
wear, cut them in the middle and seam
the outer edges together, so that the
worn part is placed where it gets least
wear. 1t is a good plan on a fine
warm day to take all the linen which
is not much used and hang it on a line
for a few hours.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
The Giant Genie.

down the cliff into the boat, which i'm
mediately moved off of it's own &C
cord, heading for the open sea.
On and on the boat sailed until the
prince could see on the horizon the
great rock described by the genie.
The beat grounded ashore and he
leaped oft.
Not a green thing was to be seer on
the islanN, nothing but the bare rock
rising sheer to the sky. How could
one reach the top of it? 1t was clearly
too steep to climb.
Perplexed, the prince sat down on a
fiat stone, when suddenly he became
ware that the sun seemed to have
ceased shining. Raising his head, he
beheld a terrible bird above him. It's
wings were as big as sails; each wick
ed talon was as long as six fingers; it's
beak was long and sharp and pointed;
the head was massive and shaped like
that of IN owl.
Hastily grasping his bow, the prince
shot an arrow at the bird with all his
strength. but though it struck the
black, glossy plumage of the bird, it
broke as though made of glass.
With horrible cries the bird pounc-
ed upon him, seized him in it's talons
assembled with him to a point far
above the sea, and then released it's
hold. The prince plunged into the
water with a force that 'dazed him so
that he was barely able to swim to
land.
He rested in the boat, discouraged
but not yet daunted.
Just then he saw the bird leaving
the nest accompanied by her brood of
little ones. Fitting another shaft to
his bow, he shot once more. This
time the arrow struck one of the
young birds, last in line, and stunned
it so that it fell On, the shore Just by
the boat.
Hurriedly picking up the bird, which
was larger than a man, he bound it to
his back in such a way that the talons
could do him nc harm when the bird
recovered, and then crouched low be.
meath it.
Soon the parent bird missed her
young one, and looking about her,
finally sighted it on the shore. Swoop-
ing down with shrill cries, she caught
it in her claws and rose to her nest.
The Prince, who was bound to the
young bird, of course, went, too.
The nest was a dark cavern in the
very summit of the rock, right among
the clouds. AS soon as the prince felt
his feet touch the ground he hastily
cut the cords that bound him to the
bird and glided silently into the other
endfo the cavern.
There, amid CHASTITY skeletons and
remains of awful feasts. he saw the
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Custard.

Bring a quart of milk to the scald-
ing point, but do not boil. Take from
the fire and stir into it the yolks of
three eggs and three tablespoons of
sugar that have been beaten to a
cream. Stir well, put back on the fire.
Thicker with n tablespoon of corn
starch, and add one cupful of shred
ded or grated cocoanut. When thick
pour into the serving dish and let
cool. Whip the whites of the eggs
to a stiff froth, spread yer top and
let brown in the oven. Sometimes for
a change instead of browning the
whites whip a little rose coloring
which gives them a lovely pink tinge
and use a paper cone to make a fancy
ton.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
BREEDING

A feature in breeding live stock Is
the temptation watch constantly men
aces the breeder to sell his best AMI
for the best, and as animals Of extra
quality will command nearly double
that of inferior grades, the breeder
is constantly tempted to sell the tops
of his f1ocks and herds. This is par
ticularly the case in breeding horses.
The buyer when he visits the farm is
attracted by the better animal and
bids an attractive price for it, while
the stock of common quality is neg
lected. Perhaps with the breeder he
is compelled to lose the opportunity
of sale or else part with the best horse
On the farm.
In the improvement of all classes
Of live stock only the best animals
should be retained for breeding pur-
poses. While a good sire will impart
extra quality to his progeny, 1t is
conceded that the dam has much to
do in governing the quality Of the
foal. 1t is an unwise policy to place
all the burden of improvement on the
sire and condemn the stallion il the
foals out of ordinary mares are not of
superior quality. In the era Of low
prices farmers made the mistake of
selling their best mares for CONNER
cial use or export, and find them
handicapped now when values have
reached the highest level in the his
tory of the industry.
Consumers want the best horses
that methodical breeding can pro-
duce, and the farmer to supply this
demand must retain his best mares
for breeding purposes. 1t is bad
economy to sell the best mare on the
farm, eve at a strong price, for il
stinted to a good sire she will repro
duces herself in her progeny and in a
few years the farmer will have sew.
eral good horses for sale as against
none If he retains inferior animals for
breeding purposes.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Tomatoes with Rice.

Scald and peel three large, smooth
tomatoes. Cut them in halves, scoop
out the seeds and juice without break.
ing the pulp. Scald the juice enough
to strain out the seeds. To the juice
add sugar to taste and mix with it as
much warm boiled rice as it will alb.
sorb. Add salt and a little melted but
ter. Fill the tomatoes with this mix.
ture. Place each half tomato on a
round of bread buttered. Put them in
q shallow pan and bake until the bread
is Drowned.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07

precious parchment. Leaping forward,
he caught it up and pressed it to his
heart.
No sooner had he secured the paper
than he saw the genie standing before
him.
"You have done WELL" rumbled the
old familiar tones, Princess Corr.
sande is yours"
In a moment Prince Mohamid was
standing by his castle, rubbing his
eyes to assure himself thai it was not
all a dream. Remembering the
genie's last words, he then rushed
away to again plead his cause to the
princess.
And the genie's words came true
Los Angeles Times.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
FOR THE NEEDLES
COPIES OF SOME OLD BUT VERY
PRETTY BOOKS.
Among the Best Of Fancy Articles
That Can Be Made for Bazars-
Need Only Perforated Card,
Silk and Ribbon.

These are copies of some very old
but pretty little needle books that are
well worth the attention of ladies who
are looking out for fancy articles for
bazars. Perforated card, embroidery
silk, and ribbon are the only mate.
rails required in their making.
No. 3, which is intended only to hold
packets of needles, is made like a four
told screen, each panel measuring
n and t~hree-fourths inches wide and
three inches long. Eight pieces this
size should be cut. and four pieces half
the size. The three-inch pieces are
Joined together in twos by overseeing
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07

Don't set your milk, cream or butter
near %decaying vegetables, kerosene or
anything that will contaminate it. It's
as susceptible of bad odors as a poll
tician is of graft. Remember that
cleanliness and eternal vigilance is
the price of good butter, and when you
put it on the market may it be like
Caesars wife.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Sweet Potato saute.

Have one pint of sweet potatoes cut
in slices. Put into the blazer two ia
~blespoonfuls OF butter, and as soon as
hot lay in the potatoes. Sprinkle two
tablespoonful of sugar over the top
of the potatoes, and IN top of the SUI
gar pour lightly two tablespoonfuls of
vinegar. Cook until brown. This
twice cooking of the potatoes makes
them delightfully."- rich yet digestible.
Serve on hot plates with the creamed
tongue.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-06-07
Some Don'ts.

Don't keep milk, butter or butter
milk standing In your churn.
Don't keep your butter standing
around in your butter bowl.
Don't half wash and scald the milk
utensils and promise to do it better to-
morrow.
Don't pour. hot water in your cream
to warm it and then when you have it
melted pour cold water in to cool it.
Get a dairy thermometer for a few
cents. II cream is too cold put into
some vessel and put warm water
around it, stirring frequently.