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The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22

A rowboat has several disadvan-
tages. The operation of the oars is
both tiresome and uninteresting and
the .oarsman is obliged to travel back
wards. By replacing the oars with
paddles, as shown in the illustration,
the operator can e where he is go
ing and enjoy the exercise much bet
ter than with oars. He can easily
steer the boat with his feet, by means
of a pivoted stick in the bottom of the
boat, connected by cords to the rud-
der.
The following directions are given
by Popular Science: At the black
smith shop have a five-eighths inch
shaft made, as shown at A, Fig. 2. 1t
will be necessary to furnish a sketch
giving all the dimensions of the shaft,
which should be designed to suit the
dimensions of the boat, taking care
that sufficient clearance is allowed,
so that the cranks in revolving will
not strike the operators knees. If de-
sired, split-wood handles may be
placed on the cranks, to prevent them
from rubbing the hands.
The bearings, B, a be made of
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Developing Plates in Portable Dark
Room.

useful and convenient. If desired 1t
may be constructed so as to allow
folding up when not in USE, by using
hinges at A and B and making the
sides flexible. Z
The bottom and frame are made OF
wood and the walls are constructed
of Hght-proof cloth, formed by gluing
black paper between two pieces OF
black cloth. The back should be full
enough to allow plenty Of for the
operator and the cloth should be tied
securely around his waist to exclude
every possible ray of light.
It is well to paint the whole interior
a dull black, SO that any small leak
age of light will not be reflected. The
yentilating tube and drain pipe should
be bent as shown, to exclude the light,
and the ruby glass should be care
fully fitted for the same purpose. It
Is also desirable to have a hinged
shutter, s, to cover the ruby glass
while waiting for the plate to develop.
This, explains Popular Mechanics, is
to prevent any unnecessary exposure
to the ruby light, as any light, no mat
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22

goals shown In the picture are 81
feet apart. The goal itself is 20 feel
wide between its sticks. The snow
pushball must be firmly rolled In q
hard, compact mass, strong enough &c
stand the strain of being tugged and
pushed. about. This may be done by
dampening the snow. Now choose
sides, matched as evenly as possible
and you are ready for the game.
The ball Is put in play in the middle
Of the field, as In football, explains
Good Literature. The teams line up
on each side of it, and at a given sig
nal as many as can touch 1t with their
hands and try to force it toward their
opponents goal. The team that rolls
it over its adversary's goal line wins
Football tactics and body checking
may or may not be used, but a player
may not hold an opponent.
You may think this an easy game to
play, but there is one thing which
makes it quite unique and may change
your opinion.
IL you horu yooA 6uA
when the snow is very deep and
"packy" the ball is bound to become
larger and heavier with every revolu'
ton it makes, on account of the snow
1t collects as 1t rolls along, so that the
nearer the winning side pushes 1t to-
ward their weaker opponents goal, the
heavier and more awkward to manage
it becomes, until
Maybe just as they finally manage
to force it within a few feet of the
weak sides goal line the ball grows SC
big that it is absolutely impossible to
bulge it-and then a tie game results,
much to the modification of the strong
team and the joyful surprise of their
weaker opponents.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
T~o OLD STYLE rAvonilEs.
Pumpkin Pie and Indian Pudding az
They Ought to Be.

Old Style Pumpkin Pie.-When the
lady did her own cooking or knew
how better than her help, they were
baked in the old style clay deep-in-
the-center plates, brown. with yellow
wiggles in them. The pumpkin was
cut in pieces, peeled and stewed soft
enough to be scooped. Then mashed
and sweetened with sufficient dark
molasses into which ginger and Gin
namon, two parts of the first, n Of
the latter to each pie, is mixed. To
this was added about one-third rich
cream to two-thirds drained pumpkin.
First bake the pie crust lining, add
the pumpkin till level with the edge
and bake in a brisk oven Git was
brick them a rich brown, even darker
at the edge, with a brown film above.
1t cuts coherently, not like custard
nor cornstarch, but like a firm pump
kin pie.
Old Indian Pudding.-Pour a pint
of scalding milk on a cup of coarse
yellow Indian meal, add two beaten
eggs, two-thirds cup of dark molasses,
salt and cinnamon to taste, add one
pint of cold, rich milk, and bake two
hours, stirring several times to make
it whey. Make a sauce of one cup of
powdered sugar and one-half cup of
butter, beaten to a cream, flavor with
nutmeg, wine or brandy. A woman
hotelkeeper in a small western town
has built her trade on that pudding.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
SHELVES ARE IN. FAVOR.
OF Equal Utility and Beauty in tho
Living Rooms.

Shelves, as perhaps few Of us real
ize, add much character to a room.
Like cushions and rugs and books,
they give that delicious air of com
fort so often lacking in the stately yet
stiff drawing-rooms of some of our
modern homes.
Many people do not take to the idea
of shelves, associating the shelf with
the homely uses Of the kitchen, the
pantry, and the cellar, whereas the
real fact is the utility of the shelf con
stitutes much of its beauty.
People have become educated to see
ing bookshelves in a library or sitting
room in preference to bookcases, for
these always seem designed more as
showcases for books and their bind
ings than to hold books ready for in
innate use.
Fewer bookcases are sold nowadays
than formerly, for everybody seems to
appreciate the charm of the low. book
shelves built in around a room for oc-
cupying some special nook or corner
in a bay window or alcove. On the
top of these shelves one can always
have plants, photographs, magazines,
all the hundred and one little furnish
ings that add to the beauty of a room.
The high corner bookshelves + al
ways good for they use space often
otherwise wasted.
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little amusement out of the big snow
ball after he has made it. Then it is
useful only as the foundation for a
snow fort-unless he knows how to
play SNOWFALL pushball.
Instead of the immense leather or
rubber ball that is used in the regular
game of pushball a giant SNOWFALL is
substituted. This is, of course, too
heavy to be pushed about in the air,
dancing on the appraised hands of the
opposing teams, as in the game of
pushball proper. First select your
playing field and then make the big
snow pushball on the spot.
While it is being made measure of
your ground, which should be a per-
fectly level field, or yard. The two
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
ADVICE FOR LITTLE WOMEN.
One of the Sisterhood Willing to Leave
Nature Alone.

eve little women appreciate the
sops of comfort thrown to u.s." said
one of them, although we know that
we are hopeless, and that nothing in
the world can make US taller than an
unkind nature intended us to be. But
you would laugh to hear the funny
things recommended to me for the
acquiring of a couple of inches OF
height.
Il am instructed to keep slender, to
hold up my head, to dress my pom.
padour higher. to wear long neck
dressings, to abandon short skirt, to
keep to French heels, to affect trail.
ing gowns, to wear high-trimmed
hats, to adopt Grecian- draperies, to
habitually wear white, to keep up a
hopeful spirit ION the principle that a
heart bowed down by weight of woe
also pulls the shoulders DOWN, and to
do various stunts of running, jumping,
skipping, stretching and reaching.
"All these things / do religiously,
and then dress and go out with the
consciousness that l am not n frac-
ton of an inch taller than l was be-
fore, and nobody is deceived into
thinking so, either. My particular
chum still talks miles above my head.
'Saleswomen say: my, what a lit
tie thing you are!' 1 still have to
jump up in the air to see what peo-
pie are looking at. l guess l have
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
An Evening Scarf.

A scarf of ~light-colored chiffon.
with silk leaves arranged in gradual
ed horizontal rows, is one OF the
smart new evening accessories that
has become a favorite with theater-
goers, because it is so becoming and
so easy to slip in place over the head
and around the neck.
These scarfs are decidedly pretty
made in any of the light pastel tints
and trimmed with rows of petals in a
shade to match the material or in
white. They are made quite wide in
the center SO that they entirely cover
the head and fall forward over the
forehead to protect the hair. From
the center the sides taper prettily to
the ends. where they form a point
that is finished with a cluster of the
leaves or with a pompon of chiffon.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22

with gold and silver, and the same
fabric is used for the yoke or tucker
which heads the bodice. One smart
empire model is made of black silk
muslin, e gold gauze. The short
bolero and the pulled sleeves are of
black gauze, embroidered with gold
and silver thread. The low, square
cut bodice shows a front of white lace,
while lace frills, longer at the back,
fail W the arms, from the pulled
sleeves. With this gown black gloves,
shoes and stockings are worn.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
in HOURS OF REST
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SLEEP
TOO LITTLE UNDERSTOOD.
Good Looks impossible Without Sys-
tematic Regulation of the Time
of Slumber-Has Great Effect
on the Complexion.

We do not attach half Importance
enough to sleep in our e%ndeavors to
promote the beauty of our appearance.
Too much sleep or too little will have
a great effect On our good looks.
Beauty sleep is supposed to be en-
joyed before midnight. We cannot
live without sound sleep, and we never
look well or healthy nor are u COM
~plexions seen at their best ave when
the body has been refreshed by
healthy sleep. But, like all things,
this can be abused.
1t is quite as necessary to sleep
well as to eat and drink, for during
sleep the. whole organization is reno
waited and the nervous system is en-
joying healthful repose.
Rest Is good, but rest without sleep,
with it's insensibility to all surround
ing conditions, would not restore us
after the labors and excitements OF
the day.
Nature asserts itself. When we are
tired out the muscles relax, the eyes
grow heavy, and the blood flows Ian
guidly through the lungs; our thoughts
become confused. In a healthy sub
ject fresh air, active exercise, and a
full life make sleep ONE easy. But
the more regular our sleep the more
conducive to health and good looks.
If we do not have enough we become
languid and exhausted; if we sleep
too much our bodily and mental pow
ers become benumbed. Children and
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
tFruit-and-Nut Rolls.

Sift together, three times, three
cupfuls of flour, six level t~easpoonfuls
of baking powder and half a teaspoon
full of salt. Work in from one-third
to one-half cupful of shortening. Then
mix to a dough with milk. Turn tde
dough onto a Toured board, knead
slightly, then roll out into a rectan-
gular sheet about one-third of an inch
thick. Brush over the sheet of dough
with softened butter, then sprinkle
with sultana raisiE5 or cleaned cur
rants and ilberts (hazel nuts), cut
into several pieces. Roll up the
dough compactly, then cut the roll in
pieces an inch long. Set these on
end, close together, in a buttered
bakingpan. Bake bout 20 minutes.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Ever Try offee-chocoIate?

1t is not generally known that cot
fee and chocolate combined make a
good fiavoring-somewhat peculiar,
however, and perhaps one would tire
of it easily, but dishes containing this
combination often make an agreeable
change from the general routine. A
loaf cake with this havoring is espe-
cially good. Cream one cup of sugar
and half a cup of butter; add the
yolks of four eggs and half a cup of
strong coffee. Sift in one and a
half cups of flour, with two table
spoonfuls of baking powder. Last.
ly, stir in one and a half squares of
melted chocolate. Bake in a regular
cake oven; frost if wished.
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one is perhaps busting or washing
ones hands, for rings and bracelets
left on a washing-stand are apt to be
forgotten and sometimes even lost. 1t
is also useful for carrying trinkets
when travelling. About five inches
square will be found a very good size
for the case, and almost any small odd
piece of material that we may happen
to have by us will answer the purpose.
1t should be lined with soft wash
leather, to keep the jewelry bright,
and the flaps on either side are lined
with the same, and can be folded over
and fastened together with ribbon
ties.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Left the Girls Out.

Last fall as the governor OF Poland
was driving out his horses a away,
and it was a peasant who stopped
them. He was brought to the govern
or, who gave him some money and
asked him:
Well, my man, how many children
have you?"
"One boy" was the answer.
What, nc daughters?"
Yes, your excellency, l have nine
of them; but girls don't count, you
know"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22

old people need more sleep, but the
average person needs about eight
hours.
Above all things, see that the bed
room is well ventilated. The window
left open an inch at the top will do
wonders toward keeping the air pure,
for the foul air thus escapes. TOO
cold a room is as bad as too hot;
about 60 degrees is right. You must
remember that digestion is slower
while we sleep; the heart beats les5
vigorously; we breathe more deeply.
But granted that all the conditions
of healthy sleep have been insured
and that we wake up refreshed, we
should do all we can to bring our com.
plexion and our appearance generally
to its utmost perfection during these
hours of rest. Having washed the
face the last thing with lukewarm
water with a little oatmeal in it, rub
on the face some skin food OF emoli-
ent cream, and having administered
1t with a little massage, rub off with
a soft rag. In this way you are turn
ing the resting hours to account and
nourishing the skin. Happy are the
people who have pursued this plan
from early youth, for they will retain
a soft skin to old age.
One thing cannot be too strongly
urged. Do not keep the mouth open
during sleep. 1t is the cause of much
bad health, and it is detrimental to
the complexion q. The nose breathing
exercises obviate this.
Everyone should learn simple
breathing exercises. No n should
take too much out of their nervous
system, but this rs one of the faults
of the age. Therefore it is all the
more necessary to have plenty of rest
full sleep and leave our best friend,
Nature, to recuperate us in her own
way, We aiding her by all the means
in our power, and laying the founda-
ton of rest and repose, thus leaving
a fair field and no favor to natures
sweet restorer, balmy Sleep"
tried about all of the three thousand
or SO helpful suggestions to short
women but l am still undisguisedly
little, and little l shall be to my dying
day."
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hard wood, but preferably of iron pipe
filled NTH melted babbitt. If babbitt
is used, either thoroughly smoke or
chalk the shaft o wrap paper around
it to prevent the babbitt sticking. The
pieces of pipe may be then fastened
to the boat by means OF small pipe
straps. such as may be obtained at
any plumbers at a very small cost.
The hubs. c, should be made of
wood, drilled to fit the shaft and NOR
tised out to hold the paddles, D. The
covers, E, may be constructed of thin
wood or galvanized iron and should
be braced by triangular boards, as
shown in Fig. 1. If galvanized iron
is used it should be exposed to the
weather two or three months before
painting or the paint will come of,
spelling its appearance.
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rzmDgBA
IND
SNOWFALL %PusHBALL.
Fun Which the Boys Can Have
with II.

The giant SNOWFALL, when complet-
ed, is usually fun only for the boy
who can manufacture it on the top of
a steep hill and then let it roll down,
scattering snow and smashing every
thing in it's path until it hits a tree
or a fence and flies into a thousand
pieces. That is really fun for the boy
who lives where the hills are. But the
chap who happens to live where the
country is fiat. or in the city, gets very
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Keeping House Sanitary.

To keep a house in a sanitary con.
dition does not mean that you must
be sweeping, busting and scrubbing
all the time.
Let the air and sunshine into every
part of the house; do not allow any
decaying matter to accumulate in the
cellar; wash and dry all cleaning
cloths, tubs, pals, etc., as soon as
you have finished using them. 1t is
not so much the dust that is in sight
as the dust, dampness and decay in
dark places that make a dwelling in
sanitary.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
She Never Could Master 1t.

"Talkin' about spellin'," said Mrs.
Clubberley, "the French are the worst
yet. They can't even spell common,
every day names twicet the same way.
We met a soldier in Paris by the
name of John Darn and he spelled
his first name GEN. Then | heard
them talkin' a good deal over there
about somebody else by the name of
John Dark, and he spelled it Jean.
oh, I'd just go crazy if had to learn
that gibberish."
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Women Alternatives

Some women frankly admit that
they hate pandering to the bumptious
youth of the day, but that if they snub
him, as he frequently deserves to be
snubbed, they get left without part
ners at dances o. any one to talk to
at teas" which is only another proof
of the fact that man and not woman
dictates to society in England
Ladies' Field.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
THE SHY OKAPI.
Strange Animal That Is Found in Some
Parts of Africa.

Another specimen of this singular
African animal has recently been OBJ
tanned by Major PowellCotton. 1t was
killed in the Ituri forest by a native
hunter. So far as Major POWELL Cotton
has been able to learn, say Youths
Companion, only n European had
previously seer a living okapi. The
Mambutti natives (pygmies) say that
the okapi is solitary III its habits-that
even the two members of a pair invari-
ably feed apart, although when they
have a calf they frequent the same re-
gion of the forest. The female keeps
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
French Apple Fritters.

Pare and core six large apples, cut
them into slices, sprinkle pounded
sugar over them, and leave them for
an hour. Then dip each slice in bat
ter, previously prepared, and fry in
clarified butter. Let the chafing-
dish be very hot. When the fritz
tiers are nearly ready, drain them, and
dust with castor sugar mixed with a
little graAlnd cinnamon.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
For Evening Wear.

Black, ivory white, ose and green
are much in favor for evening wear.
Black is always becoming and stylish,
but it demands some little relief. such
as spray of bright flowers. Some OF
the new seasons black dresses have
tulle sleeves and these are lecked
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Natural ENOUGH.

Mr.. Wnifie (reading)-The empress
of Austria suffers from insomnia.
Mrs. Whifie (meditatively)-Well,
no. wonder. I'm sure If l was an en-
press I'd be so proud of it l couldn't
sleep a wink.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Raised Buns.

Three cups milk, n cup sugar,
one-half yeast cake. Flour enough to
make a thin batter. Mix at noon. At
night add one-half cup butter, one and
one-half cups sugar, little salt, cur
rants, flour enough to knead. Keep in
a warm place. In the morning cut
into shape and let rise till light. When
nearly done brush over the top with a
little warm milk, butter and molasses.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Divisions of Labor In India,

There are 10000, 900 people in India
supported by agriculture, 50,O00,0 900
supported by the industries, 5000, 900
supported by commerce, 5000, 900 sup
ported by the professions, and the bal
ance are dependents.
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ter how colored or subdued, has some
effect on the sensitive plate or film.
The drain pipe shown on this outfit
may be omitted if desired, although
it is convenient at times and gives a
better circulation of air.
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NaturaI concluaion.

"When did Henpeque get a ~divorce?"
why, he isn't divorced. What
made you think So"
"Well he was talking about the un-
alleged satisfaction, at his time Of
life, Of being his own boss."-Judga.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
"a Boil Equs Properly.

Never cook an egg for an invalid in
water that boils furiorAsly, for this
makes the white tough and indigesti-
BILE. Put the egg in boiling water,
throw the saucepan to the back Of the
stove and allow 1t to stand for five
minutes. This will cook the egg per
fectly and the white will be soft and
easily digested. Little children should
also be given eggs cooked In this way.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
Couldn't Count Them,

Tourist Ito boy ishing)-How many
fish have you caught?
Boy-Oh, ] couldn't count EN-!
Tourist-Why. you haven't caught
any you little ~vagabond!
Boy-That's why I can't count EN-!
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her calf concealed in covert, but visits
it at intervals to feed 1t. The natives
usually see the animals in rainy wealth
er, when they sometimes seek shelter
under an abandoned roof.
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OPEN.


specially handy as a temporary re.
ceptacle for rings and bracelets while
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22
A PORTABLE DARKROOM.
Outfit Which the Amateur Photogra'
pher Will Find Convenient.

Many amateur photographers who
cannot have a regular darkroom will
find the device here illustrated very
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22

1t is useless to try to convince the
man who has his arms around a pretty
girl that life is q barren waste.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22

tried about all of the three thousand
or so helpful suggestions to short
women but l am still undisguisedly
little, and little 1 shall be to my dying
day."
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FOR THE TOILET TABLE.
Handy Receptacle for Trinkets, Rings,
Bracelets, Etc.

Our sketch illustrates a useful little
article for the toilet table. 1t would be
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-22

The storm last fall damaged cotton to
such an extent in Mississippi that the
demand for sound seed for planting will
be great this spring. There is a move
ment to bring in seed from sections
west Of the Mississippi for planting
/ purposes, and in this there is an ele-
ment of danger from the boil weevil.
The Legislature at its session last year
did not see fit to continue the appropri-
alton for a boil weevil quarantine, and
the people have no protection whatever
from the importation of seed from in
fected localities. 1t would be well for
all who purchase seed to insist on an
affidavit accompanying the seed that it
did not come from an infected district.
This will not be absolute protection,
but might prevent the Importation OF
this pest. 1t is a matter of great i'm
portance and worthy of careful coasid-
Grafton at the hands of our people.
listen cents a fair price for cotton?
This subject follows that of what is a
fair price? The following figures are
offered as a trial:
Interest on $500 invested in land
at III per cent............. ...S 6O.0U
Labor OF one man on market at
Sl.50 per ay............ -. 1890
Interest on $3.50 invested in mule
at 10 per cent. 500
Tools and incidentals.... ...... 1000
Ginning s bales of cotton at S1.5 300
Bagging and ties at 92c per bale 7.36
Horse feed for twelve MONTHS. $500
Two tons of fertilizer at $40 per
1000
Total $685.. Sc
Eight bales of cotton at $50 per
Four tons of seed at Sl2. 3d.. 5000
S450.0 90
1UUdl lOSS.. . -lcsCO
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$4,000
LIZ sc

Then the man who with one horse.
makes eight bales of cotton must also
S215.S6. Can he do it? The answer is
yet to be supplied by those who know.
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An early destruction of the stalks is
given as the most effectual means Of
destroying the boil weevil.