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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on All subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide expe-
nence as Editor, Author and hIanufac-
Aturer, he is. without doubt, the highest
authority On al these subjects Address
I'LL inquiries to William A. Radford, No.
1g4 Fifth Ave. Chicago, Ill, and only
enclose two-oent stamp for reply.
This is a wooden house built on the
story and half plan, having four
rooms down stairs and four rooms on
the second floor One feature about
this house that will strike every wom-
ga favorably at the very start is the
amount OF closet room great many
good sized houses are not convenient
because they lack proper storage.
Clothing and other accessories and
necessities accumulate with the
years and It is necessary to have
some place to put extra things when
they are not in use.
A woman used to consider herself
lucky if she had one clothes closet, or
clothes press, as it used to be called
In New England. In fact the word
press was quite expressive, because
such accommodations were usually
made movable and they were so small
that when q woman hung up three
dresses she had to press the door
shut, If she ever got it shut; but
builders of houses have grown liberal
with advancing years until how the
best architects can make plans with
accommodation of this kind without
the slightest twinge of conscience.
Some plans lend themselves better
10 suitable supply of closets than
other houses that are equally roomy.
IN this case advantage is taken of the
low space under the roof near the
caves. Closets built like this have
suficient head room to get inside at
the door and the sloping wall offers an
advantage to hang things on because
you have one set of hooks over an
other set and the articles will hang
free, SO this waste room when worked
into clothes closets is an actual adj
vantage, in fact it is a great inven.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Served AccordinoTv.

At a mems cafe one night a young
Americana barber-fell in with an
Englishman The latter was berating
the Yankees for doing all manner of
business in their shops and not follow
ing the better English plan of sticking
to one branch.
The next day he staggered into the
barber shop to be shaved The barber
gave his face an extra good soaping
and left him, at the same time seating
himself to read.
The Englishman kept quiet for a
few minutes, when, seeing his attend
ant reading, he blurted out: why
don't you shave me, sir?"
"You will have to go up the street
for your shave" quietly replied the
barber. 1--WE only lather here
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
RATHER A POINTED REsukE.
Minister'S Amendment to Usual Grace
Fitted Circumstances.

A Pennsylvania divine formed one
of a hoIse-party in Philadelphia
where the younger son, in accordance
with what the clergyman observed to
be his constant habit, as soon as he
had seated himself at breakfast i'm
mediately possessed himself of large
slice of bread, the quality of which he
proceeded to test by a liberal mouth
full
The minister, a stickler in such mat
tiers of propriety, gazed blandly at
him for a moment or so; then he fold
ed his hands and closed his eyes in
preparation for grace.
For what we are about to receive, .
he intoned with painful emphasis,
"and for what our young friend has
already received, Lord, make us truly
thankful. '-Harpers Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

ceilar often is too damp. A set of
shelves in cellarway like this often
Just nils the bill by providing shelves
Tor Jellies where they neither dry out
nor mould. There is a great deal in
having such conveniences. It ightens
the work sometimes fully one-half
when woman has places for things
conveniently arranged to save steps
and time.
The grade entrance to the cellar is
another good feature. 1t makes con-
venient entrance to the kitchen as
well as to the cellar. A grade en-
trance costs but little when building
and it is convenience as long as the
house is occupied A house as large
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

Building the kitchen, the toilet
down stairs and bathroom upstairs all
close together is money-saving ar
rangement, a saving in time, in plumb
ing materials and it is better alto,
gether because the connections, angles
and lengths of pipe all work to ad-
vantage. In selecting house plan 1t
rays to look into all these little de-
tails, Every foot of pipe costs money
and doubtful connection is likely to
make trouble at any time. Owners OF
houses are not supposed to be experts
in plumbing, but little forethought
may be applied in a common sense
way if YOU take time to think it over.
| always like to see front hall and
front stairway, because 1t is the mosf
satisfactory entrance to a house both
upstairs and down. In this hall there
is a seat by the side of the stair,
which adds to the appearance, and
there is a good closet for coats which
is a great convenience. There is room
in this house for large family, as 1t
contains five bedrooms and the hv-
ing rooms are quite large. 1t Is twenty
eight feet six inches wide by forty"
three feet long, exclusive of the front
porch. While prices of labor and build
ing material vary in different parts OF
the country and it is difficult to make
a satisfactory estimate it may be said
that a house like this should be huilt
complete for $4,000, where conditions
are all favorable.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Revond Exnression.

G. W. Farlowe, East Florence, Ala,
writes:
'For nearly seven years was az
f1icted with a form of skin disease
which caused an almost unbearable
itching. I could neither work, rest or
sleep in peace. Nothing gave me per-
manent relief until | tried Hunts Cure.
One application relieved me; one box
cured me, and although a year has
passed, I have stayed cured. am CRATE
full beyond expression"
Hunts Cure is a guaranteed for all
itching diseases of the skin. Price SOC.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
TO WASH sHEEPsKlN RUGS.
RenoVating Treatment That Will Make
Them Look Like New.

Sheepskin rugs, according to an ex-
pert, may be washed at home with
comparative ease, when one knows
how. The skin or pelt side should not
be wet at all, and to prevent this the
rug is tackled around a stout barrel.
Choose sunny day, and with a clean
scrubbing brush and plenty Of hot
suds in which good washing powder
has been dissolved scrub the rug thor
oughly. Afterward spray well with
clear water, using hose with show
er nozzle for this, if possible, in order
to have strong, penetrating stream.
Leave the rug on the barrel to dry in
the sun, combing it out now and again
with a clean currycomb, to prevent
mating of the wool The rug should
come out after this treatment beauti-
fully white and fluffy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Keeping Lettuce Fresh.

When lettuce is placed on the table
there is often considerable left. In
order to keep it fresh for another meal.
place it in damp cloth and set it in
the refrigerator. If it is not used on
the following day, dampen the cloth
again and rewrap the lettuce. You will
be surprised to find how long lettuce
can be kept from whiting. Even at the
close of a week, the salad will taste
as though it had just been picked. This
plan is also good for celery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Spinach crouuettes.

These are made from one-half peck
spinach, boiled, cooled and chopped
fine. Mix with it two tablespoonfuls
of butter, one tablespoonful of minced
parsley. one teaspoonful of sugar, the
grated rind of a lemon, and salt and
pepper to season. Add one-half cup Of
milk, heat thoroughly, then cool. When
cold shape into croquettes, dip in egg
and crumbs and fry in the usual way.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
It's EVERYWHERE.

The Huts of the poor, the Halls Of the
rich,
Are neither exempt from some form Of
itch;
Perhaps a distinction may be made in
the name,
But the rich and the poor must scratch
just the same.
o, why should the children Of Adam
endure
An affection so dreadful, when Hunts
Cure does cure?
All forms of itching. Price SOC. Guar
anfnnd
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Neat Gathers.

In gathering sleeve or ally other
portion of a garment an inconceiVable
amount Of time can be saved by rum
ming two threads, knotted at each end.
Draw in opposite directions. The ma
terial will fall into perfect folds and
can be Strengthened by drawing firmly
from top to bottom when it is ready to
put into garment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
How He Did Il.

Early in the morning session, when
the pupils were feeling bright and
happy, the teacher thought it a good
plan to give them sentences to cor
rect, both as to grammar and sense.
She accordingly wrote on the black
board:
''The hen has four legs. He
done it."
Thoughtful little Ignatius, at the
foot of the class, pondered deeply, and
at the end of Is minutes time, allowed
for correction, he wrote:
HE didn't done it; God done it."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Preacher's Comforting Remarks

At an evening prayer meeting in q
Maine village the senior deacon,
Dominicus Jordan, arose to make ap-
propriate scriptural remarks about
the death of the late Miss Simpkins.
In conclusion the deacon. said: Il re-
spected Miss Simpkins, the members
of this church respected Miss Simp-
kins, the citizens of this town re-
spected Miss Simpkins, but now she's
dead and gone to the Lord, and the
scripture saith, THE Lord is no re.
specter of persons. Exchange.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
rzEf6 and
Quality

appeal to the Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
BILE substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all'leadingdrug-
gists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Truthful Boast.

A party of travelling men in Chi
cago hotel were one day Boosting Of
the business done by their respective
firms, when one of the drummers said:
mo house in the country, am proud
to say, has more men and women
pushing its line Of goods than mine"
what do you SELF" he was asked.
"Baby carriages!" shouted the drum
mer, as he fed from the room-Suc-
cess Magazine,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Rice for Breakfast.

Soak rice overnight in cold water:
in the morning put on the stove at
once; salt to taste and let boil stead
lily until done. Do not use spoon to stir
it, but shake the dish in which it is
cooked often, and 1t will not scorch
and the kernels of rice will remain
whole. When nearly done add little
cream. 1t is delicious served with
sugar and cream.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Corpse In No Hurry.

Respect is due to the man on his
last journey to the cemetery, and the
New York cabman who was making
for the Central station showed the
proper feeling in driving for some dis
lance along the procession without
trying to cross it. But at last he
could contain himself no longer.
Turning his horse across the hearse,
he said, in cabman's whisper: Look
ere, my fares in q Jury, an yours
ANTI"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

hon The space over the front stair
way Is lessaned on the same principle.
ii an ordinary two story house there
Il 4 lot OF waste room over the front
g but this plan gets around the
did: aIty
cry woman likes convenient
kitcl en. ri means the saving OF steps
af busiest moment Commencing
n thsis house with the back porch the
Judgement IL especially good For a
aum,Euer workshop a porch like the
one shown If carefully screened with
wtrk netting viii prove great COM
fortF in hot weather. Women who have
sud workrooms keep an easy chair,
oft u q rocker without arms, where
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Dry Bread omeIet.

Break dry bread into small crumbs
and soak in milk and water until a
mush. Beat in two eggs, half teaspoon.
full salt, one-ffth cup sugar. Let stand
half an hour. Beat again and fry in
hot butter, being careful to keep the
frying pan in motion, as you would
a corn pepper. When thoroughly
Drowned turn and brown the other
side also,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Dire Expectation.

did you have an excuse for stay
ing away from school to-day?" said
one small boy.
NO." answered the other, ''but IL
father delivers the chastisement ex-
pect, I'll have a good excuse for stay.
ing away tomorrow"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
To Amuse Children,

Clay modelling is very instructive
and absorbing amusement for children
who are obliged to stay indoors. With
its help the children may learn geo.
graphical formations, the building of
mountains, rivers and lakes, and any
latent talent for modelling figures Of
human beings or the forms of mani
mate objects may be developed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Pumpkin MarmaIade.

Seven pounds pumpkins; Ave
pounds sugar; three lemons. Pare the
pumpkins and slice in small pieces. 90
this at night and cover with the sugar
and lemon juice. In the morning you
will find plenty Of strip in which to
cook your pumpkin. Boil down as
for any other marmalade and you win
be delighted with the result.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

as this needs a furnace, and this grade
entrance is worth a good deal just to
get in wood, kindling, ETC., and to get
the ashes out as they accumulate. An
easy entrance to the cellar is an in
ducement to keep the cellar in good
order, while an awkward cellarway is
a producer of litter because the
temptation is strong to pile up the
ashes instead of carrying them out.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Best in Existence,

'T sincerely believe, all things con-
sidered, Hunts lightning Oil is the
most useful and valuable household
remedy in existence. For Cuts, Burns,
Sprains and Insect Bites. it has no
equal, SO far as my experience goes"
G. E. HUNTINGTON
Eufala. Ala.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

critical condition when I began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, and they certain
ly did wonders for me. Though I am
81 years old, I am as well as the
average woman of so. I work well,
eat well and sleep WELL"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Il Matters Not.

No matter the name; no matter the
place; if you are afflicted with that in
tolerable, often excruciatfng itching
sensation, you want a cure and want it
quick
Hunts Cure is an infallible, never
failing remedy. It cures. Only SOC per
box and strictly guaranteed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Daily Thought.

a little fun,
A little play,
A little laughter
Day by day,
"A little School
And we'll confess
A little bit of waywardnesS.
A little grief
A little woe
AS down the later
Years we go.
A little love,
A little strife,
A deal Of hope
And this is life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
Susnicions.

"What does old Symper use cash
register for? He's the only person in
his place of business that handles a
cent of the money"
81 know it, but old symper won't
trust even himself"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
NEW STRENGTH FOR OLD BACKS.
No Need TO Suffer Every Day from
Backache.
Mrs. Joannah Straw, 526 North
Broadway, Canton, S. D., says: For

three years I suf-
f e r ed everything
with rheumatism in
my limbs and a
dull, ceaseless ach-
ing in my back. I
was weak, languid,
broken with head
aches an d dizzy
spells, and the kid
ney secretions were
thick with solids.
I was really in a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
A Kind Word for Charley.

81 suppose" said the caller, that
your husband expects to win a great
deal of money at the races"
EYES," answered young Mrs. Tork-
ms. 81 don't think that for the next
week or two anybody will be able to
accuse Charley of boarding his
money"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $500
trial bottle and treatise DR.. R. Fl. Kline,
Id, 931 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

Never tell evil of a man, II you do
not know it for certainty, and il you
know it for certainty, thou ask your
self, why should I tell it?"-LaVater.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

TaylOr's Cherokee Remedy of sweet
Gum and Mullen is Natures great rem
edy-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con.
sumption, and all throat and lung troubles,
At druggists, 25c, Soc and s1.00 per bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

ONLY ONE "BRoMo oUINTNE"
That is LAXATIVE BRoMO OGININE. Look fcs
the signature of 3. w. GROVE. Used the World
over 10 Cure Cold in One Day. Csc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

At Least Two Times One.
Edgar-What is better than a kiss?
Emma-Don't you know your multi
pIication table?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS.
RAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cass
Of Itching Blind, Bleeding or ProtFuding Piles in
Ito II days or money refunded. 6Oe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

And They Didn't EEope.
Gerald-Will you fly with me?
Geraldine-No; it isn't fly time yet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

It is possible to draw out man and
make him interesting it's differ
ent with a sermon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21

A man must stand erect, not be kept
erect by others.-Marcus Aurenus.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-21
1u7nor+an4 70 Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle o..
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-11
SAVING the Situation,

The manager of a New York theater
tells of the quickness of thought of
certain actor. The play being produced
was good. oldfashioned melOdrama
with a snowstorm in the second act.
The first act was drawing room. In
this scene the hard-hearted parent
orders his daughter from his house.
and as she remains. implOring his for
giveness. he pulls the bellcord for a
servant, that she may be removed by
force.
All went we'll until this point was
reached. Unluckily, however. instead
of pulling the bellcord, he caught the
one which opened the snowbox and
instantly the large white flakes filled
the air and covered the carpet and
furniture.
Bah! l have opened the skylight,"
the actor said, with a we'll simulated
disgust and gave the proper cord an
angry jerk.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-11
A Hint for Young PIaywrights.

The young man wrapped up his re-
jected play with a rather sad smile.
Thank you for reading it," he said.
1T is the sixth unsuccessful drama I
have written"
The manager of III theaters gave
him an encouraging pat on the should
err
Look a here" he said, I'll tell you
what you want to do. You want to be-
gin less ambitious. Begin with a one
act curtain raiser.
The manager montinued: And after
you've wrote this here curtain raiser,
send it around with the sentence print
ed On the cover. You can play this for
nothing Ten to one, by gosh. you'll
get it played"
"A good idea murmured the young
man.
That's what it is, said the great
manager. Il got it from Sidney Grun-
dy. It's how he began. His first play
was curtain raiser A Little
Change. He said On it, Play it for
nothing And the Haymarket theater
took him up
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-11
FIRE ALMOST CAUGHT HIM
Miner Asleep in His Cabin Narrowly
Escapes Being Burned.

DAWSON, Y. T., Feb. lied. Stark
had a miraculous escape from burning
to death by one of the stealthy fires
that at times occur IN heated caplnS
in the Yukon, a few days ago. HIS
hair was singed and face slightly
Scorched.
Stark was asleep in a cabin on Duke
street, between Fifth and Sixtht streets.
1t was about o'clock in the morning
Suddenly Stark awakened to find NM
self in a sea of flame and lured lights
dancing about him. He did not kno"
whether the judgment day had come
and he had been assigned to his future
apartments or just what was the trou-
BILE
He jumped quickly, got low and maze
for an exit He found the door, ana
getting out deshabille, he quickly CLOS
ed the door behipa him. That stlileo
the draft and Stark ran to Glencoe
Hulme's home and turned in the alarm
by telephone.
The department responded quickly
and put an end to the blaze Wltnou
doing much damage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-11
DANCE AND LIVE LONG.
Such Is the Advice Given by Nonaee-
marian Who Takes This Exercise.

NEW YORK. Feb. II. If you wish
to become Il nonagenarian then dance
a little every morning just before
breakfast.
This tonic is advocated by Alatr Sill.
hermann, 81 years Old an inmate of
the Home of the Daughters of Jacob.
SHERMAN for years has been dane
ing from ten to fifteen minutes every
morning before breakfast. He declares
that dancing is the greatest exercise
in the world.
Dancing puts more ambition into a
man and makes him more cheerful and
-happier,' said the white-haired patri-
arch yesterday. after he danced the
'Kotzaski," which is famous Russian
dance.
Silbermann for years has been dane
years ago. He was wealthy at one
time. but lost his fortune in specu-
laton. He has been at the Home of
the Daughters of Jacob for many
years.
MY advice to the younger genera
ton is that they should dance little
every morning before breakfast and al
so just before retiring, 'hesaid. Dane
ing is a great nerve tonic. Every per-
son on retiring should open the win
dOws from the bottom and top. and
then jig from ten to fifteen minutes.
The trouble with the people of 1907 is
that they don't work hard enough.